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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 30, 1917)
THE MORNING OREGONIAX. THURSDAY. AUGUST 30. 1917. 13 145,000 LOT TAKEN J. R. Ellison Buys Portland Property for Speculation. SITE IS ON WASHINGTON Jlead of C'liautauqua Circuit Pur chases Business Block That Way Later Be Developed il Value Rises Steadily. Speculation Is given as the impelling motive back of the latest important sale in Portland realty, announced yes terday. The property involved In the. transac tion extends from Washington street through to Alder at a point about mid iv ay between Sixteenth and Seven teenth streets. The Aider-street front of the build ing, numbered 531, is occupied by the Acme Auto Company, which controls a floor space 5:! by 104 feet. The "Washington-street side of the building in divided into three stores, numbered 628. and 529. Prlee Believed to Be SM5.000. The purchaser is J. R. Kllison, presi dent of the Kllison-White Chautauqua Bureau, with headquarters In Portland and Poise. Idaho. The former owner was Sirs. Com Puffer. The holding Is assessed at $32,000, and it is under stood that the selling price was ap proximately J45.0OO, all of which was represented by cash with the exception of about fin. 000 worth of clear prop erty taken In trade. The sale was han dled through O. V. Badley. Considerable importance Is placed upon thid deal by local realtors, in view of the fact that the property was bought for speculation by a con servative and successful business man. who is engaged In work that carries him to all parts of the country. Improvements Are Probable. After studying conditions carefully, Mr. Kllison has chosen Portland as the best city to place investments and to make his home. A few weeks ago he purchased the handsome O. W. Taylor home In I-aurelhurst. It is said that Mr. Ellison contemplates making ex tensive improvements on his newly ac quired property in the near future. The local headquarters of the Klll-on-White Bureau has developed into n Institution with an office force of 13 persons. A total of 115 Chautauquas were directed by the company during the present season through the com pany territory, embracing Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Mon tana and I'tah. TrainingTHe ' CHILD BY WILLIAM BYRON FORBUSH.PH.Di DO "WIS all realize what this war is doing for the boys of this coun try? For some time we have been raising cur young: barbarians in a perfumed atmosphere. livery year they have been setting further and further away from the smell of sea salt, the noise of Spring winds, the sound of horses' feet, and thu sway of the red gods. Their teachers have been "Galanads with mufflers and cough drops," or women. Whenever they have wanted to be real rough we have fed them with Ta trorel Theirs has been a world of anti septics and atomizers. They were shut up in retreats with their tutors, hid-ot-n from reality. The worlu we were preparing for them was a soft world. It was a Quak er heaven, a perpetual Chautauqua. It was not for everybody, only for them. The betterment train was limited, all parlor cars. Business was no better. It was sed entary. It was sly. Commerce con sisted largely of "putting something over." The dice were all loaded. It was as intense as war, but not so sportsmanlike. Boys were irresponsible. A typical Summer vacation consisted in moving pictures, ice cream sodas and teasing father for the perpetual use of the car. And yet these boys were of the same age as those who once fought the Sara cens and came over with Columbus and Captain John Smith. They are as old as Washington was when he broke horses and as Lincoln when he learned to split rails. Boys Store Thoughtful. There Is already a difference. The harvests from Boy Scout gardens are actually coming in. The biggest select prep school In the country has con ducted all Summer a military camp of the strictest discipline. More than 1000 schoolboys in one place have imitated liattsburg. I was talking: with a large group of toys this week about their coming va cations. I was struck with the differ ence of attitude from that which I met last Winter. They are much more thoughtful. The reason that seemed to Impress them most In making their choice was to come up from behind and take the places of the men who have jroite to th front. The fellows who go r i A Call to Your Grocer will bring a package of Grape-Nuts A delicious, healthful food and a pleas ing lesson in economy. "There's a Reason" to High School this Kali are going to know what they study and why. Fathers are getting closer to their sons now. This is partly because the war is a family topic of conversation, and the boys wish to get their fathers' viewpoint. It is partly bcause, after the oldest son starts to. the front, father suddenly realizes .that the schoolboy also is becoming a man, and that he may, in the chances of war, have to take the next responsibility. The great uncertainties, too, bring the men