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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, - PORTLAND, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER ' 8, 1908. 11 SALE AT DEAD LETTER OFFICE This ' Year 8784 Packages ListedGreatest Junk 'Shop on Earth. - (United PreM teased WtrO (Washington, Deo. 8. Ths dead letter office of the postof f Ice department Is frepanng for tuo annual saie or aeaa etter - packages, which will be held at a. local auction house beeinninsr De cember 14 and lasting until the whole or the 8784 packages advertised in tnc annual catalogue are disposed or. There are a lamer number of pack' ages advertised lor sale this year than ever before and night sessions are to be held, in order to dispose of the stuff before Christmas. There are 7162 Dackaees in the "mis cellaneous" schedule of the catalogue wnicn was issued today, meae pack ages represent articles from every walk of life. Every imaginable article from aprons, bicycle pumps, clotmng, dresses, fans, girl's hats, hardware, knives and phonograph records, to saws, raz6rs. hypodermic syringes, neckties, type writers and watches, is contained In these packages. One package contains shirt waists, scissors, a metal tray, a magic lantern and some ' collars. Another contains some damaged bar- iri BiiedrB, tt rutap wau.il, "inn uaiu- esed razors, nlsvlnar cards and dice. One prise package contains 1000 stogies and It Is stated that Uncle Joe Cannon will 'be offered the first chance at this. The automobillst is more In evidence this year than ever before. Several core packages are made up of spark plugs, automobile watches and patent tire iniiaters. There are 492 articles of Jewelry. Everything from silver snuff boxes and cigarette cases to gold rosaries is represented. Xtrg Library Lilted. There are 1130 packages of. books and these represent about 10,000 vol umns, written'' in every tongue of the earth. The Holy Bible and VThree Weeks" appeaf together and books of "How to Make Money Easily" are erouped with Roosevelt's books and El bert Hubbard's works. Some of the president's books on animals are listed alongside of Jack London and Ernest Thompson-Seton's stories. which were characterized by Roosevelt as "nature fakers." - Chinese, Choctaw, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French,' German, Greek, He brew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, PrfliKh, Prussian, Slavonls, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and. Welsh are some of the foreign tongues rep resented in the book catalogue. Last year's sale netted tne postof flce department about $10,000 and it is thought more will be realized this year. Everything- sold Is bunched together and wrapped up, and although all the , articles are described in the catalogue, as many "lemons" as "prize packages" are drawn by the bidders who attend the Bales. A "gentleman's watch" may mean an Elgin or a Waterbury. Death Roll of the Northwest i ' z ox team from Nunda, III., and settling at what la now known as Macksburir. Three sons, V. 1, O. R.,andvM. T. Msck. and a daughter. Ola M, Gurley, survive Mm. ,: r, ' - -.',-. ' . f - r- ;'.' .,.' Henry Crown, , Centenarian. (Dnlted Press Leaatd Wlrs.) Everett. Wash..-Dec 8. Henry Brown, Everett's colored. centenarian, died last nlarht at thn an of months. Among the gurviving relative la his Wife; aged 90. Both were slaves, and they were married soon after being liberated by President .Lincoln's eman cipation proclamation. . . T.' I.- KeU, Jfaval Cadet. United Press Leased Wlre.l . Seattle, Dec S. T. J. Kell..who was appointed by Thomas Cale, delegate from - Alaska, as a naval cadet from Nome, died at' Annapolis Sunday. Kell waa out is -years or age dui was noiw M'JFUl EMf,ME Of DEflUDATiOfl President Distributes Photo graphs From Defor- ? ested Regions. aa, an athlete. on nn father, is He reached here October 8 on his way to Washington. His i prospector at Mom. ' SEMI-CENTENNIAL OP ' AMEKICAN COLLEGE (Stwdsl Dispatch to Tht Journal.! Rome. Dec. 8. The American college today entered upon the fiftieth year of ita existence and In commemoration of the anniversary ' appropriate exercises were held.' Monslgnor Kennedy, the rector of the- college, received many congratulations from the high ecclesi astics on the progress the institution has made and its prosperity. The American college waa founded through the generosity of Pope Pius IX, who, in 1867, purchased for 842,000 the Visitation-Convent on Via Umilta, then occupied as a garrison by the French troops guarding Rome. The free use of the property was granted in perpetuity to the American hierarchy. " Through the efforts of Archbishop Hughes of New York $60,000 were collected Jn the United States and applied to the restor ation of the house, which had been much abused during the occupancy of the sol diers. The college was formally opened on December 