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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 1901)
16 THE SUNDAY UKEtfONIAtf, FOKlVUAttD, UiSOEMBER 1, 1901. BUTTE FAILS TO PUT UP SO "iXTERXATIOXAIi MIMXG CON GRESS MAY C03IE TO PORTLAXD. It Will Be Xeceisary to Provide $3000 Great Importance of tlic AnsociatIon. There is a chance of having the Interna tional Mining Congress hold Its next annu al session In Portland. The session Is to "begin on the llrst Tuesday In October, and to continue Ave days. In the meantime, if Portland Is designated as the place ot meeting, the secretary, Irwin Mahon, ot Carlisle, Pa., will establish his headquar ters here on January 1, and all letters and advertising matter sent oat In the name of the congress will go from Portland, fcuch matter will advertise Portland very extensively as a mining center, which It already is to a much larger extent than many people are aware. The last session of the International Mining Congress was held at Boise, Idaho, and It was attended by 500 delegates. Butte, Mont., was designated as the place of holding the session of 1902, but at last accounts Butte had neglected to contrib ute the necessary cash to defray the pub lic expenses of the session. A well-known mining engineer of Portland, J. F. Batch elder, says that the by-laws of the con gross require 53000 to be contributed by the city designated as the one In which the congress Is to be held, and that the cash must be deposited within 30 days after the city has been so designated. The men who secured the congress for Butte depended on the City Council and the County Commissioners to furnish funds, but those bodies have refused to do so. So the secretary of the congress asks If Portland will take up the matter of hold ing the congress here. Asked yesterday In regard to the congress, J. B. Hammond said: "The congress would be a great thing for Portland. This city Is today an im portant mining center. Our company has during the past year done over 510C.O0O worth of business In mining machinery, shipping It from here to points In all parts of the Pacific Northwest. The trade that Portland now does directly and Indirectly In connection with mining interests amounts to 51,000,00 a year. The business is growing right along, and is two-thirds more this year than last. Portland Is really becoming a big mining center, and If hor business men will support good, re liable business mines, of which there are plenty in the Northwest, the business w.111 grow immensely. "The International Mining Congress is made up of mine-workers, mine-owners and mlnlns engineers from all over the country, and I believe it has a member ship of 2300. To have one of its sessions here would attract a great many people to Portland." A. A. Lindsley, of the Title Guarantee Si Trust Company, said: "Port!a.nd has neglected its mining op portunities, and should begin to realize the fact. Ores and concentrates are pass ing through here to Tacoma and Everett right along. Southern Oregon ores that go to San Francisco would come here If we had a smelter. "The cheapest and most satisfactory re duction results from fluxing different va rieties and qualities of ore. Portland's location with reference to the ore-producing areas of Eastern and Southern Oregon and Southern Washington, coupled with her superior railroad and navigation fa cilities, combine to make her the most desirable point in the Northwest for a large smelter, her greatest needs for this purpose being lime and coal, both or which are bound to be developed within reasonable distance in the near future. "If we could induce this International Mining Congress to come to Portland, It would tend to arouse Interest along the line of developing one of our greatest re sources our metalliferous deposits which as yet have been only scratched." The last session of the congress at Boise was presided over by the then president, L. B. Prince, ex-Governor of New Mex ico, and there were 500 delegates present on the floor. In his address of welcome Governor Hunt, of Idaho, said: "The International Mining Congress rep resents the mining Industry, and by that 1 mean the promotion, capital investment, production and