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THE OBEGOX DAILY JOTJRNAIV rOBTL'AyP, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 19. 1902.
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by Birdie Mc-Carty for 170,000 damages to
her affections by reason of hla failure to
marry her, arenu to be a thoroughbred.
He says he wa willing to marry Birdie.
but that she insisted upon being allowed
to live In Michigan half the year, and
that ought to justify any man in cutting
loose.
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A man having a tenacious mother-In-law
moved to Biggs, on the line of the
(k It. & N., above The Dalles. She grew
fat on a diet of sand, while he died. Be
fore the last hour came, a sardonic smile
lit up his dying countenance, and he
willed her a house and lot in Pasco.
The Kastern representative of this paper is Albert K Jlasbrook,
VI Times Building, New York, and Harford Building. Chicago.
LOCAL IRRIGATION LEGISLATION.
State Senator Walter M. Pierce, of Pendleton, sounds a true note when
he counsels that Oregon's Legislature enact laws such as will further this
state's interests in the irrigation, movement of the government. Speaking at
Pendleton, in the irrigation meetlug last week, he said:
I regard the rubject of irrigation as the leading issue before the people of
the West today. In Eastern Oregon the question is of especial importance, as
the great snowfall of the mountains furnishes such an abundance of water
that storage will solve the entire uestion here. The season during which
crops require Irrigation is so short that it is, comparatively speaking, a light
. task to reclaim every foot of our arid land. '
The Government has acted wisely in making such liberal allowances for ir
rigation purposes. The State of Oregon should legislate In such a manner
that the people will receive the full benefit of the plans of the Government,
and should further in every way the commendable work thai is being done
through National action. The co-operation of state and nation in tills great
work will convert Kastern Oregon into tiie most fruitful section of country
known to man.
Senator Pierce's vision doubtless took lri...the entire region of arid and
semi-arid Oregon, when he discussed the proposition. He referred to South
ern Oregon as well as Eastern Oregon, and desired to forward the interests
of every portion of the state, as well us that from which he will go to the
Legislature.
Care should be exercised In this matter, when the Legislature meets.
Previous to the assembling, all elements of antagonism should be eliminated,
and the subject attacked in a spirit of fairness to all legitimate interests.
J. N. Williamson, state senator and Congressman-elect, stated in the ir
iilgatlfln. convention here in Portland that the cxisUng laws of Oregon
governing this 'inalter'''aVenntof"Tnpty drawn: -Senator) -WHHamewr"mao:5
this assertion, coupled with the statement that he himself was the chairman
, Of the committee on irrigation, and therefore knew the bill that became law
through his own recommendation.
Such ' conditions demand attention. New ''elements have bocn Injected
Into the situation by the passage of a foderul law providing for the expendi
ture Of large sums of money to the end that arid lands be reclaimed. Rad
ical, revision of the laws therefore Is needed. But, before revision occur, in
telligent Inquiry must be had, conducted in a spirit of fairness to all con
cerned, and not prejudicial to anyone who has rights in the premises, either
vested or pending.
Let not Oregon neglect this opportunity. Let the situation be surveyed
In a calm frame of mind, and results will flow therefrom that will muke
for the good of the state far beyond the realization of those who do not now
know the possibilities.
Yakima has a sensible woman. Being
Invited by a young preacher to go to Spo
kane and commit suicide with him, she
sent an attorney to represent her. The
lawyer refused to take the suicide route,
but It showed the woman's heart was In
the right place.
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MEMOIRS OF PAUL KRUGER.
Some person with a keen sense of nit
mor broke a couple of the big wlneTows In
the Northwestern Ha 11 road offices last
night. The wretch should have his to
bacco taken away from him for three
months, and then be kicked to death by a
mule.
Mrs. Pomlnls, formerly Queen IJI,
wants I'ncle Sam to pay her $3,000,000 for
lands the Dole Government took away
from her. Uncle Samuel seems to be
shy about having his leg elongated to that
extent.
Dr. Johnson thinks Judge Hogue was
not able to differentiate between a rou'ette
wheel and n red wagon. Differentiate is
the medical term, but then the Doctor
was there to collect a bill from a patient.
The gambling game may be closed
among the whites, but we will gamble a
l nickel on the side, that the police, mayor
and federal government can't stop the
Chinamen.
The Pood and Dairy 'Commissioner
might do well to turn his attention to the
JJUtrty Of the water In the country dairy,
as well as the health of the cows.
