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- . ' ' ) WE. OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, ' PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 18, 1917. SCHOOL BUDGET IS HARD NUT TO CM THIS TIME Just How Directors Are Go ing to Slice Off $35,770 and Make Both Ends Meet Is the Main Question Now. Taxpayers Will Be Given a Chance to Express Their . Views at Meeting to Be ' Held in December. An analysis of the 1918 budget of the. Portland school district shows that 74.98 per cent of ' the total amount of money to bo raised, by the 6 mill tax levy under the 1917 statute now controlling: the district. Is to be spent In the- payment of sal aries, while the remaining 25.02 per cent is to provide for the operation and upkeep of the school system. This does not Include the fixed Income of $718,500 which will come to the dis trict from various sources, but deals only with the total to be raised by the special levy.' Nor does It take Item In the budgtV except salaries, , falls under extensions, and t totals $210,000, being in reality the amount necessary to pay ' contract : balances to fall due on construction work al ready begrun and partially completed, principally: for the Buckxnan school. Including; all school activities the total estimated cost of operation, equipment, maintenance, improve ments and extenesions, but not Including- salaries, to be paid from the six mill levy, totals $621,231 for the year. The total cost of the admin istrative! departmentthe offices of the city superintendent and the school clerk Is-' 3 37 per cent of the total cost of the entire school system. The fixed charges of $87,147.04 for the payment of bond interest and sinking fund demands are not in cluded In the calculations, since they come from a separate levy of not to exceed three mills, authorized to be made from the six mill levy pro vided for general operating, purposes. Question Zs Interesting Just where the board of directors is going to slice off the $35,770 neces sary to make the budget fit; the lim its of the six mill levy statute Is a question that is Just now mighty in teresting to those concerned with the school system. As it stands, the btfdget is $302,500 less than that of last year, and School Clerk Thomas, who compiled the document, thought he had carvedV it down to the bone. If the necessary reductions come from the estimates set for operation, equip ment and maintenance, the total will have to be made up by a slice hTe and a slash there. It has been suggested that the ad anion or one pupil, on an average. to the number taught by each teacher throughout the school system, would mean a reduction of some 20 teach ers and a consequent salary saving of approximately $20,000. The Increase Augiiste Rodin, idptor, Is Dead in Paris into ronfilcJeratlon the fact that the of two pupils to a room would cut budget, as prepared, is approximately out 40 teachers and reduce the sal $35.77.0 in excess of the total amount , ary list by some $40,000 a year. This that can be raised. under the arbitrary limitation of the six mill levy. The amount necessary to pay the principals, teachers and Janitors now employed and at the present rate of payment totals $1,804,765. Budget Climbs tip The total of the salaries paid to Superintendent Alderman, his assist ants, School Clerk Thomas and the various employes of the administra tive department foots up to $57,004. The total salary budget therefore comes to $1,861,769 for the year. The cost of operating the school buildings. Aside from salaries and ex clusive of the offices of the city superintendent and clerk of the board, will be $224,100, according to the budget. Thin includes $50,800 for gen eral supplies. $75,000 for fuel, $21, 000 for light and power, $16,000 for water, $12,000 for the teachers' retire ment fund and $25,000 for bills pay able, the six largest items in the list of operating expenses. The budget also sets aside $58,450 for 'the purchase of equipment dur ing the year, the largest item being $39,750 for general purchases which. It Is estimated, will be necessary. Maintenance will" call for $64,625 ad ditional, the largest single item under the heading being an estimate of $47, 430 for necessary and anticipated re pairs and replacements. Extensions Big Factor The sum of $32,256 has been set aside for Improvements, $13,560 of whieh Is for the improvement of grounds surrounding school buildings recently constructed or in course of construction. The largest single Celebrated AVIATION HAS CHARM At 77 fers Life of World- med Artist Is Ended. ;ov. . 