TIIE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL. -PORTLAND. SATURDAY EVENING DECEMBER 39
SANTA CLAUS IS -
ON WAY TO EUROPE
j QSSAT OCEAH USXBB X.ADZB WITH
T0IT3 Or CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
V AHD mXJOSS OS1 DOLLARS TO
-CHEES THE HOMES I3T TOBEIOS
' j' . .v. t -r (Jon rati Special' 8rlce.) -. ' :
" w. York. Dec. li.-TDe'Wt liners
1 WhhJclcared for Europe today were
veritable Santa Claus ships, carrying
- vast sums of money and countless other
Christmas gifts to gladden the hearts
of the folks in the old country; , There
were some : wild-; rushes; down at the
wharves yesterday and today by belated
., gift-senders, and the box which hung
alongside the lst-to-come-ashore gang
' "plank was filled and emptied many times.
.J At the foreign branch of the postoffloe
,'' the clerks worked like beavers, and ap
' predating the desire of the belated ones
la get their Christmas gifts off In time,
sold stamps and received letters for
; ' many minutes after the official closing
. time laid down by the regulations. Extra
trucks and extra help of all kinds had
t be. .employed to get the mail to the
" ships. On: the Cunard end North Ger
i man "Lloyd'-piers the seem OfactIv"Ity
vJasted tip to the moment of departure,
V and at UuU hundreds missed the mails la
the wild scramble that went on during
- the last hous.
' ! . , One ship carried -more than 100,006
. money orders, amounting to more than
' 12.00000,0. Other ships also had their
' J chare, and the total of these gifts sent
abroad amounts to fabulous sum. ' The
; money orders came from all parts of the
. country- New York, being the clearing
-point trf-3L0 postofltoes In the "United
, States' from which foreign orders can be
issued, . . . '. :v. , . . . - V -' i
' VB. B. RICH BRIER PIPES." j
. .Plain' and gold-mounted. Large vari
. et'y.to select from. Any 3. B. Rich cigar
, store- . 1
AN OLD
ADAGE
About the way to tell a toadstool
from a mushroom "Eat It; If you
die it nwas a toadstool.'
That's the way it Is with buying
Jewelry .where big profits are
asked you take chances.
. 4 Better come to our auction daily
tat S amU.p. m. sad gat food, re
liable goods at your own price.
James HcDevitt&Co.
. McDonald, Aactloaasr. :
30BV4 WAflBXBQTOX ST.
$1.00
A Week
Buy one of the -most
useful
Christmas Presents.
An Eclipse Range
Can be bought on that
plan at
j. Gcvurtz & Sons
The
Eclipse
Is the great
est fuel saver of
any Range made.
The Christmas Turkey
. will brown and roast Just
right If you have the ECLIPSE.
You
might
' as well .
gite some
thing useful and
the plan of paying
$1 a Week
, makes It easy.
i . . - -.
- ' v. "-".-''.".'
Over i .
. 8,000 in " v
use In Port-
land today and ..,"
not a dissatisfid per
son among the lot.
JOrder '
' one' now and
have it delivered at
your, convenience.
I. Gcvurtz & Sons
FIRST AND YAniilLt
CARING
FOR
POOR
AT
SALVATION ' ASSIT WILL TEED,
VOLtJITTEKS WILL CLOTHE THEM
-LONO- BOUBS IW BTOBSS BEGIH
XTEXT MONDAY, HOLIDAY
CROWDS ON TRAINS. ' ,
The poor of this city will be tnade
happy on "Christmas "day by the work
of the": Salvation Army:- The army,
from the proceeds of Its street collection
boxes, having the appearance of a roast
turkey, and with which all are familiar.
and the contributions aent In to the
headquarters at the Worcester build
ing, will lilt baskets for families con
taining a sufficient- amount of good
things to supply the appetites of iron
two to tert persons. There will be three
delivery depots at 865 Davis street, 128
First street and 428 East Onk street
where all holding tickets will receive
their basket, wljich will be'giveo out on
the afternoon of ' Christmas, "so , that
every one will" have time to, cook their
Christmas, dinner. The principals of
all the Bcltools have, tickets, besides
those of the Salvation army, so that
an unlimited number of poor will be fed
and well fed on that day. v !
