The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972, December 20, 1908, Image 11

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Newspaper Page TextI THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20. 1808. 11 CHILDREN'S BOOKS This Store Is Ready for Any Test You May Give It We Offer You a Variety of NOTHING pleases the chil dren o much as bright and nappy Picture and Story Books and in order to make it even mora convenient than usual to select an appropriate . volume, we have arranged special coun ters on our SECOND FLOOR (connected by new elevator), where just such books are dis played in endless variety. .: To appreciate the extent of the display, you must come and see the showing. The prices range from 5c to several dollars the volume. . ;. -..- - Holiday Goods the Equal of Which Cannot Be Found in Any Other Portland Store There never was a better time to put this store to the gift test than now. It never looked better. Stocks never were more attractively displayed or conveniently arranged to select from. Every department is showing an endless variety of good gift things- Salespeople tare alert, courteous and eager to help you make your selections. Prices are nowhere-lowef; variety is nowHere broader, while quality is of that high merit that gives to our, merchandise a character peculiarly its own; - A gift thing from GILL'S is a gif t that will be highly appreciated US ' HAIL . V 3' t by the recipient for many, many reasons. A glance through this partial list may offer some suggestion to you, and the hundreds of other thoroughly appreciative gift things of merit we are showing, makes ours PORTLAND'S IDEAL GIFT STORE. For your own pleasure, satisfactioneconomy COME AND SEE the result will bc-morc fitting presents for all whom you remember and a big SAVING for you. 'V. r Correspondence Papers Specially Boxed For : Christinas Gifts Prices From 25c to $7.00 theBox guality, variety of latest s.hapes and sizes, the best pf .writing eel, not forgetting: the beautiful. Christmas Boxes, artistically, decorated, all g toward making our the store to come to for the selection of fancy writing papers that are eminently proper -and up to date. . - " ! It is superfluous to tell you that the selection of writing papers is a reflection of your individuality, good-taste and culture. A vast, assortment of Correspondence Papers specially boxed for Christ mas gifts can be found here by discriminating shoppece, and cour teous salespeople will cheerfully assist you in selecting an attrac tively designed box with paper of the finest quality.' .-. fJ Fountain Pens Arc Splendid Gifts v ; Prices From $2.50 to $30 & We carry all the leading brands, and recommend in particular the well and favorably Jtnown WATERMAN'S IDEAL,', which maybe had at a price to fit any purse and to suit any taste.,, t Awaiting your examination are large pens and small pens, pens perfectly plain and beautifully ornamented pens, pens that fill and clean themselves, ladies' small pens, pens to hang on a chatelaine, secretary, check book and safety pens, etcad -infinitum there is a WATERMAN'S IDEAL for every demand in the worldl : The price of the most. inexpensive kind is so low that it makes the cheapest good Christmas present you can give, while in the finer and more ornamented kinds you can pay almost, anything that yon would pay for a Christmas gift" ; '--" ' ' Call and inspect ours, the largest stock in Portland. Courteous attendants will help you choose an appropriate style. Handsome Calendars for Christmas Gifts Prices From 10c to $3.00 'p'J---i We have Calendars in hundreds of styles and sizes; the pro ducts of the most noted artists. . . ." If you have a friend to remember, who you think has every-: thing under the sun, and you are at a loss to know what to give, take our suggestion "Give a Calendar." , . . Come in and see the artistic and unique designs we are showing you will surely be delighted with the variety we now offer. VHI A 0 Cards, Booklets, Bells, Garlands, Stickers, yrap AIYllU ' . PinS Paper . Boxes, etc. Splendid Gifts for Architects and Fnglrieeis :; IF, YOU are looking1 for a fitting present for an Architect, Drafts-; man, Engineer or Student, these few suggestions from our big stock of practical gifts will help you in vour selection;' Adjustable Tables," ill sues. t 8.SO to 15.00; Slide Rules, 3.0 to f 12.50; Magnifiers, Protractors, Steel Edges; T-Squaret, High Grade Drawing Instruments, etc, at prices ranging from f 1 to f 25. The man of any of these profes sions will appreciate a. gift that may be used from day to day, they're all constant reminders of the donor. - Post Card Albums- For Collectors Gifts i. t DOSTCARD Albums make ex- 1 reliant Ynle.tide Gift, and pre appropriate for either sex at any age.