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PANTA'irS TH PATE H (Fourth and Stark)
ivmtlnuoua vaudeville, 2:30. 7:30 and 0.30
CTAH THEiATER (Washington and Park)
"i horn and (jiange IJiossoms." Tonight
Slximidb Kbvivat What la eon
HlT'd to 1 th beat meeting ever hold
In the Sumiyslde Methodist Episcopal
thurch Is now in proirrefs there. The
even veatlivr of tho pat week has
rot abated Interest In tho least. The
house has b-r-n fillrd at times to Its
fullest capacity during the week, and on
Funday five meet Inks were held. The
pastor. Kev. "V. T. Kuster, has done all
the preaching so far but expects help
from local brethren on account of being
nearly tired out and the meetings are to
last at lean a week: longer. Harold
Cofrtn. the singer from the Moody Bible
choo. Chicago, has led the singing. The
church is encourag'-d as never before
nd all lines of practical work are being
pushed and the entire church organized
for personal work. Many -conversions
have been made.
VAsn.vo Victim Mat Rboover. Ralph
C'reegle. the boy who was Injured in a
coasting accident Wednesday night on
th Beacon-street Incline, recovered con
sciousness yesterday, but there still re
main symptoms of concussion of the
brain, ills condition yesterday Indicated
that he will recover. In going down the
a-teep Mil on Beacon street as pilot with
a. heavy load on the sled, he turned to
one side and his head was dashed against
a. telephone pole with great force causing
unconsciousness and concussion of the
brain. His ear and tho side of his head
were severely lacerated, seven stlches
being required to close the wound. The
boy had a narrow escape of being killed.
fl'iu, Preach Ival-oi-ral Semiox.-Dr.
IV. . Heppe, of Grace Methodist Church,
has been Invited to participate in the
ceremonies In connection with the in
auguration of President Homan. of Wil
lamette University, and will deliver the
Inaugural sermon at the services to
morrow morning In the First Methodist
Ohurch of Salem. The title of the sermon
will be "Christ and the New Age." Rev.
J. T. Abbott, Sunday school missionary
of the Oregon conference, will occupy 'the
pulpit tomorrow morning in Grace
Oiurch. Ir. Heppe will return from
Falem In time for the service at 7:30
o'clock.
t'RFMTons of The Title Guarantee At
Trust Company, whose claims have been
fU"d and approved, axe notified to pre
sent their books, certificate of deposit, or
other evidence of Indebtedness, for pay
ment of Interest at the office of the Re
ceiver, corner of Second and Washington
streets, Portland, Or. Claims standing
In the name of minors will be paid only
to the parent or guardian who originally
made deposit. ald pajrment of Interest
beirg tinder order of the United States
Circuit Court, for the restrict of Oregon.
It. S. Howard. Jr., Reoelver of The Title
Guarantee & Trust Company, January
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Plan Patriotic? Cet.er ratio. Port
land Knights of Columbus have decided
to hold a patriotic celebration in Alumni
H.-ill. on Grand avenue and Clackamas
street, on tVaAhirigton's birthday. R. J.
o'Nell. Frank P. nnott and A. L.
isinaelll have been appointed to make the
arrangements. The committee la corres
ponding with a well-known orator of
Cxltfornla with good prospects that he
w ill consent to deliver the oration on the
evening of the celebration. A literary
and musical programme also will be
given.
Resttmbs "Work o: Gtmxastcm. After
Having been suspended for several weeks
cm account of the weather, work on the
gymnasium for the Montavllla Methodist
Church was reumed yesterday. Jt Is
estimated that It will take from forrr to
ttfx weeks to complete the building for
the general dedication. The building Is a
two-story structure, adjoins the church
tn the rear and will be an up-to-date
gym nasi urn. The cost will bo JjOOO.
