0 CITY NEWS IN BRIEF oazcoyiA TEuraoxzs. Pr1ntin-roe.m ...Mstn T"Tn Cuy eircu:Aiioa ....Mie 770 Msnaetn Editor ...... Maid TOTO uDdjr tdlior ...Main Ti'TO t'umpoalnf -room ........MAin 707O upl bluitUA ....... ...Maui ?UtO ASIISEME.XTS. A S A A ' A "V A A V BAKER THBATKR- (Eleventh and rioiii The Fkcr Stocs Company In tloa N'lU' Mallaee at i.lj and ton: (tit st S.li. BtXC.ALOW THEATER Twlfrh and Msr- rwni "The M-n ol the Hour." MttiDM at 3.11 auJ tomsbt at li. ORPHEfM THKATKR (Morrison, between Mxtti and f"mi Vudviii. This al- raooa at and tonight at 9. IX IIKAND THEATER Parsj aad Washlns. inn i Vaudeville. This aftcraooa al I-1X tonictat at 7:iO and a. LTBIC THEATER Seventh and AldsrV I rlc Corndy ComptrtT In -A Mix L'p." This afternoon at -.40 and tooifbt at I .JO and . TAR THEATER (Psr and Washlnften Wntn pictures. Continuous trout 1.40 to 10.20 r. it- Rf iielh Anniversary Number Wul Be Issued February 4 . Price 6 cents. Postage in Uni ts! Stat.-), Cinada, Mexico and the Island possessions, 7 cent. Foreign postage, 14 cents. PlSH CLfe OPPOSS ilALARKKT BILL The. pu1 i-lub committee which framed Ina public service comrrreolon measure for i'ortland and tiled poiii:on to have tiie measure placed on the ballot nt June is makinc a right against the Mi Urky bill, srhl.-h placed the tame func tion with the S'ate Railroad Commission. A circular has been printed setting forth the advantage of the local meuurt and declaring that Mr. Malarke' bill la designed to kill off the local measure and alao trie to mppleinentary measures taxlr.f t,v. a and electric power corn rank J per cent of their (rem earnings, t-everal pusii clubs have adopted resolu. tiuns approvu'R of the local measure and condemning the Malakey bill. CHaxc to CJet At to Ie Con. Su perintendent (Kintldeon of the Street Cleaning Iwpartmcnt ha been disap pointed about getting an automobile, afclch It Is conceded by the etreet-clean-tng commutr of the Executive Board, lie U entitled te. The trouble iro out of Mr. Donaldson's failure to urge the purchase of the machine last year, when ti-re were available fund. Now tne exper. of his department have Increased 10 much that me superinten dent, who must travel Zi mile of street a day. will have to continue to use a horse and buggy. FVa Pals. Two lOtVoorseposrer horizontal return tubular bolter, complete with enclosed type feed water hsater. sSxJHxJ Bmita Vai'.a feed pump. iKxIse Injector, aafety valvoav erown valves, sm-lnch hadtr and all ancle ealvrs. and Wllliama feed water regulator, with swtety water coiutpo,; In good condition; also, one 13-horsepower vertical (uh-nerewd-head. tubular-boiler. rompt with sa.'c'.y valve and fltllr.ga. Includieg BrITa.o Injector; almost new use1 only a e ort time. For further par ticulara Inquire at roam Jut uragonian building. Miss Mixrara El Call's Ft cnxt. HKurv Mineral eervlces for the late Miss M rcorva E. Call, who died Friday, were hM yesterday afternoxn at 3: o'clock from Ftnley chapeL Interment wa la Ine Fir Cemetery. Mi's Call waa born in Elk City. Idah". In 13. and came to Orgoa In ITL She hae lived In Port land since ISM. Besides her mother, Mrs. 9Jary Call. ! survived by two broth erst Carlos C and Elmer 11. Call. Xrw Watt Orrira fiotiped roa ALsu.tA-i'rov'.slon has been made for the erection of a new water office for the Alblna district on Russell street, between Itodney and WtliUma avanue. The city ewrs a lot on the south side ef Ruf U street. wher the nater tank of the rid Alblca Water Company etood, and soother lot has been secured. The bald.cg mill contain offices, besides space for eeoraa-e ar.d repatra. At the urgent request of a number ef p'jr customers we w.il continue our sale one week more. Your lat chance to purchase choice Peretan and Turkish ru at a reduction ol 1 to per cent leinw our usual low prices. FUch rug marked the regular and reducej price, anj our guarantee wltb every ru aotd. I'artoi.ao Bros.. V3 Wash near Uth St. PsTHKa O'Haaa to LtcTVRg. Father r lU.