Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, December 27, 1916, Page 7, Image 7

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$750,000 HOTEL OF
15 STORIES PLANNED
GIRL WHO PLAYS PROMINENT ROLE IN GREAT FILM SPECTACLE
THAT COMES NEW YEAR'S.
SINGLE RULE IN CITY
AND COUNTY OBJECT
Owner of Oregon Hostelry Or
ders Preliminary Sketches
From Portland Architect.
Agitation Started in Hood
River for Passage of En
abling Legislation.
BENSON PLANS ADVANCED
CONDITIONS FAVOR PLAN
THE MORNING OR EGO NI AN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1916.
Bid of 9375,000 Made by Mr. Ben-
ton for Site Adjoining Present
Structure Rejected Ele
vator to Annex Designed.
IB the wake of the announcement
made in The Oregonian December 2i
to the effect that Goon Dip and Moy
Mack Hin were contemplating the ad
visability of rebuilding the Hotel Ore
Ron on its present site, it became known
yesterday that David L. Williams, the
Portland architect who designed the
present Oregon, had been commissioned!
to draw preliminary plans and specifi
cations pending the decision as to
whether or not the proposed new hotel
Is to be built.
The programme, thus far in tentative!
stage only, suggests a 15-story build-
ins: that would cost approximately
J750.000. It is understood that the new
building if erected, will be built dur
ing the coming Summer.
Benson Rumor Denied.
ooon arter the plans for the pro
posed $500,000 Hotel Benson annex
were announced a report was circu
lated to the effect that the latter struc
ture might be erected on the site of
the present Oregon rather than on the
corner diagonally across the street
from the present Benson. Immediately
Goon Dip sent word from his home in
Seattle that he would not sell the
Oregon for a cent less than $500,000,
sum $125,000 above the offer made by
tho Bensons some time ago, and that
he himself was considering plans for
the ultimate construction of a new
hotel building on the quarter block
now covered by the Oregon.
Meanwhile the officials of the Benson
Hotel Company are proceeding with
plans for the proposed annex, and Al
T. Lundborg, manager of the Benson,
fcaia yesterday that the announcement
that a new Hotel Oregon might be
erected would not interfere with the
company's plans.
New Elevator Designed.
John G. Kelly, a consulting engineer,
nas neen commissioned to prepare
Plans In conjunction with the archi
tects. Hough taling & Dougan, for the
underground tunnel that is proposed
as the means of connecting the Hotel
Benson with the proposed annex. Mr.
Lundborg said yesterday that Mr. Kelly
had conceived a capital idea whereby
elevator equipment could be installed
to convey persons from the main lobby
in the Benson down below the street
grade, across to the annex and to their
tloor in that building. This, Mr. Lund-
oorg points out, would enable him to
operate the proposed annex with slight
addition to present operating expenses
ror elevator service and for an auditor"
force in the annex. Present estimates
indicate that the underground tunnel
would cost about $25,000. and the pro
posed automatic elevator an additional
Mr. Lundborg received a letter yea-
COLDER NIGHT PREDICTED
terday from S. Benson whn l now in
California, announcing 'that he is much
Pleased with the manner in which
plans are progressing for the proposed
UDOZi
Heralded as the "World's Greatest Show." D. W. Griffith's colossal $2,000.-
000 spectacle, "Intolerance," will open a two weeks' engagement at the Elev
enth-Street Playhouse on New Tear's afternoon at 2:10. Two performances
daily will be given one at 2:10 and an evening performance at 8:10. ' Owing
to the magnitude of the production and the enormous cost of operation, "In
tolerance" never will be shown In any but theaters of the first-class and at
prices customarily charged for high-class attractions. A symphony orchestra
of 30, an operatic chorus and thousands of realistic effects add greatly to the
charm and interest of the entertainment.
The scenes of this spectacle flash back and forth from Babylon to Judea
and from Paris of the middle ages to a Western American city. The modern
story deals with the efforts of so-called uplifters who undertake to regulate
the lives of the less fortunate and who, in so doing, become intolerant and
narrow minded. Similar scenes run through the reproductions of other periods
of the world's history.
BAKER HAS WINTER
Mercury Drops to Within One
Degree of Zero.
i lntendent of the Portland Schools; W.
j. iverr. presiaenL or uregon Agricul
tural College, and E. D. Ressler, dean
of the College of Education at Oregon
Agricultural College, will be among the
speakers.
The banquet will be held In the
Arcadian Gardens of Multnomah Hotel
and special music will be provided.
