i THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1915. PORTLAND. OREGON. VALUE OF EFFICIENCY BUREAU IS EXPLAINED TO LOCAL CHAMBER Definite Saving of Cash and Energy Claimed for Sys tem by J, D. Burks. January Advance Butterick Patterns and Free Pattern Sheets Now Ready -January Delineator Here for Subscribers Second Floor. Meier Q Frank Glove or Shop on a transfer Joint Express and Post- ' -r-, Use the moving stair' For a delight jul lunch- Soda Fountain Special Merchandise Bonds solve Y our parcels will he al Sub-Station, Basement the problem issued in wrapped and ready for Balcony Xmas parcels ways always running eon, try the Priscilla Tea Hot Chocolate with' always room. Take them Room or Dutch Room for whipped cream, choice of to upper and lower floors, men Ninth Floor. sandwich, pie or cake, 10c. any amount Main Floor, you at the Transfer Desk, wrapped free. TM Ouujfv 3MNM ar II n A Treasure House of Gifts The Store of the Christmas Spirit! How the hours are flying along Christmas is drawing nearer and nearer! Just 8 shopping days left who will delay any longer? Plan to do your shopping during the earlier hours of the day. Less crowding less hurrying. Lower-Price Gift Floor Many Suggestions at Small Prices Nothing Over $1 Fourth Floor, sixth street BUDGET MAKING FEATURE Jp Idea of Control of Burns by Official City Administration Is Ap prored by Speaker. DQjAou desire for Portland more Attain e?rif?riry t tlj city hall- clearer knowledge on the prt of the j public as to what their offlcl;!: kiy I doing keener analysis in budget rn.-vk- j In)? and in expenditures definite sav ings of ca.sh and energy? If you do, you should see to it that Portland 1h I rovided w ith a bureau of publTc effirit-nry and economy, testi fied Jesse 1'. Burks, director of the ef ficiency department of Ios Angers, In an address last night Lefure the Chamber of Comm-Tie. "A citizens' agent," Burks defined the bureau of his id--al. He opposed the idea of an efficiency and economy bureau under control of the official administration. To Avoid 'Whitewashing. "It can easily become merely a whitewashing Institution If the money for it is raised by taxation and the bureau is subject to control of offi cials whose work and departments U analyzes." he averred. From his Los Angeles experience with a bureau as a part of th mu nicipal administration lie told of the pressure from t!e official circle to prevent the frankest expression con-j cernlng conditions or the most ener- i gftic effort toward improvement after I showing of analyzed facts of waste or inefficiency. He advocated an efficiency bureau ! maintained by the comparatively small ' group of public spirited citizens who i are willing to give to the extent of j their ability and their good citizen- i hip. ( Most citizenship now, he said, r. ! concerned with the superficial and the 1 external in municipal governm ent, ! whereas good citizenship, the best test ' of it. is the showing of what it ac- : complislies. i Presented by Mr. Hardy. j He predicted that public officials! would become- such an agency as a co-i operative means of increasing the value of the public of the administra- tion. It is lack of information rather then Of inclination that contributes to in efficiency, he said. Burks was presented by George K. I 'Hardy, executive secretary of the Portland Chamber of Commerce, who j has renewed the proposal for a bureau j of public efficiency and economy io Portland. Hardy took advantage of the oppor tunity to explain that when he said .recently that the Dayton, Ohio, bureau is financed largely by John 11. 