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.THE XOBXIXC? OREGOjKIAN, SATHllDAYr ,TA'UAHY 14, 1905. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF THE .ORWJ6KIA3PS TELEPHONES. Counting-Rooin. - SS.aln 657 Managing Editor Main 630 Sunday Editor Main 6233 City Editor . Main 166 Society Editor Mala 0235 Compoelng-Hoom Main 683 Superintendent Building - Red 2828 East Side Office East Bl AXCSEXEXTX. EMPIRE THEATER (12th and Morrison) Matinee at 2:15. tonight at 8:13. "Two Little Waifs." COLUMBIA THEATER U4th and AVaShlngton) Matinee at 2:15. onight at 8:15. "The Holy City." GRAND THEATER rPark and "Washington) Continuous vaudeville. 2 to 10:30 P. M. STAR THEATER (Park and Washington) Continuous vaudeville. 2 to 10:20 P. AC BAKER THEATER (Third and Tamhlll) Continuous vaudeville. 2:30 to 10:30 P. M. LYRIC THEATER (cor. Aider and 7th-Coa- tlnuous vaudeville from 2:30 to 10:30 P. M. Cut "Will Assist. The city will assist the property-owners In making a fill on East Stark street between Tenth and Twelfth streets. It is desired to Improve the entire street to Bast Twentieth, but this fill has stood In the way on account of its cost. It is propoeed to negotiate with the Board of Education for dirt from the block factor; Bast Stark street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth for this till. The estimate is that it will cost $10 per cubic yard to move the dirt, and the Ex ecutive Board agrees to pay half, which will rolleve the abutting property-owners from a considerable portion of the cost The plea for aid In this improvement" at this particular point was based on tho fact that Bast Stark street is a general "highway, connecting with the Base Lino road at Bast Twentieth, and Is sure to carry a great travel from the country. The property-owners favor a first-class pavement, and may agree to have ' crushed stone put down, or some other equally durable material. Mav Get Woolen- Mills. The Sellwood Board of Trade Is negotiating through Its committee with T. "W. Clark for the es tablishment of a three-set woolen mill plant on the site belonging to the Port land Woolen Mills Company, with -gooa prospects of success. J5. JL Donaugh, chairman of the committee, says the larger property-owners in Sellwood are interested In locating Mr. Clark's plant on the old place, and that the owner of the ground, the Portland Woolen Mills Company, Is willing to make easy terms. It Is expected that a conclusion will be reached In a short time one way or other. Kt.pt Open Too Late. Duke Evans, proprietor of the Royal Cafe saloon at Etark and Third streets, was yesterday lined $25 by Municipal Judge Hogue, on a charge of keeping his saloon open after hours. The case of Harmon, proprietor of a saloon located at Third and Couch streets, wis continued for sentence. George Reynolds, convicted of stealing an overcoat from Dr. Cardwell was sen tenced to nine months in the County Jail by Judge Hogue. Samuel Trumbull, ar rested on the same charge, will be re leased. Mat Not Bxcovee. Mrs. Lucy A. Hol land. -vh.o is confined at SL Vincent's Hosftital with a fractured hip, may not -sxeovcr. The fracture Is tho result of thtt accident which happened to her at the liome of her daughter. Mrs. W. P. Reynolds. Mdntavilla, last Tuesday. Mrs. Holland Is 76 years old and has been a resident of Olympla and Portland for 23 years. For some time Mrs. Holland has been in falling health, and owing to her weakened condition the attending physi cian has little hopes of her recover'. Wokk on Union-Avenue Bridge. Re pair work on Union-avenue bridge across Sullivan's Gulch is going forward slowly.- but steadily, and it will be a month more before the structure can be thrown open to the public The north half between the railway embankment and the bluff is completed. Many new timbers had to be set in. owing to the rotten con dition of the old ones. Work Is confined to the substructure. The surface will also have to be redecked Wween the electric car tmci. ana tne vest- siae. For Electric Elevator. The proceeds of the recent social given In Parson's Hall by the Cathedral Ladles' Aid So ciety will go toward Installing an electric elevator In the Home for the Aged, at Suhnyslde. The Sisters of Mercy, who are In charge have had in mind for some time the Installing of an electric ele vator, but did nor have sufficient funds for