TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, JANUARY 29. 1911.
PRINCE JOURNEYS IN SEARCH OF TRADE
India Welcomes Eoyal Commercial Traveler. Lord Roberts Helps Dedicate Monument to Wolfe. England
Keeps Ahead in Constrn ction of Monster Battleships. .
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The Crown Prince of Germany
U pictured here on hi arrival In
India. He waa welcomed by the UrltUh
athorttlc. The Crown Prloce im Jonr.
Dfjlnii around the' world. It la re
ported that he got a a royal rom
merclal traveler for the purpose of
developing German trade In forelcn
countries.
Lord Roberta recently officiated at
the dedication of a monument to Gen
eral Wolfe on the village green of hta
native village of Weaterham ' in Eng
land. The BUhop of Chlcheater offi
ciated and Earl Stanhope commanded
a body of aoldtera which took part in
the ceremony.
England built the flrat Dreadnought
and gave it name to that type of
crulser-battleahlpa. All the remaining
nations of the world promptly began
building dreadnoughts. But Great
Britain Is always a little ahead. AS
the United States was launching Its
biggest battleship, the Arkansas, Eng
land waa getting ready for active serv
ice the Lion, which has 300 tons greater
displacement ' than the Arkansas. The
American ship, however, will have
heavier armor. The Arkansas is 554
feet long. She was christened by Miss
Mary L Macon, daughter of Repre
sentative Macon, with the usual cere
monies. Hot Springs water was not
used in place of champagne.
YOUNG. AGED AND MARRIED TEACHERS
ALL WAGING WAR ON SCHOOL BOARD
Unhappy New York Officials. Who Serve Withont Pay. Have Troubles Almost Without End Tax Board Engag
ing in Annual Joke of Making Personal Property Assessment.
BT LLOTD r. LONERGA.V.
NEW YORK. Jan. (Special.) The
Board of Education baa. during the
past weok. been busler than
Roosevelt." to use a popular slang phrase.
The unhappy members, who serve with
out salary, have been engaged In con
stant warfare, and as a result have
tamed the bitter enmity of the follow
ing classes of citizens:
The married teachers, their husbands
sad chiidrec;
The aged teachers, their friends and
yelstlvee:
Pupil teachers, would-bs teachers and
officials of training schools.
To csnslder the trouble of the flret
rlaset Only single women are eligible
fir appointment as teacrers. But after
appointment, many of thm marry- Pome
resign, become bappy wives and mothers
and ceaie from troubling the Board of
duceuon. Other, whoee husbands like
tfcSj Idea of an extra monthly pay check.
remain in harness. And Iheee are the
ones who have caused all the trouble.
Formerlv the Board solved the prob
lem by "firing the blushing brides;
however, one of them went to law. and
the courts decided that matrimony did
not spell dismissal, and the teacher
was reinstated with back pay. Now
the schoola are full of teachers who
admit that they help to support their
husbands. '
The Board of Education then took
the ground t-at while they might be
compelled to retain married teachers,
there waa no power that could de
cree their promotion. One. airs.
Kinkeldy. who on the face of things
waa entitled to promotion, cams along
and asked to be made a principal.
There were many heated discussions,
and finally her request waa denied by
a vote of 27 to 10. It is Interesting
to note that two of the three women
members voted against the teacher.
8ome of the women's clubs of the
city are terribly excited over what
they call "ses discrimination." and
they threaten to appeal to the Legisla
ture. But as some of the Board's
members point out. this particular
teacher has a husband who draws
$1500 a year as teacher In a college,
and If he Is unable to support his wife,
he should do extrav work of some kind.
The second row was caused by the
adoption of a resolution ordering the
retirement on half pay of all teachers
who have reached the age of 70. Most
persons would be glsd to take life
easy when they are that old. but seem
ingly teachers are an exception. There
has been a prolonged howl from the
veterans, while former pupils have
added to the excitement.
Old Pupils Rally to Aid.
