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18 CENTRAL OREGON IS LAND OF OPTIMISM Robert E. Strahorn Sees Era of Great Development Close at Hand. BEND CLUB IS LIVE ONE Head of Portland, Eugene & Eastern Back From Trip With Enthusi asm of Men Who Visualize Metropolis Rising. Robert E. Strahorn, president of the Portland. Eugene & Eastern Rail road Company, returned from an in spection of Central Oregon yesterday. He was accompanied by W. D. Cheney, "Taboo" of the Emblems Club, of Bend, who went on to Seattle, after enjoy ing the hospitality of W. S. McMurray, general passenger agent of the O.-W. R. & N., and of C, H. Moore, manager for the Pacific Telephone Company. "My visit to Central Oregon had no special significance, except to gratify a desire to make first-hand observa tions of the progress of that country," said Mr. Strahorn. While Taboo Cheney grlnnefl, Mr. Strahorn recounted what happened when the Emblem Club Initiated Mrs. Strahorn and himself Into the organ ization. "The clubhouse and grounds and the original way of doing things stamps the Emblem Club as the liveliest bunch of optimists in captivity. "No man can pass two days in com pany with the business men of Bend without absorbing some of their be lief in themselves and the resources of their country. Taboo Cheney la as certain that Bend will be the second largest city In Oregon as a man can be of anything in this world. After he takes a fellow to the top of a moun tain, points out the timber waiting for markets and recites his reel of figures, there is nothing left to do but agree with him in some measure. Great Area to Be Irrigated. "About 150,000 acres of land Imme diately surrounding Bend is being cov ered by canals. What this will mean as an addition to Oregon's productive area can be imagined by the fact that this practically equals the entire cul tivated area under irrigation in the great Yakima Valley, which at present has a population of about 100.000. I found many evidences of growth in the clearing and putting under plow of many acres of new lands and the build ing of many homes now in progress In the rural districts. "While probably too elevated to pro duce anything but the more hardier fruits and vegetables, this irrigated section gives vast promises in produc tion of alfalfa, butter, cheese and pork and in fine stock-raising. I saw many fine dairy cattle and lots of hogs, and was advised that the shipments of dairy and hog products was all out ward; In other words, that the home production was in excess of the de mands. "I heard a great deal of the Irriga tion system being put In by Colonsl Bill Hanley in the Harney Lake coun try. I understand this is rapidly near lng completion and will almost imme diately open up a magnificent terri tory of several hundred thousand acres. This territory will be fairly well served by the extension of the O.-W. R. & N. from the east, and ought to be tied up to Portland by the completion of this line to Bend. Dry Farming Area Being Settled. "The season has not been the best for the dry farmers, as unusual frosts In the growing period somewhat shrunk up the grain yield. The dry-farming area, running into millions of acres, Is, however, being settled up with a rapdlty which astonished me. New farms are being opened in every di rection, even where water has to be hauled for many miles for domestic purposes, and so far removed from transportation facilities that the situa tion would seem most discouraging. It all goes to show that there are many thousands of people seeking cheaper lands in Oregon who are willing to suffer almost any degree of pioneer ing to get them. What that country needs above everything else is the com pletion of the east and west O.-W. It. & N. line now advancing from Malheur County. "I was astonished, as I think every body is, at the tremendous timber in terests lying west and north and south of Bend. Large timber interests have recently been rearranging and ex changing their holdings so as to get them In form for handling." Good Things in Markets HALLOWEEN Is here, and Thanks giving and Christmas are just "in the offing." as the sailors say. But the horn of plenty of Oregon and the Northwest Is full, indeed, and the markets- stand ready to help meet, in proper form, every occasion as it comes along. Apples are still In the ascendency all the old favorites are here in force, augmented by a number of new can didates for public favor. From Lyle, Wash., comes the New York Vander veer, an attractive, spicy apple, of moderate size, useful for table use and decorations, at 91.10 and 11.13 a box. The Detroit Red. a highly-colored apple, also at $1.15 or 10 cents a dozen; the Dutch Mignon and the Wagener. both SO cents a box, are all new comers. A useful Hood River Spitzen berg is offered at 90 cents also. Blue Pearmains at $1 a box, and Kings, of