onrr.OMAX. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1913. At MERCHANTS OPPOSE ELECTRIC SIGN TAX Many Declare New Ordinance -Will Compel Abandonment . of illuminations. ACT AFFECTS 1400 STORES JProtesls Filed AVUb City Charge Dou ble Taxation and Injustice. Matter Taken TTnder Consid eration by Commissioner. If the city enforces a recently passed ordinance requiring: business bouses to mr an annual license of from 10 cents to 15 cents a square foot for illuminated signs, doiens of merchants will turn out their slims or the street cluster lights which they are required to maintain. This was the announce ment of many business men who at tended a meeting- yesterday at the City Hall at which Commissioner Bigeiow, head of the license department, heard protests against the new license ordi nance which goes lnio eiieui aauu- irr 1. Those present declared that license for illuminated signs is not only un just and unfair, but Is double taxation and a burden on business houses and merchants which they cannot stand. After a doien or more merchants spoke uaalnst the proposal. Commissioner Bigelow announced that he would take the matter under consideration and de cide whether or not the license shall stand, be reduced or abolished. Sla-aa Declared Benefit. W. F. Woodward was one of the principal speakers at the meeting. He declared that the signs are a benefit to tho city In many ways. "In the first place," he said. " "the city must have well lighted streets. II tnese lights must be maintained by the city at public expense the ouraen win ie upon the taxpayer. If It Is to oe borne by the merchant It seems to me to be sufficient that he pay the cost of maintaining the sign. I cannot see any equity in the plan of his having to pay the city to help illuminate tne streets. "It Is true that the merchant de rives a benefit, but I dare say that his benefit is no greater than the benefit to the general public. The mall merchant Is the man whose in terests should be looked after by the city if the city's commerce is to thrive. It Is his interest the city should strug gle to enhance. The license la placing an additional handicap against hlra by requrlng him to pay for something that Is helping him to build up the business end of the city.". Barries Declared I'ajaat. J. H. Joyce declared that the mer chant Is overtaxed at present By niv ing to subscribe to charity and to pub lic affairs. "To place a license against our signs, which are used to beautify the streets and make fortiana iook like a city," he said, "is to place Just one more burden upon us and it is unjust and unfair." Ht Filers declared that this is the most Inopportune time to Impose such a penalty upon the busness men of the city. "There is no question but that if this ordinance le enforced many signs will be shut off." he said. V. Margullla said that because of the cost of power and other expenses he has already had to shut down two of bis signs and he says he knows of others who will have to shut down if they have to pay more. Others who were of the same opin ion Included F. J. Glass, F. O. Buffum, O. H. Holtxclaw and J. Dellar. Soaae Pay Lteeane The new ordinance calls for the pay ment by the owner of an Illuminated sign of 10 cents a square foot each year for signs lighted on both sides and IS cents a square foot for signs lighted on only one side. The ordi nance was passed some t,lme ago to take effect January 1. So far a num ber of merchants have paid the license under protest and many others have refused, saying they will shut them off if additional expense ' is Imposed. The ordinance, it is said, will require licenses from about 1400 signs. Commissioner Bigelow said at the meeting yesterday that other cities, including New Tork. require a license for signs and that it has been consid ered equitable here. He says the mer chant puts the sign up as an advertis ing medium and not particularly for Its Illuminating value to the streets. who are registered at the at the ELKS WILL FETE ACTRESS Misa Lloyd and Other Show Polk to Be Guests of Portland Lodge. Herself having testimonials of ap preciation from the New York Elks, Miss Alice Lloyd, the English com edienne, starring at the Helllar Theater this week, will be the guest of