An ordinance compelling the milkmen
to run their milk through u clothes wring 4
er at least once befoue selling it might m
prdVe the quality some.
Uncle Sam has told Germany to stand
up and answer, and not to talk any for
eign language while doing It, either.
Whether Judge Hogne was full or not,
cuts no ice, gentlemen. What were you
tlolnr there?
INQUIRE INTO LAND MATTERS.
The suggestion is good" that the Oregon teglsla'ure compel the" entire ""1
.oiOLUWC. Of mtP, land mattcrs.for . two ears., the Interim to be utilized by a
non-partisan commission in InqulrinV tioseiy "into 'ail VAasMofWesultl''
: ..iwAxzimmag-t lUtiun.Lim.fKJi)il: wlMBRby; tbf-ch fiwd may
bef test" built tip from the remainder of the lawds that cawe to- tha state., for
that purpose from the federal government.
It is yet only a suggestion, and may not be offered to the Legislature In
the form of a' bill. Whether or not this be done, there can be little doubt that
It would be wise to adopt such a plan, or one similar. Certulnly Oregon
has not secured for the school children of the future the provision that
might have been secured. The resources have been squandered. It has been
true lately. It has been true during the past 20 years. There has never been
apparent a conception of the Importance of the subject. School lands have
not been regarded as the birthright of the children, but more In the light of
material for speculation.
However, not all of the state school lands have been sold, and proper
steps at this time would save much for the future. The status of the lands
is not clearly understood. Not half a dozen members of the Legislature are
competent to pass upon the subject during the coming session. And that is
iot to reflect upon the Legislature, for probably not half a dozen other men
. In the state are qualified to do so.
There should be searching inquiry, not Into past acts, for they are of
little Importance, but into the existing status and for the purpose of laying
foundation for future operations in the state land department. Pending a
decision aJid during Ihe time the Inquiry was going on, there should be no
lands sold. Exactly us a merchant would do, let Oregon do await the deter
mination of the valuation of the goods before offering them for sale.
Here is opportunity for some young statesman to make a name for him
self, by taking up this matter and bringing forward a well digested bill that
will carry out the ideas herein set forth and make it possible to avoid further
dissipation of the resources of the public school system.
The status of the enezuelan imbroglio illustrates' YheTulrVor' diplomacy
of the English people. Prior to the commentgtment of hostilities, this gov
ernment endeavored to secure explicit expressions from Germany and Eng
land regarding their intentions, and particularly respecting their views of the
Monroe Doctrine. Germany replied, going upon record as conceding the
claims of this country, and promising to respect the Monroe Doctrine in
any difficulties that might arise in the Southern American regions.
The English government refused to go upon record in a,ny written ex
pression. Keply was made verbally, and the reply was evasive, "it left Eng
land in a position to watch developments, to further them, in fact, and as
sume an attitude in the future consistent with the Interests of that nation, as
determined by events.
It is but one more instance of the obvious supremacy of the English peo
ple "whenever diplomacy takes up a tangled skein. of dispute, and proceeds to
the task of unraveling it.
It is not that England produces a quality of brain that evolves men of
more profound knowledge of international law, nor that England has greater
masters of the basic principles that underlie the structure of modern society.
Here in the United States are statesmen who equal any in the world Anri
ofe.n Jliey have won honors in gaining the mastery over representatives of
foreign countries in matters" clipl0matic7"; "fhe same matf "aiso be said' 'f
France and Germany. Yet, it is scarcely sysceptible of denial that England
has evolved a system of diplomatic service that excels those of all other
countries. She trains young men to a career at foreign posts, keeps them
in the service, advances them as they deserve promotion, aiid always has
ready capable candidates for ministries and ambassadoiies.
In this country we take it for granted that a man who has been success
ful in running a bank or one who has mastered the intricacies of tariff
economics is competent to go to a foreign capital and handle the delicate
questions that pertain to diplomatic service.
f we learn from England in this respect. In fact, all
countries rntgrrt- improve 'their methods- ttf OTpltmr v. ere they .to establish
such a" school as that which England maintains. '
Pride gocth before a fall, and there Is
considerable of it going around before
Christmas.
Owstro Is mn&lng st red-he t rua-down-the
home stretch.
send books." Certainly, jit was ajgrood
bit" of advlc-cj. ' ' " ' ' "
AUTOS AS NECESSITIES.
The international exhibition of
horseless carriages In Paris, now In
progress, and the comparisons there
made between the different types from
the various countries, suggests that
the automobile has come to stay, and
hus become a necessity. Only a de
cade ago, less, in fact, they were lux
uries. Only the wealthy could indulge
In the fad of riding in such vehicles.
