THE MOKMJSCi OKEGOMM, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1906.
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CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
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AMUSEMENTS.
TUB HEILIG THEATER (14TH ANP
Washington etreets) Tonight. clo?l5;
the musical comedy. "The Yankee Consul.
BAKER THEATER (Sd bet. Yamhill and Tay
lor) Baker Theater Company In A
Bachelor's Romance." Tonight at 8:15-
EMPIRH THEATER .'11th aad Morrison)
-Out in Idaho." Tonight at 8:15.
GRAND THEATER (Washington, between
Park and Bevanth) Vaudeville. 2:30. 7:30
and ft P. at.
PAXTAOES THEATER (Fourth and StartO
Continuous vaudeville. 2:30. 7:30. 0 P. M.
STAR TH HATER (Park and WashlnBton)
Allen Stock Company In "The Heritage of
the Red." Matinee at-, 2: 15 P. M. To
night at 8.15.
LYRIC THEATER (7th and Alder) The Iyrlc
Stock Company In -Faust." i:15 and
8:15 P. M.
To Vote on New Fireboat. The ques
tion whether Portland shall have a new
teel fireboat will be placed before th-)
people at the election in June. A num
ber of the prominent business men met
yesterday at a luncheon given at the
Commercial Club by E. 31. Brannick,
chairman of the Joint committee on fire
protection, to discuss the proposed im
provement. Those present were City At
torney McNary, City Auditor Devlin, John
Annand, President of the Council; David
Campbell, Chief of the Fire Department;
B. D. Sigler, County Assessor; Tom
Richardson, manager of the Commercia'
Club; J. Couch Flanders and E. 31. Bran
nick who acted as chairman. All present
'were heartily in favor of the project. The
following committee was appointed to
attend to placing the. matter before tli
voters of Portland at the next elec
tion, In June: J. Couch Flanders. T. C.
Devlin, John Annand and U. A. McNary.
I J br ART Open Again. The Portland
Library, which has been closed to the
public for two days for the purpose of
taking the regular annual Inventory, will
be pen today as usual. The inventory
is taken for business purposes solely to
afford the board of trustees an accurate
account of losses by wear and tear and
a knowledge of what necessary additions
should be made to the shelves. The Fri
day story hour at 4 o'clock for the chil
dren will be continued today, this being
th'e last one before Christmas. The little
folks have missed their access to the chil
dren's room sadly and there will no doubt
tea large attendance in that department
today. Miss Isom, librarian, has been
confined to her residence several days
with a temporary Indisposition, but will
be able to resume her duties this morn
ing. Theto Prices Bpeak for Themselves:
G. H. Mumm, extra dry, quarts $ 2.65
G. H. Mumm. extra dry, pints 1.40
G. H. Mumm, basket, 12 nips 8 75
G. H. Mumm, Brut, quarts 2.75
. G. Jl. Mumm, Brut, pints 1.45
Bass' Ale, per dozen 1.65
Guinness' Stout, per dozen 1.75
High TJfe Cream Rye. quarts 1.25
High Life Cream Bourbon, quarts.... 1.25
Riesling, vintage 83 12!
Bauternn Brut, vintage 183 125
Italy Brand Olive Oil, gallon 8.00
Portugal Port, vintage 1S63, gallon.... 1S.O0
Branish Sherry, vintage 1861. gallon.. 16.00
These prices will be maintained until
January 1.
S. A. Arata Co.. 1M 3d st. Main 480.
Arata Bros., 9 6th St. Main 2531.
Public Asked for Donations'. The In
stitute Club, which is conducted In con
nection with the Men's Resort, has about
SO poor families to supply with Christmas
dinner boxes and the donation of 15 of
these would be much appreciated. The
First Presbyterian Church furnishes l
to 16 boxes each year, but the number
of families has Increased and it becomes
necessary to ask for Individual donations
from the public. The superintendent ac
knowledges the generous response to the
call for- children's clothing, and many
poor children will now be enabled to at
tend the Christmas celebration at the
resort Saturday night.