the Portland lode of Elks at noon today, along with Frank Fotramy, the Dub lin minstrel, and LaMont Swanberg, Conroy. Thllllps and Cullen. the cow bov minstrels. ' . Miss Lloyd was some time ago pre sented with a certificate of esteem for her participation In a charity function by the Bronx Lodge of New Tork. Mr. Fog-arty Is a monologtst and will bring himself and his entire car of "props" along to help the Elks enjoy their luncheon. The Cowboy minstrels are also pre pared to entertain while enjoying the hospitality of the Elks, and Mel Craig, violinist, will render several selections. The Klk Lodge rooms will have ail the appearance of a cabaret, for the seven players from the cabaret in which Miss Lloyd appears will be on band, through the courtesy of Man ager Ralfe Harlan, in charge of the tour. Tomorrow Miss Lloyd will appear at the noondav- luncheon of the Portland -.l Club. At both places she will be accompanied by some of tha women of her company. PERSONAL MENTION. L Hughes, of Denver, is at the Mult nomah. J. S. Smith, of Moore. Idaho, Is at the Perkins. Jack Smith, or Kansas City, is at the Carlton. E. C. Van Houten. of Seattle, is at the Carlton. Glen Haney, of Hoqulam. la at the Washington. F. A. Borne, the Cornelius. James H. Thunder, of San Francisco, U at the Carlton, C. M. Myers Is registered at the Nor tonla. from Salem. Mrs. Alice P. Osborne, of Hood River. Is at the Cornelius. Mel Craig and Bert LaMoret are among the stars of the Alice Lloyd Company, Oregon. A. R. Crosby is registered Carlton, from Eugene. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Myers, of Billings, are at the Multnomah. Cuba Crutchfleld. of Oklahoma City, OkIa la at the Ifortonla. Bessie DeElllott Is registered at the Washington, from Seattle. Mrs. S. Burt! a, of White Salmon, is registered at tha Perkins. ' W. H. Sullivan Is registered at the Cornelius, from Burns. Or. W. J. Green and Gus D. Thlessen, of Lewis ton, are at the Imperial. E. A. Baker is registered at the Washington, from Hood River. Lester W. David, a Seattle business man. Is registered at the Oregon. J. J. McGilllcuddy and George D. Brody, of Dufur, are at the Multnomah. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gressman. of Pomeroy, Wash,- are at the Cornelius. W. H. Lytle, State Veterinarian, is registered at the Oregon, from Eugene. j. E. Langdon is at the Nortonla on business connected with his Seattle in terests. J. J. G Downev. representing a San Francisco steel company. Is registered at the Nortonia. William T. Darch. with Mrs. Darch and baby," la registered at the Wash- ngton. from Goldendale, v asn. C. W. Collett. of the tailoring firm of Collett & McDonald. Is registered at the Perkins, from San Francisco. William Hayward, athletic director of tha University of Oregon, is reg lsterea at the Oregon, From Eugene. W. E. Bailey, of Reglna, 8ask., en route to Southern California with Mrs. Bailey, registered at the Cornelius yes terday. Among the Oregonlans at the Oregon are S. B. Crouch, a business man of Roseburg; Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Twomley, of Pendleton, and K. C. Eldridge, of Independence. Among the Washington people at the Imperial are: Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Reed, of South Bend; Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Cram, of Raymond, and W. M. Raf ter, of White Salmon. I. W. Anderson Is registered at the Multnomah, from Tacoma. Other Washington people at the Multnomah are: J. M. Schnattly. of Spokane; and George W. Hibbard and H. A. Bonn, of Seattle. Among the Oregon people at the Perkins are: Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Bushnell, of Eugene: Alex McNeill, of Hlllsboro; Mr. and Mrs. T. Clark, of The Dalles; Thomas Klindt, of The Dalles: Adolph Bock, of Eugene; Irwin H. Wilson, of Brownsville, and L. C Mack, of Eugene. Henrv Blackman. a pioneer of Hepp- ner; Mr. and Mrs. R. & Dixon, of Prlnevllle: L. M. Bentley, of Hood River: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Booth, of Prineville: Robert Hann. of Westport; W. H. Hollls, of Forest Grove; W. B. McCarthy, of Baker, and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jones, of Pendleton, -are among those registered at the Imperial