-. They encourage the collecting of interesting souven ir postals, and coming, as they do, in an endless variety, they may be had at all prices, from 15e to f 12.00. . , ; - Our buyers have selected the very latest things in Novelties and Staples, including designs of exceptional merit, and many magnificent Albums splendidly adapted for Holiday Presents are displayed here awaiting your inspection. . . Pv.. J:.-. - ' -H 'r v. s g f " II .JJ 1 """ " 1 if i k i Portland's Oldest, Largest and Best Book Store We are amply ready to supply gift-seekers with Books that will make the most suitable gifts, at prices "considerably below those you are' usually asked. We have Books of History- the works of famous authors -spirited novels of today -rich Gift Books in elaborate, beautiful bindings Bibles and Testaments Children's Story and Picture Books -unquestionably the best selection to choose from in Portland. There is a book for you to give to any relative or friend nothing is so much ap preciatednothing gives as great and as lasting a pleasure. Here are just a few suggestions selected at random from Portland's largest and best stock: Latest Fiction Novels Tht XlTtrmu ,k...f.......gl,18 By Stewart Edward Whit.. Th Tstl!iof Bias WCaUory 1.18 By Mrs. Humphry Ward. . ; Thm On anl X. ' . . ; By . Elizabeth Freeman tl. The BA City ......... i By Sir Weir MHchelli 1.18 1.18 1.18 Hopklnaon Bmlth. rUr ., By F. Th Xuf Am t asanmlvUC. - 1.18 By E. Fbllllp Oppenhalm. Xewls XaaA 1.18 . By Mary . Johnston. ' The Wayfar ...... 1.18 By Mary Stewart Cuttlnr The Chaprona .... . .,. ...... 1.18 ;By Th; Williamsons. The Bladlnc of ths Sttoag.... 1.18 By Carolina X. Maaon. For Young Ladies JSachlor SaUas . ... S3.00 Beautifully illustrated by Harrison Fisher. A Kldsaaun Wlffhta sraain 5.O0 Profusely ; and beautifully iUustrated. . Xy rdy of the Tog. ... S.OO By Ralph Henry Barbour. Illustrated. ,.v; ,. A Book of SwaathMurts , v . . . 2.25 Illustrated by Christy,. . Fisher and others. One of ;.'. the finest books of the year. Cleverly bound and boxed. The Henry Hut Kotow Book 3.O0 Beautifully illustrated by this popular artist , - Our Home ana Country. . .... 3.00 ' Elaborately Illustrated with hellotypes and halftones from W. !. Taylors, cele brated, painting. Each pie- ' ture ccompanied by the . text- , Boxed., , The Clristy Book for 'OS.... 3.50 Drawings in White and - Black and color. For Men and Women Oat of Doors la the Holy XjmA C1.50 By Van Dyke. An excellent Gift book. . HandMorne color lUustratlona Bam and Shadow Im Bpaln.... 3.0O By Maud Howe. Beautiful- ly Illustrated. Italy, the MaVlo Mod 2.50 By LlllaiiVVhUina;. Illus trated. - TTntroddea Snsflish Ways. . . . 3.00 A splendid . gtft book, by Henry C. Shelley. Illustrated. The riowers and Oatdens of Japan 6.00 Hf Du Cane. Handsomely - Illustrated. Children's Gift Stories Xilttla Women, epaclal ...... S ,98 200 illustrations. Splendid sift books for the children. The Aloott Books Tb Fepper Books The little Colonel Books . . Xins Tims ................. A story of a little child and a clock. Most Interesting-. Illustrated. Mr. Cinnamon Bear ......... Thm Christmas X.etter ...... An Unmatchable Showing of Attractive Holiday Gift . Pieces in Metal and Leather Goods Exhibited on Special Display Tables on Our Sixth Floor QUALITY that satisfies, variety that pleases, and best value-giving are features that have made this special metal and leather goods floor popular with Portland holiday shoppers. In the showing we have exhibited all the latest and ex clusive novelties from European markets, as well as those from our own popular American manufacturers. At no other Portland store will you find as varied an assortment to choose from. The SIXTH , FLOOR of our stock has been set aside for this line