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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (July 13, 1917)
THE 3IORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY JTJL.Y 13, 1917. CITY BEGINS INQUIRY INTO FUEL PRICES CHAUTAUQUA GIRLS ATTRACT BIG CROWD POPULAR PORTLAND GIRL ACTIVE IN PLANS FOR LINCOLN ALUMNI BOATING PARTY TONIGHT. 2600 Hear Patriotic Music by Military. Orchestra and Enjoy Travel Lecture. Municipal Competition Is Pro posed if Unfairness Is t Discovered. 13 i iT-s :n , 1 1 ii iu.il ii i in i i mi rvurr.m in hi 1 1 i h CfiMI ' I I i I ! t U I i 111 rBYGERTRrTDE P. CORBETT I I I ! I I 1 I I MR. BAKER STARTS MOVE Ivan II am a son Is Selected by Coun cil to Conduct Investigation on Chances of Shortage and Basis of Present Trade. AH immediate extensive inquiry into fuel and ice conditions and later an Inquiry into other necessaries of life to determine whether or not the public la being1 gouged was ordered by the City Council yesterday on request of Mayor Baker. Ivan Hu mason, a well-known real estate dealer, was selected by the May or and the Council to conduct the in vestigation along two distinct lines. The first will be to determine conclu sively whether or not the city faces a fuel shortage and if it does to provide for meeting the situation at once. The second will be to determine whether or not dealers are charging exorbitant prices and if they are to combat the practice by the city enter ing into the fuel business. The entire city service will be at Mr. Humason's command in the Inquiry. Quick Action I Songht. . Quick action was decided on by May or Baker yesterday following receipt of a report from the police showing the amount of wood in stock and under contract by the various dealers. The report made by policemen showed that the wood in stock and available amounts to 160,226 cords, or an aver age of about two and one-half cords for each family in Portland- Soon after making a study of the police report Mayor Baker compiled i report to the Council and made rec- emmendations. This was followed by the calling of a Council meeting at 3:30 in the afternoon, at which the Mayor outlined the progress and recommend ed the employment of Mr. Humason. The suggestions met with the ucanl jnoaa consent of all Council members except Commissioner Bigelow, who was not present. It was agreed to pay Mr. Humason $200 a month and his ex penses. He said his investigation ehould not require more than a month and a half or two months. Increaitea to Be Invextfg-a-ted. Mr. Humason will get full informa tion on the status of the wood market, the reasonableness of recent increases in prices, the amount of wood avail able out of Portland, the transporta tion possibilities and the possibilities of getting other fuel for the city. Mayor Baker's plan Is to have the city go temporarily into tne wood business if the city faces a shortage. If it is found that the public is being gouged unreasonably, the Mayors proposal I. to combat the practice by municipal competition. In his letter to the Council Mayor Baker says: To the Council The Bureau of Police, under my orders, has completed a tabula tion of fuel conditions In Portland. The report clearly establishes a question as to the condition of the city's fuel supply. .Also it gives room for question as to the propriety of prices now being asked for fuel by the dealers. The tabulation shows that there is in stock in the yards, or contracted for delivery to the dealers, a total of 100, cords of wood of all kinds. On the basis of 60.000 families in Portland (the Water Bureau estimate), this allows, in round numbers, two and one-half cords for each family. This, of course, does not take Into consideration tha question of coal, briquets, fuel oil or other fuels and does not count luel already delivered. Unusual Profits Suspected. The report would indicate that five con cerns have contracted for the output of slab wood from mills in and near Portland; it . would indicate that there may be unusual profits for dealers under these conditions. The figures show, for example, that one con cern has contracted for four-foot slab wood at the rate of $1.50 a cord and is selling same at retail for $4.50; a profit of $3 