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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (April 28, 1919)
THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAX, 3IOXDAY, APRIL 23, 1919. OREGON'S FAMOUS NAMESAKE VESSEL ARRIVES TO BOOST VICTORY LOAN DLD BATTLER IKES OLD FIGHTING CUT Battleship Oregon Here Boost Victory Loan. to Part Played in Attack Spanish Fleet RecaKed. on ".jsiiViVii . . 4ii.'i 5... .-ii '- eTA-ie.A,4 " - a-: jot i 5 5 fi V; JSxW( x x t PARADE IS BIG FEATURE OREGON LONG IN SERVICE 1 1- in t TVsel Will Bo Open to Inspection From 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. Today; Seamen Get Shoro Leave. Daisy Alnswortb of Portland Spon sor at Launching; of Great Vessel In Tear 1803. THOUSANDS WELCOME rTTrTmmmmmm'm i i iMiiii 'liriTiFiTmiiii'ii i '""""1 - ,.7TZT;;. 7Z- . HISMfOfilTIOI f - " . . - - -.. ..' ' ' -I S?r;,v;4 ftA : ' . 'Crtmie1 Trom Tint Part.)' l .een shore and vessel yesterday. There were numerous courteous offi cers and sailors who offered themselves as willing guides to those desiring- to explore the vitals of the ship. It was a gala day the sailors being in their lt dress and on their best behavior and the visitors' numerous questions found ready answers. Virtually no part of the fightin? machine was closed to the throngs from the mechanism of the ilg 13-Inch guns to the sleeping- quar ters of officers and men. Ceaasalttee Meets Craft. ""The reception committee left the foot of Airier street at o'clock yesterday "hi'jrnmj on the Lurline. tn charge of a ptain Jack iipeicr, harbor master. The morning was cool and cloudy, but -with a hint of sunshine to come. More than a hundred representativea of Ore con civic and public affairs were gath er.d In the committee. The Oregon wa nt about a mile beyond tit. Johna, iow!y proceeding; up the river, nosing tier way with easy familiarity along the channel. The Lurline circled about the fight Ins ship as the jackies lined the decks and at a distance of not more than 100 feet to port, accompanied the big ship into the harbor. There was no salute fired, naval laws forbidding the render ing of ealutes on Sunday, but a 21-gun salute will be fired this morning. Tread Kather Greets Sea As the Oregon dropped ancnor, about f9 f-et north of the Broadway bridge and rloae to Municipal Dock o. 1. and tar Stars and Stripes were hauled down from the lighting mast and raised on the stern, the sun. which had been hiding its fare all morning, broke through the clouds In fitting welcome. There was no one whose welcome to the famous fighter measured up to the joyful enthusiasm of W. 8. Ilogan of ekiand. Or. who traveled 200 miles to be a member of the reception party on the Lurline. As the river boat churned alongside the battleship after the meeting djwn the river. Mr. Ilogan climbed to a point f vantage on the starboard, straining his eyes as be gased at the blue-clad lads who lined the deck of the ship and waved friendly greetings, feudden It. a whoop of pure Joy and "There he is: shouted a proud father. A Jackie threw his cap Into the air and waved frantically. The boy on the Oregon was Stanley Koran, aged IS, radio operator, who had not seen his father In four Jears. Illver Ride la BeaatlfnL The young man had been in West Folnt la radio work since he was 17, explained Mr. Ilogan. and more than a year ago went fhlo the navy. His home was at Roieburg before the war. His mother was not there to meet him yesterday, but Is anxiously waiting his arrival tn San Francisco where she Is on a visit. The boy also had two sis ters to greet him In Portland, lira t.eorge li. Williams and Mrs. Alice Sutherlln of this city. "The ride up the river is one of the most beautiful I have ever taken," com mented Captain Tarrant on his arrival in the harbor. "You people don't ap preciate it out here. You are too ac ru.stomed to It." Captain Tarrant Is finding life on the Oregon quiet for it is a new assignment, following li months of service with the United States transport Wilhelmlna and the I". S. S. North Carolina on escort duty. In the Atlantic lanes. In spite of