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TIIE BIOItNIXG OREGONIAX, FRIDAY. Aritll 9, 1920 If CITY NEWS IN BRIEF City Editor Mala 7070. A 095 Sunday Editor Main 7070. A 6093 Advertising Department. .Main 7070. A 605 Superintendent of Bid?. . .Main 7070. A euo AMV8EMENT8. BEILIO (Broadway at Taylor) Musical comedy. ,-Mutt and Jeffs Dream. i nlgbt. . 'BAKKH (Broadway near Morrison) BaKer Stock company In "The Big Chance. Tonight. ALCAZAR (Eleventh at ,, Morrison) Musical review. "Let's Go. Tonignu 1HUC (Fourth at Stark) Musical com edy. "The Wrong Room." Three shows dally at 2. 7. and 9. I31PPODROME (Broadway at Yamhill) Vaudeville and moving pictures. - to o. 4:45 to 11 P. M. Saturdays. Sundays and holidays, continuous 1:15 to 11 P. FANTAGES (Broadway at Alder) Vaude ville. Three shows dally. 2:30. 7 and l:0.. r THRIFT STAMPS. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS On Bale at Business Office, Oregonlan. Dean to Talk Real Estate. Dr. D. Walter Morton, dean of the schJ of commerce of the University of Oregon, will be the speaker " the regular weekly meeting and lUI";he?" of the Portland realty board at tne Tyrolean room of the Benson hotel this noon. His subject will be Bfer Education and the Business Man. Webster L. Kincaid will act as chair man, a report will be given by W. B. Phivelv upon the subject. Under What Circumstances Is an Oral Lase of Realty for a Larger Period Than One Year Valid?" A musical pro gramme will be furnished by H. Hudson and G. R. Thomas. Alleged Moonshiner Bound Over. Michael Koborich, arrested on the charge of possessing a still for the illicit manufacture of liquor, was held to the federal grand jury yesterday in the sum of $300, at the close of a hearing before United States Commis sioner Drake. Revenue officers say that the evidence against Koborich is conclusive. He was carrying the still in a sack when apprehended and denied only that it was his property. The arrest was made by Patrolmen Powell and Fair of the city police bureau. Gamblers Pat Fines. A game of fan tan at 75 North Fourth street to which the Chinese had lured some Filipinos and an American resulted In the entire party being fined $25 each in the municipal court yester day. The judge made the fines un usually heavy owing to the fact that the Chinese had drawn others into the game with them. The members of the party were arrested by Officer Rigas. Those fined were: Charles Lee. Ah Sing, Ah Lee. Ah Ming, Ah Yu, Ah Lung. Ceviaco Olcante, Thomas Bengos, F. Gonzales and Thomas Ray Park Increases Capital. Capital Mock of the United Amusement com pany, which operates the Oaks Amuse ment park, has been increased by :!4,000, the whole sum being con tributed by John F. Cordray, man ager, it has been announced. New incorporation papers were sent to Salem yesterday. Workmen have al ready been set to wore mending walks and getting the lawn and flower beds in condition and plans have been out lined for a number of improvements in the park before its opening this season. Stuow Boisterous in Court. When George Strow appeared in municipal court yesterday morning and bois terously demanded that he be given immediate trial as a result of his ar rest for drunkenness the preceding evening. Judge Rossman ordered him sent to jail and another charge of drunkenness placed against him. He will be given trial on the two charges of drunkenness today. Following his first arrest Strow, who said he was a salesman, put up $50 bail and was released, apparently to continue the celebration. Citt Wins Platground Suit. The Jrving Real Estate company gained little but the expense of litigation when it contested the award of $58, 666 made by viewers for the city of Portland for property at Bast Seventh and Fremont streets desired as a part of the new playground system. A jury in the court of Circuit Judge Morrow yesterday adjudged the dam ages at the same figure offered by the city, $58,666. The realty concern demanded $75,000. Reckless Drivino Is Charged. Frank C Nagcle, 1759 Fiske street, was arrested on a charge of reckless driving by Officer W. S. Tully yester day following a collision between Nagele's automobile and a St. Johns street car at Van Houten and Lom bard streets. Nagele said he waa wiping off the wind shield at the time of the accident. His automobile took both front and rear steps from the street car. The auto was badly damaged. Land and Labor League