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V THE MOKNTNG OHEGrONIAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRTJABY 8, 1905. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF TEE OXEGCNTAJTS TELEPHONES. Count lng-Roo in " Main 667 Managing Editor Main 630 8unday Editor Main 6233 City Editor t Main 163 Society Editor ....MalnC235 Composing-Boom Hal a 6S5 Superintendent Building Red 2826 East Side Office East 61 AMUSEMENTS. MARQUAM GRAND THEATER (Morrison street, between 6th and 7th) Tonight, ,at 8:15 o'clock. 'Kerry Gow." COLUMBIA THEATER (14th and "Washington) Tonight at 8:15, "Sweet Lavender." EMPIRE THEATER (11th and Morrison ots. Tonight at 8:15, "Over Niagara Falls." LTRIC THEATER (cor. Alder and 7th) Farce comedy, "The Cheerful Liar," 2:30 to 10:30 P. M. BIJOU THEATER (6th. near Alder) Farce comedy, "Dearer Than Life," 2:30 to 10:30 P. M. GRAND THEATER (Park and -Washington) Continuous vaudeville, 2 to 10:30 P. M. STAR THEATER (Park and Washington Continuous vaudeville. 2 to 10:30 P. M. BAKER THEATER (Third and Yamhill) Continuous vaudeville. 2:30 to 10:30 P. M. Death of A Pioneer. Sylvester Salt marsh, a pioneer of 1850, died Friday morning at the home of his daughter. Mrs. J. W. Bruce, in Center Addition. Mr. Saltmarsh has been sick with a linger ing illness for "about three months. He was bom In Indiana, in l, removed to Iowa in 3839, and as captain of an emi grant train in 1850 he crossed the plains first to California, and in a short time afterwards moved to Oregon, settling In Jackson County, where. In 1S71, he was married to Annette Haskins, who died Julv- 19. JSS5. Six daughters and one son survive him. He was Interested In mining until 18S9, when he moved to Linn County near Lebanon. There he resided until a few months ago. Mr. Saltmarsh bore an excellent reputation for integrity. While conducting the emigrant train across the long marches of the plains he was a tower of strength to all. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from Center Addi tion. Rev. Jerome R. McGladc. of Mlzpah Presbyterian Church, officiated. AVomak's Union Doks Energetic Work. The regular monthly and quarter ly meeting of the board of managers of the Woman's Union was held at 513 Flan ders street yesterday. Reports of the treasurer and of the several standing committees showed a careful management of the funds of the union and energetic work on the part of the several commit tees. Work of the Woman's Exchange was given in detail for the past quarter, showing great efficiency and establishing the need of such an auxiliary to woman's rndeavor In this city. The board decided to co-operate with other organizations in the city in the matter of affording pro tection to unprotected girls and women who come here during the Lewis and Clark Fair in the hope of obtaining work and find themselves stranded and unable to move on without assistance.! Definite arrangements will be made looking to that end at an early day, as the advance guard of what promises to be a host of this class is already here. New Rule for Building Permits. A new rule-put Into effect yesterday at the City Hall which governs the issuing of building permits is causing a great hue and cry among contractors and persons contemplating the erection of buildings. Heretofore It has only been necessary to go to the office of the City Engineer arid obtain a permit by paying a fee. Per mits are now issued from the license de partment, but before one may be obtained it is necessary that the plans and specifi cations for the contemplated structure be submitted to the Chief of the Fire De partment for inspection. If the plans do not conform to fire restrictions in every respect no permit will be granted. While city officials arc greatly gratified that this end has been accomplished, on the other hand the applicants for permits consider that they are being very unjust ly treated. "We wlH lose time." is the general complaint of contractors and builders. Improvement League Meets. The La dies' Civic Improvement League, of St. Johns, met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C A. Cook, when the fol lowing officers were elected: President, Mrs. Belle Smith; vice-president, Mrs. Blackburn; treasurer. Mrs. Frank Smith; secretary. Mrs. E. R. Shepard. Mrs. Walker