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THE 3IORXIXG OREGOXIA3T. MONDAY, APRIL 2G, 1915. 9 GRUESER BOSTON IS SUNK IN THEORY Fire and Ramming by Imagi nary Sea Rover Also Give Militia Hard Drill.- RESCUE AT SEA EXECUTED Oregon Xaval Reserves M?eet All Emergencies and Are Commended for Improvement Shown by Lieutenant R. R. Smith. The cruiser Boston, training vessel of the reorganized Naval Reserve of Ore iron, was visited by innumerable im aginary catastrophes yesterday after noon, ranging from "fire amidships" to a hypothetical collision that sent the entire crew scampering eventually to escape from the theoretically sinking hulk. All of which was due to the visit of Lieutenant R. R. Smith, in charge of the United States naval recruiting sta tion in Portland, to give the crew of the good ship Boston its annual inspec tion. This made it necessary for the naval militia to go through imaginary fire, collision and sudden death in order that the inspector might see how they would act in case of a real emergency. To the credit of the crew of the Bos ton, be it said that they handled their theoretical difficulties In such a man ner as to bring ultimate praise from the representative of the United States Navy, after they had dashed, through their drills with steadily increasing en thusiasm and "zing" for two hours and a half. Great Improvement Xoted. "T find an improvement of several hundred per cent in the organization wince my inspection last year," said Lieutenant Smith. "While there is still much room for improvement, the effi ciency that they have developed in the past year is most creditable, especially when one considers what a limited amount of time the men are able to devote to an effort to master the details of the work. "The misunderstandings .that arose during the recent legislative session, as a result of legislative interference with the organization, and which at one time led many of the men to believe that the naval militia had been abol ished, have exercised a considerable in fluence to hamper the work in the past year and, in the face of all of this, the progress that has been made is most commendable." The crew was lined up forward for a preliminary inspection at 2 o'clock when Lieutenant Smith and his staff came on board. Immediately there after the hypothetical trouble on board the Boston began. "Fire amidships," was the cry. as the bugler blew the signal, and instantly, in response to the boatwaln's whistle the crew of the Boston galvanized into great activity. All of the watertight doors and hatches were closed and fastened and the hoses run out and water turned on. The fire was Theo retically attended to within the space of a very few minutes. AVater Puts Crew to Flight. But scarcely had this peril been dealt with, when a theoretical shin, smashed Into the Boston amidships, and the crew was obliged to scurry away once more to slam shut the doors and hatches' and take measures to stop the water that was pouring in through the theoretical gap in the side. "Water's coming in too fast," finally announced Lieutenant Smith, "Give" em the signal to abandon ship." So while the Boston hypothetically settled lower and lower into the water, although the crowd on the pier along side seemed" to take the catastrophe unconcernedly, the boats were lowered and the crew made its escape from the doomed wreck. . Scarcely had the excitement over the collision and sinking of the ship sub sided it must be presumed that an otirer vessel has taken its place when the cry of "man overboard" went up. Ray P. McNultyv one of the members of the crew, was struggling in the water, waiting for them to throw out a life preserver and rescue him. The life preserver plopped Into the water at once and after It went the lifeboat as fast as they could lower It. In the meantime the man overboard was luxuriating in the life preserver. Within less than a minute and a half they had him In the boat and were started back for the cruiser. "Drowned Man Resuselated. "Lie down in the boat there," com manded Lieutenant Smith as the life boat came alongside, "you're almost drowned." And the obedient McNulty reclined In the boat and was dutifully taken aboard and hurried on a stretcher to Assistant Surgeon L. J. AVolf, who. with Dr. B. L. Norden and Hospital Steward O. A. Pike, went through the formula of resuscitating him. Gun drill, setting up exercises and an inventory of the equipment of the ship closed the inspection, after Lieu tenant Smith had personally directed a drill in the cutter. With Lieutenant Smith were seven of the officers from the recruiting station. Of the members of the crew more than 75 per cent reported