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6 TTTE MORmo OREGONTAX. WEDNESDAY, SKPTErBER 29, 19T5. PE ELL PROSPEROUS, ;i BUSY LITTLE TOWN Trading Point in Chehalis i! and Facilities. SCHOOL IS SPECIAL PRIDE JHotels and Business JIouscs Are !', Ample Iiinnbering and Dairy- ing Important Industries, f Cannery Is Started. i! ' i; BT ADDISON" BEXXETTT. ) TE ELL. Wash., Sept. 28. (Special Correspondence.) Pe Ell is the largest town between Chehalls and the Willapa Harbor. It is sftuated on the South Bend branch of the Northern Pacific, and also on the state highway leading from Chehalis to the Pacific. It is in the extreme western part of Lewis County, the line between Lewis and Pacific cutting the sawmill in. twain at Walville, a couple of miles to the west. It is also on the head of the Chehalis Elver. The Northern Pacific Railroad follows that river from Chehalis to a point just west of her, then passes over the summit, at Pluvlus, and fol lows the "Willapa River to the Willapa iiarbor. This Chehalis River is the shape of a nuge nsnnooK. The end of the shank Is at Hoquiam. on Grays Harbor. It Hows from the east around Chehalis, then makes a turn with the barb about at Pe Ell, and the point a mile or so to the west. So when you speak of the Chehalis Valley, you are speaking of a large section, and a varied one. It is a section of wonderful and varied resources, and of very great aericul tural and horticultural possibilities. In Jt Is some of the very best land in the State of Washington, and a small area that lacks a long way of being first class. Pe Ell is in a section where the land is mighty good, and where the dairy business is getting a good foothold. Indeed, I have been more than pleased with my stop here. I knew it was the trading point for a large section, but I did not expect to find a town of 1500, and without a vacant dwelling in its limits. , Sawmills Weather Depression. 1 This, of course, is in the lumber country. For many .years there was io other source of revenue save that emanating in the trees of the forests. Vhen the first settlers came, the entire country from Chehalis to Willapa Harbor was covered with giant trees. There were perhaps some parks or nraririe areas, but they were small and far apart. Now there is no standing timber worth mentioning in the valleys bf the Chehalis and Willapa, and very little on the side hills to the north and south of these valleys. I am now including only that part of the Chehalis Valley between the City of Chehalis ftnd South Bend. , : Every portion of the lumber country In the Northwest has practically had a Stroke of paralysis. Everybody knows that, and everybody is wondering just how soon the patients will recover their normal condition. This little City of Per Ell was hit like the rest of the etate. It was practically dependent upon the great Yeomans mills here, the McCormick and Walville mills just to tne west. But somehow these mills have done better during the great slump than any others. I find, all through the lumber districts that the mills that were specializing are doing the best. Those cutting and piling up stock lumber were the first hit and the hardest hit, unless they had ample capital. But those that were making specialties have done better. And that has been the case with the three con cerns hereabouts. Town Has Bank. Pe Ell is finely located on dry, level land, and yet with ample drainage fa cilities. A good water system sup plies the town with an abundance of good water and at a pressure that keeps the fire risk down to the mini mum. The town is well lighted. There are no saloons here, so the new law, when it goes into effect, will not cut t a very large figure. The only bank between Chehalis and the coast Is located here, the Pe Ell Stats Bank. It is certainly a safe place for the depositor if there is any thing in figures, for it carries in its vaults and in depositories about 79 per cent of its deposits. I do not know if . this is a profitable way to run a bank, but it certainly looks mighty safe for its depositors. E. H. Lester is the president, C. W. Boynton cashier and Miss Irene Pearsali seems to be a sort of general factotum. The day of my visit she was in entire charge, the cashier being absent. She is a .yaxing woman of ability and great common sense, as well as of more than pleasing personality. I am indebted to her for a lot of information. Pe Ell has