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THE OR iiaimuii rn in VUIIIIIIIG TDM i Ddegation at Washing ton Promise Aii V If You Expect YourlVVach, To kmf good time dos't try to - nni a fuwr itnu ,b iMttiiiff ln..i . A(inintiMt HitihfnitkM mImuh (a 1 repair it. The coii.truetkm vf '" watch ta dVllcat In the ostrenwi ud iliinW fata. d)uimil or a poor jovcnasic maj orauwi Telegrams From Senators Simon and Mitchell Read Before ; Chamber of Commerce. , At the meeting of the Portland Chamber of Commerce to be held Tuesday ' morning a resolution will be adopted endorsing; Repre sentative Qlnn's bill appropriat ing $168,000 for the construction of a portage railway between The ifalles and Celllo. The resolu tions will show the advantages to the producers of the Inland Em pire of such a road. Of the sum that will probably be appro priated S1,B2.S0 will be paid by Multnomah County. m ? '? V? . :-4Vm fits 5 Its aenirary furcrtr. A watee that cas bit regulated to keop perfect Urn l a very vHIimj factor in a waincM Bias Blent in order to seep that eondltira It should ka - amlned regularly by eipert wutkuien. The coat Is altght and" -the tnreattaent a profitable one. Ita the old wring. "A atltcfa In ilina saves nlu. We are es . porta ia this brm h of out bnalnma. Nothing too dlfflcult fof oe to repair. ,K parts we : eanout replace. JAEGER BROS.. Gives : Two Applicants Some of His Mind. JEWELERS OPTICIANS Its XsnlaM St.. aaaf fifth. Si ! ! rrrrr rmrriTeTrrrrrriT CITY BRIEFS. If elty sabserlker fall to secure their paper, they will oonfer a fevot if they will call up Main SOO and enter thai complaints. 'lhe Portland Chamber of Commerce i hot foot after an open river. The following telegram was sent to Senator Joseph Simon. Senator John H. Mitchell and Representative Moody, to which answers were received yesterday: "Please wire us status of plan for building canal anl locks between The Dalles and Cello, submitted by Captain W. W. Harts, United States Engineer. We particularly desire to know when a final and definite report may be expected from i-f Board of Engineers appointed last year to Investigate the plan of Cap tain Harts and ascertain , further costs of building canal and locks recommend ed by Captain Harts." The answers received yesterday were as followa : rrona Senator XitchtO. "Have seen Oeneral Gillespie; be says the board found It necessary to make a number of additional surveys and esti mates, that the work Is now under way and that the report will be submitted as noon as practicable after its completion, but unable to say when that will be. I will advise you as soon as the report Is in aa to its character." lrom Senator, Simon. "The Board of Engineers has asked Captain Langiitt for additional esti mates looking to a cheaper plan for exe cuting the .work. No definite Idea can be formed ns to when final report of board may be accepted." The open river committee of the Chamber of Commerce met this morning, and considered above telegrams. The members .of thin committee are: -Henry llahn, I.. A. Lewis. E. T. Wil liams. I. N. -Flelschner find E. E. Lytic. Owing to the absence of Mr. Flelschner from the city the work of endeavoring to have an open river rests on the other members of the committee. WSATXBB rOBZOAST. The disturbance yesterday over Van couver Island haa Increased in magni tude and Is advancing slowly eastward. Moderately heavy rains have fallen In western Oregon and western washing ton, and rain has begun in Northern California. Light snow is reported In Eastern Oregon and Northwestern Wash ington. It Is warmer in Eastern Oregon, Idaho and Montana and much colder In the Middle Mississippi Valley and the Up per Lake region. The following maximum wind veloci ties occurred during the last 24 hours: North Head. 7 mllea southeast: Ta toosh Island. 62 mllea southwest: Walla Walla, ZS miles southeast; Pocatello, 34 mllea east, and Spokane. 