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THR MORNIiNO -OEEGOJflAK; MONDAY,-JANUARY- 23, - 1905. 7. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF THE OREGOXIAN'S TELEPHONES. ConnUne-Room ...Main CS7 llnnaglnr Editor ...Main 63 Sunday Editor Main C35 City Editor Main 166 Society Editor ,Maln6Z35 Composing-Koom Main 6S5 Superintendent Bulldlstr ......Red 2S28 East Elde Office.... East 61 AMUSEMENTS. MAKQUAM GRAND (Morrison, near Oth) Tonight at 8:15. Joseph. Jr., and "VV. w. Jefferson, In 'The Rivals." EMPIRE THEATER (11th and Morrison ats.) Tonight at 8:15. "Kettle tne NewsElrl." COLUMBIA THEATER (14th and "Washington) Tonight at 8:15. "The Crime of Dubosq." 6TAR THEATER (Park and ."Washington) Continuous vaudeville, io 10:30 P. M. BAKER THEATER (Third and Tamhlll) Continuous vaudeville, 2:20 to 10:30 P. M. X.TRIC THEATER (cor. Alder and 7th) Con tinuous vaudeville. 2:30 to 10:30 P. M. GRAND THEATER (Park and "Washington) Continuous vaudeville. 2:30 to 10:30 P. M. BIJOU THEATER iCth. near AlderJ Farce comedy. "The Colonel," 2:30 to 10:30 P. M. To Receive Club "Women. MIes E. K. Matthews reported at the last meeting of Portland Federation of Women's Clubs, held at the home of Mrs. 1. Samuels, that President Jefferson Myers, of the e" and Clark Commission, had assured her the federation could use the upper part of the Oregon Club building. It is wanted for receptions to distinguished club wo men visiting Portland during the Fair, and also in which to receive the officers of the American Civic Improvement Xague who are expected to visit Port land. At this meeting the matter of ap pointing delegates to the Y. W. C. A. rooms for next Saturday In the Interest of the movement to protect -girls attend ing the Fair was tabled. It being consid ered the province of the local clubs to ap point the delegates. Dr. "Woods Hutchln fon's letter concerning household supplies for the Open Air Sanitarium was read, stating that cutlery, crockery, blankets and similar articles would he acceptable. Dr. Hutchinson expressed pleasure at the interest displayed by the women, and said all articles delivers at O. "W. P. depot at the cast end of the Madison bridge, marked "Open Air Sanitarium Island," -would be forwarded. Mrs. A. T. "Webb reported a programme prepared for the convention on February 23. in the Belllng-Hirsch building. Mrs. M. H. Og den reported progress In the effort to se cure the assembly halls of the public schools for lectures and neighborhood educational entertainments. The secre tary was instructed to ask the Lewis and Clark Commission to make a dis play at the Fair of machines for the eco nomical disposition of garbage. Much routine business waa transacted. Mrs. Kose H. Hoyt, president, was unable to be present, on account of sickness, and the vice-president, Mrs. I. Samuels, acted In her place. Sunday School Organized. The Con gregational Sunday school of Estacada was organized Sunday under the direc tion of Rev. C. MacPherson. Meetings are helng held in the Oddfellows hall until a church building can be erected. The following officers were elected: Rev. O. MacPherson. superintendent and teacher of the Bible class; Mrs. J. "W. Reed, teacher of the girls intermediate class: Mrs. H. A. Williams, teacher of the boys Intermediate class; Mrs. A. Morrow, teacher of the boys' primary class; June Oakley, teacher of girls' primary class; Gertrude Morrow, secre tary; Mr?. "Williams, treasurer; Mrs. E. F. Surface, chorister. The Sunday school has 34 active members. , Where Is Albert Cutler? Inquiry is made as to the whereabouts of a young man named Albert Cutler, whose home is in New Haven. Cutler, according to the statement made by his relatives in New Haven, was last employed at the St. Louis Exposition, wthere he had been pro cured a situation by the " Hon. F. A. Betts, the St. Iiouls Exposition Commis- elnnai- r'innAtlMlf k.t th A rlnsp of KeSHtnTJttllnUrurthe .-west and his relatives are or me opinion wai he located In this state- Any Informa tion concerning tho young man would be very gratefully received by his relatives, who reside at 119 Washington avenue. New Haven, Conn. Farewell to Christian Workers. Major and Mr?. R. Dubbin, who for the last three years have had charge of Salvation Army work in Oregon and Washington, with headquarters In this tity. were tendered a touching farewell by their comrades at the army barracks r.t 128 First street last evening. Major and Mrs. Dubblh have been promoted to the command of the Salvation Army forces In the district of the Southwest, -with headquarters in Kansas City, and they leave today for the new field of la bor. There was a large number of people