THE OREGON SUNDAY " JOURNAL', PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST i 7, . 1910. Women's Clubs and Then- Work. Edited by Mrs. Sarah A."Lvans SINCE the beginning of the move- rnent for the conservation of our natural. resources, the club women have been active workers In the. field of conservation. Men of na tional reputation,, realizing this, have eagerly sought their assistance, and al ways recognize the organization In every public work for conservation. It will be remembered that the General Fed eration of Women's clubs was the only woman's organization recognized at that famous White House conference. . that club women are still desired in the deliberations of the nation on the ! work of conservation, Is testified to by the following letter: ; ;v . . "St, Paul, Minn:. July 22. 1910. Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, President State Federa- tlon of Women's Clubs, Portland, Or. Beat Madam: The second national con servation congress will be held in St Paul, September 5 - to 9 inclusive.' "Every indication points to s, great meeting. The plan will be to -agree upon definite measures tot the develop ment and use of our natural resources. The keynote yot ! the congress will be practical work. . , "Colonel Roosevelt and other men of national and international prominence : have accepted invitations to address the congress. , .. , - , , , -' i'lt is particularly important that the State Federation of Women's clubs be represented at the congress. We great ly hope, therefore, that you can be . present, and that you will also appoint five delegates for the Oregon State Fed . eratlon. '" I ' :'.': "Since the time la short, pleaaV send the names and addresses of these dele x gates to Thomas R. Shipp,' executive secretary. National Conservation Con gress,! 8t Paul. Minn., at the earliest pOBSibla moment Sincerely yours, ; I- ;.'Lii"i vV? "B. N. BAKEB. ' .. i " "president of the Congress. -"ADOLPH O. EBERHART, , . Chairman, Board of Managers." : THE Portland 'Froebel association, which meets, once anonth, has for Its object to further the best inter ests of children. ' . First Through conference pf parents and teachers on subjects pertaining to this end. ' : Second. Through the support of such enterprises helpful to all children, as shall bo decided upon by the associa tion. . Third. Through the maintenance of a library. It has had as one of its vital inter ests, the establishing of kindergartens in the public schools, and has given much thought and actual work with this .in view. -. Has established kindergartens in dif ferent localities of the . city,., making possible later for the mothers' clubs in their localities, to maintain same. Has been anJ is working to have the state law revised to make it possible to have the kindergartens established where the board of education- would have the authority to do so, instead of as now, submitting it to the voters. If this were the law, Portland would have the kindergartens, as the present board of education is favorable, just as It hfia its trades school, domestic science and other special lines. The kindergarten evoLves" the child and develops him along correct lines to b an Independent -thinker, power of self control, and correct ideas of right and wrong and to respect the lawfor each child is a law unto himself. Where kindergartens are a part of the public school system, there is little need of reform schools, Juvenile courts, de tention homes, for the work is forma tory not reformatory. What with Ore gon state-law. not admittiirg children until the age of six, - the' children re ceive this training in this formative period on the streets thesfe , children who are our future citizens. . - ' What ofHhe great , foreign element entering uur shores.? Are they to , be taught patriotism, loyalty, a f actor to their adopted country? If so, we .can't begin too soon. , t "Give me the child the first five years and I don't care who has the man," Is gospel, arid today, as never be fore, the ory of the child is "Come over Into -Macedonia and help i us." Aside from this, the association F has accomplished r much in civic work legislation for professional : work as preparation for teaching and the grant ing of professional certificates. -The association is officered: ; Presl dont Miss Elizabeth K.