Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, July 16, 1917, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextTHE JIORXIXG OREGOXIAX, MONDAY, JULY 1G, 1017. 1 CITY NEWS IN BRIEF OREGOXIAN ILEPHOM3. Managing Editor. Main 7O70. A 0S5 City Editor .Main 7070, A 60115 Bunday Editor Main 7070, A 6o5 Advertising Department. . ..Main 7070, A 6095 Composing Room Main 7070, A 6095 Superintendent building Main 7070, A 6095 AMUSEMENTS. PANTAGES (Broadway at Alder) TJn- equaled vaudeville. Three shows dally, 2:30, 1 and 9:05. HIPPODROME (Broadway and Yamhill) Vaudeville and moving pictures, 2 to 6; 6:5 to 11 p. M. Saturday, Sunday, holi- continuous, x:ia to 11 p. M. KlKAnD (Park, West Park and Stark) vauueviue ana motion pictures continuous. OAKS PARK Open-air amusement resort on Willamette River. COUNCIL. CREST PARK Open-air amuse ment resort on Council Crest. Take Port land Heights cars. OREGOMANS AT RESORTS. Subscribe with the following agents, at your Summer resort, to secure the most prompt deliv ery of The Oregonian. City rates. Subscriptions by mail are payable in advance: Barvlew. Or R. E. Jackson Bay City. Or O. E. Sheley Bayocean. Or H. L. King Brighton, Or W. A. Rowe Carson, Wash Carl B. Smith Columbia Beach, Or..V. A. Davidson i .ccoia, ur I W. Crone I Flavel, Or W.K.Jones I Garibaldi, Or D.C.Ellis T Gearhart, Or W.I.Robinson Long Beach, Wash. .J. H. Strauhall T Manhattain Beach, Or..Frank Miller J Manzanita, Or E. F. Kardell 4 Nahcotta, Wash H.C.Brown Newport. Or .n. p. Hirmn Ocean Park. Wash ! Florence Leekley Pacific Beach, Wash M. W. Douglas Rockaway, Or Frank Miller I Seaside, Or Herman K. Jones Seaview, Wash H. E. Perrin Tillamook, Or J. s. Lamar Tokeland, Wash Joe Johnson Wheeler, Or R. H. Cady Rose Citt Rebekahs Install. Offi cers of Rose City Rebekah Lodge No. 170, for the ensuing term of six months were installed Thursday evening, by Sirs: Mary Litscher, District Deputy, presiding and staff. Those installed were: Irene D. Hart, noble grand" Flora Myers, vice-grand; Esletta Weed, secretary: Elsie Stettler, treasurer; Ce lia Hewitt, warden; Alice Circle, con ductress; Alice Fraser, chaplain; Nellie Greene, right supporter noble grand; Mary Litscher, left supporter noble grand; Eloise Roadruck, right support er vice-grand: Elcy Davidson, left sup porter, vice-grand; Louise Kramer, in ner guard, and A. Hixson, outer guard. After the installation ceremonies were over, refreshments were served in the banquet room. Many visitors were present from Vernon and other lodges. Rotary to Hear or Torpedoes. "Torpedoes and Reports" is the subject for the luncheon of the Rotary Club at the Benson Hotel at noon tomorrow. The torpedo end of the programme will be handled by H. F. Kyle, gunner's mate first class, United States Navy, who will have a regulation United States Navy torpedo on exhibition at the meeting and will explain so thor oughly its workings that if any of the members of the club in future chance to be on a ship that is submarined, they will know exactly what happened to them. The reports will be by Estes Snedecor and D. M. Roth, on the pro ceedings of the recent International notary Convention. The patriotic songs recently published by Jay B. Tower, of Portland, will be sung at this meeting. Late Oscar Meter Known Here. Oscar R. Meyer, brother-in-law of Mrs. Solomon Hirsch, who died in New York City last Friday, was well known here and had been in Portland on numerous occasions. He was an extensive silk manufacturer and was about 65 years old. Mrs. Meyer, formerly Miss Clem entine Mayer, was prominent here be fore her marriage. She was visiting in California only 10 days ago, when she was called East on account of her hus band's illness. The funeral will be held in New York City. Artillery Auxiliary to Meet. A business meeting of the Coast Artillery Auxiliary will be held in the Story Hour room of the Public Library to night at 8 o'clock. Reports of the re sult of the dance will be made at the meeting and all members of the Coast Artillery Corps, their relatives and friends interested in the work are asked to attend. It is expected some further activity in behalf of the Coast Artillery members will be undertaken at that meeting. all Housewives Invited. Classes In canning, preserving and drying under the auspices of the Portland schools, will open in the Benson Polytechnic School for Girls, Morrison and Lowns dale streets, tomorrow at 9:30 A. M. and another session will be held