present last night at the farewell meet ing, and several brief addresses were made. Close Grand Avenue. The Portland Consolidated Railway Company is re building its portion of the elevated road way on Grand avenue between East Pine and East Stark, and also will relay Its track. While the work Is in progress Grand avenue will be cloeed. It will take about a month to complete the job. Be cause of the obstruction of Grand ave nue, nothing can now be done toward the filling of East Washington street, as the dump cars cannot be operated on Grand avenue. Will Look After Delegates. A largely attended meeting of Mount Hood Division No. 91, Order of Railway Con ductor of America, took place yesterday afternoon, in Elks' Hall, to discuss plans for the recoptlon of the National order, -which will hold its convention In this city May 5. Correspondence was read from the Lewis & Clark Exposition manage ment and committees were appointed to wait on that management and report at the next meeting of tho organization, February 12. Mechanics for Panama. The United Slates Civil Service Commission an nounces an examination for the following positions in the Panama Canal Service to be held February 13. 1903. Bridge car penter foreman, first-class bridge carpen ter, railway yardmaster. steam and air drill foreman, steam and air drill work man. switchman, switchman's holper, switch engineer and train conductor. Per rons desiring to compete should apply to the Civil Service Commission. Washing ton, D. C. Distuict Is Bottled Up. Clinton street, between East Eleventh and Twelfth street, and Division street be tween Eapt Eleventh and Twelfth streets, are in such bad condition it is almost Impossible to got a load of any sort In that portion of the city. George J. Cam eron, who lives on Clinton street, says he saw a horse almost drown on one of thesie cross streets last week. The con ditions work a hardship on the people to the eastward. Society of Canadians. The meeting of Canadians to organize the Canadian So ciety of Portland will take place In the fmall hall, second floor. Young Menls Christian Association building, tomorrow. Tuesday evening, at S:15 o'clock, and not tonight, as previously stated. The elegant steel steamer Francis H. Leggett will sail Wednesday direct for San Francisco. Cabin. $12; second. SS; Los Angfles. cabin. I; econd, 514. Meals and berths free. Thompson. Agent, 12S 3d. Last week of inventory sale at Rosen thal's. 149 Third street Supply your shoe wants now at reduced prices. Don't forget the bakers' grand prize ball at Merrill's Hall. Saturday. Jan. 2S. Me r. couple. Wise Bros, dentists. Third and Wash.' Dr. Brown, eye and ear. The Marquam. Trt the Cottage Waffle today. 146 6th. No Damages for Alleged Libel. ROSEBURG, Or.. Jan. 22. (Special.) After 14 hours' deliberation, the Jury In the libel case of W. W. Woolley vs. Rosaburc Plalndealer finally awarded the DlalnUtf no damages. The anonymous article occasioning the suit was consid ered libelous by at least some of tho Jurors, but It was shown that the plain tiff, who Is a school director, had ex ceeded the legal restrictions by his busi ness firm contracting to Install a heat ing plant in the new High School, al though this contract was turned over to another firm before the work was commenced. HOME FOE POMONA GRANGE. Transitory Meeting Drain Communi ties of Chickens and Luxuries. At the meeting of the Clackamas County Pomona Grange, held at Logan, a com mittee was appointed to investigate the advisability of purchasing ground in some central place and erecting a home for Pomona Grange. The tract purchased may be large enough so that county fairs can be held annually, and centrally lo cated so delegates can attend from all portions of the county. The reason for the measure Is that Po mona Grange in Clackamas County has become so large a body that it is a great burden for the subordinate Granges to entertain It every three months. Some times as high as 200 and 300 attend, be sides the regular delegates, and there are few halls in the county large enough to entertain so large a body. One meeting in a locality usually cleans out all the chickens and good things for the entire year, and hence it only meets in one place oace in about two years to give the entertaining Grange time In which to re cuperate for the next visit. This central hall and grounds are proposed to do away with this swinging around the circle and have a permanent home for Pomona. It is thought that ground enough will be do nated whenever the place has been se lected, which will leave the only cost that of putting up a suitable hall. Regarding the holding of annual fairs on the Pomona grounds