from Oregon towns. CHICAGO. Dec 29. (Special.) Among Oregon folk in Chicago are; From Portland, at the Great Northern, Q. C Harbolt; at the La Salle, H. Lane and party. CITY AND COUNTY ROAD PLANS MADE Portland Will Take Over Part of 60 Miles of Highways Not Owned Already. ADVISORY BOARD WILL ACT INITIATIVE GHANGE UP COIKTT GRANGES CONSIDER . TOG- ISO MORE SIGNATURES. eaolationa Ad-rocatlaa Iacreaaiaa; Fer- ceataare to IS Peidlai for Action at Meetlns la March. Grangers of this county are consid ering the advisability of urging a change in the Initiative so as to in crease the per cent of signatures re quired from 8 to 15. W. H. H. Dufur. of Woodlawn Grange, presented resolu tions to Pomona Grange at Woodlawn Grange some time ago. which . were adopted without much discussion at the time. But since then the resolutions have caused much discussion and they are now pending. The question of changing the percentage of signatures has been under consideration lor more than two years, but the only action taken was at Woodlawn last Septem ber. These resolutions came up for con sideration at Pomona Grange meeting at Kockwood. and. after extended dis cussion, the whole matter was con tinued until next March at the meeting which will be held at Russellvllle. Meanwhile the resolutions are being discussed at Grange meetings, at which there is wide difference of opinion. It Is set forth in the resolutions that the small percentage now required often is taken advantage of by "design ing persons to Initiate pet measures of their own that are both useless and cumbersome to the ballot, misleading and confusing to the voters." The clos ing resolution of the several, which contains the gist of the whole ques tion before the granges of this county, is as follows: Resolved. That we favor the amend- I ment to the Initiative that will require the signatures of not less than 15 per cent of the legal voters of the state to initiate and place it (any measure) upon the ballot to be voted upon at the general election thereafter." This subject will he made a special subject at the next meeting of Pomona Grange. If adopted, the resolutions will be taken to the State Grange, which will meet in May. Work Done on 3Iultnomah Thorough fares Will Be In Conformity With City Requirements So as to Become Streets Later. Multnomah County Commissioners and the Commissioners of the City of Port land will co-operate in planning for the development of such county roads as lie within the city limits of Portland, a portion of the roads being taken over by the city and developed, and the work on the others attended to by the coun ty, with the city co-operating In an advisory way. There are 60 miles of county road within the city limits, much of which has become city streets. Arrangements for this co-operation between city and county were made at a Joint meeting of the County and City Commissioners held at the Commercial Club yesterday. It was arranged that an advisory board consisting of four representatives appointed by the coun ty and four by the city, with Road master Teon ex-offlcio chairman, should be organized to assist in the work. County Representatives Named. The County Commissioners and the roadmaster immediately appointed C. B. Sewall, John F. Carroll, A. L. Fish and O. C. Leiter to. serve on the advisory committee. Commissioner Brewster an nounced that he would refer the matter to the Council at its meeting Wednes day and have the City Commission as a whole make the selection of its repre sentatives on the committee. Commissioner Dleck has been asked by the County Commissioners to check up as soon as possible such stretches of county road within the city limits as it is intended to take over at once and improve as streets. Re will also check up other county roads within the city and report back. It will be determined then by Mr. Dleck and Mr. Teon what proportion of this remainder shall te Improved by the city and what by the county. Tentative Programme Outlined. Commissioner Brewster, in making his motion that an advisory committee be appointed, urged the importance of considering the provision of the Port land Flans Association, which, he said, had paid the most careful attention to the solution of problems of