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TOWN TOPICS
mail them to, the Albera Bros.' Milling
company, 240-J43 Front street, and a
eopy of - the-book will be sent to the
address of the sender. Violet Outs. Is
a breakfast food of- the first quality,
made in Portland, and always fresh and
healthy. , , . . T . r
Ucms of Local Interest 'for Busy
Journal Readers.
State President Helen Hartford ad
dressed the Central union, W. C, f. V.,
at the regular meeting held In the Y. M.
C. A. hall yesterday, and told of the
work that was being accomplished gen
erally In the good of the cause. Oood
results had been, obtained at Eugene,
ah said, end. tho organisation was In
a - flourishing' condition, - Noticeable
gains were apparent the country over,
which showed an Increase of Interest In
the work. A medal contest for the chil
dren! Will bo held In the First Baptist
church Tuesday evening, under-the aus
pices of the local union. . - -
' Christmas shoppers are thronging the
"White Corner these days. . That store
seems to be the Mecca for. all persons
seeking real bargains, and many a full
arm Is seen leaving that institution, ac
companied by a most satisfied expres
sion on its owner's face. It is simply
wonderful what can be had at that place
for a little money. 1 It Is . alsd 'wonder
ful to behold the array of merchandise
that ban been gathered together, appro
priate to the holidays goods that are
useful; vtoo, yet exactly the thing for
friendly remembranoes during these
times of cheer and gratitude, c'v;
- There la a business chance advertise
ment on. the Classified page today that
offers an Investment amounting to $10,
000 that will yield abundant returns on
the money that it costs. The-advertiser
has 'two businesses, manufacturing and
lobbing, and desires to dispose of one of
hem. 1 xfethe re fore wltt eel 1 either tn
order that he may have the time to push
the other, bat- as both are gilt-edged he
will 'pay no attention to the curious or
others not meaning business. Those who
dd mKan business can . procure the ad
vertiser's address by applying at this
office. ' ' , 1
- The .city will set a good example-to
owners of private; property on the east
ida where the sidewalks are lq bad
shape by constructing new artificial stone
walks around the park blocks In Couch's
addition. City Engineer Elliott finished
his estimate yesterday and the work will
be awarded soon. .; The estimate calls for
1,100 foot of walk six feet In width, 228
feet of 12-foot walk and-3,200 feet of
stone curbing. This will cost approxi
mately $2,400.
. The Dalles City leaves Alder street at
:30 a. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays; leaves The Dalles Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at T a. nv
Makes all way landings. Fare 15 cents.
Ship your freight by the Regulator line.
iTbe Regulator line Is the only company
that ' has comfortable and dry ware
houses for the reception of freight and
'passengers. - v
- Under the auspices of the Portland
'Art association an ' exhibition of ' the
sketches of Sir Seymour Hayden , Is
being held In the rooms In the library
building. The collection comprises some
of the masterpieces of the noted artist,
and was generously loaned the associa
tion by tho owner.
. The White House Cook Book Is give
away with packages . of Violet Oats.
Each package contains a coupon, 'and
,when 20 of these have been saved up
k-v fcri.ii.iuii xur.iiie reniuvvt ui a iiuijiub
. ' Reynolds as , administrator of" the
estate of Catherine M. Crow, deceased,
has been Hied in the county court by
J. P. Flnlev, county coroner. Mr. FInley
holds a funeral bill for $75, - due since
1891. and ha would like tohavejt paid.
The, administrator, Mr, FInley Bays, has
neglected his trust: has allowed lots to
be. .sold .for taxes, and should be" dis
placed. , , , , , -
; I Will 1 give : 20 , evening lectures on
assaying and determination of - ores,
commencing December 15, providing' a
sufficient number of students apply be
fore that date. J. H. risk, 204 Wash
ingtoa street.
; Want , your- collars : and -cuffs !yelr
lowed? Then don't. take them to the
Vnton Laundry; Second and Columbia.
Our steam-heated collar and cud! ironer
doesn't : burn the linen or change its
color. - , ,
The beautiful and attractive flexible
leather bindings now so much In-vogue
can be seen In the fullest - variety at
Swing's Book Store, corner Fourth and
Yamhill. . - , - -
When you want some very fln? marble
or monumental work done, In vorder to
be pleased you must take- your order to
Otto Schumann," next door to Taylor
street church. . ... 1 . : . ;
Washington, has received a new. tot of
Gem safety razors, singly and In sets.
