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rfTE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 21,
MEDFORD DINES
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PENDLETON HIGH SCHOOL DEBATERS IN LINE FOR STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP.
Portland's Largest
Homefurnishers
Toll & GlhhB9 HOC. The Home Furnished
FOR JUICY PLUMS
on easiest Payments
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Furniture Displays Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Floors, and Annexes
Largest Showing of Office Furniture in Portland. Agents for Leopold
Office Desks, Macey Sectional BooKcases
Taft Takes Own Time to
Make Federal Appoint
ments in Oregon.
Women Play Important Role in
Entertainment of Rail
road Head.
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DR. COE SEES PRESIDENT
Man Who Ralsed Funds for Na
tional Campaign in Oregon Dis
appointed Because His I'riends
Don't Get Jobs They Seek.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington. May 20. Although Senator
Bourne more than two months ago de
manded the scalps of Internal Revenue
Collector Dunne and United States
Marshal Reed, and has ever since been
urging the appointment of his friends,
E. Hofer and Roger B. Sinnott, to these
respective offices. President Taft has
taken no action, and there is still con
siderable doubt as to what disposition
win be made of this patronage.
The situation is very perplexing, es
pecially as to Reed, whose term ex
pired several months ago. He appears
to have no political backing whatever.
The" situation is further complicated
by the presence in Washington of Dr.
Henry Waldo Coe. of Portland, Or, who
is known to be interested in these ap
pointments. Dr. Coe raised all the
money used in the National campaign
in Oregon and sent $10,000 to Indiana,
and while he has asked, for no favors
for himself in consequence of his work
for the Republican ticket, it is known
he expressed a desire and was given
to understand by the Republican or
ganization that he should control the
appointment of both Marshal and Col
lector of Internal Revenue.
Coe Lunches With President.
Dr. Coe has made several calls at the
White House during his visit to Wash
ington, once lunching with President and
Mrs. Taft, and while he will not discuss
the question of Federal appointments, he
does not conceal his disappointment at
being unable to bring about the appoint
ment of his own candidates to these two
positions.
Coe, early in March, . 1909. urged the
appointment of E. B. Colwell for Mar
shal and simultaneously urged the re
tention of D. M. Dunne as Collector.
These two men are regular in their Re
publicanism and are loyal to Taft, and
recognition of the regular Republican or
ganization of Oregon. Dr. Coe's disap
pointment is the greater because he felt
that he should have been consulted about
the appointment of Postmaster at Port
land, but his wishes in that instance were
Ignored, absolutely.
Dr. Coe and Senator Bourne have not
discussed these patronage matters
since Coe has been in the city. In fact
the two have not met. There is a radi
cal difference between them, Coe favor
ing the assembly, which Bourne is op
posing, and this difference apparent
ly has prevented Bourne from calling
upon or conferring with Coe, though
Coe gave him loyal support in his cam
paign. President Taft's hesitancy
about making these apopintmenta is
evidently due to his embarrassment.
This class of patronage normally is
accorded the Republican Senator from
a state and ordinarily would be given
Bourne without hesitency, yet Bourne,
from the first, has foisted upon the
Administration appointees who are not
staunch Republicans, but who are
Populists, or insurgents, or Democrats,
at heart. The appointment of more
men of this type at the present time
might be construed in (Oregon as an in
dication that President Taft is favorable
to the wing of the Republican party
.that is following Bourne. The i-ourne
element is opposed" to the return of
Representatives Hawley and Kills, who
. have realized, therefore, that the ap
pointment of Hofer and Sinnott, who
are not regular, might be construed as
an Inclination on the part of the Pres
ident to eliminate the present 'Oregon
Congressmen and substitute for them
men of the Bourne-Hofer type.
It is known that President Taft is in
reality opposed to the election of any
men to Congress as Republicans, when,
in reality, their sympathies are with the
Democratic party and antagonistic to Re
publican Administration. On the other
hand, the President realizes that Bourne
1b a Senator and that he needs votes in
the Senate in support if his Administra
tion measures.
Golf Gaines Xot So Frequent.
For several months Bourne voted con
stantly for Administration measures, but
of late has been showing signs of break
ing away and his recent "speech," in
which he assailed Postmaster-General
Hitchcock and his methods, is construed
in Washington as indirect criticism of
President Taft, for Hitchcock is working
along lines approved by the President.
