the aionxiyp oiiEGoxiAy, TiruitSDAY. Aran, s, 1917. ' 13 CITY NEWS IN BRIEF CttXOOTXIAS TELEPnOES. Xanmrtas Editor . Main 70T0, A ms City Editor Main 7070, A 6095 Sunday Editor Main 7070. A 6006 Advertising Xpartinent ...Main 7070, A 6A3 Oompoalni-room .Main 7070, A 60115 Superintendent Bnlldlnc . ..Main 7070. A 6la5 AMUSEMENTS. BAKER (Broadway or Btxth. between Alder and Morrison) -Alcazar Stock Company in Tne iroa." Tonlrht at 8:15 o'clock. VANTAGES (Broadway at Alder) TJn equaled vaudeville. Three hows dally, 2:30, 7 and 9;05. HIPPODROMB (Broadway and Tamhlll) Vaudeville and movlnr pictures. 2 to 5: 6:45 to 11 P. M. Saturday. Sunday, noil days, continuous. 1:15 to 11 P. M. BTRAKD (Park. West Park and Stark) Vaudeville and motion pictures continuous. Easterk Star to Meet. Eastern Star Grange will meet in regular monthly session at Its hall. Bast Eigh tieth and Division Btreets, Saturday for an all-day session. In the morning the first and second degrees will be Klven to a class of candidates. Lunch will be served in the dining-room at noon and at 2 o'clock A. I Keenan, grange lecturer, will open a programme which will Include a talk on Will H. faly. City Commissioner, on his pro posed municipal lighting scheme: a vocal solo by Mrs. Stephen Regan; a violin solo by Miss Helen Harpes and alnging by Miss Lorine Ginrich, Esoikbem ' to Rmi Talk Tonight. "Some Interesting and Unique Bits of Engineering Construction" will be the eubject of the address by J. W. Swaren, hydro-electrio engineer of the Pelton Water Wheel Company, before the meeting of the Oregon Society of Engi neers at the Central Library tonight at 8 o'clock. His talk will be illus trated by stereoptlcon elides, gathered from all parts of the world and deal ing with some of the most unique engi neering performances ever carried out. The meeting will be open to the public H. TBOTLarraif Burned. Oil-soaked waste, which ignited while he was wiping an engine in the O.-W. R. & N. shops, at Alblna, yesterday, resulted In painful, though, not serious, burns for H. Temple ton, an employe of the com pany. The flames spread to his oily working clothes, burning him severely about the arms and legs. He was taken to St. "Vincent's Hospital by the Ambulance Service Company. Temple ton Is 29 years old and lives at 2E8 Union avenue. Jackboot extra to Minor. -The Jack son Cltrb will meet Friday night at Library Hall, when among other events on the programme will be a debate on the proposed $6,000,000 road bond issue. O. Laurgaard, Representative In the last legislature and at present a can didate for City Commissioner,, will (speak for the bond issue and W. H. Irufur will speak against it. There will be a nvaslo programme and other discussions. J. J. Wtteow Estatb $10,000. Kdythe B. Wilson was appointed administrator of the estate of her husband, J. J. Wil son, who died March 27, by County Judge Tazwell yesterday. The estate Is valued at not more thaw $10,000, the chief portion of which Is -Mr. Wilson's Interest In the Alberta Lumber Com pany, East Twenty-sixth and Alberta streets. Mr. Wilson left hla widow and one son, aged 13. JSFT-BKSON INSTSTOTOR RES7QN8. Barry C. Eastham, head of the physics department at Jefferson High' School, has resigned to take the chair of physics at Pel-Yang University, which is located at Tientsin, China. He will leave here early in August to take his new position. The appointment of his successor at Jefferson High School has not yet been made. Children Alio wed to Wtpto. As Mrs. Ruby May Leach now has charge of their three children. Charles A Leach, in his suit for divorce filed yesterday, is willing she shall continue to keep the. youngsters so long as they are well-cared for. The eldest child is 5 years, the youngster, 4 months. Deser tion is alleged by the husband. Chambermaid Sues for Pay. On the assertion that she has not been paid for her work as chambermaid at the Pacific Hotel. 214 Columbia street, be tween September 6. 1916, and February 26. 