18 TTTE STTNTJATr ORECrONTATT. PORTLATTO, DT?(TE3rBIirR 13, 1914. TENTATIVE COUNTY LEVY 22.05 MILLS WASHINGTON CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS IN ANNUAL BANQUET AT EAST SIDE MASONIC TEMPLE LAST NIGHT A Commissioners Adopt Re port of Budget Men With Slight Needed Rise. r ' w-i yr'-&&r rrr-- nr will few. 1 - inrivt .. . ...-r. t ,t j r- - - - & .-. - .i MR. YEON'S CASE PENDING Report Favoring Catting of Road master's Field and- Plea Against Such Action Are Filed Tax Is Loirer Than Last. Multnomah County's tax levy for 1915 was tentatively agreed upon yea terday by the County Commissioners in acting upon the report of the budget advisory committee as 22.05 mills. The committee's report was adopted gener ally with a slight increase in the rate of taxation for general county pur poses. The levy will be about 5 mills less than last year's, which was 27 mills. The Commissioners took no action on the recommendations of the committee as to the retention of John B. Teon as roadmaster. Two reports were sub mitted, one adopted at the last session of the committee that Mr. Teon have charge of the construction of the Co lumbia Highway from the city limits to the county line, and a separate re port, submitted by J. N. Teal, George Lawrence, Jr., and Leo Friede, recom mending that Mr. Teon be retained as head of the county's road department. Both recommendations were placed on file. Office Term Indefinite. The Commissioners say there is no need for action on this subject as yet, as they believe Mr. Teon will hold his office until such time as it is seen fit to elect someone to the position. It is declared that no definite term was set for Mr. Yeon when he was elected roadmaster In November. 1913, by vote of Commissioners Holraan, Lightner and Hart. Slight change in the estimates of the budget advisors was found neces sary by the Commissioners at yester day's meeting. The item of interest that must be paid on the $1,250,000 issue of interstate bridge bonds had not been provided for and the figures used as a basis by the committee as to revenue received from sources other than taxes, as well 8s another item, were found to have been incorrect. Emergencies were not provided for ty the budget committee and under this head comes the planking of the Vancouver, trestle, that will cost $10, 000, money which is not otherwise pro vided. Rise in Levy Is Made. The levy for general county pur poses had to be raised somewhat over last year's figure because of the $6,000. 000 decrease in assessed values this year, making a higher millage neces sary to raise the same sum of money The budget committee figured on raising $895,000 for general county pur poses, but the Commissioners, in view of the items that had been overlooked. Increased this sum to $1,005,000. It was declared by the Board, in agree- lng to this tentative figure, that the policy of enconomy announced as the chief principle of the budget committee has been adhered to and the estimates are not one whit above actual require ments for carrying on county business ana are. In fact, less than the sums really needed. There is a decrease in the levy for road funds, last year's tax for this pur pose having been 1.8 and 1.6 was fixed for the coming year. The library levy remains the same as last year, at .45 mills, although approximately $2500 less will be raised for that purpose. Two Tears Compared. A comparison between the levies of 1914 and 1915, showing the purposes to which the funds will be applied, is shown in the following table: " Mills Lei-led Tax Funds. 1014. 1915. Ptate eeneral -4.00 2.S0 tuate school 1.20 130 County hisrh school 00 .10 County general . . 1.00 2.20 Countv road 1.80 1.G0 Oountv librarv ................. .45 .4:; Port of Portland t.s.l 1.10 , School District No. 1 7. GO 5. 00 City of Portland. 