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N. 11 "DEVELOP STATE" IS KEYNOTE OF SPEECH Opposition to Paternalistic Legislation Expressed by Dr. James Withycombe. FARM WEALTH IS NOTED High Standard In Schools, Good Road System, Primary and Veto . Amonj Measures Favored. Tax Commission Opposed. Declaring: emphatically for all move ments looking- toward the 'development of Oregon and tbe betterment of her people, but with opposition to all pa ternalistic legislation, . Dr. James "Withycombe. Republican nominee for Governor, outlined his platform before the members of the Oregon Civic league at. their luncheon at the Mult nomah, yesterday. Some of the things on which Dr. Withycombe touched were: The schools, which he said should be maintained at a high standard, so that the citizenship of the State, what ever additions should be made to it by Immigration, should not be allowed to deteriorate. The rural credits bill now before Congress, which, he said, while not an Issue within the state, was of the ut most importance to the development of the State. He urged Oregon citi zens to get behind the bill with their influence. The Oregon system of popular gov ernment, which he indorsed in its present form, with a warning against 111-advlBed experiments with it. Exemption Measure Held "Vicious." The $1500 exemption measure, which lie classed as "positively vicious," and In opposition to the constitutional pro vision that taxation In Oregon shall bo uniform and equal. The new Non-Partlsan League, with lis proposal of a commission to revise the tax code, which he said seemed to mean a doubllng-up of commissions and an addition to the tax burden. "Great ea Is the problem of develop ing Oregon, our greatest problem Is one of citizenship," said Dr. Withy combe. "Our standard of citizenship should not be allowed to deteriorate, end this can best be accomplished by a good school system." Dr. Withycombe made It plain that lie considers a prosperous and Intelli gent agricultural population the back bone of a commonwealth, "The Willamette Valley alone Is cap able of sustaining a population of 1.000.000," he said. "There are 23. 000.000 acres of agricultural land in the State. We have $500,000,000,000 worth of standing timber, great wealth In clays and mineral and our rivers are teeming with the finest food fish In the world, the Chinook salmon. Larger Farm Production Urged. "When our timber land becomes stump land, our mines become simply l.oles in the ground, and our rivers, perhaps, are depleted of their fish, the farms remain. ... . "l favor legislation looking toward the attraction of more people to .the land and the encouragement of larger production, but always with the idea of helping the Individual to help himself, rather than the state assuming a paternalistic attitude." Recounting the fact that Oregon Is now nearly a "billion-dollar state, with an assessment of $954,000,000, Dr. Withycombe said that the proposed $1500 exemption measure would take a valuation of $200,000,000 from the as sessment rolls. "This proposed measure would com pel the thrifty man to pay additional taxes on this amount," he said. Work for Unemployed Favored. Asked by Isaac Swett if he favored ' legislation to relieve unemployment Dr. Withycombe answered that he favored legislation for the development of the state, thus providing more work, but that he was opposed to laws that would hinder or discourage capital In attempting the work of development. "If there are 4000 unemployed men In Portland next Winter, would you be In favor of providing work for them to build roads, and paying them from the proceeds of a state bond issue?" asked Professor A. E. Wood, of Reed College, who. like Mr. Swett was active in the alleviation of the unem ployed problem in Portland last Win ter. "Yes," said Dr. Withycombe. "I would favor such action, but I would favor laws that, by bringing about the de velopment of Oregon, would perhaps obviate such a situation." "Do you think ithat providing more work is the proper solution?" asked another Civic League member. "I would not see these men starve, " said Dr. Withycombe. "I am glad that Professor Wood mentioned the subject of highways," he