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THE SUNDAY OKEGOXIAX, PORTLAND, JULY 23, 1920
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BOARD SEEKS ADVICE
Oil SCHOOL BUILDING
James John Structure in Di
lapidated Condition.
MINUTE INSPECTION MADE
VIEWS TAKEN BY THE OREGONIAN STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER SHOW DEFECTIVE PORTIONS OF
JAMES JOHN HIGH SCHOOL WHICH DIRECTORS DECLARE TO BE UNSAFE FOR OCCUPANCY.
Directors to Follow Reconstruction
Recommendations of Some
Expert Knglneer.
Pec'Wiion to call into consultation
n expert builder and enginter and
to follow out nia recommendations in
the reconstruction of the James John
high school buildins at St. Johns was
reached yesterday by the Portland
school board at a special meeting at
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following an inspection of the
building- yesterday morning by the
directors and newspaper men, mem
bers of the board were agreed that
the buildins must undergo extensive
repairs if it is to be made safe for
the occupancy of more than 300
school children ty the opening of the
fall term of school.
Minute Inspection Made.
Under the leadership of George B.
Thomas, who nearly a year afto dis
covered the dangerous condition of
the building and at that time pro
tested against its use. the directors
yesterday made a minute inspection
of the edifice.
In all parts of the building rotted
timbers were found. Brick so poorly
made and deficient that they could
be reduced to powder by the pressure
of fingers were scattered through the
outside walls.
Inside and outside numerous places
appeared as though about to fall.
The walls are sagging, the school
room floors sway beneath the feet,
and in its present condition th build
ing appears ready to topple 'over at
any time. r
So unsafe haa the building become
that workmen who have been repair
ing it under the direction of the
school board have placed steel braces
on the south wall to keep the whole
utructure from falling over on them
as they work about the building.
Members of the board were of the
opinion that even these steel braces
could not hold the building together
for any length of time.
Expert to Give Advice.
By their action yesterday the
directors ordered all present repair
work on the building stopped at once,
and nothing further will be done un
til some engineer and building expert
can give them authoratitlve advice as
to the best method of repairing the
building in order that it may be
made safe for occupancy for one more
year.
Members of the board said the in
spection showed the only safe part of
the building to be the concrete foun
dation. There is no flaw of any kind
here. The board members believe it
will be necessary to rebuild all four
walls from the foundation up.
'"This practically means a new
building," said Director Thomas. "All
we will be able to save is the foun
dation, the roof and the flooring. But
for one, I intend to see that this
tructure is made absolutely safe be
fore it is opened up for any child in
September."
These same sentiments were voiced
by W. F. Woodward and Frank I
Shull. directors, who made the in
spection with Director Thomas. They
said they would insist that the build
ing be made in every way safe,
lnnpeetor In Scored.
"I firmly believe that the building
Inspector should be condemned for not
calling attention to the serious con
edition of this building last year when
- these defects were calledto his at
tention," said Director Thomas. "It
" 1b absolutely criminal to let children
attend school in a building which is in
such an unsafe condition as this one.
The board will hold another special
meeting next Tuesday to receive
report from the building expert and
take decisive action on what shall
be "done with the building.
LAST PAVING LAPS RUSHED
Less Than Mile In Iewis County
Remains to Re Finished.
CHEHALIS, Wash., July 24. (Spe
clal.) Paving of the last lap of the
J'acific highway across Lewis county
that will connect from a point two
miles north of the south line of
Thurston county, through the cities
cf Chehalls and Centralia, to the town
of Toledo on the Cowlit river, is now
being rushed by Contractor Morgan
of Kverett, who has less than a mile
of work to be finished.
The two miles, in Thurston county
was completed this week, and a small
stretch which was laid first is now
open. This particular two miles and
400 feet in Thurston county were the
roughest on the Pacific highway be
tween Chehalis and Tacoma.
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ASTORIA -MAY GET MILL
LOXG-BEIilj LUMBER COMPAXX
PARTY PAYS VISIT.
VICE-PRESIDENT ELECTED
Mrs. Robinson to Be Honored With
Banquet by Chamber.
CENTRALIA, Wash., July 24. (Spe
cial.) At a meeting held last nigh
by the chamber of commerce, John
Larsen was elected vice-president to
succeed A. G. Goehring, resigned, and
Albert Smith and A. F. Cormier wer
elected to fill vacancies on the board.
