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18 THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 23, 1917. LIFE PORTRAYED III SWISS WAR COLONY Mrs. June Richardson Lucas Gives Word Picture of v Village Conditions. LETTER IS RECEIVED HERE wire or American .Surgeon, Sow Serving With American; Red Cross, Relates Incidents Showing Dif ficulties and Problems. - Last Sunday The Oregronian present ed from letters written by. Mrs. June Klchardson Lucas, wife of an American Burgeon now serving with the Red Cross on the . border line between France and Switzerland, descriptions of the return of exiled French non-combatants from detention behind the Ger man lines. So interestingly has Mrs. Lucas" pen portrayed the pathetic and inspiring- scenes enacted in the little village where she and her husband have been stationed that demand has been made that further etracts. foora her messages to American friends be reproduced. New sidelights on the process of re patriation of war-torn French exiles and the effective work the American Red Cross is doing with and for them are herewith given in extracts from her letters: "The first train came in at a most chiy hour this morning. A heavy mist hung over hills and the station was like a tomb, but the rapatrles cheered Just the same. There was . a boys' school from Lacs about 100 little chaps of all sizes, and. tired and dirty as they were, they sang their school song lustily when they gathered on , the platform. There was a convent school of 60 girls in charge of the ais ters. They did not seem so happy, but were frightened by -their experience. Boy Pat Digging; Trenches. -I started down the stret with a boy of 14 who had been digging trenches ( for the Germans for the last five months. He looked delicate, probably tuDercular, or he would not have been allowed to go, I think. He was much interested, as they all are, to find Americans at work. I suppose they have been told by their captors that we are not going to do anything about the war. well, tne first thing that greets the rapatrie's eyes outside the little station is a row of ambulances marked American Red Cross." "One old man who started to walk, down from the station with the boy and me gave out before we had gone far. so I persuaded him to wait for the ambulance to come along and pick him up. He was a very bright little old man, with a fine, sensitive face. He was bundled up in an old French army overcoat that had been given him at the Swiss border. I conld see he was very proud of it. He told me he had three sons in the French army, and that if he could only find them -he would be cared for. "I wish I could reproduce for you this little old man. He hated to admit that he was tired, and climbed into the ambulance most reluctantly, but he was really very weary and so anxious to find out whether .he would have a mes fags from his sons awaiting him. I found myself as eager as he was, and when we did find a telegram from his eon in Paris I assure you we both wept for Joy. I have an old army but ton I am treasuring; he asked me to cut it from his- coat to remember him by. Sick Children Lrgrioii. "There were so many sick children this morning whooping cough and bad throats seemed to predominate. Really, it makes you shudder the pos sibility of epidemics and the oppor tunity for the spread of disease all through the Interior of France. Diph theria has given us one fright, but that bas been checked now. "This evening's convoy brought a bit of evidence against the enemy a child of 15 with a year-old Bosche baby In her arms The little mother looked soi badly, you felt that was the reason she had not been held. Indeed, the baby was ill, too. Another woman was so depressed because of her two little boys both paralyzed and covered with Impetigo, which is a polite medical .term for the results of unutterable hy gienic conditions. The mother Insisted that the paralysis was from terror. Shell Work Destroys Speech. "One woman had her husband and a strong son of about 22 with her. and neither of them could speak. 'Since the bombardment.' she said, so X suppose this is a case of civilian shell shock. "Can you Imagine what a govern ment's, 'delousing' station would be like?. No, you carTt. Neither could anyone else before this hideous war began. It has become a business this keeping the vermin off human be ings. I suppose it will soon become a profession. I met a woman up back of the lines who had a dugout not far off, and she earned her living cleaning ver min from soldiers and their clothes. "I want to tell you about the Annex Gorden here at Evain. which has been established for the particular purpose of getting the lice and vermin off these poor rapatries and coring the skin lesions which result from such condi tions. I think the best way to describe Annex Gorden lu to tell you the story of a woman and her 11 children I saw In one of the wards. "When this poor rapatrie and her brood were examined it was found that ell 12 heads were inhabited and dis eased, and that three of them suffered from itch. They were sent to the An nex Gorden; each to a separate com partment, wherein was hanging a bag numbered to correspond with the com partment. In these they put their clothing and the bags were then taken Immediately to the fumigating room. The little family then went downstairs to the baths and douches, each being received in a separate room. "The three that had itch went into the sulphur baths. All the heads were cleaned and disinfected, and in 40 min utes our group was clean had gone to another series of compartments on an other floor to put on clean clothes. They remain here from two to 10 days. During the past four weeks 620 have stayed two to 10 days, or longer; 350 have passed