::)r) r:vi "T' - r - iraOsapaEce -So!! I. J I U ailM... l.jrlc. ... Pur ... tiraad . . liaalrel Burlesque UoeUsaa la Ne ur" ""..- TT-.n. a........... ..a.-.....1 ',( 1 1 Five sacks of wheat caused Ave Alblns lads,Jude Freser. Chief Clerk of the Juvenile Court Marlon R. Juhnnon and letectlve H. H. Hawley ' a tV"ld .l"; trouble. The hoy woro sharged wttn steeling the grain and were tried before the Juvenile oourt and then , paroled pending good, behavior. The charge against the bore waa that an Uat Fri day they eaked to ' help Mint greln handlers unload a car of wheat at one of the douka, . Three of the boys are .. , h.va aided, after a rasnion. dockTbs three worker are aaM to have dropped Backs at grain to their compai.lone whUe the real gralnhandlers were la tha wharf. The boys Wr sr. rested while trying U aeU the wheat to a feed inlll ' ,. ' '. , ' r PAYS 35 ROE This Follows an Altercation In tha Courthousa Corridors With . Jaks Rickers. : HAD AMBITIONS TO , KNOCK HIS BLOCK OFF Mr. Smith Saye Smith Came Horn LPDJieCoim4JoaMcCarty There and Bit a Piece o( Flesh, Out of MeCarty'" Back.' At St Mary cathedral Saturday, J. M O'VarreU. well known la Portland, a assesses efaivlalon No-1 of .-lha iocal lodge. Ancient Order of Hlbernlana. wUl - ordained Into tlia priesthood of the Homaa Cathollo church by the Moat Keveread Arcbblahop Alexander Christie.- 11 la first maas win be celebrated at the cathedral. Sunday morning, at 11 o'clock. The local society of Hlbernlana will attend the maaa la a body. A com mittee waa appointed at the last .meet' Ing to convey tb sincere appreciation of the society of the elevation of lis member. Mr. O'rarrell waa born la To ronto. Ontario, and was educated In the parochial and high schools of that city. He came to Oregon la 1 aad finished his gtudiea at Mount Angel college. ' Vancouver reeldents are anticipating with a great deal of pleasure the recital to be given tomorrow evening by the Vancouver Cbamlnade club at the Pres. byterlan church. The recital will be under the direction of Mrs. . Fred I Olson, one of the most accomplished mustuians In Portland. She will be as sisted by Mies Cornelia Barker and Miss Petronella Connolly of Portland. Members of the club are Meedames Ar nold. towel 1. Pomps, Weston, Taylor. Phillips, Warren. Cray. Orldley, Sears. .Minclair. Mcrntyre, end Misses Collins, aos Pempe, A, Wood and U Coaoway. A number of Portland people are ex pected to attend. f . . .. The Centennial Milling company of fwattle and Spokane has sold to the Portland Flouring Mills company a half block of ground at. ths corner of. East First and Stark streets, recently pur-f-haset br the" Centennial company for t .&. from W, B. Kplcer and Page sV , Hon. The Centennial company la saia ' to have bought ths ground for ft mill site and had drawn plans for a large cereal and flouring mllL . The Portland "Flouring M1U company's purchase In : eluded also ths quarter block at the corner of East First and Washington streets, which gives It ths entire block "with the exception of the quarter occu- ' Following an altercation In the court house corridor this morning William A. ("Mysterious Billy") Smith was fined S for contempt by Judge Sears. Jake I nnjuuia, wun wnoa etmun quarreieo, was not fined. Judge Sears remarking that as Rlckers was a little man Smith had nothing to tsar from him. Smith la suing for a divorce, alleging that his wife has become a. gross drunkard. M re. Josephine Barde. whom Mrs, Smith claims has won ths love of ths former prise fighter, waa lust leaving the oourt room when shs passed Rlckers, who Is said to have stopped to speak to her.