-a lll tleitvrr Ms lecture before the Iante Ctub on the "Tradition of Civilisa tion." lu the artroom of the Library, Thursday nleht. February . at 1 o'clock Books relating to this subject will be fourij on a special shelf near the desk n the circulating department. lAfcrvaes ox Soctausm. L Taylor. Lt. rv, will rp.'ak at Western AcAWntj ball, eecond aad Morrison street, tauday at I o'clock, on "Social Problem of To dev." At P. M . In the same hall. Cl.fford B. EJUS will speak on "Wtn 8o riale'n Destroy the Incentive to Achieve ment?" POWTXAKD Milt HONOBBD. L P. Marion, editor of the Mining and Timber Journal of Portland, was elected sec retary of the American Mining Congress, at tta recent convention In ijult Lake City. Mr. Mahon IU work to win the next teselon of the convention ftr Port land. E. H. Vikou. Mat Rxoovtn. While there has been little chango In the con dition of E. K. Virgil, pioneer, who has been belpleew with paralysis at his home In Holladay Addition, the past few tUa. it is believed that be baa a chance to recover. Wa Cell hair mattresses retail at wholesale price, for 10-pound beds from SM and up. W renovate mattreesea and return them the same day. We also renovate feathers. Portland Curled Hair Factory. H. MeUger, proprietor. -rs Front SC.. Main 4T4, A UTi. Rar. W O- Euot. Ja. wt:i expeak opon 'Moral Training In the Publ.c Schools" this evening at at the Church of Our Father (Unitarian), 7tn and Tim hllL Morning ewrvloe at 11; Sunday school at l.6; T. P. R. C. at ; P. M. Arrca January Jl. 1)11. carriages to or from parties. Hesters, etc.. will be tl-60 each way. Round trip or exclusive use. S3. .This rate Inclu-iee Inside the two mile circle. Central Etabies, Anderson Broex. Portland Carriage Co. lavrsoTOis. I have for sale what I consider ore of the best quarter blocks In Inrlngton. which must be sold this week at a figure much below the market price. No phone Information. F. J. Kay. 9 Hamilton bliig. . Isaac f rrr to La-orcac. Isaac Swett !; aiidresa tl.e People's Forum this evening on the subject "The Single Tax In Practice." Other speakers will follow him. Admission free. Medical building. AMer and Park. Arrcn Jisvinr XI Schwas Piujtio Co. Will Bb Located at Stabk Stbbstt, One Doob tUsr or Pbbsbxt Location. Dn. O. C Hot-LtsTtn will spend Feb ruary in the foutii Sea Islands. Dr. George U. Carl take his office during his abaeace. Art - .-sool of the Portland Art As sociation, new term begins January Apply Museum of Art. alb and Taylor. Fob Rsht. Five furnished homes. West Side. C K. Henry Co- Henry bldg.. Fourth and Oak. Dusohds.-C Chrlsteosen. second floor Corbett building. Take elevator. t'.-y Portland Home Telephone bonds for ICO. F. J. Cstter!!n 4 Co. J. a. DoLixBHtDB please write to me. VostofTlce box '-3. Portland. Woocu'l KreAt fruit a tore, Waah. Diampnds Oddfellows OrriorrRS IttrrALLEO. The following officers of Industrial Lodge. No. .9. Oddfellows, were Installed Wed nesday night. In the ball on RueacU street and Rodney avenue: Noble grand, C. W. Blue: vice-grand. Frank Gatchet; secretary. Herman Eberhardt; treaeurer, R. E. L rlmmons: warder. Frank Cipreadborough; conductor. C- H. Elmore; outKde guardian. W. S. Fletcher: Inside gjardlarj. J. M. Ctider: right supporter noble grand. J. W. Boothe: left up porter. noble grand. M. A- McEachern; right supporter vIce-gTand. John Greg wlcb; left supporter vice-grand. J. W. Montag; right scene supporter. F. P. Montag; left scene supporter. A. K. Holmes; chaplain. J. C Jameson. Obstructions to Widexiko Rbmoved. Attorney Frank gt-hlagel, representing the Rose City Tark Improvement