CITY NEWS IN BRIEF ORECOMi!) TELr.rilONE. Prtrtfne-rom .. ritjr eirulation KtRtmi Editor huntity Editor .. iompaiae-rooai . ..Mmln TnTd A (tS ...Main TI TO A ...Mala 7"70 A PS . .. ll.n 7"TO A "-S .ilAin TTO A "''.'J uiH.riniaiBt bulld:n. . . . Mm JoTO A o A-MCBEMKXTS. BAKER THKATEH E:nrs and Mrrt. mil tv Lwls In "Don-t U to Tour Wife." tonlnht at 8.14. ORPHEl'M THE ATFR (Morrison, hrlwn F'ltn and Sn;h VaudoTliio. This af ternoon at Ml and tonight at FANTAGES THEATER (ftoventh and Al. rl Vaudavtl.a. This, altarnooa ml :ls; tonight at T 10 and St EMPRESS THEATER ( Prk and Waahlnt tonl Vaarievlli. This afternoon al 2:11 and ton the at T:0 and . LYRIC THEATER (Fourth and Star) Mualral comedy. "In Oay Paris." Thla afternoon at 2.10 and tonight at T:J and til STAR. AltCADE. OH JOT. ODEOM. TIVO-Kint-run plcluraa. H A. il.-H P. AdertWmnts Intended for th City Xiwl n BrW colamoa la tuaari taao ani d'd ha Tfco Ortgaalu haalara aaTtc hy ereiovfc Baiarday nln. McCriKEB Orcxs Hkadqvaiiters. Th announcement waa mads yesterday that x-n roiieue headquarters will bo estab lished In the Lumberman's building; In charge of Thomas McCusker. It is the plan of the friends of Senator La Fol lette to orgranlse clubs throughout the state and make an effort in that way to secure ror the Wisconsin man the popular vot for President In the pri mary election next April. Designation of Mr. McCusker as the man to handle the La Fotlette campaign In this state followed correspondence between Mr. McCusker and W. L. Houser. chairman -National organisation that Is working in the Interest of Mr. La Fol ic tie. TWO FOUCTMXM CHAKOKD AS LVTADEIISt Charges of misconduct were filed with the City Auditor yesterday by O. W. Hays against Policemen Gill and Griffith who are accused by Hays of baring entered his room In the Turney block last Saturday night, without authority or provocation. In a sworn statement Hays says the policemen In plain clothes entered the place at mid- nignt and threatened to arrest sev eral persons who asked what was wrong. Hays declares the policemen reruse-a to snow their stars or to ex plain their mission and embarrassed Mrs. Hays greatly. The charges will go to the police committee of the Ex ecntlve Board. Momtatilu Woxak Bor.hb to Rest. The funeral of Mrs. Margaret R. Hanthorn. who died at her home, at T East Eightr-drst street. In Mont villa, Tuesday, was held yesterday arternoon from the Montavllla Metho dlst Church. Rev. W. J. Douglass. pastor, conducted the services. Mrs. Hanthorn was a member of the Metho dlst Church. Women's Christian Tem perance Union. Women's Relief Corps and Grange. She was prominent In all these organisations and members of each attended the funeral. Mrs. Hanthorn was a widow. (7 years old and bad been a resident of Portland for Ave years. LlBBAMAjr TO FrsUK AT T. W. C. A. As a guide In the selection of Christ mas rifts from the "best sellers." lntl mate Information on what to buy and what not to buy will be given In a public talk on "Modern Fiction. by Miss March, or the Public Library. In th Toung Women's Christian Assocla tlon Auditorium this evening at 7:10 o'clock. The talk will be followed by an Informal social hour and Miss Dagmar Kelly will contribute vocal selections. On th's occasion no ad mission cards will be necessary and everyone Is Invited. Aiaixi Ci-ca Elects. The North Alblna Improvement Association has elected S. L. Osborne president and II. A. Ruble secretary and treasurer for the ensuing year. It waa voted to start a campaign for a complete sewer system for the Peninsula. Including North Alberta and Woodlawn. and H. O. Parsons was made chairman of a committee to take np that subject. Other clubs on the Peninsula have been asked to appoint similar committees to confer on the sewer question. Bex Hrm Tbibb to Initiats. E. L. Iliberly. state manager of the order of the Tribe