8, 1859, with thirteen stu dents, j This number steadily increased until at the present time the college has more students than any other institu tion in Home. Tomorrow and Thursday positively last days for discount west side gas bills. Don t overlook gas appliance sale. (Unites Press Least Wirt.) Washington, Dec. 8. As a startling object lesson in the evils of defores tation. President Roosevelt today gave to each member of congress, with a copy of his message, a set of photo graphs illustrating the devastation of great districts of China caused by the prodigal waste of -timber in past 4ges. These photographs were taken by Frank N. Meyer of the bureau of plant In dustry of the United States department of agriculture, who was sent particu larly jon a mission to the orient to study conditions there. They picture barren lands and shallow watercourses where once fertile soil, heavy rainfalls and navigable streams abounded. Each photograph today bore an In scription explaining that some part of the United States experienced Just such harm now as a result of waste of timber. SON OF MILLIONAIRE INSANE BY SUFFERING White Plains, N. Y.. Deo. 8. Carlyle Barron, son of a millionaire of Tarry town, will bo committed to an institu tion for the insane, following the decis ion of the insanity commission yester day that Barron's sufferings have un hinged his mind. The hearing showed li.at Barron while on a hunting trip in Alaska attempted to reach the Klon dike. He was stricken with scurvy and after his recovery went to Seattle, where he was found wandering In- the streets. His condition at that time necessitated his confinement; In a hos pital for the Insane. For two years Barron was held In a straight Jacket before he was identified and returned to his home. WOri HEARTS TO STEAL JEWELRY Hector Johnson, a Steamer Steward, Charged Five Victims Alleged. (United Press leases' Wire.) San Francisco, Dec. 8. Charged; with having won the hearts of five wealthy women of Sydney, Australia,' snd of having robbed each of her Jewels and trousseau while the plans for their mar riage were under way. Hector Johnson, steward of the British steamer Lord Sef ton. Is a prisoner in the chart room of the vessel. It is charged that he masqueraded as "Lord Jewell" in Sydney. When the ship first arrived here from Australia the police searched Johnson and examined him. They were unable to ,-et sufficient evidence against him to warrant any action and he was al lowed to proceed with the ship to Pugot sound. On the return trip down the coast the stokers found several valuable Bleces of Jewelry in the coal bunkers, aptain William Campbell at once sus- rected Johnson of having hidden them here and ordered him locked up. The police are In communication with Sydney and further .efforts at identi fication are being made. TEAL TO ADDRESS IMPROVEMENT MEN (Waahlngtnn Bureau of The Journal Washington, Dec. 8. J. N. Teal has accepted an invitation to attend and de liver an address, at the annual dinner of the directors of the national rivers and harbors association, when plans will be fully gone over for the work of the coming twelve months. FIXES CUBED IS 6 TO 14 SATS. P17n OINTMENT Is rtiarantred to rnt hit ease of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to 14 dart or money refunded. Due. FINDS -SHE HAS ONE HUSBAND TOO MANY San Francisco, Dec. 8. Mra. Cora Heudleln lias hurried to the superior courts to obtain a decree annullng her marriage to W. H. Heudleln, which waa that ho could come to California- and performed on October .12, 1907. This action was taken when she received a letter from her first husband. George Humphrey, of Kansas City. Mo..' who left her four years ago and who, she understood later from her cousin, had since died. Humphrey wrote to ' his wife asking her to . send him funds so live wlthfier ; again. When ilt s. Ileudlein-BumbArey left the courtroom she had not made ud her mind. ' whether or not she would have anything further to do with her first husband, but rhe was exceedingly anxious, nevertheless to get her tangled marital twonl straightened out. to the satisfaction of the law. . 11 ' " Join the usiness Men's Excursion -Via- "North Bank Road" TO NATIONAL APPLE SHOW, SPOKANE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11th ROUND TRIP $14.93 Daylight ride 'down the Columbia River on return trip. For sleeping car reservations, tickets and1 full information apply to City Ticket Of fices, 255 Morrison, corner Third; 122 Third street, near Washington, or at depot, corner Eleventh and Hoyt streets. t . ,.,,., .