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SECTION FIVE Pages 1 to 12 Woman's Section Special Features VOI,. XXXIV. PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 9. 1915. NO. 19. Chance MO 3QX fa This LlfeTlsM Famous it oosier Kitchen Cabine SAVE Beginning tomorrow, for one week only, The Hoosier Manufacturing Company permits us to sell the "WHITE BEAUTY" at $2.50 less than the low cash price established by the Hoosier Company. Regular Hoosier - prices are remarkably low. This reduction means an unheard-of bargain. 800,000 Hoosier Cabi- 'White Beauty" delivered for $1.00 Then $1 weekly soon pays the balance. Your money back if you're not delighted with it. No extra fees. No interest. Just the cash price, less $2.50. t Saves Miles of Steps for Your Tired Feet You now must carry things from your cupboard and pantry to your table and back again at every meal. This means miles of steps. The Hoosier saves all these because it com bines everything at your fingers' ends. You can sit down in front of the Hoosier and do nearly all your work. You save energy by saving steps. You have more leisure. Has 40 Labor-Saving Features 17 New This "WHITE BEAUTY" gives you a real scientific kitchen. You can put 400 articles in this new Hoosier, every one at your fingers' ends. The cabinet includes the patented shaker flour sifter only sifter made that shakes flour through instead of grinding it. It also has a complete accounting system ; a cook-book holder that keeps your book always open in front of your eye; Mrs. Christine Frederick's Food Guide that answers the question, "What shall I have for dinner?" The new all-metal bread and cake box has double capacity, due to improved arrange ment, and the work table is of pure aluminum. nets have been sold. "WHITE BEAUTY" is the finest ' Hoosier made. To double the sale of this one cabinet quickly, the Hoosier Company authorizes this sale in 1000 picked towns. This is truly the chance of a life time for a few women only. Our allotment is strictly , limited. "White Beautv" 4W.W ia tmdimt mtuiV. Take Five Minutes to Decide Now Come in tomorrow early examine these new Hoosiers carefully then decide whether you want to buy now while you can save $2.50, or later when you cannot buy below the regular set prices; decide whether you can afford to waste the energy you now spend in walking in your kitchen, when a single dollar will bring you the Hoosier tomorrow. Remember that after this sale the "WHITE BEAUTY" goes back to the regular price. Remember that the new Hoosier Club may be entirely filled the first or second day of this sale. Come at once and enroll your name. Try the Hoosier in your kitchen. Then, if you will part with it, we will gladly refund your dol lar. Come early. Other women, too, are making up their minds now. I RATIONAL? f TO THE PUBLIC: We authorize this sale, limited to "White Beauty" Hoosier cabinets, at $2.50 less than the fixed cash price of these cabinets, this week only. THE HOOSIER MFG. CO., New castle, Ind. HO Q ! Re. f NATION A Cv lSTE-SAVtt Ji $22.SO "Velvet 1 IR.TL1S NisSHa I Size 9x12 !$1.50 Inlaid Linoleum on 1 7 your floor J l 1 f ft, , ,0 !55S2' -m S SO Worth of Furniture $ 5.00 Cash $1.00 Week 3 75 Worth of Furniture $ 7.50 Cash SI .50 Week $10O Worth of Furniture $10.00 Cash $2.00 Week $125 Worth of Furniture $12.50 Cash $2.25 Week -$150 Worth of Furniture $15.00 Cash $2.50 Weekr $200 Worth of Furniture $20.00 Cash $3.00 Week Curtain Materials at Bargain Prices J.le Dotted Swiss Width 3 inches, in white with medium large and small 1 1 , dots, the yard 1 1C Whit Svrlaa In colored dots or figures blue, gold -f f or pink, the yard 17C BSc Scrim H erottltc hed Scrim Curtains, with fig ured over-drap eries at- A Q tached. the yard 40C 45e to 60e Scrim Bordered Scrim or Marquisette in OQ ecru, 36 Inches wide, yard7C !U Vnll colored border, pink orje yellow predominating-, yard. muC -Fine Voile, with FREAK QUERIES POUR IN ON GOVERNOR'S OFFICE Questions Range From Plea for Advice on Marriage to Method of Install ing Wireless Plants Nebraska Debaters Demand Answers. S A I.EM, Or.. May 8. (Special.) When It cornea to acting; as a foun tain of universal Information and of taking: the place of a professional in formation bureau, no one has anything on a Governor's office. That, at least. Is the contention of George Palmer Putnam, secretary to Governor Withy combe, and when he listed a few of the variegated queries that Alter into the Kxecutive Department anyone examin ing the freak assortment would be In clined to