of the house nearer. I would not attempt to minimize the horrors of war. I dread to think that if the conflict be prolonged these of the class of 190 may be summoned in their fresh beauty and strength. But we would all of us be blind If we did not notice and appreciate the sturdy, splen did way these men of tomorrow are developing in these stern days when duty is the watchword and discipline the regimen for us all. Amateurs Are Advised. To th Editor Will you g-lve me the names of a few- books that will be helpful fo me In assisting & group of girls to give plays? I do not mean plays themselves, but directions for performing them. RLI.NE F . "When Mother Lets Us Act." Stella G. S. Ferry. (An excellent series of sug gestions about amateur acting for little children.) Moffat, Yard & Co., Hew York. "Amateur Theatricate." Charles Towti senr. (General directions for acting, and making: up for young people.) LMck & Fitzgerald, New York. "Kducational Dramatics," Emma Sheridan Fry. (The last 40 pages give careful directions for coaching young people for theatricals.) Moffat, lard & Co., New York. "The Children's Educational Thea ter," Alice Minnie Herts. (A review of the work done In the Children's Thea ter, New York City.) Harper & Broth ers, New York. Children's Names. pr Mr. Forbush Pleaaa tell me where I ran grt a list of boys' and girls' names, with their meaning? C. N. C. Look In the back of the big family dictionary. FAILS TO RETARD BANKS OF COCXTBV PROSPER DUR ING COXKLICT. Bankers' Register for July Shows Pi. nanclal Stronghold of Nation Is Moving "Westward. War conditions have exercised very slight. If any, adverse effect on the banking growth of the country, accord ing to the Bankers' Register (Blue Book) for July, 1917, Just issued by the Credit Company, of Chicago. New banks have been formed and old banks have increased their capital and added to their surplus with normal regularity in the three years that the war has been in progress. The book shows that Oregon has a total of 267 banks, divided among S3 National banks, 176 state banks and trust companies, six savings banks and two private banks. This summary, however, does not in clude the new Livestock State Bank, of Portland, organized since the Register went to press. The honor of having the largest num ber of new hanks established since Jan uary 1, 1917, goes to Nebraska, with 50 new banks in the six-months period. Other states follow, Minnesota showing 40. Texas 35, Montana 27 and North Dakota 24. That the West and Middle West rap Idly are displacing New York and the East as the financial stronghold of the Nation is indicated by the fact that Iowa leads In the total number of in dividual banking institutions, with 1855; Illinois Is second, with 1823, while New York state. Including New York City, is 11th on the list, with 1021. The Bankers' Register (Blue Book) for July contains 1832 pages and gives full information concerning the 29,136 banks of the United States, and also concerning the banks of the insular possessions of the country, the banks of Canada and foreign countries. A new "key to contents" further faclli tates the use of the volume. RIVER HOLDS MYSTERY UNIDENTIFIED STRANGER SUP POSED TO BE SUICIDE. Before Plunging; Into Water, Individ ual, Apparently Demented, De clares He Has Killed Man. An unidentified man, thought to be demented, committed suicide yesterday by jumping into the Willamette River near the foct of Russell street. Two men reported to C. F. Hichcock, nlirht watchman at the Alblna Engine & Machine Works, yesterday morning that an unknown man, carrying a large knife, had run up to them screaming that he had killed a man and that he was being pursued by a woman and chi'd. The man pointed up the street, saying "There they come now." As the two men turned to look' for the supposed woman and child the man headed toward the river. He had dis appeared before the men could catch C. O. Russell, cook on the Port of Portland dredge Pronto, reported to the roiice that he had been awakened by cries for help about 4:45- A. 111., but that he went back to sleep. A short time later he was again awakened and, 1'ioi.lng out the window of the cabin, saw a man about a third of the way across the river. Mr. Russell called the captain of the boat and together they let down a lifeboat, but before they had started toward the man he sank from view. City Detective Tlchenor and Engi neer Prehn, of the Harbor Patrol, are endeavoring to learn the man's iden tity and Grappler Brady is searching for the body, but up to a late hour last night had been unsuccessful. BULL RUN DAM ABOUT DONE Commissioner Mann and Other Of ficials to Visit Project. V . A dam E00 feet in length to cut off rrom the main part of Bull Run Lake a small lagoon, in the bottom of which are hundreds of leaks which form the outlet of the lake, will be completed this week under the direction of Ben Morrow, water engineer. A party of officials, headed by City Commissioner Mann, will make a trip