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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 31, 1905)
the "suVday OKEGOXIJtPqimAXD. DECEMBER 31, 1905. Fund for "Little Sammy" Grows One Hundred Dollars Is Donated to Get Crippled Newsboy Artificial Legs, But $150 More Is Needed LITTLE SAiJIJCXV ?he newsboy who sells his .papers from his wheel chair at Flf th,artd Morrison-each even lug:, is beginning to think that this bis old world is not .- bad, after all, and that perhaps, he may eventually have feet like other boys for Santa Clans has vlsited.;hlm. SInce The Oregonian took up Sjunxny's cause some weeks ago and told its readers of his help less condition and 'his desire to make sufficlentmonej' to purchase artificial limbs and feet for himself, many -kind friends have come to the front with the generosity for which Portland is noted, and at present about $160 has been received for the crippled boy's benefit. Over 523 of this the boy has In his own savings bank, most of it earned by his labor, the rest given him by pitying friends on the street. The fest of the fund has been received by ss Valentine Pritchard, superintend ent of the Institute Club at the Men's Resort, Fourth and Burnside, where Sammy Is being taught three mornings each week. Miss Pritchard has long been interested in the boy. and is much gratified at the response to her sug gestion that the children of Portland give half their Christmas money to wards a fund for purchasing the means for him to walk. "I've got nearly $25, nnd as soon as 1 get $250 I'm going to have feet like other boys." boasted Sammy when questioned about ' his finances. He doesn't know about the money Miss Pritchard has received for him. as she will hold it Intact until the fund reaches the proper proportions. Sev eral citizens gave the lad presents of money at Christmas, and to him the accumulation of 525 is a great event. "Did Santa Claus bring you what you wanted?" was asked him, but in stead of looking happy he immediate ly closed up like the- proverbial clam, and not a word would he liave to say about Christmas or Santa Claus. "Some one promised him a good rhalr." explained his 'mother, "and he had great faith in the promise. .When the chair did not come Christmas morning It nearly broke his heart, and since then he wont even talk, about Santa Claus. All his interest Is In getting feet." Children Swell tlic Fund. A number of letters have been re ceived by Miss Pritchard. some of them from young children. One little girl laboriously printed her letter and In closed 42 cents, which she said was just half of what she has to spend for Christmas. A little boy from Forest Grove writes the following, inclosing 23 cents: Editor OrcRonlan. Poart-land. Ore. Dear Sir: Plean slve thin to a little cripple news paperboy I do not know Ms name to I will nay newepapcrboy. The one with out legs 1 am ten yearn old. and think It. Is awful to be crippled like lie Ik. I wish you would give this quarter to him and tell him that I hope he will have & marry Christmas. I am wrltlnc this before f-cliool and It Js time for the first bell to ring iso good by. CLAUD M. HOWARD. The King's Daughters, Marshall Street Presbyterian Church, sent in a contribution of $5, and a collection amounting to $25 was received from Mrs. M. Beck. The-eighth grade. A and B. Shattuck School, contributed $5.25. and Mrs. D. C- Burns collected $10 through her own efforts. 'A contribu tion which particularly pleases. Mlsjs Pritchard is that 3r the GarmcntwoA crs' Union, an organization of girls on the East Side, who. raised $7.15 among themselves for this unfortunate boy. M.fi it ".LITTLE SAMMY," TIIK CKirPLED NEWSBOY. and who hope to send more at a fu ture date. This offering waM In amounts ranging from pennies to qunrters, and represented a sacrifice on the part of every contributor. Little Girl's Contribution. A pathetic feature of this popular contribution was that of Gladys Clem mens, who had Just had a limb ampu tated. "When her mother road her the story about the helpless newsboy the child wis imicfti affected, and Jit once expressed a desire to assist him. She gave what money she had of her own, and asked her friends to add to the amount, and $5 was soon raised. But before the money could