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24 THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN. . PORTLAND, AUGUST 24, 1902. WHOSE FAULT IS IT? East Burnside Must Be Torn Up Again. . ALL TO LAY A WATER MAIN City Improves Street, and "Sow Comes tho Water Committee to Sluice a- tons-Belayed Im provement, Xack o harmony between the Common Council and the water committee will possibly result in the practical destruc tion of the new improvements on Burn side street east. The property-owners feel much aggrieved over the bungling that may spoil their street, and are mak ing a vigorous protest. The facts in the case are these: The contract for the im provement of East Burnside was let at about the same time that a petition for better water supply was granted the property-holders by the water commit tee. The property-owners on Burnside street evidently expected that the new eight-Inch main would bo laid first, and then the street improved. From some hitch in the arrangements, the street has been improved. Inspected and accepted from East Eighth to East Sixteenth streets. The main is to bo laid from a Junction with the 20-inch main at East Burnside and East Twenty-eighth streets down to East Eighth. Consequently there will be the necessity of tearing- up the al ready Improved street, with but little prospect in the property-owners' eyes of its ever being In good shape again. It Is regarded as very strange that tho main was not put down, in view of tho fact that there has been plenty of time. The reason given by those in authority for the water committee yesterday after noon, in response to inquiry as to the de lay In laying the main, was that it was Impossible to get tho pipe before the pres ent time. In response to the petition for a larger main on East Burnside street, orders were first placed with factories in the East some time ago. It was found that there were bo many orders ahead that the pipe oould not be had for many months. The contract was then Jet to the Oswego Iron Works. It was neces sary for the local factory to send East for the plgiron, and this took up muoh time. Hence It was Impossible to lay this main on East Burnside street before the present time. As to the condition of the street, an of ficial said that the committee would re place It In the condition in which It -was found. Where excavations have to be made the earth will be thoroughly Btamped and tho macadam replaced and rolled, so that within a few weeks there will be no sign of the digging. "Where depressions In the street may be noticed, they will be found not to run lengthwise with the streets where the mains are laid, but across the streets, where service pipes have been laid by property-owners," he said. It was also stated that In cities where property is taxed for water pur poses the city usually extends a service pipe to the curb, but in Portland, where there Is no tax on property for any water purposes whatever for the extension of the works, or for the interest on the bonds the property-owner is expected to extend the service pipe all the way from the main to his house, and defects in the refilling of the street may be attributed to him. The new pipes laid will bring no additional revenue to the city, excepting from a few new dwellings. "And," tho official concluded, "they would have been laid long ago but for tho pressing need of the larger main in East First street, where the water supply was short during the conflagration a short time ago." But what the property-owners on East Burnside wish to know Is why the city and the water committee don't keep track of what the other is doing. If the water committee couldn't lay the main, why didn't the city wait? they ask. MRS. NICKUM'S SIDE. Did Not Desert Her Children, and "Wants Them Back. Mrs. J. W. Nlckum, whose children were disposed of by order of the County Court on Thursday, avers that she is a much Injured woman. Her statement Is as follows: "I went to Seattle Tuesday night with the Intention of starting a rooming-house, and I didn't desert my children at all. When I went away, I left my cousin, a middle-aged woman, from New York, there with my 17-year-old daughter and the two little ones, aged 3 years and 21 months respectively. I left 520 in gold in a trunk and gave my daughter $5 to buy provisions. Besides, there were a ham and potatoes and others things in the house. Yet It was said that the children bad to live on potatoes. As I say, I left Tuesday night