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DRAMATIC, REAL ESTATE AUTOS, ROADS SECTION FOUR Pages 1 to 12 HAVE A HOBBY, AVOID PHILOSOPHY, BE PUNCTUAL, ADVISES GAY LOMBARD Prominent and Successful Portland Business Man Gives His Recipe for Success to Younger Generation Eead Too Much, He Exhorts, hut Learn the Geography and History of Tour Country. -Do Not JT VOL. XXXII. - PORTLAND, PRECOX, SUNDAY MORMXG, 9, 1913. lllr . TT Tttd V V Odds and Ends, WE PAY NO RENT. THAT'S WHY WE SELL FOR LESS - Closing Out All Odd Samples, Odds and Ends and Depleted Lines Regardless of Their Cost "We have gone through every floor in the store and set aside for quick selling every piece of Furniture not forming part of complete lines or sets. Hundreds of articles are included in this Great Clean-up Sale. Here are a few picked at random from the many. Be among the early purchasers, if possible, because the bargains will not last long. $50 Buffet for $25 V A splendid piece in quarter-sawed oak, hand-polished and leaded glass doors. ' $22 Rocker at $10.75 A Rocker of very artistic desipn in solid mahogany and hand-polished. $25.00 Parlor Suit for Only $9.95 A Rare Bargain. . Three-piece suit in inahogany fin ish, upholstered- in silk damask. $30 Dresser Now for Only $16 A stylish Dresser in the popular Circassian walnut with large French plate mirror. $30.00 Couch This Sale Only A large Couch, upholstered in gen uine chase leather, over oil-tempered steel springs. $55CombinationChina Closet and Buffet for $22.50 Splendid Aalue. $50.00 Solid Oak Side board for only $25.00 Clean-up Prices in Exchange Dept. Solid oak Dresser, mirror .10x40: regular value $:", now $15 2 walnut Bedroom Suits, consist ing of bed. dresser and commode with marble top. Clean-up price, each suit. $15 Lace Curtains, Portieres and Couch Covers All Reduced 9 pairs, $12.00 values, for S6.0O 11 pairs, ."MMHJ values, for 4.50 13 pairs, $7.00 values, tor $3.50 8 pairs, .$,"1.00 values, for $2.50 Odd Contains, the pair 75? $15 Broken Lines, Remnants, Etc., at Great Reductions siislbv & Qoma, No'MatterWhot You r Gadsby fSLVelife it for Less $45.00 Divan This Sale Only $18.75 In solid mahogany, upholstered in green plush. A very rare bargain. $40 Folding Bed for Only $15 In solid oak, with French plate mir ror. This js a snap. $32 Dresser Now for Only $16 Fumed Dresser in solid oak, quarter-sawed, with large French plate mirror. $30Chiffonier Just Half Price $15 Stylish piece in Circassian walnut, with French plate mirror. Extra! Extra! Remnants of Carpets and Lino leums and some splendid room-size Rugs, slightly used, at less than cost. Iron and Brass Beds Reduced $ 3.50 Iron Beds now nt $ 1.95 $ 7.50 Iron Beds now at $ 3.50 $18.00 Iron Beds now at $ 9.0Q $22.50 Iron Beds now at $11.00 $13.00 Brass Beds now at $11.00 $ai.0Q Brass Beds now at $ 1 7.50 $40.00 Brass Beds now at $20. OO $18 Rocker at LessThanHalf $8.75 This is a double value. Mahogany with silk plush cover. Don't miss seeiug this in the window. $125 Daven port for Only $75 This Davenport is solid mahogany, upholstered in Pullman plnsh and can be converted into a comfortable double bed. Want in Furniture $25 Rocker Now for Only la genuine mahogany, with tapestry-covered back and seat. $7.50 Rockers This Sale Only $3.50 Solid oak . Rockers, golden finish. A splendid value, each. . . .$3.50 $30Ghiffonier Just Half Price 1 In quarter-sawed oak, fumed fin ish, with French plate mirror. $50.00 Parlor Suit Now Only $25 5-piece Parlor Suit' in mahogany finish, upholstered in genuine chase leather. Extra! Extra! $2.2o solid oak Plate Rack, special,, each ..................... ..25 We bought them at a bargain. You may do the same. $30 Tapestry Rocker Only. $15 $30.00 Tapestry Chair for $15.00 Two beautiful fireside pieces are these. $30.00 Buffet $16 You will want one of these when yon see them. Solid oak, quarter sawed. AVaxed or polish finish. One drawer lined for silverware. Sale of Sample HeatingStoves $16 coal or wood Heaters S13.0O $15 coal or wood Heaters $12.00 $12 coal or wood Heaters $ 9.00 $10 coal or wood Heaters $ 8.50 $ 9 coal or wood Heaters $ T.50 $ 6 coal or wood Heaters $ 4.75 $ 5 coal or wood Heaters $ 4.00 $ 4 wood Heaters now...S5 3.0O $ 3 wood Heaters now.. .