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6 "HE SUNDAY OREGONIAN. PORTLAND, SEPTEMBER 2, 1917. TOUR OF OLYMPICS RARE SCENIC TREAT f . , Portland Autoists Make Enjoy able Summer Trip to Lake Crescent. RAINIER PARK ALSO SEEN Popularity of Drive to Mountain Continues to Increase and Cars Pass Over Road in Almost Vninterrupted Procession. Jfot enough Oregon motorists avail themselves of the opportunities for de lightful road travel through the Olym pic Peninsula region of Western Wash ington leading t lake Crescent, in the opinion ot John F. Logan, who, in company with Mrs. Logan, Mr, and Mrs. Edgar B. Piper and Eagar E. Piper, returned to Portland last Wednesday, following a several days' tour that in cluded a boat ride along Puget Sound from Port Angeles to Seattle and a drive through the Mount Rainier Na tional Park. The trip was made in Mr. Piper's Stearns-Knight car. "It is hardly necessary to relate. I presume, that virtually all of the road way from the suburbs of Vancouver. Wash., to Chehalis, is in unsatisfactory condition for motor travel," said Mr. Logan Thursday. "The road is now paved between the nearby cities of Chehalis and Centralia, and except for rather vexatious detours along stretches where construction work is in progress, comfortable road travel Is offered between Centralia and Olym pia. Iload Rough In Spots. "The Olympic Highway leads from OlympJa along the west side of Hood's Canal and passes through the old town of Shelton on its way to Quilcene. As far as Shelton this highway is rather rough, due to the fact that the top dressing has been torn from the road foundation by heavy travel, but north of Shelton the roadway is a magnificent boulevard that permits un interrupted travel through a country endowed with much scenic beauty. "It is a rather long drive from Che halis via Centralia, Shelton, Quilcene and Sequim to Port Angeles, but the highway was so good for the most part that we managed to cover it In one day without particular effort. "After stopping'over night in a Port Angeles hotel of the 'whispering gal lery" variety, where nothing was secret fr6m garret to cellar, we drove next morning over a magnificent road to Lake Crescent, a magnificent body of water located at the foot of the Olym pic Mountains, with Mount Seattle in the background, still tipped with snow. By taking a ferry across Lake Cres cent it is now possible for motorists to drive on over a state road to the Eh ore of the Pacific Ocean. "Returning to Port Angeles, we took the steamer Sol Due for an 84-mile ride along the Sound to Seattle. Auto mobiles shipped m this manner are charged according to weight, but most all cars are assessed roughly on a weight basis of 2500 pounds,, making the tariff J8.80." Italnler Parle Vlnlted. From Seattle the Logans and Pipers motored over the paved highway to Tacoma and then aimed at Mount Kainier National Park. The mountain highway Is paved for about 25 miles of the distance, but the remainder of the way leading to the park en trance. 'which is 56 miles from Tacoma. is rather rough, due to the fact that incessant Hummer travel has brushed the surface from the road. This year the fee for entering the park has been reduced from 15 to $2.50, yet the revenue has been more than In normal years, .perhaps in view of the popularity of the mountain drive. The park keeper informed the Port land motorists last week that a total of 2500 season passes had been - Bold during the month of August up to that time and that this figure did not in clude those cars which had entered more than once. From Nisqually Glacier to Narada Falls motorists are obliged, on account of the park regulations governing travel over the narrow road, to drive on prescribed time schedules. Cars are booked out of Nisqually on the even hour and arrive at Narada Falls in time to meet the cars which left Para dise Valley Inn on the even hour for the downward trip. "The nature of the climb from Narada Falls to Paradise Valley may he understood from a comparison of the foot trail distance, 1.6 miles, and tlie automobile