and came back this (Sat urday) afternoon. I left by myself, and the report that' I left with a negro for tune teller Is a He. I have better com pany to go with than a negro or Hindoo, br whatever ho is. Now, my rent was paid a week in advance at the St. George Bouse, which Is a very respectable place, and run by a respectable man and his wife. Now, I come back and And my room locked. The trunk was gone from It and all my belongings. Then they've Sent one child to the poor farm, one. to the All Society, and where my eldest girl is, I'm sure, I don't know. It's en emies have done this," Mrs. Nlckum con cluded, ''and I propose to find out who old it. Anyway, I know who did It, and I'm going to make it hot for them." Mrs. Nickum stated her determination Immediately to recover possession of her children, as she was plenty able to take care of them. Mrs. Nlckum also states that she was appointed guardian by the County Court, and that she Is quite re sponsible. GATHERING OF WOODMEN They Heard Reports of Head Camp Dolnsr In Multnomah Camp Hall. There was a large gathering of Wood men Friday night In Woodman Hall on East Sixth street, the regular meeting night of Multnomah Camp, No. 77, the occasion being reports from delegates who attended the head camp gathering at Cripple Creek. James Huddlman, past camp commander, presided, and acted as master of ceremonies, in the absence of J. E. Hunt, camp commander. Mr. Rud fliman made a brief addrccs of welcome to tho assembled Woodmen. Webfoot Camp was in session in the early part of the evening, but adjourned and c.nio to Multnomah Hall. There were members from every camp In tho- city, over 250 being present. Several rows of chairs were placed around the hall to ac commodate the visiting brothers besides the homo members. After the address by Mr. Ruddlman, in which he welcomed the visitors to tho hospitality of Mult nomah Camp, short reports were made by delegates to tho head camp, all of which were Interesting to the assembled Woodmen. After the delegates had spoken, all adjourned to the banquet hall, where light refreshments were served. Tho evening was an enjoyable rounlon of Woodmen of tho city. t Foreman Penny Received Present. Members of the" East Side fire com panies visited tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Penny, on East Third, near East Ash street, Friday evening, and present ed them with & handsome caning set. These hive buckhorn handles and aro silver-mounted. Archio Tirnbuil made the presentation speech. Mr. Penny Is' fore man of Ensine Company No. 7. District Engineer Holden was expected to make tho presentation, but Just as he was about to start for the house with the other fire men an alarm called him to Alblna. Mr. and Mrs. Penny were agreeably surprised at the visit of the firemen, and 'the pres ent, coming from Mr. Penny's friends and associates in the Fire Department, gave it a double value. x DOCTORS EAGER TO PAY. Want Xo Trouble With City and So Square Accounts. A number of physicians called at the City Auditor's offlce yesterday, and paid the" occupation tax, and among them was one who was said to be a leader of the opposition to the license ordinance. Asked why he had so readily fallen Into lino when notices were printed that arrests would be made if the tax wore not paid, he said he never had any objection to the tax, and would have paid It willingly but for the. fact that others dodgftd it. As the clt- appeared to -be determined to make all share alike, he deemed it fit to contribute $2 to tho tresury. A physician who apoearcd before the Treasurer, but did not Day the tax, was a professional man who is well known to a majority of old timers. Ho was surveying the heaps of gold behind City Treasurer Werleln's iron rail when a friend tapped him on the back and asked him If he had paid his tax. "DJdn't know I had to pay a tax," an swered the doctor shortly. "All doctors are taxed," was the re sponse. 