FREIGHT DATA TELL EAST SIDE GROWTH Additional Improvements De clared Probable by Rail road Men at Luncheon. SEVERAL SPEAKERS HEARD Predictions for Future Advancement Made and Co-operation of Ship- per With Carriers la Crged as Necessity. RAILKOAD STATISTICS GIVEN". Sine tha East Sid tralsbt hotm araa opancd It baa han",ld tonnax to tb. amount of 71.040,000 pound of assorted frslfht. The amount of tralfht handlad at tb East Sid. depot baa tnereaaad ao rapidly tbat plana an being- con aldered for another unit to tba building. In IMS a total of tM can ware bandied In tb Eaat 81d terminal crounda and In (14 ears. Tba total tor 191 la aatlmated at 4000 .Railroad man declare there la a great future for tha Eaat Sid dla trlct aa a railroad canter and reo nunand eo-operatlon of business men for a Greater Eaat Side. Growth of Portland In general and tha East Side in particular waa shown yesterday by railroad men who were arueats at the luncbeon of the East Bide Business Men'a Club at the Hotel Clif ford. The Southern Pacific was repre sented by H. A. Hansfaaw, general freight agent; J. M. Mulchay. assistant freight agent; J. N. Sutton, local freight agent: Thomas Touchey. East Side freight agent, and F. B. Eagan. William Harder, dean of railroad row. represented the Great Northern. The long tables were tilled with business men and shippers. L. M. Lepper. who presided, reviewed the railway situation on the East Side, declaring that the Southern Pacific is spending millions in electrifying lines In the Willamette Valley that will bring the products of the valley through the East Side into Portland, and said tbat through the new East Side freight house of the Southern Pacific at East First and East Oak streets, since De cember. 71.040.000 pounds of freight had been handled. Depot Enlara-eeat Feasible. H. A. Hanslaw, general freight agent of the Southern Pacific, aaid that he doubted whether the Importance of the Kast Side was realized as a freight district. He said that all the output of the Willamette Valley and all freight from the south must pass through the Kast Side and declared that the best results are obtained through the friendly co-operation of the shippers and the railroad company, whose inter ests are common. Mr. Hanshaw ex pressed his pleasure at meeting the business men and declared that he was greatly Interested In the development of the East Side. Ho commented on the great volume of business being han dled in the new depot, which, he said, may have to be enlarged. Statistics Are Glvesu J. M. Mulchay pointed out the tre mendous growth of freight tonnage In Portland received on the East 6lde. "In 1908 a total of 944 cars were han dled on the Eaat Side." he said, "but In 1911 the volume of business in creased to 5144 cars, a gain of 325 per cent in four years. That tells some thing of the tremendous growth of the freight business toward the south over the Southern Pacific "Jim" Hill said there must be ample terminal facilities for handling freight, and I think he was right. There is right now being developed a great Ireleht terminal on the East Side. Our freight house there is doing a big business and may have to be enlarged, although 1 have nothing to do with that. "Immigrants are coming into Ore gon and settling on farms in the Wil lamette Valley. They must have a mar ket for their produce In order to make a living. We should have an open rtver and must have more manufacturing concerns. We must provide a market for the farmers for those who are coming to us. I am interested person ally on the East Side, and the Southern Pacific wants to see it grow and de velop Just as much as thia club desires It to grow. rayroll SI .000,000 Yearly. "The railroad payroll in Portland Is about 14.000.000 a year. Fully 70 per cent of the railroad men live on the East Side and spend their money there. It is essential that we should co-oper-ste In the development of the East Side aa our Interests are common." J. N. Sutton and F. B. Eaton made brief remarks. William Harder, repre senting the Great Northern, expressed pleasure over the developments in prog, on the East Side, and declared that the Hill interests will soon be dolne1 something there. A telegram was resd, dated at New Tork. purporting to corns from J. Pier pont Morgan, addressed to the East Sid Business Men's Club, saying: -Hearing that the East Side needs a union passenger depot. I hereby order It built, and for goodness sane let th.m have it at once." The chairman aald that, as Mr. Mor gan was In Egypt, he doubted the au thentlcitv of the dispatch, but that the suggestion