TIIE MORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1909. 11 CITY NEWS IN BRIEF OREGONIAN TELEPHONES. Pac. States. Horn. CfantlnaHoom ......... .Main 7070 A eons City circulation ......... Main 7070 A 605 Managing Editor Main 7070 A BOSS Sunday Editor ...Main 7070 A 6005 Compmlng-Room ...Main 707O A 6095 City Editor Main 7070 A 6095 Pupt. Building Main 7070 A 6095 AMUSEMENTS. BUNGALOW THEATER (Twelfth and Mor rison "The Man of tha Hour." Mattne at 2:1b; tonight at 8:15. ORPHE7UM THEATER (Morrison, between Sixth and Seventh) Vaudeville. 2:15 and 8:15 P. M. BAKER THT5ATBR (Third and Yamhill) "The Land of Nod." Matinee at 2:15; tonight at 1:15. GRAND THEATER (Washington, between Seventh and Park) Vaudeville, 2:30, 7:30 and 8 P. M. PANTAGES THEATER (Fourth and Stark) Vaudeville. 2:30. 7:30 and 9 P. M. LYRIC THEATER (Seventh and Alder "Mr. Potter of Texas." Tonight at 8:15. STAR THEATER (Park and Washington) Motion pictures, 1 to 11 P. M. MASONIC; TEMPLE (West Park and Yamhill) Wullner In song; recital. To night at 8:15. HELP FIGHT CONSUMPTION. There Is no way so affective at to buy Red Cross stamps. A jtw dpl lara Intelligently expended will often save a human Ufa. Nickels from, tha multitude make many dollars. Ki.i.th to Address Oonstttuentb. Coun cilman Ellis, of the Tenth Ward, will meet the people of the district east of T'nlon avenue and between Fremont and Precott streets tonight at the Ptore build 1ns: on the southwest corner of Bant Twelfth and Falling; street, to discuss rtreAt Improvements, the water question, the Broadway brivlge and other subjects. The object of the meeting Is to ascertain the kind of paving material the property owners want and ftart proceedings for the Improvements. Friday night next Mr. Kills will meet the people of the "Wood lawn district In Weed's store, on the cor ner of Dekum avenue and East Eighth street, with the same purpose. At both meetings emphasis will be placed on the water question and tho laying of mains. Salesman "Wins Commission Suit. D. J. Forbes' suit against William Robb, for J.V10 commission on a real estate trans action, wherein Forbes soys he sold a portion of block 6, Johnson's Addition for J10.0W. with the understanding that he was to receive a 5 per cent commission, was decided in Robb'6 favor yesterday afternoon. A Jury In Judge Cleland's de partment of the Circuit Court tried the case. The suit was brought in the name of M. L. Beach, doing business as the Wells Mercantile Agency. Forbes having assigned the claim for collection. Robb's defense was that In February. 1908, be fore the land was sold to the Hanover Building Company, Forbes went out of tlie real estate business. . St. John Car Service Improved. The service on the St.' John carline has been considerably Improved. No open cars have been operated 'for some time, and some- of the cars are now being heated. It is found that the new route by way of Union avenue and the Burnside bridge, while a little longer. Is better than the old route over the railroad bridge, there being less delay In crossing the river. The Peninsula Development League has asked that the St. John cars be routed throueh Lower Albina and over the rail road bridge and a committee Is looking Into the feasibility of that route. Watson Cash Still. Lives. The Frank Watson case is still In court. Attorney H. C King, representing the alleged "bunco" man. filed in the Circuit Court yesterday a motion to release Watson's bail money of $100. The formal entering of this motion upon the court records followed an effort on King's part last Monday to tecure an order from Presiding Judge Bronaugh releasing the bail. He was sent to Judge Gatens, but both Judges de clared they had -washed their hands of. the case. A J100 fine and 90 days at Kelly