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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 19, 1906)
9 NOT A DRY SE SPAIN HONORS AMERICAN GENIUS IMPORTANT DECORATION CON FERRED BY KING ALFONSO UPON THE INVENTOR OP -THE METRO STYLE. r Commencing Tomorrow We EIGHTH WEEK of. Opportune Bargains Commencing Tomorrow .. We EIGHTH WEEK of Opportune Bargains Summer of 1906 Has Been Normal in Portland. From day to day and from week to week throughout this unprecedented sales event we have faithfully adhered to our original policy that of offering the extreme limit in sale values, and in keeping the sale stock replete with articles of every description, our intention being to reduce our present stock as much as possible before removal to our handsome new store on Morrison and Seventh streets. The convinc ing reductions which have characterized this as the "greatest and most opportune of all sales" will be no less evident throughout the eighth week, for we have gathered from our stock and included in our offerings for this week furniture pieces of every description and marked same at "removal sale" prices. Following are a few items from the sale stock: Old-timers not reliable Highest and Most Important Decora tion Ever Conferred Upon an American Inventor Accurately Re cords Interpretation of Most Diffi cult Compositions Enables Any one Without Slightest Knowledge . of Music to Play with a Master Hand Of Greatest Importance to the Musical World. Authority on Weather Explains the Causes of This City's Winter and Summer Climate Along Scientific Lines. THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. POKTLAXD. AUGUST 19, 190G. AS llany persons have been xomplain inir of the dry weather aod'old resi dents have been kept busy recalling how conditions were in Summers gone by. But wenther experts declare that Portland hj.3 experienced a normal season, except perhaps that the pre cipitation has been a little leas than ordinarily. They say, however, rainfall during the Summer months is bo slight that there is no material dif ference. Tho average rainfall in July is about six-tenths of an inch and in August seven-tenths. As conditions have been about nor mal, it Is believed that Portland and vi cinity will be visited by the fore runner of the wet season within a couple of weeks. Generally there has been a short Wet spell during the lat ter part of August and the first of Sep tember, lasting from three to ten days or even longer. Then comes another spell of clear weather. 'The average man goes wrong easier on the weather than on any other sub jeal he has to deal with,'' said a Port land authority yesterday. "That is why people are saying we never had this kind of weather before. The recollec tions of the old residents about the weather of former years are absolutely unreliable. When we have a little cold snap there are a lot of them who go around remarking: 'It was never so cohl here before,' when probably the year before was just as cold, or colder. It is like the case of a man who goes to a first-class hojel to board. He Is delighted with the first few meals. But after he lias been there a while things do not t:.ste as good as, before. Then he begins remarks that he is not get ting as good food as when ho first came. Season a Normal One. "We had considerable rain during Jlay and June and since then we have had a dry spell. What more could be expected? Two distinct types of at mospheric movements affect Portland, one in Winter, one in Summer. The at mospheric conditions which produce j-ainfall along the Pacific Coast are" well defined. It is a mistaken idea that our rains come direct from the ocean. The storm area comes from the northwest and is believed to have its origin along the Asiatic Coast. It has been traced there. "The weather departmqfit has no rec ord of tho -storm area until it crosses over onto this continent, which it does along the Aleutian Islands, following down the Coast, generally as far as the mrmth of the Columbia River. That is In the Winter. In the Summer this particular storm area does not come below the Straits of Juan de Fuca, con sequently we get no rain from that source during the dry season. World Circling Storms. "In the Winter one storm area is fol lowed fast by another one and often before one 3torm area has departed an other has reached us. That is why we have long soells of continued rain tnen. These same storm areas some times sweep on down the Coast over Arizona and New Mexico and up through the Middle West. They cover this great distance about three or four times a year and are the worst storms that visit Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa and the other states of that sec tion 'of the country. That recalls, that storms have been traced clear around the world. "In the Summer we have an area of high barometric pressure. It has its origin between California and the Sandwich Islands. After striking the Coast it takes it two or three days to reach the