THE MORNING OBEGONIAN, MONDAX, DECEMBER 19, 190
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
The Oreronlan's Telophases.
CoaEtlne-Room Mala 667
Maa&rlnjr Editor .................Main 630
Sunday Editor Main 6235
City Editor Mala 160
Society Editor Main 6235
Composing-Room ................Main OSS
Superintendent Bulldlnc Red 2S20
East Slda OSc East 61
A3IUSEHENXS.
MARQUAM GRAND THEATER (Morrison St..
between Cth and 7th) Tonight at 8:30,
Gaakl.
COLUMBIA THEATER (14th and Washington)
Tonight at 8:15, "CamlHe."
EMPIRE THEATER (12th and Morrison) To
night at S:l9. "Shore Acres."
GRAND THEATER (Park and Washington)
Continuous vaudeville. 2 to 10:30 P. M.
ETAR THEATER (Park and Washington)
Continuous vaudeville. 2:30 to 10:30 P. M.
BAKER THEATER (Third and TamhlH)
Continuous vaudeville. 2:20 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
tlnuoua vaudeville from 2:30 to 10:30 P. M.
LYRIC THEATER (cor. Alder and 7th) Con
tinuous vaudeville from 2:30 to 10:30 P. M.
Mount Tabor Wants "Water. At
Mount Tabor, Including Montavilla, the
demand for an ample supply of water
from same sobrce la so great that it can
not be Ignored much longer. This demand
has taken the form of a movement for
incorporation on th3 West Side. The
Mount Tabor Improvement Association
has agitated . the water question for over
a year, and has made some progress, as
the company has installed a larger pump
at Paradise Springs, but the supply will
have to be many times greater if the
people are to keep the lawns and flower
gardens fresh and green. For the past
two seasons irrigation of lawns has been
forbidden. The same conditions exist In
Montavilla. With the large growth at
Mount Tabor the coming year, it Is feared
that the shortage of water will be greater
than heretofore So far the committee of
the Push Club has not received much en
couragement from the Portland Water
Committee, in Its request for Bull Run
wator. Tha object sought to be gained by
incorporation Is the laying of ample wa
ter mains on the west side of the slope,
and then making connection with the high
service of the Portland water system. It
is considered certain that this is the only
tource of permanent relief from water
fhortage. as Paradise Springs do not sup
ply enough to meet the increase.
Preparing Circular Letter. The
committee appointed by the evangelical
Association Information Bureau for the
Fair Is gathering material for the circu
lar letter it will send out to members of
tJie association In the East. Rev. N. Shupp
and Rev. P. J. Green are on the committee
to prepare the circular. It will contain
f raeng other Items information of the re
source? of Oregon, and tell how to get
there, and on the back of the folder will
be printed a map of Oregon, on which
will be marked the Evangelical churches
and the towns in which the association
has churches. This is done so that when
members receive the letter they will know
just where they can settle and be near a
church of their own choice. While giv
ing out information of the country, the
bureau will keep in mind the strengthen
ing of Its held in the state. Many thou
sands of the circulars will be printed,
and will take the place of private letters
in answc to inquiries that are pouring in.
Church Officers Elected. At the an
nual meeting of the Hassalo-Street Con
gregational Church the following officers
were elected: New trustees, F. McKer
cher. John Hampton and J. Depennlng,
rjwI these continuing from last year are
Erik Olson and Frank Plympton; clerk,
Miss Bessie Davies; treasurer, Ernest
Morgan: treasurer of benevolent fund,
Mrs. Grace Dempsey; superintendent of
Sunday school, W. H. Morrow; first as
Uitnt. F. R. Ccok; music committee,
Mrs. Lois Myers, Miss Ethel McKercher,
F. R. Cook and C. T. Tinker; president
ioalcs Aid Society, Mrs. Ella Hirdie;
vice-president. Mrs. Leigh ton; treasurer,
Mrs. Robert Smith.
Pioneers of La Grande. Mr. and
Mrs. A. C. Huntington and Joseph
Palmer, pioneers of Grand Ronde Valley
nd residents of La Grande, passed
through Portland on their way to Cali
fornia, whore they will spend the Winter.