his continued service in the war sone. Cap tain Tarrant regretfully said that he li.i J never seen a submarine though ihrre were numerous alarms, some of vi h'ch may have been over real U-boats. and constant care. Battle eara Are Mlaataa-. That the Oregon Is due for the junk eap is denied with indignation by her commander. "She's far too good a ship for that.' re declared. "After the present victory loan cruise, which will carry us to San J'ranctsro. San I'edro and San Diego, the plans appear to be for the return cf the Oregon to Bremerton where she til undrrgo a thorough overhauling. Fhe has been on continuous service coring the war." The great ship bears no scars from 'ie world war. That Is not surprising for ste r-ally Is a "great ship in retro nect only. In her day th was superb. ruprrme. Tod;y she is sadly outclassed by I note Sam s" new fichters, but In sr:te of this fart she played no small rirt In th winning of the great war. ihe hunted for Hun raiders on the Atlantic coast, convoyed troop ships to Vladivostok and has served as a train ing ship for transport guards. eaaea c.er kore Leave. At a conference held In the captain's rahtn directly af'er the reception com mittee had boarded the battleship and hj-l been greeted by the ship's com mander. Senator Mulkey. Mayor Baker, t'ounty Assessor Heed. Kobert E. Smith, state manager of the victory loan cam p.i'cn. John L. Kthrldce. state director of orKantxation for the victory loan and J. A. Currey. laid plans for the focal entertainment. About J00 enlisted seamen will re ceive shore leave today out of a com T'.ement of 0). Those who do not go on shore today mere given leave yes terday. Of the 45 officers. IS were given shore leave yesterday aa they must remain on duty with the ship dur ing the festtviti-s today. Automobiles were provided for a ride on the high way yesterday afternoon, leaving the J'ortland hotel at 3 o'clock. Highway Trip la Plaaaed. Automobiles to take officers of the CVecon on the Columhia river highway will be assembled at the victory hut at t 3i thts morninc. The visitors will proceed to Multnomah falls and on the.r return will stop at the Chanti cleer Inn for luncheon. Tonight they -m tn be guests at a formal dinner at the ;non hotel at 7 o'clock. The ship's band and 100 seamen in chars of Lieutenant-Commander Wil son K- Madden will parade this morn ing at 11 o'clock, according to the an nouncement of Aaron Frank, chairman of the commit: on special features for the victory loan. If possible. 300 over seas men of the 31th engineers, due at 7 o'clock this morning, will be asked to paride with the sailors. A. C. Illack. chairman of the parade committee of the apeclsl featuiea bu reau of the victory loan management, will be marshal of the parade. The l.ne of march will be from the foot of S- jrk street to Tenth. Tenth to Morri son. Morrison to Broadway. Broadway tn Pine. Pine to Sixth and Sixth to the Liberty temple. Special Drill la Featare, A halt will be called by the sailors fctween Washington and Morrison on F.ith street, where will be given a pectal drill lasting IS or 10 mlnutea At 12 o'clock the seamen will save i i i--' -w r--c i :.. ..-v. , - . i' 171 . ' V j . rj aj,. a . at a 1 JT - 1 1 1 . I , i"tjLI- jej , , N v "W aarWfj 111? 3 S X W , . i i - a ii. nli aa.ii i r. i' . .iiaHseBpe-rWTx. -' . . ,r J. .; ,: y ..':' -v. ..v,.v.-,, v .y.y ' TTT ;: v.x- .-. : . MBfItv -IIMWMI TK wC- ftU'--t-?5r-.. "sa'- s : vi :f - (ew. rrlved at the Liberty temple. Speeches will be given there and a public ap peal made. The sailors are well qual- fled to urge others to buy bonds, for hey have subscribed for more than tiOuO worth, though numbering bat 609. Automobile owners who find it possi ble to assist the entertainment commit tee of the victory loan have been asked to supply machines for the sailors who desire a trip out the highway. The autos should be parked on Tamhill street between Fifth and West Park streets by 1:30 this afternoon. There Is need for at least CO automobiles, for there are 100 men to be taken. Own ers should report their offer to C. W. English. As