Northwest. This high pres sure results in cool and pleasant days, slight fogs or rather mists in the mornings and low clouds. We do not get any rain from that source. It then travels eastward along the interna tional boundary line, makes a sweep and comes back to us. -On its return we have our only hot weather. Source of What Kaln There Is.' "Where do wo get the small precipi tation of tho Summer months? That comes from thunderstorm origin and is no general movement These thunder storms have their inception in the heated valleys of California. During tho day the earth absorbs heat which in turn radiates Into tha atmosphere and ascends rapidly upwards. The cool air rushes in and the two currents coming together cause disturbance or give life to what will result in disturb ances later. This atmospheric move ment is from California to the north east and thunderstorms follow in Southeastern Oregon. Sometimes these same movements stray over tho moun tains into the Willamette Valley and we have slight rain. here. Often we have rain in the dry season without thunder storms or lightning but nev ertheless it is of thunderstorm origin. "There are some who wonder why almost twice as much rain falls at Cas cade Locks as at Portland. There they have about SO Inches on an average to about 44 Inches in Portland. At Cascade Locks there is a condensation of the vapors passing through tho cut In the mountains, which become so dense that unusual precipitation follows. There the vapors are condensed and here they are not." TUNNEL UNDER SIDEWALKS Knsrlneer Suggests Them for Sewers, AVater and Gas Pipes,' Wires, Ktc. PORTLAND, Or., Aug. 15. (To ihe Edi tor.) In view of the frequency with which our streets are torn up for the purpose of putting in or repairing water mains, gas pipes, sewers, telephone con duits, etc., would it not be better to place all Buch structures under the outer edge of tho sidewalk instead of in street? Excavations in the street are a menace to the public, while open: after filling, tho unsightly ridge Is an annoy ance to traffic and later the resulting jrt is a serious hindrance; finally, if the contractors do an honest Job replacing the surface, there is still a weak Bpot in the pavement which the city must sooner or later pay for repairing. All this would bo avoided by placing sewers and pipes under tho sidewalk instead of th street, and tunneling street intersections. It Is Impossible to repair a pavement and make It as good as It was originally, but It is & Bimple matter to make a portion of the sidewalk In moveable sections which could be taken up whenever neces sary to excavate under them, and re placed immediately upon completion of tho -work. - This would, of course, caun soma inconvenience to foot passengers, NEW YORK, Aug. 18. A cablegram has Just been received by Francis Young announcing that Alfonso XIII of Spain has created him a Knight of tho Roval Order of Charles III. This Is the most important and distinguished Spanish decoration, and has never be fore been conferred upon an American. There is only one higher order, and this is for royalty exclusively. The decoration was conferred upon Mr. Young in recognition of his inven tion of the Metrostyle, a device incor porated in the Pianola, which accu rately records the interpretation given to musical compositions by the com- foser or any virtuoso. The Metrostyle nterpretation appears on the Pianola roll In the form of a thin red line, which in Its many angles and curves enables any performer upon the in strument to give the same delicate tempo-shading as the person who orig lnlly did the marking. In this way the playing of the Pianola is placed upon a much higher plane of artistic excel lence and many of the highest musical authorities have stated that they would not give serious consideration to any piano-player not equipped with tho Metrostyle. It Is thoroughly protected bv patents here and abroad and is an exclusive feature of the Pianola. The court of Spain have always been notable patrons of the fine arts, partic ularly music. Marie Christina, during her regency, conferred the order of Isabella de Catolica upon the inventor of the Metrostyle. and now her son, Al fonso, confers the highest decoration within the gift of the crown. His brldo, the present Queen of Spain, is also an enthusiastic musician, and -Sir Thomas Llpton. knowing this, sent her a Met rostyle Pianola Piano, as a wedding gift. This important invention, tho com plete Metrostyle Pianola, is now on ex hibition at the warerooms of Eilers Piano House, the largest piaYio and organ dealers of the Northwest, who have the exclusive asrencv for the Aeo lian Company's instruments in this sec- tlon. but there would be no danger, as the openings could be easily protected, and all trouble would be over, as soon as tho pipe or sewer was completed. The form of construction could be var ied to suit tho circumstances. For a wooden sidewalk, sections could rest on a wooden stringer on