TITE MORXIXO OREGONIAX, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1920 10 BOARD JO E ES UPON MILK PRIG E Final Action Hatted Until Thursday Meeting. . CONSUMER IS AFFECTED Redaction Amount to On Cent Quart en Retail Quotations of Product. Reduction In the wholesale and retail price of milk, to become effec tive January 1 have been tentatively asreed upon by members of the city milk commission, and will be finally determined at a resumed session on Thursday mornins at 11 o'clock at 715 Chamber of Commerce building-. In ita tentative proposal the com mission would reduce the price of milk f. o. b. Portlaad, from producer t dealer, to 13.12 a hundred pounds, as contrasted with the existing price of 13.55. Similarly it is propoaeo i rAurm the retail price from .t. nuart to 13 cents, if th account is settled before the 15th of the month following delivery. Members of the commlssiop Dr. Jnnh B. Wise. A. U Tetu. Rev. Os iald W. Taylor and William nwstir sav that before these or .n nthpr nrices are fixed, however, opportunity for final discussion will be afforded at the cession Thursday morning, when statements penmen t the nroDosed reduction may made by producers and distributors. It also is the desire or the commis sion to receive suggestions from deal ers concerning the price of cream and the pricea of wholesale milk in cans and bottles. "The commission has under consid eration." runs the tentative report, "the selection of a base for future nrices of milk, and- believes that th Drice of butterfat in the Portland market is the best base to use. add ing to such price a differential to be Nietermined later in order to make the Portland Drice. If this can be aceomDliahed the price paid by th dealers would be fixed automatically each month. "Another important matter is th mount which the distributor should have for bis share, and in order to learn this the commission hopes that the dealers will follow such cost ac counting as wUl show the commission their receipts and disbursements month by month. The commission will not be ready for another month to determine on any base- of the kind suggested, or to obtain the dealers cost of operation. PETER WISER IS SUICIDE IlXi HEALTH DRIVES FEDERAL WATCHJtAN TO DEATH. Former Fireman nd Police Officer Ends Life at Home by Firin , Rifle Bullet Into Head. ' Peter Wiser, SS years oldi com mitted suicide at his residence. S317 Bruce street, about 9 e'clock yester day morning, by shooting himself in the head with a .2 J-oalibe-r rifle. Wiser was alone in the house at the time, but his wife was in the yard outside. Death came a few minutes r.fter the shot was fired. Despond ency over ill health, which had forced him to give up his work as watch man on the steamship Astorian about ' two weeks ago is thought to have been the cause for Wiser's deed. Wiser has been a resident of Port land for mora than 30 years. About 13 years ago he served on the city fire department and previous to that time had been a member of the po lice force. He was a member of the democratic county central committee at the time of his death. During the last few years he had been employed at various times as keeper on boats und-er authority of the United States marshal. Wiser was born at Marys-villa, CaL, December 10. 1153. In early life he went te the Dakota-s and spent some time as a prospector in. the Black Hills. A gold mine which he opened np was soldi te Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, who still retains it Wiser is survived by his widow and even children of a former marriage, all residents of Portland or nearby towns. Surviving- children are: Mrs. W. D. Chambers, Mrs. U Wilson. Mrs. f.. Meyers. Mrs. T. Keegan, Edward Wiser, WiUiam Wiser and Clarence Wiser. MOTHER, S0N DISAGREE Estate of Joe Sue, Aged Chinese Merchant, In Dispute. Fertie Jue Sue and Herbert Jue Sue Jewell, mother and son, figure in ta?a) scrap over the estate left by the late Jue Hue. an aged Chinese mer chant. Mrs. Sue asks that her son ' be removed as administrator, while in answer, Jewell alleges the mother has property she refuses to account for. This document, filed yesterday. further states that the woman was holding In trust the title to two lots In -Hawthorne Avenue addition, also furaiture in a house there, interest in a lease on a building at Second and Oak streets and a 11008 diamonS ring. Jewell claims that since the death ef the merchant Mrs. Sue sold the lots for $4000 and the furniture for 31000 and still baa the ring, but refuses te make an accounting to the adminis trator for this. It is alleged she pre sented a petition for the removal of Jewell because sne learned ne was about to apply to the court for au thority to bring salt to recover the property. STOCKMEN PROTEST RATE Three Organizations Register Com plaint on Doable-Deck Car Charges. SALEM. Or., Deo. 27. (Special.) Members ef