THE SUNDAY OREGO&IA3,. PORTLAND, 5 CITY NEWS" IN BRIEF Tk Oreconiam'B Telephone. ' ORSGOK. Cou&tlag' Boom ....Main 867 X. V, Ecott. Editor Ha Ml ICBjujrtnc Editor i....MaJa 85 City Editor la.lfi 13 CompcMas Room .......Main 065 3Ect Side Office ..East 61 Sapriatendat Balldlnff ...Bed 3623 COLUMBIA. ' Counting Room ? Editorial Room ...... 163 Compotlnc Room J Xacto Room ................. .......-.-S5 AMCSEMENTS. THE BAKER THEATSPt XatliKe at 2:15 and evening at 6:15, "Chrittopteer Junior." Government "Wants Packer. The "United States Civil Servlca Commission announces that on April 16, 1303, an exam ination -will be held at Portland for the purpose of establishing an eligible register for the position of opener and packer in the customs service. The examination wlil consist of spelling, arithmetic, ietter WTltlng, penmanship, copying from plain copy, length and variety of practical ex perience and ability as a workman. Spe cial credit will be given for successful experience as opener and packer of gen eral merchandise or in similar wore. Good physical condition will also be & requisite. The age limit Is 20 years or over. From the ellgibles resulting from this ex amlnation it is expected that certification will be made to fill the position of opener and packer in the customs service at the place mentioned above. Persons who de sire to compete should at once apply either to the United States Civil Service Commis sion, Washington, D. C or to R. F, Barnes, secretary of the board of exam iners, at the Custom-House here. Banks to Amaixjakate. E. A. "Wyld, local manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, has received the announce ment from Halifax that a provisional agreement has been made under which the Halifax Banking Company is to be amalgamated with the Canadian Bank of Commerce. The latter bank now has a paid-up capital of $8,000,000 with a reserve of $2,500,000, but a iweek or two ago a special general meeting of the sharehold ers was called for April 14 .next to pass a by-law Increasing the capital stock to $10,000,000. Its head office is In Toronto, and it has now .84 branches throughout Canada and the United States, stretch ing from Sydney, Cape Breton, in the ex treme East, to Victoria In the "West, and from Dawson In the North to San Fran cisco in the South. It is represented at all the principal business centers in Canada west of Montreal, and has Its own offices In New York, Portland, Seattle and Lon don, England. Death of Mrs. Margaret Sutherland The many friends of Mrs. Margaret Sutherland will bo pained to hear of her death at Oakesdale, Wash., on Saturday, March 7, after a short illness. Mrs. Sutlv erland was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McDonald, of Portsoy, Banffshire. Scotland, and was "born at the latter place in isra. She came to Portland to reside in 1S90, and was married to William Suth erland in 1S93, who is agent lor the In terlor Warehouse Company (Balfour, uuthrie & Co.) at Oakesdale. Wash.. where they have been residing for the past few years. Mrs. Sutherland left four children, three boysand a glrL the old est of whom Is 7 years And the youngest one week old. She was dearly loved and is sincerely mourned by all who knew her. The funeral took places at Oakesdale. on Monday, March S. A number of floral offerings were sent from Portland, among tnem being a floral piece from Clan Macleay. Good Contracts i-or Portland Firm. A telegram was received yesterday that Glass & Prudhomme, as agents for the Art Metal Construction Company, of New York, had been awarded the contract for fitting up the vaults of the $200,000 Court house at Great Falls, Mont, with steel illing devices, at a price of $$000. This firm also received contract for steel stacks for the Carnegie Library at Great Falls amounting -to $2200. The Montana Legis lature appropriated $13,000 for the pur chase of this company's modern steel fil ing devices for the Historical Society rooms in the Capitol building. Glass & Prudhomme have some $20,000 