Town Topics
TOXIGIIT'8 AMUSEMENTS
fEILia "Seven ty,"
jakek -inrti Twins."
comedy.
jYRIC "Th nirl anrl h. Prliioa."
ORPHEUM Orpheum circuit vaudeville.
PANTAOES Vaudeville.
EMPRESS Sullivan & Conidlne VaUde-ViltA
, PEOPLES Motion pictures.
S -MAJESTIC Motion picture
Weather Conditions.
Portland and vicinity: Pair tonight
Friday occasional rain. Southeasterly
winds.
Oregon: Fair tonight except rain near
the coast. Friday fair east, rain or
now west portion. Warmer east por
tion Friday. Southeasterly winds, In
creasing along the coast
Washington: Fair east, rain or snow
west portion tonight. Friday rain or
now except southeast portion. Warmer
east portion Friday. Southeasterly
winds, brisk along the coast
Idaho: Fair tonight, colder southeast
Fortion. Friday occasional snow north,
air with rising temperature south por
tion. THEODORK F. DRAKE,
Acting district Forecaster.
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California Wines -Port Sherry An-
geleca, Tokay; Muscatel, 3 years old,
11.00 gallon: Claret, 60o gallon; Zin
fandel, 75c; Sauterne, $1.80 gallon; Chab
le's, 1.60 gallon; Tlpo Red or White.
76c bottle: Mission Grape Brandy, $3.50
gallon; California Grape Brandy. $3 gal
lon; Apricot Brandy, $1.25 bottle; Cor
dova Brandy (bottled in bond), $1.50
bottle; Black and White Scotch Whis
key. $1.25 bottle; John Dewar & Son
special, $1.25, extra special, $1.35; White
Horse Cellar, $1.60 bottle; Old Hickory
Rye and Bourbon (five summers old),
I bottled in bond), $1.25; Warwick,
bottled in bond, 8 years old, full quarts,
,$1.60; C. & C. Imported Ginger Ale, $1.75
towen. Ring us up, East 418, B-1694.
4ff Special delivery, D. Kellaher & Co..
Grand ave. and East Morrison street
QUOTH THE PESSIMIST
wife made against him. ' He charges
be made this charge againat him en an
average of 10 times each month for four
years, finally resulting in family dis
cord. The divorce auit followed. He
la employed, by the Power Furniture
company.
"Some o those foreigners who havo
an idea that Russia, could lick Uncle
Sammy evidently never heard o' th' bat
tleship Oregon."
Mrs oss, $5000 Fire broke out last
night shortly after 6 o'clock In the
plant of the Multnomah Mill ft Con
struction company, at 465 East Madlaon
street and destroyed the plant, result
ing In a loss of at least $6000. The
fire started in the mill. The cause of
the fire Is unknown.. While the fire
department was responding; to the call
one of the teams collided with a car
on the Morrison street bridge and a
horse was knocked down, but the dam
age done waa not serious.
Timely Buggsstlons. Ladies' $8 pare
silk waists, all colors, $2.88. Pure silk
hose, 60c a pair. Ladles neckwear, 25o
and 60c Men's $2 white pleated shirts.
the circuit court In the case of H. Kul-I $1.36 each. Fancy suspenders, 60c to $2.
chlbsky against the Portland Railway, ', A complete line of Christmas novelties
Light & Power company. The plaintiff for men and women at reduction of
alleged he fell from a streetcar In 1309 1 33 1-3 per cent Every article reduced,
at First and Sheridan streets, while the j Becker, McLoughlln & Sweeney, 441
program furnished by the pupils. .Mrs.
Alice Welster will talk on "What Good
Pictures Do for the Home and Children.'
car was In motion. He placed the blame
upon the company. It was shown that
Kulchibsky attempted to board the car
while it was moving. The Jury was out
20 minutes and returned a unanimous
verdict for the company. Attorney Al
lan R. Joy represented the Injured man,
wljUe Attorney Arthur Dibble appeared
forthe company. .