7.70 7.50 Total mills 27.00 22.05 Levies for general fund and schools ot the state have not been made official ly as yet, but the State Tax Commission lias advised that the quoted figures probably will be adopted. Yesterday was the last day upon which the Commissioners could act in tlie to advertise the proposed expen ditures and the meeting of taxpayers that has been set for January 4. At that time the tentative levy deter mined yesterday will be discussed and passed upon Anally. FUNERAL SERVICES TODAY Mrs. Roseanna Frleoert, Pioneer of 1831, Mill Be Laid to Rest. SALEM. Or, Dec. 13. (Special.) The funeral of Mrs. Roseanna Friebert, a pioneer of 1851. who died late Friday night at her home in this city, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Friebert was born in Logans port. Ind.. in 1847, and when 4 years old crossed the plains with her parents, air. and Mrs. A. Spong; settling on a homestead near Lincoln, Polk County. She was married to John Byrn in 1864 and, several years after his death, to Max Friebert. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters and two sons, as follows: Mrs. Georgia West, Portland; Mrs. Arthur Glover, Halem; Miss Detonla Byrn and Frank Friebert, of Salem, and. Claud D. Byrn of Portland. GIRL'S PLAINT HOLDS MAN Father of Grown Famllj Arrested at Grants Pass. MARSHFIELD. Or.. Dec li. (Spe cial.) Orlander Smith was arrested to day at Grants Pass, Or., by request of Sheriff Gage, of Coos County, the Grand Jury having indicted Smith on a charge alleging mistreatment of young girls. Clyde Gage, Deputy Sheriff, says the Indictment followed Smith's public confession of the crime in a church at Prosper. Three little Sirls from Prosper, the oldest not 14, gave evidence before the Grand Jury yesterday. Smith is 40 years old and the father of a grown famil) 4S Accidents in Industries in Week. SALEM. Or, Dee. 12. (Special.) Labor Commissioner Hoff today re ported that there were 43 accidents in Oregon Industries during the week ending December 9. J. J. DevoreD and J. Labeski. of Astoria, were killed while engaged in logging:. EcVk Xrfmkk Hm0& ngiZ&XZ - - p-V FAT CATTLE ARE SOLD Sales Made at the Stock Show Total $250,000. PRAISES ARE SUNG LOUDLY Xnclens of Industry Equal to Pack ing Centers of Middle West De clared to Exist and Co-operation of Interests Urged. Payment of $250,000 ftir fat show cat tle, hogs and sheep, and of 175,000 more for pure-bred foundation stock marks the fourth annual exhibition of the Pacific International Livestock Association, which came to a close last night, as one of the most successful In Northwest history. Apart from its success from a finan cial standpoint was the awakening of Interest in the livestock Industry and the great educational value of the show to both breeders and general public More than 40,000 people visited the North Portland stockyards during the week's exhibition, and none went who did not return with iiore knowledge f one of the world's greatest lndustrres. It is in the future that the promoters will realize to the fullest degree the worth of such a livestock show as that which brought the most famous stockmen of the Northwest to Portland last week. It was a success well worth the money and time expended a success even greater in an educational than in a financial way," remarked O. M. Plummer, general manager of the live stock show, last night, "There are few that will dispute the y.alue of the ex hibition to men interested in stock. There Is nothfnjIn the Northwest that could equal 8. r Value Emphasised to Breeders. "The small breeder who spent a week at the show mingled with the older and more experienced stock men and. went home inspired by their success. The show aided them In climbing from a rut. They found new ideas aa to rela tive merits of their cattle, by com parison with the best this section could produce. "There has been a splendid feeling shown by all connected with the show the breeders, feeders and those who had cattle consigned to the exhibition. They have helped us in every way to make of the show a success. And, in turn, they have been generous in their praise of these who promoted the show." "If by holding these shows," Mr. Plummer continued, or otherwise at tracting stock raisers to this city, we can Induce the stock men of the Pa cific Northwest to "ship their stock to Portland, this city will become one ot the greatest stock centers of the Na tion. Stockyards and packing plants made Omaha. St. Paul, Kansas City and helped Chicago along. Why not Port land? "Portland now has the best equipped and largest packing plant on the Paci fic Coast in the Union Meat Company. Our output is greater than