UtiAl rliiliil
SYSIEMIF
m REJBHD
Benbow Charter Again Pro
posed ' for. June Election;
uiujfui ( may ivdiiic mjiuimci
Commission.
Out of th wreckage of defeated com
mission , plan charters ha emerged a
new hope. The Official charter and the
Wood charter defeated each other at 0a
recent special election. Now thut Montis
of the Benbow charter come forward
; proposing that tho people Bhill vot up
on It, necessary change's and Improve
ments having been made, at the June
election.. -. .....,-,..,
This audden interest In renewed plana
for a commlasloo government campa'gri
ha developed a decltfed'y. lntemtlng
, contingency. For It appears from a
statement made today that Mayor )fuh
llght has all alon been intending to
have the official comr,ilHli jlan char
ter reflled, or the original charter modi
fied and redrafted and filed for the vote
of the people In June. The mayor and
his secretary,' George McCord, aver that
simplified' city government would at
once save Portland sot lcsa than 250,
000 annually.
Mayor Kay Vans fftw Commission. "
' According-to the view-of many, the
people of Portland want simplified gov
ernment, , CommlBsion government, as
a means of attaining the ends of effi
ciency and economy, would be approved.
It Is pointed out But only if a charter
agreed upon by all advocates of com
mission government wer submitted. It
is not believed that commission form
of government, will ever obtain in Port
land If at th elections two or, more
charter drafts causing conflicts among
commission plan advocates by their cou
f I'-tfng Provisions are submitted.
LsWrThe' mayor, therefore, is seriously
considering iou cxpscia o soon maxe
announcement of his plan to appoint a
new charter commission Instructed to
use the strength Of the Benbow; official
and Wood charters in a simplified docu
ment that shall weld the Influence of
all who have hitherto supported any one
of the three v To do so, the mayor ac
knowledges, . would immediately secure
a commission plan majority in Port
land, v , f;-V.-"'' ,.- .' .'. .. Vi
That the defeated charters may 1 b
resubmitted was given as an opinion by
City - Attorney i , frank 8. Grant , this
morning. .It is but necessary, said Mr.
Grant, for the charters to be reflled
by , consent of the council or through
tne initiative. .. v::-,- "Vj"!
. .V-V- Must Be'" Uaisoau,
He most emphatically: anticipates.
however.rthe :mun1clpal : misfortuneTt
would be to. have two or three conflict
ing : commission . plan charters to vote
on again. in Juno. , He believes that the
conciliation and uniting of all com
mission forces Is a great necessity If
the commission form of .government, la
.ever to obtain in Portland. '.
The first definite move in the cam
paign to bring the Benbow charter out
for a campaign culminating in a .vote
upon it in June was made at the meet
ing of the East Side Business Men's
club last night v The club Indorsed the
charter on motion Of I M. Lepper, and
agreed to contribute, ita lnf luenca In
support of its adoption. '-' But the club
announces that it ls not "married to the
Benbow f charter." but will accept and
support ny desired changes or improve
ments. l also announces that, with cer
tain changes necessary to guarding tax
ation and property rights, the mayor
has given assurance that he will sup
port the charter. .- ; ' l- . ,
Senator-elect Harry Lane : declared
that with simplified government Port
land could be eaved 1,000,000 a year.
He said the people should vote upon &
mayor-as sucb, and 'upon the commis
sioner as uch.,:;'- t ;-v
;w6uM Kake Strong;. ;
Now, he averred, the city has a multi
plicity of officials of coordinate - and
frequently conflicting, authority, which
causes delay, confusion and expense.
Senator-elect Lane said that from now
until he assumes office he will give his
time to campaigning for commission
plan government. ' '
W, C Benbow explained the nature of
the charter draft that bears his name,
saying that ; tho Idea' was to make an
Instrument as simple and strong as the
constitution of the United States.
L. M. Lepper asserted that Portland
need ho longer, hang back rrom approval
of commission plan government for the
reason that no other large city has as
sumed It file said that Buffalo, N.
Y., with 400,000 people, , New Orleans
with 337,000, and Omaha, nearly the
lzo of Portland, liaro recently hf-m
atldorl to the H;t ot tnunlflpalltl' s gov
cnu'd by tho coinmlxHlnn plnn. i
At Its meeting lnnt nlKht I lie club ap
pointed committees to have charge of
the study of munlolimlly owned trunk,
streetcar and telephone lines,.
PEDESTRIANS
WATCH
BODY FALL 9 STORIES
(United rre faswl Wirt.)
