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TTTE SUNDAY OTtEGOXTAX. FORTXAXD. JUIST IS. 1913. " 11 TRIBUTE PAID TO FLAG AND PACIFIC HIGHWAY Frank Branch Riley at Peace Celebration at Blaine Terms Undertaking Greatest Ever for Exploitation of Pacific Coast to World. 1 BY FRANK BttANeH niWBf. (Address delivered July 4 at 31amt. Wash., at peace cQlQorallon conducted h the i: cifi$ Jigbwuy Association.) IT Is peculiarly appropriate that we should give testimony of the bless ings of peace ypon the common Kround of tha open road. For more than any other of the devioes of man, the highway is designed to stimulate the pursuits of peace, the freer inter course and the closer friendship of neighboring peoples. " The road breaks dowjj the barriers of misunderstanding and prejudice, of ignorance and dark suspicion. It 19 the relentless foe of narrow localism; it blots out the illusion that just across the. border the contemptible enemy waits, ready to Invade, to murder and to conquer. I never see one of these little Pa cific Highway signs that gleam like comforting signals at every puzzling crossroads and forks without feeling a thrill of patriotism. J know that when the road has turned the next corner it does not step, hut sweeps en, fol lowing winding rivere, climbing moun tain barriers, now fringed by bending orchards and golden fields, now held In the clutch of dark canyons. But it goes on, never hesitating, aa local roads do, at county lines, never halting at state boundaries and never any more than pausing at the international boundaries. Pacific Highway Main Tnlt. The Pacific Highway, laughed at, maligned and ridiculed at first, has come to be an institution, Canadian and American, of the btg West. It is the principal unit of a great future sys tem of related highways, the golden chain that binds the last West. Every year its termini are foreed farther north and farther south, and there are some fine fellows not far from me (and I admire them even if they are hopelessly demented about this thing) that will never stop until the road shall really begin in the Arctic mow at Point Barrow and end tinder the palm trees on the shores of the Straits of Magellan. It Is a challenge for me to come and see you up there, to match our valleys and forests and snowy volcanoes with your own: and no American can resist the appeal. The road calls you to come over to us, and in the coming and going, there lies the realization that on both sides of an invisible line we are both doing the same big things in much the same big way. Fer in the hands of these two nations lies the destiny of a continent. Wo are all here, British and Yankee, bold pioneers in the last West. Since the dawn of civilization the human migration has been to the West, air ways West, and the trail has lain to the Mediterranean, then on to the At lantic, and now, led by heroic advenr turers like your own admirable Ad miral Vancouver and our Captain Gray, we have come to the end of the white man's trail. There is no more West, Work Declared Only Beginning. We have snifTed the tang of the Ptr oific. have scaled the walls of the Rockies, and here, hand in hand, Canadian and American, we stand toT gether on the shores of a new ocean and face the front of the world. Be yond the sea is the same old East again, -and it is here we begin together. In the final evolution of the race, the exploitation of the Pacific, the building up of the finest civilization the world has ever seen. We are all workers here. In the States we have a saying that in New England, where higher educatien is a passion, the first question asked of the stranger is, "What do you knowr In the South, where birth and pedigree are so all-important, the question is, "Who are you?" In New York, where they have another test, the question is, "How much yuh got?" But in our big West, with tremendous things to ac, cemplish, the eager demand is. "What can you do?" It doesn't matter so much who your grandfather was, whether or pot you have a university degree, or a dollar to your name. The test is, how useful can you be, what part can you play in this big plan to fill an empire of unused land wth home builders? Vast Area RJeh la Hesouroes. In eur great work, we have scarcely scratched the surface of a big job. My state o Oregon has an area of one, half the German Empire, and there are SO0.000 people enly in It. It Is so ppu- lent in resources, potential beyond the imagination of the wildest prophet. It was designed by the Almighty to support in happiness and health 33,000. 