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THOKXTXG OREGOXTAN. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1913. TOURIST SEA DOGS FltlD FUN ON SHIP Making Faces at Water Not Only Diversion of Giants and Sox on Pacific. SOME OF GOING PERILOUS Ted Sullivan, Director-In-Chief, Faces Deck and Rehearses Ora tory to Cs on Orientals Cap tain Sees First Carre Ball. BY CW. AXELROW. (Sporting Editor Cblesgo Record-Herald and Jtepreaentative The OregoDlan witn Giants-ttox Tour.) TOKAIIA1IA. Dec . (SpeciaL) Though the stress of wind and weather kept the ball playing- seadogs In check through part of the journey across the Pacific, the programme varied en ough to keep the Giants and the White Sox from passing- away through ennui. Hanging over the rail making faces at the water was not the only pastime. Each found a lane of his or her own in which to travel although at times there was some parlous going. Thus we had Ted Sullivan, director-In-chief, with hands behind his back pacing the promenade deck rehearsing the speech which he prepared to give before the pundits of Japan. Ted Is not going to leave everything to the ballplayers. If oratory will make the game popular In Nippon, the famous scout will be on the Job. Now oratory is Sullivan's long salt It Is also his amusement and has served to keep his mind off the water. Ted was In his glory the first calm night we had. He had planned the event of the trip from the start. The slides and the lantern bad been ready for 10 days only to have a head wind blow It down below. But the fateful night at last arrived and Ted having been primed for several days, ex patiated on the rise of the National game until his hearers were groggy. Em Orieatals Appreciate. It was a great success and given be fore one of the most critical audiences that ever faced the veteran. There was the "Old Roman." James McAleer. Jim Callahan. John McGraw. Captain Hop croft, and such old stagers as Wo Hop Sing, keeper of the brig. Lo Bunk, pre siding genius of the gallery; Ah Sing, maker of concoctions in the smoking room and lightning change artist of the universe. There were a number of other celebrities and as Ted had to pay certain compliments to every one present the talk waa mostly ex tempore. After the lecture the library waa de nuded of Its rugs and furniture and dancing completed the programme. As there was considerable of a swell on. some unsteady feet occassionally tried to keep step, but Just the same it waa considered a grand climax to a busy day- They were not all at the dance. There was business on elsewhere. There was Jack Sheridan Jim McAleer and N. Mc Bride among others bucking each other at penny ante. In another corner Fred Merkle and Dick Egan were clinched is a pinochle contest. On the starboard . side Bill Buhl. Jim Mullen. Joe Farell ana Tom Lynch were in a life and death struggle over who was entitled to low" In a pitch game. This game, which started with the ship, was one of the most remarkable contests ever begun. It consisted of 15 minutes of playing and 45 minutes of oratory, with a grand winduo In which everybody refused to pay. It was the safest game on record as no one lost. Mike Dulls Is Social Lioa. When Tom Lynch was not playing pitch he was reading. He devoured 11 volumes on the trip. With McGraw convalescent the bridge game started up. In this Jim McAleer was a steady customer, while Klem. Merkle and Scbaefer took turns In contributing 'to the coffers of the Giants manager. Mike Donlln also contributed, but his stronghold Is pinochle. Mike's other amusement Is walking. He holds the record for the trip. Besides the player actor Is a social lion and consequently a great favorite with the women In and out of the party. He can tell a good story, will play checkers when pressed and he occasionally will warble a few lines Among the society lights must be Included Steve Evans. Herman Schaefer. Ivy Wlngo. Lee McGee and Buck Weaver. Mike Donlln passed con siderable of his time In the library but mainly as an observer. He also reads while others sleep. Joe Bens was the conversationalist of the party. He was a sick hero for quite a while but later made up for lost time. Jim Scott's hobby . was pho tography. He wore one side of his coat threadbare lugging