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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAU PORTLAND, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 21. 18X6
JJTfiEY DEATH KNELL
EXPECTED AS RESULT
OF
COUNCIL
MEETING
Will Instruct Daly to Adopt
'Zone System Before Out
" lined by Council. '
JITNEYS LACK FRANCHISE
Couaoa Also Win Ooaslder Oraatlag
Traaoalae U Operate Kotos Sum
a the Central lnt Wda,
Jormer Jitneys may operate as for
)ilr ears under a sons system, as the
' ilty council this afternoon purposes
' ihavtng Commissioner Daly adopt tha
tons aystsm draftad by tha majority
Jf tha council aimsd to pracluda tha
' Jltnsys from operating la certain Ala
' iricte for t cents.
iTha Jitneys have no franchlaa and so
ar tha council and tha Jitney Interests
litre coma to no agreement aa. to a
franchise, so it la probable that the
ruling of the council expected this aft
ernoon will be the death knell for the
''tasl-jita." ''
- I The council Is also to consider the
applications of Stephen Carver for a
ranchlsa to operate motor, buses
. through the central eaat aide and on
hree routea of the west slds.
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VlAYORS OF TWO CITIES. MEET
Astoria and Portland Start New
t Regime of Clrlc Friendship.
"Good morning, Mr. Mayor." said the
tyor-elect.
i -Good morning, Mr. Mayor," the
jnayor replied.
I And thus did Astorls and Portland
tart off a new regime of elylo friend
ship that may be destined to rouse
the attention of the known world.
I Mayor F. C. Harley, the polUi.d
'and portentous chief executive of the
Jower river, newly elected, paid his
official call upon H. R. Albee, chief
magistrate of the Rose City, this
, morning.
I "How are you handling the north
ndf was on of his queries. Mayor
Albee told him.
1 "How about the police department?"
. then Inquired Harley. On this also he
Was enlightened,
i f "Astoria is going to be run for the
" people," the newly elected mayor stat
ed during his Portland visit. "I was
fclectod by the Republicans, the Pro
"' gresslves, the Democrats and the Pro
, hlbitlonlsts, and all are going to have
a say in how their town Is run. This
' talk about a wide open town Is all
$unk. What the people elected me
or that they will get."
Harley Is preparing to give a great
. and go'rgeous inaugural ball, one of
the most, epoch-making In Astoria's
foclal history.
"It'll be a humdinger," declared the
: mayor. "Everybody will be there and
we'll have some time."
This event will coma soon after tho
first of the year.
Vote Guardsmen's
.. "Washington, Dec. tl. (U. P.) The
house today passed the urgent defic
iency bill carrying an appropriation of
I4.578.J60. Included is an Item of 14.
560,000 for the relief of dependent
' families of guardsmen on the border.
Other Hema cover contingent ex
pense and wages at the Philadelphia,
Denver and Ban Francisco mints, the
New York assay of floe and miscel
laneous expenaes for the supreme court
of the District of Columbia.
Sugar Prices Go Up
: On Would-Be itoyer
Wltk rarttbaatng Agency BstabUsned
ouow1tos Jbeagua Sxpect to Bev
tall Sugar at 9 rer 100 Vonada.
Tha price of augar has advanced
from $2.4 to 14 per 100 pounds, with
I D. Mahone, chairman of the House
wives' league, recently organised to
combat the high cost of living.
At a meeting of tha league held In
the Central library, December 10. Mr.
Mahone made a statement that he
could lay down sugar In Portland di
rect from, the -manufacturers for $2.41
and that he expected to have augar
coming into the city In . large lota
within a week or two.
In answer to a query this morning
Mr. Mahone said that any Idea that
sugar could be bought for 12.40 was
a misapprehension, aa this was the
cost of manufacture and naturally any
buyer would have to allow the pro
ducer a profit.
"With the establishment of an ex
change or purchasing agency we
should be able to retail sugar at
about $4," he said. "This price would
Include cost, freight and a margin for
overhead in the conduct of the ex
change, which will be opened aa toon
aa we can get enough sponsors for Hv"
A meeting will be held at 2 o'clock
Thursday afternoon in the Central
library to discuss further plans for
the proposed agency.
WILL LOOK INTO THE
i
OF P, It., I. & P. CO.
Isaac Swett Will Head Com
mittee to Get Facts Re
garding Jitney Contest,
STORY OF PROSPERITY
COMES FROM A VERY
UNEXPECTED
SOURCE
Fewer Families of Abie-Bodied
Men Now Seek Help
Than Heretofore,
FINANCIAL
CONDITION
An Investigation of the financial
condition of the Portland Railway,
Light ft Power company, with a view
of making the results public Is to be
the purpose of a committee to be ap
pointed as a result of a mass meeting
held In the Central library last night.
