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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAT, DECEMBER 30. 1920 10 ... , ".1 EDUCATORS Fie CHKMiE Teachers Said to Have No Cause for Objection. WRITTEN OPINIONS SENT Proponents of Alterations of taw Get Letter From Prominent Men of Same Opinion. The proposed changes in the teach ers' tenure law were characterized as "in the right direction" and "framed In such a manner as to brins stabil ity to the teaching profession" by let ters received from prominent educa tors by the proponents of the changes. The proposed changes in the law were applauded by Charles H. Judd, di rector of the school of education of the University of Chicago; Charles Fordyce. dean of the teachers' college of the University of Nebraska, and Frederick E. Bolton, dean of the col lege of education of the University of Washington. Charles H. Judd, director of the school of education of the University of Chicago, declared that the proposed law, in his judgment, provided more adequately for the safeguarding of the public interests than did the older law. His letter follows: Changes Are Approved. 1 have read the revisions which jrour board of education Is proposing to the tenure law, and in my judg ment they are in the right direction. I believe it Is necessary for the maintenance of standards in me teaching staff that there should be a review periodically of the qualifica tions of each teacher, and of the level of work being maintained by that teacher. I think the proposed law provides more adequately lor tne sale guarding of public interests than did the older law, and I do not believe that efficient teachers will in any wise object to the provisions of the new law." "Allow me to congratulate yon on the excellent law touching the teach ers" tenure of office that you are striving to enact in your state," said Charles Fordyce of the University of Nebraska. "I can think of nothing In the line of legislation that would tend more assuredly to bring stabil ity to the eaching profession than such provisions as you have outlined on these sheets. I sincerely hope that the law-makins body will have the good judgment to put this bill through." Alteration Declared Desirable. The proposed changes in the law are desirable, according to Frederick E. Bolton of the University of Wash ington. "President Suzzallo referred to me your letter of November 29 regarding the proposed school law relating to teachers' tenure of office," he wrote. -I think that the proposed changes are desirable. The only suggestion I would make Is that the whole state ment be very much simplified and condensed. There is altogether too much lawyers' verbiage. I am sure that it could be boiled down to one quarter of the length and be made very much clearer." DRAINAGE WORK WANTED Centralis Chamber to Circulate Petitions for Improvement. CENTRALIA, Wash... Dec 19. (Special.) At a meeting held last night at the chamber of commerce a committee was appointed to circulate petitions asking for the creation of a drainage district southwest of Cen tralia for the dredging of the Che halis river a dietance of several miles and thus reclaim acreage along the river that is annually inundated by the river's overflow. When the peti tions are signed another meeting will be held by interested property owners, county and city officials and members of Lew1! county's delegation to the next etate legislature, at which plans will be laid for pushing the project. State aid is being sought in the Improvement. State engineers, who recently made a preliminary survey o fthe project, are expected to render a, favorable report. REEDSPORT WANTS ROAD Roseburg 'Chamber of Commerce Members to Attend Meeting. ROSEBURG. Or., Dec. (Spe cial ) Membera of the local chamber of commerce and the county court will leave this city Sunday for Reeds port where a meeting will be held for the purpose of furthering the Rose-burg-Reedsport highway. The road improvement has been un der discussion for some time and it is desired by residents on the lower L'mpqua that some definite action be taken in order that a highway be opened through to the coast permit ting winter travel, that section of the county being practically Isolated from the county seat during the winter months. WITH all the rush of entertain ing for brides and for girls home for the holiday season, the prominent matronB of Portland are filling every moment that can be spared with their untiring efforts in behalf of the starving children of Europe. Mrs. William C. Aivoro, chairman of the woman's committee, is meeting with splendid co-operation. Jn the various stores and buildings the booths are in charge of capable committees and many a stray dime and dollar are being added to the fund through the co-ODeration of the com mittees and the- public. Mrs. Fred Alorey and Miss Helen Eastham are in charge at the Bank of California; Mrs. James Mclndoe and airs, a. r. Matthews, at the Lumbermen's