continued, "for good roads are some, thing that Oregon needs and must have , A system of good roads must be one of the factors in the develop ment of the state." . Remedial Legislation Approved. "Would you favor concerted legis lation on the part of Pacific Coast States, looking to the handling of the problem of unemployment?" asked Mr. Swett "I would favor anything reasonable and rational," was the answer. Dr. Withycombe. answering Mr. Wood's question, said he had not Biven much thought to the question of establishing a minimum wage for the heads of families, as a means of meet ing the immigration problem, but again emphasized his attitude of favor toward remedial and humanitarian measures of a non-paternalistio nature, to the end that none should suffer for lack of work. . In answer to A. C Newlll's question as to his attitude on the proposed law to allow the Governor to veto single items In appropriation bills, the nDeaker said that he regarded such a law as "a double-edged sword, safe In proper hands, but dangerous In the hands of the wrong man." He admitted laughingly that he "thought he would be able to handle It all right." "Courts Should Remove Official." Dr. Withycombe made a similar an swer to the question of B. Lee Paget Prohibition and Democratic nominee for State Treasurer, as to his attitude on extending the power of the Gov ernor to enable him to dismiss public officials who seemed to him remiss in the discharge of their official duties. "I believe in the courts." he said, "and would have them decide - such questions. Such power might be abused if placed in the hands of one man." Dr. Withycombe said that while he would leave the primary law in Its present form, he was in favor of a con vention for the purpose of obtaining an expression of the party preference, to operate co-ordinately with the pri mary law. "I am In favor of the primary, for one reason." he said, smiling, "be cause without It I do not believe that I would be the Republican nominee for Governor 'today. I was the victim of Every Article in THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND. JUNE 21. 1911. the Holtz Store ReducedSelling Out the Entire Stock iHofe Store Sellimg . i Summer Merc O unit fiiamidlis silt Om "ini Such Opportunities for Saving Money on Needed Merchandise Come to the General Public but Very Seldom and Cannot Las7Forever. Take Advantage of This BigJSalc. Embroideries Go at V Price Embroidery Edgings, Flouncings, Allovers, Insertions and Bands: Hundreds of patterns in muslin, cambric, nainsook, voile and crepe beautiful for Summer dresses and under garments, the kind and quality you can use to advantage. At Dress Trimmings at V2 Price f Ornaments, Beaded Trim- M J7 quality and jrreat variety; A, eluded in this closingr-out M . our regular low prices a I rhiffrms. Braids. Nets." Garnitures. Ornaments. Beaded Trim ming, Appliques and Frogs, splendid everv vard and piece desirable: lnc sale this week at exactly one-half our regular low prices 1 k-,Mgacrg i Entire Stock of Laces) $10,000 Stock of Fancy Purses Travelers' Sets I on Sale at Half Price I Jewelry Goes at Half Entire stock thus week, if it lasts that longfinest Leather Purses Handbags, Music Rolls, Manicure Sets, Traveling Sets, Beaded Handbags, Opera Bags, etc.; hundreds to choose from; regular prices $1.98 to $12.98; now going j at one-half these prices. Buy now while you can save & Dainty and beautiful Laces for Summer garments Edges, Galloons, Insertions and Allovers; pretty patterns. Shadow Laces, Clunys, etc. All widths and good qualities. Also Torchons and Valen-1 I our cnoiee oi me entire siure una ween. a i ciennes Laces. Rings, Pins, Novelties, Buckles, Watch Fob. Caff Links, Scarf Pins, La Vallieres, Opera Chains, Watch Chain, Bracelets, Clocks; som with diamond settings the-m 1 A with fancy sets of pearl, eto. Choiae while stock lasts 2 Baby Novelties at Half Price Hundreds of Novelties for Baby's Wardrobe Baskets, Toilet Sets, Buggy Straps, Safety Pin Holders, Clothes Trees, Garment Hang ers, Nursing Bottles, Rattles, Rings, Bonnet Boxes, etc. Many of them hand painted. All exceedingly, pretty and- pr:ra useful. Your choice of the entire lot at