Central W. O. T. TJ An Interesting
meeting was held Wednesday afternoon
central w. C. T. U. After bus Iness
had been disposed of a number of mem
bers reported the most Interesting events
during the year. The victory In Maine,
the suffrage victories in Washington
and California, the vindication of Dr.
Wiley, were among the interesting
events mentioned. A large number of
comfort bags for the sailors were
brought in. The next meeting will be
a social one. Reports are asked for
and each member is requested to bring
a oup and saucer.
BTasarans Army Entertainment, The
members of the Nasarene Army of
America will hold a benefit entertain
ment In their hall at 142 Russell street
Sunday evening for the purpose of rais
ing money to defray the exepnses of
the Christmas celebration which is to
be held In the hall Monday evening. On
the Sunday evening's program there
will .be an exhibition of the Passion
play in motion pictures. All donations,
both In the way of food, clothes and
money, will be received at the head
Quarters, 141 Russell street
Governor to Speak Governor West,
Postmaster C. B. Merrick and others
are to be speakers at the annual ban
quet of the Travelers' Protective Asso
ciation of America, which It is an
nounced by Secretary Joseph C Gibson
Will be held In the Hotel Portland the
evening of Thursday, December 28. At
the annual meeting of the association
Thursday afternoon reports of officers
will be received and officers will be
elected. C. D. Fraser has served as
president during the past year.
Penney Bros. XMday Special. Our $2
grade of Wines at $1 per gallon. Our
$1.60 grade of Wines at 76c per gal
lon. Straight Kentucky Whiskey, 7
years old, regular $4.50, at $3.60, per
gallon. Kentucky Whiskey, regular
$3.50. at $2.60 per gallon. Our $3 grades
of Whiskey, Rum, Gin and Brandy. $2.10
per gallon. Friday only. 379-381 K
Morrison st Phones East 287, B-243&
Free delivery.
Donations Wanted- -The management
of the Boys' and Girls' Aid society of
Oregon reports that there is no candy
or nuts or other luxuries to give the
children for Christmas day. Donations
Of these things have been very slim this
year and the management hopes that its
many friends will assist it at this
time. It was hoped that a. chicken or
turkey dinner would be provided for th
children, but It seems Impossible to do
that this year unless some one lends
assistance. All donations will be thank
fully received and called for by notify
ing phones East 6 or B-1404.
Washington street
Serlval at the Central Christian
church, East Twentieth and Salmon
streets, grows in interest nightly. Hear
Dr. Herbert Yenell tonight In his great
ilustrated Bible reading. Mr. Bailey
will sing.
'Otur " Shop devoted exclusively to
fancy goods. All holiday articles re
duced. Open evenings until Christmas.
The Needlecraft Shop, 888 Yamhill.
Parents, Teachers to Sleet. The
Parent-Teacher association of the South
Mount Tabor school meets at the school
house Friday evening, following the
Christmas at the Bowers-Christmas
dinner will be served In the beautiful
Hotel Bowers grill from 4 to 9:80 on
Monday. Concert by Nason's full
stringed orchestra. $1.50 per plate.
Albert Serai, the Druggist 329 Wash
ington, near Second. Fine leather
goods, bill books, card cases, perfumes,
atomisers, etc., for the holidays.
Steamer Jess Karklns for Camas,
Washougal and way landings, dally ex
cept Sunday. Leaves Washington street
dock at 8 p. m.
Genuine Holeproof Hosiery in hand
some holiday boxes for men, women and
children. A B. Stelnbach & Co., sole
agents.
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China, Glassware and Braises-Gifts
for alt Bailey & Co., 424 Washington,
between EUventh and Twelfth.
Washington Street Public Markets
Open 1-rlday eve. till 9:30 o'clock.
W. A. Wise and associates, painless
dentists, Third and Washington.
Werner Patterson Co., high
merchant tailors, 260 Stark.
grade
Hudson's Sun Store 110 Third street
open evenings this week.
Buy a Player
$20 will place a Piano Player In your
home. Plenty of time given to pay the
balance In small monthly payments.
Prices range from $276 upwards. Koh
ler A Chase, 375 Washington street
CHRISTMAS DINNER AT
TRACTIVE. The Portland Hotel to Be the Mecca of
Many Christmas sinner Parties.
