The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, October 29, 1916, Section One, Image 11

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREGON7AN, PORTLiAXD, OCTOBER 20, 1916. 11 STRAHORN DENIES LIN E WILL G 0 Til PETE Contest for Railroad Suprema cy Disclaimed Southern . . Pacific Story Nailed. APPROVAL SOUGHT FIRST Central Oregon Project Promoter Says Transcontinental Roads Involved Expressed Good Will at Very Outset. "I have no Inclination or Intention of engaging in a contest for railroad su premacy In any part of Oregon or Cali fornia," said Robert E. Strahorn, pro jector of the Oregon. California & East ern Railroad, In reply to recent reports mat nis line was to rival the Southern Pacific in a construction campaign through the Surprise Valley and other districts on both sides of the Oregon California line. Mr. Strahorn. whose proposed road Is to connect the five existing: lines in Central Oregon, has started on an In spection trip of the territory that his road is to serve. He Insisted, before he left on Thursday, that his project was entirely independent of any existing railroad enterprise and that it will be most successful if It remains an inde pendent carrier. "Unfortunately for Central Oregon and large sections of Northern Cali fornia and Nevada." he said, "there is no strife or competition that I know of to supply the railway facilities that vast, practically undeveloped region so much needs. W hen. some two years ago, at the earnest solicitation of bankers and other prominent business men of ban Francisco, Portland and the In terior communities affected, I sought to satisfy myself on this point, I was definitely advised by the executive officers of all the transcontinental lines Interested that they had no Intention of engaging in any such development. That whatever might be their opinion of the feasibility or financial aspect of the undertaking, their attitude would be that of cordial well wishes for anyone who had the courage to shoulder such a load. ' Positions Are Reiterated. "They have at various times since and quite recently declared their In ability or lack of inclination to do it themselves under recent adverse con ditions in the railway world. "I have all along contended that these connecting links must be built by local initiative and financing, be con trolled locally and entirely Independ ent of any of the five existing lines which have at great expense worked their way up through the canyons to this central plateau. I have thus made the 400 miles of surveys to connect them and have conducted the right-of-way and terminal work independently and at my own expense, looking for ward to important participation in ownership in the property by those who have most at stake locally and at Port land and San Francisco when my pre liminary work is complete. "My opinion is that the vast increase of business following the development of resources through such construction. in which all these connecting lines would participate, would far outweigh any disadvantages of re-routing or loss of traffio from either or any of the lines to the others and would merit their hearty co-operation. Resources Termed Great. "After a careful study of that great region for several years I am convinced that it contains as great a diversity and volume of resources as any of similar extent between the Rocky and Cascade Mountains. I am Including the Klam ath, Harney, Goose Lake. Surprise Val ley and Upper Deschutes sections and the territory that lies between them, a territory as large as the state of Ohio, with no rail facilities except at the outer edges. "Good authorities claim an ultimate capacity of 100,000,000 bushels of grain a year on lands In that region located from 25 to 150 miles from the nearest railroad. Nothing can be done with these lands under present conditions. It Is well known that a large percent age of the very rich Irrigable and marsh lands, amounting altogether to about 2.000,000 acres and now being reclaimed, cannot be adequately util ized, if at all, without the construction of these railroads." "The 50,000,000,000 feet of Western white pine tributary to these proposed lines is only tapped at the extreme northern and the extreme southern edges. There is great wealth In metals and mineral sa'ts, and the latter have been sufficiently developed to guaran tee a large tonnage. The scenic and sportsman's attractions, including Crater Lake, cannot be excelled in the world. Project Covera 424 Miles'. "The Oregon, California & Eastern project provides lines from Bend to Klamath Falls, Lakevlew and Crane, with short branches to Burns, Bonanza and The Narrows. The total mileage is 424 miles. The lines to be connected and. If they so desire, to be afforded the change from branches to more or less important through lines are the Oregon Trunk (Hill line) and the Oregon-Washington Railroad & Naviga tion Company (Harriman line) at Bend, the Union Pacific at Crane, the South ern Pacific at Klamath Falls and the Nevada, California & Oregon at Lake view. "The total cost of the Oregon Call fornia & Eastern, owing to absence of nigh mountain ranges, large streams or other engineering difficulties, will be only sio.000 per mile, or about J6.