1'atter Bon, and asked if Portland ha8 any John H. Pattersons, he did not mean to advocate that one man finance Uie work here. He believes that a numbu should contribute and said two citi zens had already offered J100 each a year for three years to help finance a Portland bureau. : ;.. Firm to Purchase Millinery Business - . ii mm siutiisii, Alienor ueaiers, SolTa Question of What to So When the State Qoea Dry. The question of what to do after the prohibition law goes Into effect "SSZZ 15 aa been settled by Fred 11. Rothchild TfiX' and his associates in the wholesale .J.-i- liquor firm of Hothchild Brothers by -T!'- entering Into a contract to purchase C-Ti the wholesale millinery business of 3H3F Lcw-engart & Co. The deal is expected to be consummated soon after the "rst of the year. Associated with Fred II. Rothchild -5 -in the new venture will be his son, T'.r.T. J.- It, Rothchild, and his son-in-law, A. I. Blitx. The firm of Itothchlld Brothers, located at First and Burn-TrT- ld streets, has been established T;-"iA: 18 80 "C-i' Th wholesale millinery business : established by Ignatx Lowengart, 'j? president of the Qompany, 18 years ''L:-' g- Mr. LowenH-t, who has been t'V.' active in business for more than 40 t years, Is going to retire. Plucky Fight Made Against Flames Km. Mary McAllister of 463 East Ktnety-flrrt atreet, Horth, Bares Bnreeu and Chairs Prom names. Mrs. Mav XfrA!lltir IRi Po. Ninety-first street north, saved a beer Stead, a bureau, rocking chairs and furniture in a plucky fight against fire which burned to the ground her home yesterday afternoon. The loss w about J1100. covered by 1500 in surance. Mrs. McAllister filled her kitchen stove with wood, starting a brisk fire, then started out to picket her cow. When she returned the house was In flames. She saved her bedstead first, and neighbors helped her with other articles. The crew of Engine Company 27 Blade a fast run over heavy roads but could do little with the fire, which had practically destroyed the house 'then they arrived. Larch Mountain to Be Mazamas' Goal The most pretentious trip of the win der "schedule of the Mazamaa will be taken Sunday, when the ascent of - Larch mountain over the' snow fields will be made. '-To hikers will leave town at mid . night BatuYday evening on O-W. R. & N. train No. and go to Multnomah Kails. From there the Larch mountain trail will be followed to the summit. . The climbers will reach the summit in time to view the wonderful sunrise over Mtovnt Rood. ' Persona planning to make the trip are requested to register at Mazama headquarter. In the Northwestern Bank building, not later than Thursday night. W. W. Krana la . the .leader. . Mai y Ann s Gift Hints for Brother Pair Skates and Shoes Electric Flashlight Leather .Medicine Case Fishing Outfit Sweater Steamer Rug Subscription to .Magazine .Military Brushes Thermos Bottle Flannel Shirt Fitted Traveling Bag Silk Shirt Bathrobe Bath Slippers Riding Crop Books Camera Suitcase or Handbag rrr Keep a Kodak Record of Xmas -The children will enjoy it years from now and so will you! Kodaks, S6 to f 2 5 . Brownie Cameras, $1.25 to 512 25c for 35c Handkerchiefs A special lot of dainty Xmas 'Kerchiefs. Some dainty chiffons, with corded borders yellow, blue, white, pink. Others scalloped and with fine Swiss embroidery all round. Unusual Xmas 'Ker chiefs at an unusually moderate price. New Chin Chin Sets, $5 Handsome new sets of soft eJe phant ear, silk lined. Violet, brown, green and