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THE MORNING OREGONIAN. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1908.
TERMINAL FIGHT IS
NEARING
E
Fresident Elliott, of Northern
Pacific, Confers With Har
riman Officials.
HAS 8000 MEN AT WORK
North Bank Koad Will Establish Its
Dccp-Water Terminal at Port
land Crossing, Two Double
Track Bridges Building.
"We expect to settle the terminal dif
ficulty here within a short time," said
President Klliott, of the Northern Pa
cific, last night. "Wo are working on
It and hope to have the trouble cleared
away by the time our two bridges are
completed and when we nre ready for
trains to enter this city over the new
Spokane, Portland & Seattle line.
"We have no fight with Mr. Harrinian
or his interests and they have no light
with us. We are conducting negotia
tions that ought to clear away the bar
riers that confront us in entering Port
land. "We cannot, however, discuss this mat
ter in detail In the newspapers, for that
would defeat the purpose toward which
we are at work. This must be appar
ent; suffice it to say .that steps are being
taken that we hope will lead to the com
plete harmony of the interests centering
here In regard to terminal matters."
(Jencral Manager O'Brien, of the Harrl
man Interests in this territory, held a
short conference with President Elliott
yesterday, when the terminal matter was
broached, but W'hat developed at this
session could not be learned. Both sides
to the terminal controversy declined to
make a statement of what transpired.
"We are not only keeping up all our
regular work," continued President El
liott, "but we are very busy just now
with new construction. We have about
SRH) men at work on construction, exclus
ive of regular maintenance work. We
are carrying out the work already be
gun, as if there had been no business de
pression and no signs of lessened traffic."
Build Terminals in Portland.
The rumor that the Spokane, Portland
& Seattle would establish its deep-water
terminals on the Washington shore of
the Columbia River, a short distances be
low Vancouver, was scouted by Presi
dent Klliott, who, said, however, that it
was yet too early to make any announce
ments of this kind. The two double
track bridges across the Columbia and
Willamette rivers indicate that the new
line will bring its heavy tonnage into
Portland and that it will not be stopped
at Vancouver.
President Elliott's party will leave the
. city this morning at 7:30 from the Alder
street dock on the steamer Bailey Gat
xert, for Collins Springs. Wash., where
the party will board their special train
and return over the new North Bank
road to Pasco and thence on East over
the Northern Pacific.
Officials of the Spokane, Portland &
Seattle, including President F. B. Clarke;
Harry Adams, general freight and pas
engsr agent; Chief Engineer N. D,
Miller. General Superintendent Forest,
General Manager Talbot and Engineers
Crosby and Nickerson, In charge of the
construction of the two bridges north of
the city for the new road, together with
Attorney J. C. Flanders and W. W.
Harder, director for the Spokane. Port
land & Seattle, will accompany the
Northern Pacific officials to Collins on
the boat.
Will Boost Rose Festival.
While in the city yesterday A. M. Cie
land, general pas.se.ngar agent of the
Northern Pacific, held a conference with
Mayor Lane and a delegation from the
Ttoso Festival Association in regard to
the coming rose show. The committee
explained to Mr. Cleland the purposes
and scope or the Rose Festival and
sought to enlist his aid in giving the
affair as wide publicity as possible.
This was cordially given. Mr. Cleland
explained to the committee that it would
I give hiin very great pleasure to include
the rose show in all the advertising is
sued by the Northern Pacific during the
year, and he promises to emphasize the
fact In the railway publications that the
event will be an annual one. The com
mittee was gratified at the Interest shown
by Mr. Cleland.
IHS SOLDIER'S UNIFORM
I'OUCEJMX'S DETECTIVE WORK
OBJECTED TO.
Question Raised In Municipal Court
as to His Authority to Pose as
a Fighting Man.
Methods used by the police in secur
ing evidence against saloonkeepers who
sell liquor to minors have been called
in question by Municipal Judge Cam
eron and an Investigation may follow
the pilgrimage of Patrolman Fuller
last Saturday night. Disguised as an
enlisted man of the Regular Army,
Fuller made his rounds of the saloons!