was good for the railroad men present to ponder over. PERS0!!AL MENTION. C. R. Foster Is at the Bowers from Seattle. W. A. Messner. of Medford. Is at the Imperial. H. W. Deiy. of White Salmon, is at the Perkins, R. Burns, of Wal'.a Walla, is at the Multnomah. C W. Knode, of Philadelphia, la at the Multnomah. Judge Thomas C. Burke, of Baker, Is at the Portland. F W. ArpeU of Boston. Is registered at the Multnomah. Jerry Seiiar registered at the Bowers Sunday from Seattle. Alex Bremner Is registered at the Multnomah from Astoria. C. H. West, a stockman of Anaconda, Mont., is at the Perkins. C. E. Holmiulst Is registered at the Portland from San Diego. W. E. Hacker, a Tacoma cement dealer, is at the Oregon. George T. Thompson, of Seattle, was at the Bowers yesterday. C. K. and H. C. Mays, of Almoto. Wash., are at the Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. H. Metcalf. of Washing ton. D. O- are at the Imperial. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mutohler. of Stay- ton, are registered at tne Perkins. W. F. Osborne, proprietor of the Ho tel Osburn at Eugene, Is registered at tne eraina, H. F. Shoemaker, of Elgin. Or, reg istered at the Perkins yesterday. F. T. Crowe, a dealer in building material at Seattle, Is at the Oregon. D L. Rosenfeld. of San Francisco, registered at ths Imperial yesterday. J. D. Sutberlin. of Salem, is at tne Imperial accompanied by Mrs. Suther- lin. L. L. Tracey Is registered at the Ore gon from Astoria, where be Is an at torney. Al Page, a mining man of Wardner, Idaho, registered at the Portland yes terday. Clark W. Thompson, of cascade Locks, registered at ths Multnomah yesterday. Mrs. C. C. McGowan and children, of Warrendale, Or, registered at the Bowers Sunday. V otiH Vra H T. CtwarL of KclSO. Wash., are at the Oregon. Mr. Stewart is a banker at nveiso. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Pardee and son. PLAYS THE PRIEST IN "THE T WHITE SISTER" AT THE T m k'PR TM V. 4TFR. o "Siv - - rv 1 k X.1 itiiirfcii "-rrr" " 'lii rti '" "t nviniiiittii - " Robert syne. All last season Robert Wayne, of the Baker players, toured the country with Jeanne Towler, playing the role of Captain Giovanni In "The White Sister." and always wishing he could get a chance at that of Father Saraclnescs, the priest. In which the celebrated actor James O'Neil co-starred with Viola Allen both In New York during the sensa tional run of the play there and afterwards on the road. This week with the Baker players his wish is gratified for the first time, and he is appearing in it to splendid advantage, having spent all his spare moments last week visiting the clergy and gaining many Important suggestions governing the true voice inflec tions, gestures, dressing, etc It is a powerful and impressive role and Mr. Wayne's portrayal of it adds greatly to the strength of the Eaker players' Easter offering this week. of Edmonton, are at the Portland. They are touring the Pacific Coast. Mrs. V. D. Williamson, of Spokane, whose husband Is the promoter of the townsite of Madras, Or, is at the Port land. Mr. and Mrs. E. I Metschan arrived yesterday to attend the family reunion incident to the birthday party for Phil Metschan, father and son. W. C. and G. A. Gage, fruit men ol Rogue River, the town that was for m.rlv wnnrfvlll.. in Jackson County, are registered at the Perkins. H. S. Wooley, promoter oi vvooiey port, the new harbor near Crescent, City. Cal, arrived from San Francisco yesterday and registered at the Port land. He left last night for Grants Pass from whence he will go by stage and horseback to Crescent City. IS NORTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COM PAXY AGREES TO CHANGE. Heating Plant for Service Through out City Probably W ill Be In stalled In Pittock Block. With only the opposition of Council man Magulre. the street committee of tha ntv Council yesterday accepted the provisions of a proposed city steam-heating rrancnise asucu mi the Northwestern Electric Company. The franchise was sent to the Council with recommendations that it be re ferred to the City Executive Board for the fixing of the valuation, after which It will be returned to the Council for final passage. Councilman Magulre opposed the franchise on the ground that the city would be injured by advertising to the world the fact that artificial heat Is needed here. He said the ordinance to require the streetcar company to heat Its cars had been opposed for the same reason, not only in the Council, but bji business men and others who signed a petition asking that the ordinance be defeated for the