Isaac Swett was named chairman of
the committee this morning and the
others are to be named within a few
days. C. E. Lenon, who presided at
last night's meeting, Is to name the
mernbers of the committee.
The committee also proposes to ret
all information possible concerning
the present Jitney controversy and the
position of the streetcar company and
public officials In the controversy.
Will H. Daly, commissioner of
public utilities, discussed the proposed
municipal lighting; plant at the meet
ing last night. He said that detailed
plans, specifications and estimates of
Families Big Sum
Bill Barring Liquor
I Ads Given Approval
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f Washington. Deo. 21. (U. P.) The
senate postoffice committee today re
ported favorably the bill barring- from
the malls in dry states all liquor ad
Rankin Says:
"Only 2 more days till
Xmas" "So do your shop
ping where our Personal
Service saves you Time and
Money."
Neckwear, his kind, $2 down
' to ..50c
Shirts for men who know,
t $2 and $1.50
Pure Ltnen Kerchiefs 25c
Men's Hose, Xmas boxes
4 Plrs $1.00
Collar Button and Cuff Link Sets
Initial Belt Sets $1.00
Combination Garter and Suspend
er Sets. .$1.50 down to 50c
A "Ranco" Hat will fit him
they're ........ ... .$3.00
Pajamas, Suits ...$2 and $1.50
112 SIXTH STREET
Near Washington
A "Prosperity story" came to day from
the last place In the world you would
expect It the Public Welfare bureau,
successor to Associated Charities.
"There are fewer families headed by
able bodied men who are seeking
help," said A. R. Oephart. secretary
of the bureau. "As an organization
we are receiving mora calls for help
from families broken from ordinary
causes such as misfortunes, sickness,
ace. lack of bread winners, but that is
because such organisations as the
Muts and the winter relief bureau
have not been active this year. In
other words, while our tssk is some
what heavier the burden of need upon
the city Is much lighter. BtttAirn
November we received 224 cajLs as
compared with 295 calls for assistance
during . November of a year ago. By
turning over all matters pertain
ing to employment to the muni
cipal free employment bureau our
staff Is able to accomplish more
In dealing with those who seek
aid and there Is less confusion."
rn addition to its other duties the
Public Welfare bureau has under
taken to investigate applications for
help received by the county board of
relief In return for the use of rooms
in the court house. Although the
county disburses SK.000 to $18,000 a
year for help of the needy no plan of
investigating the spirit of those seek
ing had ever been devised before. The
bureau's fund from public subscrip
tions now approximates $10,000. It
has asked for $25,000.
"We would be Elad If those who
know families In need of Christmas
cheer would communicate with us ss
soon as possible," said Mr. Oephart.
-It is less difficult to respond to the
calls as they should be cared for."
Greek Masher Is Let
Off With $15 Fine
Prosecutors Complain at Slight
lsameat Stated Out to T allow om
Meshing Charge.
After Ous Bandiskis. a Greek. had
been fined flS In the municipal court
this morning on a charge of mashing,
be was rearrested on a state warrant
Issued by Deputy District Attorney
Ryan, charging assault and battery.
The arrest provoked a row m the
municipal court between Judge Lang
guth, Ryan and Deputy City Attorney
Stadter. Bandlskls was arrested at
becond and Burnslde streets by Pa
trolmen Nelson and Barker on the
complaint of Mrs. Harry Hill.
She sale, that Bandiskis grabbed her
arm as ehe walked across tne .Burn
side bridge last night, and gruftly
bade her to "come along with me." She
retaliated by hitting him over the
head several times with her umbrella,
and then followed him to where the
arrest was made. ,
"I guess $15 ought to be about
enough in this case," said the court iu
imposing the fine. Stadter and Ryan
protested for a higher penalty, but
wera unsuccessful. Ryan then took
Mrs Hill to his office and drew an
other complaint. Judge Langguth was
greatly surprised when it was taken
LAW LIBRARY FEE ACT
WILL COME UP FOR
HEARING IN FEW DAYS
Judge Davis to Hear Argu
ments on Constitutionality
of Present Tax,
cost of the proposed plant would be
ready early in February.
Commissioner Daly declared that
with a municipal lighting plant the
cost of electric lighting could be cut
materially. He explained that a bond
Issue would be necessary to provide
for the establivhment of luch a plant,
however.
Lee A. Itowell Buried.
Lebanon, Or., Dec. 21. Funeral ser
vices for Lee A. Rowell, 23, who died
in Portland at the home of his brother,
Clyde Rowell, were held here and In
terment was in the Ames cemetery at
Sweet Home.
The constitutionality of the act
which provides that the county clerk
of Multnomah shall collect, in addition
to the regular filing fee. SI for each
complaint filed and 50 oents for each
enpwer, these sums to be turned ovr
to the Multnomah law library, will be
argued before Circuit Judge Davis
next Saturday morning.
