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THE MORXTNG OREGOXIAX, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1916.
SANTA GLAUS JOINS
VIELFARE WORKERS
Bank of Sympathy Directors
Will Get All Mail That Is
Addressed to Him. '
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ONE OF WOMEN ACTIVELY INTERESTED IN GERMAN CHRISTMAS
BAZAAR TONIGHT.
QUEST IS FOR NEEDY ONES
Campaign Goes on Quietly for
$25,000 While Chrislmas-Giviug
Spirit Prevails Money to
Finance Year's Work.
Pfcnta Cla.ua will be on the board of
directors of the Bank of Sympathy,
which has been founded by the Public
Welfare Bureau.
Arrangements have been made with
Postmaster Myers for all of the letters
to Santa Claus to be turned over to the
Public Welfare Bureau for examina
tion. Every letter that is found which
contains indications of destitution or
poverty will be followed up with a care
ful investigation, and If it comes from
b. home where there Is actual need, the
Public Welfare Bureau will furnish the
necessary relief.
Secretary Gephart received the first
collection of Santa Claus' letters last
right, and from this time on their ex
amination will be a distinct feature in
the work; of the office until after
Christmas.
The "Ran It of Sympathy" will fur
ntsh the funds for handling this and
all the other relief work that the bu-
rta li undertakes.
The term "Bank of Bympathy" sounds
tike a bit of Doetical fancy, applied to
the fund which is being raised for the
Public Welfare Bureau for the coming
year, but perhaps It Is not a misnomer.
after all.
Enthusiasm to Be Banked.
Christmas is a. season when human
virmathv brims up and runs over-
more of it than there are places where
It can be applied. Generous-hearted
people caught in the enthusiasm of the
season scatter the application of their
(vmoathv recklessly broadcast.
And then, when the season of holiday
goodfellowshlp subsides, the sympathy
is spent, perhaps, but the people In
need continue with us.
Hence the Bank of Sympathy, In
which Is funded Christmas season en
thusiasm enough to meet the demands
of the whole, long year. The stock In
the Bank of Sympathy is on the mar
ket now. quietly, and thousands of
shares will be sold before December 16
when it is to be thrown on the open
market in a final huge selling cam
lialgn.
The finance committee of the Public
Welfare Bureau will hold a final meet
ing for the week today and will pre
. . .- . . lw, 1 11 Vi i"i i-iiilil in 'i r - nno m i s tt ,
of the contributions to the fund of the
Public AVelfare Bureau.
At the close of the stock-selling cam
paign for the Bank of Sympathy it is
hoped to have a capital of $25,U00,
which will meet all the expenses of
the service which the bureau gives to
the poor of the city for the coming
year.
If anyone imagines that there Is not
a. steady demand upon the Bank of
Sympathy, he might profitably spend
a forenoon with the files at the office
of the Public Welfare Bureau.
" Destitute Family Cited.
For example, there Is the case that
the police reported a short time ago
of the deserted wife and her two chil
dren living in a little two-room den in
an old rooming-house.
The woman has been Working at
whatever she could find to do, chiefly
such employment as fruitpacking and
similar seasonal work, and struggling
to keep her two children in school.
She was deserted by her husband
two years ago and has not heard from
him since that time. She managed to
keep going all right while her health
was sound.
Tnree weeks ago she contracted
pneumonia and is now barely conva
lescent, after a desperate illness. Help
less, destitute. In need of proper food
If she is to recover her health, this
woman must rely upon the relief that
comes from the Public Welfare Bureau
and the need for relief will continue
past the holiday season.
That is why the Bank of Sympathy is
trying to raise stock to the amount of
J25,0o0 for the coming year that and
scores of other cases like it.
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Karten, Mrs. Lucy Rima.'Mrs. E. Ran
dall. Mrs. Hattie Stronton, Mrs. Allle
Fraser, Mrs. Celia Holmes, Mrs. Maud
Keith. Mrs. J. Squires, Mrs. Francis
Kendy. Mrs. Hattle Williams, Mrs.