a part of the victory loan celebra tlon tonight there will be six boxing matches and a battle royal held at 8 o'clock In front of Liberty temple. Ger man helmets will be the prizes award ed winners. Officer Precede VeaecL After the Oregon anchored at the mouth of the Willamette Saturday, sev eral officers came to Portland on the harbor tug McCracken, Including Lieu tenant Thomas A. Stetson, liberty loan officer: Lieutenant Frank L. Janeway, chaplain, publicity officer; Lieutenant Joaiah Merritt and Ensigns Preston and SandervaL Lieutenant Stetson met his wlfa at the Benson hotel. She came from San Francisco to meet him and will return to the southern city when the Oregon leaves. Captain Tarrant was the guest of Senator Mulkey at dinner at the Ar lington club yesterday. The Arling ton club. Multnomah club, Waverley club, inks club and many other Port land clubs offered of their hospitality to the visitors. The last trip of the Oregon to Port land was made in 1916 during; the Elks convention. Prior to that time the ship had not been to Portland since 1912, when It cam to the Rose Fes tival. There la a chance that the Oregon will return to Portland to assist In the Rose Festival celebration this year. Captain Tarrant announced. Among the officers on tne Oregon are: Captain wiiiiara 1. i arrant; Lieutenant Commander Wilson E. Madden and William Speck. Lieuten ants Carlton J. An a r us. iesue w. Branch, Frank L. Janeway. Joaiah Merritt. James E. Miller. Thomas A. fctetson and Samuel Thurston and Lieu tenants (Junior grade) Jesse M. Acuff, Ernest A. BToms. Clarence EX Garcia, Dotle GreenwelU Wllford R. Hall. Caleb A. Holbrook, Herbert B. Lan gllle. Edwin. P. Lacey and John M. Morrison. T-J- V crf - , c-. rf If" i - t. ''' Vx . -v .' r.. v' . v - A - , ' ,i aa ? w'yn J: I i .. .. .. . -r , ., . .. . :. lajaw ji . . 41 w - .v -. A f-:r x-,e i,HwHx , , -li I 16' ' '.V - , ,..-w. i .: luipmnv nnunnr nninrrn I jp-: f'., niDiuni uuunDL unariLUi - Vi -sjka- 1 I ft VJ'.'! I -s - I ' l . a, i 5 fore the war, is a son of Mrs. S. Langille of 693 Wasco street. To him the visit of the Oregon is like coming home, for he ha spent considerable time here. Harry J. Sanders, chief gunner, was aboard the Oregon when she came here In 1912 and a check shows him to be the only member of the present crew who made that trip. The nary depart ment sent the ship at that time because of the Elks' convention. PELTS ON SALE S INTERNATIONAL FUR EXCHANGE OPENS TODAY. "The Bulldog of the Navy." a the I sailors affectionately dubbed the U. S. ra. uregon many years ago, alter iaureis fairly won in Dattle, was launched from the yards of the Union Iron works , of San Francisco In 1S93. A Portland girl stood sponsor for the vessel and Portland girl touched the button which released the mighty hull on the greased ways. Daisy Alnsworth, daughter of Cap tain J. C. Ainsworth, father of J. C. Alnsworth, president of the United' States National bank, was the young woman who dashed a bottle of cham- ' pagne against the steel prow of the debut of the fighting ship. Miss Eu genia Shelby, daughter of Councilman Shelby, and sister of Miss Anna Blanche Shelby of Portland, pressed the button which started the vessel on her way to fame, on her way to make Oregon a , household word In the nation. Oregon Girl Spofiaor. Miss Ainsworth was named to repre sent Oregon by Governor Pennoyer at the request of Irving M. Scott, man ager of the Union Iron works at that time. Miss Shelby was selected by Mayor Mason. The mayor and all the councilmen accepted the Invitation to attend the launching In a body. "It was a great day," commented N. J. Levinson of Portland, who was on the San Francisco Call at that time and remembered well the occasion, yester day. "The Oregon was the best ship In our navy In tho days of her prime. At the time set for the launching Im mense crowds lined the shores of the bey and crowded vessels of every de scription. I should eay there were at least 30.000 people witnessing the event. The launching itself? Well., she just elid into the water. That's all."' Dash to Cuba