road length, nine miles," said Mr. Logan. '"It is a stiff climb, but the road slopes toward the inside bank rather than the abrupt canyon and there is little likelihood of accident unless the driver is wil fully negligent. TouriNt Travel Heavy. "Mr. Martin, superintendent of the hotel, advised us that he had turned away 500 persons last Sunday because he did not have sufficient accommo dations at the big Paradise Inn and Its supplementary tenthouses, which are, hy the way, electrically lighted and heated. On account of the fact that Monday is Labor day, he said he ex pected another crush for this week end. "The Government publishes the rates that govern the management of Paradise Inn as well as the Longmire springs Hotel, also inside the park Breakfasts cost 75 cents at Paradise Jnn and dinners and luncheons $1. The rates for the tent beds are tl a night per person. "The scenery of Mount Rainier Na tional Park Is far too wonderful to b described. As we looked out upon the landscape Tuesday morning the moun tain loomed up majestically above all the fire haxe and fog. The flowers which carpet Paradise Valley are the most wonderful that Nature has ever set out. Each evening illustrated lec tures are given at the Inn with colored slides showing the various varieties of wild flowers. "The only criticism I have to offer for the Mount Eainier trip Is that all the roads should be paved. So many cars are making the drive each da:.' . that the dust is bothersome. Last Sunday alone 250 cars drove all the Way to Paradise Inn, in addition to the machines thai, were already on the cene." Before returning to Portland the Logans and Pipers made a thorough in spection of the new Army cantonment at American Lake, tht magnitude of which far exceeded their expectations. By reason of these new activities the city of Tacoma is without adeqwate hotel accommodations. Thousands of worklngmen are being transported daily back and forth between the city and the cantonment. llarroun Car in Kconomy Contest. New economy standards for four cylinder cars have been established at the Indianapolis Speedway by B. F. Durham, who, driving a Harroun auto mobile, covered, under skilled obser vation, 49.6 miles on one gallon of gasoline. WELL-KNOWN PORTLAND MAN TAKES LONG TRIP THROUGH STATE OF OREGON BY AUTOMOBILE, SEEING MUCH OF INTEREST E. J. Jaeger Tells of Two Weeks Journey in Which Points Along Coast and Far Inland Are Visited Scenery at Crater Lake Arouses Admiration of Those in Party. -!C . " -t V4 ;-,.vr - T '.-.frf r-- " f-Si --K e- J"5 1 t aL ii : 'k ? 4 5 if ' ' y S i, V Its. L--L-C sA If. f - i t , 5 tl"? w i til " 'v 1 1 , g if' ' if. if - 3f - j AUTO DIRECTORY Franklin LIBERTY SIX? JfjfchelLr offers more Of "what yon actually- need and want in an automobile." BRALY AUTO CO. Main 4880, A 3881. 19th and Washington St. The car which sells best in direct comparison ith others. MITCHEL & WALLINGFORD, 522 ALDER Capacities, 1, 1W..2, 8, 5, 5, 6H, 7 Tons. Complete Stock Repair Parts. F. C ATWELL Sales A tent. TRUCKS tVashington at 21st. Tel. Mar. 440 New Light Six, $1195, Factory Mitchell, Seven-Passenger. $1460, Factory MITCHELL, LEWIS & STAYER CO. First and East Morrison Mack&Saurer MOTOR SIXES Oldsmobile Distinctive High Grade. Light Weight. OLDSMOBILE CO. OF OREGON. Broadway and Conch. Phone Broadway 1640. The car with an aluminum motor. High-grade con struction throughout. A car for particular people. MITCHELL & WALLINGFORD, 522 ALDER ST. PREMIER CAPACITY IJT TONS 1325 8160O S2035 S29SO - m-kwm wiircm m rortisad ROBERTS MOTOR CAR CO, Park and Flaaders 4 S1020 Smith-Form-a-Truck BAXLOIT A WRIGHT Broadway at Oak. TltribaTora for Oreron. Sa nnocoapied territory atwa. writs (or proposition. Truck, Moreland Distillate ton to 5 ton. Vim delivery, ton capacity. 1 M'CRAKEN MOTOR CO, Main 9019. 445 Stark St. $1 The "Blltwen" Series HepreaenU the Latest and Beat n n W TT?r"xr TvfnrrnT? pap pa Oakland Motor Co. of Oregon 844-50 Burnside, off Broadway. Phone Broadway 80. OAKLAND "Nv ,- i.,'. u;r' 1 KST flaaf.iy $ ; . . ' 1 1 7- -r V.