large size, at $1.20 are very good Value. Parttculary handsome Ortleys, classed "extra fancy," are $2.25 a box. In small quantities Northern Spy, at 20 cents a dozen, Jonathan and King at 10 and 15 and Winter Bananas at 25 cents are all sound, good fruit. Crabapples are three pounds for a dime. Handy little baskets of apples and pears are to be had at 15, 20 and 25 cents, and a Thanksgiving Idea Is a "parcel post" box of two dozen as sorted Belleflower, Spitzenberg or Jonathans for 40 cents. The postage on these to San Francisco does not .exceed 20 cents and to Los Angeles a Quarter. Tokay grapes are still offered in abundance and range from 15 and 20 up to 35 cents a basket for selected fruit. Malagas at 15 and 20, a few Concords and Cornlchans at 25 cents and some Black Moroccos at 50 cents a basket are about all now visible. The sight of fresh raspberries and strawberries is of considerable interest at this season. They are quoted at 15 cents a box, and look very Inviting. Other small fruits are huckleberries at 10 cents a pound; ground cherries, three pounds for a quarter, and cran berries, three, quarts for 25 cents. A few Salway peaches at 10 and 15 cents a dozen are neighbored by the last of the Italian prunes at 25 cents a basket. Oranges are 20, 25 and 30 cents a dozen; lemons 20 to 30, and limes 20 cents a dozen. Florida grapefruit is two for 15 cents and two for a quar ter, dependent on where you buy it. Bananas, 10, 15 and 20 cents a dozen; prickly pears, three for 10 cents;, pom egranates, 25 cents a dozen. Some late Bartlett pears are to be had at 75 cents a box or 15 cents a dozen; pineapples, 10 cents a pound, and casabas 10, 15 and 20 cents each. Preserved fruits, spiced pears and jellies that are fair to see are being offered in the markets, the fresh, friendly, domestic faces of the women who make and sell them being an un written guarantee of their good qual ity. They are mostly 10 cents a glass or three for a quarter. Honey in the comb - or strained, and remarkably beautiful cut dahlias are also for sale. The abundance and low price of ap ples has stimulated the manufacture of cider. A first-class product Is of fered at 15 cents a quart or 40 cents a gallon, bottles and jars supplied. In the vegetable market: Japanese Winter radishes a foot and a half long at 10 cents each lead the way ior interest. Cauliflower Is partlcu larly good, 5 to 15 cents a head, and Hubbard squash at the same price is at its best. Irish potatoes are $1 to $1.30 a sack; "sweets," 10 pounds for a quarter: green corn, 30 cents a dozen; Brussels sprouts, green peas and okra are each two pounds for a quarter. California green beans, 10 cents a pound; pump kins, 5, 10 and 15 cents each. Jumbo head lettuce, from Hood River (large as a cabbage). Is 15 cents each or two for a quarter. Hothouse cucumbers, 10 cents each; mushrooms, 25, 40 and 50 cents a pound. Pure horseradish, ground to order, 10 cents tor six ounces, in glass barrel, is cer tainly "hot stuff." A good selection of fish is In mar Ket. Chinook salmon, halibut and black and torn cod are each 12 V, cents a pouna; sturgeon, 20 cents; sand dabs, 15, and silverside salmon, herring. smelts and flounders, each 10 cents a pound. ' Crabs, 15 to 30 cents. Kippered salmon and black cod, 20 cents a pound. in the poultry market: Hens 20 cents. Springs 22, ducks and geese 20 to 23 and young turkeys 30 cents pound. Butter, 75 cents a roll. Eggs, 40, 45. and a threatening of 60 cents a dozen. WAR HITS CANADA HARD FORTUSE, WITHOUT CASH, BUYS NO BREAD, SAYS Y. M. C. A. MAN. Business Paralyzed, Work Stops, Crops Poor and Thousands Enlist to Secure Food. "Men worth fortunes are unable to buy a loaf of bread at the Canadian grocery stores unless they produce the casn, said R. E. Randall, religious work director of tho Portland Y. M. C. A., who has just returned from Can ada with his bride. "The war has paralyzed business. Construction work has stopped. Ed monton ' alone has borrowed S3.000.000 from the Dominion government to pay on ner treasury notes. Several mag nificent hotels built by the railroads have been closed, and the MacDonald Hotel at Edmonton, just completed, has never opened its doors. "In the southeastern districts of Al berta the crops have failed utterly. The financial depression has sent thousands of American young men, who went to Canada to build their fortunes, back to the states. In one district the farmers are cutting thistles to make fodder for their cattle. In Northern Alberta, however, the crops are wonderful. "In Edmonton all of the schools have closed and public work has been shut down. There is now no labor for any body. Money cannot be had and cred it has been smashed. "Thousands of young men are volun teering for the army, more than can be used. With work gone, they have joined the forces in the hope of get ting