It Is a peculiar school that has not
an "Old Boys' " or an Old Girls' " so
ciety, and some of these former schol
ars are now persons of standing and
Influence. They cannot understand
why any one should want to-dlsturb
"Dear old Dr. Strsp." or whatever his
name may be. and they have taken up
the fight manfully. The result Is that
the Board of Education has made many
new enemies. Still it has not helped
the old teachers, who are now offi
cially on the shelf.
In an effort to economise, tile Board
ha reduced the Dtr of ouDil-teachers
j from 11.50 to 75 cents a day. The idea
of the Board of Estimate, wmcn re
duced the appropriation some $60,000.
was that the educators would econo
mise -,n come of the fancy branches.
Up to date, however, there Is no sign
that this Is even contemplated, the
only sign of retrenchment being this
move against the poor little, half
starved, underpaid pupil-teachers.
The Tax Board is engaged in Its
usual annual Joke over personal assess
ment. Each year the Commissioners
notify large numbers of Indigent clti
sens that It is "up to them" .to pay on
from S5000 to $10,000 in personalty
As a general thing, the ones selected
are car conductors, carpet-layers and
barbers who are out of work. A fond
ness Is also shown for recently landed
immigrants who are lacking In knowl
edge of the English language and cus
toms. Many of these unfortunate! take
the official notification to be news of
a legacy and Joyfully hie themselves
to the Municipal building, later depart
ing sadly. .
President Purdy. of the Board, ad
mlts that the law is foolish and prac
tlcally lmposelble to enforce. The prin
cipal object obtained Is causing many
poor men each to lose a day's work
while they go down town to "swear
off."
Mere Man Suffers at Law.
Since the Domestic Relations Court
came Into existence. It has been prac
finally Impossible for a mere man to
obtain Justice. Simon Manhelm is the
latest person to And this out. He went
to the so-called family tribunal ana
asked for a summons for his wife. - It
seems that the woman, according to
his story, not only refuses to cook
meals for him, but whenever she sees
Simon. Invariably hurls the first thing
In sight at him. As a result. Simon has
very few unmarred features ana prac
tically no scalp.
At the first court he was told that
the only cases considered were those of
husbands who failed to support their
wives. The Judge sent him to an or
dinary police court, and there he was
torn mat ne was in ijio wrong juris
diction, too.
"I suppose the only thing for me to
do," said Simon, sadly. "Is to go home
and thrash Rachel good. Then when
she has me arrested I can get the sym
pathy from the Judge, maybe.
The New York City' Federation of
Women's Clubs, which is always spec
tacularly Interesting around the time of
the biennial elections, is preparing for
the fray, the said fray being set for
next Friday.
Heretofore the meetings hare been
held In comparatively small rooms, but
this year some particularly "good sport"
arranged for a meeting in the ballroom
of the Hotel Astor. which Is large
enough for a 40-round prize fight. And
from present Indications, the space will
be needed.
As. usual, Mrs. Belle de Rivera is
camped on the centerof the battlefield.
The organization Is composed of the
representatives of some 200 clubs, and
two years ago Mrs. De Rivera remained
in office by the narrow margin of 17
votes, although all her running mates
were defeated.
Clow Fight Promised.
The president Is not a candidate this
time, but Is grooming Mrs. Harry Has
tings as her successor. Mrs. William
Orant Brown, who went down to de
feat in 1909. Is again a candidate for
the chief office and the fight promises
to be close.
As an added cause for excitement.
Mrs. de Rivera's friends have offered
sn amendment to the bylaws, reciting
that owing to "her long services, the
said Mrs. Belle de Rivera shall be made
founder and also honorary president for
life with the right to vote."
Her enemies say emphatically that
they do not want Mrs. de Rivera as a
perpetual officer, and they make other
remarks which her supporters do not
relish. Poor Mrs. Hastings, who Is
said to be a most estimable woman. Is
quite lost sight of in the shuffle, the
contest rapidly developing into a de
Rivera battle royal. Both sides claim
victory of course, but the electioneer
ing Is proceeding with ivlgor day and
night.