'When I come to think of It," said the doctor, "I did read something about the tax In the papers, but I have never been officially notified that I was aubject to it. 1 wonder," he added reflectively, "If Wer leln r.nd Devlin lorgot that I was still practicing, and didn't think it necessary to send m a notice?" "How many quarters do ybu owe?" he was asked. "Oh, according to newspaper figures, about eight. I am willing to compromise it at one, for, as we say In Germany, what has been forsotten should be forgot. Of course, thouzh, I will not pay that one until they discover that I am still alive and still practicing. Then, when I re ceive cmclal notice, I shall be willing to let bygones be bygones, and I shall have no grudge against the city. HOPS READY FOR PICKERS Employment for Mnny Persons in the Vnlley Yards. Inquiry among the men interested in hops elicited the information that tho bus iness 'is flourishing from every point of view. The employment agencies say large orders have come from the growers, and that by the 1st of September a great many plckors will bo started for the fields. F. J. Bolter, a grower from Brooks, is in the city looking for pickers. He said that he usually had a number of pickers who worked for him regularly every year, and that he was down making up his quota. "Tho price paid this year Is 40 cents," said Mr, Bolter, "and we will pick from the 5th, to tho ISth of Sep tember. I have learned by experience that whlto men and Indians are the best Chinamen do not get along with white pickers, and If ono has a complete crew of Chinamen, there is endless trouble. They are not so reliable, nor so cleanly in tho work as the others." It seems to be the general opinion that pickers are getting more particular about' accommodations than ever before. The grower who wishes quickly to make up his crew has to promise all the comforts of a home. One man engages to provide cabins, fresh vegetables of all sorts, transportation both ways, butter, milk and bread to all who will help him for the season. In spite of this, ah agent said it was very slow work getting men. On the other hand, there Is always a certain proportion who go simply for the outing. Whole families pack up and move to the fields for the two weeks, and have a good time while making & goodly sum of money. TOCOMMISSIONNEWDREDGE When Active Operations Bcsrln, 24 Foot Channel Will Be Cnt. - Tho new 30-lnch dredge of ho Port of Portland will be placed In commission within a month or six weeks, and Presi dent Banfield, of tho commission, says that soon after it begins operations there will be a 24-foot channel from the harbor to Astoria. Of tho ships which were de layed at the mouth of the Willamette, Mr. Banfield says that there was no trouble about the channel, for the vessels anch ored In SC feet of -water. Tho only reason why they did not proceed up stream was that the consignees were In no hurry to unload the cargoes. The officers of the port's dredges will remain the same, excepting places vacat ed by promotions. Superintendent Kelly will have charge of both dredges. Chief Engineer Kane, of tho 20-lnch dredge, has been promoted to the 'chieftaincy of the new dredge, and he was asked to name an engineer to fill the place vacated by him. Mr. Kane, Mr. Banfield says, rec ommended his first assistant, and promo tion along the line, an Idea which the board adopted. Assistant Engineer Boseln -was- appointed chief. Second As sistant Shafer first aslstsant, and Third Assistant Doherty second assistant. Be low this position each man was elevated, and the only position left vacant for a new man was that of a fireman, and this particular place stands at the foot of the list. CIRCUS LAUNDRY WORK. How This Immense Job Was Han dled by a Portland Concern. The following is a copy of a very flat tering letter received by the Oregon Laun dry & Toilet Supply Company, 304 and 3C6 East Oak street, from RingHngs' Circus: "En Route, Aug. 21. 1902. Tho Manager of the Oregon Laundry & Toilet Supply, Company: Dear Sir I take great pleasure In dropping you a line to let you know how pleased I am with the -work you did for me while in Portland. In all of the 203 bundles there was not a piece mis placed, and everybody was delighted with the excellence of the work and the reason ableness of your prices. In getting that number of bundles . out,, along with 2300 pieces of flat work, not to mention your regular work, was certainly doing well. You can rest assured that whenever Rlng llng Bros, show Portland you can have all the laundry work from the enow. Thank ing you for tho fulfillment of your prom ises, I remain, yours, etc, "PAUL CUNNINGHAM, "Head Porter, Rlngling Circus." ROBERT EMMET FIELDING Heir to nn Estate at Springfield, 111., Is Wanted by Guardian. Thomas C. -Mather, of Springfield, HL, is anxious to learn of the whereabouts of Robert Emmet Fielding, who, when a lad 14 years of age, in ISM, left home and friends near Springfield, 111., and has not since been heard of. An estate awaits