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Wednesday Evening, January Page Ton THE EUGENE GUARD f 1 Kugi-ne fii'hool chiMreo are taking keen iutcretft in the ''Thrift" eBsay contest tbiii year, reports Jugepu T. Ulenn, city stiperiutemlent of School, and chairman of t ho estmy content. "PupiU of tlio fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades will write essays of from iOO to iiuO words on the general eubject of thrift," snjs Mr. Ulrnn. "It is intended Hint the ptipila in their e aays give instances of practical thrift in their own lives. "Kasuys lire to be prepared in con nection with' the Knglish work of the rooms during Thrift week, and are to be ready to be placed in the hands of the judges by Friday, January - 23. Tho essays arc to 1)9 written at school and are to represent the pupil's origi nal composition. "Judges will not be asked to pass on alt the essays that are written but from each room two or three of the best essays will be selected by the pupils and iteachcrs. These will be turned over to the judges who will se lect a first, second, and third choice for each of the six buildings. "At all the schools speakers dis cussed thrift Monday and Tuesday. The pupils appear to bo taking a lively interest in the contest. Prizes of $3. $2, and fl will he awarded for the three best essays from each build ing. The prises will lie in the form of an initial deposits In a savings bnnk account,. . '5 By MARIAN LOWRY ' Club Items Should Bo Phoned To the Society Editor Between 8:30 A. M. and 11:30 A. M. Telephone Number 1200 SHERIFFS TO MEET rrohiliition law enforcement will be lhc chief topic to be discussed nt the annual session of tho Oregon Ntatc Sheriffs' iiBRociatlon, which will he hold at tho Multnomah county court- house nt Portland. Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week, according to word received by Sheriff l rank I:. Taylor of Jjine. One of the features of the convention will be a banquet Friday noon nt the county jail, tiov- ernment. state, county and city off) rials hnvo'bcen Invited to attend the banquet, is the announcement. Expectations are that every county in Oregon will be represented nt the meetings which are expected to de velop considerable interest with dis cussion of -the stale prohibition de partment looming as ono phase of the sessions. . Noted Writer to be Assembly Lecturer Dr. Thomas Curtain, who speaks at the University of Oregon assembly Thursday morning, received his title of "interpreter of history In the mak ing" from his varied career as news paper correspondent, writer, traveler and lecturer, It is announced. During the war Mr,' Curtain was the war correspondent for the London Dally Mall and saw service on 18 battle fronts. ', ' ' Mr. Curtain has met and talked with leaders of nine of the most im portant European countries as special writer and Invcsligntor. While at the university he will meet tho history classes and Dean Allen's editing class, in special sessions. Contract Let For Erection of Home Contracts for the erection of the new homo of George U. MoMorrnn on Fairmount hegihts hnve been let to Htien brothers, building contractors, of this city. Tho excavation and base, ment wall's of tho now home which will adjoin tho home of Carl J. Wnshburne were -recently completed nnd work will lie under way nt once on tho upper part of the throe-story English typo house. Several other homes In the Fairmount heights dis trict are contemplated during the coining spring, it is lodicated. Lodge Team Plans Visit to Initiation Memliers of tho degree team of the Kugeoe lodge, of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will go to Salem to direct the Initiation of a large class of can didates for the lodge there curly next month, is the announcement today. All candidates making application for membership in the Eugene lodge will enter the order at a big initiation planned .