If the project be carried out there Is decided opposi tion. Mrs. Margaret A. Johnson, of MII waukie, says such a proposition would tend to destroy the local pride that the present method of holding local fairs de velops. She favors the central hall idea for Pomona, saying. "It Is Just the thing." The committee which has the matter la hand will investigate It thoroughly and report at the March meeting. If the re port Is favorable the wagon donated by Studebaker Bros. Company to Clackamas County for making the best agricultural display in Portland while the National Grange was in session will be sold and the money used to start a building fund. WATER FOR THE SUBURBS. New Main Will Tap the Upper Mount Tabor Reservoir. It is settled that a water main 24 inches in diameter will be laid this year from Upper Mount Tabor reservoir to supply the high district. Including Woodlawn, Piedmont. North Alblna and all the dis trict as far as the city limits at Ports mouth. This pipeline will be the most expensive the committee has authorized for years, but it has to come to furnish a supply to the districts named. The route has not been selected, but Engineer Clarke is Investigating the proper course. While at the start the pipe will be 24 inches. It will reduce to about 14 laches by the time it reaches the end at Ports mouth. This pipeline will supply a very great territory. The city Is growing northward toward the Columbia River at a great rate, and the demand for water has become very urgent for over a year or more. Woodlawn and North Alblna have been asking for water for a loag time through the local Board of Trade. Regarding water for Mount Tabor, there is little hope for the residents there until that district Is annexed to Portland. When the upper reservoir was built pro visions were made to pump water to the top of Belmont Park, and from the high est elevation supply Mount Tabor and its surroundings. A turbine will be placed between the upper and lower reservoirs and by it water will be pumped to the elevation required. This was what was planned for. but that Is still in tho fu ture, as also is annexation. Portland property-owners at present are averse to taking In more, as It has been found ex pensive to care for large tracts inside the city limits. Tea years ago Mount Tabor was asked to come in, but would not accept and now must wait. There are 10,000 people at Mount Tabor, Montavilla, Arleta and Woodstock now supplied by local water companies, but which in the course of time will come to be supplied from the city's pipelines. MME. MANTEELI COMING. Famous Italian Prima Donna Will Appear in "II Trovatore." An unusual and most Interesting mu sical event is In store for all lovers of high-class music In this city next Wed nesday evening. January 25, at the Mar quam Grand Theater. The announcement is made that arrange ments have been closed with J. Saunders Gordon, the widely known operatic man ager of New York, tor aa engagement here of the newly organized Mantel!! Operatic Company, headed by Mme. Man telll, who for seven years was a principal and one of the foremost favorites of the Grau Grand Opera Company, at the Met ropolitan Opera-House, New York, in Verdi's masterpiece, "11 Trovatore." Among the other principals of Mr. Gor don's new organization are Slg. Archill! Albert!, the famous baritone, who was also a former leading member of the Grau forces; Mme. Helcne Noldl. the dra matic soprano, and Walter H. Whcatiey, tenor. The advance sale of seats opened last Saturday. BOTTLE'S VICTIM SEEKS REST Logger Tries to Jump Into River, and Lands in Jail. In a fit of alcoholic melancholy a man who gave his name to, the police as James Bartor, and who stated that he was a logger, attempted to commit sui cide at 6 o'clock last night by jumping from the draw of the Madison-street bridge into the Willamette River. One of the brldgetenders succeeded In preventing the rash act and calling the police. Bartor was first seen In the vicinity of the bridge about 5:30 o'clock. He was In toxicated, but not so much so that the police bothered him. He walked to the draw of the bridge and stood looking over the rail. From time to time he drank whisky from a flask he carried In his pocket. One of the brldgetenders, who had been watching Bartor's actions, started to walk toward the man. and as he did so, Bartor turned and saw him and com menced to climb over the railing. The bridgetender reached Bartor's side and drew him back on the bridge just as the man was about to make the leap. The police were called, and Bartor was re moved to the City Jail, where he spent the night. He stated that he had been drinking .lately and was getting