The former have been residents of La
Grand almost from the time there was
sueh a place. Mr. Palmer's father came
to Grand Ronde Valley in 1864, and owned
ail the land from the hill between the
old and new town to Grand Ronde River,
part of which is now occupied by the new
portion of La Grande.
Waii Report on Constitution. T. T.
Parker. G. D. Carlson and Henry Back
ner. appointed at the meeting to organize
a volunteer lire department for St. Johns,
will submit a report tomorrow evening to
the temporary organisation, of which M.
F. Tuffts is president, and L. F. Chase Is
secretary. The meeting .will take place
In the Council chamber. A membership
roll has been signed by about 40 citizens.
3f the Council will provide Apparatus, a
rtrong volunteer Are company will be the
result.
Funeral of Captain Stillwexx The
funeral of Captain George H. Stlllwell
took place yesterday morning from Dun
ning's undertaking chapel. East Sixth
street, under the auspices of Sumner
Post, No. 12, G. A. R. Captain Stlllwell
had been living In Mansfield Addition,
east of Mount Tabor, for several years.
He was a member of the Vancouver Post.
Aftor religious services in the chapel his
comrades performed the impressive rites
of the G. A. R. at the grave.
Lodge Officers Elected. Peninsula
Lodge. No. 128, I. O. O. F has elected
the following officers: J. L. Lindell, noble
rrand: W. H. Carter, vice-grand; G. H.
Homstock. secretary: D- S. Walton, treas
urer. Marietta Rebekah Lodge, No. 72, I.
O. O. F.. of Peninsula, elected the fol
lowing officers: Mrs. Hattle Addock, no
ble grand; Mrs. Belle Nash, vice-grand;
Mrs. G. H. Hemstock, secretary; Mrs. J.
L. Wright, treasurer.
Gas Mains for Mount Tabor. It is
conridercd certain that gas mains will be
extended to Mount Tabor in the Spring.
The Portland Gas Company offered to
lav mains in a certain district if enough
signatures to a promise to take gas were
obtained. The petition Is in the hands of
a. committee of the Push Clpb, and property-owners
are signing up steadily. The
gas mains will also likely be extended to
Montavilla.
Two Statues Consecrated. Two stat
ues were consecrated yesterday at thp
Eacred Heart Church, Milwaukie street,.
witn an impressive ceremony. In the
presence of a large congregation. One,
the statue of St. Benedict, the gift of
Mrs. Bertschlnger, and th'e other, a statue
of St. Patrick, Is the gift of Mrs. Dennis
Foley. Both were placed In niches in
the main altar, and blessed with high
mass.
Bors Injuring Trees. Mischievous
boys have been injuring the trees and
shrubbery in Hawthorne Park, and have
not heeded the warnings .given them. A
number of them, from 10 to 16 years old,
were arrested yesterday at the instigation
of Whitney L. Boise, and were repri
manded by Chief Hunt.
Successful Salesmen to handle line of
aple specialties in Montana and East
ern Idaho on commission- Sell merchants
only. A valuable side line worth JS to $10
a day to a good man. Give references and
experience. Address C 33, Oregonlan.
Prael, Heoelb & Co., retail depart
ment store, opening evenings, showing a
most beautiful line of holiday china, art
goods, rich cut glass, lamps, etc 100-10?
Fifth street, corner Stark.
A Rich and beautiful Xmas gift Is an
Oriental rug. A. Atlyeh & Bro., at 411
Washington st.. has the largest and best
Block In the city.
Souvenirs, Curios and Indian Relics at
reduced prices. D. M.Averlll. 331 Morrison.
Ask to see the Oregon Wild Grape Sou
venir Book, the only one of Its kind.
.Dr. Brown, eye and ear. The Marquam.
B. B. Hich Curio Store la mWng out.
Crowds After Christmas Trees.
Those who Indulge In a later nap than
usual on Sunday morning were surprised
when they turned out yesterday morn
ing to see the sun peeping through a
rift In the clouds and striving to dissipate
the mist and fog which lay along the
lower levels, and also to see a steady
stream of people making their way to
ward the hills back of the city, or re
turning from them, carrying Christmas
trees and other greenery for Christmas
decorations. There were scores of people
of all ages on foot, in buggies, some in
spring wagons, evidently going for a
whole wagonload, all armed with axes,
hatchets, pruning shears or knives, and
all looking happy in the sunshine and
hopeful of securing what they wanted.
