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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL. PORTLAND. THURSDAY EVENING. MARCH 21, 1907. RISE FAST EAST !! OF THE CASCADES Snake and Columbia ; Rivers ; Crawl High Upon Banks ' on Short Notice." - i BACKWATER WILL CAJJSE , RISE IN WILLAMETTE District Forecaster BesJs Says Rise 'i Is Dae to Unusually MUd Weather East of the Cascade Mountains While It Is Cool Near the Coast. r f ' Tht .upper Columbia and its trlbu . taries are rising unusually fast and tbs .Willamette will probably show a riae of two ar thres faat' during tha next few day aa a result of back watar from tha greater waterway! Tha Snake river haa been transformed Into a rav ins; torrent and at Umatilla tha Colum bla ia steadily- creeping higher upon its The sud den jlsa Is dua. to- ay t ramel y mild weather aaat of the Cascade moun talna. Contrary to the uaual order of things tha weather between the Caa- ... cad and Rocky mountains has been - muob milder during the paat several days than between tha Cascades and the coast, so that while the rivers In this vicinity have shown little rise except Ing that brought on by heavy rains in .' the valley, the upper Columbia trlbu taries bava been swelled by tha melting snows. . ; , v . - According to telegrams . received by Dlatiict Forecaster Edward A. Baals this morning the Snake river has risen .7. feet at Lewlaton and nearly as much at Wetaer during the Bast two. days. This ' means that it is about II taet above the average stage, and It haa al ready shown its affect upon the volume of water at Umatilla, where the Colum bia has risen two fact i Mr. Beals la not prepared to volunteer any forecast as to what effect this will hare upon the spring freshet, but be Is of the opinion that the sudden rise will be of short duration. The Willamette river baa risen a couple of feet during the week as a result of heavy storms In tha upper Willamette valley. The rise 'was noticeable first yesterday afternoon and today the water Is aa muddy aa a few weeks ago when it rose almost to a level with Front street because of pro longed and heavy precipitation. - -. SKIPPER IS WANTED Next Harbormaster Most . Show He r Haa Commanded Vessel. ' 'A. person will have to have been mas ter of a deep sea vessel in order to be come harbormaster of Portland, accord' Ing to a ruling Just made by tha Civil Service oommlsalon,' This lets out the 'present harbormaster Benjamin Bralth, ex-harbormaster Ben Blglln, and others 'Who have worn the crown In former days, even- should they ears to go through tha ordeal of tha examination whloh will be held at the city . hall Saturday. March 19. - ? Several applications have ' already j Ph arson, of the commission, and ha is anxious to receive mora. Anvbod v ia '.invited to take a try, but those not.be '. ing - equipped with evidence " showing that they have been in command of a - sleep sea. vessel are handicapped -to- -the -extent of as per cent or In other words they ara out of the reoe. J Tha new rule came as a stunner to some of these, who planned taking, the examination. Harbormaster 8mlth was ' appointed to tha position temporarily to fill tha vacancy caused by tne ciamiaaai of bis predeoeasor but ho never bad the han rm tt unnlr. tha wmhhllnar welk ana His proapecia ui retaining nm posi- meager. ' -.-:;, Practical Question concerning the harbor will count considerable In the examination. Two or three skippers have already, signified their Intention of occupying a desk in the civil service rooms on tha morning of - March. 10, 1 when roll is called. , . ,f enaBBBBaBsaaakaiaSfAaaBBBBiaasBaaasS ' ? I WHEAT FOR HONGKONG British : Steamer Agapanthua . Will . ' Sail This Afternoon. : ;v v The British steamer Agapanthus will clsar this afternoon for Hongkong with a csrgo of S.00S tons of wheat, and she will probably leave down tha river without x delay. ; Tha Frenoh bark Jacques will take her berth at Mont- .MMMAOT. An N. t UMH U It IB vacated, and commence recedrlng wheat for tht United Kingdom. The Agapanhus came tiara several weeks ago for the purpose of loading lumber, so 'tt was announced at the time, but it was soon discovered that she was not suitable for that , trade and aha was rechartered to Kerr, Olfford at company to carry wheat - to tha ori ent ' '- .'