- Smith vas in the hallway at the time and says ha told Mrs. Barde "not to talk to that bum." In the alterca tion which followed Smith la said to have told Rlolers that ho would "knock hla block off." "One must, not Interfere with wit nesses la this oourt," said 'Judge Sears la Imposing ths fine. While on . ths witness-stand this morning Mrs. Smith said that ber hus band cams home one night tw6 years ago,- became enraged at Jos MeCarty, who was living at ths Smith homo, and during a fight that snsued bit a large piece of flesh out of MoCartys back. At the trial this morning Judge Sears issued a bench warrant for Mra llulda Lisvena, who was ordered to ap pear In court today. Mra Josephine Barde. , unon whom Smith Is said . to have showered much affection, wee e witness this morning. She declared that ths letters that Smith had writ ten her bad been given to Mrs. Ross Wilcox, who left Portland yesterday. Mrs. Bards said that shs promised Mark O'Neill. Mrs. Smith's attorney, that If Rlckers end MeCarty would not get up and swear to a lot of lies they told yesterday shs would give up ths letters. - R. C Patterson, a boarder at Mrs. Smith's home, averred that ho had never seen-her under the Influence of liquor during ths five months he had lived at ber home, but admitted that be had ones her drink a glass of beer. . On ths wltnees-stand 'yesterday Mrs. Smith said that her first drink was t.h.n In Maw ITr.nnl.nn anma time Ifnl In reeoe-rtltlon'of her work as super intendent of ths local Travelers Aid as- ociatlon. Mrs. lla Q. Baldwin has been presented with a check for 140 by a Portland cltlsen, with which shs Is to continue the work of ths association so Ions ss shs Is able. Because of lack of funds ths association disbanded a short time sgo, but despite this, the local man gave Mrs: Baldwin ths check with the request that aha use ths money as shs deems best In carrying on tbs work -commenced last summer.. " " Those who attended the pupils' recital ju n Jet Jht direction. -o(.W. IT. Borer, at Taylor Street Methodist cnurcn last night, were delighted with ths perform ance. An excellent program was ren dered. The solos were by Welrose B. Kaser, Miss Stella Carder and Mrs. A. T. Huf faker. Tbs chorus numbers were enthusiastically received. The accom panists at the recital were Mrs. W. E. Thomss at ths organ and Miss Kva Ben son at ths jiano. . Rev. Elanthsa Sweet the new as slstant pastor of ths First Baptist church, will be tendered a 'welcome re ception this svenlng at ths Whits Temple. At the same time ths second nntversarr of the pastorate' of Dr. ' Hreusher will be celebrated. - The double reception will follow the regular -weekly prayer meeting. There will be a . short program and light refreshments. Edward Holman at Co.. the leading funeral directors, have ths finest estab lishment, the finest goods, the finest vehicles and ths most reasonable prices. 'Fine broadcloth covered caskets, tit and 110. Ths ftnsst wood goods made, from 111 to ISO. Parlors 129 and 121 Third street, corner Salmon, Portland, .Oregon. . ' . Tenney Brothers Friday Special Five big bargains in wlnee: 11 1 grade ' of whits or red Fort at II per gallon; - II. BO grade of Sherry at 11 per gallon 11.10 grade of Muscat at II per gallon; 11.60 grade of Sauterns at 11 per gal lon. Phone East XIT. Free delivery. 