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THE' MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, DECE3IBER 15, 191G. 13 ... V 1 4 . t :s 1 .-.Si- 1 CITY NEWS IN BRIEF ORBGONLtN TELEPHONES. Managing Editor Main 7j70. A 09S City Editor Main 7070, A 6015 Sunday Editor Main 7070. A 8J5 Advertising Department ...Main 7070, A 6095 Composing-room .Main 7070, A 60V5 Printlns-room Main 7070, A 6095 Superintendent Building . ..Main 707O. A 6UU5 AMCSEMEJfT S. HEILIG (Broadway at Taylor) Drama. -"Tho Winning or Barbara Worth." Tonight at :15 o'clock. BAKER (Broadway or Sixth, between Alder and Mnrrison) Alcazar Stock Company In "The Miracle Man." Tonight at 8:15. PANT AGES (Brcadway at Alder) Cv equaled vaudeville. Three snows dally, 2:30, 7 and 8.00. HIPPODROME (Broadway and Yamhill) Vaudeville and moving pictures; 2 to 3. B:45 to 11 P. M.. Saturday, Sunday, holi days continuous. 1:10 to 11 F. M. 6TRAND (Perk, West Park and Stark) Vaudeville and motion pictures, continuous- Advertisements intended for City News In Brief columns in Sunday's issue must be handed In The uregonlan business office by 6 o'clock Saturday evening. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. Orders for copies of The Netr fear's Oregonlan. which will be Is sued on January 1, 1917, to be sent to friends, should be sent to The Oregonlan at once. PIIICE FIVE CEJTTS. USE BLA.VK OX ANOTHER PAGE, THIS ISSUE Postage In the United States or possessions, Canada or Mexico, 6 cents. Foreign postage 10 cents. Address The Oregonlan, Portland, Oregon. Thomas McCabb Arrested. Whisky costing about 50 cents a quart was being sold by Thomas McCabe for J2 a pint, it Is maintained by Deputy Sheriff Phillips, who arrested McCabe yester day on the charge of bootlegging. He is accused of conducting a curbstone liquor business, with his office in his room In the Amsden Hotel at 268 Third street. Three full and several , empty whisky bottles were found in his room, which was entered on a search war rant. Oriental Rugs repaired, wash-cleaned, stored. Cartozian Bros. Br. 3433. Adv. Special Rates by the month, during Winter. Hotel Cornelius. Adv. BOISE TO GREET TROOPS Order to Demobilize Second Idaho at Home Causes Rejoicing. BOISE, Idaho. Dec. 14. (Special.) The announcement that the order to demobilize the Second Idaho Regiment had been changed so that the regi ment would be sent to Boise has caused general rejoicing. It is planned to give the boys a rousing welcome. The transfer was secured through pressure brought to bear by Governor Alexander, officers of the Boise Com mercial Club and members of the Idaho Congressional delegation at Washing ton. The regiment will leave Nogales on Tuesday. Officers and men will be held here from 10 to 14 days during the muster out. Citizens are assisting in the renovating of Boise barracks and preparing it for occupancy. There are 1100 officers and enlisted men in the Second Idaho. Wisconsin Father Seeks Son. Louis August, 34 years old, who left Mil waukee. Wis., in 1911. intending to come to the Pacific Coast, is sought by his aged father, of 1182 Sixth street, Milwaukee, Wis., who has written to Chief of Police Clark for assistance In locating Kim. The missing son Is de scribed as being five feet, two inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, has brown eyes, dark hair and is smooth shaven. He is a steamfltter. "I am old, sick, and believe something has happened to him," writes the father. The letter was written In German and was translated by Detective Frank Snow. Detectives Hyde and Abbott are conducting the local search. Special Lectures Tonight. Special lectures will be given tonight at Uni versity of Oregon extension classes in the Central Library by Dr. B. W. De Busk on "Systematic Poisonings and Child Development," at 8 o'clock, and by Dr. Landsbury before the class in the science of music on "A Study of Dissonance" at 7:30 o'clock. Dr. Lands bury will not meet the class in musical understanding, but he will be available for consultation from 8:30 to 9:30. Architecture classes meeting in the north gallery are: Drawing from life at 7:30; descriptive geometry, section A, at 6:15; graphic statics, beginning sec tion, 7:30, and the advanced at 8:30. COKQREO ATIONALIST8 TO MEET. The Congregational Club will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 P. M. in the Waverley Heights Congregational Church, Woodward avenue and East Thirty-third street. Dinner will be served by the women of the church, fol lowing which the speaker of the even ing, G. H. Alden, dean of the College of Liberal Arts of Willamette University, will be introduced. Dr. Alden is a direct