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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07
Sturdy Books for Strenuous Babies

cialize on such things.
Among the books especially
deserving Of Baby's attention
are the following in the "inde-
structible" or fabric form:
my A, B, c Book" 75c.
Full Of fascinating information,
although containing not one
word--yet most babies getting
along toward three or four years
can read it or learn to read it,
for every alphabetic character
presented is illustrated, in col
ors, and in particularly capti-
vating style, by some simple OBJ
ject commencing with that par
ticular letter. Stiff, glazed linen.
"Pussikins," SOC
is a limp rag book, illustrating
the adventures of the most de-
lightful pretty, fluffy kittens.
Probably quite as satisfactory
TO the infant mind, both as art
and literature, as the famous
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07

white celluloid, come in two,
three and four pieces, 81 to
s6.75.
Baby Hot-Water Bags, with
satin cases, some hand-painted
$1.75.
Celluloid Rattles, 75c to sl.25.
All the above articles are in
the Children's Store, but the re-
sources Of the Jewelry and Sill
verware Store Main Floor)
yield some very charming and
appropriate gifts for babies. In
14-karat gold there are:
Baby Pins, SO to 81 a pair.
Neck Chains, $3.50 to sll.
Lockets, $1.75 to S14.50.
Rings, $1.25 to s11.
In silverware one may select:
A Cup, sterling, SO TO $24;
plated, SO to $3.50.
A Table Set (knife, fork and
spoon), sterling, $3.50 70
s11.50; plated, $2.75 to $3.50.
A Food Pusher, sterling,
$3.50 to s.; plated, 81 to $1.25.
A Napkin Ring, sterling, $2.75
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TIME Store IL in the SON
niest corner In all wssA-
makers the south Ne1e
corner Of the Third Flor
. (Chestnut and Juniper)' tNo
great rooms, as big as baby is
small, rooms wttA vast windos ~
letting In al the sAsery sun
light, down TO ~ -sry last ray
that eieams Np the sleepy
gpn clsVbs ~ Ms own CRIB
and pulls ~ cink cloud-cur-
tains ABOUT HIM.
Not mere hundreds; but lit-
orally ...oussnds Of suitable
Christmas gifts for Baby are
nsssmtipd hers, and there's .
daily pilgrimage Of loving -1t-
ers. and gssn fathers, Nts
and, OF 1SRsf graz }nAs.
Tie Beauty Of tie Baby
at Christmas lime Is that any
thing no needs u . gift, and he
alwfys needs Sansthlng!
This 10 the mot completely
equipped storo ka- children, ln-
GLIDING promt 4 atty babies, In
the land; and Ire cns Offering
widest range Of selection.
The most lavish and elabo-
rate gifts are here for psmpered
darlin<s, and the simplest aid
most Expensive offe-ings for
darlings whose tastes are less
luxurious
Everything 10 good in quality,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07

