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THE SUNDAY OKEGONLNt POBTLAIO), JUNE 1, 1902.
GAS CUT TO $1.50 PER M
PORTLAND COMPANY MAKBS A
GREAT REDUCTION.
Increasing Business Jnstiflen a Lott
eringr of Rates To Take Effect
Angnst 1. '
Owing to great increase In their busi
ness during the past three years, the cost
of manufacture has been lessened and the
Portland Gas Company is thereby enabled
to make a reduction to its patrons. On
August 1 the company will reduce the
price of gas to ?1 50 per thousand feet, a
reduction of about 20 per cent on the pres
ent rate for lighting, and a reduction in
the charge for gas for fuel of about 10
per cent, which -will make the- cost the
same for both. The greatly Increased con
sumption of gas during the last three
years, the company feels, will justify It in j
maKing tms reduction.
It has always been the policy of the
company to reduce the price of gas as
fast as it possibly could, and the increase
in Its business of late, both in the matter
of lighting and heating, has been so large
that it feels the time has arrived when It j
can make another reduction, with the cer- I
tainty of "having the loss In receipts made
up by an increased demand for Its prod
uct. It has been the Idea and the policy of
the directors of the company to anticipate
any clamor for a reduction of this charac
ter. They are doing business here under
a franchise from the public, and feel that
the puWic is entitled to share In the pros
perity arising from decreased cost of man
ufacture on account of increased consump
tion. The company has its money invested
here permanently and a fair rate of in
terest ih ali it feels it Is Justly entitled to
or should expect.
The company is Increasing Its facilities
for distribution of gas by doubling Its
holdrr capacity and making great exten
sions of main on both sldet of the river,
and is connecting houses at the rate of
about 100 per month, not only new houses,
but also old ones which were not piped In
the former days of high prices for gas.
The Increase in the quantity of gas sold
for fuel has been very marked of late, and
it now amounts to about SO per cent of
the entire output.
This is the third reduction the company
has made during the last 10 years, and it
&Jmp1y depends upon the future increase of
its business for a still further reduction in
rates. It will be well for people building
houses, even at some distance from the
mains of the company, to have them piped
for gas, as it Is only a question of a short
time before they will all be reached.
THE SLUMS FOR HIM.
How does it come that the unsaory
"North End" ot Portland Is lined up
behind Gubernatorial Candidate Cham
berlain? How does it come that eery
lawbreaker. Rambler, dlxekeeper, pimp,
loafer, rounder, and, aboe all, exery
member of the disreputable gang who
fears that ome day he may by -virtue
of his ourrtlonable occupation run
counter to the strong arm of the law,
is working day and night for Chamber
lain? What has given him the discred
itable distinction ot being the unani
mous choice, the chief favorite of the
slums? It may be eet down as a sound
principle of action that the candidate
who is good for the vicious and de
praxed Is a bad candidate for respecta
ble citizens. If sou doubt that Mr.
t Chamberlain's boom Is distinctively a
I "XorthEnd" boom, take a walk around
I the Tenderloin for yourself.
MR. SCHOOF'S CANDIDACY
HI Friends MaUc a. Direct Appeal to
Voters in the Tlilrd "Ward.
The opinion Is prevalent at this time
that men should be elected to the City
Council who vwlll devote their time and
give their best attention to the welfare
and continued prosperity of Portland as
a rapidly-growing community of metro
politan importance, and who will give the
closest fctudy of those conditions which
promise to conduce the most to the hap
piness and well being of Its people as a
w hole.
Pledges are not everything, but pledges
from a man who Is known never to have
broken a promise". who has succeeded by
hard work and as the result of frugal
habits by which any honest man best suc
ceeds, can well claim the confidence of
voters generally. Mr. Harry Schoof, can
didate for Councilman in the Third Ward,
if proprietor of the St. Paul House, one
of the largest and best-conducted hotels
in North Portland. That he Is popular
with the laboring men Is best shown by
the statement that his prosperity is large
ly due to the pjtronagc that the honest
laboring men have given him. That he
is entitled to the heartiest support of
business men is compassed in the state-,
ment that he is a responsible business
man himself, and he commands the con
fidence of the business community and the
laboring classes alike.