bread and butter. "A patriotic fund for the support of the wives of the men at the front, whether in the British or the German armies, has been started by the as sessment of government employes from 5 to 10 per cent. The employes of large corporations likewise are be ing assessed. The loyalty of the Ca nadian is beyond the understanding of an American, and his devotion to the King stronger than that of a Britisher in London." S P 0 KANE ISMPATi E NT CITY TIRED OF HOLDING YOUNG PRISONER FOR OREGON. Funds Lacking, lor Return of Boy Be cause Governor Exercised Veto on Appropriation Measure. Spokane authorities have become im patient at the delay of Oregon offi cials in sending tothat city for Mel ville Jackson, 16 years old, who es caped from the Oregon State Training School. The delay is the result of Gov ernor West having exercised his veto power on the appropriation ror the fund to return prisoners. There is no money In the state treasury for this purpose. Chief Probation Officer Winans. of Spokane, yesterday sent the following telegram to The Oregonian: "Have in custody Melville Jackson, 973 East Belmont, Portland. 16. Es caped six months ago from Oregon Training School. Our letters and tele grams to Governor West and your lo cal authorities failed to get action looking to return of boy either to his home or training school. Spokane County has problems plenty, and surely Oregon does not expect us to assume her burden. Can you help us by pub licity?" Melville Jackson was sent to 'the re form school as an Incorrigible, and es caped after he had been there a month. Some time ago he was captured In Spokane, and notice of his arrest was sent to Superintendent Will Hale, of tho Training School, Governor West and Probation Officer Peter Mcintosh, of this city. Mr. Mcintosh said last night that he had been informed a week ago that moans wouia db round to return the boy to this state. "It was my understanding." said Mr. Mcintosh last night, "that Mr. Hale had taken some further action in this mat ter. I will take it up with him again In the morning." Heavy Republican Vote Predicted. CENTRALIA. Wash.. Oct 31 cial.) Ex-United States Senator Piles addressed a big Republican rally In Centralia tonight which practically closed the Republican campaign for Tuesday's election in Lewis County During the week several candidates for """"'J umces covered the southern nt county, wnne numerous " neia in Eastern Lewis County. The latter were especially well attended, and it Is predicted that the heaviest Republican vote in the history of the east end will be returned Tuesday Mr. Piles spoke at Wlnlock last night. Man Is a coarse creature who prefers a feed to elaborate refreshments. THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, TheNewNationalTheater Opens Its Doors PORTLAND'S NEWEST FILM HOUSE MEETS WITH IN STANT PUBLIC APPROVAL. Owners, Builders and Sub-Contractors Complimented for Giving Portland One of the Most Magnificent Play houses on the Coast As Near as Possible It Is a Made-in-Oregon Theatar. Since the formal opening of the Na tional Theater last week Portlanders have come to realize that they per haps have the finest motion-picture house on the Coast and one of the most complete in the entire country. The word, of praise that have fallen from the lips of the thousands of patrons v. acen me opening bill are superlative testimony of the skill and mastery of the designers and makers, each of whom. In some capacity, con tributed to the general result and effect. m7h. Natlona' covers a plot of ground w !quare bounded by Park and West Park streets and by Stark street on the north. The property is owned by the Farrell Investment Company and was acquired by the National Amusement Company under a 20-year lease agreement. The general manager of the amuse ment company, Melvin G. Winstock, recalled yesterday that he first dreamed or the location as an admirable site ror a motion-picture showhouse as long as Ave years ago and that he first opened negotiations with the owners ...,. mis more than three years aS- Today his dream has come true and he sits back In his palatial offices with a smile of content that hardlv fades when the usual responsibility., r such a position confront him. Mr. Win stock s associate stockholders in the company are among the most represen tative citizens of Portland. , Seating- Capacity Ample ine seating capacity of the National ready been rented. The entrances to is 1500, with ample additional room on tno rlces are direct from the street, thi mezzanine promenade and In the BO,as not to Interfere with the theater, broad upper and lower foyers. The 8 DU'Wing as it stands today, fully building Is piped for an automatlo -ulPPed, .represents an Investment of cleaning system that removes every D-ween $175,000 and $200,000. The particle of dust from carpets and walls