Butte for vagrancy overhang Wat son In the Municipal Court. Wiu, BRrrjOBi Sullivan's Gulch. Bids will be received by the City Engineer for the erection of the steel bridge across Sullivan's Gulch, on East Twelfth street, up to January 14. The plans show that the bridge will be composed of six 32 foot and two 62-foot plate girder spans supported on steel beams,' concrete pedes tals and abutments, and will provide a roadway 42 feet wide and sidewalks on each side ten. feet wide. The bridge is to be completed eight months from the date of the signing of the contract, whdcli means by next October. Librarian Will Hate Reception. A nubile receDtion will be given Miss Lillian Rode, the new librarian of the Sellwood Branch Library, next Friday night at the library rooms, 670 Tacoma avenue. Miss Rode recently came from the Has and has entered on her work. Several officers of tha Portland Library Association will be present. The event will be In the nature of a boost for the Sellwood branch, which has not been showing as greatly increased patronage as the Albina and East Side branches. Pastor's Saiart Increased. At a meet ing of the deacons, elders and officials, members of Hawthorne Park Presby terian Church. East Twelfth and Taylor streets, Monday night, to make up the financial budget for the ensuing year, it was unanimously voted to increase the salary of Rev. Fl Nelson . Allen, the pastor. J400 a year, making it J2400 a year with a manso. The church has a mem bership of 415. Improvements coHJUng $.1000 have just been completed. Expressman Arrested. H. M. Willis, an expressman was arrested at Front and Alder streets yesterday by Police Sergeant Riley for cruelty to animals. Willis was driving a horse which had a distorted foot and a large sore on Its back. Willis ad mitted that the horse had been turned over to him with the understanding that lie put it out on pasture. He was released on M bail. Patterson Tells of Explorations. The regular meeting of the Presbyterian Brotherhood of the First Chtirch was held last night in the parlors of the church. The peaker bf the evening was John Pat terson, who told a story of exceptional in terest concerning his experience In ex plorations in East Africa. The attend- ance was unusually large. Bible Class Holds Sale. The Warren Bible class, of the First Presbyterian Church, will hold a Christmas sale in the church parlors this afternoon, beginning t P:30 o'clock. The bazaar last week was a great success and the young wo men havt. other beautiful and useful gifts for sale'. Mrs. Sarah nMesabvet Buried. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Mesarvey. aged 81 years, who died at her home on Steam avenue. Woodstock, December 13, was held yesterday afternocn. The Interment was made in Multnomah Cemetery. She had lived In Woodstock for a number of years. Men's Club Banquets' Tonight. The Men's Club of the First ITniversalist Church of Good Tidings will have a ban quet. it 7 o'clock tonight, in the new parish hall. East Twent v-fourth and Broadway streets, when plans for the ensuing year will be considered. Pomona Grands Meets Todat. The quarterly meeting of Pomona Grange of this county wiH.be held today at the hall of Evening Star Grange, on the Section Line road. South Mount Tabor. 'Lefferts" diamond engagement rings, finest quality, all sizes; every stone guar anteed, prices $25 to $500. 