17. (U. i P.) Auefuste ice's great Sculptor, died suggestion meets with Instant oppo sition, however, on the ground that an increase In the number of pupils per teacher means a proportionate de crease In teaching efficiency. The next chapter in school Budget making will be the public taxpayers' meeting to be held the first Monday in December. Minister Preaches To Click of Needles Denver, Colo., Nov. 17. The Sun day morning sermon of Rev. L. B. Longacre, local Congregational min ister. Is now accompanied by the merry clicking of a hundred pairs of knitting needles. Women of his con gregation, unwilling to leave off their knitting of sleeveless sweaters and other comforts for the Sammies, peti tioned the pastor for permission to knit during the service. He not only agreed, but assisted them to recruiti members for the Sunday morning! Knitting class. Lincoln Bought Liberty Bonds Springfield, 111., Nov. 17. Abrahan Lincoln was a big Investor in Libertr bonds during tho Civil war, according to the records of the probate court if Sangamon county. The records shfw the martyred president used all of lis surplus salary and practically is entire personal estate to help the Na tion during the struggle between Lhe north and the south. Paris, Rodin, early to August! Rodin was born in Paris in 1840. Fr 50 years he struggled against Ibuse, .ridicule and poverty before hi was finally recognized as the foreaost sculptor of the age. i when he arrived at the age of 77 he was till plying his art, but under very afferent circumstances from those hi was experiencing when bfa was flri recognized. In thi pavilion of the eighteenth century I Hotel Biron, which stands near thi famous Hotel des Invalides, the Fre ch government installed him in all t e splendor that was possible. Surroun ed by his pupils, he daily gave i s.t ruction on modeling and stone s ulpture. He was known as the "gnnd old man of France" and beloved by all. ruggled to Learn Art His fcarly life was spent in the studios! about ' Paris, where as a boy he straggled to learn the art of sculpture. He began to attract some attention, but did not succeed in gain ing aiy particular distinction. He left fr Brussels, where he became the pupil of the great Belgian sculp tor, Vpi Rasbourg. Retiming to Paris, he continued the Itruggle for - recognition, , but failed) until 1880, when his "John the Baptit" turned the tide of public oplniJn in his favor from that time on hi began to be much sought after. He vat a quick workman and often did it pieces in a few hours. This troufijt him to the attention of the Frencl government, which decorated Mm. rand nurchasea his "Age of Broni" for the Luxembourg. Upfn the death of Whistler, Rodin was made president of the interna tlon Society of Painters, Sculptors and Gravers. Rdin married when he was 23 yeoj's old and his wife was respons-1 ibl7 for his success, as she cheered his on and acted as his model when hewas too poor to afford one. Upon he death he paid high tribute to her al referred to her as "my comrade." rTen minutes spent in the Rodin hme was Buff iaient to demonstrate ti&t the place was the abode of an fctlst oblivious of everything except lis work. Disorder seemed the order bt the day. so to speak. Rodin boasted dt a fine picture gallery. This was Bust opposite the dining room. Most of the paintings were not even hung. They rested On the floor with their faces turned towards the walls. Some of these paintings were by the very finest French masters Carriere, Bou gereau and others who, from time ' to time, presented specimens of their best work to M. Rodin. Even a paint ing by John 8. Sargentof Rodin him self, hung in an obscure corner. Wature Beproduoed In Art Rodin believed in representing through art any object found in na ture no matter how bestial or re pugnant to taste it may be. Ques tioned on this point, he once said; j ' "Nature 1 my excuse. Whatever (- iV:' ' ) FOR OREGON SOLDERS W'- ENCAMPED IN EAST Feats