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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 3, 1911. PUBUCITY FUNDING iiKT two y ' 3 3 With Money Nearly Doubled, Three Times Previous .'Ef fectiveness Is Promised ; Story of Dollar Dinner. i "Land without population Is a wilder ness; population without land Is a mob." i These were the closing words of A message frotir James J. Hill, the em pire builder, read at the dollar dinner st the Portland Commercial club last night. The words sounded the keynote at the s gathering and formed a basis for the . 200,009 fund voted to be expended by the. club's promotion committee for the exploitation of the state1 resources during the next two years," which -exploitation means an invitation to every man. wonmn uuuuwv ...... - who yearns for a. better and brighter - future.."1; " The voice of the S0 or more diners - was unanimous when Isadora Lang put . the motion to indorse a resolution to the effect that 1100,000 be subscribed . 'anti r,r trA f.nn u.rll 1 1 V VP&rB bV DlOttl- bers of the club and believers in the effectiveness of exploitation work and that the work so well , under way by the elub,'s promotion committee be not only continued, but more than trebled. For the past two years the promo ' tlon committee iias expended $60,000 a year In carrying on the publicity cam paign. The initial expense in- getting the work under way has been borne and hence ttis figured that the J100.000 a year just authorized win more man ' treble the results of the former appropriation.- It was realised, however, and "suggested Vflhs speakers that as the work progresses it grows in volume and to bring the best possible results must be enlarged to keep abreast of the Honored Diners Turned Away. ' Nearly a hundred members had to be turned away last night because the large dining room would not bold more .than atO or thereabouts. Two years ago many thought -the elub-rooms -entirely toofearnlng blg -prof its, -whereas actually so that the speaker could begin bis talk on "Making Good." "In these days of high living and railroad "rates decisions," itbehooves-a railroad man to pick up a meal when ever he can," began Mr. Stevens, "and so I was much pleased with the Invita tion to attend this dinner. However, it disturbed me somewhat to see in the press that I was to make a startling or sensational announcement for I do not know thaO-bavenything-aensational to spring. But I do wish to say that nothing gives me more pleasure today than to say that I had pome "lit tie share Tn developing this section of the coun try. 1 came through here many years ago and saw that it was too early at that time to begin the work of develop ment, but today I can truthfully say that no part of the Hill system offers greater promise than Oregon. Traffic will seek the natural law of gravitation, and here in Portland you have some thing that cannot be taken from you. But the population of the state Is at tenuated. "Norihaf the population of Portland is too large, but the popula tion of the country is too small. We want more people on the land, people who will produce wealth from the soil. Again, Beware tut land Shark. "We must guard against speculators whose only object i to fleece the ten derfoot That is one feature I believe should be incorporated in the work of your promotion Committee, for we can not afford to have people brought here under false promises; The settler must be assisted in every way that will make him pleased with his move in coming here. - ' r t "The.opening wedge of railroad devel opment haa beenrdriven in central re gon; it was outside capital that did it. but now we are partners, and I hope to spend some more money If we railroads are allowed to live, which we probably will be. Oregon , Is becoming widely known throughout the east and no doubt the result of your exploitation campaign has had a great deal to do with hasten ing the completion of our line into cen tral Oregon." , ' . James J. Woodworth of St. Paul, traf fljfc manager of the. Northern Pacific and a former Portland boy, ajoke of the past and future f Portland and pointed to the fact that the tilling of the land is the only thing that ever made a real ly great city. "If you don't know, you ought to know," said Mr. Woodworth, "that there is no organization like yours anywhere is the country. Everywhere the pub ticlty of-portmnd is being commented on. I believe that a larger number of people wttlcome out here this spring and summer than you anticipate." Railroads Small Honey Makers, far. Woodworth touched briefly upon the subject of railroad earnings, saying there is a general misunderstanding among- the people, the belief being that the railroads are made to appear as large, with no hope of ever filling them to capacity. Last night, in one of his remarks as toastmaster. President Har vey Beckwith, said it will become nec essary for the club to build -a larger home in the very near future or find itself hampered in its work. . The tre mendous success of the club, too, , was attributed largely to the world wide