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r THE MORNING OREGON1AN, MONDAY, DECliMliklt 31, 1917. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF OREGON1AN TELEPHONES. Managing Editor Main, 7070. A City Kdltor Main 7070. A 6i05 Sunday Editor Main 7070, A 695 Advertising Department Main 7070. A 8005 Superintendent of Bulldlng.Maln 7070, A 6oU3 AMUSEMENTS. ORPHEUM (Broadway at Taylor) Bl--ime vaudeville. Thia afternoon at 2:15 od tonight at 8:15 o'clock. BAKER (Broadway or Sixth, between Alder and Morrison) Alcazar Stock Company in "Which One Shall I Marry?" Tonight at 8:15 o'clock. PANTAGES (Broadway at Aider) Vaude ville. Three shows daily. 2:30, 7 and 9:05. HIPPODROME (Broadway at Yamhill) Vaudeville and moving pictures. 2 to 6; 6.45 to 11 P. M. Saturdays, Sundays, holi days, continuous, 1:15 to 11 P. M. BTRA.ND (Washington street, between Park and West Park) Vaudeville and roovlns pictures; continuous. LYRIC (Fourth and Stark) Musical com edy; daily, afternoon and night. ICE RINK (Twenty-first and Marshall) Afternoons and nights. 910 Reward. A reward of ten dollar will be paid for the arrest and conviction of anyone 'aogat stealing Oregonlau. OREGOMA.N PtBLISHIXG CO. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Orders for copies of the New Tear's Oregonian. which will be Issued on January 1, 1818, to be sent to friends, should be sent to The Ore son tan at once. PRICE FIVE CENTS. USB BLANK ON ANOTHER PAGE, THIS ISSUE. Postage, in the United States or possessions. Canada or Mexico. 5 cents. Foreign postage, 10 cents. Address The Oregonian, Portland. Oregon. Freb Rooms Sought for Soldiers. lira. Josephine It. Sharp, of the Alberta women's Improvement Club, has start ed a movement to provide free rooms to soldiers from Camp Lewis who come to Portland at considerable expense to spend their "pass." Anyone willing: to provide free sleeping: accommodations to the men from American Lake is asked to telephone the Y. M. C. A., Main 8700 or A 6561. Soldiers are directed to Inquire at the Y. M. C. A. for addresses of free quarters. Centenary to Hold Service. A watch-night service will be held to night in Centenary Methodist Church, East Ninth and East Pine streets. Dr. Clarence True Wilson will preach at 9 o'clock- Later the John Flinn Men's Club will conduct a service of prayer for the boys at the front and the mid night will be marked by a communion service in which all the members will join. The public is invited to this service. Old People's Home Gets $200. In spite of the fact that the Centenary Methodist Church had raised between 500 and $600 for special purposes this month, when Dr. T. W. Lane, the pas tor, yesterday made a plea for the Methodist Old People's Home at Salem, there was an instant response. Over J185 was raised and after the service some other subscriptions came in. Dr. Lane will be able to make a New Year's offering- from his church of 200 to the Old People's Home. Car Victim Dies to Hospital. M. S. Bishop, of Goldendale. who was knocked down oy a car driven by Roy Fike, of 689 Irving street, on the night of December 27, died at 4 o'clock yes terday at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Death resulted from scalp wounds re ceived in the accident. No date has been set for the inquest, Mr. Bishop, who was 76 years of age, was visiting relatives in Portland. Schools to Open "Wednesday. The Christmas holidays, which began last Monday, will end tomorrow, and the JO, 000 school children will return for work at the usual hour, 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. But it isn't as bad as it might be, for there will be only three days school be.'ore the reg ular week end vacation arrives. Heed College will open this morning. J. G. Mace & Co., Furniture Now In their new location, 148-150 Park street, between Alder and Morrison, announce their Annual Sale of Furnl ture, beginning Wednesday. Every ar ticle being reduced. Orders for special made overstuffed and other types of furniture designed and completed in the J. G. Mack & Co. shops, are now being accepted. Adv. Inspector Clare Better. John Clark, inspjctor of the Bureau of Po lice, was at his desk at headquarters yesterday after an absence of several days, during which time he was seri ously ill from ptomaine poisoning. He ate pome pork sausage purchased at a downtown store and shortly afterward became so ill he had to quit work and go to bed. Social Problems to Bb Studied. Portland's social problems will be made the subject of a study course which will hold its initial