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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, ' WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 18, 1007. ? . i 1 i FORBES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TOTAL LOSS jr-rrrr; r-r'J'T V -' I Tr?7" ; . - TV' ; - v. - .... rvrs.. , ; 'IV J. i '. ill if j. Vlw of 'Church Taken Juat Before Arrival of Department. ShowlriOrifftn of Fire Whir h Destroyed Structure. Photo by V. P. Hickatu. . ...... . . , R-olutloni of nympatliy wfre pad by the prubytrry of I'ortlnnd ylrrJr ftprnoon to br rxtenW to tbt f'&tbf ohurrh on the burnlnj of thffr bulld- ln(. A mrrtlnit 1 to h hrld tnl(ht to conaiir thr mutlrr or rebuilding. the Cooctructfd thrc yr o at a rout Of HO.COe. the Forbeii rrmbtrlan church, Qntnbetn and Bellwood atreetii. waji burnd to the ground yratprday aft ernoon, rlre la auppoaM to have been started by bora arooktnc clcarattea tn tba belfry. The church carried IS, 000 with Insurance companlra of thla t-lty and $:.ooo with quai fore about 16.000 for' rebulldlnr. und the board of cho uartera In New Yarlt. There la thrre- plana for auch action will probably preaonted thla evening. be RUSH NG CARGOES OFOUMIII Half Dozen Vessels Will De part for Europe Dur ' ingiWeek. BAHD DISPATCH FOB BABK 0STAKA Mammoth Fleet tn Harbor Will Soon Thin Down at Rate Vessela Are Now Being Sent Away, Unleas Ar rival) Are Frequent. i Half r a doaen large wheat carfOPi j will be ruahed to sea thla week from J Portland, Judging from the way grain t la being poured Into the carriers now t at the" docka. The German bark Ostara f will finish loading- this afternoon after haviht been but three days at Mont gomery dock No. 2, where Bhe began receiving cargo Monday morning, and this afternoon the large British tramp teamer Cralgvar will have been made readr. for the ea after less than a week's time In port ' With a plentiful supply of grain on hand, a number of vessels will be xlveu very rapid dispatch and unless new ar rivals are frequent the mammoth fleet In the harbor will aoon begin thinning down. The American bark Homeward Bound' left down yesterday afternoon bound fur the United Klncdom with a cargo Of,S,000 barrels of; flour, valued holhlnyn to handle the tall end Of the season's crop, ulthouirh there Is still a large fleet heading for this port under cha rter. Now that the atormy weather appears to have given away to clear skies and smooth water at sea, vessels that have been keeping away from the roast are expected to put In an early appearance. Among them Is the Hritlsli bark Castor, which h.i been outside more than a morth. The bnrk will undoubtedly go on the reinsurance board inilens she shows up during the next 'three or four dsys. Incoming steamers report benutlftil weather at sea and while the wind I" not favornble for the Castor In case of her havlna been blown out far to eea, she should be able to work her way close to tbe river In a eouple of days. REPORT IDEAL WEATHER. in Jrren while the British ship St Is ready to leave down this afternoon Wund for Europe with wheat. valued at close to $100,000. The French hark Ku rope will haul up to Qrennwich dock this. afternoon .to finish loading, taking the berth -of the steamer Strath endriek which shifts across the river Into the berth deserted . by the Cralg var at Columbia dock No. I. The Norwegian steamer Herm and the Brltlshg steamer Elgin are loading at Oceanic dock and both will be rushed out .with all possible dispatch because the Immense warehouse is fairly sway ing tinder the burden of grain. 8acks have been plied 26 high and some have had "to be stored outside under tar paulins In order to release the railroad cars.'.'.