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TID3 OKEGON DAILY" JOURNAL, POTITL-AXJ5,' -TUESDAY EESTI.NG, DECErBEK 15, 1903. ' town topics; ........ .. Items oi Local Interest for Busy . Journal Readers.' 1 . After 13 yesfVs in religious work, Sis ter Mary Agnetta, reltgeuse of the Holy Names, died at St. Vincent's hospital at . t:IO O'clock yesterday. morning. A week ago yesterday she. underwent an operation which appeared entirely suc cessful; She continued to Improve Un til late Sunday, when she suffered a re lapse. Nor8RrPurcell-waathe-un's name before she entered the cloister. Her brother, Rett Thomas Purcell, will arrive from Coeur d'Alene, Ida., in time for the funeral. At St. Mary's academy chapel at :3Q o'clock this morning sol fctn requiem mass waseung,- The body will : be ' interred at St. Paul. Marlon county. Or,, Thursday morning. ; Sister Agnetta was formerly superior of the Academy of the Holy Name. ; Since Sep tember. 1902, she baa been a' member of the ' teaching staff at St. , Mary's acad emy, The Dalles. f 1;.. 'i. - The children must not forget that to morrow Is -Santa Claus day at the White Corner, : Third. Second and Yamhill streets. 'The' jolly old fellow is due at ''that big store at 2 o'clock in the after noon, and he will, have a pretty little present'for every tot he sees. He, re ports 2,000 feet of snow around his home at ML Hood, so that the sleighing will be fine till he gets near to town, when he will find it very poor. : However, his reindeers are in prime condition, and It is not likely that they will be greatly wearied. "Be sure to be on hand prompt ly, mm men ots, quiet uiiu urueriy, ur us may get angry and withhold his pres ents. He Is a good old chap, though, and is not easily tormented. 7 . . -' Nearly 1,000 Portland 'pianists are playing ' the entrancing new . composi tion, "She's Sleeping 'Neath Oregon's Tall Pines." just published by Wright's wilunlc House, Portland, and copyrighted by Edgar B. Hyatt and Francis E. Hart, employes of this ..Jive musical institu tion. The - words" of the piece are, by . Francis H. Kd wards and the music by Bayard E. 'Foote. There is jatho in every word, and the sentiment is so touching that tae heart feels both the words apd music of every lines.; The first edition of 1.0QO copies has been nearly all sold. :-r :.S V'.t A small frame building at the norths west corner of Union avenue and East? Burnsldo street was destroyed by , fire -about 1 o'clock this morning, entailing a total loss of about $600. The build ing was occupied by a small cigar store and a -small grocery concern in the rear. Both' stocks . were badly damaged by fire- and water. v;The blase Started in the grocers- store, it Is believed, caused probably by an overheated stove. -Th'ST property Is owned by Malarkey & Man ger, and it is the Intention to erect a business block on the corner In the near future. T,r- - ' .-.-- ' One free treatment this 'week to anybody-desiring to test the beneficial, re sults of the Bett hot, air apparatus in the cure of i'".isumatlm, neuralgia, gout, stomach, blood . and skin diseases, dropsy Paralysis or any other affliction of the human body. , Men, ' Tuesday, Wednesday,' Saturday: 'women, Monday, Thursday, Friday. Madame M. JVaughn, 801-SOJ McKay building; Third -' and Stark. - It was decided to postpone the annual meeting of Mount Tabor school district No. 5. until December .81. The meeting was to have been held last ..night, but outside of the directors and the clerk there, was no audience. ' At the coming meeting provisions will be made for the taking up of the 14,000 of school bonds which fall due riext April. ' ' The will of the late Joseph 1L Hawley was filed for probate In the county court i yesterday.