-Matthews; Tics president Miss Harriet Chrlstel Pratt; treasurer. Miss Frances Arnold; sec retary. Miss Lolse Man. 1 K ; i Throughout the school year once a month lectures have been given on art by Miss Katherine Simmons, "Bird Life," : Dr. Weity, "Libraries for ChU, dren," Miss ',; Millard; 'CMca,' Uiaa Strong of Seattle. ;;:.f y: TEW, Clubs of the stats were able to p make a better showing at their an nual meeting than was the Woman's Club of Oregon City. The secretary's report showed: Number of active mem bers enrolled at beginning of year,49; number of honorary members enrolled at beginning of year, 9; active members taken in during the year, 28; honorary members taken in during the year, 6; total, 92. Number otmembers dropped from roll, 1; leaving an enrollment of active members,' 7$; honorary mem bers, 15. ', The treasurer, Mrs. Mary Charman, reports! Receipts for general fund f 87.45 Receipts for rest room 67.75 Receipts for eanltorium -bed...... 25.00 Receipts for advertising ........ . 7.00 Receipts for scholarship! fund ... .19.30 Receipts for civic imp'v'ra't .... 10.00 Receipts for park fund .......... ' 85.56 Total ..v.. ..$303.05 The lub has been particularly active the past year in its civic work. This Is done under two committees, which re ported as follows: 1 . fV - ' t ? "Duringr the year the club has accom plished much in the way of civlo lm- k : provements. . Aside from urging the passage of certain ordinances by the city tending to the betterment of con ditions of the city in general the club has through its civio improvement con mittee transformed the ground of Mc laughlin Park from' an almost barren rock to a park with beautiful grounds ornamented with flowers and traversed by winding-' gravel walks. The small plot of ground adjacent to the South' em Pacific depot on lower Seventh street nas also been transformed to a miniature park,' ornamented with rosea and other beautiful flowers.- "Rest Room The club through its rest room committee has established and furnished a rest room in the city where out of town, people and others may go and rest and be comfortable during the day. This room is particu larly or advantage to out of town la dies who xan find all the modern con' venlences - where they can make them selves presentable before going on the street,.- ; :,. ; ' v' a. . "An whole the club can look back with pride and. pleasure, upon the year Just closed." x , - . At the annual meeting delegates were elected to the state convention, which will be held at. The Dalles in October. xney are, Mrs. Hiram Straight and Mrs. w. A. Shewman; alternates Mrs. Mary uauneia ana - Mrs. Xouls A. 'Norris. Mrs. Jennie Harding was named as the alternate for the president Mrs. J. W. Norris. The club sent a vote of thanks to the city council and to the commer cial club, also to the editors of the Ore gon City papers, for many court sales ex tended the club during the year. , In summing up- the year's vwdrk the members were all enthuslastlo in their praise of their president Mrs. JT. W. Nor- rls, who has been untiring: In her ef forts for the welfare of the club, and the results have shown that her work has not ,been in vain. Never in Its his tory has the club forged so far ahead in one year, or had to show so many garnered sheaves at its close. The unan imous vote of thanks Which was extend ed to Mrs. Norris but poorly expressed the appreciation the members felt h r.;xvii MBS. CAROLINE SEVERANCE, first president of the New Eng land Woman's club, and now for many years a resident of Los Angeles, writes in a recent letter to Mrs. Bucb walter: k,"-' ..-, "My own Idea In helping to found the modern woman's club" was quite "distinctive from that of the 'societies,' circles 'study classes,' ; eta, -which, from the early church .'sewing circles,' had each a specific title and purpose, and none of them bore the name of club Mrs. nuncio's 'circle,' the Minerva,' - like many others, - was, - no doubt, distinctly, literary, , like study classes,' etc., :etc ; : - ''. r - v 'T think I must get time to make Clear this distinction '- in soma public way, which will. Z hope, banish the present confusion. A late Boston news paper, has presented a claim for the Woman's Physiological society of that city as being the first club founded in the country. I was one of the charter members of that with Dr. Harriet K. Hunt It was limited, by title and con stitution, to matters of hygiene, what ever It may have done of late years In broadening its scope and purpose. "On the contrary, the 'club' move ment for women was organized, 'at shown by its title and program, ' to cover the needs of the home, civlo and social interests, with no limitation of topic, program, class or circle. It was to be thoroughly nonpartisan and non- sectarian, and these were the only totiics barred, at the outset But soon and always ' since politics, in the way of womans right to suffrage, comes to the front, and Is more and more dis cussed and adopted by many ' clubs. The woman's club is now a vital factor in all matters which concern, the home and human wellare. -'.?