bank; Mrs. li W. Lazell and Mrs. Stuart Sheldon at the Citizens' bank; Mrs. W. H. Bathgate at the Oregon build ing; Mrs. I. Aronson and Miss Mabel Taubenheimer, Yeon building. Among the other workers and their posts of duty are: Gasco building, Mrs. Victor Brandt, Miss Hazel Cliristensen; Urst and Alder streets, Helen S. Breed and Mrs. F. E. Arnold; Selling building, Mrs. F. E. Smith, Mrs. C. A. Sheppard; Cafn Fiddle, Mrs. J. M. Hodson; Haz- elwood, Mrs. George Austin; Olds, Wortman & King's, Mrs. Edward Can non and Mrs. Paul French; First National bank, Mrs, A. Pettibone and Mrs. Leon Baketel; Northwestern Na tional, Airs. Guy Standifer and Mrs. Arnold Rothwell; Hibernian, Mrs. Charles Swigert and Miss Edith Sher man; Ladd & Tilton, Mrs. Richard Wilder and, Mrs. Sherman Hall; Ben son hotel. Miss Mai Hirsch; Mult nomah, Miss Audrey Lawson; Port land, Mrs. Willis Clark, Mrs. Maurice Dooley, Mrs. Norman Rupp, Mies Louise Small, Mrs. Reade Ireland; Im perial, Mrs. George W. Gearhart, Mrs. S. Skelley, Miss O. McRath; Oregon, Mrs. M. Gleason, Mrs. M. H. McClung; Union station, Mrs. Frank Wilmot; Meier & Frank, Mrs. R. G. Assman, Miss Margaret Casey; Liproan, Wolfe & Co., Mrs. Harry Lang, Mrs. M. Ros enblatt, Dorothy Reed and Elizabeth Mayer. Mrs. Irving S. Stearns was hostess yesterday at an attractive luucheon honoring Miss Catharine Therkelsen, whose marriage to Alfred Justin O'Brien will be a brilliant event of January 4. The women of Trinity Guild and Mrs. A. A. Morrison entertained at tea in the rectory yesterday for Mrs. Warren Keeler. Mrs. J. Sherman O'Gorman and Mrs. L D. Peters pre sided at the tea table. The Portland Alumni association of Phi Kappa Psi will give a dinner dance at the Hotel Oregon at 8 o'clock this evening. Patrons and patronesses are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Winfree, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Crossley, Mr. and Mrs. Harge E. Leonard. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wheelwright were hosts last night at a box party at the Mlddleton concert, honoring Miss Elizabeth Huber, Clift Corn wall, Miss Gainor Eaird and Joseph MinotL Miss Minerva Holzman, who at tends Mills college, is In Portland visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holzman. "Mr. and Mrs. David S. Stearns en tertained a small group at their Bel mont street home on Christmas night, to announce the engagement of their niece. Miss Louise Stearns, to Henry Heath, formerly of Ogden,' Utah. February has been set for the wed ding. The Misses Vivian and Madeline Jennings, attractive members of the younger set, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Jennings, are borne for the holidays. Miss Vivian is a stu dent at Trinity college, Washington, and Miss Madeline - attends Forest Ridge convent. Seattle. Mrs. Constance A. Isaacs and chil dren. John and Emily, are passing the holiday week with Mrs. Isaacs' mother, Mrs. N. E. DeSpain. Mr. and Mrs. George Hotchkiss Street, Mrs. Annie Lord Hynson ana P. A. Ten Haaf will keep open house in their studios on the fifth floor of the Eiler3' Music building from S to 5 in the afternoon of New Year's day. Musical numbers will be given by Mrs. Jane- Burns Albert, Mark Dan iels and Mr. Ten Haaf. Portland Alumni association of Sigma Alpha Epsilon will hold an In formal dancing party In Christensen's hall tonight at 9 o'clock. All mem bers of the fraternity are invited. A New Tear's event for Saturday will be the open paper chase arranged by H. M. Kerron of the Portland Hunt club. Members will meet at 10:40 A. M. Saturday at the Portland Hunt club. The first run will be for the Stevens trophy. Miss Mabel Lawrence will be the hare. Junior paper chases will be held on January 8 and 22 under the supervision of Mr. Kerron. H. B. Compson Relief corps, No. 52 of St. Johns will have no regular meeting until January 15, -rhen they will have a joint installation with the post. Dinner will be served prompt ly at noon in the post hall. One of the anticipated parties of next week is the Multnomah club's intermediate hope to be held on Fri day night, January 7. Dancing will be at 8:45 o'clock. Patronesses will be Mrs. W. W. Banks. Mrs. C. H. Labbe, Mrs. Dow V. Walker and Mrs. Henry Serr. Miss Grace L. May of Moro, Or, is in Portland attending the teach ers' convention. Miss May is county superintendent of Sherman county, and her territory embraces 30 dis tricts. The next party of the Rose City dancing club will be held Thursday January 6, at Christensen's ball. Miss Cella Hunklns of Hood River, Or, is a visitor in the city. The engagement of Dr. Adalbert G. Bettman, Portland physician, to Miss Hermine Loewy of San Francisco, has been announced. ALBANY, Or., Dec 29. (Special.) Mr. and Mrs. William E. Baker of this city celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home here Mon day night. They were married in London, England, December 27, 1870. A large