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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 25, 1913)
THE SUNDAY OREGONIAy. PORTLAND. MAY 25, 1913. 6 LIMIT OH KLAMATH PROJECT PROBABLE Government Expected to Com : plete Present Work but Not Extend It. 90,000 ACRES LEFT OUT Cost Regarded Excessive Where Land Is Valuable Chiefly for Grass and Soil Conditions Are Xot Favorable. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash intoo. May 2 Ther U erlous ques tion whether tha Government ever will reincorporate In the Klamath Irriga tion project about 30.000 acres of land that were eliminated after the project was nrst adopted, either because of ex cessive cost of irrigation or because or the doubtful success of Irrigation due to peculiar soil conditions. The prob abilities are that the project will be completed according to present Plana, and then stopped, at least until the de velopment of the country justifies an expenditure of about $0 an acre for irrigation. At the hearings had before Secretary Lane. It developed that the Government went Into the Klamath country with the intention of building a project that would reclaim in the neighborhood of 160.000 acres. After the work was well under way. the high lands, mhere the cost of irrigation will be in excess or the departments views, were dropped out and about the same time the Lower Klamath Lake unit was dropped be cause of the discovery of a prevalence of black alkali, which made that por tion of the land suitable only for the growing of grasses. Ady Pleads for Settle. Abel Ady. who appeared on behalf of the Klamath Water Users- Association, made an urgent appeal to the Govern ment to go ahead with the construc tion and completion of the entire proj ect. He said that when the reclamation service announced the adoption of the original project many settlers went on the lands since eliminated In full ex pectation that the Government would carry out its work as planned. If the eliminated units are not built, these settlers will be left without water, unless private enterprise comes to the rescue. Mr. Ady declared that it was the desire of the land owners that the Government, rather than private enter prise, do the work. Two serious problems were presented as to the feasibility or desirability of irrigating the lands that have been eliminated from the Klamath project. As to the high lands, there is question in the minds of many familiar with the project whether those lands can stand a charge of 60.an acre. In view of the limited crops that can be raised. The cost per acre of the present project is now estimated at $3. which is deemed reasonable enough. The Klamath coun try, however, differs from many other sections where Government projects are being built in that It will not raise the more highly profitable crops, and be rause of this limitation there appears to be a limit on the amount which can profitably be expended In bringing lands under Irrigation. !klt Experts' Report Advene. As to the lands of the lower Klamath lake region. Mr. Ady said there was reneral demand that the Government proceed with Its original plans, con tending that those lands, once Irri gated, would return good profits to their owners. The soil experts of the Department of Agriculture, however, have reported adversely on this unit, largely because of the black alkali, and their report indicates that grasses are about all that can be raised on this soil. Aside from the presence of alkali, the soil Itself is exceedingly light, and In many places exceedingly thin and will not stand cultivation. This is another reason why grasses alone can be grown. Mr. Ady. however, maintained that this unit could successfully grow grain, and he urged its construction largely with a view to enlarging the grain area cf the Klamath tract. This crop question is a serious one. so far as this unit Is concerned, and probably will be the determining fac tor, for It trust be determined whether lands that will grow only grasses can afford to pay the cost of Irrigation, whether it be 130 an acre, or more, as seems probable. ALBEE ADDRESSES CROWD ifontlnii-d Krm Firt Pace this city. That I ran safely promise. Of course you will find candidates who are willing to promise anything, even to changing the weather. I make no such promises: I make no promises whatever that I do not expect to ful fill. If you will notice carefully you will find that I have never promised to do anything except to work for the bent Interests of the city. How could I