the purpose. It Is expected that they will soon have tho funds necessary, and thus lighten the burdens of the aged In mates of the home. Prkpaiuno for Union Meetings. Prep arations arc being made for union meet ings on the Bast Side, to be held by the Second Baptist and Centenary M. E. Church, beginning next Thursday even ing. January 19, to be conducted by Evan gelist Gilman. A meeting will be held next Tuesday, when all arrangements will be iinished. A large chorus choir will be organized, to be led by E. S. Mlllfcr. The meetings will last two weeks, the first week being given to Second Baptist Church. Vagrancy Case Continued. The cases of Leslla Sterling, Nina Toung. Doris Young, Alta Willis and Kate Goodwin, the women taken from the Green Front saloon on North Third street during the police raid of Thursday night, and v.ntrssd with vagrancy, were continued until Monday by Judge Hogue. At that time they will be obliged to testify against the proprietor of the Green Front, Jed Hart, who has to answer the accu sation of allowing minors In his resort. Will Get Forger. A warrant Is to be issued today by Detective Hartman for the arrest of L. J. Livingstone, now held by the Seattle police for forgery. But who Is nlso wanted here for the same crime. He was arrested at the request of the Seattle officials, and It developed ho had been passing forged checks here. He is an ex-convict, having served time in the Montana Penitentiary at Deer Lodge. Countt Teachers Meet Today. A meeting of the county teachers will be held today at 10 A. M. at Mount Tabor School, on West avenue, for the purpose of completing an organisation to assist in prcparirifc the Lewis and Clark Educa tional exhibit All teachers In the county are invited (o be presenL The meeting will be addressed by County Superintend ent Robinson. Pioneer Critically Sick. John Went, a pioneer of Portland, is critically sick at his home on Union avenue, corner of East Washington street He has been in falling health for several months, and his recovery Is not expected. Charles Bartel, another pioneer resident who has been confined to his home for several months. Is considered somewhat better. Golf Club Election. The annual elec tion of officers of the Wawrley Golf Club takes place tonight at 8:30 In the Port land Hotel. Little business beside is ex pected. The nominating committee chosen at the last election have picked officers and board of directors, and it is not expected there will be any contest to the election. Union Services Sunday, Taylor-Street M. B. Church. 3:30 P. M-, and First Con gregational Church, 7:30 P. M. Rev. Ralph Gillam, preacher. - The ball which was to be given by F. R. Burdette at Woodward Hall, Montavllla, January 14, has been postponed on ac count of the weather. Duos Jubilee Singers. Don't fall to hear them at the White Temple. Admis sion. 10 cents; reserved. 10 cents extra, at 121 Sixth street The White Temple. Morning. Evange list Ralph Gillam. Evening, stcreoptlcon address by Henry J. McCoy, of San Francisco. No One Can Afford to Miss the rare money-having opportunity presented at Rosenthal' inventory sale. Rosenthal's, 149 Third street, have launched the greatest shoo sale in the history of Portland. Tbs Great Shoe Sale at Rosenthal's Is drawing crowd of eager buyers. BAnqctet for Bishop Mooee. The Xerfs Methodist Social Union will give a reception and banquet in honor of Bishop David H. Moore, on Wednesday evening, January 18. at Patton M. E. Church. At that time there will be many men of prominence in the church In the North west in the city, as they are to meet here nn Ihnt dnv tn fnrmnlat Tllans fox the Methodist Congress, which is to be r held in this city during the Lewis and Clark Fair, and their presence at "the banquet will add greatly to Its Interest The general theme of the toasts to which notable speakers are to respond will be "The Unity of Northwest Methodism." Among the speakers on this occasion will be Bishop Moore, Rev. Fletcher L. Whar ton, pastor of the First M. B Church, of Seattle; Rev. M. Williams, president of the University of Puget Sound; Rev. J. H. Coleman, president of Willamette University; Dr. Daniel L. Rader, editor of the Pacific Christian Advocate, and others. Representatives from Oregon. Washington, Idaho and Montana will be present and participate in the evening's exercises. Patton