2 aoutheast. The Indications are for rain or snow In this district Saturday. The ver. The stage of the river this morning was 15.2 feet. It will continue falling for the next 48 hours. Western Oregon and Western Wash ington Tonight and Saturday, occas ional rain, probably part snow; southerly winds,- high along coast. Eastern Oregon. Eastern Washington biiu iunncni laanv i uiugni ana Btii urday. rain or snow. Southern Idaho Tonight and Satur day rain or snow; high southerly winds, shifting to westerly. EDWARD A. BEALS. Forecast Official. Docs Not Believe in Granting Df vorces Unless Good Rea sons Are Proved. "Why are the milts of the gods unlike the divorce, mill in Multnomah County?' asked a smart young man of. his friend in the Circuit' Court room this morning. "I don't know," was the reply. "I give it up.", "Why, because the mills of the gods grind slowly, and the smart young man taughed - In lens than an hour Ave divorces were granted In Judge Kruser's department, all of them being default cases. This record Is very nearly up to the top notch, and there was much talk about It around the courthouse. Elisabeth Everman; who was married In Portland, sued for a divorce on the grounds of desertion and non-support. efee-MMUd -fee fiama changed ta.h'lUa. bet h. Rowe, and 'twas done. The pretty brunette on the stand said she and her husband lived together only 10 days. In that period, platntlff said, her hufband spent all her money for strong drink. Another witness testified that Everman was a drinker, and on several occasions said he would sooner go without , food than drink. , . Judge Oats Busy. with COMMITTEE ON STREETS MEETS Considers Telephone Franchise Pe . tition and Other Matters. The Council Committee on Streets was In session thls afternoon. It considered several matters of Interest and impor tance, referred to It by the Council for consideration. Perhaps the most Important measure that came before the committee was the petition of Warren E. Thomas for a franchise to, permit him to establish a new telephone company. H. R. Klncald's remonstrance against the proposed Improvement of Kearney street, from the west line of Tenth to the east curb line of Fourteenth street; a petition from Martin Winch Atf ex empt him. as agent for certain property, from laying a sidewalk until spring, -when he will erect a brick building; a petition from B. Wolfert & Son for permission to erect a watch-dial sign; a petition from Simons Brothers & Co., for permission to erect an electric sign at Seventh and Alder streets; a petition for a Are hydrant and fire alarm box at the Intersection of East Taylor and East Eighth streets; a remonstrance from Ellis Q. Hughes against the opening. laying out and establishing of Clinton .street; the report of viewers of the ex tension of Clinton street. A Store for Everybody . While we gladly have dally evi dence thai, our store sets the fash ions here in open fireplaces and lighting fixtures, we are ever mindful of the infinitude of small supplies that keep complete the lighting arrangements of the household. You can find here the best mantles of all good grades, complete assortments of fireplace 'furnishings, artistic andirons, screens, guards, tong sets, etc. We have the most trustworthy workmen, who repair wires an install lighting and telephone sys tems. Nothing can surpass our collection of beautiful lamps. I "-CTaillTWh'tH jtrtHT-irlBwTer ."fWe - take pleasure In supplying every little necessary article connected with ouf lines of goods. If any thing Is out of order, you need only to 'phone us. Everything in the lighting line you will find here. And, best of all, you can not visit our store without re ceiving most pleasant inspirations from .the big array of artistic wares displayed on our warerootn floors. Coast Championship Basketball. Seattle vs. Portland, Tomorrow night. 8:16, Y. M. C. A. Gym Athletic event of the season. Don't miss it. 8eats 35c and 60c; now selling. Decides the Coast championship. Try our celebrated Merchants' Lunch, 25c. Rath A Sandy. 146 First street. Isabella Oe White Is dead in San Francisco, and Chief Wlttman wIsheB to notify her relatives here of her death. The printed report of the State Board of Horticulture is completed and will be out of the binder's hands late today. Special six-course dinner at the Im perial Hotel Restaurant. 