exclusively, with a view to the convenience of Portland shoppers, and to facilitate the handling of the enor mous demand for these popular gift pieces. A glance through this partial list may. offer some sug gestions to you: Brass Candlesticks, pair..... , 83.00 to S5.0O Jewel Boxes ...i, ,.,.. ...fl.OO to fS.OO Puff snd Powder Jars 4 t .75 to fa.oo Toilet Sets, thre pieces, brush, comb snd. jnirror, both in metal, celluloid and ebony finish.. ...fi.oo to flO.OO Hand Mirrors, in black, rosewood and metal finish. .75 to $4.00 Statuary .82.0 to f20.00 Ladies' Handbags fl.OO to f 30.00 Visiting Lists .....0 to 1.50 Bill, Letter and Card Cases. ................. ,;....50 to fS.OO Music Rolls 50 to 3.00 Etc., etc. -. ., '.-.-:" J FOREST CRAFT METAL ART GOODS Blotters, Book Ends, Ash Trays, Paper Cutters, Desk Sets, etc., at prices ranging from 50 to 15.00 the piece. All Leather Goods Stamped One Line Free Take New llevator VIEW BOOKS Columbia River, Portland, Etc. 50c THE J. K. GILL COMPANY "The Ideal Gift Store" BOOKSELLERS CORNER THIRD AND ALDER STATIONERS STREETS Gifts For the Man at the Desk JUST a glimpse at the hundreds of appropriate articles for "The Man at The Desk." now being shown in our Commercial Stationery Department, reveals Inkstands ....... to 6.00 Postal Scales.... 75 to 3.50 Desk Shears.. ..25 to 200 Diaries ......,..S5 to 2.50 Paper Weights ; . . . . . . .25 up Loose Leaf Memos... .65 up Let us help you make' a se lection for "him" something that he win appreciate because of its utility and daily ose. , EXHIBIT OF CALENDARS MADB BY TVTXta OP PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOQLB ON DISPLAY HERB MONDAY AND TUE8PAT. You can purchase a 6toUtrick Book-Cfte unit cspabla of holding 20Tbr mote volumes for about the price of one book. . Consider this in making your' Chriatroas purchases. V- See Our Big Display SECOND FLOOR ' HERE ARE STRANGE . STORIES IN STONES ;: - y.i ;-:.- i-, ,;,- '. 1 . .1. . ., - .:.,..''"?: ::.:- jKansas 3Ian Sends Specimens to Oklahoma H. L. Stein Mates Remarkable Discoveries in" Hie Marked : Pieces of: Rock Treasure Is Found." Oklahoma City, Okl.. Dse. It In sev eral small peculiar j shaped stones, all vlth six notches haoked oa on side at regular distances, the Oklahoma His torical society Is in poMsslon ;m wiles that mark an Incident .Intha his tory of ths old Indian territory and In a, way explain what alwaya has been a disputed question. It has ejn con tended thatthre is In ths Wichita mountains, and in som places, in tha aetera part of tha stat." ' . It la a fact that avldences of ; mining exist In various places- In th-eastern and western parts of tha southern por. " tlon of the state. , Many storlea have bxn told of how the Spaniards made expeditions from their far southern noma to the Indian country seeking gold and silver. There ara fragmente of faThe "uttlS'atones with their peculiar notches, now in the museum with -tha Wftorlcal eoclety. have a story that could it ba revealed would, give up anme hlstortcni Indlcent not without dThee'stones were sent by H. TX Stein of Manhattan. Kan.. n"e'riLWKxoith Rebekaha' home at that place. With ahem Mr. Bteln gave an .explanation of hh found the stonea and hla story la an Interesting one: . - , - , r . rinds tfca Vtonss. . ' K "In the years HU, 18M snd 18," save Mr. Bteln. "I was occupied In lo cating minerals In Arltanaae and the t"e?okee. Creek ana Choctaw natlona In the Indian territory. I? the .JPrlng of 18 I became ecqualnted with W. J Davla of Fort Smith. Arle. We ar ranged to vlait the Indian terrttm-vao search of the minerals, aa we had been Iured thev exl.ted therex. Old .timers, had found lead. It was aald. We began, our expedition and arrived at Cotton Wood poetofflce, 1uot over In tha terri tory from Fort Bmlth. The main thing In our search, however, was for eome olid silver that history said had been burled by the Spaniards many years ago. "Arriving at the place, we began look ing for sorrier eigne or Indications ua-1 liallv left vtffre mlnlnar has been done. I I was acquainted with marks of Mex-, leans. We had. not looked long, when, fming Into 'som timber.