The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, August 01, 1915, Section One, Image 15

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Newspaper Page Textx TITE SUNDAY OREGOSIAJ?. POBTLAITO. AUGUST 1. 1915. " PLAN EVOLVED 0 DISPOSING OF LAND H. N. Lawrie Submits Plan on Railway Grants to Secre tary of Interior. SEGREGATION IS PROPOSED Mialnr Grotoclsrt EttmU Wben Land Is Sold for Agricultural firpowt Mineral Right Be) Reserved for Separate Sale. A comprehensive plan for disposing f (be property Involved In tbe Oregon California land (rant, aa well as that Involved la tbe Oregon Southern (rant, has been evolved by H. X. Lawrie. cbalrmaa of the Oregon Bureau of Mines and Geology Commission, who baa submitted bis idea to Franklin K. Lane. Secretary of the Interior. An Important provision In Mr. I-aarrle's plan make segregation of tbe lands according to tbelr natural re sources. . He would make separata dis position of the water-power area, of the agricultural lands, of tbe erasing and waste lands and of the mineral re sources. Mr. Lawrie. as a consulting mining geologist, bas made a close study of all these properties in tbe last ten years and Is thoroughly familiar witb their character. II declares that much of the land contains valuable mineral de pot I Ls and suggests that when the land is sold for agricultural or other pur poses the mineral rights be reserved for separate sale. Tbe entire administration of the project and disposition of the lands ' under Mr. Lawrte's plan Is to be placed la tbe bands of a non-partisan board or commission. An appropriation of 41.tft0.0uO la proposed to carry out the work and to acquire for the forestry bureau the IT1.09J acres of the grant within tbe forest reserves, also to ac quire for the Federal Government the water-power sites within the area, lie "also suggests that Congress allow the railroad something in compensation for the taxes It has paid on valuea In ex cess of $J.i aa acre, which Is the equity allowed under the Supreme court a recent decision. Tha principal provisions in Mr. iowrle a proposal are: lswr Bites mad Flewsl Area. Te fee purchased bjr the Government at KM pr acre and released by this art far cv!opm.Dt Hilar tbe provisions of the 'ema kill should ihe saiuo become a la, which di.poaaa of tbe funds derived fiem tola source. Agrtraltaral Lands. To be sold to bona fide settlers la no more than leu-acre tracts, to each applicant at JiJO p.r acre, to be paid upon entry ex the land. before patent Is Issued, proof shall be snade at the end of tsa years from to. dace or .nirr. showing that & per cent of the estimated calttvacable acreage baa been cUaxed and celllvaled. 'or failure to ac complish this result the applicant will for lit hi nilii to litis, tbe Si-so per acre ertrlaailr paid and the land will he re peaed for entry. An exemption shall be made la this title roMrvtnc the mineral and underground nerits and providing tor aa equitable Idem Bit r t- the pat. ot for any ground found necessary or surface resources destroyed iacld.at to such mining development. Grmslag sued Waste "- To be sold to tbe hJcbsst bidder without rsstrtetioa aa te area, the appraised value to be accepted aa tbe minimum bid receiv able for rue a land. Ten per cent of tbe price bid shell ae eempenr any and all bids, the future terms of seitiemaal te be left to the discretion ot tne board. Similar exemptions are to be) made for protection of mineral resources aa la tbe agricultural laVids. Ulasral Leads aad Iteeearree. To be sold to the highest bidder In no snore tnaa SJAO-arre tracts, exempting the timber aad granting only such surface area aa may be found necessary for mining de velopment. Tbe appraised value snslt con stitute. the lowest bid acceptable. The also of the tract and exempted surface area shall be left to the discretion of the board, wlia power to refuse any and all proposals. Tea per cent of the prlre bid shall aecora pany any and ail bids, the future terms of settlement to be left to the discretion of the board. Timber Stand Estimated aael arnraw.ro). 1. Such area of the grant which now Ilea withia the Forest Reserve (according recent court decision. 