-" It Is expected that a number of nevi charters will be closed soon after the s m lt nam l i or:,, Z. I Steamer llanalel and Roanoke From tbe South. The steamers Ilaoalel and Roanoke arrived In the harbor early this morn ing, the former going to Couch street and the latter to Martin's dock. Boi'i report beautiful weather at sea but neither sighted any vessels off the mouth of the Columbia although It wat hoped that they would bring In worj of the bark Castor being outside. "We could see. I should say, SO miles." said one of the officers of the Roanoke, "but saw no signs of apy snlllng vessels in our vicinity. The sky was even clearer than on a clear summer day and the wind was balmier there than ashore, making conditions altogether Ideal." Chief Engineer Dunham came north on the Roanoke this time and he re ports that work on the Corona has ben abandoned for the winter owing to the unsettled condition of the weather. The Corona wreck on the bar at the entrance to Eureka, was bought last summer by the owners of the Roa noke and Elder, and It was Intended to float her this year but It has now been decided to await more settled weather conditions. Mr. Pun ham says, however, that the wreck has not been damaged the leaat by the severe storms or the past three weeks. The . llanalel Is discharging general ireignt at uouen street dock; today ana wiu ioaa wneat ana lumber ror a re turn cargo to Ban Francisco. Itajore put back to Astoria after hav fng encountered Severn weather orf tliu mouth of the river. Rheumatism Do von want to get rid ohtT '.ifso,t.ikcDr.Miles Nervine modi (led as di rected in pamphlet nround bottle. In Addition to tho direct curative properties it has a soothing eftVct up on the nervous system by which the rheumatic pains are controlled, and rest and sleep assured. It has made many cures of this painful disease, some of them after years of suffering. If it will cure others why not you. If your case is compli cated, write us for advice, it costs you nothing and may save you prolonged suffering. I was so crippled. tha I could scarcely walk. After Raving rar shoe on for an hour or two t could manage to walk bv aufTertrig the pain. Then began to hsve pains all through my system. My doctor told me I had an acule attack of Inflammatory rheumatism. I read about Ir. Miles' Nervine, bought s bottle and t com menced to get better from the atart and for the past six months have scarcely any pain, and am able to walk as well as eier." JAB. 1. BANDERS, P. O. Box t. RiK-kaway. N. J. Your druggist telli Dr. Miles' Nerv ine, anS we authorize him te return price of first bottle (only) If It falls to benefit you. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind MARINE NOTES follows closely the story In the book of the same name. As a collection of down east characters It Is a regular picture book. Matinee Saturday. Astoria, ur., Uec. II. Condition of the bar at I a m., smooth; wind east,. --' t'wi. Anivru ui iv:jv, steam er Lansing from Tort Ban Luis F-tn Francisco, Dec. 11. Arrived last night, steamer Johan Poulsen from Portland. Dee.-.ia. Arrived December 4 Itrltlsh steamer Tymerlc from Portland for flt. Vincent ' Tlrtei at Astoria today High. 0:25 a rn 7 a feet: 11:28 p. m , 9.0 feet; low. I 0. a m.. J. feet; C:5 p. m.. feet AT THE THEATRES Taught in the Wrb" Tonight. Tho success of the Allen Stock com pany ;hls week In the thrilling detec tive melodrama. "Caught in the Web," has been unparalleled and Is the talk of all Portland thentre-goers. This famous and Justly popular stock or ganlratlon has never been so fortunate In Its selection of a plav as wl:h "Caught In tho Web." Matinee tomorrow. Aid FOR PERMANENT DOCK. Kennewirk Business Men Ask of Government Engineers. (Special Dlptrh to Tb Joainsl.) Kennewick, Wash., Dec. 18. A move ment is on root to secure a permanent landing for steamboats on the Columbia river here. '1 he Commercial club is en