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TIID OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER IS, 1 1 " Proper Education by Parents and Teachers Is Necessary v, to Protect Boys and Girls, Says Report. Tf. first report of investigations into vice conditions by the commutes ftp pointed to represent the 11 commercial organisations of th city, togetner wnn the city administration and many civic associations, wea receives ana approve In the form of resolutions at meeting nf tha rnrnmltten held last ItfKhi The cbmmitee finds that a campaign. of education is imperatively necessary. It urges wholesome sex instruction; by parents and teachers In toe scnoois.- in this latter matter It ls;t variance with the school directors, who1 have always refused to permit sex health edncatloa The .report, signed by Frank. C. Biggs, : chairman, and Dr.. F. E. Moore, eecre- larv. rada! "The citisens' committee of fifty, ap pointed to consider vice conoiuons in the city of Portland, unanimously com- manla () rllnn rtf all officers Of thS law in cringing 10 ayveuj juowu rulltv of commune: our youiiv n committee urges greater vigilance in the detection of auch criminals and severer penalties, v v , ' ' "Th nfnmttta rirnlnrri tha exoloita- tlon and exaggeration of degeneracy be cause of the unwarranted notoriety it brings to the city, and mora especially because or the contamination 01 inno cent minds. "The committee urges upon parents and teachers the Importance of prepar ing themselves to Instruct boys and girls, safely and effectively, in mutters of normal physical development and bAViinl health. . "The committee is or the opinion that all the conditions It has found empha else the imperative need of such cam paigns for public education, as ' those conducted by the Social Hyglena .' so ciety of Portland, and urges upon the legislature the passage of a bill aiding the work of this society. ' ; ' "The meetings of this committee bsgre brought forth abundant evidence that tha ntihlln far from halnr Indiffarant to auch matters. Is watching with eager ness and appreciation the efforts of all those who are quietly endeavoring to craaicaiff mm, lorma tji , euiu - imiuvt' allty. i: . "Finally, the committee expresses Its desire to cooperate with all authorities In safeguarding our boya and girls against the Impure in mind and deed." KSESSMSE FROM LOST "Good-Bye Everybody, Good Byel I Guess We're All "Through," Writes Captain,; (United Prate Ltiaed Wiral ' ' Sheboygan, Wis., Deo. 1J. "Goodbye everybody; goodbye! I guess we're all through." ' This message was picked up In a bottle by a fisherman in Lake Michigan here today. It was dated Fridsy, and continued: . x. The sea washed away our deck load Thursday.- During the night a small boat was washed off. Our vessel is leaking; badly. Engwald and Steve fell overboard yesterday. God help us: Herman Schuenenmann." Schuenenmann was captain of the steamer Rose Simmons. The writing f the message was unsteady and the t topper of the bottle was evidently whittled from a Christmas tree. ' .. The Simmons sank. It is supposed, in ma gaie mat nas Deen creating havoc on ma lakes since last Thursday. She was loaded with Christmas trees. SEETHAT URVE Patience and Patients Patience and care in our - examinations make possible a great gaining of patients among highly nervous peo . pie and children, while our ' pleasantly-arranged rooms soon make them feel at home and gain their confi dence, Children's eyes require , more care and attention than older people because the accommodation is more active. , , We have an in strument (Retino Skiame ter), held to the face in a , manner similar to an opera i glass, which enables us to " determine the amount and character of eye trouble, , even in a child two or three years old. THOMPSON , OPTICAL INSTITUTE ' -209-10,11 Corbett Bldg., Fifth and Morrison, Second Floor PICK UP BOTTLE 1 CIMT11P M mm at r M SAYS AUDITORIUM MESTWI T. B. Wilcox- Holds Commis sion Is Vindicated by Re ' port of Architects..