15 GOOD AIR, FIT FOOD OREGON'S FINEST BOY HAS SCIENTIFIC TRAINING. ;e PRIZE Table reservations for New Year's Eve are now being made Mother of Prize Winner Uses Common Sense in Care of Her Young Son. A - EUGENIC EXPERT TALKS TH"R STTVTAT ORflOXTAN, PORTLAND, NOVEMBER 2, 1913. FA BABY ! 5f IX "3 $ 4 Xew-Born Infant Should Be Weighed Kach Week for FIrfct Month. Chest Development Should Be Carefully Watched. So much has been said of the prize baby girl. Jane Kanzler. that it seems but fair to give mention to the sweep Ftakes boy. Wayne Porter Buchanan, ton of Professor and Mrs. F. H. Bu chanan, of McMlnnvllle. Wayne's mother has brought up her little son on practically the same plan that Mrs. Kanzler used for Jane. He has had tareful feeding, lots of fresh air, sun shine and a general treatment Inspired by stood sound common sense. He Is the proud possessor of two silver cups, a medal and a prize of $100 in gold. He weighs 35 pounds and is well propor tioned. At the State Fair tests he was adjudged the finest boy in Oregon. In talking recently of the eugenics tents which she conducted and which are of such wide interest at present, Dr. Mary V. Madigan gave many interest ing points. She said: "The eugenics contest, now so popu lar all over the state, in fact all over the United States, is a subject of great discussion at the present time and has done much to educate parents in eugenics. Nurture and environment hold an Important place In bettering the race and in increasing the usefulness of the present generation. Height Increases With Weight. "The score card used in these con tests is worthy of careful study. It gives the average normal standard of weights and measurements for children from 6 months to 3 years of age. The new-born babe should be weighed every week during the first month, twice ev ery month during the first year, and every three months thereafter, as weight is one of the chief indications of normal development. His other meas urements, such as height, circumfer ence of head, chest and abdomen should Increase proportionately with his weight. To maintain the proper ratio is all Important. A record of his ad vancement should be kept and compar isons made with the average normal standard. If he weighs more than this his height and other measurements should correspond, otherwise the In creased weight may be due to fat caused by improper assimilation of food.. The head, chest and abdomen should measure alike up to 16 months, and after that the chest takes the lead. "If the head Is unduly large, the cause may be abnormal bone develop ment. Lack of symmetry is an indica tion that the bones are soft. When this condition Is present the side on which the baby lies most constantly becomes flattened more than the opposite side, or if he lies on his back a great deal flattening of the occiput occurs. The fontanels or openings In the skull at birth should close by the second year, j An extremely large head with open fon. tanels would indicate hydrocephalus, but these cases are rare. By far the most common cause of failure of clos ure of the fontanels, as well as other conditions due to abnormal bone development. Is rickets, although mal nutrition in any form causes delay. Free Lnngi Essential. "If the chest measurements are less than required to correspond with other proportions the cause will usually be some obstruction In the air passages, such as adenoids or enlarged tonsils. The air cannot enter the lungs and consequently they do not expand, and the chest remains small and undersized. The blood is not properly oxygenated and the child becomes weak, aenemlc and a prey to colds, coughs and all the ailments of childhood. "The free expansion of the lungs de termines the size of the chest, and if Interfered with by anything which nar rows the lumen of the airway, it is surprising how quickly the chest meas urements lag behind. Lack of chest de velopment may be due to other causes, such as the need of fresh air and exer cise, improper feeding, etc. "The mental test used is the Blnet Simon standard of mental measure ment which is so much talked about and so necessary in the classification of children in the schools. These tests have revolutionized the training and education of children and have enabled educators to fit the work to the child rather than to mold the child to the work. "The most vital questions of all are those relating to feeding, whether breast fed or bottle fed. The keynote of the baby's development is struck here. The bottle fed baby is working under a terrific handicap. No food or modification has so far been produced on which a child will thrive as on mother's milk, and in 90 out of 100 bottle-fed babies malnutrition with Its long list of manifestations ensues. "It is important that the child sleep alone and that the windows be kept open. In this way he has freedom of movement, even temperature, proper covering and plenty of oxygen." u 1 'm : vV f f WATNB PORTER BtTCHANAtf. BABIES ENJOY DAY Pumpkin and Candy Ghosts Delight Little Ones. NURSERY TALES ARE TOLD MUSIC ADVERTISES CURRY Orchestra Tours Southern Oregon In Behalf of County. The Agness orchestra has been mak ing a seven-weeks' tour of