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THE MOKMXG OKKGONIAN, THURSDAY, 3IAV 13, 1910- 11 CITY NEWS IN BRIEF City Editor Main 7070. A 6095 Jsunday Editor Main 7070. A 60S Advertizing Department Main 707O. A 0O95 (superintendent or Building. Min 7070, A 6095 AMLSEMENT3. HEILTO (Broadway at Taylor) Musical play. "Maytime." Tonight. BAKER (Broadway, near Morrison) Baker I'layera in "Fair and Warmer." Tonight. ALCAZAR (Morrison at Kleventh) Alcazar Players In "Bought and Paid For." To night. PANTAGE3 (Broadway at Alder) Vaude ville: three shows daily, 2:30. 7 and 0:03. HIPPODROME (Broadway at Tamhlll) Vaudeville and moving pictures, 2 to 8. 6 I j to 11 P. M. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays continuous, 1:15 to 11 P. M. STRAND (Washington street, between ParX and West Park) Vaudeville and. moving pictures, continuous. LYRIC (Fourth ana Stark) Lyric company in "The Isle of Koko." This afternoon at 2:30 and tonight at 7:30. THRIFT STAMPS and WAR SAVINGS STAMPS On Sale at Business Office. Oreffonlan. Call Main 4150 or A 4150. Woman 'Would Reopen Decree. lAnna Levitt seeks to reopen the decree f divorce received September 12. 1918, from Max Levitt, in a. motion filed in the circuit court yesterday which also demands that the ex-husband show 'cause on' May 17 why he has failed to pay the alimony granted by the court. She was awarded custody of the four 1 minor sons and $40 a month. Mr. Levitt is said to be SI 20 in arrears and Mrs. Levitt accuses him of threatening1 her eldest eon, who is selling papers to support his mother, of causing roomers 1o leave her house by threatening them and of trying to induce the children to kill their mother, telling them how to do it. She asks $60 a month. Farmer to Serve Term. Julian Rhu berg, wealthy farmer of Kent, Sher Iman county, will soon be on his way to prison to. serve 15 months and pay h JJ00O fine. This is the punishment meted to him for violating the espion age act. Rhuberg appealed sentence, but his appeal was disallowed. In the early stage of the war, . evidence showed, Rhuberg told young men that a. German ' soldier could whip several Americans, and that the best thing for them to do if they encountered a Ger man was to throw up their hands and surrender. He is said to have added that they would be particularly well treated if they told the German soldiers that they were friends of Rhuberg. Irrigation Measure to Be Urged. To arouse sentiment In favor of the irrigation measure to be voted on June 3, a flying squadron will come to Port land next week from eastern Oregon to carry the message to the Ad club, Press club and other places where a hearing can be had. The speakers will include A. A. Smith, representative of liaker county; P. J. Gallagher, repre sentative from Malheur; Senator Julian Hurley of "Vale, Harry Gard of Madras end Jay Upton of Prineville, president of the irrigation congress. Headquarters have been opened in the Imperial hotel, room 203, where Casey Brewster, war .veteran, is in charge. "Woman Defendant Faints Twice. Fainting twice before she could be taken into court for sentence, Mrs. Ieola Loring, former postmistress at fjhaniko. Or, was fined 1400 in the fed eral court yesterday. A year ago a shortage of $325 was found in her ac counts by postal inspectors and when this moneywas repaid she was re quested to resign. Later other short ages were discovered and the woman was indicted by the federal grand jury. In the office of Assistant United States Attorney Beckman yesterday Mrs. Loring swooned under the nervous strain of waiting to receive her punish ment. Festival Songs to Be Featttred. At the fortnightly community sing of Portland chapter No. 1 of the National Choral league to be held this evening at the central library, special attention will be paid to songs to be sung at the Rose Festival, June 11, 12 and 13. It is proposed that two motor floats filled with singers bo offered to the music committee. The sing, under direction of Professor Tom G. Taylor, choir master of St. David's church, will com mence at 8:15 o'clock. The Spanish con versational class conducted by Pro fessor James Irving Crabbe begins at 7:30. Admission will be free. All sing ers and listeners are welcome. Recruits Leave for East. The first contingent of men which the Portland marine recruiting office has enlisted for overseas service will leave the first of next week for Quantico, Va. From there they will embark for France. Since the receipt of the telegram authorizing re-enlistment of ex-marines and soldiers for duty in France, re cruiting in Portland has speeded up. It is possible that a special train will be chartered to carry the recruits to djuantico. Walter-Krebs Bodt Recovered. 