Recalled, The famous exploit which made the Oregon spoken, of with affection In every American home was her 14,500 mile dash for Cuba. There was no wire- . less in those days and nothing was heard of the vesFel for weeks. She was plowing through seas infested with Spanish torpedo boats part of the time and America ngurativeiy neia lis breath during the perilous passage. It was not alone the arrival of the Oregon at Santiago "fit to fight" that made this event memorable. It was the fact that it set minds In America to thinking with the ultimate result that the Panama canal was built to reduce : the Isolation of the Pacific coast, in case of war. Sonthem Voyage Stormy, On February 16. 1898, the day after the Maine was blown up In Havana harbor, the Oregon came out of dry dock at Bremerton. She proceeded di rect to San Francisco where she took on provisions for six months and on March 19 started out of the Golden Gate and headed south. The voyage down the coast was stormy but the good ship drove through the seas, passing through the Straits of Magellan and put Into Rio de Janeiro on April 30. While there sne received news of Admiral Dewey's Vic- . tory at Manila on May 1. From Bio. the Oregon, undisturoea by the report that Spanish destroyers were lurking In her path, made a dar inir run through the Caribbean Sea and dropped anchor off Jupiter Inlet, Flor ida, on May 24, In prime condition. eedlng no repairs after her voyage or 4.500 miles. The news of her arrival in such excellent condition thrilled the whole nation with a sense of relief and pride. Spanish Fleet Outwitted. Then the Oregon joined the fleet of Admiral Sampson, which was blockad ing the Spanish ships of Admiral Cer- Bnyers, Trader and Manufacturers vera In the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. When the Spanish fleet made a dash DR. SCHAFER, OF UN I VERS IT V, ILVS WORK WELL ALONG. Full Report on Proposed Scheme of Study for Schools of 17. S. Will Be Issued Soon. to escape on July 3, the Oregon Joined the battle and engaging the Christobal Colon pounded her with the accurate fire of her big guns and drove her on the beach. Tho Spanish fleet was de stroyed and the national celebration of the Fourth of July was unriiled. Since the Spanish war tne Oregon nas been attached to the Pacific station, where she has been on duty for the Dast two years' as convoy escort or American troops to Siberia and traln- OREGONIAN'S OX OLD FIGHTER Ensign Henry Schumann-Heinle Is Among the Number. There are Oregontans on tho battle ship Oregon, now here; that Is. men who resided In the state before the war. and one of them la Ensign Henry Schumann-Helnk. son of the famous singer. Madame Schumann-Helnk. For two years he has been In the navy. He has a brother In the service on the Atlantto side, while a third Is In the navy flying corps. Mr. Schumann Helnk spoke on his arrival last night of happy times be had spent on a ranch near Medford. where ho lived for a time. Herbert B. Langille. lieutenant, junior grade, one of the engineer off leers, who was on the faculty of the'Unlveralty of California, teaching- engineering. be- OREGONIAX NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, April 27. Professor Joseph Schafer, of the University of Oregon, who is chairman of the new committee of eight, on history and education for cltlxenship In the schools, with head quarters in the building, this city, has Just completed the draft of a report on a proposed common school course In history, correlated with civics, geog raphy and reading. The report is to be printed In the May number of the His torical Outlook. Philadelphia. Dr. Schafer. after planning the course. conferred with Dr D. C. Knowlton, of Newark, .M. J., who la secretary of the committee, whose suggestions also are Included. Their purpose In this prelim inary publication, la to arouse discus sion among history and civics teachers and secure for the committee the bene fit of suggestions from every part of the country. Speaking of the forthcoming report. Dr. Schafer said: 'Dr. Knowlton and I believe that our proposed