TOWN TOPICS Items ' of Local Interest for Busy Journal Readers. It -will be strange if anyone will read 41-.it .Kn.nUl rtf Mfaa DAUB. Wlthey, one of tour well known public acnooi leacners,,.: concerning , nc . noo. ment by Dr. N. v J. Fulton. In another column, and not be Interested. Miss Wlthey was sick unto death; was con demned to a hospital to be operated upon oy & hospital surgeon, in. a lasi euvn w Save her life! was Induced by friends t glveIr. , Fulton's I druglcss treatment i .trial it a mnra than nf .two davS dU rations (this after she had been under - numerous old style physicians' care for two years) ; and her heart is full of Joy as sue, relates mai six tre&i.pjBm. vum pletely cured her. It Is marvelous that these- seeming .miracles carf be "accom plished. But they are, and in Portland, almost daily. The arugiess aocior Vau etov And an Mnasin( Dart of all Is that these practitioners usually get patients who come to them in despair - ... . M . 1 - - A 1 TJ as a last resort ana uiey cum urem, i the sick ones had tried the druglcss doctor , first, they would have been spared great agony of heart and ex pense. Her cure cost Miss Wlthey Just "While "tn' Portland yesterday B. S. LarseriV until five years ago a resident f Portland, but now engaged in busi ness at Republic, Wash., learned the news of his son's death by exposure. Byron Larsen. 2S 'years of age, was hunting on - Loon mountain in Ferry county. Wash. He and his companion, Henry Pate, became separated. - Pate Was away from camp two daya and re luming found Larsen gone. Larsen's body was found two days later lying at the. foot of a small declivity. Byron Larsen was born In Portland and. gradu ated from the high school. The family formerly lived at East Eighth street and Holladay avenue; Mr. Larsen was on his way home from Ban Francisco when he heard the news. The divorce: ease of Myrtle Brown against Geotg Brown was concluded be fore Circuit Judge George yesterday afternoon and was taken under advise ment. ' The arguments by Attorneys ' Caplos 'and Allen for Mrs. 'Brown and George C Brownell and D. C. La tour tte for Brown were based principally upon the evidence submitted as to the relations between the parties after their separation in February, 1903. - Brown's attorneys read several letters that his wife had written to him. In which she spoke of her unnappiness ana was will ing to return to hlra If he wanted her to come back, ---i.-; 'c, ' ..'-', For putting up Signs without permits from the city engineer's office, F. B. nikun T w Tllr Chiirtaa ITalnta and H. K. Bowen yesterday forfeited 15 bail in the police court.' The arrests were made "by Special Officer Llllls the day before Thanksgiving, the defendants having-placed holiday signs in front of their respective places of business. All at first pleaded not guilty and the cases tiNve' since , been nendinrc. . . TJnon. being called the defendants were not present and their ball went Into the city treas- ury. ' tf:: tv. .f: ; One free treatment this week to any body desiring to test the beneficial re sults f. the Bets hot air apparatus in the cure of rheumatism, 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. IVaughn, 801-103 McKay , building. Third, and Stark. . -''--:- , The holiday vacation of Columbia uni versity will begin next Monday and con tinue til) January 4. The bi-monthly examinations were concluded today. Two hundred photographic reproductions of celebrated paintings in the Vatican have been received by the university and are considered a very fine assortment They have been mounted' and framed. I will give a Xmas present of a two weeks course in physical culture free of cost to everyone who Joins my school before January, 1. Special rates f 1 per month for class work. Ringler's Physical Culture school, SOB Alder street Individual treatment and class work, for men, women, boys and girls. Phone Main 1961. '- Baby Home BenefitAn entertainment is to be given at the Empire theatre on Christmas night for the benefit of the Baby Home, when "Down in Maine" will be presented. The play is on the order of the "Old Homestead" and "Shore