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13 THE MORNING OKEGONIAN, THURSDAY," DECEMBER 20 1917. INTEREST 111 FALING CONTEST DWINDLES Thomas N. Strong Reviews Business Dealings With Woman as Early as 1 880. MONEY HOARDED SECRETLY Two Excerpts From Memoranda Kept by Mr. Strong Are Read Into Records by Lawyers Seek ing to Break Will. Interest In the Faling will contest before County Judge Tazwell yesterday reached Its ebb tide so far as the gen eral public Is concerned. The meager crowd of spectators found more than one cause for yawning before the day was over as apparently Insignificant detail after detail followed each other in monotonous order. Two women auditors broke the tedium by Indus triously plying their knitting needles most of the afternoon. Thomas N. Strong-, Mrs. Paling's at torney for 40 years and one of the chief beneficiaries of the will, was on the witness stand all day under direct examination by his counsel, John F. Logan. His testimony embraced a mul titude of business transactions per formed for and consultations held with Mrs. Faling since 1880. A minute sys tem of bookkeeping, in which these -various Incidents were written In de tail, was In Mr. Logan's hand as he asked the witness various . questions pertaining to checks and corresponding entries In the books. Mr. Strong's mem ory was keen as to these in their most' particular phases. Money Hoarded Secretly. The witness was positive that he had never acted in any important matters which concerned Mrs. Faling without first consulting her, even after she gave him full power of attorney to at tend to her affairs In October, 1914. One part of Mr. Strong's testimony pertained to Mrs. Faling's ability to cave money rapidly and secretly. One day she came to him chuckling, said Mr. Strong, with the Information that she had certificates of deposit for $100,000 which she had in Ladd & Til ton's bank.. Her account, so far as Mr. Strong's knowledge went, had been kept at the First National Bank. Two excerpts from the memoranda kept by Mr. Strong were read Into the court records by E. E. Heckbert and Coy Burnett, attorneys who are seeking to break the will. Both of these are dated in 1911 and both indicate that Mrs. Faling at that time had to be humored because of her nervous fears. The first, dated May 18, reads: Memoranda In ESvidence. "At the request of Dr. Stearns went over to Sargent to see Mrs. Faling. Had long consultation with doctor and gave general advice. She was very much muddled about her affairs and about a piece of Jewelry. In after noon Mrs. Faling telephoned to me to see that her box at the bank was safe and to Instruct bank to let no one have it. Went to bank and Informed New kirk about her condition and her in structions regarding box. Telephoned to proprietor of hotel to make Mrs. Faling as comfortable as possible." The other excerpt from Mr. Strong's book, dated October 11, 1911, reads: "Advice and consultation with Mrs. Faling. She left sealed envelope to be put in safe, which I put in safe with papers without any information as to contents. She has fancy for leaving papers with me, and often gets them and brings new ones, etc., etc. Gen erally matters of no importance and papers taken to humor her." Court adjourned for two hours dur ing the afternoon while photographs were made of a number of the flocu ' mentary exhibits in the case. Mr. Strong will be recalled to the stand this morning. SWISS TO AID PRISONERS Legation at Washington Will Trans mit Money to Unhappy Ones. Albrecht Streiff, Consul of Switzer land, 816 Spalding building, has been advised by telegram from the Swiss Legation, Washington, that the Swiss government authorizes the transmis sion of money presents to prisoners of war and men interned in Switzerland for the duration of the war, provided the Legation acts as clearing-house for the transaction. - Money to. the amount of $10 per man may be sent and any who desire to send money are advised to write to the Swiss Legation, Washington, D. C. The Legation is ready to transmit such funds to special addresses or in its discretion, if so desired. Parcels may be transmitted by senders direct. CITY AMBITIOUS TO FISH Commissioner Kellaher Is Negotiat ing for Another Boat. Although the Port of Portland has turned down the request of the city for use of the pilot schooner Joseph Pulit zer for a fishine boat off the Oregon Coast, the city has not given up the ambition to fish. City Commissioner Kellaher said yesterday he has negotia tions under way for another boat and may close a deal for it within a few days. The plan has been to send a munici pal fishing boat to the fishing shoals of the Oregon Coast and catch the black cod, salmon and other fish sold on the municipal market. Guardsmen to Get Rifles. CEXTRALIA. Wash.. Dec. 19.