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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 24, 1916)
TIIE SUNDAY OREGONIAy. PORTLAND, DECEMBER 24, 1916. $500,000 IS VALUE OF HYDE TIMBER State Schools to Be Enriched Greatly if Judge Galloway Is Upheld Later. LIEU SELECTIONS POSSIBLE Attorney-General Not to Appeal on Order to Pay $1.25 an Acre, but Case 3Iay Be Taken Up by Some of Defendants. v 8.4XEM, Or.. Dec 23. (Special.; Government timber cruisers who have gone over the 37.000 acres of land in volved in the Hy.de-Benson case, the first of which was decided in favor of the state by Judge Galloway here yes terday, estimate that timber on the lands alone Is valued at from $500,000 . to $750,000. with the probability that its value is fully up to the $750,000 mark. That means, if the other Circuit Judges follow the decision of Judge Galloway as far as the title to the lands is concerned, the state school fund will be augmented by a great sum, as the lands themselves in numer ous instances have considerable value aside from their possibilities for the timber market. Under the law the State Land Board is empowered to dis pose of these lands in any manner It sees fit. Lieu Selections Possible. It is possible, also, for much of this land to be used as base for lieu land selections, although the act of 1S97 has been repealed. The 1897 act allowed such exchanges outside of the state, but the repealing act of Congress exempted certain lands from the repealing clause, and it is understood much of the land Involved in the Hyde-Benson contro versy comes under the exemption clause. But, it was said today here, that the State Land Board is not apt to take advantage of this exemption by making lieu land selection and using the lands In question as a base, even if it finally Is decided that title to all of those lands vests in the state. It is pointed out that the estimate of the timber cruls . era shows the land as a whole to be far in excess of the average base price, which is estimated at between $8 and $9 an acre. If the Board finally de cides to take advantage of the act it probably will be only as to some of the poorer lands, which in themselves do not average up to the base price. A bill before Congress, if it becomes a law, may, however, change this sit uation as it will allow the exchange of lands on a value basis, rather than on m. basis of acre for acre. 91.25 Issne Not to Be Appealed. It was expressed as doubtful here that the state itself might exchange lands in this state for lands in other states and still hold title, as it is believed that the state cannot legally hold title to lands situated in other states. But the state, it was said, may effect such an exchange for others. Much of the lands involved in the Hyde Benson cases was exchanged for lands lying outside the state. It is probable that the state will at tempt to take no appeal from the de cision of Judge Galloway as to the re payment of the $1.25 an acre originally paid into the state school fund for the land in Linn County. While Attorney General Brown is satisfied that Hyde and his associates were more than re paid through the sale of 10.000 acres of land which were patented by the Government before fraud was discov ered, the fact that the court here holds that the state must repay someone for money advanced for the land will not cause an appeal to be taken. It is pos sible, however, that the case decided here may be appealed by one or more of the defendants. BIG PAGEANT IS PLANNED MOXSTER CHRISTMAS TREE ALSO READY IX SAX FRANCISCO. Children Are to Provide Gifts for Toons Folk of War-Torn Europe Vooal Concert to Be Feature. SAN FRANCISCO, Deo. 28. Christmas spirit prevailed throughout the city today In anticipation of the great Christmas pageant at the civio center and the monster tree In Golden Gate Park tomorrow afternoon and night. The same spirit showed Itself In the many movements set under way for distributing Christmas cheer among the poor, many of whom are to be remem bered with well-filled baskets, not withstanding the increased cost of most of the essentials of a well-regulated and ordered holiday dinner. For weeks the committees In charge of the great joint celebration have been preparing-for the festival. Funds have been collected with which the Christmas-tree in the park is to be decorated and hung with the thousands of bags of candies for the children. Thesi same children are to bring along some gift for the less fortunate young sters of war-torn Europe, where Christ mas will be a sad one. The pageant in the civic center, will be allegorical of Christmas. It -"as arranged by Mrs. D. E. F. Easton. chairman of the committee. It is to be semi-religious in its nature. In addition there will be a monster vocal concert to be followed by the singing of Christmas carols and other singing. Leading singers of the city and actors and actresses have consented to take part, in both, the concert and the pageant. 