also the only newspaper between Chehalis and Raymond, the Pe Ell Tribune, edited, owned and pub lished by G. E. Simmons. It is pub lished every Friday and is a very nice little sheet, and seems to enjoy a good patronage. If there is any one thing the Pe Ell people are proud of. it is their school., I .hope the picture of their magnifi cent school building will appear with this article. From an artistic stand point it is one of the most beautiful school structures I ever saw. And the work being done in the classrooms b' the 12 teacherB and the superintendent and principle. M. E. Hardy, gives the school a standing along with the best In: the state. School Standard High. in the district there are three out lying primary schools, but all of the pupils in the fifth grade and above are brought in by wagons every morning, and returned to their homes every evening by the same conveyances. The system seems to work well and places Pe Ell on a par with the best educa tional centers of the state for high and Intermediate school work. Of course this school gives all of the courses given, in the best high schools, such as domestic science, manual train ing, typewriting and commercial work, it is up-to-date in every respect, and has as efficient a superintendent and as- good a staff of teachers as any place could wish for. As to hotels, Pe Eell has one of the beet little caravansaries I ever stopped at the Collins Housee. It is kept by the Collins Sisters Misses Lillie, Lulu and Nellie. I am not sure I have the fiamea arranged in their proper order QV seniority, but that does not make moc difference, for they are sor of in terchangeable in their duties and in their entertaining capacities. They surely know how to run a hotel in a way to make it pleasant and comfort able for their guests. The whole house is as neat as a pin, everything shows ihe artistic touch of a woman. The food supply is simply delicious, and the $crvice excellent. Indeed in every way K Is as nice a stopping place as you can find anywhere. ; Hotel Is Social Center. It is also the real social center of the town. In addition to the three charm trig hostesses, there are four beautiful and accomplished schoolma'ams board ing here. So you can see 'whyfore" the place Is popular. I really wish I could iena a montn or two here myself. I think it would be a fine place for a young man to stop for a few weeks who has a good seven-passenger car. I think he could have a mighty good time and meet with a hearty reception. The names of the schoolma'ams must not be overlooked. They are the Misses Ruth McClellan, Naomi Piatt, Alice Fra zier and Eva Frazier. This is, of course, a'good business point. All of the business places look prosperous.. The general store of Fronie & Klein seems to be the leading estab lishment, although the establishment of Frank McKnlght, groceries and sun dries, does a large business. Fair, Shou cair & Co. have a. large drygoods estab lishment; Theodore Becker has a drug store that is worthy of more than pass ing notice, being really as fine an es tablishment of the kind as can seldom be found in a city of five time3 the size of Pe Ell. G. H. Dodge has a nice dry goods store, as ha3 also W. Gould, while J. G. Dunlap handles drygoods and furnishings. Stores Are Firat-CIasa. C. F. Franklin conducts a fine Jew elry store, and C. B. Hovey & Co. have a hardware establishment that carries a large stock and displays it handsome ly. There are three meat markets, two poolrooms, news and fruit stands. Yes, there is also a nice notion store and a clothing store that I have overlooked. The former is kept by W. C. Summers, and the latter by Joseph Carness, and also a good restaurant, conducted by Mrs. George Brain. Joe Konopka is erecting a fine garage, which is badly needed, for there is now a Heavy travel through the town. When the State road is completed next vear from the Pacific "Highway at Chehalis to Long Beach there will be autos going through here by flocks. Then the Collins Sisters will reap a harvest, as will also the garage. In addition to the Collins House, there are two other hot-ts, where trav elers will find good accommodations. The Pe Ell Hotel, now kept by Mrs. Rosella Hurd, but to be taken by Burns & Rose on the first of next month; the Senate Hotel, kept by D. V. Thrash; also the Beaver Apartment-house, kept by Thomas Beaver. This is a very large structure, of modern