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U i'-S ENGLISH PEOPLE REVERE MILTON Tercentenary of blaster 6! , Epic Observed by tho World's Greatest. : r- . fanertnl nifinateh to Thfl Journal. 1 ; Itondon.-Dec 8. A notable celebration ;. f the -three, hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Milton, England's greatest epic poet and, next to Shakes peare, the greatest of all poets of the English language, wan UHhered In -with a meeting j hudd thin evening In , the theatre; of BurllnKton 'House under the auspices of the British Acudenjy. -The meeting Twas attended by the ."greatest Wicnering or literary ana otner ceieo rities that has been- seen In London in a lonjc time. The celebration opened vflth thp .v. reading of some line on "Mllton.'t which George Meredith wrote In honor the .. occasion! Dr. A. W. Ward, feiloV ot the academy, delivered ft brief oration on Milton's work and ; was followed by a- dlscourne on "Mil ton's Comus and Its Incidental Music," ly Sir Frederick Bridge, illustrated by the choristers of Westminster Abbey. Tomorrow afternoon a special com memoration service will be iven bv the bishop of Rlpon. The service will.be anenaea py tne jora, mayor of London and the sheriffs In state, the officers and fellows of the British academy, and other invited guests. Tomorrow evening the lord mayor will entertain a representative company at the Man sion House at a banquet, in celebration Of the tercentenary. , ' Thursday afternoon a1 general meet ing of the British academy will be held, at which wijl.be read a number of papers on . Milton's life and work. In addition to thi elaborate program to .be carried out in London there will be special exercises commemorating the tercentenary at Oxford and at Christ college. Cambridge, Which was. Milton's college. i SIDELINE. STORIES OF GREAT NORTHWEST niClT GROWERS' BAND b ........',...,. ..a AT THE THEATEES Baker Bargain Matinee Tomorrow. Notwithstanding all reports to the contrary, "The Land of Nod" will be seen at the regular bargain matinee at the Baker tomorrow, and the only dif ference In the evening prices is a slight advance in the seats downstairs. This Is the first time ,thia magnificent attraction has ever played at other than high prices. "The Rose of the Rancho." . All theatregoer's who saw "The Girl of the Golden West" at the. Bungalow a few weeks ago, and even those who were disappointed In not being able to get: seats-. will naturally want to -see the other big Bclasco success, "The Rose of the Rancho," which the Baker stock company la presenting this week. An Auto-Coihedy, at Orpheum. A little offering which i In the way of a travesty on automoblling, with Its troubles on the road, Is being pre sented at the Orpheum by the unique comedians LaVine and Leonard. It was they, who were the- first to realise the run-that coum n gotten out or a oroic en down machine, and they have pre sented .their novelty for several years in fans, London and Berlin. "Lion and Mouse" Tonight. The attraction at the .Heillg theatra tonight and tomorrow night, will be the great American plav. "The Lion and the Mouse," dealing with the present day financial situation. First Organization in Valley--Otber "News. ', -: . (Special Dtipatcb to The Joaraai.1 : - Husum,, Wash..- Deo. . -A permanent organization of the fruitgrower of this county .-.will, be formed at White Sal mon Saturday, December 12, when the White Salmon. Valley Fruitgrowers' un ion will be launched, and will be open to, all fruitgrowers' In the. valley who desire to take stock. It Is the Inten tion that a stock company be formed, and build a warehouse and other con veniences necessary for the handling of fruit It will batha J first promi nent organized union of the kind , be tween - Vancouver and Pasco, on ' the North ' Bsnk road, : and la destined to materially advance the fruit Industry Of western Klickitat county. ' - Among the ' new arrivals to locate permanently in the 'White Salmon vaK rey is Morris Smith and family of Pendleton, f Or., who have settled near Husum. Besides setting out a large or chard, Mr. Smith has commenced the erection of a commodious residence. -A town hall of modern construction and large . dimensions i one of the latest improvements for Husum. Plans