marketing of ores. We have with us today the laborer, the me chanic, the engineer, the operator, the owner, the capitalist and the promoter, and the last of these is not the least by any means. In my own heart I have a warm spot for the promoter, for I know that sometimes he is unnecessarily re garded with suspicion. "We have also the man whom we can not overlook the prospector. Next to the Creator, he is the man who makes the mines, and we have him with us today and honor him. He It is who blazes the trails for us to follow; who Is the pioneer In exploration, and although he may be discontented or perhaps visionary, yet he Is at all times ambitious. When thest high mountains shake their white locks and their piles of snow come tumbling down the gulches in pure crystal streams, It is then the prospector packs his cayuse or his burro and strikes for the hills, and If his rusty bacon or flour gets low, he is the one man In the world who can live cheerfully on hope." The present officers of the congress are: President. Major E. L. Shafner, Cleve land. O.: vice-president. Fred R. Reed, Boise, Idaho; secretary, Irwin Mahon) Carlisle. Pa.; treasurer, E. C. Camp. Knox villc, Teun.; sergeant-at-arms, William White, Idaho KRAG RIFLES COMING. Oregroa National Guard Will Soon Be Armed "With Them. The old Springfield rifles now carried by the Oregon National Guard will soon be laid aside, and their places will be taken by the modern Krag-Jorgensens. Adjutant-General C. U. Gantenbeln yes terday received a letter from the Chief of Ordnance at Washington, Informing him officially that the Government was now ready to arm the National Guard of each state with Krag-Jorgensen rifles. General Gantenbeln has for some time been anticipating this notification, and has accordingly drawn as little equip ment as possible from the Government, so that the Oregon National Guard has now standing to its credit on the books of the United States the sum of $7000. This amount is good for 400 Krag-Jorgensen rifles. General Gantenbeln will at once for ward a requisition for the 400 Krags, and they will arrive by freight inside of a month and be distributed at once on some sort of an equitable adjustment The old Springfields now in use will be turned into the National Government as the Krags arrive. If the Government allows a credit for the returned Spring fields, General Gantenbeln will be able to draw enough Krags to arm the en tire National Guard with them. In any event, on the first of next July there will be another credit of 5S500 placed to Oregon's account, and then enough Krags will be drawn to complete the arming of the National Guard of the en tire state. The Krag-Jorgensen rifles are -30-calI-ber magazine guns with a range of 2500 yards. Old friends will rather regret to seeHhe old Springfield superseded. It has been a stand-by for a good many years, and is a simple gun and easy to keep in order. It has won the endear ing title of "Old Long-Tom," and in the field was satisfied with an occasional greasing of bacon-bark. It would stand against a wet tree anywhere, and in en gagements, when it became overheated, it quickly cooled by being dipped in a creek. But Its big caliber, .45, caused a soldier to be loaded down when he had 40 of its cartridges in his belt. Its sin gle shot and big bore and only 100 yards' , range has caused it to be outclassed and termed a gas-pipe when lined up along side the up-to-date Krags. but its old companions will remember it as a good rough-and-ready gun. which with half a chance could amputate the head of a grouse off-hand without mutilating the eatable parts. WHAT TO DO FOR CHRISTMAS A SagKentlon That Last Year Made Scot ex of Happy Homes. As a usual thing, enough money Is spent at Christmas time for toys, dolls and the like to make a large cash payment on a fine piano. A piano brought home Christ mas eve will gladden the hearts of the en ,tlre family, from parents down to the little tot It is not a mere toy, but a household necessity, an aid to higher cul ture, a thing of beauty and a joy for ever. Think seriously of this before it is too late. With customers selecting their in struments now we will agree to hold same for delivery