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o THE OREGON " DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND; OREGON WEDNESDAY, MAY 4. 1S21. BABES ARE IT SQUARE" i GETTING " BEAL, SAYS BR. m - ...... r "Portland. babies : ax not getting a. square deal," averred Dr. , C. UlyBses Moore, medical director of the Cooperative Infant Welfare soci ety of Oregon. In aa address at the Well Baby Week program in Meier A FYanlc auditorium, Tuesday After noon.:. :i :-. . " ' , ' "Any city with a death raU for the first year of life of over 60 out of every 1000 babies born Is not el vlng Its babies a-square, deal," be quoted the New York" child welfare .committee. : " - -,"rorUasd' Infant mortality rate has yet to b brought that low." N Dr. Moore - called upon the mothers and fathers of Portland to anawer this question : . 'What per cent of our babies should di before they are I year old? All who at birth weigh, five pounds or less? All who have eome deformity, disease or dJsfigrurement?" QUESTION A5SWEEED At the conclusion of his address Dr. Moore answered his own question: "Our constitution guarantees every in dividual three things : Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In Portland all three are denied to about 7 per cent of the people who come to our city. This is done the first two years of their resi dence' with us. "We know that with a climate, a city and a people such as ours, this slaugh ter of the, innocents is both unnecessary and unfair.' Ignorance is the Uerod that decapitates our children, -, usually the first born ' - The weir babjr clinic conducted in South Portland, explained the medical director, is an organised effort to reach; well babies with the safeguards of health; before, illness and disease lay bold upon them. ; r . T 5KTT CXIJCIC ruimrED J Fourteen such well baby clinics, he submitted, would result in cutting the infant' mortality rate of Portland in two. Another 'well baby clinic is soon to be tst&bliahed from funds contributed to the Community Chest. ' "Our well baby clinic in Portland has been- operating only seven months," he explained. "We "have examined 140, If our babies had died at the same Tate as the rest of Portland babies we ' should have lost five. We have not lost one." The Well Baby week" programs are being conducted each morning and aft ernoon Jhis week in the Meier & .Frank auditorium under auspices of the Infant Welfare society. Information given is essentially practical.' All Portland mothers have been invited. There is no admission charge. J Party Unity; Breaks; Hi Johnson 'Attacks Harding Nomination By J. Bart Campbell , Washington, May 4. (L M. & Dis cord spreading among Republican sen ators sines the bitter fight over the Co lombian treaty was viewed at the Cap itol today- as - bavins attained its crescendo in Senator Hiram Johnson's blocking of Presidents Harding's ' nom ination of David H. - Blair, North Caro lina Republican, for Internal : Tevenue commissioner. ! ? . Johnson's vitriolic attack on Blair for having turned for President Harding at the Chicago convention last June after being sent there as a delegate bound to support the California's presidential aspirations, was ' regarded by - his Re publican colleagues aa heaping fresh fuel on the flames of dissension appear ing in the Republican ranks. : To the general confusion of thought and opinion is- now added the statement that the administration has reached no definite decision as to its future policy respecting the "Versailles treaty- as sep-. arated from the- Iagu of Nations covenant. . " i CREDITORS 1 Suggestion Revived To Make Park of Lone Fir Cemetery The plan of converting Lone Fir ceme tery, in the heart of the east aide re si dential district, into a public park and playground has - been revived and , is urged by residents of the adjacent dis tricts. G. P. -Keyset-, park superintendent. who left Portland Tuesday for a visit to various eastern cities.- will 5 stop in Cleveland. Ohio, to. study condition there, where a centrally located ceme tery was converted Into a public park. and any official action here will await his report and recommendations. It is stated that several cemetery or ganizations have indicated that they would make liberal. offers of space In their lands for the reinterment of bodies from Lone Fir. Commissioner pier is in favor of the city taking over the care of the Lone Fir cemetery if it: is found that the bodies cannot be removed. Polish. as it Polishes' For Your Furniture elves a high, dry brilliant lustre . without hard rubbing , 30c so $XOO aizeAa man Is so soothing T and cooling for baby tender skin after a bath with Cuticura Soap. 7""i.5?"