- A telegram, which Theodore B. Wll cox, chairman of the Portland audi- torium commission, holds is an exonera tion of . the com mission and Ellis F, Lawrence, Its consulting architect, from recently circulated charged and rumors that the ' competition was 1rregularl conducted, was received by Mr. Wilcox this morning from , D. Knickerbocker Boyd, chairman of the American Insti tute of Architects' committee on publlo information,:' -yiriiif:'' -CC'jr Before making known tha contents of the telegram from 'the committee chairman; who Is la attendance at the annual session of tha Institute t Archl tects, Mr. .Wilcox said he has found that J. H. Friedlander, winner of tha competition for tha Portland auditorium plan, is so busy with Important eastern commissions that ha finds it extremely difficult to come her and survey vari ous auditorium sites suggested. This much has .been told In a telegram from Friedlander. - Also the architect's plans for a building will make construction Impossible with the amount now on hand $600,000 in unsold bonds.' Parts of the wire from Chairman Bovd In "Washington follow: ' "The American Institute of Architects formally approved" the report of Insti tute committee on competitions. "The committee of practice, acting un dtr instructions from the board of di rectors, conducted a very careful inves tigation into the conduct of the Jury. and transmitted to the board a report accompanied toy 21 exhibits. The com mittee of practice finds that the compe tion was honestly and conscientiously Judged, and that there was no prima facie evidence - x - miaconauct- on ins part of the Jury." " "" ; WILLAMETTE RIVER PROJECT IN SIGHT . IF PEOPLE AGREE i (Continued From Page One.) connection the water route would also act as a regulator of rates. Under existing conditions Corvallls Is the head of navigation on the Wil lamette during favorable stages of the river, but considerable dlfflcultjM-ex- perlenced In reaching tbat destination as the best depth of water possible to maintain by dredging is but Stf feet Above CorvaJUs the government at pres ent finds It impracticable to go beyond keeping the river free from snags. . On alx feet of water any riverDoats plying nut. cfL-J,ortland..wouldJ find smooth sailing up the river- aa far as Eugene. . ; ' THEATRES - AMUSEMENTS- ENTERTAINMENTS TOWN TALK TODAY A REAL HIT miMmm- Seventh and Taylor Phones Main 1 and A-11S1 THB FAMOUS BEAUTY . In the melody Masterpiece, "THE KISS WALTZ." SO cfoMPANY 2? ORCHESTRA. . Bveninrs Lower floor. 12.00. 11.60, Balcony. $1.80. SI. Wlery. . l.M. Lower floor, 11.00. Bal.. II, 76a. SEAT SALE OPENS TODAY. RESERVED SEATS AT EVERY PERFORMANCE PRICES (00 AND 25o A-10ZO. Matinee Dally. AT THE BUNGALOW THEATRE, Twelfth and Morrison Streets. Mat. 25o, SOU Nights, ltd. 80c, 75o. (Elf TTInl IHiri Sll0 J) GREYHOUND," a thrilling play-of 60c. .--Df - ... . Next week. IF 75c, 80c. Gallery, 60e. Special Price Matinee Saturday- Main ; IDAS j LOTTIE WILLIAMS ft CO In Edmund Days Playlet of New York's East Bide Life. -"ON STONY GROUND."" C Other Features Special Prlees, Matinees, any seat, 10c. Nights. lOo, IQo Lz33ulUvan ft Conaldlne P MATINEE DAILY WEEK DEC. 9 . Curtain 1:80. 7:18, I. L &eaung m ctgoa vo. crerenui WEEK DECEMBER t EN LUNCHING OR DINING DOWN CHOOSE THE Arcadian Gardens It breathes an atmosphere of refinement concurrent with good service choice catering H. C. Bowers, Purchase of British Telephone System byGoverment Sub- ject of Big Claim.:-:- (United Pmm leated" Wtre.l " London, Deo. IS. The National Tele phone company vs. his majesty' posU master general, the biggest claim ever brought before the British courts, has now run into its twelfth week and seems nowhere near ended. The . plaintiff clalma tt0e.C23.50O for the transfer of the British ; telephone service to the postofflce department but the post master general thinks f &o,ooo,voo nearer the ' proper ' figure. - Documentary evidence stacked m ape- eial flies erected In the court weighs two and a half tons, and 11 of England's leading lawyers are arguing before Jus tice Lawrence ' and two king's bench commissioners. Solicitor General Simon, for the postofflce, spoke seven and a half days. , Legal costs, 'Inventories and other expenses already nave eaten up be tween three and three and a hair mil lions and the total cost of the litiga tion probably will run over douhle this amount. Two appeals are practlally certain, whichever side wins. . , GOVERNOR IS BESET , UNTIL LAST MOMENT BY FOES OF HANGING MMtaanBBaaiaB, "'V. -- ' .