THE SUNDAY- OREGONIAJf,- PORTLAND, MARCH 21. 1915.
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SCENES IX PORTLAND PARKS WHERE BIG IMPROVEMENTS . ARE - STARTED WITH OPENING OF
AID PLEDGED TO IDLE
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IS BUS! IN PARKS
Our Dollar Dinner
Married Workers Unite to Re
lieve Unemployment Evil.
Lighting. Systems, Flower
Planting and Drive-Making
Occupy Employes.
THOUSANDS OF SHRUBS SET
tunkrn Gardens. Attractive Nooks
and Other Features Rushed for
Tourist Invasion on Way to "
Fairs Xext Summer.
The opening of Spring last week
narked the commencement of extensive
Improvements of .a permanent nature
in the various parks, playgrounds and
hm.iri of the city. Work wts
f-tarted on improvements to cost nearly
S4H.nOA.
Under the direction of Park Super
intendent Convill a special eftort is oe
na irmdo this season to mako an ex
ceptionally good showlnpr in the parks
Summer for ttic Deneill ot uie
thnimnnds of visitors who are expected
here en route to the San Francisco and
Ran Diesro expositions. In addition to
completing- as many permanent im
provements as possible, the parks are
helns tilled with flowers and shrubs
and are being placed in excellent con
dition.
Improvement In General,,
Permanent llshtinz systems are be
lnir installed, walks are being built.
KrMires and footpaths constructed
urlvea improved, wadlngr pools built
and hundreds of thousands of flowers
And shrubs planted.
One of tho scenes of most activity Is
Mount Tahor Park. Here a large force
of men is at work on the drives and
walks. Tho walks are being laid out
Jn graceful curves about the aides of
the mountain and benches and other
conveniences are being installed. More
than 100.000 shrubs have been planted
along the walks ana drives In this
rark. Workmen are completing die
construction of wide steps up the hill.
There are 600 steps in all.
In Laurelhurat Park workmen are
husy putting up 50 ornamental light
voles. These line the walks and drive
ways, giving the park an attractive
Appearance. The poles are of concrete
and are painted white. Lights will be
installed on each pole. The ent're
lighting system in Laurelhurs1: Park
will cost about $5800. It is proposed
later to construct a three-acre lake in
the park.
Car of Choice Shrnba Arrive.
A carload of choice shrubs from
France. South Carolina and Georgia
have been received for planting in Lau
relhurst. Walks are being laid in this
park and improvements are being made
on the drives, lawns and flower beds.
Comfort stations recently were com
pleted.
In Kenllworth Park a fence has been
built. Ornamental light poles are be
ing erected and a lighting system will
be finished In a bout six weeks. Jm
provenients are being made on walks
and drives.
In Columbia Park electricians have
just finished the installation of a $3000
lighting system. There have been
planted about EOO.OOO flowers of vari
ous kinds. Improvements have been
made on the walks and drives. On the
pathways a, new type of wearing sur
face known as "Iithic" has been laid.
Sankeit Gardens Nearly Done,
At Peninsula Park workmen are com
pleting the brickwork on the sunken
gardens and colonnades surrounding
the garden. Flower tubs are to grace
the pillars. In Lincoln playground
wading pool is being installed.
Terwilllger boulevard on the sldehllls
In South Portland Is being provided
with a six-foot gravel and crushed rock
pathway. The walk will extend the
full length of the boulevard, making
an excellent place for a stroll. At
Lents playground a wading pool is be
ing built and other improvements are
being made. Two small comfort sta
tions are being installed.
In Sellwood Park improvements are
being made on the lawns, walks, road
ways and some of the present perma
nent fixtures and the playground and
swimming pool. Plans are being work
ed out for improvements in .Washing
ton Park. These are not definite yet,
because of the necessity of deciding on
the disposition of the zoo. As soon as
a proper place for this in the park is
cnosen plans ror improvements there
will be made. Workmen are endeavor
ing to place the lawns and walks in
excellent condition.
