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12 THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAX, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1904. STORY OF THE NATIVITY RE-TOLD Ben Greet Players Give a Reverent and Artistic Production of "The Star cf Bethlehem" "The Star of Bethlehem." Characters in the play Gabriel, Coll, Oyb, Daw.Mak, "Gil. Jaspar, Melchior, Balthaear, .Xunolus. Herod. First Doctor Counsellor. Second Doctor-Counsellor, Desnona, Ancllla,' the Vircln Mary, Joseph. The BeixGreet players Constance Craw ley, Daisy Robinson, Sybil Thorndlke, Perclval Aylmer, John Sayer Crawley, Redmond Flood, Sydney Greenstreet, Joseph Horner, Maurice Robinson, Hel ena. Head, Airnef Soott, Eric Blind, Hugene Clevcs, Frank Darch, Samuel H. Goodwyn. Ben Greet, Edward Hughes, Leonard Shepherd. The music of the play "While Shep herds "Watchefl Their Flocks by Night." Gloria, in Kxcelsls, ."Summer la Icomen In," "Lent Is Come Again With Love," "Terll Terlow," "The First Noel," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," the Cov entry carol ("Little Tine Child"), Adeste Fldcles, Amen (Dresden), Nunc Dimlttls. IT is a recollection of childhood, this beautiful mystic story of the nativity of mankind's Savior. It has been told time out of mind by prophets and priests and mothers. It Is one story which never palls or jrrows wearisome. From the cradle to the grave we have It told us, particularly at this anniversary season, and the hymn writers need not remind us that it is ever new. So long- as faith abidos in the hearts of men will this pew-old story of the Wise Men In the ticsert. the shepherds on the moor, the beacon in the heavens and the manger fn Bethlehem be potent to fix the atten tion and to purify and ennoble the gen erations of the sons of men. All the story was told again In an un wonted place, the theater, by Ben Greet and his players at the Marquam yester day. AH the scenes, as familiar as the Scriptures themselves, were enacted with reverence and earnestness In the moral ity play named, for convenience, "The Star of Bethlehem." Church and Stage Friends. There Is a theory, and it was the orig inal one, that the church and stage should bo friends, but we have gotten far from it. Rather, has grown up animosity be tween them, partly through fault of churoh. partly through fault of stage. An argument of the reasons for which must be largely ethical, and ethics are dangerous. To avoid these perils it is enough lo say that In the dramas which Mr. "Greet and his talented actors are giving the earlier and better ideas may meet on common ground as friends. There can be no quarrel between church and stage oil the subjects of "Every man" and "The Star of Bethlehem." Aside -from the morality phase of morality plays, the performance which the Greet company Is giving here should appoal equally to those who, having not faith, have Intelligence and taste. One doos not need to be a churchman to get at the beauties of "The Star of Bethle hem." One may enjoy it fully for the very play's sake or for the art of the acting of it. A community which gives its attention to the Greet productions may take much credit to Itself for being cultured, and it is a sad commentary upon the intelligence of a community if it lack appreciation of them. Portland's attitude in the mat tor has been creditable, and I take it that "The Star of Bethlehem" Is under stood here. The play was arranged by Professor Gayloy of the University of California and the work was well done. It has been a searching of the archives, a seeklng out of ancient manuscripts and an adaptation of here a little, there a little, ART AT THE FAIR Committee Orders Plans for Fine Gallery. WILL BE MODEL STRUCTURE Matter of Cost Yet Under Consider-ationf-but Prospects Appear Bright Work to Start on the New Exhibits Palace. It is now taken for granted that a fine arts building will be erected for the Lewis and Clark Exposition, the executive com mittee in session yesterday afternoon vot ing to prepare plans for a brick structure 25x260 feet, to be used for that purpose, and to make estimates of the probable cost of its erection; In addition to this the committee ordered that work begin immediately on the new Palace of Manu facturers, Liberal Arte and Varied Indus tries, a structure 240x375 feet, containing H,000 square feet of space. The commit tee has agreed, after consultation with Director of Exhibits Dosch, that the new building was an absolute necessity. The