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About The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1908)
THE OREGON "SUNDAY JOURNAL,' PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER , 13, 1908. 11 ZX ZXZmZZZZZZZZZZZZl zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzxzxzzzxxzzzzzzzxxzzzzzzzzz: PAY BEST wis? Bureau of Statistics of That City Puts It-at Ilead of List of Cities Employing Labor, in Various Capacities. (Coltes Press Lnw Wire.) - Chicago, Ded, 18. Chicago labor la the best paid in the world. It haa been well known faot that American work ers received better hour ratea than the sona of Martha in other lands, but there has been a general Impression that east ern cities, such as New York, Boston and Philadelphia, were most generous In the matter of the laborers' payroll, Now the Chicago bureau of statistics has come forward with figures for the 46 prlnclpaK trades, showing; that in 21 of these the highest hour rates in eight selected cities Chioagov . New Tork, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Cleve land, Buffalo and Plttuburg are paid here. ; Moreover, tha highest wage per hour paid in all the. cities to a class of work ers is given In Chicago. Ths linotype operator gets an average of nearly 7) cents an hour rn Chicago, which seta him up aa the king pin of all the Amer ican labor world in the matter of wages. Baltimore, on the other hand, haa the dubious honor of paying the small wage, flvlnpr her woman tobacco stemmers but cents an hour, which means 64 cents In a union day. The statistics show one thing quits clearly relative to the New York situa tion. Workers generally believe that the' building trades there are paid much more than they are In any other city. Tet New Tork exceeda Chicago in wage paid to only eight divisions of this line of effort. The - Manhattan' bricklayers get TO cents an hour as compared with (1 cents and a fraction in Chicago and carpenters receive 4 cents an hour more, while this city has the supremacy of four of the building trades. New York's third top wage in the building trades is that of the plumbers, which, however, la less than a penny In advance of that paid the Chicago plumber. The other hour wages in which New York leads are those of machine cloth ing cutters, Sundry smiths, foundry la borers, patternmakers in wood, book binders and book compositors and ater eotype operators. Boston, owing to the keenness of lta eultured Inhabitants for antique and arts craft furniture, pays its cabinet makers, sawyers, upholsterers and var ntshers markedly more than is given for similar work In any other of ths eight cities in the list Ths Hub also leads in the wages paid to municipal street laborers, which seems to indicate that jobs determined by political pull still command the same Increased pay as compared with sim ilar work done under private contract There is a difference of 8 cents an hour in the prices paid in Boston for this work done privately and publicly. Underwear, sal at MoAllen & Donn all's. Mo- Mm Holiday Blfte IJjFfr "If 8 J4K Now i the time to elect your Umbrella for Immediate use or Holiday Gift ' XfiTM MCWiH finwl $3.00 Value Umbrellas $1.78 I $6.00-$6.5O Umbrellas $3.65 hJl WW h L&irSJ '-'Men's and vomenVUnion.-taffeta UmbreHaa. steel rod. Para- MenVand women's Union taffeta tape edge Umbrellas, beaoti. , I if I ' -i (SJ0 I I assvrrmsrit r h in 1IAS a ris-kVfl tMilrhm Aarl ift W 9W VI jjST. CAP A v A Ls silver, gold, ivory, gunmetal, etc, reg. $6-$6.50 rals . 7M)S f" f '-a .fJL"' lurxoz 9 $3.00 Value Umbrellas $1.78 Men's and .women's 'Union. taffeta UmbrefTaa, steel rod, Para gon frame. . For women handles of pearl, gold, silver, plain and fancy wood. For men horn, buckhorn, natural TQ woods, etc; regular $3 values. 9llO $5.00 Value Umbrellas $2.65 Men's and women's Union silk tape edge taffeta Umbrellas; steel rods, best Paragon frames; handles of long pearl and sil ver and gold; horn, gunmetal, ivory, natural and fancy CC woods, biflkhorn, etc.; regular .