Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, December 22, 1913, Page 18, Image 18

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TTFR arOTCXTXG OREGOXTAN. MONDAY, DECE3IBEB 22, 1913.
LETTERS 10 SANTA
FROM ALL GLASSES
Some Ask Needed Shoes and
Stockings While Others
Pine for Toys. '
ONE WILL "PAY LATER
Scattered In Among1 'otes of Joyful
Expectancy to Patron Saint Are
Some That Paint Vivid Pictures
of Want and Lost Hope.
Ehoes and stockings are the thing's
that are asked for most frequently In
the hundreds of letters received at the
Portland Postofflce addressed to Santa
ri ana
Some of the letters are written by
children who consider shoes ana siock
in lirhtlv an the air they breathe.
and these boys and girls ask for all
manner of things, from Teaay Dears 10
llfe-alxed automobiles. -
One letter from a little girl, mailed
without a stamp and addressed simply
"Santa." says that the writer lives In
a candy store on the' East Side, but
that she doesn't get candy very often,
and would like some for Christmas.
Careful directions are given in this let
ter as to where its writer may be found,
but many of the odd little missives give
no better clew as to whence they came
than the postmark.
-1 am a IltUe girl 10 years old." says
one letter, "ana papa can i srci o wum
and is not able to buy anything as I
have J sisters and 3 brothers so you
ee he can't get me anything for Christ
mas. Santa one thing I want is some
pretty hair ribbons of corse I nede
shoes and I like nice dollyee too I hate
to ask for to much please dont pass
me."
Sobs Badly Wrlttra.
Some of the letters are mere scrawls,
sent by chtldren who have not yet
learned to write, and addressed by their
parents.
One letter from Tamhtll, Or., legibly
printed after two attempts had been
made, reveals the fact that its little
boy writer, for only a little boy would
be so business-like, already has a fair
idea of the credit system.
"DEaR SaNTA." he says. "I WOTXD
LIKE SOME PalNTS. PaT TOU LaTER."
This is another letter from a Port
land child:
"Please give me a nice doll and a set
of dishes and a rocking chair and a
pair of stockings number for my
mamma she has not stockings atol she
has to whair papas stockings and they
are all ragged to and papa needs them
to and I think thats all for this Christ
mas good by Santa from Anna."
An alternative la suggested In many
of the letter For instance:
"Dear Santa, please send me a tri
cycle if you cant send me a pocket
nlfe."
The patron saint of childhood receives
an urgent invitation to attend the
Christmas exercises at the Troutdale
School In a letter from a little glrL He
is advised to wear a thick coat, be
cause of the wind that is blowing at
Troutdale.
Cm me la Aato, Says One.
"Come in an auto if the weather Is
flne." says the letter, "but if cold and
Snowy come with your sleigh and rein
deers." Many of the children put In a good
word for some younger member of the
family, as In the following:
"I want a by cycle auto mobile Dor
othy wants a doll."
A little boy at Eagle Point. In South
ern Oregon, writes that his papa "says
you wont come here," and advises Santa
that If he can't make Eagle Point In
his rounds, there is a train running In
there on which the presents may be
sent.
"Dear Santa Claus I am a little boy
eight years old." runs another letter.
"I have three sisters and 2 brothers.
I want a pair of shoes and a pair of
gloves and a new cap and some candy,"
and then, as a hesitating climax, "a new
football."
A letter postmarked at Gilmer. Wash,
ays that its writer lives on a home
stead, and that "there are no good
roads, and mamma thinks you can't
get here for Christmas."
Tft Hack Expected.
After reciting a long lists of wants,
a little girl considers it the part of
discretion to add:
"I go to Sunday school."
"Please stop at our house," pleads
another letter. "We dont expect much,
but would like a few things."
"I will write to you so you will not
forget me," runs another. "I want a
pair of shoes. We all want some shoes
and some toys too. so do not forget us."
As in this letter, nearly all the chil
dren who ask for shoes express that
wish before mentioning toys or candy.