Mr. Schoof pledges himself. In case he
is elected, to work for better and cleaner
fctreets, for more water mains and lire
hxurants, for proper revenues from fran
chises, and to favor, in every way within
Ills power, the effort to beautify the city
along the lines of improvements suggested
by the civic Improvement societies. In
view of the approaching Dewls and Clark
Centennial, this pledge of a progressive
man in the community must claim the
bes-t recognition of voters. Mr. Schoof
himself Is a fair man, and as he said to
some of hie Intimate friends yesterday,
"I do not propose to lower my standard
of right living in my aim to be on terms
of amity with my fellow-man by vllllfy
Ing my opponent In this race. If elected
I will serve the cltv first and jn doing
this I feel that I will best serve the in
terests of my friends and of those who
may cast their ballots for me in this
campaign."
RECEPTION FORMRS.UNRUH
"Women of the "W. C. T. U. Do Their
Lender Honor.
At the home of Mrs. Harry Stone the
"W. C T U. held a parlor meeting on
May 2S. The rooms were beautifully dec
orated with the first roses and ferns of
the season. A large number of ladies
greeted the lecturer after her years of
absence.
After devotional exercises. Miss Dor
othy Clinton recited a poem, "The Good
Time Coming." after which she and her
sister, Eleanor, were dulv Initiated Into
the society, which is proud of several oc
togenarians In Its membership, and is
glad to welcome little misses, who thus
grow up into more effective workers by
the years of training.
The president of the Central "W. C. T.
V., Mrs. David Dalglcish, gave some
words of greeting after her four months
absence in California. Speaking of tho
great work accomplished In that state
and their social prestige, she exhorted to
renewed effort and enlarged opportunities.
Mrs. Unruh spoko of her work in
Georgia, and the rejoicing which accom
panied the passage of the bill in tho
Legislature providing temperance instruc
tion In the public schools. This Is the
last state granting the measure, and
stood out for years, not because the ef
fects Jn other states have not proved
beneficent, but en account of prejudice
against the Idea broached "by the women.
Great good has been accomplished in
the "mothers' meeting" held In the pub
lic schools, and Mrs. Unruh is to address
several In the city. With the Intelligent
.o-uneration of the parents and school
teachers, youth will be safeguarded
against much of the prevalent vice which
Is seeking their destruction.
Mrs. Unruh stated there Is a wide mis
understanding of the principles of the W.
C. T. U. Many people think Its only-fcob-ject
is to reform drunkards. In fact, the
society has demonstrated Its raison d'etre
rather ln formative poweri deeming pre
vention far better than cure. Hence she
advocated the establishment of reading
clubs, In which all women might learn
the necessity of conservation of the vital
forces, believing the highest spiritual de
velopment depends upon strength of mind
and body. Some clubs she visited in the
East were pursuing these lines of study,
using the publications of. .the W. a T. U.,
quite unconsciously carrying out the pur
poses of Miss Wlllard, whom she men-
tioned as the head of a great universal .
college for all women of studious mind J
and exalted purpose.
Mrs. Unruh -will-give one of her lectures
at Calvary 'Presbyterian Church tonight.
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WHY IT WAS BEATEX.
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R. D. Inman,had a personal Interest- T -l
in the aeieat ol me engineers mu i
the Senate last "Winter. ' Had the bill '
become a- law, only competent engi
neers could engago in that business.
The purpose pf the bill was to protect
me. .air. unman is an empiojer m
engineer, and If the bill bad passed he
would be compelled to pay higher
wages to encineers. 5fo one should
haxe expected him to support the bill.
for it Was against the interest of' all
mlllowners. lit led the debate against
the bill, and accomplished Its defeat.