fact that plans have been ordered drawn and estimates ordered for a fine arts building Is taken to Indicate that the structure will be ultimately erected. If the present idea is followed, and there is no reason to believe it will not be, the building will be one of the most unique and most beautiful on the Exposition grounds. It will be a substantial struc ture. It Is intended that there will be no windows, but a huge skylight to supply the Illumination for the works of art. Blind windows, on the outside, will re lieve the architecture. The edifice. If erected, will be bold In design and will, no doubt, be preserved for some purpose, piobably as a museum, after the Exposi tion is over. At the meeting yesterday the executive committee discussed ways and means of meeting the additional expense Incidental to the erection of new Tmildings. The re sult of the consultation was not made public, but the intimation was given out that the outlook Is very encouraging to the directors. Other matters not of inter est to the general public occupied the time of the meeting. Another session will be held at an early date, when the plans for the fine arts building will be Investigated and the estimates considered. Now that the new Palace of Manufac tures, Liberal Arts and Varied Industries has been ordered under way, work will begin at once. As soon as the plans have been finished they will be given into the hands of contractors and it is hoped that by employing a force of 250 men the build ing will be finished inside 90 days, giving ample time for the proper installation of exhibits before the opening day of the Exposition. WILL SWELL THE ATTENDANCE Delegates to California Conventions Are Coming. Word ' has been received at Exposi tion .headquarters concerning' the con ventions that are to maet next year in San Francisco and other cities of Cal ifornia the UeltBratcE to which, almost until a drama which moves the heal t and mind Is the result. Simplicity Gives Force. As in "Everyman," simplicity and the careful avoidance of theatric effects gives "The Star of Bethlehem" Its great est force. It is as simple as life was simple at the period In which It trans pires. It might almost as well be played in a country lane as In a theater. It Is artistic to the last detail: one jarring note would ruin it. but the jarring note was carefully considered and carefully guarded against. The costum ing, where the circumstances require. Is rich and correct. In other Instances it is poor and correct, but In all Instances compatible. The play Is divided Into four acts, but there are no Intermissions between, and in each act there are a number of scenes. The first shows the shepherds on the moor watching their flocks. An opportu nity Is given for considerable comedy In the rude assembling of the rude men. A number of very early English eongs and grotesque dancing steps are Introduced. Of the songs, "Summer Is Incomen In," which dates back to the 12th century. Is the earliest English song extant. In that portion of the drama which relates to the shepherds the old comedy "The Other Shepherd," the first of the English, con the whole number, will take a side trip to Portland and the Exposition during- or immediately after their con vention, helping- to swell the attend ance at the Fair. In a letter to Secretary Reed, Hufus P. Jennings, the executive officer of the California Promotion Committee, names the several conventions and states that It Is not improbab!!; but many will adjourn in a body to meet on the Exposition grounds in Portland. The Christian Church convention is ono of these. The National Association of Ch lefts of Police will meet in San Francisco and the members will take a side trip to the Exposition and to In spect the Portland police department. The International Printing Pressmans' and Assistants' Union will do likewise. The National buttermakers convention Is anothet which will make the trip to the Exposition In order to profit by the exhibits in dairying- and In livestock. Aside from thest- great conventions, there are many lesser ones who will follow the example. The International Young People's Conference will meet In Los Angeles, and special induce ments will be made to get the members to visit Portland before returning to their homes. The Knights of Colum bus, which holds the annual convention at Los Angeles in June next, have al ready signified their intention of visit ing the Exposition in a body. The American surgeons will do likewise. The