and Mrs. McVickers were ap pointed as an executive committee. 'Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Blackburn will prepare a constitution and by-laws and report at the meeting to bo held at the home of Mrs. Walker February 21, when, full plans for the coming six months will be laid out. The league has about 40 active and enthusiastic members, working for the betterment of the new city of St. Johns. Deatij of Henrt Katir. Henry Karr, an Oregon pioneer, died of pneumonia yesterday morning at 5 o'clock, at his home near Harmony, east of Milwaukie, after a brief illness. He was 67 years of age and had resided on a farm near Harmony lor the past 20 years. The exact date of his arrival In Oregon is not known, but it is thought to have been about 3847. Mr. Karr first went to Cali fornia and afterwards to Portland. He was born in Indiana. He is survived by his wife, a pioneer of 3S4G, and the follow ing children: Frank Raleigh. William, Etta, Ddith Karr and Mrs. Adelia John son. The funeral will be held today at 1 P. M. from the Harmony Church. New Process for Sterilizing Milk. A new process for sterilizing milk and condensing it to cans in the conslstency of cream Is claimed as the discovery of L. Chevalley, manager of the creamery, at La Center and for six years the direc tor of the government experimental sta tion at Trento, Austria. According to Mr. Chevalley, the process Is so simple that any housewife, with the utensils of any kitchen, can successfully practice the re ceipt. As a result of the process it is said that the cream will keep an indefinite length of time without opening and still retain its full amount of butter fat. Council .Fills Vacancy. At the regu lar meeting of the St Johns Council Mon day night C. D. awards was elected to fill thb vacancy caused by the death of Councilman A. M. Culp some time ago. Marshal C. R. Organ tendered his resig nation as Marshal and -Or. Hensel was elected as his successor. Jersey street was ordered graded And graveled between Richmond and Fessenden street. Other routine business was transacted. To Build Big Dock. NJckum & Kelly have just leased Irom the Ladd estate the block on East Water and Washington streets, formerly occupied by the Stand ard Box Factory. The firm will proceed at once with the erection of a large dock and gravel and sand bunkers. Improve ments costing $16,000 are to be made. The lease extends for 20 years. Work on the new dock will be started at once. Sons of American Revolution Smok er. The Sons of the American Revolu tion will give a smoker in the rooms of the club on Wednesday evening, Febru ary 22. Mr. James F. Ewlng and Mr. Harrison G. Piatt will read papers appro priate to the occasion. The members of the University Club have been Invited to attend as guests of the Sons of the Amer ican Revolution. Prohibition Alliance to Meet. On Friday evening, February 10, the Multno mah Prohibition Alliance will meet at the Y. M. C. A. at 7:45. Discussion of the local option law and the political situa tion In the state at this time will come up. The elegant new steamer Northland sails for San Francisco direct Thursday. Cabin, $12; steerage, $8; meals and berths Included. C. H. Thompson, agent, 328 3d. Ladies, get a new man give the old man a dollar, send him to King's Turkish Baths, 7th and Washington. Get a new man in return. -u.w Pancakes" at the White Temple tonight Dr. Broughers topic The Oli phant sisters sing. Baptism. Come early. ScnooLBOOKS, new and second-hand, bought, sold and exchanged, at Old Book Store, Yamhill street, below Second. A Choice business property for sale on Third street. Particulars, 31 North Front. Wise Bros., dentists, Third' and Wash. Dr. Brouohxr on "Raw Pancakes." Br. Brougher announced his" topic for to night at'the White Temple, "Raw Pan- cases." Dr. Brougher's topic for last evening, "The Devil's Degrees of D. D." dealt with the account of the temptation and fall in Eden. He said in part: "You get degrees from the Devil's College by pursuing the following line, or rather lack of study. Adam and Eve were the first graduates. The first D. D. is the degree of doubt, the second Is the degree of de sire. This then leads up to the degree of disobedience, which in turn means' the degree of death. But to Jesus