In all the other parks Improvements
are .being made on lawns, walks and
i rives.
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GRAIN BUREAU
H. V. Chase Explains Value of
Division in New Chamber.
FINANCIAL EFFECTS NOTED
Department of Legislation and Tina
tlon Is Pledged to Steer Clear of
Political Matters and to Ren
der Unbiased Decision.
GOVERNOR FOR SUFFRAGE
Mr. Wlti?combe Expresses Views on
Bristow-MondcII Resolution.
Governor Withycombe has expressed
nis views on tile Bristow-Mondell Na
tional amendment for woman's suffrage.
--uiss irgmia Arnold. Oregon repre
scntative of the Congressional Union
lor Women's Suffrage, has received the
following communication from the chief
executive: ,
"I have always been a believer in
woman sultrasc. and Its operation in
Oregon has made me more than ever
. an enthusiastic supporter of it. I see
no logical reason why. If women have
the right to vote in the states, that
right should not be carried further
through the medium of the National
'oncress: and it is gratifvlne to note
that our Oregon Congressmen and the
Republicans of the country have stood
by the women in their effort to secure
mis fuerai recognition.
"to far as I am concerned, as Gov
ernor I shall stand exactly where I
stooo as a private citizen: namely, be
lievlng that women are entitled to
ldcnlii-al political rights with men.
and that their privileges should be
JSaiion-wide as well as state-wide."
THREE CRIMES LAID TO MAN
. (iulbrandon Gets 180-Day Sen
tence and Faces Other Charges.
Ocorgo Gulbrsndson was sentenced
by Municipal Judge i-tevenson yester
day to serve ISO days in Jail for the
tlicft or a suit of clothes, was bound
over to the grand jury on a charge of
assaulting and attempting to rob F.
W. Lutkemeier in a saloon at 49 Union
avenue March lb and was found guiltv
of snapping a gun twice in the face of
3 1. Heldiuan. a bartender. March 17.
Sentence was continued in the last-
named case.
A John Doe warrant was issued bv
Deputy District Attorney Delch for the
arreet ot a Mexican, who was with a
man, supposedly Oulbrandson. accord
ing to the police, who assaulted Lut
kemeier. The Mexican is also accused
of holding up Henry Feldman Tues
day night.
City Detectives Coleman and Snow
are working on the case.
In his concluding outlines of the
methods In which the various bureaus
of the new Chamber of Commerce will
operate and the scone of their wnrlr
H. V. Chase yesterday discussed the
work of the bureau of legislation and
taxation and the grain bureau.
lne Chamber of Commerce will- of
course, he says, "have an active hand
in promoting desirable legislation, al
though steering clear of all matters of
strictly political nature. It will an
prove or condemn, as may be found to
the best interest of the community as
a whole, regardless of the attitude
which may be taken by any political
party or division.
tor the purpose of effj'ciencv and
directness in handling all such matters
mere is created m the Chamber a leg
islation and taxation bureau. In which
will be first considered all matters of
city, county, state and National legisla
tion artecting the interests of Port
land, the county or the State of Oregon.
Broader Scope Is Sought.
It Is designed to broaden the scone
of the work which the Tax Pavers'
league nas undertaken, as well as cov
er its activities: to review municipal.
county and state budgets and render
all assistance possible in their prepara
tion: to gather information and report
on proposed legislation atfecting civic,
business and industrial conditions and
relations: to gather, tabulate and pub
lish statistics touching legislative mat
ters: to confer with legislators in the
drafting of bills for needed legislation:
to promote campaigns for or against
state and National legislative measures
affecting the interests of the commun
tty and state, as may be found for the
best: to send delegations to appear be
fore legislative bodies and committees,
when deemed advisable and to assist
otherwise in securing wise and just
legislation at all times and for the pro
motion of the good of the greatest
number in Portland and the State of
Oregon.