Church has recently spent a large sum in remodeling its church and In "building a new vestry, which Is admirably adapted to such a gathering as this, Jind the Men's Methodist Social Union desires in holding tills banquet there to recognize the en terprising and progressive spirit shown by this rapidly-growing suburban church. The appointment of Bishop Moore as resident bishop of the Northwest with his episcopal residence at Portland, has proved a most popular one. -and the church, through its representative body, the Men's Methodist Social Union, will take this opportunity to express Its ap preciation of his coming and at the same time to discuss matters of great impor tance to the church. Mrs. Sylvia W. McGuire, dialect read er and impersonator, assisted by some of the best musical talent In the city, will give a recital at Grace Method ist Church. Twelfth and Taylor, Tuesday evening, January 17. Mrs. McGuire re cently gave a similar entertainment at the White Temple, delighting a large au dience with her Inimitable negro dialect stories, which never fail to please. Hear her Tuesday evening. B. P. O. Elks. The members of Port land Lodge No. 142 are requested to meet in our lodge-room in tho Marquam build ing, on Sunday. January 15, 1905, at 1:45 P. M., to conduct the funeral service or our late brother. Samuel Odlson. Visiting brothers invited to assist By order of the lodge. Jno. B. Coffey, Secretary. First Presbyterian Church. Services tomorrow at 10:30 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. The pastor. Rev. Edgar P. Hill. D. D.. will preach morning and evening. In the evening the seventh in the series of ser mons on "Old Pictures in New Frames." The special topic will be "A Pure Life." Extraordinary Efforts, both in qual ity and price, of meats, are inducements tho Independent Meat Co., 127 First street telephone Main 3277, are offeiin?. Boiling meat 5 and 6 cents. Choice rolled ribs of beef, 9 cents. Everything else lower than any one. 127 First street' Notice to Gas Consumers. Protect your gas meters during the cold weather. If they are in exposed locations. Other wise they will freeze. Portland Gas Com pany. Dr. Vial, physician and surgeon. 317 Abicgton. DREDGE OUT OF COMMISSION Government Boat W. S. Ladd Expects to Reach Port Today. The Government dredge W. S. Ladd is now on her way up the river and will probably reach Portland some time today. As soon as she arrives her crew will be gin to make such slight repairs as are necessary, such as cleaning the boilers and putting the machinery In good condi tion, and when this work is completed the dredge will be put out of commission un til Spring at least. This will be the first time in four years that the W. S. Ladd has been out of com mission, and the reason for this action now is solely that of a lack of funds for continuous work. Had there been no dis cussion over the passage of an appropria tion it Is extremely probable that the dredge could have gone on with her work, but until there is some certainty of fur ther funds being provided the local En gineers' Department prefer to be on the safe side. The dispatches of yesterday from Washington in regard to the passage of the river and harbor bill have created a. more hopeful feeling among the Gov ernment officials here, and It Is thought that while the appropriation may not be as large as could be wished for Congress will yet provide sufficient funds for a con tlnpance of the Improvement work now under way. One official remarked ho could not see how Congress could do otherwise, since a failure to make pro vision for the carrying on of the work this year would mean a great loss not only to the people interested. In the de velopment of commerce on this coast but to the Government as welL Advices are expected dally from the dredge Wallowa, operating on the Snake River, to the effect that she has gone out of commission, and when this happens, practically all Government work in this section will have ceased. As soon as it is definitely settled that an appropriation will be allowed and the officials here receive some intimation of the amount of money which may be ex pected, they will proceed with the plans for the work of this year. ARRANGING FOR CONVENTION President Adams, of Traveling Pas senger Agents' Association Here. Jay W. Adams, president of the Travel ing Passenger