League, reported yesterday that all ob structions to the widening of the Sandy boulevard from 60 to eO feet had been removed by the payment of some thing more than IJCO to a prop erty owner who thought the view ers bad not awarded sniff Iclent dam ages. The street has been widened be tween liist Twenty-eighth street and the city limits. A large majority of the property owners have signed for hard-surface pavement for the entire street, and the Improvement is to b made this year. Woodxix ornrou Installed. Wil liam Reldt. past consul. Installed the fol lowing officers of Webfoot Camp, No. 65. Woodmen of the World, at the halL cor ner Russell street and Rodney avenue: Consul commander. B- D. 'Blanchard: advisor lieutenant. John Knls; banker. L B. Sauvle; clerk. J. W. Boothe; escort. M.- A. McEachern; watchman. C- A. Welty; sentry. J. A. Colyer; manager, W. C. North. Mr. Reldt delivered an In teresting talk to the assembled neigh bor. CnKMITTEB O LJBRAKT ButLDlNO AP- rot.vTBD. Warner Porre. new president . . i . - r-i.iK ef the East sia uuainess jicu ha appointed a speclel committee on l-st Side Library building, and a report is expected st the meeting next Thurs day night Thl -committee will look Into the securing of a permanent build ing to lake tne place of the one burned a week ago. Corusim lot on the Alameda and Wlberg Lsne. SxU; beautiful homes around; 3U minutes ride: will sell for purchase price two years ago; terms); must make Quick turn. CaU Mr, Carlock. Malo 4iH9. SHORTY BEARS MANY SINS Thief Defcna, However, Fail to Prevent Rockplle Sntefiee. Soraewher In the wide world one "Shorty" i taggrlng along carrying opon bla shoulder th slna of four men. "Poor Shorty.- ald Deputy Dis trict Attorney Hennessy; 'he is the goat" Upon the absent hesd of rShorty there were hesped. In Municipal Court yesterday, all the offenses charged against three prisoner, who were a r--reated everal day ago by Police Ser geant Qolta, charged with burglary and attempted highway robbery. First. Robert Ratamaa cleared his skirts and volunteered to turn tate' evidence gainst John Peterson and Art Olson. Then Olson shifted the blame to Peter son and Shorty and wa discharged for lack of evidence. Peterson was put on trial and waa asked to account of the various articles found in bis pos session. . "Where did you gt that gunT asked Hennessy. "From Shorty." "And the watch chain?" "From Shorty." -And the cigars?" "From Shorty.' Here Hennessy indulged in sarcasm kbout the "rnystertou John Doe who bands things to people on the streets." Judge Taswell was not impressed by Peterson' defense and sentenced him to a year at the rock pile. "Snorty. the goat." Is still at large. MONKEY HELD AS HOSTAGE Animal Hqlne Stock of Little Store; McrchanA Wants Damage. Disconsolate and deathly sick, an Af rican monkey sits in captivity, at the cigar store of Stanchef Bros., Third and Everett street, and contemplates with bluer remorse the bavoc of a night of dissipation. Chewing tobacco and can. dy. masticated simultaneously, are. be finds, a bad dleL Jocko Is one of three simians kept to attract the crowd at a moving picture show run by Fred Nesme at Vs Third street. He escaped from his cage Fri day night, and his vagrant fancy car ried him to the candy store. Casually Inspecting a rack of picture postals and tearing up such as did not suit hi taste, he progressed to the ahowcase and gorged himself on It contents. First a plug of tobacco and then a fist ful or candy found its way to bla pouchy Jaws, and thla was repeated until most of the stock had been ruined. When Stanchef unlocked his store yesterday morning he found the mon key in possession, his stock strewn about the floor, and damage done which ha appraised at tit. He carried his claim to the police station, but was re ferred to the Justice Court. Nesme of fered to settle for i:o. but Stanchef refused, and In the meantime holds Jocko as security for bis claim. NOB HILLRESIDENCE. A Tcry attractive home of nine rooms In one of tha finest location in the city; modern and complete in every way. The, view Is unsurpassed, and Impossible to be obstructed; ground about szI0e feet. The ground alone la worth almost as much as the price asked. 