(r February 25 at the time of Iho visit of the national president of the F. .O. K. The Fiigeno Eagles will hold a .basket social and enter tainment . nt . Ihe bicel hall tho eve ning of Fchriwrj 27. Judge Hamilton is Appointed Regent Judge J. W. Hamilton of Hoseburg has been reappointed as a member "of the board of regents of the t'nl versity of Oregon for a term of 12 years after completing 21 years as one of tho directors of the institution. The reappointment of Judge Hamilton sets nt rest s rumor current at the last meeting of the regents held here thst the judge was tn submit his res ignation and would decline to accept another term. The appointment of Judge Hamilton was announced ycB terdny by Governor I'lerce, Officers Named by County Fair Board . Annual election of officers was held hy the board of directors of the Ijine County Fair association yesterday, and E. V. I.ee of the Title Abstract company of Eugene was named pres ident (or the coming years, W. I,. Wheeler of Trent, vice-president, and William It. Il'ibertaon of Eugene, secretary-treasurer.. Clinton Kuril, county commission, is the retiring president of the asso ciation, and W, A. Ayrea, retiring sec retary. The meeting was held in the office of the former secretary at the rourthoiise. ami another meeting will he called to formulate plans for the Much interest la manifest by Eu gene society in tho annual benefit uridge tea which is to be given riatur day by members of tuu : Eugene Daughters of the Nile club at the Un burn hotel between the hours of two and five o'clock. It will be the larg est atfair of the week, and plans are being made to have sewing m tne par lor of tho hotel, bridge in the palm room, and whist and live hundred in the orieutul tea room. There will be a program of mus.c uud other enter tainment given in both the parlor and the palm room. .Mrs. E. A. Druste is general chairmau for the affair and is assisted by a large committee of others. Proceeds from the teu are to be used in aiding the crippled children in the Shrine hospital in Portland. m A merry party planned for this evening Is that of the Kill Kare Klub, members of which will entertain their husbands at the home of Mrs. Maude T. liryan in Springfield. The party is an annual event. Tho club has iu its membership both Eugene und Spring field residents. Mrs. Frederic H. Dunn will be hostess to members of Thimble club at her home tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. F. 1. Poludcxter will enter tain tho Kill Kare Klub nt her home, 1724 Lawrence tomorrow afternoon for its regular meeting. Inter Se club, members ore to sponsor a congenial affair this eve mug when they meet at the Osburn hotel for a no-host dinner, entertain ing as spend guests their husbands. Tne committee in charge is Mrs. V. W. Calkins, Mra. David Link, Mrs. Seth l-aruwjy, .Mrs. T. C. White. Mrs. W. O. Swan will entertain at ll one o'clock luncheon toluurrow for the 1'. D. Bridge club. Members of the Eugene Business uud Porfessionul Women s club win mi-i.t at t be Osburn hotel Thursday noon fog a luncheon and general Meeting. A very important meeting of the Fortnightly club is planned for Thursday when members gather at twelve forty-five o'clock for a lunch eon at the Osburn hotel. It will be an "Oregon Products" luncheon. At the meeting following there will bo elec tion o officers. Genefield Bridge club members will be guests of 'Mrs. A. 1'. McKinley at her home, 05o Fourteenth avenue east, Thursday afternoon. Mr. and -Mrs. V. A. Kuykendnll will be hosts to members of the Little Club Around the Corner for their meeting Thursday cveniug at their homo, 12"0 Willamette street. DEVELDPIWEWT FOR Have You a Hound? Better Get Him a New License Today All doga iu Eugene, whether they ore romernniHn pups, Junsinn wolf bounds or just pluin lioun' urn iiute ou tho Btrci'ts of Kugeno during tho month of January, Hut on aud nfter February 1 every nuimal for which a lk-euse bni n.t been ptirchntied ia liable to capture and will be impounded, announces Judge George A. Gilmore, city re corder. Owners of tjie dogs have a won ill in which to obtain the licensed under the sew law, which is now in effect. A special officer will be employed hy the city to check up on dogs Feb rtiary 1, way a Harney Hugh of the pa- lice committee. .Strict enforcement of the "dog" ordinance i proposed. Altar Guild Name Officers For Year Officers for tho coming year were elected at the annual meeting of the Ht. Mnrys aitnr guild held .last eve ning at tho home of Mrs. Mills W. Pittmun. The new officers are: Mrs. A. H. Tyson, president; Mrs. Edna Swart, vice-president; Mrs. U. M. Deltrokcrt, secretary; Mrs. J. F. Ucrot, . treasurer. Mrs. DeMott Mc Morran was elected to membership in the guild. i The following members were pres ent for the meeting. Mrs. Clare A. Lee, Mrs. Lillis W. Pittman, Mrs. Flora Mucdonnld, Mrs. A. II. Tyson, Mrs. Itoy S. Woodruff, Mrs. J. F. Oerot, Mrs. Herbert Smeed, Mrs. Frederick 0, Jennings. Mrs. Ellsworth Crocker, Mrs. O. M. Dolirorkert, Mrs. 11. W. Woolley, MIbs Juliette C. Ulbson, licv. Fred erick 0. Jennings. After the business meeting con cluded the guests spent a social bour during which refreshments were served. 