THE MORNING OREGONIAN,' WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1. 1903.
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GIANTS
TO BUTTLE
Multnomah to Meet Missouri
ans Today on Gridiron.
MEN ALL IN FINE FETTLE
Football Enthusiasts Expect to Wit
ness Best Game Seen on Local
Field Visitors Entertained
at Commercial Club.
At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon the
greatest football struggle in the his
tory of Portlands football annals will
be featured on Multnomah Field. , The
occasion marks the first meeting be
tween the crack exponents of the grid
iron sport of this far Western section
of the country, and the cream of the
talent of the Mississippi Valley, the St.
Louis University team.
The husky sons of Missouri and the
sturdy Oregon athletes are in prime
condition for a heroic struggle for su
premacy and when Referee Hugh H.
Herdman calls them into action, the
vast throng expected to flock through
, the gates at Multnomah Field, will be
treated to feats of football which are
not excelled on any gridiron in the
country.
Coach Edward Cochems. of the St.
Louis team. Is confident that the husky
Mlssourians will redeem themselves for
their recent defeat at the hands of the
Washington State College eleven. In
his opinion his team was not sufficient
ly acclimated when they went against
the strong Pullman team, but are now
on their mettle and inured to the Or
egon dampness to such an extent that
they will not be under any handicap
when they face Multnomah.
On the other hand the heavy line and
agile backfleld of the Multnomah Club
are Imbued with confidence in their
ability to demonstrate beyond any
question that they are capable of be
ing rated as highly in prowess as are
the Easterners.
Yesterday afternoon the St. Louis
squad was banqueted at the Commer
cial Club. During the courses speeches
of welcome were made by Manager
Tom Richardson on behalf of the club.
Mayor Lane, on behalf of the city, and
' others. In exploiting the game the
Commercial Club has issued the follow
ing in the shape of a neatly printed
address of welcome to the football
players. The circular is as follows:
The young gentlemen composing the foot
ball team of St. Louis University are the
guests of he Portland Commercial Club at
today's luncheon. These young men have
come to us1 as a result of the enterprise and
activity of the Multnomah Club, and they
have the good will and best wishes of the
Merchants' Association and other commercial
organizations of the great metropolis of the
Mississippi Valley.
The newspapers of the "Mound City" are
paying a vaet amount of attention to their
visit to the metropolis of the Northwest, and
the game tomorrow (New Tear's day), at
11:30, promises to be one of the most stren
uous contest! ever seen on Multnomah Field.
While our visitors have our best wishes, we
hope to see them presented with a "goose
egg": but if fate decrees otherwise, they can
depend upon Multnomah vulting St. Louis to
make ft "horse and horse."
To no other city In America Is Portland so
much Indebted for the success of the Lewis
and Clark Exposition as to St. Louis, through
Innumerable courtesies and. almoet countless
loans and gifts of art treasure", which added
so much to the charm of the Exposition, and
It Is the wish of the officers of the Portland
Commercial Club that Its members should
make an effort to be present at the game
promptly at 2:30. Admission $1.
Dudley Clark, Multnomah's reliable
punter, arrived home yesterday from
his holiday outing in the woods and
will be in the game this afternoon,
lie ta in splendid shape and feels cap
able of putting up the game of his
career. Carl Wolff, the crack fullback
of the Agricultural College team, who
recently suffered an injury to his knee
which incapacitated him for several
days, will also wear a Multnomah uni
form, but may not play. He is able
to walk around at present and may get
into the game If St. Louis presses the
clubmen too hard.
The teams will line-up as follows:
Multnomah. Position. St. Louis
Chandler (153) ..L.E. R Kenny 170)
Walker (2'!2"l . ...L. T.R Lamb 18o)
McMillan 1 109).. .1. G. R Hughcs (200)
Carlson (170) C Orr (IflS)
Pllklngton (ITS) .R-G. L.. . . Brennan (185)
Pratt (207) R. T. L Depew (183)
Klrby (173) R. E. L Roche (170)
Ptott (10 '. Q Murphy (l:t2)
Clarke (1S2) ....L.H.R Acker (183)
l.onergan (1651 ..R. H. L.. ...Robinson (178)
Rader (107) F Schneider (1S4)
Officials H. H. Herdman, referee: IL L.
Corbett, Harvard, umpire; Clarence Muckle
stone. University of North Dakota, head
linesman; Archie Hahn, Michigan, fleld Judge;
I.eo Wills. St. Louis, and Frank Watklns,
timekeepers.