present for the inspection, which is regarded as an excellent showing'. The reorganized Naval Militia will be on exceptionally good footing this year. Last year its share of the Government appropriation was $2444 of which $1244 went to pay expenses of the trip to Tacoma. This year the share of the Oregon reserve will net $5571. ANNIVERSARY IS OBSERVED Rev. W. W. Youngston's Accomplish ments In Two Years Many. Rev. William Wallace Youngson celebrated the second anniversary of his pastorate at the Rose City Park Methodist Church yesterday, the ser mons and services generally being in keeping with that event. When he came to that field two years ago there was no church, no organiza tion, only a scattered congregation, but today there is a well-organized church and a congregation that equals that of many of the older churches of Portland A building has been erected on East Fifty-seventh street south of the Sandy boulevard. It has a member ship of 200 and in the tSunday school there are 300 children. The Rose City Methodist Church has been a social center for that district as well as a religious force. It Is planned -4.o add another story to the church in the near future to take care of the growing membership. A musical programme was rendered last night under the direction of Mrs. William C. Kchmldt. with Miss Edith Moyer as ac companist. EmcTish society women have established an institution tn which nurses cet three yrars of training in the care of doss ana other pets. SOJJL-MATE OF LATE SIGNOR LAMBARDI, WHOSE LOVE FOR LIFE HAS litt.N WON BACK BY SIGNOR1NA ID.V BONORA, FOR 13 TEARS KNOWN AS MRS. MARIO ' LAMBARDI, DEATH WISH PASSES Signorina Ida Bonora Would Live to Please Friends. LIFE IS YET IN BALANCE Young Woman Known to World as Mrs. Mario Lambardl Willing to Aid lit Recovery From Poison Taken by Intent. "You are all so kind to me. Tea, 1 will do what Ifarf-to help Signor, the doctor, bring to me health again." Ethereal and pale was the race ,or Signorina Ida Bonora, who would have followed Mario Lambardl, the Italian impresario to whom she had been wife and sweetheart for 12 years, to the grave last Thursday night, when. following his death from apoplexy, sne had swallowed three tablets of -deadly bichloride of mercury, as she spoke at the Good Samaritan Hospital yester day. Three days before, I want to die, l want to die!" was the reply Signorina Bonora made to the solicitations of her friends. The man whom she had loved more than life was dead and she cared not for life without him. The frail girl for though she is 32, she is little more than a girl in stature and appear ance saw but one way out of her misery. Now she sees something else in life. Iatemt Touches Heart. Every day the members of the grand opera troupe, and the personal friend of Signor Lambardl, M. G. Montrezza. have made a pilgrimage to the little white cot in a ward of the Good Sa maritan Hospital, with words of cheer and hope. The friendly interest has touched the heart of Signorina Bonora as nothing else could. "I thought it was a way out of everything that I would bother no one any more." A fragile hand plucked at the coverlet. "Now I am more trouble than ever to you, my friends. But It is good of you." The strong bonds of affection which bound the little woman to the mem bers of the opera company were not loosened by the discovery that she was not the legalized wife of Signor Lam bardl. the impresario, although to the world, or a part of it at least, she was known as such. If aaything the men and women were drawn closer by her kindness, sympathy and her unfailing good nature. Wlsa. Now la to Live. The thought that she would be better off out of this world is being dally met by the evidences of the affection of her friends,' and Signorina Bonora now would live, if only for their sake. Sen sitive, highly intellectual, Signorina Bonora would willingly cause no one pain if her friends would grlve deeply at losing her, why, she would prefer to live, though feeling that there was little left in life for her. Whether or not she will live is highly problematical, with the chances against her. The crisis has not yet been passed, asserted Dr. R. J. Chipman yes terday, and hope is slight A feeble rally yesterday caused re joicing among her friends, but it did not mean that the danger point had been successfully left behind. If vic tims of bichloride of mercury poison ing do not die immediately they often linger for days, their condition grow ing better and worse by turns. If the kidneys are paralyzed death is almost inevitable, say physicians. Suffering la Less The considerable pain which Sig norina Bonora has been suffering was less