060 of people, and the same is true here and everywhere hereabouts. Oh, we are too busy with problems that concern us both to quarrel. Senti mentally, commercially and geographic ally, we are cousins and neighbors, and we shall never fight! For 12 months my country has been the agonized observer of a hideous AUTO SERVICE PROMISED PATHFINDER COMPANY ENGAGES EXPERT OflGAMZERS. Model Single six aid Twin Six Cars Arc to Be Made Qstality Leader. Concentrated on the development of the new J918 Pathfinder single six and twin six models by the Pathfinder Company, of Indianapolis, Ind., is the knowledge of one of the foremost re tail automobile dealers in the country. W, E. Stalnaker, who has the record of placing more high-grade ears on the boulevards of Chicago than any other dealer, and who has Just become vice-president and manager of sales. Identified with him is St. Clair Couaent.. whq has been for the past five years automobile editor of the Chicago Daily Journal. Mr. Couzens has been con nected with the automobile Industry for eight years in a publicity capacity. Mr. Stalnaker's experience in Chi cago as a retail automobile distributer fits him specially to understand the dealer's problem. He knows Just what the word service means, and "what the -automobile buyer ought to demand when purchasing a quality car. such as the 1816 Pathfinder. St. Clair Couzens has studied the automobile situation from the buyer's standpoint and through his newspaper experience has a thorough knowledge of cars, their history, faults and suc cess. The Pathfinder single six for 1916 will sell for $1695. which Is a reduc tion of J627. and the Pathfinder twin si, which will be equipped with a Continental Pathfinder 12-cylinder mo tor, wUl pell for S1S75. The Path finder production for 1916 has been greatly increased and plans are under way to roaHe it one of the foremost quality cars in America. FOHD IIEDCCTIOX PROMISED Trice or $350 Held Too Low at Pres ent but Hfeely In Future, The rumored reduction in the price of the Ford car will be a fact shortly.. According to a statement accredited to Henry ford, president ot the J?or4 holocaust overseas. We have seen one people after another topple Into the aoyss. we nave watched the bloody butchery of millions; have seen men re turn 19 primitive barbarism. i), thralled, we have beheld old civilization changing international law Into Inter national anarchy. And. sickened and overcome, it seems to ye as we watch, that we are beholding a cataclysmal end of nations! Gladly we grasp this opportunity to turn from the spectacle Qf the falure of diplomacy and repudiation of trea ties, to praise one scrap of paper that has stood the test, to celebrate a peace that has endured, and to express the rigid determination that we shall never settle, in slaughter, any dispute of ours. J see the Union Jack floating against the blue of the Canadian sky. I salute OFFICER OF EASTERN F1C TOHV VISIT POttTIAD TO PLACE AGENCY, - y.-.-.-'r-- --'-J---:jw ' t 'r ' 9 ! i Stanley C. Wlls.a. That conditions on the Pacific Coast are exceedingly favorable for commercial car business is the firm belief of Stanley C. Wil son, secretary and treasurer of the J. C- Wilson Company, of Detroit, who was a visitor in Portland last week. Within the near future the Wilson Company probably will announce the appointment' of its distributing agency for this ter ritory and not long afterward Pacific Coast deliveries will be made by the company of Its one ton, two-ton and three-and-a-half-ton trucks. The Wilson Company is about to embark In the manufacture of motor trucks on a large scale In its big Detroit plant, located at Warren avenue and Fifteenth street, in which for 3d years It has been carrying on a large business, first as carriage manu facturers and later aa automobile painters and trimmers. Prepara tions are being made for com mercial car manufacturing on a large scale with quantity pro duction, starting October 1, it as the proud proof and the constant reminder that behind it lies the vast dominion of the British people. And I know that it does not wave as a men ace or a threat, American 1 la Presented, I want to fling into the sky another banner, the most beautiful, think, of any under heaven's dome. One with alternate stripes of white and red. and as eur honored President has said, "aa I look at it the white stripes seem the strips of parehment upon which are written the rights of liberty and jus tice, and the red stripes are the strips of blood spilt in vindication of those rights, and that in the corner Is a pre, diction