Many of those returning complained of
the long distance they had been obliged
to travel to find just the size of tree they
wanted, as they said the hills were full
of people, cutting and slashing right and
left, and every tree of the size they want
ed had been carried away. As for Oregon
grape ferns and pretty cedar boughs,
they wero only to be found at long dis
tances from the city. One party was met
who were bound for the brow of the hill
down near St. Johns, where they had
been told there was still an abundance of
Oregon grape to be found, and a party
of little tots of girls, headed by a 6-year-old
boy, carrying an ax which he could
hardly swing, was on 4ts way toward
Robinson's Hill, which, however green It
may look at a distance, was denuded of
about everything suitable for Christmas
decorations years ago. None, however,
need despair, as there will be hundreds of
farmers and boys peddling Christmas
trees and greenery about town all this
week, and tired housewives, busied In
making preparations for the Christmas
dinner, will be driven to distraction by
answering the frequent calls to the door
made by them and people wanting to sell
all sorts of tickets, or asking for all sorts
of contributions to all sorts of charities.
Such is life in a Christian town at this
season.
To Honor the Clarkia. Steps are
being taken to have added to the floral
decorations of the Lewis and Clark Fair
grounds, beds of a beautiful native flower
which is peculiar to Oregonatid re
gion In the same latitude extending east
to the Rocky Mountains. It grows In
abundance in Eastern Oregon and the
foothills along Uhe O. R. & N. Railroad
are. In the proper season, covered for
miles with a pink or flame-colored glow
from the masses of Its flowers. There is
nothing majestic or wonderful about It;
It is simply a pretty pink wild flower
growing to a height of two feet or there
abouts, which attracts attention wherever
it blooms. The chief Interest connected
with it, and what gives it a right to be
used in ornamenting the grounds of the
Lewis and Clark Fair, is that its name Is
Clarkia, and it was named in honor of
Captain William Clark, who noticed it
on his memorable trip across the conti
nent 100 years ago, and called the atten
tion of botanists to it. This is a suffi
cient reason for giving it a prominent
place on the Fair grounds, and will doubt
less lead to Its being introduced In many
gardens. There are several species of the
Clarkia growing to different heights, but
all having pretty and attractive flowers,
and if It were only larger and more
showy, it is not improbable that, In honor
to Captain Clark, it might be made the
state flower of Oregon, as the Oregon
grape, however beautiful it may be in the
way of foliage, produces a flower which
gives it but little right to the position of
state flower In a state having such an
abundant and beautiful flora as Oregon.
The matter is in competent hands, and
will be properly looked after.
Bustling Christmas Business. Never
before In the history of Portland has
there been such a holiday business known
as has kept dealers In all sorts of Christ
mas goods and their employes busy all
day long, and often far into the night, all
this month. From the lavish preparations
being made by market men to supply" the
Christmas tables of their patrons, they
evidently expect to do as flourishing a
business In their line as the toy men,
jewelers, dry goods men and others have
been doing. Of turkeys and poultry of
all kinds, It is said there will be no lack,
although the market was pretty well
stripped at Thanksgiving. Dealers who
sold 4090 turkeys at that time expect to be
called on for more now, and they have
been using every endeavor to get their
ceding rooms filled chock full, in prep
aration, and have been taking orders for
a week or more in advance. As to meats
of all kinds, there will be a lavish supply,
some of the beeves having been specially
prepared and fattened. For fruits, vege
tables, etc. every region within reach has
been levied on, and the displays made by
market men astonish strangers who have
not been used to such lavish preparations
for Christmas.
Civil Service Examinations. The
"United States Civil Service Commission
announces that on January IS, examina
tions for the Panama Canal service will
be held in this city as follows: Assistant
civil engineer, bookkeeper, chain man,
clerk, helper, hospital interne. Instrument
man, level man, timekeeper, trained
nurse and physician and surgeon, at sal
aries from $75 to 5250 per month. Persons
desiring to compete should apply to Z. A.