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RIVER STILL ON 'THE RISE
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Cellars Arc Filling anil LoTrer Docks
Flooded. ' J
The Willamette River, at Portland, rose .
to. 19.7 feet yesterday and the cellars
on Front street are flllc'd and many of
the lower do'eksare flooded. E. A. Beals. .
local forecast official, hus Issued the fol
lowing fo'recast: . "The Lower Columbia.
River will contlpue -rising fpr the next
four or five'dajf", but the rise will be
slight after Monday. At Portland a stage :
of 2L5 fcot will Te reached by next
Monday afternoon, 'and probably 22 f6et '
21 hours Jater. At The Dalles a stage
of 3S feet will be rea shell by Sunda,
when the river, will remain nearly sta
tionary for a few days." The dally river
table follows: . . , I
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FOURTH AND MORRISON STREETS
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Makes your voice husky, causes you to
ache all over, stops up your nose, makes
you snore, makes your nose Itch and
burn, brings on catarrhal headaches and
neuralgia. Smith Bros. S. B. Catarrh
" I Curo attacks this common, dreadful dis
ss ease, on new and correct principles. It
eradicates the disease from the system and
restores, the muco'us membranes to a
" ' healthy condition and will cure catarrh,
no matter whre located. For sale by all
druggists. Books on Catarrh free. Ad
dress Smith Bros.. Fresno. Cal.
33.0
40.0 60 0
25 0 S4.5 i
DIAMOND "W. FLOUR.
50.0 68 o . Not cheap, but economical. You can
40 0 ftS.0 I mnko mnrp hreml and better bread from
.41 ' . .f- rf . m.1 I'll! f t !... .fe,... vm
8.0 iucit. Ul JJIUJUUIIU t uuui uiau i.um
Sti.5 1 one 'of any other brand. $1 10 per sack
at your grocer s.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Tribute to Memory of Slveter Pen
noyer From Buxlncxa Associate.
KInmatU Hot Sprlna;,
Mot noted-Summer resort in Northern Cali
fornia. Near South. Pac Gonenlent for Oregon
people. Address Edson Bro., Baswlck. Cal.
Vote for Earl C. Bronaugh for City At
torney, No. 156 on the official ballot.
Vote for D. W. Taylor for City Engineer.
No. 161 on the official ballot,
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a Elliott for City En-
The following resolutions In memory of
Sylvester Pennoyer were passed by the of
ficers of the Portland Lumber Company,
his former busiiiess associates:
"Whereas, The inevitable hand of death has "77
stricken down In our midst th Hnn. !vlvn!r Ote for W.
Pennojer. an honorable citizen of the City of ' gineer.
Portland and the State of Oregon, and highly '
esteemed business associate ot this company, - . r m
closing for him a userul. upright and honor- iflVf I IP11 I K 5 HPP5 I
able career, worthy of emulation; therefore, j - VWttllOl. 1 V,t-3i
be it i
Itesohed by this corporation. That in his '
death the people of this state and city motlrn t
the loss of one of Its most worthy citizens,
this company, a valued friend and business
associate, and his family a faithful and affec
tionate husband and father; be It furthest
HcsoHed, That this company extends to the
sorrowing family its slncerest sympathy, and
that due entry of these resolutions be made in I
the records. of the company, and that a copy
thereof be transmitted to the family of the de
ceased. PORTLAND LUMBER COMPANY,
By C K. WENTWORTH. President.
O. J. EVINSON, Secretary.
Stein way
Pianos
The Stelnway piano differs from all
others, not only in degree, but In kind.
Universally imitated, It has never been
reproduced. When you buy a Stelnway
piano, you buy a quality of tone that can
not be had under any other name. It is
the supreme merit of the Stelnway that
years of use do not destroy tho character
istic quality. We are sole agents for the
otelnway p!ano3 in Oregon, and we offer
latest styles at manufacturers' prices for
cush or reasonable time payments.
H. E. EDWARDS
185-191 FIRST STREET
H. E. EDWARDS
185-191 FIRST STREET
H. E. EDWARDS
185-19! FIRST STREET
We offer a carload of SOLID OAK BEDROOM SUITS
at lower prices than have ever before' been quoted in this city.
