Morning Oregonian., December 21, 1906, Page 7, Image 7

THE MOEMXG OREGOXIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, J0Q6.
WILL STOP FLOOD
Roosevelt Induces Harriman
to Save Imperial.
LETS NO TIME BE WASTED
Kapld Exchange of Telegrams Ar
ranges Damming of C olorado
River Levee in One Day If .
Mexico Consents.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. President
Roosevelt is exerting his efforts to have
the break in the Colorado River in Mexico
.repaired as soon as possible bv the Cali
fornia. Development Company, which, he
declared, is ultimately responsible for it.
WithVthia end In view he today tele
graphed to H H. Harriman, at New York,
reciting the inability to secure action by
Congress because of the adjournment for
Cbjristmaa holidays. The President told
Mr. Harriman that It is Incumbent upon
him to- close the break and that action
should be taken without an hour's delay.
Mr. Harriman replied that the South
ern Pacific haa no control over the Cali
fornia Development Company, but he
would authorize the Southern Pacific offi
cers to try to repair the break, trusting
Congress to take action later to aeeifit
with the burden. The President promised
to make recommendations to this end.
Calls on Harriman to Aot.
The President's decision followed a con
ference at the White House In which Sen
ator .Flint, of California; Charles D. Wal
cott, director of the Geological Survey,
and Frederick H. Newell, chief engineer
of the Reclamation Service, participated,
Following is the telegram sont to Mr.
Harriman:
Replying' to your of the 19th, Reclamation
Service cannot enter upon work without au
thority of Congress and suitable convention
with Mexico. Congress adjourns today for the
-. holidays. Impossible to secure action at pres
ent. It Is Incumbent on you to close break
again. Question of future maintenance
can then be taken up. Reclama
tion Service engineers available for
consultation. This ' Is all the aid
that there la In the power of the Government
to render, and It seems to uie clear that It Is
the Imperative duty of the California Devel
opment Company to close this break at once.
The danger Is ultimately due only to the action
of that company in making the head works
completed la October, 1004, in Mexican terri
tory. The present crista can at this moment
only be met by the action of the company
which Is ultimately responsible for It, and that
action should be taken without an hour'a de
lay. Through the Department of State I am
endeavoring to secure such action by the Mex
ican government. This Is a matter of such
vital importance, that I wish to repeat that
there Is not the slightest excuse for the Cali
fornia Development Company waiting an hour
for the action of the Government. It is their
duty to meet the present danger Immediately
and then this Government will take up with
it, as It has already taken up with Mex
ico, the question of providing against re-
. currences of the danger.
Harrlninn Will Hepalr Break.
To this Mr. Harriman responded:
Replying to your telegram this date, you j
seem to be under the impression that the Cali
fornia Development Company la a Southern Pa
cific enterprise. This Is erroneous. It has
nothlnr to do with its work or the opening of
the canal. We are not Interested in itm stock
and In no way control It. We have lent it
some money to assist In dealing with the sit
uation. What the Southern Pacific Company
has done was for the protection of the settlers
as well as of Its tracks, but we have deter
mined to move the tracks into higher ground
anyway. However, in view of your message, I
am giving authority to the Southern Pacific of
ficers In the West to procoed at once with
efforts to repair the break, trusting that the
Government, as soon as you can procure the
necessary Congressional legislation, will assist
us with the burden.
The President's answer to Mr. Harriman
waa as follows:
Am delighted to receive your telegram. Have
at once directed the Reclamation Service to get
Into touch with you. so that as soon as Con
gress reassembles I can recommend legisla
tion which will provide against a repetition
of the disaster and make provision for tno
equitable distribution of the burden.
Must Get Leave of Mexico.
The President made publlo the following
telegram sent to Governor Pardee, of
California, dated today:
Telegram received. Am doing everything In
my power In matter. Break Is on Mexican
soil, and we have no power to do anything
until permission la granted by Mexico. We are
hurrying forward in every way the negotiations
for such permission. Until It 1 granted Con
gress cannot act.
In a note to Director Walcott the Pres
ident says:
Mexico has behaved admirably and has ex
pressed willingness to do anything within
'reason that we desire to do In the Colorado
River break matter. Of course, Mexico U not
to do the work. The Immediate work must be
done by Mr. Harriman' company, aa I pointed
out in my telegram to him. But we should be
prepared to put a definite request before Con
gress Immediately upon its reassembling. To
do that I must, of course, know just what sep
arate or Joint responsibilities there ehould be
as regard thla country and the California
Development Company. Please formulate a
plan at the earliest possible moment, submit
ting it to the State Department at onoe, that
Mexico can be fully Informed.
