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32 THE SUNDAY OREGOIAN, PORTLAND, MARCH 1900. SHERMAN COUNTY BOOM XEW TOTVXS, XEW HOUSES, IfEW FAIUIS FOIJOW THE RAILROAD. Fonr Hundred 3iea at "Worlc on. the Extension SlianlUo, BoBrboa and Kent. Sherman County to booming In conse quence of the extension of the Columbia Southern Railroad from Moro south, ac cording to Archie Mason, the contractor In charge of that work, -who is visiting Ills family In Portland. The track Is now .laid 22 miles south of Moro, and the road bed finished for 10 miles further. There are over 400 men whites and Japs at work, and Mr. Mason expects to see the rails laid to Shanlko, the terminus, by April 13. New settlers are building cabins on tha prairies In all directions, he says, and all the agricultural land In Sherman County is likely to be taken up under the home stead act, this Spring. Many of these newcomers are plowing and sowing, and the acreage set to grain will be the largest In the history of the county. Building has begun In the new metrop olis of Shanlko. A hotel, saloon and sev eral business houses are In progress of erection, while stockyards and grain ware nouses are being built at points along the now line. It Is expected that 50,000 sheep will be shorn and dipped in Shanlko this season, the wool being shipped away by rail. A number of business men of Moro and The Dalles are preparing to establish ."branch houses in Shanlko. Bourbon, a new town, has been started on the line, eight miles south of Grass JValley, and this Is going to be quite an Im portant point, as a largo graingrowing and Btockraislng country will be tributary. The town of Kent, five miles southeast of Bour Ibon, will be moved to the line, and a 'sidetrack will be constructed at "Wilcox, eight miles south of Kent. A depot and -water tank are to be constructed at Grass "Valley, where two big warehouses are aalready nearly completed. The telegraph lino is to be extended from TPasco to ifihanlko right away. "Wheat looks splendid," Mr. Mason fsays, "and all signs point to an Immense crop as well as a large acreage. If grain ls only a fair price next Fall, Sherman (County farmers will have twenties to Ithrow at the birds." STREET RAILS TOO HIGH. Teamsters Complain of Consequent Damage to Velilclcs. Many teamsters who have occasion to 'drive on First street, between Burnslde 'and Madison, complain of the street-car tracks being so high above the pavement. iFlrst street Is a very busy thoroughfare, and its six strings of rail jutting out above the pavement have been ruinous -to vehicles of all descriptions for the past two years. Teamsters are frequently obliged to turn out to permit the pass age of a street-car, and in doing so the wagon tires are caught by the projecting rails, wheels are "dished" and axles broken short off at the hub. A group of teamsters stood at the corner of First and "Washington streets the other day, discussing the unsatisfactory condition of the thoroughfare. "I have seen dozens of wagons badly Injured within the past two years," one of them said, "and the wheel--wrights of Portland are given many a Job they would not get If these street-car rails v.-ero set down where they belong, or the pavement raised to their level." He point ed to a frog and switch between "Wash ington and Stark streets, and said: "When a man drives along that V. his wagon wheels are drawn together as he proceeds In one direction, or they are spread out when he drives in the other. In this way the wheels are 'dished' outward or inward, according to the direction the wagon Is taking, and there is no possible show to get out of the track, as the wheels cannot cross these high rails except at right angles. The heavier the load the greater the difficulty and the more expensive the blacksmith bill. "Then, in crossing these First-street tracks on any of tho streets leading up Jroni the river, a man Is liable to break a spring, as the rails have to be met with a bump, just like driving up on to the f tone curb of that sidewalk. Second street Is worse In this respect than First, but that street Is not traveled so much. The brick pavement north of Stark street has been worn down along the edge of tho rails, and so is more dangerous than whore tho wood block pavement exists, but it is all as bad as can be, from Madi son street down." An examination of .the street suggests