have been drawn and plenty of capital has been subscribed. The Husum band has been reorgan ised ana is now in a lair way to com- Sete with any musical organization In Jickitat county. The common council -of White Sal mon has passed an ordinance granting the' rights of the Husum Power com- ?any to supply that city with electricity or lighting and power purposes. As Boon as the power plant at Husum is completed the citizens of White Salmon can enjoy the conveniences of arc and incandescent lights. PROTESTS RATE RAISE Prune Industry WUf Suffer, Says A. - G. Burdick. . (Salem Bureau ot The Journal J . ' Salem, Or. Dec. 8.A. G. Burdlck, prcsuienc ot a. u. Hurdle c Co., aeai ers in dried fruits, complains . of , the raise In rates on prunes from $1 to J 1,10, in effect January 1. Mr. flSur. Ick says the increase will shorten the life of an industry that is already doomed. ' .- Growers, according to Mr. Burdlck, are selling their fruit on a narrow mar- f in as it Is and many have uprooted heir trees to plant a jnore productive a . CDS6RQVE Into effect many more win dig up "eir trees, he declares, and another legiti mate Industry for development of the Willamette valley will be killed. Mr. Burdlck's complaint follows a similar one filed Friday by the Willamette Val ley Prune association of Salem. , ... - ,. ' . DOUBLE FUNERAL OPTIONS ARE RETURNED Eastern Timber Company Withdraws From Klamath. (Special Dispatch to Tha Journal.) Klamath Falls, Or., Dec. 8. After se curing options on between 30,000 to 40, 000 acres of timber land lying along the reservation line between Bonanza and Ely, the Eastern Timber company has taken its cruisers off and Is returning the option contracts. The options were secured by Albert Walker and were only for 60 days. It Is believed that the timber company on account of the late ness of the season and the Impossibility of making a cruise before the winter snows set in, decided to withdraw from the field until next year. Close to 40,000 acres were secured on option at an average price of $1.35 a thousand. It Is stated that there Is double this amount of timber oWned by individuals' which can be bought in this section. Representatives of other Interests have been looking over the field, but It is not believed that" any large sales will be made this year as it is almost Impossible for cruisers to work In the timber during the winter on account of the deep snow. DRAYMAN FINED $500 Living Sfcarnes at Grand. ProfessorPatterson's living statues of bronze made a tut at the urana yes terdav. This is the first time tha an act of this kind has been exhibited In Portland. The balance of the pro gram is composed of a number of at tractions which Iiave been carefully seieciea. "A Struggle for Gold" at Star. "A struggle for oId," the attraction at the Star this week, Is one of the neatest, purest, and most moral plays on the American stage and contains many novel and startling scenic effects and some clever specialties. The Real Salome in Portland. La Lole lielene, that beautirul bare foot dancing girl.' is at Pantages the atre, presenting "A Vision of Salome," the real article: elaborately staged and presented the same as the original New xorit and Licnuon productions. SUES WIFE WHO HAS MANY XAMES Alexander V. Downing has filed suit, on the ground of desertion, against his wire, l,aura iowning, who also re joices In a long list of aliases. Be sides her true name she Is known as Laura Smelley, Jennie Rice and Jen nie Wingold. The reason for the original assumn tlon of false names, according to Wee t broak & Westbrook, attorneys for the plaintiff, was that Downing s parents objected to his marriage. At the time of thmarrlage he waa only 18 years old, while the woman was 25. They married under assumed names to. keep his parents from Knowing about it, and then returned to tneir iamiues. On December 18. 