(Continued From Page One.) know that the movement to abolish hanging will be delayed for years." The lawyer rose, too, and would have argued longer, but the governor checked him with a gesture. ; ''Morgan did not kill Tork with pre meditation," he repeated. "But we will kill Morgan with premeditation. . ' We will strangle him, and Garrison, and Roberts, and Faulder., The people clamored for the lives or these .men. They cried out 'Crucify themt Crucify them!' " With tears In his eyes, but with a bitter-look, he concluded the Interview. "It would be unfair to our Invited guests, who have looked forward with so much pleasure to. this event, to rob them of a single Item on the program." C0FFMAN IN CALIFORNIA; WILL RETURN TO CITY iiJacklCoffman owner of a number of down-town candy stores is now in Los Angeles, according to lnfor. mation given out today by Attorney George Joseph. He is to return to Port land within a few days and arrangements are to be made satisfactory to his cred itors.. R. L. Babln, representing the Re- tall Merchants' association, as a&sianee will run the five storea.4- Journal Want Ads bring result. Beats now selling TONIGHT v Special Price and Tomorrow Night Matine Tomorrow iURATT' 60c. Gal, 15c, JSe. 10 NIGHTS BEGINNING" SUNDAY t AFTERNOONS BEGINNING MONDAY ES it ni AMD England's musical comedy stars. ' '6-0THER'4IGrACT8-6I wwlcf mett"l Misf Wetwlssijr ad8 SatTi- criminal life, by Paul Armstrong. .i..., . w v ... wu r . an. V.L. "The Commanding Officer." MAJjNEBI Home of Refined Vaudeville "The Two Thieves," Muriel Ardmore. Le Clair and Sampson, Fields Bros., Gavls and Plaas, Miss Margaret Bird 4 Co., Pantageseope. Popular prices. Boxes and first row balcony reserved. Box office open from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. Phones A-S2teV Main m. Curtain 8:30. 7:15 and . Direction of the author, Cbaa. Alphln. Two renormancee nignur, i:to ana s:i0 lee, 6c Matinee daily, 2:30 any seat lto. TtU day night Chorus Girls' Contest . and Night , iii a Caburet,, MYRTLE HOWARD and ten boys and ten girls in the latest specialties. HOTEL MULTNOMAH Mgr. I Li.i Gainer Thlgpcn, Ass't Mgr. ' FLEETS M 1 AEGEAN SEA Greece and Turkey Still Fight Ing and Entire Greek Army ' Is Advancing to Force Tur key's Hand. ! .(United Ptms Leased Wlre.t London, Deo. 13. A great battle be tween Turkish 'and .Greek battleships is In progress in the Aegean sea, accord' Ing to dispatches received here today from both Constantinople and Athena Athens also cables that Greeks have de feated a detachment of Turks at Pent plgadla, 60 miles from Janina. , ' (United Preas Leaned Wlre.t Constantinople, Deo. 18. It was semi officially learned here today that the Turxisn envoys to the London confer ence have been instructed not to nego tiate with the Greek plenipotentiaries until Greece signs an armistice. ' The Turks , will demand that the . Greeks either , ratify the Baghtche protocol or sign s separate agreement - News of the Turkish-Greek fighting today on land and get caused this action, ; - ' (United Preas Leaaaa Wlra. London, Dec, IS.- Pressure to force the hand ot Turkey in the peace nego tiations to open here Monday is admit ted in dispatches from Athens today, Meet Your Yfife tomorrow " at The Port land and try our 50 cent noonday luncheon. Served in the main dining-room, above the street level. where you can Took7 out on the crowds that coma and go. We couldn't serve yon a better lunch eon, even if it cost more. NOON UNTIL 2 On Sunday wll tell you all about Christmas dinner. Have you had your table reserved for our New Year's eve "Watch Party??' If not, better phone to us today. " PORTLAND HOTEL Q. J. Kaufmann, Manager. N. K. Clarke, Assistant Manajer. TOWN Every. Evening and after the aS . . . Sh0W-rr-- 4t For (fetaas If And an through the year. -, II Swctlanfs Chocolates I) The real confection - that