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11 IBBBI CHRISTIE HOME WORKERS PLAN CAMPAIGN TO RAISE $100,000 Executive and Advisory Committees Will Begin Initial Work Tomorrow Under Supervision of J. C. English Purposes and Work Are Explained. THE SUNDAY.. OTIEGONTAN, POItTLAND, NOVEMBER 12, 1016. oom Suites yi 1 ? in Price i 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 I n PREPARE now for the annual feast. We have made tempting reductions on Dining-room Suites, including those of mod erate price, asnvell as the more expensive. $76.00 Dining-Room Suite $58.75 A solid quartered-oak Suite in golden wax, light or dark fumed finishes. It consists of buffet, six-foot extension dining table, with 45-inch top, and six chairs, with genuine leather-slip seats. A $76 Suite offered at $58.75. $99. 00 Dining-Room Suite $76. 75 A fine quartered-oak Jacobean Suite, consisting of a fine buffet, with French plate mirror, six-foot extension table with 45-inch top, carver and five chairs with genuine leather-slip seats. A $99 Suite offered at $76.75. $157.50 Dining-Room Suite $123.50 A massive oak Jacobean Suite, consisting of fine buffet with extra large base and cane panels, six-foot table with 40-inch top, carver and five chairs with cane panel backs and genuine leather-slip seats. A $157.50 Suite offered at $123.50. t jT- ' ' itxt ' ; t t ' xi" f fp&'O' Srcf CSi-A THE work of moulding a campaign organization to raise $100,000 for the Christie Home for Orphan Girls is over. During the past four weeks some of the busiest men in the ity have been spending1 hours of their time to further the work of the cam paign. The results of their efforts are an enthusiastic force of workers and a public acquainted with the work done by the Christie Home in the past and the urgent- need of additional build ings. The initial campaign for large dona tions, which Is in charge of the execu tive and advisory committees, will be gin tomorrow morning under the su pervision of J. C. English. This initial Bolicitation of funds will close with the banquet at the Portland Hotel,, on the night of December 4. The banquet in charge of Mrs. "W. E. Ooman and her assistants, Mrs. T. H. McAllis. Mrs. J. Alex Mayer, Mrs. Frank Iooiy, Mrs. Natt McDougall and Mrs. Kelix Isherwood, will be the biggest social event of the campaign. Addresses will be given by the most prominent speakers of the state. Mrs. Coman promises a treat in musical numbers to be rendered by artists. On the morning after the banquet the army of workers under the general direction of John E. Cronan will take the field for tho collection of the smaller donations. .The whole city win be completely canvassed in this whirl wind campaign of two weeks duration. Daily luncheon will be served at the Portland Hotel for all campaign workers as guests of the general com mittee. The reports from the various teams will be given each day at the luncheon. On the night of December 2 a mass meeting of captains and workers will bn held in some suitable place down town. Pledge cards and final instruc tions will be given the workers at this time. In answer to many questions in re pard to Christie Home asked by the visitors at headquarters the campaign committee has prepared the following: Ts Christie Horn a purely Catholic Insti tution? Are non-Catholic children accepted? Christie Home Is conducted by the Sister of the Holy Names, a religious order of the Catholic Church. Religion forms no barrier to entrance at the Christie Home for any child, nor does It make the slightest dif ference in the care and treatment received. la the child's physical welfare regarded? re physicians free to inspect the home? The children at Christie Home are so cared for that a professional visit from a doctor is rarely necessary, but any. phy sician Is welcome at the home at any time. What precautions are taken against con tagious diseases? Every new child coming to the home la put In quarters . separate from the other children until examination shows that he is in perfect physical condition. Are these children sent away if they are found to have any diseases? No; they are sent to the hosplttal or placed in Christie Home's1 Isolated infirmary, as the case demands, until it Is deemed per fectly safe for them, to mingle with, the children. How old are the