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: : . - .. .. . - - ...... .. .-. . - : : - week "service Invitation Electrocution Faces Bank Robber Tonight, But He Sleeps Well J- and Asserts He Is Ready. Oselnlnr. N. T.. Jan. 2. (I. N !J3.) -Although Gordon Fawcett . Hamby, Iroa-nerved hank roooer, ' mnrAernT and rlsoner of mystery, 'walked In the very shadow ot death today, he. was cheerful and gave no Isms of break in ir down. Unless a last minute reprieve comes from Governor Smith, Hamby will be elec trocuted In Sing Sing prison shortly . '.after 11 o'clock tonight for the mur ' .der of two bank clerks In Brooklyn In Ull. Watchers In the Sing Sing prison death house said that Hamby had slept . amaslngly well for a man who is spend- lng his last niht on earth. He is the most remarkable prisoner that Sing Sing has ever had. JTOT HIS 'NAME , He Insists that Hamby is not his right name, but declared that he would go to ' fhls death "on time" without revealing the secret of his life. He is only 26 . years old. - Hamby coolly told the prison offi cials that he had planned to kill hlm- ;self, but had decided to "commit legal .' suicide Instead." ' "You treated me squarely, warden, and were such a good fellow that I ' decided to let the law take its course," aid the condemned man. ' During the last few days In the death r house Hamby has been amusing himself '.with an oulja -board and a phonograph. Ha was an inveterate cigarette smoker, but when his supply of tobacco was ex hausted he refused to slitn the name "Hamby" to an order on his small sup ply to buy more. ARRESTED AT TACOMA Hamby was arrested in Tacoma, - Wash., and brought to Brooklyn in ' June, 1919. He made a confession to 'the King county district attorney saying he had committed robberies "in every country of consequence on the face of the globe, but had never tackled a Job tmlaaa there were five flirures in It." ; He was placed on trial in Brooklyn : on June 23. waivei all aerense ana was convicted, three days later. The only request Hamby made to the ' court was that the certificate of his death be made to read "Jay B. Allen" Instead of Gordon Fawcett Hamby. Medical men who have examined Hamby declare that he is sane. Bank's Cooperation To Make Income Tax M. Eeturn Keport Easy Washington, Jan. 23. (I. N. S.) Com missioner Daniel C. Roper announced today that banks and trust companies throughout the United States had given such assurances of cooperation that he looked for 100 per cent results in the next Income tax drive. - Revenue field deputies already have - begun the task of supplying information 'and aid to the vast number of persons who must file returns. Mr. Roper said the efforts of field men would be sup plemented greatly by banks volunteer- ' ing to furnlBh free advisory service dur ing off lea, hours. Wren and Hoskins To Have 3 Times a Week Mail Service . Washington, E. C, Jan. 29. In answer to a petition from Postmaster Charles E. Johnson and other residents of Wren, . Or transmitted through Senator Mc Nary, which asked for restoration of the mall route between Wren and Hos kins. the postoffice department has in formed the senator that it will issue a AMAZING PRISONER "Something New" is the In Every Feminine Mind New Taffeta Dresses Youthfully smart, -with their bouffant skirts and basque bod ices, suggestive of old-fashioned quaintness. Ornamented with pinked or frayed fluting, wool yarn embroidery, hip puffing, they have a charming appeal'. Of course, they have short sleeves that's the newest fashion notion. Some chic models in navy, black, taupe, gray and copen are in the window, just waiting for their fu ture owners I Time to Think of Sports Coats! r