THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1920. i THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, OREGON. TOWN TOPICS .-. Trawlers to all pointi of tha United State or abroad ahoaH take idwitao ot esperienead in formation and aervks offered throtub Tha Ore gon Jonrna Information and Trawl Bureau, In personal charf of VoneJ B. Smith, Railroad ticket! and ateamahip bookings arranged, tor eirn esenanca iaaued. Information gin regard ... ing passports." . . COMINU EVENTS J First Annual Oregon State Corn Show. Port bad, November 18 to .February 21. 1921. Meeting atate commercial organization aecrs - tariea, Ieeember 27. Annual meeting Htate Chamber of Commerce, Peember 28 and 29. . Bute Tearhera' association. Portland. Deeem- ber 29, 80. 81. V , M T. P. A. state association. Portland. Deeem ber 81 Rstail Hardware and Implement Dealer. Port land. January 25 to 28. " Oregon Retail Merchants' aaaociation. Bin , fuM, February. " . , ' Pacific Coast Society of Orthodonists, Fenro ary 19 to 18. - ' Broth-rhocd of Amerirtn Teomen. Bltt coin claf, Eugene. AprU. 121. ' A. O. U. W-. grand lodge. April, thud Tnea- Koreetera of .America, grand court, Portland. MMiiiur Ordir of Uw Loral Lerioh, Portland. M"Knigliu ot Columbus. lUtt connril. Portland, Way 30. btata IV.ntal aociety. 1921. WEATHER FORECASTS Portland and Vicinity Friday rain; easterly Oregon and Waahington Friday rain vest portion, probably rain or anow east portion; moderata easterly wind. WEATHER CO"DITIO!fS Two important low prewire areas are appar ent this morning, one contral near the Gulf of u, T .-r,. .nJ h. nth.r off TriaJllilO UUnd. aeuarated by a ereht of high preomro extending from Middle Weatero Canada to the ouii oi jd.nco, uie ret ina being in Northern Montana. Precipitation has occurred in most of the Northern - States mnA v... mitnArA umthward crrr the lower Mis sissippi Talley and East Oulf states. The h imt rainfall reported was 1.04 inch at New Tfortt city. The weather ia much colder in the Mwumippi yalley and in parts of Nevada, CUh and Montana. The temtrature is anote nor mal 'east of -the Miii"iwi rirer and orer parts of the Pacific ,lnpe, and is generally below- nor mal in the Middle West. Relative humidity at Portland: Noon yester day, per cent; 6 p. nw yfKterdiy, 93 per cent; 5 a. m. today, to per cent. Precipitation since January 1: Total. 3T.S9 Indies; normal, 43.17 inches; deficiency, 5.58 incbes. - cunaau u. n r.i j . : OBSERVATIONS . TATIOJtS flaker. Or., , . . . . Boise, Idaho ......... Boston, Mm. ....... i Huftalo, N. T. . . .'. . ... - CalKory, Alberta ....... Chicago, III. lfner, -Colo. ......... Ies Moines. Iowa Fresno, Cal. ' . . . ialToston, Texas Harre. Mont. ......... ' -Honolulu, T. H., ..... Huron,. 8. D. 'Juneau, Alaska ...... Kansas City, Mo. 1 jnn Angelee. Cal. Marshfieid, Or. , Medf ord. Or. Memphis. Tenn Xrw Orleans. I. New Tort City. N. T. North- Head. Wash. North Platte. Nh. Oklahoma City.. Okis, ... Phoenix. Aris. Pittsburg, Pa. Pocatello, Idaho . Portland, Or. Prince Rupert, B.. C. - -' - Rowbnrg, Or. Iloswell. N. M. .. ... Sacramento, Cal. ...... Bt. I-ouU. Mo. ........ St. Paul, Mirm Bait lAko M ty. Ctah ... . Kan licgo. CaL Kan Francisco, CsL .... Seattle. Vali. .......... Sheridan, Wyo. , Sitia, Alaska ....... Spokane, Wash. ....... Tatoosh tland, Wiih. .. , Tnnopah. Ner , Triangle Island, B. C. ... VancouTer, B: C. Walla Walla, . Wah. .... Washington, P. C , Yakima. Wash TEMP. , g 5 S b mi . 84 I 16 702 . 32 18 .04 . 84 88 .38 .42 88 -10 , - 2 -18 0 . 46 24 .58 .14 4 0 .. 18 10 .01 .. 48 44 0 .. 48 88 0 , - 2 -28 0 .76 . . 1. "0 2 8 f 0 a 88 0 .18 10 0 .68 46 0 . 