children at the Christie Home? Girls received at Christie Home may be between the ages of 4 and 16; the average age is between 8 and 10 years. How long may they stay? A girl entering the Christie Home, unless removed by relative. Is kept at the home until she has received a training which ren ders her competent to care for herself. Does the state help support the orphans at the Christie Home? For children entirely dependent of all sup port the state pays $S per month each. But this small amount, which, as Dr. C. S. White lays, anyone will pay without a word as "dead storage" on an automobile, goes a very little way in the support of a real live child. Since so little aid can be given by the state It is positively necessary that help be obtained from the public. FINAL RITES PAID Friends of Years Gather Bier of Leander Weils. at SERVICE SOLEMNLY SWEET rasters and Laymen Bear Testimony to High Character and Notable Attributes of Weil-Known Journalist. BT BEN HUR LAMPMAN. The conservatory chapel was a bower of flowers. Roses vied with carnations and both bloomed beside huge white chrysanthemums and cheerful asters. When the people came and the pews were filled with old friends and young, the organ began behind the screening ferns. A voice caught up the hymn, gently and carried it through the flowers to every nook: of the chapel "Abide With Me." So softly did, It fall upon the listeners that they almost forgot. Yet, as the song passed, they remembered, these many men and women who met yesterday afternoon to reverence the memory of Leander H. Wells, for 81 years a newspaperman in the service of Portland. In that much of Mr. Wells' life was spent for the East Side, where everyone bad long regarded him with apprecia tive affection, it was fitting that the first testimonial be paid by an officer of the Eat Side Business Men s Club, and L. M. Lepper, vice-president of the organization, spoke of the heavy debt due to the memory of the "East Side correspondent." Unselfish Service Lauded. "There are times when we realize the inadequacy of language," said Mr. Lepper, "and moments when words will not express the feelings that lie close to the heart" Quite simply 'he recounted the un selfish service of the man who took up his task "when the East Side was nothing but pasture land," and laid it down on a day when the same district was a large and prosperous portion of a great city. Mr. Wells, he said, took pride In Use It Three Times. F0RE TREATMENT (Japanese Style.) Ftlr up good circulation and keep the tis sues soft and pliable around the aching parts and the Impurities that cause rheumatism will rork out through the pores. The New Treatment penetrates thoroughly and soothes and relieves all pain. Nothing like it for Inflamed joiats and swellings or any inflammation or soreness anywhere, from the worst skin disease to nasal catarrh, neuraleia or chronic neuritis. It's a reve lation in the treatment of these complaints and should be kept on hsnd at all times, especially for acute Inflammation of the 1 unps. bad coughs and bronchitis. Its im mediate action will please you. Be sure and trv It. Tlirei sizes 3Sc, C0c and $1.00. At druggists. Know-doo Co., Faaadeiutt Cal a - . Kfl a II ' ll H II W . ' 3 II H V j II II " ; II H 11 ""A 11 n V-SP a 1 l 99 Usual' Liberal Terms Will Apply. $335.50 Dining-Room Suite $227.50 A distinctive Suite in quartered oak, in either golden wax or polished finish. It con sists of a handsome buffet with large French plate glass, 60-inch table with 12-foot extension, carver and five chairs with genuine leather-slip seats. Each piece has carved legs ana claw ieet. A $330 suite onered at $227.50. All Odd Extension Tables, Buffets and Dining Chairs Reduced Until Thanksgiving. No Extra Charge for Credit Our Prepare Your Thanksgiving Dinner on a Garland Range -pHIS fine Resolute Garland Combination Range is an all-year-round Range, burning coal, wood and gas. Two fuels may be used sim ultaneously. This range has a fine polished top, porcelain mnpl fnd heantifuUv mV.kpied trim mings. Absolutely the finest and best com bination Kange on the market. m S TOMW TOMTOM I j i ijmm i. 0tV : I See Our Immense Display of Mahogany and Overstuffed Furni- I J-H, a I ture in Individual Pieces Shown on the Slain Floor. I VO ta u - r -n '1 iiMnfJ--.. itiwii