tired of life. A bottle of whisky was taken from him when he was searched. WHY? Why buy damaged or second-hand pianos when you can get superior instru ments that are new and perfect for less money at Meyers' Removal Sale? 74 Sixth street. WHKHTi TO DUE. All the delicacies of the season at tha Portland Restaurant, fine, private apart ment for parties. St Wish., ar Eth, AT THE THEATERS "The Crime of Dubosq Dubosq June Keane Joseph Lesurques James Keane Jerome Lesurxjuea.. ......... Scott Seaton Lambert Donald Bowles Cboptrd William Dills CourrJo ....WUHsm Bernard Foulnard George Bloomquest Daubenton .'George B. Berrell Jollquet Louise Brindt Dumont Charles WlUoc MasUore C. Ataey Ducheret u R. Taylor Waiter. Charles IV. Tork Old Man ...."Watt Penn Jeanne Cathrlne Countlsa Julie d'Alyncourt Blanche Douglas Postmaster"! Daughter Roy Bernard Mme. d'Aprenton...'.....Laurette Allen The Columbia Theater enjoyed a rare distinction yesterday, that of housing the first American production of "The Crime of Dubosq." with James Keane, one of the best of the younger stars, in the dual role made famous In England by Sir Hen ry Irving. The regular Columbia Com pany supported the star in a manner worthy of his splendid performance. The piece was elaborately produced, one of xne most effective bits of stage realism seen here in many months being the in troduction of a real stage-coach, drawn by four spirited horses, in the second act. The stage settings were exceptionally good, and the costumes and properties in each Instance were rich and historically correct. The plot of the play revolves about the striking resemblunce between "Lesur qucs," a young man of high position and irreproachable character, and "Dubosq." a brutal, vicious outlaw, without a single quality to recommend him. The scenes are in and near Paris, and the period is the close of the 18th century. "Dubosq" and a number of confederates plot to rob the mail coach en route to Lyons at an Inn on a lonely point In the road. They succeed in their attempt, murder the guards and secure a large amount of booty. They are surprised at their work by the aged father of "Lesur ques," who keeps the inn, and a half witted lackey. They mistake "Dubosq" for "Lesurques," and when compelled to testify at the Investigation fix the crime upon the innocent man who, instead of going to the altar with the woman he loves, is sent to prison under sentence of death. In the final act. when "Lesurques" Is dragged to the guillotine, together witb the accomplices of "Dubosq." the latter confesses and declare the Innocence of- "Lesurques." and the play ends with, a thrilling situation, in which the guilty "Dubosq" Is brought to judgment for his crimes, and "Lesurques" comes Into his own. Mr. Keane assumes both characters, and acts them with equal force and fidel ity. It is a tremendous undertaking, re quiring some extremely quick changes of costume and make-up, the transformation at the conclusion being even more re markable than that In "Prisoner of Zenda." The star possesses a voice of striking qualities and a remarkably mo bile face. His stage presence Is excellent, and his conception of the parts accurate. I would suggest a little more fire in his Inquisition scene, but with that exception he was really great. Miss Countlss has the unhappy part of "Dubosq's" cast-off mistress, and does some of the best emotional work of her career. William Dills and Louise Brandt each are splendidly cast, and must be credited with two very fine creations. Donald Bowles, George Bloomquest. Scott Seaton and William Bernard have Im portant parts, and do them well. Capacity audiences were present at both performances, and the applause was gen erous. "The Crime of Dubosq" will run all week. A. A. G. GRAND JUROR IS GRIEVED. Northrop Thinks He Has Been Wronged In Sorenson Matter. J. Northrop, of The Dalles, one of the Jurors in the George Sorenson bribery case who held out for acquittal against the vote of ten others of the Jury. Is very much grieved at what has been said and printed against the purity of his motives and wishes to state to his friends, of whom he has a great many In Washing ton County, that he is entirely innocent of any wrong Intention or perverted mo tive In following the course which he did. Mr. Northrop called at the office of this paper yesterday and talked the matter over. "I have been a resident of Washington County for 20 years he said, "and it was only a year ago that I moved from that county to The Dalles, where I am now engaged In the hotel business. "During all of this time," continued the erstwhile Juror, "I have borne a good reputation, and never before has anything like this come