descendant of John Alden and the din ner will be in observance of Fore fathers' day. Association or Collegiate Alumxae invite the public for an evening of old English Christmas revels. The pro gramme includes druid ceremony, bless ing of the mistletoe; the yule log cere mony, Morris dances, the St. George play, carol singing, minuet, boar's head procession. After the programme every body joins in old-fashioned square dances. Multnomah Hotel ballroom, Friday, Dec. 15, 830 P. M. Admission, 60 cents. Adv. School Head Invited South. Su perintendent Alderman, of the Portland schools, has been invited to speak be fore the department of superintendents of the National Educational Associa tion, which meets in Kansas City in February, on the subject of the new organization of schools, which will mean a discussion of the two-group plan that is in effect in hls city. This is a modification of the Gary plan. Realty Board Meets Todat. Rep resentatives from several of Portland's prominent and progressive manufactur ing establishments will address the Portland Realty Board at its weekly luncheon meeting in the crystal dining room of the Hotel Benson today at 12:15 o'clock. The occasion has been set aside as Manufacturers' day and Philip V, W. Fry will act as chairman of the programme. Mazamas Plan Scndat Walk. The Mazamas for their Sunday walk will leave on the Oregon City - car from First and Alder streets at 1 P. M. After crossing the Willamette River and viewing the falls, the river road from Oregon City to Oswego will be taken. The return to the city over the South ern Pacific will be not later than 5:20 P. M. Leaders, Helen Herman and Martha Gasch. Coal Thiet- Sentenced. W. R. Cox. who pleaded guilty to the larceny of su sacKs oi coal last week, was sen tenced to 60 days in the County Jail by Circuit Judge Davis yesterday. He was detected in the act of stowing away coal he had held out on city deliveries, while he was in the employ of the Portland Artificial Ice Company as a driver. He is the son of ex-Chief of Police Cox. Captain Chilcott to Speak. The regular weekly meeting of the Citv Club of Portland will be held in the orange room of the Oregon Hotel to day. noon. The speaker of the day will be Captain Richard Chilcott, who will present something specific on the subject of Ships and Marine Trans portation on the Pacific Coast." Women Working for Christmas Tree. The Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at the church today from 10 o clock until to make arrangements for a Christmas tree for the Baby's Home. There will be a box lunch at noon. All women i interested in the Baby Home Christ mas tree are invited to attend. V H. E. Stinson Returns. H. E. Stln son, manager of Multnomah Hotel, ae companied by Mrs. Stinson, returned yesterday to Portland. Mr. Stinson made a hurried trip to Chicago. New .York and Philadelphia, in the interests of his business and joined Mrs. Stinson in Chicago. Zionist Work Topic. A lecture on the Zionist work in Palestine will be given tonight at Beth Israel in the German language by Dr. Ben Zion Mos sinsohn, of Jaffa, Palestine. All are welcome. Rabbi Wise will apeak to morrow at 10:30 o ciock. Auxiliary of- St. Mark's) to Meet. St. Mark's auxiliary will meet this after noon at 2:30 o'olock in the parish house. Rev. Thomas Jenkins, rector of St. Davids will give an address. All women are invited. The programme will be attractive. Dblta U's to Meet. The Portland Delta Upsllon Club will meet at the Nortonla at 12:15 sharp tomorrow.- This is the last meeting-of the year and a large attendance is desired. Opium Seller Sought. United States District Attorney Rankin yesterday issued a warrant for Han Hoy, Chinese, on a charge of selling opium. Hoy was" released on ?oOO. The Genuine English Torrem. Tri Trail Candt Shop, 702 Wash. St. i Adv. BILL TO AID SHIP INDUSTRY Proposed Measure Would Allow Sub sidies to Be Raised. Preparation of a bill which will make It possible -for Portland to take some steps toward building up her shipping by local subsidy was authorized Wednesday by the executive board of the Chamber of Commerce. The bureau of taxation and legislation was in structed to proceed with the drafting of the bill. The purpose Is to amend the laws of the state to permit a community to tax itself to raise funds for the support and fostering of shipping, the funds to be handled through a port commis sion or some specially authorized commission. The executive board also extended a fnrmnl invitation In the Kjltinnnl lHu- .'