Katheryn Hotstrand. Mrs. E. A. Miller.
Mrs. Ella Goodspeed, Mrs. Laura Dan
iels.
Mrs. Edith N. Dinsmore. Miss E.
Pierce and Miss Sylvia Peacher sang.
Mrs. M. F: Horston was chairman of
the committee on arrangements.
Mrs. Cornelia Haynes. the retiring
president, presided and the new off!
cers installed by Mrs. Marlon Dryden
were; Mrs. M. E. Karten. president
Mrs. L. Gorman, vice-president; Mrs.
M. E. Houston, secretary, and Mrs,
James Kady, treasurer. A harvest din
ner was served. .
HEART BALM IS DENIED
31 IIS. EIGE11B P. JOIBKHT'S
IS LOST.
SUIT
NT:
Jury, After Deliberating Leas Than
Half an Hour, Returns Verdict la
Favor of Erneat Descampa.
Heart balm sought by Mrs. Eugenie
P. Joubert from Errest Descampa,
wealthy property owner of Portland,
was denied Dy a jury In tie court of
Circuit Judge Gantenbein yesterday.
Sae asked $26,000. cnarglng breach of
promise.
The women said she met Mr. Des
camps first In 1905.' and that it was
10 years later that he proposed to her.
January S, 1916. was the wedding date
set, she maintained. She "Bald she
went to ilm that morning and asked
nlm wjat arrangements had been
made, and that he told her that mar.
riage was furthest from his thoughts.
xnis anegea rerusal to carry out
purported verbal contract of marriage
injurea Airs. JouDert s prospects $10,
000 worth, sie complained, caused her
5000 worth of anguish, submitted hnr
to ?5000 worth of ridicule from her
mends ana should have been nnnlahnl
by another $5000 assessment, according
uci viewpoint, wnicn was not coin
ciaea in Dy t.ie Jurv in th cun Th
jury was out less than half an hour.
Milton Debate Teams Tried Out.
MILTON. Or., Dec. 7 (Special.) In
the interclass debating tryout of the
Milton High School held in the audi
torium yesterday the sophomore and
Junior teams defeated the freshmen
and seniors. The question discussed
was "Resolved, That Oregon Should
Adopt a Compulsory Health Insurance
Department Similar to the 'Standard'
Bill." The affirmative won in each in
stance. Judges were Attorney S. D.
Peterson, Mrs. Claude R. Still and Post
master Bruce Shangle.
Read The Oresronlan classified ads.
Serve it at
the next
dance !
-Makes
the
finest
punch
you
ever'
tasted
-At your
dealer's
10-up
fecipe Book free
EVER before has Trinity Guild
eld such a large or successful
bazaar as that which was the
stellar event in society yesterday.
Long before the appointed ' hour for
opening, dozens of eager purchasers
were on hand, and at the luncheon hour
more than 200 persons, which was an
unexpected rush, preparations having
been made for 100. However, every
one was taken care of. and the throng
at tea time also was far in excess of
anticipations.
The tables were laden with the most
wonderful array of articles, and many
handsome baskets, bags, lamp shades
and numerous other stunning and use
ful articles were laid away carefully
for Christmas gifts. Among the strik
ing assortment of goods were many
artistic bits, such as hat stands, made
of wood in the shape of a pretty girl.
Door stops, baskets of various sorts,
and wicker trays and tea tables of the
novelty artistry, all made and sent by
Miss Genevieve Hailey, daughter of
Mrs. Thomas G. Hailey, who Is studying
art in San Francisco.
The fancy work and basket booth
was in charge of Mrs. Wheelwright, as
sisted by Mrs. Frank E. Hart, Mrs.
George N. Davis and Mrs. Arnold Roth
well. Mrs. William C. Alvord was head of
the utility booth, and was assisted by
several prominent women of the guild.