HONORS GO TO SPOKANE
DEFEAT MCTTXOMAH AT BOX-
IXG A"D YVRESTXIXG.
Large New Year's Crowd Sees Some
of the Finest Bouts Ever
Sparred in City.
That big crowd which attended the clos
ing interclub boxing and wrestling tourna
ment, between the Multnomah Club and
the athletes from the Spokane Athletic
Club, will never forget the quick finish
that Harry Nicken handed Barl Rickey,
nor will they forget the four gruelling
rounds that it took Gene Sullivan to
knock out Ed West.
Spokane carried off the athletic honors,
for the visitors won both of the wrestling
bouts and when Sullivan sent West to the
mat, all but out. they won three out of
the four Interclub contests. The crowd
that turned out to see the fun was the
largest that has ever been seated in the
big club gym. In the front row and in
the most conspicuous seats were Sena
tor Fulton. Hon. George H. Williams,
Colonel David Dunne and Dr. A. A. Mor
rison. All but Colonel Dunne made brief
)peeches between the bouts. Coach Co
chems, who is with the St. Louis foot
ballists. made a speech that captivated
the crowd.
John Adams won In the interclub wrest
ling match from Edgar Frank. Adams
was eight pounds heavier than the local
wrestler, but in spite of this he was un
able to pin Frank's shoulders to the mat.
He was awarded the match on aggres
siveness. Tilly beat Dennis. The Spo
kane man won the first bout with a trip
fall and the second bout went to Dennis.
Tilly captured the third and winning fall,
after a very pretty exhibition of w rest-line.
When it was announced that Rickey
had forfeited the medal in the 125-pound
class because ne weignea J .so pounds,
while the local boxer only tipped the
appointment: But when it was announced 1
they would box anyway, there was lots of
noise for Nicken. When the lads met
Rickey loomed up the larger and even
Nicken's most ardent admirers hardly
looked for him to win. But he did and
the finishing touch he gave Rickey was
well worth looking at. Nicken with his
usual dashing stylo went after Kichey.
They exchanged wallops for a minute,
then when Nicken got Richey in his own
corner, he ripped a right that came some
where near his heels. The wallop caught
the visitor amidrift and as he was col
lapsing, the local lad shot over a short
left and was letting go a right, when he
drew it back, knowing that it was cur
tains. The fight ( between West and Sullivan
was one of 'the gamest slugging matches
ever pulled off at the club. It took four
rounds to decide it and in the final round
West fell more from exhaustion than
from Sullivan's punches. West should
have won. He allowed himself to be
Sullivan's chopping block. The trouble
with West was that he had to take off
three pounds during the day in order to
make the weight. Yet in spite of this,
had he used his head, be should have
won, for he had Sullivan beaten in the
last of the second round and in the third,
but he did not have the punch left. Both
boys displayed great gameness.
In the 125-pound class between Miller
and Bud Hughes, Hughes was given the
decision. Handjey also won his battle
against Crosby. Both mills were fast
and furious.
MEET CRACK DALLAS PLATERS
East Side Athletic Club Has. Hard
'Game for Tonight.
A fast game of basketball ia prom
ised tonight at Rlngler's gymnasium,
when the crack Dallas college team
will meet the East Side Athletic
Club. The local team has been practic
ing faithfully for the past month and
is in good condition to give the collegian-
the game of the season. The
club boys defeated Pacific College last
week rather easily, and, as this team
is in the State League, It shows that
the East Side team will have to be
reckoned with. Professor Ringler, of
basketball fame, has been coaching his
men in the latest maneuvers of the
game and is confident that they will
give a good account of themselves to
night. Dallas College has the strongest team
in the state and probably on the Coast.
They defeated the crack home team,
also CorvalUs, Eugene and Willamette,
and the game tonight will show the
strength of the team which will have
to do battle against the winner of the
Multnomah division of the State
League. The game will be called at
8:30 o'clock sharp at Rlngler's gym
nasium. Grand avenue and East Mor
rison streets. James Mackie and Pro
fessor Ringler will probably be the
officials. The line-up is as follows:
K. s. A. C. Position. Dallas.
Vinson. H F Craven
Sweeney. A F Fenton
McKenile. E C N. Shaw
Vinson, w G Earery
Wlrebus G C. Shaw
CHARGE MAKES MUCH TROUBLE
Standing of Ewry, the Jumper, to
Be Investigated.