.1 1 Inn AEGnMatfnn tn tinlH Its flnnnnl convention, July 3-8, 1917, in Portland. STOLEN CASH IS RETURNED Youth Admits Theft of $35 From Damascus Lunch Room. Joseph McKay, not quite 18 years old, was arrested yesterday by City Detectives LaSalle and Leonard for the theft of $55 from the Damascus lunch room, 148 Broadway street, where he had been employed. . The money was taken the previous night and the loss was at once report ed to the police by Louis Thresher, manager of the business. When the de tectives apprehended- McKay he con fessed and produced the money bag, re turning J49.35 of the sum. Deputy District Attorney Deich talked with the young man and re leased him on his own recognizance to ppear before the Municipal Court Sat urday. He is to be accompanied by Manager Thresher. NEW SCHOOL IS WANTED Building Probably AVil Be Erected on AVillamette Heights. Scotch Nubbin, on Willamette Heights, will probably be selected as the site for a new school building that will be used by residents of Westover Terraces, Cornell Road, Willamette Heights and Blythswood. School fa cilities are now lacking In that dis trict It is proposed to construct a high line footbridge to span Balch Gulch at Raleigh street, thus making Scotch Nubbin accessible. Owners of the site have agreed to donate It for school purposes, with the provision that the board cut It down to established grade. A mass meeting was held Tuesday at which the proposed plan was submit ted by William H. Lewis. An organiza tion was formed, with B. S. Huntington president and C. N. Huggins vice- president. A committee was named to present the matter to the School Board. We Are Ready to Help You uimmimimmmimmmiimmmmiimmimiiitmimijj DOUBLE S. & H. Stamps with all purchases when 1 this coupon is presented 5 Not good after,Dec. 23, '16. Ore. EE ?iimiuiiiiiiimimimmiiiimummiiii1mimmimmuri Here are all the glad fixings, with the assurance that these are the correct styles for evening wear the right 6hirts the ties preferred by good dressers the proper studs the ' waistcoats the hats and the hose, as well as the silk-lined dress suits made by Kuppen-heimer. Handkerchiefs in charming holi day boxes and without extra charge, including the ones with initials; 6 for $1.50. No annoying delays. No uncertainty in selecting. No elevators. No in experienced help. Buy it for him con veniently inaman' s store. You are welcome to visit and see the hundreds of practical gifts displayed in this accessible store. Free check ing for packages. All purchases in holiday wrappings when desired. Morrison at Fourth St. Our' special exclusive cravats are big enough, rich enough and beautiful enough to make suit able and welcome presents for any man. 50c to $2. If he finds a $20 suit or over coat Gift Certificate on the Christmas -tree, he will be get ting one of the greatest values this store for men has ever of fered. Kuppenheimer garments are included. MILK RECORDS BETTER PRODUCT SUPPLIED IN PORTLAND RUNS 4..S5 BCTTERFAT. Remarkable Reduction Also Noted In Number of Dairy Cattle Affected With Tuberculosis. In point of accomplishments the year 1916 will establish a new record for the milk Inspection division of the City Health Bureau, according to a report of the year's work'prepared by Dr. D. W. Mack yesterday. Tfce report is part of tabulations of the work of all di visions of the City Health Bureau be- ng compiled by City Health oiucer Marcellus. Of 6220 samples of milk collected and analyzed during the year (estimating the number for the rest of December) the average butterfat was found to be 4.25 per cent, which is considered' re markable showing and one that cannot be equaled by any other city in the United States. The average solids other than fat were 9.1 per cent. The report shows that 361 herds ag gregating 4544 cows were given the tuberculosis test during the year. Of this number 288 reacted and 30 others were suspicious. 'A total of 2554 in spections, wejie made of dairies and 525 : . ; 3 . 1 .-1 Mill, .an 1 Iietput-JUIlo VL ticamcucB ami 1111 11. . uv. pots. A total l 6220 samples of milk were -gathered from dairymen on their routes for analysis in the milk laboratories. The report shows a remarkable de crease in the number of cows found to have tuberculosis. In 1910 14.7 per cent of the cows tested were found to be affected with the disease. The past year only 6.5 per cent reacted. DRUNKEN DRIVER FINED John Albright, of Oregon City, Con victed In Portland. John Albright, Coouncllman of Ore gon City, arrested in this city two weeks ago on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated, was found guilty before Municipal Judge Liangguth yesterday morning. A fine of $25 was imposed. Patrolmen Bales and Long testified as to evidence found in the car and Mr. Albright's condition when