of Ben Hur. will attend a meeting of Court No. 7. Alberta dis trict, tonight and assist In the Initia tion ceremonies. The court will elect officers and start a membership cam paign. Mr. Hlberly attended the meet Ing of Court No. S. at Granges hall In Lents Monday night and addressed the gathering. Siptiocxaria.x Resident Dies. Ed' ward L. Lyons. Ts years old. died at his home, at 101 Harney street. In Sell wood. Tuesday. He had been a resi dent of Oregon for 25 years and of Sell wood for five years. He Is survived by his widow. The funeral will be held today from Hemstock's chapel and interment will be made in Milmaukte Cemetery. Suit in Kqcitt Filed. A suit In equity to quiet a title was filed In the L'nlted Slates Circuit Court yester day by . A. Coughamour against W. E. Lees. L. Belle Lee. Thomas Crothers and Dale Robertson. The property In question and to which the defendants claim a delinquent tax deed is located In Malheur County. Charles Robertso to Speak. Serv ices will be held at Congregation Ahavat Sholom. corner Park and Clay streets, tonight at o'clock. Charles Robertson will address the congrega tion on the subject "The Woman of Early Judaism. Tomorrow morning services are at 1:10 o clock. Rabbi R, A bra ham son will officiate. Thi Annual Show of the Oregon Poultry and Pet Stock Association Is now In progress at the new Multnomah Hotel, corner Third and Pine sts. Ad mission. IS cents. This Is the best show ever given by this association. there being over 1200 birds on exhibi tion and exhibitors are present from all parts of the West. Ckehto.x Ci ru Meets Todat. The Mothers and Teachers' Club of Cres ton School will meet today at 1:10 P. M.. at the school In the assembly halt The committee will report on the move ment to have the woods cleared In back of the school. Fire protection, the need of more water and cleaner school grounds also will be discussed. OitAxat Favors Direct Represexta tio!. At the meeting of Pleasant Valley Grange Saturday It was voted to Indorse the State Grange amendment authorising the subordinate Granges to elect delegates to the State Grange direct, and do away with the present convention plan. T. W. C. A. Grbem Tea Pot Mnu. Friday. December t: Bouillon, clam chowder, roast veal, baked salmon. T bone steak, spinach, breaded tqmatoes. baked onions, artichokes, chicken salad, fruit salad, asparagus, pumpkin pie, graham pudding, with hard sauce; ice cream with cake. Arista Plus to Meet. The Arleta Mothers' and Teachers Club will meet tomorrow at the school building, at 1:4$ o'clock. Pf. W. B. Holden will address the club on "Effect of Cigar ette Smoking and of Narcotics." Miss Wold. Arleta librarian, will give a few minutes talk. Thi Jewelry business of A. Lyon, formerly at 110 Washington st. now located at 10S Corbett bldg.. where a splendid selection of goods suitable for Christmas presents Is on display. A Hiohlt - Appreciated Christmas present Is a diamond or watch. My stock Is large, anything In the Jewelry line. U. J. Alutock. Jul Corbett bldg. Db. E. A. SoatMBB returned 1017 Corbett bldg. Batumi all day today. Oaks Rink. Eoi-xdlioi Made fob Proposed Bridge. Under the direction of the City En gineer soundings have been made for the proposed bridge for South Portland between Woodward avenue and Woods street. At the last election the bridge bonds were placed on the ballot without the condition of the river bottom being known. Dr. Dav Raffety. chairman of the Greater South Portland bridge committee, said that no plan for a bridge campaign had been adopted and will not be adopted until the election date Is settled. He also expressed the opinion that any change of the bridge location toward the south or on Beacon street will be unwise and might defeat the bridge project, as a big cut would be required on Beacon street for the approach, which, property owners say, would