Josephine, Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties, Ore gon, and Del Norte County, California, advertising Curry County. The orches tra is under the direction of R. Con verse Norton, who is a graduate of the New England and Columbia conserva tories of music. He settled in Curry County a year ago to engage in min ing. He organized the orchestra of 14 pieces about eight months ago. Agness is about 30 miles above Gold Beach, a little backwoods town on the Rogue River, reached by river and trail. Be side Mr. Norton the personnel of the orchestra is: A. J. Berg and O. Powell, of Crescent City: Mrs. Lucas and her sons. Lawrence. Clifford and Donald; Charles and Francis Scanlon; Martha, Prank and Teller Price, Ola Jones and Robert Mgren. The orchestra has played to packed houses in all the towns in Southern Oregon, the boy soloists, Francis Scan lon and Lawrence Lucas making a big hit with flute and clarinet. Mr. .Norton wants to show the people of Oregon that Curry is on the map, and conceived the idea of the orchestra as the best way to do it. He consid ers that Curry County is one of the richest undeveloped districts on the Coast. The population is still small, but Mr. Norton believes that the time is not far distant when it will provide homes for many seekers of its coal, gold and other minerals, its dairy and fruit lands and its wealth of timber. Edlefsens' sail Hiawatha bard coal. -Adv. Halloween Festivities Provided' for 35 Babies at Bay Nursery on Tvrelfth Street by Mrs. Oscar R-ittenberg . BY EDITH KNIGHT HOLMES. There were 35 ghosts and SS pump kins at the Day Nursery on Twelfth street on Halloween, but the pumpkins and the ghosts were all made of marsh mallows and they were part of the menu planned by Mrs. Oscar Ritten berg for the pleasure of the 85 babies of the nursery. It was just the grandest party Im aginable; everything was good, but nothing would hurt the digestions of the tiny guests. After the happy group had been seated there were "Ohs" and "Ahs" of delight and as soon as the sig nal was given the kiddles took a bite out of the bread and jelly and tried the marshmallow ghost who proudly stood with his stick-candy support planted in a little sponge cake at each place. There was a cup of cocoa for every one and a nice ripe red apple for all except the tiny tots. The younger babies sat in their high chairs and the big children in chairs and on benches round the table. , The decorations were & source of ad miration, the black cats and witches making a strong contrast to the golden pumpkins and scarlet apples. Little Ones Too Busy to Talk. When the photographer took the flashlight two of the babies howled, but their fright was soon forgotten and the tears were soaked up in the sponge cake. There wasn't much conversation at this party every one waa too busy eating. After the ghosts were gone the candy stick was Just fine to suck and when It was all over the little sticky hands were all washed and the babies with shining faces were ready to go home with their mothers. Before the feast the kiddies had a wonderful time playing in the nurserv. After the games they all crowded round miss Amy Kochester, who had come to tell them stories. Marvelous tales nt beautiful princesses and fairies, and of good little boys and girls were list ened to as Miss Rochester held the children's attention. She used words that were simple; she was a child with the children. The nurses hovered near as much attracted by the clever story teller as were the babies. At the East Side nursery there was another and similar party, not quite so large, Dut every bit as interesting. Mrs. C. H. Prescott and Mrs. Louis Mead assisted by other members provided the goodies and the babies had a beautiful Halloween festivity. The Day Nursery Is conducted by the Portland Fruit and Flower Mission, of which Mrs. E. C. Mears is president and several score society and philanthropic women are active members. Children Well Cared For. The institution has proved a great help to women who work by the day, for they can leave their little ones in the clean, well kept nursery and know that they win be well cared for all day long. There are tiny snow white cribs, where tte afternoon naps are taken; there is a dining-room, a big playroom, a spotless kitchen, nurseries, everything, in fact, that is homelike. Presiding over all is a matron with trained nurses as assistants. All who are in any way connected with the Day Nursery have in their hearts a real love for babies, so that theirs is a labor of love, as well as a skilled profession. The babies are all good to look at in their clean ging ham aprons. They are healthy and happy and well behaved. What more could they be? REV. MR. KERR TO PREACH Illinois Message Karnes Man to Fill Pulpit. In a telegram from Rev. W. J. Mc Dougall, district superintendent of the Portland district, who is at Springfield, 111., attending a Methodist laymen's' conference, the Rev. W. T. Kerr has been directed to conduct regular serv ices at the Taylor-street Church. He will preach there today, both morning and evening, in accordance with his instructions to supply the pulpit of the church. Sunday school and Epworth League services also will be held. The