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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1903)
,r sr?f" THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND. DECEMBER- 13, 1903. 3K.' CITY HEWS IN BRIEF , The OreroBlaa's Telephones. Counting Boom Main 667 Managing Editor Main 630 Sunday Editor ...- Main 636 Cltr Editor .- Main 1C6 Composing- Room ....MainCSS Superintendent Bulldlnt -Bed 2S23 East Side Office East 61 AMUSEMENTS. v MABQUAM GRAND THEATER, Morrison Street between 6th and 7th This after noon at 2:15 o'clock, last performance or Lulu Glaser In the comic opera, "Dolly, Varden." CORDRATS THEATER, "Washington street Evening, 8:15. "The Minister's Eon." THE EMPIRE THEATER, Twelfth and Morri son Evening, 8:10, "Looking for a wife. THE BAKER THEATER. Third and . Tamhlll streets Matinee. 2:15; evening, 8:15, the Baker company in "The BeUs." ARCADE THEATER, Seventh and TVajhlngtpn rn.iinnn... .......-ilio AnUv 2.30. 3:50.' 7:S0. 8.30 and 8:30. Ean Out Where Thet Xjvb. As Tree aeUvery of mall in the vicinity of "Wood- lawn and University Park begins on Tuesday of this -week, many people living In that district who have never known their house numbers are swarming to the City Engineer's office to learn where they live officially. Some don't even know the name of their street, and have to bring the deeds to their property to the office before the location on the map xcan be determined. Yesterday there was an aver age of about one of these inquirers every five minutes. The deputies in the office say that the city map, which hangs upon the wall, is showing thin spots from being looked at so constantly. Holiday Butino Made East. Perhaps you don't know what to buy for your friends during the holiday season and have worried and fretted over the mat ter until you are almost discouraged. It is with the object of helping you that this article Is written and everything men tioned here is not only ornamental but extremely useful. Gee-gaws and trinkets are admired for a few days and then for gotten. Everything mentioned in this list will be remembered for years and won't cost a fortune. Music cabinets, escritoires, writing desks, fancy parlor tables, buf fets, beautifully upholstered art pieces, rocking chairs, Morris , chairs, fancy re ception chairs, book cases, brass beds, sideboards, couches, cheffoniers, ladles' dressing tables, princess dressers in all of the most correct styles, handsome rugs, portieres and a host of other -useful articles, all of which can be found at Taubenhelmer & Schmee'r Carpet & Fur niture Co., 166 First street, between Mor rison and TamhilL Can Get In Early. Seventeen years has been made the minimum, age limit In the civil service for a few positions. At the meeting of the commlssoin yester fiay the regulations were amended so that stenographic clerks and chalnmen in the engineer's department, 17 years old, may enter the service. It was estimated that 12000 would cover the expenses of the commission 'for the coming year. This in cludes printing, stationery and the salary of the secretary. Chajjcb fob. a Free Ride. Notice to the Public The Purser of the Bailey Gatzert is In structed to return all lares to passengers before leaving the Gatzert at The Dalles or at Portland, provided the Bailey Gat eert does not arrive at said ports before the opposition boat Leaves Alder-street dock at 7 A. M., Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays; returning alternate days (ex cept Sunday). Fare to any point 25 cents. Finest of meals, 25 cents. To Iay Corner-Stone Today. The Jewish Ladles' -Endeavor Society will lay the corner-stone of a library, bath and schoolhouse on the corner of Fifth and Sheridan streets today at 2 P. M. After the laying of the corner-stone the