- ... "The title, "Mother of Clubs, given to the little volume compiled as a labor of love by a devoted friend of mine who had looked up the data, and urged that it be used, has perhaps provoked a lltUe criticism by those who bad no access to these facts. The 'SoroslS' of New York was thought of at about the same time that our New England Woman's club was being organized, and Mrs. Croly, in her. 'History of the Woman's Clubs' states that their New York Press club was led to organize the 'Sorosls because of their exclusion from '.the dinner offered Dickens by the press dub of men. "Please submit this reply te your committee, dear Mrs. Buchwalter, and oblige, ' "Yours sincerely. In hearty crab fel lowshlp, " : .' ' .' ' : . "CAROLINE M. SEVERANCE.' TTX;'-;: .: . . ..n i ;:r: :hm:: ryNE of the departments in the Gen- Ueral Federation Bulletin, which has Just been selected as the official organ of the General Federation, . will be devoted to the National Plant and Fruit Guild, the president and founder of which is Mrs. John Wood Stewart of Glen Ridge, N. J. The Guild -was flee to every city branch are addressed and distributed in that city. "The city activities attend to the assignment of destination and to the collection and dis tribution and to the plant market They also have within their sphere gardens in tenements, and with camps, vacant lota and institution gardens, f The work of the Guild is a wonderful one, and man should be interested in it The national secretary is Miss A. L. Fairfield,, New York City, and the na tional treasurer is Herbert Gouverneur Ogdca of Stamford, Conn. . . .. , It K R :.'": MEMBERS of the "Woman Suffrage Party" of Brooklyn, N. Y hava v hit upon an odd and economical method of advertisement They have In duced a large number of grooers to ac cept and use a small paper sack, that will hold about a pound of coffee or sugar, on which appears the following display print: - .- ' Wanted Every woman - in Brooklyn to loin the Woman Suffrage party, and heln us to get votes for women. We want to elect wise and honest officials. who will give us lower taxes, less rent clean and happy city, and full time in school for every child. Get a postcard, write on it '1 bellove in: woman suf frage," sign your name and address and mall it to Mrs. Robert JL-ElderT 10 Wil low St, Brooklyn. . You will then be in vited to the next meeting la your dis trict NO money dues'.. The price of the- bag is little mora than is paid for the handbills which are so lavishly thrown around, and so sel dom read, while these bags with their strong appeal go directly to the women most wanted as recruits in the tanks of the suffragists the plodding house keeper, whose sun rises and sets In the kitchen and who never realises why her unceasing toil, her pulling and tugging to make ends meet is rewarded with no better results, and the grind goes on. She is the one who rarely knows for she has never found time to study eco nomic questions what the loss of her from entering this country, at least through this city. . The greatest con cession which these officials would be willing to make from this stand is that all twins desiring to enter be nranaea in such a manner as to insure tnoir easy and certain identification. This drastlo solution comes as a re sult of one of the most perplexing rid dles which the immigrant officials have ever been called on to, solve, involving twin brothers, John and Andrew-Horn by name. Compared with them the two Dromlos had absolutely no resemblance, and the trouble which they gave the de partment is not yet ended. The two, alike in weight . and height. wearing similar mustaches and dressed alike to the last detail, arrived he re recently With the avowed : intention of becoming citizens of this country. In answering the questions, however, which are put to arriving foreigners, John made admissions which disqualified him for entrance. :' t' ' -rr Then, when the immigration officials decided to deport John, Andrew said he would go along. ; Once at the Island, the pair refused to say which was which. "Which of you is jonnr;; asked the inquiring member of the board of in spectors, since no ens could tell them apart "Find