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SHRlilERS WILL GIVE Krolin will - appaar as s, Prmler Danseusa." Other feature will be the -Harem Danca." Persian Italls que; ""Vision of Salome. Joyct; bal let, -Terpelohorean Revel"; Tnera Long. Long Tralf' Elliott. The Al Kader chanters - are TTIl Ham It - Boone, director; O. P. IL Kramer. J..-B. Klefer, C A. Patter son. J." J. Sell wood. H- T. Hutehin. son. A. ' IL' Klein. E. A. ' Plereon, W. P. Flebig. R. J. Gordon, X-E. Qer linger, U. A. Cummlng, A. I 8to&e, Ueorge a. Lnox, 4 V . , v Willard Is New Head Of Defense Council "Washington. March it. N. S.) Daniel WHlard. president of the Balti more & Ohio railroad, was-elected chairman of the council for national defense at the Joint session of the council and Us advisory commit tee to. day. He succeeds Dr. Howard God frey, preatdent of Drexel institute. W. g. Qlf ford, of the American Telegraph- & Telephone company., was elected as a director, and Grosvenor Clarkson New York was'- elected , secretary. . e-- ' STATES HAVE NOT SUFFERED FROM VAR PLAY AT BAKER Have . Given Freely Toward Concert and Musical Program 'Will Be Given: Before and After-Each Act Presented. The Norwegian government main tains an agricultural college and three experiment station. v War-Afflicted Peoples,. Yet ?Have Kept Up Progress, "1' . . or -. - J CHURCHES OF UIID 1 1 y .' FU N D WILL SEN D-SH RIN ERS TQi I MPE R1A1 GpU NCIL . , ,J . - i 11 .-.I I VI 1 .1.'. , . . ' " 1 " - 1 1 1 ' " I i 1 " ' ' ' J '" ' .'.'-'. 1 1 - 1 1 7 ',: .n-' ;, ' " ' - it'. ' " ' ' ' " U .iiii a ap t i. ".-''" f ' ' .. . 11, 1 r t 1 r- " I AND CONCERT QVER 40,000,000 MEMBERS There Wu ft STt Increase ( T47,00 ICenhers Burins; lsie o 804,000 More Than miring 1915.' The churches of the United States have not suffered financially from the European war and th Increased cost of living, nor has their ordinary -rate of growth been reduced the past year. They have given freely toward the mil lions of money sent to the war-afflicted populations of Europe and Asia, and yet maintained their own regular work, evangelistic, missionary, benev olent, and educational, with undimin ished force. The Year Book of the Fed eral Council of the Churhees of Christ in America for 1911, edited by Dr. IL K, Carroll, gives full statistics, show, Ipg that "the religious bodies, Cath olio, Protestant and Eastern Orthodox, had in 1916 an aggregate of over 40,- 000,000 communicants or members, crossing the 40,000,000 mark by about 17,008. The net increase of the year was 747,000 or 104,000 more than the increase for 1916. In 1890 the total religious strength was 20,618,000 so that in 26 years following the net in crease has, been 19,399,000 or 94 per cent, while the gain In the population of tl.e country for the same period has been about 19,000.000 or 61 per cent. Ft I. i . . . . 1 . m . than the population. Protestant Increase 00,000. Of the gains In 1916, about 216,000 were of the Roman Catholic and some -600,080 of the Protestant bodies. Among xne latter, ise.uuo are creaited to tne Methodist, 182.000 to the Baptist, and upward of 79.000 to the Presbyterian and reformed group. The Episcopal church had a gain of 7,0Q0, and the i,utneran bodies of 20,000. The 80 constituent bodies of the Fed eral council report a total of 17.996.000 communicants, a gain In 1916 of about -Z64.000. Kxcept for an extraordinary revision 01 tne returns or me Jjiscipies tiirmi, raunog ll uppareui loss ox about 186,000, the gains of the churches comprising the Federal council would The 'gain In 1916 In number of churches was small, only 117. In the previous year, however, there was a net loss. The smallness of the Increase this year is due to decreases reported by several denominations and denomi national groups. The Disciples of Christ sustain an apparent loss of 769 caused by faulty method of counting in previous years; the Methodist Epis copal cnurcn loses -68, the Northern Baptists 33. the Northern Presbyter ians 97, the Episcopalians 7. These and other losses reduce the considerable gains of the Roman Catholics, 199, the United' Brethren. 