1905. they came td' gether again and lived an husband and wife until January" 6, 1906 less than three weeks. PRESIDENTIAL VOTE IN NEVADA (Siwlal ntaoatrh to The Journal. I Chicago, Dec. 8. Official Nevada's presidential vote: Taft. 10,214; Bryan, 10,666;. Debs. 2,209; Hlsgen, 415. Nearly one third of all the children born in Now York city die before they pecome tnree yeara oia. CROUP QUICKLY CURED Cost let the Child Choke to Death While Waiting for tha Doctor. - Croup should have prompt treatment The lire of many a dear one has been sacrificed because the right remedy was not at hand. Pay close attention to the child who Is feveriBh, thirsty, and occasionally coughs dryly and shrilly. This is the first stage of croup, and instant treat ment should be given; -Hyomel, the miraculous, antiseptic dry air treatment, will cure croup in either the first or second stages. ' Easily Inhaled, even when the breathing is Ir regular, It reaches more promptly than any other remedy the terribly inflamed membrane of the windDleP. Its sooth ing balssws act immediately, the lnflam-X roauon eT auayeu, aiiu m wening reduced-- ,h' . , "Not long ago our llttl boy, Walter, awoke in the night with a. bad attack of croup, so that he experienced great dif ficulty In breathing. We allowed him to inhale Hyomel, . and- he immediately began to breathe easier, and In half an hour was fast asleep. - Our children, be ing subject to croup, we feel safe with Hyomel in the tlouse, and I am glad to speak a good word for a remedy that will rob croup 'of Its terrors." Rev.. Geo. Slsson, Pastor of M. E. . Church, South Londonderry, Vt. ' , Hyomel (pronounced Hlgh-o-fne) is the quickest acting and most, sensible remedy ever discovered for all diseases ef the nose, throat. and -tungsv- It Is f uaranteed by Wood.crd, Clarke & Co., a cure catarrh, coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis and croup, or . money back. A complete outfit, including a neat hard rubber pocket lnhnjer. cosfs only $1.00. An etra boitln of Hyomelif afterwards ledid, costs but 6U cents. John Williams Is Sentenced for Sell ing Ltiquor. (Special Diapatcli to The Journal. 1 Eugene, Or., Dec. . John Williams, a local drayman, was fined $600 by Judge Harris of the circuit court yes terday for selling liquor in violation of the local option law. Williams, It was alleged, Imported bottled beer by the barrel from Portland and Salem and disposed of it toa regular list of cus tomers. Shell Coffman, who had pleaded f umy to me same charge, was sen enced .to 30 days in Jail and to pay v lino ui iav. The case of the state vs. Charles oiaynew, cnargea with a like offense, was aismissea tor lack or prosecution This case has been in the courts for over a year. Each time it has been set for trial Mayhew has been sick or tnc prosecuting witnesses could not b founds As the principal witness for the state have left the county and their whereabouts are unknown, the case was stricicen. GOOD ROADS DELEGATES Linn Granges .Will Be Represented at Albany. (Special Diapatch to The Jonrnal.) Albany, Or., Dee. 8. Linn county council. Patrons of Husbandry, met with Harmony grange last Saturday evening. Eight granges were represent ed. The council voted to accept the invitation or the Linn county good roads committee. The president appoint ed the following committee from the etg4it granges to attend the good roads convention, which is to be held In Al bany December 11: Henry Springer, j. w. acini, ,rerry rarner, ueorge Hoeflick. R. E. Huston, O. D. Harris, H. C. Powell, D. M. Newland, C. P. Keiser and F. M. Mitchell. A resolution adopted favors the action now being ara vy me grange to sustain the direct primary and initiative and referendum laws, . which are now hinr aiuutu uy me acirio mates Tele phone fc Telegraph company. ALM08T FIVE MILES Extensive Paving Work Has Been Done at Eugene. (Special Diapatch to lb Journal Eugene. Or.. Dec. 8.--Citv Rnrineer George Wagoner, has made a report to the common council on tha.amnimr nt paving done in Eugene during the past year and a half. He reports that a total of 90,500 square yards of bltullthlc pavement nave been laid, at a cost of $227,000. This la about five miles. Sev eral blocks more are contracted for, and ii is expectea mat tmnxi summer will see a great deal more of the work done. PLAN UNION REVIVAL Baptist and Presbyterian Churches of Eugene. , (Special Diapatch to The Jonrnal. PIuKene, Or.. Arc 8. The Kant 1st an4 Presbyterian churches of this citv are planning a great union revival meeting, to begin December 27. Rev. H. Wyse Jones, an evangelist of note, will con duct the preaching services, and Eugene epeer, a graduate