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TTTUKSUAT, TT7!S"E X. 1910. SOUTH PORTLAND IS PRAISED FOR SPIRIT head of the average young American. At the special request of her many friends here. Miss Loveland will sins among- ' her other numbers, the great aria from "La Boheme." She has re ceived so . many requests for certain favorites already that if she should attempt to place them all on her pro gramme it would be a sheer physical impossibility. The . Immense popularity of this young artist will doubtless be attested by another such crowded theater as greeted her upon her former appear ance at the Heilig last July. Success in Demand for Im provements Is, Predicted i at Association Rally. NELSON F. ROSS IS DEAD Old-Time Resident Is Survived by Widow and Seven Children. THE STOIUSTXG OXrEGOTCTAlT, 2000 NOW ARE ENROLLED Organizations Promise Assistance in Campaign for Marquam GuIcU . Fill and Playground for Children of District. " A spirit of determination and co-op eration- was in evidence last night at the mass meeting held in the Failing School under-th auspices of the boutn Portland Improvement Association. The membership" roll passed the . 2000 mark. ... "You are united to win. Tou cannot fail. Two thousand determined people will be heard. There is no argument against the improvement of Marquam Gulch." These were some of the senti ments expressed by W. L. Cronan, one of the speakers of the evening, .air. Cronan said he brought greetings and encouragement from the Portland Re alty Board, a body made up of 500 busi ness men. , Success Is Predicted. , "I predict that you will have the in dorsement and the support of every as sociation in all parts of the city," said Mr. Cronan. "There is no doubt of the need of the Improvements in South Portland. All you need now is to show that you are in earnest. Appropriations will be necessary. This work can be accomplished. But you will meet some difficulties. However, with such spirit as you are showing you cannot fail. Go ahead with your programme. "South Portland may become a beauty spot, a playground will be built for these bright little children, an ath letic field may be arranged, a stadium may be built all can be accomplished with the energy and oneness of spirit found in this meeting." ' The auditorium which seats several hundred was filled to capacity and thunders of applause greeted Mr. Cro nan and the other, speakers, all of whom spoke encouragingly. . -Mr. Ferrer Expects Help. J. C. Smith, second vice-president; David Foulkes and B. F. Jones gave en couraging reports of progress, saying that the Commissioners had been ap proached and that the work is well in hand and indorsements are coming in from men of influence and from big organizations. B. F. Ferrera gave his views " as an attorney. He-, too, prophesied success. "If the Commissioners haven't the money to fill that gulch," said Mr. Fer rera, "when they see how much t is needed and how thoroughly in earnest you are, they will go out and get it." Calls of "We want to hear from Mrs. Kelly" were answered by the vice-president of the association, Mrs. J. F. Kelly, who gave greetings and told of the progress she bad made in a visit to the Commissioners. "I shall tell the Parent-Teacher Council on Friday of the splendid spirit you are showing and of the fine organi sation South Portland has," she said. 738 Are Added In Week. A. Kosenstein, president, announced that 738 members had been added this week, and that 502 of these bad been enrolled in the Failing district. Miss Fannie Porter, principal, and the or chestra of the school received a vote of thanks.' The orchestra is made up of 15 gifted youngsters who play with re ..markabla skill. The leader is Albert Creitz. Miss Sigal's class of little children Rave an attractive orill and Rosy Ru benstein played two piano solos. Miss Dagmar Inez Kelly contributed two brilliant solos. She received an ova tion. It was a live meeting. through out. Even letters, read by the secretary, Mrs. Benedict, were applauded. They voiced the indorsement of the Portland Kindergarten Council, the master piuraoers and other organizations. The next meeting will be held Tues day.. June 13, in Holman School.. RECITAL TO BE MONDAY , IODESCA LOTELA5D "WILT. APPEAR ! AT HEILIG THEATER. Kelson F, Ross, a resident of Oregon for many years, died yesterday morn ing at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. W. Vincent, 207 "West Leavitt street. St. Johns. Mr. Ross was 86 years of age. Born in Vermont in the year I 1830, he removed to Michigan in early I life and in 1850 was wedded to Saman tha Truax. As a member of the 10th Michigan Infantry, Mr. Ross served with the army of General Sherman during the Civil War. Thirty-nine years ago he came to Oregon. Mr. Ross is sur vived by his widow, Mrs. Samantha I Ross; five sons, Henry C. Ross, Bir mington. Wash.; Dewitt C. Ross, Gres ham; Daniel W. Ross, Corbett; James W. Ross, Corbett; George Ross, Aurora, Oregon; and two daughters, Mrs. Vin cent, of St. Johns, and Mrs. J. H. Stapleton, of Fairview. DEMOCRATS SHUN OFFICE Colonel Miller and Bert Haney Kan From Jackson Club Place. Colonel Robert A.