Buys Fire Alarm A ppabatub. The
Fire Commissioners met yesterday after
noon and recommended to the Executive
Board that the bid of the Gamewell Fire
Alarm & Telegraph Company of J380O for
the installation of new fire alarm appa
ratus be accepted. There wore two other
bids, but the bid of the successful com
pany was the lowest by about $300. At
the last meeting of the committee the
only bid submitted was that of the Game
well Fire Alarm & Telegraph Company,
and It was decided to readvertlse. The
company did not deviate from Its first
bid.
Furniture Firm Complains. A. war
rant for the arrest of J. R. Lawson,
Issued yesterday frtm the Municipal
Court and charging larceny by bailee, Is
to be served In Seattle, as - the police
have Information that Lawson has left
for that place. It Is .claimed that Law
eon rented a large lot of furniture from
the firm of Tull & Gibbs, then sold it,
appropriating the money to his own use.
Threatens Wife's Life. Walter D.
Bitters is under arrest on a charge of
threatening to kill his wife, Mrs. Sarah
Bitters, from whom he has been sepa
rated for seven years. Bitters has been
absent from the city for a long time.
He is said to have appeared at his wife's
home in Laurelwood yesterday, when she
refused to Fee him. Thereupon, It is
alleged, he threatened to kill her.
Grave Charge Made. John O'Farrell,
driver of a wagon for the City Laundry
and Ross Wallace, driver of a wagon for
the Independent Laundry, were held to
the grand Jury under bonds of $1000 each
by Judge Cameron in the Municipal Court
yesterday morning. They are charged
with a statutory offense, preferred by
Esther Dixon, 14 years old.
Temple Beth Israel Services. Ser
vices at Temple Beth Israel, corner
Twelfth and Main streets, will be held
toplght at 8 o'clock, when Rabbi Jonah
B. Wise will speak on "Zion Remem
bered, ' and on Saturday morning at 10:30,
when the topic "The Pentateuch as Law"
will be discussed. All are welcome.
Special Diamond Sale for ona week
only: V4 karat $50, white; 1 karat $125,
white: 1 karat $165, white; 2 karat, per
fect, $250; 3H karat, perfect, $425; 4 karat.
perfect, $500 ; karat, perfect, $750 ; 6
karat, perfect, $S7o; lYt karat, perfect.
$1000; Collateral Loan Bank. 269 Washing
ton between Third and Fourth.
Steamboat-Man Arrested. O. Olson,
mate of the steamer Undine, was arrested
late yesterday afternoon charged with
assault and battery on Roy Calhoun. The
latter was formerly an employ on the
boat. Calhoun and the mate are said
to have had a quarrel that led to Olson
Btriking Calhoun.
Chinese Laundrt Burned. Fire of un
known origin destroyed a Chinese laun
dry at Second and Main streets at 5
o'clock yesterday morning. The largest
loss was to patrons whose clothing was
destroyed. The wash-house was in a
two-story frame building.
Funeral of Mrs. Cribsib Scott. The
funeral of Mrs. Crissie Scott, wlfo of
Joseph Scott, will be held this afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the Hassalo-Street Con
gregational Church, of which she was a
member. Interment will be In Lone Fir
Cemetery.
The Meier & Frank Store. 150 cash
boys and cashgirls wanted at once; $1
per day. Apply to the superintendent at
once. .
Walnuts! Walnuts! Walnuts! While
they last, 15 cents per pound. Gunther
ft' Hlckey, 23d and Marshall streets.
"Not the Common Kind." Fine neck
wear at Hewett. Bradley -& Co's.
Bath Robes and House Coats are best
at Hewett, Bradley & Co's.
J. W. Pearl Missing. The police have
been asked to search for J. W. Pearl, a
dealer In real estate at 221 Morrison
street, who has been missing since De
cember 18 and who was Injured by col
lision with an automobile the night oi
December 17 at Fifth and Morrison
streets, at which time he was struck on
the head and sustained a scalp wound.
At 'th time it was not thought he was
badly hurt, but it 'is the belief of his
relatives now that he is meniany un
balanced because of the accident and that
he is wandering aimlessly about. He Is
aged 46 years.