sescion this after noon at 4 o clock in the Courthouse, room 446. All social vorkers and oth ers interested are eligible to join this class. Lecture on "Siam" Announced. At the Central Presbyterian Church next Sunday night. C. A- Steele, who spent six years In Bangkok, will give a talk on personal experiences in Siam. Stere opticon views will be used to illustrate. All will be welcome. Pastor to Be Installed. Rev. Paul E. Ratsch, the new pastor of the Kenil worth Presbyterian Church, will be in stalled tonight at 8 o'clock. He came here recently from Belgrade, Mont., where he conducted a successful pas torate. Grand Ball Tonight. Riverside Park. Dance until 2 A. M. Midnight supper. Extra car service Sc fare. Dance the Old Year out. Adv. J. K. Hart to Speak. The subject of J. K. Hart's lecture in the Reed Col lege extension course on "The History of Opinion," in room H, Central Li brary, tomorrow night at 8 P. M., will be "The Realistic Solution: Aristotle." Ladies or- G. A. R- to Meet. A meet ing of the Ladies of the G. A. R-. post poned from this week, will be held on January 8 at 2 o'clock in Wall's Hall, Sellwood. All present and past presi dents are eligible to i embership. Benefit Dance Postponed. The ben efit dance by Company H Auxiliary, " 162d Regiment (Third Oregon), for to night has been postponed, owing to the many other entertainments. The date will be announced later. Club Meeting Postponed. The Mc Dowell Club will hold no meeting this week, as the regular date falls on New Tear's day. The next meeting will be January IS. Grand Ball New Tear's eve, new Arbor Garden, 2d and Morrison sts., dancing from 8:30 P. M. till 1 A. M.; even-piece orchestra. Adv. Why Pay Carfare? Elegant four and five-roor- unfurnished apartments at Rose Friend. Broadway and Jeffer son. Adv. Annual Ball, New Tear's Eve. . Cotillion Hall. Dance Till 1 A. M. Happy New Tear to All. Adv. DRY SLABWOOD. Delivered south to Broadway, east to 20th, or for sale by carload. St. Johns Lumber Co, Columbia. 131, CONGRESSMAN FROM WASHINGTON WHO WILL DELIVER WAR MESSAGE AT PUBLIC AUDITORIUM TOMORROW NIGHT. iff ' A i ' I- it. f w i ... ft 'vw'Vj . i -. s I - .,, .y'-v-, -- .. I ' 7 . V ! : ; h. - -.'' ' ; J ' ' 'W . t I p : . ' : 1 V-' V X ' I w f - - If; - I 6 " X ' ' " . f i ! I V I pi . y ; : ' 1 am; ReprnntstlTC Albert Johnson W ho Was a Slember of the Congressional Party Which Visited the Western Front In France. STARDOM BID MADE Mayo Methot Receives Call to Go East. FINE ROLE AWAITS GIRL Young Portland Actress Wins Rec ognition of Klaw & Erlangcr and Accepts Offer Made by ew York Producing Firm. Mayo Methot. juvenile actress of Portland, who, besides having won wide local attention for her histrionic work, has attracted the attention of A. L. Erlanger, of the Klaw & Er langer firm of dramatic bookers and producers of New York, will, accord ing to advices recently received, be starred in the spoken drama. In a play now under consideration by Klaw & Erlanger. Miss Methot, who Is 14 years oia, is a protege ol aiiss Jiaua akiswoi m. and for the last year has been under her personal tutelage. In order to equip herself Miss Methot is studying at Miss Catlin's school and is special izing in French. She Is studying music and interpretative dancing and reading under Miss Ainsworth and is generally being prepared for her stage debut away from home. Erlanger Writea Mother. When Mr. Erlanger was in Portland several months ago he became ac quainted with Miss Methofs local dra matic career and her talents. since his return to New York he has writ ten to Mrs. John Methot. mother of Miss Methot, advising her that he would like to consider the latter for a starring roie in a production no nau In mind. Miss Ainsworth now plans to accompany Miss Methot to the East when she has completed her school year. Miss Ainsworth is interested In Miss Methofs voice and believes she has a promising career in grand opera. Miss Methot is a granddaugmer oi Minnie Methot, of "Princess Chic" fame, and a student of a pupil of the celebrated Madame MarchesL. Through her ability to use the French language Miss Methot has re cently corresponded with and adopted one of the French war orphans, Eu genie Le Martinet, and she has re cently sent a Christmas purse to her. Talents Known to Northwest. Miss Methot has played in many pro ductions by the various Baker stock companies and made several short tours through the Northwest with road productions. accompanied by her mother. Her most -recent appearance locally was at the Christmas entertain ment, given