promise to do certain things beyond that, when I have to consider the fact that there will be four commissioners who will have a say In things. I will not, if elected, be the whole commis sion. I will work with the commis sioners, and. having but one vote. I would be unable to promise faithfully and sincerely that I would do this or that thing In a certain way. But I can and do promise to do all of the duties of the office to the very best of ny ability. "There are grave problems that con front the city at this time. To them I would devote myself fully, and to the best of my ability I would help in their solution. Many questions that are of vital Importance as affecting every per son In Tortland are coming up for action. As Mayor I promise you that I would faithfully work to the best of roy ability to scflve them for your good for the best Interests of the whole people. Public Vtllltles Dlacaaaed. "Such subjects as control of public utility questions or the public owner ship of these utilities I have made my self clear on before. I believe they should be made either to give to the people proper and adequate returns for value received and adequate service or we 'should take over the work as a city. I think, without any rancor what ever, that It would be the thing to do. and I would not hesitate to do it if necessary. But we must not plunge the city in too tar at one time; we must proceed at the proper pace. If we have to take them over, else we shall njure the city's credit Immeasurably." Several questions were asked of Mr. Albee last night, all of which he an swered fully. "Do you believe In a restricted dls trlctT" was the first. He replied that soma apparently good arguments have been put forward as to why a restricted district Is all right unwvAf. h.M.M in his own mind and from the testimony of others, he did not feel that the reasons ana me re sults obtained had lustifled a restricted district. He said he does not favor such a district, but that he does ad vrtn t - home for fallen women, where they can go and be cared for; where they will be able to take vocational t..ll m ,t KoAnmA Init.n.tiilnt and get to the point where they can take care or tnemseives again. Bid to Violations Promised. "How about restricting saloons?" was the next question. Mr. Albee repeated what he has said before in public, that he will enforce the laws fairly and impartially, if elected. In this respocet. as in all oth ers. He said he would put a stop to law-breaking. "How would you stop law-breaking?" the same man asked. "I would order enforcement of the law in all sincerity and believe fully that I could obtain results." he replied. "A saloon not obeying the law could be put out of business by the revoca tion of its license." "Has the city any right to enter Into partnership with an illegal business?" wax asked. "The Federal Government, the state and the city have said that the liquor business has legal rights.'- said Mr. Albee. "and I. as Mayor, having sworn to uphold the constitution, could not do more than to see that the saloons obeyed the law; that I would do." "Can civil service be abolished?" was a question. "Under a certain provision of the new charter." said Mr. Albee. "it could be. in my judgment. It all depends upon the officers you elect to Interpret It or to enforce its provisions." Mr. Albee was introduced by Walter Adams, who asked those present 10 oo all In their power to make him Mayor. YANKEE TEETH POOREST NATIVES NEED MOST CARE, SAY SEATTLE CITV DENTISTS. Bad Condition of Children's Molar Dae to Ignorance of Parents, Is Declaration. SEATTLK. Wash., May 34. (Special.) Shocking to the complacency of the American cltixen is the declaration of ... .ntiata f the Prattle nub ile schools that in spite of the large f....la-m nnnM t An l)re. 11 IS IH0 cuu- j ..il...kr. f athrra ajld moth ers who need free dental care tne mosi. Among these Americans, the condition i- i m.. ii.nlnrnhliL the result. the dentists say. of the Ignorance of parents, wno onen pun uui permanent teeth, believing them to be "baby" teeth. -- Biivi Af th TCtnff- Count v Den tal Society the Council three years ago appropriated funds for a room In the r-itv Hnxnltal and equipment for a H.n tal rlfnic Every Saturday three dentTSts give their time and skill to public school children suffering with defective teeth. When the school nurses find children -t.,.aA (.lh rMinlf. attention. thev make appointment with them for treat, roent. One nurse Is always on duty to see that there is proper narmony db- tween supply and oemana. 