course will result in these ad vantages. It will strengthen the work In social science by making better use of the time heretofore devoted to his tory, geography, civics and reading; it will broaden children's knowledge 'of world affairs as distinguished from nar rowly national affairs; It will. In con sequence. Impart a truer knowledge of American history and life; It will shift the emphasis somewhat from the too purely political history to the social. economic commercial and industrial as pect of American life; finally, it will result In a much more definite and, we think, more adequate training for citl senship our supreme object." Dr. Schafer will attend a conference of Mississippi valley history teachers at St. Louis early In May to discuss the plans of hi committee. He expects to call a plenary meeting of the committee before June 1 to make definite recom mendations for both the common school course and the high school course. Wasco Hero Returns. THE DALLES. Or, April J7. (Spe cial.) Sidney Wilson, who arrived at Camp Lewis Saturday wearing the helmet of a German officer whom he killed during the Argonne-Meuse of fensive, is a Wasco county country boy. He halls from Wapinitla and was the first selective service man to go from this county to Camp Lewis. Bead The pregonian classified ado, ' (1) Jackie lined up on deck a reception committee near on steamer Lurllne. 2 U. 9. S. Oregon, passing: through, railroad bridge. (3) Senator Mulkey. chairman of the reception committee, and Captain W. T. Tarrant, command ing officer of the Oregon. (4) W. S. Hoxaa, of Oakland, Or., meets son, Stanley, whom hie ha not seen In four year. From Every Continent Gather at St. Louis-. ST. LOUIS, Mo, April 27. (Special.) The enormous collection of 10,000,000 pelts offered on the International fur exchange at St. Louie, has proved magnet for fur buyers, traders and manufacturers from every continent. A delegation of fur traders from Si beria, another from Japan are here to Ing ship for gun crews of transports observe the methods and management I and merchantmen. of the fur industry, and to attend the The Oregon is 351 feet long and her two weeks' Dublic auction of raw furs tonnage Is 11.668. She carries lour u- ODeninar Monday at the international inch runs and eight 8 -Inch guns. On fur exchange. I her famous voyage and during the The collection of 68 kinds of furs IslSnanlsh war the Oregon was under the larger than New York and the three command of Captain Charles E. Clark, concurrent London sales all combined I now rear admiral, retired. can show. Conservative estimates place I n n. i tinnnnnnn 11... I than 400 buyers already are present. SPELL NG SCORES PERFECT Plnal Chiltn T IT'nviL-A npndrlanr r I W www " 1 B. Fouke, International fur exchange, said to day that conditions in the fur trade give every evidence of a fundamentally sound financial basis. A victory loan campaign will precede Chester Boling of Elma Wins First Prize In Senior Contest. MUSIC AS CURE FOR REDS SAVAGE BREAST OF BOLSHVTSM WOULD BE SOOTHED. Manager of Music Industries Cham ber of Commerce Ad vances Theory. SEATTLE, Wash.. April 27. (Special.) That a cure for the unrest among the people of the nation and a safeguard against the spread of bolshevism lies In educating the people of tne unitea States musically, was the opinion ex pressed by George W. Pound, general counsel and manager of the Music In- dustrie Chamber of Commerce of the United States, at a meeting of the mu sic dealers of western Washington held in the Masonic club of the Arcade last night. Music makes better citizens, happier. brighter homes, more contented men and women and more substantial sons and daughters." Mr. Pound said. "We must convert America to the ways of music and make it not only the great est musical Instrument manufacturing country of the world, but the most music-loving country In the universe. Too much is taught with the eye In our present age, and far too little with the ear. Truer words were never spoken than music hath charms to soothe the sav age beast. Bolshevism represents ig norance, music