by the Rotary Club to the Frazer home children . at the Benson Hotel a week ago last Sunday. At that time she sang a group of child songs, accompanied by Mrs. Charles McCullough. Pasco Man Weds In Seattle. PASCO, Wash., Dec. 80. (SpeclaL nwnTrajMipi i m w ii mw nrni-mnri 5s'- Mayo Methot, Juvenile Actress of Port' land. Who May Be Starred In New York Production by Klaw at Erlanger in H f s-, , - f I f , "t'S County Engineer Ketner returned last evening from Seattle, at which place he was married on Christmas day. The bride was formerly Miss Eulalie L. Johnson, a sister of Mrs. Joseph Ham ilton, of this city. Mrs. Ketner also was a resident of Pasco for some time and has been prominent in local so ciety circles. She is an accomplished musician. McMINNVILLE MAN KNITS Walter Evenden Makes Seven Sweat ers for Soldiers in France. McMINNVILLE, Or.. Dec. 30. (Spe cial.) Walter Evenden. a prosperous farmer living three miles north of this city, has become the champion knitter of Yamhiil County. During the last few weeks he has made seven sweat ers for the Red Cross, besides several pairs of socks for the boys "over there." While convalescing from a re cent illness, Mr. Evenden persuaded his wife to teach him how to knit, and during the long evenings he has proved himself an apt pupil. As a result of his accomplishment the men in the community in which Mr. Evenden lives are forming a social knitting club. Both Mr. and Mrs. Even den were born in England and have many relatives fighting In the allied armies. CITY POLICE FACE TARGET Chief Wants to Know If They Can Hit Mark, Orders Test, Portland policemen, have been or dered by Chief Johnson to take 10 hots at a target, using the range is the basement at headquarters. When all have complied with the instructions he will examine the cards to ascertain whether they can hit anywhere near an object at which they fire. There was so much noise on the tar get range at headquarters yesterday morning that inquiry was made as to why all this activity of a sudden. Chief Johnson supplied the answer. 'I told the officers to shoot me a target of 10 shots." said the chief. "I want to know what they can do with their revolvers. Whether I shall issue an order requiring regular practice will depend upon the outcome of the tests." CAPTAIN ELLIS PROMOTED Former Member of 21st Infantry Receives Major's Commission. VANCOUVER. Wash.. Dec. 30. (Spe cial.) Captain William Ellis, formerly regimental Sergeant-Major of the Twenty-first Infantry, stationed at Vancouver Barracks, has been promot ed to the rank of Major and detailed to the Adjutant-General's Department under General Wright at Camp Don iphan, Fort Sill, Okla. Major Ellis' family Is yet in the post here. Before the war with Germany Ser geant Ellis took the, examinations and received an appointment of Captain In the Officers' Reserve Corps. CHILD IS SHOT IN PLAY Paul Parker, 6, "Wounds Lester El- lis, 9, In Jaw at St. Johns. While playing with an old-style. single-shot. 22-callber revolver at St. Johns yesterday morning, Paul Parker. 6 years old. accidentally shot Lester Kills. 9 years old. in the jaw. The wound Is not serious. The affair was reported to Police Captain Harms, commanding the pre cinct. It will be investigated by the Juvenile Court. Our Officers, Directors and Salesmen Wish You A Happy New Year And thank all who made pos sible the most prosperous year in the history of this company. Orcgonfifc Try Oregon Products First Home Office: IrSS: Portland, Ore. CITY TO GREET 1918 "Watch" Party for Public at Auditorium Tonight. JOHNSON SPEAKS TUESDAY Public Auditorium Will Be Scene of Patriotic Demonstration Tonight. Music of Appropriate Nature Will Have Prominent Place. A patriotic demonstration which promises to eclipse any past attempt in Portland will welcome the New Year. The affair will be at the Public Audi torium, commencing at 10:30 o'clock to night, admission free and the general public cordially invited. From 10:30 P. M. until after midnight the assem blage will hear choice music and par ticipate in the singing. With this novel New Tear's eve pro gramme the big Auditorium will be tuned up for the entertainment of sol dier and sailor visitors tomorrow. The bovs from various military points, in cluding Camp Lewis. Bremerton, Fort Stevens, Vancouver, Fort Canby and Fort Columbia will be the guests of honor at a dancing party similar to that held on Christmas day. The af fair will start at 3 P. M. and continue until midnight. War Conditions to Be Told. An Interesting feature of the entertainment Tuesday will be an address at 8 P. M. by Repre sentative Albert Johnson, of Wash ington, on the war conditions in France. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Congressional party which vis ited the western front and gathered information first hand. He is now touring the United States under the auspices of the Four-Minute Men. Representative Johnson has much in formation which he will impart to the soldiers and to the public at the meet ing. While the public (except ladies) has been asked as a matter of cour tesy not to participate in the dancing, all will be admitted to the lecture. At its close the dancing will be resumed. A large number of soldiers and sail ors Is expected to be in the city, inas much as hundreds will be able to obtain the required passes from the camps. The committee on arrangements for the dance has asked for the attendance of girls who dance. They may be accom panied by parents. The affair will be in charge of a large floor committee. Singing to Start at 10:30. The community "sing" at the Audi torium tonight will commence promptly at 10:30 o'clock. Booklets with the words to all the songs on the pro gramme will be distributed free to those attending. The singing will be led by W. H. Boyer. The committee in charge consists of Mrs. Thomas Car rick Burke, chairman; Henry ' L. Cor bett, W. D. Wheelwright, Mrs. Warren E. Thomas, Miss Mamie Helen Flynn. Miss Mary Francis Isom, Mme. Lucie Valair, W. F. Woodward, L. R. Alder man and Rabbi Jonah B. Wise. The programme is as follows: "America," led by the slee club of Chi nese girls. Sontrs of the South. "My Old Kentucky Home, "Old Folks at Home. "Dixie." "My Own United States," sung by Lulu Oahl Miller. Songs of the Civil War, "We Are Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground." "Just Before the Battle, Mother," "Battle Hymn of the Republic." bongs or tne Army ana wavy, "Keep the Home Fires Burning." . sung by George Hotchklss Street and - audience: "Over There," "There's a Long. Long Trail." Songs of sentiment. "Long. Long Ago." "Annie Laurie." sung by Jane Burns Albert; "Auld. Lang Syne." Songs of our allies, "Marsell&lse." sung by Madame Lucie Valair; "God Save the King," led by British-American citizens. "Star-Spangled Banner." "Old Hundred." Organists. William R. Boone, Frederick Goodrich. Luclen Becker. Director, W. H. Boyer. Quarters Await All Visitors. Provision has been made for furnish ing suitable accommodations for aU soldiers and sailors visiting Portland either today or tomorrow or during any of the week ends. The Knights of Columbus, with quarters at 364 Taylor street, has a list of good places which soldiers may ob tain by telephoning to Marshall 3133. Also lists of hotels, rooming houses and residences have been compiled by the Portland War Emergency Council and will be on hand at all of the hotels for the use of the boys. Persons having suitable rooms to offer are requested to communicate with the Knights of Columbus, Mayor Baker's office, F. W. Beach, at Main 948, or E. E. Larrlmore, at Broadway 660. CHRIST GREATEST GIFT SUPREME ST BLESSINGS COME WHEN SAVIOR'S SPIRIT REIGSS. Prince ef Peace Shall Bold Sway When Cod's Voice Shall Be Heard, Dr. A. F. Bishop Tells Congregation. '"We have received and given Christ mas gifts, but have we received, and helped to give to others that greatest of all gifts, the one that God gave to the world the Christ?" This was the question that the Rev. Dr. Arthur F. Bishop put to his con gregation yesterday morning when he preached in Central Presbyterian Church on the topic "The Prince of Peace." Dr. Bishop spoke of the great bless ings that come to the human heart when the spirit of Christ reigns there. He declared that the man unsaved is at war with, God and cannot know the Joy of the "peace that passeth under standing." "We have been thinking of the grav- Insurance Company i ? Good Morning! The black or Oxford overcoat is always in style and always in de mand nothing more becoming to the big man. Here it is based on a liberal scale. Full and roomy, easy to get on and off. That means sleeves silk lined. This is but one of the large assortments here for men of all shapes, sizes and incomes. Prices from $14 to $40. The Home of Kuppen heimer Clothes. Portland's leading spe cialty store for the things men and manly boys pre fer to wear. Morrison at Fourth St. Gus Kuhn. Pres. S. & H. Stamps Given Items charged today billed Feb. 1st. THE UNITED ARTISANS INSURE THE WHOLE FAMILY Four Up-to-date Plans Adequate Bates Assets Over $1,000,000 Headquarters 60S Beck Bids. Main 1220 A 1112 ity of the situation that confronts us as a Nation." said the pastor, "and, yet, do we realize that some of us are at war with God? No matter how many happy reunions there are, no matter how joyous the time, there is something nfinitely fine lacking if we have not the peace of God in our hearts. 