worth of these devices now in the Montana Cap itol, and In every Carnegie library In the West from $1000 to $30,000 In library stacks. The steel furniture just Installed in the new Courthouse at Heppner by this Arm is very beautiful and entirely satis factory. Irish in the Civil, War. As the next meeting of Lincoln-Garfield Post, G. A. R., occurs on St. Patrick's day, T. B. Mc Devltt, of that post, will entertain the membcr-i by delivering an address on the Irish during the Civil War how they fought, bled and died for their adopted country. At the same meeting Thomas Gibson, who was lighthouse keeper on Tillamook Rock for several years, will give his experience during that time, also his life on Destruction Island, where he is located at the present time. All members of the G. A. R. are cordially Invited to be present. LEcrrRE at St. Helen's Hall, Rev. S. Kingsley -Glover. will give a lecture at St. Helen's Hall on "Jewish Bible Cus toms," on the evening of Friday, March 20. at 7;30. Rev. Mr. Glover Is well known as a student of Jewish history. The re sults of this study appear In his book published about three years ago. entitled "Jewish Laws and Customs." All Inter ested In tills subject are invited to be present at this lecture, which will bo in formal in character and adapted to his youthful audience. Makt People in the city will remem ber A B. Mitchell, the Multnomah ath lete, who participated in their sports here from 1S93 to 1S97. Mr. Mitchell and his family havo returned to this city and now is engaged In the cigar business at 263 Washington street, next door to Cordray's Theater. As the openinss are a thing of the past. Miss A. S. Jorgensen wishes to in form the public that her Imported and domestic creations will he on display Monday. March 16, and following days at 291 Morrison street, between Fourth and Fifth. Store open Saturday evenings from now on. Oliphant Sisters to Sing. The Oll- Thant sisters will sing at the University rars .aieuioaist vnurcn mis morning and at the Taylor-Street (First) M. E. Church this evening. Dr. C. B. Brown, dentist, has temDo- rary offices in Raleigh bldg.. fourth floor. corner Sixth and Washington, over Aid rich Pharmacy. Phono South 9L EifPLorEits' lltbillty insurance written. j Aetna Life Insurance Co., McCargar & liatea. general agents, Falling bldg. Se cure our rates. Dr. E. DeWitt Connell has temnorarv office room at 41S the Dekum. Attendant will give any desired information. Phone Main 19L A Choice selection of bajrdads. ItlzKIl- cms. Turkish and Persian rues. Oriental I Rug Company, 31S Alder street. Fine assortment of new Sprlnr sultlncs Must received. Armstrong the Tailor, 213 vvascington street. For Sale Cheap. Quarter block. East Ninth and Harrison streets. Inauire nt 2S Alder street, city. Fine Watches repaired at maAernta prices. Umbrellas at cost. A. Vuilleumt.r 291 Wash Fine Dat! Buy Meredith's nmhrolh. Repairing, recovering. Wash, and 6th. Mile for 15 cents. Hasty Messpnmr o Telephones Main 53. Open all night. " Cqwpant B. O. N. G., dance Friday (evening, March 20. instead of 27. Don't fail to mend the clearance Iat Rosenthal's Shoe Store, 113 Sd. Max dressmaking establishment reopens Tuesday, 17th, S14 Dekum bldg. Great price reductions on fine shoes at Rosenthal's. 149 Sd. Daa Nichols are located In rooms 45s. 427 Imperial Hotel. . F. W. Baltes & Co.. linotype ra. printerx. Dr. Skiff, dentist. IS Russell Bldg. Wise Bros., dentists. The Failing. Dr. Ball, dentist, Dekum bid. , May "Pat 'Tjucxk ToiwwrowSkerHt1 Btorey will receive tax .Monday until midnight and,- allow the 3-percit rebate. This Is becasse "March 15, the iast day to pay, fills on Sunday, and the Sheriff bas feeea "advised by his attorney, J. V. Beach, that It wllL consequently be legal to continue collecting on the following day. Yesterday there was a crowd In Una from early morning until the closing hour and" a large amount of money was taken In. The, Kiajority of the heavy taxpayers "Have paid. Sheriff Storey states that peo ple