at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. All house wives and women interested are asked to attend. The lessons are free. Miss Edna Groves will be the instructor in charge. Mother-in-Law Attacked Is Charge. When Mrs. Anna Fazo pleaded with her son-in-law. Joe Fazzio, of 581 East Nineteenth street, yesterday, in an ef fort to keep him from leaving his wife and going East, he became angry , and attacked Mrs. Fazo with a large knife. Inflicting-a severe cut on the right arm. He was taken to the police station by patrolman Green and later released on $100 cash bail, to appear in Municipal Court this morning. Millman Succumbs to Injury. Nick Kordick, 707 Reed street, who was se riously injured at the plant of the Eastern & Western Lumber Company at the foot of Twenty-first street. Sat urday evening, died at the Good Sa maritan Hospital yesterday afternoon. Coroner Smith took charge of the body but it is not thought he will hold an Inquest. Car Conductor Hurt. J. V. Mackey, a streetcar conductor, who lives at 1734 East Sixteenth street, fell from a mov ing Oregon City train near Golf Junc tion yesterday and was knocked un conscious. He was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital, where it was learned his injuries were of a minor nature. He will be able to leave the hosptial In a short time. Sewino Class Resumed. Red Cross sewing classes conducted by the Port land Grade Teachers' Association will be resumed this afternoon to run for the remainder of the school vacation season. Sessions are from 1 to 4:30 o'clock each afternoon and they are held each day except Saturdays and Sundays. Two at "Vale Fail to Register. Robert Voines and Claud Frederick Fields, of Vale, were brought to Port land yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal Fuller and placed in the Coun ty Jail for not registering They will be questioned today by United States Attorney Reames. Mrs. Wilkins May Recover. Mrs. Mi Hedge T. Wilkins, aged 29, of Park Rose, who suffered a fractured skull and severe cuts, when the horse she was driving became frightened Satur day evening and ran away, is reported at Good Samaritan Hospital as having a Blight chance of recovery. Council Luncheons Stop for Summer. No meeting of the Members' Council will be held at noon today, the regular luncheons having been abandoned until September. E. L. Thompson, chairman of the Council, will issue a call in case fin emergency arises. Chiropractic, No Grafting, J30N, Portland. Adv. McMa- Spruce in Great Demand. Spruce lumber produced in Western Oregon will be used largely in building the big fleet of airplanes for which Congress has appropriated J S40.000.000. The Forests Products Laboratory at Madison. Wis., Is kiln drying Pacific Coast spruce for airplane frames, with promising results. Lumber producers, fully convinced that Oregon spruce is eminently fitted for airship construc tion, are prepared to make prompt de liveries in heavy volume. E. T. Allen, of Portland, of the Federal trade com mittee, will soon visit the West Coast to study the spruce situation. For wood and coal call Acme Fuel Co.. E. 28th and Holladay. East 3551. B 3188. Adv. Sewino Club to Meet. Ltpman, Wolfe-Rlchet Sewing Club will meet on July 18 at 2 o'clock. COURT SESSION GALLED FEDERAL JIDGE TO HEAR 1,1 at OK AND ROBBERY CASES. John Doe Insists Name Given Is True One. and Not for Purpose of Hiding; Identity. Federal Judge Cushman, of Spokane, Wash., will preside at the session of United States District Court called for July 24. Under ordinary procedure no session would have been held until Oc tober. It was desired, however, to give speedy trial to defendants who are now being held in Jail. Charged with the robbery of two postoffices in Southern Oregon, at Phoenix and Riddle, Sam Rubber and John Doe will be tried. The latter steadfastly insists that his true name is that which has graced countless in dictments in the absence of specific in- iormation. George Weston, of Euerene. is on trial for dispensing liquor without Govern ment license or internal revenue tax receipt. The defendant maintains that he passed the liquor out to friends without compensation. The postoffice and liquor cases comprise the entire docket for the session. The Federal trial jury has been im paneled as follows: J. P. Asplnwall. -farmer. Bronki; .Tnhn TV. Backlund, merchant, Portland; Charles A. lia.il?a, stereotyper, Portland; JS. G. Bar zee, collector. Corvallls; William