50 cents; sec ond floor; take elevator; 12 to 8 p. m. A regular meetlsar of the Board nf Trade will bo held Monday evening in ,the rooms of the board In the Chamber of Commerce Building. The Inmates of the pest house are not offering for: want of food. During th.e present month they have consumed groceries to the amount of $100.26. Are you affltetedf If so. ask your druggist for Gulngan's Remedy. It cures are marvelous. .... The Board of Trade is sending 6,000 copies of the Harriman booklet to O. M. McKlnney, the immigration asrent of the Harriman system at Chicago. Sauter fc Ziegler were given Judgment for $60.05 against John Campbell and Bessie Campbell In the East Side Justice Court yesterday. The plaintiff was also allowed $15 attorney's fees and Interest. The Dekum treatment rooms. TOO De kum Building. Jtray examinations, all kinds of bath-and electric treatment, massag head shampoo and facial mas sage. Inspection invited. , i'?. -'Dr. B. S. Wise will speak on "The Prophet as Statesmen-Patriots; Furthermore, of National Righteous ness," at Temple Beth Israel this even ing. Word has been received by Captain Langfltt, United States Engineers, that at the height pf the freshet In the Yam hill River on January 28 the river was 47 feet above low water and 26 feet above the locks. A horse and baggy is In the posses sion Of Mr. Tyler Woodward, and he is desirous of returning them to the owner. The outfit was left by an un known party at Mr. Woodward's place on Portland Heights. A large number of the friends of Mr. and Mrs, A, u. Keenan gathered nt their residence, 386 Division street, last even ing and celebrated the 10th annual an niversary of their wedding. A large number or presents were received. Arthur B. Xlrkley, a well-known young man of the East Side, residing near Woodstock, is confined to a ward In the Good Samaritan Hospital with appendl-ctt-s. His condition la very serious. Klrkley was formerly a member of Com pany F Second Oregon Volunteers. - The dredge Columbia has been forced to stop work owing to drift wood. ' Just as soon aa travel la resumed be tween the mouth of the Umpqua and the Interior David B. Ogden, United States Engineers, will make measurements and ascertain whether that harbor is In need of improvement. X. Tllier, arrested by Officer Caswell for dumping garbage, in Smith's Saw mill property, Was fined $20 by Judge Hogue yesterday. TUsger pleaded guilty, but alleged that he had no Instructions aQ, .. "he f 1 gs- yplain.A .. him that the city ordinance was para mount1 and no private parties had any. say about lt. Tllier looked disgusted. but.rfthere waa.J0P help for him. Portland Club, Fifth and Alder. Finest lunch In the city., Portland Club, Fifth and Alder. "Maud Acker," she said, with a saury tip of her head. In answer to the clerk's question as to her name. Why did Charles W. Acker leave you?" asked her attorney. "Why, I asked him to pay a few bills." "Did he pay?" ...... "He didn't." "Any children?" "Yes; Claud, aged 9." "Are you able to support that boy?" asked Deputy District Attorney Adams, for the Slate. "I have been doing It." "Why did your husband leave you the first time?" asked Judge Frazer. "He Just went that's all." "Did he ever support you?" "He bought a few things on credit, and the bills are still unpaid." Mrs. Arker said she has been support ing herself and .boy for .a long time. Mrs. Huuth, a near neighbor, said she knew Mr. Acker was not much of a man, and would not pay his bills. - Judge Fraier remarked that ho thought It contrary to human nature for hus bands to leave wives without cause. "There's evidently something being cov ered up -here," he said. "Call your wit ness back -and show mn why these peo ple lived together for 10 years and then separated over a few bills. This thing of granting divorces without good cause, I do not believe In." Mrs. Acker was again called, and said her husband frequently left her for weeks at a time. Mrs. Lauth, upon being recalled, said that Mr. Acker eame home once with hut 15 cents in cash, and a mouth ortmn. Mrs. Acker, said the witness, was quite angry to think her husband woud leave her without support and buy musical in struments. Another Close Call. Mrs. Susanna Schmidt, a most hand some woman dressed in fashion's latest, took the stand and told the court that her husband, John Schmidt, deserted her In August, 1901. He never supported her. she Bald. There were two children, but cne died. The other Is with hlB father. Judge F rarer was dissatisfied and again took the witness In hand. "You lived together since 1888, you say?" "Yes." "Why did you separate?" "A little trouble, and we agreed to separate." ' i "You agreed to separate?" "Yes." Witness then told the court that her husband had dissipated all her money In gambling. He had also beaten witness on several occasions. Margaret Emmett, Mrs. Schmidt's mother, took the stand and said she took the child, a girl, to her home. Schmidt came and took the child away. He is now