NEW YORK, Dec. 31. The charges
made by Matthew P. Halpin In his state
ment giving his side of his controversy
with a number of athletes who took part
In the Olympic games at Athens, have
made the situation more serious than
ever. It is said that Ray C. Ewry, the
jumper, who is accused by Halpin of
professionalism, will be called before the
registration committee of the Amateur
Athletic Union to show cause why he
should not be disqualified on Hatpin's
charges and that Halpin will be called
upon to substantiate his charges. Hal
pin states that bwry has taken part in
contests in circuses and at meets not
sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic
Union.
The controversy is the main topic of
conversation around the athletic clubs,
and there seems to be a disposition on
the part of many to attempt to bring the
controversy to an end without further
publicity.
So far, it is stated, only $100 has been
contributed to the fund to pay the ex
penses of an American team at the Lon
don games next Summer. In the mean
time college men are watching the con
troversy closely, arid It is said that prep
arations are now under way to raise a
fund and offer to the American com
mittee a team composed of the strongest
college athletes In the country for the
London competition.
INDIVIDUAL TYPE FACES
Many Advertisers Specialize in Ad
vertising by Having Their Own
Type.
In these days -when printing is the
great motive power in the business
world, it Is important for every con
cern to secure the most effective re
sults of this valued factor of their pub
licity works.
In keeping with the specialization
which characterizes all lines of trade
for purposes of individuality, many es
tablishments throughout the country
have their own Individual type. This
distinctiveness of typographic dress
and effect serves to stamp their an
nouncements with a personality which
Is quickly recognized by the purchas
ing public, and which rapidly becomes
a valuable asset as a trademark.
To make printing most effective. It
js necessary to get out of the beaten
track, to rivet the attention by distinc
tive novelty of effect, and to attract
pleasantly by the happy combination
of the unusual with the artistic.
The printed matter used by a busi
ness house should be worthy of the es
tablishment it represents, even to the
smallest detail, otherwise It falls ehort
of its mission and proves, in many
Instances, a detriment rather than a
benefit.
Printing is the dynamic radiating
force of the social, educational and
business life of today, and to reach
its highest point of development the
business house must of necessity keep
In touch with and utilize the progress
attained in the printing art.
STEAMER BREAKWATER
Will Not Sail Tonight.
The steamer Breakwater will not sail
on regular schedule Wednesday, January
1st (tonight), but will be delayed one
week, leaving Oak street dock January
Sth, at 8 P. M.
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.
Startling reductions throughout all de
partments. Good goods only. McAllen
& McDonnell, Third and Morrison.
Have you traveled through the country
and noticed that some farmers are more
prosperous than others. There's a rea
son. The up-to-date farmer reads what
other successful farmers are doing and
profits by their experience. Every week
The Weekly Oregonlan tells how farmers
In the Northwest may attain success In
the various lines of agriculture, stock
raising, etc This information is the
every-day "' -- Oiibucription
$1.50 a year.
VOTERS HUME SITE
Council Ready to Shift Crema
tory Problem.
EVERY CHOICE PROTESTED
Chairman Baker Favors Selection at
June Election and Would Issue
Bonds, as the General Fund
Is Much Too Small.
That the selection of a crematory
site be left to a vote of the people,
will probably be the recommendation
of the special committee of the Coun
cil, to which was delegated the dif
ficult task of choosing and recommend
ing a location for a new garbage in
cinerator. George L. Baker, chairman
of the committee. In an interview yes
terday, expressed himself favorable to
a popular vote on the question at the
county election next June.
"The selection of a site for a crema
tory lej a task so difficult and so
fraught with obstacles that I favor a
vote of the people to settle it," declared
Mr. Baker. "As a member of the spe
cial committee, appointed to choose a
location, I am in favor of a recommen
dation to the Council that the solution
to the problem be submitted to the
voters at the election for Multnomah
County next June.
"I favor a bond issue for purchase
of the site and construction of the
building," continued Mr. Baker. "The
coming generation will benefit by the
establishing of the incinerator, and
should. I believe, assist in paying for
it. There are some details of the
matter that are still to be worked out,
and Just how to select sites to recom
mend to the . voters le one of therrt.
It would probably be necessary to name
several locations and let the people de
cide which one is best."
The attempt by the Council to select
a site for a proposed garbage crema
tory, to take the place o'f the present
antiquated, burner has proved to be one
of the most difficult things undertaken
by the Council. Committees have wres
tled with it for .many months, and are
no nearer the selection of a site now
than when the problem was first taken
up. Every proposed location that has
come before the committees ha3 been
opposed by delegations of citizens and
taxpayers in large numbers, and it
seems that whatever place Is decided
upon, many will be offended and their
property interests more or less in
jured. When the new committee, composed
of Councilmen Baker, Annand and Dun
ning, took up the task assigned them,
they decided to consider no site not
located on the waterfront and within a
reasonable distance of the downtown
district. Some sites were offered and
discussed, but emphatic protests were
raised against each one, and it has
come to be regarded as certain that
where property is offered for the pro
posed crematory, a strong outcry will
go up against its acceptance.