construction, and always is filled with tenants. One of the institutions that promises much for the future of the town is a canning establishment established this year. It has met with unprecedented success thus far, though the proprietor, W. F. Shepherd, says ..e is somewhat cramped for money to handle the busi ness. It tc.kes capital to put up a pack and await sales after the packing sea son closes. There is a splendid country all around the city, and there will be no lack of fruits and vegetables to keep a plant of that kind running nine months out of the year. There is but one real estate agent here Silas Sage. W. J. Mead is the postmaster: Frank Wahmlnski, Police Judge; S. B. Branch Is notary public, and H. W. Weller, Mayor and Justice of the Peace. Mr. Weller is a very pop ular official in every way. TITLE SUIT IS DECIDED Indian Deeds Held by Wenatchee Orchardists Confirmed. WENATCHEE, Wash., Sept. 28. (Spe cial.) A decision handed down Friday by Judge Rudkin, of the United States District Court, in Spokane concerned the title to some of the finest orchards In the valley. The original patent of the land in question was granted to Mary Seaples, an Indian, and coverec" a quarter sec tion of land, but this since has been divided up into 15 independent owner ships, the total present value of which is estimated at approximately $110,000. Piling Drive Down Lewis Completed. WOODLAND, Wash., Sept. 28. (Spe cial.) Ralph Sutherland, a timberman on the north fork of Lewis River, has Just reached Woodland with a drive of 250 pieces of piling that he brought down from the mouth of Spelei Creek, destined for St. Helens, where they will be delivered to the purchasers. He an nounces that, while prices are not high, they are satisfactory. 25-MONTH S-OLD BABY SCORES 9. AT POLK. COUNTY FAIR. it Xh Loree Barham. DALLAS. Or., Sept. 28. (Spe cial.) Loree Barham. the 25-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Barham. of Dallas, is almost a perfect baby. In a contest with dozens of other healthy children in the eu genic show at the Polk County Fair, the Barham baby won a score of 99.9. The score is be lieved to be the highest at a eugenic contest in the state. j GROUP OF HOPPICKERS IN YARD AT, PE ELL. WASH. t : - - v, - Ytfitf'- - v- -as? v jxri t " e -.:T: . ' - .r "... " -- "r?W3 ' NOTE LUXURUST GROWTH OF VINES. . t ...................,........... .........................,. . . . . . RACES AND AIRMEN THRILL AT SALEM Women and Workers for Good Roads in Meetings Hear Several Addresses. CITY STREETS DECORATED Julius Xi. Meier Speaks of Xeed of Concerted Action, on Highway Programme Students to Pro vide Entertainment Today. SALEM". Or., Sept. 28. (Special.) Ideal weather and a more pretentious programme brought increased crowds to the Oregon State Fair today. All the exhibit buildings were filled throughout the day and until late at night with sightseers from all parts of the state. The races drew 2000 per sons in the afternoon, while probably twice as many ivltnessed Herbert Mun ter soar above the grandstand and around Lone Oak track. Munter flew in the morning, also. Both flights were made without accident. This was Good Roads day and Wom en's day. Only an informal programme in the new auditorium was carried out by the road enthusiasts this .morning, as many of the prominent persons who had been asekd to participate in the programme were unable to attend. Women's Cluba Represented. In the afternoon representatives of the Women's clubs of th estate gath ered in the new auditorium, where a literary and musical programme was given. Mrs. Anna L. Strong, of the Bureau of Education, Washington, J D. C-, delivered the principal address. Mrs. L. M. Vail, of Portland, presided. Tonight's ECtivities at the fair consist ed mainly in an illustrated lecture on Oregon roads, . concert by McElroy's Band and a fireworks display. Salem streets are gainly decorated in the National colors in honor of Salem day at the fair tomorrow. Wednesday also is State Societies day, while the evening will be devoted to the campers who plan a parade through the grounds and a dance in conclusion. Stndenta Plan Programme. The high school students of Salem will give a special programme tomor row night in the new auditorium. Owing to the belated arrival of dele gates, the good roads meeting this morning was postponed to some future time, when representatives of the bet ter roads movement