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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1917)
THE 3IORXIXG OKEGOXIAN, FRIDAY, SEPTE3IBER 21. 1917. POLICE PENSIONS SUtfDEIILY HALTED champion balancer on floating logs. J QiTinf, w&ier poto. iuu rue, piauw . Fx fight, tilting contest and demonstra- ! uun ui iiie-BaviDK pemuus k Lite swimming pool and sleight of hand performance and trick piano playing- 22 l On the Center Aisle Bargain Square This Is "50c DAY" In Our Lower Price Store Visit This Section Today in the auditorium. Children's Gingham Dresses 29c A brief business session will be held to make intensive plans for the re Percale Romper Suits, Middies, etc. mainder of the month s activities. The annual round-up of the boys' de Extra special today! Values to 98c in this great cleanup sale of children's garments in pretty desirable styles. - Sizes to 8 years. 50 dozen. partment of the Y. M. C. A. will be JlVit QuaUty Storp or PORTLAND held the evening of September 28. Report of Insurance Experts on Requirements of System Causes More Investigation. CITY . ALL NEW TO BYRNE After 30 Years' Absence Railroad Man Finds Portland Changed. John J. Byrne, in charge of passen ger traffic of the Santa Fe west of Al buquerque, with headquarters at Los AnKclea. is In the city for a' visit. Mr. Byrne was in charge of passen- I Friday Smrpris COST IS FIGURED OUT I Our. 1441s taqulry as to Stability- of System in XTse by Firemen Is Asked for by City to 3Iake Sore Men AVill Get Benefits. Figures submitted to the City Coun cil yesterday by local Insurance peo ple showing- exactly what is required in the way of finances to make e police pension system a. success caused the Council to stop in the move for Immedi ate establishment of such a system. Also it caused a request to be made to the companies to go into the fire men's relief and pension system and determine whether or not it is on a sound basis. The report on the police pension "was prepared by E. N. Strong-, assistant manager of the Oregon Ijife Insurance Company, and K. W. Smith, agency manager of the Equitable Life Assur ance Society, - The figures were compiled by actu aries from the facts regarding- the ages of men now in the service. The re port required, several weeks of work and occasioned a trip to New York by JVI r. Smith to have the figures gone over by experts in the actuary busi ness. Pensions Would Coat $29,011. It was shown that to establish a system whereby policemen reaching the age of 60 years, or policemen having served continuously for 20 years, could be pensioned at half pay would require an investment of 929,011 a year. An additional $6000 would be necessary to enable the payment of one year's salary to men in the event of death while in the service. No other benefits could be received and the sys tem be made a financial success at those figures. The firemen's relief and pension sys tem provides for these benefits and many others, with but little more be ing1 paid, in each year and with about 1 00 more men in the service. It was these facts that caused the Council to request that the insurance people mak a study and report on the firemen's system, which was put into effect by the voters in 1913. Both Air. Smith of the Kquitable and Mr. Strong- of the Oregon agreed to assist in this inquiry. Correction "Wanted Now. It was the opinion of the Council members that if the firemen's relief and pension system is operating on HUrh a basis that In years to come it will not meet the requirements as has been the case in the New York teach ers pension system the firemen and the city should know it and take steps to correct the shortcomings of the sys - tern. A copy of the firemen's bill was sub mitted to the insurance represenatlves, who agreed to bead it to New York for checking. They will make a report to the Council. "If the firemen's system is on an un safe basis, " said Mayor Baker, "now Is the time to know it, and not 10 or 15 years from now. when it is found that the benefits called for under the sys tem cannot be met." Further In vetigntIon Determined. The insurance people say the report they have prepared on the police pen sion proposition is worked out on a scientific bat is and cannot be deviated from without placing the system on unsafe financial ground. The benefits enumerated in the re port are only a small part of what the police have asked for in their requests for a relief and pension system. They propose to pay In a total of 1 per cent of their salaries and to let the city make up the balance. The 1 per cent would amount to about $500u a year. Under the conditions the Council stopped suddenly in proceedings for the establishment of a system in a hurry and will take time for further investigation before acting. Y. M. C. A. PLANS GAY SPORT