up against me. What I have done I did for the reason that I thought it was the right thing to do as a citizen of the United States and an offi cer of the Government for the time ap pointed." "Upon what grounds did you make tho stand for acquittal which has caused this trouble?" Mr. Northrop was asked. "I held out for acquittal," he said, "be cause I did not think that the evidence in the case justified conviction. John Hall said Sorenson had told him that the de fendants In the Puter-Watson case were willing to raise 55000 to secure their ac quittal, but the testimony did not show that Sorenson had offered the sum to him. Therefore I did not believe that the case was strong enough to secure convic tion. "Had the court ordered that a -erdIct of guilty be brought in, then I would have signed it, but as long as It was left to me, I did not and could not in honesty to my convictions vote to convict." Mr. Northrop is much worried over the charges which have been made against him and hopes that all his friends will fall to pay heed to the tales that are being told. He is not afraid that further pro ceedings will be commenced against him for the reason that he has done nothing other than he thought to be his duty. Ho admits that he knew Sorenson. but denies that Mr. Heney" asked him If he did. He further states that he had not seen the defendant while in the city before the trial and had no Idea that he was to be drawn on the case. He firmly believed, so he says, that he would be rejected even If called, and was greatly surprised when he was accepted by both sides. MELBA ADVANCE SALE. Opens Today at Box Office of the Marquam Grand Theater. This morning at 10 o'clock the advance sale of scats will be opened for Melba, the world's greatest soprano, who comes to the Armory next Monday evening, Jan uary 30, with her company of artists in grand concert. This will be one of the greatest musical events In the history of the state. Address out-of-town orders, inclosing stamped, addressed envelope, to Calvin Helllg. Marquam Grand Theater. Chance for High Honor. STANFORD UNIVERSITY. CaL. Jan. 72. (Special.) At a recent meeting of the senior class officers were nominated to serve for this semester. One of the prom inent candidates for President la A. L. Trowbridge, of Portland. . Or. To be president of the class in the last semester of the senior year is one "of the highest .honors in the university and one eagerly sought iy many. "Nettie, the NewscM." Tom O'Nell Edwin BuU John Worthlngton Leo. B. Parker Lobster McMullen....... .Ray D. Cllftoa Montague Montmorency. .Charles Mercer Dan Harper... Leslie M. Hunt Isaac Larlnsky .TV. H. Young 'Charles Llnwood. Charles Dollar Julia Elizabeth Netraeyer Mrs. O'Nell Nina Raymond Mme. CamlUe Devereau... ..Minnie Dlxoa Parker Nettle .Wanda Ludlow "Nettle the Newsglrl came to the Empire Theater . yesterday and this clever little girl' Miss Wanda Ludlow, with a splendid acting company, played to two capacity houses. "Nettle the Newsglrl," as the name implies. Is a melodrama, but one that Is by odds better than most road companies. The plot deals with a scheming uncle, who tried for 15 years to keep a fortune away from Nettie and her sister Julia. The children are left in the care of this uncle, who is guardian of their fortune. First he hires a couple of thugs to dispose of Nettle. She Is saved by a crab-and-lobster fisherman and be comes "Nettle the NewsglrL" It was not until John Worthlngton, the uncle, tried to murder Julia that Nettle and brave Tom O'Nell take a hand at foil ing Worthlngton. The story Is laid in New York. There are the usual hair breadth escapes, with dungeons and tunnels enough thrown in to make the four acts of the play thrilling through out. Nettie, Tom O'Nell, "Lobster" Mc Mullen, who, by the way. is a German with an Irish name, Mrs. O'Nell and Charles Llnwood are the friends in need. The role of the two tools of Worthlngton were played by L. M. Hunt and W. H, Young, and right good villains they made. Mme. CamlUe Devereaux. who, by the way. Is Mrs. Parker In private life, was another of the arch schemers. Mrs. Parker Is an actres of rare ability, and in the scene in the final act. the quarrel between herself and Worthlngton, because he refused to marry her, was a splendid bit of acting done by both people. Charles Mercer came into the play as a specialist and a "nice young man," in which part he does well. The action of the play begins when Worthlngton's attempt to throw Julia into the river Is foiled by Tom O'Nell. Nettle and McMullen. The rescued girl is taken to Mrs. O'Neil's home and there it Is discovered Nettle is her sis ter. Twice Julia falls into the