Tr MORNING OREGOXIAX, AVEDNESDAY. JANUARY 22," 1908.
7
FIND5NDGHAMPI0N
Parcels Post Is Condemned by
Retail Grocers.
RESULTS WOULD BE EVIL
Oregon Association Takes Stand ;
That the Measure Is Being Advo
cated for Benefit of East
ern Mail-Order Houses.
The parcels post ' was the principal
question discussed at the convention ot
the Retail Grocers' and Merchants' As
sociation, which opened yesterday morn
ing in the Alisky building. The discus
sion, In which the sentiment expressed
was unanimous against the plan, followed
the address of Tom Richardson on the
merits of the mail order system at the
afternoon session. , Dan J. Kellaher, H.
M. Fowler, of Goble; Mayor Macy, of
McMinnvllle, 'and Postmaster Linnctt, ot
Bridal Veu, also spoke In opposition to
the establishment of the parcels post.
Mr. Fowler and Mr. Llnnett were able
J. F. Carney, President of the Ore
gon Retail Grocers' and Merchants
Association.
to give considerable Interesting informa
tion on the subject through their obser
vations as postmasters of Goble and
Bridal Veil. They contended that the
mall order business in those' towns has
become a habit the result of the over
drawn advertisements of the large East
ern department stores.
Another important address of the aft
ernoon was delivered by F. V. Funk, ex
president of the Portland Association, on
"The Cost of Doing a Retail Business."
Mr. Funk emphasized the necessity of
keeping down the expenses, and declared
that the merchant who succeeds in re
ducing his expense account. even 1 per
cent is making more money than the man
tvjio sits up nights marking the prices
of his goods up 1 per cent. In the dis
cussion which followed, it developed that
most of the grocers present did not keep
any expense account, and those who did
were not basing it on the actual cost of
conducting the business or actual cost
of business done.
President's Annual Message.
In his annual address, delivered at the
opening of the afternoon session, F. J.
Carney, president of the association,
spoke of the progress made during the
past year. He mentioned the fact that
In that time local associations in Cor
vallls. Hood River, Kugene, Pendleton
and Burns have Joined the state body.
Reference was also made to the work
accomplished by the association at the
last Legislature in securing needed legis
lation. "I desire to say," said Mr. Carney,
"that there is a better feeling existing
! In the state between manufacturer, job
ber and retailer. As the retailer is the
I man who comes in closest touch with the
I consumer, he can, if he is an intelligent
' merchant, almost dictate the brand that
! he will sell. There is no reason why the
' manufacturer or the jobber should not
cultivate the friendship of the honest re-
taller nor stand up for the rights and
protect the interests of such retailers."
The report of the secretary, Charles B.
Merrick, was read and approved.
At the conclusion of the session, a
meeting was called of the Beaver State
Merchants' Mutual Fire Insurance Asso
ciation, an allied organization, at which
the following directors were re-elected:
G. W. Ingram, Pendleton; F. J. Carney,
Astoria; C. W. Stubbs, B. J. Dresser and
D. C. Burns, Portland.
Committees Are Xamcd.
The convention was called to order by
President Carney yesterday morning, at
. 10 o'clock. About 100 delegates were in
attennance. The opening prayer was de
livered by Rev. A. A. Morrison, D. D.
rector of Trinity Church. Addresses of
welcome were dollvered by Mayor Lane,
on behalf of the city, and J. G. Mann,
on behalf of the Portland Association. In
the absence of Vice-President Theodore
Roth, of Salem, Fred Johnson of Astoria.
responded. I Just before adjournment, the
following committees were appointed
Resolutions: S. L. Kline, G. W. Hall. Dan
Kellaher, Owen Beam and C. W. Stubbs:
Rules of Order: W. J. Patterson, Fred
Johnson, J. F. Taylor. V. M. Green, Vic
tor P. Moses; Credentials: A. H. Willett,
A. A. Perry, Thomas. C atts.
The members of Uie association were
entertained at lunch by the Pacific Coast
Biscuit Company, at its plant on Davis
street.
Following is the programme for today's
sessions:
AddrK.. 'Tl) Retail Merchant's Place ia
Affairs"
Hon. Herman Wise, Mayor of Astoria
jv'i.irrs. -j ne Benefit of Co-operative De
livery In Small Towns"
R. H. Oreer. Hlllsboro
Followed by diacubslon by the members.
Address. "Th Best Methods of Meeting
Mall Order Oompetltlon"
Pul Kettlehelm, Springfield. Or.
Followed by general discussion.
