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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1919)
TIIE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, ro RTL. AM) , SEPTEMBER 21, 1910. , .v s f ' ' - " " ; m ' : f ' ' ' ' - I f 7 '''iL!: '" " 1 ! At ' ri'"r'.,.'ri-'-.'vllv0'''':'-' """w"f''v -i v.-::: TV' . ' '. " II- 1 yZs'f. ?J? yr . COLLEGE PLANS MUSEUM Professor Horner Wants Collection of Northwest Relics. OREGON AGRICULTURAL. COLLEGE. Corvallis, Sept. 20. (Special.) A mu seum of Pacific northwest antiquities with su-ch information concerning them s may be obtained will be started at the college under the direction of Professor J. B. Horner, head of the de partment of history. Professor Horner desires that a more complete record of the prehistoric races may be acces- ible to the public. when sufficient nformation is obtained an archaeologi cal chart of the state will be prepared and to this end co-operation of all who ave data is requested. Professor Horner wants to know th ocation of ancient burial mounds. when and by whom discovered, whether built of earth or stoe. dimensions. tate of preservation, whether human kulls were found and how they con- rast with modern skulls, what other relics were discovered and detailed in formation in regard to their discovery. BY ALBERT RADDIN SWEETSER. tpartment of Botany, University of Oregon. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, Sept. 20. (Special.) Some lowly plants are satisfied to lie prone on the nourishing earth and obtain the leaf expanse and exposure necessary for the constructive process of growth by epreading over much surface. Such is the carpet weed, that troublesome in terloper of our gardens. This is ef ' iective as long as room i sufficient, but when the struggle becomes more severe and plant crowds plant in the struggle, our lowly friend will soon be choked out by others which, stiffening their bones, have lifted their stalks up into the life-giving sunshine. Numer ous plants having the desire and neces sity for reaching sunlight, yet not suf ficient rigidity of stem for their own support, must needs have help In the struggle, such as the plant climbers. Here belongs the familiar morning glory, likewise the hop, whose pole climbing proclivities have been out done by Its soaring market price. Could you have watched it in the spring you would have seen the tip of the young: shoot circling around, in the same di rection as the hands of a watch, and when successful in finding a support Kpiraling its way upward. You: who, with ungloved hands, have stroked its r stem with too much familiarity, ma have wondered at the harshness of you reception, and what was the purpose o the roughness of surface. If you coul bring a magnifying glass to your aid you would discover six rows of minute, strangely shaped and sharp-pointe spurs which are made to dig into th support, much as the lineman uses hi climbers, and this make the plants hold more secure. The wild honeysuckle, Lonicera, ha a tantalizing way of disposing its re trumpet flowers and berries high up in the tops of Inaccessible tree branches, which high position it at tains by twining its way upward. Nature's- Method Diverse. Besides those plants which attai the high vantage points of their de sire by twining stems, nature show her delight in diversity of method for attaining the same end. The stroller, in autumn's fields an woods may have noted that interestin clamberer, the wild clematis or vir gin's bower, now luxuriant with abun dant small white flowers, later adorned with feathery balls. Not every individual, however, will furnish those fluffy spheres so valuable for decora tlve purposes in these days of deart for they are ripened seed cases, and as the sexes are distinct, are only to be found in the female plants. Fig. L The clematis belongs to the buttercuo fam Uy, each flower bavins numerous pis tils, whose silky tails are so ornament-1 al. Its scientific name is from the Greek, meaning a vine. Figure 2 is a. mils nlant with nu- merous stamens but no pistils, hence. arter shedding its pollen it falls away. In this figure its method of climbing is shown. The leaves are compound, composed of several leaflets and the one at the right has found a blade of grass around which it has twisted its leaf-stalk and so Is helped in the up ward climb. This is repeated -wherever a leaf finds any support that it may grasp. The vetch and several others of the pea family, replace some of the ter minal leaflets of their compound leaves with tendrils that attach them selves to nearby supports. Fig. S. Hence the value of planting with the vetch some rigid grain on which it may climb. Tendrils Aid Plants to Climb. The Oregon wild cucumber or rain- in-the ground. Fig. 4. whose monstrous root often becomes such a troublesome nest for the farmer, illustrates the ethod adopted by the pumpkin lamiiy o reach vantage points for It devel opment. Opposite each leaf is perhaps n adaptively modified one, a tendril hich reaches out and sweeps around nd if fortunate enough to come in contact with something firm, attaches itself to it and. coiling like a cork screw, draws the plant closer to- its support and fa ntsesmtifomyrilre support and fastens it more firmly. The Virginia creeper or woodbine. as branched tendrils which turn from the light and hence toward the trunk or wall upon which it is growing, and having found it, develops at the ends of the branches, tiny disks which take firm hold of the smooth surface and coiling, attach the vine firmly to its support (Fig. 5). The Boston ivy (Fig. 6) employs a similar devise. The English ivy (Fig. 7) uses a method different from any . of the above. On the side of its stem away from the light it develops numerous fine roots which attach themselves firmly to the substratum on which the vine is growing, but do not absorb any ourishment from it. As the stems get older these roots may wither and form a bearded fringe along their sides. These are but a few of the numerous plant climbers, but sufficient to at tract the attention of the