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20 TIIE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, JULY 2, 1922 I t-u, IJV T i . f'li I . Mr -viiizeiL veierait i m ! VtsxLM BY HARRY B. CRITCHLOW. MEN, LIKE so many oattle, had been herded aboard one of the reconstructed freighters that were taking men and munitions to France. They swarmed the decks, perched themselves on every avail able space that would afford a seat, squatted In groups and clusters over the covered hatches and hung over the railings as they watched the discolored water of the harbor or gazed around the Hobokeh. piers at other ships taking onheir cargoes of human freight. Over the railing far aft hung ai young sergeant. There was a pecu-1 liar look on his countenance as ne gazed into the water. He was think ing, with no expression on his face that would give the slightest indi cation of what was at "that time uppermost in his mind. The British ship's crew was mak ing ready for sailing. Men were awaiting the order to release the ropes and cables that held the craft to the docks. Ouffrom one of the cabins came an orderly and he walked directly to the sergeant at the rail. "Here's a telegram for you," he said as he handed the soldier a yellow-colored envelope and quickly walked away. " The sergeant paused for a mo ment as he held the message in his hands and, as he quietly looked out over the busy harbor, he tore open the envelope. An agonized expression came over his face as he read the message .through. He read it a second time, "again gazed out over the harbor, folded the message in his pocket book and walked below. He started fot the t orderly room, where his - company commander was at work over service records, but he paused at the door and then walked quietly through the passageway that led to his bunk. There he flung himself down amid his blankets and equip ment and buried his head. in his arms. The message he had received read as follows: - "Your -wife and new-born son died here this afternoon." A nurse had signed the message and had seat it to the husband and father over a distance'of more than 2000 miles. It had reached him too late. THere was no way save on an order from Washington, that the boat couldi have been stopped to permit him to land and go back to gaze upon the-cold faces of his wife and child. He knew that his com pany commander could in no wise aid him. His only recourse was to make the best of his lot, bear his borrow alone and in silence, and journey on with the comrades with whom he had been associated for months. The time that he might be of aidi at home had passed. ; The case of this sergeant was just I one of the thousands of heartaches that were endured by the men of the army while they were "on the other) Bide of the pond." ' Tears never came when messages of sorrow were received. They could avail nothing and, besides, they were not for soldiers. It was those messages that brought suspense that hurt more than any others, "Your mother is very sick and not expected to live," a letter would read.' It might better have said, "Your mother is dead," for the days that followed were torments to the man' who had received the vmessage. Mail would become uncertain, due to rapid moves from one sector to an other, and weeks might pass before . the man would again receive a mes sage that might give him some ink ling of his mother's condition and during all this time he would be in the agony and the suffering of sus pense. There were other messages that brought sorrow and disappointment to the soldier who found himself in the A. E. F. Before he had left for the army training' camp he had been engaged to the "sweetest girl in all the world." They had planned on an . early marriage, but along came the war and he was not of the war briding" kind, and they decked to postpone the marriage. She pledged ner loyalty to him as she bad him good-bye before he sailed overseas and used her handkerchief to brush away the tears and wave a farewell as the train moved speedily away. One night in France a letter came. He knew there Was something wrong when he openeed it. The usual endearing terms of the .salu tation were missing. She was mak ing a confession, she wrote. The engagement',, ring had been turned over to his mother because she knew the mails were unsafe. She had fallen in love with a flat-footed shipyard worker, who was making J16 a day and they would be mar ried when the letter reached France. The soldier read the letter for trie second time to see if it was really true, then tore it to bits and strode into the orderly room where he found the company "loan shark There he borrowed 50 francs and beat a hasty retreat for the near est cafe. Here silently and alone he drank away his thoughts. It was not so much the losing of the girl that bothered him, for she had proven herself unloyal and untrue; It was thoughts of having the dreams of years blasted when he was far removed and consequently defenseless. . Once at the front one came to! take death and suffering almost as a part of the day's affairs; There was sorrow, but there was no time to show it. When you first joined up in the service and joined your company you soon picked your ''buddy." You liked him on short notice. He went with you