per cord. The report Indicates that considerable dif f iculty was experienced In getting infor mation, some of the dealers btlng reluctan sbout siving the Information ind others re fUNing to give information, absolutely. ' I do not wish to make any charges or in iuuations against any fuel dealer. How ever, in face of the conditions as reported by the police. I wish to recommend at thli time a continuation of the investigation along two distinct lines, as follows: .First To determine as quickly as dob lble the question of whether Portland faces a fuel shortage, and if it does, to prepare plans for the importation and sale of wood or other fuel by the city. This inquiry would extend to territory outside the city, where labwood is -reported to be burned as refuse. jl It would 1 extend to the question coal importation and importation of wood from the National forests and other placei whire fuel may be available, and also woul f-xtend to the question of transportatio: from these points. Fair Decision Is "Wanted. Second An inquiry as to the prices now being charged by dealers. The question of increases reasonable under the increased cost of labor, materials and supplies, ghoul be determined accurately and fairly to a concerned, and If It is found that dealers ure taking advantage of the unusual times and are speculating in fuel to the detriment of the consumers, the city should enter into competition to break up such practices. The whole country is aroused over the question of undue profits during these war times. The President of the United States has spoken seriously on the subject; the (iovernment has employed men to cope with the situation and I feci that Portland should at this time take a hand in the movement and deal quickly and severely with all cases where it Is found that the public is being Soused. I wish to recommend at this time that the City Council provide tor the services of Ivan Humanson to take up and continue this investigation along the two line.- men tioned. I consider that Mr. Humanson is thoroughly qualified to continue this Investi gation and to accomplish quickly the results w wish. NORTHCLIFFE HEARS SURF Soar of Pacific and Greetings Sons: Cross Continent. in TvEW YORK, July 12. The breakers fit the Cliff House. San Francisco and the surf at Coney Island. New York, more than 3500 miles apart, were heard simultaneously by telephone here to day by Lord Northcliffe, head of the British commission in this country, and a number of American and English army officers at the offices of the American Telephone & Telegraph Com pany. Then they stood at attention while the strains of "The Star-Spangled Ban ner" and "Ood Save the King" came over the wires from San Francisco. AYliisky Hauler at Astoria Fined. ASTORTA. Or.. July 12. (Special.) E. J. Blakeley formerly proprietor of the Terminal Restaurant at Flavel, who was arrested a few days ago by Mar shal Connell for hauling nine cases of whisky in his car, was found guilty In the Justice court at warrenton today. He was lined $75. which he paid. 1 , Z;" ' V , " ! f , n " 1 - " ii ' - ' . I y ';: , - ; . : v v. . - ' , '. I f . - . l i ; if " '-- '- ' -f ?- if iff " " , ? . V : f :- " - . i ii ' - , . - , ; t : rl : '' - ' ': .. . ' . : ' . . S .--"-i -:' Vi. ma ' H in ii in 1 1 fi iiiniitnii i.i I i ir-- - " " " r HE garden at Blshopcroft yester day afforded an Ideal setting: for the social honor that Bishop Sum ner planned for his house gruest and esteemed friend, Mrs. Ella Flaggr Young, of Chicago. The bishop received sev eral hundred guests between the hours of 4 and 6 o'clock. For each one who greeted her, Mrs. Toung had a bright smile and friendly word. Masses of roses decorated the cool, inviting porch and the music room and reception hall of the residence. Several women prom inent in educational and social circles of Oregon assisted in receiving and serving. Mrs. Charles D. Sumner, the bishop's mother, and a number of vis itors shared in welcoming the compli mented guest, Mrs. Young. The dinner last night at the Univer sity Club, given for visiting college men and women, was a gathering of unusual interest. Miss Mary Frances Isom presided as toastmistress and in troduced the speakers, who