. . The Japanese steamer FUkvl Mara ia still receiving flour at the mills, but she will probably be the next steamer to clear foreign with a complete cargo of breadstuff s. ' PIONEER LAID TO REST Harbor Men Attend Funeral of Cap ' 'tain James Wilson. . '"'' Many old-time friends attended tha funeral yesterday afternoon of Captain James Wilson, a pioneer steamboat man:' it was held from the uunning chapel. East Sixth 1 and Alder streets. The floral pieces - were numerous, among hem being a beautiful anchor from the harbor men. . . -. . The honorary pallbearers were: . Cap- alns W. Rmlth, Joseph Mountain, J. A. tally, O. Kellogg, I. Sanborn and Rloh- rd Scott The active pallbearers were: Captains William , Thomas, W. Whit- omb, W. Patterson, George Raaba, A. Mien and A. B. Graham. Rev. W. B. loo re, pastor of the Clackamas Meth dlat church, conducted the services. he interment was in Rosa City carae- ery. f . . " . : REPORTS FROM NOME Veather Bureaus ; Will Have Daily Wire Concerning SVealher. From the first of next " month the eople of Portland who read District orecaater Beals' dally publication, the Veather Map will be kept poated on namona in the rar norm oecauae tne away Uttle sheet will contain a tela raphlo report from Nome every day, rovlding the wire does not fattl. Thla la a new feature added to the eather bureau service end it will be much Interest hers , although Mr. -ale says It may not prove of great lue towards making forecasts st pres ent becauae of Its being the only sta tion In that part of tha world and too fur away to be of much aaalatance In forecasting local conditions. - ... Arrangementa for having the re ports sent here have Juat been cloaed at Washington, so Instruments from the head of, the department atate, and the first report will be received here April 1. It will be flashed from Nome to St Michaels by way of a wireless sys tem and from Bt Mlchaala to one of the southeastern Alaska - polnta - by wire through the very heart of Alaska. From the coast port It will be cabled to Seat tle and, then forwarded here by wire. This complicated arrangement Is ex. pec ted to cause occasional - delays but the new feature will have a great tendency nerertheleaa of bringing Noma closer to fort land. - . ; It is figured that it will be particu larly intereating to note the temper atures of Noras during the heights of the seasons and draw eompariaona with tne climate ol Portland. ; - . . ...... ' ' ALONG THE WATERFRONT r "Trie "oriental liner Arabia is due to arrive at the mouth of the river to morrow. She brings a heavy ' shipment or firecrackers. 1 The barge Wallacut is ready to be gin loading lumber for San Franciaco soon. She . Is still at the Flanders street dock, where the tugs Samson and Mansanltare also moored. J. J. Kelllher, formerly ' lookout at North Head, will be at the weather bureau three months this summer to relieve H. A. Andres, assistant forecast er, who has been given a leave of ab sence to go to Nevada. rOwTrigtdthe washouta on the South ern Pactfie railroad all paasenger ac commodations on tha steamer. Costa Rica, which sails for San Francisco, to night, were taken early this morning. She will carry It passengers this trip, which is her limit. . v " .' - The American ship Blntram cleared at Astoria yesterday for Redondo with 1, 100.009 feet , of lumber, loaded at St Helens. Ths schooner. F. 8. Redfleld cleared for San Pedro with 4S.000 feet, loaded at Westport . 