4R 36 .04 . 40 32 .10 . 52 28 .22 . C4 ... . 40 40 1.04 . 48 42 .12 8 -12 0 . 24 Id 'O (18 32 0 . 50 38 .38 . 28 22 .08 .42 41 .01 .38 18 r 0 . 42 34 0 .42 18 0 . 48 42 .01 . 42 20 .08 ,. 22 8 .01 . 30 24 .08 . 60 48 0 . 48 44 0 .44 42 0 . 14 -8 .01 . 42 . . 0 . 32 28 .01 . 44 44 .18 .30 . 44 38 .34 40 40 .22 . 36 26 .08 . 38 38 .70 . 36 I 28 .06 Chamber of Commerce were Indorsed Tuesday afternoon by the legislation committee of the Chamber of Com merce. The report hold forth a more liberal attitude toward city rati com panies and encourages private owner ship. A referendum la being taken on the report and all commercial organiza tions are participating. Shepbard'a Aato Bit rineg Portland. Astoria and Seaside division Leave Portland 10 a. rru, 1 :30 p. m. ; arrive As toria A P. rn-t 7 p. m. Leave Astoria, 10 a. rru, 1 :20 p. m. ; arrive Portland, 4 p. m., 7 p. m. Buses leave St. Charles hotel. Front and Morrison. Telephone Mar shall 4381.--Adv. . Serve Blocking SpeeiaUtts We spe cialize in better dentistry without pain by our nerve-blocking method. Special attention to pyorrhea, sanitary bridge work and artificial teeth. Drs. Hartley, Kiesendahl & Marshall, 307 Journal bldg. Adv. ... Shephard'i Avto Bnt Line Portland Hood River division Leave Portland 9 -.30 a. m., 10 :30 a. m.. 2 :45 p. m. Ar rive Hood River 12 :30 p. m., 2 p. m.. 8 p. m. Buses leave St, Charles hotel. Front and Morrison. Phone Marshall 438L Adv. Salem-MIll City Stage L I ne Connects 0. E. tratn No. 5 Salem, arrive M11J City 1 p. m. Also connects 0. E. train 'No. 9 Salem, arrive Mill City 7 p. m. Joseph Hamman, proprietor, Salem. Phone 44. Adv. Services Friday and 6atarday Cantor Wolf Dolgoff, with his own double choir of 16, will conduct services at the Congregation Shaari Torah, 434 First street, Friday night at 7 o'clock and Saturday morning at 9. Come and See the Beastifal Display of cut flowers and plants. We have the everlasting flowers that will not freeze or spoil at Betz's Floral Shop, Central Mar ket, betw. 3rd and 4th in Yamhill St. Adv. Travelers to Banquet The Travelers" Benefit association, an auxiliary to the Tv P. A., will hold a banquet at the Port land hotel Monday night, December 27, at 6:30. Doable S. and H. Green trading stamps given this week on all purchases. Agents for W. L. Douglas shoes. Baron's shoe store, 230-2 Morrison street Adv. Steamer Iralda for St. Helens and Rainier, daily at 2:30 p. m., foot of Alder street Sundays, St Helens only. 1:30 p m. Adv. Wanted An expert structural steel template maker and layer out, by Pacific Iron works. East 29th and Clackamas sts. Adv. Gold and Alsmlnum Plates have a superior value when made by the spe cialist Dr. E. C. Rossman, Journal bldg. Adv. - VVellscraft Candles for Xmas Gifts at the Wellscraft house shop, 581 E. 13th st, Irvington. Hour's 10 to 5. Adv. Portland-Salem ta;e Leaves Seward hotel. Tenth and Alder, .every hour, from 7 a. m, to 7 p. m. Fare $1.75. Adv. I. O, O. F. Christmas party, Chris tensen's hall, Friday evening. Band con cert at 8, dancing and cards 8 :45. Adv. Dr. Edith I. Phillip, correct glasses. 450-451 Pittock blk. Bdwy. 1305. Adv. Turkeys, Geese, Apples Wholesale prices 153 Front, near Morrison bridge. () Afternoon report of preceding day. Christmas Laacheon Friday The Christmas luncheou of the Portland City club will be held at the Benson hotel Friday noott Dr. Harold L. Bow man, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will deliver an address on "Through the Open Doors of Christ mas." A program of special Christmas music will be given by a quartet with May Dearborn Schwab, soprano ; Paul Gelvini tenor ; Kathryn Crysler Street contralto ; George Hotchkiss Street, bari tone, and Mrs. Arthur Strickland, ac companist '. Shephard's Aato Ba Ltoes Portland St 'Helens division Leave Portland 7 :30 a. m.. 10 a. m.. 1 -.30 p. m.. i p. A.; ar rive St Helens, 9 a. 