The contents of a large basket are:
Ten-nound turkey 10 -pounds potatoos.
cranberries 2 large pies, Mt pound cof
fee, 10 apples,-10 oranges, l' pound but
ter, pound prunes, 1 piece of meat,
2 loaves of bread and 2 pounds sugar.
The baskets will be made up on the
morning of December 24 at 128 first
street. The ticket reads as follows:
THE SALVATION ARMY.
FREE CHKrSTlAS DINNER
' , "0. . . .,
.-T- ?
This slip entitles the bearer to
a' free. Christmas basket if pre
sented at. . . , on Thurs
day between the hours of 3 and
7 p. nC
'. Name . . , . '
Address: .,.......
. No. in family:... (Signed)-
The A'olunteers of America are not
going to give any Christmas dinner, but
will make presents of what clothing
they may be able to secure, .The head
quarters of the Volunteers are. at 75
Second street, where all contributions
will be received. v
Though the Volunteers of ' America
are not making any special efforts to:
provide for a feast for the city's poor on
Christmas, this work having been given
over to the Salvation army, - they are
supplying many needy and distressed
people with food, clothes and- lodging,
such work having recently become n
dally routine with- the advent of hungry
and penniless throngs from the North
and South, .
Captain Anderson of the Volunteers
finds more of a demand for old clothes
than he can fill and earnestly requests
all citizens having any garments, bed
clothing or house furnishings of any
description to send them to room!, at
243 Ash street,- or to telephone Hood
1591,1. where attention will be given ths
call and a messenger sent after the
supplies. ' ' '
Stores Open Evenings. . '
Beginning- next Monday the clerks of
the various stores in. Portland will work
long hours during the remainder-of the
week. Until the holiday season Is ended
the t o'clock closing rule will not be
heeded. On Christmas day, however, the
employes behind the counters will be
given a full holiday. Mahy of the stores
will also be closed during the entire-day
on' New Year's; others will keep open
until noon.
Not wishing to put In two or three
weeks at arduous toil by working long
hours, the Retail Clerks', union Induced
the employers to sign an agreement that
they would close their stores at the regu
lar 6 o'clock closing hour Immediately
Preceding Christmas week. In return for
this courtesy the clerks agreed to work
long hours from December 21 to January
excluding Christmas day. The mer
chants signing the union agreement are
follows:
Names of rirms.
Ben Selling, Knight Shoe company.
Moyer Clothing company. Eastern Outfit
ting company, Samuel Rosenblatt & Co.A
A. J. Prager & Sons, Meier & Frank com
pany, Olds, Wortman & King, Vanduyn
& Walton, IJpman, Wolfe & Co.. Salem
woolen Mills store, Chicago Clothing
company. Kggcrt-Young company, Jacob
Rosenthal, McAllon & McDonnell, Rob
erts Bros., Famous Clothing company, A.
B. Stelnbach & Co.. I Shanahan. M.
Slchel.' Strain Tailoring company; Hew-
ett, Bradley ft Co., Beutgnn & Feary,
W. J. Fullam, Leo. 8elling. Lion Clothing
company, Marks Shoe company, Sealy,
Mason & Co. The Hub, Goddard-Kelley
Shoe company, V. Dresser & Co., Oregon
Mercantile company, Duffum & Pendleton-,
Welch the American Clothier, Bos
ton Store, L. Krause, Oregon Shoe Store,
Karon's thoe Store, Housman Bros., Will
Wolf & Co., John Dellar. Samuel Bam
berger, F. J. Fellows, Robinson & Co.