One Portland boy writes: "On Christ
mas day bring me an automobile also
a lot of gasolene."
"Dear Santa I want a Webster's
academic dictionary and a bicycle,"
says a letter from a Hillsboro young
titer. A little Portland girl who trusts
that Santa Claus will be able to find
her all rifrht. even though she does not
CHILDREN TO ROMP IN
OLD FASHIONED DRAMA
Marsh Babies, Beverley , Treglio, Mayo Methot, Lucille Treglio and
Buster Van Bonk to Assist Baker Flayers in "Shore Acres."
Real
Suggestions
Rosaries, in fine jewels,
from $1.00 to $30.00
Prayerbooks,
from 50c to $10.00
Bibles.
from $1.00 to $10.00
Scapular Medals,
from 25c to $8.00
Crucifixes, Statues, Pic
tures, Books, Candlesticks,
Cards, Fonts, Jewel Cases.
Catholic Book &
Church Supply Co.
489-491 Washington St.
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6QG FAMILY MEfJ GO
TO WORK THIS WEEK
! Every Department of City Gov
ernment Bending Efforts
to Help Unemployed.
AGITATORS TRY TO ANNOY
Photo by Da vies.
KIDDIES IN SHORE ACRES," AT THE BAKER. LEFT TO RIGHT.
AR!tO MARSH, JR., ARSON MARSH. BEVERLY TRAGLIO,
MAYO METHOT, LUCILLE TRAGLIO, BUSTER VAN RONK.
THE cnuaren woo taK part in
the Baker Players' production of
"Shore Acres' thia week certainly
gave the photographer the time of hla
life keeping them In one place long
enough to get a picture of them. They
range from 2 montha to 8 years old, and
brighter, more active bunch of chil
dren would be hard to find. They
enter into the spirit of their respective
roles like veterans. Some of them are
veterans for that matter.
The familiar face of Mayo Methot.
the leading child actress of the cast.
Is easily recognized, and then there are
the two Treglio children. Lucille and
Beverley, both of whom have been seen
In different productions in this city.
Buster Van Ronk has played heavy
thinking roles with the Baker Players
and aspires to leads already. The two
younger children are the daughter and
baby son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Im Marsh,
Mr. Marsh . being a former minstrel
man, with Haverley's Minstrels and
other organizations. '
"Shore Acres" Is a typical old-fashioned
home picture of New England
and the presence of these children
contributes greatly to - its success.
Other children delight In seeing them
on the stage. It is fun for these
"kiddies" in the play, with no school
for the week, to romp on the stage
and have a real turkey dinner at every
performance.'
give her street and number, writes the
following chummy letter:
My Dear Old Friend I received
your letter last Christmas. It was a
good little letter, so I will answer it.
Now I will tell you what I want. First
want a kewple doll ana then I want
a hair rlbon and then I want some pus
sies and then I want some house sup
ers and I "want lots of nuts and candy.
Bring the first 3 things. But I would
like to have the others to. I don't no
If I am going to have a Christmas tree
or not. I can't think of any more to
write. So I will close. Your truly little
friend, Emily Lingo."
Boy Wants scaeol Shoes.
riease send me a dolly and a story
book. I am 7 years old," writes Pau
line Brashear, from Yale, Wash. Her
brother. Jones Brashear, 6 years old,
wants a horn.
A little girl writes from Echo, Or.:
Please bring sister and I a teddy
bear for Christmas."
Dear Santa Claus," writes Luclen
Brown, from Silverton, "please send a
doll for my sister and a train for my
little brother.
The little sister Is 4 years old. Lu
clen confides on the back of the sheet,
which Is covered with angular hen
tracks written by little sister herself.
A request for "school shoes and rub
bers No. 4 and a pair of gloves" comes
from a little boy who lives on a rural
route out of Ealem.
I have two little brothers, one 6
years old." he continues. "Please send
him a pair of overalls else 26x22 a pair
of gloves and a pair of stockings No. 8
and one 4 years old please send him a
pair of overalls 22x17 and a pair of
shoes and rubbers No. 9."