- we found a rg howlder. On one altle of It were six peonllar notches at regular Inter Tslu. vldpnllv made for a purpose. We lri found a single and two double trl- etils. -a llttl further on we founcl a 'rmmbcr of old tree trunk?, and close to the roots discovered the same strange mrks we had found, on tha stones. -"We formed tha acquaintance of some of the Inhabitants of this section, a few who had lived there for many years. Soma of these people remembered that thla part of tha country had been' visited from time to time by Mexicans, who. after looking through the woods and rocks there, would go in the same mys terious way they came, and were never heard of again. Some of them, however, revealed tha purpose of their search a ouriea treasure, una or mese oio res idents told ua of a negro who had out a tree in mat vicinity u.at was nonow, and a document of some kind, written n Spanish.- had been found by the old darky. He could not read tha peculiar writing, and tore the paper up. It la be lieved that this paper contained tha ae-cret- hiding place of tha treasure, if any. inai naa been ounea. - , . -"' Xotokes Blg-nlfloant. ' "Here we found an old trail and followed . It.- to a ravine On our way we turned over a , number of rocks, but found nothing. Further on we cante to several pllea 'of rocks a foot or more In height, made in housellko shapes, the four aides of which were nearly tha earns else. On the bottom stones were six notches corresponding with the. first of -those found on the bouldera "On closer examination of the Stones making - the incasing we found six notches. 1 also a double triangle, with a single triangle pointing to the south west, w e went on to me neaa or tne ravine, where a. wagon road crossed, then on to a little ris In the ground, to the right -of which we found a small running stream of good, clear tvatr. '.r In . a particular spot nearby there were 15 good sited flat rocks Imbedded, deeply In the around. We turned these; rocks over and plainly In tne Douoma or eacn - tnere were toe six notchea similar to those we had found on the other rocks. .. v i .- -v "All Indications centered to ane point close abova the spring, about 30 feet away. We went to the epot a"nd dug up a lot of broken rocks, and after cleaning Out the- place found a .solid rock bottom at a depth of five feet. The solid rock bottom was the foun dation of an excavation three and three quarters feet wide from "Borth to south and seven ana one tnirrt irom past to wst. This holn was mptv. Here, we concluded, was the hlillug place of th? treasure, but the Mexicans had come pacK and gotten it. . Concerning the hidden treasure there hava been a number of atorles told. Hlstorv contains little of detail of the expeditions made by tha Bpaoish Into tha -Indian country- During the time whan thla portion of the country be longed to Spain the Quawpaw Indiana mnaDited tnemaian territory, witu more that 15.000- members ' in their trlba They objected to the Spaniards com ing into wnai xney inougnt weir own country. Soma time cloaely following the Jrear 1763 a large body of Spaniards Invaded their Indian country in Quest or goia ana euver. The Indiana learned of their Intended expedition and gathered their forces and Christmas i Pianos What, would afford you mora pleas ure In your home Christmas Day than music' and story and song.- Muslo' gives to the homo lira an atmosphere- which nothing else can sunnly. Tour 'Children will b better, brighter,- happier if they sing and play. Mother and father will likewise be happier. Music 'indeed has charms power to drive "dull care away." We suggest a piano, a player Piano, or a Victor Talking Machine for a Christmas present tor tha whol. fam ily. A - new piano will find ita way to your home If you will bring us but 110 cash: a. player piano if you bring ua S25 cash; a Victor Talking Machine r you pay only lb casti and (1 per week. Why should you ba without mu sto this Christinas Day and all tha days of 190f '- . .. - . This Is a personal invitation for you to call to see and hear our pianos and victor taming - machines. - - STEOrWAT A2TO OTXSB riAVOS. OPPOSITE POSTOTTICT, 8IXTK AST) waited for them. Tha Spaniards brought 1000 soldiers with them, besides a num ber of slaves and Indian prisoners they had picked up on the way. The Quaw paws, with every-member of their tribe, surprised the Spaniards, and it la said thai only three of the latter