TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX,. TOBTLAND, DECEMBER 17. 1D23
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the last week to select from oar
complete and superb collection of
URGES FEDERAL fiiD
A Real Christmas Sale!
just six more days to
do your buying!
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Astoria Harbor Improvement
Project Recommended.
COLONEL ID
COST WILL BE $1,250,000
Army Board FaTors Governments'
liuilding Bulkheads and Fill
Ing Streets With Sand.
ASTORIA, Or., Dec. 16. (Special.)
Recommendations that the United
States government assist in the re
construction of the 'devastated dis
trict of Astoria, by inaugurating a
harbor improvement project, the
estimated cost of which will be
$1,250,000, were made by Colonel
Anderson, head of the special army
board, detailed to investigate the
conditions resulting from the recent
conflagration. Colonel Anderson
tolegraphed his report this after
noon to the adjutant-general of the
army at Washington, and to General
Morton, commanding officer of the
!Hh corps area, stationed at the Pre
sidio, Cal.
Colonel Anderso.i was joined last
night by Major H. J. Wild and Lieu
tenant H. M. Kerrick, of the 6th en
gineers, stationed at Camp Lew's,
who comprise the other members of
the special board.
Government Aid .Urged.
After examining the ruins. Colo
nel Anderson held a consultation
with a special committee of the
general relief board, consisting of
Major W. S. Gilbert, Frank Patton
and G. C. Fulton and formulated his
report, which recommends that the
government build bulkheads or re
taining walls along the streets and
fill the streets- by pumping sand
from the harbor, also that it re
store the sewage, water, police and
fire wiring systems of the devas
tated district.
Colonel Anderson left tonight for
Vancouver barracks, having been
tendered the hearty thanks of the
general relief committee for his
prompt action and his encouraging
report and recommendations.
' Major Wild and Lieutenant Ker
rick have been in conference all
day with R. A. McClanathan, city
engineer, Lars Bergsvik. water de
partment engineer, and R. R. Bart
lett, port engineer, preparing en
gineering data in connection with
the project, all of which is being
forwarded to the war department
in Washington for its guidance.
Loot Located at Warrenton.
The sheriff's office has located at
Warrenton a number of blankets,
bolts of cloth, ladies' dresses and
umbrellas, valued at approximately
$250, loot which was picked up by
boys during the conflagration. Tne
property was recovered, but no ar
rests have been made.
A large force of men have begun
laying planking on the sand fill
along Commercial street so that a
main thoroughfare will pe opened
through the city and the work of
.iua.,iii0 n. n Lilt; ucuijo vail yiu"
ceed more rapidly.
The epnpra! rplipf rnrnmittw ad
journed its sessions this afternoon
until Tuesday morning. The en
tire committee will leave for Port-
liind "MrvnriMV mnrnino' fn uttonrl n
conference with members-elect of
the legislature
State Highways Advocated.
Members of the Clatsop county
court and legislative delegation, left
this afternoon for St. Helens, where
they. are to meet with members of
the county courts and legislative
delegations of Washington and Co
lumbia counties to formulate plans
to have the inside road from Port
land to Astoria via the Nehal-em
valley designated as a state high
way.
Th Clatsop county court apd the
legislative delegations from these
counties will go to Portland Monday
to attend the conference there of
legislators-elect from various parts
or, tne state, the local relief com
mittee and delegations from various
commercial bodies of Portland.
This proposed conference is to de
cide on united action for legislation
to be enacted at the coming session
of the legislature, authorizing the
state nignway commission to con
struct ' a state highway through
-veLuna.
There can be no gifts more joyously received, more treasured for their
worth and beauty, more perfect in conveying deep and lasting friendship, than
some article of jewelry or silverware from this great treasure store.
Every item, from those costing thousands of dollars to the dainty, inex
pensive gift, is of finest craftsmanship. The purchaser will find here the
fullest values obtainable prices that best harmonize with one's means.
Diamonds of Unusual Brilliancy and Cutting Are Featured
in Our Christmas Gift Assemblage
We are exclusive agents for the Tiffany Studios ,
art gifts, Tiffany Favrile Glass and Patek 'Philippe &
Co. watches the finest made. Many other gifts of
superior quality will be found here exclusively.
IT
"Gifts
That
Last"
FOR WOMEN .
New Hand Bags
Tiffany Desk Sets
Finger Watches
Perfume Containers
Overnight Bags
.Picture Frames
Week-end Bags
Bedroom Clocks
Opera Glasses
Smoking Sets
Butterfly Jewelry
Mesh Bags
Sewing Sets
Lorgnettes
Vanity Cases . ,
Hairpins I
FOR MEN
Military Brushes
' Picture Frames
Smoking Sets
Cigar Boxes
Bill Folds
Coin Purses
Cuff Links
Dress Sets
Scarf Pins
Memo Pads
Flasks
Traveling Clocks
Fountain Pens
Ink Stands
Desk Sets
Suitcases
FOR CHILDREN
Add-a-Pearl
Bib Holders
Sterling Spoons
Baby-Pushers
Porringers
Silver Mugs
Combs and Brushes
Baby Sets
Soap Boxes
Rattles
Baby Jewelry
Rings
Bracelets
Pins
Lockets
Hairpins
JEwtunts - SivrKBBUrrm -OrnciAK
Wasbuigtoji St. ax Bask Pobtx.ard.Or2.
