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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 20, 1908)
1903. CHILDREN'S BOOKS NOTHING pleases Hie Children so much as. bright and snap nv Picture and Story Books: and in order to make It ever more convenient than usual to select an appropriate volume. hai arranged special counters on our "?ron KIAMJK iconnected by new elevatorl. where just such Books are displayed in endless V"to appreciate the extent of the displav. vou must come and see the showing. The. from Sc. . to several dollars the volume. DEC Z5 This Store Is Ready for Any, Test You May Give it We utter rou a Variety of Holiday Goods, the Equal of Which Cannot Be Found in ny vjcner jroruanu oiore CT It never looked better. Q Stocks never were more attractively displayed or conveniently There never was a better time to'put this store to the gift test than now. 1 1 ZZ ' . ji ' : : : : ,. . . . j - tc.i i- atr rnnrtpmis and ea'er to heln vou make vour- ranrfed to select from. Cf Every department is showing an enaiess variety oi soon gut unuga. ..--y, - - : -- : 7" - u i j. ,u:i 1i;, ;c f tW ti,h m.r;t that jfives to our merchandise a character peculiarly its own. selections. J Prices are nownere lower; variety is nowncrc u'u , ...w - . . .:. J, m Hill's is a gift that will be highly appreciated by the recipient for many, many re,on.,;qA.tfnce through this partial list may offer some d A rfift thini from Gill's is a g ft that will be highly appreciated py tne recipient tor many, many rcu... -nj. : . rn.,p . STW., .Leciive g tMM. .f me,it WSm.. .n, PORTLAND'S IDEAL GIFT jtTORE. IFor your own pU.sure. s.S..c,.on. econ,my. COME . Mr. ci?i7. i. . u nroepntc for oil whom von remember and a. big bAVIrNLj lor you suggestion to you, and , . . vj occ; nic rcsun win mwi , " -- THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND, DECE3IBER on I OIA It ir AT? "3w srr'--:.f ' 1 'T' I Correspondence Papers Specially Boxed for Christmas Gifts Prices from 25c to $7.00 the Box Qualitv, variety o latest shapes and 'sizes, the best of writing surfaces, "not forgetting the beautiful Christmas boxes artistically decorated, ell go toward making ours the store to come to for the se lection of fancy -writing papers that are eminently proper and up to date. It is superfluous to tell you that the selection of writing papers is a reflection of your individuality, good taste and culture: vast as sortment of correspondence papers specially boxed for Christmas gifts can be found here by discriminating shoppers, and courteous salespeople will cheerfully assist you in selecting an attractively de signed box with paper of the finest quality. Fountain Pens Are Splendid Gifts Prices from $2.50 to $30.00 "V7e carry all the leading brandsand recommend in particular the well and favorably knowi WATERMAN'S IDEAL, which may be had at a price to fit any purse and to suit any taste. Awaiting your examination are large pons and small pens: pens perfectly plain and beautifully ornamented pens; pens that fill and clean themselves; ladies' small pens; pens to hang on a chatelaine, Secretarv, Check Book and Safety Tens, etc., ad infinitum. There is a WATERMAN'S IDEAL for every demand in the world. The price of the most inexpensive kind is so low that it makes the cheapest good Christmas present you can give, while in the finer and more ornamented kinds, you can pay almost anything that you would pav for a Christmas gift. "Call and inspect ours, the largest stock in Portland. Courteous at tendants will help you choose an appropriate style. Handsome Calendars for Xmas Gifts Prices from 10c to $3.00 We have Calendars in hundreds of styles and sizes the products of the most noted artists. If you have a friend to remember, who you think has everything under the sun. and you are at a loss to know what' to give, take our suggestion "Give a Calendar." Come in and see the artistic and unique designs we are showing. Ton will surely be delighted with the variety we now offer. Cards, Booklets, Bells, Garlands, Stickers', 7" f A Q Cards, Booklets, Bells, UarU 1VJ.i5 Wrapping Paper, Boxes, etc. Splendid Gifts for Architects, Engineers IF you are looking for a fitting present for an architect, draughtsman, engineer or stu dent, these few suggestions from our big stock of practical gifts will help you in your selection: Adjustable Tables, all sizes, at $8i0 to $15; Slide Rules, $3 to $12.50; Magnifiers, protractors, Steel Edges, T Squares, High Grade Drawing Instruments, etc.. at prices ranging from $1 to $25.00. The man of any of these pro fessions will appreciate a gift that may be used from day to dav thev're all constant re minders of the donor. Post Card Albums Gifts for Collectors FiSTCARD Albums make excellent Yuletide gifts, and are appropri ate for either sex at any age. They encourage the collecting of interest ing souvenir postals, and, coming,, as they do, in endless variety, they may be had at all prices, from 15c to $12. Our buyers have selected the very lat est things in novelties and staples, in cluding designs