Ad the "Polo" Coat Is IT This Spring! Quite the cleverest mode in coats. Som hang "straight from the shoulder m graceful ripple lines that may be confined by a dutiful and beautiful belt of dull leather; some show their , recent origin by box pleatings. Fancv stitching and attractive I buttons, too, add to the harmonious effect. If you like one of the models shown in the Washington street window, twould be wise to make it yours before some spryer lady claims it I r J THE GRA Y-TILE CORNER tli furzestion that the proposal should be top mix tlmee week, the department are the business does not justify It at this time. Irat it the leaser service la es new adrerllserneat xor mree-uro "between thoee points. , Ko MddW responded to prettom In September. In reply to est eftxr Sta&SK The Latest Song Sensations New Pathe' Records Just Out You'd Be Surprised Honeymoon Bells I Love You Just The Same, Sweet Mississippi Moonlight . Slow and Easy ... You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet Some Day TouTl Want Me BackXMaybe I Won't Want Y.b). Sam A.h J Swanee Shore The Vamp ........ PatrieoU AH tie Quakers Are Shoulder Shaken Dowa la Quaker Town PatrieoU Wonderful Pal . . . . On The Trail To Santa Fe . . I've Got My Captain Working For I Want A Daddy (Who Will Rock Where The Lanterns Glow . Marflynn . In Your Arms See Saw . t Beautiful Ohio e t Yoffiland SELLER & CO., Distributors, Fifth and Pine Streets PATHS FRERES PHONOGRAPH COMPANY. BROOKLYN, N. Y. With the Pathe Phonograph You Can Play Each Pathe Record a Full 1000 Times Dealers Everywhere Throughout the Northwest Here Are the Portland Stores: MACDOUCALL MUSIC HOUSE, S25 Alder St. SOULE BROS 166 Tenth SU LIP MAN, WOLFE ex CO. WOODSTOCK k PHARMACY, 4610 Woodstock P. C. RHODES, 81 Lombard M. SELLER & " If 8 Sing (9. eKTTTS -kTT7"ri-T . TiATT V TrtTn?M ATV PART tablished and a material increase in business U ehovawthe We of tacreae tef frequency of servics will ecn- lderedjjl.-i V- --- -" - ' : hm uosli in) . Adeline . a Jack Norworth 1 Jack Norworth ) . Campbell and Burr) a . Sam Ask j I a Earnest Hare) sxtie -12237 Earnest Hare r Marry McClaskey J : S2241 . . . Lewie James 1 Lewis Jamas and Chaa. Hart J . XX24J Me Now . Palace Trtol Me To Sleep) Pal.ce Trio j -t224S Wadswortk's Saxophone Baadi Nicholas Orlando's Orchestra J Joseph Samuels' Orchestra) V2224S Joseph Samuels' Orchestra j Royal Wailuki Hawaiian.) V 21227 I Reyal Waikild Hawaiian. J FOLEY A VAN DYKE, 106 Fifth St. CALIF BROTHERS, 66 Fifth St. CEVURTZ FURNTTURE CO 18S First St. LENTS PHARMACY, 0201 Foster Row! CO. Fifth and Pine Sts. Wholesale Distributors Thought fl)Aftr viavyc on ALL Furs Capes and scarfs both' straight and animal shapes for wear with the Spring suit or one-piece frock. Squirrel, nutria. mink, beaver, fitch and seal at 1-5 off you can afford a really GOOD furl aiiimiiimmmiimiiimiimiiiiiiimmiu To buy early, to buy wisely, and to buy on credit is a wise de- E I cision. Make your I selection for Spring I needs knowing that you may pay by the I week or month at E I the Eastern, Pur chases made before 1 the first will go on next month's account. niuiiiiiiuiiiiiuhiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiiiuiiii WASHINGTON ST. AT TENTH LAND, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23. ae Send Her s VALENTINE Skell Be Glad to Know Jmt Hew Tea Feel AVoat It The prettiest Valentines you ever did see. Nice fluffy ones for the wonderful girl, really sincere ones for Mother and Dad. Valentines Just made for you to send to your husband and you to your wife. And nov elties you'll enjoy sending to the youngster that smiles so prettily. Big and little all good for a sunshiny ray of