171-111 East Morrison. ... In attempting to board a moving car near Russell street and Williams avenue last night, II. Ooodager, of 221 Russell street, fell and had bis right foot cut ot by ths wheals of ths car. He was removed Immediately to a hospital. . He says no one but himself Is to blame for .the accident. , '''-' Herbert C Shattuchv lecturer of ths .Loyal Temperance legion, will addrees the pupils of .the Portsmouth schdbls tomorrow .afternoon. In ths svsnlng he .will speak- at - the University . Park church. . - : It costs you nothing to know the , exact condition of your ayes. All tests free, tenses' from l up. Exclusive optician. Ill Fourth street, near Tain- ' hilL , ....... Attorney W. W. Banka has returned from a two weeks' business trip to San Francisco, and reports that everything TV." and that It was offered to her by her husband. Shs -said - the - shs- traveled all about the country with him during his prlse-fightlng days, and denied ever having drunk to excess. Mra Bards testified that sbs had known 8mlth sines sbs wss a little girl, that shs had been a companion of his first wlfs and that all aha had had to do with . him was In a proper and friendly manner. Mrs. Bards said that the loving letter written Smith from Pendleton last summer had been .written st his re quest In order that he might let his wife -see It . aad uui nna oui 11 jars. Smith still loved him. Rlckers. testi fied thai marriage vows there seems t be on ths move. Be at tended the Gane-SuUlvaa - fight and pronounces It the best ring-battle ever pulled off between lightweights. Hs was accompanied by Mra. Banka on hla trip. . .. : Suits pressed 10c, or your clothes cleaned and pressed and ahoes shlned for II pes month. Free calls and de liveries. Unique Tailoring .- Co... 101 Stark, near Sixth. Mala 114. ' Watches. Watches, Watches On easy weekly paymenta. II down. COe per week. Don't go without a good time piece. Metager Co., Ill -Sixth street. 4. Family Washing at To be done In Oregon. We are -the ladles' friend, snd solicit the sup port of every woman In this broad commonwealth. Just beckon to we by TEl MAIN III. Union Lmnilry noon asm DvtmaxA. Why do you buy cheap. Inferior gas mantles from peddlers . when you can get a Welsbach mantle for lie at Man nings. l Third street? Tel. Main Sill. "Religion: What la Itr will be the subject of Evangelist Martin's sermon tonight at the First Christian church. Park and Columbia streets. - Why pay It to 110 for 'eyeglasses T We guarantee a perfect fit for II. Eyes examined free. Metsger Co 111 Sixth street. Gold medals for lawn grass aad sweet peas. Butser, seedsman. Ill Front Merchants lunch 10c 11 to t. I2T Washington. 4. Big shoe sale. Marks Shoe Co. Ask for Frltis tamalsa. Crowds Increase Each Day. . 'Tt la to ths credit of ths Portland public that they are able to discern the difference between a bona fide sals Ilka this and trumped-up affairs such as we see all around us." remarked C F. Bishop, new proprietor and manager of ths Balem Woolen Mill Store, Clothiers, at IS -and 17 Third street, where the big dissolution sals Is In progress. "The steady Increase In ths number of suits sold each day shows clearly that people have confidence In us and In our mer chandise. Almost without exception the purchaser of one of our fine, all-woo? suits at 11.16 brings In a friend, and manyTif them a whole bunch -wfffriehda, and every man la surprised and de lighted with the values we are giving. More than 100 suits have been sold since the sals opened, five daye ago." Parlts,! Thin Evening. -The regular -weekly piano recital of Ellera Piano House will be given this evening la Recital HaU. Mr.. John Claire Montelth will be the soloist Mr. Mon telth possesses a baritone voice the equal of which Is rarely heard in Port land. The recitals have beoome