we'll made, fairly priced and in
good taste.
A Baby Always Needs . New
Dress,
whether he's the wee thing
who came just yesterday
to town, or the strapping four
ysar-old-ths age at which ono
usually stops saying baby"
(Ths Children's Store, Of course,
serves children up TO the age Of
six ysars.)
Tho lovely little net or batists
frock for Baby's first party (S8
10 S3S), the important christen-
ing robe (15 to S25), q half
dozen useful little frocks for the
Baby that's brand-new Isl 10
Sl0), the dainty play-frock Of
soft chambray, voile or checked
gingham for the baby who has
crept his way out Of creepers
and romped out Of rompers, are
gifts that give aid and comfort
to both Baby and his mother.
Crsspers and Rompers
themselves are a practical and
popular gift, and, bless you, Il
cotton stuff seems too prosaic,
you can have them Of soft wash
silk-the most beguiling look
ing little garments they are, too.
Pink and blue effects are plen-
tisul, besides white, and the
general range Of prices runs
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and clotheshorses; nursery
chairs, chests Of drawers with
wardrobes, dressing baskets
(which will be furnished to
order); the most delightfully."-
complete little washstands made
Of White enameled metal, with
divided basin for no. and cold
water, and lower shelf to hold
the needfuls for baby's bath, and
the price Of these stands is but
$18.
Coverlets for Cribs: Pretty
warm, cozy blankets, are 81 to
$6, and the charming silk
quilts are $3.50 to $3.50.
Coach Covers come in fur, to
keep a rosy, cozy baby as warm
as q little bear cub, splendid
gift! Prices range from 5000
for sheepskin up to a beautiful
beaver at SITS. A comfy knit
ted blanket or afghan, in white,
pink or blue, is IS to $10.60.
Carriage Straps, hand-paint-
ed, $50 to 33.76.
Toilet Sets, hand-painted on
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"Rubaiyat Of a Persian Kit
ten."
Mother Goose Book of
Rhymes" 60c.
T b "indestructibles" i n
c ude several very at
tractive presentations of these
dear old ditties, but this partic-
ular book is ipstanced because
of its extremely dainty illustrA-
tions Tin colors) and IT'S mod
crate price. Stiff linen.
'Noah's Ark" 75c.
is really wonderful. The ami
mails are superb in size, in color
ing and in spirit, the story Of
the Ark is told in a few simple
sentences, and the alphabet slips
in most deftly.
Thin there are the "Pano-
rama" books-large pages Of
fine, colored pictures and big
print, mounted on strong card
board and opening out in
screen" fashion most charm
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warmly interlined 20 protect the
dear little heads.
A simple, shirred silk cap or
more elaborats one, derked
with ostrich feathers, ribbons.
flowers, embroidery, fur-either
Is Mt your service-pricsa s125
to 50.
Bathrobes-Cunnin9 things IN
the 'hAby" colors, pink, blue OF
whTA, 80 b. kSd IA ef1srdown,
IN hlcSety cloth OF in quilted
sil.y tispaLy Csr1broidsred, s2.15
70 IS.
Svertsr Sets, lmftt<d u
WARM wool, come IN sisss frUm
one year old upward, and con-
s'st OF hat. cap and legRfngs
land usually mittsnE). They
make famous presents and
come in different styles and At
tractive coiors, prices IS TO SO.
Zephyr Sacquss, dainty things
in doll-like sizes for the Newly
comes, a. we'll as the veteran
babies, are 81 to $3.50.
Baby's Rosy Feet are cared
for, up to the time ne can walk,
In tho Children's Store, With
warm zephyr socks and bootess,
35c to s1.75; stockings, silk,
wool and cotton, 35c TO S1.25:
dainty shoes, slippers and moe
casins, Of kid, piquS or quilted
silk, prices 81 to 1918.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07

ingly. Among these are:
Peter Rabbit and His Friends
on the Farm" 81
Quite adorable rabbits are
presented, pictorially, in various
adventures, with an explanatory
word or two, together with many
of the familiar farm animals.
The A, B, C Book 81
in another book which wastss no
words-but which lures Baby on
TO the fount of knowledge by
means of object-illustrations,
very finely drawn and colorsd,
for each alphabetic character.
Mother Goose Book" s2.
performs the most charming Of
intrsductions, pictorial and 9TH
er-wise, 70 a host of-shall we
say old friendsl
No, to Baby they are new
friends! Lucky Babyl
OF course, everybody remem-
bers that the Book Store is on
the Main Floor, East Aisle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07

oullivAn. Wilmington: Ralph Linden
swain. oeorgstown: Edward Dwight
Turner. Wilmington; Anna w. Van
Psh. North East. Md; sRamon J. Ven-
turn, Santiago, Cuba; Richard Frank
Warren. Townsend. Va; 'Elsis Webb,
Wilmington: y. Clauss Webster. Sec
rstary. Md: Alanson u. WEIGH, Jr..
Psnn's Grove. N. j.; Nerva Wharton,
0oldsboro. Nd: Kathleen Wheatley,
Rhodesdale. Md: Medford Wilkerson,
Bishop. Nd; Michael II. Willer. Emily
r. Wilson. 'Helen Elizabeth Woodward
Wilmington. c. Louise woodward
Mar1nallton.
s-Honor Grade.
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MUSICIANS UNION DANCE.
Splendid Music Big Feature at Cath.
ering In New Century Club.