166,825 Acres Now Cruised in Cascade Of the net total of 1.022.073 acres in the Cascnde national forest, a total of lOU.M'JS acres have been cruised to the present time, nnnouncea Arthur Moses of the Cascade forest office. Only '024,41:! acres of land in this forest is timbered, he says, which leaves 117,001 acres of no timber value. Cruising work done during the last rear covered 11,105 acres. The tolnl area of the Cascade forest Is 1,0111,- IS."i acres, of which 71,7-2 acres is. alienated land, privately owned. - E Use Antiseptic Liquid Zcmo There is one remedy that seldom fails to slop itching torture and relieve skin irritation, and that makes tlie skin soft, clear and healthy. Any dniKRist can supply you with Zcmo, which generally overcomes skin diseases. Kczema, Itch, Pimples, Rashes, Blackheads, in most cases give way to Zcmo. Frequently, minor blemishes dis appear overnight. Itching usually stops instantly. Zcmo is a safe, antiseptic liq uid that may b applied at any time, for it does not snow. Trial bottle 35c, larfte ttiie $1.00. Zemo Ointment is recom mended for nighttime use, 60c. Zemo Soap, antiseptic and healing, 25c Keports of another robbery of a home on the upper McKeuzie district were made here by .Mrs. Itoy West who reporta that during the absence of the family at Portland their home in Eeabiirg was entered and many ar ticles of the household including bed ding nnd utensils were taken. The time of the robbery is not definitely known aud was discovered when the family returned. The reward offered for tho arrest and conviction of the parties who recently entered several summer homes on the McKenzio has Induced several investigations and some result is expected, according to county officers. Farm Census Here Near Completion Two more Lane county federal farm census enumerators hnve com pleted their work nnd of tho 11 as signed here five still are in the field, sccording to a report today, of italph P. Laird, director. The Lane enu merators to finish today are Ernest L. Mathews, liuilcy district, and Hur ry li. Myers, Long Tom, district. Ken neth Ncilsen, enumerator of the Eu gene Crow stage route is expected to hnve completed data on the large-it number of farms as It Is' estimated he will have approximately 700, is the report. John 'A. Fenn of Douglas county has also completed his work. Ouch! Rheumatism! Rub The Pain Away Stop drugging! Rub soothing, pene trating St. Jacobs Oil right into your sore, stiff aching rNKwTl 3oiD"' and "liof comes Instantly. St. Jacobs Oil ia a harmless rheuma tism liniment which never disap points and cannot burn the skin. Get 85 rent bottle ot St. Jac obs Oil at any drug store, and in a moment you'll be free from pain, soreness and stiff ness. In use for 65 years for raeu matism, scistica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, aprains. Patents ou severul mining claims in the unorganised lioheiuia mining dis trict of Lane county were filed today at the office of the county court by the Vesuvius Mines company. The dahlia were recently granted through the itoseburg federal laud office. Toe patents include lode claims, Fuwu, Jasper, Newton, l'auideua, Hubert, McKinley and Story This is the lar gest number of claims filed in the Ijinc mining In some time and accord ing to locul men interested iu the development of the district means that ttcis will shortly be taken fur considerable active operation there. At present the only mining activity in the county is at tlie bartcls property aud at Elkliom. . speakers at the annual convention of the sheriffs of Oregon which opens tomorrow st PortlaLd for a three-dsy session. Mr. Johnston has been asked to