Acres," full of humor and pathos, and altogether wholesome and attractive. We trust that the public, at this season more than usually disposed -to acts of charity, will remember the home and Its Inmates, and fill the house to overflowing. The ifieeds of the home are many, the man- HARPER'S DANCING ACADEMY J 310 TXBST STBEBT. ' We .will make you a perfect dancer for $10.00, or TWBLVTB XiESSOffll 8.00. " Private' lessons at any , time. Regular clauses Tuesday . and , Thursday evenings. . Beginners' class Monday even- " Dancing taught winter and summer. MRU AND MRS. J. W. HARPER Vxw' SWSTBtfCTOBS. s For All "Dress" Occasion A Tuxedo or a Full Dress Is nec essary to every man's evening wear. ; For holiday affairs and full dress occasions we can fix you. Our Full-Dress " Suits are tha" very best workmanship and finish that" can be produced in Portland. I have a 'large line of suitable goods to select from and good! light for examination, and take i great' pleasure In showing and ex plaining fully the styles, trim- . mtng, etc. ' , . Wm. velten, TAIL.OR, , ' - . " WASHINQTON ST. agement we believe to be judicious and the good accomplished very great. May we not hope for a generous response to this appeal to the end that we may re celve-aid to carry on what we believe to be one of the most needed charities of our city. L. W. Sltton, president; F. S. Akin, secretary, . Wearers of collars, cuffs' and white shirts should bear in mind that a steam heated polisher- not only prolongs the life-or these garments, by not weaken ing the fiber by (Turning as fire heated polishers do, but the gloss Is so much better that there is no comoarison be tween Them. Steam heat is employed only at the Union laundry, Second and Columbia. ' Listle Bkibbe yesterday began a suit for divorce' against Paul E. Skibbe on the ground ' of cruel ; treatment and drunkenness. -The parties were married in Portland in 1891 and have one child Don't fall to see our stock of Chris- mas umbrellas. Greatest - variety .... on the coast. We always undersell the dry goods stores. Meredith's, Washing ton and Sixth and Morrison and Fifth. Dr. R. C. Coffey has abandoned his down-town office. Will be found at the North Pacific Sanatorium, Twentieth and Gtlsan streets, all hours. , Beautiful calendar for. every child bringing a package of linen to the Union laundry. This is a pretty present that does not cost the child, a cent . - Bronzed, onyx, fancy marble clocks, soma American, some from Paris, prices from fl to 8100. Bee Lamotte, 449 Gil Ban street .!' .... ' Steam boiler insurance covers damage to boHer,' property and for injuries. Campbell " St. Rogers, 151 Washington Street - If you want a watch or chain, some thing different, something better than ordinary, see Lamotte, 449 Glisan street Plum pudding, fruit cake, home-made. Have ua roast yout Xmas turkey. Amer ican Delicate-Essen's, 815 Third street Printing. Best work by Mann & Beach, 92 Second and 223 Stark. Enlarged facili ties. .Everything 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 front Brus sels, finest on earth, for sale only by Lamotte, 449 Glisan. : . . Portland Club, 130 Fifth street A palatable lunch served . every evening from 8 until 11 p. m. , Plate glass insurance against break age. Maryland Casualty C6mpany. 361 Washington street Winter Garden Resort for ladles and gentlemen. High-class vaudeville, y Ad mission free. Albtna people, get photos 'at Thwaltes', 608 Williams ave. Cabinets 12.60 dozen. Don't grumble about - your lunches. Eat at the Savoy, opposite old postofflce. Free Viavi Health Talks, Thursday, 2:30, Lewis building. Ladles Invited. B. ft S. Catarrh Powders kill catarrh. We warrant them. ' 808 Washington. E. H. Moorehouse ft Co- at Seventh and Alder, Telephone Main 1148. If yon would wear a smile eat at the Savoy, opposite . old postofflce. ... . Olympio Pancakes are pure and healthy. , Ansley, printer. Centennial envelopes. Dr. A. F Petxel, dentist 401 DekumA Dr. Amos, surgeon, Dekura building. - - - : Feel Your Pulse If It beats fast, then slow skips beats, your heart is weak and should be treat ed at once. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure is the best and safest remedy. Bold os suimdU. Send tor book on the Start. ' '. - - DB. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhwt, Ind. MXUSVXXXTB. OOMCSSZ BALL . ' , ' LtlHBBOB. CONCIRT BVEBT MIOETt. B4S-S4S BCBNSina. THE GILSTRAP HEALING PARLORS Treatment given by the laws of agree ment Consultation free. ' The unbounded success of Mrs. J, W. Gllstrap In the cure of every known disease baa rarely been paralleled in the history of healing." She has Cured Her Hundreds . She gives no drugs whatever. Hers is a treatment that cures disease by common sense methods. boom aia AUSXT BXriLDiKO, TEXSD AITO MOBBZSOV. Offtoe Phone Blaok 3087, Bssldenoe, Soott 4357. Office hours, 10 to 19, 1 to 4. REFFLINC IMPORTING TAILOR 331 WASHINGTON STREET AT THE PORTLAND CHURCHES BAPTIST. First Corner Twelfth and Taylor streets, Rev. A. S. Coats, D. D, Morn ing prayer 10:16 o'clock; sermon 10:30 a. m., subject "The Child Savior." Sun day school at 12:10 p. m.' B. V. P. V. services at 8:30 p. m. Evening services 7:30 o'clock, subject, "The Meaning of the Name." ' The Christmas musio will be of ex ceptlonal interest, the program being es peolally .arranged under the direction of Mr. Belcher. Mr. Barber, formerly of Portland, now of Chicago, will sing a solo at lhe morning service. The Christ mas exercises of the Sunday 'school will be held on Wednesday evening. s Central Woodmen of the World build ing, East Sixth and East Alder streets. Rev. William E. Randall. Morning wor ship: 10:45 O'clock, sermon subject "Man's Debt; to Man; Shall Obligation Be Acknowledged and Paid?'" Bible school 12 m. Christian Endeavor :4S p. m. Pastor's topic at 7:30 p. m.r "The Elements of Attractiveness in the World's Savior; Qualities That Men Ad mire." Miss Verna Welch will sing at the evening service. Second East Seventh and Ankeny streets. Rev. Stanton C. Lapham. "Serv ices at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The topic of the ' morning will be, "Bound with Them Who Are in Bonds." At the evening Bervice Rev. J. M. Foster of Swa Tow. China, will occupy the pulpit taking for his them"The Living Savior for a Dead Heathen World." Mr. Foster is a prominent and efficient rep resentative .of the Missionary union in Swa Tow. Bible school "convenes at noon. L B. C's study hour at noon. Young people's union meeting at 8:80 p. m. will be addressed by Rev. J.M. Foster, the missionary. . Bible study class meets Tuesday evening, prayer meeting on Thursday avenlng. , The Christmas exercises of the Bible school will take place Friday evening. ; ' tPRESBTTXIAjr. -Westminster Tenth and Weldler streets, Rev. Henry Marcotte; services at 11 o'clock. ' , - . Calvary Corner Eleventh and Clay treets. Rev. W. S. Gilbert; 10-.30 a. m. Cumberland First, corner Twelfth and East Taylor streets, Rev. E. Nelson Allen,- pastor! 10:8 a. . m., rTldlngs of Great Joy;" the. choir will render spe cial Christmas mustcat the. morning ser vice; Sunday School 13 m.; Junior En deavor, 3:30 p. m.; Senior Endeavor, 6:30 p, m.; at T;30 p. m. the choir with other musical talent of the city will render the following Christmas musical ser vice: . ' . : : ...... . ' .. . .... . : . . ' . 8t Cecelia offertorle Batiste Mrs. E. M. Bergen. -v -'- Solo "Wake and Sing1 Good Christ- . tans" ....... Bumfier'Salter Miss Lina Linehan. ' Duet "Hear the Christmas Bells" ... i,. .....Gabriel C. A. Walker and Mrs. W. D. Deaver. Violin Solo ..,......4 ....i...4 Selected Mr. George Wuest. Quartette "Angels of... Light," with violin obligato Havens "Te Deum" ....... Dudley Buck' "Birthday of a King" . .i . . . Nedllnger Mrs. E. Mv Bergen, organist C. A. Walker, musical director, . Mlzpah Rev. Jerome R. McGlade, An nouncement of Christmas services, x Morning 'V'..v Prelude Adagio. ... ....... ... Daykin Anthem "Arise, Shine".... F, C. Maker Offertory "Elevation". . . . ; . . ... Newell Solo "The Shepherd King"..... ..Verne Mrs. J. M. C. Miller. Postlude In C. ........ . Ashford Theme of morning sermon, "Em manuel, God With Us." ' Evening-Christmas Praise Service Prelude !"Glad Tidings." ' Hymn. Scripture reading. Anthem "The Angels' Song". .Shackley Prayer. " Contralto solo "The Star of Peace".. Parker Miss Juston. Duet "Star in the East"...... Lilian Peterson and Grace Dunlap. Recitation 'The Star".... Vesta Martin Trio "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" Mrs. Miller, Miss Powers, Miss Scott ; Soprano solo 'The . Christmas Her- j aid '. uoomDs Mrs. Jordan Purvlne. Address By ths pastor. j Hymn. . Offertory "Reverie." Duet "Hear the Christmas Bells".. Gabriel Mrs. Miller and Miss Powers. , Benediction. Postlude March, in F... ....... .Thorp . SPIlCOPAi. .... St. Paul's. Woodmere rRev. W. R. Powell; service and sermon, 10:48 a. m. Trinity Nineteenth street near wash ington, Rev. A. A. Morrison; Holy com munion, -8 a. m morning prayer and sermon, 11 a. m.; evening prayer and sermon, 7:80 p. ra.; Sunday School, 9:30 a. m; Christmas services, eve 11:45 p. m.) Christmas day, 11 a. m. St Matthews Corner First and Car- uthers streets; Rev. W. A. M. Buck; morning prayer and sermon, 11 a. m.; Sunday School. 9:46 a m. Gresham Rev. W. A. M. Breck; even lng service at Baptist church at 7:30. Church of Our SaVlor Woodstock Morning prayer and holy communion at 11 o'clock. Sunday school at io o clock. Rev. W. R. Powell will officiate. St David's East Twelfth and Bel mont streets. Rev. George. B. Van Wa ters, D. D reeton Holy communion am. Morning prayer and sermon 11 o'clock. Evening prayer and sermon 7:30 o'clock. Christmas service with special music Friday at 10:30 a.' m. St. John's Memorial Sellwood Rev, W. R. Powell. Sunday school 11 a. m. Evening service and sermon 7:46 o'clock. CONCUUBOATXOITAXn Hassalo-Street East Seventh North and Hassalo, Rev. E. Chase. Services at 10:30 a, m. .and 7:80 p. tn.; Sunday school 12 m.; Christian Endeaver at 6:30 p. ra." i v ' ' . HighlandCorner Sixth and Prescott streets, Rev, E. , L. House, D. D.. will preach at 3 p. m. Rev. C. F, Clapp will preach at T:S0 p. m. - ' ,. Flrst-rMadiaon and Park streets,. Rev. E. L. House, .D.. D- Preaching at 10:30 a. m, and 7:30 p. m. Christmas ser mons and ' special music. , Miss Vesta Townsend will recite "Sandalphon" . at the evening service. . : - " !:vi".. ..' y..tHiw8jT. ' , :-"'".M Taylor street Rev. H. J. Talbott nas- tdn 10:30 a. m., sermon, "Christ's Mes sag' to the Church;" Sunday School 12:16 p. .m.l evening, "A Perplexing Question." ' , Clarke Comer North Eighteenth and Raleigh streets; Rev. Henry T. Atkin son! 11 a. m., "Emmanuel;" Bible School, 13:16 p. m.; Epwortn League, . 30 p. ra.; 7:30, "Angel s' musw." v Patton Corner 'Michigan avenue and Carpenter, Rev. Asa Sleeth; morning. ser vice, 11 a. m.; Sunday School, 12 ni-': J, Sunnyslde East Thirty-fifth nd TamhIIl streets; Rev. W. 11. Selleck. pantor; 11a. m(. "To Us a Child Is Born: to Us a Son Is Given;" 7:80 p. .,' "The Queen of the South and the Greater Th4d ,$oloro,Qni" Sunday School Christ-1 mas exercises will be held Thursday. Christmas services, Friday morning at 10 o clock. -., - Centenary Corner East Ninth and Pine streets; Rev. W. B. Holllngshead; class meeting, 9:30 a. m. and 12:16 p, nv; preaching, 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.i Sunday School, 12:15 p. m.; Junior League, 4 p. m; Epworth League, 6:15 p. m,. . ;. '.: t Grace Corner Taylor and Twelfth streets. Preaching services 10:80 a,.m. and 7:30 p. m. The pastor. Rev. J. R. Lathrop, D. D-. Will preach morning and evening. A cordial invitation is ex tended. - . ;.- . South 171 Second street. Rev. E. H. Mowre. Class meeting at 10 a. m led by Rev. Daniel Conway; preaching by pastor 10:30; subject 'The Heavenly uume,; Hunaay school 11:30, r ; . " . XVTHEKAir. Swedish Immanuol - 428 Burnside Street. Rev. John W. Skans. Services st i:so a. m. and 8 p. m.i Sundav school Christmas day services will be held at 6 a. m. and at 10:20 a. m., and i.i the evening at 7:30 Sunday school festival. ; Swedish Rodney avenue and Stanton street, Aimna. service. 