To those compelled to dine out Christ
mas day and ones preferring to do away
with the task of preparing dinner, the
Portland Hotel offers many attractive
features as the Ideal spot to have a
Christmas dinner. An elaborately pre
pared menu has been arranged consist
ent with the Portland's fame as a hos
telry, and specially in keeping with the
Christmas season. A special musical
program rendered by the Portland Hotel
orchestra will add greatly to the oc
casion. Reservations for tables may be
made now by phone. Main 8842.
Buy a Player
$20 will- place a Piano Player in your
home. Plenty of time given to pay the
balance In small monthly payments.
Prices range from $275 upwards. Koh
ler & Chase, 876 Washington street
A Christmas Gift
Of a photo order on C Elmore Grove
will please her. 363 Washington at "
AMUSEMENTS
HPII in IHuAlKU
a vj seventh It Taylor
Phones. Mala 1 and A-1122.
Tonight, Tomorrow, Saturday and
Sunday
Special Matinee Saturday.
Wagenhals & Kemper Present
The Comedy Hit
7 DAYS
Evenings: Lower floor $1.50, $1;
balcony, 6 rows. $1; 8 rows, 75c; 11
rows, 60c; gallery, reserved, 35c; ad
mission, 25c. Saturday matinee: $1,
75c, 60c, 85o, 25c. Seats now selling.
Open Evenings.
Remember! I give you a $2 reduction
off the marked price of every suit
overcoat or raincoat thus $22.60 to
$25 values marked $14.75 $2 less as a
Christmas gift. Jimmy Dunn, room 315
Oregonlan building.
Rent a Piano
Rent a piano, $3, $4 per month; Kim
ball, Chlckerlng, Fischer, Kohler, and
many other good makes. Kohler &
Chase, 875 Washington street
House moving and repairing. James
Garrlck. Phone East 4427. 303 E. Mor
rison street.
Pleased With Improvement At a
meeting of the Westmoreland Improve
ment association yesterday evening, E.
L, Mills presented his resignation as
president and F. A. Ackerman was
elected to fill the vacancy. Great satis
faction was expressed by members of
the association because of the Improve
ment of Milwaukle street and It was
urged that the completion of the sewer
and paving system for Westmoreland
be forwarded as much as possible. The
opening of East Seventeenth street la
also demanded.
"Mysterious Billy" Smith Better Dr.
Fred J. Ziegler, who Is attending "Mys
terious Billy" Smith, who is at the St.
Vincent's hospital suffering from bullet
wounds inflicted on him by A. B.
Loomls Sunday night, believes that the
ex-pugillst will recover. Smith rested
easy last night acoordlng to the hospi
tal authorities.
Br. C E. Chapman Lectures on "Vol
taire." Thursday evening, December
21, 8 o'clock, at 228 Second street, near
Salmon, in Socialist headquarters,
branch four. Admission free. This is
the first of a series of 18 lectures to be
delivered weekly by Dr. Chapman at
branch feur headquarters.
JTotlce to Depositors Amerloan Bank.
Those desiring to realize 100 cents on
the dollar on their American bank de
posits are requested to send us name
and address. If you will also state
amount of your balance it will help.
Address H-263, Journal. "
To consider Publlo Parks, There will
be no meeting of the North East Side
Improvement association December 22,
on account of holidays. The next reg
ular meeting wifl occur Friday. Janu-
r V 19 nt hldh Hm. I la V. - A .i
to make the meeting a mass meeting
I for the entire northeast M nt whh
time parks, playgrounds and public
manteis win do me issues of the even
Ing.
Kills College, Hear Oakland, CaL A
woman's college; all preparatory courses
dropped. Spring semester opens Jan
uary 10, 1912. Luella Clay Carson, A.
M., LL. D., president. For catalogue ad
dress Registrar, Mills College P. O.,
Oakland, CaL
.Meier B
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THE BEER FOR YOU
THIS DELICIOUS BEVERAGE FOR YOUR HOME TABLE CAN BE PROCURED AT
THE FOLLOWING WELL KNOWN FAMILY LIQUOR STORES, CAFES
AND GRILLS. ORDER A CASE FROM YOUR DEAER.