-r(Spe-cial.) When Company G, Third Regi . ment, Washington State Guard, was equipped by the state, part of the men were assigned rifles and part carbines. The carbines were returned yesterday and a requisition was made by Lieu tenant T. H. Greenwood for rifles, so that the company's armament will be uniform. The new guns are expected the last of this week. The local com pany was inspected at the armory to night by Major George Robertson, of Montesano. It was the company's last drill until after the holidays. viioMi tun vrsM ; fcU 1 , VIOLIN MAKEOj ISKiX 45 Geary stdept.s san francisco.I An Aid to Dlffeation. When you have a fullness and weight In the stomach after eating you may know that you have eaten too much, and should take one of Chamberlain's Tablets to aid your digestion. Adv. in i a ii TT-yrik 1-1 1 H ' 'M il M TBTTRTT MjpML I BY PRESIDENT MULTNOMAH CHAPTER, D. A. R WHO WILL BE IN CHARGE OF RED CRO5 SEALS SALE TOMORROW. 7 ' X, ' k is . . ' Si'. v- - .. -v ' f THE utmost simplicity prevailed at the marriage of Miss Wlnnifred Huber and Holt Wilson Cooking- ham, solemnized yesterday afternoon. The impressive service was read by Dr. A. A. Morrison, rector of Trinity Episco pal Church, in the drawing-room of the Huber residence at Twenty-first street North. An altar was arranged with palms, ferns and tall standards of white chrysanthemums, and about the room were baskets and bowls of Ophelia roses. A pretty bit of sentiment connected with the ceremony surrounded the kneeling cushions used for the bene diction. The cushions were made by Mrs. B. G. Whltehouse, grandmother of the bridegroom, for the wedding of her daughter, Gertrude, to Edward Cookingharrf? 30 years ago, and later they were lent by Mrs. Cooklngham to Miss Emma Sherlock, who was one of her closest friends, for her wedding to Oskar E. Huber, then of Spokane. And yesterday they were used by their chil dren. Miss Huber never looked more lovely than when she appeared on the stair way with her father, who gave her in marriage. Her gown was a superb tin. its soft folds being gracefully draped, and unadorned save for one tiny spray of orange blossoms, and the long tulle sleeves. It was made short, and was enveloped with a Prin cess lace veil. The veil was charm ingly arranged from a coronet of the lace, wreathed with orange blossoms, the short cape effect falling Just be low the shoulders, and the long one hanging way below the gown. It was adorned with silver bowknots and sprays of the orange blossoms. The bridal bouquet was a shower of bride roses, orchids, sweet peas and bou vardia. Miss Elizabeth Huber was the only attendant, and Prescott W. Cooking ham, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Miss Huber also wore a white gown, a simple, girlish model of chiffon, draped over soft white satin. She carried an arm bouquet of Ophelia roses and pink tulle. Edward Cookingham, father of the bridegroom, played the wedding march. The guests were limited to relatives and five of the bride's school friends who attended Dana Halt A buffet wedding supper was served, Mrs. Edward L. Brown, aunt of the bridegroom, and Miss Charlotte Sher lock, aunt of the bride, presiding at the prettily adorned table, A huge , silver bowl of Ophelia roses decked the table, and similar blossoms were used about the rooms. 0 . . . . Mr. and Mrs. Cooklngham left for a short trip to Gearhart at the .Huber cottage, and upon their return will make their home at 49 North Twenty first street with Mr. Huber. Columbia Social Club has pledged Itself to furnish a room . In the new Masonic and Eastern Star Home. For this benefit the club will entertain members of Camelia Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and friends, at a "500" party at the home of Mrs. Oliver S. Cutler, 1008 Gyfield avenue. Walnut Park, tonight ar8 o'clock. The T. F. B. High Cost of Living Club will give a "500" card party to night in the M. W. A. Hall, Eleventh and Burnside streets. The prizes will be groceries. - One of the events of this evening is the dance to be given by the em ployes of Blumauer-Frank Company at the Multnomah Hotel assembly hall. This is the second dance of this sea son's series and it will be in the nature of a Christmas festivity. The patrons and patronesses are: Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Frank, Mr. and Airs. J. P. Bronaugh, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Dudley, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Stipe. Committee: Grace Twitchell, Katherine