It is a work which will require the
best thought of the wisest heads and
the guidance of the best hearts to be
enlisted in the interests of this bureau.
It is a service challenging the best ef
forts of the most public spirited of
Portland's citizens.
"The grain bureau of the Chamber
of Commerce, as provided for in the
plan of reorganization, is one of the
most restricted in scope of the nine
bureaus under which the Chamber's ac
tivities are grouped. It is, however, an
important function of the organization.
affecting very large Interests through
out the State of Oregon, as well as
local dealers. - v
Financial Responsibility Big.
"Upon the proper performance of the
committees acting in this bureau de
pends large financial interests in the
state, grain production being one of
the great industries. Bad practices In
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rading and weighing, for example, drills on Thursday evenings dismounted
would result in great financial loss in the Armory, and Monday evenings
and impair the standing of grower and
dealer in their relation with other parts
of the country and with foreign buy
ers.
The grain bureau therefore is de
signed to have oversight of the in
specting of grains, their grading and
weighing, the setting of standards for
grading and weighing, the issuing of
certificates and the fostering of grain
exportation.
This is not to be conducted in the
interest of the dealer solely, but to the
end that fair dealing may be had be
tween all, and to the mutual advantage
of the producer and dealer, and with
proper consideration for the transpor
tation business as well.
This is in keeping with the Cham
ber of Commerce idea, of mutual serv
ice for the common good, striving at
all times to get away from special or
class interests and fostering community
nterests in the promotion and develop
ment of Portland and the State of Ore
gon." THEATER PARTY ARRANGED
Cavalry Troop A to T"se Proceeds of
Show to Buy Mounts.
Troon A Cavalry will give a theater
party at the Baker Theater the night
of March 26. The troop has bought out
the house for tho play, "Genesee of the
Hills." . The proceeds will be used to
purchase mounts for the troop.
This is the latest activity ot the or
ganization, which recently conducted
an elaborate military ball. The troop
s largely composed of professional and
business men. It has a full member
ship of 65 men and a waiting list of
men who desire to become members
as soon as there are vacancies. The
troop haa fine quarters at the old
Armors at Xenli and .Couch, streets. It
mounted classes are held at the Port
land Riding Academy under the direc
tion of First Lieutenant Charles W.
Helme. The troop is doing eome inter
esting work in the practical problems
of field service and is emphasizing the
Importance of preparation under actual
field conditions. The men are taught
patrolling, field messing, map reading,
entrenching, signaling and the defense
and demolition of structures. Captain
Tebbetts recently received a letter
from Theodore Roosevelt compliment
ing the troop on its progress along
these practical lines.
The officers of the troop are Cap
tain Frank P. Tebbetts. First Lieuten
ant Charles W. Helme and Second
Lieutenant William M. Coplan.
NINE SCALELARCH PEAK
Trip to Be Great After Trail Is Cot,
Says One of Climbers.
William R. Singletary, Edward
Himes, Joseph Schafer, Elwyn Morgan,
Eugene Steimmetz, Ansel Clark, An
drew Mann, Verne Graves and Lyle
Baldwin scaled Larch Mountain a week
ago between midnight and 6:30 o'clock
Sunday morning. The ascent was made
from Bridal Veil. It was pitch dark.
but most of the men had electric flash
lights and managed to make their way
with little difficulty.
"When we reached the summit there
was a hazy fog on the Columbia River
and around the mountain." said Mr.
singletary. "We got a good view of
the river and the sides of the moun
tain, however. At the summit we found
considerable snow. It will be a great
trip as soon as a trail is cut out."
Oxygen and alcohol vapor are being
used to stimulate the heart by English
physicians. "
MEETING ON TAPIS TODAY
George . Baker and J. C. English
Among Businessmen to Promise
to Help Ilnd Jobs Citizens
Are .Asked to Do 8hare.
