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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 23, 1908)
THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND. FEBRUARY 03 1903. SUN BEAMS DOWN ON ROSE PUNTING Portland Observes Washing ton's Birthday With Unique Midwinter Pageant. GREATTHRONG ON STREETS Following Parade of Children, Mili tary and City Dignitaries, 5000 Bushes Are Set Ont With Impressive Ceremony. Yesterday was the day of days for Port . land, for Oregon nd for the Northwest. , The region's incomparable climate, the day's unparalleled weather made "rose planting day" and Washington's birthday . an epoch-marking period in local history. Nearly half the city's population wit nessed Ihe ceremonies, and of these at least 2000 were little boys and girls from Iho public schools. The myriads of spec tators were lammed throughout the whole line of march from curbstone to lot-line 1 and they surged in great waves of humanity toward the park block where the formal exercises were held as soon i as the rear guard of the parade had ' passed. ; Dignitaries of church and state, city ' officials and distinguished citizens par ticipated and four score automobiles were ' required to convey the honored guests and ' ' speakers to the planting scene. The Na tional Guard with the Third Regiment Band acted as military escort to the Gov ernor ar.d to the hosts of little, children. Details of police were on hand to preserve order and guard against accident. Nowhere in America and probably at no tlmo in history has the natal day of ' the country's first chief executive been ' celebrated in so unique and impressive a manner as was done in Portland yester- day. Full Fruition or Plans. Tlie men who, months ago, originated itho Idea of planting the park block to , ' roses In recognition of Portland's pre eminence as a city of ever-blooming flowers, had to overcome serious opposi tion to their plans, but they labored long and faithfully and finally they accom . pl'shed their hearts' desire. They secured the necessary concessions which enabled them to consummate their idea, namely, that Portland could plant roses in mid . winter, at a season when the whole Mid dle West and Kast were shivering in their . hoots wrapt in storm and blizzard and , hidden beneath feet of binding snow. And yesterday's experience demon strated that their theory was right. Five i thousand rose bushes were delivered at the park blocks and 35 gardeners wcro present to transplant them to the yearn ing soil. The roses and the impressive occasion was given a blessing by the chief dignitary of the Catholic Church of Ore- gon, while city and state stood with ; bowed and uncovered heads as the words of benediction fell from the Archbishop's Hps. , it was like a Summer's day. The sky ' was innocent of threatening clouds, the air was fresh and exhilarating, while the fun beamed down In cheerful warmth, 'iho weather man was more than kind, for the temperature remained throughout the day at a point where all who wished could wear their lightest Summer garb without discomfort. Parade Forms at Armory. It was about 1 o'clock when the van guard of the state militia began to assem ble at the Armory In preparation for the formation of the big parade. The full strength of Colonel McDonell's 'command turned out. and the military escort was booji increased by the appearance of the regimental band and Battery A. Fifth Artillery, Captain Welch commanding. Boon afterward the automobiles fcegan spinning toward the rendezvous, some bearing state officials, some with city of ficials, members of tho Park Board, School Board, Rose Festival and Rose Society members and speakers of the day. , The school children from all parts of the city began to gather In groups, the girls 1n one division and the boys in another, and while they were deploying the noisy newsboy cohorts swooped down and took their places in line. The rose bushes "were taken to the Armory in six brand new drays furnished toy the Baggage & Omnibus Transfer Company, the vehicles being handsomely decorated and the horses were the handsomest and best , matched to be had. . The parade got under motion a few minutes after 2 o'clock and, with the Third Regiment Band and a platoon of police leading it, swung into Washington street from Eleventh, flanked on either side by a solid wall of spectators. E. W. Howe and W. M. t)avis took charge of the school children and the little boys nnd girls caught the spirit in fine fashion end marched like seasoned veterans. The long column marched down Wash ington street to Third, Into Third to Mor rison, up Morrison to. Park and out Park to Salmon, where the cavalcade sys tematically arranged about the block in hollow formation, then disbanded. Then the exercises began. The entire spacious square bounded toy the four streets was like a huge human picture frame, the spectators being packed from tho Inner walks to the pri vate lawns on the opposite sides of the treets. and hundreds upon hundreds tilled porches, windows and roots of en vironing dwellings. Human Frame Around Block. The militia snd the school children were effectively arranged about tho block and lent the entire scene an air of pictur-ffsquener-s and patriotism. The Park Hoard and gardeners, some 3," In number, were lined up near the center of the block, where the first rose, a Caroline Testout. the official flower, was to he planted. .Surrounding- Ir. Knunet Drake, who was chairman of the day and master of cere monies, were aTanceil the state officials. "Mayor. Council, members of the Park Jlnard. Board of Kducntion and distin guished churchmen. Squads of photographers who had fusilladed tiie line, of march from point of origin to place of final assembling swarmed over the block and reveled in the splendid opportunities afforded them o catch fine studies. The bevies of girls, . the squads of hoy, the details of soldiers! the cordons of police, the array of auto mobiles and group of speakers were al! "caught." The exercises began shortly before S o'clock, when Dr. Drake called the -ast amphitheater to order by a wave of his hand and delivered an effective introduc tory address, outlining the purposes and scope of the celebration. He spoke In part as follows: Warm Hero While Fast Shivers. Another Winter hM corn and gone and hew little have we realized that It was rver here. Glorious Autumn, it mar well be mid. ban llnrrt Ttlth us unto penile PjTlnff. nnd the warm nun. which Jn Ita mijehty sweep, brings seedtime now and pf'lden harvest then, has greeted us once more. Another birthday anniversary, the 176th. ef that heroic and historic figure. George Washington, our first. President. In here, and fcnw fining and altogether proper it ia for ua to observe it by planting roses in the warm aunshtne of Spring in this grand climate of Western 'Oregon, while the whole East with Ita myriads of people, ia shivering and shoveling coal Into Its furnaces and fires, against the bitter cold that comes of the anew and blizzards of that rigorous climate. It la with great pleasure that the Hose Festival Association today presents to the City of Portland, through its Mayor. Park Board and City Council, these roses; the ruse has been the favorite flower of all ages, and has place In romance and liters- ture which no other bloom nor plant has attained. To those generous contributors, the mer chants, associations, societies and citizens of civic pride, who have so liberally come forward with this splendid response to our appeal these 500O rose bushes to be rooted in the fertile soil of the city's beauty squares today we express our deep and sincere appreciation. It ia our proud belief that, had we but asked It, they would have given us 5.000, Instead of 5000, rose bushes. Modest though this "beginning may be, we feel confident that the right spirit Is be hind it, and that with each succx"d1ng year, rose planting day will come to mean more and more to us all, growing morevand more a splendid event and a fitting celebration for the birthday anniversary of that great pa triot and soldier, that great statesman, of whom It was truthfully said: "He was first In war. first In peace and first In the hearts of hla countrymen." Governor Chamberlain Speaks. Dr. Drake then introduced Governor Chamberlain, who was welcomed with a resounding ovation. The Chief Executive of the state paid eloquent tribute to the memory of Washington, touching briefly upon his great service to the Nation and speaking with deep feeling of the splendid influence our first President has had upon ajsnipua. lis. asi muuiiJW 1111 " i w ,.- . n ;" :' S:: Si:: V i W i ATI '- ' - - ff--!- stifs SIPERISITEXDEXT MONTEITH history. A portion of his short talk was directed to the school children for the purpose of inculcating in their recep tive and eager minds ideas of vigorous patriotism. Touching on the "rose plant ing." the Governor said in part: You, gentlemen, who -have had the big ger jnterests of our city and state at heart, have set a noble example by ac complishing what you have done today. Every man, woman and child should be thankful to you, and I want to congrat ulate you from the bottom of my heart. You have done a great, a good, a noble and a lasting work, and you are to be richly honored for the happy thought which prompted you to select this day, the birthday of our first and greatest President, as the occasion for planting these roses, our city's favorite flower. This event will have great educational value to these children here, these young boys and girls, who will be the men and women of tomorrow, and you are instill ing in their minds, a deeper love of the beautiful, a richer sentiment of patriot Ism, a keener sense of loyalty to our city and to our Nation. Tou have taken a long step forward in the way of bcautlflcation of our city, and I sincerely hope that the work you have begun under such auspicious cir cumstances may be perpetuated and be repeated each succeeding year. I believe every one of the tens of thousands of us who are here this afternoon has been made better by being here, will strive more earnestly and steadfastly for the upbuilding of our city, because of this glorious occasion. I repeat, gentlemen, you have done a grand and noble thing. Mayor in Happy Vein. Mayor Lane was then Introduced and he spoke in his usual happy vein, and he. too, seemed powerfully Impressed with the presence of the throngs of little chil dren, and on behalf of the city he thanked them for their Interest in the occasion. Dr. Lane extolled the virtues of, the Oregon climate, declaring there was no region under the sliining sun where such a celebration could' take place at such a time and under such propitious circumstances. He twitted the storm bound East because of its climatic ter rors and its Wintry rigors, and In con trast he called attention to the fact that no city In America possessed tbe natural advantages, from any point of view that might be taken, that Portland does, tell ing of -its particular aptitude for rose planting" in mid-Winter, "or any other " - je- " 1 j ". 