A further and even greater problem
that is now up for solution Is the means
whereby to purchase a site and to con
struct the proposed crematory build
ing. It Is practically settled that the
general fund will not stand the drain,
as the tax levy was made so low
that it is known some departments will
require assistance from the general
fund. Councilman Baker declares him
self as strongly in favor fit a popular
vote on the question, and this is the
recommendation the special committee,
of which he Is chairman, is likely to
make to the Council.
IN THE NEW YEAR
PORTLAND LOUDLY WELCOMES
ADVEXT OF 1008.
Citizens Throughout City Bid Fare
well to Old and Greet Period
of Rich Promise.
Half the city, or more, sat up last night
to speed the old year and welcome the
new. The new year, 1908. swept In astride
a chilly blast of wind christened by a gen
tle drizzle. It arrived amid a cin of
bells, whistles, horns, explosions and
cheers.
Watch meetings, social gatherings and
family reunions were held in large num
bers throughout the city. The streets,
too, were well sprinkled with people in
spite of the unpleasant weather. There Is
a sentiment that comes with the new year
that no other occasion can bring and the
hold on popular fancy of the time-honored
custom of waiting up until midnight is as
strong as ever. .
To the person of no imagination, of
course, it is a foolish practice, implying
loss of half a night's sleep and no reward
other than a noisy clanging of bells and
the frenzied shrieking of whistles. But
for the average person there is some
thing of the sublime, of the mystic, about
the brief moment when one year takes its
place in the dead past and another is
tolled in from the infinite timepiece of
eternity. The moment compels silence
from the thousands and when the spell
Is broken individuals behave according to
their temperaments or sensibilities, some
praying, some shouting, some contemplat
ing, the majority rejoicing.
The old year had been one of many
kindnesses, with Just a tinge of bitterness.
It began auspiciously with plenty on
every hand. It has been remarkably free
of great physical disasters throughout,
the one shade on Its course for people in
the Northwest, and for the whole country,
being the money depression that is now
passing.
The new year was doubly welcomed, for
its coming had been heralded as one of
bright prospects. It fell belr to none of
the Ills that attacked the old year In its
declining days. Nineteen seven seeming
ly took its ailments with it and the year
fell heir to a domain of cheery prospects,
whose financial sky is clearing, whose
physical resources are more prolific than
ever.
The welcome that greeted 1908 filled the
city and neighboring hills with its volume.
Sirens, -bells, horns and firearms struck
up a tremendous medley. The bedlam of
noises set in several minutes before 12
o'clock and kept up until far past tue
vital hour.
New Tear's day will be spent by Port
landers in the customary manner. There
will be feasting, family gatherings, nu
merous social affairs, a football game and
the theaters. The football game between
Multnomah and St. Louis promises to be
the Interesting gridiron event of the sea
son in Portland. While the best of
weather is not predicted, it has already
been established that rain and wind are
unable to combine enough unpleasantness
to keep football enthusiasts indoors.
Wishing a Happy and
Prosperous year to you.
Froip day to day the
year through, here will be
everything for men and
boys' wear that's new.
Everything will be right '
in price and in quality,
and we buy back any
thing that proves not as
represented.
"We begin the New Year
with our Annual Clear
ance Sale everything, ia
the : house reduced, in
price.
i&: LION
Clothing Co
CusKuhnPfop'
166-168 Third.
friends was given last night in the Y. M.
C. A. gymnasium. A programme consist
ing of recitations and vocal and instru
mental music was rendered. At the con
clusion of the exercises, many of those
present indulged in roller-skating. At
11:30 o'clock a watch-night song service
was held. Following Is the programme:
Piano solo. Miss Lallament: tenor solo.
Arthur Belcamp; piano duet. Miss Lalla
ment and Miss Ethel Nelson: 'reading.
Miss Shelling: cornet solo, Mrs. Moore;
reading. Miss Robinson.
W. C. T. IT. to Receive.
Central W. C. T. U. will give a New
Year's reception, from 2 to 5 o'clock, in
room 606 Goodnough building. The young
women of the society will give a short
programme. All friends are cordially In
vited to call.
Will Give New Year's Tea.