1917, Mrs. R. M. Bavalrd filed suit In the Circuit Court yesterday against K. Takahashi, manager of the hotel, asking for $181. MsmCAMTOJl COSTPAMT IlCCOR PO RATE 9. The American Northwest Overseas Company filed articles of incorporation with County Clerk Beveridge yester day, that it may enter general mer cantile business. The capital stock is $50,000 and the incorporators are: Mano Kan, Frank E. Deem and Rogers Mao Veagh. Hell to Bb Described Tonight. "Who the Devil Is and Some Facts About Hell." as taught by Emanuel Sweden borjr in his work on "Heaven and Hell," first published in Latin, in London, in 1753, will-be explained by Rev. William R. Reece at the Central Library to night in room H at 8 o'clock. Club of Associated Philosophies to Meet. Professor Joseph Hart will ad dress the "Club of Associated Phlloso phlnes" at Central Library at 8:15 o'clock tonight in room G. on "Plato." Dr. C C. Chapman will address the club Thursday. April 12. at the story hour room. Central Library. Church Plans Supper. The ladles of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church will give a cafeteria supper Friday night at the church. 442 East Tenth street, starting at 6 o'clock. A music and literary programme will be started at 3 o clock and there will be an apron and parcel post sale. "Crucifixion" to Bb Bono. Rose City Park Presbyterian Church chorus will sing Stainers Crucifixion," to morrow night at 8 o'clock. E. N. Btrong, tenor; W. E. Slmonton, bari tone, and W. E. Graham, bass, will be soloists. President Foster Speaks Todat Noon. "The Durable Basis of National Spirit" at noonday service, 12:20 to 12:60 sharp. Church .of Our Father, Broadway at Yamhill. Service at 12:20 noon every day this week: Friday, Dr, Boyd; Saturday, Mr. Eliot. All welcome. No collection. Adv. Edoih E. Frantc Estate $10,000.- Edgar Er Frank, the Multnomah athlete who died In Chicago March 26, left an estate valued at $10,000, for which his brother, Henry J. Frank, was named administrator by County Judge Tazwell yesterday. Bridge Commission to Meet A meeting of the Interstate Bridge Com mission will be held at room 200 of the Courthouse at 10:30 Saturday morning. Your- Savings Account invested in shipbuilding promises large sure profits. Shares $100. Investigate quick. P. O. box 550. Adv. Sisterhood to Meet. Chapter E, P, E. O. Sisterhood, will meet today with Mrs. J. F. Risley at her home in Mil waukie. For Rent. 19-room apt. bid., 60 Mont gomery st. Apply 506 Northwest bldg., 6th and Wash. Adv. Out-Door Sketch Class. Meets next Saturday afternoon; register - Art Museum. Adv. Altos Stored, $2.50 .up. East 4475. Adv. Dr. John Besson-has returned. Adv. Dr. Earl "V. Morrow returned. Adv. C0RVALL1S MAN SPEAKS Rev. E. T. Simpson Says "God Is No By-Stander God." "God is no by-stander God," de clared the Rev. E. T. Simpson, of Cor vallis, yesterday when he addressed the big mass meeting held in the Ba ker Theater under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. The meet ings, held every day this week, begin promptly at 12:10 and close at 12:30 o'clock. In that 20 minutes hymns are suns, prayers are said and a. timely talk given. Today Bishop Keator, of Olympla, one of the strongest men of Episcopalian Ism will be the speaker. Rev. Mr. Simpson made reference to the big; problems of the day and the great suffering that Is euro to come as one of the results of the masses re garding God as a "by-stander" Instead of their receiving him as a. personal God. "one who suffers with them and one who had euff ereJl and sacrificed In the person of Christ, hla only son." Although noon-day meetings are be ing held in the Unitarian Church and In EU Marys (Catholic) Cathedral, as well as these in the Baker Theater, there is a large attendance at all. The general public has taken unusual in terest in these religious gatherings of Holy Week. SYMPHONY CONCERTS SET New Tork. Orchestra Will Appear Sere on April 15 and 16. An event of Interest and Importance is the coming of the New Tork