11 is ascer tained, of course, that the child's par ents are unable to pay a dentist and that the child would not get dental care otherwise. If the children are not able to buy brushes they are given them with instructions for using them. Ka ...Inn. Mumlta of nefirlect Indlarea tion through poor mastication; tuber cular and other germs which lurk in unclean teeth; general ill-health and mental inability. The city dentists are all members of . v. irtn. f nun tv .Mnf..t(An Ann Mv.rv member of the association gives his w time, three neing cnosen in regular ro tation for esch Saturday during the .chool vear. The cllnio Is omitted dur ing th vacation, ly The first two years each averaged to: ..tlatil, Fkiirlno. th. thffvl VAar nations In the early days of balloon ing. A Dauoon 01 mis Kina was in- After Thursday New Home Morrison at Broadway 1 Crav5 Great Removal Sale Ends Thtirsdaiy, May 29 After Thursday New Home Morrison at Broadway WE MOVE DECORATION DAY There are iust four days left in which you can secure the wonderful values we are giving. Our entire Spring stock of very latest style garments for men and women included in this Removal Sale 33V3 Discount on Any Article in Our LADIES' Special Sale Entire Stock of CHESTERFIELD Suits Mtllluiiig Diuta dim mama $20.00 Suits at . . $ 1 S.OO $25.00 Suits at . . $19.00 $30.00 Suits at . . $23.50 $35.00 Suits at-. . $26.50 $40.00 Suits at . . $29.50 Sale Mens Silk and Lisle Hosiery Department Suits, Coats and Dresses $30.00 Values at $20.00 $40.00 Values at $26.50 $50.00 Values at $34.50 $60 00 Values at $40.00 $75.00 Values at $50.00 Fine Dressy and Tailored Waists $ 6.00 Waists at . . $4.00 $ 8.00 Waists at . . $5.70 $10.00 Waists at . . $6.65 $12.00 Waists at . . $8.00 $ .50 Values $1.00 Values . $1.50 Values . $2.00 Values . Come early in the week and supply your Summer clothes needs in both Ladies and Gentlemen's Fine Wearing Apparel. Sale ends Thursday 40c 70c $1.15 $1.40 After Thursday New Home Morrison at Broadway G 273-75 MORRISON vented by Comte Henry do la Vaulx for his Mediterranean trip, but he gave it up finally as not practicable. The ,. j,i.n anherical Derhaps Is leni with instructions for using them.an improvement on previous models. The children are also- Impressed with I sengers grinned; then, quite submis- ivaIv he answered: "Yes. ma'am; what ma'am ?" floor, please. DAUGHTER OF NEW YORK SENATOR WHO WAS MARRIED YES- FTTTAV AWT T T7i"iTTTH UTJATn AO A DH rtP U T? TTlTTtT? Ctd'M m : ; 0 f - v so far more than 200 children have received treatment. DUNDEE SCHOOL IS CLOSED Manual Training Department Pro posed by1 County Superintendent. DUNBEE. Or., May 24. (Special.) The public school here closed today with a picnic. Miss Ida M. Smith, County Super visor, delivered an address relative to industrial education. County School Su perintendent S. S. Duncan outlined a plan whereby manual training could be introduced into this school. He also addressed the graduating class and presented diplomas to the nine eighth grade graduates. A $50 player piano, which anyone can play, at the Graves Removal Sale price at $385. $2 weekly. See aver tlsement, page 9. section 3. Pari. baVers are united in maintaining a laboratory where th. material, they uh may b tuttd. Above Jilaa Dolorlta O'Gormaa. Below Joka H. Maker. Daughter of United States Senator Is Bride. Willing to Oblige. Judge. "While." says a New Yorker. "the Gotham car conductor is generally rude, sometimes he is witty. "Xot long ago, on a croaawiy .-r, -nman said to the conductor, in a voice of command: n -X- will 1 . wn nff a t 031" I The conductor regarded her curious- BROKER IS BRIDEGROOM iur em iiivijiciiv, " John A. Mater, of New York, Wins Eldest of Six Daughters of Em pire State Solon, All Social Favorites at Washington. NEW YORK, May 24.-Miss Dolorlta O'Gorman, the pretty daughter of Unit ed States Senator James A. O'Gorman, today became the bride of John Antony Maher. a broker, of New York. . The wedding was a brilliant affair, the floral decorations Deing especially beautiful. Mrs. Maher, the young bride, is the eldest of six sisters, who are all social favorites In New York and at the Na tional Capital. where all are well known. Only one of the bride's sisters is married. B0EHMER OBJECTS TO TAX Winner of Lawsuit In Estate Contests Inheritance Assessment. Having succeeded as a result of his suit to break the will of Jacob Boeh mer. his grandfather, in forcing a com promise by which he received some thing oyer$7000 