speak on any topic he desires and states that he will recommend tbst a study of the code be taken up aa iu many case enforcement officera fail to note what evidence is necessary for convictions. Sheriff Frank K. Tayl-'r left for Portland today to attend the meeting. Friday aud Saturday will be devoted to a speaking program, is the announcement. M. H. Elliott Asks $50 For Contract On Garbage Ground Students Hear of Chamber Activity Kugene Chadwick, Secretary of thf Kugeoe chamber of commerce, wuh the ttpeaker lit a' meeting of the junior chamber of the Kugene. high uchuol this forenoon. Mr. Chadwick addresn ed the students on the activities of the local chamber and its larger pro gram of co-operation with similar nr ganisi.tiuim for state aud Rational progrfKB it ml development. The junior chamber of Uic K. 11. .8. it. arutis:ug considerable interest especially among the students who nrc looking forward to bimiiieH careers, , according to schoul officials. Stage Driver Pays Fine For Speeding Another stage driver attempting to moke train time on the state highway fell foul of the law yesterday and paid $15 in the Creswell justice court for his burst of speed near that city. Harry Shade at the wheel of a south-bound l'iekwick on the way to San Francisco was halted by Mclvln Turnbull, county traffic officer, who reported that a speed of between ,'iS nnd -40 miles wus maintained by the big bus. . . Talks Slated For Sheriffs' Meeting Clyde X. Johnston, former district attorney of Lane, will be one of the Although the city of Kugene has abandoned the II. M. F.lliott dump ground site originally planned on South Alder street, -Mr. Elliott has filed a statement against the city, asking for $.0 duo on the contract. The agreement with Mr. Elliott, as originally projected, was that hp be paid $" it mouth for the use of his premises as a garliagc dump. Charles M. Stevens, former city at torney, declared that, although not signed by .Mayor E. H. Parks, the con tract nevertheless was In effect. It is understood that the new city attorney has indicated that the contract is not binding. No action has yet been taken on Mr. Elliott's claim. iRINTING The kind you want when you want It. . Phone 6prlna'ield 2 The WILLAMETTE PRESS Eugene and Lane ! Disabled Men Are Affected by Rule Army and Navy departments and I the United States Veterans') bureau have agreed to a joint regulation au- ..,,, . nffit-era uf Vet- (UoriziiiB c"u"""-" , - ., erons' bureau hospital! to make appli cation for adjusted coiiipeu""" - their care for whom locai u.u... have been appointed. This information was received to day by Miss Grace Norton, secretary .-.. i. ...I l',.u ulio BUYS it will ! UIC . - . affect several Lane county men in government bopitals. and their, de pendents or beneficiaries in l-.ugeuc and Lane county. , The director of the Veterans' bu- j reau has instructed commanding of ficers that no beneficiary other than tho veteran or veteran's estate shall be named in such applications. Coin- ..fri....u ..f flrmv nnu uii'J I1IU1IUIUS ui""a . , hospitals are Included in this regula tion, Miss Norton says. Hints For Women More important to women than the j question of food, the latest iancy work to beautify the home or points In etiipietto or dress, is the subject of health. There arc thousands of women everywhere affecteu w mi stubborn ailments which make lifo a j. burden. These ailments may be owl- j ily overcome by Lydia E. Pinkham'B I Vegetable Compound. It is a worn- j an's medicine for woman's ills pre-, pared from roots and herbs. After three generations of success it is rccoginzed as- the standard remedy for audi ailments. . , LAST TIMES TODAY V 'Br- Prolog Nightly 7:30 9:25 IWx WW' f Always Tho Best ""s saaaMSHajjaajlJ "The Garden of Weeds" Don't forget Robert V. , HAINSWORTH at tho organ '- COMEDY NEWS JATE nt night,' do your eyes, ,,djstress you? Our scientific examina tion will tell you whether you should have glasses or not. Perfect fittings at the right price. Dr. Roijcil Qick OPTOMSTSIST OPTICIAN Next Door to First National Bank 878 Willamette St., Eugene ROLLER SKATING FEATURE EVERY " ' ' v .'-. THURSDAY NITE The Winter Garden will Introduce the funniest racing spectacle ever Dreaented on a rink floor, . SOUVENIR HATS FOR EVERYONE Don't Miss This '". 