Christ do we owe the way of life, and from the King's College should each secure his degree of B. A-, 'born again.' " Ellis. Suit up Again. Motion for a new trial In the case of Arthur S. Ellis vs. the Inman, Poulsen & Co. (Inc.) and the City Retail Lumber Company et al. was made before Judge Bellinger yesterday and con tinued until the further order of the court. This case was a damage suit brought by Ellis against the alleged lumber combine represented by the City Retail Lumber Company, and formed of the larger mills of the city. It has been before the courts three times and the last trial resulted in a verdict for the defendant. To Ship Bodt From Panama. While it is practically settled that the remains of Philip G. Eastwick, who died recently in Panama, will be brought to Portland for interment, it Is not known just when the body will be shipped. A cablegram, re ceived yesterday from Philip G. East wick, Jr.. informed his mother that im mediate; shipment could not be made. To Discuss Domestic Science. The home department of the Woman's Club meets today at 3 o'clock P. M. at the of fices of Dr. Mae Cardwell In the Dekum building. The topic to be discussed Is "Domestic Science." Meeting of Nurses. The regular monthly meeting of the Nurses' Associa tion will occur this afternoon at Good Samaritan Hospital. There is consider able business to transact, and there will probably be a large attendance. Death of Student. Miss Veta. Mills, aged 16, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Anna Mills, 767 Raleigh street, last night Miss Mills, who has had a linger ing Illness, was a former student at the Portland High School. While they last, 250 boxes fancy navel oranges. J2.00 box. F. Dresser &. Co., 7th and Washington, E. 15th and Broadway. Free dispensary for worthy poor Tues. Thurs.. Sat. 1 Pi M.. St. Vincent's Hosp. Richard Evans, call at Hotel McCau ley at once; business of Importance. Don't buy Wooster's coffee, sample it Dr. C. W. Baku, Dentist S17 D'ckum. STA2JFOE3) ATHLETES COMING Tryouts Held to Select Team to Com pete in Portland. As a result of the efforts of H. W. Ker rigan, while in California recently, the athletes of Stanford University have held two tryouts for the purpose of selecting a team to bring to the Lewis and Clark Exposition. There are to be three of these tryouts and a final meet which will de termine those who shall come to the Ex position this Summer. v While the amusement: committee of the Lewis and Clark Exposition has as yet taken no steps toward offering Induce ments to athletes, the Board of Directors of the North Pacific Amateur Athletic Association has received assurances that a series of prizes will be offered in addi tion to those offered by the association at the regular meet and It Is with this expectation in view that the teams from 'the various educational institutions arc preparing for the event Among the Stanford athletes who have entered the tryouts are N. E. Dole, who holds the world's record in the pole vault; F. S. Holman, one of the best . long-distance men that ever represented Stanford, and O. E. Hyde, who puts the shot Other Stanford men who will compete for places on the Lewis and Clark team are H. W. Bell, captain of this year's track team; E. C. Cope, the freshman sprinter, and J. O. Miller, in the mile. R. D. Macnhall. the secretary-treasurer of the N. P. A. A. A., who has tendered hla resignation on account of his removal to San Jose. Cal., from Vancouver, B. C, has suggested, at the instance of Pres ident Sweeny, that a Portland man he selected for the place. As the annual meet is to be hold laPortland this year, and in view of the fact that H. W. Kerri gan has taken an active interest In the matter, it is more than likely that he will be selected. All this and other matters connected with the meeting will be decid ed at the gathering of the association, which will be held on the first Saturday in March.' FUNERAL BITES TOR KNIGHT. Masons Hold Impressive Ceremony Over Body of Arthur Wilson. A more Impressive ceremony than that performed last night over the body of Knight Arthur Wilson at Scottish Rite Cathedral has never been witnessed In Portland. At the appointed hour of 9 o'clock a quartet, consisting of W. H. Boyer, H. W. Hogue, D. J. Zan and W. A. Mont