Fielding. Any one knowing of his where abouts orof his death, and, if dead, if a widow and children survive him. Is earn estly requested to communicate with Mr Mather at once. RECREATION. If you wiEb to enjoy a Cay of Test and pleasure, take the O. R. & N. train from Union depot at 9 A. M. for a short trip up the Columbia, returning, if desired, by boat from Cascade Locks, Tickets and particulars at O. R, & N, ticket office, Third and Washington. Harris' Trunk Co., for trunks n& bftX. BUFFALO BILL THIS WEEK HISTORIC WILD WEST SHOW IX ,' COMPLETE FORM. What May Be Expected at the Exhi bition Xcxt Tuesday and Wednesday. ROUTE OF MARCH. On Tuesday morning-, at 10 o'clock, the parade will start from the grounds,. 22d and Savier streets; follow Twenty first to Everett, to Thirteenth, to Washington, to Sixth, to Morrison, to Third, to Everett, to Twenty&rst, and thence to show grounds. . ' An American exhibition of great mag nitude, one that has occupied the atten tion of two continents and that has won its triumphs In the metropolises of both the New and tho Old World, will make its first visit to Portland on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. It Is world widely known as "Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of the Rough Riders of the World," both titles being necessary to cover the scope that It embraces' at the present time. Starting first solely and alone a depictor of American frontier scenes, its breadth has been enlarged to complete the story of and to give a les son In heroic horsemanship. The reputa- mm tlon of this affair is known to almost all, and It needs but here authoritatively to announce to our citizens that it Is Colonel Cody himself and his original exhibit that is to be brought here, and guarantee that in magnitude. In detail and In human in terest that which will be shown Tuesday and Wednesday will embrace every num ber as given In New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and elsewhere. Besides being an instructive entertainment, the "Wild West" partakes. of an educative charac ter In this that everything connected with it is genuine. The wild horses, bucking outlaws, buffalo, tho Sioux Indians, the Cossacks, cowboys, the United States cav alry and artillery, Mexicans, Arabs, Ger man and English cavalrymen. South American gauchos, scouts, frontiersmen, Roosevelt Rough Riders, are, as Colonel Cody ("Buffalo Bill") himself, real rep resentatives of the race, nation or class, as claimed. To educate is to elevate and refine, and Colonel Cody ("Buffalo Bill") has done his share to enlighten and enlarge the public mind on the wonders of savage and mili tary life In all parts of tho world. By bringing together horsemen and warriors from every nation on earth who illustrate their various manners and methods of warfare, the great scout has accomplished wonders in showing to the public the true life of far-distant lands, and dispelling traditions which have been engendered and fostered In the minds of civilized people by the distortions of fiction-writers. In this respect Colonel Cody ranks .among the special educators of the age. Messrs. Cody. & Salisbury's exhibition adheres strictly to Nature, and Is there fore recognized for Its interpretation of the realistic. Art in its most perfect form Is but the Imitation of Nature, and can never enthuse as does Nature itself. Tho art connoisseur raves over a point ing, not because it is a painting, but be cause It so nearly resembles Nature. .and the closer that resemblance, the more raving is produced. Tho same Is true of the drama.'- Plays founded on fact and interpreted by the best of actors cause enthusiastic admiration because of the klll of the .'dramatist and actor In re producing. Nature. But In every instance the reality the genuine article Is more Interesting and causes more actual admi ration and a deeper feeling than all the art and artists In the country could do with their best works of Imitation. ' It Is this genuineness this truth to Nature, both In the man and beast, and in the stirring scenes that go to make up the entertainment of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders that causes It to be always the most popular exhibition offered to the public The peo ple welcome Buffalo Bill's Wild West as the tired invalid does the fresh and brac ing mountain air, and teeming thousands gladly wend their way to. the camp ground during the visit of the "Wild West." And for what