Now the world is earning that auto
mobiles are valuable in a multitude
of ways, and may be utilized In busi
ness and commerce to advantage.
The French automobile is the best In
the world. It Is heavier than the
American or English, and runs faster.
The American machine is lighter than
any other. AVe have not yet adopted
to any extent the heavier sort, such as
the French use. Hut this must be the
result eventually, for the French auto
mobile is the model for the world, and
Is constructed to suit the needs of real
service upon the country roads.
We will all soon" be'uihg' auf onW-
tnTesy thb8e" nf fir1wf are Inrrttodf rate
circumstances as- well- tis - those- - wtie
possess wealth. The automobile is not
a fad of a year. It Is permanent and
will become a factor In the economy of
the .country.
On of a .remit imDortant books of recant vtm rm wrfe UamaIm a to,,i
Kruger, Told by Himself." , - i
Ths i circumstances of the writing of this book are as ' interesting as the
book itself. , Paul Kruger, hero of a strange and stirring chapter in human his
tory, is an cxU in Europe, patiently awaiting death. Importuned iw publishers,
l finally consented to write recollections of his life, on condition-ihat tha pub
lishers pay him the sum of $100,000. This money. It is understood, is to be
used for tha relief of destitute families of tha Transvaal.
Having given his promise, Oora Paul proceeded to dictate tha memoirs to his
secretary, whose notes were edited and elaborated in German -by Rev. Dr. Scho
walter. Tha English and American edition has been translated by A. T. De
Matt o from Dr. Schowalter's German text, collated Una for line with the
original Dutch.
But not all this editing and translating has taken Kruger's individuality
from hi" memoirs. They have a dignity, even a sort of dominating mystery
that is characteristic of the Boer people. It Is almost aa if tha Sphinx itself had
spoken, unsealing the lips that would rest in silence In answer to some persistent
cry for pity.
Paul Kruger Is not an everyday matt-i-He- Is -colossal,-primitive! h-ls -4n A
sense an obsolete type. He is leonine, a creature of the plains, upon which ha
roamed In -childhood and youth. After that he is a primitive Christian. He
walks with Qod after the fashion of the patriarchs of old, whose prototype he Is.
In hla age and loneliness, in defeat and sorrow, this remarkable man has no
complaint to utter Complaint Indeed is as far beneath him alw&va as anv tri
umph for Individual achievement, in this laying bare of hla soul there is no
attempt at effect. There Is only the absolute frankness of a man who has noth
ing to conceal, the kindness of the story-teller who wishes to please, the justice
of the man of affairs who, having contracted to do a certain thing, takes pain
to fulfill his obligation to the letter.
No part of Kruger's memoirs Is more interesting than the chapters which
relate "Early Days and Private Life."
"It is of oourse Impossible," we ara told, "that I should bo able to tell today
how many wild beasts I killed. It Is too much to remember the exact number
of Hons, buffaloes, rhinoceroses, giraffes and other big game, nd besides, it is
nearly fifty years since 1 was present at a big hunt." - Nevertheless, there, are
some stirring tales of the hunt, and thera is the account of the loss of the hunts
man's thumb, which brings out much of the author's rugged personality. His
hand was wounded by the explosion of his gun when he attempted -to kill a
rhinoceros which was in fierce pursuit Seeing tha remains of his rifle and his
own thumb lying cm the ground, the huntsman' was able to leap upon his horse
and escape from the beast which pursued him. "My hand," he says, "was In a
horrible state. The great veins were torn asunder and the muscles lay exposed."
But Kruger rode back to the wagons, where his people were encamped, and
where his wife ami sister-in-law were sitting by the fire. He rode in laughing.
so that his people should not be alarmed by the bleeding hand, about which he
had managed to wind his handkerchief.
"We inapanned and drove to the farm. Every one there advised me to send
for a doctor and have the hand amputated; but I positively rerused to have my
hand further mutilated of my own free will. The two Joints of what was once
my thumb had gone, hut it appeared that It would still be necessary to remove a
piece of the bone. 1 took my knife, intending to perform the operation, but
they took it away from me. I got hold of another a little later and cut across
the ball of the thumb, removing as much as was necessary. The worst bleeding
was over, but the operation was a very painful one. I had no means by me of
deadening tha pain, so I tried to persuade myself that the; hand on which I was
performing this surgical operation belonged to some one else."
