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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (March 13, 1914)
13 Free Lessons in Knitting and Crocheting 1 to 5 Daily- Children s Free Classes Saturdays 9:30 to 12 Expert Instruction Art Dept., Second Floor Exclusive Portland Agents for Luther Burbank's Original Garden and Flower Seeds Free Booklet on "Flower Culture1 With Every $1 Purchase , Mr. Brewster Explains Why He Favors Daly Scheme. - New Ruchings 35c to $1.00 a Yard Main Floor We have just received a large shipment of new Chiffon Net and Shadow Lace Ruchings in all the new Spring shades and styles. Olds.Wbrtman & King Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods Store Hours 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Every Business Say Saturday Included D ouble S tamps Will be given today with all cash purchases made in the Main Floor Shoe Department. See special shoe BARGAINS elsewhere in this ad. CURBING WASTE IS URGED Problem Is Called Chiefly One of Cost of Keeping: Up .Water Supply im All Parts of City and Figures Are Quoted. omen's Ready-to-W ear Apparel Reduced THE MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, MARCH . 13 1914, METERS ME URGED Greencjf AUW PORTLAND, March 12. (To the Edi tor.) I ask consideration of the fol lowing discussion of water meters and particularly by those persons who are thinking- or signing the petition for a reference of this question to the voters. The ordinance which the Council has passed provides for the purchase of 5000 meters. It also has Been pro posed to frame a notice calling: for bids so that the city will have the ' option of obtaining: 5000 more meters at the same price, deliveries to be ' made at the rate of not more than 1000 a month. Additional authority would, of course, have to be obtained from the Council, by ordinance, to appropri ate money for the purchase of tjie sec ond lot of 6000. There 13 only' one question, there fore, before the public: Has the City Council used good sense in authoriz ing the purchase of 5000 meters at a cost, including installation, of not more than $60,000? Among the questions not involved are the metering of the whole city, the fixing of rates and saving water at the reservoirs. Upon present information 1 am ready, when the time conies, to vote for the second lot of 5000 meters; and in this discussion I .shall assume that the whole number of 10,000 is under consideration, although, as I have slated, only 5000 have been authorized. What shall be done afterward toward increasing the number depends, so far as I am concerned, on the results ob tained from the meters which it Is pro posed to install and upon the necessity of metering in order to obtain more equitable rates. I can see little, if any, connection between even 10,000 meters and rates. The rate question must rest until the regulation of distribu tion is settled. Information Is Cited. The information which has led me to favor the installation of meters up to the number of 10,000 has been ob tained from statements made by 77 of the largest cities in the United States, from engineering magazines, from en gineers and from Mr. Clarke, Mr. Rand lett and Mr. Keiser. of our water office. In the first place, there has been no shortage of water in the reservoirs, the direct sources cf supply; nor is there any prospect of any such short age. The difficulty is that certain dis tricts are insufficiently supplied be cause the water is consumed before it reaches the ends of mains or the higher levels in those districts. The mains start out from the reservoirs filled to their capacity, but on account of ex cessive use during the sprinkling sea son by the consumers on the lower levels and at intermediate points, there is a shortage for those above and be yond. In the districts of Kenton, Ports mouth, Woodlawn. Vernon and High land there are about 3850 houses, more or le3S subject to shortage, of which 3642 are not metered. Similar condi tions exist in the district bounded by Maryland, Failing, East Fourteenth and Fremont streets, and In the North Mount Tabor, East Irvington, Waver leigh Heights, South Portland and Woodmere-Woodstock districts, which contain about 7515 houses, of which 6692 are not metered. There are also 399 meters