5he body of Walter Krebs, drowned in b. canoeing tragedy several days ago, was recovered yesterday morning by Municipal Grappler Hugh Brady. In company with R. Ruther, Krebs was canoeing on the "Willamette last Sat urday night, when their craft capsized and both were drowned. Ruther's body was recovered the following day. Fu neral service for the young men will be held in Sandy, their home town. Bio Dat in Irvtngton. Irvington is going to celebrate Fri day on account of the reopening of the Irvington pharmacy, 15th and E Broadway, recently destroyed by fire. 3t has been entirely rebuilt in ma hogany, onyx and plate glass and is such a store as the Irvington district deserves. There will be free ice cream, sandwiches for the children and some thing for mother and father. Invita - gions extended to all. Adv. Paroled Man Is Arrested. TV. w. Adams, paroled by Circuit Judge Staple ton a few weeks ago after sentence to one to ten years for forgery, went Jo "work for the Columbia river shipyards under the name of Davis and yester day was arrested as an army deserter and taken to "Vancouver, "Wash. He de serted from Fort Worden. "Wash., ac cording to army authorities. Battlefield Scenes to Be Exhibited. Actual pictures of scenes on the bat tlefields in France occupied by Ameri can troops, taken by Colonel Barker of the Salvation Army, will be ehown at a. special meeting at 243 Ash street, tonight at 8 o'clock. The meeting will he open to the general public and a large attendance is anticipated. Sentence Given for Liquor Viola tion. Possession of 24 bottles of beer and five bottles of wine caused the conviction of O. T. Hummale, 915 Houghton street, in municipal court yesterday on the charge of violating the prohibition law. Judge Rossman imposed a jail sentence of 40 days. Bridge Net Earnings Total $21,172.02. Net earnings by the interstate bridge, during the month of April were S21.l-72.02. according to report submitted to the bridge commissioners yesterday. The income was $24,731.0-5 and the ex penditures $3559.03. Professor to -Ieet Spanish 'Class Professor F. Miron Warrington of the University of Oregon school of com merce will meet the Spanish class this evening at 7:30 in room 426 Oregon building. Visitors are welcome. Indian Held for White Slavert. I'cd Harsche. an Indian, was arrested yesterday by federal authorities on a charge of white slavery. The girl in the case is an Indian. The eighth issue of the Pittmon guide and map of Portland is now just off the press and is on sale at all book stores and riewstands. Adv. Crossroads Inn, junction Base Line and Gresham roads. Management Frank Cof finberry. Chicken dinners. Phone Gresham, E31 for reservations. Adv. Plaster? No. Use perfection plaster hoard or Beaver board. Timms, Crass it Co., 181 Second street. Adv. Judge Puzzled bt Letter. Cir cuit Judge Gantenbein would like very much to know just who W. H. Kirby of 309 East Fortieth street. New York City, is, and why said person be lieves he owes the judge some money It is the result of a letter received by County Judge Tazwell yesterday, and delivered in person, as bearer of good news, to Judge Gantenbein. It read: "To the Judge of Multnomah County Court: Dear Sir Could you help me to locate Judge Gantenbein? He was the county judge in 1908. I owe him some money and would like to settle either with him or his heirs if God has seen fit to take him from this earth. Any assistance that you can render me will certainly be appreciated, and I feel cer tain that God will bless "you for it. Humbly. W. H. Kirby." Judge Gan tenbein does not recall any such debt nor the name of the man signing the letter. He was circuit judge In 1908, not county judge. Razors and safety blades sharpened. Portland Cutlery Co.. 88 6th. St. Adv. See Turlat Today. Turlay makes good clothes; 421 Fail ing bldg., 122 Third St. Adv. Dr. Blackford returned; Corbett bldg. Adv. THIEVES GET GALA ATTIRE TIIOrSAXD DOLLARS' WORTH IS TAKEN" FROM