gomery, under the leadership of R. W. Hoyt sang "Remember Now Thy Crea tor." As the music ceased there appeared upon the stage a body of knights clad In somber robes chanting a funeral dirge and bearing the remains of the deceased brother.. With due solemnity the ancient ceremonies of passing judgment upon the remains were performed and, according to the ritual of the order, the body was commanded to be buried In consecrated ground. In the early days of the order the services used last night were performed at the obsequies of a Knight Templar, but have since been somewhat modified without changing the form and sub stance. They were originally held at midnight but, on account of the lateness of the hour, are now held much earlier. In ancient times the remains of a de ceased warrior monk were taken to the capital of the order, and at midnight the officers and members gathered at the bier and held a final judgment over the re mains. If accused of any crime and the testimony was supported by good evi dence, the body was refused burial In con secrated ground. As each officer and member stood about the coffin he was asked to present such charges as he knew of, or, knowing none, to speak in eulogy of the dead. During the ceremonies the MIsererle de Profundis was sang by the choir and at the close of the ceremonies Libera Nos was rendered, following which the Knights Kadosh marched from the stage as the distant chimes tolled the hour of midnight The ual ceremonies over th remains will be held this, afternoon at 2 o'clock unaer me auspices oi .roruana xxmge xo. 55, A. F. & A, M.vat Scottish Rite Ca thedral. Magistrate You are bound over to keep the peace toward all His Majesty's subjects. Pris onerThen heaven help the fust furriner I meets. London Tlt-BIta. CARMAN IS BLAMED Should Have Used Brakes, Says Coroners Jury. MONDAY'S DISASTER PROBED Passengers of Ill-Fated Montavilla Car Testify That Brakes Were Applied Too Late Version of Car Craw. After much deliberation a Coroner's jury. Impanelled to inquire into the cause of the Montaville car disaster yes terday afternoon returned a verdict which contains the following findings: "The cause of tho accident was the extreme rate of speed at which the car was traveling when It reached the curve at East Gllsan and East Twenty eighth streets. If tho motorman had ap plied the brakes and sanded the track sooner, no accident would have occurred. The disaster happened at 7:20 Monday morning and rcsultedv in the death of Rudolph Janscn and "The Injury of a score or mote of others." This was the net result of the inquest and was submitted byXleorge H. Keone. E. Swan, A. B. Stewart Ben Bowman, Patrick Murray and M. W. Rath, who composed the jury. The Inquest was called at Coroner Fin ley's chapel at 3 o'clock yesterday after noon, and lasted more than an hour. John M. Gearln appeared for the Port land Consolidated Street Railway Com pany, and Deputy District Attorney Mosher was there for the state. Coroner Finlcy presided over the deliberations. The first witness called was Howard Leroy Brooks, a carpenter living on West avenue. Ho testified that he was a passenger on the ill-fated car. He said he was compelled to stand on the steps of the rear platform owfng to the crowded condition of tho car. While the car was going down the grade between ,East Thirtieth and East Twenty-ninth streets he heard an unusual noise under tho wheels and noticed that the car was running at an unusually high rate of speed. He was unable to say whether It was the sound of the brakes or not It was a peculiar grinding noise and ho noticed it more than a block from tho scene of tho accident but did not notice whother or not the speed of the car slackened. Pinioned Under Body. A few Instants later the car struck tho curve, swayed around It and then rolled over. The last stop had been made at Wyberry Lane, about half a mile from where the accident occurred. He did not see either the conductor or motorman. He was thrown to one side of the track and the body of Janscn, who was killed, fell across him. J. P. NHuffman. of Montavilla, a cabi net maker, practically corroborated t"no statements of tho first wltne?s. He was standing In the car, about slxSfeet from the forward end. He was rending a paper and noticed nothing wrong until