Berlnger, farmer, liehama; Edward F. linhlman. plumber, Portland; Joseph H. llrown. farm er, Dallas; Isaac N. Clinton, carpenter. Portland; A. R. Cyrus, insurance, Astoria; Benjamin K. Denney, Beaverton ; '. D. Doyle, farmer, Boyd; J. C. English, mer chant, Portland; N. A. Erlckson, farmer. The Dalles: Georjre W. r.nrrin.r farmer Falls City; B. C. Heath, grocer; Harry How ard, contractor, Portland; R. S. Irwin, farm er, Corvallls; Clyde Keltv. farmer. Mrt'nv - J. E. Linebaugh, farmer. Cottage Grove; R. M. Johnston, life insurance, Corvallls; George W. Jones, ex-County Clerk. Mc Minnvllle; James Kennard, contractor, Port land; George Lawrence, Jr.. merchant, Port land; J. L. .Loop, farmer, McMlnnvllle; R. S. McLaughlin, farmer. Mllwaukie; J. H. Mc Tam&r, farmer. Forest Grove; George Mc Queen, merchandise. Cottage Grove: R. J. Moore, manager, Ne-wbersr: H R Mnrrln real estate. Nowhere: Marlon Morris, hiarlr- smith, Florence; L, D. Nash, farmer '..h. ville; Richardson Patterson, farmer ir. vais: Frank Priest, laborer, Newport: Frank u. ivugtrs, oruggist, iloMlnnvllle; John F. SteeLhammer. blacksmith. Kilverton; F. A, Stewart, farmer, Edenbower: J. w. Tnwn. send, farmer, Clackamas: W. H. Weeks, nur serymen, Salem; George W. Whitney, farmer. nvuuuuiu, j. u. wiicox. farmer. Yamnlll. SYRIAN RELIEF IS URGED DR. FRAXKLIV K. HOSKIXS, AMERI CAST MISSIONARY, WANTS FTJNDS. America, Be Declares, Hh Profited From War, but Henceforth Must Help Share War's Burdens. Dr. Franklin E. Hoskins. who sment nearly 30 years in Syria, and who left mere a year ago, visiting Constantino ple, Berlin and other capitals of the central empires since, spoke before the congregation of the First Presby- nan v-nurcn yesterday morning: and appealed for multiplied contributions to charities during the war, and espe cially for Armenian-Syrian relief. The philanthropic contributions," he said, "must be larger during these times, as the strife is in larger propor tions than at any time In the history of the world. "Up to this time," he continued, "America has profited from the war. but henceforth we must help share war's burdens." From Government reports he showed that America has made money from the sufferings of Europe. Up to Jan uary 1, the Controller of the Currency reported that the aggregate amount of money spent here by the allies was $85,000,000,000, of which, it was esti mated, $15,000,000,000 represented prof its a per capita gain of $150 for every man, woman and child in the country. There was spent for Belgian relief up to January 1 an aggregate of $280, 000.000, of which $150,000,000 was spent in this country, at a profit of $15, 000,000. In return for this the people of America contributed only $19,000,000 to the Belgian relief fund. BODIES TAKEN FROM RIVER Grappler Recovers Father and Son Drowned Thursday. The bodies of John Livingstone and his son. Evert, who were drowned in the Clackamas River near Estacada Thursday, were recovered yesterday by Walter Sterling, of Portland, who was sent to the scene of the drowning by the Harbor Patrol, at the request of Clackamas County authorities. Mr. Livingstone and his 15-year-old son had been living on a homestead near Estacada, but were that day cut ting wood nearby, and living tempor arily in a cabin on the J. W. Reed farm. They rigged up a boat Thurs day evening in which to return to their cabin, and it is thought that the boat, which was of frail makeup, capsized. The bodies were found by Sir. Sterling about two miles below the Reed farm and near the mouth of Eagle Creek. Coroner Herastead, of Clackamas County, took charge of the bodies. SPANISH WAR VETERANS Special order Just received from Washington that Is of the greatest in terest to every man who served during the Spanish-American War. Every member of local camp and those not affiliated with the organization are urged to be present at Veterans' Hall, Courthouse, Tuesday evening, July 17, at 7:30 P. M. Those not affiliated with the organization please bring discharge or record of same. C. R. Nicholson. Department Commander. Adv. . Eugene Veterans Are Ready. EUGENE. Or., July 15. (Special.) General Lawton Camp No. 10, United Spanish War Veterans, of Eugene, last night tendered the services of its mem bers to the state in the event they should be needed in connection with I. W. W. activities or other disturbances. George O. Yoran is commander of the camp. Phone your want ads to The Orego nlan. Main 7070, A 6095. S. H BROWN IS