Btruoture Itself, bald of furnishings, and transports It directly to the sewer. cost OO.OOO. This equipment frees the premises of j, Aaron H. Gould, Portland architect, all Invisible microbes, as well as all eslned and superintended the con dust that Is discernible. Drinking "truction, the general contract being fountains are scattered here and there awar(-ed to the Boyajohn-Arnold Com over the house at convenient Intervals pany of Portland. on all floors. The Boyajohn-Arnold Company has The ventilating system Is par-excel- been Setting more than the average lence. By simply moving a lever the quota of awards recently. Just as It temperature can be changed to what- was comPleting -its work on the Na ever degree Is deeired and the purity lonal Theater and the handsome new of air is maintained at all times by Courthouse at The Dalles it was an approved system. awarded the contracts for the con By means of an lnter-communicating f,tPUClo.n.,.of the 100. administra system of telephones, the manager of building on the University of Ore the theater can sit In his office and n camnus at Eugene and the $160,000 direct the orchestra, the stage the pro pouch school that Is now under way jection rooms, the playground In the in-fort'an1- basement and the ticket office The ability of the builders to handle All appliances in the building have . lobJs shown by the time taken to been approved by the insurance un nnl8h the contract. Actual construction derwrlters as being as near fireoroof work was no initiated until June 1. as possible. Every safetv rievine Ur.nV, and tho building was completed on i luuuern practice has been Installs has been installed. There are six exits direct to tho irom ine Daiconv floor- - orchestra floor and four from the nlav m !.ns tne buniing as nearly fire room in the basement. The stage 25x pf00aa Possible. The type of con 75 feet in dimensions, is equlpnel com- 8tctlo.n '9 c'af pletely. equipped com- Renaissance Is the prevailing archl- Children'M pi.v -c- tecture of the Interior which is finished v ii li tire n u nayroom Feature. in an exquisite manner. Perhaps tha crnwnlwo- - m j., ThnrA Im a I . 1 .. w children's playroom, in tne basement. Here are sandpiles, spades, toys, dolls, rakes, shovels swings, chutes, hobby horses, dining sets, Teddy bears, dogs and similar r it, muuiatea to delight the hearts or the youngsters of Portland. A maid is constantly In attendanr care nf tha irui . . , .iuuit: wane tne mother Hon" -oPf lD? r at tea- This institu- uon. said to be one of few like It in OREGON FLUX BENEFITED FIELDS ABROAD WAR-SWEPT, IN DUSTRY HERE IS AIDED. Committee Vrarea Commercial Club n Prevail Ipon Orearon Farmrri to Grow Profitable Product. One of the indnstrUs In ri-- a, has an opportunity to make especial growth at this time, owing to the war conditions in Europe, is the flax indus try. Efforts are already under way to awaken the agriculturists of the state to the Importance of the opportunity and Dr. E. A. Pierce, chairman of the Oregon flax committee, wrote recently to the promotion department of the Commercial Club to enlist its activity axj 1.110 movement. In writinar to tha r!ommsmiai -i.,v. Dr. Pierce said: In considering the effect of h -.--a. UDon the oroductlon of flax for the future I am mindful of the fact that the famous riax-Droducin areas of the earth's surface are seriously threatened by armed conflict, and -without doubt llttl ti ., v.- duced In the near future In Belgium. Jre- u.sm. realizing mat the world's acreage for producing flax Is small and thst the Willamette Valley and other parts of OreKon equal the best that Europe can pro duce, it would item that Oreson'i opportun ity to attract the worlds' attention by her flax oroduct should be taken advantage of at once. I would sueeest that tho mnet flax exhibit possible be made at the Manu facturers ana LM products Show and that prominent attention be called to the fact that of the entire acreage producing; the hlKhest srrade of flax fiber the Oregon acre age almost alone la unaffected by the war Unless this acreage is quickly and thor oughly utilized. It must follow that a tre mendous lack of first-class fiber to meet the demands of the manufacture would soon become apparent. E. J. Hansett, of Salens has written on. the same subject jib follows: Tour letter of October 16 received and contents noted. Replying to your first ques tion. One acre of flax will give from Hi to 2 tons of straw, rvhich will give 600 to 600 pounds of clean fiber. Flnx In the Willamette Valley raised for OPEN Exposition -will receive visitors from 1 P. M. until 11 P. M. High-Glass Attractions Sacred Concerts, Musical Programmes, Educational Motion Pictures Manufacturers' & Land Products Show At Armory offers many fine attractions for afternoon and evening. 25 Cents for Adults. -ju " i ft. i- fe ':-.