of Daring Performed by Army Birdmen Appeal to Men From Northwest, INTENSIVE TRAINING ON The Beaver Begtmaut Again Xatact Zs Being Beorgaalsed According to the Hew Standards. With the Oregon Troops In Camp, Nov. 11. (By Mail). "Look at the bolda," said the trainman on the Long Island railway as the first section of the detachment of the Beaver regi ment, which left Portland October 26 under Lieutenant Colonel Carle Abrams, sped through Long Island on the last lap of the trans-continental I trip. The "bolds." perhaps, were the oisunguisning feature of our new Augnste Rodin, French sculptor, who is dead in Paris. man has expressed a desire to visit the field.' The Joy supreme for the ma jority of the men would be an invita tion to "go up." But that is an Ely sian field to which we dare hardly as pire. "Why, I'd Just like to wipe en gines,"' said an L company sergeant today, "if only I could get Into avia tion." it is' a new phase to all, com pared to which "squads right" Is a humdrum existence. It is a man's game, too, this flying. Intensive Training Begins Monday of last week intensive train ing began. The boys are up at 5:45 a m. have exercise, mess and "fall in" by 7. From 7 to 11:80 they are at drill. Obstacle races and position aiming and trigger squeexe exercises take up the time of the drill period. At 12 m. they have mess and are back in line from, 1 p. m. until 4:30 p. m. Retreat is at 5:30 p. m.; call fo quar ters 9 p. m.; taps, 10 p. m. As you see, this is a full day's work for in between times the boys must police tents, make toilets, etc. The Beaver regiment is together for the first time sftice April and officers and snen are glad, for there la now better opportunity to advance as a regimental unit and to develop an esprit d'eorpa. Reorganization of the regiment as planned to meet the re quirements of the present warfare is planned. Already some of the com panies which were at Camp Greene have the two extra second lieutenants planned for each Infantry company. Private Sunt Injured Private Lester Hunt, L company, waa struck by an automobile Friday night as 'he waited in line with his EUGENE MAN HAS RAPID PROMOTION i . home. There were from one to 14 airplanes company for the arrival of the bag in the air at any time the boys cared to gage cars. Hunt is in the hospital It f 'si , I ganisation. has been made a non- , y commissioned officer or a first class " private. . ' ' .-..I.' Tooatioaal Xaf ormatlom Supplied ' Many transfers have been made the ; past week to fill up the hand grenaJe section, the signal corps, etc. Frtdayt - the enlisted men filled out occupa- ra tional cards: designating the lines of work in which they were.engaged prior to enlistment in the army, giving their ' educational qualification, their talents .. as entertainers, and other Information v which might be of wee to the armry Move In the Bight -I-:"' Sometimes at night the soldier hear - . marching men. In the morning they , waken to find a nearby regiment of :. the night before gone. It Is best so, -It is the only way. Only by such se--crecy can the war department Bafe- :i guard the lives of the men entrusted . to its care. " '-.'" Cecil C Wooley Eugene. Or.. Nov. 17. Cecil C. Wooley, formerly of the Bugerie high school and the son of L. F. Wooley of 1lrth, Baron Steuben Is Claimed by FrencK Indianapolis, Ind.t Nov. 17 That Baron "von" Ste'abea of Revolution- : ary war fame, was properly chained Baron "de" Stouben and waa a French- . man and not a Prussian, is the claim T of A. B. Gardiner, secretary general of the Society of Cincinnati, . in . statement made public here. Baron "de" Steuben was of German-- but renounced Prussia and' look out of the windows. From before a. m. until dark, around 5 p. m., the students and instructors are flying. Around noon each day the Italians, with an injured knee. Westerners Win Commendation Western soldiers here, and that in-' jugene. wno enusiea in me aviation owed .lleidftn, to wOT,o- months ago as a private, has been pro- tionarv cui. UMrdin;i nSwn corps of the United States army six moiea 10 me rans or nrsi ciass ser- . it ...r- h. ...t. ) wQUWU MIKlUUfU - nt . , , m 'idmself after making a glorious rec- Sergeant Wooley Is 21 years of age. ord ,n tne Seven Yer. w " -" "-"-'" catu uay ma i Lallans, Nn.inj., Wtrrv.ino- ti.v.i . . , ana was oorn ana raiscu in ubldo coun- hn full maann .!?u.t5n.an5 Baldioli and Resnati, take Moiafld! 