exactly iawc Baby Clothes Reduced Immense savings on all baby things. Matrons will not overlook this opportunity to save money on need ful articles. Prices greatly reduced during this closing-out sale. Art Needlework Now at Half Price Finished Art Pieces, Stamped Linens, Artamo Packages, Pillow Tops, Table Runners, Squares and Centerpieces, Beads, Yarns and materials; an immense assortment to select from i in this selling-out sale now to be had at exactly 2 Toys and Dolls at Half 100 Jointed Dressed Dolls for quick disposal at HALF 100 Boys' Tool Chests go in closing-out sala at HALF Games and Tops all marked at exactly One-Half Prico Woolly Animals all go in closing-out sale at 4 Price Velocipedes and Trains are now to go at exactly HALF a frame-up in the last assembly,- but . 1 1 . i. . T 1 1 ; ...... In mnrrA Mnrt nf lor ail umi, uo.td -- a party gathering as an expression or party preiereuce. New Tax Commission Opposeo. khIA that he had made but little study of the preteren- . e .,tins- sni was not pre- LlOtl DJOIL.U - . pared to express an opinion, on its merits. , "I do not favor the proposal of the Non-Partlsan League to create a new tax commission for a general revision of the taxation laws," he said. In an swer to a question. "It seems to me we have a good tax commission now. and to create another would simply be adding to the expense oi ment." ' . . ... . Dr Withycombe deciareo ni""i . ... ni,s,inh of the State iavor ox a. . . , in AYltttence. with COmmiBOiUiia . J - - a view to reducing their number, co ordinating their duties, ana injr taxation. - . , , o-nv.rnment is much too high," he said, "and it lessened. Taxes are almost fisa- . - .D r have a farm which I rent for 800 a year. The taxes are more tnan u. Marked Interest Shown In , . . i t.. j etAvnan D resided municipal t & , , : " al) . at the luncheon, which was well-at-, tended ana wmcn .i - Interest ttken In Dr. Withycombe-. address and In nis iranit - plies to all QU"?. . .,. . ' rroresfior muwu, vi - - committee that is endeavoring to es tablish a boys' summe.r '-"'"S' " ... .u.,4 J500 had been nouncea TT ., tl,at subscribed to the project but that a. much more would u " it out. . It was announced " ' . vanittl. poet and I. W. W. leader, had been invited to deliver the address at .v. t ffiia'i noon luncheon at tne Multnomah next Saturday. GREEK ART TODAY'S TOPIC Dr. Horner to Address Only Meeting of T. M. C. A. t n it nf the derari- Agricultural nwiii vi ... " j - College, will deliver an address at tne Portland Toung Men's cnrisiian . . .1K n'Mnnk. His sub- ciaxion luanj - - - , . , . - Ject will be "Athens "a,tn AT uf Greece." ine lecimo " trated by stereopticon snues. This IS tne nrot .. - --- - lng of the Summer schedule. The lobby " P.. . j ... nf tb nuditonura. Will DO uneu, i"0"" and arrangement will be made to ac- commodate :u ' ' '. Ub- dtscus.fo'n club and the evening song ervice have been discontinued unin nv CONCERT SCHEDULE MADE Portland Park Band to Play This Afternoon In Tjanrelbnrst. The regular Sunday concert of the Portland Park band will be given this ... .Mmn..ni.1n0- nt 3 o'clock. In axieriiuuii, "-- - - Laurelhurst Park. Several hundred benches were movca. t J t"con3certs for the rest of this week are scheduled as follows: Monday. South Parkway; Thursday, Forestry building; Wednesday, Holladay Park; Thursday. Washington Park; Friday, Peninsula Park. The week-day con certs commence at 8 P. M. Streets Will Bo Improved. FALLS CITY. Or., June SO. (Special.) t a Council meeting held last night the Council awarded to W. B. Stevens, of Falls Citv. the contract for macad amizing Third. Fifth. Montgomery, Bridge Lombard. Butler. Clark, South Main streets and Sheldon avenue. The contract Involves the expenditure of 65:5. GREEKS COME BACK Portland Volunteers Home From Campaign. . L. SASAK0S TELLS OF WAR Tales of Atrocities Denied, Blame Being: Placed on Bulgarians, Who Are Said to Have Slaughtered Entire Villages. While Greece and Bulgaria, after the recent difficuJes among them selves are apparently-getting together "and sharpening their swords for an other campaign against the Turks, several of the men who left Portland about two years ago to