THE SUNDAY 0REG0NIAN. PORTLAND, APRIL 21, 1907.
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MAY RAGE AGAIN
Even before the small coterie of dealers
who were Informed about the movement
across the Columbia gave out the meager
Information now announced for the first
time, rumor were current that the Irv
ington tract was to be cut up into lots
and placed on the market. The owners
of the track state positively that such
action is not now contemplated nor likely
to be. The lease runs for some years,
and it is hinted that matters may so
adjust themselves that racing may be
resumed on the track on the East Side.
The owners of the Irvington track re
cently platted two tiers of lots south of
the track, which they also own, and this
fact doubtless gave rise to the report
that the whole tract was to be laid out
and sold.
A MAN
Bought Two Lots in
BELLE CREST
On March 18 for $1050, paying $105 cash. In less than
TWO WEEKS
Received $125.00 Bargain
(Name on Request.)
A LADY
Bought a Lot in
BELLE CREST
Yesterday for $750, paying $75 down. In less than
THIRTY MINUTES
She Was gA ff for Her
Offered JOU.UU Bargain ,
(Name on Bequest.)
Vancouver Track Likely to Be
Opened This Season.
PORTLAND MEN IN . DEAL
HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT CLTiB
It's only 15 minutes from the heart of the business center to
The most beautiful residence section in Portland, situated
due east of Iryington, on Sandy Road Boulevard.
IMPROVEMENTS
Streets graded, cement sidewalks and "Bull Run" water put
in at OUR expense. .
ADVANTAGE
Lots cost you no more than you would have to pay for UN
IMPROVED property in other locations as close in.
TERMS
Lots $400 up ten per cent of purchase price cash balance
payable a few dollars per month.
FREE
An automobile will call for you at any time that is convenient for you
and take you out to see this beautiful as well as profitable property.
PHONE OR CALL AT EITHER OFFICE
THE SPANTON CO.
Opposite Chamber of Commerce
270 STARK ST. PHONE MAIN 2828
JACOBS-STINE COMPANY
Swetland Building, . Fifth and Washington Sts.
PHONE MAIN 359
Syndicate Being Formed to Put
Grounds 'Into Good Shape Again
and Both Horse and Auto
Meets Will Likely Be Held.
It is stated on good authority that a
syndicate is now being formed to take
over the" property included in the race
trark at Vancouver, which has been
abandoned tor several years, and that
raring will be re-established on the
course.
A prominent real estate broker in Port
land is promoting the deal, and he said
yesterday afternoon that while the plans
of the new company are not in shape
to permit' publication of details he fell
certain the deal would be closed in a
few days and that those backing the
enterprise were financially a"ble to carry
out the plan.
The laws of Washington are more
lenient than Oregon statutes with refer
ence to race meetings and there are
enough men Interested In the matter to
insure the carrying out of the proposed
rehabilitation of the old track across the
river even if pool-selling is restricted.
The real estate man referred to above
said that he himself was much Interested
in fine driving horses and that he went
to races with the sole purpose of seeing
thoroughbreds In action.
Improvements to Be Made.
There are several improvements In the
way of better transportation ' facilities
for the garrison city now under way or
in contemplation.
When the race track is reopened, the
Vancouver line from this city will prob
ably find it profitable to put on addi
tional cars, and It may co-operate with
the club by selling combination tickets
covering fare to the grounds and ad
mission to the track. Tne new line for
which a franchise was obtained through
the City of Vancouver early last week
Is to run past the track and will pro
vide ample accommodations for all who
desire to attend the races.
In San Francisco, for instance, the race
tracks Emeryville and Ingleside are
reached by ferry, steam and streetcar
lines, and tickets of admission are sold
by the railroad companies with round
trip tickets on the railroads. San Fran
cisco "pikers" have found this plan a
good one In more ways than one, for It
Is a common experience with some of
them that If they do not provide them
selves in advance with a return ticket
they find themselves compelled to walk
home after the races.