agree. "Of course, normal correspondence demands much attention anyway," said Mr. Putnam. "But it's the abnormal letter that gives the grief. Everyone who haa a mental nut to crack seems disposed to ask the Governor to do the cracking." . A month's informal record shows an average of three letters a day from school and college pupils seeking de tailed information for debates. Usually they send In a long list of questions. The answering of which would require hours of time and much study. Kor some unexplained reason Nebraska holds the high record for inquisitive debaters, more Inquiries coming from the bailiwick of Bryan than from any other half dozen states combined. Of course, there have been a num ber of cases where lonely lads and lassies, usually on the shady side of 40, have attempted to press the execu tive office Into service as a matrimonial bureau, and there are pleas and re quests of every description. All these are in the day's work and receive prompt replies, but now and then the office force Is "snowed under" by a batch of involved queries. Here are a few of the diversified questions which have been addressed to the Governor's office recently: "Give suggestions on the feasibility of starting a farm on a bond basis." "Has a city the right to change a public highway so that it cuts off several feet of one's property?" "Will the sugar beet grow success fully in the Willamette Valley would it be feasible to manufacture sugar in the valley?" "What is the wife's share of her hus. band's property, at his death?" "What procedure should one take when a neighbor allows his hogs to run upon one's property?" "Can a person cross his neighbor's property with ditches for drainage purposes without the consent of the owner of the property so crossed?" "Are there any evils existing In Ore gon due to the diffused condition of the executive department?" "Does a woman have to. procure a license to hunt or fish in Oregon?" "When is Arbor day?" "How does one start a wireless telegraph plant?" "Is it lawful to shoot English spar rows within the city limits?" "What can be done when the city threatens to remove trees from around one's property?" TOYS FORSAKEN FOR BOOKS Boy of Four, Gravely 111, Spends Time Fraying and Reading. ST. PAUL, May 5. Robert Weber, 4 years old. Is ill. Heart trouble has afflicted him so gravely that he may not recover, but in his little bed in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Weber, 814 Laurel avenue, he sailed for his German books and his English books and read from each. And then, although neighbors had sent him a woolly rabbit and all the other toys calculated to appeal to ail ing little boys, he ignored them and recited the prayers he has beard in his Catholic Church. As his mother moved about the house in the 'few moments she spent away from his bedside, his voice fol lowed hei as he intoned the Latin re sponses to the priest, for although he's a very little boy. he has learned them, word for word. Robert was so bright as a very, very little boy that his mother began teach ing him his "letters" at an age when other children are learning, to talk. That was all he needed. He reads as readily now as must boys of 10 and 12 years. Some of the big words bother him, that's all. BASEBALL CLUB IS SUED St. Paul Management Defendant In Action for Materials. ST. PAUL, May 5 Jurisprudence in Ramsey County is becoming sea sonable. A baseball suit is to be tried during the next general term. The suit, one for $;!80 alleged to be due for materials, was filed In District Court by attorneys for the Diamond Bleacher Seat Company against the St. Paul Baseball & Amusement Com pany. The concern named defendant Is now the owner of the Saints. MARRIAGE BROKER JAILED Three Months In Prison Penalty for Threatening Client. NEW YORK, May 3. Fritz Podsaus, a marriage broker, was sentenced to three months In the penitentiary in spe cial sessions recently for sending a threatening letter to a client who de clined to pay for the matrimonial bar gain he had obtained. Though he was willing to obtain suit able affinities for others. Podszus was unable to find domestic bliss himself, as he has been separated from his wife, who is in Germany, for several years. PLANS MADE FOR SUMMER CAMP BY Y. M. C. A. TO ACCOMMODATE 200 BOYS Youngsters Expected to Participate in Work and Play at Spirit Lake and Tours of Exploration, Mountain Climbing, Skiing and Baseball Are Among Amusements Contemplated by Secretaries Yho Will Have Charge. I "S3 it-- 111 Sir . a S -. . i 1 . i. ' r.