from all parts of the state will be in attendance. Short addresses, however, were made by Julius L. Meier and S. C. Lancaster, of Portland. Mr. Meier, who is president of the Columbia Highway Association, pointed out the importance of good roads in Oregon, and said it was urgent to have. the co-operation of the farm ers as well as business men of the state in obtaining a better system of roads. S. C. Lancaster, consulting engineer of Multnomah County, who had charge of the engineering work on the Co lumbia River Highway, said the time is at hand when Oregon should come to the fore in road building. Farmer First to Benefit. He declared that the farmers in the end would benefit most because good roads create better social and living conditions in the country and open up direct and quick markets for the prod ucts of the farm. He gave, as examples, the results of good roads in several states where di versified farming had been most high ly developed and where, with the use of motortrucks, the cost of transport ing produce to marketing and shipping points had been reduced to a minimum. He said already marked progress had been made in the farming district served by the newly built Columbia River Highway. "It is not necessary to have all the roads paved," said Mr. Lancaster. "It is important to hard-surface the main trunk roads first. The lateral roads should be properly located and drained, and as the districts settle up, these roads can be built on a permanent basis. Hard Roada Develop Community. - "The sooner the main trunk roads are hard-surfaced the sooner will the en tire community develop and become prosperous." Other prominent good roads workers present were: S. Benson, of Portland; Leslie Butler, of Hood River; J. C. Spence, master of the State Grange; J. H. Albert and W. L. Jones, of Salem: Sescetary of State Olcott. State Treas urer Kay, and C. W. Myers, of Portland. Another meeting was held tonight in conjunction with the Women's day pro gramme. The main feature was the exhibition of the color pictures of Ore gon's chief scenic- points by Henry Berger, Jr.. and Frank I. Jones, of Portland. .These were a reproduction of scenes in their natural color, de picting prominent features along the Columbia River Highway, Crater Lake and other-scenic features of the North west. Crowds View Scbool Work, The school industrial club exhibits from the various counties, and the booths installed by the University of Oregon and the Oregon Agricultural College in the old pavilion today were magnets for large crowds. Seemingly, no labor has been spared by the com peting counties to show the high grade of work being done by the children in the industrial clubs. E. F. Carlton, assistant superintendent of publio in- struction is in active charge of the school exhibits. The Oregon Agricultural College has one of the largest exhibits in the build ing. Work of the students in the de partment of plant pathology Is strik ingly illustrated. A branch seed-testing laboratory occupies a prominent place in the booth. The University of Oregon has a her berium exhibit which is attracting the interest of the visitors. Architectural drawings by students cover the walls of the booth, while assistants in charge are present to explain any detail de sired by visitors. Girls Illustrate Domestic Training. The booth of the Girls" State Train ing School, which was arranged by tao girls, under the direction of Mrs. Hop kins, superintendent of the institution, makes clear to all the useful domestic arts which are taught at the school. Samples of canned fruits, vegetables and needlework are shown. F. M. Alley, bee expert from Rose burg, has a screened cage erected in th open, -north of the old pavilion in which thousands of bees arn swarming. To show the crowds that gather curi ously about that the bees are harm less, Mr. Alley occupies a chair within the cage, and allows the winged in mates to buzz and crawl all about him. The string of Shetland ponies being exhibited here by M. S. Levy, of Union, Or., is the center of interest for all the children. Mr. Levy has 30 ponies on the grounds, including Billy L and Prince, the prizewlnning tandem team of the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Levy has a 1200-acre farm in Union County, where he raises Shetlands. principally. MR. iMIEIER I. JIG IS ROAD ACTIOX Concerted Move Along Definite Line Proposed at Salem