on Christmas eve. In fact, we have flv.e pianos already stored away that will be delivered as most acceptable Christmas surprises. Select your instru ment now. while the assortment Is com plete and there is no rush; pay a reason able cash deposit and make arrangements to pay the balance as best suits your con venience. EILERS PIANO HOUSE, 331 Washington street, Portland, Or. WAITERS ALLIANCE ACTIVE Add Ttto Rcfttanrants to Those Era ploying: Union Men. The Walters' Alliance has not been idle while waiting for the court's decision In the Injunction suit Secretary Philip Pike has reported to the Federated Trades As sembly the addition of two restaurants to those already unionized in the city. These are the Creamerie and Strouse's. Judge Sears is expected to decide the lnjuctlon suit tomorrow. Union cards are to be hung in every union meeting hall, In order that mem bers may become familiar with their ap pearance, and thus recognize them more quickly in the various windows about town. A neat sum was realized at the Thanks giving ball, held at Arlon Hall Thanks giving eve. for the benefit of the striking machinists in San Francisco. Socially the affair was a great success. SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF Covkiowt iTrrn- On your table is our new de signs in table silverware. Our handsome solid silver ware and quadruple plate is of superlative quality, and la as useful in Its durability as it is artistic and beautiful in design and finish. We have everything in flat and hollow ware In all the latest and best designs and workman ship of the silversmith. Before purchasing your Christmas gifts call and see our line. The 2S4 "WnshinKton Street, ryvmr PORTLAND, OR. lOeooee CARRIED AWAY A HORSE. And "Wilson Wn Disponed to Be Technlcnl About It. Edward Wilson, a dealer In horses, was taken to the County Jail yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Wagner, charged with the larceny of a horse valued at 5S0, on the complaint of Sam Strebln, a farmer. In the quaint language of the complaint Is sued from the office of Justice of the Peace Kracmer it Is stated that Wilson "did take, steal and carry away a certain horse the special property of Sam Stre bln." "Well," said Wilson, scratching his head In a puzzled sort of way, after he read the legal paper, "I did not carry away the horse: he Is too heavy." He was then assured that the phrase was only a legal technicality, and peace was restored. DIAMONDS. The best selected and finest cut dia monds shown In Portland are in the G. Heitkemper Company's large stock. With out a doubt the quality the best and prices right If you are thinking of buying a diamond and want the best value and want it set In a durable and artistic set ting, don't fall to see our stock. The G. Heitkemper Company, Jewelers and silver smiths, 2S6 Morrison street CALENDARS Now is the time to make a selection of Calen dars while our large assortment is compietc. Just received a shipment of the "OREGON CALENDAR," all the parts of which are made from different woods in the Oregon forests. SEE OCR THIRD-STREET WINDOW DISPLAY. jyft&a COR. THIRD AND ALDER BUY RONZE MONARCH On Monday! Tell your broker to buy on Mcnday morning at the Oregon Mining Stock Exchange, where the stock will then first be of fered. BRONZE MONARCH. Or telephone the company. Oak 551. Properties include the great Denmark, in St. Helen's district. NEVER SO CHEAP AGAIN! One Month Mor OF r g g Another feast of bargains our great sale has proven such an at traction to hundreds of customers that, notwithstanding the fact that we have given away over One Thousand Dollars the receipts are in our windows we have determined to continue the sale till Christmas. We are going to make this month a RECORD BREAKER, and intend to give away another Thousan Dollars IN DECEMBER. This is how we do it: We GIVE AWAY TEN DOLLARS with every 10 Men's Suits or Overcoats we sell, and P1VE DOLLARS with every !0 Boys' Suits or Overcoats we sell. Over 100 of our customers have received presents during this sale. We intend to make 100 more of our customers happy between now and Christ mas. It might as well be you as any one else. THE BEST CLOTHING VALUES in the city, besides the op portunity of receiving a present of FIVE or TEN DOLLARS. WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD IT'S SO IVsoyer Clothing Lo THIRD AND OAK STREETS E 00000 0009000000000000000000009 00000 09000 0000 000 00000 00000000000 00 000O0OO000C00O00O000 0000000 00 000000000900000000000000 00 00000 000000000000000000000000000000 0! 