UNIONS MAY MERGE
1 GIFT HINTS !
Movement Started for a Cen
trarOrganization, TO TAKE IN PACIFIC COAST
Object Is to Bring tine VariouN
Branches of Organized Labor Into
Closer Affiliation so as to. Pre
sent a Solid Front.
A movement to unite all of the labor
unions of the Pacific Coast Into one cen
tral organization Is being planned by the
local labor-leaders. There is such 'an or
ganization among the unions connected
with longshoremen's work, but the other
unions are affiliated with the State Feder
ation of Labor and then with the Ameri
can Federation, making thus no closer
connection between the unions of the
Coast than there is between the unions
of the East and the West. There are many
occasions when it would be to the advant
age of organized labor to be able to act
from one central body in the name of all
the unions of the Coast, and If Portland
labor leaders are successful In the move
ment they are starting this will be the
condition in the future. There will be a
meeting of the "Washington State Federa
tion of Labor in Seattle, January 5, and a
large delegation will go from here to be In
attendance at the convention. At the
same time the California State Federation
will meet in Los Angeles. The Oregon
State Federation of Labor will hold its
convention in La Grande on the first Mon
day in May. It is the plan of the local
labor leaders to take the matter of a
Coast federation up with the "Washington
convention and induce tlfem to appoint
delegates to the Oregon Federation. Tele
grams will be sent to Los Angeles asking
the California Federation to lake a similar
action. If both organizations take an In
terest in this movement, as it is thought
that they will, there is no doubt but that
the organization will be formed. Dele
gates from the three states will meet at
La Grande in May, and the plan can then
be consummated.
G. Y. Karry is very enthusiastic over the
plan, and states that at least 100 members
will go to Seattle to be present when the
matter Is brought before the Washington
convention.
"There are often times," said he, "when
we are In much need of such an organiza
tion as this one will be. In the recent
dry-dock controversy it was argued
against us that shipbuilders In other ports
are working more hours -than they are in
Portland. If we had a Coast federation
we could so regulate this work that the
Tiours and wages would be the same along
the Entire Coast The Pacific Coast Fed
eration of the Longshoremen is proving to
be very satisfactory. The organization
we propose would take in organized labor
of every craft and would bring the three
sister states into a close affiliation.
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CANNOT STAND COLD.
Hainan Vitality "Will Eventually Suc
cumb to Very Lovr Temperature.
"The cold of Dawson is too intense not
to have a baleful effect upon any man
sooner or later," said Jim Hall, a rugged
pioneer of the Klondike, who registered
at the Portland, yesterday, on his way
from the northern gold fields to the sun
ny climate of Southern California. For
six years Jim Hall has been .a figure In
the life of the Yukon metropolis. For him
no ccld was too Intense, no journey too
long, no trail too arduous. The boasted
terrors of the Chllkoot Pass, nor the
racing waters of the "White Horse Rapids
could delay this tireless argonaut when
once he "struck the trail." But to brave
these and kindred -hardships is too great
a tax on human vitality. Jim Hall is a
sick man, and is now seeking to recover
Us health In a climate which has been
widely heralded as the best on earth.
"They say," said Mr. Hall yesterday,
"that many people need no furs the first
"Winter that they spend In Northern Rus
sia. They do not find the great cold so
hard to bear as they expected. But the
second year they feel the need of furs.
Their systems refuse to make the effort
necessary to do without them again. And
it is much the same in Alaska. I would
never attempt to undergo the perils and
hardships that I have experienced in the
past 6 gain, not if I were promised all the
gold that the Klondike ever had buried
beneath its sands. Enoughs enougn.
Elks Attend Vancouver Initiation.
There was a hot time In Elkdom last
night. Or at least some 100 Elks who
had gathered at the foot of Alder street
to await the starting of the boat tor Van
couver said there was going to be, and
all seemed to be in the spirit of the oc
caslon. A new lodge was to be formed in
Vancouver, and there were over 40 mem
bers to be initiated into the secrets of the
order. District Deputy Grand Exalted
Ruler Walter R. McFarland, of Aberdeen,
Wash., was a member of the party, and
was to have charge of the work of or
ganization. Portland Lodge of Elks, No.
142, had been asked to conduct the cere
monies, and a boat was chartered to
take them on the trip. From the large
delegation that was sent to Vancouver, it
would seem that Portland Elks are very
much Interested in tne welfare of their
brothers across the river, and, from the
general expressions of the delegation, it
is supposed that the" Vancouver boys wero
initiated into every phase of the order
that is known to their more experienced
BEYOND COMPARE.
FOR XMAS
I Exquisite . Opera GUsses
from $o.uu up
Pearl Opera Glass Holders,
$3.50 up ,
3 Unique Design Theater Bags,
t $1.50 up
$ Chatelaine Cases
t $1.00 up
1884
1902
Our location; low taxjrafe purchasing competitors.