on pass. He shared with you the sweets in the boxes he received from home and you shared yours with him. You stood side by Bide in ranks and your bunks were together in the barracks in the home camp. Then when you went overseas he was along and constantly with you. When your pack grew heavy and your back sore he aided you along. You did the same for him when the situation was the reverse, i Then you went to the front. You were moving along - through the wooded tangles of the Argonne with machine gin bullets raining down around you and snipers' rifles "potting" comrades on all sides. Your "buddy" was at your side. Then they got him and he went down without even so much as a goodbye to you. You could not stop to press that hand of his that always would liae been ready in your aerense. You left the best friend you had out there dead upon that battle ground and you did not ' even grieve. You had no time for, that, for your thoughts were only of the enemy that "got" him. " Mrs. W. M. Seward, who has been traveling . in the south, and visited Honolulu, has returned to Portland to pass the month of July. She is stopping at the Hotel Benson and will depart in August for a trip through Yellowstone park. . ' . ftfe IS wnwat. f&m mis Barge E. Leonard, ivho lias Ions been active in the affairs of the American Legion in Portland. second nrfzo S250. third 1100. fourth $50, fifth $40. sixth $30, seventh $20 and eighth $10. To the member of the auxiliary gaining the largest number of new members a prize of $200 will be given. New members will include only those who have never been affiliated with the legioa previously Portland post of the American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 5, in the clubrooms at Fourth and Wash ington streets. The chief feature of the programme will be the elec tion of delegates to the annual state convention, which will bp held in The Dalles the latter part of July. A total of 23 delegates will be chosen from a field of nominees numbering more than 60. Officials of the post are urging that every member who possibly can do so will attend the meeting and vote for his or her choice for representative to the convention. Veterans of theworid war are not the only ones who have had amusing experiences while serving under the colors. The men of the old regular army have had their share, and Fred Winter of Hoquiam, Wash.,- has written to the Citizen Veteran tell ing of an experience that he has re called. . "It all happened when I was a. member of the third cavalry in San Antonio, Tex., in the early '90s," he writes. "Our troop, was at St. Leon Springs, a few miles out of San An tonio, for target practice. Our tents were pitched, on the side of a large rectangular space, probably two acres in extent, with one large shade tree down toward the lower end. The railroad 'ran alongside between us and a small creek. The cook tent was in the creek bottom, hidden from, view of the camp by the railroad embankment. We had just finished our dinner of beans and were loafing around in the shade when a rancher came driving four mules to a wagon. "In the rear of the waeron wan a blarge cask of wine which he was taking to San Antonio. He was un hitching his mules under the big tree, when the boys discovered the wine cask. The cook was informed of the discovery and promptly in vited the rancher to a dinner of beans. While the meal was Jn prog ress the men gathered up their can teens and a number of cans and made a raid on the wine cask. Short ly afterwards the rancher returned in company with Abe, the cook, who carried a can. " 'Yes, sir,' the rancher declared, 'it's the best wine you ever drank," as he held Abe's can under the spig got." A look of alarm spread over the rancher's countenance, for- not drop would run from the cask. Back behind the mesquite grass were hid den ne men and their loot. A week or so later the rancher came driving by the camo with a. Ul wmcrawons. ine men arose , Alfred CoHier, w unv w.wu asKea mm - to s.top. But not that rancher! He just whipped his mules and sped on." , en route to the national convention fn Seattle August 15-19. Headquar- I ters have been established in tne Chamber of Commerce building and there plans for entertainment will be made. "Keep Oregon on Top" has hf en made tie slogan of the or ganization and an effort will be made to do that very thing at the Seattle convention. , From 1917.on through' until 1919 some 2,000.000 Americans, - members of the A. E. F., tooK 2,000,000 sol emn oaths that never again would they leave their , native heaths to travel in a land which marks its box oars with words which mean their capacity is 40 men or eight horses. France in those days was unpopular with these 2,000,000. Now j in 1922 a fairlf- good percentage of I them are planning to return for a I few weeks to look over the territory , that once saw them helmeted and I legginged. The American Legion is I sponsoring a cruise to France, Eng land, Belgium and other European countries. The legion party, which willf contain many wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of former service men, will sail, from New York on the ; President Gran.t August 5. ' Already many "ex-soldiers have sent in reservations to the legii tour manager asking that a state room be reserved for them. Four years' -ago, for many of them, cabin decks were barred. Now they can walk along them at night and light a cigarette without it becoming a target for a German submarine. The President Grant with its load of former A. E. F.