Just the thing as an Xmas gift for .a
shaving man. 0 i
. Ladles' 1 purses, - pocketbooks, rardr
cases and wrlstbags at Albert Bernl's
drug store.j Second and Washington.
New"goods andTTlarge "assortment "to
Choose from, . c- j
At a meeting of the Mothers' club
of Brooklyn, to be held In the school
building tomorrow afternoon, Mrs. W.
Johnson will deliver an address on thy
rnitippines. . ,
Don't wait "till Kew Tears to buy your
Christmas presents, Come now while
stock Is large and enjoy a fine assort
ment, John A, Beck, 20? Morrison, near
Front.
Any time you want a pretty design for
some printing, call on Peaslee Bros. Co.,
Sherlock building. Their . excellent de
signing has won them fame.,. .
Printing? Yes, we do It, and all kinds!
If you have ony Christmas printing, let
us do it for you. Metropolitan Printing
company, 1 17 First street.
Fine dayt Buy Meredith's umbrellas.
Repairing and recovering. Two stores
Washington and 6th, Morrison and 6th,
Printing. Best work by Mann ft Beach,
12 Second and 231 Stark. Enlarged faclll
ties. Everything first class. -Phone 444.
'- "Down ' In , Maine" will '. be presented
In the University Park auditorium to
morrow evening by the Haywood club. a.
Portland Club, r 0 'Fifth street. A
palatable lunch served- every evening
from ft until 11 p. m.
Try B. A 8. 'Homeopathic CatarrB
Powders, They, cure. 303 Washington
street. ' -
Services consecrating three new bells
will bis held at the Sacred Heart church
nest Sunday. A number of priests will
assist at the ceremony. The bells were
secured by: donation. - - 1
United States Judge Bellinger this
morning . overruled . the demurrer, pre-,
sented- by Jefferson Ilougham to the
answer of t the Consolidated Bonanza
Jiold Mines company. Houghham is
suetng Tor possession 01 certain mineral
claims. H; demurred , on- the ground
that points in the defense were conflict
ing. . -
Alblna people, got photos at Tliwaites'.
SOS Williams ave. Cabinets $2.58 dozen.
; If it's good eating you're looking .for,
see Max Smith, opposite old postoffloe.
lovejoy & Lincoln, bookbinders, paper
rulers, 128 Slrst. Tel. Main 8080. '
,' E. H. Moorehouse A Co., at Seventh
and Alder. Telephone Main 1343.; -
If your present lunches do not satisfy
you go to The Savoy.
- Ansley, printer. 'Centennial envelopes,
' Dr. A. F. Petxel, dentist 401 Dekum. .
- Dr. Amos, surgeon, Dekum building.
We Have Them. '
' Have what? Why the -.
Choicest; handsomest,
Dantlest collection of
Parisian opera glasses
Ever seen In Portland '
For wise Christmas, buyers.
And we sell them
" Way below the market, -too.
Walter Reed, the Optician,
.133 Cth St., Oregonian building.
BABY CALLS POLICE
.' : 0.VA MILE RUN
i Because baby, aged two and a half
years, thought she saw a man in the
cellar of her home, the police were
summoned to the residence of Conrad-
BtarK, duo v;iay street, yesterday. The
officers : responded In a hurry, Driver
Oruber urging his trusty steeds to their
utmost.. When; he; arrived Officer -Ma-loneyw'ent
throvgft the-bast-mentrplstol
Iti hand, expecting to And" a desperate
character. But there was no one In the
house. Mrs. ; Stark said she had not
seen the; man, but the baby had told
her there wee an intruder In the base
ment' ' ; 1 ,
xms cxtxb roa truss.
Itching piles produce moisture and
cause Itching, this form, as well as
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles are
cured by Dr. Bo-san-ko's Pile Remedy.
Stops Itching and bleeding. Absorbs tu
mors. 50c a jar, at druggiHts, or sent
by mall. Treatise free, write me about
your case.- Dr. Bosanko. Pbll'a. Pa,
Don't Throw Your Honey Away. '
If you want good returns for, your
money there is no better way than. In
buying Sexine Pills, the great tonic that
makes you feel new and that sends the
healthy blood -bound Ing--tbrotfgh the
body, adding new life to every part
They are guaranteed with cash coupons
In each . box. These ; grpa nerve ana
manhood builders are sold only by J. A.