with the baths aird 360 with head douches. TraRtdy I. Portrayed. Jf "Ton are thinking that this process must be a most dreadful one. and that only the lowest classes among the raparties are ever sent to the Annex Gorden. Well, that is almost the great est tragedy here in Evain the fact that these . rapatries number many, many refined persons who have never been in any but comfortable and pleas ant surroundings. I saw in Annex Gor den three middle-aged persons, sister and two brothers. The men were edu cated gentlemen. professo.rs, both of them, and yet they were coming with 145 others to be cleaned up. "No, I have utterly failed in giving you a correct picture of rapatries if you have a sort of scum-of-the-earth (dea la your mind. These people are GRACE BENHAM TELLS WOMEN HOW TO PRESERVE BEAUTY Charming Actress, Who la Strong for Physical Preparedness, Will Enact Prominent Role in "Fair and Warmer" at Heilig Theater. pgr tis -g?i x'rl&SW nf- 1' twagyrBBg 1 MIDNIGHT ACT .WON Charles Diamond Added to Or pheum for December 31. HAWAIIAN TROOP LAUDED GRACE BENHAM, who enacts a prominent role In "Fair and Warmer," which comes to the Heilig Theater four nights beginning Wednesday eevnlng, December 26, is a physical preparedness girl. She de clares that she has no general form of exercise, but grants that any of the simple forms are equally serviceable. There has been 'nothing that has hurt women more seriously," says Miss Benham, "than the recent style of pose called by various names, such as the 'debutante's slouch' or 'Botticelli figure.' Not alone does it rob he figure of the beauty and rrace, but it crowds and hampers the breathing organs, which are the life-producing engines of the body. Happily, it is now fast disap pearing. "Good carriage and grace may be acquired by a few simple exercises. Any of the bending gymnastics that are described in many of the daily pa pers will be found to answer admirably. I would say that 75 per cent of the re suits depends upon will power. This is not psychopathic advice. It is sound and proven common sense." In the scene pictured above Miss Ben- ham is seen with Alexandre J. Herbert, a rising .young English actor, in a scene from the first act of "Fair and Warmer." sick, dirty and weary after years of suffering and lack of all home com forts, but they are, many of them. Just the type of people you would find in small New England towns. "The way In which the French peo ple have asked the American Red Cross to help in Evain has been perfectly choking in its warm gratitude and de sire to have us do just what we think best. Our men spend a great deal of time assuring these tired people that the Americans want to help them in the way the French want to be helped. What we are doing seems such a drop In their great bucket of war and suf ferings; and yet these people look at us with glisttnlng eyes and thank us so constantly." BETTER CATTLE BOUGHT through the association reports proved to the ranchers that they were support ing many useless and unproductive animals. Hundreds of Holstein-Freisian and Jeersey heifers, bulls and cows have been added to the herds since. The most recent example of the ranchers' demand for better stock was the auc tion sale of 15000 worth of thorough bred Jerseys at Myrtle Point. Coos County Dairymen Claim Rec ord for Improving Standard. l MARSHFIELD, Or., Dec 22. (Spe cial.) Coos County dairymen claim that more thoroughbred dairy stock has been purchased here in the last three years than in any other section of the state. The trend toward higher grading of dairy herds is due to the efforts of County Agent Jay L. Smith, who origi nated the cow testing associations, and FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR LAD KILLED AT PLAY. I , ' . -5, - . v a- 1 i vi - h i i .. j-Tnim miiiiiiiimnirlimr i'ii mrnr-rannM-iifl uri Frank Leslie Le Donx. The funeral of Frank Leslie Le Doux, the 13 -year-old lad who was shot on Friday, Decem ber 14, in a play duel near Park place, Or., was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Frank Le Doux was bom in Little Falls, Minn., August 10. ' 1904. He was The Oregonian car rier at Parkplace for a year and a half, having been appointed July 1, 1916. His "death was the result of a duel planned by him self and three youthful compan ions, in which 22-caliber rifles were used. MYERS GETS COMMISSION Deputy City Attorney to Bo First Lieutenant for Legal Service. Stanley Myers, deputy City Attorney, yesterday accepted a commission as First Lieutenant in the medical service of the Army, to take up the work of combating improper social conditions in cities near Army and Navy posts. The appointment was sent to Mr. Myers by the Surgeon-General at Washington, D. C. The work is of a legal nature aimed principally at getting laws enacted for the greater protection of soldiers from social diseases. Mr. Myers expects to leave to take up his work within a short time. Mr. Myers has been a deputy in the city's legal bureau for nearly five years. Phone your want ads to The Orego nian. Main 7070, - A 6095. Special New Year's Eve Matinee to Start at 11:30 and Cars Will Be Ready at Close Strong Bill Prepared for Occasion. As an added feature for the Or pheum's midnight matinee to be staged immediately after the regular night show Monday, December 31, Charles Diamond and his 10 Hawaiian trouba dours will appear In their native dances and songs and Mr. Diamond will play the ukulele and guitar, on which in struments he is regarded as being among the most expert in the United States. The Hawaiian act will be pro grammed to appear sharply on the stroke of midnight in celebration of the passing of the old year and the advent of the new. Mr. Diamond and his Hawaiian trou badours will appear