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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (May 5, 1915)
TTTE MORNING OltEGONIANV WEDNESDAY, 3IAY 5, 1915. GRAIN BELT SENDS THRONG TO REJOICE immense Gathering From Southeastern Washington Greets Celilo Fleet. WALLA WALLA SENDS 5000 Farmers, Vitally Interested in Get ting Product to Market by Water Route, Travel Many Miles to "Welcome Harbingers. ST SHAD O. KRASTZ. WAIiULA, Wash.. May 4. (Special.) -Southwestern Washington today manifested its . enthuaiastic delight ovr the completion ot the Celilo Canal. For miles and oniles the people of the great agricultural districts tributary to the Columbia River came to Wallula today to welcome the steamer Undine and. the fleet of vessels now proceed ing down the Snake and Columbia Rivers "from Lewlston to the new waterway. That the Yakima country, the "Walla Walla country and the Palouse coun try are intenaaly Interested In the open river development ' was demonstrated by the Immense gathering on the bar ren banks of the Columbia here this afternoon. Shore Black With People. "Immense" Is the rlerht word. The shore where the old town of Wallula stood and where the original Fort Walla Walla was erected was black with people as the Undine came down the river. So eager were some of the more enthusiastic among their number to . greet the vessel and hr pasangers that they waded out Into the water to assist In laylnjf the gangplanks. It Is quite apparent that the WaJla Walla people appreciate the importance of the canal and the possibilities that it eftera for development of their coun try. Tbey catne over here 6000 strong today. That's right 5000. and WaJla Walla la 30 miles away. It shows that those people are mightily Interested in the open river when vney travel in such numbers such a distance. Walla Walla Sends 61. By actual count precisely 619 auto mobiles came from Walla Walla to What would be called Wallula Harbor If there was a harbor. Each machine waa loaded. Besides that, three spe cial trains came over. One had 16 cars, another had eight cars and another live cars. The trains could not go nearer than a mile from the scene of the cele bration, but tho people gladly traipsed through the dust to get there. Impro vised Jitneys did a rushing business be tween the railroad tracks and the boat landing. People came, too, from Touchet, from Lowdens and from other nearby points In Oregon and Washington, but others traveled even farther than the Walls Walla people did. They came from back as far as Dayton, Waitsburg:, Hunld ville, Ka'.iey Grove and other places In that great wheat-producing: country back of Walla Walla. Why did the people come? It wasn't merely to see a steamboat or a small fleet of steamboats. - All of them bad een such things before. Many had traveled on bigger vessels. No, there was a deeper interest. Value Is Appreciated. Most of those people live in a ter ritory that is rich in agricultural re sources. They are wheat-growers, principalis. Ever since they . estab lished themselves here the cost of car rying the wheat from their fields to the markets has been an important factor in determining whether they must farm for a mere living or wheth er they can farm at a profit. For tunately moat of them have been farm ing at a profit. But for years and years the pros pect of obtaining water transportation to Tortland and to the ports of the world through the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean has been held out to them as the hopeful means of elimi nating a part of the transportation rosts and adding this difference to the price of their grain. To you expect to use this water way now that it has been opened?" someone asked of O. C. Soots, secre tary of the Walla Walla Commercial Club, who had charge of the local par ticipation. " ( "Of course we do," was the prompt reply. Road BiiUding- Already Planned. "We are going to build a hard surface road from Walla Walla to this beach and haul or' wheat down here by auto mobiles. Then we can- load it right on the ships and send It through the ca nal to market." Thla canal opening, therefore, is a more than a sentimental Interest tn these people here In the wheat coun try. They have a real downright hard dollars and cent slnterest. The Walla Walla people had an Im portant part In the programme here today. Captain Paul II. Weyrauch pre sided In the absence of ex-Governor Miles C. Moore, a resident of Walla Walla, who was traveling on the steam-J- N. Teal. Although the flagship and the fleet were not due to arrive at Wallula until 2:S0 in the afternoon the people began gathering as early as 9 o'clock In the morning. And this statement of fact Is of par ticular significance when It is known that the sun was hot and that there Is no shade , tree within a mile of the Place. But the people were cheerful ' and listened with expressed delight to concert muBic by the Walla Walla band tho Dayton band, the Waitsburg band and the band of the Walla Walla Meat and Cold