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THE ORBOON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER M, 1904. ma 3K "THE BRIDE'S PIANO" CHICKBRINO QUARTER GRAND WmW if or run abb raster woods. Prices from $635 to $850 1 SEVENTH ANNUAL EXHIBIT This week we present the premier productions, of the World's greatest Piano makers Chickering & Sons, of Boston ; The Weber-Aeolian Company, of New York; The W. W. Kimball Company, of Chicago. There are but three truly great and representative American Pianos, WEBER, KIMBALL, and the founder of them all, THE CHICKERING. There Is but one establishment in Portland where they can be obtained. Every instrument In this display is a premier a masterpiece. American Piano makers today are unexcelled. American Pianos are' universally recog nized as the finest the world produces. This superb collection, composing the most costly Grand, Baby Grand, Upright and Pianola Pianos ever assembled under one roof, is unquestionably the most artistic exhibition we shall ever be able to present. The most exacting taste cannot fall to be gratified here; the most cultured ear and artistic judgment will find here its ideal. V We are tremendously proud of the conspicuous successes that have attended our former Piano Exhibitions, but the present one greatly surpasses them all in both magnificence and magnitude. You are most cordially Invited to Inspect them now. PIANO HOUSE 351 Washington Street, Corner Park OTHER. STORES AT Spokane sad Ssettle, Vuh. BoiM ml X.wlton, Idaho. San rranciaco, Stockton ud Oakland, OaL ass 41 ROOSEVELT ADMIRES President Compliments Builders and People of State for . St. Louis Exhibit. LECTURE BUREAU MAY BE ARRANGED FOR Salem Politics Warming Up and t Evidences of Sharp Fight ' Are Apparent. (Spatial Dispatch to Th Joaraal.) Salem. Or., Nor. 29. That the Presi dent Of the United State enjoyed bla visit to the World's fair at St. Louis Is attested by a telegram received yes terday by Governor Chamberlain from David uR. Francis, president of tba fair Madams' said the grocer "let ma Intro duce Golden Gate the highest drade coffee oa the market." n.ialsj gaws wMh OOLDBN OATS corrie bmt aailaleotiea. Ma gllllS ' rroesarjr. 1 mud S lb . .... .light Has., . !M.ve moA in bmtk. $. A. Foltfer a Co. KaaavktUlaaWl Hmlt a CmHWT corporation. President Roosevelt also visited the Oregon building and oompll mented Its builders and the people of the atate for participating In the exhi bition. The text of the message fol lows: The president's visit to ths. exposition yesterday was greatly enjoyed by him self and appreciated by the exposition management, and the people who wel comed him In large numbers. Ha and admired the Oregon building and expressed great gratification at the par ticipation of your stats.' . . Speakers at An attempt is belns; made by Rev. Stephen 8. Wise. W. C. Elliott, Jr., and Richard Montagus, of Portland, to ar range for the establishment of a lectur bureau, to be operated on the grounds during the Lewis and Clark fair In 1906. The corporation has appropriated tb sum of S3. 000 and the state commission Is now being asked to appropriate the turn of 16,000 for the same purpose, that the best speaker may be obtained, but ths members of th commission are in doubt aa to whether they have the au thorlty to make this appropriation, and the matter haa been referred to Attorney General Crawford for an opinion, la city politics. At a rousing meeting of th Toung Men's Republican club of Salem, held last flight In the police court room of the city hall, several speeches were made and th members pledged themselves to work on next Monday, election day, for th success of th Republican city ticket. A "stand pat" spirit was mani fested, and It became evident that none of th young Republican intended to scratch the ticket. The following officers war elected for th ensuing year: President, H B. Patton; vice-president. J. F. Ooodale, Jr.; secretary, h. F. West; treasurer. Lea Acheaon. Executive com mittee H. H. Turner, A T. Moffat, first ward; W. E. Richard son. K. D. Organ, second ward; Hon. J. O. Oraham, J. W. Reynolds, third ward; A W. Pres cott, J. B. OIy. fourth ward; L. R Stlnson, Fred Mlnsenmeter. fifth ward; CL I Parmsntsr. Orr Royal, sixth ward; Lea Acheson. H. D. Radcllff, seventh ward. Thar Is evidenc e of a sharp fight for several office of th city. In th elec tion on Monday, although only th Re publicans have a regular ticket out Several Democrats have announced their intention of running aa Independent can didates, and as they are all strong men. It la believed at least a few of them will be elected. J. L Sklpton Is the independent candidate for city marshal, and for councilman F. W. Steualoff. first ward; J. R. Linn, aeoond ward. Webster Holmes, third ward; Joseph Cooiey, fifth ward; F. N Lathrop and John Bates, sixth ward, are all out for the several offices, Aoqnr. (serial Dispatch to Tb. JmwasL) Colfax. Wash. Nov. II. Oscar Mat thias, charged with a ertm th penalty for which I tan years la th peniten tiary, waa acquitted yeeterday. AT THE THEATRES. A Fine Character Play. Baron Hohenstauffen (Mr. Baume) ejaculates in German most forcibly at tha Columbia theatre this week, as one of old Vlrglnla'a fair matda puta a lighted firecracker into hia coat pocket Tha bomb axplodea and the baron ex plodes also. The baron is pursuing bis botannleal atudtea In America, and ha encounters a flower that perplexes him Flora May Randolph (Miss Coun ties). H know little English, and she know no Oerman. They are In love, after half a minute, and the really beautiful play goes on with a running accompaniment of the cleverest sort of dialogue, In which all characters and sltuatlona serve to brilliantly exhibit tha splendid character of the baron. Thla Is the play in which Clay Clement starred for years. Mr. Baume Is an Ideal Impersonator of ths part. The fact la that "Tha New Dominion" Is decid edly the most entertaining play that tha Columbia ha put on this season. do an aarlal act that wins merited ap plause. Young and Brooks do some clever work on musical Instruments. The rightful top liner on th bill 1 the Onrl family of five, who are without ex ception the best Jugglers ever seen on the coaat. 'The Diterrupted Supper," In which they Juggle everything In sight, la a first-class act. Ths blograph and Harry Hoyt In Illustrated song add their share to make the performance tha very boat Good Bill at the Grand. Last week's rush at tha Orand theatre was repeated yesterday, when the new bill was produced. The management kept Its promt by presenting new and novel features In every number. The Four Mangaana In their polite acro batic number furnished a genuine thrllM by their daring and marvelous feats of agility and atrsngth. Little Mangean Junior, by hi cleverness, Jumped Into immediate popular favor. Rawles and Von Kaufman produced "Mush," a screaming little playlet, and were en- cared until they absolutely refused to do any more. Walsh and I.lgon, In a little act entitled "Tha Burglar and ths Boubretta," gave a clever and original musical melange. Tommy Hayes, mus ical trick bone soloist, gets away from any bone man la the world, and his Imi tations are aa natural aa life ltsetf. The best lightning change dancers sver seen In Portland are Ida and Charles Kalmo. They dance the dances of all nations, esch In national coatume. Tha Kmpire Trio, constating of husband, wife and little son, present a very re fined and elegant muslcsl act with clever Imitations of noted actors done by the little boy. "When My Golden Hair has Turned to Silver Orsy." the pictured melody, was sung by Alf Bon- nsr. The Whites did some scientific boxing, and th grandfacope furnlahed two absolutely nsw Imported story Alms, "The Elopement" and 'Willie's Vacation.' Every Week Grows Better. Tills weak the Baker present a atlll greater bill than ths on of th preced ing weak. It contains a list of top liners. Barl a Ad Tralnor do an excep tlonally clever knock-about comedy act. Introducing some new end clsver Jokes and good singing and dancing. Leonard brother Introduce some of th best refined acrobatic and Greek statuary work ever seen In this city. Ths Kobcrs Lyric's Feast of Pun. Ethel Whiteside and her pickaninnies are a veritable show In themselves at the Lyric this week; the clever singing of Miss Whltesides and ths pranks of ths coons win bursts of applause that abow them to be decided favorite. The Burks, expert club swingers, who have been seen here before, are not less in teresting, they have added a number of new featurea to their act. Th Kra mer do a clever coon act, in which one of them does the cleverest plec of clog dancing that has aver been seen In this city. The Whltesldss, two Juvenll ar tlsta, present a comedy of nonsense that pleases. John W. Wood sings "Jennie Lee," and th vltaacop shows new pic tures. It is a good bill and will doubt less draw well. given at the Marquam Orand tonight. This beautiful comedy of the Catskllls should not be overlooked by any man. woman or child in Portland. BOY FINDS BODY OF MURDERED MOTHER Shocking Discovery Made on Return from School Police Have Clue. "The Devil'e Auction" Tomorrow. Charles H. Tale' "Everlasting Devil's Auction." which haa for 22 years held the confidence of the theatre-going pub lic.