hands of Worthlngton and his villains, but Nettle Is a proverbial bloodhound and is ever on their track. Miss Ludlow is still a miss in her 'teens and is entitled to much praise. for she contributes much to the per formance. She has a clever part that she makes a great deal out of. She Is just slangy enough to suit, .and talks and acts like you would expect a girl that has been raised on the streets of New York, fighting day In and day out for the few pennies that are to made selling papers. Even at the end, when she knows she Is not a child of the slums, she is still "Nettle the News- girl" and carries herself through a scene In the last act that endears her to all. Ray Clifton as McMullen. Is the mlrthmaker of the show. He is in love ywlth Mrs. O'Neil and finally marries her. The wedding breakfast, dinner or supper, whatever it is. is one of tho big laughs of the play. .McMullen becomes a policeman and Is very much In evi dence when It comes to arresting the strlntr of vi'Ialns.. ' - The play was written by Mr. Parker, who is the author of several melo dramas and all of them aro on the same high order as "Nettle the Newsglrl." which will be presented at the Empire during the rest of the week. JESUIT FATHERS SPEAK. Interesting Mission Services Are Con. ducted by Widely-Known Priests. The mission which started at St. Pat rick's Church yesterday morning prom ises to be one of the most interesting and successful ever held in Catholic circles in Portland. Father Mulceroney and Father McKeough, both of St. Louis and widely known, are here to conduct the mission in question, and last night St. Patrick's was filled to standing-room by people who had heard of their eloquence. Many hon-Cathollcs were among those present, and arrangement has been made for special talks each evening to this class of people. At the morning service Father Mulce roney preached a most eloquent sermon on "Now Is the Acceptable Time," and In the evening Father McKeough occupied the pulpit, tb subject of his address be ing "The End of Man's Existence." The congregations at both services seemed deeply Impressed by the deep thought and clear expression of these two Jesuit fath ers. During the week the services will be as follows: Mass. with short Instruc tion at 5:30 A. M.; mass, with sermon, at 7:30 A. M.; the way of the cross at 3 P. M.; mission for children at 4 P. M.; spe cial talks to non-Catholics at 7 P. M. In the church parlors: the big service of the evening, with sermon, at 7:30. OLD SOLDIERS AT FAIR. Committees Named to Arrange for a General Camp Ground. The Sumner. Lincoln-Garfield and George Wright Posts, G. A. R., have each appointed a committee of members to make arrangements for a general camp ground during the Lewis and Clark Fair. This committee will hold a meeting Tues day evening In Ltncoln-Garfleld Hall, to consider the matter. So far no plans have been adopted, but only the general idea Is to secure grounds on which to pitch tents for a camp for members of the G. A. R. who may visit Portland during the Fair. It Is expected that many prominent men of the order will be in Portland and many will come from the Northwest States. These will be sought out on their WHAT IS THERE IN IT? Scott's Emulsion is a care ful blend of the purest cod liver oil, hypophosphites of lime and soda, glycerine and a dash of flavoring. The com bination of these valuable ingredients emulsified as in Scott's Emulsion represents the greatest remedy yet dis covered for weak lungs, poor blood, low vitality, child weakness and all wasting: diseases. Well sca4 yon a map, free SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Peel Street. Ne Yk. arrival and taken to the camp of tents. Frequent camp fires aro nfoDosed. with speeches- from Istincnished visitors. Since the agitation was started; as a ieeier to ascertain how the members stand toward the scheme. It seems to have gained in favor, especially outside the city, it 13 a xrequent remark by veterans who live outside. "If you have a grand camp, then we will all come" All the de tails and location of the camp are ret to be settled. In line with this movement it may be said that Commander Pike, of tne Department of Oregon, was in Port land during the week, and It is practical ly settled that, the Oregon and Washing ton Departments of the G. A. R. will have a convention at the Fair July 23. The en campments of both departments will be held June 20, 21 and 22, at Oregon City and at Vancouver respectively, and then June 23 both departments are to Join in a big convention. AFTER MOTOR-HUE SERVICE. Farmers Ask Southern Pacific to Sup plement Oregon City Route. The movement for an electric or motor line