Symphony Orchestra under Walter Damrosch for two concerts April 15 and 16. direction of Steers & Coman. Both concerts will be at the Eleventh Street Theater. The first will be Sunday, April 15. and that on Monday will be a night performance. The New Tork Symphony Is one of the greatest in the world. It was founded in 1878 by Dr. Leopold Dam rosch. who conducted it until his death in 1885. Then his son. Walter, suc ceeded him. The Symphony Orchestra, now in its. Thirty-ninth year, has, therefore,- had but two conductors. Harry Harkness Flagler, president of the society, endowed the orchestra with $100,000 a year. The players therefore are able to give all their time and energies to preparation and performance. Under the masterly training of Walter Damrosch the orchestra has developed such a finished technique that It is now described as one great instrument upon which the conductdr plays, making it respond to the most delicate nuances or Impassioned vehemence of emotion. ' BISHOP TO HAVE BUSY DAY Several Easter Sunday Services to Be Presided Over. Bishop Walter Taylor Sumner has a full schedule for Easter Sunday. At 9:30 A. M. he will have charge of the children's service in Ascension Chapel. At 11 A. M. be will preach at St. Steph en's Pro-Cathedral. In the afternoon he will address the soldier boys at Van couver at 2:80 o'clock, and at 4 P. M. will have charge of the service at Woodmere. In the evening the bishop will presld e at the services in All Saints' Church. Good Friday the address at the noon day service at the Baker Theater will be made by Bishop Sumner, and Satur day at 4 P. M. there will be baptismal services in Ascension Chapel, Portland Heights. JEFFERSON WANTS CADETS High School Students Circulate Pe titions to Form Corps. Students at Jefferson High School are circulating a petition, which will be presented to the School Board, ask ing authority to form a cadet corps at the school. The move Is in charge of Donald Mc Rae, chief of Jefferson's celebrated fire squad; Joe Trowbridge and Will lam Bolger, presidents respectively of the June '17 and February '18 senior classes. The boys propose to use their spare time and stated periods for training indoor and outdoors. The gymnasium offers excellent opportunity for drill and the athletic field it is thought could be utilized to good effect in ex ecuting field maneuvers. FEAST TO SETTLE CONTEST Firemen Unable to Pick Winner In Inspector's Race. Firemen who participated in the competition started a year ago to- de termine which of the fire Inspectors did the most efficient work and accom plished the greatest results have been unable to decide. Accordingly the prize money, $100, will be used to finance a banquet at which all those who participated in the contest will be Invited. Fire Marshal Jay Stevens reported to the Council yesterday that the ques tion of who won the prizes could not b4 settled and those who participated in the contest recommended the ban quet to settle the dispute. MACKIE HOME DESTROYED Car Suffers Loss of $1000 "With In surance of $700. Fire destroyed the three-room cot tage of A. F. Mackle. a carman, at 1492 Minnesota avenue, early yesterday. The loss is estimated at $1000, with $700 in surance. The property and furnishings were owned by Mr. Mackie. The fire is presumed to have started from a spark from the chimney lodg ing in the wallpaper. Mr. Mackle arose at 4:30 and kindled a fire In the kitchen stove, cooking his breakfast. Shortly after his departure his wife was awak ened by the choking smoke, and with great difficulty succeeded. In arousing their two children and escaping from the cottage. Commerce Safe Deposit Vaults. 