he ar rived at the police station. S. B. Rose, another witness, testified that the de fendant had the appearance of being intoxicated at the time of the accident. It is understood that an arrangement has been made to indemnify Olds, Wortman & King for the horse killed. CIVIC LEAGUE WILL MEET Juvenile Court Will Be Discussed at Luncheon Tomorrow. The Juvenile Court will be under the observation of the Civic League at its luncheon at the Multnomah Hotel at noon Saturady and Judge Cleeton ana Mrs. Alva Lee Stephens will be the SDeakers. The meeting Is Ine of interest and Is bringing many reservations for places at the luncheon. It is therefore urged that those, who intend being at the meeting telephone A 3340 or Main 8550 immediately and make reservations. The annual meeting will be held De cember 19 at the Public Library. attached to a recent dismissal of Mr. Hunter by Mayor Albee. The action of the board followed refusal of the Mayor to allow the resignation. The Mayor said Mr. Hunter had a chance to resign before dismissal, but chose to go ahead and seek reinstatement. Gas C. Moser, attorney representing Mr.-Hunter, declared that he will file a protest In which he will expose the proceeding. He says Mr. Hunter has not had a fair deal and that he will make public the facts. MOTHERS' NIGHT ARRANGED Activities of Boys at Y. M. C. A. Will Be Inspected. Mother and son will dine together, chat together and inspect the activities of the T. M. C. A. boys' division to gether at the annual supper at the association at 6:15 o'clock tonight. There will be a number of speeches by the boys, outlining some of their work at the association, and there will be veterans of the Spirit Lake camp pres ent, who will tell of the outings the boys had there last Summer. I Clubs will compete for a prize for the best decorated table, camp pictures will be ehown, exhibition class work and games staged in the gymnasium and a short demonstration swim in the tank. Saulsbury to Preside Over Senate. WASHINGTON. Dec. 14. Senator Willard Saulsbury, Democrat, of Dela ware, was elected President pro tem pore of the Senate today, receiving 41 votes to 22 for Senator Qalllnger. Re publican, and 5 for Senator Clapp, of Minnesota, the candidate of the Fro gresslve Republicans. Kelp Harvester Lost, SAN DIEGO, CaU Deo. 14 The kelp harvester Aliceil, said to be the largest vessel of her kind in the world, strand ed on a rocky ledge off Point Loma here late last night during a heavy fog. It la believed the vessel will be a total loss except for parts of her ma chinery. One of the new electrlo toasters 13 Inclosed to retain the heat and save current. MRS. LEE'S SERVICES HELD Americans at Chinese Funeral; Body Going to Orient. Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Hong. who died Saturday, wife-of a prominent Chinese merchant of 94 V4 Fourth street. were conducted yesterday at the Hoi man chapel. The service was in Chi nese, with the exception of the song. Good Night." Many Americans at- tended. Following the chapel ' service the funeral cortege proceeded to Lone Fir Cemetery, where additional services were held accordingly to the rites tf the Chinese. The casket was then re turned to the Holman Company, where It will be held pending transportation to China for burial. POLICEMAN CANT RESIGN Civil Service Board Upholds Mayor In C. F. Hunter Case. The Municipal Civil Service Board yesterday refused to permit C. F. Hunt er, ex-traffio policeman, to resign from the service to remove the stigma THE FAIRYLAND OF SWEETS SWETLAND' At Your Command for perfect service to you with the particular thing you ' desire, at the particular time wanted, at the particular price you want to pay for THE BEST; having in mind your personal preferences in "good things to eat." S3 SI Offers the Most alluring and most sat isfying display of Candy Gift Sugges tions possible. Hun dreds and hundreds of Fancy Boxes, packages and Novelties galore for the "Xmas" tree. "Xmas" Delivery Don't delay your selec tion another day make your choice at once and we will have it freshly filled for " Christmas Delivery. -71 MOIUUON Kins Coal Best for Price. Also Rock Springs, Tono and Bri quets. Ice Delivery Co., successor to In dependent Coal & Ice Co. Mn. Z34. Adv, CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend to our many friends, relatives. Harmony Lodge, No. 12, A. F. and A. M., and especially the employes of Honeyman Hardware Com pany, our heartfelt thanks and ap preciation for the kindness, sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved husband and son. MRS. "WM. M. WELCH. MRS. 8. E. WELCH Adv. AND FAMILY. - CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank the friends and neighbors who were so kind and help ful to us during the illness and death of our Teloved husband and father. AIRS. IDA BEDFORD Adv. AND FAMILY. ijfliltiKIKIIIIIJMI I'll "Tg 1"ll' ''pti'"IHIi. Ilmnilllfinmillllllll llMIIIII'.!l"!l "Ml 'llll m km I'lfipi;! Ill mi mm .'ll'IWi !i;'il:i!1''' a:,;il. THE DIAMOND Given for Christmas Will Be Cherished for Life The peculiar sentiment which surrounds a fine diamond makes it the supreme of all Christmas gifts. Our showing of rare gem pieces, which are presented because of their special appro priateness for Christmas gifts, is most fascinating. We pride ourselves upon the service Heitkemper'8 give. Men of long experience are here to serve you. . "The House of Personal Service" YeonBldtf.-130 Fifth St.. J I' i ill;. II imniiwt!ni!jr.1t!;..l,,1,.!l.'t;j I. fi' li i'i ! . I'ii!"; Ml" II' "U'l-"; ! I ill ,1." "j : I'll 'ill"" l.'i" iUliHtiihitk,i..tiUttLUi iW l'ts,i--i.tMwwJhi.rirtlimtltlllitiiirn.Miiireiilifci-jL.tortiJ-ltA' - GIFT APPLES FOn CHRIST MAS P o s i t i v ely the fanciest of the fancy. The world's bestpacked ttract Ively in boxes of all sizes cost ing from 60c to 2.75. We at tend to shipping them any where. We guarantee safe de livery. NAVEL ORANGES Extra fancy, ripe, sweet, heavy fruit. Buy now for your Christmas needs. Fresh arriv al today of the best grown In California. On sale, per I Of box. 82.45: half box. . v I , Beware of Frowa Urug. TTOOD RIVER APPLES A A Choice Spitzenbert best sizes, per box at. $1,50 ERMOT SAGE CHEESE V Rich full cream, the pound at. 35c OREGON ' CANNED CORN Golden Bantam variety better than Eastern a real delicacy. Nothing equal to it where, the can 25c,3for70c POSSUM From old Tennes see we expect a shipment of this world-famous S o u t hern delicacy to arrive on Tuesday next. Leave your orders now. ILD-T1MH EASTERN BUCKWHEAT Nine-ffl- pound sacks, each CUu MAPLE SAP .Genuine New York, abso- I OC lutely pure, H-gal. cans v I itu CLUSTER HA ISINS Beat California, No. 1 cartons, each UOc: Imported Malaga, package, 40c; Best Califor nia, five-pound boxes, 9 1 I ft each, at J 1 1 1 U Corn-Fed Oregon Turkeys Leave Your Christ mas Order Now! Dhcne iTell- i a- ana. w r i i ton 2190 STARK ST, ONE IHBHUI Many a Fortune has begun with small savings? And many a business undertak ing has been financed by those who saved and saved and planned for bigger things. Save a Dime a Day and place the results 'of this definite method of "thrift of money" in a savings account in this strong state bank. At some future day, when opportunity beckons, it will undoubted ly be your making. Secure one of our Pocket Savings Banks " and begin saving a dime daily. There's one waiting for you at our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Better get it today. LADD & TlLTON BANK Oldest in the Northwest. ' Washington and Third rn.W-iBHHa..w.HBBEf.;si.iBKMan.BB,r The Football Game YOU SHOULD SEE Oregon vs. Pennsylvania at Pasadena, Cal. Jan. 1, 1917. The feature of the Annual Tournament of Roses. Thousands will see this great game. Will you? Low Round Trip Fares to all California points on sale Dec 21-23 inr, Dec 26-28 ' inc. Return limit 15 days. CITY TICKET OFFICE Sixth and Oak John M. Scott, G. P. A. SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES Teachers' Examination A teachers" examination will be held on December 20, 21, 22 and 23. 1916, at Sleneoe School, at East Fiftieth and Belmont streets take conveyance any place on Morrison. Following- is the DAILY PROGRAMME I Wednesday Forenoon United States history, writing, penmanship, music, drawing-. Afternoon Physiologry. reading-, manual training-, composition, do mestic science, methods in reading, course of study for drawing1, methods In arithmetic Thursday Forenoon Arithmetic, his tory of education, psycholog-y, methods in g-eography, mechanical drawing-, do mestic art, course of study for do mestic art. Afternoon c r a m m a r. geography, stenography, American lit erature, physics, typewriting-, methods in language, thesis lor primary certifi cate. Friday Forenoon Theory and prac tice, orthography, physical geography, English literature, chemistry, physical culture. Afternoon School law. geology, algebra, civil government. Saturday Forenoon Geometry, bot any. Afternoon General history, bookkeeping-. Work will beg-in at 9:00 In the fore noon and 1:30 o clock In the afternoon. Preliminary instructions will be given at 8:30 and 1:00 o'clock, respectively. Applicants for certificates will please govern themselves accordingly. A. P. ARMSTRONG, County School Superintendent. 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