Fuwxiuu. or Alex ilcAitit.-Arrangements
have been made for holding the f li
teral service of Alex McAyeal. pioneer
resident and grain Inspector for Portland,
who died at his home on Benton street
Tuesday, tomorrow afternoon at Hol
tnan'a ChapeL Interment will be lnJ
Ore an wood Cemetery. There will be a
short service In the chapel and Orient
Lodge. No. 17. L O. O. F., will have charge
to the cemetery. ii
Secoxd A-VNtVEitsAHT. Tomorrow will
tie tho second anniversary of the estab
fshment of the Holy N-ames Society In
the Holy Redeemer's parish at Piedmont.
The members of the society will attend
communion in a body at the S A. M. mass,
after which the annual election of officers
will be held. The society has a growing
membership, and Is a factor In the up
building of the parlshaand Its social en
tertainments. Stort in Pictcrbs. Tomorrow night
Rev. 6. Earl Du .Bols will read the story
of. the Soudan country' to the congrega
tion of the United Presbyterian Church.
Orand avenue, and will give SO stereoiti
con pictures of that far-off country. The
pictures show every pl-.ase of the life and
customs of these Di-ople, together with
the scenery and their homes. The pic
tures were reevived from Philadelphia.
Stricken With Parai.tsis. Maxim
Flora, a well-known E-ist Side resident,
father of George R. and Fred D. Flora,
was strlck-m with paralysis Tuesday at
his home In Kenilworth. and has re
mained partly unconscious since, although
yesterday there appeared to be some Im
provement In his condition. His left
side Is affected. Mr. Flora has been .a
resident of Portland for M years.
Riv. Mr. Royal. Improving. Rev.
James K. B. Royal, pioneer Methodist
minister residing at Mount Tabor, who
was recently stricken with paralysis and
was In critical condition for several dnys,
continues to improve, and the Indications
are that he will recover from the at
tack. Rev. Mr. Royal Is nearly 80 years
of age. and Is a pioneer of 1S32. He has
been blind for over :S years.
Death or Wei.i-Known Priest. Word
has been received of the death of Rev.
A. A. Lambert at Chicago last week. Rev.
Father Lambert is well known In Port
land and Oregon, where he has In past
years given many missions, and he Is re
membered as an eloquent priest. He
was a native of Belgium and was tS years
of age.
"A Story." at In. 39 A. M . and "The
Law of Harvest." at 7:." P. M. .Sabbath
sermon .themes at the First Presbyterian
Chtirch. corner Alder and Twelfth. by
Rev. W. S. Gllbwrt. pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church, of Astoria. Or.
'kn's Presence in Everyday Life"
and "Th Problem of Suffering In the
rian of Ufa" will be Dr. layoffs themes
In the Firt Congregational Church to
morrow. Hours of worship: 11 A. M.
and 7:45 P. M.
rat War. Steamer Northland sails
direct f.-r San Francisco. Pat unlay, 4
P. M. Cabin '. berth and meals In
cluded. Frank Bollam. agent. 13 3d st.
For P.ENT. A few nice offices In The
Or-'gonian buildlr.g. See 6upertntendent.
room VTL
Alaska ri.rvniNO Co., Grand. E.
, B. 102. Skilled workmen; reasonable. j
f Board to Reqcirb Pi-rvet.' Mayor
Lane and the members of the Park Board
met In an Informal session yesterday
afternoon to discuss the proposed pur
chase of a 12-acre tract of ground In Sell
wotd. above The Oaks, at a price of
JT).oo. It has been asserted that the
amount named In the ordinance Is exor
bitant, and that the city. If It closed the
deal, would be virtually robbed. It was
to Inquire Into these rumors and to devise
a means of avoiding this that the Board
met. It was finally decided to secure a
survey of the ground at once, to ascer
tain Just where It lies and then to check
up and determine whether the rate is
reasonable. "Because It has been alleged
thst tlie price named In the deal Is ex
orbitant and that the city is being robbed,
we held an Informal meeting and decided
to get a survey of the ground and ascer
tain whether the land Is good and the
rate reasonable." said Mayor Lane after
the meeting. "There must be no unfair
prices paid for this property, and we will
see to It that the right thing Is done in
all the purchases."' City Engineer Taylor
will make the survey for the Mayor and
the members of the Park Board. It is
contended that the ground named In the
papers to the city Is first-class, and that
It Is confusion between this land and
some near it that has caused the suspi
cion. Resccti Homb Ntods Help. In the
form of a circular letter O. Gunderson.
