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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (May 17, 1918)
THE 3IORXIXG OREGOXIATf, FRIDAT. MAT 1018. FillNES NEED ROADS Development 'of Josephine County Properties Sought. RICH DEPOSITS' LOCATED Immense Chrome Ore Properties In High Plateau District in Cali fornia "Would Be Available if Highways Were Passable. Frank S. Brammel, president of the Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce, and Fred A. Williams, of Grants Pass, have been in Portland several days In behalf of the campaign being made by citizens of Josephine County to accomplish the construction or the roads needed to open to transportation the rich min eral regrlon on both sides of the state line In Southwestern Oregon and North western California. Tuesday Messrs. Brammel and Williams appeared before the State Highway Commission to re quest aid in construction of the road. There are immense deposits of chrome re in what is known as the Hleh Plateau district, -which Is Just across the state line In California, said to be one of the largest deposits of this ore In the United States, but difficult of access at the present time. Private In terests now are engaged in building roads to connect with the present pub lic highways and are spending $36,000 in this initial effort. But while there EIGHT GOOD NAMES. The Oregonian calls public at tention to the merits of eight candidates for the Legislature, lower house, from Multnomah County: HERBERT GORDOX, O. W. HOSFOKD, K. K. KIBI I. OSCAR HORE, JOHN B. COFFEY, JOSEPH Ci. RICHARDSON, K. C. MrFAHl. A D, RALPH A. CO AN. All these men are well quali fied to represent the Interests of county, state and Nation. Four of them have previously served in the Legislature, some of them at more than one session. They represent as a whole varied polit ical, industrial and economic in terests. There are 12 Representatives to choose for Multnomah County. No recommendation is made as to the remaining four. will be connection secured in this way with the publio roads, it is still neces sary to build a great deal of permanent roadway, calling for grading, macad amizing and hard surfacing, before a continuous all-the-year-round freight service will be possible to convey the ore to the railroad. There also are large quantities of manganese ores in the same section of the state and what Is said to be among the very large cop per mining bodies of the Pacific Coast. Commission Fundi Unavailable. The State Highway Commission is cognizant of the importance of the min eral developments at this time and lis tened to the presentation of the situa tion with a great deal of interest, but could not act favorably upon the appli cation for assistance for the reason that there is no money available for the purpose. That the people of Josephine County feel it is their duty to make available the mineral resources of that section now greatly needed by the Government and that they have started out to ac complish it was the statement of Mr. Brammel. Accordingly appeal has been made to the members of the Oregon delegation in Congress and to the va rious departments of the Government having1 charge of activities in the in terest of the war. "It is our understanding." said Mr. Williams, "that in order to secure the chromium necessary for the manufac ture of chromium steel, ore is brought from New Caledonia, requiring tonnage that 1b badly needed for conveying war supplies, and as a patriotic duty we feel that we should bring about the road conditions that will enable the market ing of the ore already mined and await ing shipment." It is stated that there are now ap proximately 7500 tons of chrome ore uncovered and practically ready for movement to the railroads as soon as the roads can be provided. The differ ence in cost of transportation over a rood road and a bad road may prevent its being delivered for immediate use, though until some roads are built it is Slot now marketable. Chrome Ore Valuable. Unlike many other minerals, chrome r does not occur In regular ledges. Chromium is a grayish white compara tively rare metal and is so called from the varied colors of Its compounds. In addition to the use of chromium in the manufacture of steel, its compounds are used in dyeing and painting also. Manganese ore Is used as an alloy and its compounds are of first impor tance in hardening and to toughen ateei. In the Happy Camp district there is extensive copper development, of which the Gray Eagle mine, is the most im portant. This property