public Is invited to the Congregation Talmud Thorah, at Sixth and Hall streets, where prominent speakers, among them D. Soils Cohen and Dr. Levlne, will deliver ad dresses. , " "Want No Improvement. The Xradd estate and other property-owners have filed a remonstrance against the proposed Improvement of East Sixth street from East Everett to East Grant streets. A part of the thoroughfare is to be on an elevated roadway, the high cost of which Is unnecessary at this time, the property holders affirm. They also ask that the assessment district be enlarged. Tired of Old Stones. Eighteen property-owners on Burnside street are up in arms because the city proposes to relay the old stones which have masqueraded as a pavement on that street for years. Be tween Front and Third the boulders are to be smoothed down, but this will cost money, so a remonstrance has been filed in the City Auditor's office. Acreage tracts at St. Johns, close to the terminus of the St Johns' car line at very reasonable prices, tracts of one acre and upwards. Splendid view. Ideal place for suburban home. For prices and full particulars apply to the Title Guarantee & Trust Company, G and 7 Chamber of Commerce. Japan Shrubs and Palms. Our import order of Japan shrubs, palms, lilies, etc.. Just In.' Call early and make your selec tions. Nothing nicer for Christmas pres ents. Portland Seed Company, Front street Lecturd by Judge Seneca Smith. Judge Seneca Smith tvill lecture on "Cap ital vs. Labor" at Socialists' Hall, 309 Da vjs street, tonight at 7:30 o'clock. Admis sion is free. A general discussion follows the lecture. 25 Per Cent discount sale on groceries, butter, meats, fish and all good things to eat at the popular big supply house of the Portland Packing Company, First and Salmon streets. "The Unanswerable Question.' A splendid evening of song and the above topic at the First Congregational Church. Sunday evening. Our attractive service fills the church. F. E. Beach & Co., Pioneer Paint Co., selling the best paints; agents for Jap-a-Iac "Window glass and gjazlng. 135 i?irst, corner Aider, Phone 1334. Gustav Anderson, attorney, has re moved to Marquam bldg., and is associ ated In the firm of Shepherd, Anderson & Cellars, 619-20-21-22 Marquam bldg. Grand Entertainment and ball for the benefit of the Jewish Academy Sunday evening, December 13, at Arlon HalL Best talent. Parsons' Orchestra. Electrical and Gas Contractors. See the M. J. "Walsh Co. showrooms, 343 "Washington Street. Phone and have their representative call on you. 3. H. Moorehouee & Co. are prepared for you at their new quarters, northwest corner Seventh and Alder. Art goods, picture framing, etc For labels, lithographing, cartons, maps and all kinds of color work.' see Mutual Label & Lltho. Co.. Macleay building. ' Call at The Royal, 350 "Wash., and ex amine the high-grade line of Aldon can dles, also their fancy boxes. Aldon candles, the perfection of the confectioner's art put up In artistic boxes. Sold by all dealers. "Wooster Is liberal with chocolates. Prize waltz New Tear's night at Arlon Hall, $5 cash prize. Free dispensary for worthy poor, Tues., Thurs., Sat, 1 P. M. St Vincent's Hosp. "Economy Is wealth You will prove this by buying Jewelry at Beck's, 211 Mor. Dr. Gertrude E. Lamberson, dentist, 40S Macleay building, 4th and "Wash. sts. Gasoline, 72 test, all tfou want King up East 789, Acme Oil Company, 212 First Black and white Navajos at Froh man's. Parlor C, open evenings. Subscribe for periodicals. See J. K. Gill Company. , Prompt service, printing, Rogers, 90 1st "Watch "Wooster sell the fat Havanas. Dr. Swain. Dekum. Phone Brown 432. xaoj beads only at Frohm&n's. Can Do Business Now. A gavel of beautiful Oregon myrtle, handsomely pol ished, has been presented to