keeping the child. W. S. Cormark gave evidence corrob orating Mrs. Schmidt. Divorce granted. The Other Two. Rosle Peterson against Charles Peter son was called. He was proved to be an habitual drunkard, and a divorce was granted. Hettle Bell Markham was given a de cree from John Markham. Cruelty and (ion-support was alleged and proven. ,'iroxrzoKT'f Attb actzobs. The' Macadam. Grand Shay-Gordon Qper sJompaaf in vuarmen." The Xtaker "Charley's Aunt." Cordray's "My, Friend From India." Fredericksburg Vaudeville, . coMxara attbactxovs. The Marauatn Orand Opera Saturday matinee, " xrovaiore. Ham re) ay night double bill. -VlPagllaechla" and "Cava lerta Rustloana." Frank Daniels next week. The Dakar Charley a Aunt" tomor row matinee and night. "Men and Women" next weeki Cordray's "My Friend From India" matinee and tomorrow night. Next week "The Burglar and lh Waif." Fredericksburg Vaudeville. "My Prlend Prom India," Something novel Is dom- in "My Friend From India," which oit'ii-d last night at Cordray's for the r-s( of the week In the Introduction of a teacher of the occult science of Theoaophy. who comes upon the scene of action to relieve his acquaintance from the embtuTument of having his father learn of his escapades. i. nan. i naurnou is uie ofTsprlng of a rich Kansas City porkjiackrr, and goes to New York "for a time" with his friends, which la commonly refuted to tie had there, and .he bus it. The expo nent of Theosophy comes In aa a cover for the results of the esrapudes while he Is having "a time." Undnrholt Is played by Howard Ober, and.,JJie. PcsrultlBtAuguatua ir.u& Jihj,-- ver. by v rank J arry. The piece Is built for laughing pur- posts only, and will strive to make some more laughs tomorrow afternoon and night. "XI Trovatore" Matinee Tomorrow. The Shay-Gordon Opera Company will sing "II Trovatore" ut the matinee to morrow at the Marqimm Grand. "Charley's Aunt" Matinee. At the Baker Thomas' "Charley's Aunt" will be seen at the usual matinee performance, tomorrow. "My Prlend Prom India" Matinee. 'My Friend From India" will give a matinee tomorrow at Cordray's. MAHAOEBJT ABVOVVCEMBBTS. Best Wednesday at Cordray's. Modern musical farce comedy will have n Inning at Cordray's Theater next week when a new play. "Weary Wllllo Walker" will be seen on Wednesday night, February 4. As the title suggests, It Is a play with tramp leading man strongly In evl denee. who, though perhis not a hero. Is the feature of the jluy and a very entertaining character if we may Judge by the encomiums of our exchanRes. proved an even greater success than "In Old Kentucky.' which ran 300 nights In New York, and "The Suburban," which made such a phenomenal bit at Mo 4ckr' Theater in Chicago. "The Burg lar and the Waif" Is a strong sensational drama, full of original situations and thrilling Incidents together with some of tne nritfnt, ana most. sparKrlng comedy, During the play sopie ef the latest and nest f songs or the 'dtiyt are, introduces Mlas I hex Fortnan's Interpretation of the '."Watf" is a most ehrtrmirwv and effective piece of work and; the supporting com pany Is an excellent-one. , WATER BOARD'S INITIAL MEETING Old Schedule of Rites, Uotlnttid, '. Still SUnds. THEODORE JANSEN IS A BANKRUPT Grand Opera Tonight. Tonight at the Marquam Grand Thea tre th Gordon-Shay Grand Opera Com pnnv will open Its eiiRapement of tr; nights and a matinee, presenting Bizet' "t. urmen." That Rose Cecilia Shay, prima donna of the company, la one of the greatest sing ers pf her time is no surprise to, Pietro Mascagnl, the celebrated composer o "Cavallerla Rusticana." Mascagnl fore saw her future and prophesied It when she still was a student at the Conserva tory of Music In Milan. "A magnificent voice: A divine tern perament! he exclaimed one day on hearing her sing by chance. Himsel the head of the Pesaro Lyceum, a music school founded by Rossini, he was guest at the Milan Institution. "Who Is the slgnorlta?" he Inquired, and when told she was a yovng American he was more interested than ever and insisted UDOn meeting her. When Mascagnl had been Introduced to Miss Shay he asked If she had yet studied "Cavallerla Rusticana." For answer, she walked to the piano and playing her own accompaniment, sang for him Santutza's prayer. "I'l hear you sing that in an operatic performance some day." he said enthusiastically when she ws done. "It never sounded more beautiful no not even