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I BUY
The handsomest, high
J quality spectacles and eye- jf
j? glasses manufactured, sci- ;I
entlfically adjusted to eyes jt
j of gift recipient afterwards x
K under guarantee of the 5
oldest established and
jb
only reliable optical house 3v
zX iL. HI t r 3i
in tne norenwesi, rrom &
1 $1.00 up. J
WALTER REED :?
TKe Optician l
133 Sixth St. Oregonlan BIdg.
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brothers. Exalted Kuler of the Portland
Lodge John Lamont had charge of the
pany.
A BOY'S CHRISTMAS
Can last all the year by putting in his
stocking an annual membership In the
boys' department of the Y. iT. C. A. Good
for swimming, gymnasium, games, man
ual training and many other features.
Christian Science.
First Church of Christ (Scientist), on
Twenty-third street, near Irving, services
at 11 and 8. Subject of sermon, "Is the
Universe, Including Man, Evolved by
Atomic Force?" Children's Sunday school
meets at 12:10. Wednesday evening meet-
Xmas Pianos
Special Bnrsrains in Fine Pianos.
Unlike some of the other dealers, we
have not gotten In a lot of cheap pianos
to use as bait for unsuspecting, confiding
customers. We have not made such
preparations for the Christmas trade, as
we do not believe in that kind of business.
Our regular line of pianos consists of
fifteen different makes, and with the dif
ferent styles of each, comprises a stock
of over 75 of the finest pianos in the
world. These are not special pianos, but
pianos we handle always pianos we guar
antee, back up and stake our reputation
on pianos known the world over, and we
challenge any one to undersell us. or even
come within $50 of our prices. Why take
chances on some cheap, obscure, or even
unknown make of piano, when you can
get a standard make from us for about
the same price, or perhaps less money?
For Instance, the famous STEINWAY,
used and indorsed by all the monarchs of
Europe, and all the leading concert pi
anists of both hemispheres. Other well
known makes that we carry are the
EMERSON. ESTBY. A. B. CHASE,
RICHMOND, STARR and nine other dif
ferent makes of fine pianos. Our beau
tiful piano scarfs will make elegant
Xmas presents, call ana see tnem.
SOULE BROS. PIANO CO.
STEINWAY DEALERS,
32G WASHINGTON STREET.
Opposite Imperial Hotel, near Sixth St
Fine large comfort rocker, shel
lac finish, regular price $5.50.
We make special this C 0 QG
week IJ.UJ
Jardiniere
Stands, golden,
Flemish or
white maple,
fancy shapes,
highly Oflfl
finished 34-.UU
Here also you can
find the largest
number and the
latest patterns
of ladies'"desks,
oak, weathered,
golden, Antwerp
also mahogany
and beaut if ul
eye$6.00
Useful
Presents
, Practical people appreciate practical gifts, and nothing fills the bill
so completely as a rug or some article of furniture for the home.
The stream of regular customers who are buying here daily is a
source of great satisfaction to us, but we are a progressive house, we
must seek new trade that's why we advertise. .We can save you
from 5 to 30 per cent, on many. articles. We have our own factory,
and goods are made; to -wear; .Buy from the imager.
desks, like above cut
Solid mahogany .desfcs
up.to-... ..-7
, Dinner 'Sets
We make up dinner sets of any
number of pieced. Broken
pieces can be replaced when
bought from our stock patterns.
Cotaage Dinner Set, beautifully
decorated, fifty pieces, T7 Art
price .- pfvU
Cottage Dinner Set, our cele
brated Imperial white CO 7G
ware, fifty pieces ...... J I J
RIDENOUR REVIVAL OF THE
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Tables, Chairs and Rockers in
antique shapes at reasonable
prices.
Couches, Cozy Corners and
Draperies made to order. De
signs and estimates furnished.
We can make up a Couch, style
as above, as cheap "2 50
An Oak Table,
quarter sawed,
highly polished,
French leg, just
like this pic
ture, worth at
other stores
$5.00, 'C? 75
we are offering for. . . vl
These Tables were bought from
a factory , that was in -urgent
need of money. We took 500 of
them and got 'then for less
than the cost of manufacture.
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TOILET SETS. Six casks of new
Toilet Sets were opened last
week. Beautifully decorated
10-piece set with stippled gold
edges is now offered at . the
extremely low price 4 50
Very high-grade, decorations, our
own importations, effects that
are not shown else- C7'lft
where
List of Articles Suitable
, for Xmas Gifts.
SofaPillows.
Jardinieres. ;
' Ufribrella Stands.
Pictures.
Glassware.; VV
Dinner Sets. ;
Lamps. ' ' : ., r
, Rugs. ' : t ;
Lade Curtains. , v -Comforters.
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( Palms. ' - y
Rockers. :' -i) .
Tables. .
Glodks. . ;V:; - '
Silverware- - : - .
Chairs.- - -:' $
Indian Stools.. ; f
. Desks.- t . '- .y
Music CablnetsVjt'':"
-Toilet Sets.. -Ranges.
Couches.