'HAMMER CLUB' JOVIAL NOTED CRITICS CREATE EXCITE MENT IN CHAMBER. Prog-ramme of "Stunts" Carried Out and Greetings by Telephone Come From Oakland Absentee. The "Hammer Club." which sits every day around the round table in the northeast corner of the Chamber of Commerce dining-room, broke out into a Christmas celebration yesterday with a full stunt programme that kept the dining-room in a state of excitement for a couple of hours after noontime. The name of the club was bestowed by the other members because of the favorite pastime of the members, who sit at every luncheon hour and take wholesouled raps at things In general. C. H. Moore, who used to be one of the charter members,' called from Oak land by long-distance and extended a merry Christmas, and J. T. Dougall opened the luncheon with a long com edy grace. O. M. Clark, president of the Chamber, had a cake sent In, which proved to be made of sawdust, al though beautifully frosted on the out side and every member of the Hammer Club bit the dust before Mr. Clark had the waiter bring in the real cake for the day. Meanwhile the automobile salesmen at another table were conducting a noisy counter demonstration, while Tommy Swivel's Christmas tree, which is to rejoice the hearts of the poor chil dren tomorrow, was lighted up and In full blaze for this occasion also. "Phony" notes for J1000 each were given the members of the Hammer Club, together with bundles of "Ten Tillicum Greenbacks' that looked al most like the real thing. The notes were signed by "A. Longreen Mills," "Wilbur Merciful Ladd" and "Emerg ency Olmstead." The members of the club present at the luncheon were: W. M. TJmbden stock, J. V. Whipp, H. R. Hayek,' Frank McCrillls. C. 8. Loveland, W. F. Thomp son, W. C. Shearer, J. L. Miller, O. C. Bortzmeyer, George L. Baker, J. Fred Larson, F. L Gollehur, G. D. Lee, who presided; J. T. Dougall, M. E. Smead, Fred Spoerl, A. C. McMicken and W. J. Hof mann. SITE IS SOLD SALEM FLOURING MILLS PROPERTY TAKEN BY LOGGING COMPANY. Charles K. Spauldlnff Says His Concern Contemplates EatablishLnff Bis; Manufacturing: plant Soon. SALEM, Or., Dec. 23. (Special.) Purchase of what is known as thev South mill site of the Salem Flouring Mills Company by A. N. Bush, local banker, for the Charles K. Spauldlng Logging Company, brought' from Mr. Spaulding tonight only the information that the company contemplates estab lishing a large manufacturing plant there in the near future, but that fur ther plans are not ready to be divulged. The water power accompanying the site is of particular value, and a few years ago $90,000 was offered for the site and waterpower privileges. The consideration paid has not been dl vulged. T. B. Wilcox, of Portland. Is one of the heaviest owners of the Salem Flour ing Mills Company, from whom the property was purchased. OTIS HOWIE GIVEN -TO ART $150,000 Gift Is Made to Los An geles for Gallery. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23. A Christ mas gift of "The Bivouac," formerly the home of General Harrison Gray Otis, president and general manager of the Los Angeles Times, was presented to the county today by General Otis, for use as an art gallery. The Board of Supervisors. by unanimous vote ac cepted the gift. The property, valued at $150,000, Is situated opposite one of the city parks. The restrictions require the front of the residence shall not be changed dur ing the life of General Otis and that the granite replica of the Times build ing, destroyed October 1, 1910, by an explosion, shall not be disturbed. PHILOMATH WINS DEBATE High School Team Victorious in Contest With Corvallis. CORVALLIS, Or., Dec. 23. (Special.) The "Corvallis High School met the Philomath High School here in the an nual inter-scholastic debate last night The subject was the question of health Insurance for Oregon. Corvallis was represented by Miss Neva Dallas and Virgil Post, who argued for the affirm ative, frank Palmer and Erna von Lehe spoke for Philomath on the neg ative side. Philomath won