the Portland Livestock exchange. Western Oregon Livestock Men's league and Jackson County . Farm Bureau Co-operative exchange have filed) with the Oregon public service commission protest against the rates charged for the transports- ' tlon -of livestock In double-deck cars. The netltion charges that these J rates are unfair when compared with the rates for livestock shipments In single-deck ears. The pe titioners urgea mil me noariug- or the double-deck car rates be held oa the same date as the Investigation te determine the reasonableness of so called uniform contracts regulating the abipsient at livestock. I THE two ballrooms of the Multno mah hotel will present a gay and festive scene tonight when the college ball will be given by the Women's league of the University of Oregon. The party will be an all college affair for students from all the universities and colleges of the west in attendance. This Is an an nual event and always is eagerly anticipated by the young people. Prominent men and women will be patrons and patronesses. Among these will be Governor and Mrs. Ol cott. Mayor and Mrs. Baker, President and Mrs. Campbell, deans of women of the leading institutions, society matrons and others interested in the educational work of the state Of Ore gon. To miss this party will be to miss one of the most inspiring functions of the year. The marriage of Miss Philena King and .Roland M. Lockwood will be sol emnized today. ' Mrs. 'William D. Wheelwright will entertain the Chi Omega sorority members and a few additional college girls and friends at a tea at her home this afternoon. Last night Chi Omega sorority alumnae gave a large and successful ball at the Multnomah hotel for the benefit of the milk station fund and social service work carried on by the organization. Dinner parties pre ceded the affair. Several hostesses entertaained groups of friends at the dance. Miss Louise Gray, president of the alumnae, was assisted by capable committees, -who planned the details with ability and who received splendid co-operation from their friends. Mrs. J. C. Hare will entertain to morrow afternoon at a tea for a few intimate friends who will drop in for a cozy hour at the fireside, with a cup of tea and holiday greetings as the features. Mrs. Hare entertained a group of friends Sunday at a line party at the symphony popular con cert at the auditorium. . . Mrs. Irving Stearns will entertain tomorrow at luncheon for Miss Cath arine Therkelsen, whose marriage to Alvin J. O'Brien will be solemnized January 4. For the wedding Mrs. Thomas Martin Joyce will be matron of honor. Miss Mary Therkelsen maid of honor, Miss Vera O'Brien brides maid, William Healy best man, J. Campbell. Thomas Young and Cachot Davis ushers. Cachot Therkelsen will give his sister In marriage. Mrs. Herbert Thomas will give an informal tea for the bride-elect in the afternoon and Miss Vera O'Brien will receive on New Tear's day for the young couple. Mrs. Jerry New man gave a smart tea recently for Miss Therkelsen. Mrs. Merrill Moores, Mrs. Irving Stearns, Mrs. Cameron and Mrs. Joyce presided at the table. Assisting were Mrs. Jack Latourette. Miss Therkelsen and Miss O'Brien. Flowers and dainty gifts dailv are being showered upon the bride-elect and social affairs have crowded her calendar ever since the announcement of the engagement, which was made at an attractive tea a-iven tiv Mrs Thomas Martin Joyce. Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Boone Wheat will be at home to their friends at 621 Bast Tenth street North New Year'i day from 3 until 6 o'clock. . The Misses Charlotte and Sylvia Hdlman will entertain next Thursday at a tea at which they will honor Miss Adrienne Shamanski, whose marriage to J. R. Fulop will be sol emnized on January 6. The Misses Holman are students at the Univer sity of California, but at present they are at home passing the holidays with their parents. At a home wedding Miss Ruth J. Vickery yesterday became the bride of Thomas Walter Brown The cere mony was solemnized In the residence of the bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Mae H. Rodgers. Rev. Oswald W. Taylor of Grace Memorial Episcopal church officiated. A few relatives and in timate friends attended. The bride wore a suit of light gray of becom ing lines and tint, and her flowers were violets and pink roses. Mrs. Rodgers wore gray charmeuse and erepe de chine and' carried red roses. The rooms were decorated in Christ mas greenery and holly and chrysan themum. A supper followed the core- on y and the couple left for a wed ding trip. After their return they will make their home in Portland. Mr. Brown is well known in business circles The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Klizabeth J. Cutting of Barnes- ton, Mass. The bride formerly lived In Springfield, Mass., where she has many friends. A numDer or social