55.900. For terms Inquire of CHAS. K. HENRT CO., HENRI BLDG, Fourth and Oak sts- Portland. Or. Women' Federation Elects. MONTESANO. Wash- Jan. 18. (Spe cial..) The Gray Harbor Federation TTIE STTXPAT OREGOXTAX. POKTXAyP. JANTTARY 29. 1911 The Large Jewelry Store JAXGKR BROS. tW Moiriaoa Street Brt. Fourth and Fink. of Women' Clubs held Its annual meet Ing and banquet in this city Thurs day. The following officer were elected: President, Mrs. H. B. Marcy. Montesano: first vice-president. Mrs. L. R. Lvcan, Mocllp: second vice-president. Mrs. Connolly. Cosmopolls; cor responding secretary. Mrs. G. H. Whart man, Montesano; recording secretary. Mr. A. Wilson, Aberdeen: treasurer, Mrs. S. 8. McMillan. Hoqutam; auditor. Mr. McKeo, Hoqulam. BRAGGART IS IN TROUBLE 'PuU' With Police Fails to Mate rialise Vpon Inquiry. For boasting that he had a "pull" with th police. Ernest Frost, an ex pressman, had a narrow escape from being committed to Jail in Municipal Court yesterday morning, upon hi failure to pay a fine which had been assessed against him. Frost was arrested for threatening to kill Seid Back, a Chinese merchant, following depredations committed by Frost's horse among the lilies of the Chinese. He was Cned tlo. but was allowed unllj yesterday to pay It. It came to the ears of the authorities that he had made boasts of having es caped punishment because he had a "drag," and when he appeared In court yesterday morning he was called upon to say who it was that had favored him. Ha denied that he hud made such statements and pleaded for more time In which to pay bis tine. The request was granted after he had been lectured severely by the court, , i LAW DEBATERS SELECTED Two Team to Represent University Department In Contests. The associated students of the law de partment of the University of Oregon have completed tbetr debste tryouts and have selected two teams to represent the school In debate this year. One team Is composed of two men, E. IL Whitney is leader, and his associate i Benjamin F. Wagner. Both will represent the University of Oregon law school In on international debate that Is now being" arranged for with the Law Students' Sorlety of Vsncouver, B. C, the Lew Students' Society of Victoria. B. C nd the law department of the University of Washington. The other team is composed of C. F. Hosmn. leader, and bis associates are. A. B. Mackensie and Ira W. Carl. They will debate with WUlametta University at Salem soon. The judges of the tryout debates were: K. S. J. McAllister,, A. T. Lewis and Frank J. Lonergan. OAKS CONCESSIONS. Tbe Following Concession at the Oaks AnitiM-ment Park Are tor sale xor tne season tuniuniivi., j Sunday. May SS, uaits lavern. Ice Cream and Soft Drinks, Candy. Pea nuts and Popcorn. Cigars and Tobacco, o. i i-...w f ovine- Picture Theater. Shooting-gallery. Photo-gallery, Knife- rack. Dance Pavilion, swimming i-a-vIHod, Weighing Machines, Variety Booth. Joy Wheel. Giant Whirl. Laughing-gallery, and Chute the Chutes. Communications should be addressed to John F. Cordray, care of "Oaks Park." Office hours on tha grounds from S to afternoons for selection of bootns and concession. Lout Altman, Auditor. " APARTMENT JjOUSE SITE We have for sale a full slse lot, 60x100. on Seventh street, between Jefferson and Montgomery. On this there is a very attractive elghtroom house; two baths; hardwood