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16 TTTE MORNING OREGOXIAN. TITESIAT, APRIL 20. 1DT5. GIRL DRUG USERS IN JAIL FOR THEFT Minneapolis Has Wave of Crime Following Federal Law Forbidding Sale. DESPERATE STORIES TOLD OPERATIC STAR WHO SCORES TRIUMPH AT THE BAKER. 1'our Victims of Murphine in Hos pitals and Three in Jail; Women Say Ixss of Drug Prove Them to Desperate Acts. MIXNLAI'OLIS, April 14. With four drug victims, including a inan and his wife, in the city hospital for treatment for the drug habit, three women, said to be ilrus ustir.s, were placed in the city jail, two of them on charges of stealing nearly $100 worth of finery from downtown stores in a shoplifting tour. The two young women accused of Mippllftin? are sa.id to have told the police the thefts were committed while they were under the influence of the last bit of morphine they could find. The third woman- had a small quantity of chloral in her possession, a drug she declared she lias used for a week, be cause of being unable to get morphine. liny Carr. arrested yesterday at S"l North Kxohange. etrcet. St. Paul, also is In the Minneapolis Jail on a vagrancy charge placed against him last July, after lie had .served 90 days in the workhouse for having morphine in his possession. He said three phials of lieroln, cocaine and morphine found In liis St. l'aul room had been placed there by the man who informed the police of his whereabouts. Morphine Kvldenee Kound. l-'.thrf Uavcy, 21 Central avenue, and Kva Jones, 1121 Hennepin avenue, are the names given by the two young women charged with shoplifting. A hypodermic syringe and a phial that had contained morphine were found at the apartment of Miss Jones, according to Detectives Frank Colwell and James Bezaimon. Tlio young women, wearing clothes of fashionable cut. were observed last evening in a Nicollet avenue store, each rnrrylng a large hat box. The folds of a silk petticoat protruding from one of the boxes attracted the attention of the floor manager and detectives were called. Before the detectives arrived Miss Davey had left, leaving both boxes with her companion, who was at a loss to explain how she came by the goods. Miss Jones later was arrested 'at her apartment. Ilata and Kinfry Carried. At police headquarters the contents of the hat boxes showed: Two plumed hats, one pair shoes, two silk skirts, lace collars, lingerie. The girls were questioned arid were said by detectives to have acknowl edged they were addicted to the use of morphine. They will be charged with grand lar ceny, according to Night Police Cap tain A. .1. Weare. Miss JJavey gave her ago as and Miss Jones as 24. The third woman arrested. Evelyn Col;, years old, was charged with Vagrancy. She was arrested on the street by a plain clothes detective. She had a bottle of chloral and asserted she had been obliged to use that drug to inlet her nerves, as she could not get morph ine. Carr Drnim Taking; Drugs. Kay Carr will be arraigned In mu nicipal court on a vagran- charge. He was brought back from St. Paul by De tectives Frank Ucpm and John Staples, after his arrest. He denied emphati cally that he has used any drug since bis release from the Minneapolis work house . last Summer, and said that if drugs were found in his room they had been placed there by a man he says Is his rival for the band of a St. Paul girl. l'our drug victims were at the city hospital taking treatment. Harry Evans and Grace Evans, carnival fol lowers, applied to the histitutlon for help, saying that they were unable to get drugs because of the new Federal law. They said their supply of heroin and morphine gave out three days ago and that they had been suffering tor tures. Mrs. Evans said that she started using the drug shortly after her mar riage and that her husband had first used heroin from curiosity and had then become a victim of the habit. The two other victims, whose names were not given out by the hospital au thorities, had become so weakened by failure to obtain the drug that they were taken to. the hospital in the ambu lance. Dr. II. Oj Collins, superintendent of the hospital, said that he believed that enforcement of the Government regu lation would result in a greatly in creased demand for treatment In hos pitals. He said he thought it would not be necessary to set aside a separate ward in the hospital for the use of drug users. "I expect that a great many of the people who apply for treat ment will be able to pay for It," he said. CUPID'S SPECIAL ARRIVES lileven Couples Visit Washington on AWtlding Trip "Excursion." WASHINGTON. April 6. Dun Cupid's special, otherwise