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THE MORNING OREGONlAN. MONDAY,. DECEMBER 23, 1907. 7 CITY NEWS IN BRIEF . OKEGONIAN TELEPHONES, Coantlng-Koom Main 70TC City Circulation Main 7070 Managing Editor ...Main JOiO Sunday Editor Main 7070 Composing-Room Main TOiO City Editor Main 7070 Superintendent Building ..Main 7070 East Side Office Eaat 61 AMCSEMENTS. HEILIQ THEATER (14th and. 'Waahlng ton streets) Tonight at 8:15 o'clock. Max Flgman. In the comedy, 'The Man on the Box." MARQUAM GRAND Morrison street, be tween Sixth and Seventh) San Francisco Opera Company In "The Toymaker.-' To night at 8:15. BAKER THEATER (Third, between Yam hill and Taylor) Baker Theater Company in "The Midnight Bell." Tonight at 8:15. EMPIRE THEATER (Twelfth and Morri son) "'Why Girls Leave Home." Tonight at 8:15. GRAND THEATER (Washington, between Park and Seventh) Vaudeville. 2:30, 7:30 and 9 P. M. PANTAGES THEATER (Fourth and Stark) Continuous vaudeville. 2:30. 7:30, 0 P. M. LYRIC THEATER (Seventh and Alder) The Allen Stock Company In "Cinderella. Tonight at 8:15. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:15 P. M. BTAR THEATER (Park and 'Washington) The French Stock Company In "Queen at the White Slaves." Tonight at 8:15; matinee Tuesday. Saturday and Sunday at 3:10 P. M. Give Prisoners Clothing. Liberal Donations of warm clothing for the prisoners at Kelly Butte were made yes terday morning, at Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, and in the afternoon the clothing was taken out to the prisoners in a wagon by Rev. Clarence ' True Wilson and the committee in charge, for distribution. At the prison, services were conducted by Dr. Wilson and the Tenth Legion. The prisoners appreciate the services Centenary Church maintains there every Sunday, and the donations. of clothing was very opportune at this time. Many of the prisoners convicted for the first time are out of clothing. These are fitted out and already many have been provided with employment after their discharge. Dr. Wilson and his co-workers In Centenary Church feel that they can do no more effective work than to help restore at least some of these prisoners, who have not become confirmed in careers of crime, and they are satisfied with the results that they have already secured. Have decided to persue our usual cus tom of reducing in price the highest trades of wines and liquors in order to afford the poor, as well as the rich, op portunity to purchase almost at cost during the holidays only: Hundreds of cases of the finest wines of Europe, direct Importation, cleared through Portland Custom-House, will be disposed of during the holidays, at almost cost. Prices: Italian sparkling Burgundy. $1.10: Im ported Chianti, 60c; Imported sparkling Muscatt, 75c: French Green Seal sparkl ing Burgundy. 45c: St. Juelian Short Larose Chateau Margaux, 90c; Rhine Wine also large quantity of Mumm's Extra Dry, Claquat. Pomery Sec. $1: Sour Scotch Whiskey, etc. Arata Bros., 69 Sixth street: phones: M. 2531; A 2531: S. A. Arata & Co., 104 Third street, M. 4S0. Little Improvement Noticed. But little improvement was noticed yesterday In the condition of Jacob Kamm, the aged and wealthy pioneer, who was seriously Injured last Thursday by being run down by a reckless bicycle rider. He spent a very restless night Saturday, but toward night yesterday he seemed to be resting easily, and his relatives were not alarmed at his condition. Dr. George F. Wilson and Dr. H. F. Leonard, the latter an osteopath, were in consultation yester day and neither expressed alarm over the condition of their patient, whom they be lieve to be doing as well as can be ex pected in view of his advanced age. Mr. Kamm Is nearly 76 years of age, and has spent the greater part of his life In Portland. Funeral op John DeBoest. The fu neral of John DeBoest, a pioneer resi dent, was held yesterday and the Inter ment was at Lone