'm., 11:30 a. m., 3 p. m.. 5 :30 p. m. Leave St Helens 7 :30 a. m., 10 a. m., 1 :30 p. m. 5 :30 P. m. : arrive Portland 9 a. m.. 11 :30 a. m., J p. m., 7 p. m. Saturday and Surday leave St Helena 6 p. m. : leave Portland 11:15 p. m. Buses leave St Charles hotel. Front and Morrison. ' . Phone Marshall 4381. Adv. ; Holland Invites Exhibits American manufacturers and traders are Invited to send their representatives and exhibits to the First International Industrial fair, which will be held at Utrecht Hol land. September 6 to K. 1921. according to announcement received by theCham ber of Commerce from the secretary of the New York' Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands. National fairs have formerly been an annual event at Utrecht Shepherd's Ante Bus Lines Portland- - Multnomah- Falls division Leave Port land 9 :30 a. m.. 10:80 a..m.. 4 p. m. : ar rive Multnomah, 11 :15 a. m.. 13 :15 p. in.. : 6 :45 p. m. Leave Multnomah. 7 :45 a. m., 1 p. m., 4 :15 p.' m. ; arrive Portland 9 :30 a. m., 2 :45 p. m., ( p. m. Saturday and Sunday, leave Multnomah ( p. m. ; leave Portland 11 -.15 p. m. Buses leave St Charles hotel. Front and Morrison. Phone Marshall 4381. Adv. . Portland'Sewbergr Base leave Fourth and Alder daily, 8 :30, 9 :30, 11 a. rru. and 1., 2 :30, 4 :15, 5:30, 8:30 p. m; Saturday and Sunday, 11 p. m. Phone Main 3314. Adv. Falrehflds' Market is now located at 170 Fourth street, the old fire house building. Specials: Sirloins, 15c; round ateak, I8c; pot roast, 12 Vic Adv. Private Ownership Indorsed AH pro visions, 'of the report of the committee on public utilities of the United States Lang Syne Society Feasts and Swaps Pleasantry at Lunch The Joyous spirit of Christmas per meated the luncheon given Wednesday by 'the Lang Syne society in the Tyro lean room of the Hotel Benson, when more than 100 members of this pioneer business menB organization got together for one of their occasional reunions. A miniature Christmas tree, decorated and lighted, had a place of honor at the head table. Gifts of boxes of candy and cigars were, provided for all who at tended, " The Informal program opened with two solos by Walter Jenkins with Miss Ruby Lloyd at the piano. Jenkins then led the Lang Syners in the singing of Christmas carols and announced that if they would place a light in their win dows Christmas eve as a signal of wel come, the Community Service carolers would sing in front of their homes. Gen eral Charles F. Beebe offered a reso lution indorsing the 1925 exposition for Portland, Which was unanimously adopted. . The Rev. Ward MacHenry, pastor of the Mount Tabor Presbyterian church, brought thi society a Christmas message in which he urged the men to sustain their youth and interest in life by keep ing in touch with the things of the day and doing something worth while, though they might no longer wish to follow their business and profession. He paid a tribute to friendship and to the men whose early, efforts laid the founda tions for the present substantial city of high moral type and lofty ideals, Nor ris R. Cox, the president of the society, presided Frank Dayton, secretary treasurer, was chairman of-the commit tee on arrangements. Journal Will Give Pint of Ice Cream To Dime-a-Liners Buxton chape!, conducted by the Rev. C. B, Carlos of the Methodist church and the Forest Grove Knights of Pyth ias. Concluding services were held