THE MORNING OREGOXIAW, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER . 26, 1906.
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AMUSEMENTS.
TUB HEIL1G THEATER (14th and Wash,
inctoii sta) TonlKht at 8:15 o'clock. A
comedy. "The Heir to the Hoorah."
BAKER THEATER f8d het. Yamhill and Tay
lor) Baker Theater Company In "Trilby."
tonight at 8:15.
EMPIRE THEATER llth and Morrison)
"The Belle of Japan." Tonight at 8:15.
GRAND THEATER (Washington, between
Park and &eveutn) Vaudeville. 2:30. 7:30
and P. M.
PANTAGES THEATER (Fourth and StarkV
Continuous vaudeville. 2:30. 7:30. P. M.
BTAR THBATER (Park and Washington)
Allen Stock Company In "Jlttle Lord
Kauntleroy." 2:15 P. M.; "The Bultan's
Daughter," 8:15 P. M.
1.TRIC THEATER (7th and Alder) The t.yrIo
Stork Company in "Arrah-Na-Pogue" ;
2:15 and 8:15 P. M.
To Pavb Grand aV-enue. Property
owners on Grand avenue, south from Bel
jnont street, will not wait for the plank
lna; on that Btreet to wear out, but are
out with a petition for hard pavement as
oon as it can be laid, which will be next
Sprinft. The present planking would last
a year more, but it is thought that a
hard Hurface pavement would Increase
the value of the property. Besides, It will
be necessary to get down the hard pave
ment before the. proposed opera house is
built, which now seems assured. John F.
C'ordray, who made the proposition to the
property owners to build the opera house,
told them that the street must have hard
pavement, and be well lighted before the
theater should be .constructed. North
from Belmont street to Sullivan's Gulch.
Grand avenue will be paved in the Spring
also. Petitions are out for that purpose.
By the time the petition is circulated it
is thought that the fill between East
Stark and Oak streets will be settled so
that it may also be paved at the same
time as the remainder of the street. Pro
ceedings will he so timed that the work
on Grand avenue may be started early in
the Spring.
Reaoixo Room fob Moxtavili-a. The
Montavilla Home Training Circle, Mrs.
11. B. Dlck(nsrfn president, will establish
a permanent reading room in connection
with its regular "work. At present the
Portland library has a sub-station for-
books in that suburb, but until recently it
was little used. Now that it has become
known that there is a place where books
may be had. the people are availing
themselves of the opportunity more gen
erally. Mrs. Dickinson says that the cir
cle will endeavor to secure a room where
these books from the Portland Library
may be kept, in connection with news
papers and current publications. "There
are no saloons in Montavilla," said Mrs.
Dickinson, "but there are several places
whore boys congregate and idle away
their time. These boys would be at a
pleasant reading room if there were such
a place, provided." She hopes that the
parents and citizens generally will sup
port and encourage the project of the
circle in establishing this reading room.
as the cost will be light and the benefits.
great.
Stole Motormak's Overcoat. Thomas
Prack, motorman . on the Mount Tabor
line, was relieved of a new overcoat and
gloves yesterday morning while on his
first trip out. It was still dark when the
car started from Grand avenue for Mount
Tabor, with a single passenger. Frack
had deposited his overcoat in the vesti
bule of the car, which was dimly lighted.
The passenger alighted at East Thirty
fifth street, and very soon thereafter the
overcoat and gloves were missed.
Overcome bt Gas. Gilbert Trueblood
was found in an' unconscious condition In
his room at the Eldora House, Sixth and
Irving streets, at 1 o'clock yesterday af-J
ternoon. He had been overcome by gas,
which he is believed to have turned on
with suicidal intent. He was removed to
the Good Samaritan Hospital, where he
quickly recovered. His relatives declare
that he did not attempt to take his own
life, but the police say he did.
Reading Circle "Will Meet. The La
dles' Reading Circle of Montavilla will
meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock,
at the home of Mrs. W. L. Bartlet. It
is under the auspices of the Home Train
ing Circle. All women of Montavilla are
invited to attend the meeting. Interest
ing papers will be read.
Studt Class to Meet. The study class
of the Council of Jewish Women will
meet this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in
Selling-Hirsch Hall. The meeting was
erroneously announced to occur yester
day. Dedication Ball New Tear's Night.
Woodmen of the World's new temple.