the decision and gained a place in the elimination con test with the winner of the Albany Lebanon debate in January. Professor E. D. Ressler, of Oregon Agricultural College, was judge of the debate. Professor Powell, superintend ent of Corvallis schools, presided. FUGITIVE KILLED BY POSSE Two Escaped Convicts Give Battle; Two Besiegers Shot. NEWPORT. Ark., Dec. 23. For near ly three hours today two escaped con victs fought from an improvised fort in a cotton compress here with a posse of citizens until the leader of the fugi tives was mortally shot and two posse men received serious wounds. The sec ond convict, believed to be Karl Vogan, escaped P. B. Williams, said by the police to be known in many states as "Blackle" Williams, "Toledo Blackie," Frank Black and Frank Anderson, was found with Vogan in the compress and opened fire when called upon to surrender. CHILDREN SING CAROLS Exercises Held In Corvallis Despite Drizzling Ilain. CORVALLIS. Or, Dec. 23 (Special.) Despite a drizzling rain which fell during the entire programme, 1000 persona witnessed the community Christmas exercises here tonight. Surrounding a large tree in the cen ter of the business district school chil dren sang Christmas carols. Mayor Porter, N. R. Moore and President W. J. Kerr, of the Oregon Agricultural College, made short addresses. Rev. Edwin T. Scherman pronounced the In vocation and Rev. D. H. Leech pro nounced the benediction. CIGAR CUTTER IS TO GO San Francisco Board of Health to Ask for Ban. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 23. (Special.) The plebian cigar cutter which every one uses at the .corner cigar store and in the saloon. Is to be consigned to oblivion. It is under the ban of the Board of Health as a menace to public health. The Board of Health, with the back ing of large cigar store corporations, will introduce a resolution in the Board of Supervisors Tuesday to abolish pub lic cigar cutters. KAISER CARTOON BARRED Police Order Removal of Picture Depicting Emperor as Felon. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 23. A cartoon of Emperor Wilhelm of Germany was ordered out of the windows of a holi day art shop by the police here today. The cartoon depicted the Emperor garbed in a felon's suit and sitting, shackled in a British prison. German sympathizers, the police said, threatened to wreck the art store. ' : , GRAY'S Sensational Announcement II Beginning Tuesday Morning My Great $85,000 Stock OF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S FINEST READY-FOR-WEAR CLOTHES must be converted into cash at the earliest date possible. Owing to. late receipts of merchandise that should have been delivered months ago, we are greatly overstocked and must convert EE f tocf J casJrat once t0 meet our obligations. To do this we will make tremendous reductions all along the line, except on a few con EE tract items. Men and women of Portland and vicinity will avail themselves of this opportunity to supply their clothes needs from E this magnificent stock of Chesterfield Suits and Overcoats, Men's Fine Furnishings and Hats. J Ladies' Fine Suits, Coats, Dresses, Waists, Skirts, Petticoats and Sweaters, all to go in. this Great Stock-Reducmg, Money-Raising Chesterfield Suits and Overcoats $20.00 Values at $16.50 $25.00 Values at . 19.50 $30.00 Values at $24.50 $35.00 Values at ..,.$27.50 $40.00 Values at $32.50 MEN'S UNDERWEAR AND PAJAMAS, REDUCED $1.00 Garments at 80 $2.00 Garments at ..$1.60 $2.50 Garments at $2.00 $3.50 Garments at $2.80 $5.00 Garments at .$4.00 $6.00 Garments at $4.80. MEN'S SHIRTS REDUCED Wilson Bros, and other good makes. Odd lot $1.50 Shirts at 95 Regular $1.50 Shirts at $1.15 Regular $2.00 Shirts at. $1.65 $2.50 and $3.00 Shirts at $1.95 2 O r7H!!'!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'m Indorsement of Wilson Note Angers Mr. Gardner. VOTE FOR SPEAKER LOST Party Leaders Regard Action Im portant, as Bitter Party Fight Slight Make Certain Return of Mr. Clark to Chair. CINCINNATI. O.. Dec. 23. Repre sentative Gardner, of Massachusetts, in a statement here tonight, repudiates the leadership in Congress of Repre sentative Mann, because of his indorse ment af President Wilson's peace note to the European belligerents, and says he will support Representative Lenroot, of Wisconsin, for Speaker when Con gress convenes. The statement follows: "I have read the indorsement which the leader of my party in Congress gave yesterday to President Wilson's offer of Interference In European