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, THE OREGON ' DAILY, JOURNAL, .PORTLAND, .THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21." 1S18. BEN SELLING'S PLEA WINS CLEMENCY FOR 18-YEAR-OLD THIEF Willard N. Watkins Is Paroled to Man From Whom He Stole; Roommate Faces Trial. Willsrd N. Watkins, a youth of 18, undr '(idlctment for the recent robbery of the Ben Selling store, who pleaded Bulky to the charge before Presiding Judpe Tucker Monday, was sentenced thin mornlne to two years In the peni tentiary. On recommendation of Mr. Sflltng. however, the lad was paroled to him. Mr. Selling urged leniency for the boy oti the ground that he did not like to a rutin not a hardened criminal, and epectujy a boy, go to the penitentiary. Wu'.klnn entered the premises through a skylight, letting himself down with a r-ir-e. lie took two overcoats and a suit of dottier, giving one of the overoatu to his room-mate, who was arrested with him and also charged with the theft. Watkins took upon himself the entire responsibility for the crime, declaring that his room-mate, whose name is Folk, knew nothing about It. Folk has pleaded not guilty and will s!nm' trial. Ill SIJANDS ARE SEEKING DIVORCES Spouse Says He Had to Cook Whilj Hire Lay in Bed. VA vaunt from my sight, you poor, mis erfcble creature ; let me see no more of you," said Verna Sarah Hagar to Alpha Zajotus Hagar, according to the latter's divorce complaint filed In the circuit cbrt this morning. She lay in bed and uttered more dramatic phrases while he cooked his meager breakfasts, he al leges. She assured him frequently, he nays, that she made a mistake in mar rying him, being attracted merely bv his outside appearance. Oliver W. Buckman and Mamie Bux-kman started a fight two hours after their marriage and have kept it up 'ever since, the husband set forth In his, divorce complaint. She got a Job as night telephone operator so she would not be obliged to associate with lilrn, he says. Bontta KelU-a asks for a dl Ralph Kellca because of numerous acts or anegea cruelty. War Souvenirs in Typewriter Case Stolen From Auto Soldier souvenirs appealed to some light fingered person or else he ab stracted a email typewriter case from the automobile of Mrs. Velva D. Weller. while she was attending the Ad club luncheon Wednesday noon, under the impression that the case contained a typewriter. wnen Mrs. weller, who is camp hostess at Vancouver Barracks Y. M. C. A., returned to her machine the typewriter case was missing, with it service souvenirs, money, notebooks and data relative to the work of the Y. M. C. A., a sum of money which she had just drawn from the bank, a fountain pen, pocket case and knife. Mrs. Weller hopes that when the cul prit discovers the nature of the contents of the case he will be led to return it to her either at 627 Washington street. Portland, or the army Y. Vancouver Barracks. M. C. A. at FUNERAL SERVICES FOR F.S. GILMAN TO BE HELD ON F RIDAY Body of Late Member of Marines to Be Taken to Seattle for Burial. Matthews died November 18 at , her home. 421 West Park street, at the age of 26. She was a native of Oregon and is survived by her husband, Lawrence Matthews, and by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Klatt, of West Union, three brothers and three sisters. J. P. Flnley Sc Son had charge of funeral arrange ments. HAS $250 IN TREASURY 51m. E. E. Emerson Should Claim De posits by Former Husband. Mrs. K. K. Kmerson, formerly Mrs. Ieota Cole, has J240 coming to her, if she only knew it. County Clerk Beveridgp has been endeavoring for some months past to convey this In formation to her without success. The money has been deposited month by month In installments of 20 by the gov ernment as support money for Lemuel Vernon Cole, a-minor son of Mrs. Emer son by a former husband. The father of the boy in now a soldier and allots part of his pay each nionth to conform to the provisions of the decree of divorce entered In the Multnomah cjpnity circuit court. Camp Fire Girls To Give Skating Party for Charity The annual skate of the Hakanakl Campflre girls of the Lincoln High school will be given Friday evening at the Oaks rink from 7 :30 to 11 o'clock. The proceeds will go toward philanthro pic work among the poor. The Campflre girls expect to give Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, and to prepare scrap books and games for the children in the day nurseries and hospitals. An orchestra will "provide music for skating and refreshments will be served free. Patrons and patronesses are Mrs. McCollister, guardian, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Schrick and Miss Alderman. The committee in charge of the skate are: Clara Nes vold, president ; Sonla Wilder-man, vice president ; Lucille Helmer, Madeline Brown, Nina Jones, Ida Fendel, Esther Klatt, Georgia Jacobs, Katherlne Forbes and Doris Holman. Realty Board Will Bold Next" Meeting At Benson Hotel The Portland Realty board will hold its weekly meeting Friday at 12:15 in the crystal room of the Benson hotel. The chief address will be given by David F. Morrison on "Commerce of the Port and Industries of the Com munity." Robert Strong, member of the Port of Portland commission, will be chairman of the day. Secretary Cowglll is now distributing through the mail copies of the commis sion schedule authorized by the board. According to the schedule, .realtors are allowed to charge a commission of 5 per cent on sales of Portland city property up to $60,000, and 2 per cent above that amount. The minimum commission charged la $25. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Gilman arrived in Portland from Vallejo, Cal., this morn ing with the body of their son, Frederick S. Gilman, who died several days ago at the marine corps training camp hos pital of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at the Flnley chapel Fri day at 11 a m.. after which the body will be taken to Seattle for interment in the Gilman family burial ground. Pallbearers have been selected from Mr. Oilman's former associates In the S. P. & S. accounting department, as follows: G. R. WiUiams, E. C. Mich elson. C. B. Riddle, J. M. Ballingall. Robert Crosble and Edward Pearson. Besides his parents, Mr. Gilman is survived by his young wife, who was formerly Miss Beatrice Clark, his infant son. his brother. Lieutenant Ben H. Oil man, and his sister. Miss Alice Gilman. Mrs. Anna Christina Eastland Mrs. Anna Christina Eastland, wife Of A. E. Eastland, died at her home, 829 Colonial avenue, Wednesday from pneu monia, aged 45. She was born in Swe den and had resided in Portland for the past 27 years. Mrs. Eastland was well known to many people In Portland, and her death was unexpected. She is sur vived by her husband : one son, Nela Frederic, United States navy, and two daughters, Agnes and Olivia Nelson. Two sisters and a brother also survive her. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m.' Friday from the Swedish taber nacle at Seventeenth and Glisan streets. The Pearson Undertaking company has charge. Mrs. Elizabeth Taraldson Mrs f llzabeth Taraldson. aged 58, a native of Sweden and a resident of Portland for the past 15 yearb, died at her home, 1689 Hodge street, Wednes day. She Is survived by her husband, John L. Taraldson. and two daughters, Helen Taraldson and Mrs. Ruth Helf. all of this city She wan a member of the Swedish Evangelical church. Fu neral arrangements are in charge of the Pearson Undertaking company. Mrs. Helen Hillard -The funeral of Mrs. Helen Hillard will be held from the Skewes chapel. Third and Columbia streets, Friday at 2 - p. m. and interment will be in Lone Fir cemetery. Mrs. Hillard was born In Sllverton, Or., and was 21 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Hiliard ; two brothers, Claud G. and Monroe Miller, and two sisters. Ralph E. Bartholomew Ralph E. Bartholomew, who recently died at Camp MacArthur. Cal., of 'influ enza, was 19 years of age and a volun teer In the United States service from Otis, Colo. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Bartholomew of 5913 Sixty-ninth street southeast, this city. His grandfather and grandmother are members of Sumner Post, G. A. R., and W. R. C. Mrs. Martha K. Matthews The funeral of Mrs. Martha Klatt Matthews was held Wednesday after noon at the first German Baptist church of Bethany, Rev. William Graff and Rev Frederick Bueerman officiating. Mrs. Richard Ken it h Richard Kenith, aged 23, a native of Portland, died at Port Angeles, Wash Tuesday from pneumonia. He was a member of the spruce division, U. S. A., and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kenith, 170 Twenty-second street, husband of Mrs. Vlrlie Kenith and brother of Leonard Kenith. all of this city. Mr. Kenith had attended the training school at Corvallls and was well known In Portland. Chief Statistician Of Gas Company Dies E. B. Nance, chief statistician of the Portland Gas & Coke company and the Pacific Power & Light company, died at the Good Samaritan hospital Wednes day forenoon, following an attack of influenza and pneumonia. Mr. Nance was formerly traveling auditor of the gas and coke company. He had been in the employ of the 'company about two years and was a favorite among his fellow workers. The body will be sent to the home of Mr. Nance's par ents, in Paducah. Ky. Coal Priees Not to Soar Washington, Nov. 21. (U. P.) An thracite coal prices to the consumer will not be allowed to soar unrestricted be cause of miners' wage increases, the fuel administration announced today. JlNSTANTLY RELIEVED WITH j i OR M0NLY REFUNDED ASKAXY0RUGGIS1L a Nelson Run Down By Auto No. 50040 C. B. Nelson, about 4". years of age, an