deavoring to have a part of the govern ment appropriation for improvements on i ue uoiumoia set aside lor this pur pose. The club recently secured a county road from the present road across a noia airect to the river at a point where the permanent landing Is desired, and it is here mat an appropriation will be necessary for the purposa of dredging a fuannei, me present channel not be: ing quite aeep enough to allow steam boats or aeeper draft to enter. Last Time ."Lion and Mouse" Tonight This evening at the Helllr ih., Fourteenth and Washington streets, the last performance of Henry R Harris production of Charles Klein's great American drama on the present finan cial situation, "The Lion and the Mouse, will be given for the Inst time. Mag Figroan Coming Next Sunday. The favorite comedian. Max FIgman, and an excellent supporting company will present the delightful comedy "Tho Man on the Box" at the HelHg tlieatre Fourteenth and Washington streets for four nights, beginning next Sunday' De cember 22, with a special price Christ mas afternoon matinee. Advnnce seat sale opens next Friday morning. "Qulncy Adams Sawyer." Qulney Adams Sawyer" is a pas toral comedy, which Is pleasing the pa trons of the Marquam this week. It wns one of the greatest theatrical suc cesses ever produced in the east and "The Three Muxkrterrs" at Baker. This is the week of the great Dumas play. "The Three Musketeers.- at Bak er theatre, and the thousands of read ers of the famous book are delight ing In seeing the characters enact ,t on the stage. The dashing, daredevil, D'Artagnan, and his three friends. Athos. Porthos and Aramlir- are played with all the fire and humor Imagin able by Austin Webb. Matinee Saturday. What Is Home Without a PIANO? Especially so at Christmas time. Our prices and terms of payments are such that anyone that wishes may own a piano. A visit to our sales rooms will convince you of this fact. Our stock is so large and varied in makes and de signs that we can meet every demand. I OPEN EVENINGS I Sherman, Clay & Company SIXTH AND MORRISON STREETS Opposite Postoffice Is a rural playlet calling for acting. It Is a refined, clever comedy. and "The (iirl of the Streets." Lillian Mortimer's modern melodra matic story of New York slum life, "The Girl of the Streets," which 's playing at the Empire this week. Is a thrilling and startling tale and carries one into the very depths of criminal life In a great city, showing the in terior of a thieves' den In Baxter street. Matinee Saturday. "From Farm to Factory." For an Interesting, absorbing and ex citing play of literary merit do not fall to see "From Fsrm to Factory" at the Star theatre this week. Thero will be a matinee tomorrow and another Sat urday. "From Farm to Factory" Is dif ferent from the ordinary class of plays and It Is not a melodrama but a rural play with a bit of factory life. 1 1 W Tomorrow and Frldsy positively the last days for discount on east side gas bills. Portland Jas company the Necanlcum river with set nets was postponed until Thursday. Real Vaudeville. No better vaudeville entertainment lias ever been given In this city than the bill at the Grand this week. It is headed by the famous Eddy family. What these people cannot do on the wire is not worth mentioning, and what they do Is the talk of the town. It Is a great act. a wonderful performance. "Old Friends" Seaside's School Levy. Astoria, Or., Dec. 18. Seaside school district has made a special levy of 2-0 mills for School purposes. Fishery Cases at Astoria. Astoria, Or., Dec. 18. Andrew Karl pleaded guilty In Justice court and was fined 110 and costs for falling to dis play his number on his set net when fishing In the Lewis and Clark river. The cases against Anton Searpatl and Sam Miller charged with obstructing ii Act at Expo Tonight.. The