Even this hemic treatment did not cure the hand, and gangrene set in. This
detail Is not Interesting, except that it brings Out some of the primitive man's
laitn in simples. '
"Then, they killed a goat, took out the stomach and cut it open. I put my
hand Into it while It was still warm.- This Boer remedy succeeded, for when It
came to the turn nf the second goat my hand was already easier, and the danger
much leoK J -account for the healing power of this remedy by the fact that
the goata-vaualty grass near the Spekboom River, where all sorts tf herbs grow
in aounaojice.
Of course, the history of the Boer neonle annears in the Memoirs of Paul
Kruger.- Tha views of that snow that the former president was and is something
very different from tin- narrow, bigoted, ignorant man he has been pictured. His
grasp of event is strong, his comprehension Is broad. His people are "my
children." their woes are Ids woes. The British methods are denounced in no
uncertain words, and lite following summing up of the character of Cecil Rhodes
shows that his estimates of men were made from no petty standpoint:
In spite of the high eulogiums passed upon him by his friends, he was one
of the most unscrupulous characters that have ever existed. The maxim tha
the end Justifies the means' formed his only political creed. This man was the
curse of South Africa. He had made his fortune by diamond speculations at
Kimberley, and the amalgamation of the Kimberley diamond mines put him In
position of enormous Influence in the financial world. Rhodes was capital
incarnate. No matter how base, no matter how contemptible, be it lying, bribery
or treachery, all and every means were welcome to him if they led to the attain
ment of his objects.
p- I'asslng over that period fT his life which was most open to the world we
tome to the infinite pathos of Kruger s present:
'SHoftrjrifterrhr'Tefnrnr from H-llwrsumr" we readv "1 -received' the heaviest
blow of my life. A cablegram Informed me that my wife was dead. In my
VV-f TJtI'd gprro w I was consoled by the thought that the .separation was only
temporary and Could not" last long. -- .. . - . -... . '
"Ktvt. In So Tar as 1 myself am concerned, will I consent to lose courage be
cause the peace is not such as the burghers wished. For, quite apart from the
facUfnat 'trle5 "blooflsn'ecT' and the fearful Sufferings Ot the people at the two re
public are new ended, I am convinced that God does not forsake his people, even
though it may often appear so. Therefore, I resign myself to the will of the
Ijrd. 1 know tuat He will not allow the afflicted people to perish. He is the
Lord, and all hearts are In His hand and He turneth them whithersoever He
will." Mary Calkins Brooke, In San Francisco Bulletin.
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FOX THE HOLIDAY SHOPPERS
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NOVEL OREGON ENTERPRISE
The benefit tendered tonight by the
Baker Theatre to the City Press Club
has no aspect of a graft, so far aa the
public Is concerned. As upon most oc
casions, the newspaper men offer full
value for what they receive, for the
performance will be worth more than
tickets cost. Apropos, the newspaper
men do more public work than any
other class of citizens, and usually re
ceive less for It than any other class.
They not frequently ask even that the
public buy something at half Its worth
to help-them along. " v ; .
The demand of the club women that
female employes bfc sent from the asy
lum for the Insane to accompany fe
male patients to Salem is more than
reasonable? it is based upon common
decency and regard for the amenities.
The Legislature should not hesitate to
make provision therefor.
One of the pleasures of roughing It, when out camping, is to sleep on the
fragrant, h. alth-glvlng boughs. The Germans conceived the idea of treating
the pine needles so as to soften them and render their fiber a good substitute
for wool or hair in the making of mattresses. A few years ago a German set
tled at Grants Pass and began the manufacture of pine needle fiber. Later an
other factory was erected. The Inst factory spoken of is a stock company, H
li. McCarthy of Portland and others being the stockholders. C. M. Terrell, the
superintendent, who has, as the need has arisen, invented methods and machinery
for treat i uk the pine needles, took me over the factory.
"There is the first stage." said Mr. Terrell. "These are th clusters of pine
needles jir t as they are brought from the forest. We pay $5 per ton for them.
There are the boilers, where we boll the needles from four to six hours. The
needles are put In a wire cage and lowered into the caldrons to be boiled.
"The oil from the needles Is very volatile and goes off with the steam which
Is caught In the hood above the caldrons and is led through pipes to a cooling
chamber. I he oil is here condensed. It does not mix readily with other liquids.
We draw the oil from the condensing tank ready for market.
