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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (June 27, 1910)
THE MORNING OREGONIAN, MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1910. .4 ROAD TO INTERIOR LY BE EXTENDED M J. P. O'Brien, of Harriman Lines, Intimates as Much After Return From Tour. STATEMENT NOT DEFINITE Railroad Official Says Auto Trip of Thousand utiles Through State . Was Great Revelation to ; . Himself and Miller. Admitting- that the main purpose of bis long- automobile trip was to make . a careful Inspection of the country be tween Redmond and Bend and beyond, to form his own Ideas as to the best route for any extension of the Deschutes Railroad south of Redmond, J. P. O'Brien, general manager, accompanied by R. B. Miller, traffic manager, of the Harriman lines -In the Northwest, re turned to Portland yesterday from Cen tral Oregon. While Mr. O'Brien was quite candid with regard to his purpose, he declined . absolutely to discuss the conclusions he had reached, These he Is withholding for a report to his railroad. He - made one significant remark, however, discussing the inferior coun try of Central Oregon around and east of Bend. Transportation Is Certain. "Transportation Is .bound to come to that country," he said. "I confess I don't know when It may be this year, it may be next but it certainly is com ing." Mr. Miller was hot so outspoken. "I have been beautifully sunburned," he said, "but further than that I have nothing- at all to say." Mr. Miller said he had not yet de cided upon W. B. Coman's successor as his general freight agent. From Mr. O'Brien's own remarks it appeared the trip had been In the nature of a revelation. Regarding the timber, he said: "I have been getting the impression that the pine timber of Oregon was being cut oft. Why, I actu ally saw enough belts of pine, I believe, to supply all the wants of the United States for the next century." He alluded particularly to the ranges near Fossil. O'Brien Is Enthusiastic. Mr. O'Brien was unquestionably en thusiastic about the country he had seen In his 10-day automobile trip, which started at Condon and ended at Ehaniko, but at the same time he -bad no hesitation in saying there was a great" deal of poor land in the area traversed. Much of this, if not all, ha believed, could be made of immense value by irrigation. Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Miller left Port land Wednesday, June 15, In the pri vate car of the former. The trip was made by rail, as far as Condon. At Condon what turned out to be an over 1000-mile trip by machine was started. 'The following route was taken: From Condon to Fossil, running south - to Twickenham, Richmond and Waterman, on to Davvllle and John Day, thence running into the John Day Valley; east to Prairie City and back, retracing a few miles of the route, to Canyon City; thence to Streca and Burns, from Burns across the Narrows to Malheur Lake, continuing south to Diamond, Smith and Central; turning- west, along the Oregon Central Mountain road, to Lakeview; from Lakeview to Klamath ' Falls, continuing- north, around Kla math marsh, on the east, to Odell; thenoe to Rosland, Lava and Bend; from Bend to Laidlaw and Redmond, the present terminus of the Deschutes Railroad construction work; the trip was continued to Prlneville, Grizzly, Hay Creek, Heisler, Antelope and fin ally to Bhanlko, but a few miles from Ihe starting point. From Shanlko the party took the train for Portland. Good Time Is Made. Among the fine running trip made was one from Burns to Lakeview, 180 miles, in one day, and one from Lake View to Klamath Falls in an afternoon. A number of valleys were Inspected, among them being the John Day, Goose Lake, Harney and others. "We covered an ungodly lot of coun try," was Mr. O'Brien's opening re mark upon 'his return. "'I was much impressed with the various valleys we passed through," he continued. "I was pleased with the Harney Val ley. John Day Valley, although small, is showing unusual signs of prosper ity. A rich valley and a fine stock