culture. Kaise the standards of bolshevists by the agency of music and you will eventually stamp it out." Because of his faith in what music could do for the country, Mr. Pound carried on a campaign in Washington, D. C, to see that music was carried to the soldier. Regimental bands were in creased from 28 to 60 as a result of these efforts, and musical instruments were sent to all the army camps in the United States and overseas. Two thou sand trench pianos, of a special make. were taken into the trenches in France. The men were brought together to sing. PLANES TO HUNT WHALES Suggestion of Station Manager Is Declared Feasible. ABERDEEN, Wash., April 27. (Spe cial.) Catching whales by means of airplanes, a suggestion made a short time ago by Victor Street, former whaling station manager, but regarded as chimerical, is not to be ecoffed at according to George Le Marquard, present manager of the Bay City sta tion. Captain Marquard says the airplane will be valuable in locating schools of whales and notifying the hunting ships, rather than killing the whales with airplane guns. In the early part of the season, says the captain, 'it is difficult to locate whale schools. With an airplane wire less, he says, much better results could be gained than by whalers. "Employment Sunday" Announced. SALEM, Or., April 27. (Special.) May 4th will be observed as "employ ment Sunday throughout the United States and Governor Olcott today is sued a statement calling upon the peo ple of Oregon to observe the day. The purpose is to aid state and federal agencies In finding employment for re turned soldiers and sailors, I ABERDEEN. Wash.. April 27. (Spe opening of the sale at international clal.) Three perfect scores were made fur exchange when it is confidently ex pected that the quota assigned to the exchange will be raised in record time. Edwin F. Sweet, assistant secretary of commerce, and Dr. Smith, U. S. com missioner of fisheries, will represent at the county spelling contest held at Montesano, at which 15 communities were represented. Chester Boling of Elma won first place in the senior contest with a score of 100. In the Junior contest Maud Morton, United States government Alaska sealsistn a grade, Lincoln school, Hoquiam, skins. AIR SERVICE NEEDS MEN Captain C. J. Glidden, in New Tort, I Offers Information. . NEW YORK, April 27. (Special.) All men who wish to take part In the development of the nation's air serv ice as aviators or dirigible - balloon pilots, chauffeurs, mechanics or work at some 30 other trades required in the air service, by sending their names and addresses to the department of air was tied with the contestant from the , Wynooche Valleyschool. Attempts to break the tie with additional words were futile. Both will bo given medals. MOTHERS, DO IS-: When the Children Cough, Rub Musterole on lnroats and Chests No teHta? how soon the symptoms ma i aepartment or air - - -. - . , ij f,..i portant communication on the subject I terole at hand to give prompt, sure re prepared by Captain Charles J. Glidden net. It does not Duster. after serving as an officer several I as Drst aid ana a certain remedy, months in the United States army fly- Musterole is excellent Thousands of ing school at Koumerniieia, Aniencun, i jcrs know it. YOU Should keep jar in the house, ready for instant use. It is the remedy for adults, too. Re lieves sore throat, broncnitis, tonsilitis. Indians Found Guilty of Murder. 2 pttdkntx. Aris Anril 27. Chief John lumbatra. Dams ana acnes or rjaoc or Johnson and Billy Davis, Cocapohi In- joints, sprains, sore muscles, chilblains, dians. were found guilty by a jury in frosted feet and colds of the chest (it the unitea oiai.es uiourii wuui often nrevents pneumomal. yesterday of murder in the r .rst . de- d 60c jars; hospital B2e $2.50. BJJ-eUO 1U1 L " ........ v - rf. tribal medicine man, near Yuma last month. Ga., and at the United States army balloon school at Fort Omaha, Ne braska. Dry slabwood and inside wood, green stamps, for casn. iioiman x uei so. 1 Main 353. A 3363, Adv. Read, The Oregonlan classified ads. r