affairs will . be given for the couple on their return. e Portland girls who are home from Mills college will be honor gueste at uncheen to be given for them by the Mills college club next Friday at o'clock in the University club. The guests honored will be Miss Lois Nitchy, Miss Dorothy Metschan, Miss Mary Laura Myers, Miss Rath Fergu son, Miss Mary uni, miss vivian Waller. Miss Helen West, Miss Mar garet Levlnson, Miss Miriam Sheman- kl. Miss Jane Seller and Miss Judith Llppitt. "The club committee includes Mrs. C. J. Donaca. Mrs. G. T Willis. Mrs. Frank MeCauley and Mrs. B. F. Pearson. I 'Ivanhoe homestead No. 5038 will give a Yuletide dance tomorrow night. The lodge has announced that this will be a masquerade. Latjrelhunrt club wilt danee next Thursday evening, when guests will be admitted, it being the regular guest night party. 7" Laurelhurst club women will hold watch party at the clubhouse the Ulglil wi wcwjiiiuv " " - .-. only. Refreshments wljl be served I and the evenm-g spent in dancing up to the midnight hour, when the old year passes and the new year is1 ush ered in. - , Portland friends of Miss Florence Prevost will be Interested to know that she is to be married January 5 at Ridgewood, N. J., to Arthur Well ington Bell. New York manager of J. & H. Goodwin, Ltd., of London, ex porters of apples. Misa-JTevost Is s member of two old families of the vest. She is a great granddaughter of Dr. John W: Morse, pioneer physi cian of California, and a great grand- lece of Archbishop Blanchet, first Catholic archbishop of Oregon. Her maternal grandparents were the late Mr. and Mrs. James Casey, pioneers of 1849. Since residing in the East she has been advertising writer for the Borden company. Mr. and Mrs. Bell will be at home at iti tjast Spring avenue. - , . - Alpha Chi Omega alumnae and ac tive members will assemble today at 14-3A nVloclc in the blue room of the Portland hotel for luncheon. Later the members will attend the matinee at the Ornheum. Mrs. F. E. Leefe Is chairman for the luncheon and Mrs. P. Breckel has charge of the thea- tei party. e e Irvlngten clubhouse presented an attractive appearance last night when the annual formal Christmas party was held. Many smart gowns were worn by the maids and matrons who attended. Holiday decorations added lo the festive charm of the evening. e HOOD RIVER, Or., Dec. 27. (Spe cial.) The wedding of Herbert Cecil Hickey and Miss Ann Margaret Fisher was solemnized at St. Mary's Catholic church yesterday morning, Father Thomas officiating. W. J. Filz, brother-la-law of the bride, acid the latter's sister. Miss Maria Flatter, ac companied the couple to the altar. Mr. and Mrs. Hickey plan on making their home at Mount Hood. "The women's card club of the Elks club will meet Thursday at 2 o'clock in the temple to play "bridge and-"500." Mrs. W. G. Hogge and Mrs. H. J. Hendricks will be hostesses. Refresh ments will be served after the game. - Oregon Alpha chapter. Pi Beta, Phi, will meet Thursday at 12:30 o'clock for a luncheon in the Imperial hotel. Active and Inactive members may attend. e e Mr. and Mrs Folger Johnson enter tained recently at a theater party and supper dance for Mr. and Mrs. Van Anderson (Eliza Parker). see The marriase of Howard A. Hilda brandt and Miss Rhoda K. Lardon of Portland was solemnized December 24. at the home of the officiating clergyman. Dr. William H. Washinger, bishop of the Pacific district.. Church or the Lnited Brethren in Christ, 686 East Taylor street, the Impressive ring ceremony being used. They were accompanied by Mr. and mrs. u. r. Pardon of Salem. Mr. miaeoranat is a successful young business man of this city and is highly esteemed by all his associates. Mrs. Hildebrandt is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Lardon of Sa lem. The couple will reside In Park Rose. see Major Edward ' A. Xoyes, medical corps. Lnited States army, and Mrs. Noyes are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Noyes, at 155 North Twenty-second street. Major Noyes has been stationed at Washington D. C,- in the office ef the curgeon- general. but has now been assigned to Letterman hospital. San Francisco. Major Noyes is a brother of Dr. Allen P, Noyes of this city. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Richards enter tained at a Christmas party at their home at Fairmont, St. Helens boule vard. The honor guests at the house party included Judge Will R. King 01 Washington, chief counsel for the reclamation service: Misa Anne Shan non Monroe, William Hanley and Miss Lillian Hackelman. Music and a dinner with holiday features and favors were on the programme of events. WHITE SALMON, ( Wash., Dec. 27. (Special.) A wedding Christmas evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F G. Kin united in marriage Miss Idalia King of White (Salmon, and Charles J. Osten of Madras, Or. Miss King is a pupil at the Ellison-White Conserva tory of Music at Portland, where she will continue her studies and Mr. Osten is the editor of the Madras Pioneer, and manager of the Madras Amusement company. WHITE SALMON. Wash., Dec 27. (Special.) A pretty wedding occurred at the home of Rev. and Mrs. O. A.' Stillman, White Salmon, today, when their daughter Irma became the bride of Arthur Card, who owns a . fine ranch in the Mountain Brook district. Rev. Stillman, pastor of the Congre gational church, performed the. cere mony. Mr. Card is the son of Mr. and Mrs: C. S. Card of White Salmon and ' Denver. Relatives from Salem, Portland and other points were In attendance. EXPOSITION PBDJECT MEETS WITH FAVOR Unlimited Possibilities De dared to Await Portland. PAST RESULTS RECALLED WHITE SALMON. Wash., Dec. 27. (Specials) A Christmas wedding was that of John L. Moore of Trout Lake, and Miss Jean Nash of Husum. Mr. Moore is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore, postmaster at Trout Lake, and Miss Nash the daughter of Charles Nash, at whose home the wedding ooeurred. The young ceuple will make their home at West Linn, Or. see Delta Delta Delta sorority will hold a luncheon today in the Mult nomah hotel. a The many friends sf Miss Edith Marshall, niece of Mrs C. D. Brunn, will be pleased to hear that she is recuperating at Merritt hospital in Oakland following an operation. Mrs. Brunn is with her sister. Mrs. John Albert Marshall of Berkeley. . Mrs. Emory SaHn-a; Funk of Walls Walla, Wash., is the guest of Mrs. J. Curtis Simmons during the holi days. CARD Or THAIVKS. V . . We wish to thank our many friends for their klndnes$ and sympathy dur ing: - the illness and burial f our daughter and Bister, Christine T. Toole, and for the beautiful floral offerings sent. Especially do we wish to thank the fourth term class of James John high school for the serv ices they rend'ered. MR. AND MRS. CHARLES M. TOOLE AdJV. AND FAMILY. Eastern Manufacturers Will Come Here if Shown Cheap Electrical Energy Obtainable. Unlimited possibilities await the action of Portland people in the de velopment of features for the inter national hirhwavs and hydro-electric exposition, scheduled for tnis city in 1925. declared George W. Joseph and John Gratke, speakers before the members' forum of the Chamber 01 Commerce at luncheon yesterday noon. Charles F. Berg, who pre sided, declared himself and the chant ber absolutely in favor of the proj ect andi the laree crowd or repre sentative business and professional men oresent applauded long and loudly. Senator Joseph, who has been work Inir in co-oneration with the Co lumbia Hydro-Electric league, officers and members of which originated me idea of an exposition to be held here in 1925 to celebrate the development and potential possibilities' of water nnwer. was the first sneaker, tie saia that when the subiect was first hrn&eheit tn him by F. E. Beach, president of the league, he did not realize the significance of it, but that "after being pestered almost to aeatn about it," he awoke to the realiza tion of its vast importance and ever sinpe has been most enthusiastic about it. .There is but one limit 10 what mav be aceomDliahed by us and that in anr own limit." said Senator Joseph. "If we can show the manu facturers of the east that they can obtain cheap electrical energy out here, out here they will come. Henry Ford, for example, has said tnai ne nere ir no nurses are ready for distribution and the annua! dues may be paid. ' Summer Relief Corps entertained the department officers Saturday evening with a chicken dinner. The tables were artistically decorated in the season's colors and following the dinner the guests enjoyed a social hour. e 1 e The Stephens night school closed its fall term Thursday evening with an entertainment and dance. The even Xing was an enjoyable one, of games and music and refreshments were served. e e e .. The regular meeting of the Sunny- side Parent-Teacher .association was held Tuesday-afternoon. A deligntiui programme honoring the landing of the Pilgrims was presented by the children of the school. Memorial talks in honor ef Mrs, Cheney and Miss Abigai Wright, former teachers of the school were read. Mrs. Lee Davennort nresented "Christmas in Other Lands" in an interesting way. The "Community Fair." staged re cently by the Woman's club of Dun dee. Or., was a most successful affair. Nine booths were arranged and every thing was sold from dainty home made pastries to useful articles. As a special attraction prizes-were offered for the oldest quilt, the prettiest de sign and the quilt containing the most pieces. The bazaar- was also a great financial success. The December meeting of the Worn en's auxiliary to the Railway Mall association will be held at the home of Mrs. D. R. Phillips. 