Matthew. Mildred Woodman see. Glen Walter. Ira Bailey, Edward Russell. Lydia Petersen,' Helen McNeil, Pearl Brown, Darwin Utter, Walter Davis and Fred HulL ' Mrs. Charles A. Gray, a prominent matron of Salem, who was-one of the hostesses at the Oregon building at the exposition in San 1 rancisco and also hostess for one of the fraternity houses at Eugene recently, has Just re turned from an extended trip through the East and South. ? Miss Marie Rust,' of Pendleton, who is attending school In Portland, enter tained for a number of her girl friends Saturday with an informal tea. w Mrs. F. T. Kuettner will entertain tomorrow at the Hotel Portland with an informal bridge party for the ben efit of the Dr. Esther LoveJoy fund, Guests have been asked to make up 20 tables, and at the conclusion of the games light refreshments will be served. Another war wedding of interest to Portlanders was solemnized in the Bay City the first of the week whert Miss Arlta. Morton became the brido of GERTRUDE . F. C ORB KTT Herbert Riley DaDney, of Los Angeles. The wedding took place, by special per mission, on Goat Island. Chaplain Wright officiated. Mrs. Dabney will remain in San Francisco until war or ders transfer Mr. Dabney elsewhere. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Barklage, of Hood River, who are prominent in fraternal circles, are spending several weeks In Portland at the Multnomah Hotel. Mrs. Swan Benson, of Kewberg, ac companied by Miss Betty Nelson and Godfrey Nelson, also of Newberg, is spending a few days at the Multnomah Hotel, attending to Christmas shopping. Miss Hazel P. Hollenbeck, of Hood River, is visiting in this city and is staying at the Multnomah Hotel. Earl M. Wilson and Hazel H. Helge sen were married Saturday at the resi dence of Rev. W. C. Kantner, pastor of Pilgrim Church. Miss Amma Lester and Thomas J. Lovely plighted their troth Wednesday at 2 o'clock at 830 Colonial avenue. Rev. W. C. Kantner also officiating. Auxiliary to Company C, Oregon En gineers, will give an elaborate literary and musical programme Saturday night at 8 o clock at the Lincoln High school auditorium. The proceeds will go to ward the company's fund for necessi ties. Admission is free, and during the evening a voluntary silver .offering will be taken up. Mrs. Raymond Sul livan will sing a group of Mrs. Ralph Walkers songs, accompanied by the latter. Everyone Interested in Com pany C Is invited to attend. f foment CAAy MEMBERS of the various auxilia ries, leagues and other organiza tions of women doing patriotic work are welcoming the Liberty Shop which was opened this week In the court of Hotel Portland by the Patriotic Con servation League, of which Mrs. R. D. Inman la president. The Shop is pri marily a market-place for the cooked food, canned fruit. Jellies and other articles made by women and offered for sale. Any such organization may secure space In the Shop free of charge. Mrs. XJ. M. Watson is in general charge of the Shop, and there is of fered for sale a choice array of toys and dolls made by members of the Progressive Woman's League, together CALENDAR FOR TODAY. Clubs Patriotic. SumnerRellef Corps Red Cross meeting, 10 A. M., Courthouse. Portland Woman's Club Cur rent literature department, with Mrs. F. C. Whitten. x Mount Scott Mental Culture Club With Mrs. W. D. Lock wood. Daughters of Confederacy With Mrs. A. G. Ott. with books, pictures and bric-a-brac The conservation candy, made by an approved Hoover recipe of fruit, nuts and honey, is in great demand and may be had in tiny, gay red boxes or large fanciful ones. One corner of the Shop is given over to the sale of holly wreaths and loose holly by the women of Reed College, with Miss Gladys Lathers in general charge. There are 12 acres of holly on the Reed campus, and this is being sold, to accumulate a fund for the dependents of Reed College Btud ents who have enlisted, and to send them comforts after they are 'ill and wounded at the front. The Shop Is open from 9 A. M. to 9 P. M., from now i until Christmas. Lents Parent-Teacher Association wlu meet Friday at 2:45 o'clock In the assembly hall of the school. Dr. Maud Tanner, who recently returned from New York, will speak on the care of the teeth. The children will give a programme. ' Among the active sellers of Red Cross seals for the . anti-tuberculosis fund have been the children of the school at Mist, Martha Jansen, princi pal; the Alpine High School; the com mittee In Washington County headed by Mrs. C- E. Walker; Oregon City committees, Halsey committees and many more. The Lavender Club branch No. 1, will hold a meeting In Its new quarters at the East Side Busi ness Men's