27 LOSS acres) to be purchased by tbe Government at el.su Pr acre for the timbered area (estimated at 2et.Tl scree), aad at SI.S3 per acre for the sea-timbered ' area (estimated at S.se; acre. i aad to remain la the National Reserve to aw.lt further action by Congress. The remaining timber resources to be ased to the htxhest bidder, the appraised value te constitute the lowest bid acceptable and further stipulating aa follows: A. A specific reservation of the surfare title, mineral a.id underground rights, with the exception of granting to the lessee an easement for right of way for logging roods. B. 1'rovldlnc for she payment of .'K per acre to accompany any and all bids submitted and to be credited to the account of the lessee upon final settlement whau the Umber is to bo removd. C. providing for the payment of aa an nual rental of : cents per acre until such time as the timber has been removed. I. The successful bid shall be construed as representing the reasonable value of tbe timber at tbe time of negotiating the lease. In order to account for the Increased value of the timber as time passes. he lease should specify aa Increased amount over the orig inal bid to be paid, of 1 per cent per year antll the timber Is cut in the first- decade; o" 3 per cent per year for the second decade; of 3 per cent for the third decade; and of 4 per cent per year for every year succeeding the expiration of the third decade until the Umber Is to be removed. C Providing for Federal fire patrol and protection until the timber la removed. F. Providing- for a forfeiture of the lease . for failure to comply with its terms. Loggsd-eff laads resulting from timber leases are to bo donated to. the State of Ore gon with tbe following provisions ss to Its disposition r A. AU funds derlred from the sals of such donation land shall be. lose the cost of ed ministration, equally divided between tbe school, road and reclamation funds of Ore- ,Jit Aa exemption shell be medo In any title which Oregon may Issue to such do vstlen lanl, of tbe mineral and und.rg round rtchtg and providing for an equitable In demnity to the patentee for any area neces sary or resource destroyed Incident to a subsequent mining development. If the land Is originally classified by the board as ag ricultural. And. if classified as mineral, tbe tftle shall grant only such surface area aa xnay be aecessarv tor mining development. C. PTO'ldlng for tbe state to reforest sorb areas ae the board's classification will show to be better edapted fr this purpose then for agricultural use. This condition would be known la advance of donating the land to Oregon. ma position of the funds received from - t He sale of lands and loasaa of the grant is provided aa follows: At the end of each fiscal year aa account trig shall be made aad the funds disbursed as follows - A. All land sales or leasee from which tbe board bas received a minimum of I1M per acre shall be accepted aa a basis for partes to the Oregon-California Jtaltroed Ompany 13 o for each acre so sold or leased ia full tetlsfeetioa of the equity now held br staid railroad rnenpaay. B. AU lead salea from which has bees received by the board less thsa 11.40 per acre shall be accepted as a basis for paying the oregoa-Callfornla Railroad Company the exact amount received laee the pro-rated coat of admlats'-aikm aad In full satisfac tion ef any equltv which said railroad com pany may now bold la such land. C. After deducting the amount paid the Oregon -California Railroad Company, tbe eot ef cla-alflcatlosi. litigation and admin istration, the balance of the funde receveJ from the sale of lands end roeooreoo leased eas-l be given to the Stats ef Oregon, te be equally divided vetweon the school, road aad reclamation funds ef said state. l. The ensoeW rental received from um ber leasee, less the cost of fire protection and admin istration. shall be peid the counties in accordance with the distribution of the acre age from which the rental bas been de rived withla the limits of each county. K. Anr contracts for the purchase of grant land from the Oregon-Callfomula nan road Co to pan v. yet to be closed and entered Into prior to or Including the date upon which the decision of tbe Supreme Court was rendered. alloaOng a maximum equity of : so per acre for tbe remaining lands of said grant te said railroad company, sbail "-d-JL V '0"0:;.n be .warded Innocent and, shall receive the land under tbe terms of the said comrade. b. The rallroat company ehall receive tspoa settlement with tbe