Mayor "Will iams by Jefferson Myers, president of the 1 Lewis and Clark Commission. Tho gavel Is made for use, and Is heavy and sub- I stantial. The Mayor intends to use it in the meetings of the Council and of the Executive Board. Heretofore the official paraphernalia of the Mayor has heen minus a gavel, a want which the ex-state Senator noticed and filled. Niu Chwang "Wants a Fire Engine. A letter received at tho local Chamber of Commerce from Consul Henry B. Miller, at Nlu Chwang, China, announces that the Russian civil authorities at that place want bids" on a fire engine, to be delivered, .there. Tho letter states that as there Is no house In the city over two stories high that the engine need not be of very high pressure. The specifications call for one that will throw two streams of water to a height of 50 feet A Beautiful Present. Some lady will receive a beautiful diamond ring free of cost February 22. On that datethe Or der of "Washington will present to one of Its lady members a handsome diamond ring. The gentlemen also share In the of fer, for one or them will receive a beau tiful gold watch, handsomely engraved. Full particulars can be obtained at room 612, Marquam building. The Order of "Washington Is growing very fast in the city, and 500 new members nra. to be in itiated between this date and "Washing ton's birthday. A Christmas Display. The Archer & Schanz Company will make this week a fine display -of high-grade stationery, per fumes, cut glass, Japanese wares and curios, and novelties especially suitable for holiday gifts. This company will open here in the immediate future one of the best appointed retail drug stores in Port land. The fixtures for the new store are not yet Installed. Do You "Want "Work? The Order of "Washington wishes to employ ten solici tors for city work, either sex; .salary or commission paid. Greatest opportunity ever offered for first-class solicitors. For particulars call on supreme superinten dent, 612 Marquam building, Portland, Or. Xmas Shoppers. The Bonbonlere, 332 "Washington, opp. Imperial Hotel, form erly on Morrison street has the largest assortment of fancy and novelty candy boxes to be found In this .city, also Xmas tree ornaments. Tons of high-grade can dles, our own make. German books, Bibles, Testaments, prayer books, gift books, calanders, sub scription to German magazines, all suit able holiday gifts. Schmale's 229 First Don't Fail to See Our Stock of Christmas umbrellas. Great variety, low prices. Repairing. Meredith's, Washington and Sixth and Mot-rison and Fifth. Hanukah Celebration, Congregation Ahavia Sholom, December 13, at 7:30 P. M. Rev. Dr. Levlne will speak on that oc-1 caslon; all are Invited. Ivdian basket-i reduced, express prepaid, at Frohman's, Parlor C, Portland Hotel. Open evenings. Notice. Steamer Dixon leaves for Clatskanie this Sunday night at 12 P. M. The J. K. Gill Co., retail department open evenings till Christmas. UP-TO-DATE SHOPPING. M. Slchel Snows Some Very Beauti ful Men's Furnishing Goods. Holiday shopping Is done early this year, for the choicest selections can be obtained in this way. In all exquisite conceits for the well-dressed man's wardrobe, we show variety surpassing anything we have ever had before. House coats, smoking Jackets, latest-fashion ties, silk mufflers, gloves, canes, umbrellas, dainty socks, fine shirts, swell suit cases, traveling bags, dressing cases, etc, etc, a most complete assortment of fetching articles. Kindly call early. "What you buy will be laid aside and delivered any time you desire. Mall orders receive our greatest care. v M. SICHEL. EXCLUSIVE FURNISHER AND HATTER, 2S8 "Washington street Portland, Or. WHERE TO DINE. All the delicacies of the season at the Portland Restaurant; fine private apart ments for parties. 