to Meet. The regular lesson in the school of political economy conducted by the united land and labor league will be held in the study hour room of the public library tonight at 8 o'clock. The subject will be, "How to Ac complish the Dream of the Ages as to the Making of Just Laws." The lecture by F. E. Coulter will be fol lowed by questions and a forum. All are welcome. Harbor Project to B Topic. Har bor development and particularly the Swan Island project, will be taken up for study at the regular weekly meet ing and luncheon of the City club at the crystal room of the Benson hotel this noon. F. M. Warren, James B. Kerr and F. C. Knapp, all members of the committee of 15, will be the speakers. Caterers TJrob Registration. Each member of the Portland Cater ers' association Is a committee of one to see that all employes have regis tered for the coming election. Printed slips have been Issued by the asso ciation calling attention to the close of the registration books and urging all American citizens to prepare for the exercise of the vote. Monet in Envelope Lost. Mrs. H. E. Williams. 358 San Rafael street, re ported to the police yesterday that she had lost an envelope containing $100 in currency and some checks. She said that she had been shopping at Meier & Frank's and may have dropped the envelope there or on the street. Rotart to Hold Special Meeting. A special meeting of the Rotary club has been called for this evening at 8 o'clock in the assembly room of the Multnomah hotel, when Messrs. Pike and Griffith will discuss the subject of "Industrial Relations." Members of the club are being asked to each bring an employe with him. Citt Solicitors Wanted by general agency writing . fire, automobile, bonds and casualty insurance. Seeley & Co., 17 Board of Trade bldg Adv. Relief for your feet, visit our orthopedic dept. Dr. J. M. Inga.Ua in charge. Knight Shoe Co. Free con sultation. Adv. Plaster Board, beaver board, Cor nell board for walls and ceilings. Tlmma Cress & Co.. 184 Second at. - Adv. A Real piece of home-made pie for 10c, coffee 5c. The Pie Plant, 70 Broadway. Adv. Cordwood, strictly first class! Win. Haight. Bdwy. 2447. Tabor 8867. Adv. Kemmerer Coal. Carbon Coal Co., mine agents. 321 Hawthorne ave. East 1188. Adv. i Bio Dance Saturday, Hibernla hall, 340 Russell. Admission, 50c and 25c Adv. Milk Curb at the Moore Sanitarium Adv. Offices tor rent, Fcnton bldg Adv. Flower Lecture Tomorrow. "The Wild Flowers of Oregon" will be the subject of an illustrated lecture by Professor Albert A. Sweetser tomor row night at 8 o'clock in library halL It will be held under the auspices of the Oregon Audubon society and the University of Oregon. On the same day the second annual art exhibit of the university and the bird club will open on the third floor of the library to continue 'for eight days up to and Including Sunday, April 18. Nearly 500 oil and water color drawings of the wild birds and wild flowers of Ore gon will be shown. Both the lecture and the art exhibit are free to the public E. D. Birkholz Arrested. E. D. Birkholz, former captain In the spruce division who was indicted for the theft of an automobile, was ar rested yesterday at El Paso, Tex., ac cording to a telegram received by Deputy District Attorney Dempsey. The specific complaint against him is that he bought an automobile from Mrs. Oca Kiser, gave a mortgage on it to secure the payments, and with out the consent of the mortgagee, took the machine out of the state. Though Birkholz bought a ticket from Portland to San Pedro, CaL, he left the boat at San Francisco. Hunters Collect Bountt. In the 15 months between January 1, 1919, and April 1, 1920, bounty was paid by the state of Oregon on 95 cougars and 34 wolves, at the lowest calculation. When the saving of deer, sheep and cattle, on the range is considered the result of the trapper's work can hard ly be estimated, according to the state game warden. Besides the ani mals on which bounty was claimed probably a similar number have been killed by the predatory animal inspec- . tion bureau of the government. Bridegroom Found Sane. Wilbur L. Royal, the bridegroom who bor rowed the money with which to marry Miss Lulu Shirley Barkham this week and stole the watch of the best man during the ceremony, was found sane by Dr. S. E. Joseph! yesterday at the courthouse. The young man is de clared to have no hallucinations or symptoms of