or tne Moody school of music, who Is ' a successful chorus leader and soloist of ability, will direct the music. - The services will be held In the Presbyterian -church. XEW APPLE VARIETY White Salmon Valley Man Pro po- gates the "Yakima." . ' (Special ntapatcb to Tb Jovraalt JHussum. Wash.. Dec. 8. Cantnin If. CC Cook, the pioneer fruit grower of the lower White Salmon valley, has the distinction of being the propagator of a new species oi nppie, termed the "Yakima,"! Mr, Cook nicked his first crop -of the new variety this year, and It compares favorably with the famous Snitzenbera and Newtown Plnnin in bringing the highest market price. Be sides naving me .qualities or a good keeper the Yakima possesses a flavor equal to the choicest apple on the mar- net. . - MOXRQE CAMP ELECTS Vigorous Campaign Begun for New Members. , ;-: " ' (Special Diapatch t Tha Journal.) ' Monroe. Or.. Dec. 8. Monroe camn No. 8796 Modern Woodmen of America has Just elected Its new set of officers for 1809. - The camp has-also begun a campaign-for new-members-under the direction -of1 Deputy-: Head Consul John H. Starr. Quite an addition to its al ready large, membership roll Is prom ised the camp, i The new officers are: Consul, . Charles Cartwrlght; adviser, Wllbery ilson! banker. Fulton WoolU- ijc; cierK, jairus carpenter. . v Pastor Uses One Service Over Two Remains. v (Bpeclal Dispatch to Tbe Journal. Monroe, Or., Oec. 8. An unusual hap pening took place near BellfounUIn some days agp a double funeral and Interment ; The bodies were those of the late Warren W. Starr of Inavale, and a blacksmith, Mr. Newman of Bell founUIn. The former died from the effects of a long Illness and the latter from the effects of an operation In Portland. The funeral was preached, with -the caskets setting side by side, by Rev. M. M. Walt of Bellfountaln, and at the cemetery,' the caskets were lowered Into their separate graves at tho same moment. 10-ACRE TRACSOLD Many Farms Changing Hands In the . Vicinity of Sbelbnrn. (Special DUoatca to Tbe Journal. Shelburn, Or.. Dec. 8. .Oeorge W. Nel son of Yamhill county has purchased a 10-acre tract near here from Q. Ver r.on. The price paid was $200 an acre. Other sales nearly as good have been made In this vicinity the past month, showing the healthy condition of the real estate market in this section. The firm of Osborn & Son of this place Is erecting a two-story building near the depot. The ground floor is to be occupied as a store, while the upper stor will be a lodge hall. Extra Specials. wool sweaters, $1.25 grade,' 63c. Ladies' perceue wrappers, iac r lanneiette wrap pers, 87c. McAllen & McDonnell, corner Third and Morrison. ' STILL HOPEFUL ' SlSSSSBBSB---BasSSW -1 'V Gives United Press . State ment of Condition -Tho Physicians Export. (United Press Leased Wire.) . Paso Robles Hot Springs, Cat., Deo.J. Mrs.. Cosgrove, wife of the s;overnor elect of Washington, today gave tha United Press the following statement regarding her husband's condition: - ''Mr. Cosgrove Is better today than yesterday, and I am much more cheer ful about him,. Of course he is still very 111, and we can not make any plans whatever about returning to Washing ton. The cold weather makes It Impossible at the present time, but If Mr. Cosgrove gains strength as we hope he will he will be able to stand the trip." Mrs. Cosgrove said that reports that the governor-elect was near death yes terday was . untrue, though she added that he was worse for a time. The doctors in attendance say the case is a typical form of acute Brlght's disease, and assert that It is to be ex pected that his condition will vary from one day to another. They say he Is doing well, but there is little general change. , RUSH ?0 SECURE NORDICA TICKETS ' This morning the lobby of the Heillg theatre looked as though there had been a rush for some dearly beloved and de sired bargain sale, for when the window opened for the Nordlca concert seat sale there was a tremendous crush. No event of the entire winter pos sesses the absorbing interest that at taches to the coming of the great prima donna, for she aroused such a furore of applause and excitement when she sang here last June that no other musical event can hope to approach her concert in Interest. Nordlca, who