- ouo.uuu lor tne entire system, a con eiderable portion of which, with right of way and terminals, already has been pledged by the communities interested. Climatic conditions favor economical operation." MME. SCHUMANN HEINK WILL SING HERE ON NOVEMBER 11 Portland Concert by Famous Prima Donna Will Take Place at Heilig Theater Under Direction of Steers & Comaiu y f , ..s.S".- ' - m J . . t ? 'V S "A MME. 8CHUJlAJiN HEINK. NO ARTIST, native or foreign, ever has grown Into closer touch with American audiences and Amer ican institutions than the remarkable contralto, Mme Schumann Helnk. She has blazed the musical trail through many remote and unexplored quarters of our country, opening the way for other concerts, and awakening an In terest In the best of -art. Whether she appears in Norway, Mich.; Emmetsburg, Iowa; New York, or Boston, Schumann Heink prepares her programme with equal care, and enshrines herself in a love for classical songs among the masses, an accom plishment In itself that entitles her to lasting gratitude. Of her work in this country, her associations, her citizen ship, and the affection she has received, Schuman Heink is Indeed proud. Mme Schumann Heink has been an American citizen since 1906; her real estate holdings Include a ranch in North Dakota, a big California estate, a fine residence In Chicago, and a Summer home In New Jersey. Her re markable public career has not Inter fered with the bringing up of a large family, nor the detailed management of ner property. The Portland concert will take place Saturday evening. November 11, at the Helllg, direction Steers & Coman. CLUB STAGES COMEDY "OLD MAIDS' CONVENTION GIVEN AX MILTXOMAH, OR. THROUGH CARS ARE ADDED Woodlavra and Alberta Service to Be Improved by Llmiteds. Through "no stop" service will be inaugurated on the Woodlawn and Al berta lines, beginning Monday. Novem ber 6, as the result of requests for bet ter service during the rush hours. The regular day schedules will con' tinue as at present, but during the aft ernoon rush hour period, additional "Limited" cars, with no stops between the downtown terminals and Alberta street, will be put on. Additional cars to handle local traf' fic along Union avenue will also be put on these lines. The change. It is ex pected, will prove more satisfactory both to the close-in and the remote suburban passengers. The Real One. ' Everybody's Magazine. A lady employing a colored man itsked him his name. "Man name is Poe. ma'am." "Poe? Perhaps some of your family worked for Edgar Allan Poe." The man's eyes opened with great surprise. "Why," he gasped, pointing a. dusky finger to himself, Tvhy, Aix am Edgar Allan roe," t Injuries received in a collision between a streetcar and a jitney at Grand ave nue and Belmont Btreet March 9. 1915. The complaint asked $7650 from the Portland Railway, Light & Power Com. pany. "Old-time Playlet Proves Popular With Bis Audience Affair First at Series of Social Bvents. One of the popular events held at Multnomah, Or., recently was a pres entation of an old favorite farce com edy, "The Old Maids' Convention," at the Thomas Hall, under the auspices of the Commercial Club. There were more than 20 in the cast and about 400 persons attended the affair, which was directed by Mrs. J. L. Loomls. From start to finish the "Old Maids' Convention" Is a big laugh and the reception given by the audience proved that the old favorite has lost none of its pristine popularity. Clifford L. Gardiner was the fascin ating black-moustached Professor Ole Makernew" and administered the balm Mrs. J. L. Loomls, Who Directed Old-Time Comedy at Holtnomtk Commercial Club. of beauty to the 15 old maids, who in turn became beautiful ' belles. Mrs. Henry Wagner, of Portland, gave 'Spanish dances and Albert S. Brown assisted In the programme. The play was the first of a series of social events that will be given by the Multnomah Commercial Club and it is planned to repeat the "Old Maids' Con' vention" soon in neighboring communi ties, Tigard and Huber. An Informal dance and programme followed the production Tuesday night. Those in the cast were: Mrs. R. W. Price, Mrs. Whiteside, Mrs. Saub, Mrs. S. Wortman, Mrs. C. L. Ziegler, Maple Koomson, Airs. F. A. Estoch. Mrs. C. Wilson, Mrs. C. L. Gardiner, Mrs. J. B. Jackson, Mrs. C. F. Tichenor. Mrs. C G. Ehle. Miss Cox, Mrs. J. Ryan. Miss Borsch, Mrs. A. Parker. Mrs. A. J. Stack, Miss Elsie Burke, Mrs. F. Patton, Mrs. Cranquist, Mrs. A. G. Hahn. Mrs. H. Wagner, Mrs. E. M. Fowls, A. S. Brown, Esther Barrows, Mrs. J. Emlan. Miss M. Kramer, Mrs. K. Hall. Miss Cox. The next meeting of the Commercial Club will be held November 8 In Phel fer's Hall. $1000 Damages Awarded. Damages of S1000 were awarded Marie