1" I i y- He belong, to the Fourth aero &m,eYr wni t nature shows me, that 1 try to ex hibit in plaster. Whatever you see in nature is Justifiable in art. My 'Qoor way of Hell' has been denounced for the many horrible figures and disgust ing emotions portrayed but, I answer, if men do these, things here, surely we may represent them In hell." Some of his best known works in this country are the collection owned by Thomas Fortune Ryan and ex hibited in the Metropolitan Museum in New York city. The French government presented Rodin's bust "La France" to the United States and it was installed on Crown Point, N. T., on the shores of Lake Cham plain, in the course of the tri -centenary celebration there. When the Germans were advancing on Paris in the early stages of the present war, Rodin was at his coun try estate and refused to leave, al though begged to do so by the French authorities. At that time he stated that if he had to die he would .rather die among his art treasures than any place he knew. He returned to his Paris studio in January, 1917, where he contracted the grip. Sheep for National Parks Bstes Park, Colo., Nov. 17. To in crease the meat supply for war pur poses, herds of sheep probably will gambol about the heretofore Inviolate territory of the Rocky Mountain and Mesa Verde national parks. If a sug gestion offered by Herbert Hoover to Thomas B. Stearns, state food admin istrator, proves practical. out their Caproni biplanes, capable of carryins seven ana nine passengers, and teach the American men the finer points of the game which these Italian army officers have learned in the war. Easily do these Italians elude the Americans who try to "down" them. Aviation Zs Inviting The Oregon boys have been so busy since arriving here that none has been out of company street. The aviation field, as yet, is a closed book to us. It will not remain so, for long, as each Montana and Oregon men are a con tinual source of wonderment to east erners. Their splendid physique elicits favorable comment on every appear ance at drill or ceremonies. Recently the Third Oregon passed in review be fore Colonel May and the remarks as to the "big, strapping fellows" were audible to the men as they marched by the few onlookers who were pres ent at the unannounced event. Just now advancement Is the order of procedure. Preparing for the in crease of the Infantry companies to Sill, Okla. He writes his father that his squadron Is doing some fine work in training and had the honor of break ing the time record in detraining and setting up camp ready for business and putting an aviator in the air. 250 men, the company commanders have held examinations for the new sergeancles and corporalshlps. In L company every man, who was with the company and who is still with the or- SO.OOO French IluIIdings Rained C Paris. Nov. 17. The department of Fine Arts has established an estimate;- , of the damage done to buildings . in - France by military operations. From ! this it appears that up to the end of . -May, 1915, 1223 parishes have suffered " Xrom the ravages of war. The total ' number of damaged buildings in 108.-' ' -697, while 60,756 have been completely w demolished and 63 public monuments destroyed. . . ' ; Tie STORE THA T UNDERSELLS BECAUSE IT SELLS FOR CASH' Femininely Attractive Afternoon Dresses of Silk, Satin and Serges Especially Priced This Sale at!$10, at $15, at $20 The Dress is enjoying the high tide of fashion's favoj these days, and well it may, for in these simple silk, serge aril satin frocks are wonderful samples of style, beauty and utily. Maiie of the best fabrics, showing original uses of brais, silks and buttons straight line models suited to every jtgure several individualized groups arranged for this special sale at $10,00. $15.00 and $20.00: Can We Expect Your Inspection Tomorrow? White, Maize and Flesh Colored j, Heavy Crepe de Chine Waists $5. 