Splendid music was the distinguish
Ing feature OF dance held by Local
No. all. Musicians Union, at the New
Century Club last night. In addition
to an orchestra selected from among
the members Of the union, the Gar
rick Theatre orchestra was present
and the result was particularly pleas
INK TO the dancers.
The dance, hich began at Q o'clock
and continued until 1, was 80 success
ful. that the committee in charge
which comprised w. II. Schwamb
chairman, +. w. Jones. Harry Strad-
ley. Jr.. Alec Brown. Benjamin Halo.
well and Norman Mousley. may decid,
10 hold several more during the sea
son.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07
And Still a List Longer Than Baby,s Arm

could be, printed, that would
not exhaust the gift-possihili-
ties for the wee ones, offered
by the Children's Store and by
the Wanamaker Store in gen.
eral.
Handmade Things from Paris
have recently arrived; dresses,
dainty enough for fairy babies,
cunning little undergarments,
bibs, caps, pillow-cases, every
thing made by hand with the
daintiest stitchery or embroid-
cry, and soma trinnsd with
= real laces, valenciennes and
Irish.
Every piece, down to the sim
plest bib or cap, would make .
perfect gift worthy the most
perfect Of babies; yet prices are
not high, ranging from ~ to
$26.
Nursery Furniture, enameled
snowy white, needs no emphasis
on its usefulness. There are
wicker cribs and wheeled bassi-
nets. diminutive clothestrees
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07

TO s12; plated, sl.50.
A Bib Holder, stariing, 1878.
A High Chair makes a capi-
tai gift, and an amazing va
riety Of them Is collected in the
Furniture Store, on the Fifth
Floor, West Aisle. The price
range in different woods and
finishes is from s6.75 TO sl6.
A white e-epameled high chair.
with porcelain tray, is $3.50.
A chair in fiber, in ivory or
brown finish, light and convent
ent to move about, is s10.50.
Brentwood high chairs, golden
oak finish, cane seat and back.
$14.
A high chair IN quaint Wind
sor style, golden oak finish, may
be had for So, $3.50 or s1o.50.
And the duchy-darlingest
collection of little rockers and
armchairs for bsby's sole occu-
pancy and owership, come in
ivory enamel and mahogany,
Windsor styles, from 1925 TO
s2A
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07

T UST because Baby, bless
him, has never given the
" Wanamaker Book Store .
thought, is no reason why the
Book Store should leave the
baby out Of its considerations
and 80 it doesn't.
A large table in An interest
ing corner Of the great Book
Store is overAowing with hun
dreds Of the lt,est and the most
varied kinds 4 picture books,
written to d4tH.t x..by's young
ears, illustrated t. delight his
bright eyes, and brilt expressly
to battle the destructive tsnd-
encies Of his. active little fingers.
A sort Of library Of dread
naughts," a. 'twere.
Books Of rag and books Of
linen, glazed and unglazed, limp
and stifY, big and little, are here
In an admirable assortment,
some Of them brought here for
Baby's pleasure all the way from
London, where they rather spe-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07

from the Industrial Accident Board Of
Kent County. = letter thanking him"
for tho fair and square manner in
which he performed his duty"
Robert w. Kramer. VIE earlier In
the evening attended the conference
on 4 money loaninE plan to stimulate
housc building, explained the plan to
the meeting.
A letter was received from former
Senator Willard Baulsbury thanking
tho organization for its message Of
congratulation on. his appointment to
the advisory committee CT the Amert-
can delcKation at the disarmament
conference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07
TROLLEY PARIS uNcHANesD.
L-bor Cc.1nltteA Aftsr Colfsrsoce
Depefts Reduction Iupsssihlo.

Reports Reduction InDsssibls.
IT u i..iposslhis to inaugurats lower
trolley fares now but the installation
advance charge OF t3b for electric SER
vice will BE- eliminated, = committee
OF the Central Labor Union, appointed
a week ago to confer with tho Will
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company of'icials. reported at = meet
Ing Of the labor union last nikht
Elimination OF the installation charge
should have the effect OF stimulating
electric wiring, It was stated.
The secretary was directed 20 for
ward 10 Harry Mayer. who resigned
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07
GOVERNMENT REPORTS
On KEYSTONE TIRES

In communication dated Novem-
Der j, 1921. copy of which was re-
ceived by the Boulevard Tire Corpor-
ation OF SS9 Orange street, the De-
partment of Commerce. Bureau OF
Standards. Washington, ID. c., reports
"heystone Cord Tires Acceptance
Recommended"
In its report this high office states
'hat keystone cord tires meet every
required test. The Bureau of stand
ards subjects tires TO the most rigid
ana severe tests possible and finds that
keystone cord tires measure up per.
tectiy to all the specifications: tha,
they are right in weight, thickness
circumference. ingredients and manu-.
facture.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-07

CLASSIFIED ads sell used cars.--Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09