NATIVE OF ALBANY DIES
R. N. Morris, President of Thresher
Men's Association, Born in 1860.
ROSEBTJBG, Or., Dec. 26. (Special.,
R. N. Morris, president of the Oregon
anresner Mens Association, died at his
home in Looking Glass Valley Monday.
Mr. Morris was born near Albany
iNovemDer 2, i860, and later located in
Chicago, where he entered the employ
of the Deering Binder Company. There
he remained for 12 years, when he re
turned to Oregon and engaged in busi
ness in Albany. After 12 years passed
there he moved to Salem, where he
lived ror seven years.
Mr. Morris came to Douglas County
last, aiay ana purchased one of the best
rancnes in Looking Glass Valley. He
was a charter member of the Maccabees
and Modern Woodmen of America
lodges or Albany.
l. -sides a widow he Is survived by
inree cnuaren. Mrs. G. W. Greer. Har-
lana Morris and Miss Ruth Morris, all
or ijOOKing Ulass Valley.
Little Suffering Is Reported Tims
Far, but Lack of Cars May
Result in Shortage of
Coal Before Long.
TOURIST AGENTS TO MEET
Representatives From Northwest
Cities Are to Attend.
Announcements of the meeting of
the Northwest Tourists' Association to
tie held In Portland January 26 have
Been sent to all the organizations afHl
iated. and representatives from British
Columbia, Seattle, Tacoma and other
northern cities have signified their in
tention to be present.
Directors from each of the districts
In the association will be here, and an
rtiort win be made to get the secre
taries of each of the commercial clubs
In Oregon to come to the meetintr.
Consideration of plans to obtain state
aid and other important phases of the
fund raising for the work of the asso
ciatlon to exploit the Northwest tourist
attractions will be under consideration
at the meeting.
ah citizens interested in the pro
posed co-operative campaign to attract
tourists are invited to attend.
BAKER. Or., Dec. 26. (Special. 1
Baker's coldest weainer of the Winter
was experienced today, when the ther
mometer registered 1 above zero at 6
o'clock this morning. It is nearly that
cold tonight, and below zero weather
is indicated for early morning.
Little suffering has been reported to
the authorities, but the possibility of
a coal shortage, because of lack of cars.
still threatens the city.
Portland-bound trains are late. The
O.-W. R. & N. Company's transconti
nental mall train, due in Portland early
today, arrived here at noon today, 16
hours late. Trainmen report 30 de
grees below zero weather In Wyoming
where it sometimes takes 20 minutes
for an engine to get up steam to start
the trains.
COLD VISITS THREE STATES
Havre, Mont., Reports 2 2 Below
and Foot of Snow Appears.
SPOKANE, Wash.. Dec. 26. A cold
wave had Eastern wasliinston, isorin-
ern Idaho and all of Montana in its
grasp today. Havre, Mont., reported
temperature of 22 degrees below zero.
In Spokane 8 below was registered by
the Weather Bureau thermometer.
The ground was covered with more
than a foot of snow. The snow and
cold has greatly interfered with the
operation of trains from the East. The
transcontinental trains are running at
least six hours late.
I. W. W. PICKETS ARE FINED.
Banner Carriers Refuse to Pay and
Are Sent to Jail.
Henry Jones and Earl Osborne, In
dustrial Workers of the World pickets
who were stationed in front of the Ore
gon Coffee House, were fined when they
appeared before Municipal Judge Lang
guth yesterday on charge .of disorderl
conduct. The men declined to pay thei
fines of $10 and $5, respectively, and
were sent to jail.
According to officers and workers
employed in the coffee house the me
were walking up and down in front
the place with banners and shouting s
mat tney could oe heard a block, urg
lng people to Keep away from the hous
because it was "unfair."
Frank Osborne, 17, was released.
Read The Oregonian classified ads.
DEEP SHOW DELAYS TRAIN 16
Repairs Are Made When Cars Final-
ly Arrive in Ashland.
ASHLAND, Or., Dec. 26. (Special.)
The second section of train No. 16 was
stalled five hours yesterday at Siskl
you owing to the deep snow, with
couplings drawn. A new crew went
from here to where the train stood. On
its arrival here the train was delayed
three more hours for repairs.
No other storm damage is reported.
The snow is nearly a foot deep and a
light fall is yet prevailing. Train
.service is normal today.
HOWE FUNERAL ARRANGED
Masons Will Officiate at Burial
Mount Scott Merchant.