70; the Lutheran Synodlcal Conference, 105, etc It is Qui crnbable that churches; partiC- i n j iA,iilMl.iil7ii1ni wit:wiwiiu..iig;ifw 111 .I:n..i .... . Al Kader Shrine Daod. ularly in the rural regions are being closed or merged for the sake of econ omy and efficiency. Gain la Ministers Hearty Double, . The gain in ministers is 2643, which is nearly double tha.t of 1915. The largest gain, 478, Is reported by the Roman Cat hollo church; the Baptists added 366, the Lutherans 159, and ether bodies smaller numbers. - pr. Carroll presents a new chapter, indicating the distribution of communi cants and population of the chief world communions of Protestantism. The Anglican communion has an estimated papulation of 26.7S8.000 In the world, the Baptist of 21,900,000, the Congre gationallst of 4,365,000. the Lutheran of 70,600,000, Uia Methodist of 32.113, 000, and the -Presbyterian and Re formed, of 3O.800.Q0Q. It is .shown that the prevailing estimate of the -J strength of Protestantism are far too low, and tnat nearly, tr not quite zov, 000,000 are Protestant members and ad herents. Returns for Sunday schools In the United States for 116 show a much larger aggregate of Sunday school scholars than any previous report has given, and that the net increase in the last 10 years is more than 6.800,000. with- a gain of between 15,000 and 16, 000 schools. . l . Kills Wife, Wounds Daughter, Detroit, Mich., March 3. (I. N. S.)-s-Wliile his horrified daughter looked on helpless, Herman Kneldlng, a carpen ter, shot and killed his wife this aft ernoon and then turned ths revolver on the daughter and shot her twice. She will die. Kneldlng was arrested and aid domestic trouble was the cause of the tragedy. FRANCE GIVES ITS WAR REFUGEES GREAT E CAR AND ATTENTION Among the Homeless Victims Cared for Are Many Ser bians and Belgians. With the French Armies, March 8. (U. P.) With nearly 1,600.000 war refugees to be taken care of within her borders, France today has met and solved these problems remarkably. While the bulk of these homeless victims of the war come from the invaded and occupied districts of France, no small proportion of them are Belgians and Serbians. All have had the same treatment, and their welfare looked after on the broadest humanitarian lines. In as far as possible the refugees have been grouped into little colonies or cities, often a city within a city, and here they enjoy a sort of a muni cipal life or their own. In which all public service such as sanitation, ed ucation and even the providing of la bor, are installed and administered by the local French authorities. France's army barracks have proved EXT1R A A A J 1 A i 11 - x o o A HMM ill liisal Mssai Mil ' 1 1 n TT as 2SB3 Portland's New Mercantile Establishment j "I I T! v 'einmini 10 A. Mvesda March 6th See Fall Page Ads in All Monday Evening Papers To all those who inay, not be informed, we wish to state that LEVITTS is the - same . firm that - formerly was the 4th Stl Department Store: We shall be glad to see our; old patrons. REMEMBER--SEE MONDAY PAPERS the opening bargains will be something wonderful. SHANAHAIfS OLD STAND ON THIRD STREET, OP PQSITE ROBERT'S BROS. ON MORRISON STREET, OUR STORE IS "L" SHAPED. : .V especially adaptable for the housing of colonies or , "cities" of refugees. In Europe the term '"barracks" means very much the same as the word "xort , in America, and indicates the large group of very substantial buildings In which a battalion or regiment of ol- diers is " housed In peace time. with the entire French army at the front, the barracks of peace " times are generally empty and many are now serving Franca doubly, well in me