-: t: . ; XoOVfr - . ,. ...... ... ... the world. makes It possible for Vothora to "check" their children as they would check an umbrella or mr eel and with equal safety. The entire building Is not. however, given over to the National Theater. There are eight stores, and about a aozen oirices, many of which have al- . ureimtciura oi tno exterir l&classic, and reinforced con steel used interior that is pleasing to the eye and disposition. The mural painting which crowns tne big auditorium has for its subject, peace and liberty, a theme that harmonizes well with the premises. The 4Isniing, enectea Dy indirect method, and tho rgan lofts banked at the base with beautiful flowers sta.nri in tn.a MiatiABv.i i i "-"s. iw iuo uiaer appointments, Slo.lc n Peatnre. The musical instruments used In the the fiber rrows from 3 feet to 3 feet and 8 Inches and is worth from $12 to $15 a ton. Do not be Influenced with the Idea about flax being hard on the ground. That is simply a foolish supposition. To the con trary. It prepares the land for a heavy succeeding- crop. Flax does not want to be sowed more than once In every three years. Oregon-grown flax equals the best raised in Ireland or Belgium. One new flax mill lust started last Spring In Salem and has raised 20 acres of flax for fiber. Next year they expect to put SO acres and are willlnir to buy more from the farme.-. Very probably If the war doesn't stop soon, our linen mill will have to shut down on account of not being able to get fiber from Europe. This war Is bound to make the price of flax fiber hlgn. It Is queer that this country Is Importing $10,000,000 of fiber from Europe and the business men are not trylnr to keep that money home. If labor la cheaper In the old country, the price of our land is a good deal cheaper than over there, and so we can raise flax a good deal cheaper . than they can. and leave us a big margin to pay the difference in their cheap labor. For example, one acre of flax in Belgium Is worth from $80 to $100. HERO ESSAYS ARE INVITED Sons of Revolution Offer Prizes to Pupils for Compositions. The Oregon Society of the Sons of the American Revolution offers prizes to the pupils of the public schools of Oregon for the best essays on the following subjects: French aid In the revolution, the origin of the American Hag, William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, and Nathanael Greene. There will be three prizes. $25, $16 and $10, for first, second and third best essays, each limited to 3000 words and accompanied by a certificate sub mitted by the pupil's teacher show ing that the pupil was unaided In the work. The writer must sign the essay and give his address, sending it to Alfred F. Parker. 330 Northwestern Bank building. Portland, not later than Jan uary 25, 1916. Originality, accuracy, manner of treatment, orthography, syntax. punctuation. neatness and legibility will count. No manuscripts will be returned. TODAY 10 Cents for Children. NOVEMBER 1, 1914. , Ik-sit ,t t ::HY; 1 Interior nt In 5hnl ,Vea4Ta New National are features. The equip- ment consists of a pipe organ, said to be absolutely the finest instn'imont nf its kind that has ever come to Port- NEW LICENSE CODE UP COLLECTOR PRESENTS ACT THAT IS HARDER TO EVADE. Malting; All Street Solicitors Pay and Increasing; Detective Aurnrj Fees Are Among Changes Urged. A number of changes In the license laws of the city to make license fees more equitable for various lines of business now licensed, is proposed In a new code presented to the City Com mission by License Collector Hutchin son and the -'city's legal department. The code eliminates about 85 pages of the present license ordinances and groups all license legislation In one ordinance or code. The measure provides for the licens ing of all solicitors doing business on the streets. At present "runners" for hotels, steamboat companies and some other lines of business are assessed $10 a year. The new ordinance will take into the list "runners" for slght seelng cars, stores, theaters and solici Miss "Constance" asks: "I am very thin and bloodless and want to Increase my weight about 30 pounds. Please tell me what method to pursue." Answer: A regular and persistent use of three-grain hypo-nuclane tab lets will usually produce an increase of weight by aiding nutrition and build ing up the flesh tissues. Scores of pa tients have reported increases of from 10 to 40 pounds from the .use of these tablets. Full directions come with each sealed package. r Mrs. X. asks: "In hot weatlver my scalp itches terribly, is feverish and a great amount of oily dandruff la pres ent. What is good for this? Answer: First shampoo the hair and then apply plain yellow minyol about once a week as per directions. This relieves the itching, overcomes the dan druff and makes the hair beautifully glossy and vigorous. Obtain in 4-oz. Jars of druggists. Mrs. "Annie R." writes: My husband Is surely afflicted with some kidney disease. He has become weak and suf fers with headache and pains in his back and groins. Pains are like rheu matism. His ankles swell and his feet seem to be tired all the time. Some days he has chills and no appetite. Please prescribe." Answer; The symptoms indicate de ill h t i p-.r.. , Mil . lflf& Sbnitn; e Tj-t-n. land. This organ, packed carefully In two large cars, arrived in the Portland fri,hi -.