telegram from Rev. Mr. Mc Dougall is supposed to have the of ficial sanction of Bishop Cooke, who is also at Springfield. Rev. Mr. Kerr would not discuss the message yester day. He declined to say whether he had been directed to conduct services at Third and Taylor streets indefinitely, or only for today, nor whether the tele gram was so worded as In effect to recognize the faction of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, which is worshiping in the Taylor-street edifice, as a separate congregation. , In accordance with instructions of the quartely conference. Rev. Benjamin Young, of the First Church, which is now worshiping in the Grace Church building, has named Rev. A. J. Hol lingsworth to conduct one service to day at the Taylor-Street Church After having seen the telegram to Mr! Kerr, however, he requested Mr. Hollings worth not to try to preach today. GOLDEN JAG SALE At Calef Bros, means more than an ordinary sale. Their regular low-ren-. prices are so much lower than the Wen Side high-rent prices that when a sale is put on and the stock reduced so as to move it quickly, it means a savins that you should investigate. Remem ber the location. East Third and Morri son, three blocks east of the Morrison, st, bridge. Calef Bros. Your credit is good here. Adv. Prices On Knight coal will not ad vance on the 1st. Order whtin you want It. Phone East 182. Albina Fuel Co., sole agents. Adv. SJOVEMBER! The month of gray skies and gentle showers of spicy fragance issuing from cozy kitchens of warm inglesides and warmer hearts the month of thanksgiving and of merriment. Here at The Portland you'll catch the glow and the inspiration of the season; the warm, rich tints in dining and grillroom the tempt ing foods and the irreproachable service the great lobby with its inviting easy chairs the pleasant writing-room all conspire to make the guest feel that this is indeed Home! An entertainment purely musical, with noth ing to detract from its charm the best of the world's music, interpreted by artists; in the grill during tea and throughout the evening; in the dining-room during the dinner hours, and in the lobby on Sunday evenings. Afternoon Tea, 3:30 to 6 Table d'Hote Dinner, 5:30 to 8 After Theater Suppers The Portland Hotel Owned and Operated by The Portland Hotel Co. G, J. Kaufmann, Manager N. K. Clarke, Asst. Manager WILD LIFE STUDIED Natural History of Oregon Is to Be Published. MANY FILMS TO BE MADE State Game and Fish Warden Will Work In Conjunction With Uni versities and Colleges In Gathering Facta Together. Birds, mammals and fish of the State of Oregon will in a few months have their complete pedigrees through all agres, and the location of their point of migration traced to a nicety. State Game Warden William L. Flnley is now working in conjunction with the offi cers of the Oregon Agricultural Col lege, Reed College, Willamette Uni versity and the University of Oregon to have the natural history of the state published. This Is in connection with the work which the biological survey of the United States Department of Agricul ture has set about to accomplish. The Idea of the gigantic undertaking Involving every state of the Union is to find the economic value of the fauna involved. The results, with photo graphs, will be published in pamphlet and book form for future reference and to supplement the knowledge on hand. The work will be done by students and instructors of the colleges. Part will be taken from past experiments and specimens now on hand, while much of it will be from original re search in the field. The State Fish and Game Commission is starting out to take several miles of film of the state fish hatcheries, the men at work, scenes on the fishing grounds of both the commercial fish eries, and the sportsmen and other points and doings of Interest. The fish and game of the State of Oregon will have a big exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915. The specimens, photographs and data col lected in the survey to be made for the biological survey will be exhibited there for the first time. Several troughs of llve fish of varl- BABES OP THE DAY NURSERY ARE ENTERTAINED AT HALLOWEEN PARTY. ' ' ,:!' "i n.r v,yl--nr, f ' ' J U ' J A-SS Z-L - HAPPY LITTLE GUESTS ROOD THE FESTIVE BOARD. ous ages, together with full - grown specimens of the finest game will be shown In surroundings as natural as possible. It is expected to have men from the game service give lectures on the game resources of the state in connection with the many miles of film which will be reeled off between now and the opening of the fair. MR. PARKISONS ARGUMENT Reaaona for Opposition to S 175,000 University Appropriation. PORTLAND, Or., Nov. 1. (To the Editor.) The supporters of the ref erendum against building appropria tions in the amount of $175,000 for the University of Oregon are the victims of a special law and the oversight of the undersigned; therefore, they have no argument supporting the referen dum in the State Bulletin to Voters. There has been much said by the so called friends of "higher learning" and in the Interests of fair play I am going to ask you for hearing. Those who applied the referendum prepared an