Eleventh street, between Washington and
Alder; $350 piano for door prize. See the
piano at Eller's piano house.
Dr. F. B. Eaton, eye, ear, nose, throat;
Macleay bldg., 4th and Washington ats.
Russl4.n Bath, 207 Third st., 25c.
AT THE THEATERS
What the Frees Areata Bar.
IjAST TIME TOXIGHT.
Delightful Comedy "The Heir to the
Hoorah" at Heilig.
The last performance of the delightful
comedy, "The Heir to the Hoorah." will be
given at the Heilig Theater. Fourteenth and
Washington streets, tonight at 8:15 o'clock.
If you have not seen this charming play do
not overlook this, your last opportunity, as
It Is a genuine treat for both new and old
theater-goers. Seats selling at the theater
box office.
Salnpolis Great as Svengall.
The character of Svengall. the Jew hypno
tist, in "Trilby," was never more artistically
portrayed than by Mr. Salnpolis at the
Baker this week. He even excels his great
work as Shylock and of Cyrus Blenkarn in
"The Middleman." Trilby, the artists'
model, is portrayed by Miss Lawrence. The
story but tt is better seen than told.
"A Belle of Japan" at Empire.
Around the character of Tltl. In "A Belle
of Japan," is woven a story, of more than
ordinary Interest, Introducing the present
day types of Japan, together with Knglish
and American characters, and the Empire
audiences are most enthusiastic over the
novelty of this production. The comedy Is
bright and wholesome. Saturday matinee.
"SIS HOPKINS" TOMORROW.
Rose Melville Will Present Famous
Character at Heilig Theater.
Beginning tomorrow (Thursday) night
and continuing Friday and Saturday nights,
with a special matinee Saturday, the clever
actress Rose Melville, supported by a cap
able company of players, will present her
famous character-comedy success. "Sis Hop
kins." Seats are selling at theater box of
fice for the engagement.
Hoyt's "Milk White Flag" at Baker.
The Baker Company will produce that
excruciatingly funny comedy of the late
Charles Hoyt, "A Milk White Flag," next
week, so that Its patrons may start In the
New Tear with hearty laughter and light
hearts. This Is one of the best' of all the
funny plays Hoyt wrote, and the situations
have never been equaled.
"Old Clothes Man" Coming.
"The Old-Clothes Man." with Its author.
James Kyrle MacCurdy, In the title role, will
be produced at the Empire next week under
the- dlreotlon fit Rowland Clifford, Mr.
MacCurdy la a celebrated Impersonator of
Hebrew characters and as Solomon Levi in
this character drama has won laurels. Open
ing performance next Sunday matinee.
' Grand.
Christmas vaudeville Is the order of the
day at the Grand this week. "Tom and
Jerry," a refreshing playlet, presented by
Frank Mostyn KUy and assisted by E- H.
Calvert. Is the special added attraction. The
headline act is the wonderful acrobatic
stunts of the three Walseys.' Sam and Ida
Kelly give a rural comedy under the title
of "SI and 'Mandy." The Fishers In the
spectacular novelty, "The Frog and the Llx
lard." have something decidedly new.
Star.
Master Harold HofT. the popular boy
singer. Is being starred as "Little Lord
Fauntleroy" by the Allen Stock Company
at the Star Theater every afternoon this
week.- This Is a play Vrhlch all the chil
dren will want to see. At the night per
formances "The Sultan's Daughter" is the
bill, with Miss Verna Felton In the title.
part. It Is a comedy with a typical noil
day spirit.
Florence Roberts In Two Plays.
The advance seat sale for Florence Rob
erts will open next Friday morning, De
cember 28. at box office the Heilig Theater.
Miss Roberts will present "The Strength of
the Weak'" next Sunday-Monday nights, De
cember 30-31 and at the New Tear's mat
inee Tuesday. New Year's and Wednesday
nights her latest success "Maria Rosa."
AT THE VAUDEVILLE THEATERS
At the Nickelodlon.
"The Life of an American Cowbey" Is the
picture drama at the Nlckelodion for the
first half of this week. A stirring Btory of
jthe frontier, showing the many phases of
a cowboy's life. Its humor, its pathos; the
frontier- saloon: the plot; the departure of
the stage coach; the attack by the Indians;
the abduction; pursuit and rout by the
cowboys. There is realism and nature In
the moving picture.