Wants Oregon Delegates. The Cham
ber of Commerce la in receipt of a com
munication from the New York Board
of Trade and Transportation which sets
forth the desirability of having delegate
from every Important business organiza
tion of the state attend the National con
vention for the extension of the foreign
commerce of the United States, which is
to be held in New York City. The con
vention is now assured of representation
from 33 states. The subject will be taken
up at the next meeting of the board of
directors.
Socialist Lecturer on Trial. W. I.
Fisher a Socialist lecturer, was on trial
before Municipal Judge Cameron yester
day morning charged by the police with
inciting a riot at Third and Burnside
streets last Saturday night. He denied
the charge. Patrolmen Ellis, Wendorf
and Galbraith, the arresting officers,
swore that Fisher created a disturbance
during the streetcar turmoil. The case
was continued In order to give the prose
cution time in which to secure another
witness.
Lawyer Threatens Revenge. A. Wal
ter Wolfe, attorney for a colored woman
who was nrresitcd by the poUce on a mis
demeanor charge, openly declared In the
Municipal Court yesterday morning that
he would cause the arrest of the prop
rietor of every disorderly house in the
North End. He charged that his client
was being discriminated against by the
police, who ordered her to close her estab
lishment on Couch street, and said he
would get revenge In the manner indi
cated. '
Historical Societt to Meet. The
eighth annual .meeting of the Oregon His
torical Society will be held in the Council
Chamber, City Hall, next Saturday after
noon at 2 o'clock for the presentation of
annual reports, election of officers for the
ensuing year and transacting such other
business as may properly come before the
meeting. The annual address will be
given by Hon. George H. Williams, and
his subject will be "The Judicial History
of Oregon From 1S53 to I860."
Mybes Makes Apology. Sig. Myres,
formerly a member of the Portland Po
lice Departmaflt, was before Municipal
Judge Cameron yesterday morning on a
charge of assault and battery, preferred
by Mounted Patrolman Inskeep, who
swore that Myres struck him on the head
last Saturday night on Washington street
during the streetcar riots. Myres apolo
gized to the officer, and the case was
continued.
Christmas Entertainment. The Sun
day school of the Church of the Strang
ers, Grand avenue and Wasco street, will
hold its Christmas entertainment this
evening. A tree loaded with present will
be one of the main features. At the
Highland Congregational Church, Rev. E..
S. Bollinger pastor, Christmas exercises
will be held this evening by the Sunday
school. . t
Returns to Bat City. J. T. Waldorf,
a well-known Portland newspaper man.
will leave tonight for San Francisco, his
former home, where he has taken a posi
tion on the Call. Yesterday Mr. Waldorf
was presented with a gold fountain pen
by the members of the staff of a local
newspaper as a token of their esteem.
Professor Bowland Will Speak.
Professor N. W. Bowland, principal of
the Montavllla School, will speak this
afternoon at 8 o'clock to the Home Train
ing Association; which meets in the
srhoolhouse, on the topic, "Holidays and
Their fcses and Abuses."'
Xmas Sale. This afternoon and tomor
row, Zeller-Mueller hall, Alblna. conducted
by the Young Ladies' Sodality of St
Mary s Church.
A Monster Citizens' Mars Meeting.
will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in Mer
rill's hall in behalf of striking carmen.
For modern loose-leaf systems and fil
ing devices, call on Pacific Stationery &
Printing Co., 205 2d st. Phone Main 921.
Calendars. Oregon scenery, original
photographs. 15c, 25c. 35c. kiser Photo
Co., Ladies' Lobby Imperial Hotel.
Gift Subpenders, most acceptable, at
Hewett. Bradley & Co's., 344 Washington.
"Alvord" Umbrellas. Real English,
very stylish, at" Hewett. Bradley & Co's.
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SIG SICHEL & CO., 92 THIRD
And Our New Shop, Third and
Washington Streets.
Gun-metal cigarette cases, match
safes, newest designs. attractive
prices.