- Miller, president of I the Jackson Club, a Democratic politi cal organization, declared vehemently I last night that he is not a candidate I for chairman of the Democratic state central committee, as had been sup posed. Not only am I not a candidate, but I will not be a candidate under any cir cumstances," added the Colonel. This apparently leaves the fight be tween Bert E. Haney, present chairman. and Judge Samuel White. Mr. Haney I has said he doesn't want re-election and won't, accept ii. The Democratic state central com-1 mittee will meet in Portland early in I June, though the exact date has not I been set. DAUGHTERS WILL PARADE Revolution Chapters Will Join Preparedness Demonstration. All daughters of the American Revo lution, whether Identified with or mem bers of the local chapters of the organi zation, have been requested to arrange to join in the preparedness parade Sat- rday night. The regents of the local chapters yesterday sent out a. call to II women who are In fact daughters of the revolution. They .should be at the parade formation grounds, taking a po tion on Jackson street facing east to Tenth street, Saturday night by 7 clock. All who have badges have been re quested to wear them. Others should pply to Mrs. Henry J. Wilkins, secre tary, at the parade formation grounds. REV. F. L. LOVELAND BACK Portland Pastor Tells of Methodist General Conierencc. Dr. Frank I Loveland, pastor of the First Methodist Church, who has re turned from the General Conference in I Saratoga Springs, says that the unifi- Woman Superintendent Wins Cora- and South is one of the greatest ac complishments of the big gathering. He said yesterday in speaking of the Rev. Matt S. Hughes, the newly ap pointed bishop: "He is one of the greatest men In Methodism, and we are fortunate to get him.' Of the troubles between the First Church and the adherents to the old Taylor-street church, formerly the First Church. Dr. loveland said: "It is a closed incident." framatie Soprano In Accordance With Request Will Reader Great Aria j 'u From "La Boheme." Among the thousands of vouthful aspirants for high place in the world of music, it is only at rare lntei-ynls there arises, one with the promise of real success with the stamp of the genuine artist, recognzed . quickly by critics and musically educated people uvcrywnero, LoDesca Loveland, who is to appear at the Heilig Theater next Monday is a tiramauc soprano Who has appeared in recitals in many prominent cities from New York to Portland, and she has received enough enthusiastic praise and unbounded success and been compared favorably to -several of the tv onus most famous artists In a man rier sufficient completely to turn th DRUNKENNESS IS NO LONGER A CURSE Because the Neal Treatment Removes the Craving- for Drink in Three Days. Make up your mind you will stop drinking now, and spend three days at the Portland Heal Institute, come Broadway and College street, or a home, taking the Neal Treatment. It i purely vegetable and administered In xernauy aypoaermic injections are never used. If your husband or son drink, act for them delay is always dangerous. When other treatments fai investigate the Jveai. call, write or phone Geo. W. Derr, manager, for full information. Phone Marshall 2400. AH drug habits treated. - Bfta VBkt m a 1 M m m m m a. afest, Bnrwt and purest polish yen e&a buy. Keeps braa or silver muni cm) instruments like new. Xoe the work mlVl and easily. Sold In two sizA oani hv all Grooerr, Hard ware and Drug Look for Ffcete em Can in Absolutely Pure Made from Cream of Tartar, derived from Grapes The quality of cake, biscuits and other flour foods is very largely determined by the ingredients of the baking powder with which they "are. made. The. most eminent; scientists and food authorities -are on record to the effect that a cream of tartar baking powder, is the most satisfactory because of its healthful properties. It leaves no unwholesome residues in the food, and renders the biscuit , and .cake healthful, appetizing and digestible. iiXl TTT 71 Mai FdDWdflSF Mnmi is made from Gream of Tartar, derived from Grapes Airs. Kate Vaughn, the lecturer in The Oregonian's Free School of Home Economics and domestic science teachers and lecturers generally, use Royal Baking Powder because they know it can always be relied upon to make the finest and most wholesome food. HO AUK.1 HO PHOSPHATE Church SESSION United Brethren Are Told That Spiritual Revival Is Near. CHURCH REPORTS PLEASE mcndatlon "With Statement on Coos District Conditions. Xight " Session Held. Bishop W. M. Bell's address on the Significance of Modern Life" and the reports of the district superintendents took up most of the time of the ses sion of the Oregon Conference of the appointment, unless to fill a vacancy, must be ratified "by the Senate, and had Mr. Hofor not resigned he would have retained his membership on the Board until the next legislative ses sion. Mr. Starr, .the new appointee to the Board, has been identified with Ore gon schools for a number of years, He was foremerly Superintendent of Schools in Polk County and also Sec retary of -the Normal School Board