Commercial Law League, which meets in Del Monte in July, and the theatrical mechanics, which meet in San Francisco the same month, will each visit the Exposition In force. The Ancient Order of Druids meets In San Francisco In September, and the dele gates will Journey to Portland and att tend the Exposition before returning to their homes. The National W. C. T. U., which Is to meet in Los Angeles, Is maklrg preparations for the trip to Portland, and from this convention the Exposition officials expect much in the way of attendance REUNION OF VOLUNTEERS. Spanish-American War Veterans Will Meet in Portland. If expectations materialize, August 13 of next year will be one of the great days of the Lewis and Clark Exposi tion. On that date there is to be held a reunion of Spanish-American "War veterans of the Pacific Coast. Adjutant Cosper, of Harrington Hampton Camp, of this city, has oeen In communication with posts throughout "Washington, Oregon, California and other states in the vicinity of the Pa cific Coast, and the replies he has re ceived are encouraging in the extreme. Evry indication points to a large re union on the date, mentioned, to a pro cession with hundreds of men in line and to a carapflre beyond the dreams of the average veteran. Everything will be done to make the visit of the Spanish-American war veterans a pleasant episode of their lives. The veterans have received every encouragement from the Exposition officials and. In re turn, have been untiring In their la bors to have a representative body of men in Portland on the date of the re union. Plans have yet to be formulat ed, but it is understood that a sham bat tle, with some Oregon troops and visit ing cadets in action, and a mimic naval battle on Guild's Lake are a part of the programme. SUSINJCSS ITEMS. If Baby In Cetrlae Terife. rare and ee that old and well-tried reas3y. Mrs. WlnsloWs Soothlnc Sirup, for ehlldreB. teething. It soothes "the child, soften the rusu, allays all pain. curea wind colli and diarrhoea. You can rely on Hood's Sarsaparilla for every form of scrofula. It purifies the blood. SCISS'E SHOWING THE CLIMAX OF "THE STAK OF temporary with or antedating Chaucer, is woven into the piece, and it still retains Its humorous quality. The second act represents the meeting of the three Kings, who follow the star, and their audience wKh Herod. The third act returns to the shepherds and the for tunes of Mack, the robber cf the folds. The fourth and last act reveals the star, the fields near Bethlehem, the caroling of the angels in the highest, and finally the Interior of the stable where the Christ-child lies. The treatment of this delicate situation Is admirable, and the most devout spectator can find nothing objectionable. It is sacredly presented, and the stage picture It makes might be a Murillo masterpiece. The play from beginning to end never approaches sacrilege. and yet there are portions of It which produce as much laughter as a modern comedy. It is a deft intermingling, and Mr. Greet, Profes sor Gaylcy and the splendid actors in the company cannot be too highly praised for their consummate handling of the sub ject. An Important Event. Everything eLe aside, the performance .Is an important event from an educational standpoint. The reading of the lines Is all but perfect The enunciation and pronun ciation are as near flawless as is possi ble. Just to hear the English language REACH FOR TRADE Oriental Steamer Lines to Improve Service, ANOTHER VESSEL FROM HERE Trans-Pacific Companies Expect a Great Increase in Traffic When Hostilities in the Far East Are Over. Although the Russo-Japanese con flict has caused a shortage in trans Pacific business, the big steamship lines engaged In the race for trade with the Orient are looking forward to a vastly Increased traffic when hos tilities have ceased. With this pros pect In view, the companies are nearly all laying their plans for a betterment of ocean service. It is stated that the Portland & Asiatic Company will be better equip ped than ever before to handle tho in crease in traffic that is bound to come when normal conditions are restored. The company's plans have not been di vulged, but it is reported that the first move will be the addition of another large steamer to the regular fleet making five that will sail from this port and permitting of a departure ev ery two weeks. General Manager R. P. Schwerin, on his recent visit to New Yorlc, is supposed to have made arrangements for improving