Cleraenson, druggist 'corner Second and
Yamhill streeu, at $1 box, six boxes
for IS. They make -you,, sleep soundly,
eat heartily ahd. give new. life and
energy, 'i.yc.':-', .
PROTECT FOREVER :
CITY'S WATER SUPPLY
At the regular monthly sesslorf of the
water board last evening It was decided
to ask the Oregon delegation in congress
to introduce a bill segregating the Bull
Run water reserve for' all time., Noth
ing formal was done In the matter, but It
was the general decision that a resolution
should be drawn tip and sent to congress
which will request permanent protection
to the city's water supply,
Engineer D. D. Cook estimated that 16
miles of pipe will be required for the
coming year. This will cost in thr neigh
borhood of 374,000 and .an additional too,
000 will be required for laying the mains..
A number of new mains will be laid so as
to supply the site of the proposed fair
grounds with water. .. , - ;-,
' ' Old Starling Whisky. .
' Old Starling, fine old 'matured whisky,
33 ner gallon, at Neuberger's Full Mer-
sure House, 108 Sixth street Phone
Jref erred ttock -taed Oooa,,
Allen & Lewis' Bebv Brand.
AT THE THEATRES
"TKH XJABI." . ,
Henry Arthur Jones'- comedy, "The
Liars," is pleasing the patron of the
Bakfr all this week. While a dreaa-suit
play; It abounds in a bright and elevating
flow of wit and comedy, and at the. same
time has a" bit of a' thrill co It
v.;-;
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Next week the Baker theatre company
will produce ."The Bells," made famous
by Henry , Irving, with George Alison
in the star part of Mathlas.
' xvxiV oxAism Tovxaxx. -
r-NotBthceMErmtnte" hn-thererteTm
really truly comic opera In this country
until -J'DoUy Vardea" was produced by
Miss Lulu Glaser, In hlch the fair
young singer will appear at the Mar
quaro Grand theatre tonight-and tomor
row night and Saturday matinee. The
plot of "Dolly Varden" haa to do with a
country girl left to-the care of a middle
aged guardian, who in order to secure
Dolly's fortune tor himself seems 'to wed
her, He ; keeps . her secluded from all
society so that she may not mert and
fall In love, with any younger man than
himself. How she outwits him and mar
ries the dashing Capt Belleville is thf)
story of the opera. . -
. AJtOAOB TRiTII.
: The Arcade theatre -' presents good
shows. : The public responds with lib
eral patronage. This is the secret of
the popularity of this model playhouse.
The Lakolas. the Bernards, Raymond
and Stevens. Belle Wilton, J. W.. Myers
and the bioscope make up a program of
merit. : ' ' . :
'THB BOWXXT -ATTCM DABX,"
' "The Bowery After Dark." showing
the shady side of New Tork life, will
have but four ; more presentations by
the Empire stock company. The play
Is an excellent melodrama. Tommy Tra-
cey, the Australian pugilist in a boxing
bout is a mignty feature.
. :TXB TWO SXSTEKS."
"The . Two Sisters,' Denman Thomp
son's drama, will be the attraction at
tho Marquam theatre next ; Wednesday
night, , December' ib. :-, ' j i, ,; ;? .
'.Li'; "looxura roi a yn-n .V'
"Looklne; for a Wife," presented by a
jpHE mos, successful want
suppliers "in the Christ-,
mas present line, are unques
tionably ourselves-remphat..
ically. the most successful.
Facilities, experience and long
service in the interest of public
has caused this. Our goods
are always thoroughly
"dependable; our prices are
always lower than elsewhere.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
DIAMONDS
WATCHES
-As regards ryour gift buy
t ing. we vould say with
Longfellow: ' "Do not delay;
the golden moments flyl" ;
Come hither to look, to be
pleased in quality, in prices
and in treatment, to buy. We
do not fear comparisonlook
"elsewhere and then come here
and look. You'll be pleased.
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AKtrSEMXITTS,
Marquam Grand TheatrtwkS..
Tbm-wlnj" na . yTidy nlxtat. Dec. 10, Jt,
metlnee 8tut(liy, rr. 12, at 3:1( ' clock, Mr,
f, C. Whitney prewnui
nrtw otA8m -
' ....... In the comic cpw, '
J "DOLLT AROE."