Family Liquor Stores :
F. M. CLARK, 13th and Washington Telephone, Main 7614
DOANE & RUHNKE, 11th and Washington Telephone, Main 4206, A-5158
TOHN ECKLUND, 125 First Telephone, Main 1934, A-1934
EASTERN LIQUOR CO., Sixth and Couch Telehone, Main 823
FUNCK "BROS., 17th and Washington Main 4344, A-4344
GOLD SEAL LIQUOR CO., 166 Second Telephone, Marshall 486, A-1485
ITALIAN DELICATESSEN & GROCERY CO., 412 East Clay Telephone, East 158
T. E. KELLY, 354 Morrison Telephones, Main 28, A-2802
MT. HOOD COMMERCIAL CO., 409 Washington Telephones, Marshall 2339, A-5055
MT. HOOD COMMERCIAL CO., 149 Seventh Telephones, Marshall 3158, A-2596
NATIONAL WINE CO., Fifth and Stark Telephones, Main 6499, A-4499
PENNEY BROS., 381 East Morrison Telephones, East 287, B-2426
REMINGTON COMMERCIAL CO., 425 Washington Telephones, Main 174, A-2313
GRILLS:
BOWERS HOTEL. IMPERIAL HOTEL... 7th and Washington
COMMERCIAL CLUB. THE LOUVRE Fourth and Alder
CASTILLIAN GRILL 427 Washington OREGON HOTEL Seventh and Stark
Will Exhibit Skulls A free lec
ture will be held at 401 Alder
street at 8 p. m., as follows: Wednes
day. Professor Morris on "Skulls." Nu
merous human and animal skulls will
be exhibited. Thursday, Dr. N. J. Bax
ter on "The Transmission of Life."
Answers Wife's Charges Making love
to women patrons of the store Is the
charge which James P. Hendryx alleges.
In his complaint for a divorce, that his
! Hot Guilty of Tagrancy Miscene Pe
ter, charged with being a vagrant, was
v found not guilty yesterday afternoon In
Vthe circuit court by a Jury. Peter was
rrested last September and found
gHiilty by a Jury In the police court.
Where a rockplle sentence of 90 days
was given him. The Jury in the circuit
court yesterday evening was out 10
minutes.
Special Prlday Only Don't be de
ceived. We sell absolutely pure wines
and liquors, fl.60 quality port, sherry,
angelica and muscatel wine, 760 per
gallon; $4 rye and Bourbon whiskey,
3J.75 per gallon; $4 b andy, 32.75 per
gallon; $4 rum, 32.75 per gallon. Na
tional Wine Co.. Fifth and Stark. Phone
Main 8488. Home A-4499. Delivered.
looses Damage Suit A verdict for the
defendant was returned yesterday In
If you have
the good of
your own par
ticular neighbor
hood at heart,talk to your
neighbors about the superior
qualities of bitulithic pave
ment. Bitulithic will help
turn it into a metropolitan
district.
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"HLITKLMPERS"
WHAT'S IN A NANL?
A WHOLE, LOT
We, as well a9 you, are pleased to have It on
the package containing that treasure, bought
and given with the intention of creating that
impression, "Well bought, well given." Won't
you allow us to make the recipient more than
pleased, when we are willing to do our share.
Come in and let us show you how to do it.
G. HLITKLMPILR CO.
Diamond Dealers and Jewelers -
OLD IN PORTLAND
NEW IN LOCATION
r YEON BUILDIO
130 FIFTH STREET
V. ' ' '
CASTILLIAN GRILL 103 Sixth
HOF BRAU Sixth and Alder
THE QUELLE Sixth and Stark
RICHARDS CAFE Park and Alder
CAFES:
A. C BURMEISTER,
123 Grand
CRYSTAL BAR,
104 First St
OD. ELDER,
Fourth and Washington
J. J. FOLEN,
146 Second
FOLEN BROS.,
Front and Morrison
D. W. FAIRCLOUGH,
375 East Burnside
GILMAN BAR,
144 First St
GARDNER BROS.,
First and Madison
HOFFMAN BROS.,
Grand and Burnside
HEIDELBERG CAFE,
Grand and Morrison
LOTUS CAFE,
127 Sixth St
H. MUNSON,
148 First St
I. NEUBERGER,
The Bohemian, Wash.