known as Mrs. Gill's excursion, bearing 11 happy couples, bound for the State of Matrimony, ar rived at the Union Station from Rich mond. Va. nere a utile late, but we come as a sure harbinger of Spring." said Mrs. Gill, who conducts the semi-annual tour of would-be brides and bridegrooms from the Virginia capital. A crowd of more than 400 friends and relatives was awaiting the train as It entered the station. Mrs. Gill gathered her partv to gether In front of the gate. Rnd by a dextrous drive through the line, man aged to mount a largo- sight-seeing automobile with her prospective brides and bridegrooms and escaped the crowd. The party was taken to a hotel. Three of the prospective bride grooms left the hotel immediatelv af ter depositing their baggage and went to the City Hall to get marriage 11 censes. They were married In the lobby of the hotel. More of the party. it is said, win follow their example. FARMER DISRUPTS ROAD Wisconsin .Man. With Ax, Itlls Tree and Wires for Mile Drop. APPLETON, Wis.. April 8 farmer cutting down a tree, three miles south of here, did more damage to the Wis i-onsin Traction, Light, Heat & Power Company than any storm the road has -ver encountered. The tree fell across the interurban -w ire, breaking down 60 poles and lowering a mile of wire. When traf fic was resumed, passengers had to walk a mile In transferring past tha wrecked territory. PARCELS POST GAINS Weight Tripled in Half of April Over Last Year. DELIVERY COST ESTIMATED Postmaster Meyers l-Mgures That Outgoing Average Is More Than 11 Tons Daily During Period, Willi 8 Tons Coming In. Astonishing increase in the use of the parcel post system throughout the j country is disclosed in a careful count. just completed by Postmaster Meyers, of all parcel post packages passing through the Portland Postofflce dur ing the first 15 days of April. Compared with figures for the same period of last year, a remarkable gain is shown, indicating that the people of the United States are availing them selves rapidly of the benefits that. the Government has afforded in the way of cheap transportation of parcels weigh ing from four ounces to 50 pounds. The number of parcels received for delivery at the Portland office during the first half of the present month was 78.099. as compared .with 34.412 pack ages during the corresponding period of last year. Weight of Amount Carried Tripled. During the first IK days of this month there were 108.831 outgoing parcels, as against 144,544 for the same period last year. Total weight of par cels handled during the first 15 days of April, 1915, was 369,418 pounds, as against 10S.831 pounds for parcel post packages during the first half of April, 1914. The cost to the Government for the delivery of parcel post packages here is shown by Postmaster Meyers statis tics to be 5 cents, each by automobile and 2 cents a parcel in the closein business district by horse-drawn ve-r hide. . "The weight of. -outgoing parcels averaged more than 14 tons a day dur ing the period stated." said Postmaster Meyers, "and incoming parcels aver aged about eight tons a day. All of this great volu i of business at the Portland Postoffice is being handled with exactly the- same --number of clerks as the office had prior to the installation of the parcel -post system. 9100,000,000 Eallmilrd SivlnK. "It is safe to say that at least $100.- 000.000 a year is being saved to the people of the United States by the carrying of parcels over the . express rates existing prior to the establish ment of the new system. A 20-pound package may be sent -from Portland to any one of more than 800 postoffices in this stats for only 44 cents, and to any one of more than 400 offices in Oregon for only 24 cents. "The Ereat advantage of the system besides economy is the wide distribu tion available to patrons. More than 60,000 postoffices in all parts of the United States make It not only National in operation, but distribute parcels to every hamlet and crossroads In the country, as well as to the big cities, The figures we have compiled show that the people are appreciating the parcel post system more and more. 3000 voices and an orchestra of 100 pieces, under the direction of Frederick E. Chapman, supervisor of music of the public schools. The second big event is to be a con cert by the Rose Festival Chorus, ac companied by 45 members of the Sym phony Orchestra, directed by J. H. Cowen. munity sing under the joint auspices of William H. Boyer as leader, with his great chorus of 3000 high school stu dents and the Monday Musical Club, accompanied by Campbell's American band. In addition to these there will also be 15 Glee clubs from the leading col leges and schools of the state, and other organized choruses aggregating many hundreds more. Among other leaders who are giving splendid support and assistance In these vocal events are J. A. Finley, director of the Portland Oratorio Society: Dr. Clement P.. Shaw, with Handel's Vocal Society; Ella Hoberg Tripp, with the Harmony Choral Club, and Jasper Dean MacFall, with his large choir. Several special children's programmes will be given in the open. There will be a continual succession of band concerts under well-known leaders. STATE RATE TO BE-MET CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANIES SEEKING SHAItK.OF BUSINESS. 