Mooting. SALEM, Or, Sept. 28. (Special.) Julius L. Meier, president of the Co lumbia River Highway Association, spoke today before the good roads meeting here on the necessity for con certed action on a definite plan of high way improvements. He said: "A time has come when Oregon must have improved roads. "Agricultural prosperity, ability to meet sharp competition of districts elsewhere having good roads, compels good roads here, or we fall behind. This is not a theory, but a fact. "Automobile trucks will prove the greatest friend of the farmer since the advent of steam railways. Good roads alone make the truck possible. A com munity depending upon old roads and antiquated vehicles will be out of the running. "We have before us two plans for work ahead: "(1) Build trunk highways for through traffic and accommodation of travelers. "(2) Build service lines- from pro ducing centers to railways, to trunk wagon roads, to rivers or to big mar ket centers. "The Grange has stood for the lat ter. Most of the work of the coun try outside of Oregon has been on the trunk highway order. "It is up to the people now what policy to pursue. The advisory board and Highway Commission both are here to listen to plans. We want to hear all. But, after we have talked and dis cussed procedure, let us act. "When a majority decides let all in terests, rural as well as city, join hands to do something. "Let this be the last year for talk on, mere plans, and start off with a defl ne purpose to put Oregon in the ranks of states building roads." TRAXSPORTATIOX DAY IS NEXT Portland Railroad Offices to Close for Fair Trip Tomorrow. Railroad offices in Portland probably will be close? on Thursday Portland day and Transportation day at the State Fair at Salem. All railroad and steamship men who can leave their work will go on the monster excursion over the Southern Pacific and Oregon Electric roads to enjoy the sights and the pleasures of the fair. . A special train will, leave th Union depot in Portland at 8:30 Thursday morning over the Southern Pacific, ar riving at the fairgrounds at 10:35 A. M. It will leave the fairgrounds at 4:45 P. M., arriving In Portland at 6:40. The overflow crowd will be han dled via the Oregon Electric. The Portland Transportation Club will have charge of the railroad men's participation and has named the fol lowing committee to arrange the de tails: George W. McMath. H. M. Wat kins, H. J. Houghton. W. C. Wilkes, Frank Egan, E. W. Mosher. J. E. Wer leln, C. D. Kennedy and J. A. Ormandy. No special excursion train will be run by the Portland Chamber of Com merce on Portland day at the State Fair tomorrow, but the crowds will be urged to attend. Representatives of the Chamber will be at the depots, and thousands of Portland badges provided by the Cham ber will be distributed among those who are going from here to the fair. Dayton Club to Push Campaign. DAYTON, Wash., Sept. 28. (Special.) October 13 has been set for a gen eral meeting of the members of the Commercial Club of this city to push the campagn now in progress for new members. There will be among the speakers Dr. E. H. Van Patton. Attor ney Will H. Fouts and Professor J. L. Dumas and a number of members of the Walla Walla Commercial Clilb. Ten Motoring to Ronndup Arrested. DAYTON. Wash., Sept. 28. (Special.) Of the motorists driving from here to attend the Pendleton Roundup 10 or 12 drivers were forced to answer for speeding while going through Weston. The drivers complained that Weston is situated between two rises of ground, so that a burst of speed is necessary to attain the hill on the far side of town. For short distances, the aalmon la the awlfteat of fish.. 11 A.M. to 11P.M. Milk ifl TTTT T WAV n FaVersfaam he Right of Sir Gilbert Parker Thrills scenery terrible situations. Faversham dashes through a burning church to rescue the sacred vessels A Great Cross is burned on his chest by a believer and you will shudder as you see that white flesh SMOKE. It is Faversham's first mo tion picture. We hope not his last. THE RIGHT OF WAY is a world-famous book wonder fully filmed. TWO FAMOUS BOOKS IN FILMS IN ONE SHOW. THE DALLES FAIR Of Fine Weather Greets. Crowds at Opening. PARADE NOTABLE FEATURE Departure This Year Is Erection of Pavilions for Displaying Ex- titbits In Business District Sports Are Arranged. THE DALLES, Or.. Sept. 28. (Spe cial.) With, perfect mid - Summer weather, the finest assortment