Following the general meeting, th
directors met and elected J. C. Apple
gate secretary to succed Mrs. Kath
erine Robinson, who has resigned,
effective July SI.-
A banquet in Mrs. Robinson's honor
will be held next Friday night, John
Larsen, A. F. Cormier and E. H. Col
eon having been appointed last night
us la committed on arrangements.
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Eastern Educator Coming.
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY. Sa
iam, or., July 24. (Special.) Miss
Minna L. Harding of Hampden, N. B,
has been elected professor of public
speaking at Willamette university.
sne is a graduate of me St. Johns,
X. B.. Conservatory of Oratory an
jMusic ana or tne ureeiey school o
lOlocution and Dramatic Art. For te
years Miss Harding has been at th
head of the department of publi
speaking in West Virginia Wesleya
college, of which Dr. Doney was pres
ident for eight years previous to
coming to Willamette. Miss Hardin
is the author of a number of play
and operas which have been success
fully produced in the east.
Bank Interests Sold.
COTTAGE GROVE. Or., July 24.
(Special.) An important change has
taken place here in the purchasin
bv N. E. Glass of the interest
George M. Hall in the Bank of Co
tage Grove. Mr. Hall came here
years ago. buying into the bank
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Establishment of at Least One of
Proposed Manufacturing Plants
Is Discussed.
ASTORIA. Or., July 24. (Special.)
"The fact that we are back here
again shows that we are deeply In
terested in Astoria as a point for the
establishment of at least one of our
proposed lumber manufacturing
plants," said Robert A. Long of
Kansas City, president of the Long
Bell Lumber company, who with a
party of his business associates, spent
today in Astoria.
'That is about all that I can say
now, he added, as we are stmDlv
on a tour of investigation. The heads
of our manufacturing department are
with us and we are looking into
every detail of the situation care
fully, aa we are building for the
future as well as for the present. It
will probably be some little time be
fore we reach a decision. Today we
are devoting to Astoria and are delv
ing further into the conditions here.
"One thing I am enjoying mightily
Is your grand weather. It is a great
relief after the torrid atmosphere
that we encountered while coming to
the coast."
The party left here tonight en route
to Portland and" Seattle.
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hort time afterwards and Tmine-
elected president, which position he
has held continuously. Mr. Olaas "has
been cashier of the bank for about a
ear. The board of directors has not
yet elected a successor to Mr. Hall,
but it is thought likely that Mr. Olass
will be advanced to the presidency.
REPUBLICAN VOW TAKEN
asco Man Willi Radical Record
Asserts lie Is of the Old Faith.
PASCO. AVash., July 24. (Special.)
Upon receipt of the dally papers car
rying the reports of the action of the
Farmers' Nonpartisan league, Work
ers' Nonpartisan league and Railway
Men's Welfare league, in convention
at Yakima, in naming candidates
whom they -.111 support in the re
publican primaries for nomination
and election on the republican ticket.
Charles F. Stinson, who was named
by the republicans for congress from
the fourth district, called up the cor
respondent of The Oregonian and
asked if any report had been re
quested concerning his political af
filiations or other data concerning
him. He was told that no such re
port had been requested.
'I want to state that I have been a
republican all m-y life," said Mr. fetin-
on. This, was news to tne corre
spondent, who has lived in I'asco for
11 years, during which time ne nas
always believed Mr. Stinson to be a
socialist. "Of course, I ran for office
here once as a socialist, but Dr. bum
mers was once a democrat, too," con
tinued Mr. Stinson.
Although president of one of the
largest business concerns in the city,
Mr. Stinson has been active in social
istic councils, in the central labor
council and Nonpartisan league, and
has been known to furnish bonds for
1. W. W. members charged with crim-
nal syndicalism, at one time putting
un J500 wortn or noerty oonas to
obtain the release of an I. W. W. who
had been arrested on such a charge-
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service commission, for the establish
ment of an export rate for shipment
of the Montana wheat crop to Pacific
coast ports. The object of the estab
lishment of an export rate propor
tionate to the rate to the Atlantic
coast is to divert car movements to
the west.
The commission has made a survey
of the situation, and figures 26,000
cars are needed to relieve the short
age in the northwest, and this condi
tion will be bettered materially by
the grain movement to Pacific ports,
thereby relieving congestion in the
eastern regions.