Storage Company. All the bands blared forth in harmonious uni son when the Undine hove in sight. Woadu Mrelnir la Held. The directors of the meeting had a Rood roads meeting while waiting the arrival of the fleet. They explained that now that the river is opened to the. sea. it will be necessary to provide adequate means of reaching the river. The lPsson seemed to find a responsive chord. The crowds enthusiastically cneerea the appeals tor better roads. A mammoth flagpole had been erect ed on the site of the old fort and nre- ceeding the meetings old glory was hoisted to the top. Company K of the Second Infantry. Washington National Guard, commanded by Captain Harry wens, tuc crown tnen joined in sing lng "The Star Spangled Banner." Promptly upon the arrival of th Undine, the Asotin and the other ves sels from the upper river. Professor W. 1). Lyman, of Whitman College, de livered the formal address of welcome. He reviewed briefly the historic in cidents that should make revered the spot upon which he stood. Turning inen to the occasion that brought them ".toint ownership" that the people of all the Northwestern states should feel in the ranal. Because Uncle Sam provided tho funds with which to do the work. he emphasized the National Importance of the project He pronounced his three-fold welcome. "In the name of the past., the present and future," and closed with a -beautiful, poetic tribute STARTING THE CELILO CANAL FESTIVITIES AT LEW1STON. . Ill IS v'xVV2,NM 1 . r to the sons and daughters of "Old Ore gon." . . Senator Jones and Senator Poindex ter, of Washington, and Senator Lane, of Oregon, complimented the people on their excellent entertainment and the enthusiastic demonstration and urged them to use their new gift if they are to attain its maximum benefits. - PASCO KEEPS OPEN" HOUSE Noted SpeaJcers Heard at Banquet Celebrating Union of Rivers.' PASCO, Wash., May 4. (Special.) As a fitting climax to the most event ful day in the history of Pasco and her sister city, Kennewick, was jubilant be: cause of their sea connection, the ban quet given tonight to the visitors from ths Inland Empire. Governor Alexan der, of Idaho, and Governor Lister, of Washington: ex-Governors Moore and Hawley, with Senators Poindexter and Jones, shared the honors as speakera The speakers, in a general vein of opti mism, told of the Columbia 60 years ago, at present and of which the fu ture had In store. Glowing tributes were paid to the pioneers to whom so much cerd't was due for present prosperous conditions, and the possibilities of a future de velopment were shown, with the -hope expressed that the Federal Government would still lend her assistance when ever needed. The State of Oregon was best rep resented by an address made by J. E. Gratke, of Astoria, and Mayor Faw- cett s talk telling what Spokane thought of the completion of the canal was also much appreciation. Tonight Pasco is . generally keeping open house. Fully half of the 6000 visitors of this afternoon, the largest crowd in the history of the city, are enjoying themselves with open-air con certs, and a big street da nee, as well as a number of smaller features. One much-appreciated part of tonight's pro gramme was the flower parade and drill given by the Japanese residents of this section. . .. - . BIG DAY TODAY EV THE DAJjLES Thousands of Visitors Await Open ing ot Celilo Programme. THE DALLES, On, May 4. (Spe cial.) Tomorrow will be the biggest day in the history of The Dalles and its citizens are ready to entertain the largest crowd that ever gathered here; Special trains and boats will bring thousands of visitors from all parts of the Northwest. Hundreds of visitors already are here and others are arriv ing much more rapidly and sooner than anticipated. Business will be . sus pended tomorrow afternoon. The morning will be devoted to The reception of visitors and members of The Dalles committee will be on the Job at break of day to greet the first special train. For those who do not go to the official canal opening, cere monies at Big Eddy tomorrow, a base ball game between The Dalles aggre gation, which has not lost a game this season, and the Colored Giants,, of Portland, has been arranged. There also will be a band concert at the ball park. Dances and drills by school chil dren in the' late afternoon will be fol lowed by a gorgeous allegorical pa rade. Band concerts, exhibitions by firemen and a street dance and ban- 1 quet will be features of the evening u I amine. . .. , HUGHES IS NOT CANDIDATE Justice Says He Cannot Permit His Xame to Be Used Politically. WASHINGTON, May 4. In view of recent references to the name of As sociate Justice Hughes, of the Supremo Court of the United States as a can didate for the -Presidency, the follow ing authoritative announcement was made today in his behalf and with his approval: "Justice Hughes -wholly disapproves the use of his name in connection with the Presidential compaign. Not only has he no desire to re-enter politics, but as a