on the night the opera, after many long delays, was first produced at the Costanzl In Rome Mascagni's prediction was true. He was present one night not many months later when Mis Shay, then an accomp llshed artist and not a nervous student, bore the burden of his Slcirian heroine In a production of "Cavallerla Rusticana" In the Cummunale Theatre In Triest, Austria. Again the composer sought the fair singer and added to the praises he had already bestowed. He said no one had ever more closely realized his ideal of lue role either in singing or acting. On leaving the happy prima donna, he said enthusiastically to a friend: "I'll write an opera for her some day." And Mas cagnl Isn't the man to speak Idly upon a subject so close to his one passion his music. The repertoire at the Marquam Grand January 30 and 31 will be as follows: Friday evening. "Carmen;" Saturday matinee. "II Tmvatore:" Saturday even Ing, the ..double bill of "II Pagllacehl' and "Cavallerla Rusticana." His Total Liabilities Reach the . Sum of $31,790.49. The J o h n Barrett Co. ESTABLISHED 1868 SIXTH AND JfLDER STS. Terrible plagues, those Itching, nes- terlng diseases of the skin.. Put an end to misery Poanlntmert cureiAt any orug store. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Marriage licenses have been Issued to Harry E, r Foreman and Maud Crook ; Benjamin Lewis and 1 Alice Murlaon; Flnarhan Rowley and Beulaty Freeman. 'Tisn't safe to be a day without Dr. Thomas' Kclectrio Oil in the house. Never can tell what moment an acci dent Is going to happen. , Something Exceptionally pine. Allen & Lewis' Preferred' Stock Canned Goods. . . . .. . .'c The petition of Theodore Jansen, who desires to be declared a bankrupt, waa filed in the United States District Court this morning. Petitioner resides at 129 Twelfth street. He owes $31,790.49. which he is. unable to pay in full. Ills' unsecured creditors are the following: Xdst of Creditors. tSf-'olfH JCrlenart, for rent. $564;, Israel Vance, a Judgment In the Multnomah Circuit Court, $3,815.50; Mrs. Yokum, Tenth and Harrison streets, for rent, $160; R. H. Shield, Twenty-first and Washington, for groceries, $85.67; Soden & Spicer, for feed, $20; F. S. Townsend, for butter, $147.84; Judgment for borrowed money In favor of Commercial National Bank, $14,682; Mitchell, Lewis & Staver. notes and accounts for machinery-purchased, $5,666; W. E. Brainard, Mt. Tabor, bal ance due on a note, $1,555.10; Famous Clothing Co., $58.20; Everdlng & Farrel, merchandise, $14.11; L, M. Lassen, for fish and poultry, $87; J. Gurnett, Shedds, Ore., merchandise, $230.26; A. N. Wright, merchandise, $16; Meier & Frank, mer chandise, $75.25; Sarah J. Stewart, Judg ment on a note, $4,709.68. The petitioner declares that "he Is without assets of any description, either, real or personal." The beat Accident and Health Insur ance sold at 209 Marquam Bldg. Agents wanted In Oregon and Washington. ALDKICH 4k V JUTJUU "Miss Simplicity." The advance sale of seats will open tomorrow morning (Saturday) at 10 o'clock for Frank Daniels, who comes to the Marquam Grand Theatre next Monday, Tuesday and' Wednesday nights, February 2, 3. 4.. The fact that Mr. Daniels will appear in a new offering during this engagement lends plcquancy to the announcement. "Miss Simplicity" is the title of Mr. Daniels' new operatic comedy, and it is the work of R. A. T3ar net anil Harry Lawaon Heartz. Mr. Bar net Is the well-known author of "14!t2," "Jack and the Beanstalk" and other notably successful comic operas, and, by those who have seen thia, "Miss Sim plicity," it is said that this newest work of Barnet's surpasses his foittner efforts in many particulars. Daniels Is said to have makle the hit of his long ami successful cafyer In the leading comedy role. Blossoms, lri .the ettlee) ywhac. 