reason? Because It Is a fact that the Institution differs from any other exhibition of any kind on the face of the earth. It has and can have no rival In Its own field even, and it trenches upon no other. Its rough riders of the world, gathered from the elite warlike equestrians of every land and ermy, are products of the plain, tho desert and the battle-field, and have no assimilation with the sawdust. Their riding Is as different from that of WE EXTRACT TEETH WITHOUT PAIN We have a number of methods of extracting teeth and guarantee each method to be absolutely and posi tively painless. Patients may choose the method they like best, but our "Va por System is generally preferred. PLATE TROUBLE. If you are wearing an Ill fitting or uncomfortable plate, bring it to us. We can fix it. and will guaran tee satisfaction. Our flex ible rubber plates are guar anteed. We have yet to re ceive the first complaint regarding them. WISE BROS., ssfife Both Phones: On South 2291; CoL SCS- Gives Free Examination We have devoted our whole life to the study of the eye, and have spared neither time, labor nor expense In acquiring such knowledge, skill and experience and scien tific equipments, as would be most useful to ourselves and beneficial to our patients. Any .person afflicted with weak eyes Is earnestly invited to come to our institu tion, where we will show and explain our methods, and where they will receive a careful examination and an honest and scientific opinion of their case, absolutely free of cost. Solid Gold Frames, heaw welsrht fall styles) 53.00 Gold-Filed Firames, warranted 20 yrs..J1.50 Nickel or Aluminum Frames (best quality) 50c Finest quality Crystal Lenses, pair.. .$1.00 ia smau nucmionai cnarge wnere spe cial ground lenses are required.) Smoked Glasses ($1.00 quality).. 25c and 50c Where other concerns see one case, we will examine and fit ono hundred. Consult now. Delays are dangerous. OREGON OPT5CAL CO., 'EXCLUSTVE OPTICIANS. 173 Fourth St., near Yamhill Y. M. C. A. Building PIANOS Advance shipment of EXHIBITION PIANOS for the CARNIVAL will be in Tuesday. See them early Special inducements MONDAY (to morrow) to reduce our stock of PIANOS to make room for the new arrivals. EASY TERMS. GREAT LY REDUCED PRICES. ONE DAY ONLY-MONDAY. Several second-Hand GENUINE BAR GAINS included. SOULE BROS. PIANO CO. (STEINWAY DEALERS) THREE-TWO -SIX WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN SIXTH AND SEVENTH. the circumscribed arenlc Tin? as tho eagle's fierce swoop from the bat's clum sy flight. its hundreds of actors are not the par rots of the drama born, but heroic history-makers In the grand drama of war and progress, whoso stage was the bound less plains, whose scenery the cloud capped mountain peaks, whose Illumina tions those of the everlasting sunlight. It presents stupendous spectacles, most glorious, awe-inspiring tableaux of crown ing deeds of patriotic sacrifice and savage valor: the rush, the rally, the fury of contending mounted hosts; -the pomp and circumstance of royal armed array and wild barbaric vestment; the artillery In skilled and stirring action; the hero horsemen of every continent in rivalries of daring, style, successes and efforts be yond the power of description; the fron tier experts of tho rifle, pistol, knifo, tomahawk and lariat; the feats and pas times of tho border, the Sahara, the pampas, the steppes a veritable apoca lypse of days and deeds that can return no more a wondrous, pulse-elating, glori ous and educational ensemble such as the world has never before known, and when It passes shall nover look upon again. It Is no theatrical Illusion confined within the limits of four walls, but the intro duction of glorious reality, with earth's broad bosom for its stage and roofed by a starlit dome. When General Sherman first saw "Buf falo Bill's Wild West," a3 compared with Its present scope and size, It was but an Incomplete production, and yet even then tho grim old warrior, turning to his trusted scout, with tears in his eyes .and that affection he always manifested toward "my boys," said: "Billy, for my children and grandchildren, who can never see these things .as we saw them, I thank you." The general advertisements and placards give the details regarding the programme, rendering repetition unnecessary here. In no section of our great country should the Wild West receive a warmer welcome than in the Western States from which It derived Its birth. To every man of middle