00000000000000000000000000000000 90999999999999999000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00000909000000 00000999 0999990990 00000009 9999999999909900000000000 0) THE PEOPLE'S GREAT BARGAIN STORE THE JOHN CRAN BANKRUPT STOCK purchased by us is saving you 40 to 50 per cent. The main fact of this great sale that concerns you most is this : You can do with two or three dollars what usually takes the power of five. Tomorrow's new lines of goods added to this great sale are even more alluring than anything offered hitherto. WE ARE MAKING THIS GREAT SALE THE TALK OF THE TOWN. Crowds of people flocked here last week, and wondering, bought. Some of our friends asked us why on earth we made such prices. Just because we can. To make it more interesting f of the coming week, we've secured of five large manufacturers their season's cleon-up. In silks all kinds, Taffeta Silk Waists galore, Rainy-day Skirtings, Silk Moreens and AH-wool French Flannels. All to go in this great sale at prices unheard of before. OUR MOTTO is quick sales and lots of them, with small profits, which is making this the popular trading place of the peple. The details are printed In smaller type. Take these as a guide. A FEW OF A LARGE STOREFUL OF SUCH BARGA8NS Silks Galore at Half In all wanted colors and designs. By taking the lot we got them at half reg ular prices, so we sell them same way. One lot well worth. E5c to $1.00 to go at 49c a yard Another lot to go at 63c Instead of $1.25. Other better ones, to be sure, to go In same proportion. Silk Moreens Marked for quick selling; by taking the lot we can do this. There are all colors and well worth 50c to 75c, to go while they last at 39 c a yard Satin Finish Waistings In late colors, with pin dots and stripes and 36 Inches wide, to go at 38c a yard 1 Cashmere A good 36-lnch one In black only, to go 2 at 19c Instead of 30c Homespuns 45 inches wide. In different colors, to at 57c Instead of S1 Satin Soleils 42 Inches, In all colors, sponged end shrunk; good value at $L25, to go for 87c yard Heavy Suitings 54 Inches wide, good colors In grays, tans, browns, made to sell at 51.50 a yard, to go at 89c a yard French Flannels 1000 yards In all wool and any color, to go while they last at 42c Rainy-day Skirtings 5S and 00 inches wide, in good colors, to go at SI. 25 Instead of $2 & $2.50 00 Notions At 100 per cent caving. "Whale Bones, a set Bo Stick Pins galore for lc Pearl-headed Hat Pins lc Rhinestone Pompadour Combs. 10c Fancy Trimming Braids, a yard., lc Linen Thread, a spool lc Safety Pins, a paper lc Common Pins, a paper lc All others In same proportion too nu merous to mention. Hose Ladles fancy lace stripe hose. In stripes or drop stitch, fancy colors or chocolate. Regular 25c to 35c. and we won't stop to assort them. All at 1?lc pair Ladles' fine seamless black icse, fast dyes, well shaped, at 3 for 25c Instead of 15c each. Silk Waists at Half 52.49 instead of 55.00. This dainty, up-to-date waist of good taffeta silk. In all colors and black; tucked and right up to date; other bet ter ones, all at half, 5169 instead of 53.50 53.S5 instead of 57.50 54.85 instead of 59.50 54.93 instead of 510.03 Jackets Only 50 ladies' black jackets. In plain and pebble cheviots, usually sold at 55 and 56. Come early and get one for SI. 12 A friend asked me why on earth we did it; Just because we" could. Petticoats American silk Petticoats, with fine ac cordion pleated raffle, in all awtend shades. They're yours while they last $2.10 Waists Ladies' American silk "Waists, well worth 5L50, In red, blues, magentas and black. They're yours for But don't delay. 