yesterday than at any time since she took the poison and, perfectly con scious, she could talk to her friends and even wanly smile at a pleasantry. Should death be the victor in the brave race which yet may be run for several days, intetrment would prob ably be by the side of the late Signor Lambardl in Riverview Cemetery. Should the throw of dice favor life, Signorina - Bonora will return to her folks in Milan. SOCIETY THIS week will be marked by a per fect procession of benefits and as every one of the affairs is for a wor thy cause and as society has placed the stamp of Its approval on them, this will be a busy part of the Spring sea son. Tomorrow afternoon and evening there will be the Woman's Club vaude ville. For Friday evening the Eleventh-street playhouse will be the scene of the play, . "The Artist's Romance," ) KINDNESS OF HER FRIENDS I - - - - - i which will be given for the benefit of the poor" children of Stephens School district. Miss Lois Williams, one of the teachers of the school, is the chair man on the enterprise and some of society's most exclusive matrons will serve as patronesses. The cause has so strongly appealed to all who are in any way connected with the play that success seems assured. Miss Ma mie Helen Flynn, who is planning the musical programme, will have as her assistants some of Portland's most bril liant musical talent, including Mrs. Rose Coursen Reed, Mrs. Jane Burns Albert and a trio including Waldemar Lind, violinist; Ferdinand Konrad, cei lit, and Kldridge Trayle, pianist. Miss Flynn will accompany the singers. In the cast of the play, among others well known, will be Mrs. P. L. Thomp son and Mrs. Anton Giebisch, prominent clubwomen. Chi Omega girls will sell candy during the intermissions. On Friday afternoon there will be the house warming at the Day Nursery of the Fruit and Flower Mission and Friday night another event of note will be the Unitarian Alliance's en tertainment at the Masonic .Temple. Thursday many will attend the "ladies' night" at the Multnomah Club. Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Sinnott and Mr. and Mrs. William P. Sinnott will be at home tomorrow evening at the residence of the former at East Twenty-fifth and Thompson streets to the parishioners of the Madeleine and their friends. These Interesting social gath erings have been given from time to time since the organization of the Jrv ington parish and have always proved entertaining. There will be tables for 500 arranged for those who wish to play cards and a musical programme will offer further entertainment throughout the evening. An orchestra will play and solo numbers will be given by Mrs. A. F. Petzel, contralto; Mrs. Mary Cary Mitchell, mezzo-soprano: Miss Nona Lawler, soprano, and Miss Mary C. Waddock. pianist. Mrs. Joseph Donnerbcrg will accompany the singers. The hosts' will be assisted In en tertaining by members of the- parish. Miss Beahm and Miss Ridgeway will preside at the door; Mrs. R. M. Doolv, Mrs. T. J. Seufert and Mrs. James F. Clarkson will assist about the rooms, and Mrs. Horace Luckett and Mrs. John Manning will be in charge f the dining-room. A buffet supper will be served during the evening, with Mrs. Joseph Cronan, Mrs. M. G. MunM Isaac Lawler and Mr3. M. Baldwin. Mrs. J. D. Twohy. Mrs. Charles Wesley Jones, Mrs. K. A. Cook and Mrs. E. L. Metschan pouring tea and coffee. The following group of girls will sell candy and assist in serving: Miss Mary Kuckenberg, Miss Catherine Colton. Miss Irene Sweeny, Miss Margaret Ca sey. Miss Maud Ryan. Miss Virginia Brown, Miss Anna Munly, Miss Julia Murphy. Miss Phoebe Smith and Miss Marguerite Sheehy. In charge of the cardroom will be Mrs. T. J. Murphy and i Mh. Dan J. Kellaher. A delightful little Juvenile affairwas the party given Thursday- afternoon by Miss Helen Plinkiewisich in honor of her 7th birthday. Those present were: Miss Charlotte Hogiund, Miss Evelyn Moellee, Miss Leojia Tonsing, Miss Helmi Hakinen, Miss Inez Sax bree, Miss Mildred Hodeen. PASTOR OF FIRST METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH RESIGNS TO BECOME EVANGELIST. t v; Rev. Lovlck P. Law. Rev. LOvick P. Law. pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church South, Union avenue and Multnomah street, has resigned his pulpit and will devote his time to evangelistic work. Dr.' Law has gone to Marshfield and in company with Mrs. Law, Is holding services there and later will go to Coquille for a series of meetings. . V Rev. Emery H. Mowre, presid ing elder of the church here, will be in charge until a new pastor is appointed. MILK GIFT BIG AID Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Farrell's Donation