required in "Goose Hollow" and the high levels south of Jefferson street, where pumping is required. Finally, about 600 meters should be placed in barber shops, restaurants and other business premises of like na ture using the same size pipes as resi dences. This makes a total of 11,333 meters. Laying Main Is Tried. Before the second Bull Run conduit was laid in 1911 there was distress In ""different parts of the city from lack of water, although even then the sup ply In reservoirs was sufficient. Re alizing the defects in the distribution system, the attempt was made to over come them by laying mains. In 1911, 1912 and 10 months of 1913 there were laid 180.33 miles of cast-iron mains at a cost of Jl.652,000. I quote from a report by Mr. Clarke: , "Of these mains 56.7 miles were put down in place of small-size mains, which would no longer furnish an ade quate supply. "The sum expended for this purpose amounts to approximately $519,000. "Included in the .mains laid since 1911, as above. J-aHel -several goodly sized mains, put in to reinforce the district supply. But the, larger pro portion are what may be called 'serv ice mains,' being laid in the streets upon which the individual lots front. "This work must be continued in or der to keep up with the needs of the growing city, but there are many places where the small pipes originally laid will continue to serve a useful pur pose it waste is restricted and the use of water distributed over the en tire day for all purposes, instead of confining the sprinkling service to a short period during the early morn ing and evening hours.' "It is this very purpose which the general use of meters is expected to serve." A more recent difficulty has arisen in the Woodmere-Woodstock district, extending southerly from Division street and easterly from Fortieth street to the city limits, where private water systems with arnall mains have been purchased by the city. Report Q noted Again. Again, quoting from Mr. Clarke's re port: "It appears that the ultimate cost of a system of mains adequate to supply the district for a long term of years (or, say four or five times the present population) would be approximately J1.575, 000.00, and call for the laying of 13 miles of reinforcing mains, and 163 miles of service mains, six Inches to eight inches in diameter. "This estimate, of course, covers a long look into the future, just how long, no one can safely state. "At the time this report was pre pared (a report made in 1911), the prob lem was to provide for the immediate needs of the district. Every residence in that -district was reached by a pipe of some size or other, mostly too small for efficient service. It was hoped that by laying a number of reinforcement mains, intersecting the small pipes at frequent intervals, that the major part of the small pipes purchased could be made to -serve for a considerable per iod. It has been found, however, that complaints of insufficient supply have tieen made at intervals up to the pres ent time, notwithstanding 22 miles of large --mains, costing approximately $174,900, have been laid since the pur chase (17 miles "replacing small pipes, and four and a half miles entirely new mains). - "It is now contended that if meters had been provided for this district, the laying of some of these mains could have been deferred, and the laying of New Spring Suits, Coats, Gowns, Dresses, Skirts, Waists, Sweaters, Petticoats, Etc., Etc., Included MANIFESTLY Portland women keenly. appreciate this unusual offering, for our garment salons on the second floor are visited by great crowds daily. The exelusiveness of the styles the superior tailoring and fit of " O. W. K." garments put them in a class by themselves. You are always sure when buying a suit, coat or dress here, of getting absolutely the best that is produced at the price. Deeided reductions are now in force on all Women's Ready-to-Wear Apparel. Select Spring wearables now. Spring Styles "Clara Barton" Dresses Ideal for Home Wear Special Demonstration in the Garment Department on Second 'Floor Garment Department, Second Floor We are Portland agents for these attractive dresses, and show them in a great variety of styles and materials two popular models here illustrated. Note the reversible front, and