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6 TTTT! UTOHXIXO 07T?OOXTAT. TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1916. OAK TREE PLANTED OF HONOR Elaborate Ceremonies Held at Laurelhurst Park to Com memorate Tercentenary. GEORGE BAKER IN CHARGE Sir. Julia C. LaBarre Welcomes Guests; Mayor Albee, Hamilton Johnson. -H. H. Herdman Are Among Speakers. With elaborate ceremonies and ad 1reste from representative men and w omen of Portland, the oak-tree plant ing In Laurelhurst Park' yesterday aft ernoon took on 111 the dignity befit ting a ctty-wlde observance of Shake speare's tercentenary. The festival w3 in the nature of tree-planting- under the auspices of the Tortland Shakespeare Study Club. A sturdy little oak tree planted an monument to the memory of the Bard rt Avon was one of the picturesque features of an afternoon filled to the brim with interesting events. George L. Baker of the Department of Public Affairs and Parks, officiated as master of ceremonies. Shakespearean Talk Given. Following an invocation by Rev. Frank D. Kindley. representative of too Ministerial Association. Mr. Baker (rave an interesting discussion of the early life of Shakespeare and spoke of the significance of the occasion. Mr. Baker introduced .Mayor Albee, whose address was made principally to the children who formed a bis portion of the audience. Mayor Albee closed his address by quoting, the counse Polonius gave to Laertes "To thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." Mrs. Julii C. La Barre. who is leader and organ izer of the Portland Shakespeare Study t-lub. gave words of rreetlng. Mrs. Barre is responsible for the tree plant ing observation of the day. and she was roundly applauded after her address. In part Mrs. La Barre said: A young-, thrifty oak Is the most fitting monument we can erect to the memory of the great poet, symbolizing. as it aoes, nature, poetry, song, growth, vigor, beauty, strength and service for high and low; evergreen, deeprooted. wiaespreading and enriched as the cen turies pass. We think It was the oak wit- niofs-drapod boughs and antique root, that sheltered the denizens of the forest of Arden and Jt was under an oak tree, the Heme oak. that Falstaff met his Waterloo." Hamilton John. on Heard. Mrs. La Barre was followed by Ham Jiton Johnson, representing the Cham ber of Commerce, who talked on the humor of Shakespeare and enlivened his discourse with puns. One on the sympathy of his own name, "Ham." with oacon brought a gale of merriment. Another address was by Judge Guy C Corliss, and ardent disciple of Shake speare, judge Corliss represented the Portland Bar Association and talked of tne universality of the poet's genius, which, he opined, had "made Shake speare too great to be represented by any one class, isoth Judjye Corliss and the speaker who followed. Professor H. 11. Herdman, paid tribute to the Bard. Mr. Herdman. who represented the Drama League, gave a scholarly ad dress, crowded full of the depth and value of Shakespeare's work. Miss Harriett Leach paid a musi cian's tribute to the poet in the glorious waltz song from "Romeo and Juliet" and responded with "May Morning." Study of Shakespeare Ircrd. Mrs. Eleanor Sanford Large was In troduced as a representative of the Shakespearean stage and spoke of the value of training in Shakespeare's rlays by students preparing for the stage. She deplored the lack of study of Shakespeare made by present-day actors and compared old world condi tions, where a knowfcdge of the poet's works Is required. with American ideals, which do not demand it. Mrs. Large was followed by Mrs. Alva Lee Stephens, representing the Parent-Teacher Councils. Mrs. Steph ens paid a fine tribute to the poet. One of the artistic offerings was that of Mrs. Xairiyne Baker Metrger. who recited Ophelia's lines from "Hamlet" in the riower scene. Another artistic con tribution was that of Miss Claire Oakes. as Perdita in "Winter's Tale." Follow ing these exercises, the tree planting lollowed. Mr. Preble Holds