Leigh, Postofflce Department, city.
All Week.
Trustee Sale of Books.
At the Ewd. G. McKean Co. James R.
Ewlng. trustee, assisted by R. S. Searle,
formerly with the J. K. Gill Co.
4th and Yamhill, Y. M. C Bldg.
Lectures to Bots Club. Mr. A. King
Wilson lectured on "A DollarIts Use and
Abuse," In the boys rooms of the Y. M.
C. A. yesterday. A large audience wag
present, and the talk by Mr. Wilson was
very Interesting.
E. J. Kiss severed his employment
with this company December 3. We are
not rersponslble for his purchases there
after. United States Launch Co.
The Nicest Souvenir Book published is
the Oregon Wild Grape View Book, on
sale 'at news stands, book stores and
drugstores.
The Calumet, 149 7th. Lunch 35c, 11:30 A.
M. to 2 P. M. Dinner 50c, 4:30 to S P. M.
Service a la carte, 7 A. M. to 8 P. M.
Calendars in great variety at reduced
prices. D. M. Averill & Co., 331 Morrison.
Great Show at Bijou this week.
HELD UP AND BOBBED.
Visitor From Polk County Relieved of
His Money.
E. Hill, from Pork Counts, was held up
and robbed of 550 on the corner of Sev
enth and Ankeny streets at 8:45 last even
ing. The money was In currency, two
$20 bills and one $10 bill. The corner was
not dark, and Hill had a good chance to
see his assailant. He would -have no
trouble recognizing him, however, as he
had seen him a number of times before
during the day, and gave the police a very
accurate description.
The man Hill describes is about 23 years
old. weighs ISO pounds and stands five
feet ten inches. He wore on the occasion
of the robbery a soft hat, a light over
coat and a dark suit of clothes. He is of
fair complexion, and is smooth-shaven.
The police believe that Hill was seen
flashing considerable money about In the
North End, and was followed.
NEW YEARS' EVE BALL.
The last public ball of leap year, 1904,
will be the Eagles' annual dancing party
to take place Saturday night, December
SU at Merrill's new hall, Seventh and Oak.
AH Eagles and their friends will dance the
old year out and the new year In on a pol
ished maple surface, to the entrancing
music of ono of Portland's best dancing
orchestras.
WHEEL TO DUO.
All the iellc&eie of the seasoa. at Um
Portland Restaurant, fine, private apart'
,mbU fee parttofti m Wukt. tk.
& AT THE T
"CarelHe."
Arm and Duval Edgar Baame
M. Duval, his father William Dills
Count do Varville "William Bernard
Gaston Rleux ...Dona!a Bowles
Gustave Scott Sea ton
Arthur Charles Wilson
Meitsen&er Charles W. York
Madame Prudence Laurette Allen
Mile. Olympe ..Marlon Barhjtc
Nlchette Louise Brandt
Nanlne Roy Bernard
Camille Cathrine Countiss
The Columbia Company playing "Ca
mllle," yesterday opened another week
most auspiciously. Both matinee and
night performances w,ere largely at
tended, the audiences evidencing their
approval of the production In unstint
ed applause. Probably every actress
who essays serious roles has an ambi
tion to Impersonate the Lady of the
Cam el las. "Camille" is a woman's play
in more senses than one and Miss
Countiss, being distinctly feminine, is
fortunately well qualified to gratify
her aspiration. She played the heart
breaking role with positive genius
last night. It Is one of the most diffi
cult of the many emotional heroines
and none but a superior actress can
hope to make the play Impressive.
Upon the shoulders of the leading
woman rests the whole wolght of the
drama. While Armartd Is a person of
Importance to the plot, Camille has the
largest part in all the many great sit
uations. Miss Countiss rose to the occasion
splendidly. Her conception of the part
appeals especially to an Intellectual
audience. Her Camille is a woman of
refinement which, in spite of what she
really was. Is not IncompatabLe. From
the very beginning, also. Miss Coun
tiss makes the ultimate fate of Camille
Inevitable. Even when she is happiest
the minor chord of sorrow Is never
missing and she had half the women in
the audience in tears during the entire
performance.