Agents' Association, is here from San Francisco conferring with local passenger men In regard to arrangements for the next National convention of the association, which will meet In this city some time during the coming Summer. Mr. Adams Is Pacific Coast agent of the Nickel-Plate, West Shore and Boston & Maine Railroads. He has been Identified with the passenger departments of vari ous roads for many years, and his Coast experience covers a period since 1SS6. At the New Orleans meeting of the traveling agents In 1903 he was elected vice-president of the order, and last year at the City of Mexico was promoted to the presidency. He is Justly popular with his associates, and through his efforts the interests of the association have been greatly advanced. "Our Portland meeting." said he at the Portland last night "will probably occur between August 15 and September 13 next The exact date will be decided upon at a meeting of the executive committee which will occur shortly in Chicago. August and September are the most delightful months of the season in Portland, and the most unpleasant In many other sections of the country. After a hard eeason of work the boys like to escape the. heat of the Mid dle West and Bast for a vacation, and will greatly appreciate a visit to the North Pacific Coast "The majority of them have never seen this section of the country, and are very anxious to come, especially in view of the Lewis and Clark Fair. I anticipate a large attendance, and am sure the meet ing will be the greatest kind of a suc cess." PIANO PRICES TUMBLE. In order to obtain a more central loca tion I have to sacrifice space, and the large and magnificent stock of pianos now on hand must be at once reduced. $250 pianos go for $175, while the most ex pensive Instruments are reduced even more. Such old and famous makes as the "Kroeger." "McPhall," "Behnlng" and others Included in this sale. Terms from $10 down and per month up. Store open In the even Inc. A. W. .Meyer, 74 Elxth street. POLITICS, SAYS COFFMAN COMMANDANT OF THE SOLDIERS' HOME DENIES CHARGES. Washington Official Declares He Is Being Done Away With to Cre ate Political Vacancy. A dispatch from Olympla announces that Commandant J. H. Coffman, of the Washington Soldiers' Home,- located at Ortlng, Is So be removed as a result of charges preferred against him. These charges are based onUieged cruel treat ment of Inmates ofdBjp Home, and it Is said that GovernonKead will act on them and replace MrBffmaa as head of the Institution. tt The accused commandant was In Port land yesterday en route to San Francisco, and when interviewed at the Imperial he took occasion to say: "yes, I am to be removed, but If is not because I have been .guilty of cruelty. I have been aware for some time that a fight was being made against me by Senator C L., Stewart of my Senatorial district I op posed Stewart for the nomination, but my oppoFltlon ceased when he became the candidate of the Republican party. There Is also a personal difference be tween us, and for political and private reasons he has sought to make trouble. "I also opposed Mr. Mead for the Gu bernatorial nomination, having been loyal to Governor McBride, who appointed me. After Mr. Mead wad nominated, how ever, I used my influence to secure his election. "I called on Governor Mead at Olym pla yesterday, and he -told me he must have more patronage and had decided t6" replaco me at the Home. He had before him a petition signed by 217 of the 228 in mates of the home, asking that I be re tained, and he expressed himself as com pletely satisfied that my administration had been all that could be asked. "In every soldiers home there Is an ele ment among the veterans who are always complaining and never satisfied. These are the men who only stay at the home for the purpose of doing nothing but spending their pension money In drinking and gambling. At Ortlng there are a few such, and they are always in trouble as a result of their misconduct. They are tho same fellows who. In the army, were always In the guardhouse and never on hand when any fighting was to be done. There are perhaps a dozen of them at the Washington Home, and they have been encouraged by Stewart to 'make all sorts of outrageous charges against me. Gov ernor Mead does not credit them, and I am to be removed simply to make a place for one of