serve In the Greek army, ana who subsequently were in the war against the Bulgars are returning to their homes here. In one of the first parties to return was Louis Sasakos, of 29 Sixth street, who was among the first lot of 60 Greek volunteers who went from Port land. Mr. Sasakos says that only SO of the original 60 are left. They served first against the Turks, in 1918, from the beginning of the campaign in Metsovo until the fall of Janlna. Then their regiment was transferred to Salonika, where It re mained until the outbreak of hostil ities with the Bulgars. Mr. Sasakos declares that the report" of massacres by the Greek soldiers are exaggerated and that many of the atrocities attributed to them were committed by the Bulgarian soldiery while retreating from Greek territory. . "From Salonika we went to Kilkish, said Mr. Sasakos, "and Just as we got there the town fell into the hands of . i i. Amnno. tHj TCularariair fugitives I picked up the body of an or r leer, zrom wnicn i wua " glasses and side arms. I found In his - t ..... I .... i. nf hmnn alcin which he had cut from bodies of those who were massacred as tne ouigars wcro relinquishing the town." n c-n ... i. . M,.inui th nuinment of the officer and brought it home with him as a souvenir oi tne campaign. Most of his time was served in the Albanian campaign, where little of the real atrocities of the war were en countered, but he received letters from friends in other regiments. In which they said that each Greek village into -ki.k . u nam. fminri nrftrtlcallv all the Inhabitants slaughtered by tbe departing uuigars. "When we received this informa tn " h. i'M 'mnnv of the soldiers were impelled to take vengeance on the prisoners inai nan iaueii mui " hands, but the officers of the regi ment were rigid In restraining the men. In order to keep the reputation of the regiment clear before the powers of the world." Mr. Sasakos says that he does not believe the difficulties between the Greeks and Bulgarians are settled yet and says that he thinks hostilities may be renewed at almost any time. GREEK SOLDIER, WHO RETURNS TO PORTLAND AFTER CLOSE OF SERVICE. I. fH i - .. . .:.t tOTIIS S4.SAKOS. "WHO SERVED AGAINST BOTH THE TURKS ASfD SUGARS IJT THE EECEST WiW IN THE BALKANS. CHAUTAUQUA SEASON IN NORTHWEST OPENS SOON Attendance of Million at Coast Gatherings Predicted Many Lecturer" and Special Entertainments Are Features Management Described. ONE million people will attend the Chautauquas on the Paclfio Coast this Summer. This estimate U based on the attendance last year and so far this season. Chautauqua season Is about to open in the-Northwest. It started in Au burn. Cal., on June 3. The first one in Oregon la at Roseburg June 2S to S. Then follow gatherings at Eugene, Lebanon, Corvallls, Dallas, McMlnn vllle, Salem, The Dalles, Baker and Pendleton. The last begins July 5 and ends July 10. In Washington the Van couver Chautauqua is July 15 to 0, Raymond July 18 to 1, Walla Walla July 6-11 and North Takima July 20-25. , All are conducted by the Ellison White Chautauqua System, whose head office Is in Portland. There are three others in the state, Ashland, Gladstone and La Grande. They are known as In dependent Chautauquas, because man aged entirely by people resident In the communities, who also make up their own programme from talent available. Independent Chautauquas follow the arlginal Institution organized by Bishop John H. Vincent at Lake Chautauqua. New York. They have permanent grounds and equipment, combining the two leading features, an outing and vacation under Ideal conditions, and university extension prlvtlegea Glad stone Park, 17 miles south of Portland, has nLd a successful Chautauqua for several years and now has commodious grounds. Its duration Is 18 days. The system Chautauquas are only six days. Conntry Hal Many Chantanqnas. There are this season In the United States 2988 Chautauquas. Of these 00 are Independent and 23S8 system, or circuit, Chautauquas. There are 60 Chautauquas In the system conducted here. Twenty are in California, 10 In Oregon, six In Idaho, 14 in Washington and 10 in Montana. Beginning June In California the sys tem has a new Chautauqua opening