Record One. 75 FAMILIES ARE HELPED Associated Charities Secretary Tells of Good Done and Points Out Some of Many Chances for Others to Assist. In the resolutions of thanks from the directors of the Associated Charities to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Farrell for their donation to the relief fund which was raised at the Christmas season was noted One of the most important and the largest single gifts that have been made to the -society by any citizen of Portland in the last five years. Though the gift was made quietly at Christmas time, its effect was felt through the months succeeding, and it carried out admirably the slogan un der which the fund was begun. "Christ mas Cheer Run Through the Tear." At Christmas time Mr. and Mrs. Far rell announced that they -would send a quart of milk each day to any fam ilies designated by the Charities. This offer was made In order that the in valids, tuberculars and little children might have proper nourishment during a year when"" destitution was known in hundreds of homes. Gift Gon Into 73 Homra. Since that time and still continuing ltato as marry as 75 homes a month has gone this gift to the sick, the aged and to babies who otherwise could not have been properly nourished. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Farrell have a model dairy near Seattle and both feel that the proper solution of the problem of poverty is to see that the coming generation is properly nourished and trained; thus their holiday gift to the work of the Associated Charities was made in this form. Some of the families assisted are thus briefly described by Secretary Manning: "1. Girl, 17 years old, suffering from tuberculosis; father injured and unable to work; two other children. "2. Single woman, 65 years old. suf fering from tuberculosis. "3. Man out of work, five children, mother suffering from tuberculosis. "4. Man out of -work, six children, baby 1 year old, suffering from paraly sis: mother not strong. "5. Man. wife and six children; man out of vork; youngest child ill. "6. Man, wife, three children; chil dren all ill; mother expecting illness; father out of work nearly all Winter. , "7. Widow, no children, has been ill, convalescent now. "8. Man, wife and eight children; recently burned out; lost everything; father out of work. "9. Man, wife and four children; mother in hospital; sickness due to lack of food; father out of work. "10. Man, 60, wife, 53, has been 111 with pneumonia; man out of work. "11. Man, wife, six children; four months behind in rent; father out of work nearly all Winter. "12. Deserted wife with two chil dren, 5 and 2 years old. "13. Man, wife and three children, man ill part of Winter: still out of work. Boy, 7, out of school, sick, suf fering from mal-nutrition. Cases Show Problems. "These few of the families assisted are typical ,cases of distress, showing the problems the Associatd Charities meets every day, unemployment, sick ness, old age, desertion, widowhood," he says. "Only the workers of the Associated Charities realize how much tile milk has meant to the poor this Winter. It is difficult for the person who has the necessities of life, food, clothing, shel ter, to realize that right here in Port land there have been many families who have suffered for food, for fuel and necessary clothing. To one who visits a family where there are two babes under 2 years, where the father has been out of work for months and where proper nourishment cannot be given even the babe in arms, the mean ing of the words -poverty and 'hunger have an awful force, a real meaning. "The gift of Mr. and Mrs. Farrell has meant restoring health to hundreds, and by giving this has been a distinct contribution to the welfare of Portland. "It also has meant much to our work ers, for without it they must have seen many babies, many invalids, who could not have been properly nourished: and It is a fact that in Winters such as this all needs cannot be supplied for lack of fund. Opportunities to Aid Many. "There are. no doubt, many men and women who have the ability to assist in work of this sort. We are hoping that this splendid example may point the way. Certainly the Associated Chari ties can tell of opportunities by the score: "Here are 13 vital needs of every month: "One dollar will buy, warm clothing for ragged little children. "Two dollars will furnish a hungry family with groceries. "Three dollars will pay a week's rent for a deserted wife. , "Five dollars will buy a load of wood. This will keep a stove busy supplying warmth and cooking for one family one month. "Seven dollars will buy. the food and milk to Iee4 a family of five for one week. . "Ten