272 Wash. st. Swiss watch repairing. C. Christensen, second floor Corbett bldg., take elevator. Old Mahooant, Sheffield., quaint jew elry. Antique Shop, 3d floor, 365 Wash. Waldorf Contettt Dance. Chrlstens ; sen's ball, Wednesday. Annual Bazaar Held. The social hall of the new Unlversalist Church of Good Tidings wa a pleasant place yesterday afternoon, many attending the annual bazaar given by women of the church. The tables were laden with useful articles. Miss Nellie Crosby, Mrs. J. W. Taggart. Mrs. J. D. Corby, Mrs. R. E. Gehr and others displayed their skill as saleswo men, while another group served tea, under the leadership of Mrs. E. S. Fergu son. Her assistants were Mrs. Crane, Mrs. N. J. Lottritz and Mrs. J. Westfteld. The sale will continue this afternoon, in the new church building at Broadway and East Twenty-fourth street. Idleman Refuses Job. W. J. Idleman has notified the Park Board that he will not accept the proposition made to him by the Civil Service Commission one week ago, to return to work as park policeman, waiving all pending salary claims. Mr. Idleman worked for two years In the City Park, but fell and broke a leg. He was dismissed several weeks ago for inability to work, but ap pealed" to the Civil Service Commission, when the offer was made to him to re turn to work and waive .salary claims covering a period of five months. Apple Orchards of Oregon are at tracting people from all parts of the globe. Oregon apples bring much higher prices than those from any other part of the world, owing to their fine color, flavor and keeping qualities. The orchardist of the present day makes more money on his original investment than the average business man. Orchards produce on an average over $500 per acre each year an equivalent of 10 per cent on a valuation of $5000 per acre. Statistics prove that 75 per cent of the Eastern people who pur chase fruit lands in Oregon are conserva tive, shrewd business men who buy bear ing orchards ranging in price from $1500 to t2500 per acre. These orchards net the purchaser from 20 to 50 per cent annually. However, the man with moderate means prefers to buy an orchard tract to be planted and cared for until the orchard comes into bearing. We offer Woodburn orchard tracts, 38 miles from Portland, planted and taken care of for four years at extremely low figures, giving you five years' time to pay for the land, besides we guarantee you a yearly income while paying for the land. If you intend to purchase apple land, see our liberal con tracts, inspect the land, then judge for yourself. Our offices are open all day and evenings. Woodburn Orchard Com pany, Inc., 605-506 Henry building. Retires With Boots on. John Cahlll, who lives at East Washington street and Union avenue, was sentenced to five days on the rockpile yesterday in the Muni cloal Court by Judge Bennett for dis-. .orderly conduct. Cahill went home in an Intoxicated condition and after beating and abusing his wife retired to bed with out removing any of his clothing. When Patrolman Bales, who made the arrest, responded to the call of Mrs. Cahill. he found Cahill in bed and was forced to drag him out, Vandervoort Is Returned. D. L. Van dervoort, an advertising - specialist, charged by George K. McCord, manager of a local weekly, with having collected $275 and failed to make returns of this amount, was returned yesterday morning in the custody of Detective Snow from Pasadena. Cal., where he had been dis covered and arrested. Vandervoort's case will come up in the Municipal Court for a hearing today. C. E. to Entertain Tonight. Members and friends of the Young Woman's and Young Men's Christian Assoications are invited to attend the entertainment given by the members of the Young People's So ciety of Christian Endeavor in the First Congregational Church tonight. Ella M. Willett's famous play "His Lordship the (Burglar." will be produced in addition to a diversified musical programme. Scowdweller Arrested. Because he refused to move upon the order of the owners of the riverfront property Joseph Liebentritt, a scowdweller at the foot of East Salmon street, was arrested yester day and taken to jail. Mayor