-: v . . if i ii T ----- S $ rtv-;' f ' - - - - -, i I i ' - - JjrSw- J r I , . .. I -SRStZSrWXt TWO HUNDRED Portland boys this year will be inhabitants of the little city that for nine weeks In the Summer nestles at the foot of Mount St. Helens, on the south shore of Spirit Lake and in the heart of the Columbia National Forest. The young est voter in thi3 boy city is X2. the oldest is 18. The camp is the feature of the many Summer activities of the boys' depart ment of the Young Men's Christian As sociation, and is conducted by J. C. Mechan, boys' secretary, with a corps of competent assistants, who direct the play and outings of the youngsters while they are in the mountains. Within easy hiking distance of the log cabin that is the camp headquarters are numbers of snow-capped peaks and crystal lakes, which are explored every season by the hoys under the guidance of some one of the secretaries with the party. Frequent trips are to be made this year to Mount Margaret. Mount St. Helens, Mount Eleanor. Castle Peak and Mount Coldwater. Krom one point on Mount St. Helens the boys often ski through the snow fields back to camp. Many Tours Planned. Penetrating the forest that surrounds the mountain cabin the parties will hike on exploring expeditions to Lake St. Helens, St. Charles Lake, Meta Lake. Lake Obscurity, Lake Mystery, Panhan dle Lane, Shovel Lake. Lake Africa and Snow Lake. AH of these are lakes of considerable size, and the boys nave discovered plenty of enchantment about them to Justify frequent hikes while they are in camp. The parties will leave Portland June 28. going by rail to Castle Rock, Wash., and hiking thence over the trail into the basin, 47 miles. The'boys travel leisurely into the camp and make it in three days. By that time they have become accustomed to the out of doors and aie ready almost at once to begin explora tions of the mysteries of the lakes, forest and mountains that can be seen from a vantage point above camp. Boys Are Self-Governlnir. The mountain city Is decidedly dem ocratic in its form of government. The boys elect their own governor, judge, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, deputy sheriff and legislative body, the coun cil of five. The governor appoints an officer of the day, whose duty it is to conduct all of the camp affairs and to make regular Inspection tours. Boys who infringe the rules of the camp in any way are brought Into court and tried and the penalty fixed for dis obedience. All actions of the court, however, are subject to the secretarial veto. There are to be three decathlon con tests this Sumnfer. innumerable ball games walking trips and excursions over the country. At night, the camp fires form the inspiration for story telling, study, "stunts." songs and gen eral merry-making until "taps" orders all lights out and every boy in bed. This year P. F. A. Boche, instructor in the Y. M. C. A. schools, will conduct some Summer courses for the boys who want to study while they are in camp. The new log cabin, which has ample sleeping, cooking, lounging r.nd study quarters, has made this new feature possible. The cabin also contains much material to while away the hours when rain makes outdoor play impossible. Letters Home Required. Each boy is required to write home to his parents once a week while he la on the trip The following basis for camp honors gives an idea of the lessons that the boys learn in these nature Summer schools: Health Cleanliness of body and clothing, i care of teeth, chewing of food, erect car riage, phyvlcal examination, participation In ph steal activities, game, hikes, etc., lo polnta. Neatness Personal appearance, repair iI clothing. Interior and exterior neatneKs of tent as Judged dally by the "officer of the day." 10 points. Promptness In attendance upon rising bell, meals, Hible study, kitchen and tatl leans; duty, campfires, baseball and other uctlvli.H. lt points. Che-rf ulness In the performance of svork as well an ptay, lo points. Manners Control of tongue, and temper, table manners, 10 points. Morals Participation In th. Hlhle slurty periods and tha Sunday services by discus sion. slnRins;. responsive reading aud atten tion, lu points. Trustworthiness Dependence on a boy's "yes" or "no," his faithfulness In perform ing duties entrusted to him. lo points. Achievement l.earnlna" to row, to swim, to make something useful, to accomplish any task requiring perseverance and hard work, to win a place in an athletic meet, to establish a good habit or break a bad one. Hi point. industry As shown hy the condition of a boya tent, tent yard, clothes, general habits, 10 points. Service Volunteer aervlco of any descrip tion that Is actuated by a real desire to help someone. 