Volheim by a jury in the court of, Circuit Judge Morrow, yesterday. lor. MILWAUKIE TO VOTE LEVY Special School Tax of 8 Mills Is Estimate Recommended. The board of directors of the Mil- Waukie school district has called a meeting of the voters of the district at the scboolhouse for November 24 to levy a special school tax. and recom mends that an 8-mill tax be levied for all purposes. The directors estimate that the total amount of money to be expended the ensuing fiscal year will be S24.564. and of this amount It is estimated that S12.412.28 will come from the county school fund, state school fund, and tnere is on hand with the clerk at present $876.98 and $3500 In the hands of the County Treasurer. The total amount to be raised bv a special levy is estimated at $12,151.72, which will require an 8 -ml 11 levy. 'VICTIM" ADMITS SHORTAGE Chinese Secretary of Company Con fesses Robbery Is Faked. The conclusions of City Detectives Tichenor and John Moloney that Yong Tong, secretary of the Hule In Kong Show Company, had trussed himself up and declared that he had been attacked and robbed to conceal a shortage in has accounts were indorsed by the com plete confession of Tong yesterday. tserore the assembled directors of his company, the secretary acknowledged that ne naa dissipated $360 of their funds in his passion for gambling. His six bondsmen partly reinmbursed the company by the payment of $240. No action will be taken against Tong, as the Hule In Kong members declined to prosecute. Centralia Wants New School. CENTRALIA, Wash, Oct. 28. (Spe clal.) If financial obstacles can be overcome a modern brick school will be erected on the Edison grounds next year, the building being of sufficient size to accommodate the pupils of both the Edison and Lincoln schools, thus eliminating two flretraps. The School Board is at work on the proposition. The legal limit of Indebtedness of the district Is $150,000, while the present Indebtedness Is close to $100,000, leav ing barely room for the cost of the new structure. Ferry Suspended for Night. For the purpose of washing the boilers, the Vancouver ferry will be off the regular run during the evening tomorrow, beginning at 7:50 o clock Passenger service will be maintained by another boat, which, however, has no facilities for handling vehicles or animals. Use It Three Times! For Furniture and Rugs Jenning 'si Some Attractive Offers trom if ortland s Oreatest Furniture Store. r Regular $60 Wilton Rugs Only $39.50 I- . H Jf-i v FORE TREATMENT (Japanese Style) take Dlaca of oaln tablets and Internal med icines In the treatment of almost every ILL It relieves all kinds of aches and pains In a few minutes, and there Is no danger as sociated with Its use. It cures skin diseases and, by stimulating pore action and good circulation in the affected parts, gradually relieves rheumatism. Blood Impurities are carried off through, the pores, not through the stomach. Keep It on hand for cold on the lungs ana oroncnitis. a utile neip th rfarhr ilm will do wonders In these dan 111. TiW . On riYis mnSt CI fWi at druggists. KKOW-UOO 'COv fssadcoa. We U ndersell on Fine Rugs A limited number only of patterns which we cannot duplicate. These are fine Bagdad Wilton Rugs in 9x12 size. We suggest early selec tion at this remarkable price. $39.50. Regular $35 Axmi li ster Rugs $26.75. Fine 9x12 Axminsters, extra heavy pile and woven from the finest wool. We offer a large assortment of patterns at a generous reduc tion. $26.75. Regular $6 Wilton Rugs $4.35. Beautiful 27x54 Wiltons in a pleasing assortment of patterns and colors. Specially reduced this week. $435. Special Grafonola Offer ' This handsome Columbia Grafonola, in mahogany, oak or walnut. 20 Selections 300 Needles $81.50 $3 Down, $5 Per Month Complete Stock of Records t ' I You Can Buy Here on Liberal Credit! Attractive Reductions on Dining Tables We have reduced for this week scores of our fine Dining Tables, Make your selection now and save save several dollars. $16 Solid Oak Dining Tables, 45- , . The GarlandComh1 XJirung lauiw, o-mta . AV.n!M T, nA most successful two-fuel range ever devised. Burns wood, coal or gas. A real two-in-one range. Keeps your kitchen cool in Summer warm in Winter. Two fuels may be used simultaneously, thus giving you practi- cally 2 ranges. au ractive, convenien t, durable. We deliver to your home and con nect it up with- top, 6-f t. OOQ60 extens'n. . .pJ $55.00 Quartered Oak Dining Tables, 54-inch plank top, 8-foot ex tension, qq 7 C now uO. O $75 quartered Oak Dining Tables, 60-inch top, 8-foot extension, djj-Q now D OOiOU $115 Quartered Oak Dining Tables, 60-inch top, 10-foot extension, now Other Itwluced ta Proportion .