Being a new man on the force, his
face was not known to those who are
inclined to ignore the law now and
then. Fuller was able to get evidence
against three lawbreakers and war
rants were Issued for their arrest on
complaint of Deputy City Attorney
Tomlinson.
Fuller's authority to go about in a
soldier's uniform is disputed. Judge
Cameron has been advised that Fuller
represented himself to be a soldier
telling several boys that he was a
Coast Artilleryman. . It Is also charged
that the patrolman invited one youth
Into a saloon for the purpose of finding
if the proprietor would eell him liquor.
This report Is not confirmed and Fuller
denies It.
Captain Bruin, who assigned Fuller
to the case and Instructed him to use
the disguise, proposes to stand by him.
He says tho patrolman has authority
to wear a soldier's uniform so long as
he does not go about in a military
capacity. As to the charge that Fuller
represented himself to be an artillery
man and enticed a minor Into a saloon
In order to test the bartender, Is yet
to be investigated.
Fuller, as a matter of fact, has been
in the Coast Artillery, having been
discharged recently from the Thirty
fourth Company, In which he was a
Sergeant. Captain Bruin, formerly a
commissioned officer In the Infantry
service, at once eaw the advantage of
sending out the new man In his Army
uniform, as tho presence of a soldier
in a saloon would excite no suspicion,
Peninsular Stoves and Ranges Willamette Sewing Machines Are the Best Get the New Butterick Patterns
Valentine Needs
The Book Section is replete with Books the sub
jects of which are all associated with Valentine's
day. A most appropriate gift and. always appre
ciated. Some of the titles are, "Old Sweetheart of
Mine," "Sweethearts Always," "In Love's Gar
den," "A Corner in Women," "Love Lyrics."
$9 Blankets $7.10
About 200 extra-large size, 76x86, white
Saxony Wool Blankets in pink and blue
borders. An excellent value. Blanket
Section, Fourth Floor.
Special Trunk Sale
$28.50 Trunk at $24.25
Duck-covered waterproof painted veneer Trunk, set
corners, bolt lock, full linen lined, 2 trays, raw
hide bound, 2 leather straps, 38-inch; regular
value $30.50; special $25.95 ; 3-tinch, regular
$28.50 value; special $24.25
$21.75 Trunk at $18.50
34-inch leather-bound duck-covered, waterproof,
painted Trunk, full linen lined, set corners, bolt
locks, 2 leather straps; regular $21.75. .$18.50
$17.00 Trunk at $14.45
40-inch canvas-covered Trunk, waterproof, painted,
sheetiron bound, linen lined, 2 trays, bolt lock, 2
leather straps; regular $17.00; special. . .$14.45
e Meier 2b Frank Store's
Wednesday Shopping News
First Showing of new Spring Models in Suit Section, will be found on the 2d floor
New Spring Wash Goods of the latest patterns on sale at Special Prices 1st floor
Complete assortment of Valentine Gifts and Favors at very low price Book section
Some splendid .values in China ware and Groceries Come early Basement section
Four Thousand Yards
of Fine New Spring
Was
Goods
at Very Tempting Prices
Just a glimpse at Spring New arrivals in Wash
Goods Lawns, Batiste and Dotted Swisses AH the
latest colorings and styles An early selection
means your securing choice patterns Do not fail
to inspect these new arri
vals Wash Goods Sec
: Per yd, 1 5c
New Cotton Suitings Specially Priced
25c
Values
A special purchase of 3500 yards of new Cotton Suitings ;
32 inches wide, will also be placed on sale this morning
Excellent values and very attractive designs Per yard, only
Valentine Needs
These titles are just a few from the extensive
lines that can be used for Valentine Gifts we have
many more. Then there are the comic kinds in the
greatest variety, lc upwards, and the really artistic
ones from 5c up to $10.00. Many appropriate favors
for parties on Third Floor.
Bed Clothes Vi Off
A Sample line of 300 Bed Pillows, cov
ered in fancy art ticking; prices range
from $1.00 to $3.50; on sale to day and
tomorrow at ONE-THIRD OFF
Some Rummage Sale
Specials for Today
50c Novelty Ribbons, yard 21
$1.25 Imported Hair Brushes 59
$2.00 Hand-Embroidered Handk'fs 89d
$1-$1.50 Corsets, broken lines. . . . .50
30c Matted Pictures at, each. 7
18c Wash Goods for, yard. .. :'7$
85c Hosiery on sale at, pair. 29
10c Bath Towels reduced to . 5
Special February
mbroidery Sale
Our Great February display and sale of new Embroi
deries will continue for the remainder of this week
We have replenished the stock of Embroideries, Edg
ing Sets, Bands and Robes with new arrivals.
Convent Embroideries beautiful imitations French -Handwork
Embroidery; infants'' Flouncing, in Swiss and nainsook, on sale
at the following special prices:
25c value, yard. ..19 $1.50 value, yard $1.27
65c value, yard 49? $2.25 value, yard $1.69
$1.25 value, yard 98 $3.25 value, yard $2.49
27-inch Embroidery Waist Fronting designs'in combinations of filet and eyelet work; values tj 1 Q
up-to $2.50 yards; on sale at this exceptionally low price, yard JJLOj7
Swiss and cambric edging and insertion and beading, i-inch to 5-inch; 22c value, and this (T
exceptionally low price . XvIC
Swiss, cambric and nainsook Embroidery, Insertion and Beading, 1 to 10-inch; values to 30c;
on sale at this remarkably low price
Swiss, nainsook and cambric Embroidery, Edges and Insertion for waists and undermuslins, Vz OC
.-.
to 9-ineh; values up to 85c the yard, for
See the nw Swiss, batiste, nainsook and cambric Match Sets; exquisite designs and materials
15c
c
Special Suit Case Sale
$7 Suit Case, spec. $6.00
24inch leather-covered Suit Case, linen lined, shirt
fold, straps all around; regular $7.00; CfC ff
now at the very low special price pO.W
$6 Suit Case, spec. $5.20
24-inch genuine cowhide, : linen lined, shirt fold,
brass lock and bolts; regular $6.00; CC Oft
at the remarkably low special price. ...S''"'
S3, 33.25 Val. at $2.40
24 and 26-inch Keratol Suitcase, linen lined, inside
straps, top and bottom, regular $3.00 tO Af
' and $3.25; your choice ...P""
$8 Coat Case, spec. $5.75
20-inch Coat Case, leather lined; regu- IjC r7C
lar $8.00; special PJ. I J
75c School Case, spec. 50c
16-inch Fiber School Case, regular 75c: Efl
at the remarkably low special price OvJC
Some Rummage Sale
Specials for Today
75c School Cases at, each 50
Go-Cart special . . ONE-FOURTH OFF
75c Silks at, per yard 49
$2.75 Colored Bedspreads at $1.89
$2.75 All-Linen Napkins, at, doz. $1.74
$3.50 Gloves for. Women at, pair $1.85
$1.25 Dress Trimmings at, yard. . .25
35c Hosiery on sale at, pair... .18
Women's Knit Underwear
$1.25 and $1.50 Values on Sale
(S? " I at Low Price of
On sale this day 4 styles
of Harvard Mills Hand
finished Underwear Union
suits. The styles consist
of high neck with long
sleeve and ankle length.
Another style, high neck,
Vx sleeve, ankle length
Summer style with low
neck, no sleeve and knee
length Medium weight,
cream color The $1.25
and $ 1 .50 values
ssirufi at special price.
89c
Stationery Specials
Regular 20c-25c Writing
Paper on Sale at 9c Quire
Writing Paper in all colors Are excellent values, regu
larly sold at 20 cents and 25 cents a quire On sale at
special price of 9 cents a quire.
Envelopes to Match 12c Package
35c Doz. Ice Cups 23c
Ice Cups Just the thing for valentine parties In the
following colors; Red, yellow, white or green.
Regular 35c Dozen, Special at 23c
25c Playing Cards for 21c
Women's $3 Slippers on Sale $ 1 .45
Men's $3 Shoes on Sale at $1.95
Great "Rummage"
Sale" of Women's
Patent leather and
vici kid Slippers in
fancy styles at a
price far below
regular value
Two, three and
four-strap styles
Fancy lace and
plain effects
Hand-turned soles
and French heels
Handsome house
and Summer foot-
wear at a big sav
ing All sizes
Reg, val. C1 A .