Addres?. "Mutual Insurance and. It Value
to Merchant"
F. H. Whltfleld. Portland. Or.
During recess delegates will be given
an opportunity to visit the Union
Meat Company's plant. Inspecting Its
various departments. Luncheon.
Address. "Maintenance of Retail Prices
Herman Wittenberg. Manager
Pacific Coast Biscuit Co.. Portland, Or.
Followed bv dlriiEinn
Address. "Credits" .. .Colonel El M. Brannlck
Manager studebaker Co.. Portland. Or.
Followed by discussion.
Addrcs. "Organization" A. H. Devers
President closset & Deve. Portland, Or.
Followed by dlscus.olon.
Election ot officers- and selection of meeting
place for next convention.
Adjournment.
:Oi I. M., banquet at Hotel Portland, 'ten
dered by the Jobbers of Portland. Or.
The delegates to the convention at-
tended the Heilig Theater, last night, to
witness the production of "Brown ot
Harvard."
At the Theaters
What the Press Asenta 8ay.
"THE MILLS OF THE GODS"
Powerful Broadhurst Drama as
Seen at Baker This Week.
George' Broadhurst, who wrote "The Man
of the Hour, which created no small sen
sation with theater-goers last week in this
city, is also author of the Baker Stock
Company's 'The Mills of th Gods," which
Is making- a deep impreession on audiences
at that popular place of amusement this
week. There will be a matinee Saturday.
"The Devil's Auction."
Spectacular plays cannot be said to be
new on the stage of today, but as fast aa
one style goes out of fashion, another is
sure to pop up and take the place as a
novelty: and. that Is exactly what "The
Devil's Auction." as seen at the Marquam,
Is doing this week. There are so many
new features In the piece and so many new
people in the cast, that- nractlcaJly the
present presentation is a new performance.
The Saturday matinee will tax the capacity
of the house from all indications.
Empire Matinee Today.
The usual matinee will be given at the
Empire Theater this afternoon and the
play this week, Theodore Kremer's "A Des
perate Chance," ia one of the melodramatic
hits of the season. r
"Kidnaped" at the Star.
If you like an evening's entertainment of
a nice, smooth comedy drama with Just
enough romance to make It more Interesting
don't tall to visit the Star Theater thia
week. The French Stock Company is of
fering "Kidnaped," and the management
insures its patrons that the play will be
all that is advertised. Matinee Thursday at
2:30 P. M.
"Mr. Barnes of Jfew York" Success
The Allen company at the Lyric Theater
this wsek is doing probably the best work
seen on that stage since the engagement of
this talented troupe of actors opened in
Portland. "Mr. Barnes of New York" givea
the company full scope to display their
talents in both tragedy and comedy. Mati
nees as usual.
'THE
GINGERBREAD -MAN
Tuneful and Merry Musical Comedy
at the Heilig Next Sunday.
The tuneful and Jolly musical comedy, "The
Gingerbread, Man," will be the attraction at
the Heillg Theater, Fourteenth and Wash
ington streets, for three nights, beginning
next Sunday, January 26, with a special price
matinee Tuesday afternoon. Thie merry of
fering takes us back to Santa Claus' land of
our childhood days. The advance seat sale
will open at boxoffice, the theater, next Fri
day morning at ll o'clock for the entire
engagement.
GREATEST OP HOYT FARCES
"A Milk White Flag" to Be Again
Presented at the Baker.
Kexi weeit win ow
nf ife and merriment at the Baker Theater,
for Hoyt'a "A Milk White Flag," which was
such a favorite last bbwwu, "si"
presented with new songs, specialties and
cnoruses. it win l iuo
Sunday matinee.
"Way Down East" Next.
. . i. h.frtnntn Tueerinv. th stand-
, , . i.wav rinwn F.ast." comes to
the Marquam for Ave nights only, with spe
cial Saturday matinee. jNoimns more uo
be said to insure a rush for reserved seats,
for this sterling play always fills the house.
'The Moonshiner's Daughter" Next.
Mr. French has at last secured "The
Moonshiner's Daughter," and will present
tho same to the Portland public next Sun
day afternoon. This is a story of Southern
life and will be more or less interesting to
every theater-goer. Everyone has heard of
the Moonshiners In Kentucky and this
story will show how Moonshiners live .
Return of the Eddy Family.
Next week at the Grand the Eddy family
will play a return engagement. ' They have
been play in return dates In Seattle, Van
couver, Victoria and have never failed to
win the friendship of every audience. The
Eddy family Is without a doubt the era test
tight-wire artists ia the world.