one side, and the curb on the other. With cement side walks, use slabs of re-enforced concrete, renting on concrete walls. The latter con struction is easily converted into a gen uine subway without any Interference' with existing structures, simply by ex tending tho walls downward to the neces sary depth. This arrangement need not conflict at all with the proper uso of openings in tho pldewalk for access to tho basements of business houses. Even If It did, the city has an unquestioned right to this space, and Its use by private par ties is a privilege which must bo given up whenever the public good requires It. J. P. NEWELL. CONCERTS SOON TO CLOSE Last of Sunday Programmes but One to Be Played This Afternoon. Tho last Sunday concert of the season but one will bo played at tho City Park this afternoon, commencing at 2:30. Band master Brown has prepared a programme of exceptional interest for the occasion. The opening number will be "Spirit of Independence." a march by Frankie Rich ter, Portland's wonderful blind boy pian ist and composer. Selections from two of the more popular of tho grand operas, "RIgoletto" and "Faust," will be played. These, combined with a Strauss waltz, an intermezzi by Herbert and selections from GiBtavo Luders' comic opera "Woodland," will give variety enough to suit every taste. The programme fol lows: March. "Spirit of Independence" Frankle Rlchter Waltz, "Vienna Bloods" Strauss Overture "Festival" E. Lassen Morceau characteristic, "Tho Vision".. Von Blon Excerpts from "RIgoletto" Verdi Intermission. Paraphrase, "Nearer, My God, to Thee" Langey Scenes from "Faust" Gounod Intermezzo, "Ocean Breezes" Herbert Tidbits from "Woodland" Luders Two-step, "Love of Liberty" Scouton Charles L Brown, Conductor. , SCHILLER'S New Headquarters.. Schiller's new cigar store at tho north west corner of Sixth and Washington streets was the busiest place in town yesterday, the occasion being tho opening of the place. Kd Schiller, the proprietor of this as well as of Schiller's cigar fac tory and tho storo at the corner of Fourth and Washington streets, has long been the caterer to- tho local public, and through perseverance has finally become tho leading cigar dealer of tho city. Through handling cigars of his own make, which are the fruits of union la bor, as well as all other leading brands, the proprietor of these stores has built up such a large business, mainly through his own efforts, that It was found advisable to branch out and open another store. The new place has been elegantly fitted, and all during the day hundreds of his friends called to congratulate him on tho appearance of the place. This storo is to be made the headquar ters of all the baseball fans and others of the sport-loving public. In baseball on tho Pacific Coast Schiller's has been the recognized headquarters of the players while sojourning in this city, and as a natural consequence the fans also congre gate there for information on their favor ite sport. EASTERN EXCURSION RATES August 7, 8, 9, September S and 10. On tbe above dates the Great North ern Railway will have on sale tickets to Chicago and return at rate of $71. 50, St. Louis and return $67.50. St. Paul. Minneapolis and Duluth, Superior, or Sioux City and return, $60. Tickets flrst-class, good going via the Great Northern, returning same or any direct route, stop-overs allowed. For tickets, sleeping car reservations, or any addi tional information, call on or address H. Dickson. C. P. & T. A.. 122 Third treet. Portland. Asks for Franchise. Tho Northwestern Long-Distance Tele phone Company Is asking the Milwaukle Council for a franchise for 25 years. No compensation is mentioned. The Pacific States Telephone Company has a fran chise in Milwaukee, and furnishes the place ona free telephone. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF DESIGNS :n rockers and chairs $3.25 Arm Rockers in the golden oak; sale price $2.50 $4.50 Bedroom Chair in the bird's-eye. maple; sale price. : .$3.00 $6.00 Arm Rocker in the mahogany fin ish; sale price.. $4.00 $7.00 Bedroom Rocker in the mahogany finish; sale price '$5.00 $8.00 Oak Chair in antique finish; sale i price $5.75 $9.75 Bedroom Chair in mahogany; sale price ..$6.00 $11.00 Arm Rockers in the golden oak; sale price. $7.50 $12.50 Desk Chair in the bird's-eye maple; sale price $7.50 $12.75 Mahogany Bedroom Chair; sale price $8.50 $13.00 Mahogany Bedroom Chair; sale- price. $8.75 $14.00 Leather Arm Chair in the golden oak; sale price. . . .$9.75 $14.50 Reception Chair in the golden oak, leather seat; sale price . . . . .$9.75 $14.00 Bedroom Chair in the mahogany; sale price $9.75 $16.00 Reception Chair in the golden oak, leather seat; sale price $11.50 $15.50 Roman Chair in the weathered oak; sale price. $10.50 $16.50 Roman Chair in the weathered oak; sale price. . . . .$11.00 $16.00 Arm Chair in the mahogany finish; sale price $11.00 $16.00 Arm Rocker in the mahogany finish; sale price. . . .