DEAD Early-Day Surveyor Locator of Bailroad Routes. RIVER FLEET IS OPERATED Native of Slassachusetts rasses Many Years in Portland and Returns East When III Health Overtakes Him. S. II. Brown, an early-day surveyor and pioneer steamboat operator of the Northwest, died yesterday at his home, Marblehead. Mass. He was 69 years of age. I B. Seeley, who was his friend and business associate for many years, re ceived a telegram yesterday afternoon from J. B. Ingalls, of Marblehead, in , H. Brown, Former Portland BuslneHs Man. Who Died Yes terday In the East. forming him of Mr. Brown's death. The body will be burled there. Mr. Brown was a native of Massa. chusetts and a graduate of Tufts Col lege. He became a civil engineer In his youth and Joined a crew that surveyed the route of the Northern Pacific across the Cascades. They worked for two seasons on the crest of the Cascades, ttim lucaieQ most 01 tne passes now used by the Northern Pacific and other railroads. Subsequently he worked in a similar capacity in the vicinity of Spokane and gained a great rund of valuable iformation regarding mat pan or tne country. Later he fentered the steamboat busi ness in association with Captain U. B. Scott', Captain Z. J. Hatch, L. B. Seeley and E. W. Crichton. They operated a fleet of light-draft boats on the WI1 lamette River, among them the Ohio and the City of Salem. About the year inn tney oegan operating the Tele phone on the Lower Columbia and the Flyer on Puget Sound. Of that early day group of steamboat men, Mr. See ley is the only one who now survives. About 25 years ago Mr. Brown, with Mr. Seeley and others, formed the Fla vel Land & Development Company, and acquired some valuable property at the mouth of the river. Mr. Brown became president of the company, which office he held until the time of his death. He also was Interested In the Oregon Iron & Steel Company, which operated a blast furnace at Oswego. Some years ago he returned to his old home In Massachusetts and with J. B. Ingalls entered the leather busi ness in Boston. They were successful and Mr. Brown acquired a competency. Three years ago Mr. Brown returned to Portland and again assumed "the active presidency of the Flavel Land & Development Company. He returned to his Eastern home about a month ago in ill health. Mr. Brown is survived by his widow, two sons and two daughters. One son, S. H. Brown, Jr., is a prominent naval architect. "HIP" HAS GOOD SHOW MIXIATTRE MUSICAL. REVUE DECLARED EXCELLENT. IS Concertina Player, Contortionist, Co medians, Jugrgler and Sing-era Round Ont Fine Bill. A smart and dashing miniature musical revue tops the new bill at the Hippodrome this week. "Echoes of Broadway" Is Its title and echoes of a. Broadway show it proves to be, made up of popular dances and new songs. Two clever folk, Johnny Boyle and Edna Maze, are featured with a sextet of attractive young chorus girls. Miss Maze has a beautiful figure and Is particularly pleasing In her dance spe cialties. Two of the maids. Misses Wakefield and Fredericks, do an ath letic dance duet, and Johnny Boyle captures a medal for his eccentric whirlwind dancing. One of the clever specialties is a "jazz band" dance num ber Introduced by Mr. Boyle and the chorus. A big hit for popularity Is made by Permane who teases a concertina and wins all music lovers with the delight-, ful melodies he coaxes from the tiny instrument. Harry Watkins Is a. favorite, too. Harry Is attenuated and makes great capital out of his "bean-polish" physique. He is an acrobatish contor tionist set to keen comedy. A trio of merrymakers are Fields, Keane and Walsh, who present a clever turn entitled "After the Show." Fields as the "candy boy," Keane as an usher, and Walsh as the card boy meet on the stage and chat about the doings of the theater. Don Robert as a herculean Juggler Is assisted by a clever comedian who runs to feats of contortion. An Interesting pair are Richard Ger ald and Faye Griffin who offer comedy singing with a pianologue novelty. The O. Henry picture is about the girl who sold her hair, and her husband who sold his watch to get each other Christmas gifts. JAPANESE JS INJURED Passenger In Motor Car Suffers Dis located Shoulder in Accident. Automobile accidents continued un checked yesterday when the machine li .- N$r . ifl I s driven by H. T. Zin. of 62 North Third street, collided with one driven by S. O. Owen, of Hubbard, at East Seventh and Broadway. S. Armina, of 92 Fifth street. North, was riding with, Mr. Zin at the time of the collision and suffered a dislo cated shoulder and other bruises. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital by ine nmouiance service Company. Mr. Zin's machine was struck near the center and carried against the curb and a telephone pole. The car was nearly stripped of its top, and the wheels on the right side were demol ished. Neither of the other men was hurt. A light delivery wagon belonging to the Stewart Market, Tenth and Ever ett, was overturned and the top brok en yesterday noon at Forty-first and Holgate when the steering gear jammed and the car ran down a steep bank. Two men in the car escaped without injury. FILIPINO MUSIC THRILLS STRAND AUDIENCES DEMAND MANY ENCORES. Three Other Acta on Bill Almost as Brilliant as Band That la Hailed aa Big; Novelty. Did you ever hear "Ll way-way ? They are playing it at the Strand Theater this week. In the new bill that opened yesterday; the Filipino band and It Is something new for folks who are looking for music that harks from still further in the Far East than the beaches of Hawaii. The Filipino melody Is merrier than the Hawaiian and brings a decided new note into American music The Filipino band offered also yes terday a programme of classical and popular music that brought the audi ence clamoring to Its feet demanding encore after encore. Vaudeville managers In California admitted a "scoop" for the manage ment of the Strand circuit when the band made its appearance in Los An geles, and it has been hailed all along the line as the big novelty of the sea- n. The three other acts on the new bill are almost equal in brilliancy and popularity to the Filipino act. and among these the most striking was the presentation or Russian ballet dancing by Yusney and Arlova. Arlova makes her costume changes on the stage, for the principal numbers of their pro gramme. Coy De Trlckey with a wonderful smile, and a ringing voice and as the fans discovered at the close of her act marvelous display of waving, waist- long chestnut hair, has a blackface act that is genuine "big time stuff." Roach and Roach, with the feminine half of this duo presenting a revue of noveau arte femlnall costumes that look like the ravings of a Vogue cover designer, have a droll singing. taiKing ana dancing stunt. "The Reed Case," a Butterfly Dho- toplay, featuring Louise Lovely and Allen Holubar, Is a delightful comedy adventure story. The 14th episode, "The Voice on the Wire." runs today ana tomorrow. CROP CONDITIONS GOOD GOVERNMENT FIGURES SHOW GEN ERAL IMPROVEMENT. Level of Prices Paid Producers of United States la Over 100 Per Cent High er Than Ten Years Ago. Crop conditions in the country at large Improved more than 3 per cent during the month of June, according to Government figures received here yesterday. In Oregon the Improvement was .8 of 1 per cent, in Washington 3 per cent. and in Idaho .4 of 1 per cent. The composite condition of all crops in the United States July 1 was 97.9 per cent of the 10-year average condi tion on that same date, as compared with 95.1 per cent of the average on July 1 of last year. Oregon's percentage is 99.2. The level of prices paid producers of the United States for the principal crops decreased about 0.5 per cent dur ing June; in the past nine years the price level decreased about 0.5 per cent during June. On July 1 the Index fig ure or prices was about 100.2 per cent higher than a year ago, and 107.2 per cent 'higher than the average of the past nine years on July 1. Ihe prices of meat animals hogs. cattle, sheep and chickens to produc ers of the United States decreased 1.0 per cent from May 15 to June 15; in the past seven years prices decreased in like period 0.4 per cent. On June 15 the index figure of prices for these meat animals was about 46.6 per.cent higher man a year ago, and 70.0 per cent high er than the average of the past seven years on June la. HARRY RICE GOES EAST Room Clerk at Multnomah Resigns Because Father Is 111. Harry Rice, room clerk at the Hotel Multnomah since its reopening, has re signed and win leave today for Co lumbus, Ohio, where his father Is HL His resignation came as a surprise to the hotel management, and was induced by the failing health of his father. Mr. Rice is an only son. Later advices from Columbus reported Mr. nice, sr., to be Improved, and stated that there was no need for haste. In consequence Mr. Rice, accompanied bv Mrs. Rice, will motor to Columbus, a trip tney long naa planned. Ray W. Clark, mall clerk at the Mult nomah, has been promoted to room clerk. Both young men are high in popularity with the patrons of the hotel. '0RTLAND BOY WAR VICTIM Aeneas Mackenzie "Missing Some where In France. Aeneas Mackenzie, Seaforth Hlgh- anders, "somewhere In France." has been "missing" since Sunday, July 8. His sister. Miss Virginia Mackenzie, is n receipt of this information, cabled by the London War Office. Mr. Mackenzie was a brother of George Mackenzie, of the Portland Gas Company, and resigned from the Bank of California, in this city, to go to the war. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and his name has been carried on the Roll of Honor" In the church bulletin for some time. BALL TO BE IN'MANY HALLS United Artisans Helping to Get Am bulance for Third Oregon. Tickets to the grand ball to be given by the Third Oregon Auxiliary and the United Artisans may be procured at the Artisan headquarters. 603 Beck building, or at the "Little Red School houses" erected throughout the city for the N. E. A. convention. The tick- SAFETY FIRST! This is the safe store to get your ammunition before you start. Preparedness at a specialty store like this makes success. The whole pleasure and ad vantages of your trip may hinge on such a little thing as your personal appear- ance. The suit of the Summer three assortments, specially priced at $14, $17 and $20 to choose from blue unfin ished worsted, and the coat goes all right with the white flannel trousers at $3.50. For the journev, nothing so good as a KUPPENHEIMER Palm Beach or Air-O-Weave suit at $8.50, because it fails to show the dust, and silk cap at $1 for comfort in the train. Everything desirable for men's and boys' wear that are particularly at tractive because of the styles and the money-saving prices. A glance in the windows will confirm this assertion. Morrison at Fourth St. Gus Kuhn, Pres. S. & H. Stamps provide cash discounts to help pay vacation expenses. True Economy Money well spent is economy and the small sum necessary to pur chase a big wrapped loaf of HOLSUM BREAD Is Indeed money well spent. The bread that is Made Clean, Sold Clean. Delivered Clean. Your Grocer Has It. Ask for It by Name. Log Cabin Baking Co. Serve Holsum Rye Bread for one meal a day. It will help save and send the allies the wheat they must have from America. ets are 60 cents each, and the entire proceeds are to go to purchase a mod ern White motor ambulance to replace the Army-mule ambulance now being used by the Third Oregon Regiment. The grand ball Is to be held on the night of July 31 at every hall procur able throughout the city. The tickets will be honored at any hall listed. SUMMER ART CLASS OPENS A. W. Dow, ot Columbia University, Is Instrnctor Here. This morning, at the Museum of Art Fifth and Taylor streets, the five weeks Summer course of instruction com mences, with an enrollment of 50 stu dents. The class Is expected to attain a membership of 75. The class will be under the personal supervision and Instruction of Arthur W. Dow, director of art in the Teach ers" College of Columbia University, New York. The opportunity is counted by local students as remarkable and great enthusiasm Is manifest. On Wednesday evening at 8:it at the Museum of Art, Mr. Dow will lecture on "What the Artist Has to Say, and How He Says It." INDIAN WAR MEN COMING Veterans to Hold Reunion Day Be fore Pioneers Meet. The 32d annual encampment of the Indian War Veterans of Oregon will be held on Wednesday at the Masonic Temple. Its members, all of them pio neers of the days when the warwhoop was no novelty, will assemble to re live In gossip the frontier years, the day before the meeting ot tne Jr'loneers As sociation. At 10 o'clock In the forenoon the business session of the meeting will open, adjourning at noon for a ban quet. The afternoon will be devoted to business and social sessions. Arrangements for the encampment have been made by Otto Kleeman, grand secretary of the association. Astoria Improving Streets. ASTORIA. Or., July 15. (Special.) Bids were opened by the street com mittee ftf the City Council this after noon for making nine different street Improvements and constructing two sewer systems. The contracts will amount to approximately $100,000 and will be awarded by the Council &t Its next meeting. OREGON'S SUCCESSFUL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Furnishes Superior Service to