Parsons Motanlc, well known among
Christian Indians Of the Umatilla
reservation, left today for Lapwai
l6aho, to assist In a week ~ evangeli-
cal meetings to be held there for the
Nez Perce Indians. Mrs. Motanic,
their son, and william Barnhart ac-
companied him. AT the recent Chris
tan Endeavor convention at La
Grande, Motanic was one of the most
interested Of delegates, When the last
day OF the session had arrived. testi-
monials were called for as to what
each had got out OF the meeting. Mo-
tanie. got on his feet and with Rev.
j. Nj Corneison as interpreter saids
n feel Ike a fountain pen. | have
been writing my own life story and
have been running dry. | came here
and was filled up with the spirit. Now
| shall go and write that story for an
other year. When ] am dry, ] viii
come back TO the convention next
year" His little speech, delegates
say. was the hit OF the meeting. His
Journey to Lapwl was inspired by
belief that he might be OF service In.
writing the story OF his belief In the
benefits OF Christianity for the Indians
of the Nez Perce reservation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
Irlshman GI,cn WAC ncrth

Denis HAYNES, Irish, was jailed a
couple of days ago for carrying con-
eealed weapon He was confined in
the county. Jail. Kangaroo court met
and fined Haynes the usual fine for
breaking into JAIL Haynes did not
display much sense of hVmor, however.
and refused to pay The boys decided
to require him to scrub the floors and
do the other menial labor that befalls
those who do not pay their fines.
Again Denis could not see the point
and, in addition, he began to show
the rest of the inmates that he did not
relish being tempered with. The result
was that he was given a wide berth
and the boys in Jail sighed with relief
today when he paid his fine Of SIS in
justice court and went on his way.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
ENGINEERS ADVICE WAS
GOOD, SAYS CONDUCTOR.

got so nervous ! could scarcely sleep
night or day. My stomach became
80 disordered that nothing | ate seem
ed to digest properly but caused me in
tense pain. Why. was simply mis-
erable nearly all the time and was in
such a bad fix / knew had TO find
something to set me right or I would
get down completely
"It has only taken six bottles Of
Tanlas to build me up to where feel
as strong and well as ever did. / can
eat anything / want now without its
causing me a bit Of trouble, and my
nerves are SO steady / just sleep Ike
a log. In fact I'm enjoying the very
best Of health and can't say enough
for Tanlac.'
Tanlac is sold in Pendleton bY
Thompson Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
wa o. Error PclItIon penIed

A petition for writ OF error coram
nobis, in the case Of State vs. John L.
Rathle and Elyie d. Kerby was denieu
today by Circuit Judge G. w. Phelps.
The petition was filed several weeks
ago by Charles r. Boin. attorney for
the defendants. convicted Of .irst de-
fer retrial after a petition for retrial
shooting Of Sheriff Til Taylor last July
25 by Emmett Bancroft, a fellow pris-
oner The coram nobis proceeding is
an old common law writ which virtual
ly brings the defendants back to court
has been denied.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
rrcIeht Traln pemo..s:led Trnck

Oron o. Felthouse, Of Echo, today
filed suit in circuit court asking judg-
ment against the o. w. r. & n. Co. for
S3735 damages. The sum asked Is in
compensation for an auto truck owned
by him which was demolished at q
grade crossing at Echo on Feb. 81,
1920. The car was struck by a freight
train which. the plaintiff alleges. was
moving at a speed of 40 miles an hour
and gave no warning OF its approach
either by bell or whistle signal. He Is
represented rt in the case by Raley,
Raley & Steiwer and Fee & Fee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
So. Pacific Railroad Man States
TanIac Has Overcome His
Troubles and He's In Best of
Health.

AN engineer friend Of mine put me
On to Tanlac a short time ago, and it's
the finest thing rye ever run across
to biuld fellow up and make him feel
like something said A Eyerton, welt
known conductor for the Southern Pa
cific railroad residing at 466 Hancock
st., Portland.
II suffered from stomach trouble
ana nervousness for two years before
Tanlae fixed me up. Ny work as con-
dpctor kept me up every other night
and had to sleep the next day, but |
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
DeIInancnl Taaes About slse. GOO