nature lover nd arouse his inerest and curiosity to search for other examples. HOOD TO BE REPRESENTED Many Students From Valley to Be at TJ. of O. and O. A. C. . HOOD RIVER, Or.. Sept. 17. (Spe cial.) The University of Oregon and the Oregon Agricultural college will have large representations of students from Hood River. Local students who will resume their work at the varsity are Miss Kathryn I. Baker. Miss Catherine M. Baker, Miss Ila Nichols and Wilbur Hoyt. New students from here going to Eugene will be Miss Mary Samuels. George Samuels, Miss Lenore Cram, Miss Margaret Berry, Miss Helen Carson and Merton Folts. Miss Frances Castner will resume her work at the Oregon Agricultural col lege. New O. A. C. students from here will be Miss Frances Moe. Mark E. Moe, Myron Hoyt, Miss Ruth Berry and Roger Blackman. Old Glory Floats in Belfast Harbor. BELFAST. Ireland, Aug. 30. Old Glory was floated from the masthead of a merchantman in Belfast harbor the other day, the first time in a great many years. She is the Lakeside, bring ing a cargo of many things which Bel fast wants, and is the first of a line of American ships which will ply fort nightly between New York and Belfast. Her appearance here is taken as proof mat Americans are not going to neg !ot th Irish trade. HI -j i 1 Ml 3 . . Complexion Powder is more than a cosmetic because it contains certain ingredients which tend to 1 . .1 r . i contract me pores oi tne skin, producing that velvety 3 softness, and because of i peculiar transparent and ad- $ herent qualities which cause - l 1 3 .l . 1 1 - fl it to ciena witn me sjcm. is not a mere surface coat ing. The result is a natural and genuine effect. White, natural and brunette. In hinged-cover boxes 50c Sent postpaid anywhere in the U. S. ft I The Remiller Co.. auxr fooa arug tiorti mna jl )ur Artist Glass Cutter designs and cuts beautiful patterns in table glassware. Sixth Floor., "Merchandise of Merit Only The "Shorthand of Embroid ery" is a term aptly applied to the work done by the Marvel embroid ery machine. See it demonstrated. Fourth Floor. ILalbor-BaraisHir&g' Devices Are First Principles in. Domestic Economy Autumn, the season of new homes and of homes already established finds its needs in the way of proper kitchen and laundry equipment, furnishings and decorations, completely anticipated here. In the Household Efficiency Section Baby Grand Maytag Electric Washers Perfection Oil Heaters Smokeless Odorless o Announcing the arrival of a carload of these machines so many people have been wait ing for. SOLD ON TERMS TO SUIT Let us send one out for you to demonstrate one week in your own home at our expense. The Maytag Electric Washer is the safe, satisfactory and econom ical solution of the family wash problem. They heat 10 hours on a gallon of coal oil. Th ey warm chill rooms and dispel gloom. Come and see them. SAVE FUEL TIME AND LABOR Still all kinds and sixes of jars in the sale of jars at less than regular prices. -Miss Stoddard, our Interior Decorator, will gladly give you sug gestions on home dec orating Fifth Floor. X I I II LaniiDJ llnterior ecorating Hangings give decorative effects that nothing else in the room is able to achieve we are amply prepared to sup ply you with curtains and draperies for every part of your house and will give you estimates on both new and old work. Below are two unusually good specials offered in this section: 'Marquisette Scrim Curtains $2.95 and $3.45. Firmly woven and graced by dainty lace edges and attractive insertions add charm to others. 2 1-4 yards long. New and Attractive Cretonne Special, 59c Yard. Gay cretonne adds a festive ap pearance to any room, however dull or sunless it may be. The new patterning are particularly appealing in color and design. This is especially good for liv ing and bedrooms. Fifth Floor, Lipman, Wolfe Co. ANEW SHIPMENT OF GENUINE RED CEDAR CHESTS With and without trays. De lightfully woodsy. A pleasing addition to any room, and a good way to keep your choice bits of apparel away from dust and moths. Mr. Clarence Hunt conducts daily classes in lamp shade mak ing. No charge it ma terials are purchased here Fourth Floor. sr, ""lg E3E32' $18.25, $27.50, $20.00, $32.50, $22.50, $35.00. Fifth Floor In view of the very imminent flight of rug prices, the purchase some months ago of these handsome Wiltons, is an exceed ing fortunate one. See what the addition of a harmonious rug will do to the appearance of any room 'twill make your old furniture look entirely different. Here are some interesting rug values: Best Wilton Rugs, sizes and price as follows: 9x12. $115. 8:3x10:6. $102.50. 6x9. $67.50. 36x63. $19.50. Standard quality Wilton rugs: 9x12. $75. 8:3x10:6. $67.50. 6x9. $47.50. 4:6x7:6. $27.50 American made wool and Klearflax linen rugs are here in complete assortments of size and color. Fifth Floor Lipman Wolfe Co. Limited Number of Hoover-Sweepers Important to Order NOW wing to the impossibility of obtaining them and the gTeat demand for Hoover Vacuum Cleaners, we advise you to get your order in immediately, as we were able to secure only a very limited number. "It beats as it sweeps as it cleans." Electric Corner. Street Floor. Table assware in a Sale Thin Floral Cut Glass. Goblets, $1.95 set of 6. Sherbets, $1.95 set of 6. (High or low footed) Tumblers, 95c and $1.19 set of 6. ixth Floor. Lipman Wolfe & Co. IFoir Tlniose'Wlo Go Away Mendel Drucker Dustproof Wardrobe Trunks BAGS A Complete Line Ranging in price from $7.50 to $60. Special 16-inch bag, $14, 18-inch. $14.50. Cut bag. leather lined, sewed corners. Suit Cases, $2 to $50 Full Line. Special, 24-inch leather case, heavy I 1-8-inch leather straps all around, $ 13.501 18 different styles and sixes. Special open-top trunk, $51.50. With all conveniences including ten hang ers at the old special price. Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, $35. n THE FAMOUS MILLER-CLOSMAN BAGS HERE EXCLUSIVELY IN PORTLAND Fifth Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. HU1 This Store Uses No Comparative Prices They Are Misleading and Often Untrue