305 "Wash., near 5th. Try one of our Sunday dinners. "We em ploy only the best white help, and serve only pure foods. Raster's, 68 Sixth. Imperial Hotel Restaurant, 2d floor, six course dinner, 50c; first-class service, a la carte, 6:30 A. M. to S" P. M. Chicken or duck dinner complete at 25c Everything else at popular prices. Strouse's Restaurant, 229 "Washington. Perkins Restaurant will serve regular chicken dinner 35c From 12 M. to 8 P. M. D. M. "Watson, proprietor. TEE CECTT.TAN IS KING. This matchless "Instrument Is attracting the attention of musical critics, and plays all classes of music as performed by the great masters. Easy to operate and a source of lasting Interest and Joy. Music reduced to one-half the former prices. Car load of the famous Decker pianos just recehed. Don't overlook the Manufactur ers Piano Company In the selection of pianos or players. 345 Alder street. W. T. Shanahan, Ji H. Smith. SAYTNG YOUR DOLLARS may be a habit of yours. Iet us help you' along in your Christmas purchases The picture frame deDartment win imn- you ail the latest patterns in moldings aiiu jcauj-miMH; uouicB in ovai, circle and square shapes. Sanborn, "Vail & Co.. 170 First street. Trunks ana Bags. The largest variety at Harris Trunk Co. Do Your Holiday Shopping AT OUR STORE Here you will find what's good for men or- boys. You may see itvelsewhere, here you can get "THE SAME THING FOR LESS MONEY." Neckwear Suspenders Fancy Vests v Smoking - Half-dollar Tie JflCketS 35c One Pair in a Box $2.00 - - N 3 for $1.00 $5 00 n T. -50c $3.00 ' , ' Dollar Ties , 75c 75C $3.50 $6.00 Two dollar Ties . , $1.50 $1.00 , v $4.00-. . $7.00 i Men's Suits, $10 to $30 Men's Overcoats, $8.50 to $35 FAMOUS CLOTHING CO. : MORRISON AND SECOND STREETS, jgjfaggg EVERY BODY MADE HAPPY Opera Glasses, as above. In pearl 59.50. If you have a relative or friend you "wish to make happy this Christmas, and do not wish to spend a great deal of money you surely ought to visit our store. Thoughtful buyers will not wait until the last day to make their purchases. This fact has been proven during the last week, as we have laid aside a great many pretty presents. This list may help you to decide: FOR LADIES: Diamond Rings S 7.50nd"up .Diamond Brooches 10.00-2nd up Diamond CuS Buttons. . 4.50 and up "Watch chains 3.00 and up Hatpins, silver .23and35o Hatpins, filled 75 and up Bracelets l.DOandup Opera Glasses 4.50 and up Opera Glass Handles ...... 3 50 and up Opera. Bags 2.50 and up Purses 1.00 and up Large Bags ,f OOandup Silver-Back Mirrors CEO and up Ebony-Back Mirrors 2.73 and up Garters 2.00andup Gold Thimbles 3.50 and up Jewel Boxes 1.50 and up Embroidery Scissors 1.25 and up Coin Purses ..": 1.25aniup DONT FORGET THE BABY Silver Baby Spoons 1.00andup Gold Rings 75andup SIHer-Mounted Battles.... 1.00 and up Bib Pins SSandup Our Watch Department. never before con tained so many pretty designs in Watches. And our prices well tney will stand compari son. STORE OPEN EVENINGS Ladles' Gold-Filled "Watch, as above,. $15. JAEGER BROS. Jewelers and Opticians 290 Morrison St., near Fifth Prompt Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders. Q REEf I N Q The finest goId spectacles and eye glasses, sight Included, for Christmas gifts, from $3.50 to $10.00. J WALTER REED, the optician : 133 Sixth Street, Oregonlan Building ELECTEIC XTVTAg TREES. Beautiful Creations Fitted Barrett. Up by The most effective and safe "way to light up an Xmas tree Is "With electric bulbs in different colors. We furnish tho complete outfit (24 lamps various colors) attachment, plug, sockets, wire and cores, made up ready to install. No danger of Are, no trouble, all ready for use. Regis ter your orders early. THE JOHN BARRETTvCO., Established 