raising country, the earmarks of pros perity are all over It. There are many pouses and a great number of fine Domes. In addition, the buildings anil outhouses are well kept up, which is always an Indication of prosperity. "Prairie City Is quite a town. The people there were feeling good. The railroad had been opened two days be fore our arrival and they were gener ally celebrating. (Mr. O'Brien referred to the Sumpter Valley Railroad). "Now, as to Harney Valley. It's a big valley, all right. Splendid for dry farming, I should say, but with water, a veritable garden spot. And there la plenty of water available." Lake May Be Drained. A morning was spent in the Goose Lake Valley. This valley, including the lake, Mr. O'Brien said, was of an extent of 300,000 acres. As the lake is Shallow, hopeful people declare It can be drained. While there might be an ' element of doubt in this, it was Mr. O'Brien's opinion that probably 150,000 acres could, be made suitable for cul tivation. "And think of the value of that bot tom land, when part of the lake is drained," he commented. "As tor -the lake it will furnish water for the land In an enormous quantity." The. wonderful Alkali Lake, owned by the Oregon Borax Company, a Port land corporation, was - visited. Here was seen an abundance of soda and alkali, apparently sufficient for all time. for miles around the country tvas alkaline and absolutely unsuitable tor cultivation. The' most surprising feature, Mr. O'Brien found, wan small lake of perfectly fresh drinking water, about 15 feet wide. No bottom had ever beerj found, he was told, end the residents caught good eatable fish in Ihe spring or lake. Both Mr. O'Brien Mid Mr. Miller eaw small fish swim ming around and the water was clear j to a great depth. Just why the alka line deposits around failed to taint the ; Water was the mystery. I Alfalfa Fields Fine. - j, "Around 'Redmond we saw some i Magnificent fields of alfalfa and j clover, especially in the territory j watered by the Deschutes Power & Ir rigation Company," continued Mr. 1 O'Brien. . , "In the Pine and Willow Creeks , iielghborhood we saw some splendid wheat belts, which shows what can be done with development. I was par ticularly struck with the manner of farming. One farm would show signs of splendid cultivation and everything would appear prosperous. Right next to it would be a neglected farm, which as a means of contrast formed an ad mirable object lesson as showing-.what can be done and what should, not be undone. "In the Bend country, we were mak ing up our minds aa to our recommen dations. And it is very likely our rec ommendations will be followed." Beyond this, Mr. O'Brien was strictly non-committal. After making his re mark that the country was bound to get transportation, h.e said there was a great, deal of poor land, but ho questioned whether it wai any worse than was traversed by the Huntington line of the O. R. & N. "All the towns ate growing and are happy, apparently," Mr. O'Brien con cluded. "We were unfortunate In choos ing the time for our trip, for we followed a heavy rain which made the roads in a terrible condition. . I ought not to com plain for that same rain will insure a good Fall crop of grain and will vastly Improve the Spring crop. There will be no crop-failure this year out there." LEE FOO KNOWS STONES IMITATION DIAMOND IX GLASS DOES NOT APPEAL TO HIM. Negro Attempting to Substitute for Real Gem Worthless One Is Seized, and Arrested. The mistake of his life was made by Louis Jones, a. negro, when he attempted to palm an imitation diamond upon Lee Foo, a wealthy Chinaman, in. place of a fine 8 tone which Jones had offered for half of Its value. Lee Foo is-somewhat up on diamonds, being the possessor of one of over feeven karats, for which he paid J1500 when diamonds were cheap. He detected the false stone at once and seized Jones, at the same time calling to Police Sergeant Cole, who was nearby Patrolman Ennls was Just alighting from a car at Third and Burnslde streets when he saw the scuffle and he assisted Sergeant Cole to