Another incident noted is that Bourne
is not playing golf with the President any
more, nor was he invited to the confer
ence of Western Senators at the White
House last Saturday night. While these
latter Incidents may be without signifi
cance, yet, taken in connection with the
President's continued failure to carry out
Bourne's wishes with regard to the col
lecttorship and marshalship, they may
. mean much or little.
Altogether the situation is such that no
one saema able to say what the President
intends to do.
Dr. Coe confesses he does not know.
Bourne, by his repeated recommendations,
confesses he does not know, and the
President himself remains quiet. It would
not be surprising if no appointments be
made until after Congress adjourns.
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PAXSt IRELAND, PETER CROCKETT AND JAMES HARTWELL.
PENDLETON, Or.. 'May 18. (Special.) Having .defeated all op
ponents, the Pendleton High School debating team, tox the second con
secutive year, is to participate in the final contest for the state cham
pionship. The Eugene High School, -representing the Southern Ore
gon Hlstrict, will be the opposing school, Pendleton being the cham
pion of the Columbia River, as well as the Eastern Oregon district.
It is considered remarkable that the Pendleton school should win the
honor of taking part in the final contest two years in succession, but
the mof-t remarkable feature is the fact that no member of this year's
team debated last year. The members of the team that is to debate at
Eugene i3 composed of Pansy Ireland, Peter Crockett and James Hart-well.
had at the Central Washington city."
An Informal banquet was given in
honor of the visitors at the Pilot Butte
Inn, and this morning they proceeded
to Klamath Falls.
PORTLAND MEN LIKE BEND
S. Benson Thinks Oregon Town Is
Destined to lie Great City.
BEND. Or., May 20. (Special.) On
an automobile tour of Central Oregon
a party of Portland men have for the
past few days been visiting Bend and
examining the attractions of the adja
cent country. S. Benson, the head of
the Benson Logging Company, led the
expedition from The Dalles in two big
touring cars. With him are his son,
A.'S. Benson, E. E. Coovert, J. B. Yeon,
M. V. Brady and W. W. ucKenzie, all
of Portland.
It had been the intention of the
tourists to stop here but a single day.
However, they were prevailed upon to
try their luck angling for Deschutes
trout.
"It looks to me," said Mr. Benson,
"as if Bend could not escape develop
ing into a great city, even If it wanted
to. I can't see what Bend lacks -which
Spokane has, and unless I am greatly
mistaken there Is considerably more
water power tributary to Bend, and
cheaply obtainable at that, than can be
KLAMATH FALLS TO VOTE
Election Held Today on Question of
Adopting New Charter.
KLAMATH FALLS, Or., May 20.
(Special.) The people of Klamath
Falls will be called upon to vote on
the adoption of a new charter at a
special election tomorrow.
One of the most important features
of the new charter is the providing of
power to the City Council to bond the
city sufficiently to warrant the com
mencement and completion of civic Im
provements. Under the old charter the
limit of the indebtedness the city could
incur was 75,00O, while under the
present one If adopted a bond issue
can be made not to exceed ?175,000 and
the total indebtedness shall not ex
ceed $200,000. This is to hold until
such a time as the city shall have a
population of up to 7500.
The -city Is also empowered under the
new charter to levy an assessment not
to exceed 1 per cent on the taxable
property of the city to be used for gen
eral imjnlcipal Improvement when
money is needed for any purpose by the
city officials for the carrying out of
any work on hand.
The charter also provides for the
adoption of what is known as the Ban
croft act. which empowers the city to
order improvements, such as paving,
etc., done by the property owners and
the cost be held as a lien against the
abutting property.
Heretofore the Mayor has served the
people without compensation, while
under the new charter he is to be paid
a salary of J1000 annually.
The people will also vote on the Is
suance of bonds for $20,000 to be used
for paying for the two garbage sites
and the City Hall site, which were
voted on to be purchased at the recent
city election, and the erection of a
handsome City Hall and firemen's
quarters.
TRICKERY L0SES BRIDE
Failure to Mall Letter KesuKs in
Annulment of Marriage.
NEW YORK, May 20. A bride
groom's failure to mail a letter which
he carried around in his pocket for
three days resulted In the annulment
of his marriage in the Supreme Court
yesterday.
Mrs. Clara Miller testified that a
schatchen brought her and Abraham
Miller, a shirtwaist manufacturer, to
gether. Her father, Barnet Fischer,
agreed to give $500 dowry on the day
of the engagement and another $500
on the wedding day. The couple went
to a notary and an agreement was
drawn up and signed. Miss Fischer
believed it to be a marriage agree
ment, but it subsequently turned' out
to be a contract of marriage. On the
return to the girl's home Mr. Fischer
was so pleased that he gave the young
man $500.