be taken to Miss. Pritchard. JIM Glndvs died of her own 'affliction.' her last act being that of charity towards the unfor tunate. Miss Nellie C. Palmer sends 50 cents. and a number of people have handed Miss Pritchard amounts of vO cents and SL. helping to swell the little fundi From the Heller building a contribu tion of $11.55 was sent In from thAa fol lowing: C. D. Fowlc. Mm Fannie U Lash. Mr. Waller, Mr. Averlll. Dr. Seaman, Dr A II. Johiuon,' Dr. Byron Morrii. p. McDonald. Mr. T. It. BlavaU. Mis Blanche Gardner. D. V. Falrrleuith. IL Rolh. Mr. Clary. Paul Averlll. M- 1L IfrtiMnore. Mr. Ida Dencmore. Felix leaser. M1m Mabel Lab. Mark Arertlt, II. R. Black. M. O'Connor. F. Bell. E. n Wandell. Miss Pritchard Is at prejent taking a week's vacation, and her telephone number at her apartments In the Hill Hotel Is Paclllc 18. At the termina tion. of the coming week she will again resume her duties at the Institute Club and will be there dally; telephone Main 1871. Contributions will be received by her or may bo left at The Orcgo nian office. TALES OF THE STREET AND TOWN "Moocher," the Newsboy, Has a Merry Christmas Why M. Mosessohn Was Forced to Be Ungallant Judge Wolverton's First Official Order M OOCHER." the newsboy of lach-. rymosc disposition, stood on the corner in the residence district just as the shadows of evening began to fall. It was Christinas eve, and hurrying figures scurried past bound for home, warm firesides. Christmas trees and pleas ure. But "Moocher" stood apart and wept the tears of woe, Life had no pleasures and Christmas had no joy for him. Tears coursed down his quivering cheeks and dried In the chilling wind. wuz easier don do odor t ree I tackled. It's de blue-eyed ones dat uliellu out do needful. Cigarettes fer wie now." s "Meecher." the Xevboy. ," . . : i ! THE drummer with Mosaic lineage and the self-satisfied air took dinner at the Portland on Christmas das, and not alone. He had" provided for that after some exertion and with misgivings as to the cost, but In the end the mailt was all that could be desired, even If his part ner was a little young and painfully con scious that U was the first time she had dined apart from nor paternal ancestors and the family table. The courses followed each other its they have a habit of doing, and the man of samples oxpanded with the good cheer, brought on by the wine. With that aid to his night he saw himself in his true light of Importance. "Don't you know," lit said to the 17-ycar-old maiden by his side, while the other diners paused to listen. "Don't you know, you ought to be proud, to feel hon ored, that I should have Invited you out to dinner with me today, on this day of all days? Don't you know you ought to feel grateful that out of all my large and fcjlect circle of lady friends I should have picked you out as the guest .at this, my Christmas dinner?" "Oh. I always did like drummers. If they would only buy." said the little lady, while the diners smiled at the bubbles around the brims. M. MOSESSOHN. who inhabits the In ner tabernacle of the Chamber of Commerce. Is sorry he "wore them, but he is glad that big brother Dave wears a long coat and has an office in the same building. It happened this way: Some time ago the first-named young man sent his new suit to the tailor, and In the Interim donned one that had known lim In Ills more juvenile days, before the cares of office had made him plump. All went well until In the routine of his work he attcmptd to lift a letter-press from the floor. But lie dldn'L He straightened up and backed Into his chair. "Hello" he said nervously to the tele phone. "Is this home? Well. I am send ing a messenger out for a pair of trousers. Please send them down to Dave quick. II neds them." 