traffic The representatives of the county met later and formulated a tentative plan which will be considered at a future meeting. The plan is to organize on main-artery roads running into the city separate assessment districts ex tending bait a mile on either side of the road. The road witnin tne city win then be improved with hard - surface paving and sewer and water Improve ments, In accordance with the plans of the City Engineer, so that when it Is taken over by the city it may con form to the city's system. Those present at the Joint meeting yesterday were County Commissioners Holman, Llghtner and Hart, Roadmas ter Yeon and his assistant, R. G. Mc Mullln: Commissioners Daly, Brewster and Dleck, John Hall, J. F. Carroll, A. L Fish, City Attorney. LaRoche and District Attorney Evans. POLICE TESTS SCHEDULED Oral Examination Will Be Con ducted Jan. 2 to Fill Vacancies, An oral examination will be con ducted by municipal civil service ex aminers January 22, to obtain eligi bles for permanent appointment as captains of police to take the places of Captains Stover and Riley, who were discharged recently by Mayor Albee. The Civil Service Board yesterday announced the scope of the test. Out of 100 points in the examination 50 will be determined by oral examina tion "to demonstrate quickness of in telligence, breadth of view of the work to be undertaken and personal point of view of the applicant with relation to the more Important features of the work." The oral examination will be conducted either by the Civil Service Board or a committee specially ap pointed for the examination. Thirty points In the examination will be determined by recommendation of the Chief of Police. The remainder of the points will be determined by spell ing, arithmetic and practical questions. of Wheeler. Or, is at KODAK EXHIBITION LIMITED Pictures to Be Shown Said to Rep resent Total Outlay or $250,000. The Kodak exhibition, which comes to the Armory on Wednesday night ror four days' stay. Is the sole enterprise of the Eastman Kodak Company and represents an Investment, It is said, of not less than 250.00. The pictures alone are worth JIOO.OTJO and five years were required for their selection. The exhibition has appeared In Mil waukee. Chicago. St. Paul. Minneapolis. Winnipeg. Vancouver, Seattle. Tacoma and Spokane and after Its stay here will vtsit San Francisco and Los Ange les. The exhibition can only remain in Portland four days. Popular lectures or travelogues are a feature of the entertaining programme. The lecturer la Dr. William Torrence Stuchell. an inveterate globetrotter and expert amateur photographer. One object of the exhibition is to show how Intimately photography touches every human interest and has identified itself with every Held of hu man activity. The range of subjects treated covers everything that can pos. sibly appeal to the kodak devotee. 'DRY' INTOXICATED, CHARGE Bad Check Accusation Also Placed Against Idaho Man. John C. McCabe. a horseman of Boise, Idaho, was on trial in Municipal Court yesterday on a charge of attempting to pass a bogus check while intoxi cated. His case was taken under ad-j vlsement until tomorrow. McCabe. whose plea In court was that be was connected with the prohibition ists in Idaho, but had fallen by the wayside tu the court?, of a business trip to Portland, said that the check was given bim by a friend. I CONTRACTORS LOSE SUIT Court Dismisses Action Against Sil ver Falls Timber Company. Circuit Judge Morrow yesterday aft ernoon dismissed the suit of J. Sund A Co. against the Silver Falls Timber Company and Standifer & Flagg, con tractors, for $10,401.14, alleged to be due for work done In the construction of a logging railroad from Silverton to the camps of the Silver Falls Com pany. Standifer & Flagg contracted for the grading and sublet portions of the work to J. Sund & Co. and others. They charge that all the money baa not been paid, according to the contract, which provided for different prices for the moving of different ' grades of earth and stones. . Attorney M. J. MacMahon, counsel for plaintiffs. Intimated In court that he would bring another action. An of fer of settlement has been made, it is said, and this course may be followed. COPPERFIELD