the simplicity of the styles. Made from best quality Ginghams, Chambrays, Rippelette, Galatea and Indian flead in rieat stripes and checks or plain colors. Cut in . perfect sizes, easily adjusted to fit any figure. The best recommendation we can offer in favor of "Clara Barton" Dresses is the fact that women who once wear them will have no other. Stylish, dressy; but above all serviceable. Regular sizes at $1.75, $2.25, $2.50 and $2.75 Extra sizes in Clara Barton Dresses $2.75 and $3.50 Sale Dainty Spring Waists Special $1.68 Department, Second Floor Worth very much more than this price. Fine Sheer Lingerie Marquisettes and Allover Embroidery styled with high and low necks, long and short sleeves ; some with net vests and C? f fZQ -plaitings. All sizes. Today's special at p J. JO Women's Silk Petticoats $3.29 Department, Second Floor Shown in full assortment of the newest Spring shades in plain and floral effects. Extra grade messaline or silk Jersey tops, fPCk with accordion plaited flounces. Friday at' P AtS SmartNewSpring Suits 14.95 v Second Floor In this special group of Suits are some of the smartest models we have received this season. Popular short coat styles with fancy collars and cuffs. Skirts peg top, tier or tunic tf " ig effects. All popular weaves. Your choice at only 5 X r0 Women9 s Spring Coats $1 1 89 Excellent Assortment of Styles Second Floor Stylish cutaway models, belted effects or new English styles with convertible collar and raglan sleeves. Good assortment of materials in bright new Spring shades and patterns, fi " T QO "Women's New Coats. Specially priced for this sale 9 JL J. mCj7 Great Underprice Sale Children's White Dresses Grades Worth to $8.00 at 98c Up to $15.00 Grades $1.98 Department Second Floor Two special lots Children's' High-Grade White Dresses odd garments 'that have become slightly spoiled and mussed froni-being used for display purposes. Plain Piques Repps linens Lawns, etc., in "Buster" and fancy. waist effects. "Only one or two of a style and size Aes 2 to 14 O O ' ' years. For immediate disposal Dresses worth" to" $15 at $1.98; Dresses worth to $8.00, choice "OC Sale of Wash Dresses for Little Tots Department, Second Floor Three special lines of Children's Spring Wash Dresses at big reductions. Great variety of styles and patterns in Chambray, Ginghams, etc. Ages 2 to 6 years., 75c Dresses Dfl at 59, $1.00 Dresses at 69 and $1.25 Dresses atO"C Our new Spring lines Children's Coats and Dresses comprise the smartest assortment of styles and materials ever shown in Portland. Mothers will find here garments that are distinctive, and the prices are most reasonable. Department, Second Floor. 36-Inch Percale 10c Yard Main Floor New line just re ceived. Splendid quality, shown in a vast assortment of "f patterns. Special, yard--"' "SalmonDay Today Reduce the high cost of living and boost one of the most important in dustries in the entire Northwest. Columbia River Chinook Sal- f mon, $1.15 doz; 4-lb. can, vJC Roval Club Sockeye Salmon, yfg dozen, $2.20, 1-lb. flats at" Monopole Can Salmon, "t CTg doz. $1.65, V2-lb. cans, ea., Monopole Can Salmon, OCJ 1-lb. cans, doz., $2.65, can," Columbia River Salmon Cut lets, large oval cans, priced - Choice Hams 21c Lb. Fourth Floor Nice Light Hams of 10 to 12 lbs.; choice Eastern Sugar cured; "Westphalian Style." O Tf Special for Friday, a pound, Glenwood Butter, the square, 65 "O. W.K" Butter, the square, "58 Dependable Underwear and Hosiery Supply Your Spring Needs From Our'Splendid Stocks We are exclusive Portland agents for "Merode" Hand-Finished Underwear for .Women; also for the famous "Carter" make. Exclusive agents for "Honest Dollar" Silk Hosiery and many other dependable lines. "S. & H." Green Trading Stamps given with purchases of 10 cents or over. 65c Silk Boot Hose 49c Spe cial line Women's Fine Silk Boot Hosiery in black, white and tan, with lisle sole .and top. An excellent 65c j quality today, pair, 50c Lisle Hose 39c Women's Outsize Silk Lisle Hose with double heel and toe and double garter top. Specially OQp priced for today sX $1.50 Silk Hose $1.00 Broken Lines Women's Thread Silk Hose in several good standard makes. While they 4P B flfi last, special, pair, p -J 25c Vests and Pants 19c Chil dren 's . Spring - Weight ' Cotton Vests and Pants, in high neck with long or short sleeves. Pants ankle length. Regular t Qs 25c grade, the garment, - f 50c Lisle Vests 35c Several at tractive styles to choose from. Fine grade of Lisle with hand crocheted tops. Special O price at, the garment, "Ut Sleeveless Vests 50c Showing a splendid line of new Spring styles with hand - crocheted fancy yokes. All sizes. EZ(( Priced at, the garment,'-'"' 65c Lisle Vests 49c Women's Extra Quality Lisle Vests in low neck, sleeveless style, -with fancy lace trimmed yoke. Regu lar 65c grade. Special ZQr price at,- the garment, "27 $2.25 Silk Vests $1.69 "Ka y ser's" Venetian Silk Vests in low-neck sleeveless style. White only. Broken line JP t 2Q of sizes. Garm't, V'X.Oi $3.50 Knickerbockers $2.69 Very fine grade Italian Silk in colors only. This is a broken line of sizes. Reg. CJO ?Q $3.50 grade now Embroidery Flouncinas, Worth to 50c Center Circle, Main Floor Hundreds of yards Dainty -ft jf Embroidery Flouncings in widths from 12 to 18 inches. M fiJ jf Also Bands and Galloons in widths 1 to 5 inches. Great -fi-assortment of patterns. Regular 50c grades at, yard, ' Women's $1.50 Kid Gloves if 19 Main Floor Splendid grade of French Kid in two-clasp Over seam and one-clasp Pique-stitch, colors blk.,; white and tan only. $1.50 Kid. Gloves, T TO special at, a pair V St. Patrick's Dan Novelties Main Floor Headquarters for Post-Cards, Greetings, Sham rocks, Flags and other novelties appropriate for the occasion. Free Classes Every . Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 A.M. to 12 in making of Dennison Paper Flowers, Fa vors, etc. Art Dep't, 2d Floor. Sale of Famous J. B. Stetson Hats Regular $4.00 and $5 Grades Price, Special for Friday at r " See Special Window Display!- Genuine "J. B.. Stetson" Hats at a sensation ally low price. Stiff styles in black only. Soft styles in grays, tans, browns and black. Full line of all sizes in the assortment. A Hat bar- 0 JS S gain you'll not meet with again. Regular $4 and $5 Hats, special P&&J Great Shoe Sale ContinuesFridau Double Stamps on All Cash Purchases Main Floor Hundreds of pairs Men's and Women's High-Grade Shoes offered at about regular factory cost. Latest Spring lasts. All widths and all sizes. Women's $5.00 Shoes and Slippers Special $2.89 Pair Also Right- Posture'9 is the ' name of our new Health Suit for Boys. They will cure your boy of stoop shoulders and help him to retain robust manhood. Made in beautiful Norfolks and fancy plaits. Ages 6 to 18. Prices f )) $5.00 to xOiUi; Boys' $5 Russian Suits Special $3.95 Women's High Boots in all popular leathers and styles Jbvenmg and Par ty Slippers in doz. or more styles. Reg. $4, $5 grades Boys' $8.50 Top Coats Friday Special $3.95 Main Floor Special line Boys' Russian Suits to be closed out on account of broken sizes. Blue Serge, Brown, Tan, 6ray, Black and White Checks, etc. Ages irom ZY2 ' years. Regular Ci EZ $5.00 Suits specially priced today at $1.00 Blouses at 69c Main Floor Celebrated "K, & E." and "Furgeson & McKin ney" makes. Extra well made and perfect fitting. Reg- fZQr. ular $1.00 Blouse, now Boys' 50c Blouses 39c Main Floor Boys' Blouses in several popular makes. New collar-button effects. Drawstring or side loops. Sizes 6 to OQ 16. Special price, each, Main Floor Broken lines of Boys' Top Coats in smart new shades of Tan, Blue also in Red and White Serges and Black and White fi?Q OCT Checks. Coats worth up to $8.50 at V0J70 S. & H. Green Trading Stamps given with purchases. Children's Wash Suits Main Floor Our splendid new Spring stock is now on display, embracing all the newest ideas for little fellows. fifk Prices $1.50 to pOWU $2.89 Men's $4, $5 Shoes $2.89 Double Stamps With All Cash Purchases Gunmetal, Patent, Calf, Vici Kid, etc strictly high-grade Shoes on newest Spring lasts. Blacks or tana in button and lace styles. Complete line of all widths and sizes in this lot. $4.00 and $5.00 ffO OQ Shoes are included in this special Friday offering. Pair, P&OZr Garden Tools and Paints Third Floor Special Reduced Prices on Garden Tools, Rakes, Hoes, Diggers, Grass Shears, Spades, etc. Also on Sherwin-Williams Paints. still others would not" be necessary until a more remote period. Condition JCnlled Typical. "Unquestionably . this is an extreme case, for in no other district of the city of equal area'. and population are the pipes of- so uniformly small size, but it is typical, of a condition which will ultimately prevail in other dis tricts . also if no attempt is made to curb waste and regulate excessive use. "In the southeast district alone there are still 75.9 miles of small pipes in use. Deducting 2 miles for reinforce ment mains already planned for the current year, leaves say 74 miles which must.ultimately be replaced with larg er, sizes. If one-half of this number of miles of mains can be made to an swer their purpose for another five year period, then there will be a saving to offset the cost of meters to accom plish the desired ' regulation." Keferring again to the conditions on the Peninsula, a 24-inch main was laid in 1906 to the Vernon standpipe, and on account of the overload and conse quent insufficient supply, -to .certain portions of the district, a 30-inch main was laid in 1913 to Fremont street, with a 16-inch branch on Fremont street, at a cost of $136,000. Of this Mr. Clarke sayss "This is about one-half of the ex pense which must ultimately be in curred in the further extension of this reinforcement main, probably within the next year or two. "The installation of meters in the Vernon and ' Peninsula districts, and along the Highland main, would un doubtedly have postponed the laying of the additional main for several years. "It is to regulate such conditions as are described above that the general use of meters is advocated." Meters Urged as Remedy. We have then on the Peninsula an example of a district suffering for sev eral years from a shortage of water, which the "Water Board attempted to overcome by the installation of mains at a very large expense. The shortage still exists, and apparently the only way to overcome it is either by the in stallation of meters, or by the laying of further mains. There Is the other problem involved in the southeastern district, where it seems possible to lay a comparatively small number of mains if meters are installed. Undoubtedly mains must be laid from time to time, but the number of them and the consequent expense will, it appears to me, be dependent on the use of meters. . The settlement of the meter question isTjased on engineering experience and technical knowledge of the conditions. For many years past the engineer of the water office has had the confidence of successive Water Boards, and when his opinion on this matter is backed by the experience of other cities and the statements made by other men in his profession, I feel Justified in rely ing largely upon him. This is a ques tion in which the public is vitally in terested and upon which it is entitled to express opinions. It does not seem to me that the questions now involved are beyond the understanding of any of us who will take the trouble to study the merits of the meter and get information at first hand. It is not a political or personal question in any way whatever, but it does involve en gineering problems and questions of comparative cost. I believe that the cost of maintenance of meters lias been grossly exagger ated. One man can read 5000 meters in a month, and it is more than likely that his work wijl dispense with one inspector's services. Judging from the reports received, the life of a meter is not . yet established; but it does seem fairly well settled that a meter can be maintained, where there Is no silt in the water and under favorable conditions like our own, at a cost of about 20 cents per annum. WILLIAM L. BREWSTER. -Klamath Taxes Total $65,000. KLAMATH FALLS, Or.. March 12. (Special.) A total of more than $65,000 has been paid in county taxes to date. Of this more than 40 per cent has been paid in county warrants. Will S. Wor den. County Judge, and John Hagel stein, one of the commissioners, have gone to Portland to attend the session of the United States Court, where the most recent suit for invalidation of thevwarrants will come up this week. . WW mm: Yes it's pure without a doubt, sir, Hops and malt and water, too, All combined by perfect brewing In a beer just right for you. Brewed by Henry Weinhard Brewery. Large or Small Bottles. Phone for a case today. Phone Main 72, A-1172.