OMAN & HERMAN,
First and Alder
L. H. PICKLER,
Sixth and Stark
CHAS. RIECKER,
281 Grand
SLINGERLAND &
BUDNICK
396 East Clay
AL WADDELL,
Second and Morrison
PAUL ZIMMERMAN,
Grand and Morrison
SEE OUR OTHER
ADVERTISEMENT
ON PAGE 15.
ana Jic
SEATTLE BREWING & MALTING CO.
SEATTLE, WASH.
W here Rainier Beer May Be Obtained Outside of Portland
C. J. STUBLING The Dalles
TAYLOR & TAYLOR The Dalles
JRED PUNDT The Dalles
HAS. TWINEHAM The Dalles
PETERSON & OLSON The Dalles
M. T. NOLAN .The Dalles
CHARLES ALLEN The Dalles
,M. CURRAN . .t .....The Dalles
HOTEL DALLES The Dalles
H. J. DUNN The Dalles
TOM KELLY The Dalles
GEORGE ODELL Sandy. Or.
WOLR.& KEISECKER Sandy, Or.
Carlson Bros Astoria
T. W. Cole Oregon City
FORD METZGER ...Gresham
TAMES MALLETT Seaside
RHEINHART & DUNAGAN........Dufur
WM. RHEINHART Wasco
T. S. TILLSON.. Umatilla
V. LOTTES, agent for Union Co., La Grande
O'NEILL BROS. CO., agents for Central Ore-
gon .Madras
J. J. PRESTEL .....Ontario
PENDLETON ICE & COLD STORAGE
CO., agents for Umatilla Co..... Pendleton
Brunn & Co., Distributers for Oregon, First and Alder Sts., Portland
SEAT BALE TOMOBBOW
FOB XMA8 ATTBACTXOH
HEILIO THEATRE
3 WIGHTS 3 MATINEES
Beginning-
SBSBSS" December 25
Montgomery and Stone
In the Musical Comedy
"THE OU TOWN''
Prices, both evenings and matinees.
Lower floor, $2. Balcony, 6 rows,
$1.50; 6 rows. $1; 6 rows, 75c; 6 rows,
60c. Gallery, reserved and adm., 60c.
Only 8 Seats Sold to One Person
for Any Single Performance.
BAKER
THEATSE
Kaln a and A-5380
Geo. L. Baker. Mrr.
Tonight All Week Mat. Wed., 26c;
I Sat., 26c, 60c.
Jos. M. Qattes' famous musical comedy
succeed
"THB.EE TWINS"
Great company of 60, with George Eb
ner and Gertrude Hutcheson. First time
at popular prices. See the Yama Tama
girls. Evenings, 26c, 60c, 75c. 11.
Next week Geo. Sidney In "Busy Izy"
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DEO. 18 incniKQ
Helen Grantly A; Co.? ooraon nana st
ralix a; Oalrs; Ths Estbor Trio; Esmer
alda si vsoloj world's Events Moving
Pictures.
UiMOtlid YandeTUis.
WEEK Sift 18. Mr. Harry Tate, -Mo
toring"; Tower Bros, ana saiss uinwi
Count ths First; Pantagssoope; Sol
Barns The Melnotte-La Hole x'roupe;
Popular prices. Mat.
Curtain. fl:30. 7:10 ana 9.
Orohsstra.
lrTB Uaucee Every say.
JTmpress
f """i Sullivan si Consldlns
rormerir
WTTT Tt
sc. 18 Anna Buckley, Mms.
Bartholdl's Cockatoos; Newsll ft Niblo;
Belle Dixon; Harry Thompson; Bswson
ft Clare; Orchestra. Prices I6o and aSc.