of the blue serene In which every nation may swim, whleh stands for these great things."' For every state there is a star. It may be that one of these stars shines more brightly than any of the rest for me, but. on behalf, not only of that commonwealth down on the shores of the Columbia, and his Kxeellency, the Governor of It, whom I have the disr tinguished honor te represent to day, but for all the people of all the stars, I present a banner to you. Presi dent Hill. More than ever before, it is the sheltering flag of humanity. May it wave at this border in recognition of an honored peaee ef 160 years, and as an earnest of the peaee of centuries to come. Sir. the flag of the United States! Motor Company. Although he did not give the exact amount of the reduction it will be a "reasonable" one. When pressed for an answer to the question, "Will the Ford car be sold for $350 next year?" he said: 'That could not be done at present, but every reduction brings motor cars to a level at which thousands of mere people can aequire them. We are near the end of the automobile year now and cannot reduee the price to such a fig ure as $356, but are planning a slight reduction. That $350 price is too low at present, but perhaps eonv fime we may be able to reach it." Road Information BOUND for Sacramento, Cel., where they will attend the annual con vention of the Federation of American Motorcyclists, nine motorcycle enthu siasts left Portland last Thursday over the Pacific Highway. Three couples, O. P. T. Daenito, tourmaster, Mrs. Dae. nitz, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bowman, of Vancouver, B. C and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Abbott, were riding Harley? Davidson sidecars, while A. C. Knight, A- Dundstrum and G. C. Marks rode solo, A copious display of pennants and armbands told that the travelers were from Portland, and that they were en the "Northwest Ramble'' tour to California. A considerable number of cyclists preceded the touring party and others left yesterday to patch up with the procession before they reached 'their destination. Several of the riders will travel to San Francisco and Los An geles before returning home. Mr. Bowman reported that pome of the roads between Seattle and Fort land were rough and that many ma chines were being pulled out along stretches where the roads are torn up. At Eugene the ramblers were Jeined by Clyde FUk and Miss Martha La Tellier and t Lebanon by W. E. Sears, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Moore. In their Cadillac car. accompanied by their son; and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry R, Moore, and niece. Miss, Gladra Wat kins, drove over the Columbia High way on July 6 as far as The Dalles, where they stopped for refreshments and gasoline, . and then finished the trip to Moro. .They report the roads to be in good oondition, except n a few places near Bonneville, where the recent rainfall was the heaviest- The road over the uncompleted tunnel is not bad. py sleep, but the Mogrei lien Hiew PafrMiinicilei 1 Continental Twin-Six Motor sets the pace for the eext two years ih Ask anyone who knows motors what type of motor delivers the most power and he will immediately say 'The Valve-in-head type." Ask him what independent motor is the best built, and the most dependable, and he will say "Continental." Ask him what chassis is most nearly perfect from an engineering stand point, and he will very likely say "Pathfinder." Ask him how many cylinders a motor should possess to insure the utmost smoothness, power and reliability, and he will not hesitate "Twelve cylinders' will be his verdict always. 1 Just a word to dealers The Pathfinder with" its Continental Twin-Six is going to be a big factor in the dealer situation. We are obtaining dealers on a selective basis and now with increased facilities we are going to add greatly to our dealer list and if you are the right party, you are INVITED. Ask us about oar new Selling Plan we don't build cars on your money or tie up your capital. Ask us about the fifteen distinct and unique Sales Supports that is a part pf our legal contract. Ask us to prove to you how we help you to make money during the dull times between seasons. Make us PROVE this even out of idle curiosity. Vice-Frttidtmt and Director qf Sales. The motor that will revolutionize the automobile industry Pathfinder Continental Twin-Six Motor Now what more could anybody ask in a motor car than a Valvoin-head. Continental Twelve Cylinder Motor in the dependable Pathfinder