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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1909. 11 CITY'NEWS IN BRIEF OBEGOMAN 1XLEPHONKS. Pao. States. Home. Countlnir-Room ....Main 7070 A 609K City Circulation ......... Main 7070 A .6095 Managing Editor Main 7070 A 6095 Panday Editor Vain 7O70 A 60SS CompoBlng-Room ...Main 707O A 6095 City Editor Main 7070 A 6095 fcupt. Building Main 7070 A 00t5 AMUSEMENTS. ORPHEtTM THEATER (Morrison. between Sixth and Seventb) Vaudeville, 2:15 and 8:15 P. M. BAKE1R THEATER (Third And Yamhill) "A Oirl at the Helm." Tills afternoon at 2:15 and tonight at 8:15. GRANT THEATER (Washington, between Seventh and Park) Vaudeville. 2:30. 7:30 and S P. If. PANTAGES THEATER (Fourth and Stark) Vaudeville. 2:30. 7:30 and 9 P. M. X,YRIC THEATER (Seventh and Alder "A Bachelor's Honeymoon." Tonight at 8:15. STAR THEATER (Park and Washington) Motion pictures. 1 to 11 P. M. HEXP FIGHT (X"SrMPTION. There Is no way so effective as to buy Red Crosa stamps. A few dol lars Intelligently expended will often save a human life. Nickels from th. multitude make many dollara General. Compbow Post Elects. On. eral Oompson Poet. No. 22, Grand Army of the Republic at Its meeting Saturday elocted the following: officers): Com mander, R. l. Miller; senior vice-commander, O. J I. Adams; Junior vlce-com-majirior. S. M. Horton; wireeon, B. S. Barnard: chaplain, Daniel Drew; quarter master. F. K. Hubbard: Inside guaid, O. A. Bemls; outer guard. A. M. V.ason; delegates to department encampment, Comrades Adams. Horton and Powell, al' ternates. Comrades Hollister, Barnard and Drew. The post will Install officers In conjunction with General Oompson Post of the Women's Relief Corps, In Odd- leiiows' nail. St, John, Saturday after noon, January 8. a.t 2 o'clock. Aventtb Grade to Bb Ixwered. The grade on Mississippi avenue is to be lowered between Skidmore and Prescott streets). This change is being made pre paratory to the improvement of the ave nue between Goldsmith and Prescott streets. Haswm will be used. The Im provement will be In two parts. The first Improvement will be between Goldsmith and Fremont and the second between "Temont and Prescott streets. There Is a hill between Skidmore and Prescott streets. It was desired to lower the eteep grade between Stanton and Fre mont streets, but this was found Im practical on account of the Intersecting streets). Broadwat Link to Bb Extended. It was announced yesterday by B. S. Jos eolyn. president of the Portland Railway, 3-ight & Power Company, that arrange ments would be made at once for the ex tension of the company's Broadway line from Twenty-second to Twenty-fourth streets. The extension will begin at the end of the present Broadway line on Twenty-second street, and extend from Knott to Fremont, thence east on Fre mont to Twenty-fourth. This will give the people of the Alameda district the Improved service they have been demand ing. East Stark Assessment Made. The as sessment for the improvement of East Stark street, between East Twentieth and Kast Forty-first streets, amounts to $47,402. There were some deep cuts on the street, particularly along the north side of Lone J-ir cemetery, which increase the cost of the Improvement. However, the city will pay a, portion of the assessment of the cemetery and the Cemetery Association the remainder. Crushed rock was used on this improvement, and it probably -will be the last important street paved with crushed rock and gravel. Dr. Foulkbs In Cincinnati. Ir. "VP". IT. Foulkes, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Is In Cincinnati amending a. meeting of the Presbyterian general as sembly's committee on religious educa tion. The committee consists of ten prom inent ministers and elders. Dr. Foulkes Is the only representative from the Pa cific Coast. Proper training of young men for the ministry Is the main topic fcelng taken un bv the committee rr Foulkes Is expected back soon. Pt-RE Milk Campaign Planned Mayor Simon was notified yesterday that there will bs a meeting of the officials In terested in the pure milk campaign, at the City Hall tomorrow, at 11 A. M. Dr. R. "W. McClure. of the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry; Dr. R. C. Yenney, secretary of the State Board of Health, Mayor Simon and others will attend. There will be discussion of the general