survived the- massacre and made their escape. These three captured an Indian maiden and took her to their home. When the Snaniarda first arrived In tha country they had considerable gold and silver coin. This they burled for safekeeping and left marks only under stood by them leading to its hiding places. - When the were surprised by the- Indians thev had no time to get their treasure. Tha tnree who eacapea knew'' the hiding place of the money, and it la believed that these cama back years afterward- when tha Indians were gone ana got it, s -, One1 of the " three who escaped was an officer of thai mining company and superintended the mining. He knew. of course, where the money had been oepositeo. -.-j--. There Is some dispute as to tha direc tions tha Spaniards took in their re treat Trora- the Indians, tit Is said they went straight south through Texas. while another story has it they took a western course across oaianoma, ana that while on their westward journey burled - the treasure somewhere in the vicinity- of where Norman, In Cleveland counrv, now la Indeed, a few years ago it waa ..thought the treasure naa been located' Just south of ths Cltv of Nor man, and one man Is known to have spent mora tnan fiuvo in trying; ito lOCaia It. . v. CLOSE FJEETIIIG WITH pilET Electric 'Light and Power . Convention Delegates Spend Busy Day.' . The Northwest Electric Ught A Pow er association concluded Its two day eoftference yesterday afternoon after an executive session lasting from 10 o'clock In" the morning until 1:30 in the after noon. During that time varloua matters of prospective legislation which may anect tne ugnt amo power compamea of tha northwest ' were discussed. The members of the association were tha guests of tha Portland Railway, Light & Power company on a car ride throughout the city durinar the after noon and were much impressed with the views from the Different scenic llnea The dav was ended with a ban quet held at the Commercial club, comv menctng at last- night. v - ' Ths officers who have been at the head of tha association were reelected for another term. Theyjtra as follows: ' T?tttri.nt Arthur runn Wnn trb Wash.; flrs't vice president, A. Welch, MP 4S7 SNay W sav ew e sv 4aV OosV eVesT sV tftmY V eWf- w4aT fjMT eesw' ejtr er ajf alaW aAsf sVMT IAmT SJr ZSJS fAJT fiQf W4 fECliL Oime-TlMFi .Offlf ON u'iliJjiyji m.4 i.. 1 , i Silver Toilet Sets, Milifiary gate, Navy Sets and Gents' Sets We have a very large assortment of these sets and we are offering a special discount as we must dispose of these before the ; holidays , .-..V-..:T. We are out of the high rent district and can save you 20 per cent on Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry and Silverware A guarantee with every article that, leaves our store. Sflsumdlsurafl Jewelry-ttoi? Yi iov inira aircei, upposiie uaiccr rneaire Ft I - M V r i i- Portland, Or.; second ' vjee president. Francis Roti'h. Fali-banlca Alaska; fhlrrkl vice presiaent. Henry Adams, -iewiston, Idaho; aecretary and treasurer, Norwood W. Brockett, Cataract bldgv Seattle. Executive committee H. 1U Bleecker. chairman. Spokane, Wash.; Jsaaa W. An deraon. Walla, Walla. Wash.; K. E. PoU ter. Seattle Waah. 1 B. Faulkner. Olympla, Wash.: O. - C Arrowsmlth, wort n r aaimo, wasn.s o. b. eokiweti, Portland: M. J.-Shielda Moscow Idaho: Arthur Qunn, Wenatchee Waah. - ' ; Tomorrow. AnHav: -Vf Amw eor Aim count On east sMe gae bills. Don't over look gas appllawe sale. . CALHOUN'S NOTABLE KINSPOLK AERIVE Ne w , Toi-g. Dec. 1 1.-Prince Laxaro vlch Hreb-Ellanovlch. a member of the Servian royal family, and his wife, who was formerly Miss Eleanor Calhoun of anFrancIsco, arrived on the Celtic to day.) They will soon leave for the Pa cific coast. . . ('I IIIV. wm HI IICT 'r,itci, .111, m- ent Bkan trouble woutj be a p'od I thing for his country and for the Li-rbl races in general, aa it would knit t1-m Closely together. The princess Isjl relntfv of Iart. k Calhoun, president of tli rmtet . i;ui. roads of San Franciwrt, who Is ent under Indictment " on a r! .. .t ,.' bribing the supervisors ft th .ty ii order to obtain a trolley it ii!. A $2n0o bou!.t mad" t u r! by a I;reochmati aa prize fr ' nian who shouM m!i'.-.. in cwttng Willi "lKr .i,t,, , claimed, wtfl t- ' Arb, l,t --11-1 . i,