LYRIC
THXATBE
rOUKTK
AND BTABX
ALL, THIS WEEK
EXTRA
PBOT. DANIEL SMITH,
THE YOUNGEST OLD MAN
Ths Keating & Flood MuBlcal Cotnedy
Comrany In
AT-BT. HTB THE PHXNCE"
TJ-,t,T7on J:30. 7:30. 9:15. 15c-25c
CTURES
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Now is the
ths holidays.
lections of framed pictures xo
With our lines for holiday
trade practically unbroken and
comprehensive tn assortment,
the greatest satisfaction will be
afforded.
At 26c, ISe and EOe we show
many fine productions, and of the
finer pictures we have a great
variety, all especially attractive,
both from the artistic view and
the very reasonable prices.
Artist Material
Everything for the workers In
oil and water colors, china paint
ing and gold decorating outfits.
Artist material catalogues sent
free on request.
Sanborn, Vail &Co
170 rirst Bi.
The largest
tures, framed pl
lngs and artists
Pacific Coast.
variety of ple-
lctures. mould-
material on
Anyone Can Shave
With Week's
Scxtoblade Razor
- VXtfX. WWW ts
WITH
0LADCSms
SAFtlYCIMRD
Twoooaucj I
ADDITIONAL BLADES
rax zbt
SOLD ON 30 DAYS' TRIAL
MONEY BACK IF NOT SATIS
FIED AT
Nau's Pharmacy
Woodard, Clarke A Co.
Robison's, Drugs, 23d and Wash.
Kilham's Stationery
Columbia Hardware Co.
Prices : $2.00 to $5.00
THE GEORGE LAWRENCE CO.
Portland Northwest Agents
GIFTS and
CALENDARS
Reduced
We will not carry over one
dollar's worth of Christmas
merchandise.
"Eleventh-hour" shoppers will
not only have the advantage of
selecting from a most desirable
choice of useful novelties, but
also be benefited by the follow
ing price reductions:
25c Calendars,
50c Calendars' 35
75c Calendars 60
90c Calendars
50c Christmas Books 30
40c box Initial Stationery 30
SHAVING SETS, y4 OFF
With reversible mirror, ordi
nary and magnifying glass, cup
and brush attached; $1.50 to $5
values, now less.
IF HE SMOKES
nothing can be more presentable
than a smoking set 50c and up.
Cigar Lighters, 25c to fl.OO
Fountain Pens $1.00
THESE POPULAR SONGS
15c EACH
Oh, That Navajo Rag
Do It Now
CHRISTMAS
UMBRELLAS
The largest stock In the city evenr
description from the cheapest to ths
highest-priced ones all fine values
also all the staple lines Including our
noted Rustproof Umbrellas The best
umbrellas In town at $1.00. $1.25. $1.60,
$2.00 and upwards.
Recovering in all grades of silk and
gloria also repairing at lowest prioes.
Let us put a new umbrella on your
old handle or a new handle on your
old umbrella,
ME REDITH'S
839 Washington St., Bst. 6tk sad Tt.
imptnu aviu suuauig.
Gee! I Like Music
With My Meals
(Add 1 cent per copy when
ordering by mail.)
When It's music or pictures, go
where the crowds go.
K. Ssmlok k Co., Props.
322 Washington Bt.
PI LOT I
Beatlie & Hofmann, Inc.
HOTEL
STEWART
SAfl FRANCISCO
Geary Street, abore Union Squars
European Plan $1.60 a day op
American Plan 9)3.00 a day up
New steal and brick etnutar. Evf ,
ased.m coovaUaes, Madwrats rata
Cantor of theatre aaal ratail dUatrist, Oa)
ear Unas traaaf airing all ever city. f3is
tria aialbas snete traiaa aael slaassatSi
P
ortland Printing House Co.
Book. Catalog and OonumstoUl
-Printing
Book Binding and Blank Book ataklnf
388 Taylor St: Phones: A228I. M620I
.Poster & Klelser
High Grade Commercial and Eleetrit
SIGNS
Bast Ttk too Bast ByoveM $
VkoiM Bast Mill
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A 4776; Main 1637
204 Stark Sf.