Taxes delinquent on the 1919 rqll
total approximately $156,O0O. MNs
Mona McFaul, tax collector in the
sheriffs office. said today. Experts
are now going over the tax books and
the axact figures are not obtainabIe
a large sum in delinquent taxes con-
sists OF money to be collected for the
Teel Irrigation District, which has
been refused BY landowners pending
settlement Of accounts in connection
with the district. This is not county
money but was placed in the hands Of
the county for collection.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
LOCAL RA1S cRIPPLEs


creek which has acted as a dana dur
ing former high water periods. was
examined today by the county COM
missioners. who were taken to the
scene by Councilman Robert Simpson.
The bridge leading to the TrOSel
ranch on Wild Horse creek two miles
from town. was washed out last night
and this morning milk was transferr-
ed across the creek on cable device.
Numerous ranches along the creek
were partially flooded.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
MOST UNDERPAID MEN
fcontlnued from page l.l

with salary Of s125 month mus,
pay all his own travelling expenses and
hence has a negligible income for his
work.
In view Of the facts in the case it is
claimed the salary raising bill should
include these two officials or else the
entire salary raising effort should be
postponed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
Land Taxed at Old Rental

Lands around Athena and Weston,
In some OF the school districts, will pay
taxes approximating SO an acre this
year, former Assessor C. =. Strain
said today. A few years ago these
same lands were rented at s6 a crop
per acre. or SO year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
la2O Tnx I,olI Ilcndy soon

The 1920 tax roll will be ready to
turn over to the sheriff on Monday.
Feb. "a. Assessor II. @. Hawks said to-
day He. with two deputies, is finish
ing the roll, preparatory TO handing
il TO the sheriff As soon as arrange
Inonts are made in the sherifrs office,
collections will be made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09

oddfeilows Of oregon viii have a
board meeting for the oddfellows'
home, in Portland on Friday. Henry
j. Taylor of Eureka lodge, Pendleton.
n member OF the board, left on No. II
today for the metropolis TO attend the
session. lie will visit r. Alexander.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09

MIR. and Mrs. Gilbert Conner, VIII
liam Jones. Peter Lindsay and Mrs
Agnes Craig, reservation Indians DE
parted on No. this morning for lap
wal. Idaho. where they will spend the
next week attending the evangelistic
meetings for Nez Pcrco Christian In
dams.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
soIrM ArRICA WONT sECEDE.

CAPE TOWN. Feb. IA. P)--
The party headed by Premier smuts
won in the election yesterday in which
the issue was secession from the brl'-
ish empire. The SHUTS party defeat-
ed that OF General Hertzog, who ia
vored secession.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09

Edgar Smith, president Of the AS
toria Flour Mills. was guest here
yesterday Of his parents Mr. and Mrs.
u. l.. Smith. lie left on No Is for the
east where he has been called on a
business trip. =
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09

j. NJ Keeney. formerly interested in
the Cunningham Sheep Co.. and who
still has business interests here, arriv.
ed from Portland on this mornings
train and is registered AZ the Pendle-
ton Hotel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09

Warren starkey, o. Portland. arrived
IN Pendleton this morning on business
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
NEWS OF THE COUNTY
| OFFICES AND OFFICERS
Strangely Given Jndgment

{. Strangely today was given judg,
ment against William Tuttle for
sS42.39 and costs. The decree was
made In circuit court.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09

W. y. Howland. OF San Francisco
II In Pendleton for the day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09

II. b. Wade Is Pendleton business
visitor today from Idahos capital city.
Boise.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09

another veteran Oddfellow, while ir
the city and will return Saturday OF
Sunday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
Local ConpIc lssuoo Iicensc

A marriage license was issued by the
county clerk today 10 Walter Elmer
Clark and Miss Anna Mary Howard,
both Of this city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
People Here and There

II. e. LoomIs is in Pendleton toda
from Seattle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-09
CHARGED wfIfn E,IREzzI.F,lENr

TACOMA. Feb IA. P.)-Ole
Larson former president of the defunct
Scandinavian-Am bank. which
failed January Is was arrested today
charged with embezzling 100000.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-10-27

And to close our column tor the
week, we will submit to you a touch
ing little verse clipped from our con
temporary, the Watertown Herald:
Ten thousand jews, are making booze
Without the states permission;
To supply the needs of a million Swedes
Who voted for prohibition.
Till we meet again. Old Grow.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-10-27
HITS AND MISSES

BY Old Crow
Perhaps a word Of explanation
would be In order to clear away any
questions concerning this column. In
the first place the title Hits and
Misses is appropriate. we think, be-
cause in the column We will endeavar
to hit" with discrimination and what.
ever you do not class as "Hits." o
may consider Misses" AS for the
nom de plume, "Old Crow" we con-
slider It acceptable because we viii
endcavor to cheer you up without giv-