3 p. m. ' ; ... Scandinavian Evangelical Synod Cor ner East Tenth street and Grant, Rev, v. jingoes, eunuay scnooi- :so a. m.; Tuesday evening Young People's, society meeis. nrisimas oay services will be held in the new church. Christmas tree eaturaay evening, w ; St. James English .Lutheran Corner west far ana Jefferson streets. Rev. j. a. iiess. services at 11 s. m. and 7:45. p. m. Sunday school meets at, 10 a. m.i The Luther league will, meet at 8:45 p. m, and will be led by Miss Louise Wickiine. Everybody will be cordially welcomed: , St James' Christmas day T a. m. Matin service. ; scripture reading. . Ser mon by pastor. , Anthem, "O, Little Town or Bethlehem" (Nevin). Closing Evening service,' 6:8o-Hymn, "Joy to me rvorio. versicie, ' Gloria. Patria, Psalm 87. ? Program, Part I Hymn, "The New- eom .ing. Who COmes Today." Reci tations, Emma Seleen, Earl Beyrr, John Clemenson, Hallle Dalslel. Solo, Miss Margaret Gelinsky. "Nearer My God to Thee"- (in pantomime). Recitations, Olga Allmen, Leuore Hansen. Bessie Elliot Fart II Promise and Fulfillment- Hymn, "uom and Hear the Wondrous Story." Scripture '. lesson, resnonslve. The Promise in Piiradise (Adam and Eve). Hymn, 'Beside a Manger Lowly." The Promise on the Plains (Sarah, Abra ham and the three angels). Melody and chorus, "Long the Nations Waited." The Promise in a Dream,, (a) Jacob at Bethel, Oscar Mille; (b) solo. Miss Wick line. Responsive exercise. Hvmn. "Silent Night." The- Promise in th Desert (a) Miriam, by Pauline Bonn sen; b) Moses, by . Harry , Brandes. Hosanna to Our King (a) solo and chorus, Pauline Bohnsen and women of Israel; (b) solo, Mr. A. Getman; chorus, men and women of Israel. Responsive reading, Types of Christ from Moses to David. The Promise In the Palace (a) to King David, Paul- Boehmer j (b) . to Nathan, Alfred Woodhouse. Hymn. 'Once in Royal David's City." Th Promise to the Era of the Pronheta. The Promise Fulfilled, ; Letter Acrostic, rromise and Savior. Chorus. "Blow. Ye Golden Trumpets. Blow." -i Address. Offerings. Distribution of gifts.- Closing service, , ir ZTAvasuoAx. 1 V: r German Corner of Clay and Tenth streets, Rev. A. AV Engelbart Preach ing at 10:45 a. m. and 7:80 p. m.; Sun day school at 9:80 a. m.; young people's Bible class at 1 p. m. Tuesday, 8 p. m., prayer meeting for Junior class; Wednes day, 8 p. m., prayer meeting for the senior -class.- ,s United Corner Farao and Krhv streets, Rev.-J. Bowersox. 11 a. m. and 7:80 p. m., 'The Christian's Hope"; Sun day school 10 a. m.; K. L. C. E. :45 p. m. First English Corner East Sixth and Market streets. Rev. G. W. , Palmer. Services at 11 a. m. and 8 -p. m.; morn ing theme, "God Incarnate"; . Sunday school 10 a. m.; . Young People's Alliance 7 p. m. ,' : . ,'. .. . OBJUgTlAir. First Corner Park and ; Columbia. Rev. J. F. Ghormley. Sermons 10:80 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.; Sunday school 12:15 p. m.; Christian Endeavor 6:30 p. m. Revival services every evening, pastor assisted by Rev. T. F. Brown. Dr. Ghormley will preach the Chrlstmai ser mon. Special music. - Rodney Avenues-Corner of Rodnev avenue and Knott street. Rev. Albyn Es- son. - mere wui D a recognition serv ice at the rooming hour when the re cent converts will be formally recog nised as members of the church. The subject of the discourse at this service will be, "After Baptism. What?" Bible school at 9:45 a. m.. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. and preaching at 7:30 p. m, Y;v' trtrxTEXBAusjr. First East Couch and East Eighth. W. F. Small. 11 a. m., "What Shall Be Our Attitude Toward Such Amusements ss uarapiaymg, Dancing and Theatre' GptngT" -Sunday school 12:15 -p. m. .- i I, in m 1 1 i 1 1 i n j cxxxsTXAzr loxsaroxi. First Twenty-third street near Irv ing. 11. a. m. and 8 p. m., "Christian Science"; children's Sunday school 12:10, Wednesday evening meeting 8 n. m. . Second Church of Christ Scientist- Auditorium building, Third street be tween Taylor and Salmon streets.. Sun day services 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sub, Ject, "Christian Science." Sunday School 11:15 in. m. v XrXVZVO BBBTHSEBT. United Brethren in Christ (First) Corner East Morrison, and Fifteenth, Rev. w, G. Fisher. 