THE SUNDAY OHEGONIAX, PORTLAND, AUGUST 22, 1020
WATERWAYS SESSION
ASSURED SUCCESS
United States Senator Favors
Convention Call.
OPINIONS ARE EXPRESSED
3oIn dexter Says Harbors and Ca
nals of 51 in or Value if Tlieir
rsc Is Forbidden.
Responses received by the Oreeon
State Chamber of Commerce from
senators of the western states, me ul
cers or congress and authorities on
matters to be considered at the rivers
and harbors convention to be held
here October 4 and 5 indicate that it
will be a representative gathering of
Pacific northwest interests.
V. D. B. Dodson. manager of the
Portland Chamber, wires from Wash,
ington, D. C, that his attendance de
pends upon whether or not the ship
plng board recognizes the rights of
Portland, and he accepts the invita
tion to speak, conditional upon his
concluding the work h is doing in
time to return.
That the purposes for which the
convention has been called meet with
the approval of the port bodies of the
entire region is showu by the accept
ance of the invitation by port bodies
and assurance that the appointment
of five delegates from each will be
made, and the delegates will be pres
ent to take part.
Hoquiam was one of the first to
reply, and L. G. Monroe, secretary or
the commercial club, writes:
Hoquiam Secretary Writes.
"This conference is a very timely
one insofar as this section is con
cerned. As you are perhaps aware
the port commission of Grays Harbor
has just been voted bonds in the sum
of $600,000, which with the current
levy will raise a fund of $1,000,000 for
the purchase of equipment and the
construction of the first unit of ter
minal facilities as the Initial move to
make Grays Harbor a world commer
cial port.
"The plan contemplates the expen
diture of $2,500,000 covering a period
of five years."
Senator Nugent of Idaho highly
commends the chamber for having
called the convention and signifies
his desire to be present if circum
stances will permit. He calls atten
tion to the need for closer co-opera
tion between the people of the north
western states and declares that the
intermountain states are placed at a
disadvantage in. the rate increase
granted to the railroad, and that re.
adjustment is important for the best
interests of development, and that the
producers shall not suffer through the
operation of the established tariffs
for movement of their products to
market.
Senator Polndexter favors Idea.
Senator Miles Polndexter writes that
"anything that can be done to pro
mote and develop actual use of the
navigable portions of the Columbia,
and putting on of shipping lines be
tween, the east and west coasts to
operate by way of the Panama canal,
are practical and important matters."
He also suggests that every possible
effort be directed to putting into ef
fect the provisions of the recently
enacted railroad act, which was in
tended to co-ordinate the railroad ana
water transportation and do away
with the hostility which heretofore
existed between the two systems.
In this connection he writes:
"The abolishment of preferential
railroad rates for the long haul as
against the short 'haul, which was
used to destroy water competition
between the two coasts, is an impor
tant factor In the opportunity to build
up the maritime interests of the coast
cities.
"The improvement of harbors and
the construction of canals are of com
paratively small value if their use is
forbidden, prevented or impeded by
artificial means.
"Those interested in the promotion
or waterway transportation and use
of this great natural facility for re
lievlng the congestion of freight
which is now tying up and delaying
so many of our industries and incon
veniencing our people would render
a great service to the nation if they
would use their influence in an active
effort to restore to the statute books
an American law giving free use of
the Panama canal to American ship
pers. The canal was built by Amerl
can energy with American money.
.no foreign- country contributed a
dollar, and neither Great Britain nor
any other European country owned a
foot of land necessary to the con
struction of this great work. There
is no reason why we should not
utilize it to its utmost extent for the
benefit of our own people, giving to
all foreign countries equal privileges
m. us use at uniform rates.
GIRLS OF INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
TO BE TAUGHT SELF-RELIANCE
Oversupply of Theoretical Training Abandoned in Policy Shaped by
Mrs. Clara Patterson, Newly-elected Superintendent.