-. " '.'': . .. ,- ' J i-- TOT f r S 2 rz-7"- C'citnycn, Vfeot Csrcc BT E. .J. JAEGER. ' I HAVE lived in Oregon about 27 years and Jimaginei that I had seen most of its interesting- places, but after enjoyine a. two weeks' automo bile trip throughvthe state have come to the conclusion that the only real way to see the wonderful sights of this grand old state is by motorcar. Last year I enjoyed a 1400-mile auto trip to Rainier National Park, crossed over into British Columbia, visited Vancouver and Victoria, crossed again to Port Angeles, drove along Hood's Canal and back over the Pacific High way, consuming about two weeks' time. On August 5 we left Portland for a tour through the southwestern part of Oregon. We took the east side road by way of Oregon City to Salem, and then drove on to Albany. From Albany south the roaa in spots could stand some repairs, especially between Drain and Koueburg'. Bad Roads Encountered. Traveling- this time of the year one enjoys seeing t . farmers gathering in their hay and grain. As we started across the mountains from Roseburg to Myrtle Point we encountered our first stretch of bad roads. A little work, done along this road would work a needed change. The scenery is wonderful through these immense forests with here and there a refreshing spring or river. At Myrtle Point one has the choice of two routes. One goes by way of Coquille and Marshfield and over Seven Devils road to Bindon, while a more direct route of 22 miles leads to the same point. Both routes are interest ing and pass through beautiful country. After leaving Myrtle Point and goins by the latter route one has the choice of a cut-off which shortens the dis tance by 10 miles between the two points, and while the grade is stiffer. I would advise taking it, as the road is very good and the scenery well worth the extra climb. At Bandon one gets the first glimpse of the ocean and a good place to enjoy a few days' rest. Between Bandon and Port Orford considerable money is being spent on the road, which, when completed, will be a 100-foot boulevard. The scenery between these two cities is well worth the trip across the mountains, as the road follows along the ocean and at a height which enables one to enjoy the scenery to the very best advantage. Mr. Knapp, one of the oldest hotel- "P-i a in uregon, and. by the way, runs the Knapp Hotel at Port Orford, which is located within a block of the beach. Battle Roelc Is Sees. The historical Battle Rock, frnm which nine pioneers successfully de feated a band of a thousand Indians, is within a 6tone'a throw of this hotel. tiood fishins and deer hunting are afforded. Leaving Port Orford the road winds through the mountains. There are many hairpin curves and sharp grades, as the course follows the ocean at a high elevation, but over fairly good roads to Gold Beach. Sixteen miles from Port Orford Is the celebrated Arizona Inn, where "good eats" are very much in evidence. It is only five minutes walk from the beach. We were there two days and saw 14 deer, but- unfortunately the season had not opened, and we were unable to enjoy the sport. Between this point and Gold Beach the scenery is wonderful and the roads fairly good. Between Gold Beach and Crescent City are more bad iaads, but the beautiful scenery, wonderful for ests of fir and California redwoods amply repay for the few bumps. All the way from Bandon to Crescent City the route lies along the ocean, and considerable sand is encountered, but is easily traversed. The scenery cannot be surpassed in any country. Mountain Roads Good. From Crescent City to Grants Pass is a day's ride. We enjoyed the moun tain scenery, as the road wound around the mountains at a very high elevation, and we could look down into the ra vines from a height of from 1000 to 2000 feet. The roaa along this route Is exceptionally good for a mountain road, and the p-adea, are sjfr gradual that one hardly notices them. Half way between these two cities is Patrick's Inn. where the motorist can enjoy a first-class meal. After leaving Grants Pass we went to Crater Lake