SCORES INSANITY DEFENSE
Prosecution Begins the Arguments in
the Sloane Murder- Trial.
SPOKANE, Wash., Doc. 20, (Special.)
After a worry and wrangle of 33 days, the
case of Sidney Sloane. charged with mur
der In the first degree, is now In the argu
ment stage, the last evidertco being Intro
duced today. Deputy Frosecuting Attor
ney Pugh opened for the prosecution. He
said:
Ths defenso of lnaanlty Is known to the
law as a defence of a last report. When
inert is no other weapon available the
accused attorney will inevitably turn to
the hackneyed, time-worn plea of lnantty.
You are now called upon to pass judKment
on the cowardly act of this boy, who is
styled by his leffal counsellor at various
times as a "hlKh-grade idiot." an imbecile,
a victim of idiocy of the mind, an epilep
tic and sufferlnK in turn from such dread
' diseases as petit mal. crand mal and epi
leptlo insanity.
The defense of Insanity has been for years
a favoiUte dodge of the criminal lawyer and
his paid accomplice, the medical expert
the mad doctor. It Is always proved by
testimony of friends of the family who pre
sent Isolated Instances In the prisoner's life.
The prosecution is powerless to check up on
these Isolated Instances and can only im
peach the testimony by cross-examination.
The counsel for the defense has said time
and again during the progress of this trial
in our presence that he was only seeking
for the truth; that he wanted all the facts
to come into this case, his only concern
being that they were facts. Ho has said
often that the circumstances of the crime
Itself tended to show Insanity because the
boy was erratic In his efTorts to cover up
the crime he committed If that was the
case, why did he interpose every objection
he could think of to prevent the sworn tes
timony of the police officials of the boy's
eonfesionT Why didn't he court It, If h
was anxious that all tha truth should corns
outT
SCOTT RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT
Large Attendance at La Grande Good
Roads Convention.
LA GRANDE Or., Dec. 20. (Special.)
The fifth annual convention of the Oregon
Good Roads Association waa largely at
tended today and developed the fact that
there is a rapidly growing sentiment In
favor of working convicts on the publlo
highway.
The state organization re-elected its old
officers, as follows: John H. Scott, presi
dent; Henry Thielsen, secretary: Judge C.
J. Trenchard, treasurer.
The Union County Good Roads Associa
tion elected John L. Cavlneaef president,
Ed Reynolds secretary and treasurer; J.
M. Gilkerson of North Powder, F.
"Wright of Union, Walter Pierce of La
Grande, C. G. Stackland of Cove, J. L.
McKinnis of Imbler and J. T. Galloway of
Elgin, vice-presidents. Committee on
permanent organization Turner Oliver,
chairman; Ed Reynolds, E. Z. Corblne, C.
D. Huffman, of La Grande, and J. M. Sol
der, of Cove.
Crammatte Appointed Postmaster.
ABERDEEN. Wash., Dec. 10. (Special.)
Announcement was received here today
of the appointment of w. B. Crammatte
to the position of postmaster. It has been
known for some time that Mr. Crammatte
was to succeed A. D. Campbell, the re-
tiring official, who resigned some months
ago.
Walter B. Crammatte waa born In New
York Ctiy 33 years ago, and has spent
most of his life In Aberdeen. He has fol
lowed the real estate business and Is an
expert bookkeeper. He Is also treasurer
of the new Grand Theater. He will take
possession of the office January Mr.
Crammatte married Miss Allle Quacken
bush, of Portland, three years ago. '
Engine Injured In Landslide.
CASTLE ROCK. Wash., Dec. 20. (Spe.
clal.) An extra freight train in charge of
Conductor Simmons and Engineer Oliver
ran Into a slide about a mile this side of
the Tillicum siding, about a mile this side
of Ostrander. and came out with a broken
main rod and covered with mud. The en
gineer saw the obstruction, but thought
he could buck It and succeeded, but in
passing through, some of the debris fell
under the wheels In filch a manner as to
cause the break. The train was brought
back to this place and Is now here await
ing orders.
Embraced by Other Men.
OREGON CITY. Or., Dec. 20.' (Special.)
Keeping decidedly irregular hours and
permitting herself to be embraced by
other men contrary to her husband's
wishes and protests are the charges upon
which is based a divorce suit filed here
today by Fred F. Chard against Frances
Chard. They were married at Portland in
November. 1904, and desertion in April,
3905, Is alleged after the . irregular con
duct complained of.