ex ceedingly popular, and the attendance lately haa filled ths hall to overflowing Hereafter, however, all seats will be re served. Tickets of admission, including reserved seats, can be obtained gratia, before I o'clock this afternoon, at Ellers Plane House, 111 Wsshington street -, . - - . ' - - . Winter Garden Billiard Hall. Third end Morrison.' Finely equipped Eleven high-grade pool and billiard ta bles. First class In every respect Milwaukie Country Club." Tos Angeles and Oaklmd races. Take Seiiwood and Oregon Cl care at First .aad Alee - .- ,.1 .. 3,000 yards of atl silk Dresden Rib bons in beautiful stylet and great assortment. 7 to 8 inches 1 wide; ; regular tl. $UV $1.50 fjQr -alue allow nxictV 3AiM. T..n.- in nf 5Utin Merveillieux vr x ;Kkn. .atin hrocade - ribbons. ( Roman, striped ribbons and moire V rihKnni- also oin stripes and L -k-1,.. piKttna worth 31 : ""7 : a yara on saie, wr, - yard. 1t JLOQO jrards i ol print warn Ribbons anVdollT"Varden"fibbonl S 16 T inthea wide, all silk; yenr. best ..-1.. mmA mtarinn: refrular 50c to 75c yalne on sale at, llr 10,000 yards of all eilk TaffeU and . Satin Taffeta Ribbons in a ya ' riety of 20 of the leading shades; full S inches wide; extra heavy ' equality; best 35c value on sale at the special low price 1 of, yard..,,v.........a'C 2,500 yarda of hand-embroidered Ribbons, Vll dota on all silk satin, chiffon and taffeta ribbons; best 65e waluea,.yar4. . Boys' OotlMng Bargains Boys' 2-piece double-breasted" and Norfolk Suits in light and dark mixed cheviots and csssi meres; ages'S to 16 yean; $4.00 CO RQ and $40 values ....,.4Js?.U7 little- Boys' -Overcoat fancy-tmxtues-sr4T dark blue materials; ages 2 to 7 C A. Ai years; regular $6-SQ values ......... V Tf - . - .. i m . Vt . . BOVS fancy &ailor onus in rea anu mii u'ut, comoinaiion cuim a s 1 ' . fc j" i-f ' 1 veariTresrular $10.00 and $12.U Zm. sWO ;aiues ;;..;.vwew Little Boys "Buster urown ouus mrco, prown (. 1 ndlnriVfnixttires : ages 2i C -55" years to 5yearsi$7i vals.,... V"ea, Young Men's Suits in dark gray and brown mixed cheviots and tweeds; agea 15 to 20 years; -this season's very best styles; Cj? 1 O fHS regular $18.00, $20,00 values... V I7.UJ Young Men's sjngle-breasted Suits in fancy mixed cheviots and cassimeres; ages 14 to 20 ; vexrs: regular $12.50 and-$15.00 CO AC - . values on sale at Young men'g Suits in dark gray and fancy mix tores; single-breasted; ages 14 to C L lf 20 years; best $10 values yW'-JV Entire stock of clothing at low clearance sale prices. fly U ma mm Pcninsiilcr Stcd ttannca at $27.00 Grand Opera Apparel K Off Todav we offer 40 of our -Peninsular" planished Steel Ranges, run cLl trimmedTNo. 6 or 8 covers. Urge oven, asbestos lined., burn wJM or roil extension firebox, ventilated oven, steel-head nveta. extrg7XwT1ng ''ovenj full guarantee, for W y.ar.our beat $35.00 model on safe atr the exceedingly low price of, each...s....i....'...j-jrvr-V-v' . - - . h n ' ... -nnit .irr enit stTle "Peninsular oteei itaiiges, j uiwrenrnj ' up to $75; all are on sale at low clearance sale prices. Basement. All Wood Heaters and Gas Stoves at clearance saic pnecs. BtiyJYour Sammor Undcniinslins . . " snseaa, am ' " era dh Daring the Great "White Fair ' . .. l- .-a ii.Vn rnMi. trimmed in finVembnroi UnclenneTnd ?o7chon 1. of tucks, insertn. round neck,; long and short sleeves, ivu wiums Sloowi t-SO (rltM "ag.ee-aaat oewma 9 .S9 at e e . 93.11 9 . 98 91.2T see PS9 T 3f ' '''- - " a- . 