by way of Central Point, and from there to Eagle Point and then on by way of Prospect. The road between Grants Pass and Crater Lake Is very good except for about four miles Just beyond Pros pect, where one has. to pass through a great deal of lava dust. The roads in the. park have been greatly Improved, and at the present - men are working on them. Too much cannot be said about the lake, yet it Is impossible to describe Its beauties. Snow Is still in evidence at the lake and the " nights; are cool. veniences and campers will find an ex- i cellent place to pitch their tents. I After leaving Crater Lake we took the inland route via Bend, and. by the way, those who come out this way must not overlook the pinnacles which are passed on the way out of Crater Lake Park. These are wonderful peaks of nature caused by the flow of lava through the ravines. Roads In Flue Shape. Coming out of the park, the road from Crater Lake (with the exception of about two miles of lava dust) to La Pine are in fine shape, and there is no speed limit. The road leads through forests of white and yellow pine, vastly different from the mountain scenery. From La Pine to Bend the road is poor, as the top dressing is missing, but ultimately this ought to make a beautiful thoroughfare. This wonderful country clearly shows the good effect of irrigation. Crops lool: fine and the country seems to be In a very prosperous condition. The city. of Bend has made a most wonderful growth In the last few years and has the appearance of a most pros perous city. From Bend we traveled over the Mc Kenzte Pass, one of the most scenic routes in all Oregon. If you have never enjoyed this particular trip you have missed a great treat, The road to within four or five miles of the summit is good. The balance is sandy and full of rocks, and although a little hard to travel over, the scenery is well worth the effort. Great drifts of snow are still along the roadside. and the route leads one over six miles of lava rocks, which, while a little rough, can easily be made if one travels slowly. From the summit the view is a raoBt interesting- person to Interview, The hotel affords all necessary con- FORMER Hl'DSOM AND MAX WKLL SAISMAN PICKED AS SM.KM MANAGER OK WILTON'. ELitIN, HAR ROUN AGE.VtV. If X '""lx i II - y - jm- ' Sa t Photo by C. Elmore1 Grove. Lee L. Gilbert. Lee L. Gilbert, who has served for the past year as salesman for the C. L. Bobs Automobile Com pany, last week accepted appoint ment as sales manager for A. C. Stevens, factory distributor In Oregon for the Winton Six, Elgin Six and Harroun Four. Prior to his entrance Into the automobile business Mr. Gilbert acted for several years as traveling: sales man for the Failing-McColman Company, wholesale hardware dealers. simply wonderful. As far as the eye can see the sight Is one of great vol canic destruction. Thousands of acres of volcanic rock lie before you, a sight never to be forgotten. A good view of the mountain ranges and the surround ing country can be had, as the eleva tion is over S00O feet. Coasting Is Possible. From the summit one can coast most of the way to Belknap and Foley Springrs, where the tra-eler can enjoy a good night's rest, also some very good fishing in the McKenzle and Blue rivers. The road between Belknap Springs and Eugene Is very good with the ex ception of about five or six miles. A good stopping place along the way Is at Cook's McKenzle Inn, where you can find a comfortable country home with plenty of rood things to eat. All the tourists we met along the way were enthusiastic over the Co lumbia River Highway, but the bad stretch of road between Cascade Locks and Hood River has turned many a tourist back, and Oregon has certainly received a lot of poor advertising from this source. Oregon has certainly received Its share of advertising due to the beauties of the Columbia River Highway. Along our entire route we met tourists who were loud In their praise of this mair nlficent highway, all claiming It to be the finest road and scenery they had ever enjoyed. We met autoists from