.Coal Shortage Closes Gas Works.
HELENA, Mont., Dec. 20. Owing to the
coal shortage the Helena Light & Railway
Company has announced that tonight it
will close its gaB works, temporarily at
least. For the past several days gas has
been made from kerosene, but this Is no
longer available. While the fuel supply
is very limited, there has been no actual
suffering in Montana.
Butte Is Without Gas.
BUTTE, Mont., Dec. 20. A Miner spe
cial from Helena states that, as the re
sult of the scarcity of coal In that city
the gas-generating plant has been forced
to suspend operations and the city is
without lighting means from that source.
Many of the store are using lamps and
candles. t
More Paving for Pendleton.
PENDLETON, Or., Dec. 20. (Special.)
At the meeting of the City Council last
evening, an ordinance was passed pro
viding forthe pavement of Alta street
from Main to Cottonwood with bitulithlc
pavement.
POET TURKS PE55IUI5T
DESTRUCTION OF WASHINGTON
IS PROPHESIED.
Joaquin Miller Declares the Entire
Country Soon Will See the
End of Prosperity.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Dec. 20. (Spe
cial.) "Preserve us in this dangerous day
of unexampled prosperity. We, Lord
God, have borne adversity; give us
grace to endure prosperity."
So prayed Edward Everett Hale, the
venerable chaplain of the Senate at the
recent opening of Congress, and Joaquin
Miller, poet of the Sierras today at his
Hillside home back of Piedmont said:
"There never was breathed a prayer
more fervent. And tears rolled down the
cheeks of more than one Senator.
"The East is dangerously prosperous
Money is poured out in rivers and every
phase of activity is being pushed to the
utmoat. The country Is humming like a
hive with Industry and all over the land
I saw the people well dressed and well
fed.
"In Washington new buildings, the like
of which Rome In her glory never
dreamed, are being erected. Yet It Is my
prophesy Washington will be sacked and
burned again. So drunk are the people
with the good things of life that with
the blight of the frost of adversity a
hundred Coxey armies will pour from the
cities ready to burn and slaughter. The
President Is right when he asks for a
powerful Army and Navy but they are
needed against no outside foes. When
this tide of prosperity turns, both will
he needed to save the country from
Itself."
CHARGED WITH FORGERY
Itlnehnrt May Escape Punishment by
Giving All to Bank.
PITTSBURG, Dec. 20. Former Cashier
J. B. F. Rinehart of the Farmers' & Drov
ers' National Bank at Waynesburg was
today charged with forgery in addition to
the charge of making false statements to
the Comptroller of the Currency when the
bank closed a week ago. The charge of
forgery was brought by the Greensburg
Trust Company.
Rinehart tonight consented to assign all
his property, valued at 11,000,000, to the
board of directors, who will select three
disinterested men to convert the property
into cash. No effort has been made to
serve the warrant on Rinehart as yet. It
is not likely that it will be served at all
on account of his" agreement.
GREAT SALE OF
Ladles' tailored waists today. Materials
are silk, Panama, flannel, etc.; desirable
shades; values up to J4.00 go at 31.95. An
other lot of fancy and plaids, worth up
to 36.50. go at J3.50. Le Palais Royal,' 375
Washington street.
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propriate gift. See the large variety at
Harris Trunk Co., 6th street, opp. The
I IresronJB-o.
LftDIES' NIGHT ATM.A.A.C
EXCELLENT MTJSICAIi PRO
GRAMME RENDERED. -
Best Talent In City Takes Part.
Drills by Junior Members Fea
ture of Entertainment.
Ladles' night at the Multnomah Club
brought to the clubrooms one of the
largest crowds of the club season, and
an evening of music, drills by the Junior
members and dancing was thoroughly en
Joyed. The Multnomah Mandolin Club
were stationed in tha large reception
room downstairs and rendered a pro
gramme of popular airs. The programme
arranged by the -social commitee was
made up of numbers by Portland's most
popular singers and perhaps never at any
previous entertainment given by the club
has there been such a brilliant array
of musical talent aa that which took part
last night.
The drills of the Juniors, both girls and
boys, was one of the enjoyable features
of the evening. Professor Krohn had
charge of the Juniors and some splendid
club swinging and artlstla evolutions were
shown by the youngsters. Twenty-four
boys and 24 girls made up the classes.