employe of 'the United States Llphthouse Service, was struck and injured by an automobile at Forty-fifth street and Saruly road this morning. The machine, Oregon license 50040, was driven by a man giving t lie name of Marvin Johnson, who drove away Immediately after the accident. Mr. Nelson was taken to po lice headquarters by V. A. Wicks of the Pacific Marine Iron works, and was re moved to the Good Samarltanhospital In an ambulance. Ills Injuries are not dan gerous. Up to noon the efforts of the police to locate his family or friends were unsuccessful. Convenience Flu Situation Portland. Or.. Nov. 21. The influenza situation throughout the city and state seems to be improving, but many new cases still occur. Authorities recom mend that each person should take pre caution. Gargling with Purola Chloro zin. which tends to destroy all disease germs that lurk in tissues of every mouth and throat. Bottles, 25c and $1, at nil drug stores. Adv. The F. S. Dunning establishment is most centrally located in residence dis trict away from noise' and is built en tirely on the ground floors for the great est comfort and convenience of families who seek our service. i Prices are made to fit every purse. Materials are the best procurable for the price paid. F. S. Dunning Service, in cluding use of Floral chapel and auto equipment, is the same whether Seventy five dollars or Three Hundred and Seventy-five is paid. 414 East Alder Phone. East 52 B-2525 3Mb TJWM funeral, directors The Virtue of a'pair of glasses is in the lens. It stands to reason that the lens should be the finest procurable. That means the Punktal Lens, for "it alone meets the highest ideal of a spectacle lens." Since the lenses also rep resent the professional skill of the one who fits them, he must be scientific and accu rate. You will find both re quirements met at this office. Dr.A,P.De Keyser SECOND FLOOR, COLUMBIA BLDQ. 36B WASHINGTON AT W. PARK OVERCOATS FOR YOUNG MEN Thanksgiving day will call for best appearance. Dress right along with the spirit of the day in one of these nob by, ready - for - service overcoats. Here are models abounding in style and smartness; soft fabrics, warm, yet not too heavy; garments that proclaim the well dressed man. In appropriate models and colors; priced as reasonably as quality will permit: $1$ $20 $25 $30 . $35 $40 $45 Young Men's Shop Second floor TDeitS ellind 0 mi . 'Twill add the sparkle to your dinner. "the drink that fits" It Has the Argument s Try a bottle tonight then order a case to have it handy when the folk, all come home. Everybody likes it . everybody sells it. Portland Brewing Co. 9" 8 I i 1 l&uNeed Less SugarWhen TOM is your "table beverage The natural -flavor of -this family table drink is close ly like excellent cofYee. POSTUM is a good .addition to -the grocery list: -these days saves sugan No caffeine-No sleepless nifffits " There s a Reason" g i ft OlRADIVARA -KiyowN row ton, : IT-" U J 1 5 Plays All Records Put a Ktradlvara In your home. And you will have music par-cxcelbfencev It Is the beat TiUktng Machine on the market todty. It has alt the fine qualities of a violin, and can not fall to pLeuse a lovr of fin -4 music, conae in and let us demon strate this fcfr you. Prices $95.00 up ". BOLD ON TERMS Hovenden Piano Company 14 PA.HK STREET Between Morrison and Alder Streets' Coughing ! annorfaf; nd harmful. Relieve Carost irritatian. tickling and ret rid el oufb, colds and' boaraenea at once by taking :Emporium's Eighth Annual E3 't Now for a Rousing Wind-Up of Economy Week. "Business so far this week has more than doubled that of this week last year, and we want these last two days the biggest of all," said our General Manager. They'll be far and away the biggest with these extraordinary sales events ! O' 50 Serge Dresses to Sell at 3 A very fortunate purchase brot them to sell for this low price. Positively regular $19.50 and $22.50 dresses! Excellent serges any number of styles, reproduced from much higher priced models. Note -two pictured. Tailored, fringe and braid trimmed. Styles for young, women, older young women and matrons. Just 50 of them! $27:50 SUITS AND COATS For Economy Week 145 garments way below regular price. Suits in serges, poplins, velours, broadcloths. Coats of velour, plush, cut pom poms, tweeds and burellas. Wanted colors. Values extraordinary. Sale of Wonder Blouses For a big wind-up of Economy Week that borders on the sensational lA l r ; 1 0 $475 15 Dozen GEORGETTE Blouses Positively $5.95, $6.95 and $7.50 Blouses! Fresh, crisp and new. More than a dozen styles. Four are pictured. White, flesh with here, and there a navy, black or lighter tone. A splendid, practical Christmas gift! Buy now! You will enjoy and profit by fore noon shopping. ii 2 I )1 n - JXZ' Morrison street at J' ' ' v rourttt .- . . .... -; t . ' . .,......;-.- , - ' H