make the arrest. Lee Foo, who is a merchant at 81 Fourth street, told the police that Jones had come to him with .a fine diamond ring, worth fully $150, and offered it for ?70. He later reduced his price to $60 and allowed the Chinese to take the stone to a jeweler for examination. Find ing that his own estimate of the stone's value was sustained, Lee Foo agreed to take it. The negro then gained posses sion of it for an Instant and palmed a duplicate of it In cheap glass. Lee Foo then eelied Jones end caused his arrest. The police believe Jones has worked this game several times before in Port land. Only recently a tailor named Him melfarb, at 68 North Sixth street, paid out $80 to a negro on a ring answering to the same description and found that a glass substitute had been palmed on him. Over a year ago another case worked by a negro was reported to the police. . Recently a negro entered a pawn shop and tried to pawn a similar ring for $50. The proprietor took the jewel and laid it out of reach on the counter while he 'made out the ticket. The negro then set up a clamor that he did not wish to part with the ring and the pawn broker threw it out into the street, tell ing him to go after it. When searched at the station yesterday Jones had the genuine diamond, but the imitation was missing. The Chinese said that he had swallowed it. Jones told the police that he was on his way to Reno to attend the Johnson-Jeffries fight. MAN LIES SIX HOURS IN LOT French Cook Beaten Senseless and Robbed by Thug, He Says. After lying six hours unconscious in a vacant lot, Albert Laviguener, a Frenck cook, n"-oke about 4:30 yester day morning l '.;e realization that he had been beau, and robbed. He was found by Patrolman Oelsner on the street with his head and face bruised and cut and his person covered with blood and dirt. He said that he was employed at the Minnesota Hotel at Fifth and Davis streets. About 9 o'clock Saturday night La viguener says he was assaulted by a stranger, knocked down and beaten into insensibility. Day was breaking when his senses' returned. Oelsner attempted to lead him to the place where the assault occurred, hoping to find some trace of the assailant, but the injured man was so dazed that he could not remember where he had been when attacked. - His gold watch was missing, but he had a considerable sum of money on his person which had not been touched. $2000 to Be Spent for Fourth. OREGON CITY, Or., June 26. (Spe cial.) The Fourth of July committee has approved the programme submitted by the secretary, M. D. Latourette. Nearly $2000 has been apportioned for the various features of the celebration. There will be four bands, and after the parade 'the exerclsea will be held la the park on Seventh street. Hose races will be held on Main s-eet, and will be followed by water sports. A baseball Merchandise Purchased on Credit Today and Remainder of Month Will Be Charged on July Account On Account of Unavoidable Delays in Installing Fixtures, Our New Store Will Not Open UnSil July 15th Sale 1,000,000 Removal A Condensed List of Today's Bargains as They Appeared in Sunday's Papers Special attention is directed to the very unusual offerings for today's selling. Every department of this big store -will contribute its best and most attractive bargains. QuicK -witted people will readily see the wisdom of buying supplies for the home as well as wearing apparel at this time. No other store in all the great Northwest has ever offered such enticing values. No other store has ever launched a more gigantic sale. Hundreds of thousands of people from all parts of Oregon and Wash ington have been benefited by the great reductions. Those who live out of town and cannot come in person have patronized us largely through the medium of our mail order department. Mail order customers in Hawaii, AlasKa and China have tahen advantage of' our low prices.' Home people have also reveled in the bargains'given. If You Can't Come, Send a Mail Order, We Will Fill It Promptly and Satisfactorily Taw'"'! hi" i. "SZrKSrrt?i $38.50 