purchaser in sc cordaace wlta tbe terms of contract. I-M per acre for any land sold at or above this orleo and snail receive the sale price col lected by the hoard for any land sold at less thsa I:: SO per acre. Mr. Lawrie has prepared tha follow ing Information on bla plan for dis posing of the property: 1. Tbs rederal Oovemment Is new paying 1200 annually for the fire protection and patrol of l.eoo.000 seres of this grant. S. j, sale was made pending the Supreme rmrt action to the Nehalem Timoer at -oa .1.. r-omneae or Portland, or, ta wnico the Government and railroad company agreed t- dispose of the funde derived from tbe sale la accordance with tbe decision ot the Supreme Court. This sale Involved seven sections of timber at per acre, which amounts to I1S3.49S IS. This. t0thrwlih funds receivable from other sales will maae avallabls a nucleus for the classification and appraisal ef the land under this proposed a. The rederal purchase of dam sitae. Including flood area, prob ably would not exceed -J.oow acres, or aa amcunt of . 4. The Federal purchase of the STl.oot acres now within the Na tional Forest would total Federal laveelment total 61.500 63t.2 U3.TSS J. Cost of accurate classification 430.000 and appraisal win noi ntw....- Total necessary cash dlsburse- .1.143.19 . The appropriation of 1.000 eoo. com bined with funds nlready avaiiaoi. amply suffice to comply with the provisions of the T-ropo.ro vo -"- V Tbo entire grant should be 'P of either by sale or lease within a period ot thrls TrV The cl.sslflc.tloa and Should be computed I. aot more than tyo a. Tbe terms of this proposed act aeerirnee '17 n. of the Oreson-callfor- iTa uread I Company to be S2-SO per acre ?or UndVsilll remaining In the grant. On iccount Hof the public ben.flU to b. de- socouac v " " i. . i ik. terms ef this act. It mar r- . a. eouit.bls to Slid the Origin -C.rifr;.. Hllroad Company an .To'unt la addition to thm assumed e. alty. sufficient to return to said company tne excess taxes which they have pald oa the !" SlSrZJZ'ZL raili Sh.ra .ncrslngTb.; or.f In., sum. tob. paid down secure ---- ---- or could be ' "J". n. inni.l income from timber leases wlTi return about I4S0.00O at such time a. Jhe e7imt.d timbered araata completely leased. This will leave alter x-y.-a protection and patrol en amo by the Several counties which contain gram laads. MRS. E. J. HAMBLIN DEAD PlonwT of 1851 ras!s Awr IiOs Anselrs. in With tha passing of Mrs. Elisabeth Jana Hamblln Oregon has lost ona of her earliest pioneers. She died In Los Angeles. Cal, July 5J. She was tha daughter of Jonathan Snow and Mary Bedding Tlbbets. and was born In Manchester. Ind Decem ber II. 181. With bar parents she crossed tha plains In 1IS1 and passed her early Ufa In the Umpqua Valley. Sha had mad Portland her home for tba past 30 years. She was visiting; her daughter. Mrs. Lola Nye. In lxs An geles at tha time of her death and was laid to rest there) July J. She Is survived by her daughters. fr r.vi Hamilton, of Portland; Mrs. Lois Nye. of Los Angeles, and a son. Alfred Hamblln. ot roniano. ana oy her sisters. Mrs. A. J. Knott, of Port land: Mrs. Sarah Oouldin and Mrs. Lois Avery, of E Francisco: Mrs. KUa Mc Klnney. of Cottage Grove. Or- and Mrs. Blnger Hermann, of Roseburg. and brothers. Oregon Tibbetts. of Portland. and J. E. Tlbbetts. of Los Angeles. BREACH OF GIFT CHARGED City Crgrd to Assert Riglits in Bridal Veil Water Flume Case. That tha Bridal Veil Lumbar Com pany is using a large portion of the water of Toung's Creek, at Sheppard'a Dell, through a flume to Bridal Veil, thus violating the terms of Mr. Shep- pard's gift of tha. property to the City of Portland, is charged by E. E. Coovert. attorney of Portland, in a communication to the Mayor and City Council. Mr. Coovert urges that tne city take some action with a view to asserting Its rights. Tba matter will coma up i-nniiil.rtlnn at tha regular session of tha Council Wednesday. DESCENDANTS OF ALEXANDER SEAVEY HOLD PICNIC ON M'KENZIE RIVEk More Thin 50 Gather for Reunion GATHERING OP DESCE7TDA.XTS OF ALEXAXDER SEAVET -1-ENE. Or July 1. (Special.) More than to descendants of the a late Alexander, Seavey met Sun- dar. July 25. at the Summer nome oi J. W. Seavey at the fourth annual plo- nle and reunion. The occasion was ushered In by a sumptuous dinner, served l tha. cedar grove on which Mr. Seavey settled in 1S50, after pass ing his boyhood days on the Atlantic Ocean. Eight children were bom, five boys and three girls, on the old homestead. Tha brothers and sisters and other eel- t 1 ri SAVE PENNIES. Sale G R OGER 10o Lighthouse Cleans-Cp ar at tSo pkg. of aold71f Dust at fn5.0 .?.'