"Billy" Ayres, who la probably the best
posted man In Portland on racing and
traok management, says, with reference
to the proposed reopening of the Van
couver track, that while he has heard
nothing definite concerning the matter
be Is Interested in seeing the plan fro
through. He says, however, that he
would hesitate about putting money Into
the scheme, not because he thoght It
would not be consummated, but because
be had tried that sort of investment
twice already with disastrous financial
results. Ayres has been making books
on the Northwest circuit for several
years, and when told that the track at
Vancouver was to be put in condition
again and races started up in the Fall,
he said he would be on deck when the
time came and would do what he could
to make the meeting attractive.
It Is also believed that the railroad and
streetcar companies will be willing to
back up the enterprise to a considerable
extent. With reference to that phase
of the question, Walter H. Moore, presi
dent of the company building the line
north from Vancouver, said:
Iilne Has Franchise..
"The carllne in which I am interested
secured the franchise Wednesday from
the Council of Vaucouver for our line in
. that city and we also have the right of
way to the race track. I have been in
formed that arrangements to re-establish
racing at the track north of the Govern
ment reservation have been practically
closed and that a meeting is to be held
there the coming Fall.
"I was also informed that an automo-
. bile meet will take plaee during the
Summer at the track. Our company has
not yet secured the right of way through
the Government reservation, but we an
ticipate no difficulty In that direction, as
our line would run along the lower river
road."
Following the report that racing was
to be started at the Vaucouver track
speculation became rife as to what wou?d
be done with the racetrack at Irvington.
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EXTENSIVE alterations and Improve
ments are under way at The Oaks In
anticipation of the Summer amusement
season. One of the principal Innovations
and one of decidedly permanent char
acter is a modern band she'. which Is to
replace the eld bandstand in the park
and which is to set oft with greater effect
Activity Largely Due to Good Work
' by Organization.
Once a month the residents of Portland
Heights meet and discuss questions af
fecting the betterment of that rapidly
growing section of the city. " -'
The owners of property on the Heights
have succeeded through harmonious
action in getting good sewers and streets
and have now up for action a plan to
have the roadway on each side the' car
tracks from Ford-street bridge to Twen
tieth street laid with concrete or
bitulithic. This is called the gateway of
the Heights and its improvement is up-'
permost in the minds of the progressive
residents of the section. F. E. Beach is
president of the club. . -
On Willamette Heights there is ne Im
provement club, though several residents
think there should be one. The district
is kept pretty well torn up by reason of
the work ueing done by LAfe Pence in
his filling operations at Guild's Lake and
in putting In a new sewer system.
Russell & Blyth own about all the
vacant land in that section and have in
view the drainage of those parts that
now are kept wet by- reason of seepage
from springs on the hillside. When this
work is completed there Is every reason
to believe another active" movement in
building lots will take place. As it is,
there Is a fairly good demand for lots
and the section Is chosen by the wealthier
class for building sites for- a high class
of residences.
NEW FACTORIES IN SIGHT
ACREAGE PROPERTY IN EAST
ST. JOHNS SOLD.
Foundry and Machine Shop to Start.
New Union Clubhouse Tor
Sellwood District.
Sales of acreage property In East fft
Johns for manufacturing purposes have
been numerous recently and point to the
establishment of a new manufacturing
district on the Peninsula. It is announced
that two acres have been purchased for
a foundry and machine shop, affording
employment to 100 men. The name of the
firm has not yet been announced, but as
surance is given that the purchase has
been made.
Another firm has purchased two acres
for a wood-working plant that will
employ 15 iren to begin with, the numfier
being increased as the business demands.
These two concerns will be on the O.
R. & N. line to Troutdale. In addition
a spur from the St. Johns electric car
will be run to that section.
Clubhouse at Sellwood.
The Sellwood Board of . Trade has
undertaken the organization of a stock
company with 115,000 capital to erect a
two-story frame clubhouse 100x100 feet
to house under one roof the Board ,of
Trade, the Sellwood T. M. C. A., United
Artisans, Modern Brotherhood of Amer
ica, Branch Library and possibly the new
Masonic lodge , to be organised. A. Y.