he felt the unusual rolling of the car and almost Immediately was thrown down underneath other passengers when tho car turned over. Mr. Huffman testified that cars were usually run at a high rate of speed down the grade leading to the Twenty-eighth street curve. C. S. "Voorhees. a carpenter living at Montavilla, was next called. He was rid ing on the rear platform together with 12 or IB others. He noticed nothing unusual until tho car had passed the fence of Ladd's field. He said It was customary for the cars to slacken speed at that point In order that they might tako tho Twenty-eighth street curve safely. On this occasion he noticed, however, that tho speed did not slacken, but continued at a high rate. Mr. Voorhees says ho turned to a man at hl3 side and re marked: "If they don't check up we'll never make that curve." Ho testified that tho car was crowded and he was not in a position to see whether 'or not an effort was made to slow down. Version of Motorman. Thomas N. Jackson, motorman of the car, was next called to the stand and stated that the car was on its second trip over the run thatnornlng. There was a light snow and the track was slippery. They left Montavilla at 7:07 and started down the Gllsan-street hill at usual speed. There were 65 or 70 people on the car. The scats were all full, passengers wero standing in the aisle and upon both plat forms. At the usual place, between Thirty-first and Thirty-second streets. Jack son says he applied the brakes to slow down for the curve. The wheels began to slide on the slippery track and about a block from tho curve he released the brakes and reversed the power. This had the effect of checking the car for an in stant but the wheels commenced to spin backwards and the flight of the car con tinued. The front platform was so crowd ed that ho could not get to the lever that controls the sander. He stayed at his post until the car toppled over. He could not see the conductor on account of the crowded condition of the car. J. M. Hasmlth. conductor of the car, testified that the car was crowded. He stepped out on the rear platform when the car was between Thirty-first and Thirty-second streets. There were 12 or 15 passengers standing on the platform. He heard the brakes grinding on the wheels as usual, and noticed nothing out of the ordinary in the speed of the car until he heard some one cry out: "Look out for the curve, jind almost Instantly the car careened wildly and turned over. He was on the platform at the time the accident occurred. Both Motorman Jackson and Conductor Hysmlth testified that they arc extra men but had been over the run many times be fore. E. E. Franklin, foreman of the car-repairing force, was called. He went to the scene as soon as notified of the acci dent and made an examination of tho wrecked car. He arrived 33 or 40 minutes after the accident occurred. The car was lying on its side. The brake-rods, al though slightly bent, were otherwise in good condition. The sanders were all right There were two loops of chain about the brake-staff, showing that the brakes had been pet He noticed that the wheels were burnt from the friction of sliding. He said it required Yrom one to three turns of chain about the staff to set the brakes. He did not notice . that there was sand in tho sandbox. The re verse handle was thrown over and the controller was on two notches. The effect of this, he said, was to reverse the wheels. G. P. Lumsden. division superintendent of the line, next testified. He corrobo The i hrifty Man who saved as he -went along owns that fine property now. But mere hoard ing of money is the long way of it. The short way is to derive the 4 per cent we add to your store plus its semi-annual compounding. Particulars of our plan for making money grow on request here. Oregon Savings Bank SIXTH AND MORRISON STS." rated what Franklin, had said, except that he found sand in the sander, and that the sand-valve was clear. Ha arrived on the scene' about an hour, and a half after the accident The last witness called waa R. D. Thomas, an airbrake Inspector and re-, palrer in the employ of the Union Ter minal Company. He- was a. passenger on the car, and was riding on the front plat form with S or 10 others. The motorman. he said, was at his place, apparently