out said one of them through an interpreter. By a ruse it was discovered which placed on his back. The next day both had . crosses , in chalk on their - coats. In the middle . of the night they changed coats for fear they might be identified, and finally the immigration officials wars about to give in. Andrew had declared at the start that if John was deported he, too, must go back, but he refused to pay his way in the steer age. So back they have gone, no one knowing which was which, r r Before they jailed they said they would be back again, but that they would corns separately and thus be able to enter the port at separate times as Andrew. - organized In. 1!S and, has how about I yoU 0 berelf AQa ner com. munlty.' She can lament corrupt offi cials: ehe can exclaim over exposures of graft and corruption and groan over high taxes, unnecessary improvements, and the many, things conoocted for the bene fit of the politician and his satellites, never dreaming of the power she would hold If she had the ballot in her hand, and the most deplorable of all. In her utter ignorance, not wanting it In writing of the result of this bag advertisement Mrs. .M. W. Suffren, the secretary, says:- "It is impossible to state at this time what return of post cards will come from the hew effort be cause; the bags have just been sent out Our leading Brooklyn paper, the Dally Eagle, gave a short account of the plan in its columns, and a dozen postcards were received sent by women who read the notice and were attracted by it . . . If successful t many thousand mora bags will be printed ; and distributed, not only to grocers,,, but to small shops of every description by means of the admirable district organization;" - t 800 branches. The soope of the work of the Guild la wide. The duty of the executive board is to maintain a nation al office, to print : and distribute the free transformation labels and all gen eral literature; to have the supervision and direction of all existing branches and to Introduce as rapidly as possible, the beneficlent Influences of the Guild into every village and city in the land. There are two forms of branches, des ignated as country aotmtiea and city activities. ' 'V'. 'n . .-" .? The country activities look after the collection and shipment of flowers, plants, fruits, vegetables, : Jelly -. and nature materials for schools and flower shows. All these are sent direct to institutions and to tenement die tricts of a nearby city and there dis tributed. . The country activities . look after community, i playground, institu tion, factory, railway station and road side gardens, plant markets, and fresh air activities. ,; '"'' :" One distinct province of city activi ties is to serve as a clearing house for the products of a country branch by keeping a record of Institutions need ing plants, flowers, fruits, vegetables. Jelly or natural material and by ' so directing the contribution of the coun try branches that there will be no waste or overlapping. The free transportation labels, record postcards, and free seeds, which are furnished by the national of- TWINS ARE PUZZLE TO .- V y IM MIGRATION CHI EF New York, Aug. 6. If the Immigra tion officials of this port could have their way, twins would.be forever barred WOMAN MARRIED AND .DESERTED' IN ONE DAY Chicago, Aug. 6 Mrs. Hlima Shasta answered aa advertisement for a house keeper last Thursday, was emoloyed last Monday morning, and before noon had become Mrs. Charles Natner. wife of her employer, who, she says, told her he was a farmer from Johnson Creek, Wis. Shortly after noon, on their way to earners xarm via tne jnicago & Mii waukee electric, Natner, she says, com nlalned of a violent caln in the stom aoh. They left the car, and the bride waited while the bridegroom went to a drug store for medicine. He. did not re turn, and Mrs. Natner, alter searching, asked the Eavnston DOllce to find him. as she had been forced to conclude that she had been deserted. Mrs. Natner is 85 years old and has two children. The police say she was divorced from her xirst nusoano. World's Congress of Deaf Mates. 