Fir Cemetery. Rev. J. D. Corby conducted the services at Holman's undertaking chapel, and the Improved Order of Red Men conducted the rites at the grave. Mr. DeBoest had been a resident of Portland for about 40 years. German Delegates Meet. Delegates from the various German societies of Portland will meet tonight in the office of Charles J. Schnabel to consider the by-laws that will be submitted by the committee appointed at a former meeting. After this consideration the laws will then be submitted to the societies for their approval or disapproval. One Saloonman Caught. Only one effort was made yesterday to evade the Sunday-closing law, at least only one saloonman was caught in the act. He was John Larsen, and was found selling liquor to a customer at Sixth and Flanders streets. Patrolman Harms made the arrest. Joseph Buchtel Improves. Joseph Buchtel. who has been confined to his home, at East Second and Hoyt streets, for the past two weeks, is improving rapidly and expects to be at his place of business today. He has been suffering from rheumatism. The haberdashery of a gentleman should be bought at a "men's shop,"' the excellence of quality and style will be ap preciated. It costs no more. Hewett, Bradley & Co., 344 Washington st. See Tonseth Floral Company display of choice potted plants, cut flowers and ferns. 123 Sixth street, near Washington street; branch store 324 Alder street, op posite The Oregonian. Don't buy his gift until you have seen our brilliant window display of the many beautiful and useful articles necessary to a man's dress and comfort. Hewett, Bradley & Co., 344 Washington st. Manufacturers Stand Loss. Delayed shipment: umbrellas selling half-price: finest stock in city. Pacific Coast Trunk & Bag Company, 330 Wash., near 7th at. Christmas Trees, holly, mistletoe, Ore gon grape: wholesale and retail. Phone orders now. " Main 473 or A 6015. Portland Seed Company, Front and Yamhill sts. Fat turkeys 9c lb. is no cheaper than those half-price umbrellas, at Pacific Coast Trunk & Bag Company, 330 Wash ington street, opposite Imperial Hotel. Books are the most delightful Christ mas gifts, they are the most pleasing. Gill's" can show you all that Is newest and best at fair prices. Quick Service. The J. K. Gill Com pany will have additional salespeople and cashiers today to Insure quick service for holiday shoppers. Happy will the boy or girl be whose parents read and follow this suggestion put a book from Gill's on the tree. Ir you buy it of Gill's, you will put the best present on the tree, and you'll not pay the biggest price. , A. Vuilleumier, 250 Alder street; dia monds, watches and jewelry. See my prices before buying. The Gift Problem. Solve it by Beelng Gill's immense display of appropriate presents. Miss Carson's "Handbook of English Composition" Is a most sensible holiday gift. Gill's. Bio reduction, all lines. Pacific Coast Trunk & Bag Co., opposite Imperial Hotel." E-z Payments. W. H. Lesh. the Jew eler. 513 Dekum bldg. Open evenings. John Cran, 618 Swetland building; table linen and fine' handkerchiefs. . Cake-Walkers and Christmas Eve ball, Merrill's hall, Tuesday. Gill's Suggest magazines as admirable Christmas gifts. Women's Ex. 133 Tenth for Xnias gifts. Dr. E. C. Brown, Ete. Ear; Marquam. Books! What 'more? GlU'a. j T. P. A. Banquet Saturday Night. The annual banquet and business meeting of the Travelers' Protective Association will be held at the Portland Hotel next Saturday night. December 28, not next Sunday night, as was announced through an error in dates. Gift Things! Gill's. At the Theaters What the Press Asenta Say. MAX FTGMAN AGAIJf TOXIGHT Distinguished Comedian Will Pre sent Delightful Comedy at Heilig. The attraction at the Heilig Theater. Fourteenth and Washington streets, tonight, Tuesday and Xm-as night will be the distin guished comedian, Max Flgman. and his excellent company in the delightful comedy, "The