'The British steamer Ardmount will bs at the dock of tha Standard Box Factory this afternoon to complete her lumber cargo for tha orient She re oe lved 100,000 feat at Rainier. The steam schooner Thomas I Wand cleared this morning for Baa Francisco with 710,000 feet of lumber. . She will probably leave down tonight , Tha steamer Alliance arrived at As toria this morning from Coos bay and will be at Couch street dock sometime this' evening. She has a full cargo of freight waiting on the dock and will bs burned out as quickly as possible. MARINE NOTES , Astoria. March SI. Arrived down at midnight barkentlne Wrestler. - Arrived down at I a. m, steamer Aurella. Ar- rived at t:II a. m steamer Alliance, from Coos Bay. . - San Francisco,' March 1. Balled yea- terday, stsamef Argyll and barge nanta Paula, for Portland. Astoria. March 10 Sailed at 1:11 p. m., schooner F. S, Redfleld, for San PedTor' Sailed at 41Tm.rstaairir Elder, for San Pedro and way porta. Bun Pedro. - March 10. - Arrived, schooner Inca, from Columbia river. . ITshant, March 10. Passed, British steamer Manchester Port ' .. . -Glasgow. March . Sailed March IT, French bark Vtnoennea, for Portland. -' San Franoisoo, '- March 10. Bailed, steamer Santa Anna, for Columbia river. Arrived, steamers Helens snd Waahlng ton. from Portlandj . . Astoria, March 11 Condition of the bar at S a. m., obscured; wind south west; weather, light rain. ' -N, , , 1 , Oaks Skating Rink News. ' The pleasant spring days are helping to fill the Oaks Rink to capacity aa the people in search for pleasant excitement and fresh air find both at the Oaks. Mors beginners are being taught every day. The rink opens at I every morn ing and muslo la offered at afternoon and evening sessions, . - - - . BOYS ARRESTED FOR BEING OUT LATE ' ;''. In a raid ' mads by the police last 'night' on Trautman's billiard hall, lo cated in the basement of tha budding at Third and Morrison streets, M, Ro sencranta. r Arthur Lutksmeler, Kay Adame, unaries MantheL' Zldea 'and Harry Trolen, all under II years of age. were taken Into custody on charges of violating the curfew ordinance. -. AU of the lads were released on their own recognisance and appeared in the ponce court this morning. Judge Cam eron ordered tha boys ta report every Baturday - to Chief Qrltsmacher until May 1, and in the event that their con duct la above reproach during that pe riod no further action . will bs taken against them. of the most nutritious of flour foods Unooda Discult the only perfect soda cracker. Then you will be able to . . " to ; f because a well-nourished body i ., has greater productive capacity. Thus you will also be able to ; v - because for value received there is no food :r so r economical as Unooda Discult 0 In a dust tizht. motsturt proof packaztk '. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY W. H. MARKE.LL & CO. , 121-123 Grand Avenue YouCan Buy Your SpringSnit ' ' ' nf : ' ."".se. ... '" ; ; I ' ')'' '-r! "' ' ' : 'li j OF US ON THE EAST SIDE At a posi tive saving of from $2 to $5. Our new showing is rcraark'bly complete and up-to-date. Pcrlccl ritfaj. Shs?e Eefilclag tzi TtUor Uiit It is to Your Interest to Investigate Before Buying r 47c LINEN DAMASK Best 60c Grade, at 60-inch Unbleached Linen Dam ask extra heavy grade, onequaled wearing quality, near attractive patterna, never before fold for leas than 60c. Special Bargain M7- Friday at lit too FEATHER PILLOWS-1 Best I1J25 Grade.. 3 i -pound ' Feather rillows, filled with nice, clean, sanitary feathers; covered with beat quality flowered satin ticking,' 21x27 inches, bet $1.25 grade.. Special Bar- Cn gain Fridav at.....' ' vi Intensely Interesting: Value - Giving fop Oup ill jM.E&GAIE' fmibay From Jthc viewpoint of genuine value-giving this will be without doubt the most in teresting BajgaJny Sale wejiave cvccjtldr sales are appreciated is shown from our increasing sales record week by week. THE REMAINING DAYS BEFORE EASTER will be days of unprecedented selling in every section throughout this entire store, a grand climax to our very successful business of the past several weeks a' selling for which the many months of exten sive preparations in all the leading producing centers of the world have filled the immense stocks to the extreme point of completeness with the most select, the most exclusive, the most charming novelties obtainable, as well as the great and varied assortments of the most dependable staple merchandise the most perfect of its kjlnn eveiy specially underpriced specials for Bargain