.f.?.r.,:l7,2c 25c pkg. of Citrus 171 p Washing Powder- " SOe large sixo Bottle I fin Catsup ,uu 10c can Heinz Pork71 p and Beans at ' 2U 15c can Heinx' Pork I ftp and Beana at. iUu 20c ran Heinz PorklCp D IX I and Beans at 2Ec Rex Sliced Beef. I Cp 7-ox. can at vto I Kk 10c Oysters. fourOCp 10c Oysters, four cans for... 25c Union Brand Beef. 13 -ounce 20c Glenore Brand Crabs at ALLIES EXPECT AID Portland Amateur Hears From "Wireless" Friend. CREDIT WAR IS LOOKED FOR Stewinsblp Ma IVrltcg British Offi cers In Egypt Say Tnltcd States Will Take Sides Against Germany. A "wireless friendship" which sprang up some monins ue--- Thomas Crosslq. 105J Vaughn street. Portland, and Fred J. Reynolds, of England, wireless operator on the steamer Carnarronsnire, wucu vesssel was making her way tip the Columbia last year, has Just brought a letter from Egypt, where Reynolds has rerenUr been stationed after being pressed into the British government service, and alter running ins auum rir. blockade In the Atlantic flye tiroes. Mr. Reynolds probably is in the Dar danelles now. as he expectea to do moved there a tew days after writing the Jetter. - The letter, written from Alexandria, Egypt. July 2, expressed a belief that k ,k tim. it arrived. In Portland the United States would have declared war on Germany, not "by force of arms. but with her credit.- air. iteynoias aaid such action, expected in British army and navy circjes J n.u-. a decided advantage to tWa allies, as It would mean "help- for the for -tW Bxa. OT.ur.-sx YM aw and Programme In Grove Where Pioneer Daughters Take Part in Festivities. stives ."were present at the. picnic After the noonday spread the minutes of the 1)11 picnic were read by Mrs Clara Wesson, followed by a short ad dress. Three grandchildren gave readings- Addresses were made by Anna Bush nell and Rev. H. W. Davis, pastor of the Baptist Church of Eugene. Those present were: W. C. Seavey, J. w. Seavey, J. H. Seavey. J. A. Sea vey. Alexander Seavey, Hotly Seavey, E. T. Bushnell. Alice Bushnell, Wil bur Eushnell. Dorothy Bushnell, J. D. Wesson, Clara A. Wesson John Wes NICKELS, DIMES AND DOLLARS AT SIMON'S SALVAGE The insurance adjusters have turned over to Simon thousands of dollars' worth of gro ceries to be converted into cash. As quanti ties are limited, we urge you to come early in the day and don't lose Bight of the fact that we guarantee all groceries sold by us.' Starts Tomorrow Morning at 9 o'Clock .awawaeuwaawawamwawaBxBW. wawawawemnxsaawasBBBxaaB s-sxwaws.a-saxaxawama esssssass) saawa sassssssssassssxssssassssssssxsssssxsa 10e C o r n s t arch, package at - the 5c lOo can ISo Olosa Etarcb, 71 p tne package at.... 2w ISo Elastic Starch, 71 tOO at 20c package....... ' $1.20 three-pound canOCn M. J. B. Coffee at,... 0u $1.20 three-pound canOCp Golden West Coffee- 0J ISc package AlbersTlL p Rolled Oats at,.... 2 ISo package Wheat,71( Flakes at, 2 13c package FIap71p Jack Flour at 2l ISc package Pearls 71. p of Wheat at....... ' 2 S5o Mother's Oats. I Co large size pkg. for... 40c Pie Fruit in gallon cans, solid pack. allOCp varieties at- ,... 200 at.. Corned canlCp I 01 p I - V2W 10o SIMON'S J. Simon & Bro. allies with munitions of war and food stuffs." Wireless Introduced Fair. Since the night that Mr. Crossley amateur wireless flash which the Carnarvonshire picked up . . . r, iav have Sir. - - been friends. Mr. Crossley called upon Mr. Reynolds when his ship reached Portland. Since leaving, how ever, Mr. Reynolds has had a rather thrilling experience, first being pressed Into government service when his own ship was converted into a troop ship off tha coast of China; later Into the passaenger service plying be tween England and 6paln and other parts of the world and still later, on the Leyalan. a British transport, which formerly was a German vesssel, tha Serak. of the Kosmos line. The Ley slan is now a mule transport. In his letter Mr. Reynolds writes: "When the Carnarvonshire arrived at Hongkong we were chartered by the government and turned into a troep ship. From there