With the organization of the Mar
ried Workers' Association, efforts are
being made along practical lines to re
lieve conditions of uflemplos-ment in
Portland. It is estimated that there
are nearly 1800 married men in Pert
land without employment. A large
proportion of these workers have be
come affiliated with the association.
The association has headquarters at
112 Mi First street. C. B. Ellis is chair
man and V. C. Campbell Is secretary
and treasurer. Each member is ex
pected to pay 25 cents a month for the
creation of a fund to carry on the
work of the organization. This money
is spent In maintaining headquarters
and in meeting current bills.
Each member is required to fill out
an unemployed registration blank or
the following Items: Name, address,
number of members in family, number
of wage-earners in family, occupation.
number of days out of work and wages.
Association Recently Formed.
The association has been organized
less than two weeks, and- up to yes
terday jobs for 40 members had been
found. The men in charge believe that
the organization will be able to fin
work for most of Its members when
the public is made familiar with trse
situation.
An appeal Is being made to property
owners, business men,, manufacturers
and corporations to aid in providin
employment for these men. s Amon
them are skilled mechanics, represent-
ing various crafts, but all, irrespective
of their abilities, are willing to accept
any kind of work, such as clearing up
vacant lots, making gardens, working
on streets and roads and working on
farms.
"Portland, in common with nearly
all large, cities in the country, has
been suffering from general business
depression and as a result hundred
of deserving men have been thrown
out of employment," said Secretary
Campbell yesterday. "We organized
our association in the belief that we
would be able to obtain relief more
quickly.
Uood Results Are Noted.
"Already we are getting good
suits, and when the people of Portland
learn how much the men are in need
of work the question of unemploymen
here should be solved in a very short
time.
'The members of the association are
sober, industrious and deserving. Many
of them have large families and many
are property owners, but are without
funds. They are not seeking charity,
but they do want work, and as mar
ried men and permanent residents they
rightfully believe that they are en
titled to the first chances for work
and to good wages.
They believe . that every Portland
citizen who can create a job or who
can help in finding a job should do
so willingly. These men should be
given preference over single men and
'floaters,' even though the latter are
willing to work at starvation wages.
We will be glad to have persons
desiring work to be done to let us
know at once, by either telephoning or
calling personally. Our headquarters
are at 11214 First street and our tele
phone number is Main 5b tl.
BdkIiku Men Give Support. .
Since It became known that the as
sociation was organized several bus!
ness men have made an investigation
and are convinced that it is one that
deserves the i earnest support of the
people of Portland.
George L. Baker, president or tne
Ad Club, and J. C. English, an active
member of the Rotary Club, have taken
an interest In the association and an
nounced yesterday that they would put
forth every effort to help the married
workers to get jobs. Various other as
sociations in Portland will be asked to
Join with the Ad Club and Rotary Club
In relieving the unemployment situa
tion as quickly as possible.
A mass meeting will be held at z
o'clock today at the Plaza block under
the auspices of the Married Workers'
Association. The meeting is called to
discuss the unemployment situation
and decide on a programme of relief
for the unemployed.
ORPHEUM CUTS AGAIN
XIGHT PRICES REDUCED BECAUSE
THERE'S ROOM FOR ALL.
Holiday Matinee Rates to Remain Same
a Id. Evening-Acts and Serv
ice Standard to Stay.
Fifty cents will purchase any seat
on the lower floor of the Orpheum for
any night performance on and after
Monday. Yesterday the general man-
er of the Northwest orpneum circuit.
John W. Considine, decided to follow
up his action in reducing matinee prices
by lopping off two bits rrom tne
charge for parquet accommodations at
evening shows.
The order -making any matinee seat
5 cents is blazoned on the billboards
of the city to take effect tomorrow
and occasioned so much favorable
comment that it was decided to reduce
night prices at the same time. Boxes
and loges for matinees will De tu
cents and 75 cents will be asked for
them at night, instead of $1. Saturday,
Sunday and holiday matinees will be
offered at night prices.