W. C- A. is also to be organized at Sell
wood. The stock will be listed at $10 per share.
Several of these organizations already
own lots which may be turned in for
stock. The movement is very popular.
A committee composed of delegates from
all these organizations has perfected an
organization with Dr. A. M. Webster as
president and Rev. D. A. Thompson aa
secretary. It is proposed to erect a two
story frame, or rather one-story with
a full basement. The basement will be
4 feet above the ground so as to provide
good light. The athletic department of
the branch T. M. C. A. will be In this
room together with the reading-room of
the Sellwood Branch Library. A plan
will be prepared so each of the organiza
tions will be provided ior. The general
hall will be in the story above the base
ment. A report from the general com
mittee will be submitted to 'the Board of
Trade next Thursday night, when it is
expected that actuar steps will be . taken
to carry out the enterprise. Frank B.
Gibson, architect, says that such union
buildings are common in Eastern cities.
P. Chappelle Browne, architect, who
the variouj musical organizations which
will perform at the park this season.
The new band shell Is designed by Archi
tect Edgar M. Lazarus ' upon the latest
lines and. with an elaborate electrical
decorative effect, will be a beautiful
feature. The structure Is provided with
a sounding board which will preserve aU
the softer harmonlta Oi the musical la-
prepared plants for the clubhouse of the
Portland Cricet Association, announces
that the contract for its erection has
been let to Henry Izard. The clubhouse
will be 44x34 feet with wide porches on
each side. It will be erected on the five
acre tract rececjly purchased in North
Mount Tabor and will be completed
within 60 days. The grounds have been
graded. When finished it will be a resort
for members of tha association and
lovers of the English cricket game. The
association will then be in position to
struments uninterrupted by strains from
the amusement avenue. It is not only a
stage upon which a band of tiO pieces
can be posed to great advantage but the
shell building is designed to accomodate
a first-cl&sa opera company. There Is
stajro room for 300 people, if necessary,
und choral works can be produced. The
tagaia gi feet wide and has a depth
invite other cricket clubs of the North
west to Portland.
HOW PROPERTY VALUES JUMP
Fifth-Street Realty Almost Trebles
In Price in Single Year.
As an instance of how real estate
values in Portland's business - district
rises by leaps and bounds, a Front-
of 25 feet. Convenient exits are provided
from the stage into dressing rooms In
the rear of the shell. The building pres
ents a handsome and pleasing architec
tural front, adorned - on either side by
two massive towers having a stucco
finish. The contract has been let for the
work and construction has been begun
by J. W. Reed. The band shell will cost
about (4000.
street merchant bought a piece of prop
erty on Fifth street about a year ago
for S32.000. . He was offered $40,000
for the lot a short time afterward,
and had about concluded to accept the
offer, but the option expired, and he
then decided to hold. Before the year
was up values had gone up to such an
extent that he closed out a deal a
short time ago at $87,500, or an ad
vance of $55,500 on his investment.
Councllmen Investigate Protest.
A committee of Councllmen and city of
ficials visited Vernon yesterday morning,
where they investigated the recent pro
test made against the assessment for the
Irvington district, sewer. The sewer com
mittee Monday morning will hear the
protests of property-owners and the Coun
cil will hold a special meeting Wednes
day afternoon to consider the recommen
dations of the committee. The party
which visited the scene of the trouble
yesterday was composed of Councllmen
Kellaher. Bennett, Menefee, Wills,
Sharkey and Dunning, City Engineer .Tay
lor and Chief Draughtsman Reuter.
Weather Interferes With Sales.
While there Is no apparent decrease
in Interest in outside lota, the sales
last week were not as heavy as report
ed the proceeding week,
d the preceding week,
agents te the rain that fell three days
during: the week. On the sunshiny
days the sales kept up to the average
of tha past month. Rose City lots have
gone over the 800 mark, and the other
plats are selling quite as satisfactor
ily. Council Crest. Waverleigh, Belle
Crest, McKenna Junction and the other
plats recently put on the market con
tinue to attract buyers.