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Clara Patterson, nnperlnt endent Girls
low School bulldips.
Industrial achool.
SALEM, Or., Aug. 21. (Special.)
Wholesome home Instruction and
environment in addition to tech
nical and theoretical training is to
mark the future conduct of the state
industrial school for girls located a
short distance from this city. This
was the decision made at a recent
meeting of the state board of control
when Mrs. "Clara Patterson was elect
ed by unanimous vote to succeed Mrs.
Margaret Mann as superintendent of
the institution. The members of the
board openly deplored the resignation
of Mrs. Mann, but with the change of
management they expressed the belief
that it would be opportune to sup
plant the technical knowledge pre
viously imparted to the girl charges
by a course of training which would
better fit them for worldly battles.
Mrs. Patterson was not an active
candidate for the position, and her
selection was made after . numerous
names had been considered. She was
born in Oregon and is the widow of
the late Edward Patterson, who for
many years held the position of chief
of the state automobile department.
She has two daughters, is a home
loving woman and received invaluable
training as an attendant at the state
hospital under Dr. R. E. Lee Steiner.
Although employ'ed only a short time
at the asylum, Mrs. Patterson dis
played unusual character and ability
and soon advanced to the position of
supervisor of the night attendants.
Advance In Rapid.
After leaving the hospital, Mrs.
Patterson accepted a position in the
offices of tne secretary of state.
Although her first assignment in this
department was humble she advanced
rapidly and at the time of her elec
tion as superintendent of the girls'
school Bhe had the title of assistant
bookkeeper.
"I believe in common sense instruc
tion to the degree that state charges
will be made capable of solving their
own destinies," was Mrs. Patterson's
comment when urged for a statement
regarding her policy of conducting
the state institution. "I intend to
conduct the school as I would my own
home, and I will treat the girls as
though they were my own daughters.
Playing square Is a foremost essen
tial in the conduct of any institution,
and with this as my motto I antici
pate no trouble in. attaining results.
The state Industrial school for girls
had its inception in 1913, when the
legislature, at the instigation of nun
dreds of Oregon women, passed a law
authorizing that it be made a part of
the state government. In July of the
same year the school was opened in
the old polytechnic structure on the
present site of the etate institution
for the deaf, where it was continued
until the completion of the new and
beautiful home four miles southeast
c Salem.
So successful was the first two
years' experience in handling girl
charges that the legislature. at its
'Bession In 1915 appropriated $50,000
to be extended over two year's for
erection of a new plant and the re
quired furnishings. The school is of
brick construction, two stories high
with attic and basement and has ac
commodations for approximately 40
girls.
Locks on Doors Automatic.
In the basement ara the laundry,
heating plant and storage rooms,
while o the first floor are located
the superintendent's office, reception
room, school, guestroom, dining room
for officers and inmates, kitchen, dis
pensary and hospital quarters with
accommodations for four persons.
un the second floor are single
suites for the girls, the doors of which
are equipped with automatic lock
which are operated from an electric
switch in the offices of the superin
tendent. As a result of these modern
locks, in time of fire on the second
floor of the building the girls may be
liberated quickly and without great
fear of fatalities. The rooms In which
the girls sleep are commodious, well
lighted and ventilated, and compare
well with sleeping quarters found in
the homes of private citizens. Each
girl is held responsible for the clean
linens of her room, and each take
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pride and delight in making It homey
and attractive.
To prevent escapes, which have
been few In comparison with the num
ber of girls housed in the institution,
the windows of the sleeping rooms
are equipped with wire netting, and
to the casual observer the structure
lacks the appearance of the usual
state institution. '
Girls Work: on Farm.
The school Is located on a tract of
65 acres which formerly was a part
of the site of the home for the feeble
minded. In front and at the sides of
the main building are spacious lawns,
while at the rear is a shaded spot
where the girls find recreation in
summer months. As a feature of
maintenance a large part of the tract
is cultivated and practically all the
garden truck consumed at the Insti
tution is produced at moderate cost
to the state. There is also a large
and " well-equipped barn, a herd or
splendid cows, chickens, hogs and
other animals which contribute In
combatting the high cost of living.