1S6S. Sixth andrAlder. WATCHPOR US. Everybody, competitors and all, for wo shall make great sale offers In Monday's Telegram and Tuesday's Oregonlan. The J. M.Acheson Company, gents' tailors, makers of ladles' suits, coats and skirts, Fifth and Alder street. GIFTS THATWTLL PLEASE. Oregonlan readers will find very inter esting news on page 12. Monday McAHen & McDonnell commence a great three days' sale of black and colored dress goods. Prices are the lowest ever quoted. TURKEY VS. CHICKEN. Our elegant dinner will bo served. In courses, with music In attendance. Regu lar price. RATH & SANDYS, 143 First B. B .RICH MEERSCHAUM PIPES. Any B. B. Rich cigar store sells meer schaum pipes at right prices. Toys, dolls, games, books and Christmas presents. Millinery stock at half cost price, at Mrs. A. E. Dalglelsh, 634 Williams avenue, near Russell street. STORE OPEN EVENINGS. Diamond Brooches, like above pattern, $15 up. FOR GENTLEMEN: Diamond Rings f 15.00 and up Diamond Studs 5 00 and up Gold Stick Pins 1.00 and up Cuff Buttons, silver 60 and up Gold Studs (set) . 1.50 and Up Fountain Pens .. . 1.25andup Lockets LSOandup Match Boxes, silver 1.25 and up Match Boxes, gold ...... 15.00 and up Shaving Mugs 3.00 and up Military Sets (ebony).... 2.50 and up 'Seal Rings 3.50andup "Watch Chains l.SOandup Tic Clasps 50.andup Corkscrews 1.50andup Cigarette Cases, gun metal 3.60 and up Bracelets $0.75 and up Gold Necklaces 2.00andnp Cups , .'. 1.25andup Bib Holders 75 and up WE HAVE PLENTY OF CLERKS and you will be wait ed upon promptly. Any article laid aside until Christmas. Watch Our Windows for the Latest Novelties. TREAT YOURSELF. This holiday time treat yourself to some thing good. Make your selection from our large stock of wines and liquors. Send in your orders as soon as possible. Our stock consists jif fine-flavored, well-matured goods. We give full measure and our prices are very low. Neubergers Full Measure House, 10S Sixth street. Phone 23S4. PARR0TT TALKS. Every smoker dreams of getting a really good cigar for 5 cents. I'm his dream. Yours truly. Parrot Cigar, 5 cents. BB. RICH HOLIDAY CIGARS. Cigars make a proper present. Right prices at any B. B. Rich cigar store. "Let not the golden opportunities, like the little sunbeams, pass you by." Never 'before were so beautiful and costly pianos sold at so ridic ulously low prices as at our removal sale. Our entire stock to be sold. Are you thinking of getting a piano or an organ for Xmas? Now Is the time, before we move to our new store at 374 and 376 Morrison St., corner West Park. Soule Bros. Piano Co. 326 Washington Street PORTLAND, OR. XSENT7W Christmas aSuyers vSfess better Service useful esccaesc ttteei(ietettte TOYS ANDl CURIO SALE 1 On account of our lease ex piring soon we are compelled to close out our entire stock of Children's Toys at bargain prices. Also Chinese and Japanese Curios, Fine Ivory CarvingjSatsuma Bronze, Em broideries, Netsuke Purses, etc. ANDREW KAN & CO. Cor. 4th an,d fylorrlson ee A Delightful CHRISTMAS PRESENT For young or old is the Columbia Graphophone. Prices from $3.50 up. Hard molded Phonograph records, now 25 cents each. Columbia Phonograph Co. 128 SEVENTH STREET, Near Washington. Portland. LITHOGRAPHING and PRINTING ANDERSON & DUNIWAY CO. Phono Main 17. 269 AUJER ST. ERNEST E. JONES COMPANY COMMISSION BROKERS STOCKS, Q RAIN, COTTON 2S0 La Salle St., Chicago. 