Tree. Mrs. Edward T. Preble, president of the club, held the tree and Mrs. La Barre placed the first shovels full of soil about its root.. Then followed the "Fairies' Lullaby,"- sung by a group of tiny tots from the Alameda Park School as they trooped about the baby tree and showered' blossoms on the fresh turf. This closd the ceremonial. Mrs. La Barre carried in her arms, throughout the afternoon, a lovely bouquet sent as a tribute to Shake speare by Mrs. William Beck, now In her 91st yeaw. Mrs. Beck spent her childhood near Stratford on Avon and still loves to tell of the memories so vividly Impressed during those early years. SCENES AT TREE PLANTING AT LAURELHURST PARK BY PORTLAND SHAKESPEARE STUDY CLUB YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. - : ' A I - J Ln k ) f S ..7 1- i f ' x : -l AU H - ; ill t I V i . i' iV&ff Stfttt II mtmm PORTS DECIDE TO FIGHT 1 ' -fpU-: -ff SHARK OF USD CRAST PROCEEDS I . .J ,SC? S- --8 $' ' s ARE DEH.UDED. V V ' j I M . . - I V . -V . - I ; f . 1 ' ' A .y;'r ..,,r j . wA4 in FOR SHAVING TENDERSIfflB CDRASIMP an 7f 1 IT A TkTH TlTifif-l loALyVAldDIM Because of its super-creamy emollient properties. Full directions for sanative shaving without mug with each cake. Sample Each Free by Mail With 32-p 8k)n Book on request. A drs post-card "Cotiron, Dvpt. HQ Boston." bold throughout tho world. Organization CI ret a Officers and In mt ru-tit Attorney Bran, of F2urene, WattblaRton. EUGENE, Or., April 24. (Special.) Attorney L. K. Bean, of the firm of Williams & Bean, will leave Eugene Thursday for Washington, D. C where he will present the claim of the va rious port districts of the State of Oregon for a share of the revenue to be derived from the sale of Oregon & California railroad grant lands. Mr. Bean was appointed to represent ihe ports before the Congressional com mittee considering the Ferris bill, at meetins of the Oregon Coast Port Federation, held in this city tonight. The ports in their fierht for what the Port Commissioners term a "square deal" have not decided upon just what slice of the Oregon & California land funds they will ask, but it is possible that an effort will be made to obtain for the port districts every dollar of net revenue received by the Govern ment in payment for lands actually within the various districts, the money to be expended in trre retirement of bonds for the further improvement of the harbors. The actual value of the Oresron & California railroad grant land within the port districts which the Ferris bill proposes to withdraw from taxation. without compensation, is more than $4,000,000. In some districts the land presents more than one-third of all taxable property within the districts. The temporary organization of the Oregon Coast Port Federation, formed two weeks ano. was made permanent at the meeting held tonight. Officers are as follows: Chairman. Peter Loggl, Coos Bay: I. P. Cushman, Cushman, vice-chairman; J. P. Christie, I'mpqua, secretary: Frank A. Itowe, Wheeler, treasurer. REPUBLICAN FIGURES GROW Marion County's Total Registration Also Shows Increase. SALEM, Or., April 24. (Special.) Complete registration figures for Marion County show a total for the primary election of 14.853. Two years ago the total was 13.801. Of the 1916 total. 5828 are women. In 1914 the Republican registration was 8383. while this year it totals 10,567. Democratic registration this year shows a decrease. In 1914 it was 3267, as compared with 3079 in 1916. Only 39 .Progressives are listed this year, as compared with 221 two years ago. Prohibitionists In 1914 numbered 1010. and this year but 473. Socialists now registered total 248. as compared with 272 in 1914. Miscellaneous regis tration also shows a decrease over two years ago, with a total now of 347 as compared with 646 in 1914. Flax to Go at $25 a Ton. SALEM. Or.. April 24. (Special.) The State Board of Control today au thorized the sale of five tons of flax straw to th Minnesota State Experi ment Station for $25 a ton. The Min nesota authorities desire to conduct certain experiments and tests with the straw. An offer of $50 a ton was made for ten tons, but the State Board of control felt it could not spare so much. In view of the fact that the straw has cost the state only $la a ton, the offer of $50 a ton was deemed too great and the price was cut in If. , CARD OF THAXKS. . We wish to thank the many kind friends and Camp Hoys for the beauti ful floral Dieces and svirmathv shown over the death of our beloved son and brother, Guy Lane. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Schleppy. Mrs. Ben Stootsv Mrs. Geo. Morgan. Mrs. Oscar Jones and Clvde. Cecil. Ernest "and Merle Lane. Adv. 41) Group of Participants In Ceremonies. From Left to night. Top How PrufeMor H. II. Herdman, Mayor Albee. Hamilton Johnson. Rev. Prank D. Kludley. (ieont L. Baker. Second How Mrs. t&leanor Hanford Larue, Mm. Alva Lee Stephens, Mrs. Julia C La Harre, Mrs. Edward P. Preble. Bottom How, Seated Mrs. Xaldyne Baker Metmr, Mlu Claire Oakea. (2) Miss Claire Uakea as "Perdita." 3 Tree-Planting Ceremony Mrs. Julia C. LaBarre With Shovel! Mrs. Edward P. Preble Holding; Tree. (4) George L. Baker, Master of Ceremonies, Giving Ilia Opening; Address. (5) Mrs. Xaldyne Baker Metxger as Ophelia. - - SEATTLE DENTISTS' HIT CAXG IS AT WORK STEALING SUP PLIES OP GOLD. Second General Warning Goes - Out After 3 .Robberies Portland and Taeouia Visits Recalled. SEATTLE, April 24. (Special.) Warning of all dentists to use extreme care In the protection of their supply of dental gold was issued today for the second time by Captain of Detectives Charles Tennant as the result of in dications that the gang of thieves who 10 days ago succeeded in stealing $5000 worth of dental gold from Portland dentists is working in Seattle. Three offices in Seattle were robbed yesterday by thieves, who "Jimmied" doors and worked as did the Portland thieves. The first report came from Dr. W. H. Pittwood. 3401 Pantages building", who missed $6 worth of gold when he opened his offices this morning. The second report came from R. M. Fisher, 3029 Arcade building, whose losses consisted of $10 iB dental, gold, $10 in silver coin and $2 worth of gold fillings. The final report came at 10:40 o clock. when the Alveolar Dental Company, 204 llalght building, notined.the police that 117 pennyweights of gold teeth and bridges, valued at $117, had been stolen. 'I am satisfied It ia the Portland gang. said iapcain xennani mis morning. . Keports irom I acoma or similar thefts recently indicate that the gang has been active there also. Consul-General Alban G. Snyder to the State Department at Washington. The report was not made public here, but it Is said that within the past year more than 100 Japanese have come to Panama and entered various occupa tions, especially that of fishermen, i TEACHER'S HEARING SET School Board to Probe Charges Against J. Ii. Kerchen. The charges brought recently against J. L. Kerchen, branding him as unfit to hold the position as manual train ing supervisor in the Portland public schools because of his alleged "social istic and anarchistic views," will re ceive a thorough airing In the rooms of the Board of Education tomorrow afternoon. The hearing will begin at 2 o'clock. The hearing will be conducted along regular court proceedings, and wit nesses will be called by the attorneys for both sides. It is expected that the hearing will consume more ' than one day, as at least 35 svitnesses will be called by Mr. Kerchen alone. Japanese Arriving at Panama. PANAMA, April 20. It is learned that tha number of Japanese settlers on Panama territory has been made the subject, of a . report by united States JITNEY WITH BOOZE HALTED Driver Arrested at Can jonville on Way From California. ROSEBURG. Or., April 24. (Special.) Tom Hall, Roseburg; jitney driver, was stopped at Canyonville last night by Deputy Sheriff Hopkins, and sev eral gallons of liquor taken from his motorcar, which he was bringing here from Hornbrook, Cal. Hall is a well-known Jitney owner of this city, who ran between Suther