apprecia tion. Look them over as early as you can for best selection, first floor Parallax Reflectors for Maklag Enlargements Front Small Films A source of unlimited satisfac tion to the amateur to be able to enlarge at home all the good pictures he gets. Come in and let us show you how to operate the Parallax. With expert di rection you will have success from the first Basement . Qmesa Batter Feaant 29c ALABASTINE ' For Home Improvement Tou don't hare to he an expert to tint the walls of your home with Alabastine. It is so easy to use that you can make many Improvements in your home during the duller weather of early spring-. ALL TINTS, COLORS AND WHITE. - Delightful results can be secured on plas ter, wallboard, cement, brick, wood, can vas and many kinds of wall paper. Es pecially saUsfactory for working over other finishes, as it is antiseptic. 5-Pound Package are 75c, 80c, 95c Basement- Don't 'Scrap That Balky FOUNTAIN PEN Makes you feel pretty much like scrapping it when it makes a big blot in the middle of your dignified signa ture. But don't do It! Bring it to the Woodard Clarke FOUNTAIN PEN SERVICE STATION Well put It In apple-pie order Inside of 24 hours. It will write so smoothly that you'll finish up that signature with a flourish of satisfaction. That applies to any make. THEJT Let us show you the advantages of WATERMAN COJTKLIX SHEAPFEB MOOBE FENS A1CD The Loeatlon of onr free ITfK Station. First Floor DON'T LET GERMS ATTACK SYSTEM Destroy them with Fonnamint Tab lets before irritation sets in Germs, often hearing dangerous dis eases, first attack the mouth and throat. The occasional use of Formamint Tab lets destroys them before they can get in their deadly work, soothing the throat and imparting a delightful refreshing flavor. Keep a convenient bottle In your pocket Use one In crowds on street cars. In theatres, on railroad trains. Their powerful hut harmless germicidal qualities are the best-known safeguard against germ attacks. Recommended for singers, actors, speakers, smokers. 60c all druggists. mamint j-VOERM-KILLINa THROAT TABLET WRITS TODAY rO FREE SAMPLE It is of (enemas die sad will prove to too that FORM AM INT to wonderfully rffectire u well as pleasant in mouth sod throat troubles. Send a 2-ent stamp to par postaca and wa will flsdljr send you this (ra trial tuba The Bauer Chemical Ce. 171 W. ISlh St.. Naw York. TRUSS TORTURE can be eliminated try wearing Che Lund berg Rupture Support. We give free trial to prove its superiority. Klastla Hosiery. Its, Slosh Trusses en Arab Support. A. LtJirpBEKO CO. ttl iraUUrUa St, Bst. Uta and II U Psrtiasd, Or. PRINTING Small orders given the same consideration ss large ones. t Hats Telspbone as 1116$ -. 1 ';i'.,T.; .-v"-, -..,-'-s-i vit ' l3 a F.W.BALTES & COMPANY First and Oak V 1820. mm m mm as Use yOVT ecUsOTa kerol Prcecht thi dipping and get 20-ExtraS.&H.TradingStamps-20 With your tint $1.00 cash purchase I -and DOUBLE STAMPS. with remainder of m ..aMMaaaMM Use your scissors here!.. Woodard-Clarke Goodies at Most Inviting Aaae Balls Brittle lb. Jelly Beaas Asserted Feaad Caadlsd Figs Psaaat Batter Chews 33c 39c lb. Basement An Accommodating Electric Fixture Featured at $3.50 Tou can attach it to the side of a mirror, ha ir tn rh txwi frame or anv nlace. sedately on desk or table. The extra long useful for every corner of the room. The concentrates the light Just where you want It. Choice of nickel, brass, bronze or verde finish. Electric Iron Electric Stove $4.89 $3.69 Slx-nound slse. fine nickel Wonderfully useful and finish, complete with cord. costs very An exceptionally low pnoe It is practical for use for a really dependable iron. the tabic, etc. Basement - Our Entire Stock of UMBRELLAS At 10 Discount It will be a long time before a good umbrella will cost you less and you'll never need one more than during the coming weeks of early spring. HAKDLE9 IX ALL POPTLAB STYLES and an especially good range of colors from which to make your selection. Marked prices are S5.SO to S24 Tbese prices will be discounted 10 daring the remainder of the month. Beauty and Health Co Hand in Hand With The STAR VIBRATOR The clear complexion with the rosy glow is not an accident it Is the result of good circulation. It can be achieved by proper and persistent manipulation. The STAR Vibrator gives a steady, even massage without tiring you. The soothing massage of the spine that the doctor may recommend for the nervous paUent the relief for neuralgic pains, sprains, etc., etc. may all be had at home, inexpensively, by the owner of a Star Vibrator. Oar Special Demonstrator will show yon bow to nse to three Ap plicators and give yon much valuable Information abont the nse of the Star Vibrator, bee her tomorrow! The Price 1 95. First Floor Woodard, Clarke & Co. Woodlark Building SAMP ID I LI IU 360 Morrison Street, Corner Park LOOK FOR THE SELLING OU Every Winter Garment in the store. Most exclusive sam ples and one of the prettiest lines of popular priced women's apparel to' be slashed and sacrificed. Women's Dresses. Suits, beautiful fur trimmed, full lined Coats, Sample Dresses, Sample Skirts, Sample Coatees, Sample Waists and hundreds of garments to be sold out regardless of price. We must sell out all winter stock and samples, also spring samples are included in this sale. The gossip of Portland will be about the low prices on our Spring Coats and Dresses. Sale starts at once. OPEN SATURDAY TILL 9 P. M. The store that undersells and your money back if you are not entirely satisfied within three days of your purchase ODDS AND COATS SUITS In Coats and Suits, values i2,5.;00' $7.95 Values COATS AND DRESSES- This winter stock of Odds and Ends, values 14 QK to $45. At $18.95 and. ... v FUR TRIMMED COATS- Fur-trimmed Silvertone Coats. Values to $58, 26 95" at only SUITS AND DRESSES - To Close out. Values to S65.00, at only 95 $28.95 and .. .-. a. .,..,..... , . ". Mulsified Cocoanut Oil A Favorite Shampoo 49c. purchase. i Fsl TTepatlca S3 Uromo Quinine itSifi I LlterirAtliepiTcl-naT5t Astliniador 7.7$l7iO Pluto Water 20e Prices Chocolate Dipped Marsbmalloff IFaa de Quinine Japanene oil 55e Q-ban Hair Color Restorer 69 Albanol 50e Garfield Tea "T23 King's New rlicovery 57 AyerjJHalr Vigor SI. 10 L Q!Li.- J- 9 1 ;OOl Mary T. Ooldman ilair Color Restorer Hood's Sarsaparllla $1.00 Ovofcrrin 05 First Floor 59c lb. Light Vou can set It cord makes it special shade little to operate on A Good Time to Buy IJ.00 AJax Ponntaln Syringe Now 81.08 Good enough to be sold with a two year guarantee. Two quart slse, complete with tubing and three pipes. !. Hot Water Bottle TTow f 1 A limited humber of these at this extra special low price. Two quart size, with non-leak stopper. It.se Bath array 91.49 An exceptionally good time to get this very necessary article in bathroom equipment. 1st Floor Howard's Buttermilk Cream Is handy tubes ' 69c DJer Klsa Talo 25 ML Hood Cold Cream 25S KOeS T5 Princess Cream. . -50C Sl.OO EH sir lies' Ideal Waterproof I Hair Brush V. .Q8a J Composition White Ivory Buf fers ai.ns Oriental Cream $1.35 Orchard White 35s Nonsni BOe Santlseptlc Lotion 45 . . . . iuv srmllk 1 pOM Fashioned BottennlH I Soap, t rakes. If trk's Cold Cream Bath Soap. 3 cakes 25 A Egyptian Complexion Lotion First Floor Alder at West Park NEC' SHOP BIG BLUE SIGN Pis "1 ENDS SUITS SUITS in this lot up to afonlHt SI2'95 I- it t