'Colorado Springs, CoL, Aug. 6. Many persons prominent, in the education of deaf mutes are assembling In Colorado Springs for the world's congress of the deaf mutes, which is to hold its ses sions here during the next few days. In connection with the congress there has been prepared an elaborate exhlbi tlon showing the ability and skill in the Industrial arts of persons deprived of speech and hearing. ; ' ; - LLUilSK! ' STEALS ITS VAT hicago Officials Catch Town of Doiton in Act; Tap Main Is Charge. .; Chicago, Aug. . Chicago officials have; been aroused by the dlscvery that the village of Bolton has been stealing - water fronV Chicago- by the thousands of gallons, and plans hava been laid for suit against the village of ficials to recover damages to the amount of the value of the water as soon as an estimate of the systematic thefts can be made. . - Commissioner of Publio Works Mulia- ney heard of tha novel means by which Doiton had been procuring Its watnr supply, for the first time, when several of his assistants reported to him after ah Investigation. The fact that the southern and south western parts of tThloago are- facing a water famine has added to the Indig nant feeling with which Chicago offi cials look on the untoward acts of the nearby- .village,-..-?- -t.r:.'.w.-.-f.-V - "They connected a two Inch pipe with one of the city mains without as much aa by your leave,' "Mr. Mullaney said. Thought Discovery an Impossibility. "How did they happen to connect their ' pipes with the city's mains i" Mayor Buss inquired, evincing deep Interest-' :-'" "I suppose they took a chance that. being far out In the country, no one would ever discover it Mr. Mutianey answered. "They have found it very profitable to depend on tM city's fur nishing them free water, for they shut down their own waterworks entirely." "How long has this been going on?"1 Kayor Boss MkedU v- "We have not learned yet. out are going to try to. If we can't find out we shall have the city engineer make an estimate and then start suit' v Tho discovery of the village's unlaw ful enterprise was made by an Inspector In the bureau of -water,' who visited Bolton one day. .' . ; Seoently Befused Water Supply. "Pretty good water you get-from your wells out here," he said to one of the roflti6ntafe - i' ' "' " '" ' k "That ain't well water. the other re pued. "That's city water. , We- get It from Chicago." The Inspector reported to his chief, Thomas Byrnes, and the two made a search that ended in the finding of the connecting pipe. When the facts were reported - to Mr. : Mullaney he Issued Instructions for the shutting off of the supply. . . ' ''"'.'. Several months ago officials of the village made application to the city for a supply of water, in accordance with the provisions of the sanitary district act The request was referred to the finance committee, where it was placed on file because of the shortage of-water. Solo Portland Agents Ostermoor tlattresscs Monarch Vacuum Cleaners Kiser Enlarged Hand-Colored Photos Perrinfs Gloves See Full Page Announcement Last Page, Section One PHOlNE US FOR CROCXRIES ' Save money by calUng up Private Exchange 4 or A-6101, whenever you have a need la the - grocery Use. Our newly enlarged, purs food grocery is supplied with best of goods, and you'll always find our prices Che very lowest mm .OUR NX W OPTICAL DBPTM'T Is in charge of a thoroughly skOlsd opttoian, a man with. 19 years' praotioal experience, who has passed thi strict Oregon examina tion. Come hers with your eye troubles' and hare your eyes examined and glasses fitted. 11 Denim Couches $4.98 The imperatiye need for floor space for the fall stocfes in furniture makes this sale necessary- Our furniture buyer has just returned from the Eastern markets, where he made liberal purchases, and now the goods are beginning to arrive. Quick action is necessary to dispose of the huge quantities now on hand; there fore priceSsare reduced in a manner most decisive: Add to the completeness of your home while this opportunity presents such unusual savings. Every article; in this sale is of the present season's make. The entire fourth floor of both build ings is devoted to the display and sale; Take advantage while selection is good We have 18 of these comfortable Denim-Covered Couches which we wish II to close out during the "Make Koom sale. They are lull QO siie, 'well made, tegular $6.00 values, selling: at only," each ePttaO Jumbo Porch Robkers $8.98 Every one wants one of these large, comfy and roomy' Rockers on their porch and this affords , an opportunity for every one tohave tfO (JO one. In natural finish, very large and handsome, $12 values P0i70 $9 Porch Rockers at $6.78 -V- l)arge size red and green Porch Rockers, very comfortable and well "Inaderegujar $?.00 yalueA peciat for, thissale. .at ; Green or red Porch Rocker or Chairs, regularly sold af$2.75 each; 1 3 dozen for , this sale, priced at ony, ; your choice Slat Lawn Seats, four feet six inches long, well, made, regularly priced at $3.00 each, special for this sale at only,, each $6.78 $1.89 $1.98 3 Oak Center Table $2.20 ,,BWifF. - -w. ( Pnter lames liKe cut. soiia oaK. extra :,J'-VP- l ! !.. ..tl neavy goiacn imisn, rcguiariy sum at $3.25 each; 62 in the lot, rfv rv special all this week, each tD.U Sale Pelt Mattresses $12?50 Value $9,60 Our "Hygienic Felt" Mattress, covered with -A; C A. '-ticking, with Imperial edee, well tufted and filled with best quality felt, made on anew (jA 7A principle. Keg. $12.50 vals. UU 3.50lRcQa-lloclier-$6.a " ' " . 