ALL DRESSERS HAVE FRENCH. BEVEL MIRRORS
Soule Bros. Piano Co.
326 Washington Street.
iMSm8 m .strItly. high-grade instruments,
Including tne Stelnway. A. B. Chase. Es
tey, Emerson, Richmond and Starr pi
anos. Lxpert tuners and repairers. Both
pnones.
No. 91 Large solid oak bedroom suit;
three pieces, bed, uresser ana wasn-
stana;goiaen uiusn; vaiue.rnn tn
ytiiiuu
$27.50; French mirror, 21x30.
No. 100 Solfd oak bedroom suit, 3
pieces, bed, dresser and washstand;
golden finish; French plate
mirror, 1Sx20
IS17.50
Very Low Prices
On lace curtains, CO patterns to select
from.
No 233 Dotted Swiss ruffled lace cur
tains, 3 yards long, very ft QK
good for wear; the pair 0 I iOu
No. l4 Ruffled Bobblnet lace cur
tains, lace edge and 1-inchQQ Cfl
lace insertion; the pair. vivJU
No. 1403 Nottingham lace, curtains, 3
yards long, l yard wide; valde onrt
$1.00; our price, the pair OUu
No. 6G4D Nottingham lace curtains, 31"
yards by 50 inches; value, ft f) QC
$3.00; our price $LLi
Very Low Prices
On solid oak dresser and washstands,
for us with iron beds.
No. 100 Dresser, with 1Sx20 French
mirror, solid golden CQ Qn
No. 102 Solid golden oak dresser:
French mirror, 01(1 7K
20x21 '. (?IUi 10
No. 92 Solid golden oak dresser; large
French bevel mirror, Ml Qn
Solid oak washstands, golden ft Q QC
finish $UitJU
K" lM.ilTe7'ij.r'gSSIt luiu 11 1 mme mam
srr" t .yKS; -Hi sfti ! -t.-i.yj
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No. SO Large solid oak bedroom suit,
3 pieces, bed, dresser and washstand;
golden finish, large oval mirror, 24x
30: value, sso.oo; our
price
.825.00
Very Low Prices
On extension tables. Our line of these
Is the best in Portland.
No. S6 Six-foot extension table, golden
finish: slides work perfectlyftQ QC
and tillers fit gUiUU
No. 273 Solid oak. six-foot extension
table, top 42x42; 5 legs; 3-In. diam
eter, oak slides and ftn nn
fillers OOiUU
No. 231 Quartered, highly polished top.
42 In. square, 4& In. legs, oak slides
and fillers; a great value P10 Cfl
CUT NO. 7b A
Hammock. 35x78, open weave, no val
ance, concealed spreader at head,
wood bar at foot, assorted nn
colors vJUu
JpCMXx 2f-
UTN2 557.
Hammock, Jacquard design, 3 skip leno
weave, wide vaiance, conceaiea
snreader and wood bars at
both ends .....
$3,00
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Hammock, 3SxS0, canvas weave, narrow
valance, concealed spreader- -r
at head, assorted colors wlilO
H. E. EDWARDS, 185-191 First St.
FAIR PLAY.
J. R. Whitney, proprietor and employer,
seeks to get votes of union men. He be
came a "friend of labor" after his nomi
nation. Is this "fair play"? Vote for
James E. Godfrey for State Printer.
UP TO DATE METHODS.
Our bread is made from the best im
ported flour by improved machinery. It
Is light, dollclpus and strengthening.
Northwest Baking Co., 319-351 Glisan.
Vote for Earl C. Bronaugh for City At
torney, No156fon the official ballot.
Vote for D. AV. Taylor for City Engi
neer. No. 1C4 on the official ballot.
EYES JESTED FREE!
"We are equipped with the most com
plete outfit of -optical Instruments known
to science for testing the sight.
All examinations arc conducted FREE
OF CHARGE by the finest experts on the
Pacific Coast.