- The restate is valued at 19,000 In money, accounts and notes and the sole devisee is Mrs. Elsie Hawley, Wife of the deceased. Q. O. Willis, F. K, Arnold and Hugh MoOnlre have been ." appointed appraisers of the estate. The elegant White House Cook Book doesn't cost a cent if vou have Violet Oats' for , breakfast The books, are given free with packages of this most : delicious breakfast nourishment. Violet Oats are a Portland product, made of selected oats and by the latest processes. ' There is no .better in the world. - ;. . An appreciated Christmas gift to a lady would be one of our' fine leather purses, with name stamped in gold., Al- ways useful and appropriate. We have the goods and prices to please allJ Al bert Bern!, the druggist. Second and Washington. . . , . " The Brotherhood of St, Paul of the Grace M. K. church last night gave a banquet for their women friends.1 Ta bles were spread for 115 guests. Nu merous toasts were given, followed by a short musical program. Don't fall tosee our stock o Chrls mas umbrellas. - Oreatest variety . on dry goods stores. Meredith's, Washing ton and Sixth and Morrison and Fifth. Fred E. Harlow,; who was appointed 'Justice of the peace for the Multnomah district, to succeed J. C. Williams, re signed, ' took the oath of office before tho county court yesterday. . The congregation Of the Clarke M. E. churoh discovered last Sunday that the churefl had been renovated and repaired. , The work was done-undet the direction . of the King's Daughters. . . ,. ty - Don't forget to Include a bottle of nice perfume with that Xmss present. For umeuiuig reaiiy une go vo oerm B urug store,. Second and Washington. ' Hand-made" lace fans from Brussels, exclusive In this city, to be had, only at Lamotte's, H9 Gltsan street, from $15 .up. A nice Christmas present. ,' , - . : Beautiful 1 calendar for , every child "bringing a package of linen to the Union laundry. This Is a pretty present that 1 does not oost the child a cent. - ..; Bronzed; onyx, fancy , marble ; clocks, some American, some from Paris, prices from ll" to 1100. : See Lamotte, 449 Gll- . san street. - v John Mattocm, who while serving a sentence at the oity Jail, made his escape TYPEWRITERS DO NOT BUY NOW ' Prospective typewriter -'purchasers ' Should not buy Typewriters until they ' recnlve some Information from I A M. Alexander, II.' Third street, regarding he(iiew Ij. C. Smith Typewriter, a per fected vinlble writing mnchlne, with new improvement never before used on typewriters. ' , i last week, was again in the police court yesterday. ' Mattoon , was Arrested by fftcer Price Sunday night. As he still has 13 days to. serve, he was not sen tenced' on the last charge, but was re committed to finish his first term. .11 you wani a waccn or cnain, some thing different. . something better than nAA T ..MA,. , j in.r.itj... " . Printing. Best work by Mann & Beach 92 Second and 233 Stark. Enlarged facili ties. very tnlng. first class. Phone 444. Steamers for The Dalles will leave Alder-street wharf 7 a. m. dally (except Sunday). Phone Main 914. - -- Free dispensary for - worthy poor, Tuesday, Thursday, ' Saturday, 1 p. m, St Vincent's hospital. . . Mahlllon band instruments from Brus sels, finest on earth for sale only by Lamotte, 449 Gllsan. - " -Portland Club, 1 JO Fifth street A palatable lunch , served every evening from 8 until 11 p.' m. - Don't grumble about your lunches. Eat at the Savoy, opposite old post office. Alblna people, get photos at ThwatteV, 508 Williams ave. .Cabinets 2.50 dozen. B. & S. Catarrh Powders kill catarrh. We warrant them.- ,303 Washington. E. H. Moorehouse A Co., at Seventh and Aider. , Telephone Main 1343. , If you would wear a smile eat at the Savoy, opposite old postomce, : - Olympio healthy. ; . Pancakes are pure and Ansley, printer. Centennial envelopes, Dr. A. F. Petzel, dentist 401 Dekum. ' DrAmosv surgeonDekura-bulldlng. , I HUNTING A HOME " FOR PENDLETON GIRL The story of cruelty which came from Pendleton. Or., last week, relating that Mrs. A. Im Turner abused her adopted daughter, -;8 years -of agei is receiving the attention of the Boys' and Girls' Aid society of this , city. ; : Superintendent Gardner has forwarded the necessary blanks to Pendleton to be filled in by the county. Judge. Several ' well-to-do families of ' Pendleton desire to adopt the little girl, and Superintendent Gard ner says he will see that she has a good bome.x although she will remain under the charge of the society. ' The child is the daughter . of Mrs. Gertrude Mc- Quarry. 