Morning Oregonian., August 18, 1916, Page 10, Image 10

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TIIE MORNING OREGONI A.N, FRIDAY, AUGUST 18. 1916.
BOARD SHUTS EARS
TO PLEA FOR DELAY
Schools Will Open Labor Day,
as First Planned, De
spite Protests.
SOLDIER BOYS TO STUDY
Plan to Permit High School Stu
dents on Mexican Border to
Continue School Work Meets
"With Board's ApproTal.
Like the laws of the Medes and Per
sians, the rulings or the School Board
cannot be changed, according to Dr.
Alan Welch Smith, who maintained at
yesterday's Board meeting that the
plan to open the Fall term of school
on Labor day, Monday, September 4,
cannot be reconsidered.
Communications were read urging
that the opening date be changed.
Three communications making this re
quest were placed on file.
The only thing to do Is to stay
"sot " declared Director Smith.
J. Francis Drake expressed himself
in favor of changing the date, due to
the public opposition to depriving the
children of this holiday. O. M. Plum
mer, who presided In the absence of
J. V. Beach, chairman of the Board,
allowed full discussion of the proposi
tion, but he himself did not give an
opinion. The result is that schools
will open on that day. "
Typographical Inlon Protests.
A communication was read protest
ing against the Labor day opening from
Fred DuRette. D. O. CJallup and C. R.
Alexander, representing Multnomah
Typographical Union No. 68. This came
in the form of a resolution adopted by
that organization.
A similar resolution was transmitted
by Henry Deimel, recording secretary
for local Union Ko. 125,- International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and
Columbia Lodge of Artisans wrote - to
the Board to like effect. . It was di
rected that the communications be filed.
It Is pointed out by school authorities
that the opening-day programme is a
short one, probably requiring not more
than an hour. However, It is expected
. that the classes will be sadly lacking
in their members, due to public oppo
sition to failure to observe this holiday.
The directors showed . patriotism In
other lines, however, for they approved
a proposition brought to their atten
, tion by Superintendent Alderman to
allow high school students now on the
Mexican border to pursue their studies
there as if they were actually in at
tendancajn their classes at home, and
to take examinations in camp so that
they may keep up with their classes.
Chaplain to Take Charge.
Cfiaplaln William S. Gilbert;, of the
Third Oregon,, now on border service,
wrote to Superintendent Alderman ask
ing this ejermlssion, and promising to
give the matter his complete and pains
taking attention. The soldier-student
will be sent examination questions such
as are given in the high schools here,
and they will be given credits so they
will not lose time in their high school
work. Chaplain Gilbert will secure In
structions for them from enlisted men
who are proficient in the lines of study
to be followed.
High school students who have en
rolled for the American Lake encamp
ment, too. are to be allowed the time
oft from the school term necessary to
complete their term of service at the
camp.' '
Bids were opened yesterday by the
Board for the general construction
work of the Benson Polytechnic School.
Several tenders were received, the low
est bid beinqr from the Friberg-Mc-Lennan
Company, of 1169,917. Alter
nate bids for various work were re
ceived and- these will be checked over
ready to be submitted to the Board
for decision next Monday. On that
night at 8 o'clock a special board meet
ing will be held to award the con
tract. Mr. Drake Guards Funds.
J. Francis Drake essayed the role
of watchdog of the school treasury
yesterday when he Inquired into some
school expenditures, notably a bill of
$171 for photographs. He said he
thought this bill needed looking into as
that seemed a lot of money to pay for
photographs.
Superintendent Alderman said he had
photographs taken at various times
showing school activities and the bill
was regular enough.
Director Drake also said he objected
to employes of the school district tak
ing two weeks' vacation on pay and
then having the work performed by ad
ditional help hired by the Board to
take their places. He said this amounts
to paying double salaries. It was de
cided to look into this matter.
A few teachers were elected at yes
terday's meeting. J. R. Purcell was
chosen as English teacher at Jefferson
High to take the place of Harper Ja
mison, resigned. Christine MacCon
nell was transferred from the chemis
try department to the department of
dramatics and English, and N. , C.
Thorne was assigned to the position of
head of the chemistry department at
the same school.