Miller went to Hartford and did not
make his appearance for several days.
Miss Fischer reproached him for his
failure to write, and then he explained
that he had written, but carried the
letter in his pocket. This caused a
quarrel, and lie demanded the other
$500, declaring that they were mar
ried. He produced the paper signed at
the notary's office, but Mr. Fischer re
fused to pay. Annulment proceedings
were instituted, and Judge Ford gave
the young woman -her freedom be
cause of the fraud.
COOPER IS BOOSTER
American Living in Panama
Tells of Progress on Canal.
MARINE DECLINE DEPLORED
Physician Visiting Parents in Ore
gon Expects Great Passageway for
Vessels Will Be Ready for '
, Operation by 1915.
DOZEN MEN CARRY COFFIN
"o Hearse Big Enough for 5 6 8
Pound Hotclkeeper.
NE WYORK. May '.The funeral of
William E. Burnett, the Locust Valley
hotel keeper, who weighed 56S pounds.
was held today. The body was placed
In a large metallie coffin.
No hearse was large enough to carry
the coffin, and it was carried on a
wagon. It took the united efforts of
twelve pallbearers to carry the coffin
in and out of the church.
$100,0 00 Offered for Fight Pictures
NEW YORK, May 20. A New York
syndicate has offered $100,000 for the
moving picture rights of the Jeffries
Johnson fight. This announcement.
made today, is the first definite sign
of action in the much-discussed ques
tion as to who will get the moving
picture privilege. The New York men
gave out today a copy of the telegram
which they forwarded to the fight
managers, making their offer. It n
signed by J. Austin Fynes,. who is act
lng for the New York syndicate.
Salt works employes are said to be im
mune from cholera and scarlet fever.
M'MINNVILLE, Or., May 20. (Spe
cial.) Dr. Arthur S. Cooper, who Is on a
visit to his parents, Colonel and Mrs. J.
C. Cooper, of this city, after a residence
of 15 years in the tropics. Is enthusiastic
over the great transformation that the
United States Government has worked on
the Isthmus of Panama since establish
ing its authority in the canal zone six
years ago. Dr. Cooper went from Costa
Rica to Panama in 1896, and has spent
the largest portion of the last 14 years
at that place. Regarding his close ac
quaintance with our Southern neighbors,
he says: "My experiences with the Latin
Americans have been the most pleasant.
They have shown me every consideration
that I could expect in my home country,
and at times a great deal more."
During the earlier years of Dr. Coop
er's residence in Panama, the French
were engaged In carrying on the canal
work In a small way in order to hold
their concessions. With the passing of
the French, he witnessed the birth of
the Republic of Panama, the transition
of the city from a malaria incubator to a
paved and sewered city with a good wa
ter system, the change thus wrought be
ing appreciated by natives and foreign
ers alike. He was an interested specta
tor the following year tof the inaugura
tion of the systematic work of canal
building by the United States, the work
having been prosecuted even from the
first with rapidity, and under an organ
lzation that was practically perfect.
Moral Influence Good.
In his opinion, one of the best things
the United States has imparted to Pana
ma is its moral Influence for a stable
government, matters political having
been remarkably tame there for the past
lew years.
The French, says Mr. Cooper, excavated
approximately 80.000.000 cubic yards of
earth, about half of their work being
serviceable to the preseint canal construe
tion. The Americans have up to this
time excavated about 105.000,000 cubic
yards, and there yet remains about 68;-
000.000 yards to excavate, including the
dredging and steamshovel work. They
are removing the earth from the canal at
an average rate of about 35,009,000 yards
a year, ana using an average of about 18
tons of dynamite a day for each working
day. The three locking stations will re
quire about 4,500,000 cubic yards of con
crete, and of that amount there has al
ready been laid about 500,000 yards, and
at the present time the work is progress
ing at the rate of 5000 cubic yards a day.
Mr. Cooper says there Is every reason to
expect the completion of the canal at the
appointed date, the year 1915.
Americans Arc Disappointed.
One great disappointment to the Amer
icans in Panama, and one great source
of chagrin to them, says Mr. Cooper, is
the glaring lack of an adequate American
merchant marine to profit by the traffic
through the canal upon Its completion.