out of the estate, RUPTURE IS CUREABLE Results Not Influenced by Age or Time Standing, Says Expert. Rupture is not a tear or breach in the abdominal wall, as commonly sup posed, but is the stretching or dilat ing of a natural opening, therefore subject to closure, said F. H. Seeley, on a late visit to Portland. "The Spermatic Shield Truss closes the opening in ten days on the aver age case, producing results without surgery or harmful injections." Mr. Seeley has documents from the Gov ernment, Washington, D. C, for in spection. Anyone interested will be shown the truss or fitted if desired. Sold and fitted only by Laue-Davis Drug Co., sole and exclusive agents for Oregon. , Other firms advertising and selling imitation "Seeley" Spermatic Shield Trusses are impostors. Look for the word patented on each spermatic cor rugated shield. TRAIN LEAVES AT 9 O'CLOCK from Tenth and Stark streets: Jeffer son street Jtation, 9:20 A. M-, for Metx ger. Band concert and entertainment in beautiful Metsger Park, on Oregon Electric Round trip fare and lunch, 2Sc Cornel which originally was appraised at ap toiir ticnnn Rnhert Lea Boeh mer through his attorneys is engaged in a controvery in Probate Court over what he should pay as inheritance tax. This question has arisen by reason of the fact that the law imposes a 3 per cent tax -when property is left to non-relatives, as it was under the will of Boehmer. who left everything to Maurice and Sadie Costello, husband and wife, who died within a few weeks of each other last year and whose prop erty was succeeded to by Charles Zel ler, father of Mrs. Costello. U. T. Mar tini, probate clerk in County Clerk Coffey's office, maintains that the ad ministrator should pay according to the terms of the will. Roseburg Store Changes Hands. ' ' ! . J ' J An important business deal was con summated here today when Rice & Rfre. for 25 years engaged in tne housefurnishing business in Roseburg, HIGH SCHOOL IS ORGANIZED Curry County Employs Denver Grad uate for New Institution. GOLD BEACH. Or., May 24. (Spe cial.) The first official high school in the history of Curry County will begin a nine months' term of school in Gold Beach on the second Monday in Sep tember. This is known as Union High School No. 1, comprising school dis tricts Nos. 2. 3, 5, 6. 16. IS and 19. organised under the Oregon high school law. At the general election In 1910 the county voted in favor of a county high ... I f t J school, Dut as no place was tpeuneu nouserurnisning ousineos m ocuui8, svuui, - sold their store to A. J. Lilburn and when the County Court came to pass on the question there was such a con tct heiwc-n Port Orford and GoUl" Beach, both of which places had bond, ed to build new schoolhouses. that the court never carried out the mandate of the people in that election. The Gold Beach citizens were deter mined to have a high school, anyway, and a special election was called last Fall for a union high school. Thi Board met and levied a tax for 1913, Dut posipuiica mo i.tft.iiw.iipj, until the regular school year began. At a meeting of the Board recently Professor William M. Kent, of Lang lois, was employed. Mr. Kent is from Denver University, Denver, Colo., and has been in Curry County two years. Assignment Is Made. The Dlttmar Peterson Company, bookbinders and manufacturing sta tioners, has made an assignment in Circuit Court for the benefit of cred itors. Henry L. Lyons Is assignee. As sets, including bills receivable, amount to $682.78 and liabilities to $1.101.0;. j Make Mo Mistake in j Planning Your Vacation Irark II rfff "Yellowstone Here is change of scene change of climate pure water good food sumptuoushotels with every convenience and 143 miles of coaching over Government-kept roads through the most unique region in the world. Geysers, Cataracts, Can yons, Mountains, Lakes and Streams. Bison, Bears, Deer, Elk, Antelope, Beaver and other weird creatures. Fishing galore. The Park season extends from June 15 to September 13. The mean temperature for these months, based on 22 years observations, is 58 degrees ; the highest temperature for the same period is 88 degrees. LOW FARES THROUGH SERVICE The rail trip alone is a vacation experience of supreme enjoyment on this mn 'r:r-it Ri a Kalred Potato" direct and atw V4 Uib Anauwua " only line to Gardiner Gateway, original Yellowstone Park entrance. Call or write for literature and information. 255 Morrison St., Corner Third St., Portland. Northern Pacific Ry A. D. CHARLTON, Asst. Gen. Pass. Aent. PORTLAND