do ing his duty. Ho noticed that the speed of the car was greater than usual be tween Thirty-first and Thirtieth streets, where the brakes were usually applied, and thought the motorman was letting -the car go a little longer than customary before slowing down for the curve. Be tween Thirtieth and Twenty-ninth streets he saw the motorman try his brakes, and heard the wheels slide. The motorman then released the brakes and reversed the power. He himself was standing by the sander, and about half a block from the curve he opened It to put sand on the rails, but the effort seemed to do no good. The next thing he knew he was thrown about half through one of the vestibule doors, and tho car had left the track and turned over. He said it was necessary to release the brakes before reversing the power, and that the motorman seemed to be taking proper measures to stop the car. The inquest was conducted In the man ner customary in such cases. Some of the jurors asked questions of tho wit nesses, but most of the examinations were conducted by Coroner Flnley. At torney Gearln and Prosecutor Mosher conferred frequently as to the questions to be asked. The witnesses all agreed that the car was very crowded. BURNS TO BOX IN TAC0MA Twenty-Round Bout With Young Fitzsimmons Is Scheduled. Articles have been signed and forfeits posted In this city for a 20-round bout to tako' place at Tacoma on February 23, between Tommy Burns and Young Fitz simmons. Both have had considerable ring experience and should put up a splendid fight Burns has changed man agers and Clarence McKenny. of Port land, will hereafter control the financial end of the fighter's resources instead of Billy Lavlgne, who has had charge of. Burns over since he entered the ring. s Great Day for Favorites. LOS ANGELES. Cal.. Feb. 7. Four fa vorites came home In ront at Ascot to day, the other two races going to third choices at liberal odds. .Frank Perley, perfectly ridden by Fuller, scored his first victory in the fifth race. Bugle Horn, at five to one, was backed strongly for the sixth race, and reached the wire first In a drive. Weather fine, track good. Re sults: Six furlongs Estrellada won, Amlnto second, Isabute third: time, 1:15. One mile Doctor C won. Cotillon sec and DIxclIe third; time, 1:41. Six furlongs Aunt Polly won, Dorico second. Great Mogul third; time, 1:14. One mile and one-sixteenth, selling Padua won. Dutiful second, Watercure , third; time, 1:4S. Six furlongs Frank L. Perley won, Palmist second, Pruo Wood third; time, 1:15. One mile and one-sixteenth Bugle Horn won, Georgo Berry second. Durbar third; time, 1:43. Results of Oakland Races. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7. Weather fine, track heavy. Results: Five and one-half furlongs Bell Reed won, Ethel Abbott second. The Hawaiian third; time, 1:14. Thrco and one-half furlongs Mazapan won, Semllune second. Lady Catherine third; time, :46. Five furlongs Toto Gratioa won. Foxy Grandpa second, Hagnarock IL third; time 1:07. One Mile and ono-slxteenth Anvil won, Clnclnnatus second. Barrack third; time, 1:56. Six furlongs Bragg won. Rector second. Sea Voyage third; time, 1:21. One Mile Halnault won. Arcade second, Stlllchg third; time, 1:43?J. Will Cfose Aqueduct Race-Track. NEW YORK. Feb. 7. Trouble in ar ranging dates for the local race tracks this season owing to the completion of the new Belmont Park course on Long Island and tho decision of those con trolling Morris Park to continue tho sport another year, has resulted in a deal which will close Aqueduct track at least for the Summer. The sale "of the latter probably will be concluded In a few days, for about $150,000. The racing dates thus made open will be given to Morris Park. Dallas Wins From Pacific. PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Forest Grove, Or., Feb. 7. (Special.) The Dallas College basket-ball team won from Pacific last night by a score of 20 to 9. Tho visitors showed superior team work, especially in the second half, when they kept Pacific constantly on the defensive. Drawn Game in Chess Contest. PARIS, Feb. 7. The sixth game In the chessmatch between Frank Marshall, of Brooklyn, and D. Janowskl, of Paris, re sulted In a draw, after 52 moves. The score Is now: Marshall, two; Janowskl, two; drawn, two. McLean Released to Portland. NEW YORK, Feb. 7. The release of John McLean by St Louis to Portland, Or., was promulgated by President Pul 11am, of the National Baseball League, today. Weather Again Prevents Racing. HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Feb. 7. On ac count of the weather, the races at Essex Park were declared off today. It is rain ing and sleeting. WHHRE TO DUTE. All the delicacies of iha e casern at the Portland Restaurant fine, private apart ments for parties. 