chassis, which is known where ever motor cars are understood as the one chassis of accepted design and uniformly evenly engineered the chassis in which every feature is uniformly good. This combination will start a stampede No other car at any price is better looking, has a roomier, wider body, a better supported frame, a better spring con struction, is better engineered or more uniformly high grade throughout, better cushioned or better finished than the Pathfinder Twin-Six. The Six has shown its superiority over the Four just as the Pathfinder Twelve will give you an added smoothness, flexibility and hill climbing power over any Kight. The Pathfinder Twin-Six opens up a new world of motoring pleasure for you at a price you did not believe could be attained $1975. The new added cylinders development has jumped ahead of and stampeded a great many car makers but not so with the Pathfinder organization. Right note ahead of the 1910 season a new selling pace has been set by the new Pathfinder Twin-Six and we are in a position to meet this extraordinary demand. To own a Pathfinder Single-S,ix or Twin-Six from this minute on will be recognized as a distinction from now on it will be the Pathfinder that sets the pace in motor car construction and development. Not a car of parts but a UNIT The Pathfinder is a perfect whole a complete unit in which everything is the accepted best there is nothing below the standard in the whole chassis it is truly the classical motor t ar chassis from radiator to rear axle. The Pathfinder Twin-Six is just another example of engineer ing for which all Pathfinder models have been famous. The Pathfinder Single-Six and Twin-Six are not on trial The Pathfinder has established an enviable reputation for everyday service under all road conditions from the At 1 antic to the Pacific. Luxury resplendent The jrraeeful lines ef the body, the wonderful high polish finish the beauty and luxuriousness the soft, deep cushions that are the last word in comfort "-will cause you to exclaim 'There ii a REAL CAK-" And the price 81975 for the Pathfinder Twin-Six will also meet with your full approval. And in oonsiderinjr the Pathfinder Twin-Six, do not overlook the new Pathfinder Single-Six at $1693. As your choice will lie between a Six and a Twelve, don't decide on any car till you see and ride in thee two really wonderful Pathfinder cars and you can get a Single-Six immediately, if you should decide on it now. Talk to your own dealer today Perhaps you have a preference in dealers you favor soma particular dealer whom you know to be absolutely reliable and dependable See him at opce and simply tell him you are interested in the new Pathfinder Twelve or Six, or both. You may be doing him a crcat favor by putting him in touch with us. Cut Ahis announcement out and show it to him. We will arrange for him to vUit our factory and actually ride in the f Pathfinder Twelve and Six. After he investigates he can irive S fmis you his judgement we will abide by his decision that's fair to both e-f us 1! il iiniim If you do not rare to do it in this way, you at least want to fcnow more about these wonderful cars FOR YOURSELF. place in your bands by return mail a full and .complete detailed atf The Pathfinder Co, Indianapolis, O. S. A. The coupon is for your convenience send it today and we will description pf the Pathfinders the cars that are absolutely gojpg to make you feel differently toward all motorcars you have ever ownea pr Known me motor action is Deyond description. Send Coupon nOW Bemember all we ask is to place the EVIDENCE in your hands without any obligation on your pari inen II TOU so decide we will mmna fnr ma ta K-r and tide in the new ' iiuuui isiFiiniicirt on &ny part- send me full details re both Pathfinder Twin-Six and and Single-Six fl I have no choice of dealers. Prefer as dealer j uc ii you so qeciae we Pathfinders so fill out the Coupon today FOR YOUR OWN SAKE The Pathfinder Company INDIANAPOUS, U.S. A. a? Name- Address r . feel that the beautiful scenery along the highway fully repays one for any little inconvenience. Before leaving the Party made a trip to Grass Valley and Into Qilliam eounty, where .Jr. Moore has several wheat ranches. Paelted up la a Cadillac Bight, Ziba Bennitt. president of the Ziba. Bennitt Plantation Company, of Pine Bluff, Ark., called at The Oregonian last weel for Information on the road north Of Portland. With his brother, W, H. Bennitt, his chauffeur and a oolore4 boy cook, Ir. Bennett had toured through St. Loujs. Kansas CHy, Santa Fe Trail. Grand