from. 1907 to 190. when the first board was abolished. He is an attorney and a Republican in politics. - The other members of the Board of Regents for Normal Schools are W. C. Bryant, Moro: Miss Cornelia Mar vin, State Librarian, of Salem; H. J. Maier, of The Dalles: E. E. Bragg, of La Grande and H. G. Starkweather, of Milwaukie. Clackamas County. BUSINESS SHOWS GAINS BANK CLEARINGS AND POSTAL RE CEIPTS LARGELY INCREASED. DOG POUND IS LOCATED LONG, STORMY QUEST ENDS AT OLD COUNTY FARM. REMOVAL OF WOOD ASKED United Brethren Church- at the open- ill K yesterday ieroguo. l t- Residents Urged to Clean Walks Be fore Festival Dates. . Woodpiles in the residence sections of the city should be removed from the streets if possible before the Rose Fes tival, so these sections will present Church. East Twenty-seventh and Sum ner streets. What was considered the best and most comprehensive report was made by Mrs. C. H. Waymire. su perlntendent of th.e Coos Bay district. it being so excellent as to can iorcn the commendation of the presiding bishop. In his opening address to conierence, the most attractive appearance to the Bishop Bell spoke of the conditions of vlslior. The Rose Festival directors are urgirg all citizens of Portland to co-operate In removing the wood. The cleanup week campaign did much to dress up the city for guests and excellent work is being done toward making the co intry roads outside the city attractive. The directors feel that If tie woodpiles can be removed, it will be the final touch toward making the 5it7 attractive to visitors during the Festival. ELEVATOR CRUSHES MAN Mystery Shadows Accident to Labor er at National Ice-Coal Company. A. Sporgis, of 329 Salmon street, a laborer at the National Ice & Coal Company, was . crushed late yesterday afternoon, when an ele'vator fell on modern life and the trend toward ma terialism, that had largely neutralized spiritually, which he aaid invaded all departments of human Industry. But there has come a change, saia Bishop Bell, "and we are on the eve of a general revival and returning to consideration of the spiritual side of humanity, for no race can endure and exist in materialism. A lot of cranks say the world is growing worse. It is not. It is growing better, and there Is already a drift toward peace, justice and the spirituality of mankind Conference organized by the election of E. O. Shepherd as secretary. C. C, Whitney, S. S. Hough and A. C. Siddell, heads of the church extension and mis sion departments, were introduced to conference by Bishop Castle as coming to sit with conference and study its problems. ti. . McDonald, superintendent of Seattle district, reported conditions at Seattle and Everett hopeful and cener ally progressive. J. D. Nisewonder, of Building Permit Also Greater During May Than in Corresponding ' Month of Last Year. A comparison of bank, building and postal statistics for the two months shows that Portland was healthier from a business standpoint during the month which closed yesterday than durlnar the month of May. 1915. In May. 191. bank clearings reacnea the total of 49. 417.012, as compared with S41.032.320 for the corresponding month of last year, and May almost reached the high total attained in April The best figures obtainable yester day indicated that the postal receipts for the month were s.ouo, as contrast ed with $90,146 for May of last year, a gain of 8 per cent, and a showing that excelled the month lust preceding. During May. 1916. building permits were issued at the City Hall totaling S470.130 in building cost. The total in May. 1915, was only $432,065. him. Just how the accident happened s .TV i - i ,1. J is not known. Sporgis was badly-in- orHan2 dl?.rilU re.Jorl.ted1 th? our Jured, sustaining internal injuries and possibly a broken back. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hos pital, where he received medical at ten tion. Dr. Roy McDanlel attending him. He will take an X-ray photograph to determine the extent of Sporgis in juries. Portland churches as having had an excellent year. Other districts also re ported - progress. Conference decided to meet at 9 A M. and 2 P. M. A- C. Siddell was the speaker last night. The Women's Mis sionary Association was in session yes terday in another room and was ad Sporgis was injured shortly before dressed by Mrs; S. S. Hough. "Mission 6 o'clock. ary Literature" was the subject of paper by Misa Flossie Overman. WIRES MUST BE COVERED Council Passes . Ordinance to Re quire More Insulation. As an additional safeguard to the public the City Council yesterday passed an ordinance requiring the in sulation of all guy wires and cables leading from electric light or telephone wires or cables, to a height of eight feet horizontally above the ground. An ordinance now requires insula tion to c height of six feet, but the measure does not state that the six feet shall be horizontal and therefore many wires running at on angle are insulated only a few feet above the ground. E. HOFER QUITS BOARD GOVERNOR NAMES NEW REGENT OF NORMAL SCHOOLS. British Casualties Increase. LONDON, May 31. British casualties In May were much heavier than in