The Holidays at Pantages.
Such throngs as attended Pantages The
ater yesterday have rarely If ever been
seen in Portland. Hundreds were turned
away, as the capacity of the big theater
could not accommodate all. The attrac
tions are among the best ever put on In
Portland, such performers as the Marrons,
Frank King and the Odessa being among
the features. Same bill all this week.,
"Arrah-Na-Pogue" at the Lyric.
Hundreds were unable to gain admission
to the Lyric yesterday to see the splendid
performance the Lyric Stock Company Is
giving of Dion .Boucclcault's great Irish
comedy-drama, "Arrah-Na-Pogue" It Is
admitted that no better performance of the
piece was ever given In Portland. The
scenery and" effects are all, that could be de
sired. WITH KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Impressive Ceremonies of Oregon
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Coniniandery Xo. 1.
Promptly at 9 o'clock yesterday morn
ing members of Oregon Commandery No.
1, with a large number of visiting
Knights, met in Commandery lodge room.
Masonic Temple, for the observance of
the impressive ceremonies incident to
Christmas day. These ceremonies are
held on Christmas by every commandery
in the world. In the United States the
eminent commander of each jurisdiction
calls his body to order, promptly at the
stroke of 12, high noon, Washington, D.
C, time. Allowing for difference in time
between Washington, D. C, and Port
land, the time that Portland Knights
meet in sacred conclave on the great
feast day of the Christian calendar is al
ways set for 9 o'clock in the morning.
The address of the day was delivered by
George H. Hill, past eminent commander.
Following the Christmas ceremonies,
the officers elect, for 1906-7, were in
stalled by Past Eminent Commander Bry
don H. Nicoll. Past Eminent Commander
C. F. Wiegand acted as grand marshal.
Officers of Oregon Commandery installed
yesterday are as follows: Eminent com
mander, Louis G. Clarke; generalissimo,
L. D. Freeland; captain general, D. G.
Tomasini; prelate, George H. Hill; Senior
warden, H. L. Bancroft; junior warden,
E. W. Amesbury; treasurer, J. W. Cook;
recorder, W. S. Macrum; sword bearer,
Hopkins Jenkins; standard bearer, H. L.
Pittock; warder, Hugh J. Boyd; cap
tain of guard. J. W. Ferguson; guards,
B. G. Jones and J. El Aitcheson; senti
nel, F. A. 'Van Kirk. The musical di
rector for the following year will be S.
Bullock.
BRIDE SHOT AT WEDDING
Unknown Man Fires From Darkness,
When She Appears.
RUTLAND, Vt, Dec. 25. The officials
of Ira, Vt., began today an investigation
of the mysterious shooting of Mrs. !Mary
Parker Gllmore, wife of Charles Gilmore,
while she was entertaining friends last
night at a reception, following her wed
ding. The young bride, hearing voices out
side the house and thinking more guests
were arriving, went to the door. She saw
a group of men a short distance from the
doorway and spoke to them, but received
no reply. Suddenly, as she stood there,
two shots were fired at her in rapid suc
cession from the darkness, one causing
a compound fracture of her arm just be
low the right shoulder, while the other
struck her sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry Gil
more, in the left shoulder. The wound is
not severe, but that of the bride is more
serious.
No effort was made at the time of the
shooting to pursue the assailant, but to
day the "officers, acting vn a statement
made by one of the men who were outside
of the house, are looking for Andrew
Farrell, a young farmer. The weapon
used is said to have been a rifle of large
caliber, carrying heavy, home-made bul
lets. The motive for the assault Is un
known. Mrs. Gilmore is 19 years of age.
HOUSEKEEPERS' CHANCE
Oregon high-grade -wool blankets, a
little fussy after the holiday rush. Will
be closed out at a sacrifice. In order to
make matters interesting, we offer spe
cial values in table linens and napkins,
tapestry, portieres and table covers,
couch covers, broken lots in lace, bobi
net and Swiss curtains, down quilts and
comforters. McAllen & McDonnell.
DELAYED HOLIDAY LINENS
Hemstitched and fancy tablecloths and
napkins, dresser, sideboard, stand, lunch
and tray cloths, centerpieces and doylies,
received too late for holiday trade, will be
placed on sale this morning at fancy sale
prices. McAllen & McDonald, the store
noted for best goods at lowest prices.