bad advertising effect it would have. The committee before adopting the franchise Inserted several amendments which were left out originally because provisions In the city charter cover the same ground. It was considered best by City Attorney Grant to have the provisions inserted, and there, was no opposition from the company, whicl) was represented at the meeting by At torney L. A. McN'ary and W. E. Coman, general manager. The new provisions call for a bond to guarantee the expenditure of 1150, 000 in the extension of the heating mains, and a bond to guarantee the proper repairing of streets torn up in laying the mams, ine city council is given power, by another provision, to regulate the company and its rates. Notice is required before the company can dispose of its holdings to any other person, firm or corporation. The plan of the Northwestern Com pany is to install a large central heat ing plant in the new Pittock block being erected on Washington street. The franchise covers the entire city, giving the company the right to lay mains for conducting steam heat and hot water. It is cot believed there will be any opposition to the .franchise In the City CounelL COLONIST RATES. The Canadian Pacific is now making low rates from all the principal Eastern points to Portland and points In Oregon. For particulars Inquire Third and Pine. Multnomah Hotel bldg. A EPIDEMIC OF COl'CHISO W sweeping over the town and young and old are alike affected, toley's Honey Tar Compound is a quick, safe, reliable family medicine for coughs and colds. A. S. Jones, of Lee Pharmacv. Chico, Calif., says: "Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has no equal, and 1 recommend it as containing no narcotics or other harmful properties." For sale by Huntley Bros. Fourth and Washington streets. , POLICE TROUBLES T HREATEN BREACH Captain Keller Is Credited With Responsibility for Much Discontent. CHIEF SLOVER IS AROUSED IIl-Feellns; Said to Be Engendered Because of Alleged Influences Exerted on Members of Board Over Department Head. Out of the personal dissatisfaction of Police Captain Keller with his berth in the department has arisen a storm In official circles. Through Keller's activities, the ne cessity has arisen for several unsched uled meetings of the police committee of the Executive Board and reports are that high words have passed on several occasions between members of that body and Chief of Police Slover. Some of the bidden strings by which the police department is said to be con. trolled have been dragged to light and old-time friends have made new align ments. For some weeks the committee has had under consideration the supposed necessity of some system by which pa trolmen can be transferred automatic ally from one relief to another after a term of service. Those who favor the plan point to the apparent injustice of keeping a man month after month cn the "graveyard" shift, while others remain for long periods on the more desirable reliefs. On the contrary side It is argued that men should be as signed according to their personal adaptlbilities; that some cannot stand the night work, while others actually prefer it. "Bumping" la Threatened. A personal turn was given the con troversy recently when Keller told Riley that he was tired of the second night relief and was going to "bump somebody." Riley replied that he could have the first night relief right away, without any bumping. Keller then said that he didn't want it; that he wanted the day relief, which at pres ent is held by Captain Moore, the senior officer. This coming the ears of Chief Slo ver, the belligerent captains were called to his office, where, it is said, a stormy scene ensued. Meanwhile someone had been busy with members of the Executive Board and a plan for an automatic shift was drawn up and adopted, when Slover got wind of it and made a hostile demonstration. The adoption of the system was rescinded. Stormy Session Reported. High words are said to have passed in the committee room over the fact that Influences are brought to bear on the police department from many quar ters, over the head of the titular head of the force. Councilmen, Executive Board members and private politicians are said to be constantly active in reg ulating the Interior discipline of the department and Slover is frequently made merely the registering machine for edicts. Slover. who has been Interfered with from the time that he -was appointed Acting Chief of Police, Is getting downright angry and now Is almost at the fighting pitch. Keller, who is generally given the credit for stirring