Lingerie Dresses, special Removal Sale price, for $12.95 $60.00 Lingerie Dresses, special' Removal Sale price, for ?19.75 All $15.00to $50.00 Wool Suits, Removal Sale price for 1-3 OFF Women's $15.00 Wool Suits, Removal Sale price, for $10.00 Women's $18.00 Wool Suits, special Removal Sale price for $12.00 Women's $30.00 Wool Suits, special Removal Sale price, $20.00 ; Women's $45.00 Wool Suits, special Removal Sale price, $30.00 1AH Wool Suits $50.00 and up, Removal Sale, special at V2 PRICE Women's $50.00 Wool Suits, Removal Sale price, each, ?25.0O Women's $75.00 Wool Suits, special Removal Sale price, $37.5Q Women's $100.00 Wool Suits, special Removal Sale price, $50.00 $17.50 Embroidered Robes, special Removal Sale price, at $7.50 $4.50 Tailor Suitings, special Removal Sale price for $2.89 yard $2.00 French Crepe, special Removal Sale price at $1.21 yard $1.00 Fine Serge, special low Removal Sale price of, yard, 81 $1.50 Fine Serge, special low Removal Sale price of, yard, $1.21 $2.50 Pongee Silk, special low Removal Sale price, the yard, $1.00 $1.25 Fancy Silks, special low Removal Sale price, of, yard, 47 75c Mesh Veiling, special Removal Sale price, for, each 39 $2.50 Auto Veils, special low Removal Sale price of, each $1.-48 50c .Chiffon Veiling, special low Removal Sale price, of, yard 19? Women's 75c Belts, special low Removal Sale price, each; 39 50c Neck Ruching, special low Removal Sale price of 39 a box 15c Talcum Powder, special low Removal Sale price of 5 Men's $2.50 Fancy Shirts, special Removal Sale price for $1.39 $1.35 Indian Suits, special low Removal Sale price of, each, 95 $1.75 Indian Suits, special low Removal Sale price of, each, $1.25 Boys' $2.75 Wash Suits, special low Removal Sale price of $1.49 Boys' $3.50 Wash Suits, special Removal Sale price, at $2.69 $1.00 Hat Pins, special low Removal Sale price of, each, 57 75c Jewelry Novelties, special low Removal Sale price for 9 $1.25 Jewelry Novelties, at the special Removal Sale price of 1Q Wpmen's $5.00 Pumps and Oxfords, Removal Sale price at $2.49 Women's $3.00 Pumps and Oxfords, Removal Sale price at $1.98 Women's $2.00 Union Suits, Removal Sale price for, each, $1.35 $1.00 Union Suits and Vests, R emoval Sale price, at, each, 53 . $1.25 Vests and Tights, special low Removal Sale price at 73$ . Regular $2.25 Cut Glass Nappies, Removal Sale price, each $148 Regular, $3.00 high-footed Jelly Stands, Removal Sale price, $2.10 $3.75 Cut Glass Spoon Holder, Removal Sale price, each, $2.45 Regular $5.00 Mayonnaise and Stand, Removal Sale price, $3.35 Regular $4.50 Cut Glass Berry Bowls, Removal Sale price, ; $3.0O Regular $7.50 Cut Glass Berry Bowl, Removal Sale price, ?5.1Q Regular $8.00 Cut Glass Berry Bowl, Removal Sale price, ea. $5.25 Regular $18.00 Cut Glass Punch Bowl, Removal Sale at $13.8Q Regular $3.00 Cut Glass Sugar and Creamer, special sale at $2.1Q Regular $4.00 Cut Glass Sugar and Creamer, Removal Sale,-$2.75 $37.50 Trimmed JJat, special low Removal Sale price at $7.95 -'. $12.50 Trimmed Hats, special low Removal Sale price at $3.95 Womeri's $15.00 White Waists, special Removal Sale price, $4.95 - Unbleached Full-size Sheets, special low Removal Sale price, 50 , $2.00 White Petticoats, special low Removal Sale price, at 98 $3.25 White Petticoats, special low Removal Sale price, .at $1.49 Women's $2.50 Night Gowns, special . Removal Sale price, $1.49 Women's $8.50 Night Gowns, special Removal Sale price; $4.98 Women's $1.75 Chemise, special low Removal Sale price, at 9S Women's $3.95 Chemise, special low Removal Sale price, at $1.49 Women's $3.95 Drawers, special Removal Sale j)rice, at $1.49 Women's 65c Corset Covers, special- Removal Sale price, at 42p Women's 50c Corset Covers, special Removal Sale price, at 27? - Women's $1.00 Corset Covers, special Removal Sale price at 72 Women's $3.50 Hand Bags, special Removal Sale price, at $1.79 Women's $5.00 Hand Bags, special Removal Sale price, at $2.29 Women's $7.50 Hand Bags, special Removal Sale price, at $5.69 $2.50 Hammocks, special Removal Sale price, reduced to $1.69 $2.50 American Flags, special Removal Sale price, each, $1.79 45c Wash Foulards, special Removal Sale price, at 34 a yard 75c Wash Goods, special Removal Sale price, at 24 per yard 20,000 yards Ginghams, special low Removal Sale price, yard, 9? Hydegrade Galatea Cloth, specialRemoval Sale' price, at 18 yard 75c Embroideries, special Removal Sale price reduced to 29 yard $2.00 Flouncings, special Removal Sale price reduced to 79 yard Sale price, reduced to 22 45c Ribbons, special low Removal aoc itibbons, special Kemoval ale price 50c Ribbons, special low Removal Sale reduced to, yard, 48 price reduced to 29 Girls' $1.50 Middy Blouse, special Removal Sale price, for 89 Women's $2.00 Black Shawls, special Removal Sale price for 79 $7.50 Sanitary Couches, special Removal Sale price, for $5.45 $5.50 Porch Chairs, special Removal Sale price, reduced to $3.65 $12.00 Swinging Seats, special Removal Sale price, for ?8.25 $6.00 Lace Curtains, special Removal Sale price for, pair, $3.5Q $7.50 Lace Curtains, special Removal Sale price for, pair, $4.75 $9.50 Lace Curtains, special low Removal Sale price, for $5.5Q $11.00 Lace Curtains, special Removal Sale price, for,' pair $7.50 $13.50 Lace Curtains special low Removal Sale price for $8.0O 500 Dozen Turkish Bath Towels, Removal Sale price, each for 1S Huckaback Towels, special Removal Sale price, 7, 9, 1Q, 12? 800 Dozen Pillow Slips, special Removal Sale price, for each, 124c Automatic Refrigerators, kind that keep food sweet, $25.20, $22.16 $17.40 Refrigerators for $15.25 $10.00 Refrigerators for $775 3-burner Gas Plates, on special sale at low Removal price, $2.5Q v Ovens for Gas Plates, special at Removal Sale . price of. $1.48 Guaranteed Clothes Wringers, Removal Sale price, each, $3.6Q" Copper Bottom Wash Boilers, special Sale at low price of, $1.60 Large Galvanized Wash Tubs, Removal Sale price of, each, 85 Guaranteed Electric Irons, on special sale at low price of, $4.5Q Galvanized Covered Ash Barrels, special Removal price of $2.88 Nickel-plated Towel Bars, 16 Nickeled Tumbler Holders, 2d? Toilet Paper Holders, on special sale at removal price, of, each, 8 Mail Boxes, special Removal Sale price, at, each, 30S 77, 98 Floor Wax, special price, 32 Floor Brushes, speciaTsale at 85? game will te played by the Canby and Camas teams, neither of which has been defeated this season. The day will close1 with a display of fireworks. SOUTHERN PACIFIC CONCEDES VALUABLE PROPERTY EXCHANGE FOR STREET VACATIONS. IN " Hi C 1 r 1 rrt II . JT l LI. yf VUnaDQLIUUUUuKO W NaonnncianDLL l JiA iii 'Iff .11 11 srr Lj ijTj.Pi n n n n .'n n n n 1 1 VV5AJTHER .'.CKJCfanF V?t3S?D DP .VI'7757 an,r Daaa , MAP SHOWING EXTENT OH" LAND GIVEX BY RAILROAD. The map illustrates forcibly the extent of one of the concessions made by the Harriman railroads In exchange for the East Side street vacations. That part of the city just west of the Willamette River and consisting' of 65 acres, printed In solid black, has been given by the railroad company for a park" system. The black dotted line shows the proposed course of the South Portland boulevard, with the park on one side and the river on the other. , Other proposed boulevard routes are also shown In dotted lines.' ' , FIGHTING I6TH TARRIES s - , .. FAMOUS REGIMENT STOS FEW HOURS, EN ROUTE TO. ALASKA. Secretary of War Dickinson Has Short Visit With Officers,' Be , fore Train. Pulls Out. Two battalions of the Sixteenth In fantry en route from Fort Crook, Neb., to Alaska, arrived In three special trains yesterday, 20 hours ahead of time, and spent the afternoon in Portland. The first section left for Seattle at 6 o'clock, followed by the other two at - half-hour Intervals. The third battalion of the Six teenth, from -little Rock, Ark., will ar rive In Seattle tomorrow . over another route, and the regiment will sail for Alaska on the Army transport Buford, Wednesday noon., The Sixteenth Infantry ranks second in the Army for foreign service. The regi ment returned' from the Philippines less than three years ago. The foreign ser vice is particularly