-a-ri- ..dc-h- i,. lation will be commenced Immediately, tors of all kinds who conduct their business on the streets. The license for detective agencies is increased from $40 to $60 a year and the license for Individual detectives is decreased from $40 to $25 a year. Before any de tective can get a license to do busi ness, he will be required to have a recommendation from the Chief of Police. The police bureau will be required to make a complete check each three months of all businesses in the city which should pay license. This plan, it Is said, will bring in a long list of concerns and persons who dodge the license collection division of the city government by various schemes. . All persons requiring license to do busi ness will be required to make applica tions. At present some individuals and concerns do not have to make appilor tion, but have merely to appear at the City Hall and purchase a license tag. Commissioner Brewster said yester day at the meeting of the Council that he favored eliminating the licenses of some businesses which do not require municipal Inspection. He said he op posed the policy of "license for revenue only." He favors license only where the city is put to expense in inspection or regulation of the businesses licensed. The llceng measure will be up -for TKeDoCTOR xzfj&G ews- jBtfAej Q The questions answered below are general in character, the symptoms or diseases are given and the answers will apply in any case of similar nature. Those wishing further advice, free, may address Dr. Lewis Baker. College Bldg.. College-Ellwood Sts.. Dayton, O., Inclosing self-addressed, stamped en velope for reply. Full name and ad dress must be given, but only initials or fictitious name will be used in my answers. The prescriptions can be filled at any well-stocked drug store. Any druggist can order of wholesaler. rangement of kidneys and should not be neglected. I would advlso balmwort tablets, a compound well suited to such cases. Obtain In sealed tubs with di rections for home use. C. O. C asks: "I am constipated, tongue coated, have headache, dizxy spells and indigestion sometimes. Please advise." Answer: I advise that you begin using three-grain sulpherb tablets (not sulphur.) These tablets are laxative, act on the liver, kidneys and bowels and tend to keep the blood pure by arous ing the elimlnatlve functions. Relief should follow quickly. "Secretary" writes: "I have pains in my spine and frightful headache in back of head, fainting spells, twitching and trembling, nervousness, sleepless ness, loss of appetite and strength, and In fact am a 'has been.' when it comes to performing accustomed work and duties. Please advise." t nf In .fU 8uch cases te wmK w-?tfU?.?,lin have not keotpace w!:i wast functions and a powerful. ? rJ fH tonic. treatment Is needed. I J?.llnA V5iraln .ciomene tablets un excelled and astonishingly beneficial in such cases and advise them for you. Mrs. C. W. B. asks: "I suffer ereatlv in hot weather, owing to too muh fat ?eameay?"ad me ? a sood reduction Answer: Any well-stocked Dharmacv ?able8tsPPpacj; 7n'th 6:ainPar'bSne tapieis. pacKed In sealed tubes with full directions for u.-e. These tablets have Droven wondrfn i5 a',lels reducing abnormal fat. Adv. :ecnve in Mr. Winstock said yesterday that It would probably require several weeks to have it installed. Hy Eilers, of Eilers Music House, se lected the organ on his recent trip East, his aim being to find the finest instru ment that money could buy. It is known as a Kimball III Manual and cost between $7000 and $S0OO. The grand piano used is a Chlckerlng Orchestral Concert instrument, the only one of its kind in Portland. Jt was also furnished by the Eilers Music House. The theater orchestra is un der the direction of Clifford L- Carney, who is not only an expert leader but a master of the pipe organ. The main Idea which has guided Mr. Winstock. and the Boyajohn-Arnold Company in awarding contracts and ordering materials for the building has been to purchase Oregon goods and ma terials whenever possible. Their loy alty to home manufacture and their faith in its excellence was supple mented throughout with a desire to give employment to home workers in every case that such goods were avail able. All of the sub-contracts, except those for the heating, plumbing, ventilating and fire sprinklers were