Mrs. J. E. Davidson and Miss Nancy
Zan assisted at the home-made candy
booth, which was in charge of the
Altar Guild. The Women's Auxiliary
presided over the doll and baby booth,
and Mrs. W. H. Gannett took charge
of the delicatessen table. Hand-paint
ed Christmas cards were displayed at
tractively on a table presided over by
Mrs. G. II. Pray, and the parcel post
table was In charge of Mrs. George B.
McLeod. An attractive table laden with
lovely aprons was In charge of Mrs.
John F. Dickson, assisted by Mrs.
Thomas G. Hailey and Mrs. Ross, of
Pendleton.
Mrs. Warren E. Keeler and Mrs. A. A.
Morrison worked faithfully and con
tinuously during the luncheon and tea
hours, and were assisted by Miss Jean
Morrison and several other well-known
maids. A number of women enter
tained groups of their friends at lunch
eon, which proved a delightful rest
and visit.
Employes of the Union Meat Com
pany will give a dance tomorrow night
in the assembly hall of Multnomah 1-io-tel.
A. C. Black is chairman of the
event.
Miss Ethel Boothby left early in the
week for her home in Pendleton Miss
Boothby has been In the employ of the
Portland Railway, Light & Power Com
pany for the past four years.
A number of small tables were ar
ranged in the crystal room of Hotel
Benson yesterday for the charming
luncheon presided over by Mrs. George
W. Simpson, assisted by her attractive
daughter, Mrs. Frank McCauley. Covers
were placed for 75 guests, who later
adjourned to the Tyrolean room, where
they passed the afternoon playing
bridge. Miss Nellie Hemenway also
assisted the hostess during the after
noon. a a a r
Invitations are out for an afternoon
at home with the Women's Co-operative
League, to be held Monday at 2:30
o'clock at the home of Mrs. John ShulL
745 Thompson street. The members
will bring friends with them and make
the affair one of the biggest of their
present season.
Miss Mary Frances Isom will be host
ess to the Wellesley Club tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her home.
815 Overton street.
Society of the Sunnyside Congrega
tional Church will be held next Friday
evening, December 8. Besides the regu
lar fancy, domestic, handkerchief, chil
dren's candy, food, rugs and ice cream
booths, there will be a country store
operated by the Men's League, a Coney
Island cafeteria by the Endeavorers
and music by the Sousa-Yoder Orches
tra, The public Is Invited.
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The women of Atkinson Congrega
tional Church, East Twenty-ninth and
Everett streets, will hold a bazaar this
afternoon and evening. Fancy articles
suitable for Christmas gifts, as well as
aprons, candy and ice cream, will he
on sale. Luncheon will be served at 12
o'clock and supper at 6 o'clock. Every
body Is welcome.
A recent visitor In Portland is Mrs.
Harvey M. Boury, who Is the guest of
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C H. Cham-
breau. Mrs. Boury's home is in La
Grande. She will visit here until after
the holidays.
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The regular dance for the members
of the Laurelhurst Club will be held
this evening. Members are requested
to be prompt as the dance list is long,
The women of the club met last Tues
day afternoon. Bridge and 500 were
played and the honors of the afternoon
were presented to Mrs. R. D. Stone and
Mrs. J. P. Buchanan in bridge, and Mrs.
A. L. Maeder and Mrs. Ferdinand E.
Reed In 500. Mrs. John Washtok sang
and was accompanied by Miss Helen
McDonald on the violin. The selections
were good and much appreciated by the
large attendance. Mrs. James Forbes
and Mrs. C. C. Bechtold were hostesses
for the afternoon. An enjoyable smoker
was held Wednesday evening by the
men of the club.
BATTLE VICTIM IS VISITOR
Former Portland Man Returns Crip
pled From War Service.
WomensClubs
By EDrniKNiGnrJtoLMES.
The marks of many inluries
in the European war are hnma hv
r ranK rarKer, lormerly of Portland,
wno is in tne city a few days, staying
at the Perkins on his way south. Mr.