"It is a by-product, yet a valuable one, as we get 26 cents per ounce for It.
or about $4 per quart. It Is used In the manufacture of medicines for coughs
and lung trouble.
"After boiling the. pine needles they are passed between rollers, where the
cluster an broken up and the needles become separated. From here they are
cri?rtmrpe.4 -)i--ftm endless belt- whlch -Carrles lhetn,to. a. series, of horizontal "disks.
je.Fc..4i..&...ye,ncoii,iue vex wyrjseo. petwreen two nat
wooden -disk?, thickly studded with projections, which, with a motion similar fo
the' rnrHttir-rrmtton of the palms of one's hands, make the pine needles Into a soft
and silky nla r. From the rolling disks the fiber is conveyed t a series of wire
c;iges or cylinders which revolve and through the meshes of the' wire all dust
and small l'ragmenta escape, the long fiber being retained.
"All these processes are automatic. For example, the wire cylinders are so
arranged that as one end is depressed the fiber travels slowly forward and falls
Into the hopner of a lower cylinder, which in turn carries it in the opposite direc
tion to another.
"The next process Is the washing. It leaves the washer like wet silk and is
of the color of sealskin. After passing through the wringer the fiber is elevated
by a canvas belt to the drying room, where It revolves in screen wire reels under
steam ln-at.
"From the dryers the fiber comes soft and fluffy, still retaining a faint
woody odor. It is now ready to be baled and shipped or manufactured into mat
tresses. Work has been suspended, as the company does not wish to install new
machinery in. a rented building. Later they expect to build a ractory near the
Rogue ltiver."
No question can be raised but it is more pleasant and more healthful to sleep
on a bed of pinefiber and Inhale the breath of the forest all nlgnt than to sleep
on a shoddy mattress, which represents the scourlngs and pickings of the gutter
and the ash barrel. The fiber retains no odor and with proper care remains fluffy
and soft. There is room for great development of this Industry in Oregon.
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A VENEZUELAN PARABLE.
has been given to the world by some
lf,,Jtt be- Aregardedas eDrehensIbl,
ror judge Hogue to visit gambling
places to learn facts relating to the
running of games, how much worse Is
It that others were there to play those
one with whom to associate is pleasure games, and still others were th
and profit?
ere con-
ortunately, the day of gaudy covers violation of law?
has gone, and today the best book
fessedly to conduct the games In open
BOOKS FOR GIFTS.
Exactly nine thousand men In Port
land are wondering what they will
give to certain friends as Christmas
remembrances. They htve put off
. rroro oay to aay the tnsk of looking makers produce a volume that is less How much will the 80,000,000 people
through stocks of goods, and have per- j ornate than they were once. Art has of the tnlted States spend upon their
milieu me aay to come very close be- i taoorea to add to the delightful char- Christmas gifts and festivities? Per-
fore deciding what shall be bought. j acter of the bound volume, and In haps no one could correctly estimate it,
- - "Why not send books? Have you j typography modern books are nrtis- yet it is safe to say they will not spend
any friends who would not appreciate J tically embellished and beautified. any too much, lior stop any too long to
them? Do you associate with people Books as gifts will convey as well attend to the great annual holiday of
woo ao not love me association with , as any other the compliments of the the world.
Ihe great mtnds that have written i season to our friend, and you will
, their thoughts in the literature of the
iftea?. -
What; more appropriate than books
or Christmas gifts? What brings .more
(oy than to. pen a Christmas package
utd find therein a volume of lore that
know that you have not only contrib
ute to his pleasure, but also have
added to his circle of acquaintances
The colors of the city Press CUill
adopted on Tuesday blue and gold
do not represent what the members
onet whom he will wish to retain the have, but what they generally w ant
author of a good book. . gold. Sometimes it makes them blue
borne one wrote; ''When In doubt, I to think of the gold they haVa not.
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Once upon a time a young man left home and settled among others in no
way rclat. ,t to him. In time he came into possession of a claim against the
people am on sr whom lie-lived. Being a man of acquisitive turn of mind and one
of selfish :,stincts he swelled the claim to Its limit and prrsented it. Those
from wl.or-i it was due received it and. although feeling somewhat obligated,
refused pe yment because the claim was an admixture of assurance, injustice and
thrift and. farther, there was a "shortage of funds with which to settle it.