subject of how the milk supply can be Improved. Church to Care ior Children. In order to afford parents an opportunity to attend public worship unimpeded, the Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presby terian Church has arranged, through a -ommittee of its members, to take care of children iindr 6 years of age, during the hour of Sunday morning services. The committee requests those wishing to take advantage of this arrangement to notify Mrs. V. IT. Foulkes in advance. Book' Contract Awarded. The. County Commissioners have awarded to the H. S. Crocker Company, of San Francisco, the contract for 125 books, for use in County Clerk Fields' department In recording, the bids of various firms being as fol lows: Lovejoy & Lincoln, Jlf00; Irwin Hodsnn Company. J15S6; James Printing Company. $1575: Portland Printing Com pany. $1550; H. S. Crocker Company, $1249. The O. R. X. Railway Co. have placed a large order for iron working tools and boiler shop equipment, for their new shops at Albina and Starbuck, the contract amounting to about $40,000. The order was placed with the Portland Ma chinery Company. Perki.n-3' Hotel Grill Xmas Dinner. To accommodate early dinners Mr. Sar gent will serve an excellent dinner, be ginning at noon Christmas day reserve table early. Solo by Jeans Wilson. Phone Main 94S. The Time.' Place and Girl The time this Xmas; the place Heitkemper's; the girl your girl buy her a diamond. Au thoritative values at 2S6 Morrison St. For Sale Small safe, containing com partments; no space for books; will sell cheap; ready for delivery to purchaser about January 1. AK 661. Oregonian. Jewish "Women to Meet. Tha Bible study class will meet today at 2:30 o'clock, - In the vestry of Temple Beth Israel. Rabbi Jonah B. Wise will preside. You'll get a diamond for Xmas. If you're wise. Diamond values keep mov ing. Next Xmas they may have moved too' far. Heitkemper's, 2SS Morrison. "Leffkrts'1 diamond engagement rings, finest quality, all sires; every stone guar anteed, prices $25 to $500. 272 Wash. at. Christmas Books. ""McLaughlin and Old Oregon." "McDonald of Olvgon" and "The Conquest," at all book stores. Auction. George Jeffrey's hand-painted china, 4M Wash. St.. near 13th: six pres ents daily. Sales 2 and 7:30 P. M. Swiss watch repairing. C. Chrlstensen. second floor Corbett bldg., take elevator. Rarb Prints. Mahogany quaint Jewelry. Antique Shop, third floor. 365 Wash. st. Fresh. Huylers' candles, at Nau'a Pharmacy, Portland Hotel. Peerless, electric suction cleaners, $75; guaranteed. Call M. 1233. Go to Seal's Gun Store for ice skates, 49H Third, near Pine st. Go to Bbal's Gun Storb for Ice skates, 4i Third. nr Pine st. Dr. A. C. Pantok has returned;' Mac - leav building. Photographs tinted. Miss Ely, Beck bid. StrNNTSiDBi Service Improved. S. W. Walker, secretary of the Sunnyside Im provement Club, yesterday received a reply from President Josselyn, of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Com pany, to a request for Improvements on the Sunnyside branch. The answer expresses-pleasure at the appreciation the Sunnyside club has shown to the efforts of the company to improve the car serv ice on that route. Virtually all the club has asked has been granted, including trippers in the middle of the day, which have been restored. Mr. Josselyn says in his letter that the proposal to cease run ning cars over the bridge was not a serious- suggestion and that there was no intention of carrying it out- Child Rescued. From Squalor. Nancy Ann Stewart, 8 years old. was taken yes terday from a squalid home in Yamhill County and to a comfortable place, In the detention home of the Boys and Girls" Aid Society, where she will remain until adoption. The child, who Is bright and pretty, had been living for.jnonths, since the death of her mother, in poverty with a derelict stepfather, her own father having diad several years ago. She not only went hungry to bed often, but lacked sufficient warm clothing. . She is subject to adoption by any worthy family. Bad Check Leads to Trouble. Wil liam McClance and Bud Willis. t)wo saloon loafers, were each sentenced to ten days in the City Jail yesterday by Judge Bennett In the Municipal Court. They passed a worthless check at a bottle house, at First and Madison streets on Monday night. A. G. Bladen, of 271 H Columbia street, the