Oar sales force will be ever at your
service to assist in the selection of ap
propriate articles. Mail, orders given
prompt attention.
ASTORIA TO OFFER THANKS
Committee of Ten to Visit Port
land Tomorrow.
Astoria win personally express
thanks to Portland for its work of
relief since the disastrous fire over
whelmed the port at the mouth of
the Columbia. The entire general
executive committee of ten. charged
with the handling of emergency af
fairs at Astoria, will visit Portland
tomorrow. The ten will be guests
of the Chamber of Commerce at
luncheon, and while in the city will
meet with members of the legisla
ture on steps for permanent rehabil
itation so far as highway plans are
concerned.
The Chamber of Commerce com
mittee at work for aid for Astoria
was cheered yesterday when W. D.
B. Dodson, general manager of the
chamber, received a telegram from
Senator McNary advising that he
had obtained a favorable committee
report, and that the senate had
passed the McNary resolution pro
viding for relief of sufferers from
fire in Astoria. The amount to be
expended was eliminated. Senator
McNary said, that being left, in ac
cordance with senate rules, to the
secretary of war. The amount to
be expended will be carried later in
a deficiency bill. Senator McNary
advised.
Senator McNary also telegraphed
Mr. Dodson that Admiral Coontz had
informed him yesterday that the de
stroyer Yarborough; now on duty in
Astoria harbor, has been placed
under orders of the commandant of
the 13th naval base for continued
service there until the emergency
shall have passed.
Backing up Senator McNary's ef
forts are others of the Oregon del
egation at Washington. Representa
tives MeArthur and Hawliey advised
Mr. Dodson in telegrams yesterday
they are actively supporting the
movement Senator McNary has
started. They informed the chamber
that the war department has started
an investigation of conditions at
Astoria to learn the extent of fed
eral aid that will be necessary.
Meanwhile the chamber continued
its' own drive for relief funds for
Astoria with success. The following
subscriptions were announced yes
terday: Name.. Amount.
Meier & Frank company $3,000
"KBJ" SO
Albert Monson
Lydia Varley 5
Alice Varley 5
M. C. Kurtzenacker ............. r
Dr. J. P. Dickson nO
Portland Seed company loo
Lipman. Wolfe & Co ,r00
Foundation Company M0
Frederick V. Holman 25
F. S. Harmon & Co ISO
Andrew P. Wilson 5
L. Saldern 10
E. K. Wood Mortgage company. . . 50
Oregon Typewriter company 20
S. A. and B. C. Brown 300
Portland Lodge of B'nai B'rith.... 250
Atiyeh Bros,, T0
Toubin company 10
William D. Wheelwright 100
Simmons company 300
M. Barde & Sons 25
John C. Baird 30
Carl Spuhn 20
R. Koehler 20
D. C. Wax Office Equipment house lo
A. C. Rose 5
Oregon City Manufacturing Co.... 250
Hlrsch-Weis company 250
Wigglna Company, Inc. 100
been subscribed. Of that amount the
Tillamook Creamery association,
representing the cheese associations
of the county, subscribed J500. The
mayor notified the relief committee
at Astoria by wire that the $2000
would be forwarded immediately.
Total ?5,763
previously reported, 4Z,niu.44.
' Grand total, J48.684.44.
Among previous gifts to the As
torian relief fund but not reported
in earlier lists was $150 given by
O. A. Ritan and $50 by Mrs. Cora
E. Wheeler.
RELIEF MEASURE ADOPTED
Senate Acts Promptly and Sends
Resolution to House.
THE OREGONIANNEWS BUREAU,
Washington, D.f-C. Bee. 16. Relief
for the Astoria fire sufferers is
provided in a resolution adopted
the senate this afternoon. The meas
ure was offered by Senator McNary.
Immediately following its enact
ment the resolution was hurried
over to the house, where it is hoped
the final approval of congress will
be given.
Following the senate form in such
cases, the resolution makes no ap
propriation, but authorizes the sec
retary of war to proceed with the
relief work, to include subsistence,
medical supplies, hospitalization and
temporary housing, the cost to be
reported back to congress. The
amount so expended by the secre
tary of war will then be included in
a deficiency appropriation bill.
GUARD SERVES 12,000 MEALS
Largest Number Fed at Astoria
In One Day 2143.
SALEM, Or., Dec. 16. (Specialr)
More than 12.000 meals were
served by the Oregon national
guard detachment at Astoria dur-
ing the last week. Last Saturday,
immediately after the fire, 619 were
fed. Sunday the total jumped to
1743. Wednesday was the largest
day of the week, when 8142 people
were served.