Second Big "Oct Acquainted" Will Be Held Tonight. Party The (frond bitr "set acquainted" party of the Y. M. C. A. will be held this evening In its auditorium and in and around the nwimminpr tank. The programme will consist of logr-rolling exhibitions by Norman Pritchard. FOOD EXPERT TO CARRY COXSERV ATIOV mess age: TO OHEOON HOUSEWIVES. r- ; r I ' ' -lit n i i . A " J? ' i r t;; f uT. it X . JZ.' a Miss Ava B. Milam. Miss Ava B. Milam, of the home economics department of Oregon Agricultural College, has received from Herbert Hoover, Federal Food Administrator, her appoint ment to the post of home eco nomics director for Oregon. The appointment was tendered through W. B. -Ayer, Federal Food Administrator for Oregon. Mr. Ayer advised Alias Milam that she would be expected to arrange an official programme for the state relating to home economics. In addition Miss Milam will work with Mr. Ayer. in the ad justment of the National food conservation programme to meet local conditions, and will be act ive in the Introduction of food conservation to. individual housekeepers. ger business of the O. R- & N. Com pany here 30 years ago and it is hard for him to Orient himself in the Port land of today. Yesterday he went about trying to spy out old landmarks, but he found little that appeared fa miliar. He used to room In a dwelling at West Park and Alder streets and it was hard for him to believe that corner the same as where he slept peacefully a quarter of a century ago. WOOD FOUND IN PLENTY City Cau Buy Fuel Already Cut Reasonable Price. It may not be necessary for the city to open a wood-cutting camp. An ample municipal woodpile may be as sembled by buying wood already cut near Portland, Mayor Baker learns from Special Investigator Humason. This wood, Mr. Humason says, the owners are willing to sell reasonably and at a price less than cost of cutting. Commissioner Kellaher submitted figures yesterday to the Council show ing it would be necessary (or the city to invest about $65,000 to get a sup ply of wood on hand- in quantities and at places proposed by Mayor Baker. This money would be returned when the wood was sold. The Council took the proposition under consideration. WAR PLANS TO BE LAID Y. M. C. A. Secretaries to Hold Con ference at Reed Sunday. Plans for meeting the exceptional de mands Imposed by war conditions wil be made at the "Wartime Conference" of the Portland Y. M. C. A., call foi which Was issued yesterday by Harry W. Stone, general secretary. The conference will be held at Reed College, Sunday, from 3 to 7 o'clock. Oeorge McDill, international secretary from Chicago, will participate. The programme w'" ,n elude outlining of thf year's activities. 1 i MEIER A KltAXK'S 144 1ST FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES SURPRISE SALE EXTRA ORDINARY 0 New Serge Dresses $X2w85 Just Received in Time for This Surprise Sale A wonderful lot of navy serge dresses in the very smartest of the new season's styles. The price does not begin to represent their worth. Every woman who sees these new arrivals will want at least one at this surprisingly low price. Pleated overskirt and other desir able styles. Braid and button trimmed dresses. Some have wide patent leather girdle stitched in sou tache braid. Finished with white satin roll collars, etc ONE PRETTY AS TT.T.TTSTRATET1 There are all sizes 16 to 46 in this phenomenal Surprise d j bale today new serge dresses only $1:2.80. " Apparel Shop, Fourth Floor. 8 fill I rami 111 ll 1 i i i m 2 5 ' Trie QjjhAXJTV STone Portland I - ) rA'4 1441ST FRIDAY SURPRISE Women's Medium Union Suits 79c For Fall and Winter wear. Medium weight fine cotton union suits in white. High neck, long sleeves and Dutch neck, elbow sleeves. Ankle length. Kegular sizes 79c. Extra sizes 89. Main Floor. 1-441ST FRIDAY SURPRISE "Kiddies' Friend" Knit Waists 17c 3 for 50c. Kiddies' Friend knitted waists with taped but tons. We have an excess of sizes from 2 to 6 years that we will sell for this Friday Surprise sale at, each 17c, or 3 for 50c. Main Floor. 144 1ST FRIDAY SURPRISE Women's Fiber Silk Hosiery 35c 3 pairs $1. Every pair FIRST QUALITY. Fine fiber silk hose with lisle tops, double welts, seamless style. Black, white, gray, champagne, navy and sand colors. Regular sizes. Main Floor. 144 1ST FRIDAY SURPRISE $1.25 Hemstitched Table Cloths $1 Mercerized table cloths, hem stitched, ready for use. They are in size 58x64 inches. A very good grade for everyday use. These cloths will launder beau tifully. Today f 1. Second Floor. 1441ST FRIDAY SURPRISE $1 Drawn-Work Pillow Cases 50c Exactly half price for these good drawn-work pillow cases to make a big Friday Surprise spe cial. Size 45x36 inches. Made with hemstitched ends. No tel ephone or C. O. D. orders. Second Floor. 