75 Waists of every kind here in a most fascinating confusioj, from the most elaborate to those more slmpje, and for this sale we aie featuring especially attractive arrivals in beautiful Crepe de Chine. They come In the fashionable tailored models with low neck and 'long peeves. All slzej 36 to 44 In white, maize and flesh color. An out-of-the dP rrjT ordinary values at I O Beautiful S&lnch Chiffon Broadcloths At $325 Yard These fine high-grade fabrics come In a splendid weight and quality. They have been sponged and shrunk and are ready for the needle.; All wanted colors. The Snow flake Cotton Batts 72 BY 84 INCHES O-t A Q TWO POUNDS AT.. tpJ-eO O t e go n "Wool Processed" Cotton Batts, made in one piece, 72 by 84 Inches and fill 2 lbs. in weight. They look Just like wool., lard Wide New . Comfort Challies At Uc Yard An extensive showing of new Comfort Challies, including all styles and colorings. They come full 36 inches wide. I m perial Cotton Batts 72 BY 84 INCHES AO THREE POUNDS AT JDefl:0 "A, pure white Cott6n Batt soft as down." 72 by 84 inches and full three pounds in weight. A special value at above price. i Special Show ing Men's Flannel Shirts at $2.50 to $3.50 We 'were fortunate in se curing a splendidinew lot . of Men's Flanmj Shirts made by Fergusqfi & Mc Kinney. They aire made in coat style witi' regula tion turn down collar and are shown in allfsizes in oxford gray and fkhaki three lines at $2.50, $3 and $3.50. . A Special . Showing of Comfort Materials An opportune sale that brings! to you fine quality materials at i most moderate prices. j Fine Heavy Weight Crepe de Chine Silks At $1.65 Yard 40-inch heavy Crepe de Chine Silks, shownyln over 50 popular; new and staple shades, including I black and white. They are close- i ly woven and of beautiful finish. New Winter Styles in Women's Shoes At tf.75 Pair In our Basement Shoe Section we have undervalued a splendid lot of Women's fashionable win ter weight Shoes both button and lace styles in gunmetal and yelour calf leathers. All sizesf j Street and Dress Men's Shoes, $3.48 Pr. Custom mate Shoes for street nd dress , wear. Styles in tan leather and! .With heavy soles. Others in bl&k velour and calf leathers In bit ton and lace. Serv- lceable shoes; in; all sizes. Store Opens at 8:30 A.M. - Saturdays :,at 9.a;m. - , i- - . it ' U The Most ' in ValueThe Best in Qualify' Store Closes tat 5:30 P.M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. Just Received! Twelve New M odels in Henderson Corsets at $1.00 to $3.75 Pr. Corsets of Guaranteed Quality, Fit and Comfort-Giving Both front and back lace models, in styles to suit every figure comfortably. They are made of the best materials and come with double, guaranteed rustproof boning. Our present stock,' replenished by twelve new models, faithfully .portrays every new desirable feature. It affords excellent latitude for choice, as prices range from $1.00 up to $3.75 a pairJ .XT Principal Portland Agents ' I 1 1 1 II II 1 1 1 1 1 1 III I II I ISM II 1 1 1 llllll IISSBSM I1 1 1 1 1 II 1 1 1 II IMN3!WUIllllMSiMUIJillUttl An Advertisement of Good Furniture for Your Neighbor's Home and Yours jfliimnmwuwnraimitaiimfflOT How many rooms have you two or twenty ? You can be just as happy in the one as you can in the other (maybe happier). Jennings furniture will do it! We enter into the spirit of home-making with as much zest as you do, when we furnish the modest home; we have the merchandise at the prices that are in harmony with the modest purse. And in the days to come, may the modest purse grow fat! Furniture, too, we have for the purse that asks not the price rare pieces wrought from fine woods that have come from overseas; rich .draperies, costly rugs, and filmy curtains for windows that look out upon mountain and stream. Whatever your heart's desire for the hearth stone, find it here, for here are assembled those things which bring joy to the heart of the home-lover. Consider this sale of fine, soft Rugs! 15 patterns for your choosing. Wool Velvets in 9x12 sizef-that have been selling at $42. So. This week we are going to let you choose from them at what do you suppose? Thirty-One Dollars You save $11.50. And the designs are beau tiful. And the colors are absolutely fast! Can you imagine so tempting an opportunity as this? Then here is a- great lot of Wool Velvets, 27x54 in size. Handy for thresholds, or to throw here and there where your room-size rugs do not cover. This week they will be $3.40 instead of $4.25, which is their regular price. Second Floor. The Glowing Grate Nippy mornings, these, and the evening airs are chill. Why not see us about a new Heater. . Unlimited stocks from such makes as Bridge-Beach Alcazar, Garland, Cole's Airtight Moderate prices. And we take your old Heater as part payment on a new one. One dollar a week, with a small initial payment, will buy any Heater in our store. . Better see us tomorrow about Heaters! And Here Is a Wonderful Bed! Bright, clean, selected birdseye maple, carefully designed and joined, with handsome panels of fine cane, tightly stretched. 