$11.00 , $15.00 Arm Rocker in the golden oak; sale price ... .$10.00' $15.00 Leather Arm Chair in the fumed oak; sale price. . .$10.00 t $18.00 Leather Arm Chair in the golden oak; sale price. . .$12.00 $18.50 Arm Rocker in the fumed oak; sale price $13.00 . $10.00 Bedroom Chair in mahogany; sale price $6.75 $10.00 Bedroom Rocker to match; sale' price $6.75 $10.00 Arm Chair in the golden oak; sale price $7.50 $10.00 Chair in the weathered oak, leather seat; sale price $7.50 $10.50 Mission Arm Chairs in the weathered oak, leather seat; sale price : $8.50 $11.00 Leather Arm Chair in the golden oak; sale price $7.25 $15.00 Mahogany Arm Rocker; sale price $10.00 $19.00 Arm Rocker in the mahogany; sale price $13.00 $21.00 Arm Chair in the golden oak; sale price.- $14.00 $25.00 Leather Arm Chair in the fumed oak; sale price. . .$16.75 $25.00 Reception Chair in the mahogany, leather seat and back; sale price $16.50 $15.00 Carved Reception Chair in golden oak; sale price. .$10.00 $22.50 Carved Arm Chair in the mahogany; sale price. . . .$16.00 $25.00 Arm Rocker in the mahogany; sale price $19.00 $29.00 Mahogany Arm Rocker; sale price : $20.00 $30.00 Parlor Chair in the crotch mahogany; sale price. . .$19.75 $28.00 Parlor Chair in mahogany, upholstered in silk tapestry; sale price. . ; $19.75 $38.00 Ann Rocker in mahogany, upholstered in mohair; sale price $28.00 $45.00 Upholstered Arm Chair in mahogany; sale price. . .$35.00 $50.00 Mahogany Arm Chair, equipped with loose cushions in ve- lour; sale price. .' $35.00 Pi VARIOUS PIECES FOR THE DINING-ROOM $2.50 Dining Chairs in the golden oak; sale price .$1.75 $3.00 Dining Chairs in the golden oak; sale price .$2.00 $9.00 Dining Chairs in the golden oak, leather seats; sale price. $6.50 $13.50 Arm Chair to match; sale price $9.00 $10.00 Dining Chairs in the ma hogany, leather seats; sale price $6.50 $14.00 Arm Chairs to match; sale price $8.75 $20.00 8-foot Round Table in the weathered oak; sale price $15.00 $29.00 8-foot Square Table in the golden oak, pedestal base; sale price $20.00 $35.00 Side Table in the fumed oak; sale price $25.00 $47.00 Buffet in the weathered oak; sale price $33.00 $50.00 China Closet in the weath-, ered oak; sale price.. .$39.00 $60.00 Carved Sideboard in the golden oak; sale price. $44.50 MANY ATTRACTIVE PIECES IN THE POPULAR ARTS AND CRAFTS $6.75 Mission Plate Rack in the weathered oak; sale price $4.00 $7.00 Weathered Oak Tabourettes; sale price. $3.95 $10.50 Magazine Rack in the weathered oak; sale price . .....$7.00 $11.00 Mission Stool covered in calfskin; sale price $6.75 $11.00 Palm Stand in the weathered oak; sale price $4.50 $13.50 Smokers' Table in the fumed oak; sale price . . '. $9.25 $22.00 Cellarette in the weathered oak; sale price. . .$16.00 $22.00 Shaving Stand in the' weathered oak; sale price ,. . .$15.75 $2600 Folding Breakfast Table in the weathered oak; sale price $18.00 $21.50 Cellarette in fumed oak; sale price. .$14.00 $27.00 Desk in the fumed oak, trimmings of copper; sale price $17.00 $30.00 Shaving Stand in the weathered oak, fitted with triple mirrors; sale price; .$19.00 $20.00 Library Table in the weathered oak, top cov ered in leather; sale price. $15.00 $40.00 Mission Hall Lamp in the weathered oak; sale price $20.00 $34.00 Round Library Table in the fumed oak; sale price ... $25.00 $47.50 Cellarette Cabinet in the weathered oak; sale price $30.00 $52.00 Large Library Table in the fumed oak, Mis- . sion design; sale price .. $39.00 $80.00 Grill Cabinet in the weathered oak, extension shelf sides, equipped with gas stove and lined with copper; sale price ..$50.00 YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD MAKE YOUR OWN TERMS We are always pleased to have you ask for credit "we extend to you the many conveniences and advan tages which our credit-giving system affords our methods are simple, pleasant, honorable and ex tremely liberal. ,o.:.I DRAPERY DEPT. SALE OFFERINGS WEEK Silkolines in various effects; sale price, yard 8 l-3 80c yard India Silks in all pat terns and colorings; sale price, yard 50 $4.00 Couch Covers, 60 inches wide, full length; sale price. . $2.00 $7.00 Rope Portieres; sale price $3.50 $7.50 Leather Portieres; sale price $3.75 $11.50 Mission Portieres; sale price : . . .$5.75 $12.00 Mission Portieres; sale price $6.00 $12.00 Velour Portieres; sale price...... ..$6.00 $14.00 Rope Portieres; sale price $7.00 $15.00 Rope Portieres; sale price $7.50 Special values in one and one-half-yard lengths of New York samples of silk damasks, bro cades, silk armures, etc., suitable for furniture coverings, table covers, sofa cushions. These to close out at half price. Regular values $1.00 to $12.00 yard. Genuine hand-worked East In dia embroideries, table covers, etc., to close out at special prices. Many High-Grade Bedroom Pieces At Reduced Prices ft YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD C0MPLETE-H0U5E-FURMS11ER5 3il fMAKE Y0URU OWN TERMS j Odd Pieces of Every Description At Removal Sale Prices