every day. Including Sundays, until August 1, at Lewistown, Montana. The first requisite of a successful Chautauqua is considered an attractive programme. The next essential Is that the people shall be pleased with the entertainment. The third is finan cial success. Cirlcillo, a conductor of the Creatore type, who has been causing a furore in Eastern cities the last two years, comes West with his band and a quar tet of grand opera singera These two organizations combine to furnish both the afternoon and evening concerts on the fourth day. It is advertised as "Muslo day." On all other days music is featured oy male quartet, vocal and Instrumental soloists, jubilee singera and a "Women's Singing Orchestra" of six young women. Dr. Gunaaulna to Sneak In State. It is considered desirable to have the name of some celebrity head the list of lecturers. William Jennings Bryan and Senator La Follette for many years have been the star attractions of Chau tauquas. Neither of ' these men Is available in the West this year. A great man. famous all over the world as the greatest living pulpit orator, does come to the Pacino Coast, however, but for only four weeks. Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus, pastor of Central Church, Chicago, and president of Ar mour Institute of Technology, begins his lecture tour at Palo Alto Chautau qua June 21 and ends at Everett, Wash, July 13. Thia la all the time he could spare from his work in Chicago. He will appear In Oregon, Many Lecturers to Appear In State. Among speakers at Oregon Chautau quas are Colonel William Miller, Dr. Thomas E. Green, official lec turer of the American Peace So ciety; Ng Poon Chew, Chinese states man and editor of a Chinese datly pa per In San Franoisco, and Peter Mao Queen, corespondent who reported the famous battle of San Juaa HI1L One drawing card Is Rev. F. R. Wedge, "the Fighting Parson ef Bar bery Coast." ex-priseflghter, who woo every ring battle, but fell In love with a good woman, was converted, went through college and became a powerful preacher. In his lecture be tells "Why I Quit Prlseaghtlng." There are 10 special entertainments by Impersonators, readers and others. One is by "Bronte," said to be the smartest dog in the world. With the assistance of his master he amuses the crowd, especially children, by doing sums In addition, subtraction, division and other complicated problems. BARN ON FIRE SIX TIMES Polios Believe One Persistent Fire bus; Started All In 18 Day. For the sixth time slnos June 1, fire was started In the barn at lot Alblna avenue yesterday afternoon, but nearby fire companies extinguished the blase before it did much damage. As on previous occasions, the fire was started In a manger. Twice Patrol man fL T. Atewart . . hanj k... , coal oil about the premises. The fire In the bars. Is rerarda aa a menace by residents of the lortlllv. and Patrolman ntewert reports te the police that pereons living sear by are moving away. No trace ef the persistent flrtbiic has been found by tbe police, who ere oonvlneed that eon ene person bs made all the attempts J. WESLEY LADD IS BETTER Attack of Ptomaine and Pnetinmnls Overcome. J. Wesley La (3d. who ties been seri ously 111 with localised pneumonia for a week at the family residence, 141 West Park street, was reported yes terday as being entirely out of danger.' While en route home from the tut with his daughter. Mies Helen La4d. who bad Just completed bar school year, Mr. Lerfd was attacked with ptomaine poisoning. On reaching Port land, June It, he contracted a severe chill, which developed Into pneumonia. Sines that time he nss been serlnueiy 111, but yenterday Dr. Herbert Nich ols, the attending physician, assured Mrs, Ladd that the attack hsd bteken. Ills speedy recovery le expected. Pounder of Amy-rn, Cole., Dins. LOS ANQELKH, June It. Benjamin F. Wheeler, founder of tbe mlnleg town of Aspen, Colo., and a wvaltby owner of that stats, died today at Mas ta Monica, ard tt. Aa attack ef ptomaine polaonlng two years so caused complications from whlck be never recovered. v -, ' - e. - ... v ... , i X ' .V:.' DR. FRANK W. CtXUlM", or fHICAr.O. WHO I.KCTt ltd OHEI.OV CHAt'TAl-QUA THU SKAOON. AT