In the mixed drill the 48 children took
part and those who watched Professor
Krohn and the boys and girls drill de
clared it to be the best ever given by
the Junior classes.
The Multnomah Mandolin Club, which la
composed of H. A, Webber, Vivian Dent,
R. N. Parks, Merle Ross, H. A. Krum
belre, Harry Mix, C. A. Warren, F. C.
Warren, R. E. Fulton and Mr. Hagedon,
will during the rest of the season play
at the clubhouse twice a month.
Following was the programme:
Girls' drill
Direction Professor Krohn.
"A May Morning" ..Densa
Mies Sara Glaus.
Violin solo Selected
Harold Bailey.
Two Irish songs
(a) "Denny's Daughter"
(b) "The Grand Match" ... .Bruno Huhn
. Miss Anne Dltchburn.
"St. John's Eve"..' Chamlnade
The Treble Clef Club.
Direction Mrs. "Walter Reed.
Miss Heten Lytle, Mrs. Sanderson Reed,
M !h Kathleen Lawler, Mrs. Jordan Purvlne,
Minn Ethel l.ytle. Mrs. J. E. Howard; Miss
Hilda Hegele. Miss Delta Watson, Miss
Helen Briftham, Miss Catherine Covach,
Miss Petroaella Connolly, Mrs. Byron K.
Miller. Mrs. Ernest I,aidlaw: Mrs. William
C. Holman, Miss Mabel Millie, Mrs. Lulu
Dahl-Miller. MIbs VI. la Reed, Miss Alice
.luston, Miss May Breslln, Mrs. Walter Reed,
Mixed drill
Direction Professor Krohn.
"Tonight" . Zardo
Miss Ethel Lytle.
Selection from "Rose of Persia" .. .?ullivan
Dr. George Alnslle.
"Woodland Croon Song" Clutsam
Miss Kathleen Lawler. .
"I Envy the Bird" Herbert
J. Adrian Epplng.
"Waldruf" Woodnotes Schmidt
The Treble clef Club.
' Dlreotlon Mrs. Walter Reed.
Boys' drill
Direction Professor Krohn.
Aeeompanists Miss Alleen Weber,. Miss
Arvllla McGulre, Harold Mllllgan-
Basketball Tonight.
The second game of the StateBasket
ball League schedule will be played
tonight in the Y, M. C. A. gym
nasium between Monmouth State Normal
School and Portland Y. M. C. A. This
game promises to be one of the fastest
seen this season, as both teams are com
posed of crack' players and are in the best
of condition. There is a general feeling
that the championship of the League
will go to Multnomah, Portland Y. M. C.
A. or Dallas College. Some' of 'the other
schools or clubs may have a surprise in
store for the heralded champions, as
Monmouth has always turned out strong
teams. Multnomah had little difficulty
In winning from Salem Y. M. C. A. and
this stamped the club team as a strong
claimant Jfor the championship. . In to
night's contest the local Y. M. C. A.
will line up as follows: Center, Forbes of
McKenzie; forwards, Hartman (captain),
Russell; guards. Gates and Olney. Refe
ree, Floyd Patty, of McMinnville.
Agi-lcs Defeat the Evergreens.
VANCOUVER, Wash., Dec. 20. (Spe
cial.) The Oregon Agriculture College
basketball team played the first game of
its Northwest schedule here tonight, de
feating the crack Evergreen Athletic
team, of this city, by the score of .58 to 15.
The line-up of the teams follow: -O.
A. C. Evergreens.
'nann f 8upg
Iteed f - Percival
Poster c Johnson
Rooper f Sparks
Bllyen t DuBola
Subs for O. A. C. Cats, Spires, Benson.
Hooper. For Eugene Woods, Munger.
Kenning Beats Boone at Pool.
E. H. Hennlng. of Kansas City, last
night defeated William Boone, of Port
land, In a matoh game of pool In a down
town billiard parlor by a score of 300 to
218. At the conclusion of the game each
player put up $10 forfeit money for an
other match at $100. One of the provi
sions of the wager Is that Boone is to
have three weeks in which to practice.
WILL SUE OREGON TRUSTS
Earle Says Closing of' Refinery
Dragged Down nipple's Bank.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.-George II.
Earle, Jr., receiver of the Pennsylvania
Sugar Refining Company, presented a
petition in Common Pleas Court here to
day asking permission to bring suit for
damages against the American Sugar Re
fining Company, alleging Illegal exercise
of its control to the Pennsylvania Com
pany In preventing the operation of the
refinery. Mr. Earle was appointed re
ceiver of the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining
Company when It was found that stock
of the refining company had been given
to the trust company as security by
Adolph Segal.