at the Orpheum under the auspices of Louis B. Christ who is managing the act and contem plates placing it in vaudeville. Mr. Diamond's troupe is composed of 11 Hawailans, including three women, one of whom specializes in the dancing of the hula-hula. This dance will be one of the features of the New Year's eve show. The Orpheum's mid-night matinee will start at 11:30 o'clpck, and Just before midnight an electrical effect will por tray "Good-bye 1917" and "Hello 1918." Immediately after this part of the mid night matinee programme the Ha waiians will bold sway to make the first 15 minutes of the new year ring with holiday merriment. As has been customary in Portland for years, the Portland Railway. Light & Power Company will maintain a late car service for the accommodation of the New Tear's theatergoers, and cars will wait at Broadway corners for the Orpheum crowd after the show. Indi cations are that the Orpheum's mid night matinee this season will be more popular than ever, as the show is of four-star caliber. The headliners will be the Avon Comedy Four and Harry Green and his players in "The Cherry Tree." . The extra attractions as listed In advance will be Bert Swor, black face comedian, and Anna Chandler, character songstress. Remaining acts of the midnight matinee will be Vivian Holt and Lillian Rosedale. operatic soprano and pianist composer, in songs ana stories: tne Uaudsmldt brothers. Netherland's premier clowns, with their Spanish poodles, and Taylor and St Clair, xylophone players. DRIVE IS SET FOR JANUARY Knights of Columbus Hope to Raise $50,000 in, Oregon, The big drive for war camp funds of the Knights of Columbus in Oregon has been set for the -week beginning Mon day, January 14. These arrangements have the approval of the National Council of Defense. Portland's quota is ou,ooo. . The Knights of Columbus, with the sanction of the War Department, have erected recreation halls to date In 49 camps throughout the United States and have under way 15 others. In ad dition to this they are now arranging for similar buildings with the armies overseas. The buildings are opeh to all at all times, and are equipped for the con venlence and comfort of the men in training. Among some of the features that are provided are, ample supply of writing material, libraries, pianos, phonographs, local dally papers and current magazines. Stages have been provided for entertainments and gal leries for motion picture machines. There are secretaries in charge of each building, who arrange programmes for each night In the week. in . Portland's Brightest Spet. :-. J fi .1 Announcing ' The 'Portland's New Year's Eve Jubilee Dance . rp HE PORTLAND HOTEL will be the center of fun and joy on New Year's eve. We've planned a big jubilee dance a most unusual event. Dancing from 8 to 12:30 in our Main Dining-room, spe cial music. A la Carte service. The Portland Hotel New Year Eve.'s "brightest spot." Make Your Table Reservations Tomorrow. The Portland Hotel Richard TV. Childs Manager Elbert S. Robe Ass't Manager "IT Gift of Practical Value THE PERSONAL r ' WRITING MACHINE - ' BEAUTIFUL DESIGN, STURDY CONSTRUCTION, FOLDS" XJKE A BOOK, 6 POUNDS LIGHT. , v - CORONATYPE YOUJR LETTERS E. W. PEASE CO. Distributors, 110 Sixth St, at Washington Or tt '-rf m j ' a Proof of Wear This pmix of shoes was worn with the left solo of high-grade leather and the right of Neolin. , The shoes were worn by a ahip- fimg clerk, and after 95 days the eather sole wore completely through, as shown. Measurements of the Neolin Sole showed incontestably that in the same service it would wear three tiroes again as long as the outworn leather sole. This is one of thousands of tests showing conclusively that Neolin saves money for its users because it coats no more than leather and wears better and longer. A sole not branded Neolin - is not a Neolin Sole They Make the Workers Dollar Count for More Neolin Soles cost no more than ordinary leather soles and they last from two to six times as long. : So every dollar you spend for Neolin Soles counts from two to six times as much as a dollar spent for ordinary leather soles. ,When you buy new shoes be sure they are Neolin-soled, not only because you will get more wear for your money but also because you will get better wear. Neolin Soles are more comfortable than leather because they are more flexible. New shoes Neolin-soled do not require any of the painful breaking in that new shoes with the usual stiff leather soles require. signs of wear, have them re-soled now with Neolin. And when you buy new shoes do what eight mil lion other Americans have done before you get shoes soled with Neolin. Neolin Soles can be had in black, white or tan and every genuine Neolin Sole is always branded Neolin. Mark that mark- memory fleolin And Neolin Soles do not, stretch or slip and they are waterproof. They protect your feet from get ting damp and chilly as they do with leather soles whose spongy and porous nature makes them soak up literally breathe in the dampness from snow under foot, from muddy crossings, and even from the thin film of water found on pavements after showers and thaws. If your old shoes are showing tamp it on your The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Akron, Ohio Leather soles are stiff Neolin Soles are com fortable, Leather soles Ii p N eolin Soles grip, yet they can not scratch fine floors and furniture. Leather soles soak up water Neolin Soles are waterproof. Rubber soles stretch Neolin Soles hold their ' shape. Rubber soles tear loose Neolin Soles- stick tight. Rubber soles crack -Neolin Soles will not crack. Rubber soles are heavy Neolin Soles are light. THADI HARK Km. O. . PAT. OTT. 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