S ELLIN" G STORE, Xice Discrimination Is Shown by Prowlers, Who Apparently Spend Several Hours In Selections. Thieves who entered the Selling sstore at Fourth and Morrison streets, sometime early yesterday morning, dis played fastidious nicety in their selec tion of clothing from the several de partments of the store and left with an outfit estimated at $1000 in value. Police believe the robbery was com mitted by two or more youths, who chose this method to secure gala attire and that no attempt will be made to dispose of the stolen apparel. Detec tives Snow, Leonard, Tackaberry and Hellyer have been assigned to the case and intimate that they already are in possession of valuable clews to the Identity of the looters. Breaking through a skylight, after disconnecting a burglar alarm installed several months ago, the thieves de scended floor by floor, evidently taking their own time In making selections. Among the missing articles are three suitcases and two handbags, probably used to carry away the stolen goods. The list includes: Nine suits of clothing, various styles and colors, sizes from 35 to 40; 5 over coats, believed to be small sizes; 50 neckties; 24 silk shirts; 13 pairs of garters; one dozen cuffbuttons; one dozen fancy neckties; three dozen linen handkerchiefs; two belt buckles, initials "K" and "W"; one dozen belts; one scarf pin; four dozen silk eocks; sev eral dozen pairs of gloves. The robbery was not discovered until the store was fpened for the day. It Is believed the thieves spent two or three hours In their operations, leaving the building just before dawn. INQUIRY IS HEARING CLOSE CHARGES FIIiED AGALVST C. D. KEXXEDY INVESTIGATED. 'So Far I Have Seen Nothing; Re flecting on Portland Office," Says Federal Agent. "So far I have seen nothing that reflects on the Portland office of the division of operation," was the single utterance yesterday of Thomas A. Thacher, of San Francisco, who, as at torney for the shipping board, is con ducting an inquiry here growing out of charges made against C. D. Ken nedy, Portland agent for the division of operation, by W. J. Jones, a Port land stevedore, and others. Gus Moser, attorney for the complain ants, attended yesterday's session, and several persons were interrogated, while more will be called today. Mr. Thacher had been of the opinion the hearing wbuld be concluded so that he might leave for his home today, but says he will remain until the matter is entirely threshed out. It has been indicated that part of today's proceedings will be devoted to statements that Robert Mcintosh, who was in charge of lining some of the ships for flour cargo, charged more for lumber used than the actual cost to himself, also that labor was charged for at excessive rates. Statements made yesterday resulted in the Emegency Fleet corporation be ing called to offer rebuttal testimony regarding coaling ships, which is also included in the accusations'. Mr. Thacher would not commit him self as to his opinion of the final out come of the inquiry, but confined his single observation to the character of testimony offered so far. JOHN McCORMACK. This morning at 10 o'clock the box office will open at Sherman, Clay & Co. for the concert to be given by John McCormack at the- Auditorium. May 21, direction Steers & Coman. Adv. WANTED. To lease at once for year or more, 8 to 10-room modern, house, unfur nished. In good location. Give full par ticulars. BD 258, Oregonian. Adv. Gill's the Businessman's Dept. Store ' If it's for the office, we have It! Desks, Tables, Chairs, Filing Equip ment. Agents for the Globe-Wernicke Co. Third and Alder Sts. Adv. 13 ry slab wood ana Inside wood, green stamps, for cash. Holmar Fuel Co. Main 363. A 3353. Adv. Bananas are one of the chief exports of Jamaica, but on account of hurri canes the exports for 1917 were valued Is ' " r ( C2r f ! i. -' ' AS "XT k if i V I b If VL-- III ;X V: at only $1,000,000. DEVIL DOGS WILL MEET PLANS TO BE MADE TO BRING MARINE BAND TO PORTLAND . Big Military Ball Will Be Feature of Rose Festival Affair Will Be at Multnomah Hotel. Members of the. Desil Dog club of Oregon have arranged- an interesting programme for their next regular meet ing which will be held in the armory. Tenth and Couch streets, next Monday night. Regular routine business will be rushed to completion, at which time final