bartender was com plainant. Elevated Roadwat Condemned. Pro ceedings have been started to replace the elevated roadway on East Eighth street across Stephens slough with a fill, which will be 622 feet long and the cost Is estimated at $28,565. The elevated road way has been condemned and closed. The two largest diamonds in the world are the Excelsior and Cullinan,- says ex pert Dr. George F. Kunz. Xmas diamond shoppers pronounce Heitkemper's the largest diamond value house of the city. PRESBYTERIANS TO MEET PORTLAND PRESBYTERY PLANS EVANGELISTIC WORK. Last Day of Year, Week of Prayer and Second Week of January Set Aside for Special Services. At the special meeting of Portland Pres bytery yesterday afternoon in the Third Presbyterian Church, East Pine and East Thirteenth streets, under a report sub mitted by Rev. J. E. Snyder, chairman of the evangelistic committee. It was decided to hold special evangellstio meetings De cember 31, also during the week of prayer, and during the second week in January.' On December 31 the ministers of the Presbytery will gather In the First Pres byterian Church In the afternqon and there talk over and consider the work in the Presbytery In all its phases, with a view to more advanced steps and exten sion. Addresses will be delivered on the different branches of the work. This meeting will be followed by a dinner pre pared by the women of the First Church and the dinner will be followed by a watch-night service. On Sunday, January 2, there will be a general exchange of pulpits in the city on the part of the ministers throughout the city. Monday, January S, the week of prayer will be observed each evening. It was also recommended In the report that special evangelistic efforts be made in the Presbytery, and during the second week In January a series of special meet ings be conducted in the First Presby terian Church. Rev. M. A.. Matthews, of the First Presbyterian Church of Seattle, will be invited to conduct these meetings. On the recommendation of the commit tee on Sunday school work, Robert J. Glvens, of Astoria, was appointed to be the general Sunday school missionary In the Presbytery at a salary of $1000 a year. This action was taken so that the Sun day schools in the Presbytery might re ceive the personal attention of a capable man In the remote sections. A communication was received from the Presbytery of Beaver Falls, Pa., trans ferring the Rev. William Parsons, the new pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church, to the Portland Presbytery. . It was accepted and Rev. Mr. Parsons' ntone was enrolled in the Portland Presbytery. E. C. Kerlow, S. C. Spenceand Wilson PENNSYLVANIA PASTOR WHO COMES TO PORTLAND CHURCH. Rev. William Parsons. Benefid, representatives from the Third Church, made' the statement that the call was regular, whereupon the Presbytery ordered that Rev. Mr. Parsons be In stalled. The installation services of Rev. Mr. Parsons followed in the evening. Rev. E. Nelson Allen, D. D., pastor of the Haw thorne Park Presbyterian Church and moderator of the Presbytery, was modera tor. Rev. E. M. Sharp, of Mount Tabor Church, delivered the sermon. Rev. J. P. A. McGaw delivered the charge to the pastor, and Rev. H. H. Pratt the charge to the church. At 9:15 a reception was tendered Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons In the parlors, which was largely attended by members of the local church, the ministers of Port land Presbytery and their families. All were made welcome by a reception com mittee from the Third Church. Rev. Mr. Parsons met most of the ministers of the Presbytery for the first time, and was made to feel that he Is heartily welcomed to his new Portland field. JULIUS MEIER ARRESTED State Labor Law Violation Charged Against Business Man. Charged with violating the state labor laws. Julius Meier, one of the members of the firm of Meier & Frank Company, was arrested yesterday upon a warrant t I s. 'A! -,. 1 An Ideal Gift for Christmas There is no better or more ap propriate present than a savings bank book showing a deposit with f The Portland Trust Co. Bank WE PAY 2 on check accounts. 2 on ten days' call. 3 on savings accounts and on six months' certificates. 