New York. Deo. 6. Wayfarers stood
m mom
0 Fi
Various Institutions Meet for
Purpose of Considering
Christmas Donations;
Representatives of the Teople's Insti-
past three weeks had. been under treat
ment here. . The body barely missed
two women on the sidewalk. ,;,'
JOE ETTOR'S FATHER,
SUED FOR $2500 FOR
BEATING HIS ENEMY
In horror here today as Major John O ulo ""'ana t-ommons, visiting Nurse
Mallory,-a - retired army officer, com- association, Mehtodlst Deaconess" home,
mitted suicide by Jumping from the Salvation Army, Volunteers of America
ninth floor of the Manhattan hotel.. He and Immaculate Conception mot yester
was instantly killed. Major Mallory day with representatives of the Asso
had been ill for a long time and for, the i elated Charities In the offices of the
laner ana aevued plans whereby Christ
mas cheer might be disseminata.! amort
I Portland , people who might otherwUe
uui enare mo gooa cheer of the holiday
season.
In previous years some families have
received more than they could use be
fore it spoiled, while perhaps their next
door neighbor was totally neglected. To
one family six baskets were sept last
year, and In, the same, neighborhood
there were families who were not re
roembered. . . - ;.'?'; .
It was decided to make the Associated
Charities a clearing house for all public
charity and the other organisations will
send In the list of people to whom gift
of any. sort should be made. ' These
lists are strictly confidential, and will
pass through the hands of but one per
son. In case of duplication they -will
be canceled from all save one list. The
Volunteers of America' and the Balva
tlou Army will send out baskets, the
Methodist Deaconesses will spread
Chrlstmaa cheer : not : only among the
very poor, but among many of the Meth
odist people of the city who, on account
i
(United Prni IiiH Wire.) '
Tacoma, Wash., Dec. ' Joe,
VEttor, recently acquitted In 8a-
e lem. Mass., on a charge of mur-
der because of his activity in the
ranks of organised, labor, comes
by his belligerent' spirit natur-.
ally, according ' to .August Ma-,
lesky, age 14, who Is in the su
perior court today suing Manly
Ettor father of Joe, for $2600 :
damages . for - personal injuries.;
Malesky Md Ettor had trouble,
last June and Ettor is said to
have beaten up - the old , man, .
knooked him down, then j. beat
him afterward. Ettor was fined1
Ume and now is sued for per-, . M be, unable to share the joys of
sonal damages. - t , -. the Yuletide. The Cathoilo nociaJ .arv.
1;
PIERP0NT MORGAN AND .
WHITELAW REID, UNWELL
(United Press Ieued Wire.) '
New York, Dec. . J. Pierpont Mor
gan Is conf tried to his room here today
with ' slight coid, v;;:,:-:tilv4:'-';:?,
'There is no cause for anxiety," said
one of his partners. "Mr. Morgan will
be all right Mon,Mv f ;;,
London. Deo. I. Whitelaw Keld.
United States ambassador, it vas an
nounced today, will be unable to go to
his country home for the coming; weeK
end, when Prince and Princess Alex
ander of Teck are to be guests there for
the shooting.' It was said there Is noth
ing seriously the matter with Mr, Reid.
SENTENCE BRIDE WHO
SHOT WEDDING GUEST
' (United Pwst leased Wire.
CLogansport, Ind, Deo. 8, Mrs. Ellxa-
(ucd, r k ucr wvuums aucr n lew auyv
ago because the latter' made' alleged
slanderous remarks' concerning her
character, was sentenced today to an in
determinate term of from 1 to 21 years J
i iuwuus, ,, ii xtinuiio aociai serv
ice worxers will try to see that all
Catholics are remembered. The Asso
ciated Charities and the People's Insti
tute will oooperate in providing a
Christmas tree at the Institute, and sev
eral days during Chrlstmaa . week the
Institute will keep open bouse.
Many of the people who are being
aided by the Associated Charities will
receive baskets . and gifts from f the
friendly visitors of the Charities who
are Interested in them. Special Christ
mas dinners will be provided for the
inmates of the Louise home, as well as
at almost all of the other homes for
the poor and unfortunate. ; ': ; '
The annual convention ot the National
Billers and Bill Posters' union met in
New York city December 2.
HERE'S A CAT REALLY
WORTH .FIGHTING OVER;
IT'S VALUED AT $2000
: (Unltod rwi Leturd Vt'lm.)
, New York, Dec. 8. Bunwalow
Tip Top is Just a cat, but a
blueblooded one that -won the
special prise at the Cat Fanciers'
' club and caused Its owner, Mrs.