Parker enlisted with the Canadian ter
ritorials at Reglna, In Saskatchewan.
Canada, shortly after the opening of
the war. and saw service In France
and Belgium.
He was overcome durine a eras at
tack In the neighborhood of Tpres in
April. 1915, and in the following Octo
ber was injured by the explosion of a
shell. Mr. Parker has only part use
of his hands, while the lower part of
his body is paralyzed.
During his previous stav In Portland
which lasted until 1903, Mr..,Parker was
teiepnone engineer.
ALLEGED TRAPPERS IN JAIL
Thirty-Two Hides, Valued at About
$400, Found 'With Traps.
William Harris and Edward Gray,
who live near Kerry, in Columbia
County, were arrested by Deputy Game
Warden William Brown on a charge of
trapping heaver contrary to the law.
according to advices"received by the
State Fish and Game office. The two
men are now in the county Jail at St.
Helens.
Thirty-two beaver hides, valued at
at about J400, and a number of traps
were taken by the officer. The .hides
will be sold for the benefit of the fish
and game fund.
The men are understood to have been
trapping on the flats of the Columbia
River.
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i-oganbert?l
The Portland Principals Association
to the number of 25 or 30 will gather
tomorrow in the tearoom of Hotel
Multnomah for an informal luncheon.
Short talks will be a. feature of the
programme.
The Oregon Civic League will hold a
luncheon tomorrow in the gold room
of Hotel Multnomah. A. C Newill ia
chairman of the day. and interesting
talks will be Jjiade by well-known
speakers.
At the German Red Cross Society's
bazaar, which is the main event today
in the German House, little Miss Made
line Haehlen. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
G. Haehlen, will participate in the pro
gramme. .
Raynor chapter of Annie Wright
Seminary will meet today at 1 o clock
for luncheon at the Cat N Fiddle. Mrs.
W. C. Smith, president of the chapter,
will preside.
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Interest of society men and women
centers in the second hockey game of
the series, which will be played tonight
in the Ice Palace by Seattle and Port
land teams. A number of box parties
have been arranged, which will be fol
lowed by supper and dancing in the
Multnomah Hotel.
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The annual bazaar of the Ladles' Aid
CLUBS' CALENDAR FOR TODAV.
Political and social measures
to be taken up by the Portland
Woman's Club at 2:30 o'clock.
"Proposed Legislation," by Mil
lie R. Trumbull, Arleta Parent
Teachers, at 2:45 o'clock.
Albina Parent-Teacher Asso
ciation to hear of "Good Books,"
3:15 o'clock.
Mrs. George McMath speaks in
the afternoon at Hudson Parent
Teacher Association and at CapA
tol Hill Parent-Teacher meeting
tonight. .
TOMORROW morning will see the
complete formation of the Multno
mah Parent-Teacher Association, which
it is expected will play a great part
in the molding of child and welfare
conditions in country districts.
The meeting will be held at Trout
dale tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
under the leadership of Mrs. R. E.
Bondurant and Miss Hattie L Vail.
Both A. P. Armstrong, County Superin
tendent. and W. C. Alderson. Superin
tendent-elect, have given their approval
of the organization of a county associ
tion. even to the extent that Mr. Arm
strong has offered his automobile for
service three afternoons a week to b
used by the women in visiting variou
Multnomah County districts to organ
ize Parent-Teacher Circles. Miss Helen
Brooks, of the University of Oregon,
will speak at tomorrow's gathering at
Troutdale.
The Clackamas County Parent
Teacher Association, which has al
ready been organized, will also meet
tomorrow, but at Milwaukie.
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The Glencoe Parent-Teacher Circle
will have an interesting programm
Tuesday afternoon. Miss Bailey, of th
East Side Library, will speak on "Goo
Christmas Books for Children." Mr.
Summers, supervisor of manual train
Ing. will talk on Christmas toys. The
Ukulele Club of Franklin High School
will give several selections. Small
children will be cared for in the kinder
garten during the programme.