ruin their holdings. The sub ject will be considered at the next meeting of the Brooklyn Improvement Club December 11. Mayor Rushlight has been asked to attend and express bis views as to the bridge project. Other Defendants Socoht. In the land grant suit of the United States against the Southern Oregon Company the defendant filed a petition yesterday asking that the Sheriffs and tax col lectors of Coos and Douglas Counties be made parly defendanta and that they be restrained from the collection of taxes from or making assessments against the properties Involved In the suit' while It Is pend ing. Judge Wolverton granted summons against the proposed defend ants that la returnable January IS. The property Involved In the suit Is In these counties and the defendants do not want to pay taxes on it If it Is ultimate ly decided to belong to the Govern ment. Hons fob Hots' Club Socoht. A meeting will be held tonight In the Plcturelsnd Theater, on Alberta street, to consider plsns to obtain permanent quarters for the Boys' Club organised under the auspices of the Alberta Business Men's Club. The general committee composed of Benjamin Brick. Dr. E. A. Lumls. D. E, Smith, W. J. Lundy, George E. Crump. H. 8. Re id, Myron Kilgore. Sylvester Pren tlce. Frances Wilson. Verl McAdams and William Sylvester, has been In vestlgattng and will report at the meeting tonight. Leading citizens of the district have Interested themselves In this movement to build a club house for the boys of that neighbor hood. PaTTOM AVENtTB TO BE IMPROVED. Patton avenue Is to be Improved from Portland boulevard to Columbia boule vard with cement sidewalks and curbs. Arthur D. Kern submitted the lowest bid $11 6 for the work, and he prob ably will do the work. Patton avenue has been graded between Killings wort h avenue and Columbia boulevard, and eventually will be paved as part of the boulevard system on the Peninsula. It Is 100 feet wide. Portland boulevard. which extends from Willamette boule vard to Woodlawn, has been Improved with cement sidewalks, and will be paved later when the property owners decide they are able to stand the burden. Camp- Gives Mi.it ' Turrets. In the membership campaign carried on by Multnomah Camp. No. 77. Woodmen of the World. 100 turkeys were given those who brought In applications for membership before Thanksgiving. Clerk Wilson reported yesterday that fully 100 more turkeys will be distributed before Christmas and New Year's for applications. He said that 41 applica tions had been received In the last few days to be reported at the meeting tonight. Initiation will be held Decem ber 19 when It Is expected that 100 candidates will be admitted. The total membership of Multnomah Camp is 1100. . Crrr Seeks Steam-Roller Butsr. The city Is looking for someone who wants to buy a second-hand steam roller which Is slightly out of repair. The machine was recently struck by a Southern Pacific train and damaged to the extent of about 1700. Besides this the tires of the wheels are worn nearly through, the machine has gone through about seven years of hard service and Is a trifle out of date. Otherwise It is good roller. The city Is willing to part with It for 1700. The street committee of the Executive Board yes terday decided to buy a new steam' roller If someone could be found who would pay f 700 for the old one. Fzbbt Plans Accepted. Plans for the ferry between St. Johns and Clare mont, which were prepared by W. R. Phillips, were yesterday approved by the County Court, Bids for 'the build ing of the boat will be opened Decern br 17. The county, which by virtue of an act passed at the last session of the Legislature takes the ferry over from the City of St. Johns, refused to accept the present boat as Inspection proved that It might be condemned at any time. Topic Is Christtaxitt asd Pouno." "Christianity and Modern