leopard spats. Very chic! New Fiction for Gitts "Buck Parvin and the Movies" (Van Loan), $1.25. "The Ragged Messenger" (Max well), $1.35. "The Sword of Youth" (James Lane Allen), $1.25. "Molly and I" (Frank R. Adams), $1.25. "Michael O'Halloran" (Gene Strat ton Porter), $1.35. "Then I'll Come Back to You (Larry Evans), $1.35. "The House of the Misty Star" (Frances Little), $1.25. "Mr. Bingle" (George Barr Mc Cutcheon), $1.25. "A Far Country" (Winston Church ill), $1.50. "The Foolish Virgin" (Thomas Dixon), $1.50. Basement Balconj We're Off for rw Toyt own largest assortment of toys in prices from 10c to S?3. Dolls, 10c to $25. "Fairy" Velocipedes, $10.50 to $15. "Fairy" Tricycles, $11.00 to $17.50. "Fairy" Auto Coasters, $18 to $20. Imported Novelty Animal Ten pins at $6 to $7. Wooden Tenpins, 25c to $1.75. jv-Steara Traction Engines, $5 V $7-$9. Trains on tracks, 50c to $20. The youngsters are fascinated by all the new me chanical toys this year. They seem more real and "more varied than ever before. Little girls and little boys find the most interest ing things on the fifth and sixth floors. We've the the enure West in a range of Stationary Steam Engines, 50c $15. Soldier Sets, officers, etc., 25c to $10. Santa Clans will have a souvenir of his house, filled with candy, for every child accompanied by adult, between 10 and 12 o'clock only. Filth Floor, Sixth StTMt Extraordinary Christmas Sale Women's Handsome Bathrobes $4.98 3S $18 Embroidered and Quilted Robes $9S5 Lovely hand embroidered silk negligees and the handsome Japanese satin Quilted robes, in many colors. Elegant Christ mas gifts. Sale price, S9.95. Exceptionally Fine $6M Robes A welcome gift for wife, mother or sister cozy bathrobes, made of splendid blanket materials! Dozens of patterns, in prettiest shades of blue, rose, gray, wis taria, brown and red. Beautifully satin-trimmed collar and cuffs, with cord fastenings. 100 of these fine $6.50 robes tomorrow at $4.98. $750 New Golfine Robes $5.98 The soft, lovely colorings make these golfine bath and lounging robes doubly attractive! Pose, Copenhagen, wistaria, brown, empire style, silk lined. All sizes, 36 to 44. Christmas Sale price, $5.98. All Fine Jap Kimonos 20 Off A reduction on the most ex quisite hand-embroidered negli gees, from $18 to $50, at 20 per cent off. $9J00 to $141)0 Quilted Silk Robes $5.95 Beautiful long quilted robes in two styles, one as illustrated. Colors are blue, red, pink, brown and black. Sizes 36 to 46, $5.95. Third Floor. Corsage Bouquets, 25c Dainty little single roses or tiny rosebuds, satin and tinsel covered, 25c. Other silk or velvet roses, 50c, 75c and 85c. Main Floor. Fifth Street Evening Scarfs V3 Off! : A beautiful assortment of dainty gift scarfs delicate chiffons with touches of color, Crepe, Brocaded Chiffons, Silks and Mer cerized materials. Regularly 50c, 75c, $1 to $t; at l-'A off! $2.00 Kid Goves, $1.69 Women's finest real French kid gloves, black or white, with fancy embroidered backs. Overseam sewn. $2.25 Kid Gloves, $1.89 Women's French kid gloves in 2 clasp style. Black or white with heavily embroidered backs. An Event Rich in Gift Suggestions! Christmas Sale of Cut Glass Our Entire Immense Stocks of the Finest American Cut Glass at Special Prices. TOOTHING is so sure to delight "her" as a gift of beautiful, sparkling Cut Glass. Choose here from hundreds of pieces the finest made at the most extraordinary sav ings! Make your selections tomorrow and have them laid aside. $1.00 6-inch Handled Nappies, 80c. $1.50 6-inch Handled