-ums..!. ...; .,.,.,..,. ...um..m si , n .. , .s.ui.j.u.m.f su. u. . n u, , Samuel E. Claypool. (Special DlipMcn to Th Journal.! Lebanon. Or.. Dec. 8. Samuel K. CUy- f ool. 72 years of age, died at his home n this city Sunday of heart troubl He we" born in Hendricks county, Ind. With his parents he crossed the plains in 1846. In 184 a the family settled in I. Inn county, and with the exception of a year in the gold fields of California -has lived In this county since. In 1865 Mr. Claypool was united in marriage to Miss America Crabtree, and the couple moved upon a farm, five mllos north of Lebanon, where they lived for 87 years, when they moved to Lebanon, In 1902. Mr. Claypool represented Linn coun ty in the lower house of the legislature in 1902. In 1886 he was elected county commissioner, continuing: in office four J ears. He served in the Indian war of 866 as a member of company D, Sec ond regiment, under command of Colo nel Thomas Cornelius. Mrs. Clavoool died about two years sgo. Four daughters survive: Mrs.) Edison Young, Miss Annie Claypool, Mrs. J. L. Griggs and Mrs. James Mun- C&r. Claypool's life waa marked by sincere devotion to whatever duty came him way. His actions were governed by high principles, and the utmost con sideration for the rights of others. The remains will be laid to rest In the Ma sonic cemetery Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Wells. (Special Dlapatcta to Ton Journal.) Forest Grove, Or Dec. 8. Mrs. Mary Wells, 79 years of age, a resident of linn i i ij iv. w J " i u.v. v. - - ..w...w . of her daughter. Mrs. Ira Bradley. Sat- urdav, and was burled In the Wilks ceme"tery at Banks, Sunday, Rev C. A. SIhs officiating. Mrs. Wells was born in Tennessee and when a small child removed to Illinois. From there she went to Texas and remained a year, returning to Illi nois, where. In 1855, she was married to G. Wells. The family removed to Kansas in 1R79. Mr. Wells died in 188S. In 1892 Mrs. Wells came to Oregon. The fol lowing children survive: Hiram Weels and Mrs. Ida Bradley of this city Mrs. Maud Irvin of Arkansas and Waldo EL Wells of Washington. Frank Beach, Pioneer Miner. Seattle, Dec. 8. Frank Beach, pioneer prospector in California for 19 years, and a well known insurance man of Seattle, died Sunday at the age of 79 years. Since the first of the year he had lived a retired life on account of ill health. He was born at Keeaville, N. T. At the age of 20 years he Joined the army of gold hunters in California. He returned to his home in 1854 and while visiting relatives in Michigan he married Miss Ellen Phelps. They lived there until 1873. spending 16 years in Battle Creek and coming to Seattle in 1889. Oliver V. Linn, Jurist. (tTnlted Ptms Laased Wire. Olympla. Wash., Dec 8. Oliver V. Linn, superior judge of Mason snd Thurston counties, is dead at his Olym- 3ia residence following an illness which ta bench. He leaves a widow and one son mi began-last September during hi ilgn for nomination to the cam supreme 9 years old. Judge Linn was born in Pennsylvania 46 years ago, came to Washington in 1889 and for 10 years past had oeen superior juage. Mrs. Verena Slegrist. (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) ' ,Hlllsboro. Or.. Dec. 8 -The funeral of Mrs. Verena Slegrlst was held at the familv residence here, Sunday afternoon. The deceased was the wife of the late A. Slegrlst. a Hlllsboro business man, who died 20 years ago. Five children survive: Mrs. A. C. Shuts. Adolph, Fred, Herman snd William of La Grande. The parents were native of Switzer land. , John McCullouch. ("neelsl DUpateh to Tbt Journal) Eugene, Or.. Dec. 8. John McCul louch, a resident of Kugene. dropped dead from an attack of heart trouble at Wendling. Saturday evening, i He had aten supper and was feeling badly and tnt-tOLa doctors office to get relief. While the doctor was examining him he expired. McCullouch was a pBlnter by v trade and was at work at .Wendling for a few weeks. : , , -. 1 - - , i William O. Mack. Sparta 1 Dlanatcb te Tfce Jooreal.) Canby, or.. Dec, .. William O. Mack oled at his home here yesterday morn ing. Mr. Mack was an Oregon pioneer tf 1852, corning across the plains by, 00 idav and M Christmas Goods fearfully Slashed in Price During the balance of this week you can get the greatest values for your money that have ever been offered in Portland. We will positively close out our entire stock of Holiday and Christmas Goods at tremendous reductions from regular prices. Post Card Albums We litho- This is an appropriate Christmas gift offer them with fancy, decorated graphed covers Morocco, Cloth and Leath er covered that hold from 150 to 400 postal cards; every desirable shape and size at spe cial prices 25, 35, 50, 75 to $1.50. mm mw tabowitth Bros. 1 69-1 71 -1 73 Third St., Near Yamhill New Auto Scarfs fS, $1.50 These attractive Auto Scarfs of fine quality 6ilk, hemstitched, come in solid and fancy colors, such as pink, blue, white, lavender, black and floral designs, measures 2li to 3 yards long, worth every cent of $2J$0, while they last at $1.50. Slaughter Sale of Fancy Christmas Boxes We offer a drummer's samples of Fancy Work Boxes, Smoking Sets, Handkerchief Boxes, Col-) lar and