nousing .or ner war refugeeo. " At Nancy the problem of the war refugees ha been solved In an ex ceptionally happy manner by the use of .these barracks, and each one rep resents a little city all In Itself. In the province of which Nancy Is the capital there are 80,000 refugees, and each group of regimental buildings is providing homes for about 6000 war victims; ' The first effor.t of the authorities at Nancy In handling this problem was to guard against not only the separation pf families, but the separation of neighbors and residents of the same towna and villages. Going through pne of the Immense regimental dormi tories therefore a visitor will now find all the residents of a little farming community In a cluster of apartments by themselves, and always the rami lies with a little apartment of one or two rooms that enables them to keep up their family life united and rea sonably private. (Consist of Women and Children. Naturally the bulk of the refugees consist of women and children, as most of the men are In the armies. and fully half the problem is that of the children. In the buildings used ordinarily Uy -the regiment for li brary, lounging) rooms and social pur- poses, complete, graded schools have been-established for the children ; rrom 4 to 12 years of age, tne boys and girls, in accordance with the gen j eral- European0 system of public ! schools, being taught in separate ! classes. j For the girls over 12 a course In domestlo economy la provided, while for the boys over 12 a department of i manual training. As fast as they be- . come sufficiently proficient employ ment is found for them. I In the department' devoted to' wood turning and carpentery the pupils Al ready arc - making the chairs, tables, desks and other articles of furniture with which to refurnish their homes and schools later. For girls over 13, 13 and 14, who have completed the public school course and the course In domestlo economy, work la provided, usually sewing. Their earnings buy little per sonal luxuries. j Special Attention to Mothers. . , As France Is very much interested In the problem of re-population, spe cial rooms are set aside for the women who are about to become mothers and here they are given special train ing for motherhood All the aged grandmothers who might be very lonesome in their Iso lated rooms have a common eoelal room where they spend the day talk ing ,and working a little. They are a brave lot. nearly all with grandsons if not also wth sons at the front. , Naturally the organization for each one of these cities of refugees In cludes vast municipal kitchens, hos pitals and dining rooms. While It is t.ot obligatory on the grown people to eat In these It Is on the children, for Franca has found that parents, espe cially m the hour of common trial, are inclined to be too lenient with their children. All of the little tots are therefore required to eat in the big common dining halls. Amusements Are Provided. Just as the general staff of the French armies has found that moving pictures, concerts, lectures. dally newspapers and plenty of good things fxtcaslonally to eat a absolutely in dispensable for keeping up the fight ing morale of the army, the French authorities' in. charge of the refugees nave xouna . mat something- of the kind is equally necessary in keeping up the morale ox tne war victims. Proper amusement for the children is considered exceptionally important. As a consequence, one of the largest buildings at each barracks is set aside and : gaily decorated for use a cinema and theatre. Entertainments are given several times a week. The prefect of Nancy, who has made these cities of refugees a special study and hobby,-is convinced that Ms mov ing picture show saves him the - ex pense pf. having to employ at least two policeman. . - - . Epidemic of Holdups Booms Dollar Vyatoh Memphis, Tenn.Marc 3. (L N. S.) -Fearing