publicity it has , received through the exploitation work of the promotion com- , ml t tee's publicity department. , . The dinner was attended by a, few who at first glance thought 160,000 a year a big amount of. money to dls tribute , annually in letting the people beyond the state's boundaries know what JKlll-betQthelrlnter .eat, bnt at t erl having had brought home to them the fact that to this mixture of brains and printer's Ink they could attribute largely the wonderful development of the coun try and their own business, they joined enthusiastically In support of the mo tion to increase the fund nearlrvtwo fold. -t'nw "One man tells ma that during the past five years his business has In creased from i,000,000 a year to $10. , 000,000," said one of the speakers. "Now that is some development, and yet is but one instance." - . , Railroad Kea Vrge More Work. Before introducing any of the speakers for the evening, Toastmaster fieckwith read telegrams from - James J. Hill, chairman of the executive board of the Hill system; Judge R. S. Lovett, chair man of the executive board of the Har riman system; K W. Hill, president of the Great Northern; Howard Elliott, , president of the Northern Paclfle; Theo dore B. Wilcox and A. H. Devere. who are now in the east, congratulating the ciud on its splendid achievements In the past and urging continuation of the exploitation campaign, all of them car rying the keynote struck forcibly by Mr. Hill in the words Quoted above. . .-Manager C C Chapman, bead of the exploitation work, made a brief outline of the work in the past, dwelling partlc jularlsupoa the. fact that nracticAiiv ' all the energy has been directed to bring peopie to xna Terms. "By getting peo- pie on the farm, we bring greatness to Portland," said Mr. Chapman. "We have carefully avoided bringing .busl- ness and professional men but have di rected our attention to (men Who will go on the land, men who will be producers of actual wealth." . w. Kaymona, manager of Ue In dustrial and convention bureaus of the . 1mH MM that Yntlnijt , , " . . w.uiv. yvaovoBTSO 1.11 1 CO distinct advantages that appeal to man ufacturers. , An abundance of cheap and permanent. Power, efficient labor and . steadily growing home market Es pecially did he dwell on the power fea ture, saying that in Oregon and Wash ington Is one-third of all the water - lower in the United States. This pow er, he pointed-out, is not for today nor tomorrow but as enduring as the law r fT V TfL vlf fttf rm hai.sn.A - ,tt t.. srV." , . . . x. v . t. tt 111 mat as Jong as water will run down hill. As for markets, he said, the exploitation work f the Portland Commercial club end the Oregon Development league ' brings people and the Influx of people develops markets. . - Commercial Club the Mainspring. George F. Johnson, chairman of the Promotion committee, save an -clln . report of the work of the committee, " setting forth how, through the work of the Oregon Development league and the Portland Commercial club, the eyes of a whole nation ' have been turned to wards Oregon. The Portland Pom mor tal clui be likened to the mainspring -behind he Oregon Development league and he called it the main Inspiration of the .excellent Work of the different commercial organltatlons throughout Une state. He paid a hiith tribute to "cmiclency of Manager Chapman ana. the! heads of the various depart-tnente-Gnder hlsunanaeement "After ilir-aald-MJ. tohtigon, -"It Is the man- who can produce an IndeDen- dence. on a, 10-acre tract that we are seeking today, and we are finding him. That 10-ttCr Jtnan is the desirable eoi- .' onist i There Is -no state In the union where a man ' with a little money can :: oo as -wen assere. . , , .. . B. S. Josselyn, president of the Port land Railway, Light & Power company, spoke on advertising as an Investment and expressed his belief that no better Investment could1 be made by Oregon than to continue the exploitation cam paign, and to start the subserlpion- ball rolling, promised that , his company would continue the 'largest contributor .. JiiJlUtt..pfQmo.UflaJtuinllll,..,w Jooa T, Stevens' Popularity. ' John F. Stevens, president of the R.; . T. & R and the ,11111 properties In 'Ore : ,. sun, whs the next speaker. A' Ktorur ' . 1 applause grtfd Mr. 8tevpnsand.it - l time before the wave subsided they are making very little or losing. He said printed reports of net earnings are misleading. In that they include the operating expenses without having this explained. Edgar B. Piper, vice president of the club, spoke of the efficiency of the olub's publicity department, paying high tribute to the men in charge; and C S, Jackson, who is a member of tbe promo tion committee, spoke of the effect of advertising, pointing to the fact that it would . be useless to engage In ex ploitation work if there .was nothing to oner. "We want men-and women of charac ter to come to Oregon," said Mr. Jack ionto4j.utrefttsjtrejisJLli.Uesiin bringing new blood into the state." Conventions as Advertisers. H. M. Haller, president of the Portland chamber