let by the general contractors. Boyajohn-Arnold Company. The interior decorating work was done by F. A. Taylor Company, with the co-operation of the architect. The color scheme on the ceilings and walls Is light gray and cream, a combina tion employed now in Eastern theaters. -The work in the dome and over the proscenium arch is done in oils on can vas. The draperies throughout the house were also furnished by the F. A. Tay lor Company as well as the furniture In the ladies' rest rooms and the men's rooms. The draperies - are in blue trimmed in silver, while the carpets are a satisfying shade of blue. The ladles' rest -room is in rose, blue and tan and furnished with reed furniture of ivory and rose. The woodwork of the theater, which Is oak. was furnished by the Parol lus Manufacturing Company. The large doors are of oak inlaid with white holly, the Inlaid work corresponding in character with that now used ex tensively in the Eastern states. While on his recent trip to Norway. Mr. Parelius engaged an expert artisan to come to Portland to oversee the work on this and other important jobs that the company now has under way. J. C. Bayer had charge of all the metal work, including the fire doors and everything in the metal line. He constructed the four elaborate mar quises that have attracted such fa vorable attention, the ornamental cor nices and put on the roofing. The contract for the plain and orna mental plastering was awarded to the John O'Hare & Son. This service in cluded the stucco work which has such an important bearing upon the excel lent appearance of the structure. The modeling and ornamental cast ing for the plaster decorations is the result of the artistic work of Nitchke & Andrae. an experienced firm. The large columns in the lower and upper foyers, the wainscoting and rail ings, made of scagliola, were manufac tured by the Lithic Manufacturing Company. Many a visitor at the theater during the last few days has commented on the quiet tone accomplished in the painting. The painting of the interior, the offices, stores and floors was done by the Clark Paint Company. The Crescent Electric Works in stalled the entire electric equipment. -The proprietors, B. F. Butler and F. A. Snapp, have been complimented on the excellence of the system. They used Oregon-made materials. The owner, builders and sub-contractors are receiving compliments on the magnificence of their work, and the matter of letting contract and use of Oregon-made goods wherever pos- sible meets with public approval consideration before the Council prob ably at its regular meeting next Wednesday. Elma to Observe Red Cross Day. CENTRALIA. Wash.. Oct. 31. (Spe cial.) Following a proclamation Is sued by Mayor Kirkaldie. tomorrow will be Red Cross Sunday in Elma. In the afternoon a public meeting will be held In the Baptist Church, at which the attention of Elmans will be called to the suffering in Europe, and a col lection will be taken to help the vic tims. The money will be turned over to J. W. Hlrues, town clerk, who will forward It to the American Red Cross Society in Washington. 4 S( ' - 5 - x j : I 4 A. W. LAFPERTV. Monday I shall close my campaign with a speech at Second and Ash streets at 8 P. M., and a linsl speech at Sellwood. Union Hall, at 8:45. I am confident of victory Tuesday. Voters should pay no attention what ever to eleventh-hour yarns concern ing "straw ballots" and other fictions put out by the unscrupulous with In tent to deceive. My heart is filled with gratitude to the thousands who have helped me in this great campaign. I have appealed from a primary decision upon th6 ground that it was procured through false testimony of the interest-serving newspapers, and I believe I have proved my case. I firmly believe that if we win this fight it will mark the longest step forward, toward both the enactment and enforcement of laws for the bene fit of the public that has ever been vouchsafed to the American people through a Congressional election. There are 436 Congressmen. The other 435 are watching Multnomah County. If we win. they will know that a Congressman may serve the public and that the voters will hold up his hands in spite of the calumny that Is hurled at him as a result of his fight for them. If we lose, it will mean that all Congressmen who desiie to hold their jobs should be subservient to the group of 200.000 men, headed by the Rothschilds, Rockefel lers, Morgans, Goulds and Vanderbilts, who now own 70 per cent of the wearth of the United States, and who are taking all our earnings yearly through exorbitant public utility charges and agricultural interest, all of which could be saved to the people, thus bringing prosperity to every home, by the en actment of the laws I have proposed and now have pending lr Congress A. W. LAFKERTr. 733-35 I'ittock Block. (Paid Advertlseni&ct.).