91 Third Ftreet. Both phones v Adv. Sjgj-j mHB men tl who wear y our clothes know that their I )m - appearance is tln above criticism. The new wool ytV?.s ' - ens are'- dis $p Played. " - FILING EiS TODAY Six Petitions for Initiation of Measures Are Turned Jn. ONE MORE IS. EXPECTED Action for Re-establishment of Councllmanlo Government Due. ' Bonds, Pbone Service, jit neys and Pickets Included. Initiative petitions for four measures to be voted on at the city election June 4 were filed yesterday with City Audi tor narbur, malting a total oi six measures submitted so far by petition. Today is the final day for filing pe titions. The measures for which petitions were filed yesterday are the measure promoted by the Progressive Business Men's Club requiring Jitneys to furnish a $2500 bond on which persons may re cover In case of accident; the measure promoted by the Jitney Drivers' Union eliminating Jitney regulation and pro viding for free use of the streets; the measure promoted by the Public Sera- ice League providing for an inter change of telephone service within Portland, and the measure promoted by clvio'organlzatlons prohibiting trade conspiracies. Prior to yesterday pe titions were filed for the proposed new 'short charter and the measure for the two platoon (two shift) system in the Fire Bureau. . Action Today Is Premised. So far as known the only initiative measure that has not been filed is that calling for re-establishing the old Coancllmanio form of government in Portland. George Shepherd who has oharge of the petitions for this, said last night that it will be filed today. The measure for Jitney bonds was filed by George Jackson of the Pro gressive Business Men s Club and had 9718 signatures. The Jitney free streets measure, filed by A. A. Thlelke, presi dent of the Jitney Drivers' Union, had 10,045 names. The telephone Interchange measure bad 7922 names and the trade con spiracy, filed by A. C. Callan. had 6640 names. This latter was backed on the petitions by the Chamber of Commerce, Ad Club, Progressive Business Men's Club, Realty Board, Employers' Associ ation, East- Side Business Men's Club and United Metal Trades Association. Action's laterality to Be Settled. Questions regarding the legality of petitions filed for the so called "short charter" probably will be completely settled by the filing of affidavits with City Auditor Barbur to the effect that when the petitions were circulated, copies of the measure to be voted on were . attached. Affidavits are being obtained from those who circulated the petitions. A dlspate arose yesterday as to the last day for the filing of the initiative petitions. It was claimed by A. C. Callan that yesterday was the final day. City Attorney LaRoche ruled that today is the final day. Because of this dispute It Is said the backers of the various measures took no chances but got their measures and petitions on file before 6 o clock last night- FLAG FLIES, FIST USED L. A. JONES CHARGES ASSAULT BY C. A. CO LENATT, Display of Old Glory Also Caused Re quest to Vacate, Declares Irate Complainant. Declaring that the display of Old Glory before his flower booth, at Third and Yamhill streets, was the- primary cause of C. A. Colenaty s enmity. L. A. Jones yesterday swore to a complaint charging Colenaty with assault and battery. Mr. Colenaty la indignant at the re flection on his patriotism and points to the tiny Stars and Stripes on his coat lapel. "I have a son," he added, "who has twice offered himself to the Army and Navy since the war cloud came. Does it look as if I wasn't patriotic?" The Jones 'booth adjolrs the Cascade Market, of which Colenaty is manager and is rented from the owners of the market, Frye & Company. Some weeks ago. Inspired by the crisis, Jones floated a flag above his booth. He declares that Colenaty asked him te remove it. saying that it would hurt business. ' Frye & Company served notice on Jones to vaoate the premises rented, by him. Although their tenant declares that this demand grew out of the al leged flag incident, Colenaty is positive that the decision was made before the date which Jones specifies. Yesterday morning, fallowing news paper mention Of the affair, in which Colenatys patriotism was called in question, the vexed manager of the Cascade Market entered Jones' booth and objected to the story given