Simon re cently issued an order requiring scow dwellers to remove from within certain limits and Liebentritt would not obey the 6rder. Navajo Indian Rugs. The finest collec tion of these ever offered for sale in Portland is on sale by W. B. Glafke Co., at 228 Stark street, between First and Second streets. Every one of these fine rugs must be sold before December 24, and are being offered at wholesale cost prices. Navajo Indian rugs make rnost acceptable Christmas gifts. A Most interesting collection of genuine Navajo rugs, couch covers, blankets, pil- 1 ...... a4 will ha olinirn until 4yiTlnt mas, at Meier & Frank Company's rufl and carnet denartment. third floor, by the celebrated shop of the "'Indian Horse" of Albuquerque, N. M. Prices are most rea sonable, and the collection worth while seeing. Junior Bankers Have Smoker. The first social smoker of the year of the local chapter, American Institute of Bank ing, composed of attaches and junior offi cers of Portland banks, was held last night In the convention hall at the Com mercial Club. About 40 were present. Fruit, punch and cigars were served. We Havb just received a consignment of used pianos, which have been taken as part payment on Steinway pianos and . Cecillan player pianos at some' of our j other stores: very easy terms. Sherman, ' Clay & Co., Sixth and Morrison, opposite Postoffice. Women Talk of Syria. The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presby terian Church met yesterday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. H. W. Foulkes. 161 North Twenty-second street. The subject of the meeting was "Syria." Noodle Soup, Exchange chicken pie, cold roast pork, with apple sauce, stuffed eggs, wild blackberry pie, at Woman's Exchange today, 186 Fifth, near Yamhill. Warren Bible Class Christmas Sale, today, 2 to 10 P. M.. First Presbyterian Church, 128 Alder street; fancy and use ful hand-made articles, at very low prices. Auction of hand-painted china Is still going on. at 464 Washington street, near Thirteenth. Sales dally at 2 and 7:30. Oriental Rugs. Special three days' sale of $22 rugs for $15. Exceptional value. Cartozian, Bros.. 473 Washington St. $35,000 Loan Wanted, at 6 per cent, three-story business block as security. J 692, Oregonian. Dr. Hawks. Res. E. 5743, office Wood lawn 2379. MANAGERS GIVE BANQUET Laurelhurst Company Dines Its i Corps of Salesmen. At the Oregon Grill last night the sales managers of the Laurelhurst Company gave a dinner to their salesmen. The table was decorated with chrysanthe mums, carnations and smilax, and music was furnished by the Royal Hawaiian Band. Paul C Murphy, vice-president of the company, as toastmaster. introduced the speakers of the evening. The first speaker was James B. Meikle, who, speaking for the officers of the company, expressed appreclattion of the good work done by the salesmen. H. F. Boyer spoke on the great ad vantage a man who owns his own home has over the renter. He compared their conditions, showing that the home-owner occupies a more prominent place in the community and has a standing among his neighbors that cannot be acquired by those who appear to be but temporary residents. Others to address the gathering were: W. H. fJrdahl. Earle F. Mead, W. C. Koehne, L. W. Burlingame. J. R. Moore. L. Allison and Fred Hungerford. F. S. Hickey entertained the diners with a number of songs. The sales manager. Frank F. Mead, closed the programme with a talk on "Optimism." saying that "nine-tenth of i BANK WITH A STRONG BANK Did it ever occur to you how few persons, com paratively, have hank accounts? And do you know that those who do, acquire a standing in the community, which is desir able. A person who pays his bills by check is looked upon as a good business man, and each