-ers will land at Cherbourg, France, from, which place the party will go direct to Paris. 1 One of the official recep tions which Paris always gives to visitors who let it know they are coming lias been arranged for the legionnaires. After Paris the Bel gian cities of Ostend and Brussels will be visited with tours over the Flanders battlefield which many a member of the party toured differ ently several years ago. An official reception has also been arranged in London. Stops long enough for any member of the group to visit any place he desires have been arranged for in the itinerary. '" Any additional information will be supplied by the tour editor, the American Legion Weekly, 627 West Forty-third street, New York City. - Lynn Coovert, one of the most active members of the American Legion post in Sisters, was in the city during the last week. He was hearty in his praise for the veter ans of his community who have banded together and formed one of the best posts -for its size in the state. - Coovert was accompanied by J. H. McClelland and they were on the way to Vancouver, B. C, for a short vacation. McClelland spent four years in Canadian service dur ing the war. Miss Anastasia Hogue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hogue, de parted for Europe Friday. Miss Hogue lately returned from school in L.anrornla. . . , Many of the Daughters of Isabella are enjoying -vacations out of the city. The worthy grand regent, Miss Mazie Murphy, recently motored to San Francisco, where she is visit ing friends. Marie Monks and No reen McDonald spent some time at the beach and Miss Grace Hirsch buhl has just returned from Notre Dame, where she attended her broth er's commencement. Miss Genevieve Ryan left Monday for Seaside, where she will open the Daughters of Isa bella cottage July 1. A number of daughters are planning to .spend the Fourth at the cottage and many have made reservations for their va cation periods. , Mrs. G. O. Brandenberg enter tained the Harmony club Wednes day with a luncheon at her home In Rose City park. Cards were the di version, honors falling to Mrs. J. Holste, Mrs. R. Tauscher and Mrs. Roy Nichols. ' - - Mrs. Anna Kinzenga entertained the Decern club Thursday evening. The occasion was the birthday of Mrs. Mina Rynerson. An enjoyable evening was spent. Those present were Miss Evelyn Youngs, Mrs. Truda Moffat, Mrs. Lola Mulchay, M'ss Stella Armitage, Mrs. Lottie Chappelle. Miss Elizabeth Bird, Mrs. Anna Kinzenga, Mrs. Gertrude Evans and Miss Blanche Roark. Mrs. -W. H. Boles of Philomath, Or., was entertained by her daughter, Mrs. Ella B. Jones and son B. H. Boles during Rose Festival week. Mrs. Boles celebrated her wedding anniversary in Albany June 10, sur rounded by all her family except C. A. Boles of Central Point, Or. Among those present were Mrs. Hor ace Underhlll and family of Albany, Mrs. Grace Thompson, Salem; Mrs. Kate Rowe, Salem; Mrs. Ella B. Jones, Portland; Herbert Boles. Port land; Mrs. ' A. M. Gray, Corvallis; Mrs. Dora Frank and family. Philo math; Arthur' Boles, Philomath. A picnic luncheon was served at the Chautauqua grounds in Albany. Arrangement for the state con vention of the American Legion are rapidly being made by Legionnaires of The Dalles, according to C- D. Butler, adjutant of the post, who was in Portland during the last week. He declared that he expect ed a much larger attendance at The Dalles convention than at anj of the various conventions of the legion in the state. -.-, Elgin post of the American Le gion will hold a. dance the after- noon of July 4. - At a recent meet ing it was decided to put a hard wood floor in the legion clubrooms so that it will be more suitable for dancing. - Legionnaires of Lane county will assemble at Springfield for their July 4 celebration; This was de cided a few nights ago when the members of the post of Eugene were hosts to their comrades from Cress well, Springfield, .Junction City and Cottage Grove, at a dance and en tertainment. Klamath Falls post of thei Amer jean Legion is preparing to build a playground for the children 'of the city. ' The movement has the indorsement of the citizens and ; special committee ha been appoint ed to go ahead with the work of financing and building. This com mittee is composed of Marion Nine, Edward Geary, Hal Ogle and Fred Westerf ield. Members of the American Legion post of Oregon City will turn out in a body July 4 to attend the pa triotic services held in Gladstone park under the auspices of the Wil lamette, valley Chautauqua. Willard S. Gilbert of Astoria, past state commander of the legion, will be the principal speaker. A military drill by thet members of the post will be staged at the ball grounds before the game which is scheduled. Arthur G. Beattie has charge of the arrangements for the services. Word has been received that Med ford post No: 15 will enter actively into the "Prosperity Week Celebra tion," to be held in that city. "Jack sonville Days of '49" will be staged. 