As soon as the contractors can finish
their work, Broadway, opposite the
Postofflce will be adorned with the tall
est office building In the world. The
revised plans call for a structure 6$
stories high. Frank W. Woolworth,
the S and 10-cent store man. is the
owner, and ,he owns 161 feet on Broad
way, 192 feet on Barclay street, and 197
feet on Park Place.
The building wilt be 30 full stories
high, with a tower of 28 stories more.
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Axminster Carpets 95c a Yard
Sewed, lined and laid. This fabric makes one of the most serviceable and comfortable floor
coverings that has been'devised. The patterns are of the very latest design and coloring. This
is the lowest quoted price for this class of goods in the city today :
Brussels Carpets, 65c and Upwards
Sewed, lined and laid. v ' v
Axminster Rugs 9x12, $16.00
This price includes the latest output of the famous Smith and the Kohrassan brands, known the
length and breadth of the United States as the only "first-class" fabrics of the kind.
Anglo-Persian Rugs 9x12, $45.00
Another large shipment of this famous and superior velvet Rug received. These rugs are too
well known to need a detailed description. Sold everywhere else at $65 and upwards.
SWEEPING REDUCTIONS throughout our entire carpet department.
. Furniture, Stoves and Ranges
Our buyer, who is now in the East, has just consummated some of the largest purchases that
have ever been made for a house in the Northwest. He made these immense deals in order
to secure rock-bottom prices and the largest dis3ounts. With our present stock it is not a ques
tion of profits, simply quick sales to make room for the new goods, as it has never been our
policy to carry over stock from one season to the other. Come and see what we are offering
and you will be convinced that we are underselling all competitors by a wide margin. We have
always done it and will continue to do it. Compare our prices with any other furniture sale
before buying. . v
DONT OVERLOOK OUR WINDOW DISPLAY
HENRY JENNING & SONS
One Year Ahead of Competitors COR. MORRISON and SECOND The Home of Good Furniture
It will measure In all "50 feet, 140 feet
above the Singer building tower, and
60 feet higher than the Metropolitan.
The Investment represents the tidy
little Investment of $12,000,000, the site
costing 14,500,000, while the structure
itself will represent an outlay of $7,
500.000. Ancient Market Remodeled.
Washington Market, which has not
even been painted since iosj. i w u
remodeled and modernized by the city
at a cost of 145,000. Contract have al
ready been let, and the work will start
in a few days.
During the reigns of the uammany
borough presidents, the structure was
allowed to go to ruin. The sidewalks
have been appropriated by merchants
who left only a foot or two for pedes
trians, and the Interior was dark and
gloomy, while high in the air was a
system of cold storage pipes, installed
15 years ago, but abandoned ana or late
only the home of offensive rats. '
The sidewalk merchants are to do
thrown out, while the side of the build- .
Ing will be rebuilt with glass: Othpl
drastic improvements are planned which
are badly needed.
A sign of the present hard times Is
furnished by the report of Superintend
ent William Torke. of the Municipal
Lodging Ilouee, city institution which
supplies shelter for the homeless poor.
"In my 15 years of experience," says
Mr. Vorke, "I have never seen so many
men come here with, clean shirts and
collars and with neat clothes working'
men who hava been laid off.
"During the past fortnight nearly
three times as many have been accom
modated as during the same period last
year."
Superintendent Yorke says that many
of his guests are clothed, only in rags,
and that any person who may send him
articles of apparel can be assured that
they will be put to good use.
One evening recently there were 1000
unfortunate men who applied for
nlght'f shelter. This broke all records.
The Municipal Lodging House Is not
popular with hoboes, owing to the fact
that a close watch Is kept on tne pat
rons, and "regulars" are speedily
spotted, locked up and sent to Black-
wells Island.
SING A MAN Of I
TEACHING HIM TO STAND UP FOR HIMSELF
HI BOY. -
"H
BLLO: Hello!" cried the Colo
nel as he entered the room and
found Mrs. Rollins In tears.
