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THE SITNDAX OBEGONIAXV pnmTT.Aim; FEERTTAET IT, 1895. TRADE WITH ORIEFT 3IR. FltAXK WOOLSEV BACK FROM TRAXS-PACIFIC TRIP. He Tell of the Cliino-Japnncse TTar and Its Effect I'pon Commerce Internal Politics. Mr- Frank Weotaey, president of the 3ohas, Wookej- & OHphaat stripping and eesimiseioa company, and agents of the Northern Pactfic Stearaahip Company, returned home Wednesday night from a business trip to China and Japan, after aa absence of nearly four months. The ob ject of Mr. IVoolsey'a trip -was entirely of a business nature, but, as he was in those1 countries during the exciting war period, he saw much to interest him, and gained information not possible to attain at this distance. l!r. Wooteey left Portland October 29. 18M. He had in contemplation his Oriental trip for some time previous to departure. hile absent, he visited Yokohama, Kobe, Shanghai, Canton and Hong Kong, and many of the smaller ports of those coun tries. "My first impression," he said yes terday, "on arriving at Yokohama, was the general interest manifested both over fthe exciting war news and the revision o xhe treaties. The representatives of Eng lish mercantile houses thpre, as a rule, were inclined to Wame their own govern ment for allowing the commissioners to close up the new treaty in such way as to give the Japanese a deckled advantage. 3n fact, they believed that the wily Jap anese diplomats actually pulled the wool over the eyes of the representatives of the English government. "X take it as a fixed fact that the ulti mate design and aim of the Japanese is to drive out all foreign Industries. The ques tion now is whether they will, without for eign assistance, be able to carry out their modern enterprises. For many years Japan has had special representatives all over the world, studying the sciences and im proved methods of civilization, and these men have now returned, and many of them have assumed control of the heads of gov ernmental departments. At first the Jap anese employed expert navigators, engin eers and other officers to run their steam phips, but today they are entirely manned by men o'f their own country, proficient in their callings. It is the same in manufac tures, or the introduction of any enter prise. The Japanese are displaying a par ticular interest in electricity and its possi bilities. For the purpose of illumination tney buy one complete plant, and from that, assisted by their wonderful ingenu ity, they make-dupllcates. There being no protective law for inventors in that coun try, the native manufacturers control the market. Even In the interior, one going into an ordinary tea garden will find elec tric bells on every hand, and, when once pushed ther are servants on hahd to do the rest. In fact, the Japanese claim that they are now able to give others points in developing the use of electric power, and it is certain that whatever they once undertake to do they carry out. "Regarding the revision of treaties, the opinion of foreigners in Japan is about equally divided. Formerly, under the ad ministration of Japanese law, all foreign ers had the opportunity of settling their legal difficulties in the consular courts of their own countries. Under the revised treaties, a new code has been perfected, and the general fear is that complications may arise over the lack of knowledge of their own laws. One peculiar feature of the. new order of things is that neither ball is alIo7-ed nor the writ of habeas corpus recognized. In Yokohama, really only a police government exists. These officers have unlimited power, and can go into a house at any time, arrest whom they please, and throw one in jail without the knowledge of his friends, and he is sometimes compelled to remain there for weeks before granted a hearing. Although this fear- exists, the Japanese are smart enough to understand that, after the treaty becomes a settled fact, should any arbitrary measures be enforced, or obnox ious laws put into effect, they would speed ily lead to international complications. "During my stay in Yokohama, one pecu liar case came under my observation. A blind man was arrested for the murder of his father. He secured a foreign attorney, who understood Japanese. It was admit ted at the hearing that the law provided propr imuishment for the killing of a father by his son. This was not disputed, but the attorney called attention to the fact that the law was silent regarding the ;u ts of a blind man charged with such offense. He declared that there was no spwtllcation of such crime, and he won the point, securing the discharge of his sightless client." MARKETS OF THE ORIENT. One object of the visit of Mr. Woolsey was to Investigate the markets of the Orient and the possibilities presented for tl.p introduction of Oregon products. "I found the flour trade," he said, "greatly augmented on account of the prevailing war. The