is an American, has the American sense of Independence and lib erty, and when she arrives in any of the large cities en tour she goes quietly out and seeks out the shops and spends a good round sum in each place. Gen erally she Is Immediately recognized by the clerks, but this makes no difference in her sweet and kindly manner. She Is by all odds the most considerate and broad minded of the great artists, and besides that she is generous and thoughtful to every one with whom she comes in contact. The concert Thurs day evening at the Heillg theatre Is un der the direction of Lois Steers-Wynn Coman, and is tbe second of their sub scription series. Beats now selling. . Tomorrow and Thursday positively last days for discount west side gas bills. Don't overlook gas appliance sale. T - ;- . i r-r - " . The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been In use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of and has been made nnder bis per sonal supervision since its Infancy. Allow no one to deceive yon in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and Just-as-good" are but Experiments that trifle Trith and endanger the health of Infants and Children Experience against Experiment. What is CASTORIA Castoria Is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and . Wind Colic It relieves Teething Troubles, caret Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea The Mother's Friend. -t GENUINE CASTORIA (ALWAYS Bears the Signature of He Kind You Have Always Bought ; In Use For Over 30 Years. , tanHuukaratnsceasmb -The iizbst in Value The Best m Quality Gilt Thingsthe Kind 3Tou Want at the Prices You want to Pay Our showing of Holiday Goods claims your consideration," be cause of the desirableness of the goods and because of the excep tionally low prices we are asking for these goods. Come and view our unmatchable showing and see for yourself how much farther a dollar goes here than it will elsewhere in the buying of Christmas gifts to give and the recipient happy to receive. youll be proud t, v ANTA CLAUS HEADQUARTERS r All Kinds of Toys, Dolls, Books and Games We are ready for YOU in our Wonderland of Dolls and Toys. Don't put off your doll and toy buy ing until the last minute, buy while the assortments are complete.' Below you will find a few of the many specials which will interest you. TOY DEPARTMENT IN THE BASEMENT 7 yj.r- .r J3 wit PRETTY TEA SETS 7-piece Tea Sets at.. 20 10-piece Tea Sets at. .25 15-piece Tea Sets at.. 35 21-piece Tea Sets at..51 15-piece" Tea Sets at.. 75 DRESSED DOLLS 12-inch dressed Dolls. 25 15-inch dressed Dolls. 50 18- inch dressed Dolls. T5 19- in. dressed Dj?lls.f l.OO And all sizes up to $10 ea. vm nnny dolls I 14-inch kid body Dolls priced at. , 25 l-inch jointed kid Dolls priced at . .ooe? -inch jointed kid Dolls priced at.... .... -inch jointed kid Dolls priced at aJl.Ott AnH all Ki7f. tin in SlZSli earn. DRUMS in all sizes, special values at T5, 50, 25 J TRAINS with mechanical engine, complete with CA, S track, special values at.... ..JVC BOOKS A complete line for boys and girls. S 14-ii 15-it I 18-ir Portland's Greatest Silk Sale! jft T GREATEST IN VARIETY! GREATEST IN VALUE! (1 I V fh For MCost Fashionable Silks . XL J v II Silks that were made to sell in the regular way at $1.25 at - f $1.50 at $175 at $2.00 O ' V Jf V This great apecial purchase from the beit silk manufacturer in high-grade Silks Portland has ever known.. Thousands and thousands of yards of Silks for street and evening wear and all holiday purposes. Silks of unsurpassing beauty and unquestioned quality. Held up to comparison with each and offering this season, here or at any other' store. Novelty Messalines Persians Herringbone Swivel Stripes Pekin Fancier Etc., Etc., in an endless assortment of beautiful new designs ings, high-class silks that have always sold at $1.25 to $2:00 a yara, are priced for this sale at every silk Novelties and color 98c 2-inch Radium Crepe Comes in a full assortment of rich Persian designs, in beautifully blended colors; it's the most desirable silk for party waists, dresses and scarfs; exceedingly great rft AA value at, per yard .aOl.vy Swiss Messaline at 75 23-inch pure silk, Pompadour Swiss Mes saline, a new and very choice weave, the correct fabric for party dresses, evening wear and separate waists, also for scarfs and holiday sewing; comes in cream ground with pretty over designs, in all colors; a soft, clinging, washable fabric. 