It is a deplorable fact, says he. that there
Is not a single line of American ships
touching at Colon, the Atlantic entrance
to the canal, except those owned by the
canal commission and which are engaged
in transporting supplies for the commis
sion. The Pacific Mail i3 the only line
flying the American flag on the Pacific
side, while at each port the flag of near
ly every European nation is represented.
ASHLAND AWAITING NEWS
President Hill Expresses Surprise at
Rumor of P. & E. Purchasing
Klght or Way in Valley Port
land Kow Destination Point.
BT n. G. CALLVERT.
MEDFORD. Or., May 20. (Special.)
A journey of 91 miles was taken by
Louis W. Hill and party through the or
chards of the Rogue River Valley today,
and tonight the president of the Great
Northern road was the guest of honor
at a banquet given by the Medford citi
zens. Special effort at decorating the dining
room at the hotel was made by the wo
men of Medford and there was a great
profusion of roses that had been grown
In the valley.
When informed here yesterday and to
day that President Allen of' the Pacific
& Eastern, now known as a Hill road,
had been securing right-of-way at Ash
land and other points in the valley, Mr.
Hill expressed surprise and said it was
the first he had heard of it.
' He promised Ashland citizens to let
them know later whether the Great
Northern was interested or was a pri
vate enterprise of Mr. Allen.
For the balance of the Journey by auto
mobile to Portland. Mr. Hill has de
clined Invitations to banquets and side
trips and other entertainments. Busi
ness matters are demanding his attention
in St. Paul and he will proceed rapidly
to Portland, seeing as much of the coun
try as possible while following the main
routes. It is expected that Portland will
be reached Monday evening.
COLONIZERS VISIT AT VALE
Company's Photographer Takes
Views of Irrigated District.
VALE, Or., May 20. (Special.) Two
members of the Oregon & Western Col
onization Company, of St. Paul, John
E. Burchard and W. P. Davidson, ar
rived in Vale this morning. They are
accompanied by Curtis L. Mosher, the
company photographer, who is taking
views of the road grant for advertis
ing matter.
Today they visited the new town of
Brogan. 25 miles north of Vale, the
center of the Willow River irrigation
district. They will remain in Vale sev
eral days, taking daily trips over their
tributary holdings, before starting to
Burns and interior . in automobile.
MR. HILL MUST HASTES" EAST
So More Receptions to Be Attended
in Willamette Valley.
ALBANY, Or., May 20. (Special.)
Because of business needing his atten
tion in the East, Louis W. HiU will at
tend no more receptions in Oregon. He
will -be forced to pass through Wil
lamette Valley cities quickly, according
to a message he sent the Albany Com
mercial Club from Medford today.
Albany and several other cities
which have been planning big recep
tions must change their plans. The
Hill party will, however, see as much
of the country as possible by continu
ing the trip by automobile.
Construction Force Increased.
FOREST GROVE, Or., May 20. (Spe
cial.) Contractor Sweeney, who has
charge of the construction work on the
P. R. & N.'s line into the Tillamook
country, was here yesterday with an
outfit of a score of -horses and some
50 Missouri mules, that were taken this
morning to the scene of activity.
DR. G. N. MAT2GER PASSES
Member of State Dental Board Dies
Suddenly.
DAYTON, Wash., May 20. (Special.)
Dr. George N. Matzger, aged 57,
member-of the State Board of Dental
Examiners, native son. of Oregon and
pioneer of Dayton, died at noon today
following an illness of 30 hours of
kidney trouble. The funeral arrange
ments have not been made.
A pathetic feature of his passing
away is the fact that his two youngest
sons graduated today from the Day
ton High School. Dr. Matzger was born
near CorvaUis. Or., a son of William
Matzger, pioneer of 1847 and promi
nent legislator of territorial days.
The family came to Dayton in 1S72.
the elder Matzger being one of the
founders of this town. Twenty years
ago Dr. Matzger moved to Wilbur, re
turning here three years ago. He was
a graduate of the Louisville College
of Dentistry, Louisville, Ky. He leaves
a widow and these children: Alvln,
Seattle; Belle. Dayton; Mrs. Godfrey
Thompson, Wilbur;.. Waite and Byron,
Dayton.
Arthur W. West Buried.
SALEM. Or.. May 20. (Special.) The
funeral of Arthur W. West was held
this afternoon, with brief services at
the I. O. O. F. Cemetery by the Rev. P.