dollars will pay the rent of one of our poor families one month. "Fifteen dollars will buy a complete outfit of underwear and stockings for five small children (three sets each). "Twenty-five dollars will provide food for a family for a month. "Thirty dollars will buy a dozen wool blankets for the beds of invalids. "Forty dollars will supply food and milk to one of our families for eight weeks. "Fifty dollars will pay for one field worker of experience and Judgment for one month. She -would visit new and old cases of distress, order or secure relief; get jobs for men, women, boys and girls when possible; see that, medi cal care is given the sick; secure nurs ing and hospital care for invalids; give a patient ear and wise counsel to their troubles: do the tnousana ana one things that the members of our Badly overworked staff do dally. She would be worth about ten times her salary to the poor folks she would serve. "Seventy-five dollars will pay an allowance to supply food and milk to three families for one month. "One hundred dollars will supply four groups of old people with food, fuel and milk for five weeks each. "Five hundred dollars for this sum two families, mother and three children each, can be supplied with good nour ishing food throughout the year." MOTORCYCLE RIDER HURT Two Boys on Machine Collide With Auto; Each Sustains Broken Leg. Two boys riding a motorcycle were severely injured In a collision with an automobile driven by T. J. Clark, at East Twenty-fourth and East Burnside streets, at 8:30 o'clock Saturday night. The boye were Charles Hotf, of the Grand Union Hotel, who received a compound fracture of the left leg, and Elton Hitchcock.- 49 East Tenth street North, who received a simple fracture of the left ler. Mr. Clark is the pro prietor of the Newmarket Garage, at Second and Ankeny streets. Mr. Clark reported to the police that the boys ran into his machine as he turned from East Burnside street into East Twenty-fourth street. The boys, Mr. Clark said, were speeding west on Burnside street at a rate of 40 miles an hour. Hitchcock, the driver of the motor cycle, was thrown 15 feet by the forc of" the collision. Hoff was hurled en tirely across the street. The bones of his leg protruded through the flesh when he was picked up. Hoff was sent to St, Vincent's Hos pital, and Hitchcock to the Good Sam aritan Hospital by Sergeant West, who arrived on the scene shortly after the accident. Both machines were dam aged badly. Sermon Thought From Portland Churches. (THB Lord is nigh unto them that X are of a broken heart, and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." Quot ing this Psalm as his text, the Rev. J. M. Skinner, pastor of the Rose City Park Presbyterian Church, In his ser mon yesterday declared that his mes sage was particularly to those who pos sessed "a broken heart and a contrite spirit." "Trouble may affect us In one of two ways; it may either harden us, make us bitter and rebellious, or It opens our eyes, quickens our sensibilities, de stroys our delusions, brings down our self-conceit and renews us altogether and now," said Dr. Skinner. "Let us turn to see whom the Psalmist had in mind when he wrote this message to the broken and contrite heart. "First of all they represent, to my mind, that large group of men and women whe-have known the distress of sin." There are so many folk in the world for whom sin is only a negation. They have never visioned the .beauty of holiness, the attractiveness of good ness; they have never been consciously stirred by the-creative power of a new and second birth which leagues them tn with God and Christ, making life as Amiel said, 'a perpetual achievement.' Like the philosopher's cave men, they have no 'eastern windows, no dew drenched morning, no heavenly green ness.' But there are many others in the world. for whom sin means ruin and loss. They are the ones who never mock It. and who do not minimize its consequences. They have suffered much. Like Mary Magdalen, they might re joice because they have been much for given." "There is always a satisfaction In do ing a thing well. Work of any kind done in a slovenly manner is offensive to good taste." This was the general theme of Rev. E. Olin Eldridge's ser mon in Mount Tabor Methodist Church last night. He said: "Many persons doom themselves to a subordinate po sition because of their lack of thorough ness. A little well done Is more to be desired than a great deal poorly done. This applies to the spiritual as well as to any other. Our God is a god of thoroughness. He enables us to be the same. His command Is 'Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, mind, soul and