insanity, though weak willed. He pawned the watch for $20 and stole a suitcase from his father-in-law. Case Against Dentist Dismissed. Dr. Paul Yates, dentist, was held not to have been responsible for the con dition of Miss Belle C. Borland, at the conclusion of a two-day hearing in the circuit court yesterday, for lack of testimony corroborating the story of -the complaining witness In a sta tutory case. Circuit Judge Tazwell threw the case out, after saying that the evidence did not warrant convic tion. Florence Rostad Improving. Flor ence Rostad, Franklin high school girl who was badly injured as the result of falling under the trucks of a Mount Scott street car two weeks ago, was reported yesterday at the St. Vincent's hospital to be much im proved. She is said to have been im proving for several days now. H. E. Rostad. the'girl's father, arrived from Los Angeles yesterday. Ndfrs Are Confiscated. Deputy Game Wardens Rackel and Hosey of Oregon City early Wednesday dis covered two set nets in the Willam ette river just below the falls and confiscated them. They had appar ently not been in the water long, as only two fish had been caught. The river is not open to net fishing above the Oswego bridge. Bigelow Made Desk Sergeant. A. L. Bigelow, one of the officers in charge of the police information desk, was yesterday transferred to the newly created auto theft bureau as desk sergeant. Officer Bigelow had considerable experience in locating stolen automobiles while he was con nected with the day relief under Po lice Captain Moore. Grange Will Discuss Taxes. Rus sellville grange will hold its regular meeting at the hall on the Base Line road Saturday evening. Besides some special business there will be several candidates for degrees. The lecturer has scheduled an interesting pro gramme with special discussions on some of the proposed tax measures. Logger Dies in Hospital. J. A. Mc Connell, 24. of 764 East Twenty-first street, died at Good Samaritan hos pital yesterday afternoon. Death was the result of a fractured skull sus tained last Monday evening when he was caught between two logs at the Western Cooperage company where he was employed. Moonshiner Is Fined. Emet Beco, who was arrested in a raid by Police Sergeant Epps Wednesday Right, was fined $50 yesterday by Municipal Judge Rossman on a charge of violat ing the prohibition law by having liquor in his possession. The officer confiscated 14 bottles of moonshine. Reed College Presents Comedt. The Drama league will present Reed college players in a three-act comedy "The Title," by Arnold Bennett, this evening at Little theater. Twenty third and Washington streets. The curtain will be drawn at 8:15. M azamas to Hike. The Mazamas will leave from Fifth and Washing ton streets at 8' A. M. Sunday ani go to St. Johns where they will cross the river and hike back to Portland over the Sky Line boulevard and Hill side drive, a walk of 14 miles. Calculator The only thing cheap about the $15 Calculator is the price. It adds, subtracts, etc, very simply and. no business man can afford to be without one. Calculator Co., 517 Cor- bett bldg., Portland, Or. Mar. 657 Adv. Insurance Man Cuts Era. E. D. Smith, insurance man, 5423 Ninety second street southeast, received a cut over the eye when he fell as the result of a fainting spell in a Mount Scott car yesterday morning. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital. Divorce Suits Filed. Divorce suits filed in the circuit court yesterday were: Gertrude Willet against Carl V. Willet, Mary Sullivan against Den nis Sullivan, and Emelia Reindfleisch against Mike Reindfleisch. STRACCIARI MAIL ORDERS. Mall orders are now being received by Steers & Coman. Columbia, bldg., for Stracciarl, the world's greatest baritone, who will appear for the first time here April 14, at the Hellig in a magnificent programme, including his famous triumphs of opera "Barber of Seville," Aria Prologue, from "PagliaccL" Price $2.50, J2, 1.50, f 1. Plus 10 per cent war tax. Adv. FLORIDA Grapefruit Nice and juicy, large O 6ize; 2 for OC Next size, extra special, or 4 for only OC Sunkist Seedless, spe- OC cial; 5 for mOC Good size seedless or- Og anges, 5 for ......... "OC Find the Place THE YANKEE FRUIT STORE BLOHM FRUIT CO. i 171 Fourth St. Middle of Block Between YAMHILL AND MORRISON PASTDB ATTACKS POLICE DR. W. A. WALDO SAYS CASOX DEATH XOT ACCIDENTAL. Speaker at Funeral Declares Im