Politics" Is the topic which will be taken up by the social service committee at the Y. M, C. A. at the noon luncheon tomorrow, W. Q. Eggleston will lead In the discus. slon of the subject. Eight school prin cipals, two Judges, six lawyers, besides bankers. Insurance men. solicitors and ministers, are members of the com mlttee. which la holding meetings once week to study social and political conditions. Thieves Thought to Have Used Waook. Thieves who are supposed to have come In a wagon, looted the Standard Outfitting Company's store, at 41& Washington street, Wednesday night. When the employes arrived yes terday morning they found a, back door open and property missing that weighed about 100 pounds. The list of missing goods Included six pairs of velvet curtains, a large plate glass mirror and two suits of clothes. Dr. Blacsteim to Speak at Temple. Dr. David Blausteln. of New York, will speak at Beth Israel tonight. The choir under the direction of Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer will sing the ritual and Mrs. Pelphlne Marx will sing "Like aa the Hart Deslreth" (Allltsen). E. E. Coursen will play "Cantellna" (Goiter man). The service will begin at o'clock. All men and women are wel come. Smoker o." Cab FoRrxrrs Bail, Ad judication of the question whether one msy smoke on streetcars, about to be brought on by the first arrest for the offense, has been postponed through the failure of the accused to appear for trial. J. F. Obrock, who was arrested early In the week, forfeited his ball, when the case was called In Municipal Court. Hexbt GRirrtM Faixts. Henry Griffin. head of the County Board of Relief, was attacked with a fainting spell In the corridors of the Courthouse about noon yesterday. Dr. H. R- Cliff, who was called to attend him. found the fainting was caused by nervousness due to stomach troubles. After resting several hours In his office In the Courthouse he wcat to his home. Potton Nearly Kills Lodoeb. Taking laudanum and whisky for Insomnia, nearly cost the life of Charles L. Dubois, a lodger at the Rex Hotel, at Seventeenth and Washington streets, early yeaterday. The police were called by other lodgers who said the man was dying. He received medical atten tion and was reported out of danger. Mrs. Jtne MacMillai Ordwat'S postal card poems on sale at J. K. GUI's and Meier Frank's. COLAPSIBLB DRIKKINO CfPS GRATIS with each purchase. Our windows show list of Christmas presents. Archer Wiggins Co.. th and Oak. Devils Cast Oct will be Evangelist Vsn Marter's topic tonight, at Cen tenary Methodist Church. , China. Glasswarb and Brasses. Gifts for all. Bailey A Co., 424 Wash ington, between Eleventh and Twelfth. Prescription druggist wanted. Rows 4b Martin, When You Start To Save You don't know to what lengths of success it may lead. We have a larfre nnmber of depositors who didn't begin to save in earnest until they saw the first interest credited on their pass book. And many who have made successful investments se cured the money to do so by having a savings ac count here. This is the age of oppor tunity for those who are ready. But if you spend all you make as fast as you earn it you'd have to lose-the most flattering chance for investment. We Pay 4 Per Cent on Sav ings Deposits. Portland Trust Company of Oregon Third and Oak Street J Mrs. Lctke's Condition Seriocs. Mrs. R. Lutke, who has been at Good Samaritan Hospital since Monday, was reported to be verv low last nlirht She was operated upon by Dr. E. D. Johnson and Dr. George E. Wilson, but ner condition made no headway. While her condition Is serious, there are still hopes for her recovery. Franchises to- Be Discussed. The North East Side Improvement Associa tion will hold Its regular meeting to night In Woodmen Hall, at Russell street and Rodney avenue, to discuss the franchises sought by the Portland Railway. Light eV Power Company, the proposed bond Issue for more parks and the Broadway bridge situation. Dr. Decb-mann to Speak. Tonight at 8 o'clock Dr. Louis Dechmann will deliver a lecture at the City .Hall, on "Food as a Remedy." before the Con gress of Mothers. 