member of the Supreme Court he is not available. He -Is not a candi date in any sense and cannot permit his name to be used." IGHTY RIVERS WED Miss Columbia Is Bride of Mr. Snake at Kennewick. CEREMONY DIVORCE-PROOF Regular Bridegroom Late for Mock Xuptials and Friends Say He - tBelleved That . Union Might Be Legally Binding. (Continued From Firpt Pair.) event was the parade which formed at 10 o'clock in Pasco. The bride and her attendants occupied a prominent place in' line. She was attended, not onjy by her bridesmaid, but by more than .300 young school girls dressed in white. Other divisions in the procession typl fled the development of this part of the country from the earliest discovery of the Columbia River to the present time. A band of Indians from the nearby Yakima reservation were a conspicu ous spectacle. Followed them a small group of the surviving trappers, some of the original homesteaders and tha modern agriculturist,' each faithfully portraying the period In which he was active. Typical of the life of the present day was a uniformed company of local business men. Another division paid respectful tribute to the pioneer who crossed the plains so that the country hereabouts might, be developed prop erly. Prairie Schooner Conspicuous. One of the roglnal prairie schooners used by the early settlers and a team of real, old-fashioned oxen had a con spicuous place. Then there was an old-time stagecoach, a group of cow girls and a long procession of private automobiles. Each of the several thriv ing communities In the neighboring territory was represented. Jarge parties came from Prosser, from Attalla, Burbank and from other points. Three bands one from Pasco,, one . from ICennewlck and one from Prosser were in line. Immediately after the parade special trains took the crowds across the river to Kenne wick. where they awaited the arrival of the flagship Undine. A cheer that drowned out the siren shrieks of the assembled fleet of rive; trim went, up as the Undine came in sirht. The Undine carried as passengers Governor Withycombe, of Oregon: ben ators Jones and Poindexter, of Wash lnston; Senator Brady, of Idaho: Sena, tor Lane, of Oregon; Representative Humphreys, of Seattle; Representative Sinnott, of The Dalles: ex-Governor Mc Connell.. of Idaho, and many other celebrities. The flagship party was in vited to a place where they could see the wedding ceremony, the perform ance of which awaited their coming. Aaotln Follows Undine. The United States engineers' boat, the Asotin, and the J. N. Teal, bearing Governor Lister; of Washington; Gov ernor Alexander, of Idaho, and other distinguished guests, followed the Un dine by less than an hour, and their passengers joined the crowds. After the Undine and Asotin left for the Wallula celebration a programme of athletio sports, a baseball game and other entertaining eve.ts, rounded out a day of pleasure. Tonight Governor Lister. Senators Jones and Poindexter, Representative Humphreys and others addressed an open river, banquet com memorating the completion of the canal at Celilo. AMERICA NOT GIVING AID Comons Officially Told Washington Government Is Neutral. LONDON. May 4: "The United States Government has not at any time in the war supplied any war material to the British government," said Sir Edward Gfey, the Foreign Secretary, in the House of Commons today in reply to a question. The Foreign Secretary added that it was entirely consistent for individual manufacturers of neutral states to sup. ply material to belligerents, and "they no doubt are being supplied in this way now." FARMER INJURED BY HOG North Dakotan May Die as Result " of Attack by Beast. GRAND FORKS, N. D.. April 25. At tacked by a maddened hog and unable to seek safety In flight because one ot his less is amputated at the knee, Alexander Sweeney, S3 years old. of Larimore, was Injured seriously. Sweeney was knocked down and the pig was biting- Into his arm and shoul-tl- "-''n assistance arrived. Sweeney may die. TO GEARHARTJBY-THE-SEA' Spaelal train, 3 P. M. Saturday. Hotel Gearhart always open, Grandma West, oott now in charco. Reservations 100 Vi Fourth street. Adv. I Star Theater TODAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY J. Warren Kerrigan in a two-reel up-to-date modern Society Drama. A Masterpiece, ' "FOR CASH" Also Six Other Reels of Great Photoplays. COMING SUNDAY, Mary Pickf ord The World's Greatest Film Artist, in "The Eagle's Mate" p A Paramount Production in Five Acts. 10c ADMISSION 10 c yiiiwi Picture Framing at Lowest Prices. Complete Line of Mouldings Mail and Telephone Orders Filled by Expert Shoppers iptnoifWoff (Ss (So. C-.Merchandise cc) Merit OniV Pacific Phone Marshall 5000 Home Phone A 6691 Watch and Jewelry Repairing Lowest Prices 1 M Is - A Surprise in Women's Summer Coats Offering an Entirely New $20.00 Model and satin pipings. Of Fine Wool Poplin At $13.95 Always new coats at Lipman, Wolfe's but for this sale we show a very clever and extremely new style, which is one of