any other on the Coast. The Armour plant in Los Angeles is a close second and it means everlasting hustle for the bus iness men of Portland if they would make a second Chicago out cf Portland. "The Union Meat Company and the Union Stockyards Company are doing their part to this end. What Port- ! land needs most is a concerted nsove- I ment of the various business clubs of the city to Join the campaign." Fine Cattle Bought In. The Interest of the packers in the stock sales was one of the features of the show. C. C. Colt, president of the Union Meat Company, contracted for many choice cattle, hogs and sheep at satisfactory prices. The M. J. Gill Com pany, Sterett & Oberle Company and others were among the packers who bid for the championship cattle. The prices at the shorthorn sale on Thursday ran to the highest average, possibly, of any similar sale in the Northwest, said the promoters. The Hol stein sale, which occupied yesterday and Friday, was also satisfactory to the consignors and buyers. George W. Gue. manager of the sale, has already made reservations for two days at the 1915 show. The management of the exposition has announced the date of December 6 to 11. inclusive, for the 1915 event. Colonel Kraschel, of Iowa, who was In charge of the shorthorn sale, de clared that the breeders of this coun try should be proud of their offerings He has sold shorthorns all through the corn belt states, but declared that there was no necessity for any of the West Coast breeders going beyond the boun- FLASHLIGHT TAKES JUST BEFORE daries of their own states for founda tion stock. y Westers Stock Praised. Eugene Hastings, of New York, edi tor of the Holstein-Freislan World, the official organ of Holstein breeders of the United States, was a visitor at the show. He was optimistic as to the future of the Western country and had high prkise for cattle being bred in the Northwest. W. H. Daughtrey, president of the Portland Union Stockyards Company; C. M. McAlister and John Fleming, spe cialists of the yards, leave today for Lewiston, Idaho, as guests of the North west Livestock Association, repaying the compliment of the visit last week to Portland of E. E. Flood, president, and F. M. Rothrock, treasurer, of the Idaho show. The banquet Thursday night, given by President Daughtrey to the stock men present, was the outcome of a small dinner of two years ago given to breeders at the annual show. There were more than 250 stockmen present Thursday night at the Imperial Hotel, where the banquet was held. School Children Guests. The officials of the fourth annual show, to whom participants give credit for its success, were O. M. Plummer, secretary-treasurer of the Portland Union Stockyards Company, manager; N. C. Maris, secretary, and L. R. Mc Gee, office manager of the stockyards, treasurer. No admission was charged to the show and no concessions were granted on the grounds. Several thousand school children were .guests of the show yesterday, being piloted about by the Muts. A large attendance marked the closing day. Interest centered in the Hereford and Holstein sales, which netted many thousand dollars. In addition to the Livestock show, the Oregon Butter and Cheese Makers conducted a butter and cheese show at North Portland. The poultry show closed one of its most successful ex hlbtions in the Plttock block last night. The Oregon Horse and Cattle Raisers' Association also met In this city during the week. Shippers Blamed for Disease. One of the most '. important topics that came up during the week was the hoof and mouth disease, which has caused a wholesale quarantine of cattle throughout the East and Middle West. One solution to the matter of the rapid contagion ' was given. ' C. M. McAlister, In a discussion with H. R. Smith, professor at the University of Minnesota, who was brought to Port land as a judge of stock at the Live stock show, declared that the contagion was caused directly by the carelessness of shippers. "The answer to that question is the failure of shippers to clean out and disinfect stock cars before loading cattle. Some of the cattle cars I found had bedding that seemed to have been placed in there 10 years ago. It never had been changed. The same com plaints belong to nearly every