ACTION DUE Governor West Says He Will Get Busy on Saloon Case at Once. Governor West said yesterday while in Portland to attend the meeting of the Interstate Bridge. Commission that the saloons at Copperfleld would be closed, notwithstanding the conduct of the Sheriff and District Attorney of Baker County. "I haven't taken any action today." said the Governor, "because I am here to help build the Interstate bridge, but when I return to Salem there will be something doing at once. There will be some developments In a day or so." He did not intimate whether he pro posed to call the militia to his assist ance, or whether he has other plans to bring about the change be desires In conditions in the Baker County min ing town. . Te Cure a Cold la Oae Day. Take LA.XATIVK BROMO QUININB Tableta Drussists rvfuad money If it (alls to car. aV W. OKOVI't signature Is ea each bea. Me. Trading Stamps Given on Charge Accounts if Paid in Full on or Before the 10th of Each Month Portland Agents Gossard Front-Lace, Nemo, Bien Jolie, Bon Ton and Royal Worcester Corsets Ladies' Home Journal Patterns Olds, Wortman &. King Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods STORE! OPENS AT O A. M. AND CLOSES AT 6 I M. DAILY SATURDAYS INCLUDED. Ladies' Home Journal Patterns 36th Annual Clearance Sale Every article reduced Groceries and a few restricted lines being excepted Extraordinary price reductions in force throughout all depts. of the store All Women's Suits, Coats, Dresses, Furs, Waists, etc., reduced. Millinery reduced; Corsets and Muslin Underwear reduced; Dress Goods and Silks reduced; Hosiery, Underwear and Gloves reduced everything for home or personal needs in this Great Annual Clearance. Muslin Underwear and Corsets At Clearance Prices Second Floor We offer thousands of pieces of dainty Undermuslins, Corset Covers, Gowns, Com binations, Slips, etc., at unusual Clearance reductions. Princess Slips, $1.12 Crepe, muslin or long cloth; plain and fancy trimmed styles.,.. ...$1.12 Dainty Gowns, 88c Crepe, longcloth, nainsook and batiste; nicely trimmed r....88 Combinations, 88c Many pretty effects; embroid ery or lace trimmed; Clearance .88 Corset Covers, 31c Several styles in lace and em broidery trimmed; Clearance i 31 $20 Bon Ton Corsets $6.98 - Royal Worcester Corsets 98c Sample line of Bon Ton Corsets; splendid quality materials : Corsets sell ing up to $20.00; Clear ance Sale Price $6.98 This excellent model Royal- Worcester Corset for average fignre"; sizes 20 to 28 ; Clearance price while they last.... 98 Dainty Lingerie Waists for 98c Women's Silk Petticoats $2.39 T Center Circle, first floor Scores of styles in voiles, crepes and dainty sheer lingerie ; high or low necks, long or short sleeves ; ef fectively trimmed with lace, em broideries, tucks, frills, etc.; full line of all sizes; Clearance, 98 Excellent quality silk taffeta aad Messaline, with tailored or ao cordeon pleated flounces and ex tra under-ruffle ; splendid show ing of all the wanted colors; exceptionally good grades; all lengths. Sale price only $2.39 Men's $3 House Slippers $1.39 Women's $2.5Q Felt Slippers 98c Bargain Circle, first floor" Great one-day Clearance of men's leath er House Slippers seals, kid, al ligators, etc., in all styles; Ro- meos, Jumbo, etc.; our enure stock included; regular $2, $2.50 and $3 grades at, a pair. .$1.39 Bargain Circle, first floor All women 's Felt Slippers offered for one day at an extraordinary low price; felt and ribbon trimmed styles;. regular $1.50, $2 and $2.50 grades, in a good range of sizes, on sale today at, the pair, 9S ii . oJ nklMron'c Mnwueim; S3 e-rades at S1.4J) Women's $2.00 and $2.50 Boudoir Slippers, Clearance price, $l.t9 Women's $1.75 Juliets the comfy kind; Clearance Sale price $1.49 Attend this remarkable Clearance of bbppers, Mam JUoor, today. ClearanceTable Linens9 Towels and Home Needs of All Kinds Department, main floor With Christmas past, the housewife will now direct her attention to supplying the home needs for the coming season. Our Clearance Sale offers extraordinary money-saving op portunities. Share! Clearance Sale Pattern Table Cloths Departmentj main floors Beautiful double satin damask, in many handsome new designs. Extra heavy quality, all