have shown comaaendable .patience during- the rush, and have treated the clerk with uniform courtesy. Death or Mrs. Annie Kincslet. Mrs. Annie Kingsley. who came to Portland in June, 1S95, with her husband, ..the late Jobn C. Kingsley passed away at- -her home, 246 Montgomery street, on Friday. For five years she was an Invalid, suffer ing with progressive paralysis. She bore her affliction with remarkable fortitude to the 'end. She is survived by her children. John S.. Kate, Carra, Edward E., and Harry J. Kingsley, and a brother, John A. Sloan. John C, Kingsley. the husband, was a well-knowir steamboat captain! Christian Endeavor Mass yxurmnn. Rev. Clarence E. Eberman, of Boston, fleld secretary. United Society Christian Endeavor, will address a mass meeting at the First "Presbyterian Church at 3: P. M., Sunday, March 15. Dr. Gustav Baar, late physician and surgeon of the Allgemelnea Krankenhaus at Vienna, has moved his offices to The Oregonlan, rooms 807-8. Hours 2-5 P. M. Lost. Spaniel pup, black, with white ieei, oreasc ana neck; named -Bob; jao re ward for return or information; 275 Alder street Phone Green 258. Don't Miss rag-time dance, given by the xwugms ana xaaies or becunty, at Arti sans' Hall, Abington building, Monday evening, March 16. Finest Baths, Carlsbad system mas sage, ?L J. Friedman, graduate masseur. 20 years experience. 525 Cham, of Com. F. C. Peterson, the horseshoer, has re moved to 309 Ankeny street, with E. C Stewart. Phone South 14SL Mrs McKibbin has returned to the city. Her dressmaking parlors will open Mon day, 551 Morrison street. On and After Wednesday, March 18. Miss Shogren may be seen at 141 Tenth street, corner Alder. Send your subscriptions for magazines and periodicals to B. B. Rich. 103 Third sL Dr. George S. Barrett, Dentist. Office in the Deeum, Fourth Floor. For Sale. Lot, Rosedale Addition, $300. Apply 4S9 Columbia st Dr. O. D. Thornton, dentist, E31 Mara'm. Dr. Swain, dentist, 3d floor Dekum. ENDEAVORERS AT A RALLY AbbhsI HeetlBff Is Held aad OlScer Are Elected. The Northwestern district, Oregon Christian Endeavor Union, held its first biennial convention yesterday at the First Christian Church, Park and Columbia streets. Twenty-two societies were renresented at the convention. Multnomah. Pnlumhh Clatsop and Tillamook Counties also being represented by one or two members each. uevo;ionai exercises were opened at 9:30 yesterday morning by Reno Hutchinson, religious director of the "Y. M. C. A.. J. A. Rockwood presiding. After roll call the renorts of snnlAtlM and officers were submitted. Rev. Frank H. Mlxsell. of Oregon City, delivered an address on "Some Opportunities Before the Endeavorers of This District "Rw A. J. Montgomery, of the Third Presby terian Church, also addressed the meeting, his subject being. "The Christian Endeav or Advance Campaign." In the afternoon, at 2 o'clock. TLav. TTnr. xy S. Templeton, ex-president of the State union, conducted the exercises. Mrs. C. E. Eberman SDOke on "The Junior Wnrir." and Rev. Mr. Eberman conducted a work ers conference. The annual election of officers took nine in the church parlors at 4 o'clock, with the following result: H. A. Start, president; itev. tu a. Tempieton, nrst vice-president; Rev- J. T. Ghormley, second vice-president; Rev. A. J. Montgomery, third vice president; William McGovern, treasurer; Miss Mabel Coffee, of Astoria, secretary. At 7:30 last everting a praise meeting was held, J. A. Rockwood presiding. Rev. E. L. House, of the First ConerirAtfnnnl Church, was expected to address the meet ing on "loyalty to our Church," but de layed trains prevented blm from reaching the city in time. Rev. C. E. Eberman filled the vacancy, choosine- for h n in ject, "Endeavor In All Lands." Miss Viola uiiDert sang a Deauuiui solo At the close of the address. Mr. Eberman. of Boston, field nirtarv of the United Society, arrived -In the city yesteraay morning, accompanied by his wife. His visit In the city is considered a very important one-by the Endeavorers. At the