Man on the Box." This favorite com edian has appeared In this city many times and has always scored a decided hit. The company and production this season is equally as good as last year, which is read ily understood when It la known that Mr. John Cort Is presenting Mr. Flgman. A special price matinee will be given Xmas afternoon. Seats are selling for the engage ment. MARQUAM' S BIGGEST SUCCESS The San Francisco Opera Company Makes Hit in "The Toymaker." There is a drawing card at the Marquam this week that beats the whole deck. The San Francisco Opera Company is very popu lar here, but It has never appeared to such advantage as in "The Toymaker." with which It opened the week yesterday. The music, comedy. Btaglng and costumes are far and away the best that the company has ever offered here. Daphne Pollard, as the doll, Is perfectly fascinating. George Kunkel as the maker of toys fairly excels his past humorous efforts, while Arthur Cunningham sings some of the best songs that have ever fallen to his lot. There will be a special Christmas matinee. CHRISTMAS MATIXEE AT BAKER Hoyt's "A Midnight Bell" Is Well Chosen for Holiday Week. There will be the Ideal Christmas of snow and Ice. and good old fashioned New England Winter scenes at the Baker, for Hoyt's "A Midnight Bell" was reserved es pecially. As is well known. It Is a comedy and deals .with life in a Northern New England village in just such a land as Santa Claus la supposed to come from. William Dills as Deacon Tldd, and Howard Busaell as the mischievous boy Martin Tripp, will furnish worlds of amusement for everyone, especially the children. Matinees Christmas Day and Saturday. Wednesday Matinee at Empire. "Why Girls Leave Home" is the at tractive title of the new E. J. Carpenter melodrama, which opened at the Empire to packed houses yesterday for holiday week. It Is full of startling surprises and novel and exciting scenes, and appeals strongly to the women of the audiences. It deals with a question that has caused many a heartache. There will be Christmas day and Saturday matinees. Lyric Matinee Today. Every day this week, including Christmas, there will be a matinee at the Lyric, at which the Allen Stock Company will pre sent the beautiful fairy-story play "Cin derella." with Verna Felton in the title part, and all the familiar characters of the famous story, including the two ugly sis ters, the wicked Baroness and the Witch. It will be an ideal Christmas attraction and a genuine treat for the children. Every night during the week commencing to night "The Man From Mexico." with For rest Scabury In the leading part, will be presented. "Queen of the White Slaves." There Is a new sensational melodrama at the Star Theater this week. "The Queen of the White Slaves." This play was pre sented yesterday by the French Stock Com pany for the first time and filled the theater to the doors. It Is a spectacular produc tion, the most lavish that the company has given at the Star. It exposes the white slave traffic. There will be the usual matinees and a special one Christmas day. COMING ATTRACTION'S. Beat Sale Tomorrow for Ralph Stu art in "Strongheart."- Tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, at 10 o'clock at the box office of the Heilig Thea ter. Fourteenth and Washington streets, the advance seat sale will open for one of Portland's most favorite actors. Ralph Stu art. This clever actor will present the Inter esting college play, "Strongheart." at the above theater next Thursday, Friday, Satur day nights, December 26. 27. 