ROW OVER WHITE WOMAN
Kegro Doctor Says Negro Preacher
Alienated Her Affections.
District Attorney Manning is investigat
ing & complaint made by Dr. Paul
Cromwell, colored, against Rev. John W.
Smith, pastor of the Mount Olivet Afri
can Methodist Episcopal church. Seventh
and Everett streets. The allegation la
that the minister alienated the affections
of Mrs. Cromwell, a white woman, who
bad secured a divorce from Cromwell
last February. Warrants for the arrest
of Rev. Mr. Smith - and wife will be
Issued tomorrow Mr. Manning states if
the facts are such as to' justify such
action. The complaints will be based
upon the question of law as to the
right of divorced persona to remarry
within six' months from the dat,e of the
decree.
"I think the law on this point should
tie tested at once," said District Attorney
Manning. "If the facts are as stated
by Cromwell. I will issue a complaint
and the law will be put to a test."
The situation, insofar as Rev. Mr.
Smith and the woman konwn as his
wife, ifl that, should the courts hold that
' default divorcees cannot remarry within
six months from the date of the decree,
both will be liable to prosecution.
Dr. Cromwell, who has an office at 127
Twelfth street, tells a startling story of
his undoing. He declares that Rev. Mr.
Smith wooed Mrs. Cromwell in the lat
teris own home until Cromwell learned
the facts, when he "kicked" them out.
It was on the ground of cruelty that
Mrs. Cromwell secured her divorce, and
Cromwell did not contest it. Shortly
after, he declares, she and Smith went
to Camas, using $80 cash given her by
Cromwell, and were married.
Since the marriage Dr. Cromwell states,
the woman has been conducting a sani
tarium on East Alder street under the
name of Edith Cromwell. Rev. Mr. Smith
has been attending to his duties as pastor
of the Mount Olivet Church. Four chil
dren were born to the Cromwell union,
two of whom are living. The Cromwells
were married in Washington nine years
ago. Cromwell met the woman in an
employment office, where he went to
secure a domestic for his home. They
fell in love and were soon wedded.
Want Walker Declared Bankrupt.
HARTFORD, Conn., April 20.A credit
ors' petition has been filed in the Unitec
States District Court praying that Wil
liam F. Walker, the defaulting treasurer
of the Savings Bank of New Britain, b
declared bankrupt The ground for the
petition as set forth is, that Walker with,
in four months has concealed persona)
property in excess of 60 with Intent to
deceive and defraud his creditors. Th
8avings Bank alleges that Walker owe
it $500,000, the Connecticut Baptist Con
vention $55,000 and A-. J. Sloper 000 on
a note discounted by Walker. The order
of notice is returnable. April 29 and ser
vice is to be made by publication, aj
Walker's whereabouts are unknown.
The Times of India reports the comple
tion of a crematorium for Europeans at
Calcutta, which is the first established
east of Suez.
Walnut Park! Walnut Park!
A POINTER"
Is the best residence
property in Portland.
Beautiful homes built
and building. Building
restrictions. No store or
shack can be built in
Walnut Park good
homes or none. "Walnut
Park has parked streets
and alleys, which give
all inside lots conveni
ences of corners. Addi
tional contract for 33.
000 feet of cement side
walks now under con
struction. Gas, Bull
Run water, best oar
service in city. No one
can explain on paper
W. M.
Killingswortlf
Wnlmut Park, corner KU-Una-aworth
mid Williams
avea. Phone Woodlawn
1110.
Vim.,
Walnut Park beauties
or advantages. All,
things considered, Wal
nut Park is by- far the
best bargain ever offered
in Portland. Now sell
ing for a pittance, only
$20 a front foot. Do
yourself and' family a
kindrfess by visiting to
day Walnut Park. A
pointer prices will be
advanced Mondav, April
22, at 1 P. M. Send for
map, FEES. Should
you desire the best bar
gain in the city, call at
my central office, or at
my suburban office.
W. M.
Killingsworth
Suburban office, 32&
Chamber of Commerce,
Pkome Main 4557.
Modern Band Shell Will Replace Old Bandstand
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