affairs. This is the fourth or fifth time that Leader Mann has given encouragement toGermany's wicked cause. So far as I am concerned I shall tolerate such leadership no longer. Lenroot to Be Supported. "I believe that the happiness of the world requires the destruction of the dynasties of the Hapsburgs and the Hohenzollerns. For that reason, with very sincere regret. I repudiate Con gressman Mann's leadership. I shall support Lenroot. of Wisconsin, for Speaker when Congress convenes." WASHINGTON. Dec. 23. Congres sional leaders tonight regarded Repre sentative Gardner's announced opposi tion to Republican Leader Mann as of much importance since a bitter fight on tbe Republican side of the House would make certain, it Is declared, the re-elec tion of Speaker Clark. It is not so much the withdrawal of Representative Gardner's personal sup port of Mr. Mann that excites interest among the leaders, as it is the eventu alities that may result in the entire progressive Republican element. t More Progressives Favored. At least 30 Republicans, it has been generally reported, are strongly in fa vor of a more progressive policy on the Republican side, and while no such number as this are openly opposed to Mr. Mann for Speaker, they want a declaration of progressive principles from whomever they support for the place before they pledge themselves. Thus far Representative Lenroot has made no formal announcement of his candidacy for the Speakership, al though he has been urged to do so by some progressive Republicans. At present neither Democrats nor Republicans apparently are absolutely certain of a majority of the House. Leaders of both sides claim majori ties, but at least three seats are in doubt, and there will be two Progres sives, one Socialist, one Independent and one Prohibitionist, making the sit uation extremely uncertain. W. C. T. U. WILL CELEBRATE Anniversary of Crusade Pioneer Day to Be Honored Wednesday. Central W. C. T. V. will observe the anniversary of the womanls temperance crusade as Pioneer day. A meeting will bo held Wednesday at 2 P. M. A pro 1. MANN SPURNED TVfT JLV JLL CORNER WASHINGTON AND WEST PARK STREETS .- gramme of more than usual interest has been arranged. Dr. Mary Thomp son, -who took part in the temperance crusade here In Portland in 1874, will tell a little of her experience. Women who have been in the work for more than a quarter of a century will give glimpses of the milestones along the way. Everybody is invited. Those who have been in the W. C. T U. work for 25 years or more are invited as guests of honor. The meeting will be held at the Public Library, room A. Mrs. M. L. T. Hidden will preside. 0. A. C. CLUB TO DANCE Governor and President Kerr to Speaker at Banquet December 2 7. " The O. A. C. Glee Club, of Portland, will hold the biggest informal enter tainment it has arranged since its or ganization, at the Multnomah Hotel Wednesday night, December 27. The entertainment will consist of a banquet and a dance in compliment to the former O. A. C. students who will be in Portland attending the State Edu cational Convention. Governor Withycombe, President W. J. Kerr and Professor E. D. Ressler, of Oregon Agricultural College; J. A. Churchill, State Superintendent of Schools, and L. R. Alderman, superln tendent of the Portland schools, will speak. ,i A. F. Eschricht, president of the club. wiu receive reservations. R. A. BOOTH GETS COYOTE Another Excursion After Pelts to Be Slade This Week. ROSEBURG, Or., Dec. 2J. (Special.) R. A. Booth, of Eugene, and William Singleton, of Oak Creek, returned here yesterday from the North Umpq.ua River districts, where they succeeded in killing one coyote. They had In tended to remain there longer, but were forced to come out because of the dis agreeable weather. Mr. Booth will re turn next week from Eugene and will pass a few days "running" coyotes on tbe Laurel Crest ranch, situated about live miles from Roseburg, Twd Kentucky-bred dogs, which Mr. Booth purchased recently, worked splendidly. Douglas County only re cently Increased the bounty on coy6tes irom sio to ?z. SUFFRAGIST IS HONORED Memorial Services for Inez Mil. holland Bolssevain to Be Held. WASHINGTON. Deo. 22. Memorial services for the late Inez Mllholland Boissevaln, noted suffrage leader, will be held in Statuary Hall, at the Capitol on Monday. It will be the first time that a woman to whom no monument has been erected in the hall has been so honored there. The memorial has been arranged by