highwaymen will relievo them of "valuable - time . pieoes, nun dreds of men , in Memphis who, are compelled to work at .njghV are wear ing dollar watches -and leaving their good watches home.'1 loldupa and rob beries, have been se common as almost to cause a reign of terror. Organist Is KUIeO. ' Kansas City,. Mo., March - 3. (I. N. 8.) Edward Krelser,. organist at the Independence- . Boulevard Christian Church, built - by Millionaire B, A. Long, was ahot and killed here today. Hi wife was arrested and taken to police headquarters. She admitted that there . had been a quarrel, but referred all other questions to her attorney. Pilgrim Tercentenary Celebration. Boston, March 8. (I. N. S.) Mayor Curley Is giving consideration to a Pil grSm tercentenary exposition, to cost 12,000,000. Ha already has forwarded a preliminary sketch of his Diana to uovemor McCan for inspection. Next Wednesday and Thursday nights the Baker theatre has been secured by Al Kader Temple for tne presentation of the play "The Blue, I Envelope, and the Al Kader Shrine 1 band. A. B. Oettsehalk, manager; 1 Frank Lucas, director, will give a j concert and musical program before and after eaoh act. The object of ' the ' presentation Is to secure funds to send both the band and the famous Arab . patrol to the Imperial council of the Bhrlners at Minneapolis next July, and the object of sending these attractive bodies there 1s to assist in winning over a favorable majority to voting for Portland at the meeting place 0 Its session In 191. The coming or over z,oa visitors at one time, most of them with money to spend in stent seeing ana enjoyment. Is worth encouraging in the estimation of every Shrlner in Portland, and some others. The following la the program for the "Blue Envelope" play nights: (oncert, Al Kader Shrine band; George W. Stapleton. sll Piano"; first act "BJue Envelope"; Robert Krohn. "Pre mier. Danaeuse"; second act, "Blue Envelope"; Al Kader Chanters; third act. Curtain rises at sharp. Motors can be ordered for 11. On the night Of Wednesday, March T, the program of the band Is as follows: Oriental inarch. "Rajah," Althousa: overture, "Pique " Dame." Suppe; election, "The Burgomaster." Luder; "Coooanut Dance," Herman. Thursday night, March S. the pro gram arranged -la for: March. "Res olution," Figaro; overture . "Morning, Noon and Night In Vtena"f "We Aro Very Poor Musicians,"' Da Koven; "Soldiers of Meeca. ,'Jacobl; waits, "Wedding of. the Winds," Hall; roa sourka. "Lev Cyanno.-. Ganne. Robert QMLlfY WINS! We sell Hanan Shoes because we be lieve" in point of artistic designing, cor rect style, high quality of materials and expert workmanship THEY HAVE NO EQUAL. Our customers have found it true economy to wear Ilann Shoes. Cheaper shoes offer far less value in comfort, wear ing qualities and style. That a multi tude of men and women' appreciate this fact, is the reason why 1,000,000 Hanan shoes are solo EVERY YEAR. There Is nothing which more cer tainly denotes the well-dressed man or woman than shoes. Wear Hn an's and your feet will be well dressed ROSENTHAL'S I PORTLAND'S BEST SHOE STORE Sole Agents for These Celebrated Shoes 129 Tenth Street, Between Washington and Alder New Furniture for Every Home at Jennings Sprinf atocks of Furniture, iRugt, Rangos and Houao Furnish ings aro now at their best. We invito you to call gnd eo our dis plays, whether iyu wish to Jbuy r not whether you aro custom, ers of this store) or not. Wo know that you will bo amply repaid by a visit hero. 1 --waCro y- T iisiBUMiauuiin mmntmr- pi ImB&I Umm ra-o-23xl4s I ill ten fey M I -1 M.i-vb!rm iffllsiili To cuit oroers old and new, wo offer the " most liberal terms of credit - bated upon fair prices,' s t raifhtforward dealing and eour tooue service, fio matter bow small -or inezpenehro may bo your pure base, you receive the same consideration as though It to m o u a to