'-' $20,000
-SPECIAL NOTICE
We hve added to our stock in
the Jast two months new goods to
the above amount. Those who
have not seen the beautiful new
furniture which we are showing
should certainly call before mak
ing any purchases.
Twenty patterns
golden or mahog
any; Rockers,
spring uphoister'd
seats, velour
or silk tapestry,
coverings.
Large golden, quarter-sawed . oak
rockerfleather.seat, highly pol
ished frame, reduced i 1 0 Oft
from $17.00 to ll.UU
A Rug
makes a very
pretty present.
Prices are
mostreasonable
Without
arms
With .
large arms
$5.00
$6.75
One hundred Lamps to
select from. Prices
are most reasonable.
Lamp with decorated
bowl and shade QCs
like cut.
Clocks'
are shown here
in wholesale
quantities.
Suprisingly
low
prices.
Nickel Alarm Clocks 7C
that will run
Gilt Clocks, 1
like here shown.. 7... PivJv
Eight-Day Clocks, oak' case, with
barometer and thermemeter,
strikes every half CO C'A
hour JJ.JU
30x60 Smyrna
Rug
30x60 Axminster
Rug
36x72 Axminster
Rug
$1.50
$3.00
$4.25
$2
Indian Stools, the best selection
in the city. Solid oak or imita
tion mahogany stools, CI
like aboVe cut ...
Indian Stool, slat seat, very CO
daintv tiattern K'lm
Scoop, Indian Stool,
upholstered seats
Golden oak Indian stools, rush
seats, something en- CO CA
tirelynew in this market lvJ.JU
SILVERWARE. Child's. Cup,
plated, silver on white OCp
metal base '. JL
Quadruple Cake CO ft A
Baskets JL.VV
Knives and Forks, heaviest quad-
pnpce.p!at.set: $4.00
riple PI ate Knives and CO CA
Forks, set JL.JV
Ine is held at 8 o'clock. The free readlngr
room Is open dolly from 10 to 5 and' 7:30 to
9, at rooms 2, 3 and 4, Hamilton building,
131 Third street.
REDUCED RATES TO THE EAST.
Via the Rio Grande Route.
On January 8 and 9 tickets will be bn
sale from Portland and common points
to Kansas City, ilo., and return for $60.
From Spokane and common points, $55.
For particulars, call on or write to "W7 C
ilcBrlde. general agent. 124 Third street.
SPECIAL RATES EAST.
For tho National Livestock Association
to be held at Kansas 'City, the Canadian
Pacific will make a rate of $55 75 for the
round trip. Call at 142 Third street for full
particulars.
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Going to Memphis?
Before starting call up O. R. & N. ticket
office and ask about the new tourist car
service via Denver, Kansas City iand- bt.
Louis. City ticket office. Third and Washington.
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GET FATHER A CANE - , :
We have the old-fashioned hickory, gold-mounted
ebony, Malacca, Jalapa and rosewood. Ivory J
handles fitted to any kind of a stick.
JOHN ALLESIMA
TWO STORES:
'2S6 Washington St..
Near Woodard. Clarke & Co.
309 Morrison St.
Near Meier & Frank Co.
THE PROPER GIFTS FOR MEN
TOBACCO
AND CIGAR
JARS
FRENCH BRIAR
MEERSCHAUM
TURKISH
GERMAN
PIPES
Cigarand-ASFS
Cigarette Ksr3L-.J
c&edHolders
Pipe Racks, Smoker's Set, Cisjar Moistening Cases. Over a Million Cigars to Select From.
cin ciphfi rr 92 third st.
9 VJi JPHK ' m Odd. Chamber of Commerce o
CHRISTMAS
success this year is best attested by the crowds of 'satisfied -
jijW people leaving our store, nearly all of whom were pleased purchasers.
JEWELRY
WHY hftmiisft vnit can f?nr1 in nfir Inrcft and varied stock iiiQt what
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you want. OUR ASSORTMENT IS LARGE AND FULL.
WE CARRY ONLY GOODS OF KNOWN QUALITY AND THE HEITKEMPER PRICES ARE ALWAYS A. LITTLE LOWER THAN OTHERS.
lDONT FAIL to visit
our store. It will be profit
able to you to see our grand
selection. Plenty of goods
to see and we have plenty
people to help you make
your selection.
THE
DIAMONDS
An extremely full and comprehensive col
lection set and unset. .
, Watches, Clocks
Cut Glass, Ebony Toilet Ware
Silver Toilet Ware
Presentation Canes and
. 1 Umbrellas x
Fine Leather, Tiffany Glass
Hand-Painted China
Imported China
Silver Ware of All Kinds
Gold Pens
Pencils, Opera, Glasses
It is simply impossible to
describe in detail our immense
stock (which is yet full and
complete), or give you any
idea as to our very moderate
prices. A call and an inspection
is fully necessary, and we cor
dially invite you to call, wheth
er you wish to purchase or not.
Q. HEITKEMPER COMPANY
Jewelers and Silversmiths, Importers of Diamonds
Nq. 286 Morrison Street, 4 Portland, Oregon
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