$ 2.50 All Heaters Set Up FREE. $10 WE PAY NO RENT. THAT'S WHY WE SELL FOR LESS $16 Hall Seat Now for Only $9.00 A Fine Value. Quarter-sawed oak, Early English finish , , $18 Rocker This Sale Only $9.90 Fumed oak Eocker with genuine leather seat and back. This is a snap. $25.00 China Closet at Only $12 A rare bargain. Solid oak, golden finish, square design, with adjust able shelves. . $90 Ladies' Desk for Only $45 Large Colonial design, in solid ma hocrany. $40.00 Ladies' Desk now $20.00 $23Comb'tion Bookcase for $11.50 With adjustable shelves, swinging glass door and drop-leaf desk. $20.00 Settee Now for Only $10 In rich mahogany finish, uphol stered in Boston leather. A pidca that will grace any parlor. $25.00Library Table for Only $16.75 In solid oak Early English finish. One $34.00 value, for $17.50 iflo.00 value for S6.50 While thev last. : $90.00 Set of Dining Chairs $48 Consisting of six diners and one carver. These are solid oak, gen uine leather slip seats. We nly have one set of these to close out. BY W. H. WARREN. HERDING sheep on -the Wyoming desert, and driving them to mar ket, trying his fortune In Central" America and having to ret" by steer age for lark of funds: founding a bank In Utah when lie and Is partner were the only Gentiles in American Fork; managing a mine in Mexico miles and miles from a seaport or railroad" sta tion, and running a. mercantile estab lishment were early "pastimes-" of Gay Lombard, one of Portland's most prog ressive business men.-' When I called, upon Mr. Lombard tor an interview on how he became a suc cessful business man and one of the leading ones of this city. I certainly did not expect to learn that Tie had at one time been a. sheep herder or that he had" ever been ' broke" to such an extent that he had to return from a trip in the steerage. It was a surprise to me to know how hard Mr. Lombard had worked in his younger days (ho is not very old yet), and I doubt if there are 10 persons in Portland who know f-st h; ever had experiences such as he told me about. naiJ work, punctuality, conscien tious devotion to duty: and determina tion are-the qualities that win In this world, according to Mr. Lombarc whose Buccess in life justifies him in so saying. . . "Father- Advice la Taken. Born In Galesburg, 111., October !l2. 1872. Mr. Lombard lived there until 1880, when his father moved to Bos ton. . His mother died when he was quite young, and. he was sent to board in? schools for his education, a thing which he regrets, as he thinks board ing schools bad places in which to get an education. He attended law school at Columbus College. New York, how ever, for two years, at which time his father, who was a banker, aavised mm to go West and establish' a bank in some growing locality. ' - ' Taking . my father's advice." said Mr., Lombard. "I started for the YVest, where I had never been before, save for three months, when I put In a Summer -vacation with a surveying party In Colorado for a railroad from that state to New Mexico. I went to Salt Lake City first, and from there to American Fork. 30 miles south, where I set up a banking institution with a friend who had accompanied me. At that time we were the only Gentiles there. We did well, and my friend Is still running the bank. "Later I was admitted to the bar In Salt Lake City. I became interested In the sheep business while there, and In this manner I became acquainted at first hand with the great American frontier. I drove sheep time and time again across the desert from the ranges of Wyoming.- many nights sleeping out of doors and being subjected to- :all kinds of experiences such as fall to the lot of those who followed that busi ness In the early days. I made good money at the business and prospered. It was hard work,- but. as I look back upon it, I have no regrets. ' I only dis like to see the frontier becoming a thing of the past. It was the real frontier in those days. Year Passed In Mexico. 1 4'My next experience," continued Mr. Lombard, "was in Mexico, where for four years I managed the Fortuna mines. ' That. place was 60 miles from the nearest seaport and 130 from the nearest railroad station. It was a lonely job, and one year I remained there all the time, not even leaving for a vacation. When the mines were sold I returned to Washington and became Interested in and near Tekoa. I also became interested in the First National Bank of Walla Walla, of which Levi Ankeny was president and I vlcerpfesi lent. "In those days I began to realize that there was great wealth in the land of Eastern Washington. -It was very fer tile and was selling at very low prices. I bought a good many acres and .sold it later for a good increase. I also en gaged in ' the mercantile . business at Tekoa. "Having had some experience in the grain business in San Francisco, I came to Portland and organized the Pacific Grain Company. It grew until I found it necessary to enlarge, and then I pur chased the Irving dock, and have, kept it ever since. In fact I have bought a great deal of property in Portland, as I saw at once that this city was going to be a very large one. The only piece of 'property which I ever sold here I made considerable money on, but I have always wished I had held it, for Portland property is gilt-edge invest ment." In seeking an interview with Mr. Lombard, I knew that any