solicitor for the Salvation Army Rescue
Home, has explained the needs of the In
stitution and asked for more liberal con
tributions. There are 20 persons In the
care of the Home now, he says, and a
family of four was received a few days
ago. The family had gone to California
but was returned to Oregon by the As
sociated Charities of California because
they had no claim to charity from that
state. The Home is located at 391 East
Fifteenth street. North, and its work is
separate from all other Salvation Army
efforts. Adjutant Lena Anderson Is In
charge of the Home,, and .both she and
the solicitor not only desire to thank the
public for what has been done but to Im
press upon them the need of further aid.
Aid Society Trustees Meet. The
regular monthly meeting of the board of
trustees of the Boys and Girls' Aid So
ciety was held in the chambers of Judge
Gilbert yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
In the absence of Judge Williams, Dr. T.
L. E31ot, chairman of the executive com
mittee, presided. The minutes of the last
regular meeting were read and approved
and the current bills for December.
amounting to $778.46, after being audited
and approved by th executive committee,
were ordered paid. The sudden death of
Sylvester Farrell, whs for nine years was
an active member of the board, was felt
keenly by the members present, and the
executive committee were requested to
prepare suitable resolutions on Mr. Far
rell's death.
WATrRFRONT Property Sold. Settle
ment of a suit in the courts whereby title
to a deal Involving the transfer of Port
land waterfront property was reported
some weeks ago in The Oregonian. Yes
terday deed was recorded from G. L.
Campbell to the Terminal Dock & Ware
house Company for the property which Is
described as tho north 65 feet of lot 17,
and lots 1?, 19 and 30 of river block In
Watson's Audition; south 40 feet of lot
21. river block 2. Doschcr's Addition. The
site was bought by the Campbell-Sanford-Henley
Company, which has announced
the intention to erect on the site a large
warehouse and elevator. Wakefield, Fries
& Co. report that they were Interested in
the deal. Tho consideration, as reported
la 1S3.C.
Mrs. Rosh Recovering. Friends of
Mrs. E. K. Rose, of 1035 Macadam street,
will be Interested to hear that she Is
recovering frtm the Injury she received
last Monday, and will soon be able to
resume her duties. Just as Mrs. Rose
was passing through the doorway of a
Fulton car a man Just In front of her
slammed the door behind him with such
force as 'to wedse her head In the door
way, causing a painful injur"- Mrs.
Rose was removed to a drugstore in the
vicinity and later was taken to the home
of Q. W. Long, at First and Glbbs streets.
where she was attended by Dr. A. r
Rockey. Later In the afternoon Bhe was
removed to l;er home.
Lmtpri on "Social, isvir.- ur. truest
Hall, of Victoria, B. C, will give a free
stereopUcon Illustrated address on "The
Social Evil" to men only, at the Y. M. C.
A. tonight. Dr. Hall Is on his way to
Stanford University to give five addresses
to the students of that university on "The
Social Evil." at the invitation of Presi
dent David Starr Jordan. This address
Is along the line of work of the recently
organized society of "3oclal Hygiene."
w hich Is being promoted by a number of
the leading physicians and social workers
In Portland.
Sneak Thief Robs Stidevt. Guy B.
Mcintosh, a high school student, who
resides at 41"S Columbia street, while play
ing basketball yesterday afternoon at the
Portland Academy, was robbed or every
thing he had in his pockets. By an ar
rangement with the Academy, students of
the High School have use of the Academy
gymnasium. Mcintosh changed his cloth
ing In the gvmnasium yesieruay ana
w hlle he was playing basketball some one
went through his pockets, turning them
lnsido out and taking everything he had.