S. Knight. Mr. West was at one time
one of the most prominent stock buyers
in the Northwest. He left here about ten
life
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Sale Today of Odldl Waists aodl
Sammple Waists
LOS Waists
Today will see this remarkable offering in
the Waist Section just a segregation from
our stock of all odd and a few sample waists
an immense variety, and, of course, not. many of any one kind waists
of India linon, batiste chiffon lawn and Victoria lawn. Some have pretty
lace or embroidered j-okes; others with side ruffle of lace and embroid
ered fronts; others trimmed with Val. lace, while some are just the plain
or box-plaited the plain tailored styles. Not one in the lot that is not
worth double the price we are offering them at todaj-.
OO Clhildreim's Wash
Oiresses at S 1.1
SATURDAY
ONLY
Values to $1.50
fiizes 6 to 14
An announcement that
many mothers will wel
come, for it is now a mat
ter of only, a few weeks
until the children will
commence their Summer
vacations and will be off
to the beaches and moun
tains. And in this ,lot of
500 dresses is not one
that is not absolutely fast
color, even to the delicately colored pipings and trim
mings. Percales and percale prints are the materials,
and the range of sizes should enable every child's Sum
mer dress needs to be economically taken care of.
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Middy gc fl
Blouses A
25c ART PLATES AT 13 EACH Prettily colored sub
jects by Howard Chandler Christy four of them to select
from something new and artistic. They come in two sizes.
-60c.BERLIN TEA AND COFFEE POTS AT 39 EACH
Three-pint tea and coffee pots, heavily nickeled and with
copper bottoms bargains for today in basement.
They're just the correct garment
for the "Summer outing girl"
the original middy style, with
both the plain and lace side and
with the washable navy blue
flannel or all white collars. Made
of real galatea. At this special
price they will be offered today in
the Waist Section.
CHILDREN'S
COATS AT . .
Half
Regular Values S2.00 to' $10
Reefer and box styles in the
three-quarter and seven-eighths
lengths, of serges, cheviots, co
verts and fancy mixtures, double
breasted and single - breasted,
lined and unlined. It's just such
an opportunity as this that should
bring to mind the children's coat
needs now and next Fall and
Winter.
ALL WOMEN'S MISSES' AND GIRLS' SWEATERS ,AT HALF PRICE
tamos
Drapery and
Bedding Depts.
25c TABLE OILCLOTH FOR 15c YARD
46 inches wide and a variety of colors to select from now.
25c PRINTED CURTAIN SCRIM FOR 16c YARD
In brown, blue, red ftnd green designs on ecru and white back
ground 36 inches wicle.
30c YARD CURTAIN SCRIM FOR 19c YARD
M) inches wide and in plain ecru and cream tint and in white.
5c SASH RODS FOR 3c
For hanging Sash Curtains; extend from 24 inches to 42
inches hooks for placing.
$2.25 SUMMER BLANKETS AT $1.75 PAIR
Gra Cotton Blankets with pink and blue borders 11-4 size.
$1.60 PAIR FEATHER PILLOWS AT 95c PAIR
In a desirable size and covered with blue and white tiekinjr.
54.00 Hodges
Fnlber Rums 4 n ft
Special
Summery, serviceable and sani
tary the best and most artistic
of inexpensive floor coverings.
The above is an ideal' size for
small bedroom, sewing-room or
tent. Today's special price is
your opportunity for securing
one. Carpet Department Sixth
Floor.
Refrigerators and Sewing Machines on the Terms $1.00 Down, $1.00 WeeK
years ago, locatlnar In Washington.
Death occurred at Winlock, Wash. He
Is survived by a widow, two sons and
one daughter. His mother, Mrs. Sarah
West; his brother. Oswald West, and his
sister, Regenia West, reside in this city.
One brother , lives at Tacoma, one at
Seattle and one at Kails City. Polk
County. He was born in Guelph, Ontario,
61 years . ago.
EAST SIDE PliAXS BIG DISPLAV
E. V. Jobilman Appointed Chair
man of Decorations Committee.
At the meeting of the East Side Busi
ness Men's Club Thursday night in the
Healy building:. Grand avenue, final ar
rangements were completed for the
decoration of Kast Side streets to be
covered by the automobile and chil
dren's parades during the Rose Festi
val. The following committees were ap
pointed: Decorations, F. W. Jobilman,
C. A. Bigelow. W. Sherman and J. Wal
den; music, G. L.. Atchley and A. L.