Scouta to Use Tanks.
At Washington High, Fannie Barber
will be exchanged with Phila M. Holt,
of North Attleborough, Mass. Audria
J. Granger was elected as teacher In
the deaf school to replace Mary B.
Campbell, transferred. Grace M. Tucker
was elected Spanish teacher at Frank
lin High. This Is a new position.
The Board agreed to the request of
the Portland Council of Boy Scouts for
the use of either the Shattuck or Couch
swimming tanks on two Saturday even
ings in each month by that organiza
tion. The resignations of the following
teachers were accepted: Edith Ellis,
Harper N. Jamison, Jessie B. Peterson!
H. E. West and Wlnnifred Wilson.
HTXNDREDS REGISTER PROTEST
Labor Council Gets Letters Against
Opening Schools Labor Day.
The sentiment of business and pro
fessional men is almost unanimous
against the action of the Board of Edu
cation In opening the schools on Labor
day, according to requested replies sent
to the Central Labor Council and read
at their meeting last night. Although
the action of the School Board was
condemned by attorneys, bankers, phy
sicians, contractors, laborers and others
as indicated in their communications
to the council, there was a difference
of opinion expressed over the matter
of the "open-shop" policy adopted by
the Chamber of Commerce. The read
ing of a number of these letters, to
gether with the reporting of various
committees consumed most of the time
at last night's session.
The Council sent out 6000 letters ask
ing members of the Chamber of Com
merce and others for their" stand on the
"open-shop" policy and the action of
the School Board. Four hundred and
thirty lettera were- received in reply.
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TWO engagements announced yester
day created decided inte.-es' In so
ciety. At a smart tea given by Mrs.
Jonah B. Wise the betrothal of her
sist,er. Miss RiTth Rosenfeld, to Aaron
Frank, son of Mrs. Sigmund Frank,
was 'made ' known.
The other engagement, a decided sur
prise. Is that of Miss Dagmar Marie
Korell and Area J. Tourtelotte.
Mrs. Wise entertained at her home
In compliment to her cousin. Miss Stella
Wolfe, who is the fiancee of Edwin
Neustadter. The festivity which brought
together a brilliant assemblage of the
younger matrons and maids was made
the occasion for the heralding of ap
proaching nuptials of Miss Rosenfeld
and Mr. Frank. Sincere good wishes
were showered 'upon the lovely young
bride-elect and congratulations were
expressed for the young man who will
claim her as his bride. Dainty little Elsa
Helcr. Wise, the 4-year-old daughter of
Dr. and Mrs. Wise, greeted the guests
at the door. She was adorable in a
frock of pink and white. Miss Rosen
feld was radiantly pretty in robln's
egg blue taffeta. Mrs. I. N. Lipman. a
sister of Mrs. Wise ana Miss Rosenfeld.
wore a becoming gown of flesh-colored
organdie. Mrs. Wise was attractive in
white Georgette crepe and Miss Wolfe
wore a smart gown of Nile green and
silver changeable silk.
Miss Hilda Jacobs and Mrs. Lipman
presided at the tea table. Miss Lloyd
Frank cut the ices and Miss Wolfe
presided at the punchbowl. Assisting
abou,t the rooms were Miss Helen Si-mon,-
Miss Maria Louise Feldenheimer
and Miss Dorothy Loewenson.
The decorations were artistic. The
living-room and hall were banked In
golden glow and huckleberry and in
the dining-room pink sweet peas, glad
ioli and roses prevailed.
Miss Korell's engagement was made
know at a small sewing party given
by her sister. Miss Laura Korell. The
bride-elect had planned to give a large
tea later in the month and make for
mal announcement, but when the girls
called yesterday and saw the ring Miss
Korell changed her mind and told them.
She Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles H. Korell, is a graduate of Port
land Academy and is popular socially.
The wedding will take lace In Sep
tember, probably In the latter part of
the month. Mr. Tourtelotte came from
the East about four years ago. He is
well known in business circles. The
Korells have resided in Portland many
years.' the bride's father being estab
lished in business here.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Offer and daugh
ters, -Hasel and Florence, of Seattle,
are visiting in Portland. During their
stay they will be at the King-Hill
Apartments.