1 A bed to bring sweet slumber while the rain patters down over-' head. This week $28J50. The regular price is $38.50. Ten Dollars Saved I Then, there's a Dresser to match exactly either Princess style or regular, with a big, clear beveled French plate mirror that smiles back at you in friendly fashion. Priced the same $28.50. Its reg ular price is $38.50. There's a whole floor of bedroom furniture in this great store beautiful suites in mahogany, wal nut, oak and ivory enamel. Evety imaginable price, from a few rriOdest dollars up to heights that take four figures out of your check book. Why not select now a bedroom suite for your wife's Christ mas? You'll be interested in these dainty ivory enamel suites which we deco rate to your order in lovely designs in hand painting. A most acceptable Christmas present for your daugh ter. Firth Floor Thanksgiving! These are not the Pilgrim days of the hand-rived table, the wild turkey, and the convenient rifle! No. Here are polished, tops of rare mahogany, of rich walnut, of sturdy oak. Table, Buffet, Chairs--Carver for the master of the household all harmonious In design and finish.-, There's one floor here filled with fur nishings for the dining room. Come and choose from it as taste and' fancy dic tates l THANKSGIVING SPECIAL A William and Mary Suite of solid quartered oak 6-foot Extension Table with 48-inch topi handsome Buffet with French plate mir ori five Diners and Carver. $9135 instead of $12530, its regular price. Fourth Floor. r Columbia Grafonola Visit our three music rooms on the main floor and see the abundant display i of sweet toned Columbia Grafonolas. Every price from $18 to $385. Sold as low as $5 down and $5 a month. -Hundreds' of Columbia Records I in stock for your selection. :r. Curtains of Nottingham Many designs in cream, white and ecru; extra wide: $3.15 for $5.00 Curtains. $1.95 for $3.00 Curtains. $1.65 for $2.50 Curtains. $1.05 for $1.75 Curtains. 85c for $1.50 Curtains. Have you counted how many days there are until-Christmas? They are few and each setting ' sun makes one less! Come in and see our first-floor display. Each piece made of solid ma hogany. Wing Chairs with cane seat and pan els, 122.50. Wing Rockers to match. Sewing Tables. Windsor Chairs. Knitting Trays. Arm Rockers, 15 to 75. Sewing Rockers. Spinet Desks, 22.50 to 160. Tea Wagons, 16.50 to 55. Table Lamps, 6.50 to 75. Floor Lamps, 10.50 to 65. Gate-end Tables. Arm Chairs, upholstered, 18.50 to 325. Arm Rockers to match. Library Tables, 22.50 to 265. ; . Tabourets. Many other beautiful pieces for life-' time gifts. Reed or Willow Furniture makes. a delightful gift for Christmas. We show' foil stocks of attractive pieces on the f balcony. They are conveniently dis played for leisurely selection. See our big, soft, woolly Navajo Rugs and Auto Robes; you'll admire the striking color tones. . Making Home Beautiful Our Dwtpery and Upholsterr 'Section is a veritable Oriental wonderUnal Hero is every fabric Imaginable for home dec oration. ' We have an expert decorator, who will be clad to advise rou rerardlnar the nanrint-s for your walls and windows. -or tbe re-upnotsterlnr of -your furniture.' renderine you an Interested, helpful service. Get Ready for Santa Qaus "Dirty chimneys are the cause, of numerous blazes." So says Fire Mar-, shall Young, who has Issued a warn ing to property owners to clean their chimneys. Cleans furnace, stove and chimney. Get the most' heat value out of your fuel by using ZIP. 25c a package. ft ''I "1 . JE,N MING'S HENRY JENNING & SONS c "The Home of Good Furniture" WASHINGTON STREETAT FIFTH y '! V. , Sft i . , . . . ' I i. i f " 4 i it i i t t - . i