There are only two people In "Ca
mille" who matter much. The other
one, of course, is Armand, and at the
hands of Mr. Baume, the man In the
case fares well. In the great scenes
he rises to the full height of his splen
did power.
As the Count, who is first and last
a very bad lot, William Bernard dis
plays his best ability in the handling
of heavy parts. His repressed force Is
carried throughout in an admirable
manner. Laurette Allen gives Madame
Prudence an excellent reading. Her de
lightful comedy relieves the almost
universal woe of the play according to
the best acting traditions of the part.
Donald Bowles, William Dills, Scott
Seaton, Louise Brandt, Marion
Barhyte and Roy Bernard are each de
serving of great praise for their work
in the lesser parts.
"Camille" seems to be on at the Co
lumbia for a successful week's run
from both the artistic and financial
standpoint. A. A. G.
HCTTTRES FOR 1905.
We have on exhibition a fine lot of
framed pictures showing all the new ef
fects In platinum, carbons, water colors,
oil paintings, etc Good goods and mod
erate prices. Open evenings. Sanborn,
Vail & Co.. 170 First, between Morrison
and Yamhill.
Returns championship contest Peerless
Club, December 20, 1904. Jim Brltt, vs.
Battling Nelson. Free to all.
Burnett's Extract of Vanilla
Inrvirts superior delicacy of flavor, try it. uVe It.
I we nave jui jctcivcu a-t- .
7 portation of Snapping Bon Bons or
T Favors. No Christmas festivity Is
1 niwiwui. .uw...
f To induce early buying we will
y give one box
FREE WITH EVERY
PURCHASE
Over 25c today only. Our stock of
XMAS SWEETS
I the larcest and finest ever shown
in Portland ana at prices to suit
all purses.
The Special Holiday Mixtures and f
particular attention to our
Holly Gift Box
f For years this Gift Box has been f
f a most popular package, especially
T where the confections are to be sent
to a distance.
It contains an assortment of Glace
Fruits. Delicious Chocolates and
Dainty Bon Bons. The box Is taste- t
fullv tied with ribbon and enclosed T
t In a special package for safe car- f
t riage. An Ideal gift Inexpensive, f
yet expressive 01 tne -yuie-uQQ' t
spirit.
Get the rieht place. We
have bo connection -rrlth any
other store bearing our name.
iiSwetland&Son
273 Morrison St.
TONIGHT
GAD SKI
QADSKI
MARQUAM
GRAND
3:30
CARRIAGES AT 10:20
Special
Today
- HEATE - RS &
"Shore Acres."
Nathaniel Berry.... James T. Galloway
Martin Berry.. Atkins Lawrence
Joel Gates Elwyn Stevens
Joslab Blake.. James Burrows
Sam Warren ..Burt Flansburs
Captain Hutcblns .Ralph Theadore
Dr. Leonard.... H. P. Whittemore
Squire Andrews1 R. s. Wilson
Tim Hayes Roy Stephenson
Young- Nat Berry. .Master David Taylor
Steve Bailey.... William Bergen
Gabe Xllpatrlck.. ...... Ernest Llttlejohn
"Bill" Hodgeklss Jlmmlc RHey
"Bob" Berry.Mastcr James T. Galloway
Mall Driver Burt Jackson
Ann Berry ...Belle Theadore
Helen Berry... .....Florence A. Denson
Liddy Ann Nye.... Mary Taylor
Mrs. Andrews JIary Taylor
Mrs. Leonard.... Viola, McVlne
Perley Vlrglc Arlund
Millie Ecrry... . Little Valentine
"Mandy" Gates.... Little 'Minnie Cano
There was a genuine theatrical ba
gain at the Empire yesterday in "Sho
Acres" at popular prices. Some plays
are so close to the ground, they appeal
so strongly to the heart and are so
faithful to the best Instincts that they
never grow old. "Shore Acres" Is one
such and the lamented James A. Heme
did a great thing for the American
stage when he wrote It. He Increased
the debt of gratitude we owe him by
acting dear old Uncle Nathaniel for a
number of the latter years of his life.
While his peculiar place has not been
filled, his widow is doing her best to
see that his memory and his play shall
be kept green.
The company which Mrs. Herne sent
to Portland yesterday is a fine one. It
is seldom, indeed, that we see a better
one In rural drama. She has adhered
carefully to the equipment used In the
original ppcjiuctioiK forSRhJch. she de
serves additlonltFTnanks. The real tur
key Christmas dinner looks just as ap
petizing as only a bountiful country
meal can and the lightnouse scene re
tains all its effectiveness.
James T. Galloway, who appears In
Mr. Heme's old part, follows the former
closely In his treatment of It. He is not
a mere imitator, however; he has a
personality that is lovable and I know
of no one "better fitted to succeed the
author as Nathaniel Berry.
Atkins Lawrence plays the hard old
Martin to the life and In point of make
up and Interpretation of the character
he is as good as any man who has ever
undertaken it. James Burrows, who
plays Blake, the money-lender, this
year is also a fine actor of old men
characters. Bert Flansburg, the Sam
COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHOINES
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We are the originators and manufacturers
of this beautiful sold brooch pin mountlns
for the Lewis and Clark 1905 Dollars. Holds
the coin securely without marring or mutila
tion. Price complete, lncludinc coin, $5.00.
Emaller size $4.00, sent per mall. If desired.
We are headquarters tor fine nollday and
wedding presents, diamonds, watches, jewel
ry, silver, etc
THE 0. HEITKEMPER CO.
286 Morrison Street.
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Monday Eve., Dec. 19
ITRST BAPTIST CHURCH
300 75c seats for sole In annex. Tick
ets for sale at Allen & GIIbert-Ramaker
Piano Co. Prices, ?2, $1.50, $1, 75c.
Mlslck, contralto: Green, baritone; Koe
nlg, pianist. Direction, Elmore Rice.
TIME SAVERS
3ARGE Crops and
perity in Big Chunks to the Northwest. Result:
Tremendous Stimulus to trade of Wholesalers,
Retailers and Manufacturers, taxing capacity in
delivery and handling in office. With Lewis and Clark
Exposition, bright prospects for big crops and high prices
again, 1905 promises to be a record breaker. Are you pre
pared with increased facilities in blank books, loose leaf
ledgers, printing and office filing devices and labor saving
methods to care for the offerings? Arrange for increasing
your capacity now get your orders in early and avoid the
rush. J We carry in office filing systems everything that is
high grade in steel and wood. Many of our lines are St
Louis World's Fair Grand Prize Winners, Come and see
the hundreds of new methods of handling office work. " If it
la a good thing we hare it" in our ground-floor sales room,
123 First Street, opposite First National Bank. J A corps of
skilled men "business engineers" at your disposal for
advice and suggestions.
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Warren of the present cast. Is good
looking, competent and at ease; In the
part.
. Frances Denson. as Helen, reads her
lines well and inspires the full measure
of sympathy intended.
As Martin's long-suffering wife. Belie
Theadoro scores heavily and the three
children especially distinguish them
selves. The other parts are well as
signed and the production In Its" en
tirety is high class. The audience last
night was a very largo one and .was
greatly pleased. The engagement
closes tonight. ' A. A. G.
GADSKI SINGS TONIGHT.
Great Drrmatlc Soprano Will Be
Heard in Song Recital at Marquam.
All society, as well as the local musi
cal world. Is on the qui vive to hear the
greatest soprano of the age, who Is booked
to appear tonight at the Marquam. under
the direction of Lois Steers. Excitement
runs high concerning the question wheth
er Gadskl really outrivals Nordlca In her
special field of Wagnerian opera.
Some of the big arias that have made
both Gadskl and Nordlca famous will be
heard by Portland concert-goers tonight,
so that everybody will be able to settle
this vexed question for himself. Comment
Is rife as to the personal charm of this
great prima donna, for those who are fa
miliar with her stage presence, maintain
that this alone has great drawing power.
To the great majority, however, the
wonderful volume, richness of tone, and
sweetness of her remarkable voice, will be
the chief attraction.
Fire In a Bad Place.