his 150 camera. Sam Crawford also goes In for this line. Hans Lobert was assisted by Mrs. Lo be rt In his Journalistic efforts, He writes for the edification of the folks at home In Philadelphia, and many a lurid tale has been ground out on the trip by Honus. Callahaa Oat With Clissate. Jim Callahaa occasionally went Into a heart game, but aa the climate did not agree with him to any great extent and being taken up with a fair slsed family In the bargain, the "Irish Gln tleroan spent a quiet Journey. When company was to be entertained Jim shone. Captain Doyle, of the Giants, enter tained Dr. Flnley most of the trip with stories of wrecks, cannibals and such. Larry being the practical Joker or tne party. As the genial doctor saw more sea monsters and looked deeper into the ocean than anybody else, the effect on his nerves might bs better appre ciated. Trla Speaker and Jack Bliss were quite a few shades paler some days out than when the start was made, but both perked up and their pulses beat normal once more. Bunny H'earn. pitcher of the Giants, .likes to talk baseball. He talks It with a droll Southern accent. He also read, mostly tales of the sea. Walter Lev erens' hobby was laughing. After his underpinning became used to the mo tions of the deck he saw more funny things than anybody else. Andy Slight, first trip with the majors, looks. He also groaned for several days. He spent his time watching others and absorbed a lot of btg league manners. Sherldaa Um store Teeth. With the majority banging on the ropes for many days, the gay life did not really begin until within talking distance of the Japanese coast. Then there was something stirring every minute. A couple of real old-fashioned loop nlgbt sessions were Included. Tragedy followed In the wake of one vf these, as Jack Sheridan lost his store teeth. On deck, during the day, rope-skipping- was the principal amusement. As this Is attended with some risk when a particularly heavy swell pushes the deck Into one's face the situations oc casionally bordered on the ridiculous. Those who carried off the medals In this particular line of sport were Mrs. Thorpe, Mrs. Crawford. Mrs. Klem. Mrs. Lou Comiskey, Crawford, Thorpe. Schaefer. Speaker. Evans and Klem. Baseball practice officially began December t. the day we were sched uled to land In Yokohama. The first to throw a ball was Joe Bens. Ivy Wlngo caught. Then in a few minutes Schaefer, Wlltse, Doolan, Hira, Speaker and- Crawford were at it. It was the firrt game of a world-touring ball team seen on the Paclfio for 2 reAtthis session Captain Hopcraft saw his first curve. The captain has a bet ud with Major Dickinson, commander of the garrison at Hongkong, that a ball can be curved in the air. Major Dickinson asserts that such a thing is an absurdity. Jim Scott is slated to prove It to the English veteran on the tourists- arrival In Hongkong and Captain Hopcroft expects to be richer after the test. It is on the cards to have the gallant Major catch the ball, as he Is a famous cricketer. Brown Sigrns Major Leaguers. ST. LOUIS, Dec 29. One player each from Chicago, New Tork and Pittsburg has been signed by Mordecal Brown, manager of the St. Louis Feueral League team, according to an an nouncement of President Steininger of the club today. CLUB iiEslOOTS M'EII. A-XD KIEL AT WILL MEET AT AHMORT SMOKER. Stock, dale aad Croaqalst Also Have Part oa Programme to Be Glvea Kla-ht of Jansiary B Tk. Armorv Athletic Club wiU hold an open smoker the night of January 5. when some of the best amateur uu ... r.r th ritv will be on hand to fur nish seven bouts. Al McNeil, the little 116-pounder, will be matched wim u.i.t .f th Multnomah Club. Hue- i.. .uhnitrh he nrobably will not be a favorite, ' Is sure to make matters warm for McNelu - Just which will be the star bout Is a question. Not because the bouts have no "class," but because they, are all W?.-i.,i. h middleweight who gave Madden a hard battle in a re cent show held by the Beaver Ath letic Club, will be orougni b this time to meet Cronquist, of the Beaver Club. . & thi.tln riub has gone JUO , , Into the game with the idea of making something of the club. It will hire an Instructor and expects to be a pow er In the local amateur field In the future. It has a quota of clever boys en rolled now and they will bring out several new ones in me The programme as far as completed follows: 125 pounds McNeil. Beaver Club, vs. Hue lat. Multnomah Club. 158 pounds Cronquist, Beaver Club, va. Stockdale. unattached. 