his political friends." Mr. Coffman is an old soldier, having enlisted in the Twenty-seventh Iowa In fantry In 1862. at the age of 17. He was wounded three times and has a splendid record for sen-ice. One of his old wounds Is causing him considerable difficulty, and he is going to San Francisco on a month'a leave of absence for the purpose of being operated upon. He was appoint ed commandant of the Ortlng home three years ago and has over a year to serve. Just how soon he will be removed he Is not informed, but presumes it will be at the end of his leave of absence. AT THE THEATERS What the Press Agents Say. Matinee Today at the Columbia. ' Although every reserved seat in the house has been sold since last Tuesday, Manager Ballard announces that the upper gallery will be open In order to give all the ladies and children an op portunity to see tho grand production of "The Holy City." Those who were dis appointed In obtaining reserved seats need have no hesitancy in going to the theater this afternoon for the large, com fortable gallery will-seat at least 500 and every seat -gives a good view of the per formance and it is also an excellent place to hear, as the accoustlc properties of the beautiful Columbia are far superior to any other theater In the city. Several large theater parties have been formed and as there are no seats resrved In the gallery, the very best can be obtained by those who come first This afternoon and evening will be the last opportunity of seeing this grand play, which has amount ed to n positive sensation all week. Matinee TodayLast Time Tonight, Very few children can really act but any number can sing and dance. In the celebrated Ijamcs children, who are ap pearing in the title roles of Lincoln J. Carter's beautiful play, "Two Little Waifs," which can be seen at the Empire Theater at the matinee today, also at the last performance tonight are exception ally clever, both In acting and singing. It is truly wonderful to see with what ease and grace they go through their long parts and their voices remain sweet and strong. COMING ATTRACTIONS. Whittlesey Seats Selling. The advance sale of seats opened yes terday morning for White Whittlesey., the young romantic actor, who comes to the Marquam Grand Theater next Mon day and Tuesday nights, January 1G and 17, presenting "Soldiers of Fortune." Wednesday night January IS. he will give "The Second In Command." COMEDY DRAMA AT COLUMBIA Edgar Baume's Farewell Week in Portland Begins Tomorrow. The dainty, refined production of Da MlUe and Belasco, known as "The Wife," will follow ''The Holy City" at the Co lumbia, opening with the Sunday mati nee tomorrow. Tills play was one of the drawing cards of the old NeiQ Stock Company, and scored a big hit when played by that aggregation. Four leading members oi tne old company are now with the Columbia and will repeat their former successes. They are Catherine Counties, as Helen Truman; William Bernard, as Mathew Culver; William Dills, as Major Putnam, and Roy .Bernard, as airs. Armory. "The Wife ' Is full of witty lines and startling climaxes and will undoubtedly add another triumph to the unbroken series scored by the popular Columbians. It will also be the farewell week of that popular leading man. Jvagar uaume, wno is forced to re tire from acting for a time on account of 111 health and overwork. It will be the last opportunity for Mr. Baume's many friends to bid him farewell. "A JOLLY AMERICAN TRAMP" Play of New England Life at Empire Next Week. A real old-fashioned comedy melo drama, brim full of charming character delineations is promised for the Empire Theater Sunday. Monday and Tuesday nights o: next week, starting tomorrow matinee, when Manager t D. Newell pre sents his beautiful romantic play of New England life, entitled "A Jolly American Tramp." This play Is said to be the best ever written by that veteran author, E. E. Kidder. In "A Jolly American Tramp" Mr. Kidder essays to tell the story of one of nature's noblemen, who through stress of circumstances, was compelled to be come an outcast but who kept his man hood and honesty while living as a "hobo." "The Sultan of Sulu." George Adc's famous muelcal comedy, "Jhe Sultan of SuluJ' .will be. the at- We Have Meve t Our New Bnllhg RUBBER BOOTS, SHOES, CLOTHING, ETC, BEITWG, PACKING, HOSE Goodyear Rubber Company R. H. mASE. PRESID ENT. XEW ADDRESS. 