we were formed into a convoy consisting of the Rus sian cruiser Askold. English armed merchantman Empress of Asia and the Nile. Arcadia. Al naniara. n Cordeliere. We took 1200 troops on board at Singapore the Kings own i-.ir.hi-a T.itrht Infantry. We then proceeded to Colombo, where the French cruiser Dupllere took the place of the Empress ot Asia. We then went to Aden, where the Asgoia ieii us, sou tbe French cruiser escorted us to Sues, vxj. ..nt thrnue-h the canal without esoort- From Port Said to Malta, the Casslne took care of us and we took on 200 Royal Garrison artillery. Then we proceeded to Gib raltar, thence to England, where we had 10 days' holiday. The Carnar vonshire laid up two months. TVe had been away on her seven sun un fourths months." Sabmarlnes Were Evaded. Mr. Reynolds relates his experience heina- transferred to a line ioui decked passenger steamer traveling be . .... aAnk, American Dons aiiu ajvu don. and after that to the Leysian, the British government transport. . He made nve successful passages througa the submarine blockade between Lon don and United States ports, the last Settled in 1850-Eight Sons and T f Photo by A. A. AT ASSPAL P1CXIC son, Serethea Wesson, Herbert Stone berg, Althea Btoneberg, Forenda Stone berg. William Blachly. Walter Blachly, Melissa, Blachly, Aaron Dale Blachly, Myrtle Blachly. all of Lake Creek; Mrs. Edwin Howe, W. M. Slmnrons. Mrs. Anna Simmons. Bert Simmons, all of Junction City; Mollle Seavey, Alice M. Seavey. P. T. Olsen, Florence Olsen, Kthel Olsen. Llbble Davis. L. Davis, Zella Dickinson. D. D. Dickinson, Lena Hartman, Mitchell WHklns. Anna Wll klns. Rev. H. W. Davis, Kugene; A. A. Simmons. Eugene; Dorothy M. Nute, Mrs. Harriet Steward and Theresa M. Jackson; Has si seavey. Lake Creek. 5 51 Simmons. I Teloban Milk, the Co at Sperry Mills Cho ice White Flour, 48- I 0C pound sack pliAJ 10c Lip ton's levL. A Cn blend Eight large bars White or Naptba Soap25C 10c California Home Brand Sweet Pickles, OCp four for. lu 75-ft,WireClothes-71 p line at, 2U 10c can of S h 1 n o 1 a (jg 20c Sardines n"w2(J 20c Fresh S h r e dded I Cp Cocoanut, pound wu All spices, including Cloves, Pepper, Mustard, Ginger, Nutmeg, etc.OCfi at, the pound JU $1.25 Cudahy's Com-OCp pound, 10-lb pails, at Odu Canned Apricots Canned Peaches Q q Canned Pears 10c ISc large size No. S cans of Del Monte (solid pack) Tomatoes at seven Cflp cans for 15c Red Ribbon and Op Maine Corn ..Uu AH kinds of Beans at, Ep the pound ,..wu 8o Good Rice at, the pound. 5c ISc Sun-Spun 5pag-71 p hettl at I 2u Golden Egg 50 . . . Noodles at..... SALVAGE 131-133 FIRST trip being from New Orleans to Alex andria. ' , After asking to be remembered to all the wireless enthusiasts in Portland Mr. Reynolds said: "We are proceeding to the Darda- nelles in a .Urn - d lays. The whole ship is I uciuh -..... . " - - j tions and we shall have another block ade to run." ECONOMIST WILL SPEAK Charles Coolidge Farlin to Be In City Tuesday. Charles Coolidge Parlin, of Boston, one of the leading economists of the United States, will be in Portland Tues day and at noon will be a guest of the Retail Merchants' Bureau of the Cham ber of Commerce. The Portland Ad Club and the Rotary Club have been In vited to be present. Seat reservations are being received by Secretary Conk lin, representing the merchants' bu reau. Mr. Parlin .-delivers talks that are of particular interest to owners, managers, buyers, heads of departments or the man who is struggling to estaonsn a small business in the outlying districts. He tells of the tendency to concentra tion, the extent to which It has gone and its necessary limitations. Mr. Par lin speaks of the department store and Its problems as an example of concen trated merchandising and . goes Into the forces underlying the department store Itself. From the big Institution he Jumps to the corner grocery as an ex ample of community retailing and con trasts its problems with those of tbe department concern. As the head of the department of commercial research, maintained by the Curtis Publishing Company, Mr. Parlin has conducted many exhaustive re searches Into various industries of the United States, and Is considered to be one of the best equipped men who has ever spoken to the business men .of Portland. The luncheon will be open to all members of the Chamber of Commerce, but