'The present war has been entered by us for the protection of those who are oppressd and for the upholding of the very principles of right and jus tice, but I can see t day when there shall be peace In the world. Then God shall be the great arbiter. It is not until the autocrat shall listen to him that this will come. God's voice shall be heard above all the arbitrations and the Prince of Peace shall have sway." Soldiers Get 7000 More Sweaters. TACOMA. Wash.. Dec. 30. (Special.) Seven thousand more wool sweaters knitted by women of the Pacific Coast branch of the Red Cross have been re HOLMES BUSINESS COLLEGE Fliedner Building;, Tenth and Washington, Portland It is unnecessary to attend school months and months to acquire a business education. "Cut across corners" at Armstrong-Holmes Collegte, where practical, up-to-date work is done. Six months or less for a business or a Bhorthand course; nine months or less for both. WE COMBINE HOW BIUCH AND HOW WELL to the distinct advantage of students. Several of them have passed Civil Service examination in the last few weeks, and been appointed to Government positions. More calls fox help than we can meet. All branches included in one fee: Nine months, $81; six months, $60; three months, $83. Night school, $5 per month. Open all the year. Enter any time. Catalogue free. Write, phone Broadway 1821, or call. GREET THE NEW YEAR AT CLATSOP BEACH 'A Peaceful and Rest ful Place to Spend the Holiday. Hotels Open. High, Storm Whipped Tides a Wonderful Sight. Three Dollars for the Round Trip to any Clatsop or North Beach point. Go Saturday, Sunday or Monday; return Wednesday, Jan. 2. Trains at 8:10 A. M., daily, and 6:15 P. M., Saturday. The North' Bank Road Wishes Its Patrons a Happy and Prosperous 1918. MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIII i' Hi" rm Celebrate New Year's Eve at The Hazelwood 388 Washington St. or Broadway Hazelwood 127 Broadway We have arranged a Special After-Theater Supper Menu also a Special Soda Menu at regular a la carte prices. No extra charge for reservation. You pay only for what you order. iiimimmniiuiimmntmtMintiiiiuuiiiM I On J 1 New Year's Day I We Will 1 Serve a Table d'Hote Dinner, I 1 1 I $1.00 Per Plate. I I I Served 12:00 to 8:30 P. M. EE uiiiHnMiinuimnnimiiiNUMiMuminiiiiHniuiiiiiuiiiiiiHiiiiinuiinuHuinuiiciuiniuiiuiuiniiiiiniiuiinnuuiinruiuniiiiniiL The Hazelwood J C onf ectionery and Restaurant 388 Washington St. 127 Broadway iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiinMiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil. ceived at Camp Lewis. These are in addition to the 7000 which arrived here tofore. They are furnished without cost to the soldiers. Phone your want ads to The Orego nlan. Main 7070. A 6095. Ticket Office, Fifth and Stark-Sts. Station, Tenth and Hoyt. or m iimimimimiiiiiimiiimiH k.ZEpV00D,Rl 583 MABE CLEAN'SOCO CLEAN YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION should be to do your bit in everything that will possibly help our Government. SAVE WHEAT HOLSTTM LIBERTY BREAD composed partially of oat meal is a delightful and nourishing bread. Fully as nutritious as white, but still caving wheat. Instot on Holamm Lib erty Bread at Your Grocers. LOG CABIN BAKING CO. Specify FAULTLESS Plumbing and Heating Join the Bed Cross Today. FIXTURES in the construction of your house or building: and you'll eliminate the expense and worry of repairs and upkeep of inferior material. M. L. KLINE 30 yrs. wholesaling Plumbing, Heating and Steam Supplies in Portland. 84, 86, 87, 89 Front Street. Y.M.C.A.SfgyhtSchooIs announce the opening of a class in Wooden Shipbuilding Wednesday evening, January 2 a technical course for practical men, taught by one of Portland's leading naval architects. Call for information. Department of Education, Div. C, Portland Y. M. C. A. HOTEL PERKINS FIFTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS. PORTLAND. OREGON. HANDY FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPERS. Rates to Suit You Special Low Rates) to Permanent Guests. CHWAB PRINTING CO BEN F.GREENE-HARRY FISCHER STARK STR EET SfXON D Phone Your Want Ads to THE OREGONIAN ,i Main 7070 A 6093 ism.:., sAaszarc,.1 .. lays EH DELIVERED CLEAN 8