makes a perfect gltr- 1 1 -VXr-oa A BOX f In which It is stated, that the fighting at Janina Is part Of a general forward movement of the : whole Greek army This, it is Believed here, is designed to force the Turks to accept peaoe at any Dispatches -received at Athens from General Sapbuntsakia, commanding a Greek detachment, report that his, force has occupied the Turkish advanced posts near Vlsano, at the point of the bayo net The Greeks captured three cannon and a great quantity of supplies. What'll We Give Father? KmM annmtnfi.m.nt n... 9t " T ha a. vanr tar aanalhla -lff.fflvlnD Tnv, ana anicanacKB won t oo ii . it 4 Gifts for Men for the"" k Christmas Tree Pajamas Suspenders f j 3 r Sweaters Collar Bags 1 Bath Robes Watch Chains Necktie Cases tTraveling Cases Umbrellas Shirt Cases E SICHEL CO. 286 -WASHINGTON ST. ""The Health of . Your Family -Demands thai you boost for PORTLAND GLAZED CEMENT SEWER PIPE Its use puts an end to poisonous sewer gases Bachelors will find a homelike place, with or without meals here. Just a few rooms re main. HOTEL MALLORY Lownsdale & Yamhill PIANOS bought at 'the proper price will not -burden you. Our Prices Are Right Our Display, Rooms, -situated as ihey are ori the Second Floor, away from the' hi;h rents; , make our claims . pos sible Come and see fOTmirselfr- r Hovenden Piano Co. Sstraaoa Thru Oiothlag' Store. 10G FIFTH STREET 3tit off WashUig-toa. , -'' V :..., -,.:i,-,;i4: Ti" Sox. .: i. : - Belts cneg - 1 , , . Shirts Vests ' 'Gloves Cuff Links , la aw in. ii'Hju j..jjajMiaaiS""" ml Absiidrcili Great;.': -Isvelrv Removal Skle . Nov On at 342 Washington, near 7tK 0 Preparatory to our removal to our new store, 313 Morrison street, we are closing out everything in our old store at about Nov-' h The Time to AL PVvtr ; I(Am e Cut TOW ItCmS: yA $1.25 Cream Ladles.' 50. ,$2.50 Alarm Clocks, $1.50. .Charms, 1-3 to A OFF. CLOSING OUT ALL SILVERWARE AT ABOUT COST F. ABENDROTH, Jeweler 342 Washington St" New Store, 313 Morrison St , pave un rines oiive to Wifm A HANDSOME thistle pattern in finest quad, -V'M ' tv "W : 11 i-ifsljirtlif mti Vilrsararksaa -. ask r. n AUrfl sjhAWA ' m. bsi ; ruple-plated " Silverware, as shown . above.. trench gray handiea. "-What more appropriate than this beautiful Silverware in a lined case? Save like this for the balance of the week! -$5.00 Table Spoons, set of 6 S3.35 $4.00 Soup Spoons, 54.uu uoumon spoons, $100 Dessert Spoons, $2.50 Fruit and Tea $2.00 Berry Spoons, 75c Sugar Shells, m "The Store of Only There's a Real Beer Flavor -, . 1,.,r-,..,T , ... to Newlife That You Probably Never Experienced. Aft Hood Brewing Phones SellwooH 1645; ' Sellwood 1646. IF Ml ITS 1. . f --esn- . J"aJ THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY ' TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT. Weak and unhealthy kidneys ars probably responsible for mora sickness and suffering; than any other disease. therefore, when, thronffh nsgleot or other oansas. kidney trouble Is permit ted to continue, serious results arc sure to ronow, ,tjaVjiill Tour other organs may used atten- tlonr but tout kidneys most, because they do most and should bare Attention tint. . ' If you feel that your kidneys are the cause ot your sickness or ran down con dition, oommenoe taking Br. Kilmer's Swamp-Boot, the neat kidney, liver and bladder remedy, because as soon as your kidneys beg-in to Improve they will help aU the other organs to health. - , EDITOKXai XOTXCB To prove t he wonderful merits of t Ewamp-Root you may have a. sample bottle and a book of valuable information, both sent absolutely free by malL The book contains many of the thousands of let ters received from men and women who have found Bwamp-Root to be Just the remeay mey neeaea. ine vaaue ana success or -swamp-Root Is so well known 5 mat our renders are aavieea to sna lor Co., Blnifhamton, N. Y- be sure to ortland Daily Journal. The genuineness of this offer Is euaratitced. ' i Buy Your Xmas GiftM Glass nearly OFF. Watches OFF. UmbrelUs, 40 OFF. $1.75 Alarm Clocks, S1.35. ; Emblem Pins, Buttons and. . ..l ' , " . 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