$3, sale 5liO
300 pairs men's box calf, velour calf and patent leather Shoes;
narrow, medium and wide toes ; heavy and- light-weight' soles,
sizes 8 to 11; the best reg. $3.00 and $3.50 values, 1 Q
to be closed out at this special price, pair H mZrJ
Great rummage sale of misses', children's and bovs' Footwear
broken lines, on sale at very low prices. Take advantage.
while the presence of a policeman in
an aleshop Is a signal for the singlngf
of psalms.
ON SALETODAY.
' Forty-two-inch pillow cases, 12o
grade. lie; 15c grade. 124c; 72x90
sheets, reinforced center, B5c; 81x90,
same grade. 60c; 72x90 extra heavy
sheets, seamless and standard 93c
grade, at 75c. Don't fail to see these.
McAllen & McDonnell, Third and Mor
rison streets.
Forced Into Bankruptcy.
H. O. Oorham and others yesterday filed
a petition in the United-States Court ask
ing that TV. R. Klvctte. of North Powder,
Union County, be declared an involuntary
"bankrupt. It is recited In the petition
that Kivette owes about J30.00U, of which
the petitioners hold unsatisfied claims ag
KreRating $7."0o. Kivette is now residing
at .Minneapolis, Minn., and the petitioning
creditors seek to invoke bankruptcy pro
ceedings in order to realize proportion
ately in the distribution of the assets
which are badly involved by what would
otherwise prove preferred claims.
CACHED THEIR PLUNDER
Siieak-Thieve9 Caught With Evi
dences of Crime.
Two industrious sneak thieves and a
room half filled with plunder were located
yesterday afternoon by Acting Detectives
'Smith and Howell. Suitcases, wearing
apparel and trinkets of all kinds were
found in the room occupied by the thieves
in a rooming-house at Third and Davis
streets. . -
Antone' Shufes and George Frank were
the names given by the two supposed
thieves, who were found in the room
They were taken to the City Jail and
locked up on a charge of larceny, the
specific charge being the -theft of cloth
ing and other personal property from C.
J. Schmidt.
Troops Coming From Fast.
Thcee cars of United States troops,
numbering 106 men, will reach Portland
tomorrow en route to Fort Lawton, at
Seattle, where they will be stationed. The
troops came from St. Ixuis. Mo., and will
be brought to this city over the O. R.
& N. from Spokane. They will then take
the Northern Pacific for the Puget Sound
station.
Birds Smart as Humans.
Birds with the Intelligence of humans Is
the unusual novelty presented at Pantages
Theater this week as one of several big
features. These birds do amazing things,
including a dizzy ride on a suspended wire
from stage to gallery and back. Ponat
Bendini. the French comedian and his truly
remarkable canine assistants. "Jens" and
"Jim." has one of the bext acta in v&ude
vlll. There are six other entertaining
numbers every one good.
FIGHTING THE
BEEF TRUST"
FRANK L. SMITH MEAT CO.
226 Alder St., Bet.
.First and Second Sts.
SPECIALS FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
Pork 10c
Each day we offer 5000 lbs.
of the freshest and sweetest
Oregon grain-fed Pig Pork
for 10 per pound. You
don't care for pork in the
Sumnier; eat it now, at the
proper season, when it is at
its best.
Sausage 12V2c
Each hour we will make uj)
200 pounds of Pork Sausage
12y2 per. pound. Smith's
Sausages are all clean and
fresh, and above all tilings,
absolutely pure. Nothing
but meat and seasoninsr in
Smith 's sausage, nothingelse.
Beef 3c to 12V2C
Soup Meat 3r
Beef for Boiling Sf4
Ribs of Beef to bake 6t?
Roasts of Beef 8?
Prime Rib Roast Beef 10?
The best in the land.
Sirloin Steak, extra choice.. 11
Small Porterhouse Steaks 12V'C
Small "T"-Bone Steaks. .12vf.ri
bee that you come to the right entrance see that Smith s name is over the door. The markets on both
sides of Smith's have no connection whatever with the firm. They do not carry Smith's Meats.
AT SMITH'S YOU GET YOUR MEAT WEIGHED ON HONEST SCALES