possible for , Revolver to Have Gone Off aa Described. , Confident belief that it was a lit eral impossibility for the bullet which killed 19-year-old Wayne Cason in the lobby of the police station early Sunday night to have been fired through accidental discharge when the gun fell to the flor, was ex pressed yesterday by Dr. William A Waldo-, pastor of White Temple, who preached the funeral service over the body of the dead youth yesterday afternoon. "Somebody had something to do with, it," insisted the preacher after he had explained that two 'expert medical examinations had shown that It would have been Impossible for the bullet to have come from the floor and entered the boy's body in the position and manner in Which it did. That the bullet did not pierce the coat which young Cason was wearing at the time was revealed by Dr. Waldo during the services. He said the bullet had entered through the armpit opening in the vest, a fact which he Insisted further strength ened his belief that the gun was not discharged when it hit the floor. Dr. Waldo censured the arresting officers and the police patrol for not using handcuffs if they really thought It necessary, although he reiterated time and again that there was no need for arresting the young man. Mayor Baker and Chief of Police Jenkins were commended by the speaker for dismissing from service the two patrolmen. W. B. Hinson. pastor of the East Side Baptist church, who was a friend and counsellor of Wayne Cason- since his early youth, spoke feelingly. He characterized the tragic death as an "offense against God and man." which wascdue to palpable carelessness. Several hundred petople attended the services, nearly every seat on the lower floor of the White Temple be ing occupied by friends of the dead boy and the family. Burial was in Mount Scott cemetery. - RECITAL. Tickets for the Jesse recital at Hotel Multnomah, Tuesday evening. Ella Connell Jesse, Pianist. April 13 are . on sale at Wiley B. Allen's and Sherman. Clay & Co. Adv. Post Supports School Tax. SALEM, Or., April 8. (Special.) Members of Capital Post No. 9, Amer ican Legion at a meeting here last night went on record favoring the passage of the so-called elementary urti rr-i 1 toT mejUBiiT tn H Kihmittri In the voters of Oregon at the special I : ! ' " ( - ' ftnimttfflnrfrftflnmMiiial I If A Suits I hrniifTh lliir mzlrerAfi-VJ oxror Mofhnri Thic Mnonc SUITS ORDERED TO SUIT I Our store buys its cloth direct from the mill and conforming to the policy of the institution which, by the way, has made it one of the biggest things of its kind in the great Northwest Every bargain we secure Every saving in marfuf acture is passed on to you in the shape of improved value or lower prices. Materials now on hand could not be duplicated in quality or in price if we attempted to buy today. . Styles absolutely correct. That's understood. ' Workmanship perfect. Trimmings the best to be had. Tailoring accomplished (by the highest of skilled labor) in our sanitary, daylight factory always open to inspection. Brownsville Woolen Mill Store SOUTHWEST CORNER THIRD AND MORRISON STREETS election In May. Indorsement of the proposed tax for the support and maintenance of the higher educa tional institutions of the state was announced at a previous meeting of the legion. BOARD TALKS PROBLEMS Woman Assistant Superintended! Suggested for Schools.. Who will be the first woman assist ant superintendent of the Portland public school system? At the meet ing of the school board last night A. C. Newill brought up the subject and discussed It with Directors Plummer and Orton. No definite action was taken, but it was generally agreed that in so large and up-to-date an organization as is Portland's educa tional system there should be at least one woman assistant superintendent Mr. Plummer suggested the advisa bility of a "scouting" system of much more extensive proportions than this district has ever undertaken, for the purpose of obtaining first-class in structors for Portland schools. This subject, too, was merely dis cussed. City Superintendent Grout par ticipating. He said that there is very keen competition now among the larger cities. Seattle was cited as Portland's closest competitor. Larger average salaries are paid there. It was said, and if this city wishes to get the best grade of teachers it must face the problem of higher pay, ac cording to the discussion. PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE in monthly Installments and really own your home. See us about your renewal. Special proposition. Port land Trust Cow Sixth and Morrison. Adv. Artisans Elect Delegates. ALBANY, Or.. April 8. (Special.) The local lodge of United Artisans has elected W. H. Holman. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Pate and Mrs. F. M. French delegates to a district convention of the lodges of this section of the state, to be held at Eugene April 28. Prosser Banks Grow. PROSSER, Wash.. April 8. (Spe- Mr. GatrraoD Has) Arranged a Special Mimical Interpreta tion for This Two-Hl Feature Comedy. RIVOLI COXERT ORCHESTRA, M. GVTERSON, CONDUCTOR. CAVA LIBERIA RtTSTICASfA MIGHTY LAK A ROSE SPECIAL SUNDAY CONCERT, 12i30 NOON. I gV '"""'"T: L"L . ' I I AT PAY "CCP OF KIRY" AND LMOI UHI ATTRACTION See Our Windows Smartness is , the keynote of the popularity of the Lion Service Hat In green, gray, pearl, brown,- black, light tan. $7 S. & it. Stamps Given. Exclusive Kuppenheimer House in Portland " Morrison at Fourth clal.) The deposits in Prosser's two banking institutions have attained a figure of over one and one-half mil lions and are steadily Increasing. NEW snow TOMORROW! A Sew Comedy Sensation JIGGS IN SOCIETY Adapted From the George McManus Famous Comics, "BRINGING UP FATHER" CHARLIE CH4.PLIN. ADDED KLOISK ANITA HALL. . S i' 1 f3 i'Ki J 1" .. . .. ' ' . . ' I I Dance Us Tonight "One man drove up in a limousine,'' says Mary Russell (demonstrating the wonderful labor-saving laundry appliances at the Gas Company, Fifth and Alder), "and handed me a week's washing." " 'Here, wash this,' said he. And I did. But that isn't the idea. I will demonstrate how easy one can wash, dry and iron if they will bring me something to wash. But people ought to stay to see it done." Sir Oliver Lodge Public Auditorium Thursday Evening-, April 15, 8:15 o'CIock Subject: 6 6 The Evidence for Survival ' 9 Tickets at Sherman & Clay's $2.00 to 75c Sale opens Monday, April. 12, 9 A. M. Mail orders now. THE MILK OF MAGNESIA LiOHADEHT TOOTH PASTE PREVENTS ACID MOUTH OU EVsWfWMW AUDITORIUM The super-mental marvel MURDOCK "The original crystal gazer," , PRESENTING Wierd mystifications from India and the Far East. - Latest Oriental Illusions. Orient's foremost dancers in Dance of Death, Snake Dance, etc. .. ' ALL NEW 1920 REVUE OF WONDERS with the beautiful TEMPLE SCENE OF BUDDAH Popular prices Seats on sale J P. M. Saturday. Ladies Only Come out and enjoy the evenings entertainment in company with a de lightful, pleasure - seek ing crowd. . Come, prepared to have the finest time of your life, to the tune of the Cotillion Orchestra and . Butterfield, the sinking; cornetist. You will be surprised at the ease of dancing on our ball-bearing, spring floor. COTILLION HALL 14th and Washington Admission Gentlemen, 65c. Ladies, 35c. Tax included. Private dancing lessons daily. 8 for $5. Phone Bdwy. 3380. SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES Allen's Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken Into the shoes and sprinkled In the foot-bath. The PlattEburg Camp Man ual advises men in training to use Foot Ka.se in their shoes each morning. It pre vents blisters and sore spots and relieves painful, swollen. sm&rtlnK feet and takes the sting out of corns and bunions. Al ways use Allen's Foot-Ease to break in new aiiQCs, Adv With, 4 Days, Starting Saturday, April 10 at Auditorium box office after 6 Matinee Tuesday at 2:30 P. M. EXTRA SPECIAL THE MUCH WANTED MOLESKIN COATS Combination Rain or Shine Coat AN IDEAL MOTOR COAT MEN'S GUARANTEED RAINCOATS Made of high-grade double tex ture Bombazine, stitched, strapped and cemented in every seam. $ 1 2.00 Usually Sold at $20.00 UNITED RUBBER CO. 726 MORGAN BLDG. HAVE YOU TRIED A iJOGAVmCRKY COW15CT10JI PRICE 5 CENTS Zusselt qitbert Co. Before You Buy your Coats, Suits or Dresses look at the big half-price sale ab Blank's Sample Shop 360 Morrison, Corner Fark r HOTEL STEWART SAN FRANCISCO 6ury Street, fust ofl Union Square . Famous for good senrfce, comfort and excelteat culsina at reasonable price. Rates from $1.75 a Day Breakfast 40c and 75c lon'ch 60c: Sunday 75c Dinner $1-25; Sundays St. 50. Municipal Car line direct to door. ' Motor bus meets trains and steamers, At Watch for The Comet Estab. 20 Years in Portland C, Gee Wo Root and Herb Remedies 162 2 First St., Portland, Or. $24 0