SPECIAL CUT PRICES
Solid Gold Frames, all styles.. $3.00
Gold Filled Frames, warranted
20 years 1.50
Nickel or Aluminum Frames,
best quality ., 50
Finest quality crystal lenses,
per pair 1.00
(A small additional charge where spe
cial ground lenses are required.)
Sun Glasses ($1.00 quality)... .50
The above prices quoted on strictly first
quality.
OREGON OPTICAL CO.,
EXCLUSIVE OPTICIANS.
173 4th sL, near Yamhill, Y. M. C. A. Bldg.
Freeman
&,
Rode a Model 102 Y'ale In his
wonderful ride behind
cycle.
the motor
Come and. see the wheels.
'' Model 102 Yale
Mitchell Motor Cycle
The motor cycle that beat them
all in England French. English,
.
German and other makes of all
nations. Foreigners were not In
It with the American machine.
-Mitchell & Snell- Bicycles
Stand the racket
GIVe satisfaction
Sold on easy terms
by a reliable concern
at reasonable prices
; - $25 and $35
What more could you ask for?
Mitchell, Lewis & Staver Co.
, i First and Taylor Streets
VOTE FOR N. H. BIRD, INDEPENDENT NOMINEE
FOR SHERIF.F
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WIRE AND IRON TENCING
Of all kinds.
L Poultry Netting
BANK AND OFFICE RAILINGS
UD ALL E1XQS OF USEFUL MD OEIAKEIUL W01X
Portland Wire & Iron Works
MANUFACTURERS. 147 FRONT STREET
n" " I f f f j 4?
$8.75
uwM$!m
Opp. Oregonian Building,
130 Sixth Street
White Maple Dresser, 24x30 fC or
French bevel mirror )10.OD
Quartered Oak Dresser, full tf r t ((
swell or serpentine front.. pZi$,J
Get our figures on the
furniture for your entire
house, or any part of it.
We make it a point to sell
TH E B ESTTH E CH E APEST
Satisfaction Guaranteed
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SS3-2S5 3IORRISOX JT.
OUR WEEKLY
TAILOR-SUIT
SPECIAL
A most unusual offering of our reg
ular $27.50 Tailor-JVWe Suits
Monday and Tuesday
$1Q50
The materials are the best quality
Etamine, Basket "Weave, Cheviot, Vene
tian and Broadcloth. The styles are all
the very latest. The suits are all linely
tailored, and handsomely trimmed. They
are undoubtedly one of the greate-at values
of the season.
Large shipment of Alaskan fur skins
just received, suitable for mounting.
"Wanted Girls to sew on furs.
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"We Are Cuttlnjr the Price oh
All Grndcs of
WALL PAPER
And Trill mnlce It Interesting
for )on In Picture Framing.
Keep nn eye on us.
"V fL
SO 7 Washington
Street
Both 'phones." "
Security Savings and
Trust Co.
266 Morrison Street
Portland, Or.
Will furnish every one who will
become a depositor to the amount
of one dollar or more, a handsome
PRIVATE
SAVINGS BANK
to keep at their home like the one
shown here. You are invited to
call and ask for one of these Banks.
private savings
bank:
mBxi Security Swings J
HrjT nnd Trnwt Co ,jJ
Manufactured by
C. O. Burns. Park Row Bldg
New York.
"Sunset on Mount Hood"
No Oregon home complete "without this,
the handsomest picture ever Issued of Ore
gon's famous mountain. Exact reproduc
tion of an oil painting. A beautiful pic
ture in colors. The original painting val
ued at 5250.00, to be seen in our Third
street window?
Reproduction, 35 CentS
THE J. K. GILL CO.
THIRD AND ALDER STREETS
PRICES TALK
Get our prices on UNCLAIMED TAILOR
MADE GARMENTS before you purchase
your Spring suit. You get the benefit of the
other fellow's deposit. r ar r r sr r
FARNSWORTH-HERALD TAILORING CO.
- - . . 248"YVASHIXGTOX STREET, Near-Third. -