of exceptional merit, and many magnificent Albums splen didly adapted for holiday presents are displayed here awaiting your inspection. Portland's Oldest, Largest and Best 1 Book Store - We are amply ready to supply Gift-Seekers with BooVs that will make the jpost suitable Gifts at prices considerably below those you are usually asked." T We have Books of history; the works of famous authors; spirited novels of today; rich Gift Books in elaborate and beautiful - . L1-. .1 1 . . bindings; Bibles and Testaments; ' children's story and picture Cooks; unquesuonapiy ui selection to choose from in Portland. jf There is a Book for you to give to any relative or friend; nothing is so much appreciated, nothing gives as great and as lasting a pleasure. gf Here are just a few suggestions selected at random from Portland's largest and best stock. Latest Fiction Novels Tb nivermno. ........... .$1.18 Bj' Stewart .Edward White The Tt-Btlnar of Diana Mallory . .91.18 By Mrs. Humphrey Ward.. The Onr and I . . ..91.18 By Elizabeth Freemantle The Bed CHy 1-18 By S. Weir Mitchell Peter 91-18 By F. Hopklnson Smith The Look Arm of Mannlter 91.18 By E. ' Phillip Oppenheim I.ewla Rand .91-18 By Mary Johnston The Wayfarers... .91-18 By Mary Stewart Cutting The Chaperone. 91-18 By the Williamsons The Blndlnc of the Strong 91-18 . By Caroline A. Mason For Young Ladies Bur hr lor Belles .- 93.00 Beautifully illustrated by Harrison Fisher ' , A MlduminerMbf Dream. . .93.00 Profusely and beautifully illus trated Mr I.dy of the Vats 92.00 ' By Kaloh Henry Barbour.' Illus trated A Book of Sweethearts 92.33 Illustrated by Christy, Fisher and others. One of the finest books of the year. Cleverly bound and boxed The Henry Hntt Picture Book... 93.00 Beautifully illustrated by this pop ular artist, ... Onr Home and Connrry ........ .93.00- F.laborately illustrated with hello types and halftones from' W. L. Taylor's celebrated painting;. Each picture accompanied by the text. Boxed The Christy Book for OS 9.1 JO Drawings In white and black and color For Men and Women Ont of Doors In the Holy Land. -91.KO Bv Van Dvkp. An excellent Rift boo'k. Handsome color illustrations Son and Shadow In Spain 93.00 By Maud Howe. Beautifully illus trated Ital-r. the Mnele Unil 92.50 By Lilian Wliitingf. Illustrated Untrodden Knclisb Wnys 93.O0 A splendid gift book, by Henry C. Shelley. Illustrated . The Flowers and Gardens of -Inpan ...96.00 By Du Cane. Handsomely illus trated Children's Gift Stories Little Women. Special e . 200 illustrations. Splendid gift books for children. The Alcott Books 91.18 The Pepper Books. . 61e The Little Colonel Books. ..... . .91.18 Kins; Time ..91.00 A story of a little child and a clock. Most Interesting-. Illustrated Mr. Cinnamon Bear Me The Christmas Letter BOn An Unmatchable Showing of Attractive Holiday Gift Pieces in Metal and Leather Goods Exhibited on Special Display Tables on our Sixth Floor QUALITY that satisfies, variety that pleases, and best value-giving are features that have made this SPECIAL METAL AND LEATHER GOODS FLOOR popular with Portland holiday shoppers. In the showing we have exhibited all the latest and ex clusive novelties from European markets, as well as those from our own popular American manufacturers. At no other Portland store will you find as varied an assortment to choose from.. The SIXTH FLOOR of our stock has been set aside for this line exclusively, with a view to the convenience of Portland shoppers,. and to facilitate the handling of the enormous de mand for these popular gift pieces. A glance through this partial list may offer some sugges tions to you : Brass Candle Sticks, pair $3.00 to $5.00 Jewel Boxes f 1.00 to $5.00 Puff and Powder Jars . .75 to $2.00 ' Toilet Nets, 3 pieces, Brush. Comb and Mir ror, both in metal, celluloid and ebony . finish : $1-00 to 10.00 Hand Mirrors, in black rosewood and metal finish - $ .75 to $4.00 FOREST CRAFT METAL ART GOODS. Blotters, Book Ends, Ash Trays, Paper Cutters. Desk Sets, etc., at prices ranging from 50c to $15.00 the piece. Statuary $2.00 to $20.00 Eadies''Hand Basrs... $1-00 to $30.00 Visiting Lists $ -90 to $ 1.50 Bill. Letter and Card Cases ..$ -50 to $ 5.00 Music Rolls $ -50 to $ 3.00 v All Leather Goods Stamped One Line Free. Take New Elevator VIEW BOOKS t 50c THE J. K. GILL COMPANY BOOKSELLERS "The Ideal Gift Store" STATIONERS CORNER THIRD AND ALDER STREETS Gifts for the Man At the Desk JUST a glimpse at the hundreds of appropriate articles for "The Man at the Desk," now being shown in our Commercial Stationery Depart ment, reveals: Inkstands, 25c to $6.00; Postal Scales, 75c to $3.50. Desk Shears, 25c to $2.00; Diaries, 25c to $2.50; Paper "Weights, 25e up; Loose Leaf Memos., 65c up. Let us help you make a selection for "him" something that he will appreciate because of its utility and daily use. Holiday books exposed on the table are susceptible to damage be cause of their delicate binding. Dust proof protection is afforded by a SlubcVcrnickc. ""Elastic Book-case. See Our Big DUplay SECOND FLOOR KXHIBIT OF CALENDARS MADE BY THE PUPILS OF PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON DISPLAYHERE MONDAY AND TUESDAY W1LLASKFDRREPEAL Business Men Want Insurance Deposit Law Rescinded. BAR TO FOREIGN CONCERNS rroperty-owners Unable to Place All Jlisks With Companies Doing Business In State Local Agents Jlay Fight. Treading business interests of the city, through the Portland Chamber of Com merce, will ask the repeal by the Leg islature this Winter of the law requir ing foreign insurance companies to de posit $50,000 In bonds with the Secre tary of State before being permitted to do business fh this state. Another Mil will be presented creating the of fice of State insurance Commissioner nd proposing a strict regulation of the life, fire and accident insurance business of the state. In asking for the repeal of the insur ance deposit law, business men will represent that some such legislation Is necessary if it Is to be possible for them to place all of their Insurance with firms operating In the state. This Is Impossible at the present time. Only 87 foreign Insurance companies com panies organized In other states or countries are now doing business In Uregon. having complied with the de posit law. Through them the business Interests of the city and even throughout the etate, complain that they cannot ob tain the insurants protection they desire, and, although they would prefer patron izing companies doing business within the state, they are obliged to place a part of their Insurance with nonresident com panies In addition to those qualifying to do business in Oregon. Practically every insurance company 'has established a limit of the amount of Insurance It will carry either on a build ing or on-the property within a block. Others place a limit to the amount of risks they will carry in any one city. The result ks that with these limitations the big property owners cannot place all of their Insurance in the state, even by pat ronising every firm doing business In the state to the limit of ha policy writing practices. Leading Insurance men of the city. 1 . !. r. peal .of this law would be advisable. They are unselfish enough to admit that more companies are needed to handle the. busi ness of the state. This is particularly true, eay they, in view of the remarkable growth of the city, which shows no signs of abating, and the increasing demand for fire Insurance. "I am not satisfied that the deposit law eliould be repealed entirely." said W. J. Clemens yesterday, "for there is no ques tion but that the -business interest of the state demand more companies that their Insurance may be kept at home. But It still seems to me that eome reasonable restrictions should be placed on these out side companies which surely would come into the state and engage In business the minute this barrier would be removed. I believe It would be a better plan to amend the present deposit law to the extent that all foreign companies com ing into this state for business should de posit bonds in inverse ratio to their re sponsibility as shown by their assets. This would continue to give the assured protection from unreliable companies. All companies doing a legitimate business are perfectly willing to comply with any rea sonable deposit law." The effort to create the office of State Insurance Commissioner will be renewed this Winter. A similar bill was defeated at the session of lflOT. That it will meet with opposition from the same sources at the coming session Is reasonably cer tain but those advocating the measure will contend that the Insurance business in the state has reached such proportions that some intelligent supervision of the many companies should be provided. CRIME'S SHADOW ON HIM Promoter Who Wrecked Bank Tears Ago Commits Suicide. JOPLIX. Mo., Dec. IS. Standing be fore a mirror In the bathroom of his apartments here today. Colonel Henry B. Marchbank. 63 years of age, a prom inent stockbroker, sent a bullet through his brain. He died in his sister's arms 30 minutes later. Marchbank left a note to his sister ascribing his action to Ill-health. NEWARK, X. J.. Dec. 19. Henry B. Marchbank, who shot and killed him self In Joplln. Mo, last night, was the confidential clerk who, with Cashier Os car Baldwin, was concerned In the loss of the funds of the Mechanics National Bank of New York In 1883. Both were convicted and were sentenced to five years each In prison. More than $2. 600,000 of the bank's money. It was charged, was lost in speculation. After serving Ms term, Marchbank returned to Newark, but could make a success of nothing and went to Mis souri, where he promoted various cor porations In the sine mineral district Take your family to the Perkins Hotel Grill for Christmas dinner. WOOL WEN TO -POOL Scheme to Beat Buyers Chief Topic at Pocatello. ; PLAN MARKET IN CHICAGO Members of Xatlonal Association Signing Pledge Action of Few. Growers Who See Chance at Big Prices May Spoil Scheme. POCATELLO,' Idaho,' Dec. 19. (Spe cial.) If . the nlans of the National Woolgrowers" Association, the 45th an nual convention of which will be held In this city January 14 to 16, do not miscarry, the lame of . Boston as tile wool center of the world will suffer a fatal blow. Western woolmen, who compose a malorlty of the member ship of the National Association, are pledging themselves to support a move ment for the establishment at Chi cago of a. great central wool market of their very own. To consummate this plan requires a pledge of 25,000.000 pounds of wool. Already In the states of Colorado. Wy oming. Idaho, Utah. Nevada, Washing ton and Oregon 18,000.000 pounds of next season's clip have been signed up. By the time the Pocatello conven tion adjourns it -is predicted by those In touch wlth:iie movement. 80,000.000 pounds of wool will have been placed In a gigantic pool, and thereby the Boston commission men, vrho- hereto fore have been dictating prices to Western flock-nasters will, like Othello, find their occupation gone. This National wool storage move ment, which is being vigorously pro moted not only by a majority of the members of the National- association, but by the Chicago Association of Commerce as well, will be the piece de resistance on .the programme of topics to be discussed at fhe Poca tello convention, which therefore bids fair to be the most important In the entire history of the sheep industry in America. .... Already there are rumors that scat tering members of the National Asso ciation are preparing to lay sentiment sslde and contract their 1909 clips for the highest price offered, whether this price be paid by Chicago or Boston. These men assart that they are not in the sheep business for their health: they raise wool for the market, and they sell their clips to whomsoever offers the best price. Just what T.:ie Pocatello convention will do in he matter of forest reserves cannot be forecasted with any degree of accuracy. The president of the Na tional Woolgrowers' Association is Fred -W. Gooding, of Shoshone, Idaho, a brother and partner in the sheep business of Governor " Frank R. Goof ing. Time was when Governor Gooding was an' admirer of Gifford Pinchot. Lately, however, he has become a bit ter critic of Pinchot and an antagonist of the present policy of Federal con trol of public grazing lands. His brother's views are not known. It can be safelv predicted though., that the left ear of Chief Forester Pinchot will bum , some during the three days of the Pocatello convention.. "Perfect Ladies" Musi Stop Beer Trips. I'nklnd Police Prohibit 'Hushing tbe Growler" at Side Doors by' r Thirsty Dames. ; NO MORE! "rushing the can" in Port land, and 'the' growler must cease growling. Such was an order issued by Captains of Police at headquarters yes terday to the various reliefs on Instruc tion from the Chief. "Numerous reports have come to this department," announced Captain Moore, In instructing his detail that : went on duty at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, "that' women with pitchers. " cans and various other receptacles, go to the rear entrances of saloons and give these' cans to the bartender, who fills them with beer. It Is also reported that In some in stances the women merely leave the cans In the rear door of the saloon, returning later to get .them after they have been filled by the bartender. "This- must stop. Arrest all saloon men or bartenders who do this, and bring them to the station. Also take the names of the women for witnesses." So the pitcher has gone to the well once too often, and the can will no more bear the foaming "suds" In Portland. The order became effective at once, and will be rigidly enforced. . TESTIFY. AGAINST SELVES Gompcrs and Morrison In Queer Po sition in Boycott Case. WASHINGTON. Dec. 19. The unique spectacle of labor officials appearing as witnesses again a labor union was pre sented at a hearing before Referee and Secretary Morrison of the Amer ican Federation of Labor testified that the federation had approved a boycott of the Danbury branch of the United Hatters of America against a manufac turing firm. ' The two labor officials were sum moned by the plaintiff, the manufac turing company, to establish the boy cott, and they Identified reports of the petitions of the federation and other papers. The testimony will be pre- Simon Announces Cabinet. PORT AU PRINCE. Dec. 19. General Antolne Simon, the newly elected Presi dent of Haytl, today announced his Cab inet as follows: Interior, General Hip- Foreign Affairs, M. i.iauoe; ri M. Herraux: War Department. polyte nance; TOUCH THE HEARTS ' Of the ladles this Christmas by pre senting them beautiful flowers and plants from the "up-to-dato" floral shop of Clarke Bios., 2S7 Morrison street, opposite Corhert building. We have stated that HASSAM is' not a slippery pavement or injurious to horses under any condition. Did you notice on the frosty pavements of yesterday morning that horses trotted as easily on Hassam as any other day, without slipping, struggling or falling? Why? OREGON HASSAM PAVING CO. 805-7 BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING, PORTLAND, OR.