clever bicycle net lit the Expo Is winning great favor at the rink thl week. Tonight is a good time to skate ( and see tho act. Christmas and New Year's . cards, albums and art calendars. Finest as sortment In the city at the Postal Shop, KM Fifth street, near Washington. Open Evenings Until Farllier Nollcc T Parisian American FasMonCo. Cor.SixlhandOakSts. Opp. New Wells-Fargo Bldg. Desperate - A Selling OF One Thousand Fine Garments (or Ladies The Jameslown Expo. Exhibit and Artistic Designers' Models From Paris and New York Turrit if s-acrilke of extraordi nary high-class Suits, Coats, Silk and Satin Raincoats, Skirts ami Petticoats. There are few instances where any of these superb garments are bringing material oM. Ladies who appreciate the most select of styles, patterns, materials and workmanship arc delighted with the rrand sale. The Opporlunily oi the Century ( )pera ( "oats. Street ("oats, Dress ("ats. ("overt (oats. Silk and Satin Rainroits, Kar- t i j ' .it. loin and t oven lackets, etc. ?0.75, $12.75, 91-1-75, $22.50, ?27.50 viannems worm .?- to j(,). Punished With Fine. William Uulger. a clerk, convicted In tho I'nited States district court some time ago on a charge or opening an other person's mall, was fined $200 by Judge Wolverton this murning. BE CSAKZTABXJB. to your horses as well as to Yourself. You need not suffer trom pains of any sort your horses need riot suffer. Try 1 a bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment. It cures all pains. J. M. Hoberts, Bak ersflcld, Mo., writes: "1 have used your , liniment for ten A-eara and find It to i be the best I have ever used for man ; or beast" 8old by all druggists. ITT Tim LI II I U Nmnte Silk Neckwear, Silk Muf flers, in new designs, made especially for holiday pres ents, all in boxes. Gloves of , every kind for every use. .Everything for men and. MAST SIGIITKD ACJAIN. Captain of French Bark Asnlerrs Reports Passing Wreckage. John McNulty, nautical expert of the local branch of the hydrographlc de- fartment has Issued the following no ice to mariners: t Captain Touze of the French hark Ansierrs reports having sighted on No vember 10. In latitude 37. 34 minutes north, longitude 128, 40 minutes west. a urontn man or jarae armenston standing upright in the water, some thing very heavy evidently fast to its base, as It rolled very steadily as thi sea rolled by. This might constitute danger to navigation. PUT WILLS IN BOTTLES. boys' wear. Holiday Neckwear 50c quality, special, 3 for $1.00. Store open evenings. il'; I, " r -i.,i'.?;r""J',v:'.-: ' ClotiiinqCo . CaslfuhnPiW : .160468 Third Street. Captain and Wife Expect Vessel to Founder in Storm. (Special Dispatch to Tbe Joorosl.) Aberdeen, "Wash., Deo. 18. The schooner M. Turner, Captain Manke. has arrived from Guaymas, Mexico, 47 days out. adouc two weegs or tnis time was spent outside this harbor, during- -which the vessel nearly went ashoro In the heavy seas and all on board expected to oc men. iue iirsr. mate mutinied ana the captain and his wife made their wills and put them Into a bottle ready 10 inrow overDoara ir necessary. FRENCH SAILOR DIES. Ferdinand Sipon Expires at Astoria Hospital. (Special Dl.patch to The Jctrrail.) Astoria. Or., Dec. 1 8 Ferdinand fi!E0lk.thev.eunelneer nd donkeyman of mI"",1! ark Button. -h!ch arrived ofynteryd " U'8 h0Bpltal terday ALONG THE WATERFRONT. The steamer Alliance will leave for Coos bay Friday night leave ror wi?lharrivenin fcVHle da Mulhouaa win arrive in the harbor this evening with a cargo of eement from Europe? It is consigned to W. P. Fuller Co Captain Vesey. Lloyd's survevoJ .re turned from Astoria lait night and Tet ports that the British ship piJoVe can b repaired without being llftd 0n the drydook, and that the work win likely be done at Astoria. The main damnie was done to the steering gear. The EASTEW PUCES OKI k The problem of selling EASTERN Furniture, Stoves and Ranges at EASTERN prices after transportation companies have added from 20 to 25 per cent to the cost price has been solved by the Moraan-Atchlev Furniture Co.