"Big Hearted Jim" Xext Week.
Next week's attraction at the Empire,
starting Sunday matinee, will te "Big
Hearted Jim,' a somewhat different West
ern play by William L. Roberts.
AT THE VATOEVHjLE THEATERS
Adgie and Lions.
Don't fail to visit the Grand this week
to see the beauty and the beasts. Adgie
and her three lions are the feature act and
ie without a doubt the greatest animal act
In the world, not mentioning the fact that
it is the costliest act on any vaudeville
Btasre. This beautiful woman goes inside the
lions' den and with an ordinary stick
makes them do her commands, puts her
head inside their mouths and sines and
dances.
Grease, paints and professional supplies at
Woodard, Clarke & Co.
INTERCEDE FOR BREWERS
Oregon Hopnien Petition Senator
Fulton to Oppose Legislation.
The following petition to Senator Ful
ton, signed by a large number of Oregon
hop men, was wired to the Senator at
Washington last night:
Senator Charles W. Fulton. Washington,
r. C: We, the undersigned Erowers and
dealers in hops, petition yoa to do all in
your power to oppose present hostile legis
lation affecting- brewing interests, such as
the Tillman. Frozler, Dolllver and Clay bills.
consider tnese, lr passed, ruinous to the hew
Industry of Oregon.
INSANE MAN MAKES ESCAPE
Swede- Named Jensen Runs Away
From Sanitarium.
The police were informed late last
night by the officials of the Crystal
Springs Sanitarium that a demented man
by the name of Jensen bad eluded his
keepers and effected his escape. The
man. who Is described as 30 years of age.
weight 130 pounds, was wearing a dark
slouch hat and khaki trousers. 'He
walks with a pronounced stoop, and his
Swedish accent is noticeable.
Bristol Still In Harness.
If any one is in doubt as to who is the
United States District Attorney for Ore
gon, all they will have to do is to glance
at a legal document filed Monday morn
ing. The legal papers are signed "W. C.
Bristol. United States Attorney," and
the action is a suit against the O. &
X. for violating the safety appliance act.
The railroad company is charged with
using a boxcar- without what is known
as a "grab iron" on the side of a boxcar.
If found guilty the company will be fined
J106.
RISER CALENDARS HALF PRICK.
Original photos. 248 Aider at.
ANNUAL BANQUET IS HELD
HARDWARE AND IMPLEMENT
DEALERS DINE TOGETHER:
Out-of-Town Delegates to State As
sociation Convention Are Guests
of the Local Business Men.
Assembled in the main dining-room of
the Portland Hotel last night,, the mem
bers of the Oregon State Hardware and
Implement Association were the guests of
the hardware, Implement and vehicle job
bers of Portland at a banquet. About 300
sat at the tables, the speakers and prom
inent guests occupying a table crossing
the east end of the room, which was
decorated for the occasion -with flowers
and potted plants. The hotel orchestra
furnished music.
When coffee was served, the toastmas
ter, John S. Beall, introduced Governor
Chamberlain, - who welcomed the dele
gates of the association in felicitous re
marks. Interspersed with sallies at some
of the more prominent members, and
with anecdotes which appealed to the
guests. v
Mayor Lane was announced on the pro
gramme as the next speaker, but was
unable to be present, and the toastmas
ter then called upon Dr, A. A. Morrison,
who delivered an address that kept his
listeners in a roar of laughter. Thomas
C. Devlin responded to a toast on "Poli
tics and Finance," and opened his re
marks by saying that he had no money
and was out of politics, and as a conee-
quence was at a loss to respond' prop
erly to the subject. He said all he knew
about the hardware business was con
fined to a knowledge of a machine, but
that the Governor, being possessed of a
much better one than anybody he was
aware of, was entitled to a front seat.
The late financial flurry Mr. Devlin ex
plained by quoting a magazine writer
who said that some idiots had asked
for a real dollar instead of its representa
tive."
Colonel ID. M. Brannick caused a mild
sensation by referring to Governor
Chamberlain as the next United States
Senator, at the same time announcing
himself as a "good Republican." He
went further and said the Governor
might develop into a competitor of W.
J. Bryan in National politics. He re
ferred to Mr. Devlin in a jocular vein by
saying that the receiver of the Oregon
Trust Bank had not been in the banking
business long enough to have become
contaminated.
Other responses to toasts were made
by F. S. West, John Smith, of the Wash
ington Association, and H. J. Altnow,
president of the Oregon Association.