3000 STUDENTS TO SING CONCERT SERIES TO BE ONE BIG FEATURE OF ItOSE FESTIVAL,. Bands and Chornaea Under Many Able Leaders Enthusiastic In Prepara tion of Pngruime. Among the features planned for the Rose Festival, th musical programmes are advanced further than ever before at this time. This feature, it appears, will be one of the most striking. 'The enthusiasm is growing daily." said S. C. Pier, director of music, yes terday, "and the general plans for mu sical entertainments that we outlined last January are taking shape rapidly." There will be about 80 vocal concerts, The first of the three main concerts will be given by a children's chorus of Blanks Sent to Employers for Cancel lation of Contracts, bat New Classi fication Finds Favor. Casualty Insurance companies oper ating in Oregon are preparing to meet the new rates for workmen s compen sation which will become effective July 1 under terms of the Schuebel bill, passed by the last Legislature, and in several particulars the stock companies ore cutting slightly under the state's rates. One or two casualty companies are making active efforts to obtain busi ness now being carried by the state, but others are offering only passive competition to the state's Industrial Accident Commission which administers the workmen's compensation law. Under terms of the law all employers now carrying compensation insurance with the state can withdraw their con nection by .notifying the department on or before April -30-. One enterprising firm has sent blanks to employers throughout the state by which the state can be notified of the intention to withdraw. It Is reported that only a few employers now operating under the state department have withdrawn. but that on the other hand a large number who .have not carried their compensation insurance with the state under the present' law have notified the department of their intention to accept it after the new rates go into effect. Under the state law the employes themselves are required to contribute 1 cent a day to the industrial accident fund, but the casualty companies re- oulre no-payment from the employes. ALFRED W. McCANN Tk Kmo York Glob Famous Food Specialist Says: "POMPE1AN OLIVE OIL has boon pat thraasb tho most drastic analrsi by ch.mists workinc uad.r Bay direction without any kaowladsa of what each other was deina. If all tha olivo oila that ask fer admittance into tho United Statea were aubjected to the same test. 1 believa that 90 par cent, would bo rejectea, - POMPEIAN OLIVE OIL. ALWAYS FRESH 7ft EM EM BE It THE V. M. O. A. JARLM A BINC.t'M CIRCIS APRIL 23 ANI 84 IT'S THE l-'L'NNIEST KVEIlT A WOMAN DOCTOR says, "Eugenics Is a necessary factor in the future of the race. The average American girl Is unfit for motherhood.' This may be truer but if weak and ail lng girls passing from girlhood to womanhood would only rely, as thou sands do. upon ; Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound that simple rem edy made from roots and herbs to re store the system to a normal healthy condition, it would cause many Ills from which they suffer to disappear, bo that motherhood might become tho joy of their lives. Adv. CAN'T FIND DANDRUFF Every bit of dandruff disappears after ons or two applications of Danderine rubbed well into the scalp with tho finger tips. Get a 25-cent bottle of Danderine at any drug store and save your hair. After a few applications you can't find a particle of dandruff or any falling- hair, and tho scalp will never Itch. Adv. , rm New! High School Memory Books Priced Today at 75c "Washington High School" "Lincoln High School" "Jefferson High School" Loose-leaf books of good sizes. Covers of black and brown, -with lettering "Washington High School," "Lincoln High School" and "Jefferson High School" on covers. An ideal graduation gift that may be kept for the balance of one's life. The loose-leaf feature makes the books practically inexhaustible. A special line made for us and priced at only 7o. First Floor, suk st. Rids. What About Your Out door Equipment? . "We have unusually complete as sortments at very reasonable prices. .' Himmorks orleed. Couch ifnmmorks. . I'sn-h SwIaajM at... Lawn Swlaaa at... Croquet Seta prlerd.. 