strength.' Thorough ness is an indlspenslble condition of success. There is no room in this age for the dilettante. Those who aim even at moderate success must know how to do some one thing well." A . series of sermons on "Bible Fools" was commenced last night by the' ReV; Henry G. Hanson, pastor of the Fourth Presybterian Church, who spoke first on "Dignified Fools." Dr. Hanson ' said in part: "Dignified fplly corrupts our law courts, upholds breweries, legalizes saloons and red lights for money. It wages wars, it kills men. It keeps up neighborhood quarrels and community feuds and to cap the climax nails Jesus to the cross and deludes Christ's followers Into spending their time and efforts on side issues." "Allowing so-called dignity to Inter fere with the better side of life is a mistake," said Dr. Hanson. "The man who is truly great will do what is right. Dignity is often mistaken for what is really vanity." The remainder of the series will be: May 2, "The Rich Fool"; May 9. "The Jealous Fool"; May 16. "The God ins Fool": May 23, "The Religious Fool"; May 30, "God'i Fool." " 'L'ovest Thou Me?' This is the cru cial test of discipleship. No creed, no dogma, no d.enominationalism can take the place of love." This, In brief, was the theme of the sermon delivered yes terday morning by the Rev. J. J. Staub. pastor of the Sunnyslde Congregational Church.. Dr. Staub said: "The great relationship of Heaven to Earth is love The Master's question, 'Lovest Thou Me?' did not concern itself with Pe ter's willingness to repent nor did it ask a pledge for future faithfulness, but it concerned itself with the funda mental principle of love from which alone faithfulness and repentance could come. ' 1 Rev. T. W. Lane, pastor of Centen ary Methodist Church, gave an inspir ing sermon yesterday morning, when he took as his subject "Abounding Service." As is frequently his custom, Dr. Lane sprinkled throughout his dis course many epigrams, a few of which follow: "Our mistakes are often our best teachers. "You will never do right If you give up because you have done wrong. "It is not sin to fail, if you have done your best to succeed. "Do not stop because you have made a mistake. Everybody makes mis takes. The one thing for a child of God to do Is to forget the mistakes al ready made and, trusting ( In Jesus, press forward to the things that are before. "They who have richest experiences and get most Joy and satisfaction out of their religion are the people who work their religion most. , "Do not crowd Christ into the cellar of your life: give him the best room and the highest honor. "Hold fast upon Gcd with one hand and open wide the other toward your neighbor. That is religion. That is the law and the prophets, and the true way to all the better things yet to come." That the lowly followers of Christ would be surprised by being recognized and rewarded was the theory advanced yesterday morning by the Rev. L. K. Richardson, pastor of the Kenllworth Presbyterian Church, who spoke on "Surprises of the Judgment Day." "Mil lions live and die without thinking their lives have counted for much," said Dr. Richardson, "but, Jesus makes hon orable mention of those who in his name show Christian kindness. There s4 NO BETTER COFFEE Red Letter Day 1Q Free Stamps to All Visitors to Premium Parlors Olds, Wort man & King The Store of Superior Service Special Sales Today Brief Mention of Important Offerings Throughout Various Sections of Store Don't fail to take advantage of these sales and share in the splendid economies. S. & H. Trading; Stamps jdven with Purchases. ALWAYS ASK FOR THEM! FIRST FLOOR Beautiful Embroidery Flouncings, special, yard, 59- and J51.2. Special lines Women's Kerchiefs, $1.00 to $3.00 grades, 'j price Women's new Neckwear in cape effects, on special sale at 5( Women's $3.50 to $17.50 Princess Slips on sale now at Vz price Women's $1.00 and $1.25 Crepe and Longcloth Gowns now at HO it Women's $1.50 Corsets, Summer-weight batiste, special, $1.11) Girls' Wash Dresses, ages 2 to 6, regular $1.00 grades, special, 35) Girls Wash Dresses, ages 6 to 14, worth up to $2.00, now at $1.29 ! SECOND FLOOR MILLINERY SALE Hundreds of Trimmed Hats included in this wonderful offering. Large, medium and small styles, trimmed with flowers, ribbons, quills, wings, etc. Hats for street and dress wear in every desirable color, black and white. Special dis- f O X"J f play on tables in Millinery Salons. Worth to $15 for Vs3Ll THIRD FLOOR 50 ft. Black Rubber or Cotton Garden Hose, with nozzle, at $ i.So 25 ft. Black Rubber or Cotton Garden Hose, with nozzle, at $2.4 S 12-inch guaranteed Lawn Mowers on special sale now at $2.03 $15.00 