At the morning meeting of the associ
ation yesterday the principal feature was
BIG CUT IN TALK
MACHINE PRICES
Closing Out Sole of East Side
Phonograph Co.'s Stock at Less
Than Manufacturer's Cost.
Modern Machines and High-Grade
Record Cabinets at Prices That
Are Positively Unparalleled.
The great closing-out sale of the
East Side Phonograph Co.'s stock of
high-class, modern Talking Machines
ana rlecord cabinets, wnlcn Degan
Moudav at Eilers Piano House. Is with
out question the biggest thing in the
Talking Machine line that Portland has
known for a long time. This stock
was secured at. forced sale. With an
enormous stock already on hand, it
Is impossible to accommodate these ex
tra eoods except for a very few days.
So, out they go, at extraordinary prices
to move them quickly. And if they
go at the rate they went yesterday, it
won t take long to dispose of every
machine and cabinet. Remember, every
machine and cabinet in this stock are
included in the radical price-cut, ex
cept certain contract goods.
these: are: the: prices.
Resular 1.1.00 Machines ft 6.40
Regular, S 2.V0O Machines 811.65
Kesrnlar S5.O0 Machines
Regular 40.UO Machines
Regular 9 5O.0O Machines
Rearular S e..00 Machines
Regular 91O0.00 Machines
.816.75
S27.10
S35.15
S54.40
Remember, these are strictly modern,
up-to-date talking machines, and only
one machine will be sold to each caller.
Positively no machines will be sold to
dealers.
RECORD CABINETS, TOO.
If you have a talking machine, you
certainly need a record cabinet, not
only to keep your records in conveni
ent order, but also to protect them
from breakage. Moreover, a record cab
inet is always an attractive piece of
furniture In any home. Note these
prices:
Regular S10.00 Cabinets 8 5.40
Regnlar SIS.OO Cabinets. . S S.IO
Resular SUB.OO Cablneta 813.60
Rearular :tO.OO Cablneta. .816.25
Resrnlar S40.00 Cabinets 821.75
Regular 1X15.00 Cablneta 845. SO
Regular S8Q.00 Cablneta 85S.50
While these low prices should be for
spot cash only, we will still grant any
reasonable weekly or monthly terms,
so that all will be given an equal op
portunity to participate in this most
extraordinary offering.
GREAT STOCK' OP RECORDS.
Remember, too, that we carry by long
odds the largest and most complete
stock of talking machine records, both
cylinder and disc. In the West, and
our individual, sound-proof talking
machine parlors are the handsomest,
most convenient and best arranged on
the Coast.
Come early before the stock becomes
depleted. Eilers Piano House. Lead
ing Talking Machine Dealers, 253
Washington street, corner Park.
v kt w$fi- i t
I ; - - K - I
- s- f& "Si
H. J. Altnow, President of the Ore- I
t yon Retail Hardware and Imple-
f ment Dealers' Association. J
GREAT
DEPTS EVERY ARTICLE REDUCED
Nine remaining days in which to participate in the remarkable clearance values offered in this salo. Out-of-town
home-furnishers should not overlook this opportunity for making their selections at this time,. No ex
changes made on articles sold at special prices.
A FEW ODD PIECES
-Selected at random from our floors. Many other
pieces for all purposes at clearance sale prices.
$3.25 Magazine Rack in mahogany finish.
- Special $2.25
$5.00 Pedestal in golden oak. Special .$3.25
$5.25 Magazine and Book Rack in weathered oak.
Special . $3.50
$7.00 Pedestal in golden oak. Special $4.75
$12.50 Roman Seat in mahogany. Special $3.25
$10.00 Piano Bench in golden oak.- Special . . . $6.90
$20.00 Cellarette in golden oak. Special . . .$10-50
$22.50 Mahogany Pedestal. Special $14.90
$25.00 Cellarette in golden oak. Special $12.75
SPECIAL CLEARANCE SALE
MADRAS, SILK AND LACE
CURTAINS -ENDING TODAY
IN THE DRAPERY DE
PARTMENT
a vigorous attack on the proposed par
cels post law made by the president of
the association in his report, closing- witn
the words: "If this proposed law be
comes operative, many of us who are
now harmy and contented may as well
close our places of business."
The afternoon session was a private
one, at wnicn questions suDmittea
through the "question-box" were dis
cussed.
This forenoon papers on various sub
jects will be read by leading men in the
trades represented in the organization.
and in the afternoon there will be an
other executive session, at which reports
of committees will be- presented, officers
TIi
CLEARANCE SALE
AUTO-VALETS, GENTS' CHIFFONIERES
Few combination pieces embrace as many practical features as the auto
valet and gents' chiffoniere. Their convenience is beyond question and tha
workmanship, style and finish are equal to the highest grade bedroom pieces.