EXPORT RATE IS SOUGHT
Chance to Relieve Northwest Car
Shortage Causes Request.
OLTMPIA. Wash.. July 24. (Spe
cial.) Recommendation has been
made to the interstate commerce
commission by O. O. Calderhead. rate
expert for the Washington public
FEDERAL ACT ACCEPTED
Vocational Rehabilitation Accept
ance Proclaimed by Governor.
SALEM, Or.. July 24. (Special.)
Governor Olcott, in a proclamation
issued today, accepted on behalf of
the state the federal act approved
June 2, 1320, providing for the pro
motion of vocational rehabilitation of
persons disabled in industries or
otherwise and their return to civil
employment.
Under the governor's proclamation
the state treasurer is appointed cus
todian of all federal appropriations.
and shall receive and provide for the
proper custody and disbursement of
all money paid to the state from the
federal appropriation.
Knsigrn and AVife Transferred.
EUGENE, Or.. July 24. (Special.)
Ensign and Mrs. J. L. Kelso, who
have been in charge of the local Sal
vation Army work for the last year
and a half, have received orders of
transfer to Tacoma, Wash., where
they will take charge of the work in
that city. Farewell services will be
held at the local barracks Sunday.
Patton Files for Constable.
CENTRALIA, Wash., July 24. (Spe
cial.) Luther Patton, republican, yes
tcrday filed his declaration of candi
dacy with the county auditor for re
election as constable in Cent.ralia.
AUTO THEFT RING ALLEGED
ORGANIZED PLOT BELIEVED
UNCOVERED AT BEND.
C.
H. Shuter and Oscar Houston
Are Taken Into Custody Fol
lowing Purchase of Car.
BEND, Or., July 24. (Special.)
The existence of what authorities
here believe to be a ring organized
for the theft and disposal of automo
biles with representatives in Des
chutes, Klamath, Crook and Umatilla
counties was revealed today follow
ing investigations which were started
when a light car, allege! to have been
stolen in Klamath Falls, broke down
at Beaver Marsh, In upper Klamath
county, and was purchased here by
C. H. Shuter, second-hand dealer, who
is said to have assumed possession
of the machine without ever seeing it.
As a result of the deal Shuter and
Oscar Houston of Prineville, sent by
Shuter to tow the car into Bend, are
both under arrest on Klamath county
warrants charging complicity in the
theft.
The eix-cylinder car in which
Houston started for Braver Marsh
was identified by Umatilla county
officials as one which was stolen in
Pendleton recently. Shuter was ar
rested on his return to Bend, while
Houston drove to Prineville and
placed the Pendleton automobile in
a private garage before he was taken
into custody. Shortly after reports
were received that George Taylor of
Bend had gone to Prineville and
taken 15 gallons of whisky from the
machine driven by Houston. Taylor
was arrested by Sheriff Roberts of
this county, on his return to Bend,
on a Crook county warrant alleging
violation of the liquor laws. No
whisky was found in his possession
at the time of his arrest.
One other car, thought to have been
stolen In Tumalo, was recovered by
the authorities in the course of the
Investigation.
$6000 DANCE SUIT FILED.
Proprietor or Columbia Beach Hall
Charges Ejection and Threat.
Damages of $6000 and a restraining
order preventing the defendants from
interfering with his possession of the
dance hall at Columbia beach are
sought by Montrose M. Ringler in &
suit filed in the circuit court yester
day against the Sand Island Amuse
ment company. Joseph M. Rieg, presi
dent, and others.
According to the complaint, pre
pared by Attorney Clarence H. Gilbert,
an agreement was drawn on April 14.
1919. by the terms of which he was
to take over the dance hall at the
beach. He asserts that ho paid $1500
for the hall and expended in excess
of $4500 for improvements and decora
tions. On June 1, contends Ringler, he took
possession of the hall, stationed an
orchestra, and conducted public dances
until ejected by Rieg, ordered not to
enter the place again and threatened
with bodily barm. On July 1, attempt
ing to regain possession of the place,
he alleges he was set upon by Rieg
and a large mob of servants and em
ployes, cursed, ridiculed and threat
ened with death.
Five Wives Ask Divorce.
Divorce suits fild in the circuit
court yesterday were Gertie Bell
Strange against Ambrose F. Strang.
Sarah M. t'owell anainst Ludwig M.