Those which will close all day New
Year's are as follows: Knight Shoe com
pany, Meier ft Frank company, - Olds,
Wortman & King, Llpman, Wolfe & Co.,
MeAllefi & McDonnell, Roberts Bros., L.
bhanuhan, Oregon Mercantile company,
Boston Store.
Secretary Webber, of the Retail Clerks'
union, sayj that the committee an-
proached but one firm which refused to
sign the agreement.
Going Bom for Christmas.
Incoming trains froin everv point of
the compass brought in large, crowds
or travelers today. The Union "depot
was thronged as it has not been for
weeks this morning, and most of the
crowd was made up of home-coming
travelers. Colleges, private schools
and universities over Oregon 'and ad
joining states closed yesterday for the
two weeks' Christmas vacation and the
rush of students Is largely. responsible
for the heavy Increase in travel to the
city. The rush will continue' until the
middle or next week and then the oeo-
pie who are going to tho old home for
a Christmas reunion will fill the trains.
The return rush will begin, shortly after
tne nrst of the year and for the next
two weeks passenger business will be
very good.
The local schools have arranged their
Christmas vacations as follows: HIU
Military academy, December J8-to Janu
ary 6; Bishop Scott academy. December
18 to January 6; Portland academy,-De-
ceniijer js to January 4; Columbia unl
vcrnlty, December" 18 to January 4: Rt
Mfiry's academy and college, December
18 to January 4; Academy of Holy
Names, December 28 to Janusrv 4:
Holmes' private School, closed December
24 and 25; Iilanchct institute, December
i to January 4. .
A OVABANTESX) CUB TO FILES.
Itching, Blind, Weeding .or I'mtrudlnc Pllns.
ii.l "'"in1" Kiima money it VAVM OINT
kUtNt full to cur fua iu 0 to 14 day. . &oc
'" The Webber Studio. ' '.
BaJo, mandolin, guitaa InstrUrtlops,
tie nesi ara. rnone Mala 208
CHRISTMAS
EXPECTS FEW LAWS
Continued from Page One.)
(brought up for further consideration. -
ma4e to have considered 'relates to the
fee system as applied to the offices of
county clerks and recorders In aU of
the counties in the state, with the-exception
of Multnomah- and- Tillamook.
A defect in the 'old law has raised the
question whether fees for' recording In
struments should so to the county or
the officials.. -,
Corporation Tax 'law. .
To keen the corporation tax law from
Lcropplng up. will require some tactful
T J I . . 1 V. . u. A , U ml I,.
leal leaders. . fireat pressure has been
brought to bear on the representatives
from the mining districts . to have ' this
law repealed or amended. . Representative,
Wheaidon of Eastern Oregon has a bill
prepared and will present A It If , the
opportunity occurs. 1 W. ' H. Moore of
Baker city will also make an effort to
have -the law repealed or changed A.
number of tfte Southern Oregon mem
bers are said to be preparing to bring
this measure to the fore.
' 1 Objectloaa to Xddy Zaw.
Georgt W. Simpson of the mining firm
of Sessions & Simpson, with offices In
the Chamber of Commerce, -In speaking
of the Eddy corporation tax law said:
"The law should be repealed. . It ts
a handicap to the legitimate develop-Bent-f--m4nlng
property; If the law did
not exist the money now paid the state
would be used In opening up mines. The
law will have the effect of driving cap
ital from Investment in Oregon mines,
and retard the growth of the mining In
dustry, My firm. Is handling a number
of companies which-were incorporated
under the. laws of -Oregon and operating
In Washington and California. ' In view
of the unjust taxation we hAve re-incorporated
under the-laws' of, Washington
and California. The Eddy bill has for
Its intention to keep down over-eapltall-satlon
of company's, and to discourage
wild cat schemes. This object Is, how
ever, no taccompllshed, as a faker can
pay . the tax and bang in his office his li
cense . from the state, and practically
makes the state stand sponsor for his
rfcheme.
Way to Defeat the Xw.