attractive to the en listed men because they are . allowed double time and 20 per cent increases In pay, while the officers receive only 10 per cent Increase. It Is a common prac tice for enlisted men to negotiate trans fers from one regiment to another, as they axe assigned to foreign posts, crowd ing a retirement service into almost half the allotted time. Among the troops at the station were many enlisted men who have been in the Army many years but have seen very little -service in the United States. . The Sixteenth Infantry occupies a con spicuous place in Spanish-American war history, having lost more men than any other regiment In the Army. It was the Sixteenth that was in the thick of the fight at San Juan Hill, and bore the brunt of many other encounters with the Spanish army. . Besides its service- In Cuba, the regiment put in its quota of time In the Philippines. The special trains also carry all of the regiment's property, the officers' fur niture and a half-dozen dogs that have the honsr of traveling on special permits from the War Department, as dogs are not otherwise allowed aboard an Army transport. The dogs are pets of the officers and their children, or mascots of the various companies. But the white mule, the fastest mule in the United States Army, had to be left behind. The officers' wives and their families have gone ahead to' Seattle and will sail on the Buford with the troops. When the Shasta Limited pulled Into the Union' Station, Secretary -of War Dickinson, who was aboard, noticed the soldiers and immediately inquired for the commanding officer. The Secretary spent the half-hour wait pleasantly chatting with Colonel Gardner and other officers, and wished the regiment good luck, as his train puffed out of the station. 14 ORDINANCES NEEDED Blanket Resolution for Vacation of Streets Held Insufficient. f City Attorney Grant and staff are employed In drawing- up 14 separate vacation ordinances in compliance with the resolution passed at last Wednes day's meeting: of the City Council. These ordinances will be presented to the Council for consideration at Its regular meeting July 13. It has been decided that a blanket resolution covering the deal made by the city with the O. R. & N. and the Northern Pacific Terminal Company for the rights of way . for the Broadway bridge In exchange for terminal yards and the site for the East Side freight depot, involving the vacation of parts of 14 'Fast Side streets, Is not suffi cient. Instead of one ordinance 14 will have to be adopted, one for each street vacated. This, however, is- merely a technical consideration and will in no way,- un less there should be unexpected devel opments, change the situation. LID LIFTED BY STEALTH Detective Disguised as Logger Finds 'Bootlegging" In Albina. "Bootlegging" whisky on Sunday was Instrumental in giving William Thomas, a saloon "swamper," hts first ride in an automobile. Despite -his predicament he laughed all the way to the police station, whither he was taken on a charge of sell ing liquor on Sunday. Thomas was arrested through the "ef forts1 of Special Officer Parkinson, who disguised himself as a logger to investi gate complaints that much whisky was being sold rn Lower Albina- Thomas Is a Welshman, 64 years old. He said that he was employed to clean out several saloosje and received a complimentary bottle of whisky at each. He saw no harm In disposing of his surplus. Tony Mazelat, proprietor of a saloon at 55 North First street, was also charged with selling liquor on Sunday. He was released under 1100 bail. DELEGATES TO BE ELECTED Central Committee Futs Up to Precincts. Question LA GRANDE, Or., June 26. (Spectal.Jf Union County Republicans will elect delegates to the state assembly, provid ing each precinct so desires. This agree ment was Teached at the central com mittee's meeting last night. Each ' precinct delegate who must be elected before July 9, will be indorsed by the County Central Committee. .OTHERS fSIEHl A LINIMENT FOR EXTERNAL, IJSE. 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