The receiver says his "Investigations
show that Gustav E. Kissel, of New York,
surreptitiously known as an agent for
the Sugar Trust, went to Segal and got
trust securities and bonds of the Penn
sylvania Refinery Company and with John
E. Parsons held a controlling Interest in
the company and voted to make the re
finery inoperative." This conduct, Mr.
Earle says, contributed ,to the failure of
the Real Estate Trust Company.
STRIKE MENACES NEVADA
Miners Demand Advance and Give
One Day's Notice.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20. Dispatches
have been received In this city stating
that the Western Federation of Miners
has voted to demand an advance of $1
a day, from $4 to $5. in the wages at
Goldfield. and that a strike will be de
clared at once if a favorable answer is
not given by the employers within 24
hours. Then came the news that Hixon
& Wingfleld had met this move by shut
ting down the Red Top. Jumbo and Com
bination mines. The leasers of the Mo
hawk and other properties In Goldfield
were reported to have decided to con
tinue work pending the settlement of the
difficulty.
Democrats Postpone Meeting.
Only a few of the faithful members of
the Multnomah Democratic Club braved
the weather last night and appeared at
John B. Ryan's office to attend a meeting
tf SB.
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HALL AND DEN FURNITURE
Here in pleasing assortment pieces large and small odd and
nnique designs, in the popular "arts and crafts," in tha fumed and
weathered oak. Hall seats, hall chests, hall trees, hall racks and
nmhrella stands. Odd chairs and rockers, upholstered in genuine
Spanish leather. Smoking stands and collarettes, in complete appointment.
GENUINE
NAVAJO
RUGS
of the stalwarts. M. J. Malley, Pat Powers,
Charles A. Petrain, A. ET. Reams and E.
Versteegr and Secretary Ryan were on
hand, and because of the few present
the meeting; was postponed until January
S. All the leaders were of the opinion
that the Democrats must be up and do
ing pretty soon. They also agreed that
It was of no use to try to bring the
brethren together during the present days
of good cheer. Pat Powers and the rest
of the faithful discussed the coming of
William J. Bryan in an Informal way.
There will be a meeting of the Bryan
Club at Rinsler's hall. Sixth and Alder
streets, December 28, and It is expected
that the final arrangements for the dollar
dinner will be settled at this meeting.
Funeral of Bishop M'Cabe.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20. Simplicity
marked the services at the funeral of
tho late Bishop C. C. McCabe In St.
Paul's M. R. Church tonight. The
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The Boston Packing Co. Inc.
THIKD AND ANKENY STREETS. PHONE MAIN 414
BOSTON MARKET
FIRST AND BURNSIDE STREETS. PHONE MAIN 164,
GOVERNMENT INSPECTION IS A CERTIFICATE TO
GOOD HEALTH
When you buy Government-inspected meats, you take out just so much
health insurance yet there is no premium on the policy; you pay juat
the price of good meat. Government inspection means that the cattle
are healthy and that you are getting good, clean, wholesome, nourish
ing meat.
WE HANDLE NOTHING BUT GO VERNMENT-INSPE CTED
STOCK.'
Beef, for mincemeat 4
Mutton Stew, per lb 5
Liver, per lb. . . . '. 5
Veal Stew, per lb ,7J
Corned Beef, per lb 5
Chuck Steak, per lb .'.7d
Shoulder Steak, per lb .7
Shoulder Roast Mutton, per lb.8
Sirloin Steak, per lb 10
Porterhouse Steak, per lb. ..10
Breast Veal, per lb 7
Rolled Roast Veal, lb 10
Shoulder Roast Veal, lb.....lO
Shoulder Veal Cutlets, lb. ,.10
Prime Rib Roast Beef, lb 10
Round Steak, per lb 8
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STORE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
MANY APPROPRIATE GIFT PIECES IN
OUR SHOWING OF
LIBRARY, DINING-ROOM
An attractive Holiday display of new and exclusive designs and rich finishes pieces
that are specially appropriate for gift-giving a gathering that will prove of interest
to those who desire to select lasting and appreciable gifts. Handsomely carved Rock
ers and Chairs, m selected mahogany and golden oak;
Bookcases, Desks, Library Tables and Magazine
Racks in the most popular finishes; Dining-Tables,
Buffets and China Closets in plain and carved de
signs; Parlor Cabinets and Center-Tables in pleasing ,
variety of woods and finishes; Dressers, Chiffoniers,
Princess Dressers and Dressing Tables in stylish de
signs. Hundreds of such pieces 'as these offer every
opportunity for selecting ideal Christmas gifts.