Procrastination followed and In time the young man involved his big brothers
In the mailer, by promising them a "dlvy" of the proceeds, and .more pressure
was resorted to, until "force of arms" of two nations was secured, and at the
The people of the world looked on in amazement while two healthy; powerful
bulldogs pio.-eeded to whip a little terrier, all because the master of the latter
was supj-.- d to be Indebted to some few of those who kept the former In bread
and meat '
What would be thought of two strapping big men who would hold an imag
inary debt against a feeble youth and proceed to collect it by the aid of a club?
There was little in common existing In these United States for Venezuela
until the present, but the tactics of Germany and England to collect or enforce
extortion in behalf of a few of their subjects, who Journeyed from native land
to foreign purls, lor life and fortune, has changed a kind of feeling of contempt
into one of sympathy and approval.
Human nature and human Justice never countenance the abuse of the weak
by the strung. A New Foundland dog Is never dog enough to exert his superior
force against a fise, no matter how little and aggravating he may be. Men and
nations sarely should be as "big" aa dogs.
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In one of tha jewelers' window is displayed an enameled brooch In the shape
of a holly wreath. . . - ' -.- ' : .
Most elaborate silk auspenders intended for holiday, gifts, to men are put up
in fancy boxes and are quite attractive in appearance. ;
For $1.60 on can get a sterling key ring in French gray finish, a sterling
silver cigar cutter or a sterling silver match box with a gold lining.
For $1 there-la to be bad a pearl bag tag trimmed with sterling silver or a
fanciful designed stamp box of sterling silver with hinge back.
In the silverware department are seen pretty sets for children's usea knife,
fork and spoon.' prettily boxed. These sets cost from 76 cents up
In ormolu gold finish is a small round clock. Leaning on one side Is a beauti
ful woman dreamily listening to the music of a small cupld, wno is playing on a
guitar. .
Some beautiful water sets in richly cut glass which comprise a water bottle
and six tumblers to match, with a mirror plateau, are to be purchased as low as
$6.60 a set
A dainty and costly pair of slippers are of pale green satin covered with rich
and expensive real white lace. A small rosette is caught on the front by a
f-rfcineateae buekl.,.... mr,.,.n ,-
A small couch upholstered In -velvet that is Just large oougU -to permit a "
2 year-old to stretch out on Rs soft length is among the furniture made for the
use of small ' folks. .
For 95 cents some pretty and serviceable dressing jackets of eiderdown with
crocheted edges and silk frog fastenings are to be had. These jackets come la
pink, blue, red and- gray.
Decidedly pretty and dainty is a negligee robe of blue French flannel, with
the collar and flowing sleeves trimmed In black. These lounging robes are shown
in many different colors and combinations. v ... . ;
Garters for holiday gift are made very attractive. They are placed In glass
boxes or fancy baskets, have filagree sliver or gilt buckles, frilled silk, elaatio
and dainty ribbon bows as a decoration.
Qome of the new wrist bags on exhibition make one think of our grand
mother's samplers, as they are done In intricate patterns and many colors. The
chain and clasp are usually of sterling silver.
In the toy departments are to be found small cutters far children's use.
They are of white enamel, decorated with gold and upholstered in corduroy and
silk plush with two plumes In the front. A handle in the back Is used to push
them.
People who travel much would certainly be delighted to receive one of the
small leather dressing cases. These cases are very compact, take little room and
contain hair brush,, comb, soap and tooth-brush box, button -book, scissors and
nail file. .-''..
Many pretty artidles in finished pyrographic pieces in floral, pictorial and
conventional designs, in glove boxes, photo frames. Jewel boxer, book racks and
placques are on the bargain counters and can be had for decidedly low prices.
Glove certificates we have had with us for several years an easy way to
present a Christmas gift. This year the shops go a step further and are Issuing
merchandise certificates which are redeemable after the holidays for the amount
deposited in any particular goods the recipient may desire. It really saves
bother and admits of jthe choosing of one's own gifts.
8o great Is the throng of shoppers these last few days that It is almost an
impossibility to elbow through the throng and shopping Is nenr n hardship, for
even if wie can get near the counters she is liable to forget what she wants.
Particularly are the fancy goods, Jewelry and toy departments crowded and to
add to the crowd in the latter departments are the little folks who ara standing
in line patiently waiting for a word with Santa Claus. Thla ualnt Is now In
evidence lind receives his small devotees with the same benign smile he wore
last year: shakes their hands; inquires as to their wants anc needs and sends
each small youngster away with palpitation of the heart? caused by an excess of
happiness.