Bishop Hughes Will. iJCOTrRjc Ar
rangements have been made, by the Men's
Methodist Social L nlon lor a lecture to
be delivered Wednesday night. January
M. In Taylor-Street Methodist Church,
bv Bishop Hughes, or ban f ranciwo.
Bishop Hughes will speak on "The Blog-
rnnhv of a Boy," a siuay in ire ue-
velopmcnt and training of children.
Bishop Hughes Is an able lecturer and
thinker and this particular discourse is
considered an excellent example of his
powers. The public is cordially Invited.
Burns Club Will Meet. The newly
organized Oregon Burns Club will hold Its
first annual dinner, at tlie Danmoore
Girl!, on Suturday evening. January 23.
The first shipment of "Haggis" has arrived
and another together with some of the
real "Mountain Dew" la on the way so
that the famous Scottish delicacy will be
served "wT a' the honors." President
James D. Murray has Just returned from
a six months' visit to Scotland and will
give the toast "The Immortal Memory."
Meat Not Scarce at Deery's, plenty for
all our customers and then some. Is the
way he puts It and a look In this up-to-date
market laft night showed the truth
of it. As a specialty he offers two tons
of Washington County pork for roasts,
at 1J'4 to la cents, young, and not frozen.
Go and see for yourself, at 462 Jefferson.
Both phones.
No Services at Beth Israel. There
will be no services in Temple Beth Israel
this morning owing to inability to heat
the Synagogue. At last night's services It
was found that the heating apparatus had
been damaged by the freezing of the
steam pipes.
The annual celebration of Burns an
niversary will be hold under the auspices
of Clan Macleay. at Masonic Hall, West
Park and Yamhill, on Monday, January
25. Admission 60 cents.
Calvart Presbtteriak Church. Rev.
J. A. P. McOaw. D. D., will preach to
morrow, on "The Duty of Being Filled
With the Spirit" and "Obedience to
Christ."
Roor Leaking?
Trt Fiber Cement.
Timms Cress Co..
115 First St.: M. 2-123. A vB.
Timms Cress A Co. will stop any leak
ing roof with Fiber Cement. Don't fall to
s-e thorn if your roof leaks. 115 First.
Main CJ. A 3X3.
American Bank A Trust Co. Moved
to corner Sixth and Oak.
WHEREJO DINE.
AH the delicacies of the season at the
Portland Restaurant; fine private apart
ments for ladles, 305 Wash., near Fifth.
Rosenthal's great shoe sale Is on.
Plant Elbson rosas. fhons Bell wood K0,
Tirn MOitxiyq oregoxias, satuhday,
JURIST IS SCORED
Cleland Unfit to Sit on Bench,
Declares McGinn.
SPEAKS TO COUNTY BAR
That Circuit Judg Is Temperamen
tally Arrayed AVith Strong as
Against the Weak Is Sub
stance of Address.
Circuit Judge Cleland was denounced
scathingly by ex-Judge Henry E. Mc
Ginn In an address before the Multno
mah County Bar Association at the
Courthouse last night as a man tem
peramentally unfit to fill any Judicial
position.
"Judge Cleland Is a reactionary, an
ultra-conservative, and belongs to one
neriod In the history of law and Its
administration of the past," said Judge
McGinn. "He has not made one parti
cle of advance since tho Middle Ages.
He always is allied with the strong
as against the weak: the rich as
against the poor. I do not wish to
Imply that this is due in any sense to
any influence, for It comes irom nis
constitutional temperament.
I deRlre to call the speaker to order,
Interrupted Arthur P. Tittt, jumping to his
feet, but a number In tho audience urgea
Judge McGinn to continue his remarks.
which he did without further interruption.
"In every controversy that arises in this
department, resumed Judge mcijinn.
Judge Cleland invariably is found with
the strong and arrayed against tne weaa.
This, no doubt, la due entirely to the way
he views things, rather than that he in
tentionally is in the wrong. Judge Cle
land Is an ultra-reactionary, an ultra-conservative
and has no place on the bench.