WHEREJO DINE. ,
All the delicacies of the season at the
Portland Restaurant; fine private) apart
ments for parties, 306 Wash., near 6th.
Milwaukie Country Clnb.
Eastern and California races. Take
Sellwood or Oregon City car, starting
from First and Alder streets.
Never fail to cure sick headache, often
the very first dose. This is what is said
t all who try Carter's L-ltUe Liver, fills.
WOMAN IS KILLED
BY. STREET
Mrs. J. B. Lavier, Meets In
stant Death Under the
Wheels.
HUSBAND FATALLY HURT
Couple Walk Directly in Front of
Waverly-Kichmond Car Motor
man Weeps' Over Mangled
Bodies of Victims.
While returning from Christmas fes
tivities at Woodburn and when within
100 yards of their home, 604 East
Eighteenth atreet, Mr. and Mrs. J. B.
Lavier were knocked down -and ground
under the wheels of a westbound car on
the Waveriy-Richmond line. Mrs.Lavier
was Instantly killed and her husband
was probably fatally injured. Frank
Miller, the motorman, became hysterical
and wept on seeing the mangled bodies,
though no blame appears to attach to
him for the awful tragedy.
George J. Cameron, Judge of the Police
Court, was present when the accident oc
curred, and rendered valuable assistance.
He secured a lantern, and found the
woman's body under the wheels of the
forward truck. She was stretched across
the track, with her limbs mangled and
her head crushed.
Judge Cameron reguested the conduc
tor to reverse the car and back up, so
the body could be removed. There was
no sign of life. Motorman Miller, it was
discovered, was standing a block dis
tant,, crying. Further search revealed
Lavier, who had been hurled from the
track and was lying unconscious in the
mud.
Judge Cameron called an ambulance,
but the officials of the streetcar com
pany ordered the car that struck the
couple, No.. 346, to carry Lavier to the
Good Samaritan Hospital with all pos
sible haste. Lavier was attended by
Dr. J. J. Panton, who Is as yet unable
to state the exact extent of his injuries,
but the patient's recovery Is regarded as
doubtful. '
When he regained consciousness, Lavier
called piteously for his wife. He was not
told that she was dead, as the physicians
feared he might not survive the shock
of the news.
Coroner Finley went to the scene and
took charge of he body of Mrs. Lavier.
He made a partial investigation of the
accident, and it is probable that an in
quest will be held. There were no eye
witnesses to the accident, with the ex
ception of Motorman Miller, 'who col
lapsed and was unable to give any de
tails. All he knew, he said, was that as
his car approached Eighteenth street
from the east, Mr. and Mrs. Lavier sud
denly appeared on the tracks but a few
feet ahead of him and were knocked to
the ground before he could reverse the
current and stop.
It is believed that Mr. and Mrs. Lavier,
who reached Portland from their Christ
mas trip to the home of Mrs. - Lavler's
parents at Woodburn- on the evening
Southern- Pacific train, alighted at the
Eaet Side station and took the Waveriy
Richmond car; that they left it at
Eighteenth street; and while -trying to
avoid another eastbound car that was
passing, walked directly in front of car
No. 346, which they did not see. They
had no time to escape and the motorman
claims he could not avert the fatal acci
dent. The Laviers . had been married - five
years, but had no children. The hus
band Had been employed by the Port
land Railway, Light & Power Company
in its "S" station as a flumer for two
months. Mrs. Lavier was but 25 years
of age. Her parents reached the city
last night on the" 11 o'clock train.
ROADS AND CONVICT LABOR
Defense of the Bill Proposed by the
Road Commission.
PORTLAND, Dec. &i. (To the Editor.)
In an. Oregoriian editorial Sunday, dis
cussing the bill providing for working
convicts on the roads, it is started off
with a gross mistake when it says the
bill proposes "that $250,000 be appropriated
by the State to defray the expenses of
working convicts in such counties as shall
first applyy therefor."
The last paragraph of Section 3 of the
bill says: "Each county shall pay all the
expenses incident to taking and keeping
all convicts taken by it," and- as a mem
ber of the Road Commission, I would like
to say that not a cent of the money ap
propriated is to be available for counties
which take convicts for road work.
