1 $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- Solid comfort When the rains and cold weather come, be comfort prepared with a good oil heater. A gallon of PEARL. OIL, gives 9 hours of intense, odor less heat. Prices: $3.75 to $7.75 Perfection Oil Heater Dealers Everywhere STANDARD OIL COMPANY ' (California) New Year's Oregonian Annual Number, Jan. 1, 1917 Will be the most interesting and complete edition ever published. Yon will want to send copies to your friends in the East. On sale Monday, January 1, 1917. Single copy 5c, postage 5c in United States and Pos sessions ; foreign 10c Fill out blank form and send to Oregonian office, Sixth and Alder Stow Name I Street I Town State , I i . IT THE OREGONIAN, Portland, Oregon. Gentlemen : Enclosed find for which mail The Oregonian's New Year's Annual to each of the above addresses. (Enclose 10c for each address in United States or Possessions, 15c for each foreign address.) (Duplicate blanks may be had by calling, telephoning or writing to The Ore gonian Circulation Department.)