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THE MORNTXG OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, TASK TO AIO NEEDY TAKEN UP HEARTILY Associated Charities Dispens es Christmas Donations for Thanksgiving Cheer. SUPPLIES POUR Ity DAILY Response to Appeal Encourages Dis tributors Who Have Many In Want Relying Upon Them for Food and Clothes. CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHRIST MAS RELIEF FUND OF" AS SOCIATEO CHARITIES. Mrs. Henry L. Corbett... 100.00 Miss S. A. Lawrence... Cash from "Mr. W." Cash, "H. F. J." East Side Baptist Sunday Bchool Gustav Freiwald Mrs. Paul Wesslnger Fleischner-Mayer Co..-. .. W. H. Hardy. 5.00 10.00 5.00 7.68 5.00 10.00 100.00 1.50 Total $244.16 Donations of cash should be sent to The Oregonian, to V. R. Manning, secretary of the As sociated Charities, 411 Commer cial block, or to R. S. Howard, treasurer Associated Charities, Ladd & Tllton Bank. Contribu tions of clothing and supplies should go to 411 Commercial block. Englishman, well-bred, capable and willing to work, appealed to the Asso ciated Charities a few days ago as a last resort, having been in search of work for three months in vain. He is experienced to do work in a hotel and has served as a cook, waiter, baker and steward. His funds have dwindled away and his wife and fivp children are in a condition of pitiful destitution. Boy Supports Family. Case 4. Boy of 16 supports family. Twelve mouths to be fed and the bur den of feeding them resting upon a boy only 16 years old. That is the problem that ihe Associated Charities found in one home from which the appeal for help came to them. The boy does tne best he can, but his earnings are only $5 a week. This is the only money that Is coming into the family at all. The father has been out of work and un able to work for three months. Be sides the father and mother there are nine dependent children for whom the 16-year-old boy is caring. Shoes, food and assistance until work can be found for the father are the pressing need. Case 5. Fifteen families need dinner. Fifteen families were reported to the Associated Charities yesterday as be ing in danger of having no dinner Thanksgiving day unless the Asso ciated Charities Is able to supply it to them. The Christmas relief work is going to be stretched back into Novem ber and the Charities is going to make every effort to provide baskets of Thanksgiving dinner for these poor persons, so that tomorrow may be a bit more cheerful for them. These families were reported to the Charities late' yesterday evening by the non-attendance department of the public schools. 6QVERNQR WNS COPPERFIELD CASE UTS' BASKETS READY THANKSGIVING DINNERS TO BE PROVIDED 60 NEEDY FAMILIES. Thanksgiving day began yesterday at the offices of the Associated Charities, for the management had the most promising opening of the campaign for the Christmas relief fund to be thank ful for since the launching of the plan two years ago. As a matter of fact, friends of the Associated Charities had been holding In mind the Christmas relief work, by which the organization aims to extend Christmas cheer throughout the year among the .poor of the city, for months and had their donations ready even be fore the present campaign started. Mrs. Henry La. Corbett, who headed the list of contributors this year, sent in her gift a month ago, with the stip ulation that it should be held for spe cial use as part of the Christmas re lief fund. Holiday Outlook Cheery. "The promptness and generosity of the responses that have come in al ready is astonishing and is even more promising than we had dared to hope," said V. It. Manning, secretary of the Charities, yesterday. "Probably at no previous time have the citizens of fort land been subjected to so many de mands from all sources for donations to relief funds and charitable funds of all kinds. In spite of this they ap pear to be rallying to the support of the Christmas relief fund with bigger donations and more of them than in either of the two years that have pre ceded." Among the donations listed yesterday was the Sunday school celebration for November 22 at the Hast Side Baptist Bunday School, which was turned over entirely to the Charities for. use on the Christmas relief fund by F. E. A. Smith, of the Sunday school, and Rev. W. O. Shank, pastor. The new grocery department, which has been established to help out in the relief work, also is promising to be a most important factor and with the cash contributions is coming a long list of donations of foodstuffs to the groc ery department. Oat-ol-Town Folk Help. That Mrs. W. F. Boley and J. H. Layne, of North Plains, have organized a great campaign in that city to ob tain clothing and grocery supplies to be sent to the Charities is the report in a letter received yesterday. The roods will be assembled December 2 and packing cases will be