61. 63, 6. 87 FOURTH. COKXETi CTXB SX PORTLAND. OR. I SHAW'S U PTTRF BLUMAUER & HOCH 108 tnd 110 Fomrtk Street Sale Distributer, f er Oregoa and Washington. r - traction at tho Marquam Grand The ater next Thursday, Friday and Sat urday nights. January 19, 20, 21, with a special matinee Saturday. The ad vance sale of seats will open next Tuesday morning. AT THE VAUDEVILLE THEATERS Cheery Acts at the Star. Cheery acts at the Star this week are those of Raymond Teal, the minstrel king, and Patsy Doyle, the prime minister of the land of fun. Raymond Teal Is a merry minstrel, who talks as last as the rush of the Empire State Express, and every word provokes a laugh. Doyle Is a nvonder at clog-dancing, "and wins many laughs by his monologue, which is told fh such a. wonderful manner that 13 is posi tively ludicrous Frolics at the Grand. Today and tomorrow are the last oppor tunities for the public to sec the fine pro gramme at the Grand Theater. One of the greatest sensations ever seen in this house has been St Claire and Carlyie's comedy act on the slack wire. This, with Concers dog show and Holmes and Dean in a tine musical specialty has drawn the usual crowded houses and has given gen eral satisfaction to the public. Next week's bill will contain ten absolutely new features. It will open Monday after noon. New York Comedy Four. The most brilliant quartet of come dians ever seen on the vaudeville stage. ' They give a wonderful bur lesque of the typical dramatic school and their 'impersonations of Edwin Booth, Henry Irving, Adelinn Pattl and many of the other great atars of the stage are almiJy excruciatingly funny. The Gyttcrez Brothers aro among the, most successful musical artists on tne stage, und they are making one of the biggest hits of their lives at the Baker this week. There are a lot more good things to be seen, so don't neglect a visit to the Baker. "The Burglar's Daughter.' This beautiful little playlet is one of the star events at the Lyric this week, where the best bill offered by that house In many weeks Is being presented. The Russell Trio, by whom it is presented, is a little company of -consummate artists. Prince Goto, the Japanese nobleman, who was the pet of the Japanese Emperor's court, and who lately came to this country under banishment orders because of political offenses, Is the most expert juggler who has ever been s"een in the United States. ST0EH DELAYS BRIDGE. Morrison-Street Structure May Be Ready Monday. Contrary to expectations, , the Morrison street bridge did not open yesterday. This last delay Is occasioned by the snow which has 'Interfered with the work to such ex tent that cars will not be allowed on the structure until Monday. The public Is apparently attempting to discover a hoodoo which has accompanied the work of constructing the Morrison street bridge since It commenced. The opening of the bridge has been promised repeatedly, but Invariably something oc curred to prevent the bridge's operation. In explanation of the final postponement F. M. Butler, of the Pacific Construction Company, said yesterday that the snow had made the material so slippery that it was Impossible to handle it Residents of the East Side who antici pated using the bridge yesterday suffered a keen disappointment in the failure to open the bridge as Intended. v TO RESUME OLD SCHEDULE. East Side Residents Will Be Given Regular Car Service. Monday morning the residents of the East Side will be at home again, for at that time the cars of the Portland Con solidated Railway Company will be sent across the new Morrison-street bridge, after having been compelled to make the trip across the Burnslde-street bridge for so long. The transfer cars which have been In use for the past two months, will be put in the barns Sunday night and will not be taken, out again. Monday morning the old-time East Side schedule will be put In force again, the only exception' being the cars that run on the East Ankeny line. Owing to the rebuilding of the Oak street bridge the Ankeny cars will be sent out over the Burnside-street bridge until the structure Is completed. The company will take advantage of the work on the bridge to relay the track along Grand avenue between East Mor rison and East Ankeny streets. The rails now in use are of 30-pound steel and these will be replaced with new