Scattered about the room and 1
huge brown baskets, holly leaves that
breathed the spirit of the approaching
holidays enlivened the Parents Edu
cational Bureau headquarters yester
day, when the Oregon Congress
Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associa
tions entertained in honor of the wive
of the men who are attending the fai
board conference this week. Member
of the fair committee of the Oregon
Congress of Mothers acted as hostesse
and about 100 visitors called during th
afternoon. .
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Peninsula Park Lavender Club cele
brated the birthday of several of it
members yesterday afternoon with
programme, short business session and
a social time. The tables were decked
with holly and evergreens. Mrs. Cor
nelia Haynes made the birthday speech
of congratulation.
The following celebrated their birth
days: Mrs, James Haley, Mra, M, E,
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Two Christmas Specials
XMAS
Suggestions
From the Columbian
Kodaks
And Supplies
For Amateurs
Shell and Tortoise
Frame Spectacles
Lorgnette
Opera Glasses
Reading Glasses
Etc
Columbian Optical Co.
145 Sixth St.
Floyd Brower, Mgr.
Beckman and Thomas Onsdorf com
prised the winning team tor Battle
ground.
CHECK MAN DISAPPEARS
Prospective Customer Does Not Wait
When Investigation Starts.
When a clerk at C. J. Mathls & Co.'
store telephoned for information con
cernlng a check he was attempting to
pass, a young man, calling himself
Harry K. Young, drifted through the
door and was gone.
The check remained. It is for $100
drawn on the First National Bank of
Boise and signed with the name of W.
I C. Young. The man who presented it
told the clerk that he wished to pur
chase a suit of clothes. The check, h
said, was written by his father,
wealthy sheepman residing near Boise.
The dubious clerk looked at the
check and reached for the telephone
His customer departed without takin
either check or suit. Detectives La
Salle and Leonard are investigating.
CITY FREE OF PARALYSIS
Dr. Marcellus Reports Total of
Cases of Infantile Disease.
Portland is now free from infantile
paralysis. City Health Officer Marcel'
lus released the last case from quar
antine yesterday.
During the Summer months there
was a total of 17 cases of the disease.
Immediately health officials started
fight to stamp out the disease. There
have been no new cases in the last two
months and the last of the old case
completed the full quarantine period
yesterday.
Cove Elects Citizens' Ticket.
COVE. Or.. Dec. 7: (Special.) Th
entire Citizens' Progressive ticket was
elected Tuesday: F. A. Galoway. Mayor
S. H. Weimer re-elected J. necoraer
H. E. Blevins, R. J. Allen (re-elected)
M. J. Duffey, Councilman: J. H. Mc
Call. Treasurer; W. F. Breshears, Mar
shal. The worst of election day weather
A Cash
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jf i. This ffrj,-,,--, .--g
m pitano .1
Your T li ' .' : .
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1917 Model. Qi
You Can Pay
$6 MONTHLY
No Interest
For 23 Years
$290
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SIO SENDS IT HOME.
THIS $550 GRADE
Player Piano will now cost
you without Interest but
If you bought this Quality
Piano it would cost you
$375. and with the 8
charged elsewhere $432.21.
.CTtRiSTnAS crprs 00 with
KVEKV NEW PIANO
1st 3 months piano letmons
bent Portland teaciiers.
Sid Monthly payments nerd
nor begin until after Jan. 1
1917.
3 o Interest means tnte
til piuno for 2 ran.
4i li Mool to match every
piano.
5th re delivery to your
home, whether In city or
country.
ttth Tuning? first year with
in' city limiie.
CHTUSTMA GUTS GO VTTTH
EVERY 1'LAVEJt PIANO
lnt 20 rolls player muslo.
Xd Monthly payments need
not begrin until after Jan 1
3d Combination piano and
player piano bench.
4tu So interest means free
nse of Player-Piano for V
years.
5th Free delivery to your
home, whether Ia city or
country.