.Chester W. Chnpln. to refuse an
offer, of 2000 for him here to-
e day. This is the highest price on ,
- record. Mrs. Chapln, wife of the
president of the New England ,
tihort Line railroad, bought Bun-
e galow Tip Top for 1750 after he
had carried off first prise last
GRAHAM CANDIDATE A
; y FOR MORROW'S PLACE
i- Ban, BYancisco, Dec. 8. Announce
ment was made here today by Superior
Judge Thomas F. Graham that he will
be a candidate for appointment to the
place On ;. the federal bench to be va
cated in July by the retirement of
Judge W.VW. Morrow.
If You Need A Mediciae,
You Should Have (he Best
i Althowgh there are hundreds of prepa
rations advertised, there la only one
that really stands out pre-eminent as a
remedy for diseases of the kidneys, liver
and bladder. ' . . '
. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands' the
highest, for the reason that It has proved
to be Just the remedy needed In thous
ands upon thousands of even the most
distressing cases, t ..-"j
:: Swamp-Boot makes ; friends quickly
because Its mild and Immediate effect ia
soon 'realised. - It Is a gentle,' healing
vegetable compound.
Dr. Kilmer's Bwamp-Root la a physi
cian's prescription for special diseases,
which Is not recommended for every
thing. W " J-' - !
A Sworn- Certificate of Purity la with
every bottle. '
For sale at all drug stores. In bottles
of two sixes fifty-cents and one-dojlar,
SAKFLB BOTTXJB . TBBB ST MAIL.
In order to prove what Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder rem
edy will do for you, every reader of the
Portland , Dally Journal . who has not
already tried it, may recelva a sample
bottle by mall absolutely free. Address
Dr. Kilmer . & Co., Blnghamton, N. Y.
Write today. .
POSTMASTER GIVES OUT
j SANTA CLAUS' ADDRESS
(United Ptm Vtantl Wire.) . - -Washington,
Dec. 8. Postmaster Gen
eral Hitchcock, issued a , statement to
day urging the public to use more care
In addressing Christmas packages. Last
year 37,500 packages were'misoent and
went to the dead letter office.
Santa Claua tetters this year will go
to charitable institutions.
COUGHED ALLNIGHT
mi IM Beolpe Was Tried. Gore ToU
- . ; lowed ta a Honrs. , . ' -
A prominent .medlcat man who suf.
fared with a severe coiigh and cold on '
tne lungs often being kept awake all ,
nignt, finally discovered & simple form
ula, which will cure any cough' In five
hours bv th clock.- If- in Iititln
tonlo cough syrup. which, can, be made .
at home by anyone, and, the formula lsi
here given for the benefit of those who !
Pass sleenless nls-hts in -nnlnfn! nan.
oxyms. Those who have tried It say
It is magical and beats any high-priced,
siuw-aciing cougn meaicine ever sold.
Mix in a bottle one-half ounce fluid
wild cherry bark, one ounce compound
white pine compound. Take to drops
every half, hour for four hours. Then
take one-half to one teaspoonful three
o.- four times. a day. Give children less
according to age. . This will tone up
and rid the system of deep-seated coughs
every time.. ,-
ale amid Heapty. ail 76
James S. Robinson, formerly Band
. master at Manhattan Beach, New
, York's favorite high-class .seaside
resort, and loner with Barnum &
..i Bailey, has, taken Duffy's for
. twenty years Says it puts new
life in him. ' .
: - "I want', to' tell 11 my friends- about
'Duffy's" Pure Malt Whiskey,' For ten"
years I . was with Hengler's Circus in
England, twenty years with Barnum &
bailey and five years as Bandmaster at
Manhattan Beach, New York City, and
many other shows. For twenty years I;
have taken Duffy's Pure' Malt Whiskey'i
and for the last four years I have never s
been without It I have used it for
malaria and dysentery and found it the
best medicine I ever took, and' I have
been living 76 ' years. It puts new
in me,' and I thank the Company
grand a tonic."James S, Robinson,
620 Main St., Paterson, N. J. ,
I Hi::
i nave
:w life '
for so L-.-'
, JAKES 8. BOBnrSOW
Weir known In New Tork aa Band
.,. - master, and old time Showman.
ZSTABUSHZO 1868.