There is no mistaking the bill's pro
visions (nor the people's wishes) that the
laws for - all contract work be repealed,
and, while I am pleased to have the bill
fully and carefully discussed, as are all
the members of the commission, it is
only fair that we have either a more
careful consideration than the editorial of
Monday gives, or else the full text of the
bill for comparison.
It is no more difficult to make equally
logical criticism of any good law from
a theoretical point of view than is here
made of our bill, and when certain fea
tures are found to be bad in actual use,
they are usually amended. I say this be
cause every point referred to was care
fully considered from this viewpoint.
It may be true, just at this time, . that
the work of convicts in the stove fouh
dry is not keeping many free men out of
employment, but it is held by many, and
we believe it is the belief of & majority,
that the principle is wrong, both in fur
nishing a ruinous competition that might
at any time work serious harm to free
labor, as well as permitting the State's
wards to be exploited by a private cor
poration. As to the board or commission upon
whom the administration of the law shall
devolve, that was one of the hardest
knots we had to contend with. If it Is
thought one man can do as well as
three, there can be no objection -to the
change. I believe one man would be bet
ter if we could get Just the right man.
There is no mistaking the fact that the
success of the plan rests largely with the
carrying out of the spirit of the law, and
what similar work is otherwise?
If we cannot have men who will build
roads instead of grafting politicians at
the head of the thing,- it will fail. Ot
that there can be no mistake, and be
cause we believe the considerations that
stand out in The Oregonian criticism are
such as are based on granted incompe
tency and disloyalty on the part of
boards and commissions, we purposely,
and after careful thought, gave the
board the broadest possible authority
and power. Thus its responsibility is
likewise increased, and the public con
cern more pronounced.
You make no mistake as to the
authority of the board over the con
victs, and over all that may be avail
able. If road building is to be their
principal work we Want no clash of
authority. The superintendent has
powers over only such, aa are left by
No. 2.
AN OPEN LETTER
PROSPEROUS TIMES
The country is prosperous; Mercantile houses are becoming,
wealthy ; transportation systems are showing enormous earn
ings ; Banks and Trust Companies are piling up immense prof
its; products of farms, of animals, of forests and of mines are
fabulously greater and vastly more valuable than ever before
in the history of this prosperous land.
Everyone can start a bank account Now, either large or
small ; the small account becomes a large one later, just as the
acorn becomes the mighty Oak, and from the small beginning
many a fortune will grow in the years of prosperity yet to
come. .
One of the most popular methods of investing money for
Short Periods is on our
SHORT CALL CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
Money deposited on ths form of Certificate may be with
drawn, both principal and interest, at any time desired by
giving the short notice as arranged for at the time of making
the deposit; interest rates are as follows: 10 days' call 3 per
cent per annum; 15 days' call 3 1-2 per cent per annum, and
30 days' call (the most popular)
4 Per cent .
per annum. Write for our booklet "Banking by Mail." '
OREGON TRUST & SAVINGS BANK,
Sixth and Washington Streets, Portland, Or.
The Exhibit of First Year's Expenses Submitted to the
Legislative Investigating Committee Shows for the
MUTUAL RESERVE
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
The Lowest Ratio of Expense to Expense Margin of
All Companies Doing a General Business
Payments to Policyholders and Bene- dQ QQQ 77
ficiaries in 1905 ipO.OOO, U
Total Payments to Policyholders and CCA Aff fsf.fl
Beneficiaries Since Organization. ... P""j
MARK T. KADY, Agent, 605 Oregonian Bldg.
the board. However, the Governor Is
to appoint the board and it would not
seem very difficult to abridge any
apprehensions here. The superinten
dent might be made a member of the
board, but if not, it is reasonable to
suppose the board would not disre
gard his counsel as to what prisoners
it was best for him to retain.
You say it is absurd that three men
should . be able to take a convict out
for work' on the road. It would be
equally absurd to say that one man
should say they should take none. A
more reasonable deduction, it seems to
me, would be that the board and the
superintendent would consult on these
matters and be governed by their bet
ter Judgment.
Does our critic wilfully make the
misstatement that the bill provides
that in case a county first applies for
all the convicts that are available, and
seems prepared to care for and guard
them, that there is nothing to do but
let them all go to one county, and let
other counties go without?