to the lake Saturday to inspect the project, return ing" Monday. If the dam succeeds in cutting: off the leaks, as expected, Portland will save hundreds of thousands of dollars which otherwise would be necessary for construction of reservoirs as the city's population grows. -Tulsa Store Burns. HARRISBURG, Or., Aug. 29. (Spe cial.) Word reached here last night that the general merchandise store at Tulsa, a station on the Oregon Electric, a few miles north of here, was destroyed by fire. The upstairs of the building was occupied by E. R. Montgomery, manager of the store. The origin of the fire is not known. All Charge Purchases . Made Today Will Go on Your September Bill, Payable October 1 We Give S. & H. Green Trading Stamps With Purchases Amounting to 10c or More Don't Overlook This Important Cash Saving Goff ee Day Model Grocery OWE Imperial Roast OQ Coffee, 40c grade, lb. for tjLr OWK Cocoa, in bulk, is O J priced special, a pound at a-' The Standard Store of. the Northwest Olds Wortman & King Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods Home Journal Patterns Ladies' Home Journal Patterns sell at 10c and 15c. Why pay more for other makes? Easy to use, ac curate and authentic in style. acriiice Sale or Women's Wash Dresses 25c, 35c, 50c Neckwear Priced for Quicn Clean-U p ... Center Circle, First Floor Women's nov elty Neckwear in a sensational one-day sale at less than cost of making. Our season end clean-up of all odd lines and small lots remaining from very recent sales. Slightly soiled and mussed from handling, but not otherwise injured in any way. Women who like to be well supplied with neckwear will do well to attend this sale and buy by the half-dozen. Collars, Sets and Guimpes in a wide range of the sea son's best styles. Many neat plain effects, also dainty lace-trimmed and embroidered styles. Made up in all the wanted materials. t A Neckwear selling heretofore at 25c, 35c and 50c. Special only New Felt Hats For Fall Second Floor W o m e n's and Misses' New Fall Hats another big shipment ready for Thursday's showing. Exceedingly smart for etreet and sport wear. Various styles, including new mushroom and sailor shapes with straight or roll brim. Plain and combination colors. Prices range from Jj?l.oO, .$2.00, $3.50 on up to .$10.00 Smart New Felts for School Second Floor Misses' and Girls' Felt Hats for school wear in at tractive styles and colorings. The prices range from $1.50 to $3.00 Children's Wash Dresses Reduced Bargain Circle, First Floor Moth ers who have girls to get ready for school will profit by attending this sale of Children's Wash Dresses. 3 Lots98c, $1.49 and $2.98 This season's best styles, includ ing the smart new high waistline effects and two-piece styles. Odd lines grouped into three special lots. Made up in fine quality of ginghams and chambrays. Ages 6 to 14 years. 980, $1.49, $2.98 JEWEL waxpolish "fl". f IJRNITUW. WO0rW ""OUtlM and AUTOMOBlUi Jewel Wax Polish 50c, $1 and $2.25 Third Floor Produces a beautiful lasting fin ish on floors, furniture, automobiles, linoleum, woodwork, etc. Put up in three sizes 1, 2, 5 pounds. Priced at 50, $1.00, $2.25 -We Give S. & H. Green Trading Stamps. Final Clean-up Odd Lines Dresses at $3.98 $5.00 and $7.45 Second Floor At .the above prices you may take your choice of dozens of handsome styles. All are from our regular stock, garments remaining after the season's heavy selling. Made up in voiles, organdies, linens, lawns, ginghams and other mate rials. Many in new straight line effect. Good assortment of colors. Three special lots priced at $3.08, $5.00 and $7.45 Silk Petticoats $3.69 to $5.00 6econd Floor New Fall Petticoats in col ors to match the new Suits. Several at tractive new styles are shown. Deep flounces trimmed with plaiting. Full range of the latest shades, including changeable effects. See them on 2d Floor. Fancy Waists $4.95 Second Floor Odd lines Women's High Class Waists of Georgette crepe in many beautiful color combinations. Also Georg ette crepe, crepe de chine and pongee silk Smocks. Priced special for Thurs day at the low price of only S4.95 Autumn Notes of Interest The drapery section has on dis play a superb collection of new cretonnes and tapestries for Fall. Gold and Silver Ornaments for trimming of Fall 'dresses are to be had at prices ranging from 10c to 65c in Dress Trimming Depart ment, Main Floor. Fall house cleaning is a pleasure in the home equipped with an Ohio Standard Electric Suction Cleaner. Free demonstration. Sold on easy payment plan. Telephone Rug Department, Third Floor. New Tailored Suits for girls of intermediate ages are now ready in the Girls' Shop, Second B'loor. Many of the new models are trimmed with fur. New "Troestan" Calf Boots for women smart New York last dressy for street wear. 8 inches high, narrow toe, blind eyelets. Price $10 pair. Dept. 1st Floor. All Rag Rugs Underpriced Third Floor Rag Rugs are appro priate for any room, especially for hall, bathroom or bedroom. Shown