undreds. Sale of Odd Pieces Handsome Dressers and Chiffoniers offered at a great . reduction from normal prices, in order to make room for full suites. Note care fully the' prices. All have fine French plate mirrors. $35 Maho. Princess Dresser S26.7S $37.50 Quar. Oak Dresser $25.50 $65. Birdseye Maple french Dresser for 35.50 $30 Quar. Oak Chiffonier SI 8.85 $33.50 Circassian Walnut Chiffo nier . S21.85 $55 Circassian Walnut Chiffonier for .27.50 Reed Furniture Unlerpriced Beautiful new examples of Reed Furniture in eld ivory finish, suit able for the music room, the, living room, or the bedroom. Scores -of additional pieces not listed here. $19 Reed Arm Chair. A 4T tapestry upholstered. . IXfxert:J $19.50 Reed Arm Rock-(H A QC er to match-chair JJJ-'ei7ti $6.25 Reed Sewing Bask. f QT t and Stand ........... $4eOd $29 Reed .Tea Wagon 21.25 $9.50 Reed Desk"' Chir JfJ gg $3.50 Reed Child's Rock- Q tj P or for . . . . . . ... .... $ee I O $6.50 Reed Telephone jg T)g A RUG SALE " -JT,",1!"--! d'T''"'"'l"'p'" " '"' liiiDi. is ja - We aro still selling; fine rugs under price. We are enabled to do this because w placed heavy contract orders before the advances. We show the largest and best rug stock in the city. $9,00 Reed Sewing QfJ f? Tk okrugs quoted below may be had in many handsome patterns. Regular $27.50 Seamiest Velvet Rug; 9xl2,$20.S0 Reg. $32.50-$axony Axminster Rug$, 9x12, S27J2S Regular $27 SO Seamless Saxony Axminster Rugs, 9x12, heavy grade, $29.85 Wo also show full stocks of the eala. Limiert'i Arts ind Crafts Fnrrutoe We are exclusive Portland agents for this famous furniture.- Special reduced prices are now being made on our entire stock,' which Includes1 either slirgle pieces or complete suites for the living-room or. the bedroom. It will pay you to buy this furoituret it lasts-for genera, tloqs, and it is practically lnd--structible. Utility Boxes Weatly covered with art cretonne. Sereral alsee from which to choose $ 7.00 Utility Boxes ... .S4.75 $ 95 Uulity Boxes ....$6 SO $12.00 Utility Boxes . . . tS3 $290.50 Dining Suite $212 A wonderfully handsome 17th Century Jacob ean Suite, made entirely of solid, quartered oak, an ornament to the finest dining room. The . suite consists of an 8foot Extension Table with 48-inch top t motive China Closet i a beautiful $ Buffet; :;5 Dining Chairs, with cane backs and tapestry upholstered seats, and a Carver to match. , See this suite in our Washington-street window, and note its gracefuVtesign and supe rior finish, r Duplex Alcazar Range TwoComplete Ranges in One YOU are cordially invited to In spect a new style range that burns wood or coal and fee, or both at the same time, which we have on exhibition in our store . The Duplex Alcazar. f It is a simple, sensible and most satisfying range, built for' use all ' the year rund. -You can cook Ut comfort every month of the year Winter, Summer, Spring or Fall, and it takes up no mere room than ian ordinary coal range, and less room than the ordinary cabinet gas range. We haVe obtained the sale ef this range, and we feel fortunate in hav ing done so, as U U our aim to handle the kind of merchandise which will, by its quality and good service,' make friends for our store. Buy a Duplex Alcazar for Her Price $90. ' Other etylen, run aUkil tmssui at a eee-meyonalxe' noe. Sola; on easy terms. i . m . Drapery Depte Vew tTprlner stocks of trapery aaa nnholstary u a tens, la are new els., played. Many new patterns a4 t abrlec. Shewn on Secona Tloer. gcrxCIAI. 5o Cretonnes redact o, rnra , 24e gOPXClAb 80e Scrtme and alar. - tsiKT , a?! Cxrtala Stretchers S1.50-S2.2S '0j- Heiniiry r.T. - jm - " cJJeiniiniEinig & omis sTFIsTBTrES OXBATXS VOSTXAJTS ASSOCXATXOaT NINE FLO ORS Wahington Street fit Fifth NINE FLOORS to m :.i.im..iIi........i....i.,....i..i..........iiiIi..i. ... .M.ii..i.i.l.tiiiiii. ............,.., ,.....i.....iTTrir. 1 i 1 i m 1