cattle car in the United States today," Mr. McAlister declared. The following is the list of cows sold yesterday, with the purchasers and the prices paid: Cow. Rachael Concordia Burke to Charles Kunze, of Tillamook, $215; Hilda Rose Ter ber to F. 6. SUnson, ot Seattle, 225; Cornu copia Netherland Princess to H. C. Davis, of Granger, Wash., $300; Requisite DeKal Korndyke to A. CI Ruby, of Portland, $215; Lady Ormsby Glupk to Stlckney & Bernard, of Portland, $200; Mulla Netherlands ot Twin Lakes to D. Munroe, of Spokane. $185; Mulla Xetherland Beets to R. L. Rutledge, of Ellensburg, $315; LIscomb Posh DeKal to H. N. Smith, of Jennings Lodge, Oregon, 20O; Rivervlew Nellla Metchild to C. H. Pfaffle, of Hinsdale, $110; Trace Oswald Cornucopia to Hollywood Farm, Seattle, $400; Oulda Dorothy Cornucopia to Holly wood Farm, $525;- Lula Johanna Bonhem to Hollywood Farm, $445: Lady Oak Homo steal Segis to R. L Rutledge, $340; Susie De Kal Homestead to B. Hunglker. of Tigard. $200: Cletwood Pretertje Onion Rose to J. B. Rout, Portland. $200; Canterbury Belle Segts to John C. Stevens. Vancouver, $170; Lady Annette DeKal Merdu to B. B. Marks. of North Yakima. $156; Gretchen Xetherland DeKal to w. L. palmer. $200; Pretertje An- nette Princess to cnaries hunt j4o; iies- beck, of Baker, $1S5; Princess Lorna Poa- tlac Netherland to H. C. Davis. $100; Arona DeKal Korndyke to J. J. Rupp, of Tilla mook. $1S5; Gem Netherland Butter King to W. Kuppenbender, of Tillamook. $15(J; Hengerweld Maid Korndyke to W. Kuppen bender, $140: Mazie Fobes to M. C. Davis, of Granger. $10OO; Princess Segts Walker to E. B. Marks, $5O0: Lucy Traherne Girl to Stickney & Bernard, $4U0; Kthel Cornucopia DeKal to W. C. Waite, or Acme, $320; Clothe DeKal Wayne to D. Munroe, $310; Lena Lady DeKal 2d to I. B. Cushman. of Acme. Or., $250; Ormsby Gluck Johanna to J. W. Hughes, of Forest Grove, $155: Lakeside Soldene Pletertje to W. L. Palmer, Port land, $305; Adggie Regalia to A. C. Ruby, $225; Lady Whitehall Hengerveld to Mike Hornbeck, $290: Klondike Beauty 2d to u. Munroe. $210; Belle of Cambridge to W. F. Harris, of Oregon City. $240: Belle of Cam bridge 3d to Arthur Edwards, Turner, Or.. $160; Belle Brick Segis to W. E. Kiyo. Til lamook. $115: Sagie Lad Hungerweld to T. de Young, $130; Korndyke Hengerweld to H. W. Jones. Amity, 340: Sella Tulip Gem Butter King to Charles Kunze, $250; Mona Fobes to H. C Davis. $575; Neflie MIchltulda Burke, 2d, to Hugh Klsbet. $160; Emma Korndyke Cornucopia, to Mike Horn beck, $275: belter calf, to E. B. Marks. $105: heifer calf, to H. N. Lents. $110: Pauline Ormsby Canary, to D. Munroe, $1.75; Jo hanna Glock, to G. Hamenbrett. $250; Paul ine Petiertje Basle. 2d, to D. Munroe. $220: Netherland Pearl Korndyke to P. A. Frakes, Scappoose. $260; Leleth Klover Korndyke. to P. A. Frakes. $-0; DeKal Graca LeUth BANQUET BT ONE OF THE OREGOMAS STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS. Korndyke, to W. B. Noyes, $235; Butter King Imperial,, to J. J. Ruff. $225; Imperial Charlotte Burke, to J. J. Ruff, $225; Columbo Lorie, to Charles Kunge, $285; small Hoper Cornucopia Queen, to Hollywood Farm, $270; Lady Queen Gerben, to Mike Thornton, $190; heifer calf. Miss Montana Gluck, to H. C Davis, $120; Gertrude Kamverd DeKal, to Hollywood Farm. $410; heifer calf, to K. B. Marks, $105. The sales In bulls were as follows: Bull calf, unnamed, to L. H. Llndberger, of North Yakima, $20; Begis Riverside Pon tiac, to Albert Johnson, Scappoose, $1025; Sir Bessie Snowball Polkadot, to H. A. Sim mons, Ridgefield, $700; sir Bessie Blanche Tritoma, to T. Hammencrat, of Tillamook, $265; Sir Bessie Fayne DeKol Fobes, to Charles Kunze, $375; Mutual Ormsby Prince, to w. E. Noyes. of Tillamook, $255; Sir Bessie Segis Walker, to G. de Young, of Amity, $205; Daybreak Prilly Alban, to C D. Brunn, of Portland, $500; Island Prilly Starlight, to Charles Ashton, Albany, $150; unnamed, to W. Kuppenbender, $600; Sir Fobes Modest Tritonia, to Carlson Bros., of ML Vernon, $210; Sir Bessie Snowball Fayne, to W. W. Brown, of Gateway, Or., $180; Fobes Vleman Moole, to M. E. Lee of Port land, $10O; Hungerveld Fobes Moole, to B. F. Nutrolls, Riddle, Or., $10O; bull calf to Mrs. M. C. Mace, of Portland, $50; bull calf, to John