$78.75 Winter Blankets Full-size pure Oregron Wool Blankets in gray or gray CC TC mixed, reduced to PJilJ See our wonderfully complete stock of Blankets in both cot ton and wool. Lowest prices. Curtain Special This week we will offer sev eral hundred yards of tine hemstitched Marquisettes In white, cream or beige. Keeu larly priced 30c the yard, OOn at only Steel Ranges $30 We offer a 6-hols Range with 16-inch oven, fully guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction. A first-class baker and cooker. If Jou want a medium-priced tange, do not fail to see this. Heaters A big stock of Heaters for both wood and coal. We show all styles from the plain to the most handsomely trimmed. HEATERS 82.25 AXD tTP. iy-m- - - - f'iliiin i- r, H if Tiw Gariand i H Combination out extra charge. $76.50 Henry Jenning & Sons "The Home of Good Furniture" One Store Fifth and Washington Streets Nine- Floors OREGON INSPIRES PLAY HIPWA TIMBER BLAZE SUGGESTS THE FOREST FIRE." manager of Spectacular Act to Be Seen at Orphenm Today Tells of Bis Experiences. That "The Forest Fire," the headline spectacle of the Orpheum show open ing at the Helllg this afternoon. Is an Oregon-made production. Is the an nouncement of Byron Bidwell. manager of the act, who arrived In Portland Friday to make stage preparations for his four days' engagement here. Mr. Bidwell got the Idea for "The Forest Fire" elx years ago in the Umpqua Na tional forest reserve, where he was Im pressed into service for six days to aid In quelling a perilous timber blaze. "The fire 1 had to fight." said Mr. Bidwell. "was near Steamboat Creek, in the Crater Lake district, and the bridge we utse in 'The Forest Fire" is modeled after the span crossing that stream." Mr. Bidwell will depart tonight for his ranch, which is situated 40 miles from Roseburg. He owns 320 acres there and plana to return to Oregon to take up farming at the cloee of his Orpheum tour with "The Forest Fire." THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT Boy of .12 Prise Cake Baker. Toledo Blade. First prize for layer caka at a Hills dale, O.. fair, with many women con testants, went to a boy, Albert Dim mers, 12 years old. Read rhe Oregonian classified sds. :.-r,..,l a , .t 10, A Trial Will Convince Anyone. Thousands of people have testified that the mild and immediate effect of Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy, is soon realized and that it stands the highest for its remarkable results in the most dis tressing cases. Symptoms of Kidney Trouble. Swamp-Root Is not recommended for everything but If you suffer from an noying bladder trouble, frequently passing water night and day, smarting or Irritation In passing, brick-dust or sediment, headache, lame back, dizzi ness, poor digestion. sleeplessness, nervousness, heart disturbance due to bad kdney trouble, skin eruptions from bad blood, neuralgia. rheumatism, lumbago, bloating. Irritability, worn out feeling, lack of ambition, may be loss of flesh or sallow complexion, kid ney trouble In Its worst form may be stealing upon you. Swamp-Root la Pleasant to Take. If you are already convinced that Swamp-Root Is what you need, you can purchase the regular fifty - cent and one-dollar size bottles at all drug stores. SPECIAL NOTE Tou can obtain a sample size bottle of Swamp-Root by enclosing ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton. N. Y. This gives you the opportunity to prove the remarkable merit of this medicine. They will also send you a book of valuable Information, containing many of the thou sands of grateful letters received from men and women who say they found Swamp-Root to be Just the remedy needed in kidney, liver and bladder trou bles. The value and success of Swamp-Root are so well known that our read- -era are advised to send for a sample size bottle. 'Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Blnghamton. N. T. Be sure to say you read this offer In The Portland Sun day Oregonlan. Weak and unhealthy kidneys eanae so much sickness and snrfertna- and when through neglect or other causes, kidney trouble ta permitted to continue, serious results may be expected. Your other organs may need atten tion but your kidneys should have at tention first because their work Is most important. If you feel that your kidneys are the cause of your sickness or run down condition commence taking Dr. Idl er's Swamp-Root, the srent kidney. liver and bladder remedy, because If it proves to be the remedy you need and your kidneys begin to improve they will help all the other organs to health. Prevalency of Kidney Disease. Most people do not realise the alarm ing Increase and remarkable prevalency of kidney disease. While kidney dis orders are among the most common diseases that prevail, they are almost the last recognized by patients, who usually content themaelve with doc torlna- the effects, while the original disease constantly undermines the sys tem. mwm Toothache STOPS THE ACHE .'CLEANSES .HE CAVITY PREVENTS DECAY Sold everywhere - I c C 8. Dent & Ca. ECZEMA IS ONLY SKIN DEEP CRANOLENE KILLS ITCHING CERM No internal medi cine will cure Ecxmma only by the appli cation of CranofsiM can the Eczema microbe be destroyed. 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