growth of business in all lines is largely due to the war requirements. In fact, the condition of traue is fictitious. Oregon llo'ir has met with a very good reception in Japan. Hcng Kong, as a dis tributing point, handles a large amount of both Oregon and "Washington Hour, which is gradually gaining a supremacy over the California product. Our flour is much strong-Mr and cheaper, both of which are the chief points of favor to the buyer. Some of the large houses in Japan com plain of the dullness of the times, and tay that they are selling imported goods that go into the general consumption at London cost. The prices are based on the exchange at the time of Importation. " hen purchas s wera made the rate was C. and it has now declined to 45, the dif Jcrence repres-Miting the percentage of loss. The only lins in which there is much gen eral activity are army and navy stores, and supplies for the same. The building of Immense shipyards requires large amounts of iron and steel, and those en gaged in thee lines are having a harvest. The times are really dull, and lines not affected by the demands of war are de pressed. There is no market there for Oregon salmon, as it is too expensive. Hong Kong uses a small lot of canned goods coming from California, and a large stock of cannd meats shipped from San Francisco and Chicago, sent there for speculative purpeses; but shippers find it hard to dispose of their stocks, and they have to be stored for an indefinite time. The Japanese do business on methods very different from Americans. All the ar Tangements have to be made through Jap anese middlemen, and it would be foolish for any one to go there expecting to deal directly with the Japane&e government. The principal house, have their trusted agents, and it is these Mho carry out the ti hemes of trade. Lots of money has been 1 t by those who went to Japan to se t. are kurge ori-rs and make a sudden for tune. The introduction of Hour for use i' the Japanese army will doubtless result in a more extended use of that product in J -pan. in the future How far remains t be se. Those of the middle classes, men receiving one silver dollar per day for their service, provide for a large family and live comfortably, and they are not entirely conAnod to the usual rice and fish diet of the country. PORTLAND'S LOST CHANCE. "Portland has thrown away two good chances to seo-ure a steamship line to the Orient. 1 want one. and it is possible that Portland can have one, but our people must not run away with the idea that a line coming here will do everything for nothing, and take all the chances of los ing. "Whoever is next to take up such a proposttten mut have t-oiriethlng beyond moral swpport behind them. That is good enough la its way. but it will not pay for coal and other running expenses of a steaneMp Mne. It is a different proposition to havea.Une to Portland, from one ru&Rtng to Tacama or Vaaocuver. The increased tost f coal atone wcutd amount to about $.() aMtMdty. A good deal can be said tbout having 8h a ltae of steamers jto Portland. A geo deal had better not be said. One thing is sure: The people of Portland, so far, have not taken, hold of the proposition in a way that TViil encour age owners to put on a steamer line." MOTIVE FOR THE "WAR.. R-igarding the war troubles, in Japan, Mr. Woolsey said: "It is generally con ceded, I think, outside of Interested par ties, that the precipitation of a war on China was altogether unwarranted on the part of Japan. If, after going Into Corea to reform that government, and effecting its object, the Japanese had stopped, their ostensible purpose would have been ac cepted as real. Asa matter of fact, Japan had been preparing for the past 20 years to do just what it is engaged in today. Each Japanese reercs to have a personal interest in the present hostilities. There Is a certain class of progressive Japanese, young men who have secured a foreign education, wh: have really forced the Jap anese government to keep up the war. If any inclination to bring it to a close was shown, there would likely have been an uprising in Japan. Public sentiment Is in accord with pursuing the war. as has been done. In the capture of Port Ar thur, Wel-Hai-Wei and other places, com plications with the foreign powers are liable to follow. Th Japanese govern ment was, in fact, farced to continue the war. Before It broke out there was no end of trouble in the diet at Toklo. The younger elemsnt was continually obstruct ing the purpose of the government, and Introducing measures inimical to it, and the situation was, fortunately, relieved by the actual commencement of hostilities. Then the diet removed to Hiroshima and the pla?e was put under martial law, and the government put Into effect all its desired measures without opposition; oth erwise, the refractory element would hav been severely dealt with. POLITICS IN JAPAN. "There is still a possibility of