that the pavement between the rails was originally laid too low, and the grinding motion of wheels within six Inches of tho rails has formed trenches into which wagon -wheels are prone to drop. In try ing to turn out of these hard ruts, tha damage is usually done. Another teamster said: "If First street was paved like Burnside-street bridge, the rails would give no trouble. Rail and pavement should bo nearer on a level on First street." MATINEE CROWD IMMENSE. -Largest Afternoon Audience in. His tory of Metropolitan. The audience at the Metropolitan The ater at the matinee performance of "Red, White and Blue" yesterday afternoon was the largest afternoon crowd In the blstory of the house. It was perhaps the best matinee attendance that any Poet land theater has ever had. The crowd was also very enthusiastic All the seats were sold, up stairs and down, and many people stood up during the entire per formance. Early in tho afternoon the management was forced to stop the sale of tickets and refuse money for admit tance. The performance of the brilliant military play was rushed through with a dash and vigor that was gratifying, and the entire production was highly ap preciated by the Immense crowd. The enthusiasm was greatest and the applause was wildest when bright and pretty Georgie Cooper came on and sang the popular coon songs that have won for ber so much fame and have given Port land theater-goers so much pleasure. The company will present "Red, White and Blue" at a special matinee perform ance this afternoon, as well as again In the evening. Matinees on Sunday are an innovation In Portland, and it Is be lieved they will be popular. PLEASANT SIGN OF SPRING. First Lamb of the Season Makes Its Appearance. One of the most pleasant of all the har bingers of the glad springtime was in evidence, to the chosen few at least, yes terday. It was a sign at a butcher shop bearing this legend: : Spring Lamb Today. : The quantity of spring lamb offered to housekeepers was small, but the quality was excellent and the demand great. It was not exactly a bargain-counter sale, as the prices ranged from $1 25 to $1 50 per quarter, according to size and location, north or south. It Is understood there wlil be plenty of spring lamb on the mar ket this week, at about the same price. 0 BUSINESS ITEMS. If Ualiy Ik Cnttlnpr Teeth, Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy Mrs. IVInsiow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. 0 "He that lives well is not ignorant." He knows that Hood's Sarsaparilla will keep him in health. Pianos Organs. Wiley B. Allen Co. TZ" THE BOOK OF THE YEAR "TO HAVE AND TO HOLD" Mary Johnston's latest success that bids fair to rival "Prisoners of Hope." Publishers' price, $L50. Our price, $115. Another Shipment of Silk and Wool Black French Broches ' j " In rich and exquisite original designs. $2.75, $3.50, $4.50 Yard Alto Kew English Mohair PJerolas. $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 yard. AT BLACK GOODS COUNTER. GRENADINES Entirely new Silk and "Wool (novelty weave) Grenadines In Gray, Mode, Hello, Castor and Old Rose. $15.00 pattern. t Now Foulo Plaids, In Pastel colorings, $L00, $1.50 yard. SILKS Black Peau de Sole is in high favor now. A special purchase en ables us to offer a quality of Black Peau de Sole, at $1.25 yard, that is so superior to prevailing qualities offered at that price that it constitutes this offering as one of exceptional attraction. FOULARDS "Wo show an enormous variety of color combinations and designs in Anderson's Liberty Twill Foulards At $1.00 Yard Ready, Now, With another assortment of Pulley Belts and Pulley Collars. The Upholstery and Curtain Department Has been enlarged to twice Its former size. "We offer as an inaugural m 200 pieces of finest imported Swiss Sash Curtaining in dots, wreaths, fieur- de-lls. floral and geometrical desiens. at special nrlces for three davs. ce0eicteittectattitt(a9 JmIIF Free front adulteration, d torts, crndc spirits and other harmful ingredi ents. Absolutely pure. r U kAWS V VilVV- m lft" We're ready to deliver it at any time now. It's here awaiting your approval. It's here in "Quality" the best this or any other establishment has ever shown in Portland. We make no exceptions. The early days of March bid you prepare for the coming season. We have antici pated your wants and made preparations in our clothing