Nappies, $1.20. $1.75 6-inch Handled Nappies, $1.40. $1.75 Cut Cdass Spoon Trays, $1.40. $2.75 Cut Glass Oil Bottles, $2.20. $1.50 Cut Glass Salt and Pepper, pair, $1.20.' $3.00 Sugar and Creamer, pair, $2.40. $2.75 6-inch Butter Plate, $2.20. $2.75 Mayonnaise Bowl and Plate, $2.20. $3.00 Cut Glass Celery Trays, $2.40. $2.00 6-inch Cut Glass Comports, $1.60. $1.50 6-inch Cut Glass Vases, $1.20. See the Fifth St. Window! -$2.50 -$3.50 -$6.00 -$3.50 -$2.50 -$3.75 -$2.50 -$3.50 -$4.00 -$5.00 -$7.50 -$7.00 8-inch Cut Glass Vaaes, $2.00. 10-inch Cut Glass Vases, $2.80. Cut Glass Ice Cream Trays, $4.80. 8-inch Cut Glass Fern Dishes, $2.80. Cut Glass Cologne Bottles,. $2.00. tut Glass Powder Jars, $3.00. Cut Glass Bonbon Baskets, $2.00. Cut Glass Bonbon Baskets, $2.80. Cut Glass Bowls, 8-inch, $3.20. Cut Glass Bowls, 8-inch, $4.00. Cut Glass Bowls, 9-inch, $6.00. a dozen Water Tumblers, $5.60. Basemen' Order By KalL The Gay Holiday Sea son Will Mean New Silk Hose for Christmas Every new design drop stitCh, stripes, checks, plaids, embroidered arjd all the rest are here in large assortments. McCallum Silk Hose Special $1.15 Pair Black with emerald green striped tops and tipping. Pure thread silk, extra weigki. Spe cial, $1.15. Silk Hose $U9 Women's black and white silk hose, with daintily embroidered boots, in self-colors and combi nations. Thread Silk Hose, $1 --Pure-thread silk, made with button-hole welts for supporters will not tear or run. "Rad moor" hose black only. Gauze Silk Lisle Hose 50c Pair Soft and fine, with double elastic garter welts and soles. Both regular and extra sizes. Pair, 50c, or 6 pairs, $2.75. Children's Fiber Silk Hose at 35c Good quality, with reinforced seamless feet. Sizes 6 to 10. In black and white. 35c pair, or 3 pairs for $1. Children's Lisle and Cotton Hose 25c Medium and heavy-weights for boys and girls. Black, white and tan. All sizes. 25c pair, 6 pairs for $1.35. Main Floor, Sixth Street Gift Slippers for All Women's Satin Quilted Boudoir Slippers, turned soles and low heel; pink, blue and lavender, $2.25. Felt Booties for children, with comfy soles. Sizes 5 to 11, $1.25; sizes 1 1 Ya to 2, $1.50. Daniel Green's "Comfy" De Luxe, with the new art design col lar, felt padded sole, $2. Men's Romeo Slippers in tan or black kid, with turned soles, $1.50, $2, $2.50. "Jack and Jill" Comfy Slippers, for misses and children pink, blue, red. Sizes 5 to 11, $1; sizes 11 Vt to 2, $1.25. Men's Cavalief Boots of fine tan or black kid, with soft hand-turned soles, $3. Third Floor. Fifth Street Order by Mali. 4 Cans Milk 25c "Yeloban," well -'known Oregon make. Case of four dozen, $2.89. No phone or der taken for milk at this price tomorrow. Whole Wheat Flour, freshly milled, No. 10 sacks 35c. Pure Buckwheat, Albers' pack. No. 9 sacks 45c. Log Cabin Syrup, well-known brand, gallon can $1.29. Jersey Butter, established brand, roll 63c. Victor Hams, special cure, lb. , 18Hc Large Oranges, 96 size, regularly 5 5 c, dozen 35c. irinta Flooi niu iumi it - Jpfl&Kwt The Quality Store of Portland ISfe. mm EST. 1837 vks The Quality Store of Portland Handbags for Xmas at $5 fl Almost every new style is here at fcPjT" $5. The new bag with the celluloid monogram plate. Little envelope purses, large roomy bags, gathered to the frame, some with novel folds and many in the popular plaig.style, with jeweled clasp. Real Morocco and pin and goat seal. Special at $51 Pin Seal Bag, $6.00 Melon-shaped bag. Silk lined, fitted with mirror and purse. Genuine seal. At $6. New Novelty at $6.50 Style illustrated, with leather folded and envelope flap, and pocket at back. 