The letter closes with never a men
tion of candy or toys.
The letters will be turned over by
Postmaster Myers
Charities and other charitable organ!
cations, and to persons who apply to
him at his office on the first floor of the
Postofflce building.
FRANCHISE DELAY OPPOSED
Mllwaukle Wants to See Construc
tion of Xew Line Go Aliead.
MILWAUKEE. Or., Dee. 21. Spe
cial.) The Mllwaukle Commercial Club
Is anxious that the franchise of the
Portland & Oregon City Railway shall
stand as It Is without being delayed by
a referendum.
"Construction has gone forward on
the south side of Mllwaukle," said Sec
retary Johnson, "and the ties have been
distributed up to the Mllwaukle line
and through Sellwood Addition. Cars
will be In operation over this new line
by April, unless it is held up by a ref
erendum. Of course, we are on the
outside and have nothing to say about
the franchise, inside of Portland, but
there Is a large territory south of
Portland deeply interested In this new
railway. We sincerely trust there will
be no referendum on the franchise."
The Commercal Club has started the
circulation of petitions for the re
naming of a number of streets. These
petitions will be presented to the next
regular meeting of the Council In January.
Users of Roslyn Cascade Coal are be
ginning to realize they are saving
money. Order three days in advance of
your requirement. Portland & Suburban
Coal Co. Main 358. Adv.
Harris Trunk Co. for toilet rolls.
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With Effort Being Made to Prevent
Actual Want Persons Kot Seek'
Ing Work Seek to Create
Wave of Dissatisfaction.
With every department in the city
bending all efforts to relieve the condi
tlons of the unemployed In Portland,
several thousand men undoubtedly will
be taken care of on a basis of two days'
work each week at 13 a day, before the
Spring work opens up and the situation
la Dermanentlv relieved by develop
ments that will follow In the natural
way.
By putting family men at work first
the Water Bureau alone, under Com
missioner Daly, will relieve conditions
in 600 families this week, acoording to
the plans outlined by him yesterday.
He has caused 200 notices to be sent
for that many men, to be put to work
on various Jobs under his supervision,
and he anticipates that practically all
of this work will go to those not on
the civil service list.
Commissioner Daly will organize his
employes under the emergency ordi
nance, wiilch was introduced In the
Council last week by Mayor Albee. and
passed by the unanimous vote of Cora
misstoners Daly. Brewster, Dieck and
Bigelow, into gangs of 60 each, with
200 men working two days a week. If
the weather is good he probably will
employ more than thia number.
In the department of public affairs,
under direction of Commissioner Brew
ster, several hundred men will be em
ployed on the two-days-a-week basis,
probably for 10 weeks or so Just as
long as the funds hold out. 'iney will
begin work this morning on Laurel
hurst and Mount Tabor parks, in rather
amall numbers, to be increased from
day to day. '
Skilled Labor May Fellow.
In the department of public works.
Commissioner Dieck said yesterday, not
ao many men will be required, but he
will have places for 80 or 60 today,
working on the cutting of curbs and
crosswalks, and he will have some
skilled labor for men to perform in the
near future.
Mayor Albee yesterday expressed the
hope that the city will be able to care
for large numbers of unemployed and
worthy workmen, and he also said he
hopes that every employer In the city
and surrounding country who possibly
can afford work to even one man will
make It a point to do so.
"We are leaving no stone unturned."
said the Mayor, "to relieve the condi
tions of the unemployed. The Commis
sion, with one accord, is working hard
to the end that large numbers of men
may be employed and their conditions
made better Immediately. Married men
are to be cared for first, but we hope
to be able to have enough work so that
many single men, who are temporarily
out of work, will be able to get enough
to keep themselves comfortable until
work opens up In the Spring."
Mayor Albee also praised the work,
of the Portland Commons, the People's
Institute. Salvation Army and Volun
teers, the Associated Charities and all
who have aided in registering the un
employed In this emergency.