The cold weather has caused an
Increased demand for woolen army
blankets from the Natiital guard
stores shipped to Astoria. More
than 900 blankets and several hun
dred cots were issued the latter part
of the week.
. The Salem Kiwanis club today
sent $106 to Astoria to be used for
the relief of fire victims there. A
telegram also was cent to Presi
dent Harding, urging ongress to
appropriate $3,000,000 for the relief
of the stricken city.
AUTO PERMITS FALL OFF
1923 License Receipts Decrease
Slightly From Last Year. '
OLTMPIA, ,Wash., Dec. 16. (Spe
cial.) Automobile license receipts
to December 15, this year, covering
the two weeks' receipts for 1923
licenses, were slightly less than the
corresponding period last year, State
Treasurer Babcock announced to
day. Receipts this year totaled
There is a legitimate offer
of 300 on a $500 in
vestment here in Portland;
10 days only.
Address BF 127, Oregonian
$184,356.40, as compared with $188,
032.05 last year. The decrease is
attributed to cold weather and snow
slowing rip applications. As 1922
plates are useless after December
31, a rush of applications is ex
pected during the next two weeks.
Up to noon today the license de
partment had mailed approximately
8300 sets of 1923 plates, being held
back by lack of applications. Next
week it is expected to hit the maxi
mum of .20,000 sets per week, which
will be continued until the demand
is met- ' r
Regularly priced
$6.95 and $7.50
$
4
95
(3 for $14.50)
For variety for quality for Real Econ
omy my Sale of Silk Shirts is without
equal. Come in tomorrow and make your
selections they're selling fast!
Regularly priced
$3.50 and $4.00
3 in a box)
Fiber silk stripe madras and Russian
cords sold 3 in a Box only! You have
your choice from a great variety of stripes,
checks and plain colorings, A most un
usual offer!
Regularly priced
$27.50 to $35
Regularly priced ")
$37.50 to $50.00
19
85
$
29
85
A gift that is truly different, and one that
is bound to please the man who discrimi
nates. Dark, rich colorings, in almost
every conceivable design, handsomely finished.
Regularly
Priced $L50
Newspaper Manager Resigns.
OLYMPIA, Wash., Dec' 16. (Spe
cial.) I. L. Lester, general manager
of the Daily Record and Morning
Olympian for the last eight years,
today announced his resignation.
Mr. Lester will go to Hoquiam
January 1 as generaj manager of
the- Daily Washingtonian, Repre-semtaJiveoJinMnjnLprieai.
Phone East 3403
ARCHITECT
Guaranteed Estimates
Milo S. Farwell
80 E. 12th St.
N.
isilk Jtectoear
95c
Heavy cut silk, ties in Persian designs,
flower and brocaded effects. This excep
tionally low price by no means suggests
cheapness; their quality proves their Real
Value.
Merchandise Gift Orders Issued in Any Amount!
BEN SELLING AT FOURTH
Portland's Leading Clothier for Over Half a Century
raaOPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMASs
Tillamook Relief Fund $2000.
TILLAMOOK, Or., Dec. 16. (Spe
cial.) A committee having in
charge soliciting money for relief
of the sufferers at Astoria reported
to Mayor Moulton that J2000 had
The Appreciated Gift
A, Linoleum or Cork Tile Floor for Any Room
Some Small
Remnants at
Half Price
Some Others
Greatly
Reduced
Cork Floor Products Co.
Broadway at Taylor
gifts for men bear
ing the label of this
exclusive store, al
though they cost no
more, carry, added
value.
ISP
enjoy sichel service,
competent salesmen
to assist you in your
selection.
gifts at 50c
handkerchiefs
hosiery garters
gifts at $1
" fine neckties
belts hosiery
suspenders
scarf pins knit gloves
handkerchiefs
scarf pins
cuff buttons
. keytainers
gifts at $2
neckwear
silk and wool hose
shirts
ladies' onyx hose
box initialed hdkfs.
ash trays belts
gift certificates issued
silk robes $20 to $150
gifts at $2.50 and $3
, mufflers
silver belt buckles
gloves . t -knit
neckwear
ladies' hose
shirts pajamas
gifts at $4 and $5
flasks mufflers
dinner jacket jewelry
fine gloves
golf hose shirts
terry robes
box of men's hose
gifts at $7.50 to $15
silk pajamas
silk shirts flasks
knit and tuxedo vests
fur-lined gauntlets
smoking jackets robes
imported golf coats
many exclusive gifts too numerous to mention, including silk robes, ash trays,
umbrellas for men and women, ladies' onyx hose, bags and suit
cases, and dunnhill pipes. ,
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men's furnishers and hatters
exclusive but not expensive
380 Washington street southwest corner west park
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SPECIAL
XMAS OFFER
Places in Your Home any
size, style or finish of the
Genuine Victor Victrola
The balance extended
over a long period of time
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M5 MTEEEST
Everything Pertaining to Masie
It 4oea make a difference where yon buy your PIiemegntfc
Wholesale Manufacturers Retail
Broadway at Alder . Bush & Lane Building
OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMASi