Photograph br W. W. Swadley, Panama Paclflo International Xxposltloa.
Panorama of Panama,, Paclflo Exposition grounds at San Francisco showing progress of construction.
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San Francisco, Nov. 15 At no time
sines th beginning of actual physical
worlt upon It. In March, J912, lias the
Panama-Paclflo International Exposl
tlon presented such a scene of activity
M It present. The great exhibit pal
aces' now rapidly rising and the numer
ous lesser structures of many kinds
combine to form an exposition city of
striKlns; effect, In the process of mak
ing. . Each day reveals progress In Its
evolution that Is little short of amaz
ing, when the vast scope of the under
taking Is considered.
In the center of the site paralleling
San Francisco harbor for more than one
mile Is to be seen a vast network of
timber, the huge frames of the central
group of exhibit palaces. A good sized
army would seem lost beneath the huge
beams, girders and trusses. Thousands
of men employed by different contract
ors, each of whom Is striving for a rec
ord, are at work. As the frames are
added to, each day records a visible
change in the exhibit palaces.
Curious visitors, who nowadays are
arriving In great numbers, leave with
the deeply settled conviction that Presi
dent C C. Moore's promise that the ex
position palaces will be ready for occu
pancy several months before the open
ing of the celebration on February 20,
J1S, will be fulfilled to the letter.
Entering the grounds from Fillmore
street, the visitor is struck at once by,
k
the array of vast structures arising
from what less than a year ago was a
desert of sand, but Is now showing dally
more and more acres of bright green
lawn, In which beautiful flowers and
shrubs will soon be planted. The most
striking of all the palaces Just now is
the Palace of Machinery, a giant struc
ture, the largest wooden building in the
world, covering an area of about eight
acres. Its frame was long since com
pleted. It 1s now wailed and roofed In
and floored, and Us stucco covering, in
Imitation of the famous Travertine mar
ble of Italy, Is being put on with accel
erating rapidity. The huge pillars are
In place, and so are most of the cor
nices, capitals and friezes, while In two
big warehouses nearby may be seen ex
amples of the heroic statuary, by the
best sculptors, that will adorn the vari
ous palaces, for palaces they really are.
In both slse and grandeur.
To the left, as one enters the Fillmore
street gate, stands the completed Serv
ice building. Imposing in Its simple, but
artistlo beauty, with green lawns, and
flower beds, bright with blossoms.
around it. Close to it is a new fire-
house of becoming architecture, while
to the north, across the broad avenue
and the standard-gauge railroad tracks
laid to hasten the delivery of building
material , and exhibits, loom the great
frames of fast growing exhibit palaces,
the nearest one being that of Varied In
dustries, the construction of which has
been rushed so during the months since
its frame was commenced that already
the staff work is being applied. Just
beyond this Is the Palace of Mines and
Metallurgy, the progress upon which Is
marked every 24 hours.
Exhibit Palaces Bis.
Indeed, the floors of all the eight lm
mediately adjacent exhibit palaces hare
been laid for some time, and all, save
that of Transportation, are In frame.
The best evidence of the Industry that
being applied to the work of con
struction is obtained by leaving the
grounds and returning in, say 48 or 72
hours. The progress even In that short
time is Impressive,
Adjoining the Palace of Varied In
dustries Is the Palace of Manufactures,
and to the west of it are the frames of
the Palaces of Liberal Arts, Education
and Food Products. That of Education
is nearly all roofed and walled in and
the staff work is about to be applied.
The frame of the Palace of Agriculture
has -Just been started.
walking along the south side of the
main group of exhibit palaces, the green
grass of the great south garden grows
luxuriantly, and the site for the Palace
of Horticulture appears ready for the
beinning of its foundation. The sound
of hammers, derricks and ejectric, ma
chinery Is heard on every hand, ready
for the builders as fast as needed.
Turning to the north, at the west end
of tne Palaces of Education and of Food
Products, scores of teams and workmen
are seen grading .the site for the Palace
of Fine Arts, and for various buildings
.of foreign governments and the states
of the union. To the southward, a few
hundred yards away, stands the pavilion
of the republic .ofjlonduras, the first
foreign building to be I' erected, with its
roof on and its stucco covering mors
than half completed.