100 pounds Groat. Beaver Club, vs. Schuld. unattached. 130 pounds Hansen, Armory, vs. BchUo. unattached. 125 pounds Montpier, Multnomah, vs. Hu lls, unattached. ,,. 108 pounds Hewitt. Beaver Club. vs. Hill, unattached. . 143 pounds Groee, Armory, vs. opponent yet to be selected. In the 126-pound match. Not worth, of tne Multnomah Club, may be substituted lor Montpier. TOCEXT BOItLESKB TO FLAY Jerry Xissen lias Aggregation to Meet Washington Alumni. Vincent Borleske, ex-Whitman foot ball star and coach of the Lincoln High eleven, leaves this morning for Seattle, where he will play against the Washington University Alumni New Year's day. Jerry Nlssen has collect ed 15 players well known for their football prowess and they will attempt to lower the colors of the Washington Alumni. , Players from all over the Northwest have been selected by Nlssen. Stanley Borleske, a brother of "Nig," will play end. and incidentally this is the first time that Vincent has ever played on the same team with hla brother. Vin cent Borleske was one of the greatest halfbacks ever developed when he went to Whitman College, while Stanley Borleske attended Whitman for two years after his brother did and then he went East and played for Yost at Michigan. . On the all-conference team managed by Nlssen will be the following: Ev erett May. Hardy and Stanley Borleske. ends; Tub Laird, tackle: George Harter, center; Vincent Borleske, Small ana Nlssen, halves, and Rader. fullback. The Washington University Alumni probably will have the following: Presley, center; Hardy. Griffiths and Winn, guards; Eaklns and Patten, tack les; Sutton and Bliss, ends: Hosely and Jacquot, halves; CahllL fullback, and Wand, quarterback. SPORT-NEWS GEORGE CHIPULONIS. of Scranton, Pa, appears to have settled the fussing over the middleweight boxing championship when be knocked Frank Klaus stiff and cold twice. Klaus perhaps had the best claim of all on the title, and N i Chip is now being f ;.,," , bailed as the cham- . - Vj. ' j plon In best in- f . ' TJ 4 formed fistlo clr- , Y -Vi , v,. K i XV ia US UinLUCTl uio -T claim last March, V ; k,. when he beat f V . rapae. out ne um referees' decisions over nearly all the best middles. In- r-ludina- Jack Dillon O 4 1 . P.trn,kT and Leo H o u c h. Fraak Klaus Klaus likewise defeated Carpentier, French middle champion, loser in only eight bouts In 71 appearances. Eddie McGoorty. who. by virtue of his defeats of Dave Smith, Australian champion, and Jack Harrison. English champion, laid claim to the title, never beat either Klaus. Papke or Carpentier. and the only middleweight over whom he got a referees decision Is Jack Dillon. Data as to the middleweight title In the days of London rules are difficult to obtain, and In the appended state ment the writer has used the best ma terial at hand. From the time that gloves came Into general use In the ring the champion ship Is easily traced. Hera are the statistics: Tom Chandler il.I'l.,! George Rooke J!,J.i Mike Donovan .....iss-iss Title lapsed till 1884. Jack Dempeey J - George La Blanche Bob Fttsslmmons ..18S1-19T Title lapsed. FItxslmmons entering heavyweight class. Tommy Ryan, claimant 1897-1807 Ryan retired undefeated In 1907. Stanley KetcheL claimant 1907-1901 BiUy Papke J"J, Stanley Ketchel 1908-1910 Frank Klaus 11 George Chip 1918 Although La Blanche knocked Demp sey out with a pivot blow and was generally censured, still there was nothing in the rules against It and the Marine won the title. However, he DAHQ "HOPES" TO BE III CLUB GAMES Coach Griffith to Try Out His Sub Material in New Year's Contest ALL PLAYERS IN TRAINING Squad of 18 Will Make Trip From Moscow New Men to Hold End Positions Gold Fob for All Who Go On Field. MOSCOW, Idaho. Dec 28. (Special.) Idaho's football squad of 18, Coach Griffith and Student Manager Sutton will leave tomorrow In a Bpeclal car on the 0.