23-inch Crepe de Chine and Pom padour Silks, in an extensive showing of elaborate and exclu sive patterns, exclusive creations that must be seen to be appreci ated, not a desired design or col oring is missing from this great showing and no finer 1 AA silks were ever sold at wiaUv Crepe de Chine at 85 22-inch plain colored Crepe de Chine, a soft, graceful, clinging fabric, shown in all the popular new 6hades tor street and evening wear, also cream and black; this quality has never before been sold for less than $1 a yard. Special Holiday Showing of HAND BAGS AND ART GOODS For these departments we have purchased such large and exhaustive quantities of Holi day Novelties that we have been able to demand from manufac turers and jobbers their very lowest quotations. And so you will find the things you want here at prices that you'll find hard to match for lowness elsewhere. SAMPLE HANDBAGS HALF PRICE Foe this sale we have secured another manufacturer's sample line of stylish Handbags, consisting of all new shapes and popular de signs; they are shown in all leathers and come in the best shades of brown, tan, green, etc.; there's about 300 in the lot and they all go on sale tomorrow at one-half price. A SPLENDID LINE AT f 1.25 At this price we are showing an exceedingly attractive line of Hand bags, made of good quality seal leather, all new shapes and the latest styles of the season; they have extra good strap handles and are fitted with neat coin purses; shown in all desirable colors; extraordinary values at this low price. PILLOW OUTFITS AT 35 A special offering of Pillow Outfits complete, consisting of one fast colored Sofa Pillow Top, with material for back, four skeins of Cor ticelli Roman Floss, complete instruction sheet and colored diagram; regular 50c outfits. A Special Holiday , Showing' Christmas Handkerchiefs Winter Bedding at Special Prices How about your bedding? Is there anything you need? Perhaps youll find just what's wanted in the list below. If it contains what's needed it's to be had at a reduced price. You can't afford to miss such a saving opportunity. Full-size white and gray cotton Blankets at ..,.$1.00 Extra large 12-4 gray cotton Blankets at 1.35 Extra large gray and white cotton Blankets at ...$1.75 Light and dark gray wool Blankets at $3.50 v WHITE WOOL BLANKETS AT $2.50 A PAIR Regular $3.25 and $3.50 values; about 35 pairs in the lot, some are slightly soiled from, window display and for that reason you can save a dollar-a pair. - : --.-.-r--...---rp-- -jrV-r4 -a"; i' -; ' J Full-siae cotton Comforters at $1.40 Extra fine and heavy cotton Comforters at...... ........ .....$2.90 N;ew sillr'muH and soie perlee for party dresses; comes Sn beauti ful flowered and figured designs in a large variety of colorsrfl 50c and 65c grades at. . ........JiC Xt's aasy to think of Kaadktr chief i wtasn it oonti to gift! that's Why this is on of ths most popular sections of tha tors at Christmas tims, taxi why you saoua sappiy youi nosas m tss srlltit possible mornant bsfors ths variety is broken. Why hot corns U early and select the pret tiest ones Hare are a few of the specials . All our plain all-linen, eronabar or plain hemstitched and rlalnty initial handkerchiefs; regular To to 10c valuos; special for OS this sale. S for.. .......... ." All our 25c extra fine grade em broidered Swlse Handkerchief, elaborately arabrotdered desrajna, both scalloped and hem ", j OI stitched edgea: sperinl. . ., All S6o and 4ie value. Qf special, only A special ehowlnjr of elaborately embroidered liandkerehti-fs in a treat assortment of choice pat ents; they come in a brnr and are warranted alt linen; C1-7C re, tl.75 a box. upec'l. All lie and 85o value Bwlsa and ail-Hnen Hnndkerciiict. b-Hini-fully embroidered iiin, Uiit tleet and pretllent lttrn. j.-r. fert workmanship, f'uUr ;.n: ?nd t5c valuer, gr.ccml ji or thla sale, only . .' OBZAT aTFTCIAT. IT WOMSS'S . till, it bCAkrS !4x7J-lpc.h ali:!!k ir.- Bcarta, both pl iiu ( f , slan or I rite.i r.,.ru re.- $2.R! v!.im. . daily pr. t V ' -i -i . . . (i l. r