of ex hibits ever seen here and better and more amusement attractions than ever before, the annual Wasco County Fair and Rodeo opened in The Dalles this morning. It will continue four days, closing with a big dance in Second street Friday night when two blocks of the pavement will be used for this event. Folda's band opened the fair at 10 o'clock this morning with a concert in the business district. This was fod lowed by roller skating contests in the streets and a big parade through the business district. The parade included the band, 50 Warmspring Indians, pro fessional cowboys and cowgirls, who will participate in the wild west events of the week, and the stock which is displayed at the fair. The daily programme at the race track will be composed of biplane flights, baloon ascensions with triple parachute drops, running dash, squaw race, bucking exhibition by Buffalo Vernon, world's champion: Indian relay race, exhibition of bulldogging and trick and fancy roping, by Buffalo TAR LAST TIME TODAY IRENE FENWICK In Kleine-Edison Feature THE WOMAN NEXT DOOR A. Drama of Pathos and Passion. DON'T MISS IT COMING TOMORROW Holbrook Blinn In the Powerful Detective Story The Ivory Snuffbox (It Contains the Secret Code of France) n I ' HI 1 lATWMivirnfrnn.-nnr.nri' iWimWlilKfWaiLU'teiaaiWiaaMMW !" . m. m na,imia l ll . iM a n i c ft n irOt $ ''IHfll! Today Till Saturday -a -a o lam IN -By- Also Helen's Babies The funniest children's story ever on the screen. "Budge" and "Toddie," two "terrible" kiddies, furnish fun enough for anyone. Fathers will want to chuckle, mothers to sob when they see this matchless book in pictures as part of the National's great opening picture programme. Don't forget to bring the children they will enjoy "Budge" and "Toddie" hugely. Jane Vernon. Indian race, farmers' saddle race, Indian boys' race, and five-mile motorcycle race. The motorcycle races have attracted professional riders from all parts of the Pacific Northwest, and some exciting events are expected. All the exhibits are to be seen this year in pavilions which were erected in the business district, instead of at the fair grounds, as in former years. The school industrial exhibits are attract ing unusual attention this year. LArge crowds are here for the fair, which promises to be the most success ful exhibition in the history of Wasco Courgty. The annual county teachers' institute is being held here in connec tion with the fair. The Arnold Amusement Company is furnishing the carnival attractions for fair week. FUNERAL HELD AT ALBANY John Chance, Resident of Oregon Since 1882, leaves Family of 4. ALBANY, Or., Sept. 28. (Special.) The funeral' of John Chance, for many years a resident of Albany, who died at Central Point, Or., iast Sunday, was held here today at the First Methodist Boys you should have a SHINOLA shining kit a box Busy Boys Use Shinola 'The shine that Kv stays shined." TW It's good for leather VTr5 and shines in a yftrfh 3Iffy- 4 W IY of SEINCfLA and two soft dry cloths one to put on the SHIH0LA with, the other for polishing". . Keeps your shoes looking just a little better than the other fellow's. Have you seen the key that lifts the cover of the SHINOLA box ? Black Tan White. Ask Naarast Stare. America's Home Shoe Polish FIRST RUN Pictures Way Grey, as Rosalie, in "The Right of Way." Church by Rev. J. W. McDougal. of Portland, former pastor of the local church. Mr. Chance was born in Ohio. Jan uary 12. 1S30, and came to Oregon in 1S2. He is survived by four children: Harry O. Chance, who is in the Gov ernment service in Guam; Mrs. R. A. Pierce, of Central Point. Or., and Wal ter B. Chance and Mrs. P. A. Goodwin, of Albany. rythians to Meet in South Bond. CHEHALIS. Wash.. Sept. 2S. (Spe cial.) Jesse R. Imus. of Chehalis. sec retary of Pythian district No. 7. has Issued a programme for the fourth an nual convention of this district. The session will be held in South Bend. Thursday, October 7. An address of welcome wil be delivered by Mayor Coulter. The response will be by J. R. Buxton, of Centralia. Schools Promise Fair Support. CEXTRALIA, Wash.. Sept. 28. (Spe cial.) The schools at Bucoda. Cattail. Colvin, Stony Point. Johnson Creek end Skookumchuck will co-operate in mak ing a success of the industrial fair to be held in Tenino on October 11 and 12. according to Professor C. Lee Mar tin, who haa charge of the school de partment of the fair. , l