close of the praise service last evening a recepUon was held in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Eberman, in the church parlors. Light refreshments were served, and the Endeavorers wero riven nn nn. portunity of meeting Secretary Eberman. .air. aoerman win occupy the pulpit of the Third Presbyterian Church tht ing. His Subject Will be. "The Annln of Toung Life." This evening he will preach In the First Congregational Church on "The Spiritual Thenpometer for Young At the mass mectlnc- this nftn the First Presbyterian Church Rev. Mr. Eberman will speak on "A Pledged and Consecrated Life." Herptofom Pnrtinn Endeavorers have Joined henrtn- in mak ing these meetings successful, and this aiiernoon s meeung win not be an excep tion. The mass meetlnc will hrin t a- so that the Endeavorers may have time to return for their own prayer meetings. Rev. Albyn Esson. of the Rodney-Avenue Christian Church, will preside. Rev. and Mrs. Eberman will leave for Spokane tomorrow evening. May Par Taxes Monday. Yesterday was the last day that taxes could be paid and the rebate secured by law. but as It was Sunday and a holiday. cuniu jmrey nas ucciaea, aiier consult FAMOl IS CLOTHING CO $4.00 THE GREAT AND ONLY WALDORF AND STET- SONS ill shapes and shades. Fitting eyes properly with glasses Is a science. It requires skill and painstaking effort. When you buy a hat or shoes YOU are the judge of'the fit. Not so with eye glasses; here you must depend entirely upon the judgment of the optician. If he is incompetent your sight may be ruined We have made optics a study, not merely a business, and our success is due to the fact that every patient we fit is a permanent ad vertisement for us. We don't have to experimqnt. Our new instruments detect the slightest trouble. We relieve the eye strain: at once arid don't ask you to buy glasses if you your self can't see an immediate improvement. If you don't need any glasses we tell you so and make NO CHARGE for our services. No fancy prices when you buy, either. If your eyes trouble you, come and see us. JAEGER BROS. Jewelers aad Opticians, 200 SfORRISOX ST., M3AR FIFTH ST. ing an attorney, that the collector's ofllce shall remain open today until 12 o'clock midnight. This action has been taken by vue Sheriff to accommodate those who receive their pay on the 15th of the month. A full force of clerks will be on hand, and the work will be accomplished as fast as possible. The- office force has noth ing but praise for the way It has been treated, by the public, and wishes to take this opportunUy of thanking those who have paid their taxes or those who will yet 'do so. RATHBONE MAKES APPEAL Says He Was Not Givek Fair Trial v la Cab a. WASHINGTON. March 14. Estes G. Rathbone, formerly director of posts at Havana, who was convicted of misuse of funds, but was pardoned under the gen eral amnesty proclamation of President Falma when he assumed office, has made public a statement of his case. This state ment was addressed to Senator Piatt, of Connecticut, chairman of the committee on Cuban relations. Mr. Rathbone has been earnestly urging that action be taken upon his case, and new that Con gress has adjourned without such action he h'as decided to make public his state ment. In It h& says: "I was. subjected to trial by arbitrary and unusual modes of trial, contrary alike to original laws of Cuba and the funda mental laws of justice. "The' proceedings which led to my con viction were not a judicial proceeding, but was a special proceeding directed and con trolled by the Governor of Cuba, who Issued Instructions and communications to the court from time to time according to the exigencies of the caae. I did not have a fair and Impartial trial. "I was convicted of conspiring upon , the uncorroborated testimony of a co-coneplra-tor, W. H. Reeves, who was a defendant on trial upon the same charge." PROMPTLY AND WELL. This is how M. J. Walsh Co. wlU do your electrical and gas lighting. See them at their new location, 33 Washington street, corner