argument for the voters' bulletin and the undersigned prepared to file the same with the Secretary of State, in accordance with the regu lar initiative and refeendum laws. Therefore I was Informed by the Secretary of State that the last Legis lature passed a special law requiring that all arguments must be submitted within 12 days after the filing of the referendum petition; therefore, our league was out and there is no argu ment. The members of the Oregon Higher Educational Betterment League raised money and applied the refer endum on appropriations for building purposes only in the amount of $175,- 000. This left the university with maintenance appropriations at Eugene of $350,000 biennially; $100,000 of this was an additional appropriation made by the last session of the Legislature. This Is support for the university in the amount of $304 per student. The object of the members of the league is to defeat the building ap propriations only, so that the question pertaining to the problems of our schools of higher learning can be con sidered at our next election before more money is put in permanent im provements at Eugene, and also to re view the act of the last Legislature in granting unto the university a mill tax appropriation which will start January 1, 1915, at something like $600,000 bi ennially. The league at its meeting last Spring passed a resolution declaring its wish to have the present referendum sus tained; that is, at next Tuesday's elec tion. ' Following this, and at the next general election. It will present a con stitutional amendment to the voters of the state which will consolidate the University and Agricultural College and place the same on a reasonable mill property tax, and have the school managed Independently of the legisla tive assembly by a board of regents composed of men and women engaged In the world's useful work. The league members have advanced the argument that the university at Eugene Is not properly located, and. secondly, by having a united institu tion, the educational value per dollar expended would be greater than at present. It Is contended further that the law-makers, who are elected from the district where the university is located, trade their votes and influ ence against good laws and In favor of vicious ones so that they can get a greater amount of the taxpayer's money for "higher education." This condition of affairs would be stopped by having the schools consolidate and supported by a direct mill tax and managed by a board of practical men and women, a sort of commission gov ernment. The league hopes to see the voters vote "No" against building appropria tions only at next Tuesday's election. H. J. PARKISON. Secretary. II. W. Strong Succeeds Dolph. H. W. Strong has been appointed gen eral attorney for the Northern Pacific Terminal Company in this city. He will succeed C. A. Dolph, general attorney of the company for many years, who resigned recently. Mr. Strong is a grad. uate of Stanford University, class of 1908. He has been practicing in Port land practically ever since leaving col lege. He was In the office of W. W. Cotton, general attorney for the O.-W. R. & N. Company, and has done legal work for the Paciflo Power & Light Company. October Loans Heavy. One of the biggest monthly records in mortgage loans In the history of Portland was made in October, when total of $4,815,721.12 was placed on Portland and Multnomah County real estate. HOTEL MULTNOMAH Headquarters for commercial travelers and tourists Very Best Sample Rooms Very Best Cuisine Very Best Service to be found ia the City of Portland The Arcadian Garden on account of the great success of the wonderful attractions now being presented in the Arcadian Garden the same artists have been re-engaged and will remain indefinitely Entire change of songs and dances week of Nov. 3 ALLISTON AND TRUCCO International Dancers DE HALDE AND EDWARDS Sensational Dancers, Featuring the Staircase Waltz LAURA JANI3 Operatic Tenor SIGNOR BRAVO The "Wonderful Tenor THE FOUR MASQUE RIA SISTERS and THE HOTEL MULTNOMAH ORCHESTRA Under the Direction of HERMAN S. HELLER Entire Programme during Merchants' 50o Lunch, 11 :30 until 2 P. M., Dinner and After the Theaters Same Entertainment at Arcadian Garden Every Sun day During Dinner and Evening, 10 :30 until 12 Sunday Announcement Table d'Hote Dinner, 6 until 8 P. M. Seventeenth Grand Concert, Given by the Augmented Hotel Orchestra, in Hotel Lobby, 8 :30 until 10 P. M. HERJIAN S. HELLER, Director H. C. BOWERS, Manager LOUIS P. REYNOLDS, Asst. Manager IN THE RATHSKELLAR GRILL An Entire New Programme New Artists THE GREATEST AGGREGATION OF TALENT, THE CLEVEREST SONGS AND SPECIAL TIES EVER HEARD IN PORTLAND CLEO BALCOM Character Artiste. ELIZABETH MYERS High-Class Ballad Singer. REON W ATKINS Soubrette and Juvenile EUGENE BARLOW High-Class Operatic and Classic Singer. MISS MINNIE RHODES The Dainty Little California Poppy. MR. PERKINS. Pianist. THE HOTEL OREGON ORCHESTRA SIGNOR PIETRO MARINO, Musical Director. RESERVE YOUR THANKSGIVING TABLES NOW For Thankssriving we will serve a special Table d'Hote Dinner in the Fountain Grill from 5 :30 to 8 :30 P. 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