A New Year's tea will be given this
afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock, at the
home of Mrs. W. H. Markell, .W0 East
Oak street, for the members of the Third
Presbyterian Church and their friends.
Yacht Club Gives Dance.
The Oregon Yacht Club held a New
Year's social and dance at the. club
house on the Willamette near Sellwood
last night. A programme was ren
dered and refreshments served.
Greeks Play Basatan to
Test Luck for 1908
Mntter-ot-Fact Police Find Money
on Table and See No inference
From American Poker.
EIGHT Greeks, who declared they
were workingmen, were arrested by
the police last night, at 10:15 o'clock. In
a lodging-house on Fourth and Davts
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ATHLETES
TO KEEP IN GOOD TRIM
MUST LOOK WELL TO THE
CONDITION OF THE SKIN.
TO THIS END THE BATH
SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH
Watch "ight at Y. M. C. A.
A New Year's eve entertainment for
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Anneal Sale
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It is our purpose, if possible, entirely to close out the
Fall and Winter stock of Chesterfield Suits and Over
coats, that we may not need to carry over one dollar's
worth to the next season. We are giving the greatest
values ever offered in high-grade merchandise a splen
did opportunity for the men of Portland to buy the finest
Ready-to-Wear Apparel produced in America at a small
cost. The following are the great price reductions
made All Chesterfield Suits and Overcoats on sale,
including blacks and blues.
SALE OF SUITS and OVERCOATS
All $20 values, sale price $15.00
All $25 values, sale price 19.00
All $30 values, sale price 23.50
All $35 values, sale price 26.50
All $40 values, sale price 29.50
All $45 values, sale price 34.50
All $50 values, sale price 39.50
SALE OF MEN'S FINE TROUSERS
All $5 Trousers, sale price $4.00
All $6 Trousers, sale price 4.75
All $7 Trousers, sale price 5.50
All $7.50 Tr's'rs, sale price 6.00
All $8 Trousers, sale price 6.50
All $9 Trousers, sale price 7.00
All $10 Tr'sers, sale price 8.00
All $12 Tr'sers, sale price 9.50
Proportionate reduction on Menls Fine Hats and Furnishings.
Take advantage of this greatest opportunity to supply your every
clothing need. Come now while selections are good.
R. M. GRAY
263-271 Morrison Street
streets, and charged with gambling.
When brought to the desk at the police
station, they protested that they were
not professional gamblers, but wero
merely following out the traditions of
their native land, where one of the cus
toms of celebrating New Year's eve Is
the game of basatan.
The man who acted as interpreter said
that It was their custom to play this game
for money, the winners and losers thus
determining their luck for the ensuing
year. The police said It might have been
basatan, but that there was about $40 on
the table and the game had all the ear
marks of plain every-day poker.
The players secured bail and were al
lowed to go. pending tne settlement In
the police court as to whether It 'was
Greek New Year's basatan or American
poker. '
HALF PRICE RISER CALENDARS.
10c up while they last. 248 Alder. '
Our First Great Specials in Our
Dissolution of Partnership Sale
amcoats Eamcoats
EVERY STYLE AND MAKE
ALL GUARANTEED ,
Satin Raincoats, regular $16.50, special $8.75
Satin Raincoats, regular $22.50, special $12.45
Silk Raincoats, regular $30.00, special $19.75
Silk Raincoats, regular $35.00, special. $21.95
Moire Raincoats, regular $35.00, special ....$21.95
Moire Raincoats, regular $37.50, special $24.95
Closing . Out Our Stock of Waists
and Sample Bags at Half Price
Waists, values $5.00, special $2.50
Waists, values $7.00, special $3.50
Waists, values $10.00, special. . .$5.00
Waists, values $15.00, special. . .$7.50
Waists, values $20.00, special. .$10.00
-Waists, values $30.00, special. .$15.00
Bags, values $1.50, special 75
Bags, values $2.00, special . $1.00
Bogs, values $2.50, special. . $1.25
Bags, values $3.50, special.-. .'. . .$1.75
Bags, values $4.50, special $2.25
And the higher priced ones in the same proportion
Every style including Net, Silk, Messaline and Fancy
Every Suit, Coat and Skirt in tne Store Is Reduced in Price
for This Great Sale.
M
ATTHEW.GEVURTZ
SUCCESSOR TO GEVURTZ & WORRELL
141 SIXTH STREET, Cor. Alder, Opposite Oregonian
NEW STORE WITH LITTLE PRICES
seam at mere was a momentary ens-
members of the Y. M. C. A. and their