- "We can defeat the law,, and not-pay
the tax, by Incorporating a trust com
pany with a capital of say $10,000, and
under this cloak oonduct a business of
millions and only ' pay the tax on the
$10,000. I think that this bill should be
repealed or amended. As t now stands
the tax on an undeveloped property is
tho same as that on a rich producer.
Every representative from a mining
district, and all over the state generally
would . be making a good move for the
encouraging of the mining. Industry by
taking action in this mater, as If any
thing in this country should be encour
aged It is the mining bustoss, which Is
as yet in Its infancy, but gives promise
of growing to great proportions if proper
legislation is provided. -
"No tax could belevled on land Until
a patent is granted and title perfected,
as up to that time the property is only
In a prospective stage and . in all in
stances not productive of any returns.
After the mines la developed the state
collects its property tax by assessing
the same. - They ' also have to pay a
property tax of $100 when patent is se
cured. This gives the state returns and
does not place a burden on property that
lvrayi.lt mb rnbar tho Poll fn
cxuve fcirosao jnicza
Cares a Cold fa On Day. Crip la 2 Py
CUT QLrASS.'..
Is displayed here in profusion both " style and quality-"
the orld's best. I
The' clearness, brilliance, perfection of cutting and the
beauty of its exclusive designs is all apparant at a glance.
Bronzed clocks many designs new and pretty must be
seen to be appreciated. Don't overlook my DIAMONDS
and WATCHES when you call
Ottokar Malek
, THE GREAT BOHEMIAN .
PIANO VIRTUOSO
IN CONCERT RECITAL.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCIf '
- Monday Evening, December 2 1
MALEK PLAYS ONLY THE
Sfeinway"
THE. GREATEST OP ALL PIANOS. SOLD ONLY BY'
SOULE BROS. PIANO CO.
We are open evenings Come, to our Great
Removal Sale of STEIN WAY and fifteen other
makes of fine Pianos.
; SOULE -BROS.
PIANO CO. J'-
326 Washington St., Opp. Imperial Hotel.
rXmas Pianos.
We Are There
OFFICES
PIANOS
ORGANS '
AND ALL
At the Sign of
KNABE
On Sixth and Morrison
We. invite you to calL;;
We are a little disor-K
dered but are doing busi-1
ness just the same and
showing people the finest -music
headquarters in '
the Northwest - ,
Mini nrai-Rii (o.
Oldest largest. Strongest
SIXTH AND MORRISON STS.
-) Opposite Postofffce. -
Is being" developed." '
. Governor Bepliea.
Mayor Williams yesterday received a
reply from Governor Chamberlain in re
gard to the communication which the
committee' of the Executive board dis
patched asking a change In the tax law.
In the reply the governor states that the
committee's suggestion will be given
eVery consideration.- His communication
is as follows:
."Hxn. George H. Williams. Portland.
Or. Sltw-I am in receipt of a letter from
the committee of the Executive board of
Portland, Or., In reference to the mater
Of taxation. :. .. .
"I note what the board says In refer
ence to the condition of the law, and will
give the matters referred to in said let'
ter my very careful consideration. -
"I have the honor ' to remain, yours
very respectfully, ,
"a w. CHAMBERLAIN."
' Elks' Excursion Tickets. '
Money will be refunded on Elks' clam
bake excursion tickets to Olympla, Aug
ust 13 last, on presentation within the
rnext 60 days of the clambake coupon at
$21 Washington street, corner Sixth.
, jt
isJSz
eawtry
en. 23c
w
293
Morrison
itreet
WONDERS OF THE
WORLD IN PORTLAND
- 1( is to the credit of a Portland mer
chant that has enabled out good citl-
sens to see the largest variety' of curios
in the country." - To those that have not
availed themselves of the opportunity of
visiting the B. B. Rich Curio Store
should -do so and Incidentally see ' the
many articles on - sale at reasonable
prices for Christmas presenta At any
rate, a visit to this how noted emporium
of curios will repay you. It is located
on the corner of Sixth and Washington,
over , the B. B. Rich cigar store. En
trance oa Sixth street. .. C
. The Real Thing.. , : .