I am sure no one could so under
stand the bill. Upon this and other
matters on which our critic seems in
clined to emphasize an arbitrary and
altogether improbable view, the board
has full jurisdiction. Every one of
these points is to be acted on by the
board, and while I admit that the only
reason the bill provides for the board
to refuse such requests is that of in
ability to properly guard and care for
convicts, still this would likely be
used righteously enough to prevent
any such Injustice as is pictured In
your editorial on this point.
The same applies to the matter of
allowing any one county to hog all
the crushed rock or road material.
No county court on earth would stand
out for such Improper advantage, and,
if any such tendency developed, it is
but a minor point that could soon be
remedied.
While the working of convicts on
roads may be said to be still an ex
periment, it may also be said that no
state has entered Into road work
with a determination and purpose to
make it the success it should be. For
this reason, no doubt, we find laws
limited to ruination, and no one could
make but a very feeble showing under
them.
"We have had and seen enough such
efforts, hampered and hedged by in
adequate laws and clashing authority.
Convicts can be guarded as safely in
one barricade as another. If some
can work on roads for the prison au
thorities they certainly could for
prison authorities with enlarged oper
ations. If we undertake anything of
this kind let it be something worth
while. If It is tried and found want
ing it can be done away.
But let us never begin on a half
baked plan designed at the outset
with fear lest it be dominated by po
litical grafters' and limited on their
account until they could do little else
but graft if they would. Let us de
sign It for big men. Then we can
Interest big men and give them a
chance to do things. R. A. HARRIS,
Secretary Road Commission.
New Home for Marquette College.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 25. Announcement
is made today of a gift of $110,000. which
is to defray the entire expense of the
construction and equipment of a new
home for Marquette College, to be erected
on Grand avenue, the donors being Mr.
and Mrs. Robert A. Johnston, of this
city, in conjunction with their son, the
Rev. Robert Story Johnston, of Floris
sant, Mo.
The trustees of the college have offered
to change the name to Johnston College,
but the Johnstons prefer it ,to continue
to bear the" name of the famous mission
ary. General J. K. Hudson Fatally 111.
TOFEKA, Kan.. Dec. 25. General Jo
seph K. -Hudson is ill at his home here
with acute indigestion, and his physicians
state that his recovery Is doubtful. Gen
eral Hudson is one of the best-known
editors and publishers in the West. He
Is at present editor of the Topeka Even
ing Herald. He was appointed Brigadier
General of Volunteers at the opening of
the war with Spain. General Hudson is
the father of Paul Hudson, publisher of
the Mexican Herald, City of Mexico.
Gift With a String to It.
CHICAGO, Dec. 25. A deed of trust
filed for record yesterday Involves a gift
of $50,000 by William R. Porter, of Wash
ington, D. C, to the Northwestern .Uni
Wednesday, Dec 26, 1906.
versity. The gift, however, is conditioned
on the payment by the university of an
annuity of 4 per cent on the $50,000 to the
three daughters of Mr. Porter and other
survivors.
On the death of the last of these sur
vivors the sum and any interest that may
have accrued passes absolutely to the
university.
Send Beresford's Body to England.
MINNEAPOLIS, Dee. 25. Arrange
ments were made by -the Soo Line to have
the body of Delaval J. Beresford, which
was taken from the wrecked car at
Enderlin, embalmed in Minneapolis to
day. The body will be prepared for
transportation to England, awaiting or-
aers from his brother, Rear-Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford.
HOLIDAY BATES.
Announced to Ocean Beaches.
To enable patrons to visit ocean beaches
during the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays, the O. R. & N. Co. wiir, on No
vember 28 and 29, December 24 and 25, and
January 1, sell round-trip tickets to all
North Beach points at a rate of $2.50. For
further information ask at City Ticket
Office, Third and Washington streets,
Portland, Or. i
Ae Each Original Photographs Be.
High-art genuine photos. Pacific North
west scenery. Fine for Holiday souvenirs.
Other sizes also. Kiser Photo Co.. La
dies' Lobby, Imperial Hotel.
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to pay for it.
WITHOUT INTEREST
In addition to this we can quote
you prices at least one-fourth lower
than any other piano dealers in the
City quality of goods taken into
consideration, and you can choose
from a large variety of styles and
makes. This is not mere talk we
mean it, and you will find it worth
your while to investigate a complete
line of pianos, piano players and in-terjor-player-pianos.
Your opportunity starts this morn
ing, and bear in mind that first
choice ia always best.