Half of the girls attend school dur
ing the morning hours while in the
fternoon they work on the farm, in
the laundry, kitchen and other parts
of the institution. The remaining
girls work on the farm in the morn
ing and attend school in the after
noon. Under present discipline the
girls are required to ratire at "'o'clock
In the evening, but according to Mrs.
Patterson, this rule is to be made more
elastic.
Domestic Science Taught.
The girls leave their beds at :30
o'clock in the morning, and after
caring for their rooms assemble in'
the spacious dining room, where they
breakfast. It is after this meal that
the routine work of the day really
starts. Besides learning to' care for
their rooms and receiving other in
struction as to housekeeping, the
girls are taught domestic science
under a capable woman who has
charge of the kitchen of the Institu
tion. Making their own clothes also
adds to the practical training at the
institution. Although not attired ex
travagantly, the girls dress In pretty
ginghams, navy blue skirts and middy
blouses. Jealousy among the girls
is guarded closely, and when one
passes through the Institution he or
she hears the inmates addressed as
Mary, Tilly, Ruth and other given
names. " C
The staff of the institution Includes
the superintendent, farmer, book
keeper, domestic science teacher, at
tendants and school teachers. Disci
pline In the school room is much the
same as in the public institutions.
while in the remainder of the home
the girls are allowed liberties almost
in common with their more fortunate
sisters. Oregon's industrial school for
girls is conducted along purely re
formation lines, and with few excep
tions the. inmates leave the institu
tion with a feeling of gratitude for "
the state and their superintendent. I
Punishment Seldom Given.
It is seldom, according to Mrs.
Mann, the retiring head of the insti
tution, that punishment is meted out
to the girl charges as they seem
ingly appreciate the comforts and
advantages of the home and wish
to do right. . In the recreation realm
the girls are not neglected. Enter
tainments of various nature are held
frequently.
The main building Is Seated by
steam while electrio lights furnish
illumination. The kitchen is equipped
with all, labor-saving devices, while
attractive carpets, durable furniture.
attractive curtains and bric-a-brac
combine to make the interior, cozy
and comfortable.
Two classes of girls are committed
to the institution, the younger of
which are known as juveniles and are
subject to liberation when they reach
the age of 18 years. Other girls be
tween the ages of 13 and 25 years
may be committed to the institution
when it is apparent to the committing
magistrate that this institution pro
vides the best training and equip
ment for their reformation.
Mrs. Esther M. Hopkins, who came
to Salem from Bellingham, "Wash.,
was the first superintendent of the
school, being succeeded in April, 1917,
by Mrs. Minnie Darst. Mrs. Darst
resigned on October 10. 1917, and was
succeeded by Mrs. Mann, who re
mained at the head of the Institution
until succeeded by Mrs. Patterson
last Monday.
Advisory Board Provided.
Through the thoughtfulness of the
legislature creating the girls' school
there was provided at Its inception
what is known as the state industrial
school advisory board. ' This board
originally was composed of Lola G.
Baldwin and Arnestine Felts of Port
Never has it been easier to outfit the kiddies in dresses that are
attractive and practical for school wear. Mothers who must soon
send their little boys and girls to school are hurrying home from
summer vacation. It is for them that we are offering the special
savings to be found here this week during
HOME SEWING WEEK
As before, we will add to the already substantial savings offered
you for this week by our offer of
ONE FREE McCALL PATTERN
with every dress length of material bought at this store during
the week.
With the installation of our new Measuregraph machines in the
Yard Goods Depts., you're assured of thoroughly efficient service.
DRESS GOODS-
These prices will greatly reduce the cost of fall frocks and youH
find a variety of shades and materials to choose from this week.