At last, after several attempts, Port
land is to have a first-class winter-gar
den resort one to be run on a high plane
--one where respectable people may go,
enjoy an evening in - true Bohemian
style and not feel that they have over
stepped the "ban of society."-
Messrs. Kennedy & Barnett have
opened a place of 'this character at the
corner of Morrison and Third.,-" Hlgh
class vaudeville acts, full orchestra, buf
fet with service at popular prices, full
orchestra at every performance. Entire
program of high-class performers every
afternoon and evening,
These gentlemen have both capital and
experience sufficient to make this place
a success, and will. - , ' -
Give Something Substantial.
If you haven't selected your gift yet
for your wife or mother; go at once to
H. E. Edwards' furniture store. There
you will find a higher class line of latest
novelties in every line of furniture to
be found in the city. .The prices are
very reasonable and you can make terms
Just' as reasonable as the prices. Tou
can glaauen the hearts of many with one
of those handsome writing desks, parlor
tables, bookcases, fancy chairs or bed
room suites. .Many of these in colonial
styles and so very pretty and appropri
ate for Christmas gifts.
Just a Few Things.
Exquisite Parisian opera glasses,
Long-distance field glasses.
Perfect-fitting solid gold spectacles.
Natty gold eyeglasses,
Pelicious exclusive style opera bags.
Grotesque ornamental, thermometers.
In the above lines we positively
Defy competition for high quality'
Ajid low prices. See them that's alL
Walter Reed, the Optician, -'
133 Sixth street, Oregontan building.
B. B. RICH CIGAR CASES.
Leather cigar cases are appreciated.
Large variety at B. B. Rich cigar stores.
Making
A - "
Big..
Hit
Get the youngster one for
. Christmas.
it
Irish Mall
ft
Automobile
57 and S8
Useful Practical Healthful
Supply is limited-rBetter buy
at ones.
Incorporate
105-107-109-111 Sixth St
VOW TXXJT BTXB BXTOBB .
because of Improved facllltlea Superior
Instruction In spelling, grammar, writ
Ing, arithmetic, correspondence, com
mercjlal .1 law, . bookkeeping, ' business
forms, shorthand, typewriting.; office
work, elo." Hundreds of our graduates
are now in business for themselves, or
at work for others as bookkeepers and
stenographers thousands mors will be.
Open all the year. Students admitted
any time. Catalogue free. -
PORTLAND BUSINESS COLLECK
mX AV9 WalXXBOTOB. -'
JU 9. AMXSTMOaa, Ut. S, rrlaolpal
rrcd T. Merrill Cvcle Co.
j
(H Did Ydii Say a Diamond ?
,tt TOTT SID don't fall to see us.
"'line, and our stock never was larger. We have Ladies' Diamond Rings
; from S7.80 up. Diamond Cuff Ruttons, Jboth ladles' and gent's, from
i $4.50 up. Solid Oold piamond-set Match Safes, f25.0O and up. Gentlo-Y
' man's Dice Studs from 18.00 up. Remember, we carry the large Diamond ;
Earrings, Studs, Charms, etc., from 929.00 to fSOO.OO. '
Wc Only Handle Genuine Ebony
'
.
' Tlf'iiliiiliiHiiii.iiimiiii.imiir 'r g
An Assortment Fit
for the King
Never before have we carried such a large assort
ment of Silver. Gold-filled and Solid Gold Cuff But
tons. A nice pair of Silver Cuff Buttons from 60o
to $1.28 Gold-filled from $1.00 up; Bolld Gold, $2.00
and up. Some swell ones, set with diamonds, from
94.60 to $50.00 Special designs made up on short
. order. . - . , , ... ., ... '
: .....