Illinois, New York, Idaho, Montana Alabama, California, Washington and several other states. Our trip took us 15 days with com fortabie traveling and plenty ot stop overs of a day or two at the most beau tiful spots along the way. I surely can recommend it to anyone as a most en Joyable Summer outing. Rain would greatly Improve the road condition and make the trip more en Joyable. I believe it could easily be traveled up to October or even later. In our party were Dr. and Mrs George Wardner and two children in a Mitchell Six: Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Smith Mrs. E. J. Jaeger and myself in a Cole four. MANY WANT BUiGK JOBS EFFECTIVE XESS OF PUBLICITY OJi APPLICANTS. 30 AUTO ACCESSORIES BftTJCrp GASOLINE ani OIL TANKS If HI 3 S . , STORAGES SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC AWD PRI. w '6JI1 VA1K OARAGES. S. I. stoddnrtl. District Supt. Sales, TlO-itO C'orbett MMgr. Mala 1476. SATISFACTORY COOK & GILL CO. MOTOR CAR Phone Broadway 26. REPAIRING J 40 Davis Street. A ELECTRIC SERVICE AUTO CO. St OAK BT. Phone Broadway 1M4. General Starting-. I.tchtlna- and la-nltlon Work Oar Specialty. AUTHORIZED HERVHK 8TATIOV. WESTINGHOlfeE A.VD CONNECTICUT SYSTEMS. Q rT JJt A CI T? ELECTRIC STARTERS, MAGNETOS A VJ IV. V H GIBSON ELECTRIC GARAGE AND BATTERIES amfJflLC0- 1 1 i Wo Stock Tarn. Wo Repair TkMk r TtIlfll!rT,,,:t We Cbinrt Tktm. ( tftS B 1 TSipl 1 FM AdTl" '"Pectl.. V , T W 1 B 9nTl aTtn M AUTO ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT CO. f Sixth and Bnraalde Stroeta. emova I Sal Tires and Used Cars Liberal Discounts On or about September 15 I will move to the northeast corner of Sixth and Madi son. In the meantime will sell at a big discount our splendid stock of Tires, all sizes; also used cars. W. H. Wallingford Authorized Ford Agent 526 Alder Street, Corner Sixteenth Immedlutelr Apply for Positions When Sunday Paper Aanouacea Resignation of Quartet. If you have ever doubted the effect Iveness of publicity in the automobile sections of the Sunday newspapers, George W. Dean, manager of the Port land branch ot the Howard Auto Com pany, distributors of the Buick car, can convince you that you are entirely wrong. The original announcement was made last Sunday that all four of Mr. Dean's retail salesmen had resigned their posts in order to go into business for them selves with the Oakland line. As a di rect result of this news no less than 30 men, all of them admittedly crack erjacks as automobile salesmen, swooped down upon Mr. Dean with their applications within the next three days. All last week the Howard manager was kept busy interviewing prospective successors to hts departed salesmen and shuffling their application cards, which comprised almost a full deck. Meanwhile Harry C. Hays, the clever territory man for the Buick organiza tion in Oregon, operated on the scene as a "four-in-one" salesman and ap peared to be getting away with, the Job. Republic Truck Leads Republic Urltei are made to last. Every owner gets a GOLD BOND G UARANTEE that the I-Beam axlea and the spindlea will live the life of the truck, and that the Internal gears will last at least two years. IT IS THE REAR AXLE DRIVE THAT MAKES A TRUCK A TRUCK Four-fifths of the whole truck load hammers on the rear axle constantly. Every road shock, every nlde-sway, multiplies this tremendous weight : tries that rear f.xle to the limit. Pleasure-car axlea can't stand euch treatment. That Is why old-time trucks, with pleasure-car axles, were failures. It waa up to the rear axle and It fell down. Republic rear axle drives are true drives. A dead I-Beam carries all the load. It naturally has great overload capacity. A differential and a Jack shaft trans mit all the power and apply it near the rim of the wheel. Tbey carry no load whatever. These two units, held rigidly as a single mechanism In practically perfect permanent alignment, lorm tne iiepuo io Drive. REPUBLIC TRUCKS ARE BEST Immediate deliveries of the following sizes: A, 1, l'i and 2 tons. Roberts Motor Car Co. INCORPORATED PARK AT FLANDERS ST.