In everv case that Is tried before him,
Judge Cleland makes up his mind early In
the case, and. having once made UP his
mind, he la utterly immovable. There is
no ones! Ion but that tne proposal to in
crease the membership of the bench in
this county is In the Interest of Cleland's
retention in office."
The denouncement of Judge Cleland's
Judicial qualities by Judge McGinn came
In connection with a discussion or a mo
tion proposing that the association re
scind a resolution adopted last October
and declaring for an Increase In the num
ber of Circuit Court Judges In this county
from four to six. Judge McGinn had
been Invited to address the association
in opposition to the propose enlargement
of the Judiciary.
Dan J. Malarkey answered the argu
ment of Judge McGinn, contending that
a discussion of Judge Cleland nad no
place In a consideration of the merits
of the movement for two additional
Judges in this district. After an ex
tended discussion, in which several
other members of the association par
ticipated, the motion to rescind the as
sociation's former action failed, not a
siugle affirmative vote being cast In
Its SUDDOrt.
Judge McGinn opposed the resolution
on the general grounds that the bus!
ness of the district did not require the
services of two additional Judges. He
criticised at considerable length the
present system of administering the
business of the courts In this county and.
attributed to that system the congested
condition complained of and on which
the advocates for two more Judges large
ly base their argument. He denied that
there was any valid excuse for the courts
to be overloaded with work In recent
years, except during the series of legal
holidays In the Fall of 1907.
It was pointed out that the four Judges
now on the bench had an easy time and
It was rharged that lti is not infre
quently that there is not transacted any
business in either of the fovu- depart
ments. Judge McGinn denied vigorously
that the Judges now serving In this dis
trict were overworked. He s.-iid they
were on the bench only from 9:30 A. M.
until noon and from 2 P. M. until G
P. M. In addition, he said each of the
Judges annually took a two months'
vacation.
Condemns Outside Engagements.
Judge McGinn also criticised the
present system by which litigants are
compelled to pay a library tax in au
dition to other court costs. He pro
nounced objectionable the practice
whereby members of the bench are
employed as lecturers In the law
school. He favored paying the Judi
ciary an adequate salary, as much as
JiiUOO a year, and then uemanning inai
they give their time entirely to th
people.
In con.'.udlng his remarks. Judge
McGinn said that, regardless of the ac
tion of the amioclation lit Its final con
sideration of the resolution, he would
take his fight into the Legislature.
Should he fail to defeat the proposed
bill when it comes before tke law
makers, he declared that he would take
the fight right to the Governor. Should
the Governor decline to veto such a
bill. If passed. Judge McGinn an
nounced that he would invoke tne rer
e re mi urn and take the measure before
the people.
Following the startling charges of
Judga McGinn, M. C. George, ex-Judge
of the Circuit Court, was called upon.
Judge George, however, excused him
self from participating In the discus
sion, so far as personalities were con
cerned, but said he thought that there
should be some changes in the present
system of administering the court
business of the county. He also de
clared for an Increase In the number
of Judges.
Mnlarkey Makes Reply.
In replying to the argument of Judge
McGinn. Mr. Malarkey defended the
present system. Referring to the at
tack by Judge McGinn on Judge Cle
land. he said that the discussion of
that phase of the situation had abso
lutely nothing to do with the merits of
the controversy as to whether or not
the district should have additional
Judges.
Mr. Malarkey called attention to the
fact that Judge McGinn was a member
of the Legislature of 18S3. when the
number of Circuit Court Judges in this
county was Increased from two to four.
It was further pointed out that Judge
McGinn was also a member of the Leg
islature at the sessions of 1901 and
1905, and at neither session did he
make any effort to reduce the number
of Judges.
In support of the contention for ad
ditional Judges. Mr. Malarkey quoted
satisfies that had been obtained from
the clerk of the court showing that the
number of civil and criminal cases filed
In this county had Increased from 788
In 1901 to 2039 in 1908. According to
the figures presented by Mr. Malarkey,
the number of cases filed each year
since 1901 was as follows: 1901, 788;
1902. TS3; 1903. 1104: 1904. 138S; 1903.
1593: 1906. 1509; 1907, 1532; 1908. 2039.