10 points. FARMERS' EARNINGS SMALL Federal Agriculturist Testifies Few Farmers Make S!000 Yearly. CHICAGO. . May 4 Discussion of farm earnings entered the western freight rate hearing with the testi mony of W. J. Thompson, of the United States Department of Agriculture. Mr. Thompson, who is in charge of the section of farm economics, told of data gathered by Federal officials In Indiana. Illinois and Iowa. He testi fied that in that district one farmer out of 22 earned more than $2000 a year after deducting all expenses and 5 per cent on the actual Investment. "One farmer out of every three in 273 farms considered in the three states." said Mr. Thompson, "paid for the privilege of working his farm." His statistics on rented farms gave the average earnfngx of a tenant farm er as 70 a year. The figures applied to 247 tenant farms, and he te&tifled that the owners of the farms received an average net return of 3.5 per cent on their property Investment, after al lowing for taxes and insurance. The cost of growing an acre of corn was placed by the witness at $20.30 for an average yield of 45 bushels to the acre. "Based on the actual selling price offered after harvest." said Mr. Thomp son, '"the farmer received only. 2 mills profit on a bushel of corn. The cost of raising a bushel of oats, figured on actual data from 577 acres, was 49.9 cents, and the average price received tpr oats was 38 cents, a loss of 11.9 cents a bushel. "There is no profit in raising oats. That crop has to be grown by the farmer to preserve the rotation of crops," said the witness. Counsel for the railroads objected to the introduc tion of the testimony on the ground that It was Irrelevant to the quesion of the proposed advance In freitrht rates. Aruguing the submission of the tes- tlmony, Clifford Thome, counsel for the Western Stxte CommlxsloiiM. urged hat as the iailroa'1 hud r peatedly brought -ii the question of "what tli traffic would bear" in their prenenla tlon of Ihe rasf, the evidence of the 'arm furiilnti whh ma let i.tl. "We con tend," he aid, "that If the business of fanning i.s u n pr It t a Me rind yields m lower re-urn than other Industries, it han a bearing h-re." CominisHi"ner I'anielx ruled Hint the testimony would be received. Intimat ing, however, that tho farmers, wh-i kept account were not as expert in farming UK the average. "Since he issue here raided l.s gen eral," eald the commlsclonpr. "I Fhiill let this testimony jro In. Put 1 am not Htrongly p-rmindrd that the aver age farmer keeps acctirate u-cotints of his transactions. Such accurate book keeping would indicate that the farm ers referred to here are not typical. And 1 am not Impressed with Ihe testi mony that a man raises five bushels of corn for 1 cent profit and loses 13 cents on every bush-l of oats." Under cross-examination, Mr. Thonip non said his computation did not take into account butter, epca and produce consumed on the farms. Questioned by the commlxsluner. thi witness said that the present value of farm land had not been considered in his computation, and he had not con sidered pos.-ihle appreciation since Its original entry. POISON LAID TO WIFE, 17 Texan, 7 7, Charges Plot His Death. I Cause CIUIKNVILLn. Tex., Mr.y n. Vrs. N. L. Lipsey. 17 years old wife of N. L. Lipsey, 77 years old, was arrest ed here on the charge of having at tempted to poison her husband. The Sheriff who mudc the arrest stated that he had found poison In bananas which he eald Lipsey had in tended to eat. Domestic troubles have disrupted the Lipsey home for several months, fhe Sheriff .""tated. Recently Lipsey insti tuted suit for divorce, but later becanio reconciled to his wife and dropped the action. The Lipseys are well known in this section. Their marriage caused great surprise among their friends. WOMEN TO BE CONDUCTORS 400 to Be Kniployed on .lat-ovr Cars In Place of Men at War. JLASfjOO. Scotland, May S. So satisfactory has the experiment of em ploying a dozen women as streetcar conductors proved that tho corporation tramways committee decided a few days ago to employ as many addition al women as would be necessary to rill the vacancies caused by the men en listing for service at the front. It la expected that 400 women w ill lie required for these positions. They will be paid 27 shillings (ti.70l weekly, and will be provided with service uniforms. 5'