number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Baker were present. Mr. and Mrs. Baker have resided In Albany for the past 35 years. Mr. Baker has been a mason and con tractor, and has been identified act ively with the building history of Albany for the last three decades. He Is tyler of all of the Albany bodies of the Masonic fraternity. WORK ON HOSPITAL TOCOUCEa Contract Let for Finishing West Pavilion. WALLS ALREADY ERECTED Mi IIP TODAY COCXCIL TO TAKE ITXAIi AC TION" AS TO PURCHASE. . Women's Activities MARRIAGE RECORDS CLOSE Licenses Issued in Vancouver This Tear May Exceed 1919 Total. VANCOUVER. Wash., Dec. 29. Special.) -'vyth two days to go this year, the marriage license record is not quite up to that set by 1919. How ever. It is only 27 short and thir number may be equaled or exceeded if there is a rush of couples to be mar ried New Year's. In 1919 there were- 2787 couples married here and to date, with Thurs day and Friday to go, the number is 1760. Last year's total was swelled by marriages of returned soldiers, so it would eeera Vancouver has lost none of Its popularity as a Gretna Green with the general public. Anto Victim Dies of Injuries. ROSEBURG, Or.. Dec 29. (Spe cial.) J. B. Fessler, who was struck down Saturday night by an automo bile driven by Roy Siegrist, a local dairyman, died last night at the hos ' pltal in this city. The injured man never regained consciousness after the accident. The deceased was a re cent arrival here from Michigan and hi survived by his widow. I'i Sitting 43 Fires Costs 93000. ROSEBURG, Or, Dec 29. (Spe cial.) Forest Supervisor Ramsdell today completed his final report on the number of fires in the Umpqua forest reserve and the total amount of damage done, including the cost of fighting the various fires started during the season. The report shows that 43 fires occurred during the year, ejoatias approxUnauiy. W. Block Known as Dntart Tract in Cpper Albina District Is Ad vocated by Residents. Final action on the question of acquisition by the city of the large block known as the Dutart tract. In the upper Albina district, will be taken by the city council this morning. The property is bounded by Will-, lams and Vancouver avenues and Morris and Stanton streets, and is said to have long been used as a playground for the children of the Albina district. However, no appa ratus have ever been installed. For more than a year the property owners of the district, led by the Rev. John Dawson, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, have been conducting a compaign to obtain a playground. Citv commissioner Bigelow has stood firmly against the purchase of the property, holding that the pur chase of the Spencer tract, located on East Seventh and Fremont streets, will adequately fill the needs of the Albina district. The advocates of purchase of the Dutart tract hoia that the use of the Spencer tract by the children of Albina is impractical because it is necessary for all the children of Albina to cross one main thorough fare on which street cars are oper ated, and many of the children must cross two streetcar lines. DEATH MAKES MANY LAUGH EXDDfG OF IilFE CLEARS SAME OF MAX AT BAR OF JUSTICE. Sounds of Meriment Echo and Re echo Through Halls of Munic ipal Court Room. Tragedy and comedy stalk side by side through the corridors of the po lice station and tears and smiles are often intermingled a accused and ac cuser face each other at the bar in Judge Rossman's court. But seldom Is death the producer of merriment and life is sacred even in hearts that know no horror of the grossest crime. Yet death cleared the name of W. L. Bobillard yesterday and death caused a laugh which echoed and re echoed through the halls of the mu nicipal courtroom. "You are charged with keeping a dog without a license. Guilty or not guilty?" said the clerk turning to W. L. Bobillard. "Not guilty," declared Bobillard, emphatically. "Your honor." declared R. R. Churchill of the city pound, rising to bis feet with amazement expressed in every line of bis featurse, "this man is keepnig a dog without a license. 1 warned him to take out one and records show that he has not." "What have you to say to that?" questioned Judge Rossman, fixing his eyes intently on Bobillard's face. "Your honor. I am not guilty," re plied Bobillard, slowly. "My dog died Christmas eve." Phone your wtt ad to The Ore coni&a. '''i 7070. Automatic, 6M-9. THE Women's Advertising club will hold its regular luncheon at noon Friday at the Hotel Ben son. At this meeting Mrs. Strandberg, Bess Colwell, Hazel Linney and Miss Mattlngly will speak on what they would like to see the club accom plish during 1921. other members also will be asked to give similar suggestions. A nominating commit tee will be appointed by the presi dent, Mrs. Helen Campbell Jesselson, to name candidates for the coming election. Changes in the constitution also will be discussed. The meeting of the Progressive Women's league , which was to have been held January 1 has been post poned until January . 