In the absence of any Bpeciric rea
sons from Mr. consiaine. l presume
that the cut in prices is based on the
large capacity of the Portland orpne-
l." said Manager x. k. wonion.
He nrobablv figures that It is bet
tor n nkv to caoacitv at 14 perform
ances each week at the lesser price
than to maintain the higher scale-of
eat prices and not have quite so many
people in the theater.
"The Orpneum is piaying mo ms""'
class of vaudeville Drougni 10 ims
city, and on its list of performers are
nf 1 ti R ereat ariisis ui iue "
That is especially true this season be
cause of the foreign wars making It
imoosslble for many notea acis 10 se
cure employment aDroau.
"The fact that admissions to see
these stars can be had for less money
does not mean that the character of
these shows will be in the least par
ticle cheapened or lowered. The public
simply gets it for less money, individ
ually, while we will get more on the
week's results because of the larger
patronage.
"Orpheum service will be kept up to
the highest standard in the theater."
A. C. Ruby's Rome ProgrraalBK.
The new home of A. C. Ruby, on the
Base Line road, near the Twelve W.Ue
served table d'hote from six
until eight Sunday, is a very
sumptuous repast Pleasant
surroundings, good company
and an entertainment unexcelled
adds to your enjoyment. From
eight-thirty until ten a magnifi
cent concert is rendered in the
lobby.
If you have never taken 'Sunday
dinner in the Arcadian Garden
you have missed a pleasant
event.
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Gives you a hearty welcome
The open courtyard, with its emerald setting and its bed
of flowers almost bursting into bloom, brings the wel
come of the Springtime!
Inside, the Grill and the Dining-Room, with their new dec
orations and tables covered with snowy napery, invite you
to pleasing refreshment.
Our daily menus are filled with all
the delicacies of Spring.
Breakfast 6:30 to 12
Club Luncheon 12 to 2
Afternoon Tea 3:30 to 6
Dinner 5:30 to 8
Sunday Table d'Hote Dinner
5:30 to 8; $1 Grill Service to
1 A. M. Orchestral Music.
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Manager
HnnRA l near ne completion. It is a
three-story structvre and will cost J23.
000. It stands back from the Base
Line road and Is considered one or ine
finest and most expensive dwellings In
the county outside of Portland.
RAUD VOTE BOARD OUSTED
Former Officials In Precinct 37 ot
to Serve at Bond KIcctlon.
were discovered during the recount pro
ceedings Instituted by ex-Hherlff Word
against Sheriff Hiirlburt. The February
grand Jury Is still Investigating the
ballot tampering.
There ought to be an English word
for habeas corpus, so It wouldn't sound
so prlnu.
Judges and clerks who served on the
election boards in Precinct 37 at the
November general election were ousted
by the County Commissioners when
the appointments of boards for the spe
cial bonding election of April 14 was
brought up Friday. The discovery
of gross Irregularity and numerous
marked ballots in this precinct was
given by the Commissioners as their
reason for not retaining the election
officials.
In Precinct 37 approximately nu
votes out of a total ot 330 were dis
covered to have been changed in favor
of Tom M. Word for Sheriff at the last
general election. The Irregularities
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Home
Owner, leaving city, will rent
his nicely furnished home to
responsible parties. It's well
located, 8 rooms, on West Side
and a home for nice people.
Give name and phone number.
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Fourth and Stark Sts.
Playing only high-class vaude
ville and photo-plays. Three
days, commencing this after
noon. The
Diving
Nymphs
A classy, artistic aquatic per
formance by
Six Beautiful Shapely Maidens
and
8 Other Vaudeville and
Photo-Play Acts
5c & 10c NO MORE
Continuous performance from
11 A. M. to 11 P. M.
Amateurs Every Tuesday
and Friday Night
San Francisco
GEARY AT TAYLOR
Bellevue Hotel
10 minutes to Exposition without
transfer. Built of concrete and
steel. Private bath to every room.
First class in every detail.
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