"What's the matter now?"
"Willie's been fighting," sobbed his
daughter.
'You don't say so!" exclaimed the old
gentleman. "Which whipped?"
I don't know. I didn't ask him. His
nose Is all bloody. It's Just awful!"
What waa it all about? Did you ask
him that?"
Willie said the other boy called him
names and struck him."
"He did. did her snorted the Colonel.
And what did William do to him?"
"He said he said he plugged him one
n the the coco. Think of It! My
WlUie!"
The old gentleman chuckled. "Well.
now. . honey," he said, "let's consider
this calmly. What do you think Wil
liam ought to have done? Turn the
other cheek r
He should have come straight home
and told his father," retorted Mrs.
Rollins, with a flash of her eyes.
"Exactly." said the Colonel. "That
would'a' fixed his position In boy so
ciety for some time to come. I can see
his play-mates clappln him for their
leader by a big majority. That Is to
say. I could see 'era If I shut one eye
and put my hand over the other. Now,
looky here, my dear girl, you've got
the wrong point o' view In this mat
tsr. You're lookln" at It through the
wrong end o' your, opery glasses an'
makln' a tragedy out of a vaudeville
sketch. I don't mean to say that a
boy's fight Is funny; not a bit of It.
But ' If noth'n' worse than a bloody
nose comes out of it. It ain't a very
serious matter, and in this case It
seems to me that Instead of crytn
about It you ought to slap him on the
back an' say, 'Bully for you. my ooy;
I glory in your spunk!'"
"Why. father!" cried nis norrined
daughter. "You don t mean that?
"Yes. slr-ee; I mean exactly mat- it
he told the truth he did nothln' more
han stand up for his rights, and if he d
dons anything different I'd been might-
ly disappointed, when ne tyt BacK ne
showed that' he had the right stuff in
him, and I've got to admit that I'm a
teeny little bit prouder of him today
than I was yesterday. For you might
as well understand, my daughter, that
this is a fightin' world, and no man
ever wins his way in It without fight
in'. He may not use his fists or any
other physical weapons men nowadays
seldom get to that point but all the
same, he has to fight ami fight hard.
He's got to stand up for himself; he's
srot to battle for his rignts or ne won i
get 'em. Thgt's the word with the bark
on, my dear. Maybe it don't sound very
nice, but It's the fact.
"Some of these days, I've no doubt,
neonle will get to be so good an' gen
erous an' charitable with one another
that life will be as nice as apple pie.
Everybody, will be glvln all their time
to helpln" everybody else and. it'll be a
case of 'After you. sir.' all along the
line. But you and me, honey, and even
little Bill, von't live to see it. It's a
long ways off, and I m sort o giao it
is, for it teems to me that kind of a
world would be a little dull. But, how
ever that may be. It's a mighty sure
thing that it isn't that way now and
we ve got to take the world as it is,
which includes, as I said before, con
siderable fightin' from first to last.
"Now, It won't do to bring. a boy up
in the notion that Hvin' is to be a per
petual tea party with nothin' But
sweetness and soft words in it. It's an
old sayln' that soft words butter no
parsnips, and this boy of ours will have
to spread butter over a whole 'lot o'
parsnips before he gets through,
which Is but another way o' sayin1
that he'll have to use good, strong
hammerous words once in a while, and
now and then he'll have to hit some,
thing hit It with both fists. He can't
avoid It, my dear. Why, you can't get
to heaven without fightin more or
less. I remember an old hymn they used
to' sing at camp meetln' when I was a
boy, which started out like this;
Mutt I be carried to the sklea
On flowery beds of ease.
While others fought to win the prize
Or sailed through bloody seas?
"You see, it's recognized even in re
ligion. It ain't wrong to fight when
It's right to fight, and if standin' up
for yourself or your family or your
friends, even to the point of hittin'
something or somebody If that ain't
right then John Sneed don't know right
from wrong."
"But, father," protested Mrs. Rollins,
that doesn't mean fighting with fists."