There are many standards; Schilling's
Best is the standard for tea and coffee
In the United States.
CHRISTMAS
PIANOS
Only a few days more before Xmas.
Think what an elegant present for the
whole family a piano would be. We
have made it possible for every one
to own a fine piano, with our easy
payment plan. We have a superb
assortment of all kinds of instru
ments uprights, grands, and the only
complete player piano made, the Mel
ville Clark Interior Player, the only
player playing 88 notes, or the entire
keyboard. We also have several
snaps in good used pianos, ranging in
price from $50.00 to $150.00, which
are in first-class condition and well
worth your inspection if you are look
ing for a bargain.
Soule Bros.
Piano Co-
S72-374 Morrison St. Phone Main 677.
The best constipation cure
exercise in the open air.
The next best FRUIT-LAX
natural fruit juices.
American Druggists' Syndicate.
All Druggists. 10c and 25c.
$chwab Printing Co.
MUST WO r. KRjIIONAtLK MlCtt
S7H STARK STREET
. RESOURCES
$1,500,000.00
TELEPHONE MAIN 16
and when you get them,
ask for house phone No.
, if you want
A BANK ACCOUNT
rnn a vrjmc fiTT for your little
run a Aim j uiu
X
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BOY OR GIRL
A representative of this bank will call upon you
with one of our handsome NICKEL, STEEL
BANKS and you can start a savings ac
count with us, In your pwn home, with ONE DOL,
LAR or more. v . V
Our representative will call again, from time to
time, as often as you may desire, open and count
the contents of your bank and credit the amount
to you on our books.
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compound interest will be allowed you on the say
ings account and placed to your credit every six
months.
It will make a nice dowry In time for your lit
tle girl, or college fund for your boy.
Oregon Trust 6 Savings Bank
Sixth and Washington Streets, Portland, Or.
FRANK 1. SMITH MEAT CO,
226228 Alder Steet, between First and Second
Turkeys, Chickens and Geese for Christmas
Smith is "Fighting the Beef Trust'
Rump Roast Beef 8
Pot Roast Beef ....... .8
Corned Beef 6
Boiling Beef .5$
Beet Stew ........ 5
PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY
Liver. .5 Beef Suet. .'5p
Mutton Shoulder Roast. .8
Mutton Stew 5
Dressed Chicken, lb. ... 16
CONTINUE TRADING WITH SMITH
Prime Rib Roast Beef . .10.?
Rolled Roast Beef .10?
Porterhouse Steak . ,12i
"T"-Bone Steak ....12U?
Tenderloin Steak . 10
Sirloin Steak 10?
Round Steak ..'.10?
Veal Shoulder Roast. . .10?
Veal Shoulder Cutlets. .10.
Veal -Loin Roast
Hamburg Steak 10
SMITH'S A WHOLESALE BUTCHER
Our Own Lard, 5 lbs. . ,60
Our Own Bacon 17
Hams :.. 17
Veal Breast 8$
Veal Stew 6
THE ONLY INDEPENDENT BUTCHER
IN THE CITY
Leg Pork .: 12U
Pork Shoulder Roast. 12Ut
Pork Shoulder Chops.12
Leaf Lard 13 P
Salt Pork 12i2
Pork Loin Roast 15
Pork Loin Chops 15
GOOD
HINT
SOLID GOLD
SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES
FOR CHRISTMAS
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Accurately Adjusted After Presentation
COLUMBIAN OPTICAL CO.
Dea-rer, Omaha, Kaausaa City, Salt Lake. Dallas, T(mU Portland. Oncsa,
133 Sixth SL FLOYD F. BROWER. Mgr. Oregonian Bid
EVENINGC0ATS.
Did you eee them talk about bargains?
You should see the coats we are selling;
for 30. We will only say, take a look
at them. Le Palais Royal, 375 Washing
ton street.
WANTED SIGN- PAINTERS
Bids will be received for first-class sign
work on the new Eilers Piano Qouse.
Call and make arrangements - at 853
Washington St.; Advertising; Dept.
IN A B0Y'SST0CKING.