on account of the great demand for seats reservations should be sent in at once. CIVIL SERVICE TESTS SET Forest and Reclamation Service Va- ' cancles to Be Riled. The United States Civil Service Com mission announces that a forest and field clerk examination will be held In this city, September 18, to fill vacancies as they may occur in the Forest and Reclamation Services. The usual en trance salary Is from $1100 to $1200 per annum. It ia possible that vacancies may also be filled from this examina tion at $900 and 1000 per annum. Applications will not be accepted from persons who do not show that they have had at least one year's actual experience in clerical work in a busi ness office. A knowledge of stenog raphy and typewriting is required. Men only will be admitted to this ex amination. The age limits are 18 years or over on the day of examination. Persons who desire to enter the .ex amination should apply to the local sec retary. Board of Civil Service Examin ers, at the postoffice. this city, or to the secretary. Eleventh Civil Service District, postoffice building. Seattle, Wash., for application blank, form lad. and information for applicants. ' JAIL PREFERRED TO FINE Ca m n JUan Refuses to Fay for Violating Fish Laws. VANCOUVER, Wash.. July 31 (Spe cial.) Rather than pay a fine of $1, which, with costs, amounted in all to only $5.70, Charles Mitchell, of. Camas, will pass two days in the county Jail. His offense was catching a trout less than six inches long and getting caught at It by J. M. Hoff, game warden. Mitchell is a man of about 45. Justice Derr on June 9 gave Mr. Mitchell until July 15. to pay, and later extended the time to August 1. To day Mr. Mitchell went to Dr. "Derr's courtroom and said he was ready to be cent to jail, as he would not pay the fine.- Water-Users Ask Restraining Order. WENATCHEE. Wash., July SI. (Special.) A temporary restraining order bas been asked by water users under the Woods ditch against Morse Tyler, et al, who persist in diverting water from Stenllt Creek, above the intake of the Wooos ditch, notwith standing that their headgates have teen closed by the Water Commission er. DUie Tea, good 01 p breakfast tea, pkg.. 2u 10c Prunes, the pound JJq 20c Dates, the pound Qq 25c 20 - Mule Teaml 7p Borax Chips ' 55c Table Salt, 50 Dound sack W 75c Crosse dc Blackwcll'g Chow Chow, quart FjQg 20c Columbia Chinook Dp Salmon, the can 0u 10c can CtmpbeU'i Hn Soups, all kinds. w Heinz' Baked Beans, I Tp large size can 1U 35c Choice Coffee, I Cn the pound I 0 35o quart jar Fancy Ofl" Pickles at Uu 15c Del Monte Brand On LlOo the Jellies uu ST. Near Alder St. TO BE 4 TYPES Contracts Let for Paving on Portland-Linnton Stretch. FOUR MILES WILL BE LAID Wood Block and Brick Surfacing to Be Tried Out on County Routes. Concrete and Bitulithlc Also Will 3a Used, ' Four different kinds of pavement will be laid on the St. Helens road between Portland and Linnton. Con tracts aggregating J76.000 for four miles of pavement were awarded by the County Commissioners yesterday morning. The first mile and a quarter 6575 feet, to be exacts beginning at Twenty-ninth . street in Portland, will be laid in bitulithlc pavement with a con crete base. This contract was awarded to Oskar Huber. Sections B, G, H, and I a total of 2000 feet, also were awarded to Mr. Huber for the same kind of pavement. Jeffery & Bufton received the con tracts for sections C, D, E and F, a total distance of 2000 feet, which will be laid with wood blocks on a concrete base. This contract was awarded with the proviso that the contractors furnish a maintenance bond guaranteeing to keep the road In repair for ten years. Brick Pavement to Be Used. Sections J and K. 1000 feet, were awarded to the Montague-O'Reilly Com pany for a cement-concrete pavement on a crushed-stone aggregate. Section L, 500 feet long, will be Jrlck pavement on a concrete base. The con tract for this section was awarded to Jeffery & Bufton. " ' Section M, comprising the last 8650 feet of the St. Helens road, from the St Johns ferry landing to the heart of Linnton. .will be laid by Oskar Huber with bitulithlc pavement on a crushed- stone base. It was necessary to award this Isirarasr section to a bitulltnlc Did der, the Commiseiofters pointed out. be cause most of this strip of road Is narrow and the traffic Is heavy. With anv other