Price (both matinee and nicht) Pirijnstte,
$2; parquette clri-1. $1.5(1; btlrotty. fir.t all
rows, $1; Uat six rowa, 78c! gallery, 75c and
ROc; boxes and lo$e; $12.50. ' BeU are now
aelllnf .". 1 . v' '
company of 25 people, Including some
of the best comedians now on the stage.
will open at the Empire theatre for three
nights, .starting Sunday lilglit next7 AH
E. W. MOOSE'S HEW OnOWn ITiOOH OAttEST AT SEVESTH AMD
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Built-aceordtng-to- the-speclal plans and directions of Mr. Moore, thin
studio is as complete as it Is possible to make it There is a 'ground- ,
floor entrance and parlor on Seventh street; an entrance on Wanlilngton
street leading to an upstairs parlor, and the operating room, and the
whole Is most richly and superbly furnished. - Mr. Moore employ no
agents, and has no connection with any other gallery. Christmas sittings
should be engaged eawy. Phone, Main 2989. - . - v. -
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Empire Theatre
GEOHOp, L. BAKER, Bealdeat Manater.
TONIGHT.' , TOSIGHTi
' T0KHT X1ACIT
, . In
, "IHB BOWEBT AfTES DARK."
gee Tracey aodTDcQey Bor Four Houndi.
PrlcM Nitbt, 15c, S&e, 30c, 60c; matlne.
10c, 18c. 38c. . .
Three Nights, Starting Sunday Night
. uecember is.
The Big Farce Comedy,
"looxxira rox a wrrx.".
Fun, Music and Pretty Girls.
86 PEOPI.B 85.
Prices 1 Sc. 25c, J5o and 80c 1
THE BAKER THEATRE -
- Rcnrga L. Baker, sln taaee and Uanaser.
ThU wck, etery. olbt, matinees Saturday
and Btinda;.
. . "THE IIAM,
a society comedy In four acta, by Ttenry Arthur
Joni). preaentrd by tb farnrite Biiker Tbeater
Company. Evening prlcra, fiitc, 'Me,. 25c, ilie,
Krenlng curtain, 8:15. Matinee, l!fx 15c, 10c;
mattne 3:15. Next week, Henry Irylnf'a great
U'cmi. "XHH BKIXH." preccflcd by a one-act
farce, "IC1 ON PAttl.K FttAN'CAIS."
special scenery la carried. The muBlcal
numbers are far above the average and
Include the Very latest metropolitan suc-
AMU8BMESTS.
QORDRAY'S THEATRE
y :,':'"' Cordray & Russell, Managers.'
TONIGHT AND ALI. WEEK
THE HEAD WAITERS
A big company headed by Joe Kelly, '
NEXT "WEEK STARTING SUN0AT
NIGHT "
THE PECULIAR COMEDIAN
. MR. V B. PATTON IN
THE MINISTER'S SON
it Prices as -usual.
Arcade . Theatre
120 Washington, between (th and 7th.
AMUSEMENT PARLOBS.
Open rmm 10 a. th. tn 11 p. m,
' ; REriMZD VAUDEVILtE.
MVB SHOWS DAILY 2:30, :30, T:30, f 3
and 8.30. '
ADMISSION 10c TO ANT SEAT.
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VILLE.
In Our New Store, Cor. Third and Stark Streets
Opposite Chamber of Commerce
We announce to the public, our friends and patrons, that after two years of being exiled on a side street, the old
reliable BROWNSVILLE WOOLEN MILL STORE , has again ' came forward in this hew prominent corner
location, and from this time on it will take its place, as one of the leading and most reliable Clothing and Woolen
Goods stores in the Northwest To celebrate this most important step In the Woolen Mill's history and to get
prominently before the 'people, we will, during the month of December, make a special cut on Men's Clothing as
follows: ' -?;'v'!: V "" "'-" : , Vt'Zi'- ' T-V-'r's'
The Pick and Choice, Without Reserve
of Any Suit in Our Store for .
, ' .
We have over one thousand suits in the store that sell at $13.50, $15 00, $16.50, $18.00, $20.00, $22.50, $25.00, and
. . a few up as hlj as $30.00. '
NEW
STORE Corner Third arid Stark Streets; Opposite Chamber of Commerc