1.0O to 3.50 . Temporary Annex, Eighth Floor. 1.50 to 9 .0 S 8.00 to ais.oo 7..o a.-ia.oo SIO.OO to e.2.",.00 IS07 aa lOld The Qjjal.it Y Stoke or Portland Children's Illustrated Gift Books' Half Price! Values up to $3 included in this underpricing. All Bibles and Testamenls i off To 50c Novels, for vacation read ing, now 19f Buoktlsrr. Mth Floor. Mxta-M. Illds. Out-of -Town Mail Orders Filled From This and All Our Ads If Received Within 3 Days of Date of Publication We give our out-of-town customers the same privilege of buying from our daily advertisements as those who live in the city. Moreover, our method is not a "mail-order system," it is, rather, a systematized shopping service which gives the personal attention of a trained shopper to the filling of every mail order. YQur order is studied and promptly filled with as much "intelligent interest" as if you were here yourself. Should you come in per son we will be glad, upon request, to have one of our experienced shoppers assist and con duct you to as many of the 75 different depart ments as you choose. There is no charge. Temporary KlfHt Annex, floor. Portland's Best-Dressed Men Wear Shirts Like These Bought Special Otherwise They Would Sell for $1,50 Today$l.i5 E s p ecially adapted to S u m m e r and Spring wear. Made of soft crepes, woven and merceriz e d f a b r ics in fancy stripes and light colors. All made with soft cuffs, so desirable for warm-wealhcr wear. A Sure Way to Save 2 5c or tAorc Today! Buy Four-in-Hand Ties 25c Our Usual Price Is 50c We have 2o0 dozen to offer at this price. Ail made of fine qual ity -washable materials, in fancy stripes and jacquard effects. Dozens of patterns and combinations to choose from. $2.25 Curtains Go on Sale at $1.65 Marquisette and voile scrim, plain hemstitched in white, cream and ecru. ART SATEEN 05c and 40c qualities for comforters. OO Several designs in lovely colors that will wash. Yard aCOC Temporary Aanra. Mnls l-'loor. A One-Day Sale of FLOUR "Snow White" Brand Flour Sack $1.59 Highest grade East ern Ore gj n wheat, properly aged. One of our most satisfactory brands. . 150 sacks, while they last, $1.59. COCOA, Rockwood's, lib. cans, 3,10; i-lb. cans. . WHITE FIGS, Cali fornia cooking. OJ" ' Three lbs. for--OC COCOANUT,- freshly shredded, 1 T 9c the pound Pure 1'ood Grocery "Cold Nugget" Family Flour Sack $1.49 Milled in the East ern Oregon wheat dis t r i c t. High - grade family Patent Flour that makes nutritious bread, cakes, pastry. MUSTARD, pure, freshly ground, full strength, the OP pound. . tjQ. BUTTER. Butternut brand. The roll OOC 38c COFFEE, Cabinet, popular blend, the pound .... vUC Special $33.50 "Acorn Sanitary Gas Range Heretofore at $38 All enameled, washable finish, with canopy top, warming; shelf, electro-welded body. All parts easily removed. Large oven, porcelain broiler and burner pans. At $6.75 This4fP No. 2 Perfection Blue Flame Oil Stove Regularly Sold by Us at $8 fifth Floor Temporary Annex. "Acorn" Water Heater roil triple connected $16 HJltf Announcement Extraordinary! Beginning Today ? t i r pi ii s t T7 T. . l vve onaii viose ut iMmre r resent Stock Thus Offering to You Any Picture at Hall-Price We cannot begin to quote prices the stock is too large, too varied and too beauti ful. We simply ask that you come here today and this week Pick Out Anything You See on Display in Our Stock of Pictures. Note the Price and Cut One Half Off It! This applies to every framed or unframed Picture in stock, except those which we have already ' Marked at Less Than Half Price and on which Pictures both the regular and sale-price tickets still remain. Framed Pictures! Sheet Pictures! Carbons, Prints, Imported and American Hand-Colored Photogravures, Arto Types, Imported Color Prints, Pastels, French Prints, Platinum and Hand Colored Photographs. Picture Frames! French Mirrors! Metal Frames, Ivory, Celluloid, Gilt, Cold, Silver, Nickel Finish, Round, Oval and Square a ijsv -a Shapes, Large, Small and Medium Size Frames. TP ffA French Mirrors, mahogany and antique frames, in different sizes and with bowknot 1 1 W finished tops Also a Special Line of Serving Trays Immense Assortment of Shapes and Sizes Temporary Annex. Klshtlt Floor. mm 'REMEMBER THE Y. M. C. A. JARLM C PIXGUM CIRCUS APRIL X AI 4 IT'S THB FlXMfT K V I ' It "' ' ' - - , ..a I ai.iisi ,. . , M . H 4 af I