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COMPiETE-HOUSE-FURfflSttEftff
church was well filled, many promi
nent Methodist clergymen and laymen
of New Tork and Brooklyn being
present. The casket was covered
with black cloth and an American
flag was spread across the top. 'l The
pallbearers were all laymen- of East
ern cities.
Bishop Daniel A. Goodsell, of Boston,-
read the funeral service. With
him were Bishops J. W. Basiiford, of
China; T. B. Neeley, of Buenos Ayres,
and E. G. Andrews, retired, with Rev.
Drs. G. P. Eekman, pastor of St.
Paul's; J. M. Buckley and William V.
Kolley.
Bishop Andrews paid affectionate
tribute to the dead bishop. Dr. Buck
ley added 'his tribute of praise.
"He loved all good men," he said.
"He loved Robert G. Ingersoll. He
told Colonel Ingersoll once that, If he
would become a Christian he could
save 100.000 soulft In a single year."
Shoulder Mutton Chops, lb.. 10?
Loin Veal Cutlets, lb 12V2
Stew Beef, per lb 5
Short Ribs Beef, per lb 5
Pot Roast Beef, per lb 7?
Boiling Beef, per lb 5
Sausage, per lb 10?
Hamburg, 2 lbs 15
Leg Roast Veal, per 1W. . .12V2?
Rump Roast Veal. lb. ... .,121
Rib Veal Cutlets per lb.. .lS1
Prime Rib Steak, short cut.. .10?
Best Grade Hams, per lb 16J
Breakfast Bacon, our own brand,
per lb 17
Pure Lard, our own brand,
5 lbs 55
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PARLOR, LIVING
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FURNITURE PIECES
FOR THE CHILDREN
Sensible gifts in children's arm rockers and chairs designs and
finishes in endless variety. Splendid little pieces for the bedroom
dressers, chiffoniers and beds; perfect models of the larger pieces.
Sensible gifts such aa these are doubly appreciated by the children.
ARCTIC FUR CO.
270 WASHINGTON STREET
Are Furs Cheaper Here?
Truly, we often wonder if we are selling at con
siderably lower prices than other stores in the city.
Why shouldn't we know? It's because we don't
want to inquire into other stores' business, asking
their prices and then marking under them, but we
mark our goods to sell at a reasonable profit, al
though customers sometimes volunteer to tell us that
our prices are more reasonable than so-and-sb 's, or
something of the sort. It sounds good to us. One
lady who had purchased a Fur elsewhere happened
to come in with a friend. After pricing a few articles,
she sighted a Fur similar to the one she had pur
chased elsewhere, and surprisedly exclaimed:
' ' Oh, goodness ! I wish I had come here first. "Why,
I paid $10 more for mine, and I don't like it near
as well."
We aim to please you all, both in priee and quality.
Kindly favor us with a call.
Some Prices
Brook Mink Neckpieces, from 4.50 to $7.50
Muffs to match, from 5.50 to ?8.50
American Chinchilla Neckpieces. . .$4.50 to $8.50
Muffs to match .$7.00
alking Machines
GREAT HOLIDAY OFFER
No more acceptable Xmas present can be given, and none
will be more appreciated, than a first-class phonograph.
Nothing so educational affords so much amusement and
pleasure to old and young. The Oregohi?n has made ar
rangements through Eilers Piano House that all old or new
subscribers to this newspaper may obtain a $25 machine at
minimum cost and on exceptionally desirable terms. Avail
yourself of the offer now before it is too late. Conditions
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FORM OF
I hereby subscribe for the daily and Sunday Oreg-onlan for
twelve months,' for which I . will pay on demdnd 75 cents a
month, and I am to receive a S25 Talking Machine and six
standard ten-inch records (my selection) all for 16.65. I airree
to pay $1.65 on delivery of the machine and six records, and 60
cents a week on the machine until all payments have been paid
In lull.
In case of failure to comply with the terms of this .contract,
I agree to return said machine upon demand without legal
process.
Signed.... .
EILERS PIANO HOUSE
PARK AND WASHINGTON.
PRIVATE! EX. 23.
- ROOM
FURNITURE
CUT GLASS
AND
TABLE
CONTRACT:
THE OREGONIAN
ROOM 200.
MAIN 7OT0.
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