check, when it is paid, consti tutes a receipt. Why not. join the ranks of the business people, open an ac count with us, unrestricted as to the' amount and pay your bill through usf Interest paid on deposits from 2 to 4 Portland Trust Company BANK S.E. CORNER THIRD AND OAK STREETS the battle Is won when you believe you are sure to win." $560 PIANOJS YOURS. Complete list of those entered up to date In the contest for the $660 Kimball prize piano will appear lif our ad In today's evening papers. One vote with every 10 cent purchase. McAHen & McDonnell, cor. Third and Morrison, noted for best goods at lowest prices. Contest for the piano has Just started. Select your can didate. WHERE TO DINE. All the delicacies of the season at the Portland Restaurant. Fine private apart ments for ladies. 305 Wash., near 6th st- Gene- Wilson, baritone solo, at Perkins Grill luncheon, dinner and evening. Best cuisine and service in city. Planked steaks a specialty. LUMFCOAL. Superior lump, per ton, $8.50. OREGON FUEL CO., 863 Washington Street. Main 66. A 1665. Rock Sprlin Coal. The best house coal. Liberty Coal & Ice Co., exclusive agents, 25 NortbJ Fourteenth street- Main lscz A. 3136. The Needlecraft Shop, now located at 388 Yamhill, near West Park. CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES. New and up to date. E. W. Moore, pho tographer. Elks bldg.. 7th and Stark sts. SAX FRANCISCO HOTELS. THE PERRY HOTEL Ma.dison'St. (& Boren Ave. SEATTLE Absolutely Fire-Proof Europeaa Pin CnltedWlrelesI Station Tna Hlgbsst Grade Every Modem Gosreslenct Centrally located and commanding a, viaw of th Olympics, Cascade Mountains. Mt. Rainier and Vugst Sound. Auto-'Bua meets trains and boat oa direct carline to the A.-T.-P. Exposition. J. S. McTERNAN. Manager. SAN Kearny St, . Bet. Suter and Bush. CENTRALLY LOCATED. Headquarters for Portland People. Kates 91.0U Day and Up. IKE HARRIS, GEN. MGR., Formerly of Portland. STEWART SAN FRANCISCO Geary Street, above Union Square . Just apposite Hotel St. Francis European Plan $1.50 a day up . American Plan $3.00 a day up ITew steel and brick structure. Furnished at cost of $200,000. Every comfort and con venience. On carlines transferring all over city. Omnibus meets trains and steamers. Send for Booklet with map of San Francisco Remington The name that means type writer efficiency. See the new models 10 and 11. REMINGTON TYPEWRITER COMPANY I ncorporated 240 Stark'St., Portland, Or. "GOLD SEAL" OIL CLOTHING Dead grass color. Keeps the water out. For aalo by all dealers. Goodyear Rubber Co. St. 8S. OS, T Fourth St. FredPrehn,D.D.S, 1S.0O Pull set of Teeth. 96.00. Crowns and Bridge work. as. oo. Boom 4S5. Dekum. Open JCveaunsa.TlU 7. HtUUnUl Habits Positively Cured. Only authorized Keelev In stitute in Oregon. Write for illus trated circular. Klr In-t1tot-. 71 . 11th Portland. Oregon ' I" . 33'fiii Im&S i;a? ' Gloves .......... Silk Hose Fancy Hose Dress Shirts Fancy Shirts Cuff Links Scarf Pins Silk Suspenders Linen Handkerchiefs Silk Handkerchiefs 50 to $1.00 Stetson Hats , $4.00 to $10.00 Fancy Handkerchiefs v 25 to 50 Brook Hats .$3.00 F. D. Protectors .".$1.50 to $2.50 Silk Mufflers $l.CO to $3.00 Our display of Holiday Neckwear embraces every new style and color ing; you can indulge your luxury in pattern and quality here to any limit at prices from 50c to $2.50 Special Christmas exhibit of Men's and Boys' Suits, Overcoats and Cravenettes at our usual modest prices We advise early shopping, avoiding the last minute rushes; extra salespeople to serve you. Mail Orders promptly and carefully attended to. Christmas Umbrellas We Have the Largest Line and Great eat Assortment In tHe City. All the Newest Ideas In Directolre Handles. Good, fast color. English Gloria, paragon frame : SX.OO Rust-proof English Gloria, fin est frame S1.50 Hercules Rust and Wind-proof . . S2.00 Ladies' EWrectoire Umbrella.. $1.50 up .Full-length gold and pearl, tape edge, silk, gloria S3.SO Tape-edge, real silk warp, gloria Sl.SO An immense line of fine ladies' and gents' $5.00 np Fine presentation umbrellas up to $20 We Have the Lara-eat Stock on the Coaat In This Line All Goods Out Own Manufacture, Rust Proof, Wind-Proof, Folding, Detach able, Self-Opening; Umbrellaa. WHOLESALES AND RETAIL. Meredith's EXCLUSIVE UMBRELLAS. 