$5 value pVJ Umbrellas crated and Umbrellas engraved free of charge. ' Women's Gloves Women's Perfect Fitting French Kid Gloves, abso lutely guaranteed, elsewhere $1.50. .. Women's Cape Gloves, est Dent shades, reg. $1.50 value. . Women's Long French Kids, above the elbow, lat est shades and black and white packed for express shipment. Men's and women's fine taffeta silk Umbrellas, values up to $8.50; the handles alone on this lot of umbrellas are worth more than the price asked for the entire umbrella; handles for women of extra long silver and gold, gunmetal, long pearls trimmed in gold and silver, beautiful Dresdens, horns, etc.; handles for men of buckhorn, cape horn, gunmetal, silver, gold, natural QA QC wood, etc.; values up to $8.50 pi0) Boys' and Girls Gloves Boys' and girls' pure wool Gloves; regular 50c values 25t Boys' and girls' Mocha Gloves; regular $1.25 value 89 Boys' Midget Kid Gloves; very cute fl.OO Boys' and girls' Cape Gloves; regular price $1.25 89 Boys Mocha Gloves, fleece lined; regular $1.25 values 75e Umbrellas repaired and recovered promptly at very moderate prices $2.39 Men's Gloves Sewed Kid 85c Lennon's Interchangeable Qlove Orders redeemable at all times at Lennon't Stores la San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. Men's Strong Gloves, worth $1.25 $1.25 Women's ""Beautiful French Imported Kids, regular $2.00 values, bpe- cial $1.39 309 Morrison St., OppoitePost Office Men's Imported Undressed Kid Gloves, reg. $1.75 value Men's Cape Walking Gloves, very styl- A ip ish, reg. $1.50 frllD Men's Famous Dent Gloves, perfect fit ting, very stylish. Men's Stylish Mocha Gloves, fit perfectly, abso- A f lutely guaranteed. ylsDU $2.00 Hosiery 98c Women's thread silk Hose, lisle heels, toes and soles; in pink, blue, champagne, gray. green, lavender, canary, Diack, wmte, tan and cardinal. The regular $1J5 quality; special, per pair Women's extra quality lisle Hose, in fancy colors, dots and embroidered) patterns; large assortment of colors to select CA from. Reg. 75c and 85c vals.; pair...."C Women's pure silk Hose in black only; the original Kayser make; lisle, soles and extra heavy garter top. Regular $50 d CQ vals. Put in neat boxes, special.. v '' Women's .fine rib black cashmere M I! 1 H M w II M M 11 u M M N M M II M M li n M M M M 11 N H II H H H M H II M M H l M U n l M M !! M M w M H w M N - M H Hose, ' m gray heels and toes; a splendid Hose for H heavy wear. Regular 5Uc values. T fl U II Special, 3 PAIR 4 aiiarasiiiiiKKaraiiisBBM TWO ANTHONYS WEIBDLY LIKE (Special IMipateh to Th Journal.) New Tork, Dso. 12. Colncidencea re markable in character and numerous in happening have characterized the Uvea of George W. Anthony of Burlington, N. J., and George W. Anthony of Bur lington. N. C. They have seldom met and are not of kin, and yet there havs been a series of parallel occurrences in their careers that have lent to each a singular interest in the other. The mistake of a postal clerk who sent a letter addressed to the Anthony of New Jersey to the Anthony of North Carolina, and which was opened by the latter in the belief it was meant for him, brought about their meetinsr. The letter dealt of the civil war and It spoke of battles in which the North Carolina man had participated, but clearly it was not for him. H looked again at the envelope and there found the correct address. He redirected it to the Jersey man and with it sent a letter of explanation. Correspondence followed and it was found that both the Anthonys, one In the blue and the other in the gray, had been drummer boys in regiments op posed to each other in many battles. The one was released and the other mustered out on exactly the same day, and each went back to his home and engaged in business. Both were suc cessful, the Jersey man in a large mar ket housA and the southerner in a lucra tive lumber trade. When they met, as a result of corre spondence, both were widowers and, in the recital of their sorrows they learned that each had lost his wife at about the earns time. Now and then a set of ex- j perlmences has been duplicated. Re cently, Anthony,' the northerner, tqok to himself a second wife. Upon his re turn from his honeymoon he found a note r nounclng the marriage of his friend in North Carolina. Both are guessing now as to what experience, if any, they may next share in common. Eyes tested free at Metsger's. TALK TO T A COMA. Via Home-Phone.) Half tnin., 30c; min., BOc; adil'l mm., 80e. "Home-Phone-It." Christmas cards, New Tear cards, art calendars, exclusive lines imported and domestic. The postal shop, 124 Fifth street, near Washington. Eyes tested free at Metsger'a. if Our List of Suggestions Grows Larger As the Number of Days Grows Smaller Something for Molher, Father, Sister, Brother, Sweetheart or Friend Christmas is "just around the comer' and we extend a cordial invitation to the discriminating shoppers of Portland to visit our J DEAL GIFT STORE. Every counter in this big store is filled to overflowing with splendid gift suggestions stocks are at high water mark they never have been so well assorted or as large as now. We can only mention a few of the many thoroughly appre ciative Christmas gifts of merit here you must COME AND SEE for yourself the result will be more fitting presents for all whom you remember, and a big saving in money for you. FIRST FLOOR ' For the Man at the Desk These few