15. This meet ing will be a luncheon at the Hotel Benson. An important business ses sion will be held just before the luncheon. All former Iowans are Invited to at tend the next regular meeting of the Iowa society, which will be held Wednesday evening, January 6, In the social hall of the Turn Verein hall, Thirteenth and Main streets. A pro gramme will be presented, followed by cards and dancing. East Side Lavender club, branch No. 1, will not meet this week. The next regular meeting will be held January 14 in the East Side Business Men's club. The Women's Psychic elub of the First Spiritualist church. East Sev enth and Hassalo streets, will give a masquerade bill and watch party tomorrow night, beginning at 8:30 o'clock. An excellent orchestra will furnish music. A small admission fee will be asked, which will also cover refreshments. Election of officers win be an Im portant part of the programme at the meeting of the Slaters of Israel Benevolent society this afternoon at 2 o'clock at B'nal B'rith hall. All members are urged to be present. Mrs. W. L. Block will preside. PENDLETON MAN BOOMED Appointment of David H. Xelson to Highway Commission Urged. PENDLETON, Or., Dec 29. (Spe cial.) David H. Nelson, prominent farmer and business man of Pendle ton, Is favored by many in Umatil lir county for the appointment to the state highway commission vacancy caused by the death of Commissioner Kiddle of Island City. Telegrams came into Pendleton all day today from points in the county asking unanimous backing for Mr. Nelson, because of his work for good roads. I. M. Schannep, county judge-elect, telegraphed Governor Olcott in be half of Mr. Nelson. Prominent men in Astoria. Seaside, The Dalles and Portland have promised to support Mr.. Nelson. G. M. Rice, rice-president of the First National bank of Pendleton; E. P. Marshall, .prominent Pendleton farmer, and Senator Roy Ritner today declared they were for Mr. Nelson. Proposed Structure Is Leased to Government for Period of Five Tears. Prineville Masons Frolic. PRIN EVTLLE, Or., Dec 29. (Spe cial.) Prineville lodge. No. It. Masons, and Carnation chapter. No. 44, East ern Star, held a joint installation cere mony on Tuesday night. The women of the chapter served delicious re freshments and dancing was indulged in until a late hour. More than 109 members and visitor were present. Contract for the completion of the west pavilion of the Hahnemann hos pital as the main government" hos pital for the northwest has been let to the Hurley-Mason company, and the work will be started immediately, it was announced yesterday. It is hoped to have the hospital completed and ready for occupancy by July 1. The walls of this wing of the pro posed hospital were erected some time ago, and the plans which were received from the government yes terday provide for the interior fin ishing of the structure, which stands on a block at East Second and Has salo streets. It is declared that when completed the structure will mean the expenditure of from $200,000 to J.'uo.ooo a year in this city. The plans outlined by the govern ment provide for eauioDin? the wing witn ibb beds in tne various wards, and for the finishing of the structure in a thoroughly modern manner. This completion will cost more than S100.000. Offices on First Floor. The first floor of the structure will be equipped with administrative of fices, wards for female patients, and an emergency hospital room. On the second floor will be the wards for tuberculosis cases and a large solarium. Wards for the treatment of mental cases will be on the third floor. There will also be equipment for reconstruction work. The fourth floor will be occupied by general wards and the fifth by a surgery, X-ray rooms, a laboratory, a dental department and surgical wards. There will be a power plant, kitchen and storage equipment in the basement. The lease which the government has on this wing of the hospital pro vides that it is to be operated for a period of five years as the main government hospital of the north west. Government cases only will be handled in this wing. Funds Are Solicited. The board of trustees of the Hahne mann hospital are now raising funds for the erection of the east wing of the proposed hospital, which is to be made available for civilian dequire ments. A total of $92,500 has already been pledged for this work, accord- nig to announcement made by A. B. Wastell, executive secretary. This includes 925,000 which has been pledged by the Portland Rotary club for the Installation of a children s ward. Mr. Wastell said that It was neces sary to raise an additional $60,000, so that a portion of the propbsed east pavilion could be put up. This he said will provide for 50 beds. He expressed the belief that there would be no difficulty in raising this amount during the coming spring, so that the work could be started in the near future. , Our Entire Stock of Men's Felt Hats ! Price? GOODING TO BE NAMED Governor Davis of Idaho Accepts Senator Xugent's Resignation, BOISE, Idaho, Dec. !9. (Special.) Governor Davis replied by letter to day to United States Senator Nugent's telegram tendering bis resignation as senator to accept appointment to the federal trade commission. Appointment by the governor of Frank R. Gooding, senator-elect, to succeed Senator Nugent, January 15, Knapp-Felt Mallory Borsalino Berg, Etc. Beavers, Velours and Smooth Felts. All on sale at ONE-HALF PRICE $15 Hats . .