kind of pavement traffic could not be carried on during the period of construction, and the road is not wide enough to provide an extra passage for vehicles while the pave ment is being held. Second Bids Cut Dowa Amount. The estimate made for the purpose of iseulnxr the SI, 250.000 worth of road bonds allowed $67,400 for the St. Helens road. On the first call the lowest bids for the total four miles of road aggre HILLSBORO COUPLE ARE ROAD V --v vv r :v" jfr: caste? Gterin V. JR?z-ne. At aguiet wedding at Fair Acres, the attractive home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Harbison, their charming daughter. Miss Hester Harbieon, became the bride of Glenn V. Payne. K few relatives and close friends witnessed the ceremony, which was solemnized on Thursday at 9 o'clock-. The bride is a graduate of Pacific University and the bridegroom is well known In business circles. The home was beautifully decorated for the oc casion. The bride wore a becoming white silk gown. A repast was served after the ceremony. fter a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Payne will reside at Seventh street and Baseline, Hillsbero, SALE OF CHOICE l Jf w 1 wxiTxr h 10c Mason Jar Rub- Cn bers at, tbe package.. Three dozen Clothes- Cp pins for w Arm and Hammer Op Soda at m 10c Toilet Paper, eixOCp rolls for..... ab 10c package B ak e r's Cn Gelatine wu 10c Dried Peaches, OCp six pounds for. uu 15c Colgate Talcum On Powder Ob 10c Atmore's Mince Cn Meat 3l 10c Dried Apples, the Cp pound..... uu Baker's Cocoanut, Cp package. at. vu 20c Walnuts. thelOn pound I 4.U 25c Full Cream Cheese, IC the pound Iwli xae.irr-e. rr- xe gated 487,489.08, or $20,000 over the es timate. This was too much, the Com missioners declared, and they called for other bids. The second lot of bids cut down tha first amount $11,000, with the result that the road can be paved for only $9000 above the estimate. Enough money is left out of the premium on the big bond Issue to care for this excess. Although bitulithlc pavement gen erally was favored throughout the county, the Commissioners determined to lay experimental stretches of pave ment on the St. Helens road, which lends itself readily to almost any type. The extremely heavy traffic, too, fur nishes a severe test for each variety. Wood Paving to Be Tried Out. Wood -bjoek pavement, which was so. strongly advocated by the lumber in terests of Portland, will receive its first test on county roads through the action of the Commissioners yesterday. Because of the vast timber resources of Oregon, officials determined that wood pavement should receive at least a tryout in the extensive road Improve ments under the $1,250,000 bond issue. A small section also is devoted to brick, which was pushed strongly by local manufacturers of that article. Cement concrete and brick already have been awarded certain sections of pave ment on other roads, particularly on steep grades, where other types might have become too slippery In wet weather. COLORADO CLUB TO PICNIC Festivities Arranged for tho Oaks on August 10. The Colorado State Society of Ore gon will hold its annual picnic at the Oaks Tuesday, August 10. Committees will be appointed by Mrs. Shad O. Krantx. president, in the course of the next few days, to take complete charge of the affair. Among the speakers who have prom ised to attend the basket supper will be James Barton Adams, the well- known former Denver humorist; Eu gene Brookings, Mark Woodruff, pub licity manager of the Chamber of Com merce, and Rex Lampman. Arrangements have been made to ac commodate 500 former Coloradans at the Oaks. Mrs. Krantz appointed yesterday a reception committee consisting of Mrs. C. A. Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. William Brecker, Mrs. Frances Gibson and Mis. Cornelia Haynes, and has Instructed the committee to list and invite every known former Colorado resident, in addition to the membership roll of the society. Shot Brings Down Escaping Prisoner WABDN'ER. Idaho, July SI. (Spe cial.) William Watson lies at his home here with a bullet wound In his leg as the result of making an attempt to escape from Chief of Police Bev vlns. Watson had been taken into custody on the charfce of disorderly conduct, and while the Chief was en gaged in unlocking the doors of the eity Jail, he attempted to escape. WED AT HOME CEREMONY.