Besides this large stock of new in
struments we have several genuine
snaps in good used pianos on which
we are willing to quote you. ridicu
lously low prices.
Soule Bros. Piano Co.
372-374 Morrison St
Phone Main 67T
IT'S THE BEST OF ALL
PARKER RYE WHISKEY
ROTHCHILD BROS., Portland, Or.
SOLE DISTRIBUTORS
Talkln
g
GREAT HOLIDAY OFFER
No more acceptable Xmas present can be given, and none
will be more appreciated, than a first-elnss phonograph.
Nothing so educational affords so much amusement and
pleasure to old and young. The Oregonian 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
follow: i
FORM OF
I hereby subscribe for the daily and Sunday Oregonian for
twelve months, for which I will pay on demand 75 cents a
month, and I am to . receive a $25 Talking Machine and six
standard ten-inch records (my selection) all for $16.6f. I agree
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 Dald
in full.
In case of failure to comply with the terms of this contract
I agree to return said machine upo demand without legal
process. .
EILERS PIANO HOUSE
PARK AND WASHINGTOX.
PRIVATE EX. 23.
GLASSES
SHOULD FIT
JUST RIGHT
COLUMBIAN OPTICAL CO.
Damcr .mmlim, Kama Clrr, 'alt Lake, Dallas, Texas; Portland, erctoa,
133 Sixth SL FLOYD F. BROWER. Mgr. Oregonian Bid ,
CLARKE, WOODWARD
Direct Importers of heavy and foreign chemicals, French perfumes
and proprietaries, Haarlem oil, Japanese camphor and menthol, English
.chalk, German hyposulphite soda and chloride ot lime in lead-lined
casks.
Private switching track from. all railroads to our doors. '
We invite correspondence.
Conveniently located b. Ninth and Hoyt streets, near Union Passenger
station.
If some friend haa been
overlooked it la not too late
even now to send him tala
Christmas remembrance. San
ta Clana .left aa with quite a
number of useful and accept
able articles for men's and
boys' wear. Beginning with
today we will place on sale
all of onr House Jaclceta.
Dressing; Gowns, Silk Mufflers,
Silk Suspendera, Neckwear,
Gloves, Fancy Hoalery, and
all other holiday aroods at
one-third to one-hnlf off on
the regular price.
LION
ClothmgCo
GusKuhnPfop?'
Men's and Boya' Outfitters,
26-l8 Third St, Mohawk Bids.
D.Chambers
OPTOMETRIST
Vision scientific
ally corrected. Arti
ficial eyes fitted.
139 7TH ST., NEAR ALDER ST.
largest and Best Equipped Optical Estab
lishment In Northwest.
Tastes as good as candy. .
That's the least of the reasons
why FRUIT-LAX is the best con
stipation cure.
American Druggists' Syndicate.
All Druggists. 10c and 25c.
TEETH
A fl2.00 Full Set
for $6.00.
FRED FREHN,
Boom 405 Deknm
Building.
gebwab Printing Co,
W WOHJT. XEjHONjItLK PtlTCtt
2 4 7 H ST j.R.K STREET
n it
lacmnes
CONTRACT
Signed.
THE OREGONIAN
ROOM 200.
MAIN 7070.
OURS DO
ASK OUR PATRONS
DRUG CO.
Manufacturing and
Wholesale Druggists
Superior Quality and Stylo
APPROPRIATE
CHRISTMAS
GIFTS
WATCHES
JEWELRY
CUT GLASS
ART NOVELTIES
MODERATELY PRICED
EASY WEEKLY OR MONTHLY
PAYMENTS
IV YOU DESIRE.
EASTERN
Outfitting; Co.
Washington and Tenth Sts.
The Store Where Your Credit la
Good.
HAND
SA POLIO
It ensures on enjoyable, in vigor-
sting bath; makes every por '
respond, removes desd skin,
BNBRGIZBS, THB WHOLE BODf
starts the circulation, and leaves
glow equal to a Turkish bath.
ALL GROCERS AJIO DRUGGISTS
NOB HILL FLORIST
ALFRED BURRHABDTj
Proprietor. .
23d st.. cor. Gliean.
Elegant floral pieces from
$1.G0 up. Prlraros and
cyclamen plants In . full
bloom reasonable: ' also car
nations. Phone Main 602. -