the most practi cal coat styles we have seen in a long time. Made of fine all wool poplin in black, navy, sand and putty. Mod eled in 42-inch length, some are lined with silk, others have yoke linings. Trimmed with either silk moire or Bengaline, and finished with straps Third Floor. Cotton Petticoats A Sale $1.25 BLACK COTTON MESSALINE PETTICOATS Nice soft finished petticoats with pleated or tucked flounces w-ith or without dust ruffles. Made generously full and wide, having fitted tops. All lengths. In black, sand, rose, hunter's green, grey and white. Very Special 95c COTTON CHARMEUSE PETTICOATS Made with fitted tops, full in width, perfect in sizes. Finished at the bottom with deep tucked flounce and narrow pleated ruffle. All lengths.' Black only. Very Special $1.15 75c BLACK SATEEN PETTICOATS Fitted top style of petticoats made of a good quality black sateen, full style with wide flounce at the bottom. All lengths. Very Special 59c fonrth FliMir. Blouses for Pink Linen Skirts Special $2.95 That is one's first thought on seeing these dainty blouses o f ' washable silk in white and flesh. They are not exclusively for pink linen skirts, however, because they will be charming with navy blue tailormade suits or the new flaring silk skirts. Made full and "blousy" with the popular flaring tmo-in-oTie collar, long sleeves nilh dainty turned back cuffs. As illus trated. Third Floor. fK mw A Week of Sales of New Electrical Appliances Five and Six-Pound Hotpoint Irons $3.00 $5.00 El Grilstavo .... $3.35 $5.00 Triangle Iron . . . $2.65 $4.00 Triangle Stove $2.48 NOTION SALE 5c Clark's ONT Thread, special 45c dz Black, white, colors. All num bers. 10c Hemingway Silk Thread 80c dz. 5c Radiant Dress Braid, yard 3c 15c 'Silk Seam Binding . .12c 10c Silk Covered Collar . Stays 5c 50c Self-heating curling Irons . 38c 25c Real Hair Nets at. .15c 15c Straw Table Mats, set . . 11c 6 in set, assorted shapes. 5c Asbestos Stove Mats . . 2c 5c Safety Pins, card... . . .3c O. M. O. DRESS SHIELDS 22c, Size 2, Sale .17c 25c, Size 3, Sale 19c 28c, Size 4, Sale 21c 34c, Size 5, Sale 26c 40c, Size 6, Sale 33c F'tra Floor 50 Dozen New Night Gowns IN DOZENS OF DIFFERENT STYLES. 79c Instead of $1.00 to $1.35 With the change in women's outer garments, comes also a change in lingerie and night gowns particularly reflect this new mode. In this sale will be found a larger collection of .night gowns in a greater variety of styles than we have ever offered at 79c. Gowns of soft long cloth and soft crepes. In slipover styles with square or round necks with yokes of embroidery bandings. lace and insertions also dainty net yokes with colored bandings. Crepe ' gowns in' plain colors, and in figured design. Also V and high neck gowns tucked. All sizes. Fourth Floor. i It's "Nemo Week" STUDY NEMO CORSETS! Now is the time when stores all over the country celebrate "Nemo Week' each year, showing latest Nemo novel ities and improvements. This year there s an added attrac tiona '.'Nemo Week Special" Self Reducing Corset. This is of a new con struction. The reducing and supporting' straps are hidden by the corset-skirt. A bit lighter than most Self- Reducing models. Pro duces the new "Mili tary Shape." Made of fine mercerized batiste, same aa used in' $5 to S7.50 corsets. Sale price $3.50. All the old favorite Nemos sure here, in im proved form. Come and carefully select the Nemo best adapted to your figure. Our ex perts will help. $330 upward. Fo ii rt h Kloor. Boys' Wash Suits for $1.59 That Sell Regularly at $2.00 to $2.50 A most complde assortment of suits, in sizes 2' to 8 years, showing new middy suits of white poplin, navy and brown striped ' galatea. Oliver suits in all white or blue and while, brown and white stripes and fancy combinations, laced with silk laces. Meadowbrook suits in neat black and white, blue and white stripes with plain combinations. Fourth Floor Chiffon Taffeta Skirts With the Shirred Top and Flaring at the Hem $5.45 This style is one of the newest it produces that decided flaring effect that is so much sought for this season. The rows of shirring at the waist makes for a perfect fitting garment, and gives the necessary fullness to the main portion of the skirt. Shown in black chiffon taffeta and black and white check taffeta. Third KlMr. Interesting Hosiery Event Great Factory Introductory Sale WUNDERHOSE A real boys' slocking MAID OF ATHENS A real girls' stocking Usual Price 25c Factory Introductory Price 17c Or 3 Pairs for 50c The manufacturer has made us a most lib eral price, which enables us to hold this unusual sale of sterling hosiery at a price greatly below their real worth. Every family should lay in a plentiful supply. AGAIN WE OFFER A NEW LINE - Of High-Grade, Stylish Trimmed Hats AT $1.95 You will have to pay from $3.50 to $4.00 elsewhere for trimmed hats that do not come anywhere near the style and quality of these models, which , were made to our special order. r Of smooth braids in black and all the beat colors of the season. T