Policyholders and invests all funds in Oregon securities exclusively HOIME OFFICE Z??k,ZZn. PORTLAND. OR. Corbett Bnlldlnir, Fit til and Morrison. C S. SAMUEL, General Manager. A. Lk MILLS. President. Summer Excursion Fares VIA Great Northern Railway CHICAGO AND RETURN $80.00 NEW YORK and Return $118.20 BOSTON and Return $119.20 PHILADELPHIA " 118.20 BALTIMORE " 116.00 MONTREAL " 113.00 ST. LOUIS " 78.70 TORONTO " 99.50 CINCINNATI " 94.00 BUFFALO " 99.50 PITTSBURG 101.40 MINNEAPOLIS, DULUTH, ST. PAUL, OMAHA, SIOUX CITY, KANSAS CITY, ST. JOSEPH and Return, $67.50 Tickets on Sale July 3, 4, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 23 and various dates thereafter throughout. AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER Use the ORIENTAL LIMITED Fast train, through sleeping car service to Chicago in 72 hours. Elegant dining car service For tickets, reser vations and addi tional information apply to City Ticket Office 348 Washington Street, Portland. il3 PLAN TO VISIT GLACIER NATIONAL PARK THIS SUMMER Season June 15th to September 30th. I0E30I The Interstate Commerce Commission says: " The efficiency and excellence of the present service over both of these routes atmears not to be questioned." "Rarely does a record Defbre us present an array of witnesses whose testimony so uniformly in dorses the character of the service as docs this record. MORGAN LINE rTeYoaaiTTTtew Orleans New Verkvuf Gatvestoa Yocmloc part of tha SOUTHERN PACIFIC JJXZB3 Through Louisiana. Texas, New Mexico, Arizona; California. Oregon, OAKS FAVORITE PLACE "SEASIDE INI," FREE OFFERING, DELIGHTS PATRONS. Ginger Girls of West Also Allarlne Attraction, While Parle la Thor-' onghly Enjoyed. "The Seaside Inn," which was pre sented for the first time in Portland yesterday as a free offering' to Oaks patrons Is a quaint and humorous pro ductlon. The scene of action Is laid at Ocean Park, and affords the Ginger Girls of the West musical extravaganza com pany an unusual opportunity to display their ability as sprightly dancers and sweet singers with the facility of wear ing beautiful costumes. The musical selections are decidedly good and well rendered by the princi pals of the cast. "Where the Black Eyed Susans Grow Is a pretty number as sung by Margaret Whttlock. while the rendition of "My Cavalier" by Miss Dorothy Raymond, was encored time and again. Hazel Boyd and Willis G. West drew prolonged laughter when they sang the "Bubble." In addition to the two performances of "The Seaside Inn" yesterday the thousands who visited this delightful amusement park .on the banks of the Willamette River, spent the day In pic nicking, swimming, riding and going through the countless attractions that abound in these 30 acres of flower grown shaded lawns. BOYS BACK FROM TRIP Toangsters Report Grand Time at 'Big Brother Farm." Ten happy, tanned young Americans arrived in Portland Saturday on the noon train from Lebanon bubbling over with Joy about their experiences on the "Big Brother Farm" of Oregon. "I can milk a cow!" "I learned how to hoe beans!" "I'm a reg'lar Boy Scout now!" were some of the many things they had to relate as they made their way through the crowded streets. The boys have been on the "Big Brother Farm" for two weeks. The farm Is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Lyon, who will earn for BO boys this E. N. STRONG, Assistant Manager. n o u o o n o b D o n o H. DICKSON, C. P. & T. A. Telephones : Marshall 3071, A 2286 n o : oftlio Summer. The lads will be divided Into five groups, each group remaining two weeks on the farm. The Italian Mannllcher-Carcano rifle Is of the 1891 pattern. It Is rather slow, discharging only 15 rounds of shot a minute. Our "Faultless" GUARANTEED Plumbing Supplies SAVE in upkeep. Bears the triple guarantee of Deal er, Jobber, Manufacturer. Sold by all leading dealers. Our new "Modern Sanitary Fix ture" Booklet Free on request. Ask for one. M. L. KLINE Thirty Tears Wholesaling Reliable Plumbing and Heating Supplies In Portland. S4-8-87-S Front Street. THE UNITED ARTISANS INSURE THE WHOLE FAMILY Four Up-to-date Plans Adequate Rates Assets Over $1,000,000 Headquarters 60S Beck Bldg. Main 1220 A 1112 RELIANCE Mount Hood A:ito Stages Fifth season of reliable service 8 A. M. daily to Welches, Tawney's. La Casa Monte and Rhododendron. $S. 00 round trip. Government camp, $8.E0. Tickets, Information and reservations at IXHtSEY H. 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