On tho amended petition of the
state. Tm relation of Macdonald Potts.
Judge Davis yesterday issued a writ of
mandamus directing County Clerk
Coffey to accept for filing a complaint,
without charging the adltional $1. or
to him for hia signature, but signed appear in court next Saturday morn
It under protest. Bandiskis will prob
ably be tried on the second charge this
afternoon.
State Health Board
Is Meeting Today
Salem, Or., Dec. 21. Oregon is the
first state to take measurea for
preventing infantile paralysis, ac
cording to the report of Presi
dent Morse of the state board of
health, which is .holding its annual
session here today. He also stated
there was no Invasion of the state by
the disease, as the case during the
past year had been entirely sporadic.
He touched on the sanitary condi
tion of the Oregon troops and stated
several men would not re-enlist be
cause of the poor sanitary conditions
In the camps.
Father Will Drag
River for Daughter
Salem, Or., Dec. 21. John Hrbacek,
father- of Miss Lillian Hrbacek, who
is believed to have drowned in the
Willamette river here Friday morn
ing, arrived here today and will drag
the river for the body. He Is a resi
dent of Shaniko, Wasco county. Orap
pler Brady, of Portland, will be se
cured. With tears in his eyes, he related his
story to the county clerk and told of
his two brothers and eight nephews
killed in the European war and the
death of his mother because of grief.
He comes from Bohemia. He learned
of Lillian's death Tuesday evening.
ing at 10 o'clock and show cause why
he should not.
It is the contention of the plaintiffs
that the law requiring the collection
of fees for the benefit of the law
library Is unconstitutional. for the
following reasons:
"It does not Impose a payment in
the same sum on both plaintiff and
defendant.
"It does not Impose an equal burden
on all in the same class.
"It grants Immunities to a class of
citizens which are not. on the same
terms, accorded to all citizens.
"It is not equal and uniform In its
application
"t attempts to Invest and empower
NECKWEAR
$3.00
FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS
UNUSUAL DESIGNS AND COLOR
INGS WHICH APPEAL TO
THE MOST DISCERNING
DRESSER
$1.50 to
K. S. ERVIN & CO,
Custom Clothing
Imported Accessories for
Women,
Custom Shirts,
tVsTi Raincoats for Kan and
Women.
HECOVS FLOOS SEXAXHTO BUM.,
AKS UDBI BTafiETB,
Ltd.
a county to do an act prohibited by tho
constitution. .
"The tax la not Imposed and col
lected for any public purpose.
"It 1 not imposed and collected for
any governmental purpose.
"It la imposed and collected for a
private purpose appearing in the aot.
"It is not Imposed and collected to
meet any necessity."
Wright Is Lincoln Captain.
E. K. Wright, center of the Lincoln
hlg-h school football team, was yes
terday elected captain of tha football
eleven for 1917. . Wright played his
first season last year.
Henry Stevens has boon elected cap
tain of tha basketball team. He la a
second year man.
Borah Explains Position.
Washington, Dec. 21. Explaining
his attitude in. opposing immediate
action by the senate on the peace reso
lution offered by Senator Hitchcock,
Senator Borah said:
"By objecting to the consideration
of the resolution this morning, I did
not of course, intend in any sense to
criticise the action of the president.
He has undoubtedly acted upon full
information and after long and mature
reflection."
Frenoh Cruiser Cut
Steamer in Twain
Marseilles, Dec. 21. (U. P.) An
Italian steamer was cut entirely In
twsln by collision with the French
cruiser Ernest Renan. according to
dispatches received from Toulon today.
Fifteen perished' on the steamer, the
other 115 aboard the Italian vessel be
ing rescued by tha French warship.
The accident occurred at night
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MERCHAN
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for any desired
sum.
U. S. POST
OFFICE in
Basement
With full
Money Order
and Package
Service).
PHONE
Exchanges.
QUICK DELIV
ERY to any
address.
CAR TICKETS
on sale.
Real
Umbrellas
Storm, Rata
and Wind
proof. Sturdy
frames, lasting
fabrics made
to t wear, with
out guarantee
behind - each
$1.05 to $15
All Our Framed Pictures
at Half Price
Tomorrow and Saturday. No res
ervations or exceptions. Oil, Wa
ter Colors, Gravures, Carbons,
Engravings, Pastels, excellent sub
jects every one worthy a place in
your home or office.
OUR SECOND FLOOR
Gift Room presents a Happy Yes to every holiday shopper
a thousand useful and beautiful thoughts in lasting form.
Har is a display of Stauffer's dainty gold-lined Art China,
exquisite designs on tho most delicate yet perfect porcelain.