sssif' PlW Priced... .jjSiiiiiytiu W'Kl mjbT I 1 I " iWffW.CBfeltefe et;$85.50 Staple Garland Range for coal, coke or wood. A fine six-hole steel range with cab inet base and 16-inch oven. All fixtures are nickle-plated. Every part is of the same high quality as the Combina- tf Q ft 1 tion Range. Price P5y.JLJ Jenning's Great Coup in Rugs! Kandahars, Chorassans and Saxonys, $19.75 A LOT OF fine 9x12 Rugs which we are enabled to offer to our J customers at less present Eastern mill prices. Our shrewd Eastern buyer was in the market with the cash before rugs began to advance in price and bought heavily. This week, or until all are 6old, we will offer these desirable rugs in handsome (J -t r rjrf patterns at this remarkable price. t?lt7i0 t -We Cannot Slake Reser- This Lot of Rugs Sold on a Cash Basis vations by Telephone. a H B a n n D a a H B a D R a a H B m D HIBinillllllBBBBHIIIIIBDBI Jennings Special Ideal Range $36 A superior steel range with sanitary nickel plated base and polished top ; genuine porcelain panels. This range will give perfect tQ (t service in cooking and baking. At f)OO.UU Full Linesr of Standard Makes of Heaters Heaters from $2.25 Upwards. Special Grafonola Offer if- A beautiful, rich-toned Columbia Graf onola m a case of your own choosing- quartered oak, satin walnut or mahog any complete with $81.50 Selections 300 Needles 5 Down $5 a Month. We carry a complete stock of Columbia Graf on olas, ranging in price from $15 to $500. All the Old Records All the New Records. m the grrowth of the section from which he gathered the news for more than a quarter century, identified himself with It and left nothing undone that might serve to further its future. "He has "covered" it arduously far Into the night, at times.'" the speaker reminded them and told of the will with which Mr. Wells carried on his work as a reporter. "O, the dreamers have the wishes, but the workers have the will." he quoted. "Mr. Wells was one of the workers." he declared, "and thus we of the Bast Side Business Men's Club and we of the Improvement As sociation, who knew him so well, leave a parting word with you. His monu ment will not merely be one of endur ing marble, but the everlasting recol lection of many kind acts." Churchman Faym Tribute. Each Sunday, since churches first thrust their spires above the East Side, It had been Mr. Wells custom to report the sermons. It was in that manner, said Dr. Arthur F. Bishop, of the Cen tral Presbyterian Church, that they met, recently when Dr. Bishop first as sumed the pastorate. He told of the veteran reporter's review of that ser mon in the ensuing issue of The Ore gonian, of its grasp of fact and gen erous sympathy for the work of the churchman. "Mr. Wells, in putting high estem and estimation on the work of the church, has written himself down in our hearts and in the history of this community, as a man worth while," de clared Dr. Bishop. Dr. Samuel Worcester, of the New Church Society, personal pastor of Mr. Wells, spoke comfortingly and with the faith that all things are well. "Friends, there is no death, except death of sin," began Dr. Worcester. "That which we are accustomed to call death is but transition. It Is but the passing of the spirit from the life of this world to the life of the spirit world. Man does not and cannot, die, This is but the birthday of our friend in the continued life of the spirit world into which he has entered. How do I know? I know this on the authority of God's word. ... Let us Bee what happened to our friend. He apparently fell asleep. So there is nothing to fear. He has awakened." Transition Ik Asserted. And in that swift transition, said Dr. Worcester, the friend was sum moned frpm his sleep by "an angel. such as were the angels of the resur rection such as we read of In the Gospels." With prayer by Dr. Bishop, th sing. Ins- of "Renutifnl Tsl. nf Snmrwhpm1 by Marion Bennett, and ainal benedic tion, the service came to a close. Many prominent business men of Portland were among the mourners and the floral offerings were the tributes of friends who long since learned to love the quiet and kindly character of " the East Side correspondent. From the conservatory chapel of the East Side funeral directors, the casket was borne to Mount Scott Cemetery for interment. The pallbearers