the serv ice. The Northern lines have already taken steps .to get their share of tho expected rush of trade. The Great Northern, with Its monster steamers, Minnesota, now at Seattle, and Dakota, soon to be completed, will probably get the bulk of the carrying business. The Canadian Pacific Railway Is also building new steamers for this service. Two new liners, each 500 feet long and of a speed of 19 knots, are to bo added to the Empress fleet, thus allowing a fortnightly schedule. "With the re-establishment of the service of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha line, the Japanese steamship company whose service has been partially para lyzed as a result of the demands of the Japanese government on the com pany's steamers for transport service, will improve the line running between Victoria, Puget Sound and the Orient. The company has a new 6000-ton steamer, to be called the Tengu Maru, on the stocks at Nagasaki, where the yards of the Mitsu BIshi dockyard and engine works are located. Much of the material for this new steamer is being secured in the United States, as the demands of the war services on the steel works of Japan has prevented any material being delivered in the near future for the merchant steamers under construction. The steel plates are now being shipped, and It is ex pected that the workmen will be able to launch the new vessel In the Spring. At the same yards two great steam ers of 15,000 tons are being built for the Toyo Klsen Kaisha, the Japanese line running between Oriental ports and San Francisco. This company has recently given two of Its steamers, the Nippon Maru and the Hongkong Marut BETHLEHEM.' spoken In all Its purity is one of the chief privileges of "The Star of Bethle hem" by the Greet company. Every stu dent In our schools and every man and woman among us who has the slightest desire or capacity for culture should hear the recitative. We have not heard Its like before. No one, old or young, can afford to mls6 the present engagement, for It makes for the betterment of the commu nity In every way. Itl is far from the plan of the produc tion to single out Individual members of th& company. It would seem trivial to say that each one has been selected with greatest care for his particular part, but it is true, and seemingly each one is in dispensable to the beautiful consumma tion. Ben Greet himself plays Mack, the sheep thief, and Constance Crowley, who appeared as "Everyman." In the play of that name, appears as Gabriel. These two splendid artists rise above their talented associates In the company. The music of the piece, particularly tho singing of the monks. Is of great Im portance. "Without the anthems and chants much of the beauty would be lost. The attendance yesterday and last night was not altogether creditable to Portland, but it is hoped that at the matinee and night performances on this date the In telligent public will make amends. A. A. G. for service as auxiliary cruisers, the vessels having been armed with guns, mostly quickfirers. It is probable the America Maru will also be converted Into an auxiliary cruiser if. Indeed, this has not already been done. HARD STORM AT SAN FRANCISCO Several Disasters Occur on Water Front Kilburn in Collision. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 30. A wind and rain storm has prevailed in this city and vicinity for the last 24 hours. On the bay and along the water-front much damage was done. The coal barge Coursor, loaded with 610 tons of coal, which was being towed up the bay by the tug Reliance, turned turtle and those on board narrowly escaped drowning. The Coursor, which was formerly a schooner, was capsized off Cape Blanco several years ago. It is now owned by the "Western Fuel Company. The French bark General de Sonls, lying oft Mission street-wharf, was run into by. the steamer F. A. Kilburn, carrying away the ship's boat and part of her railing. The barge Portland filled and settled by the stern until half her cargo of coal slid off Into the bay. She wa3 towed to the mud flats by the tug Ada "Warren. One of "W. A. Boole's scows banged against the steel side of the liner Alaskan until its deck was knocked loose. A stray sloop yacht made a trip across the bay on its own account and was finally cap tured at the sea wall. A barge was re ported capsized off the long wharf at Oak land and a scow schooner was rescued by a tug just as she was drifting on the rocks at Goat Island. The piling of freight slip No. 2 