Friday. We welcome you to look, whether you come to buy or not. TOIIOBROW'S Store He wo Sharp, crisp values abound throughout every section of thla great store for the profit of , the prudent shopper. . The bargains below could not be more forceful or emphatic READ AND CONSIDER v.: THEM. - T V"-;' V : UNULXIITED ASSORTIIENTS IN . ETew GOOBS and SILKS -This store ha always been the reliable standby in the matter of correct dress fabrics, both in woolen goods and silks. Its stocks and values have, always been just a little superior to those shown elsewhere, consequently its business haa been big. The displays of new spring fabrics are large and you are sure to be suited, whether it be a plain, novelty or fancy pattern that Is desired, and in just the wanted shade. The newest shades of tan, brown, gray, blue and cream are abundant in the various lines BLACK TAFFETA 85e 36-inch Black Taffeta, silk-buckskin finish, warranted pure silk and spot-proof, an excellent quality silk, usually sold at 91.00. Special Bargain Friday.. CORDED SILKS 85 19-inch Corded Wash Silks, in large asortment of neat checks and stripes, all shades, very fashionable, regular 50c grade. Special Bargain Friday CREPES DE CHINE 21-inch Silk Crepes de Chine, most charming fabric, of season for gowns and waists, conies in all delicate P"i"k new shades, excellent 75c valuei - Specially priced for Bar- ur sain Friday at ,...,..JS w VOILE CREPE 18 36-inch Black Voile Crepe; a new, pretty end popular weave; good deep, rich black; reg. 25c grade, specially priced tor Bargain friday.., 85c 35c 18c CREAM MOHAIR 45s) 38-inch Cream-Colored Mohair, In small . dots and neat figures, one of the popular fabrics for this i f season, large variety of patterns to choose from. Special Hpr Bargain Friday, per yard , TT KJ W LUSTRE SICILIAN 69 50-inch Lustre Sicilian. Terr high-grade finish, beat selected mohair yarn, splendid weight fabric for f f jacket suits or separate skirts; colors brown, green, navy, 'tf9 wine, cardinal, gray, black. ., Extraordinary value, per yard. . J S ENGLISH PANAMA T9e 52-inch Genuine English Panama, war ranted strictlr all wool, an exceotionallr fine err ad e Broods, esopcial-. ly adapted tor spring and summer wesr; sil wanted shsdes of brown, blue. red. also black: rearular $1.00 value. gain Friday , Bar- 79c Wonderftd SHOE BARGAINS ' Our suDremacv in shoc-sellinsr' hss opened to us avenue of supply that are closed to other stores. We get exclusive control of the best, makes snd the moat fetching styles, and we also get the "best things" makers have to offer in the way of unusual values. Hence these shoe bargains that have no equal anywhere. Our Morrison-street window will give you an Idea of the many styles. Women's New Shoes and Oxfords $1.00 ' ' Beet $20 and 13X0 Grades. Prompt action will enable you to share in a most . extraordinary shoe event , Through a very large and most fortunate purchase we are able to sell real $2.5 and $3.00 Shoes and Oxfords at the ridiculously low nrtro nf Sl.OO. At this Drice vou have choice of several hundred pairs, all this season's styles', in vici kid, patent leather and patent colt leathers. in botn plain lace and tsiucner cut; neavy, ngni ana racaium soies, wua military or low neeis; also one ana two-scrsp suppers, in or a pair in the lot made to sell for less than $250 most all are $3.00 CI Af) shoes. Your choice Bargain Friday. only..-..v..-.."IuVI Men's New Spring Style Shoes and Oxfords 82.85 ' Best $3 JO and $4.00 Grades Basement Shoe Department. -At this price you have choice of the following well-known makes: Spence Shoe company's $4.00 Oxfords, Rice ft Hutchins' $5.00 Shoes, the Churchill $3J0 Shoes, Macey Bros.' $3.50 Shoes. About! 