1 1 1 . 11 "r 1 1 " 1 i .-if i ' ' . .. . ; j- . ', . - .'-.. baronial Reed Rockers, a lot of 50 for this sale and sold at so low a price that we can sell only one to a customer. Regu- (n 7( larly priced at $8.50 each. Extra special for this sale w)e I J I'll . if l ; 6 s&Mr$3e49 P,ijc of the most popular offerings of this sale will be this special on Combination Cos turners and Umbrella Stands like cut Made of solid oak in golden finish. V J A ' Regular $60 values. -Special this week for the great "Make Room" Sale di,K- ; , Closing -Out Q?qsq PORCH A N D Laivn Fornitore i Very artistic pieces in cool and sightly Grass Furniture for porcht lawn or Uving-room at exceptionally low prices. Only a few pieces of a kind. While they last: Grass Rockers, regu- P O J larly $7.79. now at Rockers, $7.94 values at Chairs, $6.2S values, now f4.70 Rockers. $5.98 values at ?4.25 Chairs, $6.69 values at ?4.S $4.79 Grass Chair, regu larly $6.25 - at onlr Chairs, $6.44 values, now Rockers, $6.74 values, now $4.89 Chairs, $6.74 values, now $4.79 Kockers, ?.UU values at f These goods art good for all, the year round use. and can be used in the living-roomf; den or bedroom as well as on tne porch. Buy now.? 1 ' " 7iP si apterJLess' .Rug fanciers tire enthusiastic over the assortments and richness of tho rugs in our Oriental Rug Section. . This department ia in charge of a natiye Armenian rug expert thoroughly familiar with all the weaves and grades.. His expert advice is yours for the asking.. Your inspection invied. Kermdnshahs, Iranshahs, Ispahans, Sarauks, 140 ra the lot; i the sizes lange from 9x12- to m f 'fff 12x20. -Highest grade. Most beautiful blending of colors, r Special, for this -eek only at 7t-?V! Khivas, new arrivals; all perfect specfmens:Teautiful colorings and artistic desigAs; tne average t(JA Afl "size is 7-6xlQ-6rregular$150,00 values." On" ."speciarior'this wceklbnly at tliJ low. price of. wfJ.WV Khivas, just twenty in the lot, 8-6x11-6; regular $180.00 values; special' for ' thi4-sale at only, each? 129.00 Belooj Rugs, all real antique; average size 4x6-6; two hundred in the lot;. regular $30.00 values for f 19.00 Princess Bokharas, extra fine, eighty to choose from; average size 4x6 feet; regular $65.00 values at $39.00. Save on Sofa jJCuG Pullman and Karpeh Sofas The "Make Room" sale includes even the well-known Karpen and Pullman Davenport Combination Beds and Sofas. Inspect them here. Polished Oak Davenports," velonr covered, well upholstered, C7Q (10 handsome colorings and designs, .regular $100.00, values at JlieUU Polished Mahogany Davenports, velouri covered. ' beautiful CTf C A designs and colorings, messive frame, regular $85.00 value for 5UI eUl Davenports in wax or golden oak finish, upholstered in imk tfCQ Af tatlon leather, regularly $75 values, special for this sale at J7elU Early English finish, imitation, leatner upholstered $62.50 vat, $50.00 Polished Oak DavenporV velour covered, $50 value, special at $3S.OO Davenport, finished in early English; upholstered in ' iml CA tation leather,' regular $37.50 valnesr special for this sale at vfcwiwU Davenport i golden oak finish, upholstered in imitation OQl K( leather, regularly sold for $37,50r special price , for this sale. 3LU.ilJ Mahogany frame, velour covered, $75.00 value, special at only $59.50 Oakjrame, velour covered, $470 value, special for this sale, $39.75 $3.?S Gobbler Seat Rocker Just Like Cut, Special $2.69 200 Rockers, like picture, golden or ma hogany finishwith cobbler seat, splen did rockers for living-room, bedroom, etc- Reg. price $3.5 each. J0 n A Special "Make Room" price yeU J Cobbler Seat Dining Chairs, Special at 90c The greatest bargain in Cobbler-Seat Dining Chairs ever offered hi this city. They are strongly made and handsome--lv dwiidGood-cnouffh, for an v iin ing-room and only offered at this low 1 price because we were extremely fortu- nate in securing this lot at a big AO-" reduction, .-.Fine $1.50. values at JUL