was car ried away for a distance of 75 feet and vessels were prevented from landing their cargoes. The ferryboat Oakland had her starboard davits and part of her rails swept away and other minor casualties hve been reported. THANKS QUARANTINE OFFICIALS Captain McLecd Says Utmost Was Done for Him While at Station. QUARANTINE STATION, Dec. 2S. (To the Editor.) I would like to make the statement at this time that the very ut most was done for me during my serious Illness at the Quarantine Station at As toria. I would wish at this time to thank the quarantine staff generally. To Dr. Earle the highest praise is due for- hi3 painstaking care and attention through out. I have to thank him for a great many courtesies extended to me. To Mr, and Mrs. Trulllnger and staff at the quar antine station I also desire to extend my heartiest gratitude for their unremitting kindness and for all they have done to wards making a smallpox patient's life more endurable and bearable while under their care. Special gratitude Is due to D. P. Blount and a student from the medi cal department of the University of Ore gon, who attended me during my Illness and to whom, humanly speaking, I owe my life. To one and all I have only the highest praise to accord. C. M'LEOD, Late Master British S. S. Ellerlc. PURSUED BY SHARKS. Two-Hundred-Mile Voyage Made by Sailors in Open Boat. A voyage of 200 miles by oar, almost destitute of provisions and water, and pursued by a horde of giant sharks that threatened momentarily day and night to capsize the craft and devour Its occu pants, was the experience of Captain Samuel Harris and four South Sea Islanders- who composed the crew of the little trading schooner Victor, wrecked on Apa Takl Island on November 30. " Apa Taki is 200 miles from Papeete, the pon of Tahiti. This Is a tale of the sea brought by the mails from the South Seas which left Papeete on the day Cap tain Harris and his men landed there, emaciated and nearly crazed, but still alive. When the Victor ended her career by striking the reef, the shipwrecked crew had barely time to put off in the boat for their long voyage, made without a compass and no sail, with one day's pro visions on board and half a dozen cocoa nuts. The milk from the latter was all they had to drink during the 11 days it took to reach Papeete. The passage was enlivened by a constant combat with the sharks. In verification of their story oars were shown splintered and worn re pelling the attacks of the ferocious fish, which gave them no rest. The Victor was a trader among the Friendly and Society Islands. BELOW SCHOONERS' RATES. Steam Vessel Put on by O. R. & N. Co. to Cut Lumber Scale. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 30. (Spe cial.) By placing lumber schooners of large capacity upon the route between here and Portland, and by lowering rates below those charged by the schooners now in the business, the O. R. & N. Co. hopes to drive from the field those carriers who first made rates below those tacitly agreed upon. The steamer Nome City, owned by George D. Gray & Co., is now on Pu get Sound, being remodeled into a steam schooner, the type most capable of carrying large lumber cargoes. Her agents have offered to carry lumber to this city at the rate of 52.50 per 1000 feet, which Is less than the regular rate charged by other schooners. It is generally believed that the low--rlng of rates comes as an order froa President Harrlman through the gen eral manager of the company, R. P. Schwerin. At the office of the San Francisco & Portland Steamship Company it was stated that nothing whatever was known of the rate war, as no advices to that effect had been received from San Francisco. It is considered In shipping circles that such a move Is probable, as the independent lines have lately been cutting Into the business of the Harrlman company, and some surprise has been expressed that there has not already been retaliation. SPEEDING IN THE HARBOR. Steamboat's Swell May Have Caused Coal Barge to Capsize. Captain Fernaux, of the British ship Dumfriesshire, is of the opinion thattho overturning of the coal barge Monarch was caused largely by the swell of a passing steamer. He says that steam boats continue to pass his ship, lying at Montgomery dock No. 2, at a reckless speed, and he Is surprised that many serious accidents have not already re sulted. "Something should be done to abate this fast running so close to the docks." he said. "It endangers shipping and Is apt at any time