"My dear girl," explained the Colonel
patiently, "it's a mere matter of de
gree. A fight's a fight, whether you use
your tongue or your pen or your fist
or a club. It's opposln' your power to
somebody else's in order to get the best
of the other fellow or to protect your
interests. And It don't make a bit of
difference whether you use a mental or
a physical weapon, the principle's the
same. And, again, no matter what kind
of a weapon you use, it takes courage.
There are as brave fights goin' on
downtown rigltt now. without any let-
tin of blood or breakln of bones, as
ever were fought In the days of hel
mets and shields. And the boy who
stands up for himself, with his fists If
necessary, is the one who stands tne
best chance o' -wlnnln' U th bigger
fight he'll have to make when he be
gins to buckle up against the world.
"Now, don't understand me to say
that I approve of boys fightin' Just to
be fightin'. I never said that, and I
don't. The sight of a couple of little
rascals pummelin' each other don't look
good to me any more than it does to
you, although well, anyhow, I don't
believe in encouragln' the use of phy
sical force in man or boy except as a
last resort But the last resort comes
pretty frequent in boy life. They
haven't learned yet to control their
tempers nor their tongues, and they say
things and do things that in many cases
can only be answered In one way
with the fist. A boy's honor is a real
thing, just as mu h so cs that of a man
or woman, and he has the same right
and duty to defend it. If he doesn't he's
bound to lose caste in boy society
where the coward is placed a little
lower down than the thief. The good
opinion of his friends is of as much
Importance to your boy as the good
opinion of your friends is to you, and
if he had failed in the test put up to
him today he would have lost not only
their respect but his own self-esteem.
You can't always apply feminine ideas
of ethics to the situations that come
up in a boy's life. You've got to recog
nize the fact that boys have, and al
ways have had, a system of ethics of
their own. It may seem rather a rough
one to you, my dear, but it bears the
same sort of relation to the code of
manhood that tha framework does to
the finished house. Don't you cry about
little Bill. He's all right. His father
might caution him about promiscuous
fightin", but he shouldn't paddle the
boy for standin' up for himself."
(Copyright. 1911, by C. S. Post.)
Kinship of Strangers.
John D. Wells, In Buffalo News.
It Just happened so that we both wandered
In
The opry one night, an' my law, it was
grand!
With people all rigged In their open-facs
clothos.
An" twice as much Addles as horns in tha
band!
An' both of us fellers in everyday clothes
Was plum out of place as two fellers
could be.
An' he felt It, too, I am certain, because
When 1 looked at him he was lookln' at
me.
There's somethln". about him that told m
he was
A country raised man of my style an' my
size.
Perhaps It was only the way that he had
Or maybe the faraway iook in nis eyes
That was used-er to distances, maybe, like
mine.
An' gauged for " a place where there's
more for t' see.
An' he felt our kinship. I reckln, became
When I looked at him he was lookln at
me.
The opry was difTurnt from any I've saw
Just slngin' ana aancin- an- singin- agin.
Till fln'lly a feller come out on the stage
An tucKed up a naaie in-unaer nis enm
An' soft as the drip of a dewdrop he played
The "Mockin- Bird" song an- you a ono
o' see
The man settln" next settle down In his seat
An' I looked at him an' he looked at me.
The notes seemed t' coax like the voice of
a child
A cross betwixt mournln- an' laughln',
it seemed.
f hey led me away fords the valley oft
there
An' spots where the best of my dreams
have been dreamed;
Twas Evagine's faver-ite song 'fore she
diea.
So 1 al us liked It oncommon, y' see.
But somehow it alius brings tears t' my
eyes.
So I just looked at him 'an' he looked
at me.
I don't recollect that I've seen him before
And probably won t never run on mm
agin.
But somethln' about him his looks or his
ways
Has give me an' idee we're some sort o'
kin
That maybe he once had a Evagine, too.
An' the song brought her back to his
mind, for I sJb
His head sort o' bow an' his eyes fill with
tears
When I looked at Mm "' he looked at
me.