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. XZSOSLlVAinsOUS. . People's Christian Union No, 201 Al wKy Dunaing. u a, m. p. m., scnooi or religion. Men's Resort 66 North Sixth street, Rev.. A. D. Sopef. i 2:80, stereoptlcon Sunday school. -)' .'.. Immanuel MIsIon-i-S47 Couch street Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith, evangelists, will conduct meetings at I and 8 p. m. and every night." , ;.;,, v Home of yruth Hall 800 Allsky build ing. 11 a. m. Soami Ram Will speak. AH are invited. v .; .. Spiritualists Willamette hall., 7:45 P. m.,'' : ' v..- ' ' ' ':"; :"' '' . Berea Mission Second and Jefferson streets. Rev. J. H. Allen, pastor. Sun day services. Sermon, "Personal Tes timony of Christ," at 10:30 a. ni. Ser mon et 7:80 p. m 'The Fullness of Him That Flllelh AH Things." Advent Christian Halt (not Seventh Day), Harrison and Third streets. Sun day school at 10 a. m. Gospel services tat 11, . m. and 2;30 p., ra, - Charles Haflfenden will preach at )1. F, W. Brampton at 7:30. . Young people's meet ing at 7 p. m. A cordial welcome is ex tended to ail. . Olive Branch Mission First and Clay Services every: evening st 7:45 snd Sunday at 8. Ross, the noted evangelist is soon to fill an engagement at this mis sion, ' ' - . . - ' " Union ' Hollnpss Mission- Second Street between Taylor and Salmon.. Ser vices at 7:45 actv week night and St 3 p. m. on Sunday. 'Holiness Is taught f The First Spiritualist society Arti- saps' hall. -Ablngton building, Third struct, uear Washington. Conference at Here's Something for Nothing It's up to you to get a dollar bottle of Dr. -, B. E. Wright's Antiseptic Tooth Wash FREB with any dental work done be- , tween now and January 1, 1904. . . Don't miss this opportunity, , but come at once Dr. B. E. Wright's Dental Office 2Sft&S!i 342 WASHINQTON ST., Cor. 7th SETTLE IT TODAY We'll Deliver the Piano When You are Ready And You Can Pay tor It at Your Leisure. We are as desirous as you can be to have you secure the finest and most ar tlstlo instrument. We are jealous of the good opinion- of every' purchaser who seoures a piano here. -There are differences In all pianos even of the same make and model. One will- have a certain shade of tone that will appeal to one person- most strongly ' another piano might not please him as well, and yet be more satisfying to some one else. We want every one to get exactly tho piano that will please htm best. That is why we wish? you to come today, before the last days of Christmas hurry make it trying to decide the question quickly. We'll Alake Delivery Later on. And the' cash' necessary for the pur chase is very small, now. ' We know all about the heavy holiday demands; and the piano terms will make the payments easy to meet, after the Christmas bur dens are over. You choose here from the matchless Chlckerlngs, including the beautiful Quarter-grand, that will fit in any par lorand then the Weber, faultless In case and perfect in tone. The Kimball, erf Chicago, another piano whose name alone recommends 'it; the Vose, Bush & Gerts, Hobart M. Cable, Schumann, and so on, through a list of twenty-seven names, each of them the very finest of Its class, and manv of which you can buy on the easy terms of $10 cash and $6 a month. Kllers Piano Mouse, No. 361 Washington street If you want a ptano-player, of course, you want the Pianola, the only perfect one, and to be sure of securing one, you must get your order In quickly now, for the demand is far greater than the pos sible supply. Price,-; 4250 asy pay ments if you wish. Delivery arranged for later, if you prefer. i Store open evenings. . 11 a. m. and 7;46 p ra. The Thistle club will present a very Interesting pro gram. ' . - - East Side Latter Day Saints The re organized .Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Corner North Union avenue and Morris street Preaching at 11' a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by D, A. Ander son. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Z. R. I S. at p. m. Millennial Dawn Sixth Street, near Main. Services at 8 p. ra. . Enthuslastio song; and gospel services are held each night during the week at the Volunteers of America hall. S3 North Second street between Flanders and Everett streets, and Sunday at 11 a. m. and 3 and 8 p. m. Good-speakers at . each Bervice. All welcome. Capt John Anderson, officer in charge. TOWJT 701108. ! Mesrs. G. W. Morrow, A. F. Campbell and W. H. HUrlburt have Incorporated the Oregon Water Power Townslte com pany, capital $10,000, the object being to plat townsites, sell lots, construct houses and hotels, operate waterworks, etc. While the capitalization of the company is not very great, It Is still one of the solid concerns of the city. Messrs, Mor row Campbell are men of large means and commanding influence. Mr. Camp bell recently came to Portland from the Mlddlewcst, while Mr. Morrow has been a resident of. the city for several months long enough to have built a, nice home for himself. Mr. Hurlhurt 18 president of ths Oregon Water Power & .Railway company, and is - wll and pleasantly known to most of Portland. Estacada is the company's first townslte. The demand for White . House Cook books Increases dally. The people find Violet Oats so superior to other kinds of health foods that they demand this ce real from their grocers. The coolobook is free with Vlole Oats-one with every 20 packages. ' Coupons Inside. ' In these times of- discussion over methods of healing It may be interesting to say that few practitioners can point to a brighter record of wonderful cures than can Mrs. U H. Hart 205 Allsky building. Third and Morrison. Mrs. Hart can place to her credit scores of cases that have been given up by the doctors She has made happy, and well, many snd many a one that had been living In de spair. She treats bjr the Weltjner sys tem, that - new and effective idea thai discard all drugs. She has been amaz ingly successful. . " , There's nothing more appropriate .for a Christmas gift than something in sil ver or plated ware. We have, all you may want In this line., 'Come and see our, stock. John A. Beck, 807 Morrison, near Front . . - - . ." . At the monthly meeting of the Mulino- t! mi " siN , :'"M'; ' . 111 1 ::,- X..W. KO.OBE'S HEW OBOtnrD FX.OOR OAttEBT AT SETSZTTS AITO . WASaUSOTON STREETS. jZX'f:r i - r 1 I i-L'Jn-t- -Z t: P Si -r iLr'rXv rrv:FS. & rj,-r 1 5x " 3 ni- , 'g XFil 'Ui --ix' l.i' Bh flSS IT f J H--1 x,1:- M s ift I i i f fM S 5". Q' 4 "!r t' Built according to the special plans and directions of Mr. Moore, this . 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 Washington street leading to an upstairs parlor, and the operating . room, and the whole is most richly and superbly furnlshod. Mr. Moore employs no agents, and has no connection with any other gallery. Christmas sittings should be engaged early. Phone, Main 8988. Christmas Sweets. Largest snd' most varied assortments ' of 'confections ever shown in Portland. SEE OUR DISPLAY . The Special Holiday . Mixtures and ; packages are ready, and we call par ticular attention to our . . HOLLY GIFT BOX p lb American Mixed, the IOC old-fashioned home kind . a favorite with the children.' : j"tb Christmas Creams, a aCOCmlxture of bon bons and' chocolates, in large variety. Extra good. " V Our line of Fancy Baskets and Boxes ' 1 are finer than ever before, and when :. ;. t- filled r with our famous candies make , , most dainty and . ACCEPTABLE GIFTS Onr special Christmas Olf Box Is making a big bit Don't fall io am t Get the Bight riace. We have no eonnsoilos with an other store bearing . ' onr arms, . ' ;swctiMnd ( sow mah' County Principals' asHoclation. held In the offloS Of County Superintend- nt Robinson, lust -night. Principal J. Burnham of the Couch school lectured on Types of Children," Tho -lecture was illustrated by photographs, ' , 1 J I p Tb Fancy Broken, bright IOC and crisp. Just the best thing for filling the stockings. .jp lb our Fsmous Ribbon aCOCCandy. bright .and glassy and very pretty for the . tree.-. . '. Journal friends and reaflcrs t. traveling on truliiS Io and from 1 land hoiilI alc n hvuim i t 't i Journal and insist utioi li'-nur : ';'. l with this pHiipr, rpjjoi'i 1 1 sr j' obtnlning It to the in- e r !' " addressing Tli Journal, l'tjil..n. i, i,;. . . y ' , . . .... -',