Christmas morning many good boys will
find a . knife and a year's membership
ticket in the Y; M. C. A. in his stocking,
two things every boy should have. The
ticket Is good for "Gym" swimming
classes and a year's fun with a hundred
and one other things for a boy to do.
WHEREJ0 DINE.
All the delicacies of the season at the
Portland Restaurant: fine private apart
ments for parties, 80S Wash., near 6th.
A SENSIBLE
RISTMAS G
IS A POLICY IN
FT
THE POLICY-HOLDERS' COMPANY
With rates sufficiently low to carry you through your entire lifetime,
enabling the company to pay the policy promptly and without
scaling: whenever it matures.
Economically managed and distributing Dividends Annually.
GLAD TO TALK IT OVER WITH YOU
PHONE. WRITE OR CALL
Home Office, Commonwealth Bids., Sixth and Aakeny, Portland, Oregon.
A. I, Mills, President.
L.' Bamnel, General Manager Clarence 8. Samuel, Assistant Manager.
OUR STORE WILL BE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL XMAS
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OUR patrons are assured of every convenience and com
fort possible to Christmas shopping-. Everything- indi
cates exceptionally brisk buying from now until Xmas. We
are prepared with a larg:e force of salesmen so everybody
may be promptly served. Deliveries made without delay.
EVERYTHING FOR MEN AND BOYS : '
SUITS
OVERCOATS
CRAVENETTES
HOUSE COATS
LOUNGING ROBES
FANCY VESTS
PAJAMAS
NIGHTROBES
UNDERWEAR
DRESS PROTECTORS
MUFFLERS
FANCY HOSE
HANDKERCHIEFS
GLOVES
UMBRELLAS
SUIT CASES
TRAVELING CASES
NECKWEAR
ODCPTAT TODAY ONLY All our Fancy Holiday Suspenders at tremend-
w i-Vxra.X- ous price reductions.
See our vestibule window.
Superior Quality aad Style
APPROPRIATE
CHRISTMAS
GIFTS
WATCHES
JEWELRY
CUT GLASS
ART NOVELTIES
MODERATELT PRICED
EASY WEEKLT OR 'MONTHLY
PAYMENTS
IF YOU DESIRES.
EASTERN
Outfitting Co.
Washington and Tenth Sts.
Toe Store Where Year Credit la
Good.
D.Chambers
OPTOMETRIST
V falsa acleatlfte
lly corrected. Arti
ficial eyes fitted.
12a 1TH ST.. NEAR AXDCB 8T.
Larsest and Best Equipped Optical Estab
lishment In Northwest.
NOB HILL FLORIST
ALFRED BFRKHARDT,
Proprietor.
23d St., cor, Ollnan.
Elegant floral pieces from
J1.B0 up. Primrose and
cyclamen plants in full
broom reasonable; also car
nations. Phone Main 502.
TEETH
A Sll.00 Full Bet
for M O.
FRED PREHJT,
Room 405 Dekum
Building.
Connoisseurs Understand That There Is Nothing Better
Than
YELLOWSTONE
Whiskey. Old, mellow and delightfully palatable, it is the ideal stimulant
ROTHCHILD BROS., PORTLAND, OR., Sole Agents
IT WILL PLEASE HIM
A DUNLAP HAT
Or one of our Handsome Certificates Enabling Him
to Make His Own Selection.
$5.00 Will Not Buy Anything Quite as Good or Ac
ceptable as a DUNLAP HAT.
Silk Hats $8 Opera Hats $7. $10
Handsome Neckwear 50c to $5
ROBINSON & CO.SSiE"
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CLARKE, WOODWARD
HDIir ffl IMPORTING, WHOLESALES
liuUU lU.AND MANUFACTURING
JO.Ooe square feet of floor space. A complete
analytical In bora to 17. A prtrate switching track
from the terminal yards.
The largest and most perfectly equipped whole
sale drug: house on the Coast.
Buyers and handlers of Beeswax and Oregon
drug products, Cascara Bark, Grape Boot, etc.
CORNER OF NINTH AND HOYT STREETS