up the dissension, is Mayor Rushlight's particular selec tion, being put In command of the sec ond night relief when Slover was made Chief, and at that time he was in high favor with Slover. Disregarding civil service regulations, he was held In that position tor several months without an examination being held to fill the va cancy, and then, when one was called and he failed to make the eligible list, it was "discovered" that there was no vacancy to fill. At the end of a year the eligible list expired and a new ex amination was called, in which Keller qualified, but under conditions which caused widespread criticism. PEOPLE AT BEND ACTIVE Newcomer to Oregon Gets Royal Welcome, Is Announcement. The people at Bend, through their Commercial Club, are not only doing everything possible to give colonists, now reaching Oregon, a favorable Im pression of their part of the countiy as soon as they arrive there, but they are out with a resolution of thanks to the Portland Commercial Club for its evidences of good will and co-operation In doing everything to assist the up state clubs in securing this desirable Immigration. Such a resolution, signed by the president and secretary of the Bend Commercial Club has been re ceived here. Contained In It was Information to the effect that Bend Is doing everything noasible to give a square deal to the newcomer to Eastern Oregon and that during the period of colonist rates tne Bend Commercial Club has been formed into a committee of the whole to act as a reception committee to welcome all newcomers, give them information, direct them to the most desirable lo cations for permanent settlement and in every way show them that the Bend people are glad they came and want them to stay. Next Wednesday Will Be "Red Letter Day99 10 ZvC Stamps Free Visit Premium Parlors on the 4th Floor Wednesday and Get 10 Free Stamps-No Purchases Required Free Embroidery, Knitting and Crochet Lessons, 1 to 5 Daily, in Art Department on the Second Floor Many Noted Beauties fee Walnnt-Tlnt Hair Stain o Retain Their Attractlveneaa. Nothing gives a woman the appearance of age more surely than gray, streaked, or faded ualr. Just a touch now an-! then with Mrs. Potter's Walnut-Tint Hair Stain and presto! Youth lias returned again. No one would ever sus pect that you stained your hair after you use . h. 1 b .nl.nillH i.rii.. r a tlon. It does not rub off as "dyes do. and leaves the hair soft and fluffy, with a beautiful brown (or black) shade. It only takes you a few minutes once a month to apply Mrs. Potter's Walnut Tint Hair Stain. Stains only the hair. Is easily and quickly applied, and It is tree from lead, sulpnur. silver and all metal lic compounds. Has no oUor. no sedi ment no grease. One bottie of Mrs. PniuVi Walnut-Tint Hr Stain should last you a year. Sells for l.Otf per bottle at first-class druggists. We guarantee satisfaction. Lon t accept a suosuiuio. If you prefer a test before buying, send your name and address and enclose 1 cents tstampa or com) and we will mail you, charges prepaid, a trial pack age In plain, sealed wrapper, with valu able booklet on the hair. Mrs. Potter's Hygienic Supply Co. 1"5 Groton Bidg, Cincinnati- Ohio. Or send small strand of hair for as to stain as sample. FREE. If you aend sample of hair. Indicate shad desired. 8 Olds, Wortman & Kingl ENTIRE BLOCK. jao&j.sur, itn irx, wxioi riuwa. twu auu " u - Store Opens 8:30 A. M. t i THE DAYLIGHT STORE" Store Closes 5:30 P. M. so New Tailored Suits New Coats for Spring - . .... . i : - v lonjcmns Una nf tne nPTO Rnrincr Suits and Coats in all the Suit Salons, Second jrioor At tnese two popular prices me "g of ..; cn tn most favored materials, styles and colon. Garments that are equal m aU respec is tc t hose you have en e sphere at $3 .50 t? S3o iKi. Tailored omy irom me oest oa jaujoucv. mm - """- . .. '. , j " you were to have them made to your order. Excellent assortment of sizes, including misses and juniors . ii it .11)1 If mm Suits $25 and $28.50 Plain tailored or semi-dress models in ratine, serges, Bedford cords, hairline stripes, whip cords, diagonals, black and white checks, poplins and novelty mixtures in the newest shades. Jackets with high waist, belted effect, with fancy collars and revers. Oth ers in Balkan blouse, and Norfolk styles. Coats $25 and $28.50 Smart, stylish models in three-quarter, or short models. Of ratine, serges, matelasse, Bedford cords, coverts, checks, novelties, mixtures, fancy stripes and plain shades. Cutaway styles, straight and draped mod els with close-fitting neck, fancy revers, col lars and