'Genuine seal in soft, dull finish. Unique Bag at $7.50 Real pin seal, with front gathered to central monogram plate. Large ivory clasp. Handsome Bag at $12.50 The folds across the ends make this quite unTtjue. Genuine pin seal, dull finish, with striped silk lining and jeweled clasp. Agents Mark Cross Leather Goods Floor. lxth Street Order by Kail Ribbon Coat Hangers, $1.19 Dainty hangers of fancy Dresden and plain ribbons, sweetly scented and made dainty with bows. Dainty covered hangers at 9Sc. Mala Floor. Fifth Street Silk Boxes, Baskets for Xmas Gifts Fancy Baskets Wicker, enameled in blue or Ivory, with wreaths of rose buds. To be lined in silk for work or hut ton baskets. Priced at 29c, 5 0c to $1.98. Tapestry Boxes Dainty blue or rose silk tapestry boxes, with touches of gilt braid. Sizes for handkerchiefs, gloves, pins, etc., $1.98. Tapestry Pin Cushions to match priced at 98c. Tapestry Trays, with enameled rims, $1.39. Tapestry covered cedar Hair Pin Boxes, $1.98. Tapestry covered Work Baskets, with gold lace, $2.25. Second Floor. Sixth Street Mary Ann 's Gift Hints for Sister Chiffon Scarf Gloves Furs Gold Brooch Lavalliere Parisian Ivory Toilet Articles Silver Toilet Articles Perfume Engagement Book Corsage Bouquet Veil Silk Stockings Silk Underwear Visiting Cards and Plate Material for New Evening Dress Silver Purse Silver Bon Bon Dish St-winc Basket or Hag Eye glasses $3J0 A practical gift Eyeglasses f'rtted with deep curve lenses, eliminating all side reflections and giving enlarged field of vi sion. Special, J i. iu. Balcony, Sixth Street. At the Store of Men's Gifts 3000 Beautiful Xmas Ties 65c You cannot help but please him with the pat tern and quality of these handsome Four-in-Hands ! Rich, heavy, imported and domestic silks hundreds of patterns in the most distinc tive colorings. Over 3000 ties in a great purchase. Not one of them could be sold in a regular way for less than a dollar. Buy them for Christmas to morrow, 65c. $1.15 for Men 's $1.50 Perrin Gloves Genuine Perrin's Capeskin Gloves, assorted shades. 75c for Mens Finest $1.00 Kerchiefs Yes, ?5c each, but you should sec the quality! Finest Irish linen, with real hand-embroidered initial. c instead of $1, tomorrow.- Men's Christmas Shirts 95c Practical gifts thousands of crisp shirts, soft and stiff cuffs, distinctive patterns. $l..r0 and some $2 shirts, :."c. Tost Inside Morrison St. Entrance Order by Mall. I w If A Magnificent Christmas Gift Hudson Seal Coats at Big Reductions All Have the Fashionable Skunk Trimming 0 Oh OH! it beautiful? My, did you think of it?" Isn't how wi Imagine the delight which a n y woman will greet a Christmas gift of a handsome Hudson Seal Coat. A sumpttmus quality, de signed in the most stun ning m o it e 1 s. Fong and belted styles, 4' to 45 inches. Some loose others witlt, nipped-in waistline. A swinging fullness to the skirts, some of which have a band of skunk. Others plain. Here's the way they are re duced $350.00 Coat for $297.50. $250.00 Coat for $212.50. $198.50 Coat for $168.73. $185.00 Coat for $158.25. $148.50 Coat for $126.23. $145.00 Coat for $123.25. $ 98.50 Coat for $ 83.73. Several good styles In near seal and Russian Pony Coats at half price. Christmas Suit Sale A practical gift. All the season's best models velvets, serges, whipcords, broadcloths, etc., including the latest fur-trimmed effects $9.85, $11.89, $14.43, $16.45, $19.65, $22.45, $24.50, $23.50. Fourth Tutux. Fvxto biii Order by MaU. . .