6t h Tnnlnff for first year
within city limits,
$2 WEEKLY
Without Interest. No inter
est means total savins of
$232.10.
Used Pianos and Organs $15, $35, $65, $95, $145, $165, $190,
Including Steger Steinway. Kmerson. Reed & Sonn, Sinjrer. llallet at JJavin,
r lacner. l nompson, mun x uarncn, rit.
FREE AUTO SERVICE lndryom&ri
Main 5253 and our automobile will be at your service: no charge.
FREE RAILROAD FARE pensevTo uand'SSrtSS
from anywhere within three hundred miles if you purchase a piano.
17DCC1 "nT7T 1CDV We will deliver the piano to your noma,
JlVrlflj JLHJ-1 V .tVtv. 1 whether in city or country, state of Oregon
or Washington.
r..4- t T1.., Pn.ut.c This is your opportunity, as we pay
Ollt - OI - OWn ijUyerS freight and deliver to your home at our
expense during time of this sale. It is safe and satisfactory to ouy any or inen
pianos oy man or pnone, pari.icuia.riy mv; i " i ...... ------ -- - --------
one year, allowing full amount paid, virtually gives you one year s trial of the
P'aEvery piano or Player-Piano purchased carries with it the Schwan Piano Co.
guarantee of satisfaction, as also the usual guarantee from each manufacturer
5f these new musical instruments. Ol'KS KYE.MNGS UlltlX. IU1S SALL.
THE STORE THAT CHARGES MO INTEREST
HlSSeVt-- Schwan Piano Co. soootobo
at Waahlntrton.
WASH0UGAL WINS, LOSES
Battleground Debaters Champion
Military Training-
WASHOUGAL. Wash.. Dec. 7. (Spe
cial.) In the first series of debates in
the Clarke County Debating League
Washougal High School won from the
Camas High School, and was defeated
by the Battleground High School by a 2
to 1 decision.
In the debate with Battleground the
home team supported the negative side
of the question calling for the estab
lishment of compulsory military train
ing in the high schools of the state.
Floyd Woodmgs and Hazel Nickel
represented Washousal, and Miss Mary
Cm?1 St m r,
Drums. Skates and Toys
Make the youngster's Christmas
merry, but to give him lasting
joy come to The Juvenile and
get him also
A NIFTY SUIT OR AST OVER
COAT OR SWEATER
or a pair of "loggers" or fine
dress shoes like the other boys
have. Of course you'll go no
where else for it but
prevailed, culminating in a two-inch
snow. Woodhaulers from the reser
vation timber report snow on the road
waist high.
POOR AND SICK CARED FOR
Food and Work Provided and Xurse
Is Sent Where Three Are 111.
Happiness, plenty and comfort pre
vail at the home of C. O. Isakson, 716
Montana avenue, now where distress
and poverty prevailed a week ago when
City Health Officer Marcellus found the
mother and two of 12 children ill and
hungry, and the father out of work.
Br. Marcellus reported yesterday that
the husband and father has obtained
employment at the Northwest Steel
Company; food and clothing have been
provided for the children: a nurse is
to be sent to the home to care for the
mother and children, and the home has
been cleaned np.
Parents and
Teaphers
The Milton Bradley Co., of
San Francisco, announces
an exhibit of BASKET
WORK, KINDERGARTEN
and SCHOOL SUPPLIES
in Parlors G and H, Hotel
Portland, Dec. 8 to 12.
Golden West Coffee
is "Just Right'
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"Here's
your trunk-
check, Madam.
We arrange for.
everything, including the
delivery at your destination. "
The B. & O. T. perfected this modern baggage system.
Now it'has been adopted all over the country. Think what
a convenience it is to travelers especially women. No
checking at the station, no baggage-men to hunt up, no de
lays, no lost trunks. You can get this extra service with
out extra charge by saying "Special Delivery."
Baggage & Omnibus Transfer Co.
Hi .Out Ttltcr.s, Childrcrv,
143 Sixth Opp. Meier & Frank
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