3 on thirty days call. 4 on ninety days' call, on twelve months' certificates and on coupon certificates. Portland Trust Company BANK S. E. CORNER THIRD AND OAK STREETS sworn out In the Municipal Court upon the complaint of O. P. Hoff, State Labor Commissioner. Mr. Meier was -not taken Into custody, but was allowed to go upon his own recognizance, the case coming up before Judge Bennett In a few days. According to the complaint the women employed by Meier & Frank Company in the mail ing department work more than 10 hours per day, which is prohibited by the statutes, which provide that women are not permitted to work more than ten hours in one day or more than 60 hours in one wek, no matter how the hours aro divided. Although all of the em ployes In the mailing department are said to be required to work these extra hours, the complaint has been made out citing only the case of Jennie E. Floyd, Labor Commissioner Hoff stating that If neces sary that he will subpena all the others in order to get their testimony before the court. The complaint Is dated De cember 14. WEDNESDAY DINNER At Meier & Frank's. Tearoom, seventh floor, served S to 8:30 P. M. Splendid menu, fine service. To night 0-cent dinner. Come. SOUP. Cream of Celery. Souffl. Croutons RELISH. Ollvea. FISH. Boiled Halibut, Lobster Sauce. ROAST. Leg of VohI with Dressing VEGETABLES. Housekeeper Potatoes Mashed Turnips ' Potato Salad DESSEJRT. Home-mal Pumpkin Pla BEVERAGES Tea. Coffee, Milk or Buttermilk Special Christmas dinner served Friday evening from 5 to 8:30 o'clock. Reserve tables. Special dinner all this week. Sev enth floor. SMOKERS' ARTICLES. Suitable Holiday Gifts. English and French briar pipes, meer schaum pipes, cigar and cigarette cases, tobacco Jars, cigar and cigarette holders, ash trays, smokers' seta, humidors to keep cigars in perfect condition, cigar maga zines for the traveler In endless variety. SIG. 8ICHEL & CO., 93 Third street. Branches Third and "Washington and "Wells-Fargo buildirfg. LUMP COAL. Superior lump, per ton, $8.50. OREGON FUEL. CO.. 363 Washington Street. Main 65. A 1665. Rock Sprtnsa Coal. The best house coal. Liberty Coal & Ice Co., exclusive agents, 25 North Fourteenth street. Main 162 A SI36. Harris Trunk. Co. make a handsome display of fitted bags and suit cases. See their window. ' Plant Sibson's Roses. Phone Sellwood 950. To Suit Everyone $2 to $25 KODAK ALBUMS 25c, SOc 75c to $3.00 BLUMAUER PHOTO SUPPLY CO. Ill SIXTH ST, Bet Wash, and Stark I If Still undecided T i See the elaiiy ll E thliMca in Shetland's M J II windows all ex- f I - freive of the "Yule fg tide spirit and your perplexltippt will van- Gloves, ?1.0O to 2.25 Silk Hose, ?1.00 to $1.50 Lisle Hose, 35 to 50 Fancy Hose, 25r? to 50 Holeproof Hose, $1.50 to $3.00 box. Linen Handkerchiefs, 25 to 50 Fancy Handkerchiefs, 25 to 50 Silk Handkerchiefs, 50 to ?1.0O Silk Mufflers, $1.50 to $3.00 Dress Shirts, $1.0O to $4.00 Fancy Shirts, $1.0O to i?2.50 Night Robes, 50 to ?5.CO Pajamas, $1.50 to $5.0O Umbrellas, $1.15 to $12.00 Our Christmas enettes is undoubtedly the best we have ever shown. GRAV ATS--.-Neckwear is a very popular gift for men and boys. You indulge your can limit Fine open-end ported Fersian oilks, $1.50. Mail orders promptly minute rushes. STORE WHERE TO DINE. All the delicacies of the season at the Portland Restaurant. Fine private apart ments (or ladies. 306 Wash., near 6th st. shown. The Neealecraft Shop, now located at S88 Yamhill, near West Park. How Is This for a Xmas Present? Gold-ailed wlrfc mad pearl ahdl hand-made Initial Broooh Pin 35c Each This beautiful souvenir will be appreciated more than anything; joo ran get for 82.00. The beauty of the pearl shell cannot be shown on this ens. Mall orders riven prompt attention on receipt of 35o In stamps. Satisfaction guaranteed or moner refunded. When ordering: state the Initial desired. L. SCHEINER'S HOC VEXTR AND CUXUO STORK, M North Blxtn Street (Between Everett and Flanders.) Patent Raker-Gauge for Cross-Cut Saws No. g ,m proved straight edge, faced with tool steel, polished and tempered. On sale by all merchants. "nSSi. 802 Fifth Avenue North Remington The name that means type writer efficiency. See the new models 10 and 11. REXIXGTON TVPEWRITKB COMPAXT Incorporated 240 Stark St., Portland. Or. FredPrehnDJ). U.M Pail Set -mt Teeth. (.M. Crowns and Briage werk. . Boom 405. ueknm. Open Srenincs lUi X PIPE KIPAIKINO Of every description by mail. Amber, brier and meerschaum. Artificial coloring. Sbt elchel Jt Ce- SS Id St.. i'ortlmnu. S. J. MORIN'S But Three and it should be a whirlwind tivity; naturally this great store for men and boys will be one of the crowded spots, holiday shoppers eagerly availing themselves of the exceptional facilities we have to offer. Every article here is fit to give, good to giveuseful, practical, brimful of service. Sensible Christinas Gifts for Men and Boys display of Men's and Boys' Suits, Overcoats and Grav taste for luxury in Four-in-hands, and carefully attended to. WILL BE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. L MAYER & CO. Portland's Oldest Grocers. 