Brass-Bound Cedar Boxes on special sale today at $9.98 $5.00 Matting-Covered Utility Boxes on special sale today, $:l.9S $5.00 Imitation Leather Portieres for large openings, pair, $1.98 FOURTH DEMONSTRATION Borax Products lO free goods with all pur chases made at the booth. Also special combination offer of one 50c package borax, one 25c package borax chips and one 25c pack age boraxo; total value $1.00. With each purchase of this $1 com bination we will sell a $1.75 Zinc Vacuum Clothes Washer for only 60c. On sale in the Grocery Department. is an unconsciousness of genius. Some of the greatest people who have ever lived have died without realizing what a power for good they had been in the world. There are vast numbers who are spoken of as 'people without influ ence' who have performed small duties faithfully. These will be accorded a surprise on the Judgment day, when the grandeur of their lives is made manifest." CHURCHMEN LEAVE TODAY Many Portland Congregatlonallsts to Attend Hood River Meeting. A large number of men prominent in the Congregational churches of this city will go to Hood River tomorrow to participate in the 19th annual meet ing of the Portland Association of Congregational Churches, which will be held Tuesday and Wednesday in the Riverside Church. Dr. A. C. Moses will open the session by conducting the de votional services. Mrs. F. Lucky, Miss Henrietta Brewer. G. E. Paddack and J. H. Matthews will speak also. The children's choir of the Hood River church will provide 'music. Tuesday evening will be marked by a sermon by the Rev. Luther II. Dyott, of the" First Church. Portland. Rev. E. S. Bollinger, another prominent Port land man, and Rev. Mr. Moses will also give messages. W. H. Meyers. F. Ma ples, G. N. Edwards and A. Binkhorat will give brief talks and D. T. Thomas will conduct a short session. On Wednesday's programme will be Rev. Frank W. Gorman, J. W. McCol lum, F. Meyers, Miss Brewer, C. John son, J. Hoppe, F. Willman, G. E. Pad dack and Rev. J. J. Staub. GREETERS TO PICK TICKET Matter of Holding Smoker to He Discussed Tuesday Night. Nominations of officers for the en suing year will be taken up Tuesday night at a meeting at the Nortonla Hotel of the Greeters' Association, an organization of hotel clerks. Two dele gates to the Greeters' convention, to be held at Atlanta, Ga., will also be elected. The question of the local organization holding a smoker to defray the ex penses of the delegates will be dis cussed. The organization had planned to put on a number of boxing bouts, but its plans were disturbed when the matter of fixing regulations for sucn contests was taken up by the city administration. Professor Ewer to Lecture. . Professor B. T?. Ewer, of Reed Col lege, will deliver a lecture on the "Philanthropy of Nietzsche" at the First Presbyterian Church at 8 o'clock tonight. PICTURE FRAMING F. A. Taylor Co. DECORATORS 130 Tenth Street Artistic REED, WILLOW, MAHOGANY OAK AND ENAMEL FURNITURE CRETONNES DRAPERY MATERIAL AND WALL PAPER AH Grades and AM Prices. - - - - - WHEN YOU CAM BUY THE BEST 4LB.TIM 3 L.TIN j. 5 LB. TIN 35 PO ?15Q REGULARLY 40 REGULARLY! RlOULARLYlU AT YOUR GROCER Next Wednesday FLOOR. HEW LYRIC BILL CLEVER PLAYERS AND FILMS DELIGHT, MOST WI.VNINCJ I.ALCIIS. Orlvllle Itrrdrr'ta Inillatloa oa I'laa Prompt Knrorea, W hile others Alo Please. Oriville Reeders, planoloftict. was one of the leading- features of the Lyric programme yesterday. Ills imitation of the Westminster chimes was cleverly done and won repeated' encores. Kddv Kearns and hie troupe K' knockabout comedians are sure laugli makers. They have a number of Munt which are good and their act Is en livened by clever lilts. Novelty dancing- Is the feature of the act by LaBelln and William, t-ome of this Is done by Laliel o while hanging from a trapeze with her teeth. A number of the latest song: hits si' sung- by Harris, baritone, inrludlna "I'm on My Way to Dublin Hay," which he Interprets admirably. The moving picture bill Is a series of clever comedies. "Getting a rttsrt In Life" Is a breezy Western comedy, with lot of action and a laughable finifth. The scene of "Mr. Carlson ol Arizona" i also laid In tne Wet with a shift to New Yovk. The heroine op pears In the nick of time and saves the life of the hero, who been at tacked by detectives hired by his enemies. "A Race for a CrosKlnc" Is another of the "Hazards of Helen" scries and Is no whit behind the others In excite ment. Helen i-aves the day by taking the mail on a gnaoline motor car. The bill is completed by "An Opal Ring." which has a thrilling plot, combining love, mystery and adventure. 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