Cowell. Audrey Blair against Robert
B. Blair, Catherine A. Ilaener against
1'rang Haoner,' ". Pearl Hansen
against William Hansen, and Angel
ine Kobbins against Omar C. Robbins.
Man Lo.os Eye in Fall.
Bert B. Thacker, aged SR. lost an
eye yesterday when he stumbled on a
railroad track at Chapman, Or., and
struck his eye on a railroad tie. He
was rushed to Good Samaritan hos
pital. "wher th eye was removed.
Rural Pastors' School Closes.
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY, Salem,
Or.. July 24. (Special.) School for
rural pastors closed its session at
Willamette university today. Sixty
pastors and. eight pastors wives have
been in attendance studying the
problems of the rural church. - As
sociated with President Doney have
been President Talbott of the Kim
ball College of Theology; Professor
Edwin L. Earp of Drew Theological
Seminary, -Madison, . J.; Edward L.
Mills, editor of the Pacific Christian
Advocate, Portland; Rev. James
Wagner of Newton Center, Mass., and
professors from the Oregon Agricul
tural college.
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Upper Wwt wall of balldlnsr. whteli wn mo dangerous ft lind to le ni
down. Middle Director Woodward (pointing; finger) and Director Thninan
Inspecting a dangerona urction of the structure. Below Thin shows
where rotted boards and defective brick are crumbling to pieces.
Man and Son Burned.
COTTAGE GROVE, Or., July 24.
(Special.) Thomas L. Smith and his
son were severely but not danger
ously burned in 'an accident at the J.
H. Chambers mill Wednesday after
noon, when a flue In the boiler burst,
forcing open the doors of the fire
box and throwing coals into Mr.
Smith's face and over his body. The
son, who was standing near, was but
slightly burned about the wrist. Mr.
Smith is fireman at the mill.
Hood River Has Mosquitoes.
HOOD RIVER, Or., July 24. (Spe
cial.) Hood River has not in recent
years been visited by such a scourge
of mosquitoes as this season and
citizens are urging that city authori
ties take steps toward abating the
nuisance. The mosquitoes, it is said,
are hatched in swamp lands and pools
west of the city. If these were treated
with, oil. it is declared, the pests would
be eliminated.
Students Sec State Institutions.
OREGON NORMAL SCHOOL, Mon
mouth. July 24. (Special.) An en
thusiastic crowd of 150 students from
the Oregon Normal school visited the
various state Institutions in Salem
today. A special train was run from
Monmouth to Salem and return to ac
commodate the students.
Bible School Building Assured. '
EUGENE, Or., July 24. (Special.)
A new stone or brick building will
be erected soon on the campus of the
Eugene Bible university, according to
announcement of Dr. E. C. Sanderson,
president. The new structure will
house a gymnasium, recently author
ized by the directors, and the music
school, which now is located in a
residence on the campus. This will
be remodeled and used as an annex
to the women's dormitory.
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LINOLEUMS
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and cork tilings for every purpose;
distinctive designs, reasonable prices.
Cork Floor Products Co.
202 Broadway at Taylor
One More Week of Furniture Bargains in Our
Mammoth July Sale!
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An Immense Disposal of Good Furniture for "Better Homes"! Prices Are Trenchantly Reduced for
One More Week. Take Advantage of So Lowered Cost and Liberal Terms!
Complete Dining Suites
Our showing of dining furniture in suites is now most complete.
Choice of the various periods may be made from suites in walnut,
oak, and mahogany. Recent arrivals of new suites make our stock
one of deep interest to the prospective buyer.
Perfectly Appointed Bedrooms
Our exhibit of bedroom suites is one that will tempt you to a
pleasing choice. Here are all the Period as well as modern styles
from which to choose. We invite your most leisurely inspection
of our furniture for the bedroom.
Mahogany
Dining Suite
Regularly
Priced $302
$227.25
$25 Down $20 Monthly
This is a charming suite of
eight pieces: Large Extension
Table, Large Buffet, Five
Diners, and Carver. Consider
the reduced price and the very
attractive terms it's a suite
you would be proud to own!
Fine Jacobean
Oak Dining Suite
Special $186
A highly finished suite, this.
There is a handsome Extension
Table, Five Diners, and a large
Buffet. This suite will be sold
on easy terms.
Oak Dining Suite
$131.75
$15 Down $10 Monthly
This is a suite of eight pieces:
Solid Oak Dining Table, Mas
sive Buffet, and Six Diners. A
substantial suite that will give
practically unlimited service.