Club, East Alder and Grand avenue, at 1 P. M. Friday. The birth day luncheon will be erved. For in formation call Mrs. Eley,. Tabor 101. Mrs. Charles H. Castner, president of tha Oregon Fed.era.tlon of - Women's Hi viiiimiiiiiiiim Clubs, will be a speaker at the voca tional conference of the Oregon State Teachers' Association December 29. Her subject will be "Thrift." The Overlook Woman's Club will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. E. Raven, 786 Melrose drive. Mrs. Pageler will lead the discussion of "Current Events." A "book review" will be given by Mrs. W. R. Mlnsinger. Members are asked to come early, as the club has a number of children's garments to make, in addition to Its regular sewing The current literature department of the Portland Woman's Club will meet today with Mrs. F. C. Whitten, 810 East Sixteenth street north. Assisting host esses will be Mrs. J. C. Bryant, Mrs. W. M. Bradford, Mrs. J. W. Fleishman and Mrs, E. C. Rlchton. All members will take Christmas gifts and- these will be gathered together and given to one of the orphanages. How1 to make the crab cocktail that will be served at the Christmas dinner will be discussed by Mrs. J. D. Spencer this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Powers building. Third and Yamhill streets. In one of her lectures on the serving of fish. Crab salad and a pie made with hot water pie crust will be demonstrated. The lecture Is free and all are welcome. There will be no lec ture on SaJturday. YW.C AZOTES ON FRIDAY evening the members of the Gearhart Club will entertain their friends . with a Christmas pro gramme in the auditorium of the Young Women's Christian Association. The members are asked to bring one pound of foodstuff, which may be easily pre pared and which will be used In Christ mas baskets for some of the needy families of the city. . Great interest Is being shown In the Christmas panel picture, which Is hung In the auditorium of the Young Wom en's Christian Association. The pic ture is 9x27 feet and Is a reproduction in color of the hills and plains of the ancient city of Bethlehem, introducing the shepherds In life figures and show ing the Magi with their camels. The public is urged to come in and view the picture, and the lobby and restrooms are open to tired shoppers who wish to enjoy a few moments of quiet. The Christmas trees will be illuminated every evening until after New Year's. One of the interesting parties given by the Glrls-Who-Want-to-Help was given at the clubrooms of the Young Women's Christian Association last evening by.the members of the Wegfaf Club (where every girl finds a friend). The girls were asked to come dressed as children, each bringing toys for the Christmas tree, which were gathered with great ceremony and will be given to the Children's Aid Society. WomenS BrRionc Service By Edith Knight Holmes A SPECIAL meeting of the War Aux iliary's central committee is to be held Friday at 2 o'clock at its head quarters, room 520 Courthouse, to dis cuss . arrangements for co-operation with the Portlajp War Emergency Council, which was recently organized by Mayor Baker. The condition at Fort Stevens and the necessity of speeding up the work of contsructing the wooden buildings in which, the Individual companies are to be housed Is to be brought to the attention of the members. The War Auxiliary's central commit tee has representatives from 20 or more a-uxillaries to Oregon sailor and sol dier units, and It has been decided to hold regular meetings every Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at room 520 Courthouse. A schedule of auxiliary meetings will be arranged and placed in the head quarters raoms and a bulletin of all entertainments and benefits, with their respective dates, will be posted to pre vent conflicts and duplications. Rep resentatives of newly organized auxil iaries are expected to attend. "The war does not stop for holidays, and neither should we,'" said the teach ers, and they voted to work at the Red Cross headquarters, eighth floor of Llpman-Wolfe building, on the next two Saturday mornings from 10 to 12 o'clock, in spite of the fact that some of their number will be out of town for the holidays. All teachers, whether high or grade, are urge to assist in the making, of surgical dressings, and an Invitation is extended to high school girls as Cheerful Flowering Plants, Very appropriate for ANYONE. Perhaps you know some ONE whom you can remember In NO OTHER WAY. We have a very lara-e and choice Miortnat of handaome plan PA- None better In the city and none priced no reasonable. , I HOLLY WREATH, CEDAR ROPING, I CUT HOLLY, B1ISTLBTOB. - Routledge Seed & Floral Co. 145 Sd St Bet. 