plans will be made to bring the famous Mare Island United States Ma rine band to this city for the big mili tary ball which will be given by the club in honor of returning service men at the Multnomah hotel June 12 as a special feature of the Victory Rose Festival. Harry M.' Grayson, president of the club, has a number of important sub jects to bring before the governing body. C. L. Mullen, the organization's delegate to the meeting of the Ameri can legion at St. Louis, is due in Port land tomorrow, and he will make his report officially at the coming meeting. Talent obtained for Monday night's gathering consists of a number of prominent local musicians and enter tainers. The programme follows: Reading, "The Sweet Girl Graduate," Private Myrtle Adele Jacobsen, U. S. M. C Miss Jacobsen and Miss Nelson, who also will appear, are two of the very few enlisted women of the marine corps. The former is now attached to the local recruiting station in the Panama building. Vocal duet, "The Garden of Tour Heart," Sergeant E. L. Todd and Miss Ellabel Wigginton. Piano duet, "Stars and Stripes," Pri vate Elizabeth May Nelson and Miss Lillian Krebs. Violin solo, Harry Parsons. Hawaiian melodies on the steel guitar, Charlie Diamond. Pelikan's newsboy boxers.- Members are urged to be on hand promptly at 8 o'clock so that the busi ness session can be completed quickly. Friends of members are Invited to enjoy the programme. All marines who have returned since the last meet ing of the organization are requested to be on hand and enroll. CITY JOBS ARE HELD OPEN ClVIIi SERVICE EXAMINATIONS ARE DEFERRED. Mayor Baker Voices Protest to CItII Service Commission, In Which the Council Concurs. City positions now filled by tempo rary employes will be held open until all Oregon troops have returned if the suggestion of Mayor Baker and mem bers of the city council is carried out. At the regular council meeting held yesterday the council concurred in a protest addressed to the municipal civil service board by Mayor Baker against the holding of examinations until all overseas men had returned. Chairman John V. Logan of the civil service board said, yesterday he heart ily agreed with Mayor Baker. Although the police examinat'on, which has been set for the first week in June, will probably be held as scheduled, other examinations will be deferred. Between 500 and 600 city positions are now filled by temporary appoint ments. Many regular employes quit to enter the shipyards at a h'gher rate of pay and as quickly as was possible these vacant positions were filled by temporary appointments. The civil service board planned to hold an ex amination for firemen last November, but at the request of City Commissioner Bigelow this was postponed in order that the positions might be "offered to service men upon their return to Port land. When men-, began returning from overseas they were offered temporary appointments and many who are fill ing these positions are returned serv ice men. LIQUOR MAY GO THROUGH NEW ORDER APPLIES TO EN FORCEMENT OF LAWS- Police at Railway Station May No Longer Shake Baggage of Inter state Travelers for Gurgle. That merry little pastime of shak ing baggage and opening it when a telltale gurgle-gurgle is heard must be abandoned at the Portland union station when the owner of the bag gage is an interstate passenger. This is the announcement sent out by the railroad administration. Passengers can stock up in California and buy a ticket to Vancouver, Wash., and the sus picious officers at the union depot are powerless to make a seizure. "The railroad administration has been greatly embarrassed," announces a circular over the signature of John Barton Payne, general counsel for the administration, by the efforts or state prohibition officers to enforce prohi bition laws, the proniDiuoa commis sioners insisting upon the right to search the baggage of Interstate pas sengers while passing through prohibi tion states. The supreme court has' now decided this cannot be done; that interstate passengers are entitled to pass through a prohibition state with liquor in their possession. Attention of the prohibition officers has been called to the opinion of the supreme court and they have been asked to comply with the law as now settled." At the Theater. Strand. ' " A CALIFORNIA fishing village set in picturesque