DiAKowD zacrosTsxs orrzcxajTS wuLVUTAarmuxa jswzxjsxs
- OUR PLATINUM
MOUNTED JEWELRY FOR
CHRISTMAS
.contributes the highest standard of taste
and good judent. , It can only .be at- -'
tained by the high-grade jeweler, .whose
experience and knowledge of precious
. . gems and their assembling into beauti
- ful mounted pieces, exclusively designed,
. is specialized for reliable and satisfactory 1
purchasing by thet public. We solicit
comparison.
THOSE POPULAR WRIST WATCHES
. in great'variety and of the best American
z and Swiss movements. ; "
GREAT MULTITUDES OF SILVER NOVELTIES
i- for desirable and useful gifts.-
AN INTERESTING SHEFFIELD DISPLAY
v 4 t . . ' of all desired table articles.
233-235 Washington St
Between Fourth and Fifth
MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
A Mother Owes It to Herself
that Sunday should be a day of rest.- Instead
of working half the day preparing the Sunday
dinner, ;she is depending more and more upon
a table for the family at the Imperial Grill.
TABLE D'HOTE $1.00
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
is a , tonic, stimulant not -equaled by any other : for .renewing the natural,
healthy activities of the-'stomach and digestive organs. It enables those
.to-.jYi, ycituuu meir junctions ana take trom food-the nour-
lsning, poay-Duilding sustenance it contains. V , :
- It is absolutely pure, and.is best for .stomach' troubles,
' indigestion, coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, throat
aad-iung. IroUbkBriasomaia-attd as gMraltome; Sold
, in sealed bottles only, by. druggists, grocers, dealers.' at
i $1.00 a bottle. Write our doctors for free advice and
an juuauaica meoicai DOOKiet.' 4. - - . (
- The Duffy MalrWhiskev ComDany.' Rochester. N.-Y.
IS YOUR TIME MONEY?
, Our. location and perfect service will save you
time. .'- k 1 , ; - . -
'Our officers are accessible. at all times, and bur
cierKS most courteous. . , , ,
.A . Commercials and Savings Department under .
Government supervision. .; t-
-MERCHANTS-NATIONAL-BANK
The Bank of Personal Service
Founded 1886 , ' Washington and Fourth Streets
Ve Open at 9:15 in the PJcrnlnj Wd Close at 9:15 "p. cn 'Stu.''JL h
cipal Portland Agents for Ladies' Heme Journal Patterns, All Styles in All 1 1 1
and 15c Each Style Boolcs Are Now 20c, and We Give Purchasers a 15c ;Palt::a l
TOYS
r AND
FOR THE fe HintTinnhnrr r
THE MOST IN VALUE THE BEST IN QUALITY
BOYS
FOR TIE
GIRLS
Xmas Shopping Can Be Done Wiuli
the Irlost Satipf actionHero!
Because it is the most convenient store- where you'll find everything you'll want find
it always at as low and generally at lower prices than elsewhere where ' Xmas ttcc!:s
are unsurpassebV where you are served, promptly and courteously.; Can't you come
tomorrow? These great bargains are offered as an inducement for you to trade here.
Women's Fine Wool Union Suitn
NON-SHRINKABLE, STEAM SHRUNK GARMENTS IN WHITE (P 9 1 ft
D GRAY, AU-SIZK
''4 An ertra special oiffering of a ; very "fine line of Women's .Wool Union Suits
made by the celebrated North ' Star Miltev They are perfect fitting garments that
have beerhsteam shrunk shown in the desired $ winter weights "i in high neckifldnjC
sleeve styles in ankle length, all sizes in gray and in white from 34 to 38. " Those
who are the most particular in regard to their underwear will be pleased C9 ,1 0
with these fine garments.' Best ,?2.75 iUnion"Suits, priced for tomorrow, 1
39c
WOMEN'S WOOL HOSE, 65c.
GRADE, TOMORROW AT. . . .
A special underpricing : of Women's
high grade Cashmere Hose of the finest
.quality, X made full fashioned rwith rein
forced heel and toe. They come in all
sizes from 8 Y to 10 and are guaranteed
fast, black; "best 65c ' quality, 'HQ
tomorrow only . . . . . . ; . . .. . O v
KNIT VESTS AND PANTS, 35c 1 ft-,
GRADE, TOMORROW AT. . . . 1 y C
J) Women's seasonable weight, slightly
fleeced cotton , Vests and Pants, fine, well
fitting,- neatly finished garments in all
sizes. The pants v come i in i ankle! length
styles and I tne Vests with high neck and
long sleeves ; garments that sell j
regularly at , 35c each, tomorrow.