man who has built up a fortune at his age must have information which would be valu able to others who. are striving to make a success of life. It was only when I explained this to him that Mr. Lom bard consented to give a personal ex perience talk. He wanted to discuss municipal affairs, on which subject he- is an .expert, and in which he fs deeply interested,' but I insisted .on a personal talk. "Be Jiauare,-' la First Advice. "In measuring success," said Mr. Lombard, "1 do not at all wish to use the: money yard stick. While it is fre quently coupled with ' the word 'suc cess." I do not regard the mere ability to make money as necessarily meaning that one is a success. I think that happiness. -contentment and the art of being satisfied- with one's. work is more nearly the true success in life. .- "If I were talking to my own son on how to be successful, I would, ad visa him. first of all. to be 'square.' -Honesty Is the watchword of any suc cessful life. Another important thing Is do not put off things. 'Do it now" is a motto that should be' hung -in a prominent place before, every young man. "Results and results only is what counts, but it will come by hard work, by determination to win a given ob ject, and if a young man decides that he Is going to win a certain thing, .he will win. Excuses do not count . in this age of progress, and successes, in the business world, such as were not as much as dreamed of in the years gone by, and the ydung man 'who would prosper must make up his mind not to be. an idler, but to devote his time to hard work of some kind and to stay with his Job until he completes it. "I would advise any young man against reckless- speculations. but would advise him to invest his savings, no matter how small, in real estate or in savings accounts. By care and Judg ment a young man may make money In this manner and take but little risk in placing his earnings. Punctuality Bin- .. "This is a day of specialization and, I think, will bocome even more so. A young man should stick to his own line of business and make it a success. And not only should ho do this, but he should strive to do his work a little I b "isiiiirf k - mmm! o I Ji?- IMl III I '' II-'- ' - "-" better than th other fellow; in order to win promotion and advancement. . ."One-of the most .important things is to be punctual. Promptness is about the best asset a young man, or any one, for that matter, can have. I wish to emphasize.' this point, for there are so many who fail because they are not punctual; ,! people become weary of waiting for them to keep an appoint ment or some other business is neg lected by their tardiness, until they are regarded as failures within themselves. When one makes an engagement, it should be kept to the minute. "I do not advise young people to read too much; a good walk in the open air is better for development of both mental and physical powers than hours of reading. It is not how much you read that develops your mind, but what you read; therefore, choose such books as will do you a real service and make them your companions. It should be remembered that one can dissipate mentally, as well as physically. "I would advise young men to think for themselves: not to pay to much heed to what others tell them on every subject, neither to take too seriously what they read: the only serious thing in life is death; humor is the saving grace in life. Avoid Philosophy He Says. "I advise young" people, to read his tory and to know the world in which they " live; to avoid philosophy and philosophical discussions. Philosophy is merely another name for unrest. : The wisdom of ages lias failed to solve the problem of eternity; do not worry about it, but-believe In a higher power, fol low the golden rule and you will at tain happiness for yourself, as well as for others.- Do not tear down unless BRIDGE DEAL ARRANGED COUNTY- TO TAKE OTEK OPERA TION" OF SPANS. - ' City Will TCctaln Lease Entered Into With O.-W. K. & N. for Top Deck of New Slcel. Structure.; -. '; The county, will take over operation of the bridges, but will not assume the two-year lease entered Into by the city with the O.-W. R. & N. Co. on October 9. 1312, for the use of the upper deck of the new Steel bridge. Further, the county will have the mak ing of all rules and regulations gov erning the operation of the bridges, the city retaining only ordinary police control. The city -will carry, through its- agreement . with the railroad company-, - This is- in brief the agreement reached .at a - conference yesterday morning at the Courthouse between representatives of the county.' city, Portland Railway, Light Power Com pany and the O.-W. R. & N. Co. It was called for the purpose of reach ing an agreement as to the terms of a bill now before the Legislature, and in the afternoon District - Attorney Evans and City Attorney Grant, with the assistance of attorneys of the pub lic service corporations Interested, drafted amendments to the bill in line with the understanding, of. the morn ing. - - ; . - - - - - The proposed measure will contain nothing making it incumbent upon the county- to enter Into, a new lease with the railroad company, at the termi nation of the city's lease, but will make this optional wi:h the County Court. The county . objected to taking . over the lease on the grounds that the city was. paying an exorbitant rental and that no provision had been made in the county- tax levy for paying the rental and maintenance charges, amounting. to about $40,000 a year. . " ' - - When the bill has been enacted by the Legislature the situation brlffly will be this: the county will have abso lute -charge of, the maintenance and operation of ie bridges, paying the expense out of money - raised by tax levies The street railway. company wltf -s.'tr you can build up. It is easy to criticise, but one should always consider what one would Co in the other fellow's place in the same circumstances. '-"Two things that every one should shun are hypocrisy and pretense; tuey are like a cancer, which soon perme ates the whole system and undermines the entire structure. Be cheerful. A smile is contagious, a frown Just the opposite. Whatever is done should be done well; ' it Is an exception these days to see the niore humble tasks done well. When you ,do .see these humble tasks done- well, you will soon notice that it becomes a habit and one that Is very valuable to the person practic ing it," and to the. community at large. Personal Hobby Good Thing. ' "I wish to emphasize the fact that every young person, especially, should take an interest in the affairs of tha community In which they live. This is a plain duty, but one which is all too frequently neglected, to the .detriment of the public welfare." '" 1 Mr.i Lombard, believes, that, every young man or woman should, have at least one hobby. He says "they will need it sooner or. later 'In life. 'His "hobby is- history. I presume that he is as well versed In the history bf the Civil War, for example, as any man in Portland, maybe more so. He has- not only read everything published on the subject, but has visited the scenes of the great struggles of . that period- and is fa miliar with-every" one of them; of how tile battles "were fought and victories ?Mr. Lombard was -married in 1!04 to Miss Mvrtle Tongue, daughter of th late Thomas'H. Tongue, who made an enviable 'record, as a member of Con gress from this state.. They have a son, aged 7 years ' pay- to the city a flat rate of three cents for every car crossing the bridges, the money to go into a sink ing fund for . the :retiremeht of the city's bridge bonds.' In other words, it tvill be all expense and no revenue to the . county, and a)l revenue, and no expense, except the carrying through of the Harrlman agreement, to the city. OFFICERS TO BE ELECTED People's Institute . Endeavors to ' ; Jlnke Members Helpful. i The annual meeting of the People's Institute .will be held. Tuesday. Of ficers for the ensuing year will be elected and plans for active work will be made. Many of these women are poor but under the guidance of Miss Valentine Frtchard they are continu ally doing some kindness and are help ful to those more unfortunate than themselves. They are developing tholr talents and doing all lu their power to spread the doctrine of true charity. The sewing -for the Katherlne Foster memorial chest is an Important feature of their work. ' About two years ago one of their members, Katherine Foster, was killed in an accident, and in memory of her life .which was one of usefulness ami goodness, these women have main tained every since a chest that is kept full of linen and tiny garments thst are ever ready 'for some poor littlo stranger who comes to town without the necessary clothes being prepared. . The fundamental Idea permeating all the efforts of the People's Institute is to keep its members from being ob jects of charity, but helpful to them selves and others. The Albina Woman's Club held their annual meeting- las' Tuesday and decided to make quilts that would provide warmth and com fort for thoe in distresa . r Bull Mooters Banquet at Clichalis. CENTRALIA. Wash..' Feb. 8. 'Spe cial.) Mayor Thompson, of Centralia, was toastniaster at the Bull Moose bant quet held in Chehalis tonight.' About 80 were present. .Among the principal speakers were Representative .1. A. Fal coner. ex-Maror Georre W. Pilling, of Seattle;- Representative J. W. Ryan. J. corkery, of Spokane:- State Senator "rU. T.arri"nn Dtx Rowland, of Tacoma; Ct-xnor Teats; of Tvcoma, and J. C. Lawrence, or cpoxant. . ( ... - - " ' '- "'- '