'u .baaj.alrmjy -npared la. "Miss SimpHeity." The exigencies of this new piece are such that Mr. Daniels finds It necessary, to "carry a company almost twice as large as any that he has heretofore used, and nearly 100 people are numbered on the company's roster. The scenery and costumes are of the. present period, and -special pains have been taken to have the ladles' robes of ihA most stvlish and fashionable design. Most of the gowns wor"h.by the beautiful women In Mr. .Daniels company KB v8 been Imported direct from Paris, and Mr. La Siielle has carried out his under taking of making this one of the most strikingly costumed companies lri the' country, even to the extent of equipping the chorus girls with gowns that would befit an heiress at a social function of the local Four Hundred. Seats must be taken at the window. -, K.xt Sunday at Cordray's. The offering at the Cordray's next Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights, beginning with the usual matinee Sun day, Is Ches. Dasey's latest effort "The tfurglar and the WeJf." This play has The new Water Board, oenslstlng of William M. Ladd. C. it. Rafferty, Dr. S. B. Joseph I and A. L. Lew!, held Its In itial session since Its appointment un der the new charter, yesterday after noon. It was expected that the board would meet In the Mayor's chambers. and the same were gotten In readiness, but the members concluded otherwise. and held their session at the office . of the waterworks In the City Hall. Preliminary to the real meeting, the members held a sort of preliminary ses sion to familiarise themselves with the new duties that had been given them. Long ago, Shakespeare said that "some men are born great, some achieve great ness and some have greatness thrust upon them." Perhaps In the latter sense the new Water Hoard exists. Tn"ent!rs-iroaT"r : rrpwnrTn tne absence of Mayor Williams, who was ut Salem. Mr. Ladd was selected as the chairman pro tern. After the prelimi naries had been disponed nf, and the new board got down to business, a resolu- lon was Introduced. This directed the board to recommend to the Council the rates for water previously adopted by the former Board of Water Commis sioners. Those present favored the adoption of this Idea, and It will be rec ommended to the Council. Beoommend Appropriation. Another matter was brought up In r gard to the receipts, the cost of mainte nance, improvements and extensions for the ensuing year. The members unanl mously resolved that an appropriation In the sum of $416,000 be recommended to the Council as necessary for the en- ulng year. Two petitions were presented by the Title Guarantee & Trust Company for extensions of water service to North rvlngton and also to the Holladay Park addition. These were referred to the superintendent and engineer of the waterworks. The board having disposed of all busi ness before the members, adjourned (o meet next Monday, at which time It will pass upon all claims and the January payroll. j Olds, Wortmaxi (& Kink ALL GOODS BOUGHT ON ACCOUNT TODAY AND SAT URDAY, WILL BE CHARCED ON NEXT . MONTH'S BOLL. L Welcome Opportunities ONLY TWO DAYS MORE OF THEM Saturday evening closes our 25th Annual and ', ' . the Greatest Value Giving Sale Portland " Has Ever Witnessed. & What woman do? not welcome such opportunities a the pres ent offers to secure nice substantial things for her household, warm, pretty garments, light and comfortable bedding that add so much to the comfort of her family ; what woman does not de light in lovely things to make her house attractive and "homey," fresh, airy curtains, handsome draperies, thick rugs, soft couch cushions, pretty bed spreads with shams, and dainty dishes. And too, what a boon it is to a housekeeper, to secure the many con veniences and contrivances that lighten household work, and really '" convert it into pleasure. The time is welcome therefore, when " extremely low prices afford opportunity to secure a generous sup ply of them all at' one time, and at small cost. For 28 days these grand opportunities have been within the reach of our pa trons. There now remains but two days when everything In our store from point lace to iron pot is greatly reduced. As good "Values'Tri'ail llnetftair t secured toda7 as-couM-bff-at the begin-- ning of this great sale of ours. Take advantage of them, provide amply now for they are bargains that will not come again for a whole year. PERSONALS. Joe Welch of Boise ia here on busi ness. B. F. trftughlln of The Dalles Is in the city. J. R 8 teen of Murray, Idaho, Is in the city. A. C. Dutton of Springfield, Ms'ss., Is In the city. John Mleges of Butte is in the city on business. S. Sherman, a business man of Seattle, is here on business. O. Drumheller of "Walla Walla Is a guest of the Imperial. B. Shirek. a traveling man from San Francisco, Is in town. George May, of the A. St C. R. R., "Is a guest at the Imperial. L. G. Sweet of San Francisco Is vis iting relatives In this city. Herman Wise, a leading merchant of Astoria, is at