IT
GO
Oar Stock of . ,
BRACELETS
Includes all the Very latest styles in
every Bhape, style and desUfh. - Baby
Bracelets from 76o up. Misses' Brace
' lets. 91-00 and . up. Toung Ladies'
Bracelets, 91-00 and up. A very large
selection to choose from. .. ..... ?
'mm.
( )
Chains for
Ladles'long, gold -filled Chains, with
from 93-00 up. Silver ones from 91
JAEGER. BROS, r
TOU OFES STXSTXVaS. JBWXTJBM ASTD OPnCZAHsT
990 Koxrlaoa
LAIE-DAVIS
DRUGGISTS
Third and Yamhill
Oa next MONDAY AND TUESDAY .w. will civ. sway absolutely
A BEAUTIFUL DOJUL
With every $1.00 Purchase or over (Patents "excepted).'
We have
Shaving Sets
Xa Oreat Tarlety
Also
harlBg Mags,
, Bason, Brushes
and. Soaps for
HIM
Purses and Hand
Bags
Ours is a very select assortment.
Prloes very low ..
Sachet Powder
All odors, very refreshing and
lasting, 83o an ounce.
Military
Hair Brushes
Largest assortment la the city.
All woods, sons very choice, a
91.00 per pair and up. ,
REMOVAL-SALE
GODFREY BR0S.&C0-
, . 374 WABHIKOTOir STBEET.
S Cans Standard Tomatoes .23c
i cans Standard Pens SOo
IS ciins Standard Bfnns i,..$o
1 Rozal ClubJCatsup loo
Eagle Milk ...,1.15c
Fig. Prune or Postum Cereal 20o
8 bars Laundry Hoan 25o
All "Preferred Stock" and Mojiupple
250 canned goods ..... .. ...... , .0c
Fine Bellilower Apples (boa) ...... .80o
Fixtures and Delivery Rigs for Sals.
"We are surely .money-savers in this'
The kind that we can warrant to give
satisfaction. Ebony Military Brushes,
per set. -83.60, 3.95, $3.75, 14.00 and
94.78. Hat Brushes 91.88. Cloth Brushes
$1.60 and p. '- Bath Brushes 60o. Nail '
Brushes 50a and 780. ' Hair ' 'Brushes
$1.88 and up. Combs 80o to 91-00.
j ,-;;-
MUST
;'',l'llV.-..';,1'J"'i.,'c . 1
All our Cut Glass must go In the next few days a
we are determined to sell every piece, and tha
prices have all been reduced. Water Bottles $4.80
and up. Water Glasses, H 'dosen, $5.80 and ' up..
- Vasea t rom 92-85 up.- Other pieces from 91.80 bp to
988.00 Remsatber, aU nnst go. :,
..OUR.M
WATCH SALE
Has been a hummer and will continue until af
ter Xmas, as we have too many watches, and
they "must go: ' v t
ladies' Silver Open-face Watches .94.00and up
Ladles' Gun Metal Watches 4.00 and up
Ladles Gold-filled Watches t 9:50 and up
Ladles' Solid Gold Watches . ....... 17.60 and up
Everybody ,
solid ' gold slides, set with stones,
- 88. Solid gold ones 98.60 and up.
Btreet, Vear rtfta.
DRUG CO.
1 . .1
. , . '.v v t '
Come
see ou flss stock of
Lowney's Candies
yjrpeolally put ap la slegaai '
style. Just the thing- to five
HER
Perfumes'
All the latest odors la all makes,
fancy packages, ass and ap.
Our Xmas Tree
Decorations
Willi make your tree , look the.
prettiest la tks land
Novelties
-. . ..
Tot holiday preseatatloa, suits
hie for old and young. fU and
hoys, everybody.
HENRY WEINHARD
y, proprietor of thm
CITY. BREWERY
Zargest and Most Complete
Brewery fa th Vortbwost. .j?
Bottled Beer a Specialty
TZXBTXOra Bo. 79.
OSes 13th and Burnslde RtrejSs,
' : WT6Aan, OiUBOOB. .
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