out by the latter. "What are you going to do about It?" was Jones reply. The an swer was a blow. At the advice of his attorney, A. W. Parshley, Jones swore to a complaint against Colenaty. The warrant was served yesterday evening, and the case probably will be tried in Municipal Court today. Archttisliop Calls on Patriots. ALBANT. Or., April 4. (Special.) Reading a letter from Archbishop Christie calling upon members of the MUCH HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE Since this Bank was organized. And within its doors many changes have taken place for the bettering of the service, which our patrons insist has been of unusual excel lence ever since" this Bank began business' We invite you to bring your Commercial Account The UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK Portland, Oregon Great Sale of Damaged Pianos and Many Shrewd Buyers Are Taking Ad vantage of the Extraordinary Reduc tions Offered by Eilers Music House in the Sale of Pianos Recently Injured by Steam and Water. Pay a few dollars down and a few dollars a month. ' This stock includes some of. the finest pianos ever shown, among which are some used Kimballs, a Chickering, Schaaf Bros., Bach & Bach, Steger and several very fine player pianos. A USED UPRIGHT WILL GO AT $35, ANOTHER AT $75, OTHERS AT $95, $110, $135 AND SO ON Second Hand Phonograph Stock Also Damaged A $20 Outfit goes at $ 5.00 $25 Machine at $10.00 $60 Machine at $15.50 $200 Machine with $50 worth of records goes at $100 ' Piano Benches, Stools. Cabinets, etc Good Stools at 50, 60, 75 and $1.00 Benches $1.00, $1.50 and so on. World's Best Classical Music at Sensational Prices EVERYTHING DA1MAGED 4TO BE SACRIFICED 75c Folios going at 39 50c Folios going at 27 t SCHMIDT'S EDUCATIONAL SERIES 30c Folios for 12 50c Folios for 20 75c Folios for 30 40c Folios for 15 60c Folios for 23 $1 Folios for 38t Kohler's Famous Methods Root's Pleasant Hours, - at..... 15 regular 75c, now. .. .35 , Piano and Song Cycles $1, $1.25 and $1.50 Cycles going at JUST HALF Catholic Church to show their patriot ism in this National crisis. Rev. Father Arthur Lane, rector of St. Mary's Church, of this city, urged the young men of his congregation to enlist for service in a patriotic talk he made dur ing the services Sunday. Some of the boys of the church had enlisted already and many others are planning to enter the local company of the Oregon Na tional Guard and be ready for service when the Coast Artillery Corps is called out. 12 SPEEDERS ARE FINED Two Women Among Number Con victed In Municipal. Court. Twelve Breeders, most of whom are Jitneurs on -the Mississippi avenue run, arrested by Motorcycle Patrolman Ervin, were convicted in Municipal Court yesterday morning and fined. "Most of them were arrested on the Mississippi avenue hill," explained Pa trolman Ervin, "where they were mak ing 30 miles an hour and more, despite the fact that school was then in ses sion in the Shaver School, and that the limit in such localities is 10 miles an hour." Fines of (5 each were assessed, by Judge Stevenson against Mrs. C. H. Wheeler, O. Hendershott, Mrs. J. H. Cudliff, Oscar Norene. C. Mayhem. J. R. Coffey, Guy Porter, F. Zahn, Ben Me dasky, "W. E. Park and O. E. Laash. Paul Wright, motorcycle speeder, was fined 2. DEICH IS UP FOR MAJOR Army Officers Recommend Him On Splendid Military Record. Deputy District Attorney Richard Deich, a veteran of the regular Army and of the Philippine campaign, has been recommended for appointment as a Major of infantry in the Officers' Reserve Corps, by Colonel C. U. Gan tenbein. . In addition, Mr. Deich has the in dorsement of Colonel C. E. Dentler, of ficer in charge of the Western Divi sion of. Defense. Mr. Deich served a three-year enlistment with the Four teenth United States Infantry. In the Philippine campaign he served from musterlng-in till the disbanding of the Second Oregon Volunteer Infantry. From 1906 to 1912 he was First Lieu- Broadway at Alder tenant ln the Third Oregon