the Imperial. Frank Natter, a business n&n from Heppner, is at the Imperial. George K. Sanders, a prominent mer chant of Albany, is in the city. E. El Branson of McMlnnville Is spending a few days In Portland. Albert C. Coleman, a traveling man from Tacoma, Is a guest at the Perkins. D. E. Brown, a leading manufacturer of Mannington, W. Va., is at the Port land. B. L. Wlnchell, a capitalist of Zanes- ville. Ohio, is taking In the sights of Portland. W. W. Brown, a prominent citizen of Newark. N. J., Is spending a few days in Portland. William A. Llttlefleld and Nathan Rollings are guests of the Portland from San Francisco. N. K. Blgelow. a commercial man from New York.' is visiting his business friends In this city. M. T. Zelgler and John C. Rallston. two prominent Spokane business men. are at the Portlund. William F- Woodward, who has been confined to his home for some time past with an attack of the grippe, Is rapidly convalescing, and will be able to be out in a few days. Kx-Judge William Colvlg of Jackson tlle is at the Perkins. Judge Colvlg Is ,an" attorney for the Southern Paclne, and also district, organizer for the A. O. U. W.. and he Is here at present In the Interests of that order. Miles Lawrenee, the well-known shoe manufacturer of Lynn, Mass.. Is In the lty, a guest of the Portland. Mr. .awrence has been touring the coast, and will spend a few days In Portland. George K. Lamberson: secretary of the State Board of Horticulture, returned from a tflro days' trip to Salem this mernlng. While there he presented the report cf the Board of Horticulture to the Legislature. Fleckenstein Mayer Co. Importers of and Jobbers In WINES AND LIQUORS Of which we carry a full and complete line. 235 Oak St Portland, Or. EXCLUSIVE CARPET HOUSE J. G. Mack &Co. 86-JUI Third Street, Opposite Chamber of Commerce CHINESE STILL -CELEBRATING The Progress of Hop Lee's Annual Jollification. THINKS FULTON MAY WIN. Mayor Williams has returned from Salem, from whence he escaped un scathed and unharmed from the wlles-l Legislators. His Honor takes great Interest In the Senatorial contest, and believes that Fulton, will continue In bg4CTd-w 4t- ibig-fiha ncft 4UUiiBaidIl0B odt. He admits the possiDimy or a dark horse, but not necessarily Its prob- bjlity. , Regarding the 10 votes wnien were given the Mayor yesterday for United tates Senator, he had nothing to say. A Sphinx could not be more uncommunicative. GETS NO DAMAGES. H. E. Ferguson, the longshoreman who ued McCabe & Brown, stevedores, for $1S,000 damages, will get nothing. The Jury In the case returned a verdict fa voring the defendants yesterday. Fer guBon sued on the claim that he was permanently Injured and made.' lame for life, by being struck with a piece of lum ber while loading the ship Oceanic last year. The defense proved that it is the usual way for longshoremen to as sume risks 'such as they are always un Touraal waa ads tela results. Sit Que is extremely drunk. lla plays on a so-called musical Instru ment of many pipes and See Hop Ling nits at his inebriate feet drinking In the dulcet sounds while Hop Lee plays with some new dominoes and smokes gently. "Must have had a good New Year's dinner," I remarked. Hop Lee smiled softly. "Heap good dlnneh. Heap tine night. Sit Que heap happy." 1 'looked at the faithful retainer and tried to shut my cars to the plangent clamor of Ms pipes. Suddenly a new ani most villainous noise was Joined to the solo of Sit Jue. See Hop Ling had got hold of a big gong and was rubbing it Into crashing clangor. M Inspired by this to renewed effort Sit Que lolled in hi chuir and puffed out his cheeks while his brown lips traversed tht mouths of his pipes as a rabbit nips let tuce In a garden row. Just as my Western ears were tor tured beyond endurance the music came to an ubrupt and squealing close. SU Que laid the pipes across his knee and the boy thrust the gong under a chair. "Good music," I said, politely. Battled the Wladows. But before I got any response the room was shaken till the windows rattled by a volley of tlrecraekere which See Hop j l.lng had set oft in one corner. "Kl-yl! U-r-r-r-r-umph'" Sit Que staggered to his feet and Jerked from the wall a gaily decked sword. With this he made vicious passes at me and finally fell on his face lit my feet. Quick us a flash See Hop Ling was astride of his back .beattoig him strongly with his lists and yelling at the top of his