Seventh, in .regard to the electric light wiring, call bells .and Interior tele phone system going in your residence, storo or factory. Have their solicitor call on you or ring tbem up by 'phone. OUR CHEF M. Blanc, has prepared a regular down South dinner, starting with gumbo soup. Come and enjoy yourself and hear music RATH & SANDYS, 15 First street. To Aid Destitute "Women. The lady commander of the Willamette Hive of Maccabees has called the atten tion of the members of the order to a case of destitution that has resulted from the recent Alblna fire. The member lost all personal effects as well as household croods. and the order Is taklnir stens to lend aid. All members who desire to contribute In alleviatinc the immwllnln wants are requested to leave their con tributions at Lauries' cigar store on Rus sell street, in Lower Alblna. "Corlantoa" Coming io Corarays. Owing to a change of dates, tie blc spectacular drama, "Corianton," now playing in San Francisco to crowded houses, will be produced at Cordray's Theater the latter part of this week. LcROETe, the Dramatist, Dead. PARIS, March 1. M. Legouve. the dramatist and member of the French Academy, died suddenly today. BUSINESS ITEMS. It Baby Is CHttlngr Teetk, Be sure and use that old led welltrled mneor Mrs. WlniloWs Eoothlar Syrup, tcr children allays all pxln, cure wind colic aad dlarrboeju Card ot Thanks. I wish to extend ray kIiw th-inv. 57, D. of H.. A. O. U. W., International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. No. 125. and the many friends for their kind ness and sympathy during my sad be reavement. CHARLES P. POTTER, S3 North Ninth street, City. For a Social Game ef Billiards, Parlors. 127 6th. adjoining Oregonlan BWg - THE GREATEST HAT STORE An assortment of hats in which style, shape, quality and fairness in prices are welf represented $2.50 THE SALSBURY IS A WORLD BEATER ' OUR GREAT $3 HATS THE BEST ON EARTH THE REST IN S300be THE WORLD NONE BETTER ON THE MOON OR ANYWHERE ELSE CAN YOU AFFORD TO RISK YOUR SIGHT? SEED BEADS In 40 shades, for making bead chains and purses." TRY US: D. M. AVERILL & CO. Ik Cwk Sfere, 331 Mofristui St. WHERE TO DINE. Finest steaks, coffee, desserts and pas try. Portland restaurant, 303 Washington. Special 35c chicken dinner served today from 12 to 8 P. M. at Perkins restaurant. D. M. Watson, prop. A great lay-out at Strouse's Restau rant, including- chicken dinner, complete 25 cents. 229 Washington. Welnhard's Cafe, corner Fifth and Al der. French dinner from 4 till 8 o'clock. Our Special Dinner Today, COc. Olympla oysters, raw. Chicken soup or clam broth. Boiled salmon, parsley sauce. Either chicken or roast turkey. Lobster salad. Any two kinds of dessert. Tea, coffee, cocoa or milk. Imperial Restaurant, second floor Im perial Hotel, 12 to 8 P. M. Take elevator. High-Grade. Pianos for Rent. Sold on easy Installment Pianos tuned and repaired. H. Slnshelmer. 72 Third st v For a Quiet Game of Pool, Parlors, 127 6th, adjoining Oregonlan Bldg. Have you mencs coming rrom the East? If so, send their names to the Denver & Rio Grande office. 124 Third street, Port land. Or. MATTING AN DRUG ..SALE.. Wc have a large stock of the finest designed Linen Warp Matting, and are offering It at very low prices .... Also blue and "white COTTON RUGS. CHINESE JAPANESE CURIOS, TOYS, Etc. ANDREW KAN & CO. Cor. 4th and Morrison Gentlemen's Toupees. Thousands of men wear them. Why not you? We guarantee fit and work manship. Paris Hair Store 30S Wash. Sty C. C NEWCASTLE Dentist MARQUAM BUILDING. ROOM 301 ufcrwnu dlIULlJ FAMOUS PORTLAND. OREGON. a ur THE PERFECT SHOE and the one that Is universally upheld by ell who appreciate Its solid worth. Is the W. Ii. Douglas soe for men at J3.50. We hava them Jn all styles, all shapes and all sizes. Their beauty of grace Is unsur passed, and the elegance of style, com fort and durability Insures satisfaction to all who wear them. Goddard-Kelly Shoe Company SIXTH AND WASHINGTON STS TEETH EXTRACTED AND FlIxLED ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT PAIN by our late scientific method applied to the gums. no sicep-proaucing agents or cocaine. These are the only dental Darlors In Portland having PATENTED APPLI ANCES and ingredients to extract, fill and apply goia crowns ana porcelain crowns undetectable from natural teeth. and warranted for ten years. WITHOUT THE LEAST PAIN. AH work done by GRADUATED DENTISTS of from 12 to 30 years' experience, and each department in charge of a specialist. Give us a call, and you will find us to do exactly as we ad vertise. We will tell you in advance ex actly what your work will cost by a FREE EXAMINATION. yn PLATES ,w Bin,. Set of Teeth $5.0H Gold Filling $1.00 Gold Crown $5.00 Silver Filling $ .50 In our GOLD CROWNS and BRIDGE WORK; of wnlch we are making a SPE CIALTY, the most BEAUTIFUL. PAIN LESS AND DURABLE of all dental work known to the profession, you will find an xample of the HIGHEST ARTISTIC AT TAINMENT, the adaptability of which to the HYGIENIC conditions of the mouth is unquestioned. New York Dental Parlors MAIN OFFICE FOURTH AND MORRI 9 SON STS.. PORTLAND. Branch, 61 First Avenue. Seattle. HOURS: S:20 A. M. to 8 P. M.: Sundays. 8:30 A. M. to 2 P. M. SCHWA S BROS, PRIHTIHG CO. KS7 WOrtK, SEASONABLE NtlOES ' 247 Stark Street Phone Main 173 e a nr.. Fine SK LARGEST CLOTHIERS IX THE NORTHWEST. S. W. CORNER OB" FOURTH AND MORRISON STREETS. WE ANNOUNCE Atrial Opening Of Men's, Boys' and Children's . High-Grade . jturnishengs and Jrats &or Spring, 1303. There are more styles than ever more kinds of materials, a greater-variety of new, exclusive patterns to select from, and the prices are about 9ne-half those asked by the best custom tailors. ens Sprmff Uopcoats The new homespun effects, in worsteds to match suitings and fereht tan covert styles ten's Sprenff Suits Most every known weave to suit each individual taste. ffioyJs Suits and Uopcoats IN JAUNTY STYLES FOR SPRING. Neat homespun mixtures, tweeds cheviots, serges and worsteds in sailor, Norfolk, Russian and two-piece styles. HAVE YOU SEEN our assortment of Brooches, Rings, Lockets, Scarf Pins, Fobs, Cuff Buttons, Bracelets, Chains, Baby Pins and Necklaces? We are continually receiving the latest, most attractive and valuable designs. It will surely be to your interest to inspect our goods before making a purchase. Every article will be just as we represent it. THE L. C. HENRICHSEN CO. MANUFACTURING JEWELERS AND IMPORTERS 284 Washington Street COAL COKE COAL ROCK SPRINGS Lump or Range. Is Beet for House Use. $8.50 Per Ton Delivered VULCAN COAL CO. DEALERS IN Foundry and Smelter Coke AND Blacksmith and Steam Coals Special Rates In Car Lots. Both Telephones. COAL $6.50 THE FAMOUS ISSAQUAH Once CKd, always need. Makes llttlo ash and no soot. Telsphona your order. Oak 1251 King Coa! Co. COAL Domestic and Foreign. The best In this market. The Pacific Coast Company 249 WASHINGTON STREET. H. L. Murton, Agent. "Best Topcoat House In the State." 85-87 THIRD STREET, Between Stark and Oak SOMETHING NEW SUITS AND TOPCOATS FOR SPRING A glance at our window display will, show you the nobbiest patterns in Suits and Topcoats in the city. Try one on and you will be convinced that they are all that we claim for them perfect in fit, perfect in style, perfect in finish. f,Wc are- cmM t sett" GOOD CLITHES at mtest prices." Try s! black, Oxford, fancy -unfinished all the dif- fir-fn con piU IU pjU fellow: 309 Washington Street 5 Cents One pound can pork and beans In tomato sauce. 15 Cents Two 3-pounl cans strawberry ,beets- ! 25 Cents ' , 8 cans Carnation cream. 15 Cents - Can Eagle condensed milld 35 Cents v - 2 pint bottles Snider's best catsup. 35 Cents 3 3-pound packages gold dust.' 50 Cents Pound our best Ceylon blend tea. 15 Cents Pound good" English breakfast tea, - $5.00 100-pound sack best dry granulated sugar. Caacar P10 at home by mteroii . treitreent. no taHe. plaster oj Pftln. Book nd 1ataonlals mailed FREE. Mmob Caaoer Institute. 121 vy. 43a sU. nr. T. 4.H 8 f M M M M. M M M M H M M