of commerce, spoke of conven tions as advertising mediums, and said h hoped never to see the day when the Portland Commercial club will, find advertising no longer necessary. He also touched upou the harmony existing between" -thechamber of -commerce and the club, tha work of the one body being in perfect harmony with that of the other, but along distinct lines. C. M. Clark, chairman of the execu tive board of the Portland Railway, Light & Power company, who is out here from Philadelphia, expressed sur prise at there even betng a question whether the exploitation campaign should -be continued. ... t'WIth such a wonderful start I should" never Imagine that anyone would think of abandoning the work." he said. Tho creation of wealth from the soil ,1s the first step of development but after you have built up your agricultural possi bilities you will tave to pay attention to manufacturing. I do not see why a hundred additional manufacturing en terprises" cannot" make s good living here. There is everything to Invite them, raw material, cheap power in elec trlo energy and within easy reach of the Alaskan coal field that soma day will be developed." rentoa Believes la kaOroads. W. n Fenton. counsel for the South ern Pacific, lines In Oregon, in speaking of railroad development, said that he would like to see new railroads nuin Into every corner of the state, but he also called attention to the fact that new roads must be supported, and that It Is up to the people to see tipt hub is done. r ?Let us put a man on every 10 acres In the Willamette valley. Work for the future rests with the peopie more uiu with the railroads...' We-want citizens who will take to the soil. I want to see the 'day when every steam locomotive oDeratlns in the vicinity of Portland is discarded for the eleotrlo motor." The double aulntet under, me airec- tlon of Manager C. C. Chapman, did ex cellent and effective work, singing the booster songs especially written for the ociasiosk. Several numbers had to be repeated. PORTLAND AD CLUB -. PASSES RESOLUTIONS LAUDING C. C. CHAPMAN In recognition of the excellent work performed by the promotion, committee of the Portland Commercial club, , the Portland Ad club, today passed the fol lowing resolutions: -.L "Whereas, the Portland Ad club has viewed with pride and enthusiasm the work of the publicity committee: of the Portland Commercial club, which' if con tinued will Inevitably result In Snaking Portland the 1 Paolf to coast metropolis, and "Whereas, the substantial results thus far achieved have been jnada-posslble mainly by ' voluntary subscriptions through the matchless liberality of Portland's public-spirited .cltisens, and Whereas,' the active dlreotion of the campaign to attract the eyes of the nation toward Oregon and Portland has been In the hands of a member of the Portland Ad club, C. C. Chapman; there fore, be it 'R.inlvcft that thA Portland 'Ad club extend an expression of thanks and ap-preclatloa-lo lhe Portlandcltiaensln dlvidually and collectively whose rare civic qualities have been so effectively proven, and to Manager C. C. Chapman of the publicity committee for the un selfish heart-Interest, the tireless en ergy and the marked ability that have characterised his work."; ; PROMOTION G0MMITTEE .SINCE APRIL 1,?09, HAS - SPENT NEARLY $100,000 VThe financial report submitted by the promotion committee last night shows that the receipts since April . 1 U09, Including 1810. U, were $90,253.45. The total jtUsbursements were $90,300.1, as follows: Executive department, $1,16. 7s Inquiry bureau,-151,118.45:. press bttr reau, 17.887.40; statistical bureau, $343. 86; convention bureau and entertainment, i,iSXMu industrial, .bureau, 11.568.82; badges. $130; special train for agricul tural college presidents and experiment station directors, $311; lectures, $1,743. 36; Portland Commercial club, dining room for dinner and buffet lunoheon, en tertainment for conventions, tourists, delegates, etc., $2,387.30; special enter tainment $352.60; Oregon . Development league convention expense, $114.90; fur niture and fixtures, $2,441.15. : Balance! fiasb.Pft hand March JiJJll l$,9B254 This balance Includes the $5000 price money fort competitive magaxlne and newspaper articles published outside of Oregon and Washington. - - Jlmmle Dunn ' starts something to morrow. -.- . e 1--L I LilM..U I rr II ir i r i ss n - Tor ioxajiti ft&d CUldrea.