were: H, H. Newhall. C. A. Blgelow and Thomas Rowe, of the East Side Business Men's Club, and Addison Bennett, Joseph Mac- queen and Harry Austin, of The Ore- gonian. Into the Winter sunshine, along the paved streets that were pasture land when iJeander rx. wens took up hi work, the funeral cortege took its course. And so it was that the veteran reporter "covered his beat" for the last time. BAZAAR DRAWS CROWD FANCY WORK, COOKERY AXD GEN ERAL, STORE ATTRACTS. Former Badgers to Meet. The Wisconsin State Society will hold Its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at Arcanum HalL An interesting programme and refresh- I meats Will frg features of. tho mooting, Buy Furniture This Christmas Henry Jenning & Sons "The Home of Good Furniture" Liberal Credit Washington at Fifth Street Buy Furniture This Christmas H a a a H H a H n M a a a BB M H HI B M H IB H H n m w m n n u BBDBll Ladles ' Our Savior's) Lutheran Church Arrange I'rosramme and Even Have Smoker for Men. The bazaar given by the Ladies' Aid Society of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Friday and last nights at the Foresters' Hall, at Fourth and Alder streets, was well attended. The meet ing and sales were successful. The women served lunch and dinner at night. Booths showing all sorts of fancy work and oooking and a general store were included in the bazaar. A number of young women of the church and young people's society as sisted in a programme in which the following numbers were enjoyed: Solo, Miss Grace Rudd, accompanied by Miss Hannah Gerde; solo, Miss Lillian Swan son, accompanied by Miss Jennie Lin gass; songs, Mrs. K. Koald. Piano se lections were given by Miss Ruth Lange. A smoker was given Friday night for the men, and was repeated at last night's bazaar. Mrs. C. B. Taggart was general chairman of the bazaar. Last night an interesting programme was given in which the Staples fam ily played and sang, and Mrs. Olga. Griffith sang, accompanied by Miss Helen Drake. George Hendrlckser is pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, for the benefit of which the bazaar was given. HOTEL CLERK ARRESTED Edwin Peterson Accused of Passing Four Worthless Checlta. On a charge of passing four worth less checks, Edwin Peterson, 30 years old, a night clerk at the Green Hotel, Sixth and Oak streets, was arrested yesterday by City Detectives Leonard and LaSalle. ' He Is charged with ob taining money by false pretenses. Within the past week, it Is said. Green passed two checks, for 5 each, which were cashed by S. Reed, propri etor of the Delmaejo restaurant, at 146 North Sixth street: one check for $2.50 at the Gately Clothing Company, and one check for $3.50 at the Imperial Hotel. The officers say that Peterson made a full confession. SUPREME ORACLE VISITS Royal Neighbors of America Will Entertain Mrs. M. Ii. Enripht. Mrs. Myra B. Enrlght, supreme ora cle of the Royal Neighbors of America, who. arrived here yesterday from "Kan sas City, Mo., will be entertained by the six Multnomah County camps this week, and will be honor guest at a reception In Camp Marguerite's hall, 114 H Grand avenue, Tuesday night. Mrs. Enrlght will preside at the adoption of a number of new members at the meeting which will be held Thursday night In the Modern Wood men Hall, at Eleventh and Burnslde street. She will have charge of the school of Instruction at the Thursday afternoon meeting in that hall also. AGENCY LICENSE PROPOSED 3f r. Bigelow Would llequire Employ ment Bureaus to File Bond. Employment agencies which deal in positions for bank clerks, teachers, stenographers, bookeepers and posi tions of similar character would be li censed if an ordinance prepared yes terday by City Commissioner Bigelow is passed. The ordinance would Impose a license fee of $40 a year on all agencies col lecting a fee for furnishing positions of a nature such as those mentioned. Also these agencies will be required to furnish a bond of $1000 to the city to guarantee fair dealing with the public. PISGAH MOTHER PLEADS HELP BADLY NEEDED FOR COLONY CITY REFUSES TO AID. sier. widow of George Rosier, a former I Mrs. Kosier was 47 years of age ami heavy stockholder in the Lincoln Creek had been a resident of Lewis County for Lumber Company, who was killed five I 28 years. One daughter, Mrs. Waundi years siro. wss held todsy at Galvln. Wheildon, survives. 