1..';-;.-.v-.---'...': - ............ .. . . . . . . mf CHIEFLY PERSONAL Mrs. Walter M. Pierce' of .Pendleton, wife of State Senator Pierce, is regis tered at -she- Imperial . T. Pearson, a Portland produce mer chant has . gone to San Francisco to spend the winter. ; Mrs. Pearson accom panied him.;"- iYf'--:' 1 Marcus Flelschneft1 accompanied by bis wife and daughter, expects to- depart In a few days for .Southern California 'to spend the Vlnter. Mr. Fleiuohner has been ill with la grippe. John F. Logan, librarian at 'the county courthouse, who has been 111, is In, his office for the nrst time in a week. George Conwayi superintendent of the p. R. & N. water lines, returned from a business trip to San Francisco yester day. -'".. ' -?:-y--? . Col. Dudley Evans, president of the Wella-Fargo Express v company,, accom panied by his private secretary, was in Portland yesterday, and departed last night for, New York over the Q. R. & N. line. : . . ' 15 IT CURABLE ? Qutstlon Often Asked by Those Af flicted, with Piles. Is a strained Joint curabloT .. Is local Inflammation curable? ' Of course, if properly treated. So is piles. People often become afflicted with piles and ask some old "chronic" who has always persisted in the wrong treat Bient, and naturally he discourages them iy teiiing mem mat meir case is nope leSS.1..-' 1. :--',' . i;' ; They In turn discourage '--others, and thus a disease that can in every -case be cured by careful and skillful handling Is allowed to sap the energy of thousands who might free themselves of the trouble In a few days. Pyramid Pile Cure will cure the most aggravated case of hemorrhoids In an astonishingly short time. It relieves the congested parts, reduces the tumors instantly -, matter how . large, allays the Inflammation and stops the aching or itching at oncei ., Thousands who had resorted to ex pensive surgical . treatment : have been cured by the Pyramid Pile Cure in a number of instances : persons who had spent months in a hospital, under a pile specialist.---" : g y";. rrf It Is a remedy that none need fear to apply even to -the most aggravated. swollen and Inflamed hemorrhoidal turn, ors; , ' ,A ., S If you are v afflicted with this stub' born disease you can master it and master it quickly. . This remedy is no longer an experi ment' but a medical certainty, and is sold jby drugglBts everywhere for EO cents a package. . . . j. . .Write Pyramid Drug Company, Mar shall, Mich., for their frea book on the cause and eure ot piles. Christmas Sale Musical Goods - LOWEST PRICES FOR -THE ftEXT TEN DAYS Store open evenings. ; Call and see the big bargains. . MANDOLINS, GUITARS VIOLINS, ZITHER ACCORDE ONS Cor. Sixth and Alder Sts. . , - . Phone Main 2046 ,-. ' -J -BARTLETT PALMER ml otii mi 'dm ptiipnii Mnncnn ulUuLlill oAliidUl IS KNOCKED OUT BIT OJT TBB JAW WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER XX THE HANDS OT A BBAWSrr SCAPPOOSB I.OOOEB, WHO rAIXiED TO HIT THE BULLS EYE. , . . v - v - A five-pound hammer in the hands of a strong-armed logger smashing the Jaw of a modern Samson was the stunt wit nessed in the MaJestlo cafe In ,the north end last Sunday night,!: 'j!Ll llLti.1 L-i-l! Professor Glover, who alls himself "llercules," is giving , exhibitions in saloons: . One of his sensational fea,tg is to place a large stone on his chest and let some one break it with a sledge hammer. On this occasion tho arm of the striker was in the pink ot condition from long wielding of an ax and maul In a logging camp at Scappoose. His reputation as a hard-hitter Wat at stake, and that to wallop the stone with all his might was the intention no one could , dispute, k , The " hammer i buzzed through the air and landed with?, the force of a piledrlver. Instead of con necting with the original target it set tled on the mouth of Glover with a Jar that shook the glasses on the aiv Glover was knocked senseless, and it took the doctors two hours to .revive him,-- He is minus several teeth -and a few chips from his Jawbone. He is back at work again, .and says that hereafter when there i any doubt of the striker not being able to hit the bullseye he Will wear a snieia over his. face. -. AT THE THEATRES ....................... .., "DOWH At COBBT . ISLB." "Down atConey Isle" Is being whis tled by . every small boy in town today, and, some grown- folks who have at tended, the Empire ' theatre to see "Looking for a Wife," one of. New York's latest musical comedies, are also humming the popular air.., The last per- lormance mi pe given tonight "THE XnrXSTEB'S BOB." "Gets better- everytlme you see it," said a woman last night when leaving Cordray's theatre, after witnessing "The Minister's Son." Mr. Patton and bis play are deserving of full houses this week even in the face of Christmas. ' TBS TWO 8Z8TEBS." "The Two Sisters" is a revolution in dramatic ' workmanship, as it . comes closer to the people, reflecting their Joy and sorrows and Is' interesting because It is full of human nature. It enter tains every moment it 'touches the best emotions' and teaches more than one les son in life. "The Two Sisters" will be played at the Marquam Grand tomorrow night Seats are now selling. ' "TBS BOBBXB BBZEB BUSB." " A charming play which has won the commendation of the clergy and has also elicited high encomiums from the -ultra- Critical ot New York is-"The Bonnie Brier Bush."- The play will be the Christmas' attraction at the . Marquam Grarld theafrej'-opening Tuesday night December 82. AT THE BAKEB, . '. The Bells" Is "being played t the Baker all this week, with George Alison In Sir Henry Irving'sreat role. A one act farce Is the ourtatn-ralser. : OFFICERS OF NEW M. E. CHURCH SOUTH At the conclusion of the, services at the- M. E. church. South, Sunday morn ing, the pastor, Rev. E. H. Mowrie, named the official board for the present year. as follows: , -:. Stewards-x-Dnnief M. Conway, G. W. Pillow, Roy Blrks, Horace V. Conway, W. A.'Turner, A. J. llegen and Samuel James., Sunday School secretary Miss Bes sie Birks. . ; ' ' Class leaders G. W. Pillow, W. A. Turner, Daniel M. Conway, James Huett, Samuel James. Chairman of social committee Miss Roberta Blrks. . . , Trustees and Sunday School superin tendent were not appointed, but will be about the first of the year. MAY ADOPT ABUSED PENDLETON CHILD Superintendent Gardner of the Boys' and Girls' Aid society, who Interested himself In investigating the charges of oruelty to a 3-year-old girl by a Mrs. A. Ih Turner of Pendleton, today satis- fled himself that, the case is worthy ;f favorable action, and forwarded to Pen dleton the institution's list of persons who nave signified themselves as stand ing ready to adopt and care for children In just such circumstances. It la antlcl pated that the Pendleton court will make a choice 'of a foster- father and mother from the list It is thought that Mrs, Turner, who abused the child, is hot in her right mind. NEW MAILCARR1ERS ON DUTY TODAY The tour mall farriers recently al lowed by the " postal department for Woodlawn, Central Point Peninsular and University Pork, went on duty today. Fully 6,000 people will be benefited by this Increase in the carrier system. The increase in new residences': In the pop tlons of the suburbs to be supplied, has been-marked during the past year and it Is the desire of the local postofflce to put on more postmen Just as soon as the requisition Is granted at Washington. ' CLOSING HOUBB TIXED. At the request of the Retail Clerks' union, the following merchants agreed to keep their stores closed evenings un til December-19, closed all day Christ mas, and afler .13 o'clock New Ye&s& day: -': : . . - ; . ; Ben "Seling, ! Knight " Sh'o company, Moyer Clothing company, Eastern Out fitting, company, Samuel Rosenblatt & Co., A. J. Prager & Sons, Meier & Frank company. Olds-, Wortman & King, Van duyn & Walton, Llpman, Wolfe & Co., Salem Woolen Mills - store.", 1 Chicago Clothing company; Eggert-Young.com-pany, Jacob Rosenthal, hMoAllen A Mc Donnell, Roberta .Jiros., Famous Cloth ing company, ' A. B. Steinbach & Co., I Shanahan, M. Klohol, the" Strain Tailor Ing company, ' Hewett, Bradley & Co., Boutgfi- & Fearey, W. J. Fullam. Leo Selling, 'Lion Clothing company, Marks Shoe company, Souly, Mason & Co.,' The r GIFTS Knowing how difficult it isto select appropriate Chnstmas presents for the various members of your family we make the following suggestions in the hope they may aid you in making your final choice: - ' , . . Morris Chairs . For the father or brother, a big, easy, comfortable chair will prove most acceptable . gift - Morris Chairs are most -comfortable of all chairs, ev erybody knew thatr You couldn't give a more accept able present -. We have a handsome line for you to se lect from. New designs in golden oak, weathered oak and mahogany, wlth loose cush ions, i You can have- any color cushion made to order. That insures satisfaction.. Our au tomatically adjusted Chairs work ' easily : and " smoothly. "Jfou can adjust the back with out rising no rods to get out of place. AS LOW AS $9150 Children's Chairs -. . 'Was there ever a child who would not appreciate a chair' that was his own particular property a chair no orte else could use? We have Just received a lot of very pretty ones, chairs and rockers, made In handsome golden oak Just like "grown-up" - chairs, only smaller. You could not find any thing that would please the little ones more. . Come while the assortment is complete. -. . , ' " - JVSXOW-AS $1.25 Shaving Stands : - - - Almost any man would - appreciate a handsome Sharing : Stand they're Very convenient We have -Just received some flew patterns in fine golden oak, Just the right height They have adjustable mirrors and good, broad tops. Special draw, ers and shelves for shaving utensils. Easy to move. That's a great consideration if you have a fixed light Bring tho man in and let us show him one of ours. He'll want one. from $8 to $15 : Ladies' Desks A pretty Writing Desk will surely please, the mother or sister. You could not select a more 'acceptable gift than' - one of the handsome Desks we . are now showing on our first floor. We have designs that will harmonise with any room you may wish them for. New patterns in golden oak, weath ered oak,; btrdseye maple and mahogany. They are all made with the latest appointments and contain every comfort for convenient correspondence.' , Seeing them .will aid your final decision. - AS LOW AS $5.75 . Your ! Credit -Is Good r 1 TULL GIBBS COMPLETE HOUSEFURNISHEKS Make Your Ovm , Terms : S j AirUSEMIKTa Marquam Grand Thcatrc-. ; Wf4nedr Brenlnf. Decemtxir 1. 1903. Denman Thsmpwa's ' npsuttfnl I)rm. . 4'THE TWO BISTERS." A Delightful 1'Uj. PrewtuUd by an Excellent 1 - Cut. Prlcet Lower floor, except last three rows. $1.00; lmt three rows, 76e. Baiconi. flnt nix rows, 75c; Uit six rows, BOr. Usllery, 2bv nd 35c Boies and logos, $7.60. Rett are Now Selling. THE BAKER THEATRE Gems tu Baker, Sole lMe and Uatiagcr. All- this week, matinee Saturday and Sunday, . . Th Baker Theatre Company in "THE BEIX8." .