Agitators Are Active.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
'city officials have done everything in
their power to assist the needy and to
give them an opportunity to earn
enough to keep them from actual want,
efforts are being made by outsiders and
those who do not want work to cause
trouble. They have been demanding
full time work on union scales, and
threatened trouble unless they get it.
Banners with inflammatory wordings
have been carted through the streets
for several days, but Chief of .Police
Clark has put the ban on these and
has confiscated a number of the worst
Meier & Frank's Open Tonight
Until 9 o?Clock
Additional Showing Xmas Handkerchiefs in Flannel Section
Branch U.S. Parcel Post Insurance and Mailing Station. Also Branch
Express OfficeNew Basement Annex
Santa Claus Is Here at the Toy Fair-Basement Annex
Glove Orders or Merchandise Bonds-Main Aisle First Floor
Seventh Floor Restaurant Special 50c Luncheon 11 to 2:30, Ala Carte
Service EveningsOpen Evenings Until Christmas
KEWPIE
KANDIEIS
trordihiliuFert
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Groceries Reduced
ORDER FOB CHRISTMAS NOW.
ORANGE SPECIAL Sweet and juicy Navel Oranges
By the Case. new and thin-skinned. 216 or 250
Oranges in the case. The practical gift for your
home, an institution or school, while any dJO
remain, the case pSa
Cooking Apples principally Spkzenbergs. All sound fruit.
No phone orders taken. Special, box $1'1J
Trait Peel Lemon or Orange special, lb.. 20?
New California Walnuts No. 1 size special lb. ..25
.Mixed Nu1 best varieties special lb..' 25
Washed Figs in baskets special, basket 25 ?
New DatesFard, lb., 15h Golden, lb 12l2
Plum Pudding No. 3 cans, 90; No. 2, 60; No. 1, 35
Seeded Raisins new, large fruit Special, pkg 10J
Table Raisins No. 2 boxes, 35; Nd, 1 box. 15
Bleached Raisins Fancy, new, 8eedless-;-special, lb.. . . .15
Fig Pudding a delicious dessert special, can... 15
Table Peaches fancy, new, sliced doz., $2.25; can, 20
Cluster Raisins fancy 25 and 15
Fancy Cranberries Eastern pack quart lo
Shredded Cocoanut for the cake pound
Oregon Cream Cheese pound
Table Figs layers or pulled pound. 'A''V'ortv
Fancy Oranges sweet and juicy special, doz. 50c to jSOC
Pop Corn that will pop. Old and dry -5-lb. sack 29C
jpui-e Food Grocery. Basement. Mall Orders Filled.
18c Velour Flannels Yard 11c
Beautiful Colors and Designs for Making Kimonas and Sacques
Third Floor, Main BldK.
Just Received
KewpieKandies
The Box 25c
Exclusively at Bleler A Frank's
Caady Store. Basement Main
Building.
Flannel Section moved to Third
Floor (or Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
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I Tm& QjiiALiTr 5tce or- PorjlAHd" J
1 TfUs.5bcU,TlorTujorAktr3to,
ones, on the ground that they wers
being used to Incite violence.
Chief Clark hae learned that large
numbers of unemployed men have been
sent out of Seattle on fre'ipht trains
the roads havingr permitted this at the
reauest of the authorities there. Mayor
Cotterill recently estimated the number
of unemployed In Seattle at 15,000, and
conditions are bad there.
' Special precautions are to be taken
here to employ only those who are
worthy, and no outsiders will be cared
for unless they are deemed worthy of
a few days' work; none of them will be
worked as long as Portland men are
unemployed.
WAR PLAY CAUSES ARREST
Civil War Veteran Waves Horse Pis
tol, When Room Refused.