--- IT.) Kd Ycj Win khzji Ccht Bears ths lgaatnri Newspaper Advertisement Points Way To Health I can truthfully say that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is a very good medicine, not alone for kidney trouble, but also for-weak and sore back, as well as for I rheumatism. About a year ago I became ill and un able to work, my trouble being a lame back. I read of your Swamp-Root In the newspaper and in an Almanac. Be lieving it would do me good, I went to mr druggist Mr. Skinner, and purchased a bottle. Finding relief in one fifty-cent bottle, I purchased several more and in a short time was able to continue with my wortmnd am today feelingwell and strong. I always recommend Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root to my friends as I believe It Is as good a medicine as can be found. AUGUST STRONG, 8412 Second Street Nov Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Skinner makes affidavit that he sold the Swamp-Root to Mr. Strong. letter to Dr. Xttxnes It Co. Binghamtott, tf. T. Prove What Swamp Riet Will Bo For Yea Send to Dr.. Kilmer & CO., Blngham ton, N. T., for a sample bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information, tell ing all about the kidneys and bladder. When writing, be sure and mention The Portland Dally Journal. For sale at all drug stores, Price fifty cents and one dollar. Hftll,:,C GROWER TDfD)iT?T ,i Mlljiu A 25c Bottle ol "Swlssco" Hair and Scalp Remedy to be Given Away. Take the Coupon to The Owl Drng Co. and They Will Give Yon a 25c Bottle Free. "Swissco" Grows Hair, and Brings Back Its Original Color, Removes Dandruff and Cures Scalp Diseases. Ill SMa 41 lit 1 ' cf f w - MM P v ' ' ,ess4snMiekMBssssjp enftvs'' What "wUsoo" Caa Bo. The free 26c bottle of "Swlssco" Hair and Scalp Remedy, if uBed "sdlrected. will astonish you. It is a WW EM EPT. the latest and best preparation before the public, iris the result of years of investigation and research Into the reason why so many of the hair preparations have failed in the past to do trie work demanded of them. It is marvelous -in its action and thousands have received amaxin results just from the free bottle we gave them for the asking. ,;i-vy v, ;,. Becue you (nay not' have received any relief from something youjhave tried, don't be foolish enough to condemn everything else. You will be greatly benefited by th free bottle we give you. VSwisseo" 50' cents and $1.00 a bottle Is' for sale and recommended 1 by ; all druggists. Those outside of Portland who cannot call at The Owl Drug Co. will receive a free bottle prepaid on re- oltt ut-iu .wants . la-siaiups or -allver to ihmd oover expense oi pat-KinK, kwh by add tensing direct to the Swlssco Hair Rwmedv Co.,. 3860 P. O. Square, Cincin nati, Ohio. ( FREE BOTTLE COUPON Good forime S5-battlenly-at The Owl Drug Co., when name and ad dress is properly filled in on dotted lines below. , i Those outside of Portland will get a free bottle by sending 10 cents in stamps or silver, direct to Swlssco Hair Remedy Co. J560 P. O. Square, Cincinnati, Ohio, to help cover ex pense of packing, etc. I have never tried Swlssco-Hair and Scalp Remedv but If you will suoply a 25c bottle free, as above, I will use It. - . Give full address, write Plainly. ?rrthi Free Coupon Good at Owl Drugstores Makes a Special Offer fior Early " ' Spring Opeiiiiig : MB MAXWELL, Cutter and ManaQcr TBnfe TaflioiP Inmpoptep of Foreign Woplehs 246 WASHINGTON STREET ; Portland, Oregon, March 3, 1911. TO MY .CUSTOMERS AND PATRONS:- I am taking the liberty to inform you that my stock of imported spring woolens has arrived on the 24th of February, and am proud to state that this selection of woolens consists of the nicest; and most exclusive styles and patterns ever shown in the City of Portland, 1 : - " I also wish to call your special attention that in this shipment I have received twenty-six (26) full bolts comprising over 1500 yards of West of England Blue: Worsted Serge. r h " This serge I can positively guarantee not to shine, fade, or shrink, and. are of such weights that they can be worn the year abound. My regular prices on these serges average from $40 to $50 per suit, and as it "is gather, early for spring trade I make this unusual offer of 'your unrestricted choice from any of the sixteen bolts serge:-- I. will make a suit and extra" pants' oflsamerf or? $37.50 until March :16th only. " Remember that 1 use nothing but the highest grade of mohair' serge or alpaca linings and do not charge anything extra for this high grade of trimmings, as I always believe there is nothing gained in the future by using cheap -mat erial?;Ki:" ..,r. '-4- . V-i.,-': :'- I have adopted this policy of using high grade - trimmings in my clothes many ;years ago, and for this reason I have accomplished the largest . tailoring establishment with the largest patronage in the City of- Portland. The years I have been in business in Portland, and a the thousands of v suits that I have made, is enough to testify to my ability and integrity. in doing business. . , , . r ' ' ... Bear in mind that my store" is, one of the largest tailoring establish- -ments in the city and carries the largest and most up to date Btock of ' ; ; . imported woolens. ,A11 garments are cut , by me, personally and. every detail is carefully watched, and all goods are made; on the fpremises under my personal super--vision, which you can see for yourself when you visit my store. s " V T 1 . MAXWELL7 Th"eTail6r"and Woolen' MerchantT7" MAJWEILIL, TTttiie TantoP i f IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WOOLENS .246 -Washiiifllon SI 2nd f ICpposiMcJlIerclianlsJalionaLBank OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 8 P. M. DURING THIS SALE r i - t i