CHICAGO. Dec 18. The sash, door "and
blind factory of Philip Wrenn & Co., at
Crosby and Halstead streets, was der
stroyed by fire tonight that for a time
threatened to spread to two large gas
supply tank3. It was 'only by the hard
est kind of work that the firemen kept
the flames from the tanks and prevented
an explosion that doubtless would have
brought death to hundreds of persons and
destroyed every building in the vicinity.
Three firemen were' seriously Injured.
Loss $100,000.
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MOST OFTEN IMITATED
ROTHCHILD BROS.
T JLCTFIC COAST JLGEXTS
XMAS PRESENT
THE BEST IS A BOX OF LINEN PA
PER "WITH MONOGRAM EMBOSSED
ON IT, OR A BOX OF ENGRAVED VIS
ITING CARDS FROM "
. G. SMITH & CO.
WasfelBgtom Building;.
TO ALL PURCHASERS OF OUR
FURNACES DURING 1904
FREE PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR HOUSES
As evidence of our appreciation of your patronage vre -will give to
each purchaser during 1904 who applies to us before February 1, 1S05,
a photograph of their nome free of charge.
the w. g. Mcpherson co.
RICHMOND COAL
CARBON HILL COAL
ROCK SPRINGS COAL
CANNEL COAL
. AH of these are the best coals of their class. It will
pay to get our prices before buying.
FULL WEIGHT GUARANTEED
Holmes Coal
353 STARK STREET
EOrCAXXONAX.
PAKE AND WASHINGTON STREETS
PQBTXANP. OREGON
Established In 1S63. Open all ths year.
Private or class instruction. Thousands
of graduates in positions; opportunities
constantly occurring. It pays to attend our
school. Catalogue, specimens, eta. free.
A. V. ARMSTKOXG. IUL, f iOXCITAI
ELOCUTION AND VOICE CULTURE
ART OF EXPRESSION
Private lessons given.
Apply to MISS LOUISE FORSYTH,
St. Helen's Hall. Portland. Or.
DRAWING Water Color,
Ten and Ink Sketching- Burnt Wood
Work, Leather Work.
Lessons xlven by
MISS LEONE CASE BAER.
Studio, St. Helen's Hall. Portland, Or.
BY MAIL
Best
Sewing -Machine
Needles
FOR ALL
MAKES OF
MACHINES
ONLY 5 CENTS
Per Package. '
Foataee oae cent for 1 to 20 package)
Scad Coin or Stamps. State kinds wanted.
Address
THE SINGER MANFG. CO.
354 Morrison ntrect.
540 Williams arcnn (East).
403 Wa&htnctoa. street.
MALT WHISKEY
IX BOTXLXS Xtrar fas Mk.
rfxe .........3K seats
aa sis ....96 cet
s$b ,....,.$1-00
Cor. Fourth aatd WasUBgtoa
If you wish a cosy fire on a
winters evening, try our clean
RICHMOND
$7.50 per ton delivered.
The Pacific Coast Co.
CHAS. H. GLEIM, AGENT
249 WASEilNQTON ST.
TELEPHONE 229 AND 23T.
& Ice Company
M . (J , Q:
2
STORES
312 Washington
Near Sixth
and
293 Morriso
Near Kith.
SPECIAL
AH our umbrellas irom $6.50 up
10 PER CENT DISCOUNT.
All our umbrellas from S10.00 up
20 PEB CENT DISCOUNT.
REPAIRING AND RECOVERING.
COAL
FOR HOUSE USE
Raren Nut Coal, delivered at $5.75 per ton
Karen Lump Coal, delivered at 6.50 per ton
Kenton Lump Coal, delivered at 7.00 per ten
Australian Coal, delivered at 7.50 per ton
Carbon Hill Coal, delivered at. . 7.50 per ton
Rock Springs Coal, delivered, at 8.50 per ton
Screened Coal Pull Welshta.
VULCAN COAL CO.
Office Phono Main 2770. 329 Boraelda St.
FredPrekD.D.S
405 Dekmn bid?.
OFFICE HOUR3
From 3 A. M. to
5 P. M.
EVENINGS, MON
DAY 'AND THURS
DAY "UNTIL SP.M.
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