Bozart, $35. A list of Thursday's sales follows: Chief Goods, bull, W. O. Minor to George B. Trand, Olequa. Wash., $300: Mildreds Rose, cow, F. Brown to R. E. Boyce, Baker, $305; Scottish Flower, second, cow, A Chalmers to M. F. Rose, $270; Adventurer, bull, A. D. Dunn to H. G. Snlvely, North Yakima, $215; Lady Maxine, cow, J. B. Cornett to A. W. Fetterhoff. $205; Golden Topsy, second, cow, W. O. Minor to William Rettle, $310; Proud Rose, cow, Frank Brown X.excha-.mSr.ylo' GknZU I bull. W. O. Minor to A. W. Nottingham, $20O; Lilly Dale, cow, F. Brown to H. G. Keyte. $610: Fork Brank Mildred, cow, A. Chalmers to Day and Rothrock, Sprague, Wash., $20O; Peaceful Star, second, bull. A. D. Dunn to F. Stanley, $285; Charles B., bull. N. C. Hall to A. W. Fetterhoff, $200: Goldenmaker, bull, W. O. Minor to Black Butte Company. Prinevllle, $310; Clifton King. Frank Brown to J. B. Cornett, Shedd, Or.. $000. Blooming Rose, fourth, cow, A. Chalmers to B. F. Holman, $275; Pemona, cow, J. B. Cornett to M. F. Rose, Gazelle, Cal.. J20O; Lord Chesterbrook, bull, F. Brown to W. F. Richards, Waterman, Wash., $230; Royal Escort, -bull, A. D. Dunn to W. Byram. Canyon City, $2351; Carrie Welcome, cow, J. B. Cornett to R. E. Boyce, $200. Prices for Many Near $150. Professor, bull. N. C Ball to J. P. Taylor, $100: Choice Lad, bull. w. O. Minor to M. H. Ray, Ceres, Wash.. $200; Pride of the West, cow. W. O. Minor to H. J. . Snlvely, $150; Roan Pride, cow. F. Brown to J. P. Taylor, $155; Merry Maid, cow, A. Chal mers to Grant Mays, $105; Scottish Wonder, cow, A. Chalmers to A. zbender, Seattle. $1S0; Golden Favorite, bull, W. O. Minor to C. C. Geer, MacCleay, Or., $235; Scottish Lucy, cow, A. D. Dunn to R. K. Boyce, $400; Young Topsy, second, cow, W. O. Minor to Day and Rothrock, $250; Proud Dutchess, cow, F. Brown to William Rettle, $180; Sea Forth Crimson, cow, A. Chalmers to William Rettle, $2UO. . Wild Goods, third, bull, W. O. Minor to Black Butte Company, $200; Vera, sixth, cow, W. O. Minor to W. H. Clark, Heppner, $115; Roan Beauty, cow, F. Brown to H. G. Keyte, $15S; Goods Viscount, bull, W. O. Minor to W. H. Clark, $220; Choice Bud, bull. W. O. Minor to W. H. Clark, $250: Pet's Minority, bull. J. B. Cornett to Will lam Rettle, $58: Roan Victor, bull, A D. Dunn to M. F. Rose, $600; Gold Goods, bull, W. O. Minor to H. J. Snlvely, $400; Brave Guard,' bull, Frank Brown to Black Butte Company, $200; Ocean Spray, cow, A. Chal mers to J. P. Taylor. $150. Harmony Brings $350. Harmony, cow, A. D. Dunn to R. E. Boyce, $350; Banton Frantic, second, bull. J. B. Cornett to C. M. Young, Eugene, $505; Vera fifth, cow. W. O. Minor to H. B. Davld helser, Joseph. Or., $400 Bud's Choice, bull. W. O. Minor to Henry McCall, Prlnevlrle, Or, $225; Perl second of Denmark, cow, F. Brown to Day & Rothrock. $280; Choice Bud. second, cow, F. Brown to A. Zbender, $170: Ring's Guard, bull, A. Chalmers to F. A. Knox, Fossil, $200; Good's Last, bull. W. O. Minor to A. Zbender, $250; Silver Barron, second, bull, F. Brown to M. F. Rose, $175; Victor's Lucy, cow, A. D. Dunn to A. Zbender, $190; Silver Sea Forth, bull, A Chalmers to Day & Rothrock, $305; Princess Aline second, cow, J. B. Cornett ro W. H. Clark, $205.' and Sam Jones, bull, N. C. Hall to H. D. Langdell for $125. V i. ADiraour, ncurraff HlgSl Priest of Washington Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. Who Pre sided at Banquet. 300 MASONS DINE Washington Chapter Has An nual Home Coming. HIGH OFFICIALS ARE HEARD Lodge Is Largest in Xorthwest and Celebration Is Held to Mark Completion and Com mencement of Tear. A brilliant assemblage of members and visiting Masons from Portland and other portions of the state gathered last night in the auditorium of the East Side Masonic Temple. East Burn side and Hast Eighth streets, for the annual banquet of Washington Chapter No. . Royal Arch Masons. The tables. which were placed to take care of 300 persons, were quickly filled to their capacity. There were eight tables in the auditorium, all the available space being occupied. At the east end of the hall, on the platform, were seated E. W. Amesbury, toastmaster, and the honored guests and speakers of the evening. Many of the distinguished men of Masonry in Portland and Ore gon attended the banquet. The audi torium was decorated attractively with Oregon grape and evergreen and the tables were decked with cut flowers and fruits. The banquet started at 6:30 with orchestral musio, which continued through the evening. At the table at the east end of the auditorium were Toastmaster Amesbury, seated in the middle of the long table. On his left and right were the honored guests and speakers W. C.