Internal discord among the different political fac tions of Japan. The situation at present is very uncertain. The idea prevails in Japan that there is some power behind the government to render assistance when nec essary. Russia has been very quiet during he trouble, and some prophesy that, with the opening of spring and the ability of Japan to move troops, operations will bt more active. It is also believed that when the spoils are divided. Port Laz ertte may become the eastern terminus for the great trans-Pacific railroad Russia is contracting. It certainly looks as though Russia has some designs that sho hopes to accomplish as a result of the war, in the interest of that projected road. "So far as the Japanese situation is con cerned, it is certain that the government made its arrangements with a view of completing the war last November. The lirst loan was freely subscribed to, but only 25 per cent paid in. Instead of enforc ing collection of the balance, another loan was issued, and only a rortion of this has been paid up. Unless something is done soon, there is liable to be a stringency in the Japan money market. The Japanese have spent a good deal more than antici pated in carrying on the war. The bonds expected to be taken up in London were not, which is causing some uneasiness. "The close of the war will see great development in the Orient through the opening up of the country with railroads and the establishment of trading centers. This will be much easier in China and Corca than in Japan, for the Japanese are too sharp to allow foreigners to get con trol of their commercial interests. I met business men there from all portions of the world who have sufficient capital at their command to start large enterprizes, and they are only awaiting the outcome to the war to commence operations. The opportunity will be great, indeed, for once projected, railroads can be built, and there is but little doubt that they can, that immense territory, teemirg with popula tion, will be opened up to the markets of the world. But not so with Japan. The Japanese do not believe in dividing profits with foreigners. They are, I believe, the most ambitious people on the surface of the globe today. In dealing with them, foreigners will have to keep a sharp eye on them. With their great abundance of cheap labor and wonderful native inge nuity, they can counterfeit many staple products and lay them down in the mar kets of the world at far lower figures than foreign manufacturers. ' During the present war. Japan has purchased a large number of steamers to use as transports, and when the war closes she will have them on hand. It is currently reported among foreign trad ers there that the Japanese government will open up steamship lines to the prin cipal shipping points of the world, in cluding the Pacific coast. Such lines under government patronage, could be operated very cheaply, and would give Japan im mense prestige." "Down in the bottom of his heart the Japanese hates all foreigners. They have a kindlier feeling toward Americans than others, but the shibbcleth of the new party will be, 'Japan for the Japanese It is no uncommon thing in Canton for foreigners to be insulted, but it is rare in Japan. Now, among the children there, you no tice the same traits evinced by the Chinese youths. They are polite and considerate on the surface to foreigners, but they hold a mental reservation. It is hard to judge just what the outcome in Japan will really be." While in the Orient, Mr. Woolsey met William Dunbar, who was on his way from Yokohama to Kong Kong. He was about to make a trip to the upper part of Japan and Vladivostock, Siberia, ex pecting to be absent about six months. Mr. Dunbur had at that time not heard of the decision of the United States supreme court, and, when he does, he may not be in a hurry to return home. A NOTED EAST 1DIAN HERE. JInda Itnm, "Who Has a. Mission, to Perform. Dr. Jinda Ram, of Muzaffargarh, Pun jab, Indin. who represented the British government Indian section at the world's fair, is now in the city. The doctor is vice-president of the International Wom en's Union, the headquarters of which are in London, England, and is also vice president of the Society for the Educa tion and Liberation of the Women cf India, whose headquarters for the United States are in Los Angeles, Cal. It is in the Interest of the last-named organiza tion that the doctor is visiting some of the prominent cities of the United States before leaving for India. "The object of our society," said the doctor to riS Oregonlan representative yesterday, "is fully explained in its name. In character it is international, and abso lutely non-sectarian. Our chief aim is to awaken sufficient interest among the American and European nations to enable us to free our country's population from the troubles and misfortunes which have become incorporated into our social life since the great