department on a scale such as we never attempted before. We have secured the greatest line of high-class, ready-to-wear cloth ing made in this country that of the celebrated wholesale tailors, THE STEIN-BLOCH CO., jUas This, with the renowned ALFRED BENJAMIN & CO.'s artistic tailoring, and FECHHEIMER, FISHEL & CO.'S fine garments, gives the "Moyer" the three greatest lines in America. There's no question about the elegance of these goods. We want you to compare them with some hat claim to be "just as good" style for style, cloth for cloth, making for making, price for price. Look into the details and you'll buy "Moyer" clothes with a new confidence. You know our reputation for backing up what we put in print. I I kKW I I I 1 l " MX rfsMr Jki vftj A I 1 ' I V 7 SAILOR WJNC BEN SELLING, Manager i; - ;7;7""r":MEIBR e POULTRY NETTING AT LOW PRICES BANK AND OFFICE RAILING Wire and Iron Fencing For public buildings, residences, cemetery lots, etc All kinds of wire works. PORTLAND WIRE & IRON WORKS 7th and Alder Streets E. HOCH.HOFourthSt. Sole distributor for Oregon. BERXHEIM BROS. Owners and controllers. Springtime in 1his department has been cared for with more than usual consideration. Old lines have been culled out and bright new ones have taken their place, until the department is aglow with all that's good, dependable and stylish. Exclusive Eastern novelties in VESTEE SUITS WITH FANCY VESTS DOUBLE-BREAST SUITS THREE-PIECE SUITS "CRESCENT" CLOTHES For which we are Portland distributors. This celebrated clothing for boys has made a reputation on its own merits. It's correct in style and thoroughly well made. Such advantages as double-sewed seams, hold-fast buttons, double seats and knees, and other vital' points of wear have brought "Crescent" clothes to the front. Every "Crescent" suit is guaranteed. If this clothing was not so much better than the ordi nary boys' clothing, we could not say satisfaction or your money back. WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD IT'S SO ular-Price Clothiers argains in 's Lace Shoes Ten styles of Men's fine laco Shoes, hand-sewed, in box calf, vlci kid; tan Russia, Jo 1A etc; all new and all regu- jNj.ZlJ lar H shoes; per pair Yw,"w Six styles of Men's hand sewed lace Shoes, black and tan, London, opera and 6 O Of Chesterfield toes; regular ?5 J),J-OD lines; per pair fwv Men's plain and square toe Shoes, lace and Congress; 6lzcs 5 to 7. widths A, B C4 J SZ. and C; regular price 55; a J), O Ladies' Shoes 250 pairs of Ladles fine laco Shoes, coin and Regent toes, black and tan; kid and vesting tops: sizes 2 " 1C to GVi; regular $3 to H J)Z.ID shoes; a pair Pub. Our price, price. Life of Lincoln. By Tarbell....$5.00 53.95 Parson Kelly. By Mason and Lang $1.50 51.15 Red Pottage.. Mary Cholmon- dcJey 51.50 51.15 Via Crucls. By Marlon Craw ford 51.50 51.15 Souvenirs CIssie Loftus PI0- 22c each Becky Sharp, w -wmv.. The Popular Favorites at Our Book Counter RICHARD CARVEL, DAVID HARUM, FABLES IN SLANG, YOUNG APRIL, LOVELINESS, i RED ROCK, aicT.fclA.tiU.B, . ACTIVE SERVICE, WILD ANIMALS I HAVE KNOWN, LETTERS OPR.L STEVENSON. WHEN KNIGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWER, THE COURT OF BOYVILLE. THE BLACK WOLF'S BREED, PRISONERS OF HOPE, JANICE MEREDITH, GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA. S Four-quart Scotch Granite 04.. Milk Pans, each AC Hunter's Flour Sifters, JO- each 'C Two and a half-quart Nick- A A- eled Coffee Pots, each 4C Decorated Cuspidors, ft- each , y Corner RwmBsrc C $ c St FRKNK COMPHNY New Goods in Our CLOAK DEPARTMENT Ladies' Jackets Fine Tan Covert, silk lined fl s c f throughout $0.51) Fine Tan Cloth, silk lined, d r pearl buttons blUDU Extra quality Tan Mixed tf A rr Covert $14.00 Ladies' Suits Homespun Suits in black. tfr r t blue, brown or gray blZ.DJ Suits of Brown Mixed Diago nal, Cheviot, brown lnvis- Jcr rr iblo plaid and ligbt gray AlS.lil) covert; each ysss Ladles' Suits, excluslvo nov-(T r A ft eltles; up to J 50.00 New lines of Ladles' Skirts, pleated backs, appllqued pleats and pleated flar ing flounces. New lines of Plaid Golf and Steamer Rugs. New in CURTAIN DEPARTME Latest patterns In the following lines: Point d' Arabic Point de Calais Brussels Nets Battenbergs Novelty Nets New Nottinghams Fancy Draperies Newest arid most artistic effects In fancy Draperies, made to order on brief notice. Samples and estimates promptly fur nished. New Silks We are showing new patterns In Foul ards, and also a fine line of Plisses. Dress Goods Full lines of Homespuns and the latest plaid effects may now be found at our Dress Goods counter. Advance Summer Goods Now Zephyrs, in satin stripes r and plaids; per yard DvC Swiss Muslins, dotted white 4 gr ground, with striped and l jr floral effects; per yard r Cotton Grenadines, in black, Jr blue, green or old rose; per 22, DC yard r Half-Wool Challles. 