GO-pound grooved steeL It win In all probability requite a month or more to complete the construction of the bridge and track so that the cars on the Ankeny line can run over their old route. In the meantime, however, owing to the opening of the Morrison-street bridge and the conse quent relieving of the congestion on the Burnside-street bridge; the residents in the East Ankeny district will suffer but little convenience by the diversion of the cars from their proper route. The snow storm of the past two days has demonstrated the reliability of the Portland Heights line. It was argued by many residents of. the city that owing to the heavy grade over the heights It would be impossible to operate the loop cars when stormy weather prevailed. It was demonstrated, however, vesterdav and I the alht before that there was less de America's ORIGINAL MALT WHISKY WkhoHt a Htbnd Todsy MALT KRUSE'S RESTAURANT Our Sunday Table d'Hote Dinner with Wine for Sl.OO A good omen of a woman's satisfaction at a dinner Is the way she Judges the meat served. Luck or Is It applied knowl edge and skill hovers over tho tables of our restaurant, for women are our fore most among our well wishers. COR. Fourth and Stark lay on the heights" line than on any other downtown line in the city. On account of the heavy equipment of the heights cars the drivers cut through the snow to the rails and lost no time on account of the snow and ice. The behavior of the cars has been a great satisfaction to the officials of the company, a3 It was a mat ter of conjecture with them whether or not the regular schedule could be main tained during such weather as that of the past two days. V WOMEN ORGANIZE TONIGHT. Will Arrange for Protection of Un protected Fair Visitors. A general meeting of representatives of all women's organizations In the city will be held at the 1". "W. C A. rooms this evening for the object of forming a trav elers' aid auxiliary in Portland to assist and protect women and girls who come to the city alone next Summer. All wom en's clubs, philanthropic organizations and religious societies connected with churches of every denomination arc urgently re quested to send delegates to the meeting and take Interest In a work which will be wide in Its scope and necessary to the safety and welfare of great numbers of women who will be lured to Portland or meet with pi(falls after reaching here. Full plans for work will be discussed to night at the Toung "Women's Christian Association. Sixth and Oak. entrance on Park street FAVORS BUI ON IRRIGATION. Reclamation Service Man Believes Government Should Have Lake Beds. T. H. Humphrey, of the United States Reclamation Service, spent yesterday In the dty cud cxprtasoi himself as atronsly favoring the bill Introduced at the pres ent session of the Legislature by Repre sentative Stelner. of Klamath, which pro vides for the deeding of the beds of the lakes by the state to the Government In order that the latter may make use of the waters for Irrigation, purposes. He es timates that from 250,000 to 300.000 acres of lands, which are now worthless, can be irrigated by this plan and sold to settlers. - WHHRE TO DENE. All the delicacies of .the season at the Portland Restaurant, fine, private apart menf for parties 303 "Wash., noar 5th SALE TODAY Direction Lois Steers EHers Piano House i 351 Washington St. 10 A. M. I Reserved Seats: v S2.00, S1.SO, S1.00 CONCERT Wednesday Evening, Jan. 18, First Baptist Church. GRAND PRIZE (the highest hosox) AWARDED TO ESTERBR00K1 Steel Pens AT THE St. Louis Exposition COLUMBIA HARD MOULDED ORirv RECORDS OC We play the records for you. GIBSON CO. 345 Wash. St, Portland, Or NEWSILKGOWNS All kinds of up-to-date styles. Rugs, Shawls. Couch Covers. Kimonas, Robes, Teas. Matting. Portieres. Screens. SUN soox iroiE. 21? Yamhill street. ' or China and Japan fmnnrHnr Co.. 141 Sixth Street. GADSKI The Greatest CONFIDENTIAL CHAT NO. 107 When you buy so-called cheap spectacles from a fakir do you realize that you have but one pair of eyes and. no vray of getting another if they suffer irreparable injury. It is both common senaa ' and economy to .have your eyes fitted by THE HOUSE THAT KNOWS HOW .TER 133 SIXTH STREET PRICES FOR Quality considered, than any other Needles, Oil, Repairs FOR ALT, MAKES AX SINGER STORE 402 Washington. 354 Morrison Street. 