Canyon. Los Angeles, Ban Diego. Ban Francisco and the Pacifie Highway to Portland. They came over the coast route through Crescent City in order to see the big trees la that section. From Portland they were en route to Beattle, Yellowstone Park. Salt Lake, Colorado Springs, Denver and Chicago. Not long after they reach home they will make a trip to the White Mountains in Vermont. "I call thase roads out here pretty gooC." said Mr, Bonnltt. "There were a w fea4 places, put J wpulda't call aoy. thing dangerous except some of the situations on the Crescent City route. "We dipped our machine Into the pa cific Ocean just to say it had tasted both oceans, and the tide came in and stuck us for our trouble." After driving their Ford roadster all the way from San Francisco over tha Pacifie Highway, Mr. and Mrs. Orin Osburn, of Baker, called at The Ore gonlan office Thursday to Inquire aa to the condition of the Columbia High way to The Dalles. They were delight ed to Jearn that it would no longer be Imperative to ship their car that dis tance. In going to Ban Francinoo Jtlr. Osburn drove from Baker through Bridgeport. Malheur City. Burns, Al turas. Bedding and Red Bluff, Because of adequate equipment he carried for sleeping out anywhere Mr. JDsburn was privileged to travel early and late and he made the trip to Ban Francisco In less than six days and the return as far as Portland in less than five days. With a good folding bed a tourist can make dry camp any place, he says. One of the most complete touring Outfits that has passed thrpugil Port land this year attracted considerable attention on the streets last week. It was a Packard Sis. manned by four clean-cut college men from the Uni versity of Minnesota. W. J. Kahlert. Ii A. Berg, E. O. Doyle and J. C. Frab blnl, who are making an 1000-mile lec ture tour of the Western United States to pay their way through college fur another year. ' In all they will deliver 90 illustrated lectures at cities and towns about 1S6 miles apart. They lec tured ene night last week at Vancou ver. Wash., and the next night at Eu gene. The Minnesota men report that the Yellowstone Trail from St. Paul across to Seattle is in fine condition and that their entire trip to Portland was un der favorable conditions except for some bad roads in Minnesota -nd the bad stretch south of Kelso, Wash. e John A. Walter, tha "gasoline king." of Portland, has returned from a round trip te Ban Francisao made in his Hup. mobile. He calls tha pacific Highway a good road. e e J. T Lupton'a 1J1! Packard, from Chattanooga, Tena-, arrived in Portland last week carrying Mr. Lupton and his party, who had driven north from Los Angeles. Other "foreign" cars in Port land last week were decorated wiih Battle Creek. Mich., and Syracuse. N. Y.. flags. Still another Chattanooga car. a Hud son six, brought John W. Ash and his family, who were on their way to Cor vallis. Or. They came by way of the John Day country and marveled at the fact that they were three days away from a railroad at one stage of their journey. , George Gray and his daughters. Misnes Gertrude and Margaret Gray, of Seattle, started home laet week after driving down over the Pacific High way. They motored up to Salem to visit relatives before returning. The condition of the highway south of Kel so caused the Grays to lose some of their pride in their Male. lleauticH to Hide In Studchukers. The Studebaker agency at Los Ange les has tendered the ute of 10 seven passenger, six-cylinder tudetakrrs to the party of to young lady winners In a National beauty contest for touring that city. Jhe contest was conducted by the Universal Film Co., the reward being a lrp to the Panama-i'aciiic Ex position. uo.vn map- is to m: isslki Hood Iliwr Club to PublUli Rot ltoutes Through Valley. HOOD RIVER, Or.. July 17. (Spe cial.) The Commercial Club, for tha accommodation of increased automobile traffic hae authorlxed the secretary, H. 10. Scott, to ixsue a map of the roads of the valley. The map will he lypued in foliler form and will be valuable to motorists who lan a tour of the Mid Columbia region of the Casi-adrs. The Commercial Club, co-operating with the County Court, is making every effort to improve the rouh points of the Columbia ltiver Highway. Men ar busy ronptanlly at Milchvlls Point re moving loo.-e stone from the roadbed ami applying new urfactnr where needed. A team of horfes wiil be put there Sunday 1 aa-ist machines thst may become mired. However. It is said that ears properly handled come ov-r the grade without the least d.3iculty