ago Colonel Cody's red In dians In warpaint, his cowboys, vaqueros, stage coaches, bucking ponies, prairie schooners, byffalo herds, equestrian qua drilles, battle and skirmish scenes this remarkable exhibition will be full of remi niscence, for his ' memory will be re freshed regarding the days when the Western pioneers fought for possession of the territory now nestled In statehood among the galaxy of stars In Old Glory. The younger generation will derive in struction in American history from the object-lessons here presented. We pre dict a tremendous reception In Portland and this section for the Wild West, and a great success for the exhibition. Special arrangements have been made for additional grounds to accommodate this colossal organization at Savier and Twenty-first streets, and a street caval cade, comprising nothing but soldiers and warriors (no baggage wagons) will be given on Tuesday-morning, led by Colonel Cody In person, for the Inspection of the public, who can rest assured that the per sons they see in the procession are,, as was said before, genuine. TIME CARD, STEAMEIl T. JT. POTTER. This week the O. R. & N. Co.s steamer T. J. Potter will leave Ash-street dock for Astoria and Ilwaca as follows: August 26. 9 A. M.: August 27, 9 A. M.; August 28, 9:5 A. M.; August 29, 11 A. M.; Saturday, August SO. 1 P. 1L, Bag cage must be received at Ash-street dock 30 minutes before departure. Ticket of fice. Third and Washington. The Potter will make her last trip this season, leaving Portland, Saturday. September 13. at 1 P. 3L: returning, leave llwaco Sunday, the 14th. at 8 P. M. Write nay & Sons, Salt Lake City, Utah, for all kinds of produce, grain, al falfa seed, potatoes, cabbage, etc. In quiries promptly answered. 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213 FAIUH3 131L1I33 - Cor. Third aal Wislibjtu Sts. Open evenings till 9; Sundays from 9 to 12. H. E. EDWARDS 185-101 FIRST STREET EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME. A Bargain Window This week we-have gathered.some choice articles for the parlor which we will show in one of our win dows and mark with bargain prices, such as has never been known in Portland. When we say "bar gain" we mean exactly what we say and all the word implies. Among the goods shown are some odd parlor chairs, a davenport, Morris chairs and rockers. To those dssiring to furnish the parlor, or add some pieces, this is a most timely opportunity and should be taken advantage of without delay. THE CARPET SEASON For a great many houses 13 a source of much worry, but not so with us. With an enormous stock of carpets of all irradrs on the floor of the largest shewroom m the city, we are in a po sition to sell every one, and we know our prices are unequaled. For tho30 who cannot' buy the best we have a line of Ingrains and Brussels to fit the purse. Wo have a good heavy Ingrain nrft two-ply we sell for, per yard.... uOU A heavy Union Ingrain, to Bell ar Per yard 40 G A. C. C. extra half-wool that will stand the wear for 10 years and give perfect satisfaction ; we make and nnn lay for, per yard DUG An all-wool Ingrain. In good colors and designs, will hold Its color and wear for 15 years, will bo sold this 7rn week for, per yard 0G Tne best extra-super all-wool two-ply ever made or sold on the market we have In our showroom. There axe enough patterns and colors to please the taste of any one, no matter how particular. These we will make and lay, with lining, for, per nr. yard (JOG A good Tapestry Brussels, In new de signs, made and laid-for, per TTC yard 00 A fine 10-w!re Brussels, In a variety of colors and all of , the latest nnft patterns, per yard UUG We have the choicest of designs in 10 wire Brussels, with borders to match; Just, the -thing to make large rugs for the parlor. Wo make them any size you want, stiffen the backs so they He perfectly smooth on the $4 4n floor, per yard, 51.00 and $ 1 1 1 U Write us for anything you want for the home. ALASKA CENTRAL RAILWAY A NEW RAILROAD BEING BUILT BY WASHINGTON AND MONTANA MEN, FROM TIDEWATER IN SOUTHERN ALASKA, NORTH TO THE YUKON RIVER, THROUGH THE RICHEST TIMBER, AGRICULTURAL AND MINERAL : : : : LANDS OF THAT GREAT TERRITORY : : : : We Are Showing Fall Styles of Shoes Goddard-Kelly Shoe Co. SIXTH WASIXIXGTOX. H. E. EDWARDS 185-101 FIRST STREET EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME. A Good Rocker Is always J source of great comfort In the well-furnlshed home. We have a great