the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and' suffragists from various parts of the country are expected to take part. W. Li. Finley at Roseburg. BOSEBURG, Or.. Dec 23. (Special) William L. Finley, state .biologist, passed yesterday in Roseburg confer ring with sportsmen. He presented the moving pictures belonging to the State Game and Pish Commission before a crowd of children at the Antlers Thea ter. During his stay here Mr. Finley was entertained by S. C Bartrum and a number of other prominent local sports men. Baskets of Food Distributed. ALBANY, Or.. Dec. 23. (Special.). Many Christmas boxes were distributed in Albany today under the direction of the local Associated Charities. The Ladies' Suits & Dresses HALF PRICE $25.00 Suits and Dresses. . .$12.50 $30.00 Suits and Dresses. . .$15.00 $40.00 Suits and Dresses. . .$20.00 $50.00 Suits and Dresses. . .$25.00 $75.00 Suits and Dresses. . .$37.50 HATS Special lot $3.00 Hats at T$2.35 Odd lot $4.00 and $5.00 Hats. .$3.25 HAND LUGGAGE Bags and Suitcases at 25 Discount Men's Fine Neckwear Reduced 50c Neckwear ; 40 Special lot $1.00 Neckwear at. 55 Regular $1.50 Neckwear at. . . 95 $2.00 and $2.50 Neckwear at. .$1.45 $3.50 Neckwear at $1.75 O boxes were filled with food and cloth ing, only necessities being given in most cases. Knights Will Observe Days. ALB ANT. Or..' Dec 23. (Special.) Temple Commandery. Knights Templar, of this city, will celebrate Christmas with services in the Masonic Temple. The services, which will be open to the public will take place at noon on Christmas day. BOY ACCUSES HIS FATHER Man Is Charged With Beating Son at Mother's Grave. Jacob Rollhelser. 15, obtained a war rant for the arrest of his father yes terday, complaining -that the father had-- g am . mm BL LADIES' COATS One-third of the Price $20.00 Coats at $13.50 $25.00 Coats at $16.50 $30.00 Coats at $19.50 $40.00 Coats at. $27.50 $50.00 Coats at $32.50 LADIES WAISTS REDUCED $ 3.50 Waists at $2.(55 $ 4.50 Waists at $3.25 $ 5.00 Waists at $3.95 $ 6.50 Waists at. $4.75 $ 7.50 Waists at $5.50 $10.00 Waists at $7.25 ODD LOT LADIES' SKIRTS $10.00 to $15.00 Skirts at $3.25 REGULAR STOCK SKIRTS $ 7.50 Skirts at $3.75 $10.00 Skirts at $5.00 $12.00 Skirts at. $6.00 $15.00 Skirts at $7.50 $18.00 Skirts at $9.00 $20.00 Skirts at $10.00 beaten him after searching him , for money at his mother's grave. The lad said that his father returned to the Rollhelser home at 68 Cook avenue yesterday with eight bottles of alcohol. "The father is then alleged to have taken his spn to the cemetery where his mother is burled, where he searched the boy's pockets for money. Returning home again, the boy said, the father and a woman neighbor set upon young Rollhelser and beat him. No arrests in the case had been made at a late hour last night. . Wage Rise Benefits 300. VANCOUVER. Wash.. Dec. 23. (Spe cial.) 3fore than 300 employes of the North Bank road were benefited by the increased wages announced by Presi dent Gllman. of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railroad and affiliated lines In Oregon.- The Increase includes nearly all of the shop and office work MULTNOMAH HOTEL A Real Old Time CHRISTMAS DINNER Will Be Served in True Home Style in the ARCADIAN GARDENS 6:30 to 8 P. M. $1.50 Tonight's Concert "Will Be Discontinued in Lieu of Special Grand Concert By McElroy's Multnomah Hotel Band Consisting. of 40 Pieces, in Main Lobby CHRISTMAS NIGHT AT 8:15 Everybody Cordially Invited New Year's Eve in Arcadian Supper at 11 P. M. Dancing at Midnight HARRY E. STINSON, Manager imiiiimmiiiimimii limn lull-limn- UllUlllUllillllilllllllllllillllillllilillllillllllllUlllL Sale ers and car repairers here. The in creases were not large, yet will add several thousand dollars to the monthly payroll here. The principal shops and division point of the road are located in this city. Reading to Be Given. A special Christmas projection of "Tristan and Isolde (Wagner), with, 150 slides, will be given by Clement Burbank Shaw tonight at Theosophical Hall, Alder and Tenth streets. Satur day night, at Y. M. C. A. auditorium.'' the "Ring of the Nlbelungen," first two operas, the "Rhlnegold" and the "Wal kure" will be repeated under the aus pices of the Theosophical Society, fol lowed by the second operas of the "Ring" the following Saturday night. January 6. At all these performances Mrs, Kyle will give the symbolistic in terpretations. There will be special music. Admission is free to all. Gardens HIM r-!fifi c Pi