linen, with border all around. Note the following special prices: $ 9.00 Pattern Table Cloths, size 2x3V2 yards, Clearance, $ 7.0O $ 7.50 Pattern Table Cloths, size 2y2x3 yards, Clearance, $ 6.00 $10.00 Pattern Table Cloths, size 2yax3 yards, Clearance, $ 8.2o $15.00 Pattern Table Cloths, size 2 x4 yards, Clearance, $11.50 $ 1.00 Table Damask, full two yards wide, Clearance Sale Price, 83 Fine quality Linen Napkins to match, Clearance Sale, dozen, $2.50 Richardson's $22.00 pair Hand-Embroidered Sheets, at only $11.00 Richardson's $24.00 pair Hand-Embroidered Sheets, at only $12.00 Richardson 's Hand-Embroidered and .Scalloped Cloths now at x off. Heavy Huck Towels with plain or fancy border, Clearance price lO Large Crocheted Bedspreads, Clearance Sale Price, only $1.3o Annual White Goods Clearance At 18c a Yard White Flaxons, Linaires, etc., in stripes, checks, plaids and plain weaves. T Gr Clearance price, a yard--1' 10-yard piece Phantom Cloth for lingerie. Clearance Sale, $2.48 20c White Plisse for underwear, house dresses, etc., a yard, 14 Extra fine Nainsook, in ten-yard Dieces. . Clearance price, $2.25 Remnants of Table Linens, '2 to 3 Three special lots of Pillow Cases offered at very low prices. While they last, 10S 12 and 15 New Kimono Flannels in great variety of pretty patterns and colorings. Clearance, yd., 12 2x2 yards "Wearlong" Sheets, in good heavy grade. Price 53 Same grade, size 2Vix2y2, 55 All P e q u o t Sheetings reduced, yards, at Annual Clearance prices. Annual Clearance Kitchen Utensils, Homefurnishings3d Floor Third Floor Extra coated gray enameled ware at reduced prices. Regular 75c Tea Kettles at 59r 27c Sance Pans (4-qnart) at 19 40c Coffee Pots (2-quart) at 32? 43c Tea Pots (2-qt. size) at 35c 25c Straight Sauce Pans only 19c 38c Straight Sance Pots only 29c 25c Deep Cake Moulds only 19c Blue Enameled Ware reduced. 85c Seamless Tea Pots only 65 C $1.25 Seamless Tea Pots for 99c 33c Lipped Kettles for only 25c 40c Lipped Kettles for only 32c 47c Lipped Kettles for only 35c $1.25 Straight Stock Pots at 99c 57c Covered Buckets (2-qt.) 45c Regular 43c Dippers (2-qt.) 30c $3.90 Black Fire Screens, $1.69 $2.90 Black Andirons for $2.20 $6.25 Black Fire Sets now $5.00 $1.40 Covered Roasters at $1.05 $1.25 Covered Roasters, only 99c $1.15 Covered Roasters, only 90c 25c Wood Salt Boxes, only 15c 15c Double Chopping Knives, 10c $3 Aluminum Tea Kettles $2.40 95c Aluminum Fry Pans at 75c 75c Aluminum Sance Pans at 60c Regular $1.25 Food Choppers 95c $1.25 Oval Willow Clothes Baskets, Clearance Sale Price only $1.08 No. 8 Wash Boilers, at only 90c Vacuum Clothes Washers at 65c $4.00 Clothes Wringers at $3.20 $2.50 Clothes Wringers at $1.80 BREWSTER PUSHES PLAN AUDITORIUM COMMITTEE MAY BE AT WORK BY MONDAY. Commiasloa Only Awaits Authorization to Select Members and Begin Task f Uatanarllng; Chief Problems. If members of the City Commission uphold Commissioner Brewster in rec ommendations to be made tomorrow, an auditorium committee will be ap pointed and ready for work by next Monday. If Commissioner Brewster's recom mendations,' as announced In The Ore Ronian Sunday, are adopted he will be empowered to appoint a committee of four persons to serve with himself as an auditorium committee. He says he believes he can select these persons by Monday and arrange to have a meeting- soon afterward to formulate plans of procedure. "I have talked the proposition over in a tentative way with other mem bers of the Commission," said Mr. Brewster yesterday, "and I expect there will be no objection to my plan. I think the appointment of a. com mittee of prominent men is the only practical way to solve the problem of site and structure, which are the two problems to Bolve first of alL "I have the Information reprardlng sites and building: In such form that It will not be necessary for the com mittee to do any great amount of research unless It Is deemed advis- CURES of rtiMinifjnn or vour tW. money ii returned. A ffuamnimr or a oepenn- Henrm. v rcouian i makeitilMWrixtT- cirmv-eitThtt DM SUCi-CSlTUI IB oat of lot I rrrn II I III II I IX II I ' Ir A K. ffMarolbvdpeif!