as sortment of Arm Rockers, from $1.73 up. A Rocker like this cut, golden oak or maho'gany finish, for $2.25 A Solid Oak In . the quarter sawed finish, ban ister back, best polishing, for $2.75. Rocker, golden oak or mahogany, cobbler or saddle seat, rodded arms, would be a snap at 56.00; thl3 week they will go for $4.50. A beautiful sol Id oak ouarter sawed golden fin ish, banister back have been sell ing at 53.00; will go this week for 0.5O. This cut repre sents one of our large Library Rocker It is handsome ly polished, made of selected oak, quarter sawed, leather upbol stered, spring seat, worth at least 520.00; we are going to sell it this week for only $16.50 Tailor-Made Suits AT HALF PRICE HERE IS NEWS TO EVERY WOMAN WHO APPRECIATES A BARGAIN NEW GOODS COMING IN EVERY DAY compels us to sacrifice an exceedingly handsome line of suits for the purpose of making room for the new arrivals. GHIC STYLES in TAILOR SUITS, made of the most popular materials; REGULAR $25.00 VALUES, MONDAY AND TUESDAY, $12.50 You Can Save Money By buying Furs now, because they are marked at Summer prices. You can have your old fur garments remodeled and repaired at a saving. Better take advantage at once. 283-285 Morrison Street H. E. EDWARDS 185-101 FIRST STREET EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME. You will want A Nice Couch In vour sitting-room or parlor, iet ns quote" you a few prices: A good solid Couch, covered In green or red ramie, with good nr springs 0rtyO A Couch In velour, with Q-j rn heavy fringe VI iOU A Couch with spring edge, fan head, laree assortment of pat- n en terns, double, drop fringe... OuiQU An ,Oak Frame Couch With roll head, handsome patterns. In velour, only a few, to go QQ Extra wide Rococo frame velour tufted Couch, will wear good and $ 1 -l n ti stand 10 years' use, for 01 I lUU We will make you a Couch, giving you your own selection out of a large as fortment of velours; spring edge, tufted or plain, workmanship and ma terial guaranteed the best, i c rn for from 512.50 to 0 1 OiOU Can make you a draped Couch, to suit your own Ideas. One like 010 C n cat for vliOU The president and general man ager of the Alaska Central Kail way Company la G. AV. Dickinson, formerly general manager o tho Northern Pacific The vlce-preshJent is ex-Governor John H. McGraw. Treasurer. J. TV. Godwin. a wholesale merchant and the presi dent of tho United Fisheries Union, which owns 12 canneries. General counsel. U. S. Senator George Turner. Secretary-auditor, Major J. fr, iallaine. These, with Captain E. E. Calne. president of the Pacific Clipper Line, and P. Aug. Helnze. the Butte copper millionaire, constitute the board of directors. " Vic have had six crews of sur veyors at work all Summer making the permanent survey for our road, and a seventh crew has mado the terminals at the, head of Resur rection Bay. and has ' located town sites at advantageous points. The preliminary survey of our route and our articles of Incorpora tion are on file In tho Interior De partment at Washington. D. C. thus guaranteeing us tho right of way. One ;of the directors has just re turned from . Eastern money cen ters, where he went to arranges the preliminaries for tho floating of the bonds. He comes back with four dllforent proposals to submit from, four dif ferent banking and bonding houses. The floating of bonds for the build ing of the road Is assured. The expenses of the work being done this Summer are being de frayed y tbo sale of 5 per cent preferred stock. There 13 only a small amount of preferred stock In all. making It the best possible Investment. The par valuo of the preferred stock Is ?30 per share. It Is now being sold at J3 per fhare until the 1st of September, on which date It will be advanced to $10 per share, and soon there after to $25 per share. There Is only a small amount of tho stock allotted for sale yet to be disposed of. As soon as the bonds are float ed and the work commenced next Spring, every share of this pre ferred stock will be worth par. This -enterprise Is backed by the best men In the states of Wash ington and Montana, and tho road runs through the richest mineral, timber, agricultural and stock ralsin? regions of Alaska. Send In your order at once, either direct to the company, to any of tho directors Individually, or to the Puget Sound National or the Scandinavian - American Bank of Seattle. Wash. ALASKA CENTRAL RAILWAY CO. 215-16 Denny SMg., Seattis, Waih. 283-285 Morrison Street