19 c
Christmas. 'Kerohiefo
Thousands and thousands of Christ- XI K
mas Handkerchiefs for women and child.' l.Xn
ren; assortments in every line are now complete.
TheYarietyiofstyles js jstijextensive thatiwe ?
can suit every xaste, ;ana iney are arrangea so
you can select speedily, and effectively. The
greatest lot of Holiday Handkerchiefs ever
shown in Portland. ' , J , i.,,; ,
Regular 5c ; embroidered Handkerchiefs, 2Y2c
Regular 10c Embroidered Handkerchiefs, each 5c
Regular' 15c ' embroidered Handkerchiefs, 9c
Regular 18c embroidered Swiss Hdkfs, 12Vic
Regular 18c embroidered Hdkfs., 12c Box 6 Hdkfs.,' 75c values, special 48c
Regular 25c Embd. Handkerchiefs, 18c Box: 6 Hdkfs, $1.00 values, special . 79c
Regular 25C bwiss Hdkts., 'fcmbd., 18c Box 6 Hdkfs.; $ 125" values, speciar98c
Regular 35c Embd. Handkerchiefs, 25c Box 6 Hdkfs.,: $1.75 values, special $1.25
35c and 40c Swiss Embd. Hdkfs., 23c Box 6 HdkfsM j?2.00. values, special $1.48
A Great Sale of Christmas BTeckwear
Shown in a Fancy Holly Box .
Regular 35c ; Neckwear, special at eaM 25c
Regular 5oc Neckwear, special at ea., 35c
Regular 65c Neckwear, special at ea., 48c
Regular 85c Neckwear, special at ea., 65c'
Regular ? l.oo rsecKpieces, special at 75c
Regular $1.25 ' Neckwear, special at ; 93c
Regular 1.5a to $0$ Neckpieces, $1.25
Regular $2 Neckpieces, special at $1.48
Regular, $2.50 Neckpieces, special ' $1.75
Regular $2.75 Neckpieces, special- $1.93
Sale Handsome Venise Lace Collaro
for coat or waist in white, ecru or cream color, shown in round, square and pointed
shape.
Lace Collars, values to $ i .00, each 48c
Lace Collars, values to $1.25, each, 75c
Lace Collars, values to $1. 50, each 93c
Lace Collars, values to $1.75, each $125
Lace Collars, values to $2.oo, each $1.43
for Christmas Gifts
Beautifully made of Lawn, Dimity, Organdie or Dotted
Swiss, and trimmed with Laces and Ribbons, regular 50c
values special tomorrow for only. . . . .... , . . ,
. Yes, we have a wonderful assortment of dainty little Aprons' and
tomorrow we are offering you a big special. They are made of fine
Lawri, Dimity, Organdie or Dotted Swiss and are neatly , trimmed witn
pretty embroideries, laces and ribbons. Dozens . of .. dainty patterns . to
select' from and what a sweet little gift they make. Come , 9 ft n
early for choice.. Regular 5oc values, very special this sale LyL
Two Great Specials
In Men's 'War
Men's Kid Gloves of Best Cape Stock, With Spearpoint
Backs Shown in Popular Shades of Tans C 1 1 C
and Browns Regular $1.50 Values, Pair i) 1 1 O
One big snap for tomorrow. . :A sale of ; men's ; Kid
Gloves, maderfrom the btst , cape stock, shown, with
spear point backs. They come in the popular shades of
tans and "browns, and in all sizes. Your tj l rr '
choice from regular,$1.50.values, special at l 10.
MEN'S SUSPENDERS, 50c VALUES. PAIR J . ; 29c
A. showing of men's fine Suspenders, made , with all
elastic web kid ends," finished with imitation gold buckle
a larger ange of-new patterns and colorings' to choose
irom. cacn pair in a rancy nouaay Dar. .? , neg- t i l -ular
50c values. On,-sale at. . . . '. . . . . VC
Children's Coats
Sizes 3 to 6 Specially Priced
- $1.90, $2.90, $3.90 to $4.C3
- Sizes 6 to 14 Special Only!
$3.90, $4.95 and $3.50 Ea.
( At , the' above prices you
have , choice .from a " most
wonderful line of Children's
.Coats several, hundred,5 in
cluding the season's - best
styles. Materials are zibe
. lineschinchillas, serges and
..-I "mixtures in a great range of
) colors. They . come with
; large , collars, i combination
collar with belt, also quite a
numberof jlajn tailore J
:; models'-, thai'" cannot i.-.
.equaled for durability. All
, are -handsomely fin:.-!:: I