8 -f. 1 Women's cambric, muaun ana nsmswa j Drawers, trimmed in dainty embroideries, . ' clusters of tucks and insertions, full widths. ! Great special values at tnese row pmo. Ss Prawees .69y fXSa- BittM 894 ai.n Srawess...917 SAS9-SS.TS Brawsrs " a ..91.97 rioos , guO0) Drawees 794 SLM Ssaweea. TS7 Sg-OOStW Xrrawecs at .. iTj."; . 91.a9 ' sa.eo gt SO rawero M 92.43 Women's nainsook and eembrlo Corset Covere, trimmed In dainty Valenciennes lacee and embroidery edgings. Insertions, clusters of tucks, headings and ribbons Great values.. gso-ase vsXlOeV eae-eos vaX29e ase val. . ..9e Sl-SS val.-89e gl.TS vstnss i 4oe wal....2Be See vat. ...4Te STuOO val..TTe STuSw val..Tw S1.I7 fl.4 i. et tsl i 93. as.OO-aa so values a ss-Bo Sl.TS vajaea aw 9J0O-9M valasg Woman's Chemise, made of flne earnbrlo and Tialneook. trimmed in dainty embroidery, laces, beading, tucks and ribbons, with or without trimmed skirts IM nl. ...28e aco-eae val.43e I1M val . . 83e 91M .val 97 SlJO-Sl.rs values as.., S1.21 Ba.OO values, each. . . aa-o val9Z.49 VSJS vaLfa.S All extraslse tTndsrmusllns on sals at low clearance prices. f Women's long white tTndsrsklrta, made et flne cambrio and muslins, trimmed In flne embroidery, Valen ciennes aad torchon- laces, clusters of tucks and Insertion, full widths, separate dust rufflea, fluted waist bands 1.1B waL.TTw -89 S1.M vai..97e SLTvaL91.2f a-aa values .91.93 ag.ao-Sa.Ti values .. f 1.9T ea-oo-aa as vainss 92.43 mtaeav... ,.a.7 sOaas-ft . .-. 93.13 mass 93.9T Women's short Underskirts, mads of ths best quality cambric, nain sook and muslins, trimmed m em broideries, valenclennes and tor chon laces, tucks snd hemstitching Great bargains at: soo-eoe val 434 tres-SSo val694 1.TS values 91.29 aa.oo-aeaa vatasn 91.-49 gl.00 values fos .......794 gTuee) values foe 984 eg.-M-SS.Te valasg .....91.97 t84iS Si-Si values ...93.43 You can select from our entire magnificent stock, of Evening Costumes and Wrap at S3 1- p?; cent discount from regu lar selling prices The highest class apparel for all occa-sionH-Imported snd domestic models in the very latest -r fashions-ftumes are in silk, lace, net, crepe de chine, vel vet and broadcloth Prices ranging from $25.00 up to $350.00 Wraps are in lace, silk, velvet and broadcloths Values from $22.60 up to $250.00 Beautiful theatre, dinner and reception garments Variety by far .the ff largest and best in the city Second Floor....... 3 V Special lot of -25 doaen women'a im- Cu.lii . riKKH heavv cotton ,1V, ,v. W " - Vests; high neck and long sleeves; "wliile oi ecru; an vrmr, standard $1.00 values,, at..... 79c Women's fine ribbed merino Vests and Pants, -in cream color only; all sixes; well made and finished Underwear; regular $15 valuea, for low Women's heavy wool mixed Vests and" Pants; gray or white: all sites; best 75c values, on sale for the CQf low price of... ..sf Women's : fine white merceriied Vesta and Pants; medium weight; hand- sofriely finished rarmentrOQiTT . 11.25 valuea, for Munsing's flesh-colored mercerized' cot- : ton Vests and Pants for women; -' heavy weight; all aiies; C 1 Afl best $2.00 values at.. V I 0 Women'a medium-weight Union Suits; high neck and long sleeves; a SS . M .1... a sfeS ska dS9a a99h. ankle length; natural coior; au sues, grano vaiuss 4U low price of, per suit Women'a Swiss Ribbed Vests; high neck and long sleevesjjsbite; .J. mm A H-.mStmA- .11 hat 1.00 valuea OH f- w n ice I J liiauc iivi 1 1 1.13 ii u i - i sale at the very low price of, the garment................... Women'a Swiss Ribbed Merino Vests; high neck -and long aleeves; black only; fine quality garment; all aiies; best $1.25 values OQm on sale at the very, low-price ifijjjj-iA-itr "- Entire stock of Wpinen'a Knit Underwear at low clearance sale pricea . Children's Jersey Ribbed Black Cotton Tighta; medlnm Qf weight; on sale at, the pair .J $15 -:! C3.C3 S7.C5 S25 Sdb iUi OVERCOATS f all kinds at one third of their values. .PANTS-HOO, $5-00 and $4 gTadea for 91TB 92.SO and 93.50. -HATS of the newest styie -915, 91.79 and fa.oo worth "double the price. " SHTpts trNDK-awgA-g, at ONE HALF of their value. JohtiB suae: S.W.Cor.rirstalYt: & S.W. Ccr.Ttlrdtzi CTj Empire Theatre! I rh saa taarrlar Pkeae Mala lit. MILTnrt W. SKAMATt, Wimiar. ' Portland pomilar rnTkneM. Trr Mlsbt This Wwk MattDM Sareratr Tree Oslr Heal HooMas I'lar et tee saim. Hooligan in New Ycr!: Tka' elerer eoswir-arssia. with ss neell" eaeapaar. Spwlal Tmrntrf. ' Beerjthlat a sad aor.1. Ikia't tetaa It vmlne prlcea We. JSe, SSe. See. Ms m le. ire. ' Vast week follsrtl LIlllssHes Oeeja Oe. BakerTheater Oiefea Tsaswe 0w !, ee. TL asee, -. TiSUiin a Third Ss. PNnw. Mttu 1 Ttt HMM of UUBleil Bmaeipis. fcturoar KathMS Is the Lest ParforSM-" atnrzm-s Aaruicaas. Bwlsaqae 1 ssS Ilrsar"a Oneaeeay, I the fosar. mealral fam. TKI TAVKEX SOOOTLB ISX." Matinees Uararear sad Suaea 18e. eft f v tor. Kranlas orlees 2Be. SSe. SOe, tTr2luM ot pettT flrlfsnl jsdjaanl- Vest waaa -ainiEa-a Mimix." atarllne aaaaar Matlao. Grand IKIATat. Wsah ef ' t aaaary as. -Balph Caauaiats sad aar oeaiseay 1st "A Gaaie ef . Hsarta." Tlakhaa S Ce ' , OaratM Bras. eea. Balnea. "Oaraall Blatats Harold Koff - araadoaaase tllaadafa.'HV'. V. : aiatlneae. lie ie aa at eiiTt b"Ia. Silk Petticoat Bargains S 7.50 Silk Petticoats at . $4.55 $ 9.00 Silk Pctticoate at $5.45 S12-$14:Silk-Pctticoatsat.i$6.35 Silk Finished Lisle Hose Apollo Rinl 3 1 c Pair Another special lot of Women'a Silk Finished Lisle Hose for those who were disappointed in not securing them at last weeks sale; band seam, double sole, high spliced heel; new-thread silk weave; a a I a. a a d SlMSSS alalia SK " tnslte 9B W all sizes, style ana quauiy; nyse nivai nun, r-" Ar A aaU at LOOO pairs of embroidered Cotton Hose; black, with small, O I a- ia tie-ures! all sizes: best 35c values for, per pair AW Women'a fine black Lisle Hose, with white double sole; all IQ aizes; best 50c values on sale at this low price, per pair.....- .7I Children's fine Cotton Hose, double Maco feet; 35c . valuea. sair Boys and Girls' Fleece-Lined Hose;' all "sizes;. 25c aratuesr cair .'............. Misses' silk-finjshed Lisle Hose; Hermsdorf dye; 3Sc . 2d?C values; pair .... ...... ...,A9m "a Boys' heavy rib Hose, seamless, cotton; 25e values, 1 pair.. , ,,,,,., ..-.. ... . ....... ... , ,, . e.y alt Wtae STAR TKXATBC "" Weak ef - Zsaaary SS. HE ' VeatatUaad Visa ( atalth aad KlUa. '. . Ossrles, . ... . lesaa aad Sitteaa, W. X. Haitfard. THI TKAtTIsRTI vara. - - frmmm Saela. Prtere 10 seat ewaot seaaa 10. IPAHTAGESIIS CaJPT. BOLTTK. ' V Is S Seaaattnaat OtsimihaU-Catehlaf Art. '. The aeeaelde, ? Oavrord sad Daft. Wldnw Carte Mlrhar Feeler.. Jonas sad Bartna. Lea White. MoTln Plotnrt rarrorBaneas oaiir at i w. i:su saa Sj. Oeneral adwlsalea, TKN aaala. Baearti eeata, ao aasta LYRIC theatr: Lost a Bat)yf A aoA-uva tamos xv rrarsss acts. Adsttaalaa 10e Beeerved Seats, foe. tonight; ELECTRIC VHIR! TUTS CUUAX OF THEM - ' ALU - music : IVIRT AfTCRNOON aa4 7CVXNINO BT OUR' BX CKIXENT BAND ; SKATES 10 FAIRS NEW ONES APOLLO RINK . SEVENTH AND OAK EXPOSITION RINIC Tor ths ben eat of the constantly m ereaslna number of aftamoon skaters ths tnaaaaremsnt - announces that Par sons' orchestra will hereafter play for saatlnc every aXtaraooa as well as everr svsnlnat- ' ' " , , Mxronnom mm co. :,:7 , B. 1. Arnold. Mgr. :- UHCIESALI ASKED TaHELP MANILA EET'HOTEt Covsrnmsnt Asked to Msks Land Grant to Induct Soma Ona - 'to Build. " Thers Is such an Increaalng demand In Manila for a first-class American hotel that eonarees. at the present ess sum. is expected to offer a land erast bonus to the) man or corporation that wuj sreet a modern hostelry. PJseuss Inc the matter tbts- moraine. W. H. .Williams ef Saa Francisco, wbs Is etoa plns at ths Hotel Portland, said: "The army officers, federal officials and prominent cltlsens frwm ths states was are isreed te Uve U aiaaij are re sponsible for the petltloa sent ts oon rrsss asalnv for a-Jand graut auUsldy to Induce some one ts pat up decent hotel there. ,The present ones are larpelr saltv lev their saans semen- and srrv'"t, a s iiAnsresa to deride whether the srant shall be for ths actual ground upon which , the. hotel shall be erected, or an ec reuse on one ef the Islands Which can be sold by ths hotel company, rented or used by It as a means of Income, which mar be used to defray the eost ef construction or early operation. . . - H. C Dunbar, who waa ones proprie tor of ths Raialer-Orand hotel In Seattle under a verbal lease. Is la Washington working for ths passage of the act. Ha haa written me thst hs controls capital sufficient to erect a hotel that will cost at least Itee.oee, provided ths govern ment will bold, out some kind ef an ta ducement. He adds that Just as soon as the land grant act Is passed and be comes effective work will be begun upon tbs building. . "Its Is working upon ths supposition that the government will let him erect ths hotel. It Is posslbfs that ths act maktns the arant may specify that -the permission to erect will go to the high est bidder. I understand the land grant frm tm una- laenmia OL.iannnniwn. .... CHAMPION TILE-SETTER . IS SUED BY HIS WIFE - w lb- a IamI 1T- 1 1 In veors " m contractor, who la said to hold the Fa- elflo eoest tlie-aetiing caampioasaip reoord. was mads ths defendant m a ...i. ai-4 i- ih. .innlt Miurf this snara- Ing by Attorney Harry W. Hogue on bs- DSir SX Mrs. CISW JU. Jm.w. mrm. Maa alleges that her husband deserted her and their two young .children last No vember and haa given them Ottle money since that Urns. ;, . , n the complaint Sled It Is stated that ths Akes were maVJM at Council Bluffs. Iowa. September f. MM, and that they have lived In Oregon more than 11 years Ake'e business Is ssld t have brought bint laf ge wags for r and since he haa been contracting he Tnae Diads) lara sums. ItrTa set forth Ihat ens Job dose by - the - defendant, and which took two months to oomplete. netted . a proilt - tlwise. He l aow roe asewefadMsSj Weetd-re- aald-tnb puttlag la the tlllug the aew Women ef Wooderaft building, which Mrs. Aks alleges will bring a profit-f between 0 snd 1400. The eonpls - have a son s reere eld and a daughter aged I years, . v VERDI'S RIG0LETT0 ON ; TUESDAY AFTERNOON v., . J... " ' An extra matinee haa been arranged for Tuesday arternoon. February S, during the grand opera season at the Marque re Grand theatre - next week, when Verdi's "Rtgotetto' will be given. This will afford hundreds ef muaie lovers who were nnebie to rere e' for the oreree revini"y e- e if P nrtnnlty f h .!rt t , i ' "t Lawsst prlees esaststeat wlta aret-elasi 'de" te ike! NEW YORK DENTISTf VOVBTX AsT MOSWIVOsT fTlw. gay and night frees aise a rr mata ts ss, . am l.-JL.g-aUl.aJllJil'' be ran this morning at ths bos the theatre; Mall srders will net 1 received for -Rlgol'tto.- Seats are r selling for the entire eeasoe at the f flee. . : ' ' it?r v Of 1 4 v It.