responded with brief and clever talks. The din ner was informal, as many of those at tending were obliged to leave Immedi ately for the meeting at the Audito rium. Mrs. F. S. Myers was chairman of the committee that planned the din ner so successfully. For today one of the Important events will be the reception at the home of Mrs. C. J. Smith, 864 The Alameda. All members of the Association of Colle giate Alumnae and all deans of women will be welcomed. The Smith residence is one of the most attractive of the Alameda Park district and is reached by way of the BW car on Broadway to The Alameda. The luncheon for Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, to lie given at the Multnomah Hotel at noon today, will be an event of interest. Cotillion Hall will be the scene to night of the dance to be given by the auxiliary of the Coast Artillery. The grand march will begin at 8:45 o'clocR. The committee for the dances includes B. H. Parkenson, H. O. Miller, W. I Miller. E. H. Crow, J. D. Hughes. R. E. Stevenson, A. Q. Muntzell, Fred Mun- son. A. E. Dugan. Assisting will be the Misses Fayette Harbaugh, Mabel An derson, Dorothy Mountain, Julia Clo dius, Mrs. H. O. Neville and others. Sev eral prominent men and women will serve as patrons and. patronesses. ... The social committee serving ices at the Irvington Clubhouse for the social side of the tennis tournament today and tomorrow includes Mrs. R. A. Stew art, chairman; Mrs. John Shull, Mrs. Percy Allen. Mrs. "W. J. Hofmann, Mrs. H. M. Hendershott. Mrs. W. F. Wood ward, Mrs. R. G. E. Cornish, Mrs. W. I. Northrup, Mrs. Robert H. Lord, Mrs. J. B. Ettinger, Mrs. A. J. Stewart. Mrs. E. L. Whitney and Mrs. T. M. Watts. ... Miss VI Letta Guthrie, of Wenatchee, and Miss Anna Coffin, of Seattle, are visitors in Portland. They are regis tered at the Imperial. ... Mrs. W. H. Churchill and daughter. Mis; Clarris, will leave for the East soon. They will be delegates to the National convention of the auxiliary of letter-carriers, which will convene at Dallas, Tex., in September. ... Mrs. Charles T. Early has as her house guest Miss Eva Yates, a charm ing girl from Corvallis. Reproducing: a ceremonial hall in an Oriental palace, the assembly hall of the Portland Hotel was the scene yes terday of one of the most interesting receptions given for the in. xu. A. dele gates and friends. The hall was fur nished in handsome teakwood furniture and was adorned in exquisite draperies Kerns and flowers added a touch of Oregon's own out of doors, bringing the Far East and the Far West to gether. The festivity was arranged by Seid Gain Back and other Chinese merchants. Pretty Chinese girls dressed in Oriental costume, served tea trulv Chinese fashion. The girls were the Misses Daisy Luck. Miss Elsie Luck, Mabel Lee, Grace Lee. Alyse Wong, Pearl Moy, Helen Moy, Helen Law, Minnie Lum, Nette Toy, Myrtle Wong, Alice Wong, Rose Seid and Ruth Lee. Presiding at the tables and assisting were Mrs. J. Francis UraKe, Mrs. H. c Albee. Mrs. Herbert Holman, Mrs. E. H. McCollister. Mrs. I. M. Walker, Mrs. J C. Elliott King, Mrs. C. B. Simmons, Mrs. Bert Denison, Mrs. J. Coulson Hare. Mrs. Warren E. Thomas, Miss Leona Larrabee, Miss Mills, Mrs. Ches ter O. Kellogg. Mrs. Martha Webb, Mrs. C. M. Kiggins, Mrs. C. E. Runyon The guests admired the rich Oriental setting and the fascinating girls who served and appreciated the generou hospitality of the host and his assist ants. A large number of N. E. A. del egates attended. Mrs? Horace Oakleaf has been called to Aberdeen by the illness of her mother. Mrs. F. G. Deming. Questions and answers, with Mr Crawford presiding, will be the pro gramme at the Mustard Seed Club th evening at 8 P. M. in the Woman's Ex change building. Fifth street near Yam hill, second floor. The meeting is open to the public All who have not seen Mrs. Crawford since her return from her tour of the Sound clttes and from attending the convention held In Leba non will have an opportunity to do so this evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ruedy and daugh ter, Julietta, of Los Angeles, are in this city. They will leave in a few days for Seaside, where they will be the guests of Mr. Ruedys sisters, Mrs. A. E. Digman