23. Mr. Stuart is under the management of Henry B. Har ris, who recently gave Portland theatergoers "The Lion and the Mouse." A special price matinee will be given Saturday. AT THE VAUDEVILLE THEATERS Grand's Christmas Vaudeville. This week Sullivan & Consldine have sent a great vaudeville show to the Grand and It will be seen for the first time this after noon. The headllner is Harry Crandall & Company in "Fun In a Grocery." This Is a genuine comedy act. which has made good along the circuit. The special added attraction Is the Herzog horses, which were a sensation at the New York Hippodrome a few months ago. Among other acts will be Carl Herbert, magician; Sa Van and Hill, comedy acrobats; Mack and Dougal, in a sketch and Flora Downing, singing comedienne. Christmas Week at Pantages. The special Christmas bill at Pantages Theater, opening today, Is one of the best acts throughout. The famous Shedman pack of 20 trained dogs takes first place on the programme, and this novel feature Is the season's treat for children. Older peo ple, too. will enjoy the antics of this unique pack of dogs. The list of supplementary at tractions Includes: The Four Franks In "A Mixed Affair"; Ray Fern, premier mono loglst; the Sawadas, foot postering; West and Benton, artistic singing and dancing; Fred Bauer, tenor; the blograph, Pantages' exclusive motion pictures. Grease, paints and profeasloaal supplies at Woodard. Clarke & Co. . Buy Your Life The Policyholder' Company ' Then You have a Contract which is liberal, plain, under standable, without strings of any kind, and this Money You pay stays in Oregon. Home Office Corner Sixth and A. L. Mills, President. L. Samuel, General FORTUNE IN HIDING McCormick Heirs Are Hunting $200,000 in Bay City. DIES WITH SECRET UNTOLD Eccentric Man of Wealth . Expires Before He Can Make Explana tion of Where He Hoarded Valuable Securities. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 22. (Special.) Hidden away in safe deposit vaults and in banks in San Francisco there Is at least $200,000 for which a search has been made for more than a year 'by the rela tives of the late John Alexander McCor mick, former proprietor of the McCor- mich Chemical Company, one of the larg est on the Pacific Coast. McCormick died in San Francisco in November, 1906. Since that time his widow and son, his sister, Mrs. Mary Doyle, of San Mateo, to whom the bulk of the property is supposed to have been left. and his brother, W illiam McCormick, bave been trying to locate his bank books and the large 'blocks of Government bonds he was known to possess. The case will come up in court Friday, and the attorneys for the heirs inaugurated a systematic campaign today in the final effort to locate the property. The search has led the attorneys into a -maze of mysteries which Indicate that McCormick made every effort to keep se cret the location of his fortune. On his death bed be attempted to reveal its place of concealment to his relatives, but oe fore he had concluded his tale he lapsed Into unconsciousness and death left ine mystery unsolved. The search for the for tune has led the attorneys into a bewil dering labyrinth. Involving a deaf ana dumb notary, a half dozen aliases, and strangest jot all, another McCormick es- .tate, also surrounded by a mystery, which bears no relation to that in ques tion. The search is being prosecuted especially on behalf of Mrs. Mary Doyle, McCor mlck's sister and favorite relative, to whom the bulk of the fortune was lert. Mrs. Doyle is the wife of a business man of SanMateo. She has learned positively that the estate left by her brother amounted to almost $250,000. McCormick hid his fortune in this mys terious manner so that his divorced wife could not get it from him. He Intended to divulge the secret before death, but a sudden attack of appendicitis carried him away before he could tell his secret. MISSING AFTER THE FIRE Two Men Believed to Have Perished at Fort Smith. FORT SMITH, Ark., Dec. 22. Fire at 2 o'clock this morning destroyed the Haglin six-story office building, the American building and two other struc tures. Loss, $175,000. J. A. McVittie, a spot cotton buyer, and a man named Kauffman, who slept In the Haglin build ing, are missing, and are believed to have