'Hello!" he ald again. "Is this Dave? Well, please send down your lonj coat. I need IL" He waited, and as he did an Inquiring dam. from the East drifted In to look at the fruits and grains on exhibition there. "Please." she said to the silent image in the. chair. "Will you explain some of lliese things to me. "No, madam" was thel sorrowful renlv. "You will have to excuse me Just at pres ent, jfieasc come again." Dave came in with the coat and the sufforpr put It on before he arose. Then he vanished for a space. And that Is why he is sorry that he wore them. IT has been reported that the first offl I dal order given by Judge C E. Wolvcr- lon. of the United States District Court- was to the effect that there would be a special session of the court on December Two ladles, wrapped In furs, stopped be- fide the boy and gascd at him synipathet- ! lcally. "What Is the matter, dear?" asked the larger one, with the hair of light and the ( eyes of blue. 1 "Moocher" was willing to toll his story, sad thouch it was. Often durlne the hort recital his voice choked with sobs ' K and Hi sicnaer term quivered ana shook with the grief he could not master. 1 "I sold all me papers." he confided, "an thought I would buy me sister a present ( wld the dime I had over the SO cents me stepfather makes me bring home at j night' Here the gust of his grier dammed his utterance, and he mumbled brokenly. . "But," continued the newsboy. "I lost mc purse wld the whole Co cents. An' 1 'can't get mc sister the present, and I am. afraid to go home-without the- 60 cents be- cuw the old ma-i will lick me if 1 don't 1 'bring it" "Poor Utile abused hero." wept the lls--teers in a watery alto and a tremulous soprano. "Never mind, we will give you tmore taw you Have lost." and each prtmood a opitt itt the grimy hand. The hiuteo pocuod e around the corner andout oC sight, awi they went the , -ears drfed from tk fLPam!n ! .11 JZlZJk Witt ' sMJa4Nt r GoShr 'Ht-s."""Tw jfeMktl Dy .tlurfxr Welvrrten Vt Onicr. IS." but that is a mistake. He made an other and a more pleasant order. Some few days before the new jurist took tho oath of office he came down from Salem and viewed the scenes of h'j future labors. In his tour he dromed in ttfKW United States Marshal C J, Xcd and passed the time or My. As be sat, and Just before he Jwefre to leave, fce Axed Mr. Kl wit the JtcbU eye, Mt Ut fcJr wtdkrd whether or nt he was e to he sieso4 i-9f cnn itmasptafd m .M!t kftow." sM the 3nm wK tfc fftvH) aosjair by -ssMy yvsxi OUR JANUARY SALES WILL COMMENCE TUESDAY MORNING A series of first-month sales, offering throughout our different departments many and varied oppor tunities to those desirous of taking advantage of these extreme value-giving specials at the regulars prices. These different articles fully display their worth, and the special prices at which they are marked -during these sales will fully convince all of the truly liberal discount which we have applied on every thing combined in these sales. To the prudent shopper these specials suggest many ideas for re plenishing the many needs throughout the clifferent rooms of the home. No mail, telephone or C. 0. D. orders will be taken on any of these specials. SPECIALS IN CARPETS AND RUGS SECOND FLOOR This particular special will appeal to all in that it covers a stock of well selected, desirable and strictly up-to-date designs in the most reliable weaves and colorings. This is strengthened by the fact that our carpet department is capable of turning out the best workmanship as regards the sewing, laying and lining of all carpets. In this we assure all of perfect satisfaction. Note the prices which apply on our carpets. Tapestry Brussels 73c Extra Tapestry Brussels 86 Double Extra Tap. Brussels . . .98 Roxbury Tapestry . .1.10 Wool Velvets $1.30 YARD High-Grade Body Brussels.. $1.42 Axminsters $1.30 Wilton Velvets $1.54 Savoniere Axminsters $1.62 Bigelow Axminsters $1.78 RUGS IN AVERAGE-ROOM SIZES. Axminsters from $23.90 up Tap. Brussels from $14.40 up Body Brussels from. . .$23.10 up Wilton Rugs from $32.40 up SPECIALS IN DRAPERY DEPARTMENT Sgg? Our stock in this department is composed throughout of the most stylish and up-to-date designs, from which we have selected a variety of the best patterns in. lace curtains, portieres and bed sets. From these specials can be made none but most satisfactory selections. if 438 Iriljl j PORTIERES In merchandise repp, and tapestry of all colors, in the best quality weave, up-to-date design and reliable colors. Reg. value $ 7.75 pair, special. .$5.25 Reg. value $10.00 pair, special. .$7.00 Reg. value $ 8.25 pair, special. .$5.50 . Reg. value $13.50 pair, special. .$8.75 Reg. value $ 9.00 pair, special. .$6.00 Reg. value $14.00 pair, special. .$9.00 Reg. value $16.00 pair, special. .