1 1,1 1 " ;" ; t r as- j 4 I t.wi. n - ,.. . , , . ., w. ,., , , : - --'- ...ta......... ' .' ,d t i -, . . t - Tiimn ni:t;iiF,.T, o. n. n, is thk parade. J ...-- T ........... . , T t , ....... time if you please," he added. Continuing, he said: ' There are no roses anywhere on earth like our roses here, like those which we are planting here this afternoon, and we should be extremely gratefu that we live in a community where we can come together as we have done today, tinder a glorious Summer sun in the midst of Winter. I sincerely believe that you have done more to advertise our city, our state and the whole vast Empire of tho Northwest, by observing this occa sion, than anything that has ever been undertaken in the history of this part of the country. His grace. Archbishop Christie. the highest dignitary of the Catholic Church in Oregon, was then called upon to bless the roses, which he did in the following eloquent and fitting language: Blessing of the Roses. O God, creator -and preserver of the human race, who deignest to provide wonderfully for the nobler pleasures of thy children by -causing the roses to blossom abundantly in their beauty and shed their fragrance in our homes and in our city with tho glory of the roses of Sharon: vouchsafe to bless these roses which we this day consecrate to thy honor. We beseech thee to pour out upon them thy heavenly benediction in virtue of the crown of thorns which thy divine Son wore in the service of humanity. O thou, who art the author of all life, whose providence glveth sunshine and moisture in good season, grant that these rose bushes which we plant today may thrive and flourish and blossom forth in all their graceful beauty. May thy blessing be disseminated with their beau ty and their fragrance, that whosoever shall find delight in these works of thy hands mav, by thy gracious assistance, be enabled to live their lives in that 4 f ' 1 r P :''v 'A issiiins ii iswririi ' iiitffr-iiiltsiiiwiiiiiaWtiii - ------. PLANTING THE FIRST BUSH. chaste Innocence of which the delicate and blushing loveliness of the rose is the fitting symbol. May the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, descend upon all who foster this work and remain with them forever. 'Amen. Park Superintendent Montelth went before the group of officials and speakers, accompanied by Chief Gard ener Krupke, and to the thrilling strains of the National air, the thous ands of spectators standing- with un covered heads, the bent and grizzled old gardener sank his spade Into thp rich and yielding earth. He dug away amid applause and when he had finished. Superintendent Montelth leaned over, set the sturdy Caroline Testout tree into the mellow soil and the hoary patriarch with the shiny spade soon heaped the dirt about the hungry roots and the celebration was over. The nearly two score of gardeners then pounced upon the huge wagons high-heaped with rose bushes and un til dark they labored zealously, plant ing the shrubs in the waiting trenches. With a final flourish from the military band, the crowds disbursed and the most memorable Washington's birth day celebration Portland has ever known passed Into history. Guardsmen Jfot All Present. An extremely imposing appearance was presented by the Third Oregon Infantry and the Battery in the rose-planting pa rade. However, the turnout was small, owing to the refusal of many employers of Guardsmen to give them a half holi day even on the occasion of Washing ton's birthday. Much adverse criticism of such mercenary employers was heard among the officers of the regiment, as' not more than 50 per cent of the mem bership was able to report on that ac count. Company F had only five meri on hand and was unable to fall In with the regiment. A campaign is talked of among the of ficers to Impress employers with the ne cessity of removing every possible obsta cle from the way of Guard work, so that every man will be able to report for auty ror ceremonial events as well as for service. k- V i t y. I- ' f jgrwf WILL HOLD A HORSE SHOW PERCY F. GODEXRATII TELLS OP VANCOUVER'S riiAXS. Wide-Awake British Columbia City Invites Portland Horse Own ers to Enter XiisU. Vancouver, the commercial metropolis of British Columbia, Is laying plans for a three days' horse show, to be held March 19. 20 and a. that will be the first ever held in Canada west of Winnipeg, and, according to Percy F. Godenrath, press agent, who spent yesterday In Port land, every Indication points to a most successful function. Entries have been received for every one of the 100-odd events, and the committee in charge re ports the receipt of some $5000 worth of prizes and trophies,, donated by horse lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest. All that Vancouver wants now Is the patronage of the public to fill the seat ing capacity of the big drill hall where the show is to be held. "I am just making a flying visit to Portland after spending a day each at Victoria, Tacoma and Seattle, and I have assurances that each city will send a substantial quota to the show." said Mr. Godenrath last night. "Fifty-two boxes were provided for, and when I left home practically every one had been sold. This will give a little idea of the enthusiasm that has been aroused In the north, and I venture to predict that the full seating capacity of 1E00 will be occupied at each performance," he continued. The Portland Hunt Club has taken two boxes", and among the other out-of-town subscribers Mr. Godenrath includes repre sentative horsemen of Seattle, Tacoma,' Everett and Victoria. The visitor, who is vice-president for British Columbia of the Pacific Coast Advertising Men's Association, was greatly impressed with yesterday's rose planting ceremonies, and said that at the association's convention, to be held here during the Rose Carnival week, a hand some delegation of British Columbia ad & T I some delegation of British Columbia ad- I that work will be under wav bv Anrll 1. 