- in all cit lea from the Atlantic to the Pacific coaat, announces that the present season marks the 23d edition of this phenomenal show piece, and that tha latest production of this famous spectacular play la undoubtedly the beat that has yet been presented. It will appear at the Marquam Orand theatre tomorrow and Thursuay nights. Seat are now selling. Advance Sale Tomorrow. Th advance sals of seats will open tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock for "Who's Brown?" which comes to the Marquam Orand theatre next Friday and Saturday nights, with a apeclal price matinee Saturday William Morrla will be watched with great Interest not only here, but throughout th country. He easily hesds the short list of the younger American actors, both In technics! skill snd In ths kind of personal attracttve ness which Is most enduring. "Sis Hopkins" Coming. Miss Rose Melville will be the attrac tion at th Marquam Orand theatre next Monday and Tuesday nights In that de lightfully quaint and plctureaque com edy drama of rural life, "81s Hopkins." The company which her manager haa given Miss Melville this ysar Is ths best she -ha ever had since she gave th stage the character of "Sis." and the production Is artistically on of the most beautiful on the road today. (Joaraal Special Berries.) New York. Nov. 29. Mr. Margaret Keeler, 1 year old, waa murdered in her apartments, on Beat 114th trt last evening. Her 16-year-old son first discovered her body, lying where an as saaaln had left It The family consisted of Mrs. Keeler her husband, son and little girl. -Marie Marie Is I year old. When the little ones returned from achool at 4 o clock, the doors were locked and tbe house silent. Neighbors were attracted and little Jlmmle was sent up to the Keller apart ment by the fire escape. No sooner had ha entered the kitchen thsn screams struck terror to his little sister and the neighbors waiting In the hallway. '"Mamma la killed. Somebody has killed my mamma. Come quick." he shrieked, and then unlocked the door. The neighbors entered and found the body of 'Mr. Keeler lying on the bed. her skull crushed and face lacerated. On the; floor lay a larg Iron bolt with which he had been murdered. The police aay they ar clo on the trail of the murderer. The assassin Is 19 years old, is broad-shouldered snd clean shaven and has been snnoylng Mrs. Keelet for some time. Last Performance of "Rip." The last performance of ''Rip Van Winkle" by Thomas Jefferson will bo GREAT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MISSIONARIES (Journal Apeclal Service.) Providence. R, L, Nov. 29. The mla slonary bishops and workers of the Protestant Episcopal church have gath ered in Providence for the annual meet ing tomorrow of the American Church Missionary society, one of the two or ganisation that carry on th general missionary work of the denomination. In honor of the distinguished visitors a dinner will be given this evening by the Churchman's club of Rhode Island. Bishop Brsnt of the Philippines will be the principal speaker. The principal business before th convention tomor row will be the discussion of plana for maintaining and extending the mission ary work In Braalt, Cuba and Mexico. Prominent among those taking part In the meeting will be tbe Rev Albion W. Knight Of Atlanta, recently chosen bishop of th missionary district or Cuba. MAN MOURNED AS DEAD RETURNS TO HIS HOME (Rneclal Dispatch ta The Joaraal.) Klamath. Or., Nov. 29; Henry E. Whltworth, a Lakevlew merchant, who mysteriously dtssppeared from his home a little more than a year ago. has ar rived her on hi way to Lakevlew to Join hla wife and children, who had given him up for dead. I.ATJUUM. (Special Dispatch to Tha Journal.) Palouae, Wash., Nov. 29. Mrs. Oeorge Lawery of this place took a large dose of lsudanum by mistake for cough syrup. She discovered her mistake, took an antidote and saved herself. WELL KNOWN PIONEER DIES NEAR ASHLAND '(Special Dispatch ta The Journal. ) Ashland. Or., Nov. 29 Daniel Walker, a wvll -known pioneer citizen residing six miles southeast of Ashland, died Sunday night, aged 70 year. He crossed, the plains to Polk county In an early day and later. In 1M7. he moved to Jackson county, where he acquired the large farm on which be died. Frew years ago he was attacked with bulbous paralysis of the throat and he waa an Invalid most of the time thereafter to the day of his death. He waa an ea tlmable citisen and related to several of the pioneer families of this locality.. Preferred Stock Canned Allan Lewi' Bet Brand. Keep Looking FOR NO. 1287. That's the number on a key and the key is on a bunch we've lost. It has also our name-plate with our private mark. We're anxious to have it returned as soon as possible and will reward the finder with the handsome Mahogany Chiffonier now in our front window. Tull & Gibbs Complete Housefurnishers.