floor; furnace. This is a splendid location for an apartment house. A good rental can be obtained until such time as purchaser wishes to build. For price and term Inquire of CHAS. K. HENRT CO., HENRT BLDG., rourth and Oak t Portland. Or. CARD OF THANKS. . To the friend who kindly gave their sympathy, service and flowers In our late bereavement we tender our stneere thanks. M RS. G. H. CHURCHILL AND FAMILY. We're Not Going Out of the Jewelry Business Our removal sale was occasioned by enlargement of business. You'll find us in tho Yeon building after February 15th., bigger, better, busier than ever. "We are sacrificing profits, and not customers; we want an empty store, and will not move anything. It would not be a temptation to. ift to offer seconds, instead of high-class articles, because we want your future patronage, and expect to win and keep it. Another reason why we are offering you the best, at the price of the inferior. Be a wholesaler, you'll get much at cost price much, even below cost, possibly the very piece of jewelry, silver ware you need most. Come and see. . . CtnfPCrS FEBRUARY CLEAN-UP SALE OF BROKEN LINES OF MEN'S SUITS AND OVERCOATS The greatest opportunity ever offered in Portland, very unusual opportunity presents itself for men to overcoats of style and dependability. We've cut suit and overcoat in stock. It is the chance of the Rogers Peet or Brokaw suit or overcoat at such Odd Suits and Overcoats that were $15.00 are now . . . . $1 1'OO Ocd Suit and Overcoats that were $20.00 are now ..... $13.35 Odd Suits and Overcoats that were $25.00 are now $16.65 Odd Suits and Overcoats that were $27.50 and $30 are now $18.85 BOYS' SUITS AND OVERCOATS AT SPECIAL REDUCTION PRICES Boys' Suits and Overcoats that were $5.00 O 7g are now Boys' Suits and Overcoats that were $6.50 gg are. now Boys' Suits and Overcoats that were $7.50 (gC gQ n.r Ti nw . TRACKS TO BE INSPECTED Mr. Charlton to Confer With Mr. Hannaford on Trip West. Inspection of the new double-track system on the line between Portland and Puget Sound will be started by J. M. Hannaford, of 6t, Paul, second vice president of the Northern Pacific Rail way, who Is In the Northwest on his regular vioit and who will be In Portland early next week. A. D. Charlton, assistant general pas senger agent of the Northern Pacific, left here yesterday for Seattle where he will Join Mr. Hannaford. The two will Ih.ra r.Aa' the Rlfltsril Official I accompanying the local man to Portland ! on the return trip. Ho may spend a few day in this city. . Club's Publicity WorkPIanned. GRANTS PASS. Or.. Jan. 28. (Spe cial.) The Commercial Club baa out lined it publicity plan for 1911- The club' enrollment has reached auch a large membership that it has been con sidered best to have an attorney draw up articles of Incorporation. A com--nlttee has been appointed to take care of the publicity funds. New feature will predominate in the literature sent out this year. In addition to the regu lar booklet form separate bulletins and post card folders will be available. Laborers Sue for Injuries. Two laborers who were injured by s block end tackle at the camp of the Sunset Logging Company two years ago brought suit yesterday In the Circuit Court for damages. Sam Griss lost one of bis hand and asked the court to award him HS00. Paul Bakowich lost two fingers and asked for IM00. Care lessness of other employes Is assigned In the complaint as the cause of the accident. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the many friends for their sympathy and help In our loss of a dear husband and loving father, and for the beautiful flowers hat made his last resting place one of beauty. MRS. GEORGE S. WILSON. HIRAM E. WILSON. ARTHUR K. WILSON. GEORGE T. WILSON. . MRS. W. W. ROBINSON. CARD OF THAXKS. Mrs. Mary Mader and family do most sincerely extend their heartfelt thanka to their many friends, to Scout Toung Camp. U. S. W. V., Scout Young Wo man's Auxiliary. S. W. V and Benevo lent Order of Elks for the kindness shown during our bereavement in the death of our beloved son and brother. J. H. Mader. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank oar friends for the assistance rendered during illness and at demiae of our late parent, Cnaa. F. Holxer. and sympathy extended in our bereavement. Respectfully. (Signed.) MR. and MRS. C. E. HOLZER. Cough Stop is nre. Third street. Plnmmer's, 260 PRESENT ADDRESS 286 Morrison Street -e---- ' T WHERE JO DINE. All the delicacies of the season at the Portland Restaurant. Fine private apart ments for ladle. 806 Wash., near 6th st. Chicken dinner. Peerless Cafeteria, 156 Fifth, near Washington. Reck Springs Coal. The beet house coal. Liberty Coal A Ice Co., exclusive agents, 25 North Fourteenth street. Main 1662. A 8138. Mr. Wilcox Is going to build a 12-story building where we have been located for 14 years. So we must sell our large stock of UMBRELLAS before March 1. and to do so we are giving OFF MEREDITH'S 312 Washington, Bet 5th and 6th HOTEL STEWART SAN FRANCISCO Geary Street, above Union Square Just opposite Bote! St. Francis European Plan $1.50 a day up American Plan $3.00 a day up Hew steel and brick structure. Furnished at cost of (200.000. Every comfort and con venience. On carllnes transferring all over city. Omnibus meets trains and steamers. Send lor Booklet with map of San Francisco PHOENIX IRON WORKS Easrtneera. Fountfrrs, Machinists and Boilermakers. B all dine aad Structural Work. WE HAKE Fire Hydrants. Lose Haul. Cnsl Gran, Hye'raulle Giants. Water Gates, Lumber Tracks, Etc. HAWTHORNE AVE. AND EAST THIRD PORTLAND. OR. 375 WMntngtwi Street Roller Skating Season On Reeerd-Breaklng Crowds attend Oaks skating rink. Band mus'o every afternoon and evening. Roller skating a clean, wholesome exercise. r j foremost Clothiers Since 1863. Tomorrow (Monday) a save money on suits and the prices on every odd year to get a Steinbach, reduced prices as these: Boys' Suits and Overcoats that were $8.50 tfjg Og are now. P Boys' Suits and Overcoats that were $9.00 lg yg are now pJ. Boys' Suits and Overcoats that were $10$7 50 are nrvar V' W4 W THE FAMOUS DESKS ARE ALL SOLID Exclusive Commercial Stationers, Office Outfitters. Printers. Engravers, Booklet Makers and Bookbinders x Headquarters for ARCHITECTS' AND ENGINEERS' SUPPLIES ' :o i S VLw PORTLAND TO ST. PAUL PORTLAND TO SPOKANE. ...... PORTLAND TO LEWISTON. ... . . PORTLAND TO WALLA WALLA. THE SOO-SPOKANE-PORTLAND "Train De Luxe." between Portland and St. Paul through Spokane. Is one of the most splendidly equipped trains In transcontinental service, con sisting of Compartment Observation Car, Standard and Tourlet Sleepers. Dining Car and Day Coach, electrio lighted throughout, through without change. PASSENGERS TO SPOKANE HAVE THE FULL BENEFIT OF THIS FINE SERVICE Through Standard Sleepers to Lewiston and Walla Walla. Purchase tickets at City Ticket Office, Third and Washington Streets. WM. M'MTJRRAY, General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon. . - mmm wmm I ',- Our theory is ! there are never two sides to a question. There can't be but one right side and prudent men do not bother about any other. Therefore, if you take the opposite view, opposite to ours, of the inferiority i of "veneered" or I the superiority of "solid" desks j and office furni- 1 ture, the kind we sell, it makes no difference which, your view is wrong. Let us prove it. Agents. -ryy stationery & .JrLlii. PRINTING CO OUR NEW r ir TT TJ .O 7 r, rv V iC : z WILL PLEASE YOU NOTE THE CHANGES Leave Vnlon Depot ...9:00 P.M. ,.:9:00 P.M. ...9:00 P.M. .11:00 P.M.