lungs. A moment later Sit Que was kneeling at Hop Lee's footstool. There was an Interchange of words and the merchant turned to me kindly. "Sit Que heap drunk. No llkee white devil. You my lien. Sit Que make um all litee." An hour later I But too full lor speech, drinking strong tea out of a cup thin to transparency. The bones of a chicken lay in a plate and Sit Que had resumed his pipes. ' , I wlnhed to go, being surfeited with sound ami desirous of sleep. But See Hop Ling would not hear of it and com manded his fatlrer to forbid me "Stay," said Hop Lee, Indulgently. And as a regard I was' taken tnin an upper room adorned With many pictures artd filled with Incense. The hangings were rich beyond dreams and In the cen ter of the room ant a woman with gold bands in her hair and Jade ornaments in pleniy. The Lady of the House. See Hop Ling, whose little chest was tremendously puffed out under his green Jacket, lost his Importance. "My wife," Yuen, the cigarette seller. He also deals In lottery tickets. "Goln' Joss House?" 1 Inquired. "Big Joss," he responded gravely. "Ooliig Police Station." "What's the matter?" 'New Year. All new. New pollceeman, Allaamee China. Goodbye." J. F. W. . A BANQUET. Swedish and Norwegian Consul Wil son of this city was recently given the title of Knight of Waao by King Oscar, and the event was celebrated on Wed nesday evening by a banquet at the Louvre at which about SO former gub Jects of the Scandinavian ruler were In attendance. Toasts were replied to, and an enjoyable evening waa spent. Consul Wilson has been located at Portland for almost a quarter of a century. RIVER FALLING. ' ; During the1 past 24 hours the river has fallen about two feet, and - deck men expect to move on the lower floor tomorrow. It Is .not believed that to day's rain will have any effect on the situation. The weather Is cold, and It Is undoubtedly snowing In the foothills up the valley. AMTTBEMEirTm. ". . '. The boy was in mother's arm and- I stranger. Then See Hop Ling became a man stain and said shrilly out of his mother's embrace, "Flen! Flen!" And a"slender brown hand was held out to me and I felt the -heavy scent of strange perfumes rise in ray nostrils. I was bowing over the hand when an In fernal clamor of firecrackers shattered mv gracious pose." The brown hand was qtiickly withdrawn" Thi n T" perceived that See Hop Ling toad set off his fire crackers under the chair of his honorable mother. And as I left hurriedly, the hr orable son was shrieking across his mother's knee under the brown hand. Hop Lee' gated inscrutably Into space. Sit Quo doubled "tip and, chuckled. "Heap fine boy!" he asserted Slyly. Then he caught the eye of his employer and I followed him out .', Downstairs he collapsed utterly. As I left the building X heard the pipes start up again. But the gong was silent. . Aa I passed along- the street I met Sun eamw-r-w felt very much a "It wilL ml. yoa l.ufh. " BAKER THSATBB. " GEO. U Baker, Mgr. Tbe Coiswdy Beasatloa of the Hoar TONIGHT Aod Trj nlgbt this twk, CHARLEY'S AUNT " The Biker prices rh.age KTeulug 15c, li&e. 35c. BOe. Hatlae ltic, 15e. 2tte . Nut week. Belssre nd Delink s "Ma sod Women." Eiurftffement EitrsordiDarjr. -Spwial Urind Opera Meuaa. THE GORDO If-IHAY OBAXD OPERA COUtAXX. Slnfluii la Dlaln Ensllak. Carm.-n; Saturday Matlottr,, "II MAKQUAM ORAKD, Cal. Helllg, Manager. Krlilav niitbt. Trovntor-;" Saturday N'hvuIIi'H FttiKttruna ' Kveirtng Prlrea -Entire lower floor. $10. Buliuny. Hint :i runs. 1; svrond 3 rows, ?5t lat i ruw. Wv. Uallery. Itk- and Site. Boie and locva 1 Special Diatlue. prlwa 41, 16c. Oe. Hie and 25c. Heat, are now wiling. ' night, "It Pagllacel," CORDRAY'S Theatre. J. F. Cordray. Manager. Tonight and Saturday sights and uual Saturday Mat lnev. It. A. Da Hoarbtrt'e Suc-cKuful, Side MpUUUig Fare. - -,.. "ICY FRIEND THOH MBIA. Th" funnieat farce of them 1L..- 1 ' Prices Krenlnit. U5c and 50e: iatliee, r B6t -to auv part of hoiifut; otilldr.n, 10 , . .wit we-k The Uurglar and Wslf1 aa 'Wcurv Willie Walker." VAI'DKVILUB, COMEDY, FBEDRIX- BVKLK8QUK, , ,(. BSIIXIASiT. BUBO PAZZUNO, aid BPEUTACU ISusiO Hall. LAR. - j I so WAfffcy DASH AND GO. 80METU1N61 DOlXd Zll&llMWgE; BPgqAL .B.fogA EVEN. CONCERT HALL . B LAZIER BROS. CONCERT EVERT NIGHT, 242-248 BURNSIDBL F.Dresser&Co; 1 PORTLAND'S GREATEST CROCERY W Cater to Th$ Wh De mand tbe Best, Both phone 32? CORNER SIVENTtt AND WASHING I UN STR-IITS