148 Third Street. Both Phones. TOE THE HOLIDAYS Fard Dates English Boar' Fruit Cake Head Honig Kuchen Tarragon Vine Italian Chest- ear Bar-le-Duc Cur- rants Malaga Raisins MeM; Turkish Figs pium ,pudding : Marrons Glace Nuts to Crack Mammoth Pe- Corn to Pop cans Mammoth Protoven Figs Olives Pimientos Wines : Olives Whiskies Anchovies Brandies Jams and Jel- Cherry in Mar lies asquin t Sweet Pickled Rhein Wines' Figs .. , French Pates English Cheese Sardelles Italian Cheese Truffles Parmesan ' Goose Breast Gorgonzala and Livers Stilton Cervelade And for after dinner the fragrance of Our Own Blend 'tSoffee lends delight and satis faction with the viands wit . and wisdom to the conversation. "We will be open evenings be ginning tonight. Please do your ordering early and get our quick senrice. If the above list is lacking In any way, ask for the article we have it. "We Lead, Others Follow." QRTLASMB PRINTING UBLISHERS OF MONTHLY MAGAZINES R INTERS Womsxi of Woodcraft Building , Torrth and Tayfor Sts. I PRINTING ALL KINDS nBfvHONESi A 2281 Ll M 6201 Days More i Collar Bags, $1.25 to $2.0O Leather Toilet Cases, 1.50 to ?10.00 Fitted Suitcases, $18.00 to $35.00 Silk Suspenders, $1.50 to $2.50 Sweater Coats, $2.50 to $5.00 Underwear, 50 to $5.00 Opera Hats, $6.0O to $8.50 Stetson Hats, $4.CO to $10.00 Brook Hats, $3.00 Scarf Pins, 50d to $3.00 Cuff Links, 50 to $3.00 Smoking Jackets, $5.00 to $15.00 Bath Robes, $5.00 to $15.00 Fancy Vests, $2.50 to $8.00 color, pattern and 50c; very fine, rich Silks, $1.00; We request early shopping, THE LAUNDRY OF QUALITY-, Tears ago we established a reputation by doing per fect work. Today we still hold that reputation, because we still supply everybody with the greatest satisfaction. CITY LAUNDRY CO. Main 429 Christmas Umbrellas We Have tbe Iara;est Xjine and Great est Assortment In the City. All the Newest Ideas In Dtreetolre Handles. Good, fast color. English Gloria, paragon frame $1.00 Rust-proof English Gloria, fin est frame 81. 50 Hercules Rust and Wind-proof . .$2. OO Ladles' Dlrectolre Umbrella.. 81. 50 Full-length gold and pearl, tape edge, silk gloria $3.50 Tape-edge, real silk warp, trlorla S1.50 An immense line of fine ladles' and gfents' , S5.00 n Fine presentation umbrejlas up to 820 We Have the Largest Stock en the Coast In Tbla Line All Good. Our Own Manufacture, Host. Proof, Wind-Proof, Folding-, Detach able, Self-Opening Umbrellas. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Meredith's EXCLUSIVE UMBRELLAS. 813 WASHINGTON, BET. 5th and 6th. "GOLD SEAL" OIL CLOTHING Dead grass color. Keeps' tlie water out For sale by all dealers. Goodyear Rubber, Co. 1, 63, CS, 67 Fourth St. Cured. Only trthorizMKeeley In stitute in Oregon. Write for UIub trt4d circular. Kt Institat. 71 E. 11U '. Portland. Oregon Before A of business ac quality here to any im-. thereby avoiding the last- Telephones A 5773 A COMMON-SENSE Christmas Suggestion You cannot give anything for Christmas that will afford so ranch real comfort, to a person who needs them; as a good pair of glasses. The spirit of Christmas giving Is best displayed by bestowing that which is necessary to bod ily comfort and welfare. We issue a Christmas order that entitles the holder to a pair of our glasses, fitted by expert opticians, guaranteed to be sat isfactory. It is a present that carries the spirit of Christmas giving. COLUMBIAN OPTICAL CO. 133 Sixth Street CHRISTENSEN'S SCHOOL for Dancing, Deportment and Physical Development Chxit9iLBen' Hall can be rented, first clas affair-, only. For terms apply to Mr. Chriatensen. office at ball., corner Eleventh and Tamhlll streets, Portland, Oregon. Phone. Main 6017. A 4680. i ICCHWAB PRINTING CO SOLICITS YOUR PATROMACF 3474 STARK STREET