at 2 o'clock at the Portland crematorium, conducted by the Elks of McMlnnvilie. Mr. Wirtz waa a member of both lodges. He died In Portland, Monday. Mr. Wlrtx came to Oregon with his parents, Mr. and'Mrs. John Jacob Wirtz, in 1877. The family settled on a farm at MountalndaJe, in this county, moving in 1882 to Forest Grove. Johnnie, as he waa known to hundreds of friends in the home section, had served the city as councilman and for several years waa in business here. He managed the Forest Grove Colts base ball team, which a few years ago was one cf the star; amateur teams of the etate. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Rita Buxton of Columbus, Ohio, and eight brothers, A. C. Wirtz, Moun taindale ; William and Joe Wirtz, Port land; Theodore Wirtz, Oregon City; Henry Wlrtx, Hillsboro; J. A. Wirtz, Oswego: R. P. and E. R. Wirtz. For est Grove. Edward Francis Dunn, an expert ac countant who came here a few months ago from Wisconsin, died Saturday from pneumonia at his home here. Mr. Dunn suffered an attack of influenza in the East and came West because of the mildness of the climate. Over exposure while doing outside work resulted in pneumonia. He was a member cf the Odd Fellows. Surviving are his wife and four children. Yoncalla Store Robbed Roseburg. Dec 23. A general mer chandise store at Yoncalla was robbed Tuesday night Clothing, tobacco and a small amount of money were taken. Car Track Repairs Will Be Demanded Of Utility Concerns Officials of all electric lines and steam railroads operating in the city, includ ing the P. It, L. P. company and all Interurban street, car systems will be summoned before Commissioner of Pub lic Works Barbur next week to explain -rchi, fhov hive not .kent tracks on the city streets in better condition, Barbur announced Wednesday, jsotn steam aim electric roads will be required to advise the commissioner of their definite pro gram for the improvement of tracks dur ing the new year. Unless the officials assure the com missioner of properly repairing the pave ment along and, between their tracks, Barbur said, he will appeal to the 6tate public service commission. Speaking- of the P. R-, .1 ft P. com pany, Barbur said that, with the pres ent eight-cent street car fare, he saw no occasion for the street car company not keeping up its tracks on the paved streets, and that he would demand a reasonable program toward putting the pavement between the tracks in proper shape, along with the other rail lines entering the city. not Lake Arrivals Hot Lake, Dec 22. Arrivals at Hot Lake sanatorium Sunday were: W. H. and Clara Ellis, Baker ; Joe Lickich, Portland; Sam Cochran, La Grande; E. H. Pratt Haines ; Lydia Adler and Mrs. Con Adler. Ritzville, Wash. ; G. E. Beck, Vancouver, Wash. Arrivals Monday were : Job Takalo and A Michelson, As toria; W. F. Wade, Imbler; A. J. Jones. Weiaer, Idaho; Alfred Wlttmeyer, La Grande. Christmas Beef Specials at Pacific Market. Announces a few specials for the pru dent, economical housewife who wants to serve a trice dinner and at the same time make both ends meet Sirloin and shoulder steaks, 15c lb. ; eteer pot roast and boiling bee'f, 12c lb.; legs of lamb and lamb chops, 20c lb-: pork roast and pork steaks, 25c lb. Why pay high prices for poultry when you can get this choice Christmas beef? On display at the Pacific market Magnolia butter, 52c lb. ; Jl roll ; fresh ranch eggs, 68c dozen. The largest selection of poultry on the market Pacific market. Fourth and Yamhill. Adv. Card of Thanks We wish to thank the G. A. R-. Woman's Relief Corps. Ladies of the G. A. R., volunteer fire department of Fremont, employes