perished. BEST CHRISTMAS DINNER Sargent Hotel Will Serve Superb Ta ble d'Hote for $1. Everything that can be done Is being done at the Sargent Hotel to make their Christmas dinner a veritable triumph. Every nicety of service and every touch of holiday cheer that will add to its suc cess is being employed. Make reserva tions for parties by phone. Dinner will be served from 2 to 8 P. M. Don't miss it for anything. WHEREJTO DINE. All the delicacies of the season at the Portland Restaurant; fine' private apart ments for ladles, 305 Wash., near 6th. Watson's Restaurant will serve an elegant turkey dinner Christmas day. Price 75 cents. 331 Washington street, "PFEFFER KUCHEN" DAY Stop at the Royal Bakery without fail today for a sack full of "Pfeffer Kuchen" crosses, squares, hats pictured and frosted. Best little cakes for boys; best for their dads; best for the whole family. Inexpensive. Either Morrison or Wash ington branch. Quarter-Million-Dollar Fire. WILKESBARRE, Pa.. Dec. 22. Nine firemen were injured and damage to the extent of $250,000 was done by a fire TAMER M. L. Hatfield, Principal of the Pacific School for Stammerers CHEHAUS, WASH. is in the city for a short stay. He comes highly' recommended. Call on him for a diagnosis of your case, at The Oxford Hotel. Office Hours, 9 to 10 A. M. and 4 to 5 P. M. Insurance of Ankeny Streets, Portland Manager. Clarence S. Samuel, Assistant Manager. I Where Good Things Are Plentiful Your Xmas, Dinner Will Be Incomplete Without ICE CREAM Our List of Specials Will Include Roman Punch Orange Sherbet Pineapple Ice Tntti Frutti Chocolate Diplomat Holly Bricks When we say they are all of ' "Swetland Quality" Nothing more can be added. ORDER EARLY Swetland 8 Son Phones : Main and A 419. 273 Morrison THE POPULAR SWEET SHOP 20 YEARS HERE tfO PLATES Our fore la mo organized that we ran do. your entire crown, bridge and plate work In a day If necessary. This will be appre ciated by people from out of town. You may have your teeth extracted in the morn Ins; and go home at night with new one POSITIVELY PAINLESS EXTRACTION FREE WHEN PLATES OR BRIDGES ARE ORDERED. We remove the most sensitive teeth and roots without causing; pain. No student., no uncertainty, no bungling: only the most scientific and careful treatment. Our Bridge and Plate Work is perfect; 20 years' continuous practice has made this possible. EXAMINATIONS FREE AND INVITED. When desired you can have T. P. Wise or my personal service. W. A. WISE, Dentist Falling bid;., 8d and Washington, sts. 8 A. M. to 8 P. M. Sundays. 9 to 12. Painless Extraction. SOc: Plates. $5.00. BOTH PHONES. A AND MAIN W2S. which originated In the Globe Dry Goods Store of Langfell Brothers today. ' Take home a sackful of "Pfeffer Kuchen"; a Jolly good toothsome treat for the whole family. Royal Bakery. On High Quality Gut Glass, China and Art Wares ' Call and Examine. Cut Sugars and Creams, $5 now $2.65 Cut 8-inch Bowls, $6.00, now.. $2.95 Cut 8-inch Bowls, $7.50, now. .$4.85 China Sugars and Creams, decorated and tinted; reg. 50c, pair 25c Cut Salts and Peppers, pair 35c China Salads, reg. 75c, now 25c Limoges China, 50-piece sets, regular $15.00; today only $9.95 Haviland .Ware, less 50 per cent, to day only. $1.00 Decorated Plates 40c Indian "Ware, less. . . . .-.25 Per Cent Art Vases at Half Price Cups and Saucers Half Price No Delivery. Elite China Shop 352 Morrison, Near Park. GUARANTEED GOODS LOWEST PRICES ' ACTUAL COST Lewis-Stenger Barbers' Supply. Co. Morrtaoa and 10th Street. Fine Cutlery and Toilet Articles. Repair-tna- of all kinds of Sharp dsied Tools. Coal! Coal! Coal! Keystone lamp 89.00 ton Keystone Mat 8.00 ton Good furnace and stove eoaL ' LIBERTY COAL ICE CO.. 312 Pin Street Main 1662. A S130. SNAPS Chns tern glielitS KniCO)iniS Seuffdje Settling The Big German Weekly SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.00 A YEAR Sample Copies Free Our Readers say: "We get the News" Our Advertisers say: "We get Results" A. E. KERN & CO., Publishers Second and Salmon Sts., Portland, Ore. MEN CAPABLE OF EARNING $1000 to $5000 a Year TRAVELING SALESMAN, CLERK, MERCHANT No Matter What Your Business A complete reorganization of the pro ducing department of The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York In this section affords a chance for a few good men; four vacancies on the agency force remain open for men of character and ability; you can find out by writing whether it will be worth while for you to make a change; no previous experience necessary. A Course of Professional Instruction Given Free. Call or Address ALMA D. KATZ, MANAGER. Aim-north Block, Portland, Oregon. O'Malley I Merger 327 Washington St. Phone Main 2394. Tree Delivery. Fine Wines, Whiskies, Brandies, Rums and Cordials All the Leading Brands of 12V' Cent Cigars i;oc CHRISTMAS BOOK SALE An Easy Gift to Buy Is a Book: 12 Vols. Shakespeare $5.00 I m m o r tality, by Joseph Jefferson 85 A Defective Santa .Claus, Riley. Sl.OO 15 Vols. Arabian Nights.. $35. OO Oscar Wilde's Poems, com plete $2.00 Marquis of Lome, Life of Queen Victoria. ..... .$2.50 Hyland Bros. IBS Fifth St., Opp. Postoffice. 211 Second, Near Salmon. Radvray's Ready Relief instantly relieves coughs, colds, sora throat, bronchitis, asthma. H.B.LITT Three FiiFlt7-cinie W&sMimgtoint StorceS Emfea Stock of Waists F.m2to75.at HALF 'PRICE' Entire Stodk of Peftfticoafta From $5 to $40, 4 HALF PRICE Eiatiire Stocls of Japanese From 1B to 100, at HALF-PRICE Sters Opera Choose a Ring from Heitkemper's $400.00 $160.00 Theirdistinctive brilliancy of stone and beauty of setting makes them the choice of the ultra-critical ; we have the handsomest display of large blue-white stones in Portland. Though the holidays are drawing to a close, our great, varied stock' is complete, it having been constantly replenished. Call to day, early, and choose from any one of our extensive lines. Diamonds) of nrreatest perfection. Silverware of newest styles. Beauti ful watches) and clocks, perfect time, keepers. "Plckard hand-painted china. .vElegaat ebony ajroods. Choice and exclusively designed umbrella All Moderately priced. Send us your old jewelry. ARTISTIC ENGRAVING. OPEN EVENINGS. Packages Carefully Wrapped. HEITKEMPER'S "Lowest-Priced Jewelry House for Fine Goods' 286 Morrison Street, Next to New Corbett Bldg. HOLIDAY HEADQUARTERS EVERYBODY GETS A PRESENT m mm wAwm WHISKIES A 4541 PHONE MAIN 380 Bankers and Lumbermens Bank Corner Second and Stark Streets, PORTLAND, OREGON. . Capital Stock $250,000.00 OFFICERS 6. K. WESTWORTH President F. H. ROTHCHILD First Vice-President JOHN A. KEATI5G Second Vice-President and Cashier H. D. STORY .Assistant Cashier PIATT ct PLATT General Counsel DIRECTORS. G. K. Wentworth, President, Lloyd J. Wentvrorth, President Portland Lumber Co. Vice-President Portland Lum ber Co. Charles S. Russell, , - Dant & Russell, Lumber. E. Wheeler, Secretary Wheeler Timber Co. P K RRUTMBY-' Agent Blodfrett Co., Ltd. P"' H. Rothchlld, First Vlce- " Director Booth-Kelly Lumber , President, Co. . President Rothchlld Bros. Dr. K. A. J. Mackensle, JonB Keating, Second Vice- . Chief Surgeon the Oregon Rail- President and Cashier. road & Navigation Co. Robert T. Piatt, George G. BlnKham. P'att Piatt, Attorneys. Attorney, Salem, Oregon. B. D. Story, Assistant Cashier. raED PREHld VU.0 Fall net at . Teeth. SC-OS. , mnA Brlaa. work fl.OO. m 40ft. Deku BmUfiUas, Kimomo $50.00 $20.00 handles. Bracelets, necklaces, ete., of rarest design. Novelty Jewelry of daintiest manufacture. EVER Y THINO FOR MEN In the way of smoklsir sets, military brushes, scarf pins, pierced monograms, loose pins handsome pocketbooks, etc. JEWELRI STORE 4 WINES Schwab Printing Co. Msr wo.k. toyyin rxicts g T STARK STRSEli is i mm w u mi mUk l-wn. uuni- .m i Jll; i il Ik .mJilllfl'l Vlr Vi!rlii .htW HI r "R! W ! i i