The funeral of John C. Howe, wh
died at his home at 6022 Eighty-secon
street Southeast, last Saturday, will
held tomorrow under the auspices
the Lents Lodge of Masons, of whic
Mr. Howe was a memDer. the services
will be conducted by the Rev. M
Engle, of Salem, in the chapel of A.
Kenworthy & Co.. at 10 o'clock.
Mr. Howe had been in the mercantile
business at Gray's Crossing for the past
12 years.
He was born in Knowlesvllle, N. T.,
in 1852, and was educated at Oberlin
College.
He is survived by his widow, three
sons and one daughter.
New Courthonse Declared Needed
Badly, and .It Is Said Saving
In Administration Would
Provide Building Fund.
HOOD RIVER. Or.. Dec. 26. (Spe-
ial.) Agitation Is under way In Hood
River County with a view to having
he Legislature change the laws of
the state so as to make possible the
amalgamation of the governments of
the city and county of Hood River.
The matter has been broached to
me. says George R. Wilbur, joint
Senator-elect from Hood River and
Wasco counties, "and I must say that.
while the idea is in a measure revolu-
ionary, I believe the city and county
would gain In economy and efficiency
f the two governments were combined.
but nothing could be gained by rush-
ng the question into tho coming Leg
islature. As yet we have not had time
know lust what we want. It will
take some time and earnest study to
outline a definite plan of action."
It Is suggested that a commission
omposed of representative men of
both city and county bo appointed to
make a study of tho governments of
San Francisco and Los Angeles and
other similar dual governments. This
commission. If appointed, will be au
thorized to draft a plan.
Tho proposed movement meets with
general approval by both the residents
of city and valley. Tho consensus of
opinion is that tho matter should have
horough Investigation.
It is argued that Hood River City
and County at large are communities
of similar interest. The entire county
small aifd compact and has the ap
pearance of a town, the population Is
dense and tho property is cut up Into
small holdings. All conditions, geo
graphic and economic, are ideal, it is
said, for a common form of government.
It is further declared that the
proposed new form of government
would result in a great saving. It has
been suggested that the tenure of
office should bo four years. Under
existing laws, the city holds an an
nual primary and an annual general
election, each of which costs approxi
mately $100. The county holds two
elections biennially, each costing an
approximate $2000. County officials
have warned the people that records
are in constant menace from fire be
cause of the poorly-constructed vault
In the old schoolhouse now used as a
courthouse. It Is argued that within
few years a creditable combined City
Hall and Courthouse could be erected
from the savings in election cost under
the new form of government.
Headquarters for
OVERCOATS
Any store that sells
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Clothes is headquarters for men's over
coats. Why?
Because you get everything that is
right up-to-the-minute in style and in
fabric.
They have that individual touch of
newness that men prefer.
Here's one of the new ones that ought
to interest you. We have other styles,
too. This is only one of many.
Ask to see one at $25
Others for more and less,
$20 to $35
Copyright Hut Scbaflacr it Ifj
Sam'l Rosenblatt & Co.
Portland's Largest
Exclusive Men's Store
Southeast Corner
Fifth and Alder Sts.
TAX IS CONSIDERED
and Increase tho income tax. Some of
the tax Increases proposed are $1.25 In
stead of $1.10 per gallon on whisky. $2
Instead of $1.70 per barrel on beer and
a sufficient Increase on cigarettes to
bring In from $15,000,000 to $18,000,000.
Need of Revenue Confronts 'WILL LIPMANMS SELECTED
Congress Committee.
here In conference with the other mem
bers of the Joint flax "committee, Indi
cated that the Eugene organization was
eager to have the proffered services of
Mr. Lipman accepted, and may consider
vending no other representative. Mr.
Lipman will go East early in January.
BOND ISSUE IS POSSIBLE
HOTEL WORKERS GUESTS
PORTLAND HOST TO ENTIRE STAFF
AT DINNER-DANCE.
Manager Child Tomlmutrr and Sue-
of House Attributed to
Loyalty of Employe.
eeaa
Increased Income and
Impo.-ts, unl Higher
Whisky, Beer and
Inheritance
Levies on
Hot tied
Kugenc Chamber Want Portland
Man to Look Into Flax Problems.
Will Lipman probably will be the of
ficial representative of tho Eugene
Chamber of Commerce to investigate
the flax situation in the East with a
view to Interesting manufacturers In
plans to come to Oregon to establish
factories.
George Quayle, secretary of the Eu
gene Chamber of Commerce, who was
Harringtons Seek Soiaration.