is owned by the W. B. Thompson Company, of New York, and has had development work under way on a pretty large scale for a long time. There Is now blocked out In this mine a large body of copper ore that dis closes the tremendous possibilities of very large production of this valuable metal in that section. The ores all oarry values In gold and silver. Platlanm Is Obtained. J. r. MacVicker. general manager of the California & Oregon Coast Railroad Company, yesterday told something of the general resources of that region In mineral wealth and of the other traffic- proaucing lnausrries mat nave attract ed the railroad builder to that part of the Pacific Northwest. He told of hav ing seen a flask a few days ago that contained $1700 worth of platinum taken from the Waldo placers, among the largest tlacer mining properties in that part of the state. Mr. McVicker expressed the conviction that a tremen dous tonnage will be produced for the railroad and is "deeply interested in highway development as a step in the direction of hastening the larger indus trial growth of the entire district. SHOULD BE PLACED IN HOME This beautiful walnut Fischer piano almost new must be sold at a great sacrifice by relatives of the owner, who is very sick in Wyoming. It cost 1660. We guarantee that it i perfect In every way. Pee it and we know you will buy it. We can make terms. Foley & Van Dyke. I'iano Department. Graves Music Store, 131 Fourth, near Morrison. Adv. Vote 104 Tes Makes for bigger pay rolls. (Paid Adv. by Home Industry earu, A- G. Clarke, Mgr.) Suits Coats Dresses H M Z.SWETTCX5 HI M Millinery Blouses Sports Togs Wind-Up of Our Mid-Season S to ck A d j ustmen t We want to make today and Saturday, the last two days of this sale event, the biggest of all! There's not a doubt but that we will put them over the top with values like these: Emporium Suits are the biggest (jj J T Suit values in town at. so we've been told time and time again! We're going to win scores of new friends through them, Friday and Satur day, too. We've taken ever so many suits from much higher priced stocks and priced them to $2o for quick outgo. Dozens of clever models of serges in navy, tans, grays and checks. Vested, flared and straight lines for maid and for matron, too. Shop early! Today and Saturday We Offer Crepe and Georgette Blouses at $3.25 Sensational values! Exquisite weaves in new, up-to-the-moment styles. All the new colorings for suit and for dress wear. You'd think them splendid values at close to double $3.25 ordinarily. They've All Had Their Prices Radically Clipt Clever Dress Skirts $5.45 ' Why! There are silk and serge weaves in the smartest of plaids and checks and stripes and in solid colors, too, with here and there a wool jersey. At $5.45 they'll go out in a hurry Friday. And at $3.45 are fancy serge dress skirts that have sold for close to double this stock adjustment price. I V - I jjjj I'll PJffBIOIIC ACT IS HOVEL "LINCOLN OF V. S. A." GRACES HIP PODROME PROGRAMME. Gleana. Triple Voiced Singer. Interest ing! Chinese Troupe Liked; Other Acta Are Splendid. On the interesting new bill at the Hippodrome yesterday the first of a splendid series of patriotic super-acts was put on and proved strongly ap pealing. It i: called "Lincoln of the U. S. A." and delightfully recounts an episode In the life of America's great est statesman and revered martyr. Edgar Murray, who has an aptitude for impersonations, faithfully assumes the1 likeness and habiliments of Lin coln. The story tells of Lincoln's pardon ing a rebel spy. A pretty young actress, Georgia Edwards, appears as a saucy rebel, and August Jveville is capital as Secretary Stanton. An unusual act is offered by Glenna whose voice is of two qualities, high soprano and a light baritone and in some arias of tenor quality. Glenna's selections are all chosen to exhibit the novelty of her several voices and the act proves exceedingly interesting. Miller and Morrison, two attractive girls, have a cheer up act that es tablishes a hearty liking for their sing ing and piano playing. Oriental in flavor is the entertaining demonstration in magic and juggling with acrobatic trimmings by the Choy Heng Wa troupe from China. A big riot on the bill Is Frank Terry, a veteran English comedy chap, who does eccentric clowning and is down right clever at buffoonery. His char acterization of "Mister Booze" brought down the house. Greno and Piatt are wizards at comedy juggling and acrobatlng on the slack wire. The photo feature on this bill Is "Danger