and Mrs. R. R. Hulme. ... Mrs. George Weister will leave Sat urday with a group of friends for stay at the Nehalem clubhouse, Man- zaaita. Mrs. H. B. Rodgers and Miss Caro lyn Rodgers, of Columbus, Ohio, are the guests of Mrs. Benjamin F. Weaver. Mrs. Charles L. Boss gave a luncheon at the Benson Wednesday for Mi Carolyn Rodgers. Her guestn were Miss Rodgers, Miss Glenn, of Denver Miss Lann. of San Francisco; Miss Bertha Masters and Mrs. Boss. On au tomobile day Mrs. Rodgers and Miss Rodgers and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Glen motored to Seaside as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Boss. They will remain until Monday evening, and while in Seaside will stay at the Hotel Moore. The residence of Mrs. J. G. Gauld, at the head of King street, will be the scene tomorrow of a reception at which the Arts and Crafts Society will en tertain in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wesley Dow, of New York City, Mr. Dow is head of the art department the teachers' college of Columbia niversity and Is regarded as one of the foremost men of his profession. He an art critic and teacher of inter atlonal renown. Mrs. Dow Is a social favorite and a woman of charming personality. Mr. Dow will give a series of lectures in the Portland Art Museum for the benefit of local art students. He came West to attend the N. E. A. and was one of the speakers on Wednesday. The hour of the reception is 4 o clock. Dr. Franklin E. Hoskins, of Syria, the guest of H. C. Campbell at the University Club. Dr. Hoskins will preach at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Mills and Camps Run Full Time. PE ELL. Wash.. Julv 12. fSnednll Mills and camps in this section are now running full blast after the slow own incident to the Fourth of Julv. During the shutdown several mills made needed improvements. A few steps off Washing MEN ! We offer you America's best shoes Hanan's, Boyden's and others at prices -which make it highly desirable for you to buy. You reap a profit now, for we are selling them below normal prices you will reap a profit later, for they are increasing in value. We cannot replace them, therefore we propose to sell them quickly. Men, this is the time to buy shoes. Women's Shoes Reduced Women's White Washable Kid Shoes, lace or button; welt soles. Reduced to DO0 Women s Ivory Kid Pumps.' I No GRAND ARMY MEN ,TALK Mrs. Iiucla Addlton. Condemns Spec ulation In Necessities of Lllo as Criminal and Suggests Prisoners Work Farms. TODAY AT CHAUTAUQUA. Oregon. City Day." Morning, 8 to 12 Summer school and junior Chautauqua. 10 Sermon-lecture, The Curb stone Critlo and His Wife," Rev. W. C. Buckner. 11 Forum. March of the Young Brigade," Miss Gladys Hannon. 1:30 Prelude, Lozlto'a Band. 2 Community lecture. The Ad venture of Being Human," Loreno Wilson. 3:30 Baseball, Oregon City Red Men vs. Klrkpatricks. 7:30 Grand concert. Joseph Lozlto and Royal Band; popular selections, Mary Adel Hays. GLADSTONE PARK, Or., July 12. (Special.) The largest crowd that has attended any of the sessions of the present Chautauqua engagement thronged Gladstone Park today, drawn by the big double attraction of the Military Girls' Orchestra and Dr. Whitefield Ray, travel lecturer. Fully !t00 persons crowded the Auditorium for the afternoon lecture, and even more were present tonight to hear tm com plete programme of the Military Girls' Orchestra. The concert programme given tonight by the girls' orchestra Included z. vari ety of patriotic selections, with musical burlesque and vaudeville acts Included. The winning number of the act this aft ernoon was a comic song by one of the sextet. In which the girls showed the effect of the encroaching war spirit even in ne entertainments. Grand Army Mem Talk. Previous to the afternoon programme In the Auditorium, several members of the G. A. R. gave brief addresses, among them being C. B. Cllne, T. H. Stevens and J. D. Stevens. You will always find," said Dr. Whit field Ray, in opening his description of live boutn American republics, visited on horseback, "that the average man is incredulous, and the mole incredulous he Is the more Ignorant he always is. Oregon City day promises to attract many tomorrow, and