- Ull .ri Tfc InV Weftrm. Vcouldnt B Mil II If Ml ITK. mkeitil60WoixtT-H 111 II I II 111 1 IlillK.htv-eiKht) wmsB j TV W II III 1 iriiiv sucxcsafulia 3KM HXW HI!) A fhv sii i 1,1 l mxs win ii n v ) i ,JII!V u ir n n aVrTIoioS'coM I 11 I I "4 U 11 ex plained IB lull IB bt Fre Medical Book. Teils Ton about external treat meat fMalLaw naia.ahotrt rflt. etc. Write lor DOOfc ioao. MATT J. JOHNSON CO. DaoU X ,u aUt- RHEUMATISM "Rheumatism No More" Compounded by B. F. DAVIS, St. Laula. Mo. For sale by all druggists. able to consider sites which have not already been mentioned. I have com plete data at hand regarding the sites that have been considered up to this time, showing the size, the cost and the various other items that have to, be considered." Commissioner Brewster said that he has not definitely decided upon any four persons to serve on the committee. BANKS PAPER IS MOVING Herald Plant Goes Into New Home in Center ot Toivn. BANKS, Or.. Dec. 29. (Special.) The Banks Herald plant, purchased from H. A. Williams recently by L A. Ferns- You Are IT Mr. Dealer Mr. Dealer, you are the pivot on which the whole scheme of merchan dising turns. Tou may do a business of only a few thousand dollars a year, hut men who handle millions in their operations sit up nights thinking about you. You' ore the man who makes it possible for the factory wheels to turn. Without you the makers and the users of thousands of famous products would never get together. Do you understand the part you play in the marketing of Nationally distributed articles? Do you take full advantage of that part? Goods on your shelves, known by name the country over, are adver tised by the makers in good news papers like The Oregonian. Have you done anything to let the patrons of your store know that yon uptl these goods? Enterprising dealers all over the country are making periodical win dow displays of standard articles ad vertised 'n the columns ' o c a 1 newspapers. Take stock of all the products on your shelves that are advertised in The Oregonian. Put these products in your windows and show them on your counters. You will do more business and so shall we, because, with your help, we can make advertising doubly ef fective. The Bureau of Advertising, Ameri can Newspaper Publishers' Associa tion. World Building. New York, will gladly furnish without charge to manufacturers contemplating news paper advertising campaigns special data on local conditions In all parts of the United States and Canada. Adv. worth.' who Is also publisher and edi tor of the Cornelius Tribune, this week Is being moved Into its own home, a spacious frame building In the center of town. The quarters heretofore oc cupied by the Herald were deemed In adequate for- the developments In the plant which Mr. Fernsworth has under way and hence the acquirement of the larger building, which is ideally ar ranged for newspaper and printing offices. Mr. Fernsworth is to install a new press at an early date and al ready has ordered a large consignment of additional material for Jobbing work. The advent of three new mills, the erection of which have been started in the immediate vicinity of Banks, is cited by Mr. Fernsworth as one of the Justifications for his activity on the pretentious scale Indicated. 100 Corners to Be Improved. ' One hundred and fifty letters sent out by City Commissioner Dleck to property owners asking them to pay the cost of rounding curb corners to conform to the new curbing plan o( the public works department have brought 50 favorable replies. Thi.-i means that 100 corners are to be im proved, some of the persons who have accepted the city's proposition being in control of more than one curb corner. The work is being done under the re lief labor system. of the S.29S.835 Inhabitants of Missouri, 2.222.926 ar native born. I North Coast 1 Limited vV W vk Ever the Crack Train , i Yv from and to the North- (?S ; west. r'Y! '" -j-r- W Atlantic Express f Another fast train to and from the & I East. . Wgy TO CHICAGO ifcilllj In just 72 hours. Through Minneapolis and St. Paul, and the former through tfffif? Y iSv Milwaukee. JV Equipment modern, with . all ifsf --"'fOf? up-to-date conveniences. loJpMt Dining Car Service a Eevela--MClJj tion. 0fF' TICKETS : 4i-J4L 255 Morrison Street. Fw fPM?l II ImH Main 244 Fhones A 12 44- $Mlmh - J S !. III! I I - ' - - 1