-Brlstol, grand master of the Grand Lodge of Oregon; James F. Robinson, grand secretary: D. B. Grant, eminent grand commander Knights Templars: A. J. Stiles, high priest. Portland Chapter; Ralph L. Rob inson, king, Portland Chapter; W. P. Andrews, scribe, Portland Chapter; Dr. F. L. Loveland, Robert Tucker, Judge M. George, J. B. Flnnegan and honored Masons from the state. Words of welcome were spoken by Toastmaster Amesbury. retiring high priest, in which he welcomed the mem bers and the visiting Masons. Ad dresses were delivered by Grand Mas ter Bristol, Dr. Loveland, Robert Tucker and others. - Washington Chapter Is the largest chapter in the Northwest, and these annual banquets are the home-coming events and reunion of the members, and mark the close of one and the opening of another year. Officers for the new year are: Retiring high priest, A. M. Amesbury; excellent high priest, F. M. Patterson; king, II. II. Young; scribe, A. Flemmlng; treasurer. Penumbra Kelly; secretary. Roy Quacklnbush; captain of the host. J. W. Little; principal sojourner. A. H. 8. Haffenden; royal arch captain. J. E. Martin; master third veil. George W. Botsford; master second veil, S. F. Ball; master first veil, Robert Down; sen tinel. Thomas H. Brlckell; trustee, D. A. Grout. NEW COUNTY IS ADDED JEFFERSON THIRTY-FIFTH ADMIN ISTBATTVH DISTRICT OF STATE, Governor Issues Proclamation and! Ap points Official From Slates) Sub - mltted by Three Towns. SALEM, Or., Dec 12. (Special.) Governor West today proclaimed Jef ferson Oregon's 35th county. The resi dents of Crook County, at the recent election, voted to divide 'it. Following are the officers or the new county ap pointed by the Governor: County Judge, William Boegli, Culver: County Com missioners, Roscoe Gard, Gateway, and J. M. King. Opal City. The Governor said that Madras, Metollus and Culver had entered the race for the county seat, which will be named by the County Court. Definite decision will be made by the people at the next general election. The County Court will name the county offices. The three towns mentioned had slates as follows: Madras. County Judge, S. K. King, Metolius; Commissioners, Roscoe Gard, Gateway: L. M. Thomas, Lamonta. Metollus. County Judge, J. M. King, Opal City; Commissioners, H. J. Cheho- weth. Grand view; B. S. Black, Ash wood. Culver. County Judge. William Boegli, Culver; Commissioners. D. E. Blanch- ard, Lamonta: H. L. Friday, Cross Keys. "The Governor's office is not inter ested in the county seat fight, but only in gettlns- cnmnetarit fflf.ftls na f i Governor West- " A th litn nf fa n ' didates submitted by the different con testants were made up of splendid men, we took one from each list and have left the county-seat question to be set tled at home." BUSY EAST SEEM ON TRIP Hy Ellcrs Returns Optimistic After Viewing Factories Hard at Work. Most optimistic reports were brought to Portland yesterday by Hy Eilers on his return from a six-weeks' Eastern trip. Mr. Eilers saw the re-opening of the steel mills at Gary. Ind., and the cot ton factories of New England and silk mills of New Jersey all busy. At Detroit, he found the automobile manu facturers struggling to keep up with their orders. The new banking system has as sisted in the business revival. Mr. Eilers believes, as in his words, it "sup plies money for every legitimate need. One of the most pleasant features of th trip was a visit with Thomas A. Edison at his plant at West Orange N. J. CATHOLICS TO MEET TODAY Delegates to Discuss Mexican Situa tion In St. Francis Hail. Delegates from the various Catholic parishes, lodges and societies will meet at 3 o'clock this afternoon In St. Fran cis' Hall, at East Eleventh and Pine streets, to consider the Mexican situa tion. Affairs in Mexico, so far as members of the Catholic Church are concerned, now