-0n (he East Side WE Wn OUR OWN BUILDING, SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ANNUALLY IN RENTS-more than freight charges and collect sufficient rents from the rest of the building to pay interest on the whole investment. This puts us in a class entirely by ourselves and explains how 'we can SAVE YOU FIVE DOLLARS ON EACH TWENTY DOLLARS. We cannot show 50 per cent reductions, nor 40, nor 35, because goods are never marked so high. When "values" are quoted in our ads to give a proper conception of the quality of the goods we give actual selling prices elsewhere. OUR REGULAR PRICES ARE ALWAYS 25 PER CENT LOWER, AND OUR SPECIALS REPRESENT A BIG REDUCTION ON OUR Very Low, NcRent Suits, (iowns. Dresses and ex clusive style garments for wed dings and full dress occasions, and civet Suits 97.50, 90.75, $12.75, 916.75, 922.50, 927.50, 932.50, 912.50, 952.50, 963.50 Worth from $Jimio to $2o0.00. Automobile (open garage) and carriage stand. Oak st. side, next to V. V. C. A. rooms, same builuine. SALE ENDS WITH THE HOLIDAY SEASON" SELECT EARLY Crown and Bridge Work Christmas Suggestions JUST RECEIVED A large line of the famous Charlotte Library and Center Tables The Pride of Michi gan. We can please you in quartered oak or. mahogany. See them before buying Christmas presents. Remem ber that "M. A.V VERY LOW NO RENT PRICES SAVE YOU $5.00 ON EACH 20.00. CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS JUST ARRIVED A carload of Dressers and Chiffoniers in quartered oak, mahogany and birdseye maple. Be sure to see them before buying your Christmas presents. We can convince you -that "M. A's" VERY LOW NO-RENT PRICES SAVE YOU FIVE DOLLARS ON EACH TWENTY DOLLARS. Brussels Rugs, 9x12, $13.50 We have an elegant assortment of Ruga in Floral, Oriental and Persian designs, Tapestry, Brussels, Axminster and Wilton Vel vets. These range from $13.50 to $40.00. You cannot pos sibly buy them cheaper in Chicago. "M. A's" VERY LOW NO-RENT PRICES ACTUALLY SAVE YOU FIVE DOL LARS ON EACH TWENTY DOLLARS. A Complete Lioe of Lace Xcrlalns al Very Low Prices Ts our specialty. For this week we have greatly reduced our prices, and all work will be Kuaranteed for 10 years. Do not put off having your". 'teeth at tended to till after the holidays. It will cost you more. We crown any tooth for SS.fJO (Ilk.) Rridgework ." S3.50 (22K) Gold Fllllnsrs 1Of un Enamel Filling" $1.00 I Treating und Silver Filllnjr l.B'O i Silver Filling .', .go xeetn (..'leaned . .TR flood Ruhher Plate 5.00 Best Rubber Plate Made 8.00 Lady always In attendance. Hours: 8 a. m. to 8 p. tn. Sunday 8 to 12 enlists Open Every Evening Till 9 o'clock VICTOR TALKING MACHINES answer all questions, solve all problems and settle all doubts regarding the most appropriate Christmas pres ents. E. Z. Payments.- Morgan-rat . z ; JM " BetMn Mo'ri "d Yamhill Sts. pj'' i pilac FREE CONCERTS Every Friday Evening, 7:30 to 9 o'Clock, on Victor Talking Machines. Come and enjoy an evening with the world's greatest musicians. . , TI - TI" TT! ro mill raw uthittc mlmt East Ankcny or Montavilla Car. 83-85 GRAND AVENUE, CORNER EAST STARK STREET Phone East 2929. I.cadd Sown With Imii Gifts For old and young our store is now. For the children, the mechanic, the housekeeper we have Just what thev would desire If they choose for them selves. Tool chests and tools for the little ones, and for the elders tool boxes, shaving; sets, carvine; sets, pocket knives. Beautiful and useful Xmaa gifts can-he chosen from Avery's. AVERY & CO. 48 Third St., Bet. Pine & Asa U.;i -7