Display of the eun he wore on the
field of battle caused the arrest of
James "W. Murray, 70 years old, a vet
eran of the Civil War, yesterday, when
persons living at 281 Fourth street tel
ephoned police headquarters that a
"wild man with a gun" was terrorizing
the neighborhood. I
Murray went mio a loajgins-nuuq
at 281 Fourth street, asked for-a room,
and says he was ordered to leave. He
pulled out the old "horse pistol" and
went Into detail of his exploits In the
"late unpleasantness." The propriet
ress became hysterical, and after tin
old warrior had departed In high dud
geon, she hurried to a telephone.
xTn.n-vnia ptrntmin Coulter foun l
Murray at Third and Madison, excitedly
explaining his part in the war to
fireman, and displaying his gun, an old
army Remington. He was booked a.s
a lodger at the police station, anil
probably will be examined on a lunacy
charge.
isoolated Av. hag connscaien a numper n wiq wui pi. i MuoiuHjCTt. .
Greatest variety
and
Stoc
ks
ictent service
Await t)& $da&b (Tl)ristmas Stopper at tf ill's
!&est 35ook Offerings
First Floor and Mezzanine Floor
All the best books for Children both the little tots
and the youth and young lady. The best and new
est Fiction. Big selection of 50-cent Fiction.
Standard Reference Books, Library Sets of the
Standard Authors. New Six-Volume Edition of
James Whitcomb Riley, the best books of Travel,,
Books on Home Building
Technical AYorks, Books
Dainty Gift Books. Also
!E,kventI)-lrfour Sussdstiotis
Those who have delayed their Christmas shopping will find here listed a few
helpful suggestions. Let us call to your attention the facilities prevailing for
prompt service attendants are numerous in every section, increased floor space
lias made possible larger departments; and, to be brief, in every sense yon will
find shopping here most satisfactory as well as quite economical.
(Blobe-emlcKe Sectional .Bookcases
Biograph and History.
and Interior Decoration,
on Oregon and the "West,
thousands of others.
Nothing is a more useful and enjoyable gift for the whole family than a
Globe-Wernicke Sectional Bookcase. We have them in all the various fin
ishes and styles, and can match any interior treatment you wish. They are
equally valuable to the business man and student. Your inspection invited.
Third Floor.
Star .Bargain 3oom
Fourth Floor
The Star Bargain Room is an annual money-saving event
at Gill's. In this department on the fourth floor we have
collected sample lines from our wholesale department and
made extraordinary price reductions. Here is a partial
list of items included
Framed Pictures, Pomade Brush and Comb Sets,
Jars, Dressed Dolls, Smok- Toilet Sets, Clocks, Jewel
ing Sets, Toys, Baseballs, Boxes, Collar and Cuff
Novelties. Boxes, etc, etc.
THE J. K. GILL COMPANY
Miscellaneous
From All Over the Store
Water and Oil Painting Outfits, Drawing Instruments, Easels,, Pastel and Crayon
Sets, Drawing Boards,, Lawyers' Brief Cases, Emeralite Reading Lamps, Library
Tables, Desks, Encylopedia, Dictionary, etc.
WHEN IN DOUBT GIVE A GILL GIFT CERTIFICATE
vvjr 11 II II 3
I5l)e 5b (Blft bazaar
On the Second Floor
This floor of interesting things is the mecca of those
in doubt. Here we are showing all the standard lines
of Stationery in fancy Holiday Boxes, Desk Sets
and individual pieces of metal and cut glass for the
desk, Bayberry Candles, Motto Cards, Calendars,
Novelties, Bridge and Whist Sets, Cribbage Boards,
Leather Goods, Ivorex Placques, Fountain Pens,
Novelties in Brass, Games for old and young, Mirror
scopes, Travelers' "Writing Portfolios, Post Cards of
every kind and description. Thousands of other
useful and attractive articles.
Specialties for tle (Tl)ll6ren
From Various' Departments
Practical and useful gifts for the children are assembled
here in great variety. Every department, in fact, has
many articles suitable for children of all ages, but below
are a few picked at random from various selections.
Meccano, the new struc
tural toy, also Erector, a
toy of the same description.
Building Blocks, Boxes of
Paints.
Books for Children; Games
of every kind. The new
Edison Kinetoscope, Pic
ture Books, Flem-ar-co, the
new decorative outfit.
THIRD AND ALDER STREETS
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