a specially attrac tive programme has been prepared. with Lozito's band of 22 pieces as the headllner, and Mary Adel Ha;-s, vocalist. Speculation Considered Crime. Tf speculation in wheat in times of peace is a sin. In times of war it be comes criminal." said Mrs. Lucia Faxon Additon, of the Oregon Women's Christ lan .temperance Union. In lecturing on "Conserve, Preserve and Observe," at the forum hour this morning. "We cannot hope in this war," said Mrs. Additon, "to make any progress with but one army. The mobilization of the military army is futile without the efficient mobilization of the In dustrial army of labor. "In all this talk of food control we are apt to lose sight of the true aim of the movement. It is to check speo ulation." Advantage was taken of the oppor tunity to take a stab at the liquor in terests by pointing out that if it Is crime to torner wheat, held for the manufacture of bread, it is doubly criminal to use this wheat for the manufacture of liquors. Prisoners Wanted on Farms. Mrs, Additon urged that the vast army of prisoners In the state and county jails be conscripted for farm work, aa well as the large body of men who would soon be put out of employment by the passage of the pro hibition act. Mrs. Gertrude Woodard sang a solo and her daughter. Miss Mary Beth, gave a recitation, "Our Flag." repeated from yesterdays programme by re quest. Major John J. Murray recited a selection from Bret Harte's American Poems. Mrs. Jennie M. Kemp, presi hand turned. Reduced to S5.95 129 Between but the steps i save you dol- Sw 1 ,ars! ' f -Tw Sale Goods May Be Exchanged or Returned. Interesting Reductions in Suits for Summer and Vacation Wear! ,' Take Your Choice at $9.75, $14.75, $16.50, $19.75 An excellent collection of choice new garments in the most wanted styles. Many are smart tailleur designs others plain and fancy novelty models. All materials, including Poiret twill, gabardine, taffeta, serge, silk poplin and jersey. Women's and misses' sizes. Choose Now for Your Vacation Trip Afternoon Dresses $19.75, $25.00, $29.50, $34.75, $49.00 Crepe de chine, taffeta and satin are featured in these smart dresses for afternoon and resort wear. A complete range of sizes and all colors. Wash Dresses $7.50 A splendid showing of new dresses in all colors and all popular materials. All sizes. Special for Friday Voile and Organdie Waists, $2.00 and $2.50 Hand-Made and Novelty Waists Are Now Marked at Greatly Re duced Prices Mail Orders Promptly Filled dent of the Oregon W. C T. U.. acted as chairman. "He that is slow to anger is greater than the mighty,' was the text chosen kv the Rev. W. C. Buckner for the theme of his morning lecture on 'Self- Possession." AUTO BUYER IS HELD. CHARGE OP" FRAUD MADE AGAINST EASTERN OREGON YOUTH. Sight Draft for 30O Given ny E. . Forsatrom on Walla Walla Bank la Returned Second Time. Charged with obtaining an automo bile from the Northwest Auto Company by fraudulent methods, E. S. Forsstrom, said to be a son of a wealthy Eastern Oregon family. Is In ' the .County Jail and was ordered held to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing yesterday before District Judge Dayton. -HVitrnTn- bv his own admission. gave the auto company a sight draft for $300 on tne l nira .vaLiuim. Walla Walla, Wash., without having an account In the bank or any funds to meet payment. v Forsstrom says he expected to re ceive money after his arrival in Walla Walla, and when It did not come he at once wrote the Portland firm to hold up the draft for a few days. In the meantime, hdwever, the draft had been returned to a Portland bank; marked "No account." but again was sent to the Walla Walla bank, where it was once more returned with payment re- fUForsstrom said he had Intended re turning to Portland and getting the matter settled. He said his father was prominent in Eastern Oregon and would settle his financial difficulties, but he was endeavoring to square matters up A Sale of Shoes America's Best Makes Deeply Reduced. Men's Hanan's and Boyden's Oxfords in black or tan leather. Snappy styles at clearing CJC QC reductions OU.itJ Men's Bluchers and Lace Shoes in calf or Kanga roo. 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