in all colors. Read on: 18x36-inch Rag Rugs 00 priced special at low price JOv 24x36-inch Rag Rugs f?r priced special at low price ileJU 25x50 -inch Rag Rugs QQ priced special at low price 0L All Grass Rugs Reduced Grass Furniture Reduced Children's School' Shoes Dependable Maizes Loto Prices Main Floor BOYS' SHOES of dull leather. Laced or button styles. Strong, sturdy footwear for live, energetic youngsters. Made on semi-form-fitting last, neat appearing and very service able. Sizes 10 to 13 at $2.59 sizes 1 to 2 at $2.79 pair and sizes 2 to 6 at $2.98 the pair. BIG GIRLS' SHOES Special assortment to be closed out at fac tory cost. Famous Ortho last with flat heel. Of splendid quality dull calf leather in button style. Ex ceedingly comfortable for school wear. Shown in sizes 2Vz to 7, widths C and D. Special- I0 fTf ly priced at only, pair DSie I O WOMEN'S PUMPS of dull and patent leather, sizes to 4 only odd lines, various styles priced at, the pair for S. & H. GREEN TRADING STAMPS GIVEN WITH PURCHASES. S1.00 ACTORS ENJOY OWN ACT DANCE PLEASES DANCERS AS MUCH AS AIDIEXCE. Many Encores Are Won by Pair at Strand Theater Other Features Are Varied Widely. Dancers who dance as though they enjoyed It as much as the audience are Cole and Uonahy, whose act was one of the features of the new bill opening at the' Strand Theater yesterday after noon. From the bombastic strut of the maxixe style of dancing: and the poising and gliding of ultra-modern waltz to the dazzling rush and whirl of their closing dance, they gave each presen tation a finish and an original stamp that was mightily pleasing to the au dience and brouprht many encores. The Three Golden Nuggets have a spectacular and somewhat novel offer ing in poses plastique. Helen Tait. a charming and vivacious soubrette, has a dashing series of pop ular songs, with costumes equally dash ing and attractive. A medley of attractive singing and dancing and patter is the act of Del main, Delmar and Demster, with com ical character work and with a medley clog dance that is fast and intricate. "Triumph," the Bluebird photoplay that completes the bill, features Doro thy Phillips, the star who sprang into fame Jn the leading role In "Hell Mor gan's Girl." "Triumph" is a story wlth- in a story, and both stories are at tractively told. It is the tale of a stage-struck girl who runs away to go on the stage, and how she is cured of her fancy by "the tremendously dra matic tale, told her by an actor, of how a girl fought her way to success on the stage, only to find death and emptiness at the top of the ladder up which she had struggled. The story within a story makes it possible for Dorothy Phillips to appear strikingly in a dual role. of the leading members In the Portland Ad Club, Is back in this city from Tucson. Ariz., for a short visit. Mr. Carpenter left nearly a year ago to be come the head of a big mercantile es tablishment in Tucson, and has met with great success In his new work. "When I had to go East this sea son." he told the members of the Ad Club at their luncheon yesterday, "I bought a ticket with a return by way of Portland, so that I could get back here and have another luncheon with, my old sssoclates, for I am still strong? for Portland and still feel that I o v. a great deal of the advancement I may have made to the friends I have mad here." REDUCTION IS REFUSED Charge for Water for Operating Sidewalk Elevators Vnclianged. Reduction of the charge for water used to operate sidewalk elevatone was refused by the City Council yester day on recommendation of City Com missloner Mann. The reduction had been asked by the Building Owners' and Managers Association. The rate for elevators operated by water power is J 3 a month. Commis sioner Mann reported that because of the pipe breakage occasioned often times by the elevators the rate is rea sonable. R. D. CARPENTER IS VISITOR Former Portland Business Man Is Guest of Ad Club. R. D. Carpenter, formerly prominent in the firm of Meier & Frank and one f7 4 it r Our Guarantee Your grocer will refund the full price you paid for M.J.B. Coffee, if it does not please your taste, no matter how much you have used out of the can. Most Economical Coffee You can make more cups of good coffee with less M.J.B. than with any other coffee. It goes farther No better coffee at any M.J.B. is scientifically blended from the finest flavored and strongest coffees grown in the world that s why you should use less per cup. Buy the larger sizes Ml You save money PISCES ADVANCE. SEPT-I5th We advise you to place your order today delay may meandisappoint ment. Standard Touring Models will be increased t Other models will advance proportionately.! These prices are $200 to $300 lower than prices of other cars of equal power, size and quality now selling at advanced prices. "The Studebaker Corporation of America Wholesale Only Chapman and Alder Streets OREGON MOTOR CAR CO. RETAILERS Park and Davis Streets. Phone Broadway 616 mmnm i a in Sjt.rx ilil