of the Oregon Ian and our many kind friends and neigh bors for their kindnesei and expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral offer ings during the bereavement of our be loved husband and father. Mrs, Laura Rossall and faroily. - Ashland Chamber ; To Lay Plans for Coming Half Year Ashland, Dec 22. At the luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, plans were made for a meeting of the entire membership the first week in Jan uary, when reports' will be made of the activities of the past six months and plans talked over for the comins six months. - A report as to the progress of the water committee was asked. The water question- was given a heavy majority in the vote last summer as to what work should be taken up by the Chamber of Commerce and at a special election in the fall a bond issue of $100,000 was voted to build a dam on Mount Ashland and conserve the waters of Ashland creek, now running to waste. Secretary Fuller will attend the State Chamber of Commerce at Portland next Captain William M. Briggs of First Company, Oregon National Guard, left for Seattle, Tuesday evening, and will attend the staff meeting of the State National Guard in Portland, Monday. . Ice cream for the Christmas- dinner will be furnished free by The Journal to patrons of the classified advertising columns of the paper. Each person 1 placing a "dime-a-line" classified adver tisement with the paper today or Friday for publication in The Sunday Journal will receive an order for a pint brick of Haze I wood ice cream as a premium. Orders will be honored at all retail stores handling Hazelwood ice cream at any time within one week from the date of the order. Premiums will be given only on ad vertisements paid for at the time copy Is received. Advertisements may be left at The Journal business office or at any of the following agencies: Owl Drug Store, Broadway and Wash ington; Fred C. Forbes Drug company. Grand avenue and East Morrison ; Mat thieu Drug store, Russell and Williams streets; KiMingsworth Drug .company, Killingsworth and Albina avenue; St Johns Pharmacy, St Johns. Funeral Services For Forest Grove Residents Are Held Forest Grove. Dec 23. Funeral serv ices for John Jacob Wirtz, 50 years old, were held here Thursday morning at the 53. & II. Green Stamps for cash. Hol- man Fuel Co.. Main 353. 560-21. Adv. "Can Sunday Blue Laws. Strengthen the Church?" Will the nation be strength ened by enforcing men to be idle? HEAR LECTURE BT LOUIS K. DICKSON EVANGELIST Sunday, December 26 7:45. P. M. Women of Woodcraft Hall QOR. TENTH A5D TAYLOR SEATS FREE A Last Word with Christmas Buyers of 1920 Books hold the story of civilization reveal the past illumine the present forecast the future. Every phase of life from the cave dweller mumbling his kill to the high dynamoed twentieth century leader of men - and ' every aspiration of the soul . every achievement of the inspired brain All, air are recorded in books. For Your Christmas Gifts Give Books! The J. K. Gill Co. Third and Alder Streets Let's go slamming la old China town and eat good clean Chines food, cooked and served la Chinese tyle. SO DANCING AND NO FANCY PBICES AT HOY SUN LOW S. W. COB. SECOND AND OAK Upstairs SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO BANQUET PAKTIES Rare Books . For Christmas Lewis Sc. Clark Journals, 8 ols . , . . . S75.00 Lewis ic Clark Journals. 2 to1.,...$ 7.60 Victor Indian Wars of Oregon.... 9 B.00 Daren port The Country Boy ...... 