$7.50 $12 Hats . . $6.00 $10 Hats.. $5.00 $ 8 Hats . . $4.00 $ 7 Hats.. $3.50 4i i nui f W i - .... .f rt-rViiiMM i 320 Washington St, at Sixth when hiii resienation becomes effec tive, is now a matter of formality in carrying out his announced Intention. Governor Davis expressed in his letter to Senator Nugent his hearti est conerratulations on his appoint ment to the federal trade commission, as well as his pride that a citisen of Idaho thus was honored, and extend ed his personal wishes for Mr. Nu gent's welfare and success. Logger Is Injured. MORTON. Wash., Dec. 29. (Spe cial.) E. S. Blanklnship of Morton, son of W. A. Blanklnshlp of Randle, Wash., was seriously Injured today while cutting timber for the Chesser Lumber company here. He chopped down a large tree which brought down a smaller one with it. The lat ter hie Blankenship on the head, par alyzing one side of his body, roe in jured man was taken to Tacoma, Wash by Dr. Pine. Suspended Creamery Reopens. PRINEVTLLE, Or., Dec 29. (Spe cial.) The Ochoco Creamery com pany. with headquarters In Seattle, ordered the local plant closed yes terday, owing to the suspension of Crook county bank. In the course of the day the mercnants sent the Hats Off to Bread! It's the Answer to the High Cost of Living Here's to the big, fine, well-baked loaf made of good flour, good yeast, good shortening, good milk all good food value. It takes the place of more ex pensive things at every meal. It's good with butter, with jelly, with jam. It's good as sandwiches, toast, puddings. It's good, wholesome food any way you take it and it's the most economical. Alter you diet to include a more generous use of bread. IT IS YOUR VERY BEST FOOD! Master Bakers' Assn OF OREGON stating they could open' up and con tinue business or tlu'.v would buy all butter In the future direct from Port. lnH One firm alone in Prineville buys on an average of $4D0 worth of officials of the company a telegram butter a month. Thin morning the branch located her aguln opened u according to Instruction! from their main olflre. Phone your wnt ads lo The Or- irnnlxn Mnln "i"i. Antmnntio Mft-t. Is Toothless Old Age Inevitable? If some of the teeth have started to go, the rest will surely Jollow unless a way can be' found to check the real cause of so much tooth destruction. In 95 in every :100 cases according to author itative belief that cause is "Acid-Mouth." . PM. Of. TOOTH PASTE ' Counteracts "Acid-Mouth" . Teeth that are sound and 'whole now will have an excellent chance to remain so, ,if their possessor will use Pebeco Tooth Paste every night and morning, and have a dentist go over them twice a year. Pebeco . counteracts "Acid-Mouth" by encouraging the saliva to do its normal work of protecting the teeth, gums and entire oral cavity from acids and other harmful secretions and deposits. i i I Pebeco is sold by druggists everywhere -- - a t ij in 'i -ut i . m fj ie Tnar r.u mm r 9 - t mr 1 .1 The following are sample names nihich, for variom reasons, cannot be used: "Bo Peep" "Colum bia," "Minerva." "Cood Shep. herd." "Oregon." si Mi; Scores of names have been suggested, but we're not sure the right one has been made yet. IT MAY BE THE NAME YOU'RE THINK ING OF RIGHT NOW. Sit down and write out your suggestions now &end them in at once. We're looking for the right name for the first pure worsted knitting yarn spun west of the Atlantic Coast it is made right here in Portland. Until we find a better name, we're calling it Oregon Worsted Yarn But we want a descriptive name one that will distinguish this yarn from every other brand of yarn being sold! Perhaps you can suggest the right name if you do you'll win $250 cash! The leading dealers of Oregon are selling diis yarn for 50c a ball. Ask to see it Remember it is made from pure, virpin wool. Finger it. Think about it. NAME IT! t Rules of Contest The conlest is open to everyone. Submit a msnjr names at you like. Use the conteit blank or your own stationery. Impartial judges' will select the win ning name. Only one name can be choien. If the winning name is. suggested by more than one person, the first suggestion received will be awarded the prize. Contest doses. January 10. Announcement of winner will be made January 15, 1921. Address all sug gestions to Oregon Worsted Company, Contest Depart ment, Portland, Oregon. Oregon Worsted Co. ROY T. BISHOP. Vice-President and Manager Portland, Oregon