805 Wash., near 6th. BUSINESS ITEMS. If Baby Is Cutting Teeth. Be cure mh& cse that old and well-tried rtmedj, Mrs. Window's Soothlnc Syrup, for children teetnlnr. It sootbea toe child, softens the runu, allays all pain, ruree wind col la and diarrhoea. FredPrekD.D.S C5 Dekmn hide OFFICE HOUK3 From 9 A. it to 6 P. M EVE KINGS. MON DAY AND THURS DAY UNTIL (P.M. $chwab JPri 'tnimg L0, SZST WORK. RZASONjiSLZ PRICZS STARS STREET MAY CLOSE DRAWS County Court Considers Com plaint of EastSide. DELAYS IN CROSSING RIVER Argued That River Traffic Would Not Suffer Through Closed Hour Morn ing and Evening Navigation Statute May Conflict. An order of the County Court that the draws of the bridges across the Willam ette River shall not be opened between the hours of 7 and S o'clock In the morning or 6 and 7 o'clock in the evening, may be issued in the near future by Judge Web ster. Residents of the East Side have been complaining much of late that they are delayed In getting to work very often because the draws of the bridges have to be opened so frequently between 7 and S o'clock A. if., and arc also delayed get ting home for a like cause. Judge Webster is inclined to grant re lief. He believes the closing of the draw during these hours will not interfere with steamboat travel. There Is, however, one matter which has to be inquired into be fore the order can bo made, and that Is If it will be contrary to the United States statutes on the subject of navigation. This Is not the first -time the County Court has been asked to close tho bridge draws one hour each morning and even ing so as to accommodate the traveling public It Is admitted, however, that tho time Is ripe for action, and it is probable that something will be done and that, too, In the near future. SUCCESS ASSURED SALE OF 5 EATS BlG SEATS NOW SELLING at the EMPIRE THEATER BOX OFFICE for the BRANDT-BAUME ENGAGEMENT One solid week starting Sunday Matinee FEBRUARY 12 Presenting Clyde Fitch's Great success LOVERS' LANE Excellent Company, Special Scenery. nnircc. Matinees 10c, 15c, 25c. rnltCO. Evenings 15c, 25c, 35c, EOc For 45.68 Acres Bounded by Tillamook, Halsey, East 32d s iid East 38th Streets. Inside property. Suitable for platting. Easy terms. Apply to B. M. LOMBARD, 514 Chamber of Commerce. ABOUT PIANOS It might interest you, especially if you are considering- the matter. No two piano dealers use the same methods in selllns-. Ours Is not the only store in Portland, so there is an opportunity for comparison. We wlsn you would compare our methods with others and see which appeals to you most. Then compare our pianos. Our prices are bound to appeal to you, especialy if you consider quality and goodness. Easy time payments accepted. Soule Bros. Piano Co. 372 aad 374 Morrison St., Cor. W. Park. PIANO RECITAL PACHMANN DIRECTION LOIS STEERS WYNN C03IAN, Marquam Grand SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, AT 8:15 SALE OF SEATS. THURSDAY, AT 10 A. II. Prices: Lower floor, except last a three rows. 52.C0: last three rows, 51-50. Balcony, first six rows. $50; last six rows. $1.00. Gallery, re- served. $1.00; admission to gallery, Tuc Boxes and loges, $12.50. PHOTOS FOR COTS Residence views, interiors, flashlights, machinery photos. Kodak developing and printing. Photo enlargements of all kinds. GEO. IVI. STRONG 163 W. PARK ST. Commercial Photography Exclusively. IT'S THE BEST OF ALL PARKER RYE WHISKEY ROTHCHILD BROS., Portland, Or. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS j '''"' ,, """""" on every fitct! WSaf' jpjjf Every Sealed Package B .Lownsy's M Jf Ghooolaie Bonbans f I is guaranteed to be in perfect 1 I 1 condition or money refunded. H 1 I A guarantee slip In each pack-1 1 m age of half-pound or more. 1 f ! 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