$49.00 Chiffoniere in mahogany.
Special ..$37.00
$55.00 Chiffoniere in golden oak.
Special $39.75
$58.00 Auto-Valet in mahogany.
Special
$67.00 Chiffoniere in mahogany.
Special
ance
COMPLETE-H0U5E-FURni5HER5
a root attwr
1 H QOOC j
for the ensuing year elected, and a place
for the next convention selected.
TAKEN FOR HIGHWAYMAN
Xightwatchman Frightens Belated
Pedestrian by Officious Conduct.
Roy.Milner,- who lives at 414 Hall street,
was on his way home. last night at 11
o'clock when at the corner of Hall and
Park streets he encountered Max Schul
plus, a Deputy Sheriff who is a watch
HEKE IS TB
0FFE
It is the most sensible yet astonishing offer ever made in merchan
dising. But I am determined to unload my tremendous stock of
Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Goods and Men's Tailoring Cloths and at the.
same time and at once, and without waiting years to do so, introduce
and without further quibble let all Portland know that I have
OPENED A GROCERY DEPARTMENT
Therefore I most EMPHATICALLY say that I ABSOLUTELY
WILL GIVE YOU GROCERIES FREE EQUAL TO THE
AMOUNT YOU PURCHASE FROM US IN.OUR MAIN STORE.
I want you to know that I have opened the FAMOUS GROCERY
DEPARTMENT and also that I have opened up the largest
MEN'S MERCHANT TAILORING DEPARTMENT in Portland
and GROCERIES GO FREE with the MEN'S TAILOR-MADE
SUITS just the same.
GROCERY OPENS for Business at HIGH NOON TODAY
and with each of the first hundred ten dollar purchases of Groceries
I will give free one box of Good Eating Apples.
J. M. ACHESON, of
I'M
e
FIFTH AND
P. S. This will enable a family, to clothe themselves from their
grocery hill.
$85.00 Chiffoniere in mahogany.
Special $62.50
$100.00 Chiffoniere in mahogany.
Special $74.00
$130.00 Chiffoniere in mahogany.
Special $950
l ;n $137.00 Chiffoniere in bird's-eye maple.
-,OW Special $102.00
$175.00 Auto-Valet in mahogany.
$45.00
Special
SALE OF
DINNER SETS
Ending todav in the Basement Sssz3gfsWZ
offering of six artistic patterns
in Decorated Dinner Sets in the semi-porcelain and Haviland com
prised of 42 pieces, 50 pieces and 56 pieces.
$7.50 set of 42 pieces in Semi-Porcelain. Special $5.50
$9.25 set of 56 pieces in Semi-Porcelain. Special $6.75
$9.50 set of 56 pieces in Semi-Porcelain. Special $7.50
$11.50 set of 50 pieces in Semi-Porcelain. Special $9.25
$16.25 set of 50 pieces in Semi-Porcelain. Special $13.25
$26.00 set of 50 pieces in Haviland. Special $21.50
$36.50 set of 50 pieces in Haviland. Special $28 fiO
NAME "MM II
mmrcuajj
man In that neighborhood. Vilner was
wearing a biack soft hat puned down
at a rakish angle and the watchman
halted him. The watchman says he in
formed the young man that he was an of
ficer of the law and had the right to
question people If their appearance was in
the least suspicious, but Mllner denies
this.
At any rate the -watchman thought Mll
ner was a tough looking citizen and Mil
ner thought the watchman -was a hold-up
man, so when the command to halt was
given Mllner took to his heels and ran.
The watchman fired a shot in the air,
believing that it would halt the runaway
but the sound of the shot gave wings to
Act
IE SPECIAL
I mm&
eson hjo.
ALDER STREETS
IN ALL
- $12f5.00
J4
CLEARANCE SALE OF BED
ROOM, LIBRARY, PARLOR,
LIVING ROOM, DINING
ROOM, HALL AND KITCHEN
the' young man's feet and be dashed up
the steps of his home to safety.
The noise of the shooting aroused the
neighborhood and some one telephoned
the police. . Soon the patrol -wagon with
two policemen was on the scene. Here
the general misunderstanding was discov
ered. Both the watchman and tne young
man were taken to the police station,
where they told their stories. Milncr
went home declaring that he would ap
peal to the Sheriff's office and prefer
charges against the watchman.
Do It now. Attend Rosenthal's great
house-cleaning sale.