environment and es pecially familiar- to Pacific coast folk is the background for the picture which is attracting Strand patrons to the new bill. "Miss Adventure" Is Its title and Peggy Hyland, pert and pretty and tal ented Is featured as a happy, care-free lass of the village. There's a real story told, in which the little maid, adopted by an old sea cap tain who had known her father, is the center of much excitement. The sea captain's son, unaware that the girl is an heiress, abducts her and leaves her on a desert island, where she is rescued by a handsome hero who had been a cabin boy in the very boat where her father had been the victim of a foul crime. This, too, is all straightened out and other interesting angles of the story developed. There's a very lovely romance to top off the activities and Miss Hyland was never better. The Lucy Lucler trio has been kept on for another till, due entirely to their popularity and the delightful songs they sing. Their repertoire is extensive and is sprinkled with popular melodies which are enhanced by the excellent voices of the Lucy Lucier trio. Another pair of vocalists who delight mrQ? OyS Hereafter every Thursday and Friday will be Boys' Davs in bur popu lar JUVENILE DEPARTMENT. In addition to the SPECIAL MER CHANDISE VALUES we will give double S. & H. Green Stamps. To day and tomorrow, then, be on hand early to share in these Special Sturdy Wash Suits For Younger Boys 2 to 8 Years Old At the special prlcn we have made for these little suits, every mother can afford to get several for her youngsters. The patterns are numerous, as are the styles. There are either sailor or Russian blouse styles in woven madras, percales, drill and chambrav, and both light and- dark color's. Shown In the Fourth St. window. Special, Boys' Days $1.85 Per Suit In the Street English Muffins Eccles Cakes Scotch Scones Any one of these excellently served would form the most appetizing part of your xtomor row's luncheon. T at 4 o'clock. The J7 for the hungry Butter Horns are A apt at this time. are Thomas and Knight. They feature good sparkling comedy and originality stamps their act. Between songs they exchange clever jokes. A charming vocalist billed as the "Hawkeye Song Bird" is Irene Thomas, who has a beautiful contralto voice, which she uses with great appeal in a series of popular melodies. Her act is exceedingly pleasing. Pearl Dayton, a dainty little singing comedienne, is one. of the cleverest artists on the bill and the audience en joys her hugely. OIL" PAYS $20,780 TAXES Standard Company license Shows Increase of More than 96 00 0. SALEM. Or., May 14. (Special.) A Standard Oil company check for $20, 780.74 was received at the capltol today for the payment of the April license tax on gasoline , and distillate sold In Oregon by that corporation during the past month. This is an increase of more than $6000 over the tax' paid by the same corporation for March, and indicates a healthy increase to the state highway funds during the sum mer months. By an act of the legislature a license tax of 1 cent on gasoline and cent on distillate is exacted from all com panies operating in Oregon: The money goes into the highway tuna. Glll'si the Business Man's Dcpt, Store If it's for the office, we. have it! Desks, Tables, Chairs, Filing Equip ment. Agents for the Globe-Wernicke Co. Third and Alder Sts. Adv. Wanted Chairs to Cane by School for Blind FOR PARTICULARS CALL Mar. 604M or East SOOO. Mr. J. F.Myers Now Is the Best Time of the Year to have your your teeth out and plate and bridge work done. For out-of-town patrons we finish plate and bridge work In one day tf necessary. PLATES WITH FLEXIBLE SICTIOS The very best and latest In modern dentistry. No more falling plates. We extract any number of teeth without causing; the slightest pain. Particular Attention Paid to Places and Brldnework. I'lORKHKI SlTt'KSSFl'LLY TitEATEU. aeECh L'V lUtV k'flllV .- II f I.' Hours i i:tO to 5 P. M." I'hniic M 2029. 33 Years In Portland. WISE DENTAL CO. RELIABLE PAINLESS DENTISTS. 