-W. R. N. for Portland, where they will meet the Multnomah Club eleven on New Year's day. The Idaho men have been working hard during Christmas vacation, going through a good stiff workout each day at the Indoor gymnasium. Owing to lack of room there has not been as much open work as the men should have had, but In all other features of the game they will be found in as rood condition, said Coach Griffith to day, as they were at the close of the conference season. All players nave been training consistently for the past two weeks and have been denied the usual Christmas "goodies" which moth ers of home-coming students spread during the holidays. Several Idaho veterans will not be with the team in the Portland game, but their absence will not greatly af fect the varsity's chance against Multnomah, as Coach Griffith has a host of new "hopes" to put In the line up. These hopes are about as good as the old men. The only place where "subs" may be too few is at end. "Jack" Johnson, who held down one of the ends last season, will not be with the team. Samms, who played at the other end of the line, also Is gone. Dewald, who worked during much of last season at end. was expected to make the Portland trip, but has been called home on business and will not be back for the game. This will ltave only "Turk" Gerlough and Dingle for end posts, with no substitutes who have spent much time at these posi tions. The line will Include a number of new men, but the game will be opened with the same backfleld that was used during the entire Fall sea son. Lockhart and Brown will play at halves, and Knudson at full. A num ber of new men, however, will be worked at these positions before the close of the game. The team will leave Portland on Thursday evening Immediately after the game and will arrive here Friday morning. The student athletic board has arranged to present a solid gold football fob to each member of the team playing In the New Year's game as a souvenir of post-season work. Those who will make the Portland trip are: "Turk" Gerlough, right end; Groniger, right tackle; Martlnsen, right guard; Hays, center; Favre, left guard; Phillips, left tackle; Dingle, left end; Jardlne. quarter; Brown, right half; Ross, left half; Knudson, fullback. The bench row will Include Johnstone, guard; R. Gerlough, tackle; Eaves, cen ter; Purdy. quarter; Lockhart, left half; Jean Gerlough, fullback. Paul Strand Visits Vancouver. VANCOUVER, Wash., Dec. 29. (Spe cial.) Paul Strand, only 20 years old, pitcher for the Boston Nationals, the youngest player of the big leagues, is a house guest of his friend. Earl Mc Clung. of Vancouver. In March he will go to Atlanta, Ga., to enter the train ing camp for the Summer season. Last season he traveled about 28.000 miles. His home is in South Prairie, near Ta coma, where he will go soon to com plete his high school course. EXAMINATION DATES SET Civil Service Commission Will De cide Fitness or Applicants. The United States Civil Service Com mission announces that on January 21 22 the following examinations will be held in this city: Translator for position In the Office POT POURRI failed to make another match with nomnsev. and drifted out of the game. Dempsey therefore claimed the title and held It till Jfitxsimmons ui mm. Dan O'Leary. the 70-year-old hiker, who left Portland recently on a march to San Francisco. Is still challenging, without result, any man to walk him 1000 miles In a straight-away, go-as-you-please race. This - remarkable walker must have found the fountain nf t-nnth whirh caused a lot of un necessary running around the world some 00 years sgo. "Hersog will have an extremely busy nt t r n.,t vaar when .manager of the Cincinnati Reds. His duties prob ably will consist or Beeping mo ou well polished and water In the cooler fairly clean," says an alleged humor ist, of the East. - Hobey Baker is a terror In hockey as well aa football. Baker shot six of the eight goals which Princeton scored against St. Paul In a recent match. " Eugene Packard, left-handed pitcher of tba Cincinnati Nationals, pitched from about the strangest box he had ever occupied In his life recently when he preached at a Methodist Church be cause the pastor failed to arrive. The weight of the keel of one of the American cup defenders being built at Bristol has been Increased from 62 to 75 tons when a foot of lead was ordered added all along the line. This