Mohammedan invasion. As the people would not send their chil dren to sectarian schools, we concluded to organize on a strictly non-sectarnut basis, and conduct a general kindergarten system for the female children, and, in stead of keeping the w idows doing nothing at the hospitals, we will prepare them to become teachers of the young, and thus banish such monstrosities as child-marriage, etc." Wnen asked as to whether there might not be some difficulties in the way that would make success impossible, the doctor promptly replied: "No; I believe with Napoleon that there is no such a word as lnuossible" in our language. The only difficulty I expect Is in the line of getting teachers, but that will be only a matter of a short time, and as long as we keep the kindergarten school sys tem free from sectarian influences, the people will send their children quite will ingly. With a fair system of primary education, all else we expect will follow." "What is the general condition of India's people?" Dr. Jinda Ram will remain here in the interests of the Society for the Education and Liberation of the Women of India for about one week, during which time he expects to address a number of meet ings. This evening at 7:38 he speaks at the Unitarian. jflhusah. JhU LJbJjsL,.belBg ,:The Condition of WornenlnHdlaf PHYS-ICIMSVEEES HIGH-PRICED DOCTORS' ARE NO LOXGER PATRONIZED. The TcndencyTorrard Lower Charges and Better ServiceThe Best Medical Attendance for Five Dollars a Month. But few people realize what a gigantic trust exists among the members of the medical profession, a trust formed with the distinct object in view of maintaining the system of big fees, established by those physicians who have built up a large and lucrative practice. This com bination to sustain rates is all the more reprehensible as its effects are often felt by the very people who can ill afford to retain the services of a physician dur ing a long spell of sickness at the extor tionate fee exacted. A system of high fees is to all intents and purposes an an nouncement to the general public thr.t medical attendance must be secured on the terms imposed by the trust, and that any physician, whatever his attainments may be, who accepted a lower fee than that prescribed by the trust did so at he peril of his professional reputation, which this trust assumes is entirely in its keep ing. In this connection, Drs. Copeland & Montgomery, with headquarters in this city, beg to recur to the fact that the Inauguration of the system of low fees for the highest professional service was made by them, an innovation that at the time was severely criticised by many of the best physicians. It was some two years ago when Drs. Copeland & Mont gomery first announced to the people of Oregon and Washington that in the future they would treat all diseases at the uni form charge of $5 a month. In making this announcement they did not say that a higher fee would be charged for the treatment of "exceptional diseases," the claim of "special fees for special cases," so often made by advertising doctors cf the quack type. They announced openly that their charge in all cases would "ce $5 a month, and In no instance since that time have these doctors charged patients more than this. Drs. Copeland & Montgomery today en joy the largest practice of any physician or of any medical firm in the city. They have demonstrated clearly to the people of the Pacific Northwest that they can avail themselves of the use of the high est medical skill known to the profession, the services of professional gentlemen who have graduated from Bellevue and other great schools of equal prominence, and who have had the benefit of years of practice, which has fitted them for successfully treat ing any disease known to med ical science. The offices of Drs. Copeland & Montgomery are constantly crowded with representative people from all parts of Oregon and Washington, as can be at tested at any time by a visit to their well-appointed quarters, and among their patients are many of the best-known families of the state. Some of the most prominent members of the house and sen ate of Oregon's legislature have been suc cessfully treated by these doctors, and the names of these and hundreds of others equally as well-known citizens are regu larly cariied on their books. Drs. Copeland & Montgomery have demonstrated that a profitable practice can be built up on a system of low fees for the best professional services. They have discouraged extortionate fees, and they have further helped the regular physicians by demonstrating that money paid to quacks is money wasted, and that the only physician the public should en courage is the one of the very highest attainments in the medical profession. After Drs'. Copeland & Montgomery had1 begun to prosper under their system of low fees a number of cheap advertising doctors, whose attainments had never earned for them either