40TH ANNIVERSARY SALE. Brownsville Stores Celebrate. To celebrate our 40th anniversary we will up until December IS give the free pick and choice of any suit or overcoat In either of our two stores sold at $16. 114.50. $18 and 820 for only 81150. Thla Is a genuine saving of 82 60 on all $15 suite or overcoats $4.00 on all $16.50 suits or overcoats 85-50 on all 818.00 suits or overcoats $7.50 on all $20.00 suits or overcoats Brownsville Woolen Mill Store, Sd and Morrison $d and Stark. OPEN EVENINGS. Free demonstrations of player pianos. Victor talking machines, Vlctrolaa and all the latest music at Sherman. Clay Co, Morrison at Sixth. PEMfET BHOS.' FRIDAY SPECIAL. We offer our $1 wines at 81 a gallon: 81.50 wines at 75o a gallon; Straight Kentucky Whisky, seven years old. regular $4.50. at $1.50 a gallon; Ken tucky whisky, regular $3.50, at $3.60 a fallon; $3 grade whisky, $2.10 a gallon, rldar only. $79 E. Morrison at. Phones East 287. B 2426. t ree delivery. Chrlstmns Suggestions. Fascinating and charming features la photography. Aune, Columbia bldg. OUR XMAS HIT Overcoats The raglans are favorites; the English slip-ons are also much desired, as are the new button-through models the Box and belted-back Ulsterettes, made with 3 way collars, and Auto coats It's a complete display. Our new suit model, the modified English, has won popular favor. Our new Suits and Over- pn-itQ rpnrPQpnt the Greatest ' Just a word about Xmas shopping: We have this season COatS represent ine greatest a Xmas Suggestion Card, showing the various articles pOSSlble Value : . --, of wearing apparel for from $ 15 -'50 Portland's Fashion Center Since 1863 Fourth and Morrison men and boys, showing price for same. One will be sent you on request. Makes shopping easy. Mail Orders Solicited. Christ mas Photoarraphs. A. Tft MrAlnln. rthotne-ranher Central building, Tenth and Alder sts. Make an appolrtmcnt. Phone M $340. Superior coal $3 50. Edlefsen's yard. RATE ADJUSTING BEGUN Traffic Officials at Seattle Consider "Back-Haul" Cases. A meeting of the traffic officials of the lines affected by the recent deci sion of the Interstate Commerce Com mission in the so-called "back-haul" cases on eastbound freight rates from Coast terminals la In progress at Se attle for the purpose of considering re adjustment of the tariffs In conform ance with the ruling. W. E. Coman, general freight and passenger agent of the North Bank road, and R. B. Miller, traffic manager of the O.-W. ft, & N. Co., are In at tendance. Representatives of the Great Northern, Milwaukee and other Inter ested lines, will meet with them. BARGAINS FOR WOMEN. So that our women friends can help us celebrate our 40th anniversary we have made up a splendid lot of coats and suits which for IS days we are go lng to lot you have the free pick and choice of fur only $12.S0. There's no coat or suit In the lot worth less than $25 and more are worth from $30 to $40. Salesladies to wait on you. No alterations made. Brownsville Woolen Mill Store, 3d and Morrison 3d and Stark. FREE MUSIC TONIGHT, Tomorrow night and every evening (except Sunday) till Christmas Sher man. Clay & Co., Morrison at Sixth. F. W. BALTSS AND COMPANY PRINTING Main 165. A 1165 First and Oak AT THE QUELLE. Plenty large. Juicy Tamhlll crawfish. Dining-room for ladles. 6th ana btarK. ENGL. CANNEL COAL HERE. Place orders now with Edlefsen Fuel Co., for best, largest and hardest coal. DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY, AND DO IT AT THIS STORE LM aver &. Co. PORTLAND'S OLDEST GROCERS. 