merely shifts the weight from Inside the boat to outside and will not affect the water line of the schooner. The world's baseball tourists will have a warm reception when they re turn next March. The magnates from the two leagues have discussed the matter, and the spirit which has been manifested Indicates a rousing time when they land under American colors the next time. Purdue reaped a harvest of 818,009 In 191S as a result of the football season. Yale cleared about 140,000 In 1912. The Harvard game netted about 83B, 000 after all expenses were paid. The other games did not profit more, than SsOOCV of Naval Intelligence, Navy Depart ment, Washington, D. C, at 8100 a year; aid (male) for position in the Bureau of Standards, Department of Commerce, from 8600 to 8720, and lab oratory assistant in petrography (male) for position in the Bureau of Standards. Department of Commerce, Washington; D. C, at 81200 per annum. On January 21-22-23. inspector of mechanical and electrical engineering (male) for position in the Office of the Supervising Architect of the Treasury, at 82000 a year. On January 26, log ger (male) for position in tie San Juan Indian School. New Mexico, at 2660- a year. On February 2, technical assist ant in pharmacology (male) for posi tion In the Division of Pharmacology, Hygienic Laboratory, Public Health Service, from 21800 to 22000 a year. On February 4, topographic aid, tempor ary (male) for position under the Geo logical Survey during the field season, from 240 to 875 a month. On February 5-6, Junior topographer (male) for po sition in the Geological Survey, from 8720 to 1200 a year. Persons deBiring to compete In these examinations should apply to Z. A. Leigh, at the Portland Postoffice. SHIPS TO CARRY MAIL COOS BAT l.IjnS GETS CONTRACT FOR PARCEL POST MATTER. Unofficial Announcement Also Made of Weight Increase to SO Fonnda in First Two Zones January 1. According to an unofficial announce ment, parcel post mall after ' January 1 will be carried from Portland to Coos Bay points under contract with i the Portland-Coos Bay Steamship Company, Parcel post mail has been carried to Marshfield, Coos Bay and other towns In that district by star route from Rose burg, but owing to the Increasing busi ness, the mall has become too heavy for star route transportation, especially in the Winter, when the roads are bad. On and after January 1, 1914, the limit of weight of parcels of fourth class, or parcel post, mall for delivery within the first and second zones shall be Increased from 20- to 60 pounds and In the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth zones from 11 to 20 pounds. The rate of postage on parcels ex ceeding 4 ounces in weight In the third, fourth, fifth and sixth zones shall be as follows, the distances being from the center of the zone: Third zone, 350 miles Six cents for the first pound and 2 cents for each ad. ditional pound or fraction thereof. Fourth zone, 600 miles Seven cents for the first pound and 4 cents for each additional pound or fraction thereof. Fifth zone, 1000 miles Eight cents for the first pound and 6 cents for each additional pound or fraction thereof. Sixth zone, 1600 miles Nine cents for the first pound and 8 cents for each additional pound or fraction thereof. The distances given are approximate. On and after the same date gold coin, gold bullion and gold dust offered for mailing between any two points in Alaska and between any point in Alaska and any point in the United States or its nossessions shall be Inclosed in sealed packages not exceeding 11 pounds in weight and sent by registered mail. The rate of postage thereon shall be 2 cents an ounce or fraction thereof regardless of distance in addition to the regular registry fee. On and after March 16. 