1 per yard 03C All-Wool Challles; per yard, ; AA 50c, eOc, 5c and CpI.UU jCSavt. SUITS And the Celebrated Third and Oak Streets 35 t- SPECIALS FANCY Handkerchiefs Ladles' Hemstitched and Em broidered Lawn Handker chiefs; each Embroideries Cambric and Nainsook, 3 to 6-Inch widths; per yard Neck Ruffs Black Liberty Silk, with accordion-pleated ends; each. ;5ci I2c 89c Ladies' Underwear Ladles' Ribbed Cotton Vests, o high neck and long sleeves; IOC each ::::::::::: isc Pants to match New Goods Just Received In Fancy Goods Dept. Corsets We have Just received several new models In the celebrated Corset The only genuine imported French Cor set on the American market, and also the Rejane Ribbon Corset The latest novelty to which we take pleasure in calling the attention of the ladles of this city. Ladies' Neckwear We have Just placed in stock new lines of Ladles Neckwear, which w'll be found especially attractive. The Knes include Ties, Jabots. Fichus, Bobs. Stock Collars and Ruffs, together with Pulley Collars, and an extenslvo variety of Ruchlngs. Hosiery At our Hosiery counter, you will find Ladles' Hoso In plain and fancy colorings and In all the latest shades and combina tions. In Hslo and silk laco effects. Ladies' Gloves oves NEW Spring styles will be here about tho middle of the week. Belts Among the Belts we are now showing the most popular are Pulley Belts. Bog Collar Belts. Ribbon Belts and Carved Leather Belts, in all of which there are a variety of styles. OM THE MOST STYLISH CREATION Are to be found at our store. We carry the finest assortment of IN THE WEST. A real stylish outer garment does more for a woman's appearance than any other single thing. . We are always willing to show goods. Don't fail to see our window display. Special sale this week on Furs, Boas. THE SILVERFIELD FIR MANUFACTURING CO. LEASING FURRIERS OF THE WEST. 283-285 Morrison Street, Portland, Oregon HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR RAW FURS Fuller's Pure Prepared Paint Is especially adapted to the require ments of this climate, and will out wear all others. For sale by E PAINT Corner Flwt e99o99eeae9oi09eeeaeccse90ceeso9eeeoccc00 i Willamette Iron k Steel Works 0 JAMES LOTAN, Manager, PORTLAND, OREGON IRONFOUNDERS, MACHINISTS, BOILERMAKERS AND I STEAMBOAT 0 Designers and builders of Marine Engines and Boilers, Mining and ? Dredging Machinery and General Mill and Iron Work, Fire Hydrants, o Pulleys, Shafting, etc. Correspondence solicited. Q e 9 coe9oeoo99OG999099oooeoee999Qoo9oeo0Oeeeeooeeeeoe000 Library Association oF 24,000 volumes and over 200 periodicals $5.00 a year or $1.50 a quarter Two books" allowed on ail subscriptions ROURS From 9:00 A. M. to 9:00 P. M. dally, except 5undays and holiday The Stetson Hat Wo have Just received a. line of the most popular shapes In the celebrated Stetson Hat, and are also showing the newest styles in both soft and stiff Hats In black and all the latest shades. Cap; "We. have Just received a fine assortment of Men's and Boys' Caps, In plain colors and In nobby checks and plaids. S We aro now showing excellent values In Men's Suits. Among the latest attractions are Men's Ail-Wool Tweed Suits, very swell, at $12.50, $13.50 and $14-50 a suit Jiun a CAna rule )vuuicu iuiu Aivn- lng finer m make, material, fit or finish v.u uu nau. t .50 to $24 a suit st The "Bradford," sweltest Topcoat In tho market. .85 each Special Sale of oys' Washable uiis o" Sizes 3 to 10 years, t Blue and Brown Striped and Natural Crash, a Suit Same as above In Natural g and Striped Crash, a suit.. O ZVt Same In Madras Cheviot or Crash Combination; a suit 63c We are now showing complete lines of Eoys Waists In white and colored mate rials, all good values. Gendron Baby Carriages and Go-Carts Are the best made, and we invite your attention to our stock. & OSL COMPANY and Alder StrecU. BUILDERS Portland STARX STREET BeiwetJ Stvtsli Hi M V