Local members of the Daughters of
thu American Revolution are delighted
with the donation of. J62.10 received
yesterday from Seaview, Wash., where
a lawn fete was given at Hackney
cottage for the benefit f "the boys on
the border." Mrs. Hackney, who -was
one of the patronesses, sent the check
and a few cordial words of greeting to
Mrs. James N. Davis, regent of Mult
nomah chapter. The programme was
planned by several of the younger set.
who are passing the Summer at the
beach. Among those who took part In
making the event a success were Ross
Fargo. Mr. and Mrs. Gaorge Hotchkiss
Street, soloists; Miss Mary Vincent
Kolmes. pianist: Miss Julie Murphy.
who gave interpretative dances, an!
Miss Hildreth Humason. dramatic
reader.
r. and Mrs. A, B. Crawford have
returned from a motor trip of five
weeks. They visited various points of
Interest in California, and in Oregon
went to Crater Lake, Coos Buy and
other points. They are back in their
apartments at- the Fordham.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Elchbaura
(Stella Pokorney) are here from Chi
cago. They are visiting Mrs. Eich
L , urn's uncle, Ludwig L. Pokorney,
who will entertain for them early next
week .at the Hotel Benson.
Miss Lyda O'Bryon and a party of
friends will "hike" to The Dalles soon.
Branch No. 1. Lavender Club, will
meet today with Mrs. Clifton Claggett.
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GIFTED ASTORIA MATROX WHO WILL PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY
FETE AT SEASIDE TOMORROW NIGHT.
Miss Dorothy Prosser and her mother
will return from a vacation in Hono
lulu on the steamship Manoe, leaving
port August 15, in time for the open
ing of school in September. -
Mrs. Ella A. Boole, national vice
prosident of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, . who has been
touring Alaska with her daughter, wfll
be in Portland September 1 for a two
days' stay. Mrs. Boole Is one of Amer
ica's great women. Her work at Ellis
Island, New York, Is known through
out the country. She not only is a
founder and leader of that great role
among the immigrants, but for years
she has done personal work, especially
in looking after the unprotected single
women coming to America. The Cham
ber of Commerce and prominent or
ganizations will co-operate with the
Oregon Woman's Christian Temperance
Union in entertaining Mrs. Boole. The
plans now Include a trip over the Co
lumbia Highway, campaign conference,
reception and mass meeting.
The Five Brothers..
LITTLE JEM sat on a stump In the
corner of the barnyard looking
very sad. The weather was chilly
and his thin jacket, full of holes, did
not keep out the dampness. But that
was not the cause of his grief. The
real reason was that his father was ill
and the doctor seemed to think, he
would never get welL
Jem was the youngest of five broth
ers. The four older boys did nothing
but ride around the . country, letting
the farm go to ruin, while their father
lay sic. They would not even aid
the old man. but left him helpless and
lad it not been for Jem, the poor fath
er would have suffered for food and
fire. It was Jem that made a blaze
In th-j sick room and Jem that brought
in cool water as well as hot soup three
times a day.
One dy at sunset there came to the
house an old man who was known
far and wide for his wisdom. In fact,
he was so wise that people called him
the Wizard.
"Friend." said the Wizard, as he
took a seat by the ill man's bed. "I
rave come to see if there is anything
I can do for you."
"No." replied he old man, feebly,
"Jem cares for me well, but the other
boys neglect me in my last days."
"I can fix tb.it. '' replied the Wizard,
with a smile. "Here are five boxes.
Four are of gold and the last one cf
Iron. Place all under your head and
order no one to touch them while you
are living. Only tonight you, must
Among the soloists who will assist In the fete at Seaside tomorrow night
will be Mrs. J. E. Harley, of Astoria. Several Portland society women and
singers win assist. The fund will be for the Lewis and Clark Salt Cairn
monument.
show tli em to your children and tell
them to each select the one he wishes
to 1 ave, but he is not to get It unless
he proves In future a kind son."
At evening when tne sons came In
tne sick man sent for them to come
to his room. They had not been in It
for weeks, but when Jem told them
of the golden boxes they came quickly.