36-Inch French Serge in light colors at, yard 7o
36-Inch Wool Batiste in pink and blue at, yard 98
34-Inch Danish Cloth in black and navy only at, yard 490
S8-Inch Gabardine in brown, plum, taupe, tan and dark
gray at, yard .890
36-Inch Granite and Armure Cloth in a large range of
colors at, yard $1.24
42-Inch French Serge for dresses, in a good line of colors
at, yard $1.48
36-Inch Plaid Suitings in all colors at, yard.. 590, 980, $1.50
50-Inch Black and White Shepherd Checks now priced, yard..750
NOTIONS.
WASH GOODS
There will be several weeks of warm weather which will demand
light weight dresses for school and play. There are exceptional
values among these.
27- Inch Standard Ginghams in plaids and checks, yard 430
32-Inch Zephyr Ginghams, brightly patterned designs, yard.,750
36-Inch New Challies for comforters at, yard.... 450
28- Inch Cheviots; practical for boys' shirts, at, yard 390
34-Inch Black Sateens for school bloomers at, yard 650
36-Inch light and dark percales; a number of patterns, yard..430
32-Inch Striped Romper Cloth for children's play clothes,
at yard 500
32-Inch Striped Devonshire of the best quality at, yard 590
36-Inch White Striped Suitings and Skirtings. .590 and $1.95
"7?- Store 7?f at Sa vsYbis.
Hooks and eyes, the card 50 and 100
Black and White Snaps, the card .....50 and 100
Belting in black and white in all' widths, upward from, yard..lO0
Silk Thread in all colors, spool 100 and 200
Cotton Threads in colors, 7 Vi f? in black and white 12V2 0
Bias Tapes at, yard .- 150 and 250
Basting Cotton, at, spool .100 Machine Oil at, bottle ..250
Common Pins at, paper ... ..50 and 100
Moneys
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HENRY J. DITTER, Mgr.
Prompt and Careful Attention Given to Mail Orders
land and Mrs. W. Carlton Smith of
Sa-lem. Mrs. Smith later resigned
and she was succeeded by Mrs. Mollie
Dancy of Salem. At a subsequent
date Mrs. Felts severed her connec
tion with the board, with the result
that the vacancy was filled by Mrs.
Castner of Hood River. Mrs. Bald-
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Canned Meats
100,000 Cans No. 2
50,000 Cans No. 1
50,000 Cans No. 2
Corned Beef
Corned Beef
Roast Beef
Hash
win, who is the veteran member of
the advisory board, was at one time
In charge of the woman's protective
bureau of the Portland police depart
ment, in which capacity she continued
until the outbreak of the war, when
she entered government service. She
has -always taken an active interest
in the welfare of girls, and her in
fluence and business judgment have
proved valuable in the conduct of the
institution. Mrs. Castner has for
many years been an active club wom
an of Oregon, and her advice In han
dling state unfortunates always is
welcomed. The same is tru of Mm.
Dancy, who believes in the uplift of
unfortunate pirls rather than Inflict
ing" punishment on them".
Mrs. Patterson enters upon her
duties in full accord with the sug
gestions of the etate board of control,
and has the solid support of the ad
visory borly.
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"Winter is approaching and with the first cold blast defective
teeth and diseased gums will make many people miserable.
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EE At this office you will get the best results without your
nerves, being upset. '
MY PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE.
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Toques, Wool, 0. D.
Leggins, Canvas
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Several Carloads of Canned Bacon and Other
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Mail Orders Filled for Out-of-Town Customers
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Ashland Ashland Vulcanizing
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Astoria Highway Tire Service.
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Baker A. H. ' Robinson, car
Masters e Perkins.
Condon Hopper & Katland. C.
V. Hopper and K. R. Xatland.
Corvallls E. M. Hogue, 108
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Engene Jay Moore. 986 Wil
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Firewater Virgil G. Goodman,
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Pendleton Gertson Marts,
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Koseburg Clarence O. Baker.
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