905 East Twentv-third street North. Thursday, December SO, at 2 P. M. The usual noon luncheon will be omitted and the programme will pa furnished by the childrem Each guest Is asked to bring something for the grab bag which will be one of the entertaining features of the programme. Take Alberta car. At a recent election of officers held by Multnomah Chapter, No. 104, O. E. S., the following officers were elected to serve during the coming year. Mrs. Edna Geiger. worthy matron; Mrs. Isabella Rugg. associate matron; Mrs. Carrie Whitcomb, conductress; Mrs. Elma Kalsch. associate conductress; Miss Esther M. Caudy, secretary, and Mrs. Laura A. Funk, treasurer. The star points have not yet been appoint ed. Installation will be held in Jan uary. . Alblna. Women's Christian Temper ance union will be entertained today at the home of Mrs. J. M. Donaldson. 701 Pattern Road, at 11 o'clock. Take Council Crest car to Patton Road and wouia move nis " "-J0,v t,v-,v tn the rlrht. could obtain cheaper power; many x- m m others will not only say it, dui win do that very thing if we develop this feature adequately. There is no end to the possibilities and we should make the most of our opportunity." Mr. Gratke emphasized the great success which has been made of large expositions held on the Pacific coast and read figures to show how the .., 1. nfl Clark exoosltion was or ganized and the results obtained by it. "Portland found Itself during that exposition and has been on the map ever since." said Mr, Gratke. "It was so much of a success that it not only paid dividends to the stocKnoiaers, but it meant a new Portland, and our greatest development dates from that event." Mr. Gratke sketched the objects 01 the proposed exposition and showed how such a celebration would bring the country into a more solid unit, and told ef some things tlfat might be worked out as a result of it. He appealed to all citizens to assist in oreating favorable sentiment inn predicted that the exposition win prove to pe me nest ever ocia America. The auxiliary Women's Missionary Boolety will meet this evening at 7:45 o'clock in the church house. Clubwomen from all parts of Ore gon will attend -the luncheon to be given on January S Tny the Oregon Federation of Women's ciuds at me Portland hotel. Mrs. C. E. Runyon will be chairman of the committee of arrangements.' see- , The Girl Reserves of the Glencoe school are giving a holiday party in the social hall of the Young Women's Christian association tomorrow. The Wiley B. Allen, .f USIC THAT MAN ENJOYS Men, some more than others, find rest relaxation, comfort and amusement in good music, properly played. . To the home man, the man of busy days in office, factory or pro fessional life, no recreation so completely effaces the cares of the day's activities as an HOUR EACH EVENING AT THE PLAYER PIANO. I asi'Jiin jsT. THE EUPKONA PLAYER PIAMO Is favored by busy men because of the great ease with which they may render, musically and skillfully, their favorite meledies, either popular or classic. "They have learned, too, the trustworthiness of its mechanism and the high quality of the piano, either for the player or manual use. Attrac tive, also, are its price and terms far less than its beauty would lead one to believe. Your name brings full particulars Name. . . . . .... Aiittsi ........ Ch.) IPIA.WOSI VtrucfzieftTL MORRISON ST. AT BROADWAY f1A$0N AND HATIM PIANOS An rsMMifKe. oAjciAMB, rwsswi. avast smssi eirls will enjoy a swim In the pool, after which games and supper will be enjoyed In the hall. The social hall of the Young Wom en's Christian association has an un usual Christmas decoration. On the platform Is a snow-white tree, on either side of which are green fir trees. The staff Invites all Its friends to see It. The association was the means of helping many a lonely girl enjoy her Christmas . through the thoughtfulncss of kind-hearted Porl lunders. The Hellig theater invited as many girls as Mitts Selma Flodlne, house secretary, could find te gs Is the Christmas matinee. Many fam ilies called to offer their hospitality to a dinner or their Christmas tree festivities to girls whe were not able to go to their own hemes for the holldK yn. Women's Activities rpHB Oregon State Graduate Nurses' X association will held its regular meeting tomorrow at 2 P. M. in room H, central library. The speaker for the afternoon will be Mrs. Elnora Thomson, head of the University of Oreeon public health nursing course. Her subjects will be "Experiences in Italy" and "Public Welfare Work." Following the talks some important business carried over from the last eetina; will be taken care of and all the nurses are urged to attend. Of ficial blanks and receipts for graduate "A SWELL AFFAIR DENTS TOOTHACHE GUM Stops Toothache Instantly ASK FAR DENTS AND CET DENTS C.I.DEHT A CO.. DmH.MUktn There Is One Electric Store Where Prices Are Lower ! 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