the recognition f the medical profession or the patronage of the public, announced that in the fu ture they would treat patients for $5 a month. The reservations coupled with this same announcement made clear to the people, who, after all, are not so easily impoced on, that the advertised fee of $3 a month was not altogether sn the best of faith. One of the exceptions, for instance, made by these doctors to the low fee was the ever-prescient "special cases icqulring special treatment." The disin terested observer might be excused for asking right here if the classification of "special cases" was left to the judgment of the interested doctor, who might be as capable of making a wrong diagnosis as he was a right one, especially if the error lay in the direction of the larger fee, or, to the confiding patient, who, perhaps, could not moke the distinction between the syptom of a cancer and that of some illusionary disorder, which was primarily duo to a morbid mental condition, caused by a slight attack of indigestion. The repre hensible practice of these same physicians, who announce that the "poor are treated free," when they understand that the business which follows from these de lusive advertisements is a most profitable one, from the fact that four or five charges are made for the medicines fur nished, is in keeping with the dishonest riotives of all advertising doctors vho at tempt to secure business by the con temptible methods of the charlatan and the qriack. and whose efforts are as bar ren of permanent results as are the ef forts of men in every calling who are not strictly honest with a public who may show a disposition to be confiding. The one fact that Drs. Copeland & Montgomery desire at this time to im press on the public is that their regular fee of $3 a month is not elastic in its operation. They do not charge a higher fee than $5 a month in any case; they do not treat the poor free, and they do not availthemselves of the use of the question able methods of those advertising doc tors who have seen their old business leaving them as the direct result of the same dishonest methods they are now us ing to entice new business to their quar ters. Drs. Copeland & Montgomery are conducting a strictly legitimate business, as the hundreds of patients they have successfully treated In Portland will tes tify, and the remarkable success they have made during the two years that their offices have been open in Portland is the most fitting recommendation that can .e offered regarding both their ability and their desire to deal absolutely fairly with the people who frequent their well-appointed rooms. THE TIVOLI. This new and in every respect first-class amusement resort will be thrown open to the public at 1G3 and 167 Second street, near Morrison, on Thursday evening, February 21. It is the aim of the proprie tors to make it a family resort, genteel and orderly, and with that end in view the heavily-curtained box will not be found in the "Tivoli." The fixtures and furni ture will be new and elegant, and no convenience for the comfort of patrons will be omitted. A select concert pro gramme will be rendered every evening by an orchestra of 10 of Portland's best musicians. The music-lovers are assured of a treat, and all are cordially invited to visit the Tivoli and bring their families and lady frineds, with the full assurance that they will neither see nor hear any thing that might offend the most sensitiv e and fastidious. LUMotte'R Trial Postponed. The trial of Major A. LaMotte, which was set for Monday, in the state circuit court, was by Judge Stephens yesterday continued until March S. There will be no jury on hand Monday, and for this reason the case could not be tried. The charge against LaMotte is perjury in procuring a fraudulent divorce frcm his wife. AA LiTS-D WAIL' in i-- r-- Cor.First --; etirm 5 i g rrom B Carpets, Bn3, Paperhanginrs ; lace, Silk and "Ghenille Curtains everything will be sacrificed without reserve. w ALTER BR Jos. L. "W alter, Manager. Do You llaijt a We carry the largest and most complete stock on the Coast. ... In our branch store, Third and Stark streets, we have fitted up a room for the convenience of our patrons, with a competent attendant in charge. ... A perfect fit guaranteed. TRUSSES CRUTCHES SUPPORTERS, ETC. GREAT-BARGAIN -SALE FOR ONE MEEK ONLY Commencing Monday, Feb. 18, we will offer a large assortment of decorated dishes, in odds and ends, for table use at special prices for this week only. Bottom out of the price of Granite Iron-ware. SEE PRICES Ifi OUH SJiOW WINDOW OLDS & SUMMERS, 189 EAST SIDE AFFAIRS. One Boy Rescues Another From Dcnth, by Drowning. An exciting incident occurred on the river front just souUuof the approach of Yhe Morrlson-streetklge yesterday af ternoon. Edgar Compo," the 4-year-old,son of L. Compo, who has" a small house on a scow on the river, while playing with James Nicholson, another boy