cuffs. Coats that are suitable for all occasions. All sizes for women, misses. Grand Opera Apparel Gowns, "Wraps, Coats, Waists, etc., in ex clusive models, shown only at this store. The eoming of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, March 31, April 1 and 2, will be an occasion long remembered by Portland society folk. Cnoose tne opera apparei now. Women's Wool Sweaters $6.60 and $7.50 Values. Special at Department Second Floor The most remarkable Sweater offer of the season and one that should be taken advantage of by every woman who can be here today. Extra heavy knit All Wool Sweaters, like the accom nnnvinp' cut. Stvled with roll collar and ribbed cuffs. Has two knit-in side pockets. Come in cardinal, gray and white and in all sizes. Sold elsewhere at $6.50 and $7.50. Our special 2 j flfh price for today at only f Women9s House Dresses for $1.29 New Wash Petticoats at Center Circle, 1st Fir. Another spe cial offering women's House Dresses. Best grade percales, ginghams and chambray, in stripes, checks, plaids, plain colors; high or low CJ 1 OQ neck; long, short sleeves' Center Circle, First Floor Heather- bloom, ginghams and halcyon messa line Petticoats in all the leading col ors. Gincrtiams come in fancy stripe patterns. Excellent val- fft TQ ues, special at this price Silk Petticoats $4.50 Second Floor High-grade messaline and taffeta silk Petticoats in popular shades; handsome two-toned effects, patent or string tops; in all lengths. Mid-Season Sale Laces, Trimmings Unusual Reductions Main Floor Thousands of yards of beautiful New Laces in the sale at sensationally low prices. An advantageous timo to lay in the Summer s supply and save considerably. Note the following : Valenciennes Laces, values to 10c a yard, at 52 Cluny and Filet Wash Laces, vals. to 35c, at 12? Cotton Cluny Laces, values to 35c, at, yard, 19c Dainty Venise Bands, values to 65c, at, yd. 33t Novelty Allover Laces, values to $1 a yard, 48 Cotton Lae Bands, values to 35c, at, yard, 19 Beautiful Lace Flouncings, vals. to $2.25, at 899 Hundreds of Trimming Remnants at Ya PRICE IP Hi Double Stamps Today on Cash Purchases in the Grocery Department Fourth Floor When making purchases be sure and secure cash sales checks and pre sent same at the Stamp Booths, on 'first floor, on the day of purchase. HI Sale Lisle and Cotton Union Suits 39c Wntnan's Lisle Thread Union Suits 89c Bargain Circle, First Floor Women's ..wnite Lisle Thread Union Suits, nicely made and perfect fitting. Low neck, no sleeve style, with Bargain Circle. First Floor Women's Fine Cotton and Lisle Union Suits low neck, sleeveless style with finished yoke and tight ur umbrella Knee, 'ines are excep- inl . e- w tional values. Full assortment sizes. plain or trimmed yoke; wide lace- OQ trimmed knee; sizes 4, 5 and 6, for 0s7w Sleeveless Vests at 25c Fine ribbed Cotton Lisle Vests, Spring weight, plain or trimmed vl-os; low neck, sleeveless or short sleeves, high neck O CZf. long sleeves. Special at-'' 65c Underwear at 49c Fine ribbed lisle thread Vests and Tights; high neck, long sleeve Vests, cuff knee or lace-trimmed pants. This line in all ACkr. sizes. Splendid grade, at"'' 50c Drawers Only 37c Lace-trimmed Drawers of fine grade lisle thread; in pure white only. Full elastic ribbed, with wide lace at the knee. A O 7 regular 50c quality only-' " Eponge and Ratine Suitings $3, $3.50 a Yard Main Floor Complete assortment of all the newest Spring shades, including Nellrose, new brown and French blues. These popu lar fabrics are unquestionably two of the most favored materials for Spring. Come in all pure wool and 54 inches wide and in medium weight, suitable 'or nearly all purposes. See them at the Main Floor Dress Goods Counter. r i reakffast Bell It's music to the ears of school-boys and school girls in. homes where the morning meal is Shredded. Wheat served with hot milk and cream. Being ready cooked and ready-to-serve it is easy to prepare a warm, nourishing breakfast with Shredded Wheat in a few moments a breakfast to study on, to work on, to play on. Its daily use builds sturdy, hardy j 9 youngsters better than porridges r -"V that are bolted down without chewing. -5? For breakfast heat the Bi. cuit in the oven a few mo ments to restore crispnes; then pour hot milk over it, adding a little cream; salt or sweeten to suit the taste. It is deliciously nourishingr and wholesome for any meal with stewed prunes, baked apples, sliced bana nas, preserved peaches, pineapple or other fruits. At your grocer's. Made only by The Shredded Wheat Company at Niagara Falls, N.Y.