Infantry, of the Oregon National Guard. During the Philippine campaign Sergeant Deich participated in 25 en gagements with the enemy, and at the battle of Malabon, when he entered tha city with eight soldiers, before Its evacuation by 3000 lnsurrectos, he was recommended for conspicuous gallan try in action. ' LADDER FELLS WOMAN Mrs. Rose Edwards Is Knocked Un conscious When Passing Store. Mrs. Rosle Edwards, 965 East Davis street, was knocked to the pave ment and rendered unconscious yester day, when a falling ladder struck her. at Fourth and Washington streets. She was taken by the Ambulance Service Company to St. Vincent's Hospital, suf- Refined ' in style, dignified in fab' ric, faultless in de signing and tailor ing that's Nor man Bros.' tail-ored'to-order suits for men. They are symbols of suc cess. lit. ORMAfl BROS HORTMWESTERri BATIK BLPfl. POTS PPO.DROME- The Bis; Show. 6 Acts Worth While- CHAS. LINDHOLM AND COMPANY In the Laughing Success "The Man From Minnesota" THE THREE FALCONS Comedy Feats on Aerial Rings - JOHN P. REED Blackface Comedian and Parodist FISKE AND HILL Entertainers de Luxe , Photoplay Feature MRS. VERNON CASTLE In Chapters Five and Six of the Big Serial -PATRI A" '"THE ISLAND GOD FORGOT" and "ALIAS NEMESIS' Matinees, 10c; Nights, Sundays, Holidays, 15c Come Early miLBnmil...l Music Continues 2J4 to 3 years' time. Do you need more time? We guarantee every instrument. ferlng from shock. Her condition is not serious. A window cleaner, H. Christenson, was at work on the first floor, above the Huntley Drug Company's store, when the ladder escaped him and hur tled downward, striking Mrs. Edwards, who was passing on the pavement. UNION DENTISTS FsJaleaus oswratfoas am tbe teeth. mm perhaps too win know from your owa perlrseek depead larirely on the aan who naea the laatranteat. If he la careless. Irritable or unsym pathetic, he will lntllct pain. - Yon Will Hot Get Hart If Yon Kind Thla Number. The Union Painless Dentists are Incorporated under the laws of Ore gon, and the company Is responsible for the guarantee that goes with all 'the work that leaves their office. PLATES $5.00 Porcelain Crowni., tS-SO 85 Porcelain Killing: a. $1 22- K Gold Crowns S3.50 to S5 23- Ft Gold Bridge. S3.SO 5 Extracting. SOC 231 Morrison, Cor. 2d I&Btire Corner. Lk for Blv t'slos Slga. OUR OWN MIXTURE perfect pipe tobate'eo. ih. et. I rd St. I Sig.Sichel&Co. 4T Wash. 02 Third Broadway at Yamhill. 3 Days, Starting Today GARRISON SISTERS Novelty Posing Act Beautiful ' NIMZ AND SCHUSTER The Two Vagabonds I - uj.. an. J" umu-uiniiam smm m Li THE CAKE WON'T FALL When you make it with CRESCENT BAKING POWDER But it wm come jrN- out "light as a h&r-.-yr feather" even un- gJS der adverse con ditiona. 25 e lb. can. At all grocers. CRESCENT MFG. CO. Seattle, Wash. BraaJway-S tarsi- Waahlwgtoa Portland's Xieadlna; Hotel Ideally located In the heart of thlnsa on Broadway's throbbing; oenter. The logi cal hotel for those on busi ness or pleasure. Dining; Room a Special Feature. Phil Metschan. Jr, Msrr. --,3-Ja- Th 6 YARD 1 a ce, muaera ta ticimuj appointed hotcl. possessing , m oi me most Ufnuitiui corner too- tol In th NcrthwMt, I o crated at I lOlh and Alder ets.. opposite 014a Vf ortman St K.lnK'a bi department tor, in heart ot retail and theater Aiatiict. Rates, $1 and up. Bus I xnta all trlca. "TV" car also runs from Union D-pot direct to HOTEL, I IE WaR D. W. M. SEWARD. Pron, I S New Arrivals 9 in Portland Should First Find Their Way to Hotel Cornelius . R1 K fjt A IAY AMI I P. C. IV. t'omrltu.. 1'rrsidtmt. II. K. i It;. Her. .Manager, Park and AffLer. I'oriiMud. Or. Very Attractive Wlater Uatea. A Moderate-Priced TTotel -f Merit HOTEL CLIFFORD Kaat Morrlaoa St.. Near Grand An. 75c. 81 Per Uajri With Hath. $1.25 Green Chile Cheese slick with spaghetti! Wanted- Chairs to Cane by School for Blind FOR PARTICULARS CALL . Mr. J. F. Myers Main 548 2S"aKasrr: Golden west Coffee is "Inst Ric-ht" Imperial Hotel I'llMrT-r-iniii ' " ' V -riiYHfl-- ---nrj KH1