20,000 pairs all told, this season's most popular styles, in all the fashionable leathers, Vici Kid, Box Calf, Patent Colt, etc., in both plain lace and Blucher stylet; medium, light and heavy soles; not pair In the lot sold for less than $3.50; most all are $4.00 and $5.00 val- OC ues. -AH go at one prices your choice........... i Lwt 44 Walk-Over" Shoes and Oxfords 52.37 ' $3.50 and $4.00 Values Main Floor Shoe Department. By Far the Lowest Price Ever Quoted on HIgh-Grsde Up-to-Dste Shoes. The celebrated $3.50 "Walk-Over" . Shoes and Oxfords, in pstent leather and black vici kid, lace and button, with light and heavy soles, Cuban, concave and military heels, ss well as the Lady Churchill $3.00 Shoes and Oxfords, Ziegler Bros.' $3.50 Shoes and Oxfords, the Sherwood $3.50 Shoes and Oxfords, Hannah McCarthy $3.50 Shoes and Ox- M 7 fords. All go at one price your choice, only..' ?t.ul DECIDEDLY BIO VALUES In the Domestic Section Five low-priced lots for Fridayell new and desirable goods. An unusual opportunity to buy goods that most everybody wants just now, and at decidedly big reductions. No matter how low the price,, the Quality of each article can be depended upon. PILLOW CASES ' An 42x3 Inches, at UJ Tomorrow we place oa sale, as long as they last, 100 dosen Pillow Cases, made of excellent quality full-bleached muslin, nice soft fin ish, neatly hemmed, 42x36 inches, never before sold for less than lie. Special Bargain Fri-' Qv day at v mV 7c NEW SUITINGS 10c Values St.. ....... We have lust received another shipment "of New Wool-Finished Suitings In pretty beige effects; checks, plaids and stripes, in at tractive shadings, correct copies of the most popular woolen fabrics; launders nicely; best 10c grade. Special Bargain Friday ' , 7 at.. .1 C farming New Eiubr oideries A lavish display now to bs seen ia the Busy Aisle.- New and beauti ful assortments of all the most stylish designs for spring snd summer wear. Immediate selection is urged, for hosts of women have been wait ing for these goods. For Bargain Friday's selling we have srrsnged five big separate-price lots, ss follows: 10c and 12c Embroideries. Special at, per yard....!.. ....Be) 15c Embroideries. Special at, per yard .' 9 25c Embroideries. Special at, per yard 14 35c and 40c Embroideries. Special at, per yard 23e 45e and 60c Embroideries. Special at, per yard. . 29f ALLOVER EMBROIDERY Rare display of New Allover Em broidery, in elaborate; designs, bn fine Swiss and Nainsook, comes 22 to 25 inches wide, regular selling price $1.00 to $1.50. Oa special sale Bargain Friday, per .' NOVEL SPRINO NECK- .. : - WEAR . -Women's Embroidered and Lace Turnovers, hundreds of new spring patterns to choose from, bought to sell st 25c each. Bargain I Cm Friday, each Ml STYLISH LACES . Oriental or ' Net-Tod Lacet. both cream and whiter 4 to 8 inches wide, very fine mesh, suitable for trimming lingerie waists, many new and beautiful patterns, regu lar 25c and 35c values. Spe- 1 f a cial Bargain Friday .lib . WOMEN'S WASH COLLARS Large assortment of Embroidered and Plain Wash Stock Collars, large and small sixes, pretty de signs, regularly sold st 12tfc snd 15c. Specislly priced for Ca Bargain Friday vL ( THREE EXTRA GOOD RIBBON VALUES FIRST Fancy-Stripe Taffeta Ribbon, extra good ' quality, regular 25c grade. - Bargain Friday . 16e SECOND Taffeta Ribbon with small embroidered dots; colors light blue, cream. -white and black; 18c grade. , Special .......10e THIRD Plain. Taffeta RibbonAS inches, wide, all colors, white' and black, 25 and 35c grade. Special ., 18 EXCEEDINGLY GOOD VALUES IN v Knit Under w'r Hosiery - : FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. "V, 4 Below we list a number of remarkably good values for tomorrow's great sale. Anything to be worn is the most economical when it is good, whether it is intended to be seen or not. Not only will these Stockings and Underwear give you a feeling of self-respect, out you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you bought them at the lowest prices ob tainable anywhere. Wisdom dictates buying for the entire season at the remarkably low prices which now prevail. The saving is consider able on each purchase. . . v, r. ' WOMEN'S POLKA-DOT HOSE Women's Stockings in black, brown, tan, and navy, with neat dots and figures. These hose have double soles, are seamless, have good elastic tops one of the most tempting specials ever offered. Bargain Friday, per . - :. JQ WOMEN'S 20c" BLACK HOSE lZWet 