A wtda rang of values. Individual pieces at sixty-five cents
to elaborate violet dishes at $7.50.
RICH CUT
GLASS
Hoare'l none
finer and very
moderately priced.
Fine cutting, no
pressed blanks.
Ivorex
Panels
handiwork of a famous
English artist, showing
in bas relief Shake
speare's b i r t h p 1 ace,
London Bridge, The
Tower, Sir Galahad,
Scenes from Ann Hath
away's Cottage, Dick
ens and other famous
subjects, priced from
75c up.
Inlaid Mahogany
Serving Tray a
at 75c up.
Candlesticks
in finely turned
mahogany, art
brass, bronze,
porcelain and
cut glass. With
them we show
those fetchy lit
tle silk and pa
per shades with
neat holders.
Van Briggle
Fulmer
Haeger
Pottery
every piece the
finished task of
an American
Artist. Soft shades
of green, brown
and Pompeian red
in forms of beauty.
FINE PERFUMES are again in vogue
i a ii t . . .
not me ran, musty oaors ol other days, but
those, fascinating floral extracts with a fragrance
which ever attracts, never repels the markxof
good taste. The French, ever excelling,-still
lead with
VIOLET, (spoken Ve-0-La)
HOUBIGANT
' ROGER A GALLET
Attractive. tJickages from 50c to the edition
De Luxe in etched glass at $24.00.
WE'VE SAID MUCH OF OUR
DISPLAY OF
Fine Leather
We're proud of It. For fifty years
this useful fabric, in a thousand use
ful forms, has received our closest
attention. The markets of the
world are oura from famous
craftsmen, come to'ui their "choic
est creations.
Dainty Sewing Cases
silk lined. Scissor
Sets, Music Rolls,
Hand Bags, Roll-Ups,
Pullman Slippers,
Auto Sets, Week-end
Fitted Bags, Diaries,
Flasks, Guest Books
we cannot name
them air.
Still time to stamp
your purchaso in
gold. No charge for
this service.
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like our store, its assortment of
Razors leave nothing to be desired.
Gillette's famous Safeties, gold fin
ished up to 25. others at i.
Straight handle Swedish Steel at a
dollar.
Headquarters
, for
THERMOS" Bottles
"ANSCO" Camoraa
ENGRAVED STA
TIONERY GREETING CARDS
WATERMAN PENS
Shaving
Mirrors
adjustable and the
VACUUM which you
can attach to any wall
without a nail or hook
holds itself.
Autostrops and
Twiriplex
Make your Razor
blades new in a mo
ment. Real Badger and Bris
tle Shaving Brushes.
mF " 'new5,
Electrical Cooking and
Heating Devices
New, practical ideas which lesson
tho housewife's work and
money for tho wage-earner.
save
LAMPS, STOVES, IRONS, BOILERS,
BROILERS, TOASTERS
,
The Practical Solution of the
Gif t Problem Baker Shoes
Each year we rack our brains for suitable gifts
for our friends. Why not simplify matters and
give Baker Shoes? They will be appreciated,
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With oar extensive and very com
prekeneive $toek of new Win
ter Footwear to choose
from, you are sure to
find some gift among
them that is bound to
please some one of your
friends or your family.
Come in and let us show
you the wide selection
we have for you.
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mST." A dainty
pattern, with black aid
vamp and white or ry kid
top. Also brown kid vamp and
oaazapagae ton,. raCB $8.60.
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ATAXON." Anew
Baser assign, in ail gray
kid, all mouse brown kid,
gray kid vamp with gray buck
top, brown kid vamp with brown
bnek top. Torn soles, X.XT wood
covered, heels. VBXCX $9.00.
A Baker Christmas Certificate
Is an Attractive Way of Giving
The Sign of Your
Satisfaction
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-OAMurton." a
attractive boot with
black kid run aaa white
washable kid top, welt sole and
leather X.XV heels. TM1CX f.OQ.
Same with gray buck top. niXCS
glO.00.
If it is slippers you want we have them. We are prepared for a
large Christmas business. You will 'benefit by our preparedness
because you will find your exact choice here at your own price.
We invite your inspection.
380 WASHINGTON STREET
308 WASHINGTON STREET
270 WASHINGTON STREET
270 MORRISON STREET
Largest Retailer of Shoes West of Chicago
SOLE AGENT FOR NETTLETON SHOES
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New Money for Christmas
Money is more attractive if new, and to
enable our customers and friends to make
their Christmas gifts in new money, -we
have snipped a supply of new, crisp
currency for the holiday season.
First National Bank of Portland
Fifth and Stark Streets . (Jj
Santa Says
Bicycles,
For Boys and Girl
Will give more pleasure and
health than anything else.
OUR STOCK
EXTENSIVE
Prices $24 Up
Balidii & Wrigiit
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