lln and Roseburg during the wet period. The case probably will decide whether or not an individual may bring liquor into the state for his own use, a technical point said to be in doubt. OF 64 OH TRIAL FOR ARSON Defendant Is Accompanied by Daughter, Granddaughter, Great-Granddaughter. CONVICT IS CHIEF WITNESS William H. Xewman Testifies That He Was Promised $2 50 by Mrs. Wells" of Oswego, for Destruc tion of Her Three Houses. OREGON CITT,' Or., April 24. (Spe cial.) The trial of Mrs. Mary C. Wells who faces a charge of attempting to defraud an insurance company, began today in Circuit Judge Campbell's court. She Is 64 years old, and with her in the courtroom were her daugh ter, Mrs. Bruce Zumwalt;.her grand daughter, Mrs. Rfiy Armstrong, and the latter's child, Mrs. Wells' great-grandchild. Mrs. Wells is alleged to have em ployed William H. Newman, now serv ing a seven-year term ' on an arson charge in the state penitentiary, to burn down her three houses in Oswego. Newman was brought to Oregon City from Salem today, and was on the stand when the court -adjourned for the day. The case probably will not go to the jury before Wednesday. The Jury, which was selected without difficulty, is composed of Solon Kinzer, George J. Hall. A. G. Phelps, A. W. Albright, John J. Hattan, Seth Young. Tom P. Randall. F. P. Nelson, J. M. Hollowell. Ortley Pimptan, "W. H. Grasle and John A. Ridings. Newman recounted in detail the events of the morning of August 18. 1915, when he says he placed a lighted candle on the floor of each of Mrs. Wells' three houses and poured oil and threw paper close by so that when the candle burned low they would ignite. He said he-was offered $250 by Mrs. Wells, but received only $50. H. W. Kohler and Ella Johnson,1 neighbors, were awakened by the blaze. One house was burning', and then the other two suddenly burst out in flames, apparently from the inside. J. C. Haines, Sr., testified that in 1889 the property of Mrs.- Wells in Oswego was burned. Other witnesses put on the stand by the state were H. H. Johnson, County Surveyor, who, testified as to the correctness of plats introduced as evidence; Julius Alder, Ira Reynolds and W. G. Lloyd, connected with Hart man &. Thompson, who placed the in surance, and John- Bickner, George Miller and Thomas Fox, all of Oswego. Mrs. Wells, with her daughter, Mrs. Zumwalt, beside her, sat beside her attorneys, GraAt B. Dimick and Walter A. Dimick, and kept a close watch on the case. District Attorney Hedges and Deputy District Attorney Burke represented the state. It was evident that the defense will 1 Look Pleasant in Your Hat It's merely a matter of proper selection. In our hat department we make a study of faces and know what kind of a brim to set on top of your visage. Come ; we'll make a helpful suggestion. Brownsville Woolen Mills Mill-to-Man Clothiers Morrison at Third St. attempt to prove that Newman con fessed In order to receive reward. CHANCE REMARK BETRAYS Man Who Beat Board Bill Oots 30-Day Sentence. MARSHFIELD, Or.. April 24. (Spe cial.) "You ' are getting pretty near the Sheriff," said a Coquille resident, in passing the time of evening with George Williams, as he entered the motion picture show at Coquille. "The Sheriff and I' are all right," said Will lams. Sheriff Johnson, who was sit ting in the first chair in front, turned, looked at Williams, whom he had never seen before, and said: "I guess we are; you look like a man I am looking for." Williams was charged with leaving a board-bill at Powers, and today, when confronted there by Bob Wyatt, his boarding boss, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 30 days in the County Jail by Judge Manzer. Banker Free A prominent P or t -land banker came to us eleven months ago with a well-de-v e 1 o p e d case o f r e t i nal sensitivity (this Is an intfrior eye trouble). Day ton Deep-Curve Glasses soon re stored his eyes to normal. He hasn't worn glasses for four months, and his eyes are as strong as ever. 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