144 1ST FRIDAY SURPRISE A Sale of Ribbons A sale of remnants made up of bolt ends accumulated during a recent short period of busy selling. Plain and fancy ribbons in varying wide and narrow widths. A cleanup of remnants from our regular fine stock at about half the usual prices. Ribbon Shop. Main Floor. ANNOUNCING The Official Hoover Conservation Dress This is the official uniform especially designed for the women of the Food Administration of the United States. The East has gone wild over these dresses women wear them on the street in Washington, D. C. This dress was originated by the Conservation League, Red Cross and War Department and the pattern is owned and con trolleddby them. We have these dresses in pink and blue chambray with white hemstitched pique collar, detachable cuffs and washable cap. Con vertible double front. All sizes. Official Red, White and Bllue insignia embroidered on left sleeve and cap. Dress as illustrated. Demonstration and Sale Main Floor Also on Sale 3d Floor, Sixth Street S3 ltf 1441ST FRIDAY SURPRISE 35cto50c Neckw'ar 25c Exactly 200 pieces of crisp new neckwear. Neat embroidered organdy collars in medium size round and square-back styles. Georgette crepe neck pieces in regulation size with embroidered dots, scalloped edges and filet lace-trimmed models. Neckwear Shop, Main Floor. MEIER. Jk FRANK'S 1441ST FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES IVJllLl N Surprise Sale "Mill Run" I CASHMERE SOCKS A tremendous offering of men's cashmere hose for Fall and Winter wear. We launch this sale right at the beginning of the season so that by purchasing now a man will have no worries about hosiery until the Spring comes if then. If we were to appraise these hose on the present market rating we would consider them a good 35c or 40c value. This is a hosiery "buy" that no sensible man will overlook. These are "mill runs" that is, in some a careful scrutiny may bring to light a trivial im perfection. But, where the imperfection does exist, it is of no detriment to the appearance or wearing quality of the hose. We offer these fine cashmere hose in the popular black and Oxford color. All sizes from 9Vz to WVz inclusive. Supply your needs liberally today at 25c pair. Men's Furnishings Shop, Main Floor. 1441ST FRIDAY SURPRISE 60c-75c Yard Laces 49c A Friday Surprise Sale of laces for blouses, gowns, neckwear, camisoles, petticoats, etc. Filet, shadow, net top and radium laces in white and cream. The net tops have dainty Venise edges and are 4 to 6 inches wide. The shadow and filet laces 8 to 18 inches wide. Sale Black Laces Always in demand for Fall wear. These may be utilized for blouses and are very ef fective combined with Georgette crepe and nets. Included are Cluny, net top, shadow and chantilly laces. Bands and edgings and flouncings. 65c to 85c values in 2 to 12-inch widths, yard 49 f. $1.00 to $2.00 values in 3 to 24-in. widths, yard 69. Lace Shop. Main Floor. MEIER FRANK'S 1441ST FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES ' . vz if m 9-Piece Cooking Sets $1.15 Brown and white fireproof cooking sets, as illustrated, at this spe cial price for Friday Surprise. Sets consist of the following pieces: 1 Covered Casserole 1 Bowl 1 Nappy 6 Custards Housewares Section. Basement. 1441ST FRIDAY SURPRISE Splendid Values in This Surprise Sale of Women's Fine Waists For Friday Only Attractive waists in dainty white voiles. Tucked, hemstitched and lace trimmed models, some with pretty soft frills. Styled with large and small col lars. All have the wanted long sleeves. A limited number today at $1.75- Waist Shop. Fourth Floor. 1441ST FRIDAY SURPRISE Girls' $3.95-87.95 Coats $2.79 Several attractive styles in this sale of tailored and fancy coats for girls from 2 to 14 years. Made of good heavy tweeds and lighter weight materials. Not all sizes in each style. Regularly $3.95 to $7.95 most of the coats in the better grades from $4.95 to $7.95. Many ideal for school wear. Girls' Shop. Second Floor. 144 1ST FRIDAY SURPRISE $5-$6 Trimmed H ats $4 A good assortment of trimmed hats in all the new and popular shapes and colors. For Friday Surprise only $4. Fourth Floor. 1441ST FRIDAY SURPRISES "Mill Run" of Scrim 11c Wonderful values! Materials in every way desirable except for here and there a frayed edge that can be easily hemmed. Seventh Floor. 1441ST FRIDAY SURPRISE Boys9 Two -Pants Suits $4.85 Just 165 of these two-pants suits for Friday Sur prise and every one worth much more today. Each suit has two pairs of full cut, full lined knickers. Colors are serviceable grays and browns. Mostly large sizes in this sale. Friday only $4.85. Select your boy's new suit from this assortment today at a good saving. Boys' Clothing Shop, Third Floor. Main 7070 Phone Your Want Ads to The Oregonian A 6095 I ! I ) I I A 4