148 THRD STREET. A 4432, MAIN 9432 A Holiday Assortment of Merit ' We have stocked ourselves with goods from all over the world; Germany, Smyrna, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden, all are rep resented; saying that WE ARE IN A POSITION To Attend to Your Christmas Wants Among these Dainties are the following: Pommersche Goosebreasts. Nuraburg Lebkuchen. Smyrna Figs in 1 and 2-pound baskets. Stuffed Dates and Figs in 2-pound baskets. Stuffed Dates and Figs in jars. Malaga Raisins, Arabian Dates. Spanish Nougat, English Pudding. Stock Fish, Gedost Cheese. French Cammembert, Champagnes. Rhine Wines, Mosellle and Hock. From all parts of the United States we have selected : Glace Fruits, from California. Sage Cheese, from Vermont. Litle Pig Hams, from Wisconsin. Virginia Hams. Herkimer Bitty Cheese. Jones' Dairy Farm Lard, in 2-lb cartons. Florida Grape Fruit, ripe and heavy. About December CO, we will receive a limited number of "The Famous Watertown Stuffed Geese." These will weigh from 18 pounds to 22 pounds dressed and will be worth your time to come in and see. We are taking orders-now. You can always secure fresh Eggs at this store. Try "Rhode Butter," exclusive handlers. "A CORDIAL INVITATION TO THE NEWCOMER." iiwBI Tf Ln iv a. 73 ' -a triumph m brewing to which we point with pride as you will when serving it to friends! Just Arrived A Car of Heidelberg Beer For Christmas Delivered at your home same price as local beer. If your dealer can- g7 not aupply you, phone A LLfyi Fleckenstein Mayer Co. Distributors. Main 6565 A 5123 J. K. STERN Ladies Tailor 447 ALDER STREET We announce our ;reat ele;hth anniversary sale. We are forced to sell at reduced prices to keep our tailors for the season. Our prices and work cannot be duplicated In the city. Before going elsewhere come and look at our materials and get our prices. Pit . M ,- ',."" II I "i"T1-t Qtm 91.75 per doei Pints, 91.90 per cue of two doxen. Delivered Every vrbere. Bottlea Ex changed. phone your dealer or grocer or PORTLAND BREWING COMPAVY Mala 708. .A .J5. I mm T ''l . fa-',. V.I 5k J i.hi.im Fi ii M-iy'rnin EXTRA SPECIAL! SATURDAY ONLY Hams, Bacon and Lard All Our Own Cure and Manufacture. Extra fancy Sugar-Cured Bacon 25 Medium Sugar-Cured Bacon 22 Heavy Sugar-Cured Bacon 16 Ejtra fancy Sugar-Cured Ham 16 Sugar-Cured Picnics 12 Sugar-Cured Cottage Rolls 14r PURE OPEN KETTLE-RENDERED LARD 5-pound cans 60 10-pound cans $1.15 BOSTON PACKING COMPANY Third and Ankeny Streets. O. A. C. Short Courses Begin Jan. 3, Continue Four Weeks YOU ARE INVITED Every cltlsen of Orea-on ts cordially Invited to attend the short courses of the Oregfon Agricul tural College, beginning- January 3. Eleven dis tinctive courses will be offered in Agriculture. Mechanic Arts, Domestic Science and Art. Com merce, Forestry and Music. Everv course la de signed to HELP the student In his dally work. Make this a pleasant and profitable Winter out ing. Xo tuition. Reasonable accommodations. For beautiful Illustrated bulletin, nridress H. M. TENNANT, Registrar, Corvallls, Or. Farmers' Business Course by Correspondence. HOME BUILDERS Ws are contractors and will furnish lot and finance th building; of a boms for you on easy payments. Ws glvs references and UK references. WYATTi ESTABROOK A RAT. 801 Conch Bids. Phone Main 4211. Foster & Kleiser Uish Grade Commercial and Elect! SIGNS East " and East Everett S tracts. Fhoncs) swaat 1XU, U XO. . J View Arrow Notch COLLAR. Easy to put on, easy to take off, easy to tie the tie in. Cfttett, Peabody A Company, Makers, Troy, H. T Talking Machine Records Popular Eilers Music House has just received a large consignment of popular talk In? machine records. Including: Alex ander's Ragtime Band. Talking- Ma chine Department. , CCHWAB PRINTING CO WS0LICITS YOUR PATRONAGE STARK, 'STREET Main or A U1S B. OANTINICIN, MANAGER KEYSTONE" U Anything In Printing DDCCO Front and Suuk fits. "W M