supplied by Mays Brothers, of North Plains. The donations of the residents of North Plains will be shipped to the Charities in Portland December 4. Among the supplies sent in yesterday were $15 worth of groceries from D. C. Burns, S3 worth of groceries from G. A. Gilbert, a big supply of veget ables from a farmer who declined to give his name, a sack of rice and two crates of canned goods from KLelly- Clark, who promised more supplies later. Here are some of the needy cases to be benefited by the contributions of the people of Portland . to the Christmas relief fund of the Associated Charities: Family In Great Need. Case 1. No work; four children to support. Not a stick of wood nor a crust to eat and no money with which to buy either was the condition of one man who finally appealed in despera tion to the Associated Charities. lie Caaea of Need and Destitution Are Be ing Reported and Stove Is Urcent Need In One Home. Thanksgiving dinners for 60 poor families in Portland are to be put up and distributed by the Muts today. The material for filling the baskets is nearly all assembled, but the com mittee still iB in need of considerable milk. Incidents of Btriking interest con tinue to occur at- the headquarters of the Muts. One woman brought in a valuable auto robe, asking that the Muts sell it for her. A few months ago the family was in good circum stances, but through the trouble in Mexico lost practically everything. Another caller at the headquarters was a steeplejack, who said that he had nothing to give, but that If the Muts would find him work in his line, he would donate two days' wages to the relief work they are carrying on. He wants a job painting steeples, flag staffs or sawmill stacks. Among the applicants yesterday for whom the Muts are arranging to care, was a crippled boy 11 years old, ask ing for a new pair of crutches, as he had outgrown the ones he has. Two boys asked for Jobs to make it pos sible for them to care for the family. There are six children and the father is an invalid. Another visitor was an elderly wom an, whose only means of earning her living is by making over feathers. The Muts will try to encourage friends to turn as much work her way as pos sible, so that she can earn money to live on. A Sunnyside family has been pro vided with a Thanksgiving dinner, but has no stove on which to cook it. Any one having a stove to give away may get the address by calling up Mut head quarters, Main 2567, "or a wagon will be sent for the stove on request. Supreme Court Recommends Damage Suit to Cover AH Loss in Military Raid. PLEA CALLED TOO LATE Saloonkeeper Told Injunction Has Power to Stop Executive, but Not Asked Soon Enough Use of Authority Mentioned. SALEM. Or., Nov. 24. (Special.) Be cause the alleged illegal acts were com mitted before the suit was begun, the Supreme Court today. Justice Burnett writing the opinion, decided in favor of Governor West in the case of William Wiegand, a saloonkeeper of Copperfield, who asked for an Injunction against the executive and his agents restraining them from confiscating his stock when martial law was declared In that Dlace. The court affirms the decree of Circuit Judge Anderson. It is suggested by the court that inas much as the application for an injunc tion was brought too late, the remedy for the plaintiff is through a suit for damages. The opinion says: Suit for Damage Recommended. "In the present case it is manifest that the plaintiff kept his goods lor sale and that some amount of money would reasonably satisfy him it ne parted with the entire business. Under such circumstances the remedy at law whereby in some manner dam ages could be awarded him is fully adequate for the redress of his griev ances. This being the case, equity, which always uses the remedy spar ingly, will not countenance government Dy injunction, which, in some respects, is as little to be desired as the arbitrary exercise or military power. "In every proper case," says the opin ion. "an injunction is as available as any other remedy against public officials who violate private rights. In other words, the individual who, for the time being, is a public officer is quite as amenable to the law as any private person. Property Not Injured. In another part of the opinion Jus tice Burnett says: "Laying aside as negligible fustian the proclamation of martial law and the like, the essence of the answer is found in the allegation that "none of the property of said plaintiff has been destroyed but is being held by the militia to be disposed of as directed by the commander-in-chief of the military forces of the state.' This is a suf ficient answer to the plaintiff's fear of confiscation and must be admitted to be true when assailed by a de murrer. However we may characterize the occurrences described in the plead lngs, yet we cannot presume that the defendants will do any