OREGON CITY, Or., Dec. IS. (Spe
cial.) Another divorce action was In
stituted In the Circuit Court here today
by Beatrice May Harrington against
William H- Harrington, on grounds of
cruelty. They were married September
12. 1909, in Olympla, and have two children.
Funeral of John Bryce Held.
The funeral services of John Bryce
were held yesterday at Klnley's Chap
el. Rev. John H. Boyd officiated. The
body was sent to Astoria for Interment.
of
A merry party of guests gathered in
the assembly hall of the Hotel Portland
last night when the management enter
tained all the employes of the hotel
at a dinner-dance and annual party.
Manager Chllds acted as toastmaster
and made a brief address in which he
thanked the workers in each depart
ment for their loyalty and good work
and attributed the success of the "old
home-like Portland" largely to the ef
forts of the employes. Miss Nettle Buck
responded. Brief talks were made by
Assistant Manager Robe and a few
others. The orchestra that plays for
the regular dinner-dances was in at
tendance and contributed the music for
the dancing and several additional spe
cial numbers.
The spirit of democracy reigned.
Everyone had "the time of his life."
The Greek lad who makes his living
washing dishes was there in his best
suit and carried off the honors for
graceful dancing with his partner, a
pretty girl who works in the laundry.
The clerk and the telephone operator,
the baggageman and the maid, the
housekeeper and the head engineer, the
bookkeeper and all the others were
there. Just members 6f one big, happy
family.
Waters Proposed.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 26. Issuance of
$125,000,000 of Panama Canal bonds,
increased income and estate taxes, ad
ditional taxes on whisky, beer, cigar
ettes and bottled waters and higher
tariff duties on coffee and tea are
proposed in a tentative programme to
be considered by the House ways and
means committee when it begins fram
ing revenue legislation to meet the
prospective deficit of $370,000,000 at
the end of the next fiscal year.
The committee will undertake its
task soon after Congress reconvenes
next week. Members In direct charge
of drafting the legislation already have
conferred with Secretary McAdoo and
other Administration officials and the
problem has received the serious atten
tion of President Wilson himself.
There are intimations that the Presi
dent may decide to address Congress
soon to outline how ho thinks the
necessary money could be raised.
The President Is understood to op
nose bond Issues except for extraordi
nary emergencies. To square with this
view. Democratic leaders In the House
propose to put the issue of the Panama
Canal bonds directly upon the military
expenditures on account of Mexico.
Speaker Clark believes an extra ses
sion will be necessary to consider
revenue measures unless It is possible
to meet the deficit by a bond issue and
income tax increases. Other Democrats
hope, however, tho problem can be
solved by pressing through at the short
session a complete programme. Includ
ing an omnibus revenue bill In addi
tion to provision for the bond tesue
Keeping your teeth is
so serious a business that
you should at least try
peBeco
TOOTH PASTE
It Works! Try It
Tells how to loosen a sore,
tender corn so It lifts
out without pain.
Good news spreads rapidly and drug
gists here are kept busy dispensing
freezone, the ether discovery of a Cin
cinnati man. which is said to loosen
any corn so it lifts out with the fingers,
Ask at any pharmacy for a quarter
ounce of freezone, which will cost very
little, but is said (o be sufficient to rid
one's feet of every hard or soft corn or
callus.
You apply just a few drops on the
tender, aching corn and instantly the
soreness is relieved, and soon the corn
13 so shriveled that It lifts out with
out pain. It is a sticky substance
which dries when applied and never
inflames or even irritates the adjoin
ing tissue.
This discovery will prevent thou
sands of deaths annually from lockjaw
and infection heretofore resulting from
the suicidal habit of cutting corns.
WALLA WALLA HAS 1 1 ABOVE
Temperature on Down Grade and
Snow Covers Ground.
WALLA WALLA, Wash.. Dec. 26
(Special.) The temperature here
dropped today to 11 degrees above
zero, the coldest of the Winter. Indi
cations tonight were for even a lower
temperature.
There is from four to eight inches
of snow. Farmers say that a freeze
up now will not hurt the Winter grain,
as the snow is sufficient protection.
CLUB BANQUET ON TONIGHT
Agricultural College Festivity Ex
pected to Attract 150 to 200.
Between 150 and 200 are expected
tonight at the banquet of the Oregon
Agricultural Club and members of the
State Teachers' Association, who have
In the past or are now Identified with
the work of tho Oregon Agricultural
College. Governor Withycombe: J. A.
Churchill, State Superintendent of Pub
lic instruction; L. R. Alderman, Super-
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