Within" with little Zoe Roe in the big role. PAVING WORK OPPOSED EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET OWX ERS LODGE PROTEST. Strip .Between Ochoco and Nehalem Avennea Needs Improvement Aetar. dins- to Commissioner Baraar. Improvement of East Seventeenth street between Ochoco and Nehalem avenues by laying a 20-foot strip of surface pavement, planned by City Commissioner Barbur. was delayed by remonstrance filed Wednesday by res idents' of the district. Although not enough names appeared on the petition to stop the proceedings and time for filing additional remon strances has passed. Mayor Baker re ferred the project to Commissioner Barbur, who will confer with the prop erty owners and attempt to come to some understanding. H. E. Sellwood. who 'appeared before the council in behalr- of the protest ing property owners, held that the property owners did not desire any improvement at this time, that there were only a few holes in the street, that the cross walks were improperly laid, originally and that enough names to stop the proceeding could be ob tained if the council would grant an ad ditional week. The residents living- along Seven teenth street have never paid for any street improvement because the street was formerly a county road was the contention of City Commissioner Bar bur. The strip which is to be improved is a connecting link between the pave ment in Multnomah and Clackamas County and because of the heavy tra fic is now in deplorable shape, he said. Mr. Sellwood suggested that the city needed improvements on the street and charge the cost to general tax ation, but this plan did not meet with the approval of Mayor Baker. Mr. Sellwood was not in favor of any diversion of traffic from the present route, but threatened Injunction pro ceedings if work on the contemplated improvement was started. WOMEN'S WORK FEATURED Interesting Programme to Be Pre sented at Oregon CItIc League. The war work of women will be fea tured at the Oregon Civic League luncheon Saturday, May IS, at the Multnomah Hotel, commencing at 12:15. Short speeches will be made as fol lows: "The Red tjross." by Miss Alice Strong; "Devastated France." by Mrs. Robert Treat Piatt; "The Red Cross Shop." by Mrs. Dallas Bache; "Food Conservation." by Mrs. F. S. Myers; "Council of Defense," by Mrs. Sadie Orr Dunbar; "Women's Service League," by Mrs. Alice Benson Beach. Dr. K. J. Labbe will tell some of bis r7 STYLE You prove your good taste when you choose RALSTON SHOES FOR MEN They are built on correct lines for every need of busi ness and social wear. ' And - They stay comfortable and sightly because they keep their shape. LION Clothing Co. The Ralston House la Portland MORRISON AT FOIRTH personal experiences in the trenches Miss Hazel Crocker will turn out from the knitting machine a completed pair of sox. which will be presented to that member of the Civic League, now in uniform, who shall receive the highest number of votes from those present at the luncheon. Vote 104 Tes Increases prosperity (Paid Adv. by Home Industries League A. G. Clarke. Mgr.) Read Harley's article, page t. Adv. Is SMeveE" . Tin II n ( ct Ta j mm vu posed &d JIt from the time it is manufactured until it is poured into your glass. This worth-while cereal beverage goes to you in hermetically sealed Brown Bottles. Light can not harm it. The Brown Bottle pro tects it. . C'- sways' WW is noil-intoxicating. It has the wonderful hop aroma. It is healthful, nourish ing good, and good for you. Try it. Oh sale wherever soft drinks are sold. Order a case from WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS i Allen & Lewis, Portland. Or. Baker Branch of Allen & Lewis, Baker Or. Eugene Branch of Alien & Lewis, Eu gene. Or. La Grande Grocery Company, La Grande, Or. Alien & Lewis, Marshfield, Or. ' See that crown is branded "Famo" Made Milwaukee Famous Governor Withy combe Tried and true. SAFE AND SANE. VIGOROUSLY PATRI OTIC. Has stood for and insisted upon a SQUARE DEAL for LABOR and for CAPITAL. Has fostered the development of industry. Has worked for the de velopment of Oregon. '.V. '' .v-yr'" :v-'. V . " ' v . . . . , , , ,. 3 r -v if yv Right Now Is No Time tb Change Pilots VOTE FOR THE . RE-ELECTION of a Governor who is NO EXPERIMENT and who has led in loyalty,- missing no opportunity to take a firm stand in all that pertained to Vigorous Prosecution of the War and the Mainte nance of Order at Home. . .t ' if ' "v - ' . - - . W v i (Paid An. Wlthrcaab. Campaign Conaanlrte. rkanatr C. acre BlrfaT.. Portland. Or.) i