200 dozen of the celebrat ed North Star MillsTSfockings, in black only: have high spliced ankle, double sole, heel and toe; warranted fast black; our regular 20c quality. Special Bar-: Of A, a gain Friday, per pair.... IX l WOMEN'S GAUZE STOCKINGS 80 dozen Women's Real Gauze Lisle Stockings, made with garter tops, double heel and sole, war ranted fast dyes; colors black, tan, champagne," brown, reseda, navy and cardinal; best 50c grade. Spe cial Bargain Friday, per f 1 A A pair 85a, 3 pairs for..... 4I.UU CHILDREN'S KNIT UNDER WEAR Children's Swiss Ribbed Medium-Weight Vests and Pants, vests have nigh neck and long sleeves, pants are knee-length, au well made, good qualities, regular 35c values. - Special Bargain y0i Friday, per garment.. .......faaJv v-;;vY:."-; ".,:' . STILL GREATER VALUES ?',,':, In Our Men's Section Notwithstanding the values we have already offered in our Men's Sec tion, tomorrow's news is of still greater values. It is our extraordinarily large dealings with the best and largest manufacturers which enable us to surpass our own previous records in the matter of giving the best values. Prices speak for themselves. . Here's the list: MEN'S 75C UNDERWEAR 40s Men's Nstural Gray Merino Un derwear, in all size shirts and drawers, fiae spring weight, well finished, one of the best-wearing merino garments on the market, food 75c quality. , Special , JQa argain Friday at tJv MEN'S lSe COTTON SOCKS e Men's Half Hose, in black, with natural Maco feet, warranted fast color, made of fine grade cotton, regularly sold at 15c. . Spe- . Qr cial Bargain Friday at ..'t MEN'S $1.25 UNDERWEAR 89a Broken lines of Men's Blue Elastic-Ribbed Worsted Underwear, super-weight for early spring wesr, form-fitting, regularly sold at $125. Special Bargain Friday r tj(Jr MEN'S 25c AND sVo TIES lTe Our entire line of Men's Four-in-Hand and large Club .Ties, com prising a large assortment of plain and fancy patterns, real 25c and 35c values. Special Bargain 17 Friday at, each ..lit FRIDAY'S 8PECIAL OFFERINGS , " - In, the Art Department A Great Variety of New Ideas Will Be Found In Our Popular Art Da. : pertinent Many Lots Are Underpriced. , - A Great Sale oi Stamped Linen Doilies ' Tomorrow we place oa special sale for the first time our entire line of Stamped Linen Doilies, comprising an extensive showing in all the best patterns, floral and eyelet designs in profusion, four sizes to choose from: Doilies 12x12 at.. .......... .15 Doilies 24x24 at.... ....40a Doilies 18x18 st ...25c) Doilies 27x27 at......: T5a 60c Bureau Scarfs 30c Llnenette Bureau Scarfs, a large assortment of pretty openwork desni, full 18 inches wide snd 54, inches long, best 50c kinds. Special . OQa Bargain Friday at ..j ...................OJb 76o Laundry Bags 50o V Laundry Bags, made of fancy flowered denim, very pretty designs la all the best colors, excellent values at 75c Special Bargain Fri- jfjj Another Great Notion Sale Our Notion Sales are famous for the best st the lowest prices, A great sale Juat In time for those who need to replenish the work-basket for spring sewing. Some hints, among which are these: Fancy Back Combe, made of best quality rubber, handsomely mount ed, never before sold for less than 75c. Bargain Friday, 'each.. .45c) Fancy Side Combe, of good qual ity rubber, assorted colors, attract ive designs, real 25c values. -Bargain Friday, pair ....13e Dress Shields, the well-known On-snd-Off self-adjuiting washable dress shields, sssnrted sizes, best 50c quality. On Sale Bargain Fri day, pair 23e Whiak'Eroom. made of the finrt select broom vnw, wr! made aid neatly f V !. r ( v.-lrirs at 2'-r. Special 1 - It Hose Supporters The Princess Chic Hose Supporters give the cor rect contour of figure at all times; can be worn with or without cor sets: come in all colors, usual 75c grade.- Bargain Friday .. ,...45e Bone Hairpins of superior quality, highly polished, assorted colors, usual prices card of 3, 15c. Speri .l Bargain Friday t Cuticura Sosp This well soap is sold everywhere . caVe. 0'ir special price ; Fri1iy Invii ' Hatr; ;, i inz'1, ,: ' "1 a t ' '