Another point urged by Mr. Malarkey
was that since 1S93. when the member
ship of the bench was doubled, the
population of the city had increased at
least 100 per cent.
Joseph Makes Explanation.
At the close of Mr. Malarkey's re
marks, George W. Joseph, author of
the motion to rescind, explained that
the reason he had presented his motion
was because the enactment of a law
such as suggested by the resolution
would have the effect of perpetuating
Judge Cleland In office. Mr. Joseph
declared that he Intended to oppose
Judge Cleland openly and with all of
his might whenever the latter became
a candidate for any Judicial office.
Representative Clemens' anti-con tln-gent-fee
bill was denounced as unfair
and unjust and "an outrage." At the
same time the meeting Instructed Its
legislative committee to favor the en
actment of a law making Indemnity In
surance companies party defendants to
all suits for damages for personal In
juries against corporations indemnified
by such companies. In this relation
the committee was Instructed to have
incorporated In the bill a provision
making competent evidence on the trial
of a case to show that the defendant
corporation Is Insured, without specifi
cally designating the company furnish
ing that Insurance.
DEGREES III CONFEBRED
SCOTTISH KITE MEETIXG COMES
TO SUCCESSFUL CLOSE.
Thirty-second Degree Given Large
Class Heads of Class Organiza
tion All Portland Men.
The most brilliant and successful meet
ing of the Scottish Rite Masonic Order
in the Northwest 1" fast drawing to a
close. Tho conferring of the S2d degTee
today will be the final "step In the
ascendancy of the candidates, so far as
the Scottish Rita Order's Jurisdiction
goes.
Proceedings yesterday were as follows:
At 10 o'clock A. M. the 18th degree was
conferred. Wise Master Wallace McCa-
mant In charge, and the members of the
class became Knights of the Red Croix
This was followed by the conference of
the 21st degree at 11 o'clock. This is the
third in the ecale of the Knight Kadosii
degrees. It was followed by the confer
ring of the 29th degree at z o ciock in
the afternoon and the 30th an nour later.
On receiving the 80th degree, the mem
bers of the class became Knights Kadosn.
The 31st or first of the consistory de
grees was conferred at 8 o'clock in the
evening. Thomas Mccusker ana j. r-a
ward Werlein In charge.
The conference of the 32d degree. Act
ing Master of Kadosh Philip S. Mal
colm In charge, will take place at 2
o'clock today, and the candidates win
then become Maeter of the Royal Secret.
This is the last of the Consistory de
grees. the Consistory being the highest
Scottish Rite body In the state Juris
diction. Manv received the Consistory
degrees, upon whom had been conferred
the preceding degrees since wo
semi-annual reunion.
One of the most significant and Inter
esting features of this meeting has been
the large attendance or visitors irom
various Darts of the Unltecb States.
Among the number were Percy Hoyt, of
Cheyenne. Wyo., who comes here every
year to attend tne seoiusn kiu meeting,
John W. Buehler, of Chicago; James S.
Menefee, Tacoma: H. E. Dougherty. De
troit, Mich.; William N. Godfrey, Cleve
land. O.: James N. Dusendorf, Olympla,
Wash.: Charles H. Holmes. Greenfield,
Mass.; Samuel Evans, Des Moines, la.;
F. A. Price. Tacoma; Henry Berhter,
Los Angeles. Cal.; E. T. Lawrence,
Fargo, N. D.: George Kilwyne, Okla
homa Citv: R. C. Nelson. Richmond,
Va., and a large delegation from Ta
coma, Wash., headed by Herbert is.
Lee.
The Informal banquet given to the
present class began at 8 o'clock last
night. It was held in the Scottish Rite
Cathedral, and the class organization
was announced as follows: President,
Hon. H. M. Cake: secretary. Robert
Krohn: orator. Rev. Benjamin Young,
the entire personnel being of Portland.