- O ii it Th . ' Cimam SMiktt vidmrt st. A, W. King Arrested; Perjury Charged in Stock Selling Deal A. W. King, president of the Guaran tee Security company, la under arrest in Los Angeles on a secret grand jury in dictment charging perjury, according to announcement made today by the sher iffs office. King was advertising stock in the United Cigar Stores, Ltd., of Can ada, for eale at $7 a share, it was al leged, creating the impression that the stock was of the American corporation of similar name, which Is paying heavy dividends. ; j , ' Corporation Commissioner T. B. Hand ley laid facts , before 1 the Multnomah county grand Jury which led to a Call to King to testify. In this testimony it Is alleged that ha said the stock cost him 15.90 a share. When it was shown, how ever, that the stock waa selling for less than $1 a share on the New York stock exchange, the perjury indictment waa re turned.- ; i ! .: ,' - King Is said to have sold approxi mately $5000 worth of the stock. He will be brought back to Portland to face trial. Resolutions j Seek Retrial of !Albers; ' Slacker List Read Salem. Or., May '4. Capital post No. 9, American Legion, joined in demand ing a retrial of Henry ; Albers, Portland miller, in resolutions adopted at a meet ing Tuesday night. The Marion county slacker list, containing only nine names, was read before the legion for the first time at this meeting. - ( Hood River for Retrial Hood River, May 4. A resolution de manding a retrial of Henry Albers, Port land miller, on espionage act violation charges and condemning the solicitor general for confessing error, freeing Al bers from, the sentence imposed, was passed unanimously by Hood River post, American Legion, Monday night. Lave Wires to Protest Oregon City, May 4. By unanimous vote the Live Wires Tuesday indorsed a motion: to have the resolution commit tee draft an objection to the ruling free ing Henry Albers. The resolution will be forwarded to the attorney general of the United States and to Senator Charles N. McNary, who Is assisting in having the case brought up again. ; Air Patrol Heads Are Pleased With Plans of Eugene Eugene. 'Or., May 4.- The officials in charge of the 91st Aero Squadron, which will make its headquarters- here during the forest fire season, express satisfac tion with arrangements for their com fort and convenience being made by City Kngineer Devereaux, In a letter , to the Eugene -chamber of commerce.! The 14 planes and 80 men. who will patrol the forests of Oregon and .Washington dur ing the forest fire season, are expected here May 20. s Lumber for the building of the office on the municipal aviation field is on the ground and work will begin at once. A small bridge was built on the edge of the field to accommodate automobile traffic to and from town. Papal Encyclical Has Praise for Dante as Great Christian Poet Rome, May 4. (L N". S.) Pope Bene dict XV has issued an encyclical letter in commemoration of the sexcentenary of Dante Alighiert's death, praising him as the . greatest Christian poet and up holding him as' an example of faith to the present generation. This action of the Vatican was declared today to be an unprecedented compliment towards a poet who had criticized the popes in his writings. , j . : In a brief address to 50 Dutch rail road workers. Pope Benedict reminded them of "the duties of labor towards society and. their obligations for the mu tual welfare of the people.1 - Poisonous White Pills Given Girl Just Before Death Los Angeles, May 4. (U. P.) Mystery surrounding the death here of Miss Marie Vance from nicotine poisoning deepened tooay wttn announcement that a chemi cal analysis of white plils administered to -her during her illness contained a poison other than nicotine. , The pilts. City Chemist Arthur A. Maaa announced, contained no alkaloid ooison such as was found in ber organs at an autopsy in Chicago. While ostensibly "tonic" In nature, he said, the pills were really, deadly In effect. . As a result of the discovery an investi gation will be started here to determine identity of the person who purchased the pills taken by the young woman. DANCE TONIGHT! BOAT BLUE BIRD Wednesday and Thursday evenings. : Boat will be moored at -V- Morrison dock. Mm c&e. Ladies S5e F TO TAKE OVER E RUP RT COMPANY Creditors of the A. Rupert com pany are- forming an ? organization to take over the bankrupt industry and operate It, according to an an nouncement made 1b the federal court this morning at a hearing be fore Referee A. M. Cannon. . i , - During the hearing the Portland Trust company was elected trustee to succeed C. H. Charters, federal court receiver. The trust company was the only nom inee. A resolution was filed allowing the directors of the trust company to appoint one of their members as trustee. It is anticipated that Charters, who Is connected with the trust company,' will be appointed trustee. Bond was fixed at 