30c Pays For Everything WINTER GARDEN Carpet Cleaning 9UVE 8T.I art."! Phone 300 Don't Forget the DANCE at Junction City Friday, Jan. 23rd nntl every Friday night Music hv WOOD'S OIJCIIESTRA SPECIAL 9 o ON DRESSES I One lot of 15 women's tlresses of Canton Crepe, wool and knit all good styles and wonderful val ues to elose out nt $9.93 FINAL CLEARANCE Store Opens Thursday Noon Big Values Odds and Ends Sale Dresses to $24.75 Clearance .............. SI 0.95 Dresses to $35.00 Clearance SI 4 95 Dresses to $49.75 Clearance $29.75 Coats to $29.75 Clearance $14.95. Coats to $39.75 Clearance $24 75 Coats to $95.00 Clearance $49.75 Sweaters to $ I 5.00 Clearance $7.75 ALL GLOVES GREATLY REDUCED Closing Out Entire Stock High Grade Gloves . HOSIERY $2.50 value Clearance $1.59 Cameo Corsets at less than cost Discontinuing line All Corsets and Girdles greatly reduced Blouses at less than Half Price MILLINERY- S ? te&0 " To $ 1 5.00 Clearance $5.00 Correct Jlpparel for Women mm . -AX BILLV DEPARTMENT STORp JUST ARRIVED Here! A Big Shipment Of Awaiting Your Inspection!! "Everfast" colors last as long as the cloth itself AT last you can have for your XI self and your children wash blouses, suits and dresses that will not fade, no matter how they are washed and worn. We unreservedly guarantee that "Everfast" Suiting is abso lutely TAST TO SOAP AND BOIL1NO FAST TO SVN AND WEATHER JTAST TO PERSPIRATION AND URIC ACID FAST TO EVERYTHING IT EN COUNTERS AS A DRESS, BLOUSE OR SUIT FABRIC. I TV'e will promptly and cheer fully return your money not only for every yard of ."ETeritilP Suiting which, for any reason, does not hold its color, but also THE COST OF MAKING THE GARMENT. "Everfit" Suiting has l-, rubbed and scrubbed with u! strongest kinds of lauS soap, boiled in washing and exposed for weeks to am wind, rain and salt air witboa losing color in the slighter degree. "Everfait" Suiting is pi( dyed by a special procea. h is one yard wide mercerised; and comes in all p0pUl,. colors. The name "Everfan" is stamped every yard in ft. selvage. Next time you ara In a. piece goods department, ii for a sample swatch of "Et fsit" Take it home, teat it a ,ny way you like and proveta yourself that here at lastlsig absolutely fast-color, wait Everfast JIt Suiting a m a nc I a.1 I f o ' w a ' h. raihic All Popular Shadc$ Yard wide, e the ypj Tho new year brings forth a-number of delight ful new shades and weaves. "Everfast" fabrics for ninny,' purposes applying themselves admit ably in the fashioning of women's and children's fast color dresses, fast color lingerie, fast color curtainings,' fast color linings, fast color mcn'i shirts, fast color boys' shirts and blouses. A stand ard price for each "Everfast ' weave 45c to $U a yard. CHECK WEAVES 45c SUITINGS 60c VOILES 65c FEATHERTEX 65c LINGERIE CLOTH 6Dc CREPE WEAVE 75c TINEWEAVE 85c ' BASKET CREPE 85c TUBTEX 85c SHANTONES S5c . SATEENS 85c VANITY VOILE 85c ROYAL RIB 93c BUTELI1E $1.00 DRESS LINEN JUS BROADCLOTH JIM DROP STITCH VOILE 75c AND 89c Our January Clearance Sale Is An Occasion Of Great Price Cutting. Buy And Save JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE OF .. $7.50 Wool Plaid Blankets $5 .87 And, of course, just enough cot ton intermixed to add to their durability. One of the lest blanket values m have to offer in this clearance sale. Soft, fli"'? blankets in wanted (iGxSO inch size; in pretty pW1' combinations of blue, brown, rose and whito of courso to add to. their attractiveness. Wool Mixed Blankets At $4.95 Were $5.90 Note, their extra largo size, 70x80 inches. In vitingly soft grey ground with harmoniz ing striped borders. Crocheted ends. We've Plaid Blankets At aid t $1.29 64x76 inch t?ig" blankcts in very pre"? plaids. Especially suit able for sheets. 8-4 Bridal"- Bleached Sheeting 67c (Reduced prices on nil widths). Inch Bleached "Indian Head" 57c (These come in usable short lengths though perfect in quality). 30c Snowhite Plisse Crepe, Yard 23c ( A delightfully soft, krinkly fabric for w lingerie. 30 inches wide). 25c Ginghams Take A Reduced Price Of, Yard 16c 45 bolts of 27 inch ginghams to select .fr There arc checks, stripes, plaids nnd plain e0 OOOOOOOOOOOOO0O air this year, it was announced. I, I