There lias been afioeUM.JtAips.Jot, .plain .4HU,.ylla .-louorown blue and
white, crossing at the back fend tying-in a bpw in front. This Is merely a fad of" "",
fashion, but at the same time It' Is a very beeomlug one which naa great advan
tages when the 'wearer ''Js' motoring or traveling. To begin with. It keeps the
hat on, and shelters the hair from the dust.
Chestnut burs and tomatoes are sharing honors wRh radhsh and columbine in
millinery. Such decorations sound very homely,' but qlnce women roust be ar
rayed, and everything else has been worn threadbare, the modistes have now
taken themselves to the vegetable domain. Where will they go next? The radish
is in make a facsimile to nature, and looks dainty upon the feit or fur felt hat.
The chestnut bur Is really elegant. At present the tomato i a little heavy, but
before long It also will be perfected. i ' .
Plaids are well worn, though they have not been taken so eagerly by women
pfe large as the makers and merchants anticipated. 'However, that is not stating
that they will be such failures after Christmas. Modes are so fickle at Paris
that Just as likely as not Scotch plaids will be seized with a rush after women
become tired of the first winter styles. The most beautiful plaids are those in
green, the blocks truly Immense.
Nothing seems to take the place of cloth when It comes to fashionable tailor
suits, and in reality nothing Is richer tn effect. Fancy homespuns, with colored
chenille dots, are very popular, but these nouveautes are generally, short-lived.
They make comfortable dresses, however, and when finished in lace or embroidery
are very smart. Gray is a successful color with homespun, also dark red, with a
coarse 'warp' Or" 'ot '"of lighter" r chenille." -
TOITIGHT'B ATTRACTIONS.
The Marijuana Grand Richard Golden
In "Foxy Quiller."
The Baker "We-uns of Tennessee."
Cordray'g "Telephone Girt."
COMIHC ATTRACTIONS.
The Marquam Grand "Foxy Quiller,"
tomorrow matinee and night.
The Baker "We-uns of Tennessee,"
tomorrow matinee and night.
Cordray's "Telephone Girl," tomorrow
matinee and night.
We-uns of Tennessee" Worth Seeinff.
"We-uns of Tennessee" at the Baker
is quite the feature of th4 week In Port
land circles. Being the play given by the
Nelll Stock Company at the Press Club
benefit, it undergoes rather severe test
of criticism. Both for its literary
structure and its method of presentation
by this company, the verdict must be
rendered in favor of the production. The
Nellls certainly give a smooth perform
ance, being equal to the requirements
as fo acting, and making it a success in
all --particular. .ist..j5cejiULinvestitur.e,..
It U.wwsto,iagaaUiUejjc.ea,,ifpr the re
mainder of the week. " -
ductlon of the piece, which wiljt be given
try the Neill Stock Company, 'Will be tt
such KUaee u to- moi.lhaii..fiil Aha
-Baker Theater -at -every perfoj-matioe text
week.
"The Charity Ball" is a play that haa
few if any equals and every part in the
drama is a gem. Mr. Wyngate as John
VanBuren will be in bis element and
will give a portrayal of the character
of the rector of St, Mildred's church that
will be faultless. It Is a part of the
kind id which he never fails to win the
highest praise.
As Ann Cruger Miss Countiss will be
exceptionally charming and Mr. Bernard
will display his splendid qualities as an
actor In the role of Dick Van Buren, the
brother of the rector.
There will also be a Christmas mat
inee at the Bakef' at regular matinee
prices.
"Foxy Quiller" by Richard Ooldsn.
De Koven and Smith's comic opera.
"Foxy Quiller." by a company with
Richard Golden at the head, was given
at the Marquam Grand last night. It
was highly appreciated by an audience
that applauded the bright hits and espe
cially well rendered numbers, applauding
liberally throughout the evening.
Mr. Golden was last seen here In "Jed
Prouty," and added to his reputation on
the coast by his facility In comic opera.
The company satisfies the demands
made by both score and libretto, which
is bright and catchy.
"Telephone OirL
At Cordray's "Telephone Girl" is the
attraction, and is really quite an attrac
tion. It goes well, and possesses a plot
upon which are strung a number of
bright stunts by the various members.
There is some excellent chorus singing
as well as good individual ..work by. sev-
ral of the company. It should draw'
good business for all of the three re
maining performances.
Christmas Week at Cordray's.
Manager John F. Cordray begs to an
nounce that "Pickings From Puck" is
to do the chief twinkling at Cordray a
Theater. Their advent marks the open
ing of a joyous Christmas week In this
town, for who would not be prepared
to extend his broad grin into a hearty
laugh?