either of the two preceding months. The total from all fields of operation, as complied from published lists, is 1767 officers and 28,470 men. The total in March, including officers and men. was zo.tz, ana in April zo.eu. RcaKon for Resignation I Oppoaltlo to Separate Bodies for 3 Insti tutions) C. L. Starr Successor. SALEM. Or.. May 31. (Special.) B, Hofer, a member of the Board of Re gents of Oregon Normal Schools, re signed today from the Board, becaus he declared he could not serve con sistently any longer when he believed that all institutions of higher educa tion in the state should be under on board of three persons. Governor Withycombe accepted Mr, Hofer's resignation and appointed L. Starr, of Portland, to succeed him. Mr. Hofer's term as a member of th Board of Regents expired July 1, 191 The law requires that the Governor' Humane Society Plana to Improve Place, Slaking Use of Building Now on Ground. At last the Oregon Humane Society has found a place for the dog pound. It is to go on the old. county farm on Canyon road, a short distance west of the city limits. Officers of the Hu mane Society conferred, yesterday with the Board of County Commissioners and got their consent to use the tract and the plan met with the approval of the City Council at its session yester day. it is planned to move the pound to the new quarters as soon as they can be put in shape There are some build ings on the ground, which will be re paired and used, along with some new construction contemplated by the Hu mane Society. The site, as proposed. Is said to be a quarter mile from the ROAD CHIEFS DROPPED THREE DISMISSALS FORECAST COUNTY SHAKE-UP. OF for West Side Divisions Are United Economy and Two Autos Are Asked For. Preliminary tremors of a shake-up in the road department precipitated by Roadmaster J. B. Yeon were felt yes terday in the dismissal of Road Super visors Fred Moy, A. H. White and H, F. Hansen, and the consolidation of West Side divisions under O. F. Fol- kenberg and Henry Moy. The men re leased had been in the service of the county for many years. A similar consolidation with result lng dismissals is predicted for the East Side within a short time as part of the economy programme of Mr. Yeon. Mr. Whit was relieved from duties as supervisor of district No. 2. and Fred Moy of service in division 14 district No. 1. Henry Moy was ap pointed superintendent of district No, 2 and division 14 in district No. Mr. Hansen was discharged as superin tendent of division 2, district No. and Mr. Folkenberg named superin tendent of divisions 1 and 2. in district No. 1. These changes in effect are that Mr. Folkenberg takes over the work of Mr. Hansen, and that Mr. Moy, Jr.. assume the work formerly assigned to hi father and Mr. White. Mr. Folken berg and Henry Moy are in the servlc now, and this is an increase of thel responsibilities. As Mr. Folkenberg will have in hi district about 60 miles of mountalnou roads to cover, and Mr. Moy about 60 miles of the same, Mr. Yeon further recommended that two small automo biles be purchased by the- county for their use. - nearest residence and Is said not to be objectionable. The Humane Society has had. a stormy two months of it since it started a search for -a satisfactory pound. A dozen different sites in the city were proposed and rejected by the City Council because of objections of resi dents. The society then selected a site near Lents junction, outside the city, and again raised a storm of protest. MR. PAULSELL DIES AT 99 Sumner Grand Army Post Will Hare Charge ol Funeral. Jeremiah Paulsell. who was within a few months of being 100 years old. died yesterday at his residence, 4709 Fifty-seventh avenue Southeast. His funeral will be held under the aus pices of Sumner Post. Grand Army of the Republic, at a date to be set today, probably. Mr. Pauteell was 99 years 7 months and 10 days old. He was the liusbaml of Clarle M. Paulsell and the father of Thomas Paulsell. The body has been taken to the undertaking parlors of F. S. Dunning. 414 East Alder street. Read The Oronln Classified Ads. CLUB LADIES' DAY HERE PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS MEN WILT HOLD SPECIAL PROGRAMME. Prominent Speakers Will DUruii At- tractive Huiil That - Are Un known to Many In Oregon John B. Yeon. Frank B. Riley. F. M, Kiser. Samuel Lancaster. John Lee and Frank C Rlggs will be the speakera today at the meeting of the Progres sive Business Men s Club at the Ore gon Grill. Mount Hood. Crater Lake. Larch, SU Peters Dome, out of the way places un known to many, will be featured in practical way at the great out-of-doors-day programme. These six specialists along their sev eral lines of recreation and exploration will speak concisely and with author ity. This will be the club's ladies day and apropos to the occasion there will be several attractive musical numbers. Arthur M. Prentiss has been chosea chairman of the iav. ft i q4 .si The New Town Pump Pure gasoline or &rsfy motors -feieTasoktie DEALERS EVERYWHERE AND AT OUR SERVICE STATIONS Standard Oil Company (California) Portland Use ZEROLENE. the Standard Oil for Motor Cart MM ii ii hi i m m . I j '.i V