312 WASHINGTON, BET. 5th and 6th. ORTLAND HOUSE COMPANY PUBLISHERS OF MONTHLY MAGAZINES RINTERS JOB PRINTING OF ALL KINDS Women of Woodcraft Building Tenth and Taylor , St. PHONES. A 2281 M 620& GORDON'S BAKERY and CONFECTIONERY is under new management. Come see our Christmas candies and bakerv goods. Christmas tree ornaments at jialf price. Thursday, Friday and Sat urday of this week will give free with every 50 cents purchase one box fine chocolates. 145 THIRD ST- P W. I rrri IT THESE HOLIDAY SHOPPING DAYS are a busy time for all of us arid of you who have to buy Christmas presents for Men and Boys are probably at this moment engaged in a more or less frantic attempt to decide "what fre'd like." We know, and we've got it here for you. Sensible Christmas Gifts FOR Men and Boys ,....$1.00 to $2.25 Pajamas . $1.00 to $1.50 Night Robes '. 35 to 50 Sweater Coats $1.00 to $4.00 Bath Robes $1.0O to $2.50 Smoking Coats 50 to $3.00 Collar Bags 50 to $2.50 Silk Hats $1.00 to $2.50 Opera Hats 25 to 50 KEEP YOUR EYES COMFORTABLE There is a 'world of comfort in being able to see in having a good, strong, well-balanced, healthy pair of eyes. If you do not know such comfort, OUR GLASSES will bring it to you. The ability of our opticians, the modern methods employed in our factory, and the superla tive quality of materials used in our glasses, do most to main tain perfect eyesight. The Glasses we make are the best that are made. They keep your eyes comfortable. COLUMBIAN OPTICAL CO. 133 Sixth Street Painless Dentistry Out of town people csn iisvA thMr r. 1 ... and .bridge work fir. Hshed in one das i necMiarr. I W aitl ffivs was s mjC 22k sold or Mrctlti crown lor $3.50 Molar Crawoa 5.0Q Vt- Dt J V aft. 4 Cfl I Isold Fillinn 1.00 I Enamal FilHnst 100 sieiri -fill C la 4ivr ruling i.u flnl.y Fillinr- 2.50 Plato, 5.00 Best Red Rut- A ber Plates 7.50 3k. na.w..wiE,i tt nin nnnmat ai vtamat Pafritess Extr'tfon .50 WORK GUARANTEED RR IB YEARS P&lnleas Extraction five when pistes or bxldce work Pain leas Extraction free when platm or bxldjre wotb la ordered. Consultation Free, Yoa cannot mt better painless work done anywhere. Ail vrorlc fully rnar buiUi moutuu eipcww wtiupmesw xee ma-oooaw Wise Dental Co. XhzbiWash.Sts. PORTLAND, OREGON 3IEI0S H0CX8: i A.U, to If K. Sudan. to 1. CCHWAB PRINTING CO OSOLICITS YOUR PATRONAGE P-"74 STARK STREET Youman Hats Five Mornless Talking Machines At $100 Why not get one of these celebrated Hornless Machines for Christmas? Act quickly before they're all gone. Remember, only five left no more, no less. 353 Washington Street Talking Machine Headquarters THE LAUNDRY OF QUALITYj Years ago we established a reputation by doinsr per fect work. Today we still hold that reputation, because we still supply everybody with the greatest satisfaction. CITY LAUNDRY CO. Main 429 (INCLUDING MEALS AND BERTH.) S. S. ROSE CITY (E. W. MASON, Master) SAILS 4 P. M. FRIDAY, DEC 1 7 Reduced Rates and Quick Trip to Los Angeles M. J. ROCHE, C. T. A., J. V. RANSOM, DOCK AG EXT, 143 3d St. Main 402. A 1402. Alnsworth Dock. Main 36S, A 1234. SAN FRANCISCO & PORTLAND STEAMSHIP CO. ! $1.50 to $5.00 50e to $5.00 $2.50 to $5.00 ..$5.00 to.$15.0O .$5.00 to $15.00 $1.00 to $1.50 $6.00 to $8.00 $6.0O to $8.50 $5.00 Telephones A 5773