Secretary Nlcoll has been aMusy man
all during this meeting, and his un
swerving courtesy to all visitors and
candidates has been universally com
mented on. i
BROKEN VALVE STDPS GAS
V
EAST S1DERS ARE CUT OFF FOU
15 MIXUTES.
Lights Go Out and Preparation of
Dinner Pauses In Many
Homes. High pressure on the main that carries
g:is across the Burnslde-street bridge tp
ldat Siders, blew out a rubber valve in
the connection at the east side of the
draw, last night shortly after li o'clock.
For about 15 minutes It appeared to all
of Hist Poitlanders using gas that they
would have to go out for supper, and
then buy some candles, or go to bed in
the dark.
The accident occurred at that very In
teresting hour when in thousands of
homes the evening meal is in course of
preparation. Housewives at their gas
ranges saw the flames die down and go
out, leaving the meal half cooked; other
folks arranging their toilet preparatory
for dinner or a social visit, were sud
denly left in darkness, groping about for
elusive articles of apparel which simply
refused to be found until the light came
back. The Inconvenience occasioned by
tho eclipse was great and patience and
amiability had their tryout last night
wherever the householder depended solely
on gas for light and cooking.
The valve explosion was unattended by
damage. It was speedily remedied but
during the quarter of an hour in which it
was being repaired the pressure on thla
main had to be turned off and as a con
sequence the entire Kast Side was cut
off from its gas supply.- The unusually
high pressure was necessitated because
rcDalrs were being made at the gas res
ervoir on the East Side, which was out of
commission, and empty.
The entire supply having to come from
the West Side extra pressure was exerted
unon the pumps and all this district was
supplied directly from the mains. Leaks
were started in many places on tne ivasi
Side but beside the explosion of the valve
on the bridge there was no other accident.
SHRINERS TO DINE TODAY
Imperial Chief Rabban Will Attend
Portland Ceremonies.
Ellis Garrettson. Illustrious potentate
of Ann temple, .ooies oi me mjsuc
Shrine, Tacoma. will escort Imperial
Chief Rabban Fred A. Himes. of Los
Angeles, Cal., to the oasis of Portland,
to attend the ceremonies at Al Kauer
Temnle. The banquet given by the
members of the eighth Scottish Rite
class of January. 1907. 57 in number.
takes place at the smaller dlning-hall
of the Commercial Club, at 6:45 P. M.
today.
After the banquet. President and
Toastmaster Roberts will conduct the
class-members and visiting speakers In
a solid and presumably unterrlfled body
to the shrine, promptly at 8 o'clock. By
leaving at this hour, ample time and
opportunity will be afforded these gen
tlemen to witness all the Interesting
scenes attendant . on the trip of the
fated caravan over the hot and dusty
sands of the desert.
Particular cars should btf taken, It la
jamjary ie. lsxw.
'XivM$r Cor7Ua.
Clearance
Sale Prices
Prevail in All Depart
ments. $1.75 Centemeri Kid
Gloves, pair $1.45
75c Cashmere silk-lined
Gloyes, "pair 50V
75c Veilings, all colors,
. per j'ard 50
50o Embroideries, per
yard 25
25c Embroideries, per
yard 13
35c and 45c all-silk taf
feta Ribbons, yd. 19
All Umbrellas Over
$3.00 Reduced.
All Laces and Nettings
Reduced.
said, to provide trustworthy sandals for
this occasion; also suitable staff and
scrip, as the Journey has been known
to be a somewhat exciting experience.
Owing to a determination on the part
of the officials to make this pilgrimage
one of moral and physical endurance,
no stops at any oases have been pro
vided, and the cooling springs from
desert wells, the feathery shade of the
date palms, the refreshing milk of the
cocoanut nd all other luxuries will be
omitted.
BEST FURNACE COALS.
Welsh, anthracite and Wallsend. In
dependent Coal & Ice Co., 353 Stark.
Rock Springs Coal.
The best house coal. Liberty Coal
Sr Ice Co., agents, 25 North 14th st.
Main 1C62 A 313R.