a little old er, accidentally slipped and fell into the river. It is quite deep where he went in, and he disappeared from sight. In a mo ment his head appeared above the surface of the water on the other side of the plank he had been walking on. The other boy caught sight of his head, and quickly seized him by the hair. He tried to lift the drowning boy out of the water onto the plank, but he was too heavy for him. However, he clung to the boy, and en deavored to keep his head above the water, but in this he was only partially success ful. Every little while Edgar would settle back under the water in spite of the efforts of the other boy, who had him by the hair. But James would make a strong ef fort and again raisei him. Finally, Mrs. Compo was attracted to the boys, and hur ried to their assistance. She came none too soon, as Edgar was half-drowned and unconscious, and James Nicholson was about exhausted, and could not have held out much longer. Edgar was taken to his home, and Dr. George L. Rogers was called. After great exertions, he succeed ed in restoring the boy to consciousness, but he was quite ill last night. But for the prompt action and indomitable de termination of James Nicholson, his play mate, to save the little fellow's life, he would have surely drowned. The boy James' parents live on the river front near the approach of the Madison-street bridge. Krait Union. Orgnnized. The Multnomah Fruitgrowers' Union ef fected permanent organization yesterday by the election of the officers provided for by the articles of incorporation. Accord ing to the articles, all the stockholders are directors under the incorporation, and hence, when the meeting was called to or der, election of officers was in order at once. H. C. Welch and J. D. Leatherman were elected temporary president and sec retary for the meeting, as a matter of form, they having acted in that capacity for some time before the organization was incorporated. Chauncey Ball and Henry Freeborough, incorporators, acted as in spectors of election. There were repre sented at the meeting about 70 shares of the 100 subscribed. The election resulted in the choice of Edward Peterson, of South Mount Tabor, as president; Henry Free borough, secretary; S. J. Hurt, treasurer. On motion, it was decided to have a num ber of copies of the constitution and by laws, as prepared by Mr. Chauncey Ball, typewritten, for distribution among the stockholders, so that they can make a careful examination of the provisions, and be able to act intelligently in their adop tion. The next step will be the adoption of the constitution and by-laws, and this will be done at the next meeting. At the close of the meeting yesterday, a resolution was passed, unanimously indors ing the action of the legislature in appro priating $SO0O to enable the Horticultural Society to carry out its purposes in the protection of orchards and the eradication of diseased fruit trees. There is a disposition among some of the members of the local union to merge the organization into the Oregon Fruit "Union, but this is opposed by others. The matter was hinted at in the meeting in cidentally yesterday, but no action in that direction was taken, Mr. Peterson, the new president, stated he will be governed by the advice and wishes of the stock holders of the local organization. Although organized at South Mount Tabor last May, as a local fruitgrowers' union, it has been extended practically into a county organ ization, but so far the membership is mostly confined to Mount Tabor residents, and, if the majority think it advisable to merge into the state union, it will prob ably be done. Ilcceiver for P. 1. Posson & Co. W. M. Ladd was appointed receiver by Judge Stearns yesterday for F. Zu Posson & Son, seedsmen. An action asking for the appointment of a receiver was com menced in the state circuit court by W. H. Worthington, a stockholder in the F. It Posson & Sons Company, stating that such procedure was necessary for a proper settlement of the affairs of the concern. b;ros;Ic arid. Yarxiliill usmess Sruss? OS. WOODHO, CLiHtE St CO. CHE2VCISTS. AND 191 FIRST STREET The bonds of Receiver Ladd were fixed at $10,000. It was stated last evening that the application for a receiver was merely the result of a dispute among stockholders, and that the company is solvent. TQ BE REPAIRED. The Ferryboat Vancouver Has Been. Successfully Itxiixcd. VANCOUVER, Wash., Feb. 18. The sunken ferryboat Vancouver was, with the assistance of the steamer Governor Newell and two barges, raised to the surface during the week and brought to the company's wharf here today. She will be taken to Portland at once for re pairs. The damage to the ferry's hull is not as great as was at first thought, and it is expected she will resume her old run within a week. In the meantime the steamer Kehani will continue to carry pas sengers to and from the ferry landing on the Oregon shore. Old