2.00 Nixon How Whitman SsTed Oregon. $ 1 -BO Jsaac L Sterens, Life ot, 2 vol 8.00 ilorae Life of Hamilton, 2 rol S S.00 CHILDREN'S BOOKS. Hyland's Book Store 4TH ST., BET. TAYLOR and SALMON THE RED FRONT r 12 TH ANNUAL M j A ACCESSORY SHOW I ADMISSION- "5 t&i. FlRTCeata.il..Ita & A wl Children half rataa. Jjt htfSr wtjL) 'Tf lZ "Beauty Show of the Automotive World" See the World's finest automotive offexlac PORTLAND - ICUNICIPAX. .UDITORIUM - Aaarrfeaa AUTOMOMLE DKALBSfe ASSOCIATION mi PORTLAND r eaoi rs s H. W.Drake in charge of the Garage at First and Glisan, says: "You ought to see my wife's friends and neigh bors admiring the Vacuum Cup Washing Machine I bought from you. "My mother-In-faw operates it and is tickled 'to death with it. "We looked all over town at every possible make, but wanted the best and feel sure we got it. "Say! but it's a Pippin'!" We are still giving away fine turkeys and aluminum sets in order to put our Washer into Port land homes before Christ mas. But this is the last call! Portland Gas & Coke Co. "OPEN EVENINGS" Start the New Year Right Make Reservation Now if You Wish to Secure a Table for New Years Eve House Party Multnomah Hotel - PORTLAND'S B BIGHT SPOT Arcadian CrUl Tea Gardens- Grand Ball Room Assembly Hall Special Sipprr D Lxe Smrprlsa Gift Boxen for tbe Ladies Cabaret Entertainment and Daielng;. Telephone Mr. C B. Nagle. Waltre M Hotel Broadway . for (Tfyristmas " Delicious Chocolates, Mexicaa Chews and Homemade Specials in Dainty Gift Packages Sweet Grass Baskets Myrtlewood and Leather Boxes Hand-Painted Satin and Straw Baskets , Our Hazelwood Supreme Variety is unexcelled. $t.25 to $6.25 per box. Xmas Candies for the Kiddies Ribbon Candy SOc per. lb. Candy Beads 80c per lb. French Mixed t . . ,50c per lb. Fancy Hard Candies in airtight jars ranging in size from 4 ounces to 4 pounds. When you buy Hazelwood Candy you . secure the best. CHRISTMAS DINNER On Christmas Day we will serve from 12 M. to 9 P. M. Table d'Hote Turkey Dinner. . . . ,$1.50 Christmas Plate Dinner $1.00 THE HAZELWOOD Confectionery and Restaurant 388 Washington St. 127 Broadway L A Give something in Music and spread the joy of Christmas oyer the entire new year! VlCTROLAS: these joyous instruments at 25, 35 $5t $75 PI25 anc up to 1500. Con venient terms if desired. Victor records: in cheerful holiday boxes, delighil to open on Christmas morning, from - - - - - 85c up Player music rolls: all the latest dance num bers, all the classics, all the old favorites. Come in and ask to hear these three and ask to try playing them yourself: 1 "A rOUNG MAN'S FANCY" Fox trot: Second chorus entirely treble. Try using the sus taining pedal continuously and hear the droll effect - - - - ' - $1.2$ TRIPOLI" Waltz. Subdue the bass, bring. ing out treble's rich melody - j "TELL ME LITTLE GYPST'Fox trot, hitof Ziegfeld Follies - - $l-35 j Player music and sheet music cabinets. Needed wherever there is a player piano. We have a very complete line, from $30 up, includ ing handsome made-to-order cabinets. i Piano Benches: in mahogany, ebony, walnut or oak; with place for sheet music. From 15 up. 1 Stexnway and other pianos,Duo-ART pianos, Pianolas, Aeolian player pianos for after all, a good piano is the queen of Christmas gifts. And remember: Merchandise Orders: we issue these for any amount, good any time, and they give the re cipient a double joy: the joy of receiving a hand some Christmas Merchandise Order, and the joy of selecting his own present from our great stock of musical merchandise. f : . 1 So make this a musicalhristmas! j Open Evenings Until Christmas I Sherman May & Co. t i 4 I Sixth aad Morrison Streets I PORTLAND Opposita Poscoffice j SEATTLE -TACOMA SPOKANB c c n wk lubercuhsis: 0) eals and help Thi gpace donated by ? The First National Bank i