THE 3IORXIXG OKEGOXIAN, FRIDAY, SEPTE3IBER 21. 1917.
POLICE PENSIONS
SUtfDEIILY HALTED
champion balancer on floating logs. J
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swimming pool and sleight of hand
performance and trick piano playing-
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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-
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COST IS FIGURED OUT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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$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.
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