unlawful act in the future. Some facts must be alleged, showing that such result is the purpose of the defendants." Other Opinions Given. Other opinions today are aa follows: Alex Glgoux versus Yamhill County, ap pellant. appealed from Yamhill County; ao tion for damages; affirmed. C. E. Reynolds, appellant, versus J. W Vint et al, appellants; appealed from Tilla mook County; action on promissory note; affirmed. State versus C R. Bunyard. convicted ot larceny in Harney County; reversed. I. L. Clark versus North Paclflo Steamship Company, appellant; appealed from Multno mah County; suit for damages to baggage; affirmed. Henry C Peters versos R. B. Robertson, appellant, appealed from Hood River County; to enjoin trespass; affirmed. L. m. Bltney. et al., appellants, versos Byron J. Grim, et al; appealed from Marlon County; suit to quiet title; modified. C. N. Coleman versus City of La Grande, appellant; appealed from Union County; suit for damages; affirmed. , Elizabeth C. Ryder versos City ef La Grande, appellant; appealed from Union County; suit for damages; affirmed. Berths E. Hammer et nr.. versus Camp bell Automatic Surety Gas Burner Company, appellant; appealed from Multnomah County; suit to recover money on contract; modified. Andrew weishaar versus D. L. Pendleton. et al., appellants; appealed from Multnomah County: action on promissory note: af firmed. State, appellant, versus William Ball, et al., appealed from Grant County; to oust defendants aa high school directors; af firmed. Rehearing la Denied. D. R. McCann versus H. C Burns anrt wife, appellants; appealed from Multnomah County; rehearing denied. Wlllliam Wiegand, appellant, versus Os wold West; suit to enjoin; affirmed. Hartford Fire Insurance Company, et al., versus Central Railroad of Oregon, appel lant; appealed from Union County; suit for damages; reversed. Jerome T. Lasalle et al., versos Central Railroad of Oregon, appellant; appealed from Union County: suit for damages: affirmed. K. M. Templton, appellant, versus Charles Koc icier; appealed from Morrow County) ac tion for accounting; reveresd. Joseph Milling Company, et al.. versus City of Joseph, appellants; appealed from Wallowa; suit over water rights; affirmed. Roy E. Cameron versus Pacific Lime Gypsum Company, appellant; appealed from Bauer county: suit for damages: reversed. Otella Hadley, appellant, versus C E. Hart ley, et al., appealed from Tillamook County petition for rehearing; denied. United States National Bank of Salem ,et al., versus F. J. Bldrldge. et al., appeal lants; appealed from Marion County; appeal aismissed. French St Co. versus George Haltenhoff, et al.. appellants; appealed from Wasco County; suit on a note; affirmed. Minnie D. Mollne versus Portland Brewing Company, appellant; appealed from Wasco County; to recover rent; affirmed. Petitions for rehearlngs were denied as follows: Nedson versus Dowgilia; First Na tional Bonk of Albany versus Hawkins. A petition for a rahearing was granted In Mat lock versus Matlock. Motion to dismiss ap peal Holmberg versus Jacobs, denied. CLIFFORD MAY WIN JOB BABCOCK'8 PLACE OX INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION REGARDED PRIZE. Store Closed Thanksgiving Day Recent Report Was Thnt S30OO Office Would Go to Miss Hobbs as Reward for Services. SALEM. Or., Nov. 24. (Special.) Harold H. Clifford, recently a member of the State Fish and Game Commis sion, by appointment of Governor West, is to succeed C. D. Babcock as a mem ber of the State Industrial Accident Commission, according to a statement made by a man close to the executive today The Job is a good one. It pays $3600 a year. It will not be left open for Governor Wlthycombe to fill. Despite the fact that Miss Fern Hobbs, the Governor' private secre tary, has been mentioned for the place, Mr. Clifford, it seems, has the Inside track. He is the son of a prominent Eastern Oregon man and lived In Baker until his appointment to the Fish and Game Commission, when he moved to Portland. Mr. Clifford's biggest "pull" is through Claude McColloch, who was Governor West's right-hand man on the floor of the State Senate at the last session-. He is Mr. McColloch's brother-in-law. It was rumored some Copyright Hart Schaffner & Marx Extra! Extra! Reinforcements Have Arrived! Just received a big shipment of new models and fabrics in BALMACAAN OVERCOATS and they're made by Hart Schaffner & Marx You young fellows who want that coat to give you the appearance of this young fellow, come - and see what we have. Dozens of patterns in all sizes to select from. Priced $18 to $35 Special Showing of Balmacaans at for men and women Sam'l Rosenblatt & Co. The Men's Shop for Quality and Service Northwest Corner Third and Morrison $15 time ago that Mr. McColloch. who Is practicing law in Portland, would be appointed a member of the industrial accident commission when Mr. Bab cock's .term expires January 1. A decision of the Supreme Court, however, makes him ieligible, and it so hap pens that the decision was made in a case in which he was interested. Soon after taking office Corporation Commissioner Watson appointed Mr. McColloch special counsel for his de partment. State Treasurer Kay de clined to pay Mr. McJolloch for his services, announcing that the Attorney General was the proper official to give the Corporation Commissioner legal ad vice. The controversy went to the courts for settlement and the Supreme Court held that a member of a Legisla ture could not hold a remunerative po sition in a department created at the session of the Legislature in which he participated. It was said today that Miss Hobbs would be first assistant under George Brown, Attorney-General-elect- It was rumored some time ago that she would pet that place, but It was positively denied and afterward credence was given to the suggestion that she would succeed Mr. Babcock. It is regarded as certain that Governor West will sae that she gets a good place before he goes out of office. Another person mentioned in connec tion with the office of Industrial Acci dent Commissioner Is T. A. Rlnehart, ex-State Land Commissioner. He was an applicant for the place when Mr. Babcock' was appointed. Mr. Babcock was appointed for the short term when the compensation Jaw became effective in June, 1913, and it was generally un derstood that he was to be reappointed. Turkeys Bring 16 Cents at Mart. VANCOUVER, Wash., Nov. 24. (Special.) Turkeys sold at 15 and 16 cents a pound today at the public mar ket on Fifth street by some farmers. The prices, however, ranged as high as 19 and 20 cents. Chickens brought 14 to 16 cents. Butcher shops are sell ing turkeys for 19 cents, dressed, to a pound was paid for the same class of turkeys. Morrow Must Recognize Attorney. SALEM, Or., Nov. 24. (Special.) The Supreme Court today Issued a writ of mandamus compelling Circuit Judge Morrow, of Portland, to recognize Max Leroy as an attorney in his court. Cir cuit Judge Davis recently issued an order suspending him from ' practice, and Judge Morrow recognized the sus pension. Judge Morrow failed to file an answer to the application for a writ of mandamus in the Supreme Court. Accidental Sliot Fatal to Veteran. SALEM. Or.. Nov. 24. (Special.) Henry Hutchens, 75 years old, who was shot accidentally ten days ago by a 10-year-old boy at Scott's Mills, died to day. Coroner Clough said the lad was playing with a gun when it was dis charged. Hutchens was staying at the home of the boy's parents. The Coroner -day. To years ago, as high , as 32 cents said he would not hold an inrpiest. 1 It's easy with Victoria to i earn tta e new tl E lie Victrola VI, $25 Oak il l STRAY CATTLE SERVE TO ADD S1.KO TO CHRISTMAS FliKD FOR NEEDY. Three stray cows were the in nocent means last night of ad ding $1.50 to the Associated Char ity's Christmas fund. The cattle wandered on to the fields of W. H. Hardy, who lives Just west of the city limits at the end of the Kings Heights carlinS. Mr. Hardy learned later that they were the property of Frank Butts, a neighbor. Mr. Butts called for his cattle and paid Mr. Hardy $1.50 for caring for them. Mr Hardy, who is more than 80 years of age. came to The Oregonian office and gave the money to the Associated Chart ties. At the time of the Dayton flood Mr. Hardy was similarly fortu nate In finding stray cattle on his place and in like manner he gave the money collected to the Dayton relief fund. - i had been out ot work for some time and was not able to secure work, no matter how hard he tried. He has four children, the oldest only 9 years old. And Into this family, cold, hungry and destitute, the stork is soon to come, bringing another to be cared for. Case 2. Baby starving while father seeks work. Although a skilled printer and able and willing to work, a mar has been walking the streets of Port land for many days seeking employ ment not only in his own trade, but in any line at which he might gain a penny or two to help his family. In the meantime his little baby at home is dying from lack of proper nourish ment. The father has not a cent with which to buy the milk that the poorly nourished child must have. There is, moreover, a wife and two other chil dren who are dependent upon him for food. Case 3. Family of seven destitute. An -4 H The Victrola has no limitations With it you can hear practically all the music of all the world, sung and played by the greatest artists, bands and orchestras. The Fox Trot and all the other new dances all -played loud and clear and in perfect time. There are Victors and Victrolas in great variety of styles from $10 to $200 at ail Victor dealers. Victor Talking Machine Co. Camden, N. J. Do you wish to dance the Fox Trot, Maxixe. Hesitation. 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