Odd Dining Room Pieces Reduced
$ 85.00 American Walnut China Closet $58.50
$125.00 Solid Mahogany China Closet $73.00
$130.00 Solid Mahogany Buffet $78.00
$ 90.00 Mahogany China Closet only $59.50
$150.00 Circassian Walnut China Closet... $98.75
$113.00 American Walnut Queen Anne Dining Table. . .$81.50
Important Reductions on Grass Rugs
These are best quality of American-made rugs; no cheap
imports among them! Choose for the summer rooms and
for the beach cottage at the reduced prices!
$20.00Grass Rugs, 9x12 size, for $17.25
$18.00 Grass Rugs, 8-3x10-6 size, for $15.75
$12.50 Grass Rugs, 6x9 size, for $10.75
$ 8.50 Grass Rugs, 4-6x7-6 for $ 7.25
$ 4.00 Grass 'Rugs, 36x72 inches for...... $ 3.25
$ 2.75 Grass Ruge, 27x54 inches for. $ 2.1 0
$ 1.50 Grass Rugs, 18x36 inches for $1.15
Scotch Wool Rugs Are Reduced!
Only a limited number to sell. Take advantage of these prices!
$20.00 Rugs, 9x12 size for ,$16.25
$18.50 Rugs, 9x10-6 size, for $14.50
$16.00 Rugs, 9x9 size, for $12.25
$13.25 Rugs, 7-6x9 size, for , $ 9.75
To Our Customers
Outside the City
"Write to us for "Hearthstone,"
our delightful little magazine
devoted to home-making. The
latest number is now ready to
send out.
Catalogue of Rugs
and Carpets
This is a beautiful publication,
showing many rugs in their
true colors. With the aid of
this, the choosing of a rug by
mail is as easy as choosing it
on our floors.
Odd Bedroom
Pieces Reduced
$175.00 Ivory Knamel
Dresser S123.SO
91 2 5.0 0 Mahogany
Dresser SS6.50
$ 1 0 0.0 0 Mahogany
Chiffonier S6S.50
J60.00 Mahogany Writ
ing Desk S42.50
$7 1.5 0 Mahogany
Dresser 819.75
$150.00 Triple-mirror
Ivory Enamel Dress
ing Table SllS.uO
$ 1 1 5.0 0 Mahogany
Chiffonier SS7.30
1 0 0.0 0 Mahogany
Colonial Triple - mir
ror Dressing Table. . $76.50
$200.00 Brass Bed, with
square tubing S12-&.SO
$165.00 Brass Bed with
square tubing S9S.50
$S0.00 Brass Bed with
3-inch posts S67.SO
$57.50 Brass Bed with
2-inch posts S45.25
$33.50 Brass Bed with
2-inch posts 827.50
Reed Furniture
Our showing of reed and
fiber furniture is the larg
est in the city. Here are
pieces for any room in the
home light, graceful, and
altogether pleasing. Re
duced prices have been
placed on much of this
showing.
Sale of Rockers
$40.50 Solid Oak Rocker
with genuine leather
auto seat $27.85
SPECIAL $22.50 Sewing
Rocker with genuine
leather seat, a piece that
. will ornament any room
in the home $12.95
$51.25 Tapestry Overstuff
ed Rockers $39.75
$44.00 Velour Overstuffed
Rockers $33. 50
$135 Fireside Ghair, leath
er upholstered. .$95.00
$325 Davenport, overstuff
ed in striped velour, at
only $19S.oO
$165.00 Mahogany - frame
Fireside Chair $125
Ivory Enamel
Bedroom Suite
Regularly $285
Special $198.50
$20 Down $15 Monthly
This is a highly finished suite
of four charming pieces Full
size Bed, Chiffonier, Dresser,
and Vanity Dresser. A delight
ful suite, indeed, for wife or
daughter light, graceful, and
thoroughly made. 1
Hardwood
Bedroom Suite
Only $113.25
A substantial suite at a modest
price. It consists of Full-size
Bed, Dresser, Chiffonier, and
Dressing Table. Delivered for
only $12.50 down, and $10
monthly payments.
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Blue -Bird Dinner
Set, 42 Pieces
Special $12.85
We have just received a ship
ment of these popular sets,
which we offer at this very
attractive price.
The Home of
Good Furniture
JENNINGS
Washington
at Fifth