111. Private -wires. (Adjoining Board of Trade.) Send lor our "Bulletins" and "Dally Let ters." Also our books. Professional Trad ers and Their Successful Methods, free on request. COAL Domestic and Foreign, The best In this market. The Pacific Coast Company 249 WASHINGTON STREET. CHARLES H. OLElit, AGENT. SCHWAB BROS. PRINTING CO. BEST WORK, REASONABLE PRICES 247 Stark Street Phone Main 178 RHEUMATISM ?TI:DJi Helpless. Fhjraleal and FInaacial suffer no lonsor-S for Information and testimonial, wrlto to 3 -lOT SPRINGS, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CAL & Jm kJA IWiW 8MB BMMiBPaMbay btZTVSr .s'S.viKu F iitT Hunt lltlH HWnHHf '"" "? !,;. "5 e '31-. I 1m)Y v fef4 Jfs&i2&& I $9 si . f?? i '"iS'v A iiife'B6 Largest Clothiers in the Northwest. Southwest Cor. 4th and Morrison. They can purchase here quicker and with less fatigue because our spacious store affords easy and rapid access to every department. WE RECOMMEND MORNING SHOPPING to those who can utilize early hours. They will be more 'than repaid by 7?$ore vime for Selection; Joints for jffis Sift As an aid to the Christmas shopper we submit a par tial list containing a few of the many suitable presents for men a.nd boys (Btiiiaisttoaiaa((seaieaitQaiet9tai YOU CAIN FIND The following line of reasonable prices: Wooden Novelties Wood to Burn Decorated Wood Wood Calendars Novelty Calendars Pyrographic Outfits Velvet Skins to Burn Art Goods Pottery The new game of "FLINCH." D. M. AVERILL & CO. Store Open Evenings 331 MORRISON STREET L Bo j- the best, It Is cheapest In the Ions run. Diamond "Slakes warm frienda" In Denver, Omaha, Bntte, Salt Lake, Osden, Port land and numerous other points. It kItoj satisfaction where It Bets i0 degTees be low zero. Give It n trial. KING COAL CO. PHONE MAIN 1425. A Life Insurance Policy for ,50 That's what we charge for a "Woodlark" easy-wearing, perfect-fitting Truss. OUR TRUSS DEPARTMENT is complete in every detail with skilled men in charge. : : : : WOODARD, CLARKE & CO. PORTLAND, OREGON Best House Coals Raven Nut ... $5.50 a RentonLump, 7.00 Alirff-lll-lr. O ft HUMiciiiau .. o.vu Rock Springs 9.00 PHONE MAIN 2778. OPP 529 BURNSIDE ST COLLARS. E. W. CUFFS. Tho Linen of a Gentleman. COA . m9fft LK-TVIvWl fteAO I Vlii V cx ' C. Neckwear, 50c to $5 Fancy Silk Suspenders 50c to $5 Kid Gloves, Dent's, Perrin's, Fowne's makes .'.... $r to $2.50 Full-Dress Protectors $1.50 to $5 Fancy Hose J25C to $3.50 Silk Handkerchiefs 25c to $1.50. Linen Handkerchiefs.. .25c to $1.50 Underwear 50c to $30 Pajamas $1.50 to $15 Fancy Washable Vests $1 to $5 Fancy Silk Vests $5 to $10 Tuxedo Silk Vest $7.50 Full Dress White Vests.$2.so to $7.50 Smoking Jackets $4.50 to $15 Lounging Robes $8.50 to $25 Bath Robes $3.50 to $15 Suit Cases $3.50 to $35 Toilet Brushes, Sets, etc.. $1.50 to $15 Men's Suits $7.85 to $35 Men's Overcoats $7.85 to $50 Full Dress Suits. . .$40, $45 and $50 Tuxedo Suits ; $35 and $40 appropriate presents at very Souvenir Burnt Leather Carved Leather Sterling Silver Sea Shells , Indian Goods Stationery Kodaks Cameras Views and Pictures AH Dolls at Half Price. 309 Washington SL 25c 3 pounds plain Mixed Candy. 20c pound, fancy Chocolate Creams. 20c pound, best French Mixed Candy. 15c pound, new crop soft shell English "Wal nuts. 15c pound, best Mixed Nuts. 5c ' quarOfresh Roasted Peanut3. V 25c 3 pounds new crop Dates. 5c pound, choice Popcorn. $5.50 100-pound sack Dry Granulated Sugar. MINERAL SPRINGS OPEX THE TEAP. BOUND. Cases of Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Catarrh ot Head and Stomach, Gout, Rheumatism and ALL blood diseases taken under a guarantee to bo cured In a specified time or all expenses. Including railway fare both wajs. refunded. These water renovate, the entire system and remove almost every disease. Send 50c for a bottle of stomach and catarrh salt. - Round-trip tickets at reduced rates. Inqulro of any Southern Pacific Railroad agent. TUSCAN MINERAL SPRINGS CORP., Tuscan Springs, CaL Frank J. Hellcn. manager. , ,C. C NEWCASTLE Dentist 412 MohawkkBIdg.,3d and MorrUnn FkoBe Olaln'TSO 1 IFELLOWS TUSCAN '1 ' 3&e &fofc" - Hk& r - JV&t. .. tf'.jaL.W.-. " 4