to result In great loss of life. It is a wonder to me that some of the unloaded ships tied up at the docks have not been overturned by the boat's swells, particularly when there has been a strong wind blowing. I know the Harbormaster has done all in his power to stop the racing, but the steamboat captains evidently pay no attention to his orders or the warning of the courts. Some day there will be a bad accident here caused by steamboats running through the harbor at an unwarranted speed, and then there will be a law passed that will put a stop to It all." RED ROCK IN COLLISION. With Another Ship She Breaks Moor ings and Collides With Belgian. ANTWERP. Dec. 30. The British ships Red Rock and Walden Abbey, both at this port, destined for "San Francisco, broke away from their moorings during a hur ricane today and collided with apd badly damaged the Belgian steamer Sambre. United Kingdom Gale Swept. LONDON, Dec. 30. A fierce gale from the Atlantic swept over the United King dom today. Mountainous seas were re ported along the coasts at Stornsaway, Outer Hebrides. The Danish steamer Ala bama dragged her anchor and stranded on Peninsular Point. Her engine-room and the stokehold sections arc flooded, she is leaking forward, and has listed to star board. A small vessel, with a crew of ten men, foundered off Flamborough Head. Yorkshire, on the North Sea. Several minor shipping accidents have also been reported. Much damage has been done in land. Telegraph and telephone wires are down. A number of accidents in London, due to flying debris, have been reported. Later It was announced that the ten men forming the crew of the small vessel which foundered off Flamborough Head had been picked up by a steamer and landed safely. Help Hawaiian Harbors. ' SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30. According to Associated Press advices from Hono lulu. It has been decided that A. L. C. At kinson, Secretary of Hawaii, who is at present at Washington, shall stay there to assist Chairman Burton, of the rivers and harbors committee, to put the legisla tion affecting Honolulu and HIlo harbors In shape. The Federal Government pro poses to spend a big sum on Honolulu harbor, and Mr. Burton has particularly requested the Secretary to stay. Columbia Not Overdue. Some people who have friends aboard the steamer Columbia, which sailed from here Tuesday night for San Fran cisco, were alarmed yesterday because of her nonarrival at the California port. The steamer was delayed nearly a day at Astoria, and consequently Is not due at San Francisco until this morning. The Elder-arrived here last evening on time, and the officers reported a good trip north. Captain Libby Losing Sight. SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 30. Captain John B. Libby, manager of the Puget Sound Tugboat Company, is lying dan gerously ill at the Providence Hospital. According to the physicians. Captain Libby Is not only losing his sight, but his nervous system 13 a complete wreck. Marine Notes. The S. Celeste began loading barley at Irving dock yesterday. The China iiner Arabia has moved down to the flouring mills to begin load ing outward cargo. Captain C. McLeod, late master of the British steamship Ellerlc, will leave Sat urday night for his homo In Scotland and will not rejoin the Ellerlc. Harbormaster BIglln has served notice on the owners of the Oak-street dock to place a 12x12 plank along the outer edge of the dock as a protection to teams! This fs the place where a dray recently backed off into the river. The Harbormaster will also require repairs to be made at a number of dock slips. Domestic and Foreign Ports. ASTORIA. Dec. 30. Arrived at 5 and left up at 8 A. M. Steamer Geo. W. Elder, from San Francisco. Condition of the bar at 5 P. M., rough; wind south: weatbor cloudy. No ship ping moving. New York, Dec. 30. Arrived Steamer Maine, from Bremen. San Francisco. Dec. 30. Arrived Steamer City of Para, from Antfon; steamer China, from Hong Kong, Yokohama and Honolulu; steamer Curacao, from Guayamaa; steamer South Bay, from Gray's Harbor. Sailed Steamer Homer, for Gray's Harbor. TO CUKE COLD IX ONE DAT, Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If It falls to euro E. w. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c STATE OF THE TREASURY DEFICIT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1904 IS $22,000,000. But Panama Canal Had Been Bought Out of Accumulations Where Expenses Grew. WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. The Treas ury Department today issued a review of Treasury operations for the calendar year 1904. The Treasury receipts for the calendar year 1904 were $540,000,000, and the expenditure (including the Panama payment) 5562.000,000 a deficit for the year of 522.000,000. As compared with the previous calendar year the receipts show a falling off of 58,000.000 and the expendi tures an increase of 550,000,000. The de crease in custom receipts was 59.000,000. Civil and miscellaneous expenditures in creased $15,000,000; "War Department, $9,000,000; Navy Department. $23,000,000; Pensions. $2,000,000, and Interest 51,000,000. The . Increase In interest is due to the fact that a portion of the interest of 1303 was anticipated in 1902. The figures do not Include the postal receipts and ex penditures except that the postal deficit is Included In the civil and miscellaneous expenditures. Imports for the first 11 months of 1904 were 5939.000,000, an Increase over the corresponding period of 1903 of 522.000,000. Imports free of duty for the same period increased 542.000,000. while dutiable im ports decreased $20,000,000. In 1903, 43i per cent of the imports were free of duty, while in 1904, 47 per cent were free of duty. Practically the entire increase In free Imports was in three articles coffee. India rubber and raw silk. Al though dutiable Imports decreased $20,- 000. 000 , raw sugar and wool show, in creases aggregating $28,000,000. All other dutiable imports decreased nearly $50,000,000. Of this decrease $20,000,000 was in iron and steel. Other noteworthy features of the treas ury transactions in 1904 were the pay ment out of accumulated surpluses of $50,000,000 for the right of way of the Panama Canal; the redemption of the 5 per cent bonds due Feb ruary 1. 1904, and the various calls on the National Bank depositaries for the re turn of a portion of their public deposits. The redemption of 5s during the calen dar year was approximately $6,000,000. Public funds on deposit with the banks were reduced from 5166,000,00 January 1. 1904, to 5113.000.000 at the close of the year. The calls on the banks to ma ture early in 1905 will further reduce these deposits and replenish the cash In the general fund of the Treasury to the extent of 523,000.000. The oash in the Treasury, cxclusie of the gold reserve and gold and silver coin held against outstanding certificates, was 5320.000.000 on January 1, 1904. At the close of the year It was 5240,000,000, a de crease of 580.000.000 for the year. Steelworkers Accept Less. CHICAGO. 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Invlgorator and Xervlne. Sells on Its own merits no lang wlnded testimonials necessary. SENORITA OATHER1NQ DAMIANA. For aala by all druggists or liquor dealers. XAREK. ALPS & BRUXE, Agents. B23 Market st.. San yranclaco. Send for circular. C. GEE WO The Great Chlnea Doctor is called great because hia woaoerlul cures are so well kcowa throughout the United States and becaudo m Buuiy people are thank ful to him for aaviaj their lives from OPtKATiONi dUcd:c wltn poweriul t-bln:x neros, ruuts, buds, bark and vegeta ble, that aro entirely tt(irittyZ-'J unknown to nioaica aii'.S'aiftJHx oiaeuco in this counUT. - in....... . -' ti. tf tries hiirmlpM 1 rtQt ales. 'Xhls lamous doctor knowa the action of over BOO dtfierent lemedlea that he has aucceas taVa used In different diseases. He guarantee to cure catarrh, asthma, lunc troubles . rheu matism, nervousness, stomach, liver, kidneys, femaletrouble and all private diseases. Hun dxeds ot teatlmonials. Charses moderate, eay and ttee htm. CONSULTATION FREB Patients out of the city write for blank as circular. Inclose stamp. Address THE C. GEE WO CHINESE MEDICINE CO. 253 Alder Street ilentlcn this pr.per. Portland, Or. BLOOD la the worst disease o3 earta. yet the .easiej. to cure -VVHE.N luu KXOW WHAT IU Many have plP; epoui -on the siia. 0T POISON in ine mouw, ""rA. lalllng hair, boae paiw. catarrh.. and & i - ""Know it i . POISON. Send to DR. BROWN. 0 Ag&Sj PbUadelpnia. Peua.. lor BROWN S BLOO" CURB, sxoo per bottle; lasts one math. -a Houl Pharmacy, P CHICHESTER'S ENGLISH ENNYROY&L P LLS . Original and Only Oeifc j-T,TK8ArE. JUwar.raUable. Ladle. I la RED and Gold oei J' Uh t!a rftbou. Take no otker. B" laseroaHBbatitutloa Hons. BayoryaurDraajlrtvO'iuS tumvM , tor' P.rtientcr Teal onlU d "Keller for Idlea."w' y. tana HmTl. 1ft.OOOTMtlala!a. SU9y i Tin.M. . . .... rhmlcmi to- Kesa,. tWa pap. " iailMa S,; rUlL: PJU