211 FAILING BLDG., THIHD AND WASHINGTON, g. hi. COKNEIU ENTRANCE ON THIRD STREET, Double S. & H. Green Stamps Given with every purchase made in the Juvenile Department on Boys' Days Thursday and Friday Today We F&ore Thursday and Friday ILi'StyS of Each Week Offerings Waist Line and Belted Models in Boys' Suits 7 to 18-year Sizes. Special at Jlaterials are of the best, assuring the sort of long wear that Won Boys Suits are noted for. These are taken right ut "t regular stocks that sell at much more, reduced tor Boys Day only. Fine quality worsteds and carhmerea in a. large variety of spring patterns and colors. Waist line or belied coats; knieker or straight pants. Double S. & H.. Trading Stamps given. See the Morrison-Street Windows - Level Juvenile MORRISON AND FOURTH The Seasons First Strawberries THE next best thing to eating them when you yourself pick them is to eat them at the Hazelwood dipped in sugar and half covered with their richest cream. Or perhaps a piece of the most delicious shortcake would appeal to you. ideal hour schoolgirl. especially mm 35S Washington. Desks Chairs Safes Filing Cabinets Ask for Catalogues GLASS & PRUDHOMME CO. PRIKTIXn, BOOKBI.VDIXG, LOOSE-LEAF SYSTEMS. 63-67 BROADWAY CALL OX THE PACIFIC LANDSCAPE GARDENERS to make .your home more attractive. We take care, of your L.AWX, fill flower boxes, constrict fountains, percolss, rockery work, etc. E. Broadway and 42d St. Tabor 461. C . 1 r- Begin Our Department Mirit ui . 1-7 Broadway Infants Invalids HORLICK'S THE ORIGINAL MALTED MILK Rich milk, malted grain, in powder form. For infants, invalids sJ growing children. Pure nutrition. upbuilding tk whole body. Invigorates nursing mothers wti the aged. More nutritious than tea, coffee, etc. Instantly prepared. Requires no cooking. Substitutes Cost T0U Same Pries BROADWAY DYE WORKS BIASTER DYERS AND CLEANERS!. Phone East 625. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT osr HENIUS-CRAIGIE CORNER (MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS) Appearing" Simultaneously In Portland and New York City. A Clearing House for "Ruk. Orders' and Bargain Offering's la EXPORTS AND IMPORTS. WE OFFER THIS SERVICE FREE We Are Ant Mori sea to Purchase 10 tons of Pig Lead, first quality, early delivery. S00 bags of Lehigh Portland Cement, spot. f. a. s. 1 car California or Oregon Prunes, spot. 5000 tons 34 or 37" Staves, prefer ably shocks. 2000 tons Fancy Choice Malt, c i. f . Havre, France. 50 tons Pure Refined Lard in tierces, early delivery. LONDON, PARIS. COPENHAGEN, RG. TOKIO. MF.I.BOl RNE, SINGAPORE. THE HENIUS CO. Wilcox HldK., PORTLAND, OREGON. HOTFI.S. The SEWARD 1ft a new. modern ana eiesjantly appointed hotel, possessing cn of the most beautiful corner lob biea in the North west. Located at 10th asd Alder eta., opposite Olds. Worunan & King's big department tore In heart of retail and theater district. Kates, 1 and up. Bus meets all trains. W car also runs from Union Depot direct to Houi StWAKD. W. M. Seward. Prop. PALACE HOTEL 446 Watthtnirton. Mreet. Large, airy rooms, elegantly furnish!, .1 heart of retail and theater district. Strictly modern, absolutely flreploof. clean and ouiet surroundings. Rooms without bath, $ I. on. Rooms with bath. $1.50 and up. Our $1 0O rooms equal to any $1.50 rooms In the city. Our rooms with bath at $l.,o equal to an? $J.OO In the city. Special rates by week or month. Best rooms in city or tha money. Apartments Are Scarce SEE PERKINS HOTEL For Attractive Suites at Reasonable Rates A MMteratrly-Irlpd riotr! of Merit HOTEL CLIFFORD Ksjftt Morrlsoo St. and Knatt Mth. 1 .25 Prr la. l lrr W rrit I p. EVERYTHING FOR THE OFFlCtav Office Furniture & Appliances Printing Engra ving .t bookbinding MJUtSMALLCOSO 654 OTrTM OAK STWCSrS MimANB. OK69 C8WtTE LINE OF STEEL. F7LVG DVICCS ANO SYSTEMS NO CHARGE will be made for gas, if less than 1000cubic feet is used in June, July or August in the latest fireplace heater, our beautiful Radiantfire, pro vided the necessary notice is given us. Order one today. They are going fast. Call at display room, corner Fifth and Alder. PORTLAND GAS & COKE CO. 1 TO INTERESTED PRINCIPAL. We Are Authorised to Sell 9000 cases Tin Plate, 14x20 andi 20x 28. all primes, tin, lined, strapped, spot. 2000 cases first quality Vienna sausage, packed for export. 24-4-oz., spot. San Francisco. 600 cases Frisses, recent manufac ture, packed for export, spot. 1 car 4" Galvanized Pipe, random lengths. 10 tons Bleaching Powder, 33-37 per cent spot. CRAIGIE&CO.,Ltd. OO West St, SEW YORK CITY. ' V- "v-" ? """......ri .. ? jElSfp- ; I fag i k Mi'mnu-iJill I fry? pTJgKTd , I l X ' -r 15, J ' I V