1914, the clas sification of articles will be extended so as to Include books as parcel post matter. The rate of postage on books weighing eight ounces or less shall be 1 cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof and on those weighing in ex cess of eight ounces the regular zone rate shall apply. No chantre has been made with re spect to the limit of size of parcel post malL Parcels of such matter greater in size than 72 inches in length ana girth combined shall not be accepted for mailing. The usefulness of parcel post maps and guides furnished postmasters and the publio is not affected, by the new rates. Y.M.C. A. OPEN HOUSE PLAN New Year's Entertainment WIU Be for Public on Thursday. Following the most successful Christ mas celebration in its history, the Portland Toung Men's Christian Asso ciation is planning an elaborate New year's entertainment for all Its friends. Thi entertainment will be In the form of an "open house" to which the publio has been invited. The In vitation includes all who are Interested In the work of the association. The reception will last throughout Thursday afternoon and evening. The social department is planning a con tinuous programme of music and speches to be given In the auditorium. In the gymnasium, also, the entertain ment will be continuous, consisting of games, drills. Indoor track events and swimming races. The work of all the departments will be on exhibition. The educational de partment, particularly, is planning to make an adequate display. The elec trical laboratories and other labora tories will be open, and experiments and demonstrations wil be in progress. All of the entertainment features will be informal. This Is the second "open house" that the association has held this season. A similar event earlier In the season was successful. CALEDONIANCLUB ELECTS David Duncan Named Chief Miss Mary- Watson Heads Auxiliary. T-.U YT,n,an Ti a hflAII AlAPted Chief of the Caledonian Club for the coming year. Other omcers electee, are. u chieftain. D. S. Huntley; second chief tain. Alex T. Smith; third chieftain. David Henderson; fourth chieftain, Robert Wallace; custodian, James nuo diman; standard bearer, Alex Hay; ser-geant-at-arms. Robert Stewart, and piper. William Gray. For the Ladies' Auxiliary the following officers were chosen: President. Miss Mary Watson; vice-president. Miss Sarah St. Clair; -.r riflvfit TCn v- treasurer. Mrs. John Murdoch; conductress. Miss Jessie Duncan; council women, Mrs. Os- born, Mrs. tuaaiman. miss marj " " Miss Violet Long and Miss Mary Dun can. The Portland Caledonian uiud was orgaized about 81 years ago. for the . .-.I .nMi,r.rainsiit of the Ijruuivuvn nuu w.. r, ancient Scottish national games, music. dances ana Dauaus. a no nuu n..c tainment of the club will be held at Arton Hall, Wednesday night. December 2L MANY POSTER DESIGNS IN Selection of 1814 Rose Festival Pic ture to Be Made Today. The poster design contest for the 1914 Rose Festival ended at midnight. Between SO and 40 designs were sub mitted. The work of picking the winner will commence this morning. The entries range from designs submitted by aschl- . - hA wnric nf school children. The scoring will be 60 points for ad vertising value; z& points tor original ity, and 25 points oa the cost of re production, - 7 The prop er dri: of -pure Beer Drink rown Bottles See that crown or That Made Milwaukee famous OREGON SHR1NEP.S SAIL 44 persons from porttajtd and state: with Seattle party. Tourists, I,eavia on User Minnesota, Will Visit Points In Japan and Hongkong and Manila. Forty-four persons from Portland and other Oregon cities will be In the party of Mystic Shrlners and members of their families who will leave Seattle at noon today on the Great Northern liner Min nesota for a trip to the Orient, includ ing points In Japan, and to Hongkong and Manila, P. I. The party is headed by W. W. Irwin, of Wheeling, W. Va., Imperial potentate of the Mystic Shrine. It epmprises nearly 400 shrlners and members of their families. Every berth on the Min nesota has been taken, and many who desired to go could not be accommo dated. The party is due to return to Seattle March 11. Those in the party from Oregon are: ti .1 .1 -DnrinAir T. f3Hsiin. Miss Caroline Glisan, Charles W. Hastings, B. J. Jaeger, Mr. and Mrs. josepn ouppm. Miss Jessie MacLean, Mrs. Jean 8. F. Mackenzie, Miss Mary Pearl Long, Mrs. Josephine G. Perrine, Mrs. A. G. Long, Howard A. Long, Rev. and Mrs. Paul Doltz, Henrietta Bolts, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jenning, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mlnto, J. H. Barbour, Lockwood Hebard, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Fithian, Mrs. S. W. King Mrs. James Thompson. Mrs. E. D. W. Cramer and Dr. H. C. Jefferds. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Horn. 01 jnicago, aiso m TOBira tha trin as members of the party from Portland Hood Rlver Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Hill, Miss Ruth Hill. Mr. and Mrs. A. t. Moe. Salem Julius E. Wolf, Dr. Lai H. Tick, Dr. R. E. Lee Steiner. Eugene Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Dunn .r, daughter. Gertrude, and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Osburn. The Dalles Mr. ana Mrs. treurgo Blakeley. . ' Dufur Mr. ana cars. uws Johnston. The accommodations of the Oregon members of the party have been pro vided by H. Dickson, city passenger and Imported Champagnes nrF?s Italian Swiss Colony's Golden State pi Un Dry but not the abus9 of it, is good for everyone. It flushes the system of waste. Most people drink too little liquid. Their systems become clogged with waste, thus impairing the efficiency of the nervous and digestive organism. ScMIiz and get-all the good without the harm. It is not enough to make pure beer it must be kept pure. "Beer exposed to light for five min utes becomes undrinkable.,, 'The Brown Bottle keeps Schlitz pure from the brewery to your glass. cork is branded "Schitz." The Beer ticket agent of the Great Northern in Portland. Mr. Dickson said those in the party left Portland by various trains for Seattle. The Shriner itinerary follows: Arrive Yokohama January IS, leave January 16; arrive Kobe January 17, leave Janu ary 20: arrive Nagasaki January 22, leave January 23: arrive Manila Janu ary 27, leave February 1; arrive Hong kong February 3, leave February 12. From Hongkong the steamer will touch again at the Japanese cities, leaving Yokohama for Seatlte February 25. E J Jaeger Is the special envoy of the Portland party to the Manila temple. ALASKA SHIPPERS SOUGHT Trade Committee Will Visit Various Merchants of City. W. G. McPherson, chairman of the general Alaska trade committee, yes terday at the luncheon of the commit tee appointed a sub-body to select names of merchants in all lines of business and formulate plans whereby they may be influenced to give their support to the Portland-Alaska line which is soon to be opened by the Pa cific Steamship Company. Members of the sub-committee are: a Shallinger, Jay Smith, A. T. Hug gins, T. D. Honeyman, H. W. McClain, W. B. Glafke and D. A. Patullo. Mr. McPherson will be ex-officio chair man. This committee will meet today for organization and will take action re garding general plans for interesting merchants in support of the line. PORTLAND DEATHS FEWER Mortality Figures Show Decrease to 3.9 Per Cent Since July. Portland's death rate has dropped with a dull thud since July 1, accord ing to the death figures for the year compiled by City Health Officer Mar cellus. , The result is said to be due either to a wave of health which has prevailed .- j j .. -t n tha ln.t b1 -r months. m roruauu uu. - --. or to increased sanitary, milk and med- are now giving way 10 uie HAMPAGN Produced at Asti, California - r Alttlbl vs.u LIQUOR STORES. - M eking in, Rothschild Bros. 20-26 N. First St Portland, Oregon ' ... lcal Inspection work by health author ities. From January 1 to July 1 the death rate was 4.6 per cent, a total of 1249 persons having died in that period. From July 1 to the present, estimating 12 deaths for the next three days, the death rate has been 3.9 per cent, 10S9 oersons having died in that period. Canterbury A hraflifl new Tde Silver Collar with a distinct Trans Atlantic air. The extreme of1 smartness with- out exaggeration of style. Like all Ideilver Cbllars Dotm't unread apartatthetop It has Unoeord Unbreakable Buttonholes in no omer ma&c " " "' ' collar to retain it original goodness thru months of wear. 2 for 25c, V Geo. P. Ide Sc Co- Makers. Trey. N.Y. Creator of smart stjlft In Collin and Shirts f RY as you can, it is simply simply impos sible to find 1 better fitting, better wear- g, or more rstylish clothes than those McDonald & Collett. Salesmen tell us we are the hardest people to suit of any of their cus tomers. We're glad we are particular. It shows that we insist on giving you the best there is in woolens. BEST SUITS MADE, $25 McDonald & Collett TAILORS 289 Washington, Nr. 5th ' IT I P made by r