110.000. Charters succeeded Frank A. Spencer on April IS as receiver, this being the date the firm was adjudicated a bankrupt in the federal court. Spencer served as. receiver for .the circuit court. : A formal bearing to discover the as sets was not held this morning 'at the request of W. B. Layton. counsel for certain creditors. Layton announced that the creditors were familiar with the bus iness and did not desire a hearing unless the trustee finds one necessary. V The referee continued the - hearing pending Investigation, by the trustee. Attorneys for .the creditors - also agreed that it was not necessary to have a hearing today to determine the compensation for the receiver j and his attorney. Indica tion was made to the court that most of these matters had been agreed on.. The court ordered the receiver's report to close with today's business, and the trustee to take possession . Thursday. The court also notified the bankrupt that a complete schedule of the assets and liabilities had not been filed. Prom ise was made that the schedule would be filed within a few days. Ends Grudge by Shooting Victim, ; Then Killing Self r Nashville, Teniw May 4. I. N. &) A grudge of many years' standing was ended here today when James Grundy, prominent local businessman and. club man, shot J. H. Reeves five times- and then killed himself. The shooting took place to one of the downstairs parlors of the Hermitage club, one of Nashville s most exclusive clubs. Reeves, who was a former head or a wholesale firm here, is probably fatally wounded, examining pnyslclans said. Mt. Hood Soda Water was 5C Is 6c always 5c Pay no more. rAav. we Announcement TIRE PRICES TUMBLE! We Lead Others Follow Thirty days ago we gave 20 discount.. Others have fallen in lin we lead. Effective Today We'll Make It DISCOUM gam. i A Bigger Discount on a Better Tire i Be not confused. We are quoting new type, new mold, new goods, original wrappers and full guarantee. i All Perfection Tires Are Asbestos Protected Printers' Demands Being Granted; Men Returning to Work Indianapolis. Ind., May 4. (U. P.) The printers strike. Involving about 4000 in various parts of the country, is waning and the men are slowly return ing to work with the 44 hour week con cession granted, according to John Mc- Parland,- president of the International Typographical union. Telegrams received at union bead quarters today indicated that many em ployers had granted Ihe demands of the strikers and McParland predicted half of the men out. will be back at work within a week. v - . ; Farmer Is Found Dead -Vaccouver, Wash., May 4. Michael Leahy, 69 years old, was found dead at his home near Sifton. Tuesday, by neighbors, who had not seen the man afiout his place for some time. A coro ner's investigation developed that death was due to natural causes, Leahy was unmarried and had lived on his farm for many years, lie was a retired sol dier ' and had no known relatives. Funeral services were held this afternoon.-- ' . ; , - . Marriage license Issued -V Chehalls, Wash., May - 4. A .marriage license was Issued Tuesday to Hannes Joel Koskt of Vader and Ina Klltabeth Nloml of Gloucester, Mass. 10,000-Mile . Cords Hand constructed and full over size; smooth, easy running, yet a perfect non-skid. 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Tenth and Stark Streets j Broadway and Ankeny ALL HATS V2 PKICE The season being nearly over finds us overstocked, which we must sell at once, and for quick disposal, we place all Jiats in the store at half price. Special Sale on About 200 Trimmed Hats at which were priced from $5.00 to $10.00, at $2.50. You will find these are about like high rent stores specials from $3.50 to $5.00. For the newest in Millinery you will find it here; and one of the largest as sortments Of snappy styles in the city. s - NIXON'S MILLINERY 428 WASHINGTON STREET .BETWEEN 11TH AND 12TH $50 hpu'll like Jit- more and more From the first taste to the last you'll likc the flavor of Folgcr's Golden Gate Coffee. And it will grow on you. The more you drink it, the more you will appreciate its uniform smoothness and richness. i - Experts of years standing supervise the selecting, blending and roasting of this "always good" coffee. . You will do yourself a favor if you ask -your grocer to send Folgcr's Golden Gate I Coffee in the vacuum-packed tin. , - . "Different in taste from other coffee and better." -You'll like it more and more. Ask your grocer for it. . i : . x. J. A. FOLGER c4 CO., Sdm Prancun - Suatlt Kmmuu City "Dallas Sbrzmka, Jap ! FOLGER'S GOLDEN GATE LXNB COFFEB TEA EXTRACTS SPICES - i ' AND : BAXING POWDEK ; !- in 1850 'H Jblgus Coffee- SOwiUyou. 11 1 , 1 1 'V at am az t or 1 of the $fem&gd combine ic y&id& for. each e of engine STAfJDAnD OIL COMPANY (CALIF0IU41A) v toff I .-