"Theres are five boxes," said the
father. "You boys choose the one
you wish, but it must be left under my
bed as long as I live. If you each
prove good sons you will receive at my
death the one you selected."
The boys crowded about the beauti
ful cases, and the four older boys took
the four golden ones for their share,
leaving Jem the old battered iron box.
But he said nothing, only slipped them
back far under the bed. The next day
the greedy sons began a different life.
They waited on the sick man, brought
him dainties to eat, kept his room
bright and warm and there was nothing
too hard if it contributed to his
pleasure.
One day Jem went early Into his
father's room and found him dead.
The other boys came racing in, did not
stop even to glance at his face, but
jerked the boxes out from beneath the
bed.
"Here Is your old crate!" shouted
the oldest son, as he threw the Iron
case at Jem"a feet. But Jem. who
was weeping over his father's body,
cii not notice it at all. All morning
he sat in silent grief and in the after
noon a kind neighbor came and buried
the old man. The four sons had rid
den aviy to tell their friends of their
coming good luck, for they were going
to gJve a big party and open the gold
en cases before the guests.
"Of efcurse," they said, "the boxes
must be full of Jewels, for there la
not-tlng else one would put Into boxes
of gold."
That night a crowd gathered to en
Joy the feast. At last the sons brought
out .ach his box. Up In his own room
little Jem was all alone with the old
iron box on his table, for he prized it
as his father's last gift.
Suddenly the door opened and In
walked the Wizard.
"Open the boxes!" exclaimed he to
the sons. The four young men jerked
open the lids, expecting to be dazzled
by flashing jewels, but within was
only black powder. The guests looked
frightened and the sons grew red with
anger.
"You are getting just what you de
serve," laughed the VViznrd. "You un
grateful sons, who neglected their fath-
r and only did for him In hopes of
go.l i. you will now get your reward.
Your hearts are black. Now black be
your bodies in future and may you one
day repent and resume your human
form,"
With that he threw on each son the
black powder and as it touched them
they became crows.'flapplng their way
sorrowfully out of the window into
the night. Then the wise man went
into Jem's bare little chamber.
"Open your box. son," he said, kind
ly. Jem pried up the lid. and there
within on a cushion of velvet was a
priceless diamond set in a large cross
of gold.
"That belongs to you. my boy," con
tinued the Wizard. "You did not work
for reward, but you deserve a rich one."
So little Jem sold his diamond cross.
wet.t .to court and one day was ap
pointed the chief justice of the nation
for his kindly and r just wavs.
(Copyright. 1916, by the McClura
Newsnar.fr Syndicate. New York City.)
Women Who Lead
" THE Way- o
by Marie Dille
Mrs. Gertrude 11 tier A Friend of the
Blind.
IT is unlikely that any other person in
the United States is doing a more
efficient or far-reaching work in be
half of any group of people than is
Mrs. Gertrude Ryder for the blind peo
ple of America. Yet her work Is done
so quietly and with so little demand
upon the public attention that there
are few who know that In the em
ploy of the United States Government
Is a woman carrying on its greatest
philanthropy.
Officially Mrs. Ryder Is librarian for
the blind in the Congressional Library.
But her title is cold and barren com
pared to the human work which she
really does. She is paid by the Gov
ernment to select and distribute with
out the cost of postage, books to more
than 60.000 blind persons all over the
country. The books are bulky volumes
witn raised letters wnicn may be read
by the sense of touch.
The duties of Mrs. .Ryder end when
she has selected , and sent the books.
but Mrs. Ryder does not limit herself
to the things that she is paid for do
ing. Many cheery little notes of greet
ing accompany the books which she
sends and every letter carries its Invi
tation to write to her.
From the answers which she received
she is enabled to keep well informed as
to the conditions under which her cor
respondent lives. She has been able to
help many of them to remunerative oc
cupations and she has taught many how
to read.
She invites those who write to her
to send samples of the work they do
ana these she displays. Some are sold
and others lead to the employment of
the maker of the goods by people who
are In need of exactly that kind of
work.
It was Mrs. Ryder who first dis
covered that In massage and other
minor tnerapeutlc work the blind are
frequently more proficient than those
who see. She has been able to place
many young women In positions of this
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In penitentiaries. There are msny In
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