1 t'T'n""fit' rrT'!""'T',1,'"""''','t"r Appeal Made for Funds for Winter Work -and for Thanksatvlnc and Christmas Provisions. The city, through Its plan of re trenchment having discontinued finan cial aid to Pisgah Home Colony, Mrs. Hattie B. Lawrence, known as Pisgah Mother, has made an appeal to the pub lic for aid to keep the institution go ing. The colony consists of derelicts, who are housed on property near Linn ton. Mrs. Lawrence says the institution has saved dozens of men and has ac complished a wonderful good and will continue to do this good work if the publio will aid in the upkeep. "Let Pisgah Colony go on in Its God given mission." pleads Mrs. Lawrence. "Thanksgiving time is nw approach ing; Winter Is coming on; food is very high. You have plenty, a good Job. a warm home, no wolves at your door. Remember In your gratitude to your Maker the poor in Pisgah Home Col- onv. who are endeavoring to get back again to conditions of prosperity, and send us a check. If ever so small, as your Thanksgiving offering." Albina Circle Meets. The Parent-Teacher Association of Albina Homestead School met Friday afternoon. November 10. in the assem bly hall of the school. An Interesting programme was given by pupils from Miss Broder"s and Miss Stewart's rooms. Wilfred P. Jones, vice-president of the Northwestern National Bank, gave a helpful talk on "Thrift."' Under the management of the Chi Omegas a flve f pnt luncheon will soon be furnished the pupils of the school. Widow of Lumberman Burled. CENTRALIA. Wash., Nov. 11. (Spe cial.) The funeral of Mrs. Tsmeni Ko- I p;rH.rTrtiftitiTinirTTr'l',!'Tl!'V!fWn'T,''','T1,i,'ffi!n'''rT,f,7''rrT' 'ii:(!iM!v:iiii..!iiHi;!i.:i!,ii'ii-!)i,:i! ;.i;h;,,'','ii,i!n!i,ji:ili!!;i:1;l morns' i.i,:.1in1i.i.lli:.:iiii1i.uiiit.:i..i1il..i.1ii.,u.iuiitii4i1r;,uaiii1..uiiUi.'u..l LEATHER IS REAL TES1, In the eelling- of shoes the value of the leather In them la of greatest importance. While shoe men may boast, with Just pride or for advertising: purposes, of the etyle anil finish of their shoes, jet the real test of the merit of shoes is the durability of the leathes in them. A pair of shoes that wears well is kept in service Ions: after fine finish has been kicked off and the new style has been forgotten. If the leather wears well, the wearer calls for a pair of shoes like them. When you figure the wearing; qualities, EXCLUSIVE STYLE, comfort and lasting: satisfaction to be obtained only in Ha nan Shoes, you will find, as we have found, that they are really the cheapest shoe to buy in the end. T? r o ati ol'c Portland's Best Shoe Store IvOSeilLliai S 12910th St., Bet. Wash, and Aldef SOLE AGENTS FOR THESE CELEBRATED SHOES We .Giya-u EL Gxee.n Stamps, m m B Dinner Dance at The Portland Dancing: session every week day evening; from 6:15 to 8 :15. Newest dance music by Prasp's Novelty Orchestra. Table d'Hote Dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 at $1, or a la carte, as preferred. Sunday Table d'Hote Din ner is served from 5:30 to 8:30 at $1 the plate. Orches tral music. Club Breakfasts 6:30 to 11:30 Noon Luncheon 11 :30 to 2 Richard W. Childs, Mgr. Elbert S. Robe, Asst. Mgr. A ..llll.l BE A WINNER You will surely win if you take advantage of these SPE CIAL PRICES on NEW and USED HIGH-GRADE PIANOS. Investigate at once. Note the quality of these instruments and the low prices. DONT BE A LOSER! BUY HERE! NOW! KIMBALL, splendid tone, in perfect repair, cost originally $400. OUR PRICE $160. SCHUBERT, large upright, has been thoroughly over hauled and is in fine shape, cost new $500. OUR PRICE $195. MON ARCH, very good tone, late model, new, regularly sold for $300. OUR PRICE $233. STUYVESANT PIANOLA PLAYER PIANO good modern style, same as new, sold new for $650. OUR PRICE $395. HAMILTON exceptionally good condition, beautiful tone sells regularly for $400. OUR PRICE $275. ESTEY, like new, extra value, cost $450. OUR PRICE $230. EVERY INSTRUMENT JUST AS REPRESENTED AND FULLY GUARANTEED. $25 for a Winning Slogan featuring our Low Expense-Low Price Selling Plan. For- particulars see Page 5, Section 5, this paper. PORTLAND PIANO TUNING REPAIRING & MFG. CO. The Ilouse of Low Expense, Low Price, High Quality. 244-46-43 Hawthorne ave., just at east end Hawthorne Bridge. 4 rt