to Oregon City through Mllwaukie, Harmony and Clackamas has not been abandoned by any means, although the organization formed by the farmers has not recently been active. There has been a quiet agitation from the start in the hope of some development, now that the City & Suburban and Portland Railway Companies have consolidated. Charles F. Clark, who was foremost in the agitation and gave much time. Is now working to Induce the Southern Pacific Railway Com pany to put on gasoline cars, similar to those proposed for the West Side line to HUlsboro. He is confident the company would get good returns from cars oper ated between Portland and Oregon Clty over the present railway, as the track. does not interfere with the Oregon City electric railway. Itjls two miles east of the electric line and passes through a rich farming section that has no means of quick transportation to Portland. Mr. Clark thinks gasoline cars would pay bet ter on this Oregon City line than out to HUlsboro. The matter will be taken up by the farmers' committee with tho rail way companyln the near future, with a view of getting the company to put on local service on the Oregon City branch. The farmers are still hopeful of getting an electric line In the course of time. John Kelso, of Mllwaukie. says some par ties from California, railway promoters. will look over the route In a short time, COLONEL HTJRPffZ MAQUjUE. With a full company of English players. will arrive for the Bijou Theater today and will present the laughable corned v. "The Colonel." Continuous show and only 10 cents admission. It Is no longer necessarv to. take bin Pills to rouse the liver to action. Cartern Little Liver Pills- are much better. Don't iorget tnuc Burnett's Extnet of TabIUs la atAndjjd everywhere. Sold br best rrocers. 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TSo Trouble. Gives 4000 to 5000 lights before battery needs renewal. Can be put into kee of gunpowder or cellar full of leaking gas. For sale by Western Electric Works 61 SIXTH STREET, rkoEo Mala 1696. Portlaaa Ortxon. dm. I CONFIDENTIAL CHAT NO. 110 Did you ever stop to think that with the exception of the S heart the eye is the hardest worked part of the body? j If to this already severe labor eye-strain from defective vision f is added, seek relief from THE HOUSE THAT KNOWS HOW WALTER REED opticTan 133 SIXTH STREET OREGONIAN BUILDING PRICES FOR LOWER Quality coatlilercd, thaa aaj- other Needles, OH, Repairs FOR AIX MAKES AX SINGER STORE 4S2 Waealagton. 334 Morrlaea Street. MO Wllllama Avenue (Haat Side.) Portland. Oresoa. FREE LAND IN OREGON j In the Hchat gram, fruit and ttock section in the world. Thousands of acres of knd at actual cost of irrigation. Deed direct from State of Oregon. WRITE TO-DAY. BOOKLET and MAP FREE. Deschutes Irrigation and Power Corn-panrtSlo-i i-iaMcKay3niHing,Porthnd,Oregoa. PHOTOS FOR CUTS machinery photos.' Kodak developing and printing. Photo enlargements of all kinds. GEO. rVl. STRONG Ifi3 W. PARK" ST. Commercial Photography Exclusively. Coal Richmond Coal Carbon Hill Coal Rock Springs Coal Cannel Coal We guarantee these to be the best coals on the market. Holmes Coal & 353 STARK IX BOTTUW JSTecia B.j Mai ate JX Slltaa elas ...... .JMeaato larra ais M FROM . NEW YORK THING FOR MONOGRAMS CO. WASHINGTON BUILDING THE FAMOUS EVER-READY ELECTRIC FLASH-LIGHTS Just the thing for Watchmen, Policemen, Hunters. Plumbers. BEGIN NEW YEAR RIGHT Provide For Cold Weather With Good RICHMOND COAL S7.50 TON DELIVERED THE PACIFIC COAST CO. Chax. K. Glelm. Agat. 249 Washington Street TELEPHONES 223 AND 237. dm. TEETH SPECIAL 1 CDT RATES ' Boston Painless Dentists RATE PRICES on all dental work. Tk .charges ara less thaa college pricaa, ,and all Trorlc dona by our palnlesa 17a tom and by ipeclallsta or 12 ts 32 years .xprleaea lOUTPlATJs Kxtractinx Free. Hirer ITUtr 35cOoJ4 Filliat iCU Cmnu ...B.e8raU Set TeeUu..M ALL WORK G UARAJiT SKI) FOR TE.V YEARS. Hava your teatn extracted wltkcal yain and replaced with new ones ta aame day. Come In at once and taka aivintir of law rates. B aura Ta ' are In the right place. : Boston Painless Dentists , FKtk a4 Xarrlaoa Streets. Entrance 291 Morlson Street I Jtit Dental concern la the wrlVJ TEETH For modern dental irorlc World-renowned Specialists. Loirest prices consistent frith flrst-claja" work. Go to tha NEW YORK DENTISTS FOURTH ASH MOKRISON ST8. FredPrelin.D.D.S 403 Datum bids. OFFICE KOUKS From 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. EVENINGS, MON DAY AND THURS DAY UNTIL X P. M. $chwab Printing Co. BZST ITORX. REJSONASLZ PXICXS STAR & SXatXUCT It Is Economy to Burn Good Coal Ice Company STREET aaaHKvm XxaaOaatieas Tim.