McKinzie: grandstands.! George Dil
worth, Dan Kellaher and E. R. Gelin
sky. Several designs for street decorations
are being considered and a selection
will be made within a few days. Grand
avenue will be decorated between East
Everett and East Clay streets: East
Morrison between East Water and East
Sixth street, and East Burnside be
tween East Third street and Grand
avenue.
A grandstand will be erected on the
vacant quarter block a the northwest
corner of Grand avenue and Belmont
street, with a capacity for 500 people.
Officials of the club, judges of the
parade and others will be admitted by
tickets. Other grandstands i may be
LEWIS GRANGE WINS FIGHT
County- Commissioners Cannot Pay
$5000 for Ealr Premiums.
OLTMPIA, Wash., May 20. (Special.)
By decision of the State Supreme Court
today the Lewis County Grange won its
fight and the Lewis County Commission
ers cannot do as they had planned, that
Is, pay out $5000 county funds for prem
iums, at the Southwestern Washington
Fair.
The ' Commissioners appropriated the
money on advice of the County Attorney
and Attorney-General of the state.
Stomach Blood and
Liver Troubles
Much sickness starts with weak stomach, and consequent
poor, impoverished blood. Nervous and pale-people lack
good, rich, red blood. Their stomachs need invigorating
for, after all, a man can be no stronger than his stomach.
A remedyhat makes the stomach strong and the liver
active, makes rich red blood and overcomes and drives
out disease-producing bacteria and cures a whole multi
tude of diseases.
Get rid of your Stomach Weakness ana
Liver Laziness by taklni a coarse of
. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
the treat Stomach Restorative, Liver
Invl&orator and Blood Cleanser.
You can't afford to accept any medicine of unknown
composition as a substitute for "Golden Medical Discov
ery," which is a medicine of known composition, having
a complete list of ingredients in plain English on its bottle-wrapper,
same being attested as correct under oath.
Dr. Rlerce'm Pteasmat Pelletn regulate mad Invigorate' Stomach,
Liver and Bovela.
placed at street intersections. Mr. I agers of the great celebration held on
Jobilman, chairman of the committee the Hudson River, and will introduce
on decorations, was one of the man- some novel features.
FIFTY HOMES MAY "
HAVE PIANOS FREE!
A Most Liberal, Though Extraordinary Offer Made by
Oregon's Great Piano House.
A great many of the leading piano
manufacturers of the United States
furnish free use of pianos each year to
concert musicians, colleges, grand
opera artists, etc., and in return for the
use of same the manufacturer secures
testimonials and recommendations.
Eilers' Music House has become the
country's foremost and largest dealer
In high grade pianos. We have induced
several manufacturers, instead of plac
ing pianos with professional people,
to put them for free use in the homes
of 50 families of Portland and vicinity.
We have assured them that the ad
vertising we and they will derive from
It will be much superior to that of
placing pianos as many -others do.
Many a family would own a piano if
they knew the unbounded pleasure and
limitless educational advantages de
rived from having one in the home.
These now have an opportunity of try
ing a tine new piano without cost. If
after usin-g the instrument in your
home for three" or four months you de
cide you want to keep It, arrangements
can be made to pay for it on easy:
monthly payments, or all cash.
To give '.every reader of The Trie
gram an equal chance to have free
use of a piano, we shall select 50 names
from those senilin.i? us a reply to this
announcement, giving four reasons why
a piano should be placed in their home
free of charge, according to this offer.
Each reason must contain not more
than 12 words. The reasons sliouid be
neatly and plainly written on one side
of the paper only, together with name
and address.
Those giving the best four reasons
most neatly submitted. will secure
them. We will notify by mail each one
of the 50 families whose reasons arti
used.
This free proposition Is intended to
apply only to pianos going into re
sponsible homes. Name one reference,
preferably someone who has bought s
piano of us. It is not open to music
teachers, churches, schools, lodges oi
theaters, nor to anyone connected with
the music business.
Replies to this announcement must
be sent into our retail department by
mail or in person before Wednesdaj
evening at S o'clock. Alay 25. Ther
is no time to lose. This offer Is only
open to those residing in Portland and
suburbs. Eilers' Piar.o House, biggest,
busiest, best; 40 Western stores. 35J
Washington St. at Park (Eighth St.).
E"!bi- g-rL77i-.::gi welcomed m millions of
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SEALED ljgrht.---t- I U;3j than cohtinoed and
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