articles are only a forerunner, so to speak, of the hundred and one splendid GIFT THINGS in our Com mercial Stationery Department, and we suggest them be cause "he" wilfrappreciate receiving a present of utility, and doubly so because it will be used from day to day "at the desk." Just a glimpse at the many appropriate articles now being shown reveals Inkstands, Postal Scales, Desk Shears, Diaries, Paper Weights, Pen Racks, Paper Cutters, Memo Books, etc. The prices range all the way from A DIME TO SEVERAL DOLLARS "a gift for any purse." For the Architect and Engineer If "he" is an Architect, Draftsman, Engineer or Stadent In these professions, ours is the store to come to for the selection of a fitting present ; for here you will find on display an endless variety of prac tical gifts the kinds "he" uses in his work from day to day CON STANT REMINDERS OF THE DONOR. Just a few suggestions, at prices ranging from A DOLLAR OR LESS TO TWENTYFIVE DOLLARS OR MORE: Slide Rules, Protractors, Steel Edges, Barometers, T Squares, Drawing Scales, Drawing Boards, Water and Oil Colors, etc. Xmas Cards and Booklets We have .these in hundreds of styles, all handsome de signs. Some cost as much as FIFTY CENTS EACH, and others as low in cost as A PENNY APIECE. Come in and see this superb display of artistic Cards and Booklets. " Special prices in quantity. This should appeal to Sun day school and public school teachers in particular. Correspondence Paper, in artistic boxes, from 25 to $T. ' Calendars, all the newest and most artistic designs, from 5 to f 3. Fountain Pens, all the best makes,, from f 2.60 to 30. THE I K. GILL COMPANY Booksellers and Stationers ' " : , Corner -Third and Rider Streets SECOND FLOOR Books For the Children For the "little ones" nothing pleases so much as bright and snappy Picture Books; and so as to make it more convenient for you to select an appropriate volume, we have arranged spe cial counters on our SECOND FLOOR (connected by new ele vator), where just such books are displayed in endless variety. The following can only give you a "peep in," if you please, to the hundreds of good GiftBooks for Children here awaiting your careful perusal : . Boys' and girls' classics and books of information, such as "Boys' Book of Adventures," "What a Girl Can Make and Do," "Robinson Crusoe," etc PRICED FROM 15t to $3. Books of amusement, games and sport; PRICED FROM 50f to f 3. "Happy Hooligan," "Buster Brown," "Maud," etc. Linen books "for baby"; PRICED FROM 5e UP. ABC books and unique Menagerie Books, etc UBRARXTLANS .25 0mGIHSL Ifihounxnent should IntcreM yva.t lectionfe! ;rwanry-fiveTeDfinl leund III tdy fflustrspoala Ultan from aa ongfoal jntvjnj ( tauiiK7:h3nmn'f' ws KaVs a fonftej numter d5e7l Katrona. 1m ejuVen feauest m bmsmmW S- " r - 1 T T , Sat J! 8UfilrV . WtVifl sWihow M.ouf aj(niaylsomlaiabaa) of 9UfvWMbeoQ Cases in (be noalyaryU and pttndeecnbd la this ccOectipv V d not happen lewsajejhal thajsct ory du ect; iniihufaurrrrHereUd nave tat satkfy'jfse; ni weare ly eo-opersdng wtdt tfai to thai etxfr tnvicwj - SIXTH FLOOR Leather Goods Galore Practically the entire Sixth Floor of our big store (con nected by new elevator) has been set aside for the, display of the largest and best line of LEATHER GOODS ever shown in this city. As the line is very large, we have ar ranged the display on this special floor, with a view to the convenience of Portland Christmas shoppers. In the showing we have exhibited on special display tables all the latest novelties from European markets, as well as those from our. own popular American manufacturers. Quality that satisfies, variety that pleases and best value-giving are features that will make this great LEATHER GOODS FLOOR popular with Portland holiday hoppers. We can only give you a hint of the extent of the exhibition, Ihe prices and savings available Ladies' Hand Bags ........... . f 1.00 to f 20.00 Gents' Roll Cases... a:. 2.00 to f 20.00 Writing Tabs .....50 to 2.0 Music Rolls 50 to f 3.00 Card Cases .25 to ?5.00 Cigar Cases ....25 to fS.OO Picture Frames , f l.OO to f 3.00 - Collar and Cuff Boxes ...........50 to fS.OO Military Cases f l.OO to f 3.00 Etc, Etc i ...... Also a handsome and varied line of TOILET CASES in ebony and metal finish, a beautiful assortment of MIRRORS in fancy set tings, a large variety of fancy BRASS GOODS, and an unusually large and magnificent display of PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS ALL AT PRICES JO FIT ANY PURSE, LARGE OR SMALL. 1 For your own pleasure satisfaction economy you should visit this superb display. . . TAKE NEW ELEVATOR TO SIXTH FLOOR , THE L K GILL CQMPMY Booksellers and Stationers . V ( Comer Third and, Alder Streets