59c each Fur Boas and Collarettes At prices never before heard of. A visit to this department upstairs will save you many dollars and set you wondering how on earth we do business. At $3.69 Instead of 55. A fine lot of rainy-day skirts, such as you usually pay $a for; 53.69 while they last. But you'll have to hurry. IHt Shirtwaists A special lot In all wanted colors and designs. Regular 75c to 51, and we won't stop to assort them. At 39c apiece Underwear Ladies' lieece Underwear, fine ribbed, natural gray, usual 45c to 50c sort, to so at 23c apiece Fascinators Ladles' "Wool Fascinators, In any wanted color, usual 25c and C5c sort, to go at t9cand 17c each Wrappers Ladles' fine "Wrappers, a good calico, well made and trimmed in Soutache braid. Such as you pay elsewhere 75c to 51. "While they last at 43c each Umbrellas Marked for quick selling. Fine steel rods, paragon frames, good gloria tops, regular 52.jO grade for silk. $1.10 each Silk Petticoats Up to date, well made, and at prices that surprise you. Don't fall to 'see them. Upstairs in Sultroom. Petticoats at Half A line lot of Roman striped, with double ruffle, well made. Plain ones as well. You pay 39c and take your choice. Blankets Ten-quarter-cotton Blankets. Call and see them early. Only 20c each Towels At half price. Turkish or Damask pat tern. A large-sized, good quality, 15c sort, at 74c each Toweling Good Crash Toweling, IS Inches wide, sold anywhere at 5c a yard, to go at 2c yard Damask pattern Toweling, a good 12ic grade in most stores, to go at 6$c yard Ladies' Night Gowns Of a good muslin, neat tucks, lace trimmed, to ro at While they last. 3jQ apece Coats, Capes and Jackets Up-to-date Coats, Capes and Jackets at attractive prices. Call and see them, before purchasing elsewhere. It means a saving. Ladles' three-quarter length In all late shades In smooth or rough cloth; fly front double-breasted box. and tight fitting, nicely tailored and satin lined, at $5.95, $6.85 and $8.50 Well worth from 5S.50 to 515.00. Corsets Thompson's glove-fitting Corsets, the world's most famous short-hip and straight front, going at $1.00 Girule Corsets for 50c R. & Q. Corsets, all styles, 75c and 51.00. Misses' Ferris "Waists, all sizes, at 50c Children's Ferris "Waists, all sizes, at 23c Children's Nazareth "Waists, 15c Night Gowns Ladies outing flannel Nightgowns, well made and nicely trimmed, to go at 43c School Handkerchiefs Fine hemstitched borders, regular 5c kinds, elsewhere 3 fQ Jq Mail f Orders f Promptly Filled 44-4G wMltZJLs 7lifOSASOy Ribbons ISc Instead of 30 to 33c. Taffetas sat ins, silks, stripes, checks, etc. All the new style colors. "While they last 18c per yard Sacques Infants' wool Sacques, all sizes, reg ular 35c sort at any store, to go at 19c each Embroidery A fine lot with good edge, both wide and narrow, would sell readily at 20 to 23c, but we'll sell them quick. Yours for 124c yard Misses' Coats Neat, well made, and all the latest shades in heavy kersey cloth, lined with fine Austro silk, to go at $4.50 Instead of $8.00 Shirts or Drawers Men's fleece-lined Shirts or Drawers, usually sold at 50c "Vicuna or grays, go at 27c each Underwear Men's flne all-wool Underwear, in natural wool, that sells elsewhere at 5L50 to 51.75, to go at 98c each Suspenders Men's fine Suspenders, such as you've paid many times 35 cents for, to go for 15c Men's Shirts A rare chance 'Men's Shirts. "We shall be "run out" of these special shirts at about half price, by Saturday night, or the sun will set In the "West. There are four sorts of shirts in this collection. Regular 60c grade at 29c; regular 75c grade at 43c; regular 51 grade at 57c; regular 51-25 grade at Underwear Men's "Winter Underwear, ribbed, plain or fleece-lined, worth 75c "While they last at 39c apiece SOX Men's Maco fine cotton Sox, black or colors, worth 10c. 2 for 10c Ties Puff Ties, string Ties, Club bands, bows and four-in-hands, worth 50c, all to so at 19c apiece Kerchiefs Men's white Kerchiefs, worth 10c each, to go for 3 for 10c cet9e eeeeoeeeeeeeeAAeeeeeeeaeeei ee 9 e o o 9 O o 0 o e o e 0 e e ee e ee ee ee e oe oe ee oe at ee to o o so oo oo oo oo oo oe -OO oo oo oo oe eo oe at oe -eo oo eo oe eo oe eo eo oe oe oe eo eo eo -eo eo ee eo oo oo oe ee ee ee ee ee ee ee , ee oe ee oe ee oe oe ,t eo oe ee ee e e o s ee -ee ee eo ee ea eo oe ee eo eo ee ee ee vtO ee eo oe eo eo eo ee oo oo ee eo eo oe oe eo oo ee ee ee ee oe .eo ee ee ee oe eo eo ee