Cuff Boxes, Manicuring Sets, Photo and postcard Albums, exceptional values at about 'half price. New Manicure Sets Taney Toilet Sets M (mwis,- .iv.uNfirft'" l!r1'TrfT;w', ' M This is an entirely new line, which shows an elegant assortment to eelect from. You can't afford to delay in the purchase of these goods, thev will soon be as sold. These cases are made of various woods, covered with fancy trans parent celluloid, and decorated with floral de signs and medallions, lined with fancy-puffed ma terials, each case containing a brush, comb and mirror. Special price 75 IjQ Collar'and Cuff Boxes This is the prettiest line of fancy Collar and Cuff Boxes in the city. Any gentleman would like to have one of them for his linen. Fancy designs with floral decora tions, covered with transpar ent celluloid. Contains sep arate sections for collars and cuffs. Specially priced at 50 to.j)l.DU i w y. m ' ",.". m K '' ' .:''! ... f A gift that will be appreciated by ev ery woman some thing she needs and uses every day. At these special prices you will see them sell rapidly. These sets are put Tip in various shapes and sizes. Cases ornamented with floral decorations and fancy lined. Some sets contain four pieces, others five and six pieces, such as nail scissors, file, polisher, salve box, powder box, etc. Specially Art fA priced at $1.00 to . v tP&.OU Handkerchief and Glove Boxes Special These useful and attractive boxes come in square and oblong shapes, with pleated and fancy linings thourgh out, embossed with "Hand kerchiefs" or "Gloves." A very complete assortment at special price, 50 to $1.75 BEADS S EODIMf $2.50 Stciff Teddy (tl 7T Bears, 15-inch, for 4) I J Original Steiff Teddy Bears, 15 inches high, jointed arms, legs and head, loud voice, .worth $2.50. A fyj Special at dllD $1.00 Honey Teddy Bears, 14 inches high for only 50c This is the largest Teddy Bear in Portland for 50 $1.10 $1.90 Steiff Teddy Bears, 13 -inch, for Original Steiff Teddy Bears, 13 inches high, loud voice, jointed arms, legs and head, worth $1.90. (f1 A Special at D1 lU $3 Combs for 99c Special 99c 150 samples of fancy Back Combs that are, offered at only 99. ; Eyeryone in a fancy dox. Just the thing for a gift. Tortoise shell and r amber colob, beautiful mountings, some , hand carved in , floral, scroll 1 atul plain bandsJ strictly up to date, Aft $3.00 values, at. . . .""C Fancy Shell Boxes, Practical, Ornamental and Useful Largest and most complete showing of Shell Boxes in " Portland. Novel ty designs, such as glove boxes, neck tie boxes, hand kerchief boxes, work, boxes, etc., an endless assort ment, ' All , lavishly decorated with, rare and beautiful shells, mirrors etc. Offered 1 aa at the special price, 25, 50, 75.jl UU furs at Half Price Our entire stock is offered at half price. Noth ing reserved. This splendid reduction sale at this particular time will attract fur buyers. $ 5.00 Furs at.. .. .$2.50 $ 7.50 Furs at ....$3.75 $10.00 Furs at... .$5.00 $12.50 Furs at ....$6.25 $15.00 Furs at . . . .$7.50 $20.00 Furs at .. .$10.00 Feather Boas Half Price A limited number of the newest Ostrich Feather Boas, newest shades of pink, white, gray and black, 3 yards long, at ob solutely half reg. prices. $15.00 Boas $7.50 $12.50 Boas $5.95 I I C3 $5 to $6 Lace Waists $2.85 A large purchase of 300 newest Lace Waists 6f beautiful net, trimmed with Cluny and Val. lace, some piped with fine satin, oth ers with Dresden insertion, in white, cream and ecru, China silk lining, full $5 and $6 val- ues, at $2.85 35c New Wide Ruchings 19c 500 Ruchings. full neck lengths, new wide styles, latest shades, some net, single, double and triple plaited, silk edges. While they last at 19 $2 Watch Fob and Charm for $1.00 A gift for the boy a guaran teed watch for a year, stem wind and set, German nickel fob, latest agate charm, com plete $1.00 $1.50 and $1.75 Hand Bags for $1.00 Black Handbags of selected leather, full size, with small purse inside, strong handle and clasp, new satchel style, worth $1.50 to $1.75. While thev last $1.00 $27.50 to $35 Suite Now $17.85 $1.25 Silverine ' Chain Purses 50c Beautiful Silverine and White Metal Purses, look like the $5 kind, fancy embossed in artist ic designs7, 3 different shapes, worth $1,25. Special at.l.50 lm Urn ML O t : We must have the room these suits now occupy for our big stock of holi day goods, therefore this tremendous reduction. All beautifully modeled, dashing, splendidly tailored suits, rich in design as they are in materi als, and positively unlike anything '" the city at double the price You will find in this showing a suit that is perfectly adapted to your figure. Every new shade navy, garnet, green, brown, smoke, black and gray, also the newest, nobbiest fancy mixtures. London cheviots, rich broadcloths and exquisite fancy mix-; tures. Everv one a price wonder at.. ; $17.85 These Suits Altered Free A Perfect fit 0