It is a worthy musical entertainment
with catchy airs running throughout,
and the stories and jokes are genuinely
funny. Anyone would be Incurably glum
who wouldn't laugh at Willard Simms
with his whimsical drawl and comical '
face. The chorus is there and knows
how to-ing, aiul the- -costumes- are-- not
only preUy but. decorous and decent as
well. One of the" numbers wiTI be the
"Ping Pong" dance, which will no doubt '
startle the town.
Miss Katharine Linyard who will as
sist Mr. Simms, has a pretty, fresh face
and is no copyist. She Is refreshing
and sings sweetly and acts without a
suggestion of vulgarity. She Is truly a
clever woman. Special Christmas holi
day matinee. Usual matinees Sunday
and Saturday.
MANAGERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS.
A BUDblNO-ASSEMBLER.
(Kansas City Star.)
"Do 1 look like anyone you know?"
asked a bright Joplln youth at a card
party the other night of a venerable old -I
man who 1 ad been gazing at him, in
tently. "Yes, I b.'lve you do," returned the
old man. " Vou look like an aunt o' mine
that died ;o 'years ago. I bileve though,
that she had just a little more mustache
than you hev got."
. BAX.ACI.ATa. MZPAXv
Wakefield Museum has been presented
with the medals of the late Quartermas
ter Sergeant Terry, a native of the town,
who charged with the Six Hundred at
Balaclava.
"Telephone Qui" Matinee.
Do not miss the matinee of "The Tele
phone Girl" ttomorrow at Cordray's. This
Is a clever c attraction that haa nleased
r audiences fM over the country. The
usual prlccW prevail. I no exception - tha ui
Robert Downing.
Friends of Robert Downing take
pleasure in declaring that he is a man
of the highest character and d"f kindly
mpulses, who takes a personal Interest
n all his employes, advising and aiding
them in many ways, and showing them
ices, and knows the taste of neither
liquor nor tobacco. He is a trained ath
lete, and keeps himself in splendid trim
by 15-mile walks every morning. When
traveling he makes a track on the stage
of the theater in which he is playing,
and his success as "The Gladiator" is
too well known to gu into detail here.
He will play at the Marquam Grand
Theater next Monday and Tuesday'
nights, December 22 and 23, and our
cltisena will have an-. opportunity to
Judge for themselves... While he .will
only produce "The Gladiator" here, Mr.
Downing has over 25 classical and stand
ard plays In his repertoire, and In the
1? years of his starring' tour he has al
ways produeed from one to two new
plays every year.
HAPPING SOUTHWESTERN
OREGON.
Christmas,- Weak Attraction.
In "The Charity Ball" the management
has made a wise selection for the attrac
tion for Christmas week at the Bakef
Theater, as it Is a play that is peculiarly
adapted ' to the requirements of that
particular, time and never falls to draw
crowded houses and next week 'will be
From a recent report of A. B. Searle,
who Is in charge of the topographio
work of the United States Geological
Survey In Southwestern Oregon near
Glendale, interesting details with re
gard to n he. efearietas-oi. HmttamttX .
and difficulties encountered in the
Government mapping or the region are
drawn. This attractive country, lying
on the western side of the Cascade
Range, combines mountainous topo
graphy of a bold type, some of tha
elevations reaching an altitude of 6,000
feet, with fertile valleys where con
siderable hay and grain are raised and
where, especially in the northern part,
the production of prunes has become
a large industry. Some very intricate
topographic features Were found in
'WtrfairiSr' Triages "Vlrteh" Vtii,B!'-fK&,'Xh&
main divides. These, mountains carry
a good supply of unusually fine tim
ber, which is being rapidly bought up;
they are also rich in mineral deposits.
especially gold, found in pockets, and
mining interests are rapidly develop
ing.
The method used in mapping the sec
tion was to locate as many prominent
points as possible by triangulatlon,
which were then used to control the
measurements by road traverse. Level
lines were carefully brought up from
the sea and elevations were obtained by
vertical angles based upon them. Tha
topography was sketched by contour
lines at Intervals of 100 feet, which
brought out considerable detail and will
make a useful map for many purposes;
The whole area comprises but 900 square
miles and -under ordinary circumstances
could have been completed in one field
season, but the atmosphere was so
smoky from extensive forest fires and
mo irtuii were so ODsirucieo. oy aense
underbrush and fallen timber that
progress was slow; yet the quadranel
will be completed during the present
field season, ending; about December L