GLASS
(Artificial)
EYES
Left Eye
We can fit any case, in
shade, size or color. Over
3000 in stock. Selection sent
any .responsible party for
approval.
Wcodard, Clarke & Co.
Established 1865.
Portland, Oregon
F. Y. Baltes
and Company
invite your
inquiries for
PRINTING
hi. Main 165
Phones Home A1165
FAIRMONT
H O T E L,
SAN FRANCISCO
Scenic Hotel of the World
Overlooks San Francisco Bay and City
Five Minutes Ride frorh Ferries
600 rooms. Every room has bath
Rates single room and bath $2.50, $3.00,
$3.50. 4.00. i.50. ". $" 00. $10.00.
Suites $10.00. $V2Jb0, tli.00, $L0.00 and- up.
Management'
Palace Hotel Company
Yin Kin Lum
Chinese Restaurant
Chop euey and noodles. Chinese and
American cook. Merchant's lunch Sic.
Open day and night.
Sl-Say. KOKTii t'Ol'BTH STREET,
Corner Kverett. Home rkuc, A 2703
Schwab Printing Co.
ttST WORJT. X EjISOHJtl K PKTCES
247 i, STA.R.K STREET
I First and Oak j
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SHAW'S
I'll
BLUMAUER & HOCH
10S and 110 Fourth Street.
Sola Distributors for Ores: on and Waahlnate
P'Si',
A Railroad Accident Policy
given FREE with each trunk
1 . st fi r r
or oag over r t
THE PORTLAND
TRUNK MFG. CO.
54 THIRD.CORNER PINE
107 SIXTH. NEAR STARK
PURITY FULL MEASURE
"The paint that wears."
"Guaranteed to give satisfaction. "
" Manufactured
"Saves 20c gallon on freight."
"Ask your dealer for color cards and
prices."
"If he can't supply yon, write us."
Fisher, Thorsen & Go.
Paint Manufacturers and Jobbers,
Portland, Oregon.
EXTRA VANCOUVER SERVICE
Via Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway
"THE NORTH BANK ROAD"
Eleventh and Hoyt -Street Station
COMMENCING FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1909, CONTINUING
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Iave Portland.
11:00 A.M.
2:30 P.M.
Leave Vancouver.
10 :00 A. M.
12:15 P.M.
This service in addition to
9:15 A. M. and 6:40 P. M.
J7 haf. Is,
Office: Dock Foot of Davis Street.
IMPORTERS BEAVER HILL COAL
ENGLISH CANNEL COAL
The Hardest and Best Coal in Portland
"We will not allow the price of Coal to be raised
during the cold spell.'
We have plenty of Coal on our docks, at Front
and Davis streets, which we sell at the old regular
prices.
Phone, call, or send expressman for any amount
of Coal you want.
Phone: Main 5625, A 1576.
STORE REMODELING
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
Office and Store Fixtures. House Re
modeling and. Cabinet Work.
Job Work a Specialty.
E. E. REISIXGER,
Shop 386 Eavt Washington
Phones Kant
St.
408, B 1131
FredPrebn,D.D
f 12.09 Full Be at
Teeth, $4.0.
Crowns and Bridse
worfc. .M.
Boom 40S. Ueknm.
Open Kvaainsa XU1 I.
GREAT SACRIFICE
SALE OF CARLOAD
OK HIGH-GRADE
PIANOS
Third Street.
IXH. SINSHEIMER, 72
America's
ORIGIN Ali
MALT
WHISKY
PURE
Without a Rival
Today
MALT
The Strength
of Our Trunks and Bags
are indisputable facts, yet
that is only one of their
many good features.
Step in and examine them.
on the Pacific Coast.
Arrive Vancouver.
11:45 A.M.
3:15 P.M.
Arrive Portland.
10:40 A. M.
12:55 P.M.
regular trains leaving Portland at
M, W a? sT m
TOWERS FISH BRAND
WATERPROOF
OILED
GARMENTS
I are cut on larae
patterns, designed
to give the wearer
,tne utmost comfort
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