Frank, a pioneer horse, owned by O'Shea Brothers, of Portland, for 20 years, died here yesterday. For the last four years he was owned in Vancouver. He was 31 years old and was well known by many. The congregation and friends of the Rev. Dr. Hoge, of Richmond, Va., are making preparations for the celebration, on Feb ruary 27, of the 50th anniversary of his pastorate of the Second Presbyterian church of that city. We Advertise Because we know it pays. We have the best and most direct, effective and eco nomical medium of reaching the largest number of country merchants, farmers, mechanics, miners, loggers, producers and consumers generally in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. We reach them through the local weekly paper often the only paper taken ; the paper that is depended upon and believed in; the paper that is read and re-read until the next issue appears. Our connection with 90 such local country papers of the bet ter class, having at least 250,000 readers weekly, enables us to make special rates upon advertising space. Copy set and proof submitted only one order or cut necessary. This list pays others, it will pay YOU. N. P. Newspaper Union, Office, 245 Stark Street. RUPTURE RB3MMTIY CURED FOF5 $25 In from three to six xeeks, without operation, fciife or detention from business, no matter how Ions standing or what your age may be. A perfectly painless treatment. Th" Portland offices now hae patients cured who live in or near all of the towns in Ore- S Eon. Washington. Montana and Idaho. If. you are suffering with s. rupture, call or write at once. Consultation and examination Free. THE O. E. MILLER COMPANY. Mar quam building. Portland. Or. UlIOn PERT CO. Vihoksaie Butcbsrs 2nd Psekars OP THE Shield Brand of Hams, Bacon AKD Strictly Pure. Eottlo-Eea-dcred Lard. FOURTH tP GLISAN STREETS On account of bad weather TTriday, we will continue our special sole of ladles' 60c and $1.23 wrapper sale, Monday only, and we add a special in dress goods, for that day only 15 pieces of Scotch double weave two-toned and plain, very pretty in effect; just the thing for a nice spring dress; 40 inches wide and all wool, fully worth 63c; special. 2Sc yard. The Hardman Stores, CS-71 Third street. w Ay"'? Xj& PRING o Arriving Dgtily Silks Jicrseities Dt?ess Goods Trimmings gibbons Embroideries Gloves hosiery lindermeai EVERY DEPARTMENT IN NE3nC GFCRB. MEIER&FRANKC0 SEEDTIME LET HID PUHT HO HOPES TO REAP lfle have 500 aeres of cleared and cultivated garden land in our Nebraska colony near Salem, to exchange foi? money, notes op labor. We nevet? advertise till use have something to advertise for. This advertisement means xxiork, uiages and business for many a man, if he takes heed and eomes to the front. liAhile the rest of the xxtorld has been crying "hard times' xxie have had from 20 to 40 men steadily at rxtork for the past trxio months elear ing land and planting fruit trees for our Omaha eolony in Clarke county, Washington. We have 800 aeres in this Salem tract rjahieh must be cleared and planted in fruit trees and hops during the next eight months. Don't come to us looking lor a "job " unless you want a home, for we have no use for a man whose ambition does not rise higher than the day's work. But if you want a piece of land to make a home on to plant a crop in we have the best in the Willamette valley. You can buy it, or rent it with the privilege of buying, and -with it goes days' works for every day you can spare from its eultivatfon all sum mer. There is a sawmill to be built, logging to be done, wood-chopping, hauling, teaming, grub bing, plowing and planting. Houses are to be built, roads to be made, homes prepared for lOOO Eastern people who are paying in their money for the purpose. Don't malt longer for something to turn up. It isn't going to turn. Pull yourself together. Get into this and go to tuork. The sooner you get in the better chance you get and the sooner you -will secure an indepen dent and paying place in the -world. WE W&RU BUSINESS Come and see us and talk the proposition up. "Write to us and tell us "what you can do and what you want. STEARNS FRUIT LAND COMPANY, 27S Stark Street, Portland, Or. HAS REMOVED! G. HEITKEMPER, Has removed three doors east of his old corner to No. 249 Morrison street, between Second and Third, where he will open up for business -MOW DAY MORN ING, FEB. 18, 1895. PORTLAND MEAT CO. The opposition meat cooipany. largest wholesale and retail dealers in Oregon and Washington. Main market and office. Third and Alder streets. Branches, First and Columbia and Sixteenth and Pettygrove. RETKIL Boiling beef Sgi 4c Good steaks Sc Good beef roast -- 5 8c Loin steaks fc Porterhouse : ;.. 16c Five-pound pail of our pure home-rendered lard, 50c; 10-pound palls. $1 00. STYLES 4 -" j? HAS COME The Portland Jeweler PRICES. Good mutton chops Legs of mutton Pork roasts - Choice sweet pickled hams and bacon c 6c lie