13 j a Cash prizes totaling $1385 are be ing offered by national headquar ters of the American Legion to men who obtain the greatest number of members between July 1 and August the Central publication The "big guns" of Oregon Legionnaire, s published in the interests -of the American Legion poss in centra and eastern Oregon, dropped In at state headquarters yesterday in the person of A. H. Larrabee. Mr. Lar rabee has a great coterie of friends throughout central and eastern Ore gon. ' ' Special efforts will be made by Veterans of Fore'gn Wars of this, city to entertain properly the dele gates from all parts of the United 31. The first prize will be $500, the States who are to pass through here My Offer I I offer you an optical service complete in every detail, unexcelled for thor oughness and accuracy in determining eye defects for care and skill in fitting glasses for craftsmanship in making yourtenses. - 1$ My. purpose is to give each patron the benefit of the most scientific instru ments and knowledge ac quired by years of study and application. Your Assurance J You can come to me with the positive assurance that every effort will be used to give you comfort able, vision at fair prices -Perfect Fitting Glasses. Dr. Wheat Optometrist Eyesight Specialist Suite 207 Morgan Bldg. m Pinr ... JHfti! Read every word on this page ! It is the greatest story of furniture savings-this store has been privi leged to tell in1 its long history of value-giving," transcending any previous event! During the past twelve months or more," we have taken advantage of the declining market, selling merchandise of first quality ajt prices thai had dropped to the lowest level in years.' And now, at one bold stroke, we are cut ting them still deeper! - Imagine coming' into our vast stock and choosing furniture at exactly one-fifth off bur low prices ! It means values so extraordinary, savings so compell ing, that every home in the entire community will be stirred by the good news. No red tape! Just 'subtract 20 from the regular price and you have the sale price. Below are typical examples of the July values! Contract goods excepted. THREE-PIECE SUITE $72.00 The three pieces, just ,as pictured above; Ivory enamel, hand-decorated, consisting of Dresser, Full Panel Bed and Triple Mirror Dressing Table, sells regu- C7O flfl larly at $90.00. Gadsbys' July sale price... vl AiUU Sacrificing These Wonderful Dining Suites They are exquisitely designed, finished in beautiful walnut and include a full size buffet, one of the new 'oblong tables, five dining chairs and an arm chair with beautiful blue leather seats. Gadsby's . July sale price $99.75'. Overstuffed Suites in Tapestry,, Velour and Mohair You will hot hesitate long when you see the luxuriously upholstered living room suites we are including irt our July sale. There are both two and three-piece suites, some' upholstered entirely in mohair, others in velour, some in tapestry, while many of them are in combi nations. Every suite fully warranted to be of the finest construction and quality and the July Sale price is exactly 20 less than regular. A SENSATIONAL VALUE Steel Bed Outfit $27.75 Six-Piece Jacobean Sets $69.75 This outfit consists of a solid oak Extension Table 45 inches round, extending to 6 feet, similar to cut (but has no center leg), CCQ 7k and five solid oak leather seat diners. Gadsbys' July sale.. vOvild -v 4 ' Easy Terms. PAY $5.00 CASH ASilJ SS.00 MONTHLY. This outfit consists of a" Two-Inch Continuous-Post Steel Bed, with five heavy filler rods, in ivory enamel, a guaranteed spring and a 45-pound felt mattress in a good tick. This outfit sells regularly at $38.50. tfrty JC You can buy it this week at Gadsbys' for iAlild r See Our Rugs In our large Rug Department, the most extensive display in the city, you will find just the right patterns and colors to faithfully carry out your ideas for a truly "better home." Prices also are very moderate. 9x12 Seamless Brussels 21.W 9x12 Axminsters .3T.75 9x12 Woolfiber 17.50 9x12 Seamless Velvet Rugs :tl.sr. 9x12 Wiltana Velvet Rugs 58JM Our Finest Period Bedroom . Suites 20 Off The most extensive range of period styles in matched bedroom suites ever shown in the city! Included are beautiful Chippendale, Adam Bros., Queen Anne, Louis XIV and the newer Colonial period suites in both mahogany and American walnut. Also a few in enamel and painted finishes. Most of them at 20 off. Gadsbys' Regular Credit Terms $ 50.00 Worth of Furniture $ 5.00 Gash, $1.00 Week $ 75.00 Worth of Furniture, $ 7.50 Gash, $1.50 Week $100.00 Worth of Furniture $10.00 Gash, $2.00 Week $125.00 Worth of Furniture $12.50 Gash, $2.25 Week $150.00 Worth of Furniture $15.00 Cash,2.50 Week MO INTEREST CHARGED AT GADSBYS' USE DUR EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT If you have furniture that doesn't suit want something more up-to-date and better phone us and we'll send a competent man to set it and arrange to take it as part payment on the kind ;you want the Gadsby kind." We'll make you a liberal allowance for your goods and will seii you new furniture at low prices. The new furniture will be promptly delivered. Exchange goods can be bought at our First and Wash ington store. ons Corner Second and Morrison Streets y.i