-. -Precedpd by the one-act farce, "ICI OH PARLE FEANCAIS." Evening prices, BOc, 89e, 2Sc, l&c; mxtlnee, 25o. IBc, Die. . . Next week-Uoyt's "A Midnight Ball." CORDRAY'S THEATRE - - Cordray A Russell, Managers. , " TONIGHT AND ALL WEEk, The Peculiar Comedian v ' MB. w B. PATTON IN THE MINISTER'S SON " Prices At lianal. Empire' Theatre GEOBOB. L. BAKER, Resident Manager. Tonight a raree-Comedr Away . Ahead ot Popular Prices, 'XOOBJHO .FOE A wTfl." Made for Laughing Purnflani. A Boauet of Pretty Girls. ' Pr)e. 15c, 25c, 86, BOc. Arcade Theatre 830 Washington, between th and 7th. . AMt SEMENT PAKLOB8. Open from 10 a. m. to 11 p. ffl. , ;';'! ' BETISIP TAPDEVLLLI. ' KITE SHOWS - DAILY 8:30, 8:80, 7;80, :30 and :S0. Admlnlon 10a t Any goat. CONGEST BALL-; - BLAZIEB BBOaV CONCERT EVERT; KIOITE. fH-sa BUBNBtDl, Hub. Goddard-Kelley Shoo company, ?, Dresser & Co., Oregon Mercantile com pany, Bultum Pendleton, Welch, the American Clothier. Boston Store, Feet's Shoe store, 1 Krause, Oregon , Shoe store. Baron's Shoe store. Housman Bros., Will Wolf ft Co., John Cellar, Samuel Bromberger, F. i. Fellows, kod Inson & Co. '- - ' '' The following will be closed all day New Tear's: : Knight Shoe company, Meier Frank company, Olds, Wortman & King, Llpman, Wolfe ft Co., McAllen & McDonnell, Roberts Bros.. I Shana han, Oregon Mercantile company, Bos ton store. : . Have You Seen It? - Nowhere on the Pacific coast will you find such a cosy family theatre as has Portland in the Arcade theatre. The cheapness of price lOo does "not ef fect the high standard of this show, as it is here the very' best vaudeville and novelty lets that .Visit the coast are to be seen. Manager Chan spares no ex pense when a novelty feature or high chisS act for the Arcade is obtainable. One can spend from one to two hours in this family theatre once., of twice a week and not only be highly entertained, but receive an education along many lines. The house Is conducted along lines that make 4t absolutely safe for ladles and! children to visit mis ; nouso witnout gentlemen escort with perfect safety. ARMSTRONG THE TAILOR 813 Washington, . Comfort and Efficiency A comfortably dressed man is twice as efficient as one clothed uncomfortable!- This Is especially so these winter days when It comes to a question of . - Raincoat The well made, the well -fitting Overcoat while It keeps you warm does not , falter , your . movements nor weigh you down. Our Rain Coats are noted for just these points, of excellence! We only make these coats Up in latest stylos 60-66 Inches for $26.00 Plenty of different styles of patterns to select from. Linings and trimmings satisfactory. , ARMSTRONG jThe Tailor "'The Maker of Good Cloth as." Spealdng of Jewelry. . . Suggests the most appropriate Christmas gift that can be given relative, friend or sweetheart.'. We can be a great help to you In making s se lection, as ouf knowledge of the business enables us to Judge goods and our selections of stock this year were the greatest - in gold and silver noveltls we have ever bought. Diamonds. Watches, Cut Glass, Novelties In Clocks in great varieties and profusion. ' , Morrison Street INDIAN BASKETS If era Jo Blankets, Curios, Ifooeaslns, Japanese Xilnens and Brasses, Indian Beads. Apeohe Bead Looms, 40c Wo pay express. , , - YABLOB C, VOKTXiAJBTD KOTZI benefit to the city of Portland and we are glad to see -that the Arcade is being liberally Datronlsed, In fact, crowded at every performance. Four perform ances are given daily, two In, the after noon and, two during the- evening. An Axcentlnnallv. entertalniha- bill Ih nn thin Such places of amusement are a great I week. Have ion seen It? - .. X: TIME IS PHONEY TOU SAVE BOTH BY PURCHASING TOUR HOLIDAY PRESENTS FROM US. WE CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK OF BXAXOVBS, WATCmiS, JBWXXAT, OrXBA OX.AS8ZS AND CTT OZA8g,rAXD SELL THEM FROM JO TO S5 PER CENT LESS THAN ANY JEWELER IN THE CITY. . GET OUR PRICES. -: You Don't Have to Pay Cash JUST PAY PART DOWN TAKE THE ARTICLE HOME WITH YOIT THE BALANCE YOU CAN PAY US WEEKLY OR MONTHLY. 4: THE PORTLAND LOAN OFFICE DAN MARX, Proprietor 74 TH5SD STRLET SUICXBS OX1 BABY CAIBCXB. ' . - (Journal Sicial 8erTlce.) , - New Iluven, Conn., Dec. - 15. Asa rtushnell, cashier cf the Yal Natloiwtl bank, one of the leading Institutions In this city, shot and killed himself in the -, - ' bank basement this morning. T hn -t-amlnation of his accounts tire In -,.?-ress. Officers, however, believe t( u no shortsgo. , yrefarred Wiock C Alion & Lwl' x i.i.-t 1.