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Good-Looking Fur-Lined Coats for Women Cloth and tweeds, lined natural muskrat, with stylish contrasting fur collar, priced $130 and up. Coatees in Hudson Seal Hudson Seal and Skunk, Moleskin and Other At tractive Combinations. p" Join the Red Cross C? "3 Today Wear a j Red Cross Button Christmas Day well. The work Is simple and many hands are needed. Miss McGregor, president of the Grade Teachers' Association, Is pro moting the work, and Is desirous that everv teacher who nossibly can will devote these two hours per week to this vitally necessary worn. The only requirement is that all workers wear coverall aprons and head coverings and bring scissors. Red Cross unit, Sumner Relief Corps, will meet at 10 A. M. today. Court house. 625. All who wish to assist are invited. Sumner Woman's Relief Corps, at the recent patriotic dinner given in the Courthouse, netted J200 for their patri otic work. Through the generosity of many friends the dinner was a great success. Mrs. Harriet Hendee is presl dent of the corps and' she has able and energetic committees to assist her. Company F Auxiliary, 18th Railway Engineers, will meet tonight at the Multnomah Hotel, gray parlors, at 7:30 o'clock. - The Portland Woman's Research Club and .the Psychology Club sew every Wednesday from 1 to 4 P. M. in Olds, Wortman & King's tearoom. Mrs. Dean is In charge. The garments made by these women are used as samples, so well finished are they. The clubs had an enthusiastic meeting yesterday. A patriotic and Christmas entertain ment will be given at Concord School on. Friday night. A small admission fee will be charged and refreshments served. The proceeds will be for the Red Cross and the social service work of the association. Two Alleged Slackers Held. George Thrystingf and Andres Wars- berg, two alleged slackers, were ar rested last night by the Federal au Give Living 'Ait i Different, Interesting L mating. CANARY BIRDS We have over 300 beautffnl Bin stern in full song. Call and see them and hear them sing, you will be pleased. Paroquets, I'arrolm Cage Birds, Cages and Bird Pet Supplies. GOLD FISH ?eecT,v8ehipment 3ust Ferns, Palms, Etc. Alder. SUNDAY. Very Delicious with Christmas turkey baked, red-meated Nancy Hall Sweet Potatoes LIEBES & CO. are Gifts of Constant and Enjoyable Service LYNX IN CAPE, ANIMAL AND THROW SCARFS In taupe and black, at $27.50, $45.00, $60.00 and up. Stylish Muffs to match. MANCHURIAN, KOLINSKY CAPES AND STOLES, priced at $37.50 and up. Animal and Melon Muffs to match at $25.00 and up. SKUNK NECKPIECES AND SCARFS Specially priced at $20.00, $35.00, $50.00 and up. Muffs to match at $32.50 and up. HUDSON SEAL NECKPIECES AND CAPES (Seal dyed Muskrat) Beautifully designed, some with contrasting fur Exceptional values, $30, $45, $52.50, $60 AND UP Melon Muffs to match, $30.00 AND UP 9. ESTABLISHED . L I 1 LJ OS YEASS JL KJ IVO 149 131 BROADWAY thorities and held in the County Jail. Edwin S. Covly was arrested on a charge, of sending obscene letters through the malls. .Alleged Forger Arrested. W. D. Beard was arrested In San Qtatr Gu&t'a.ti'i ee T5ur Sroce-rVfiiLtefiand itefltlt or-MiI-B-Coffee,ifit ctocs xvot jjfeaso yoxt iasf :no. mat f ef fvow, trvuekyote tvavG- txsGcv Sip! M.J. Brandenttein & Co. 27-29 N. Front St. Portland, Or. CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY THE Sunday, December 23rd at 3 P.M. 'POJR,TIAND ASSOCIATION ( INCORPORATED J Seats now selling Sherman, Clay & Co.'s Oratorio "The Messiah" AT THE AUDITORIUM Four Splendid Soloists BIG CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA W. H. Boyer, Conductor Prices (Including Tax), 20c, 30c, 40c, 55c, 85c Holsum 30TS TUB RED CROSS TODAV1 The noblest way to spend a dollar. V' I The Autoist Will Welcome the Gift of a Fur Coat A mdst practical garment $37.50, $42.50, $47.50 and up MEN'S FUR-LINED COATS, affording comfort for general Winter wear $42.50, $47.50, $50.00 and up. Francisco last night by request of De tectives Tichenor and Mallett, and held on a charge of passing a forged check for $31.59 on L. Nudelman, proprietor of a shop at 340 First street on No vember 1. The police are investigating the origin of several similar forged checks. Liberty Bread The bread that Is saving wheat should be on the table of every Portland patriotic family. Made partially of oat meal, this loaf is exceptionally pleasing In taste, fully as nutritious as white bread and is much preferred by many people. Ask your grocer but Insist on HOLSUM Liberty Bread and get tb. nest. Log Cabin Baking Co. Onr Bakery la 100 Per Cent Red Croaa Members.