$9.75 LACE CURTAINS WHITE RUFFLED Reg. value $8.00 pair, special. . .$5.00 Reg. value $9.00 pair, special. . .$5.75 CREAM LACE. Reg. value $2.50 pair, special. . .$1.65 Reg. value $3.00 pair, special. . .$1.90 Reg. value $4.00 pair, special. . .$2.35 Reg. value $4.70 pair, special. . .$2.75 Reg. value $6.00 pair, special. . .$3.85 WHITE AND Reg. value $1.50 pair, special. . .$ .95 Reg. value $2.00 pair, special. . .$1.25 Reg. value $2.25 pair, special. . .$1.40 Reg. value $4.50 pair, special. . .$2.50 BED SETS $ 6.00 sets, SPECIAL... $3.00 $ 8.00 sets, SPECIAL $ 7:00 sets, SPECIAL $3.50 $ 9.00 sets, SPECIAL $11.00 sets. SPECIAL $5.50 $4.00 $4.50 SPECIALS IN BEDDING SD High-grade cured process Feather Pillows, in fancy art tickings, regularly sell for $4.00 the pair, SPECIAL $2.95 Comforts, in high-art silk olines, in all colors and filled with the best sani tary cotton filling. These are all in new and pretty -appropriate bedroom pat patterns, SPECIAL $1.75 Marseilles full-size White Spreads, 72x80, fringed; also cut corners and are beauti fully patterned. Regular $7.00, SPECIAL $3.95 Hemmed White Spreads, 77x86. Regular value S1.75, SPECIAL $1.10 Three-quarter 'size fringed Bedspreads, with cut corners. Regular value $2.85, SPECIAL $1.75 SPECIAL SALE HALL AND DESK CHAIRS Well-designed and strongly-built Chairs in richly-polishecl and selected quarter sawed golden oak, also in the mahogany finish. Can be used either as a desk, hall or other chair. One like cut regularly sells for$4.50, SPECIAL $2.50 " .Another of similar design, in either finish, regularly sells for $5.00, . v-- SPECIAL $2.75 New Year's jj NewYear's the bench, "whether or not it Is rlsht for me to make ny orders at this time, but there is okI should like to Issue." Mr, Reed kM he should be pleased to listen and to hey. "Well." continued the Judge. "I under stand that you are a ssan who is faith ful to his trust and ohedfent to the wishes of the court. That bc!sr the case. I weald state It to h my wish .that you keep me posted on aH the good storks ye hear. Re-port to he saade to me each day. T -ua4rstaiid that rati tett thetn wecU" WMc ! the aae for the worried aaj nrtoecaaltd oxpro'o worn oah mera kHCh the laeiimhewt of the Marshal's office. R- A. W, Tax JUU. If the County Court ftxas the county tax levy on Tuesday next, which it Is thought will be done. County Cleric Fields will start a force of clerks at work on Wednesday, extending- the tax rolL IL is n settled fact that tho total tax levy will not bo more than IS mills. County Cterk Fields baa received notice of some out Id e levies. St. Johns and G res ham. both Incorporated towns, have each made a tax levy ef S mills. Telephone Copny Appeals. The Pacific States Telephone Se Tele graph Cempaar has appealed to the Mate Clrealt Court from the Jos-,iaunt rsadarod by Jasttce ReM 1 favor '. C Ka a lawyer, hr W htcawe the eeaipnwjr re moves! hf telephewe. Xlmr stwd aw Kissr was lBsma- a at ptnta-a- day telephone, and received credit for a: the nickels dropped into it, He paid in advance when the telephone was put in. and the company alleges that its cashier gave him a receipt by error that the telephone was 5 cents a. day. instead of 19 cents. In August last a dispute arose, and the telephone went out, and the controversy still continues. Rcgigtratioa Begias Taestlay. RegktrKtk! of voters for the cam lgr primary a&d general election win begin x-ext Tuesday, ami the hooka will resealn ope until 5 e'cloek. May 15. All voters rnvat register to vote at either the primary rjreeral etoBttn. Coun ty CVexk moid has roeesVed a com plete set of rejftrt hooks, and Uj efimviT eady to begin the work. The hooks Portland West Side will have green n, tnose tor tne isast Hide red cov- id the county precinct boolcs will have straw-colored covers. This Is sts that the clerks can more readily select the books for applicants fer registra tion. Electors will he required to sign election cards which will be kept on file. This plaa wllkenable. persons de 3 1 ring to verify matures en election pe title as to make eosasarisona with sig natures e election ci Xetke4Ms of this the toakr 1 ratetoK . raoew. msaop Urn comas H te, in tke feaa.1 laete to Uk part la tee fa to fc kW M JtoteUtn, aa Mta ui4- win ia