have reached a critical stage. The situation was brought to a crisis last week, it is pointed out, by a public ex posftlon of the facts in an article print- This Solves the Christ mas Gift Problem The Greatest Distributon of Pianos and Player Pianos Ever Witnessed Hast Come to a Close Now. When dozens of instruments are sold by Eilers Musio House dally; when In struments to the value of tens of thou sands of dollars are being taken each week, what does it mean? Doesn't it mean that hundreds of shrewd and far-sighted business men and women of this city and state are recognizing the great opportunity which most unusual conditions have made possible? Doesn't it mean that these people are going out of the way now to get a piano because so much of actual intrin sic worth is now obtainable for so little money? Would -all these people and there are hundreds upon hundreds of them, as you can readily verify would all these people, we say, buy pianos now if they did not find Instruments obtainable for less than ever heretofore and undoubt edly for less than ever hereafter? That's it In a nutshell. The low prices on the Nation's finest makes, coupled with the most extraordinary easy terms of payment, makes this good piano selling. The Manufacturers' Emergency and Surplus Sale In charge of the manufacturers' direct represen tatives at Eilers Music House will solve the Christmas-gift problem this year in a sensible, worth-while way. The reasons and the peculiar condi tions that have made this sale possi ble have been stated heretofore. We again say it the sale must close within the next few days, because the Instruments are rapidly being sold out. Whether it's an old-style piano for $35 or $40, or one of the Nation's most costly $1500 Chickerlngs at the reduced sale prices, now is the time to arrange for one. It does not take much money. Payments may be started after Christ mas. The main thing is to select your piano or player piano with free music rolls now, while these low emergency sale prices are still In effect. We arrange payments as best suits the convenience of any home. , An old piano, or an organ, or a phon ograph and records may be turned In as part payment for one of these elegant new instruments at these extraordinary low prices. If you can, call In person; write for actual photographs. But do It at once. Eilers Music House, Eilers building, Broadway at Alder. Storo own ovon- Biore open even - ings until 10 o'clock. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS To Help in the Work of The American Red Cross Everybody has en tered into the spirit of the Red Cross Relief work. The Daughters of the American Revo lution are giving hours and whole days of their time, club women are sacrificing their pleas ures, and even the younger girls and school children are helping in their spare hours, to work for this most char itable movement. In Our Free Sewing' Room on the Fifth Floor all materials are furnished by the Daughters of the American Revolution, for bandages, clothing and knitting and machines are at the command of volun teers. Even if you can't spend more than half an hour at a time, it will be appreciated. Every little bit counts. All work is neutral for the relief of all Euro pean sufferers alike. Everybody is welcome, urged to come and sew in our large, well-ventilated Fifth Floor Sewing-room. C'Merctiaruliae of C Merit OnW ed In The.Oregonlan by Colonel Theo dore Roosevelt. The Roosevelt story charged that va rious bands of Mexican revolutionists have been guilty of atrocities against Catholic clergy and nuns and that this condition has prevailed with the knowl edge of the authorities at Washington. Whether a protest shall be sent to the United States Government will be one of the subjects of consideration this afternoon. FACTORY REBUILT TYPEWRITERS Reduced Prices on All Makes. ODEHWOODS Model 4, 76 characters. ...... .S3S.OO Model 5, 84 characters 40.00 Model 4, two-color back spacer fto.OO Model 5, two-color back spacer 55.0O REMIXGTOXS Model 10, two-color back spacer 45.00 Model 11, decimal tabulator... 50.00 OTHER MAKES Model 6 Olivers. 30.O0 Model 2 L. C. Smith an.oo Model 5 latest L C. Smith 65.00 Model 2 Monarch.. 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