640 "Wllllama Avenue (Eoat Side;) Portland. Oregon. TEETH SPECIAL CUT RATES Boston Painless Dentists ! Are now giving their annual CUT RATE PRICES on all dental work. Tha i char sea, ara less than college prices, E.nd all work done by our painless sys tem and by specialists of 12 to 20 years experience. TEETH wrrHOUTPWTEs PKIAB Extracting ree. ExaAlnatkma Free. gUrer rulings SSclGoId Fillings 7S Gold Crowns ...3.00Fnll Set Teeth... $3.8 ALL WORK GUARANTEED FOR TEN YEARS. Have your teeth extracted without pain and replaced with new ones tha same day. Come In at once and take advantage of low rates. Be sure you ; are la the right place. Boston Painless Dentists j Flftk and Xorrlsoa Streets. - ! Xn trance 231 Morlson Street. ' Jxzat Dental concern In the world . ' FredPrekD.D.S. 405 Deknm bid?. OFFICE HOUKS From 9 A. 2d. to E P. il. EVENINGS. MON DAY AND THURS DAY "UNTIL. 8 P.M. FREE LAND IN OREGON in the richest grain, fruit and nock section in the world. Thousands of acres ofknd at actual cost of irrigation. Deed direct from. State of Oregon. WRITE TO-DAY. BOOKLET and MAP FREE. Deschutes Irrigation and Pcwer Com-pnr,6io-i l-isMcKayBaDdmg.PortlandjOrcgon. Last Day for Children's at 85c We will continue to sell all the- until all are sold. Misses' ViciEad, regular price Misses' Vici Kid, regular price Child's Vici Kid, regular price Boys' Steel Shod, regular price Eoys' Casco Calf, regular price Youths and Little Gents' Yours for GOOD SHOES at CUT PRICES. JbZz LOWER Clothing House in the Northwest Sreat jtfnnual Sale Overcoats The finest lines of hand-tailored garments-, including every fashion able model from $10.00 to $60 for $7.85, $8.85, $11.00 $1285, $13.50 $16.60, $18.50 $21, $26, $30.35 $35.85, $41.85 NOTE- Today we offer any Neckwear displayed in 'our. win dows for 65c TODAY ONLY REED THE OPTICIAN OREGONIAN BUILDING S New York Dental Parlors 4TU AND MORRISON' STS 1'ORTLAN'D, OREGON'. Havlne Just completed remodeling, re furnishing and re-equipplng- our offico with, all thd latest Improved, modern appliances, .both electrical and mechanical, we are bet ter prepared than ever to complete all kinds o operations with "great skill and dispatch. Our specialists o world renown will treat all wno come with the courtesy and care that the New York Dentists are so well known by. "We do not try to compete wltb cheap dental work, but do all kinds oC first class work at about hal that charged, by others. All operations are guaranteed pain less. Tou can have your teeth oat in the morning and go home with your NilW ... r-.xit -that fit" the same day. All work guaranteed, with, a protected guarantee ot 10 years. TEETH EXTRACTED AND FILLED ABSOLUTELY "WITHOUT PAIN, ny our irtte ki-ienunc methods applied to the gttms. No sleep-producing agents or cocaine. These are the only dental parlors iiUport Wfti vl uK .-AlrTiiD APPLIANCE B-and ingredients to extract. All and apply gold crowns and porcelain crowns undetect able from natural teeth. Alt work done by GRADUATED DENTISTS ot from 12 to 20 years" experience, and each department in charge of a specialist. Give us a call, and yon will find us to do exactly as we adver tise. "We will tell you in advance exactly what your work will cost by a 3TREE EX AMINATION. SET TEETH $5.00 GOLD CROWNS- ..3.00 GOLD FILLINGS $1.09 SILVER iTLLINGS 50o $J PLATES New York Dental Parlors Hours 8:30 A. II. to 8 P. AL; Sundays and .holidays. 8:30 to 2 P. IL MAIN OFFICE: Fourth and Morrison Sts.. Portland. Or. imperial Hattgeairafo? !4vervwhere recognised as tse 'STAND A OD HAIR COI1BINO Set- Gray or Bleach! Hair. Its aepU cstlcn is not affecusl by baths ;permiU cm-Hog: la absolutely bsnnlesa. 4ed in. valuable tor BrarU and Moitacfae. ONS APPLICATION LABTS MONTHS. Sample of your hair colored free. . larerUI CkcsuAfz.Ca.li5 W.ZMSt,NerYMl Sold by Woodard. Clarke & Co. THE PARK HOTEL. HOT SPRINGS. ARK., opens for the season January 5, 1905. Amer ican and European plans; service and cuisine of the highest class. Write for booklet. Spe cial rates until February 15. ff. R. Hays, lessee and manager; J. C. "Walker, associate manager. gchwab Printing ft CjO. BEST tTOHK. XZJSONiSLS PRICES ytArlM 3TAKK S T REET Our Misses' and School Shoes and 95c other lines that we have had on sale $2.00 sale $1.50 $1.75 sale S1.30 $1.65 sale $1.20 $2.00 sale $1.35 $1.75 sale 81.20 $1.00, $1.10 and $1.25 283-285 MORRISON STREET