1 f r 2S BP KZt. -4i t'lrf'l B5 r'.tWitNv,'. 1 'V 3 rfssss iff. - it - p -c -x s- ECURITY R UST COMPANY FIFTH AND MORRISON STREETS vertising and publicity men will take in the proceedings. "I expect to return to this city early April to take up with Secretary Dasent a campaign to awaken Interest In Western Canada on the carnival project," he said. "Already the Seattle admen are making arrangements to attend in a body, and there is every reason to believe, if the Carnival Is properly exploited In British Columbia good results la attendance will be achieved." MILITARY BALL AT ARMORY Function in Honor of Washington's Birthday- Brilliant Success. A brilliant success from every stand point was the military ball given last night at the Armory by the Third Ore gon Infantry, Battery A and the Hos pital Corps. The attendance was pos sibly the largest In the history of the Armory. The ball was In celebration of Wash ington's birthday and served to dedi cate the new ballroom on the second floor. The ballroom Is by odds the finest on the Coast, both as to the floor, which Is of selected maple, and In point of interior finish. Six hundred couples Is a conservative estimate of the num ber in attendance last night. Music was furnished by the Third Regiment's band. The dancing was continued until midnight and a thoroughly good time was had by all present. Officers and men of the Guard appeared in dress uniform, giving to the scene a military aspect. Proceeds of the ball will be utilized in equipping the new gym nasium at the Armory. The success ol the affair was due largely to the ef forts of the committee in charge, head ed by Major F. S. Baker and composed of Lieutenants McDonnell, Kolloch, Randall and McCornack, Material for Eugene Depot. EUGENES, Or., Feb. 22. (Special.) The first lot of materials for toe new 330,000 depot building was brought to Eugene yesterday and others are expected right along as the offiicals of the road have definitely promised the people of Eugene that work will be under way by April 1. WE NOW OCCUPY OUR NEW LOCATION IN THE CORBETT BUILDING rV YOU ARE INVITED TO GALL AND IN SPEGT OUR NEW BANKING-ROOM AND SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS SAVINGS M'KIKLEY KEEPS SILENCE DECLINES TO RECEIVE VISIT ORS IX JAIL. Spends Time in Writing His Ex periences While a Fugitive in China. Horace G. McKlnley, convicted land fraud operator, continues to maintain his stoical attitude and refuses to re ceive visitors promiscuously at his present quarters In the Multnomah County jail. Aside from S. A. D. Puter, who was convicted with McKlnley and others in the celebrated "11-7" case, and Horace Stevens, who is writing Puter's book exposing the Oregon land frauds, few have been permitted to see McKlnley since his arrival In Portland Friday morning. This unusual seclu sion on the part of the erstwhile fugi tive is attributed in part to his aver sion to being questioned either by friends or members of the press, to gether with the order of the court, that the prisoner shall not be approached until after sentence has been pro nounced. Next Thursday has been ap pointed as the time for pronouncing sentence. At the time McKlnley went to Ch'na in April. 1905, he was out on bonds in the sum of $4000 awaiting the disposi tion of his motion for a new trial and tho pronouncing of sentence. HIh bondsmen were Eugene Blazier and Jack Grant, but no attempt was made by the Government. following Mc Klnley's disappearance, either to de clare the bond forfeited or to en force its collection. Blazier and Grant naturally co-operated with the Government officials In demanding the return of McKinley from China, and they shared with the Government offi cials in the gratification that attended the consummation of that undertaking. It is reported that McKinley is writ ing a detailed narrative of his experi ences in China, not excepting his escapade with "Little Egpyt." the dancing girl who accompanied him from San Francisco. This will form an additional chapter ln'Puter's book, which is scheduled to be completed early in April. Cold Weather Breaks Rail. PITTSBURG, Feb. 22. Train No. i, from New York to Pittsburg on the Bal timore & Ohio Railroad, was wrecked early today at Salisbury Junction, 40 miles east of Connellsville. A broken rail, prob ably caused by cold weather, caiise.i the derailment of tho entire train. Professor Rudolph Leonhardt. formerly of the Uni versity of Breslau, Germany, was slightly hurt. Professor leonhardt is one of President Roosevelt's exchange profes sors and is affiliated with Harvard. HOW I TOOK MI WRINKLES OUT After Facial Massage, Creams Beauty Doctor Had Failed. and BV HARRIOTT MKTA. Trouble, worry and ill health brought me deep lines and wrinkles. I realized that they not only greatly marred my' appearance and made me look much older, but that they would greatly interfere with my success, be cause a woman's success, either so cially or financially, depends very largely on her appearance. 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