To the westward lie the broad acres
that will be devoted to foreign and
states holdings, the drill grounds, live
stock exhibit and aviation field, through
(.which the tracks of the new railroad ex
(tend, and upon which an army of grad
ers is at worn.
Now turning to the right. or east.
past the Palace of Food Products, the
visitor enters upon the broad esplanade
of the Marina, which Is to be the vast
northern garden of the exposition. The
sound or machinery, or hammers, or
moving men and horses and vehicles
grows more intense, in the yacht har
bor lie several coastwise steamers, dis
charging their cargoes of lumber and
other supplies, while rock bunkers and
crushers add a new noise to the sur
roundings. All along the Marina busy
scenes are being enacted, and by the
time the ferry slips are reached, with
car floats bearing carloads of building
material, , enough has been seen to con
vince any one that the leisurely worker
Is unknown at the Panama-Pacific Inter
national Exposition.
The freight ferry slip is completed,
and Its power house and towers are
conspicuous among the leaser structures
of the exposition. Close to the slip are
the big passenger depot and the sculp
ture warehouses, constantly filled and
surrounded by magnificent statuary,
being made or already completed, for
decorating the exhibit palaces and the
grounds. A wide railroad yard, with
many tracks is to the west of the ware
houses. Work on Concessions Under Way.
The most advanced of the concessions
Is the "Grand Canyon of Colorado,"
which the Atchison. Topeka A Santa Fe
Railway company is Installing! and not
far behind "it on the road to completion
is the . "Toyland" of Frederick Thomp
son, v'
More than 6000 applications for con
cessions have been received to date by
the division of concessions and admis
sions, and mora than 100 have already
been granted. These cover a wider
range of amusement, refreshment and
instruction than has been seen at any
previous International exposition. "The
Grand Canyon of the Colorado" and
"Toyland" are themselves wonderful;
but there will be others that are mar
velous, such as "Creation," based on the I
first chapter of Genesis; "The Fall of
Adrlanople," an Oriental village; "The
Grand TrHanon" of Napoleon; "Hoad
land" and others. Millions of dollars
will be expended by the concessionaries
alone In the preparation and operation
of their attractions.
In iact, the exhibition in celebration
of the completion of the Panama canal
will be an $80,000,000 affair, according
to conservative and accurate estimators.
The several amounts aggregating this
Vast sum may be stated as follows:
State of California $ 5,000,000
City of San Francisco 6,000,000
Subscribed by citizens of San
Francisco 7,500,000
Foreign governments (esti
mated) 10,000,000
States of the American union
estimated 1.000.000
Counties or California 2,000,000
United States government. . . . 1,000,000
Individual exhibitors, ror in
stallation and maintenance
(estimated) 25.000.000
Installation, equipment and
operation ot concessions
(estimated) 10.000.000
Operation after opening and
winning up Dy exposition
(estimated) 7,000,000
Total ' 180,600,000
Twenty-eight foreign governments
have announced their intention to date
to participate formally In the exposi
tion, and others are expected to do so In
course of time. Thlrty-flr states end,
territories of the American union har
announced that they will participate of
ficially. 177 Conventions Booked.
One hundred and seventy-seven ootw
gresses and conventions of various et
ganizations have been arranged for the
exposition year in Ban Francisco, and
negotiations are In progress with many
more organizations in different parts) of
me wona, ior some ox we soufrems
will be International, others national,
and others yet pertaining only to the
Paclflo coast of the United States. That
organisations that have already agreed
co noia congresses ana conventions m
San Francisco in 1918 include those rep
resenting civic, religious, social servloe
m4.m1 V .In... I.Iim
commercial, horticultural, 11 res tool and
other Interests.
The most conservative estimates by
careful Investigators plaoe the mint-'
mum attendance at the Panama-Paclflo
International Exposition at 10,000,000.
while most of them plaoe the total at'
figures varying between 12,000,000 and
18,000,000.
The work of preparation In erery way
has progressed so rapidly and so satis
factorily that no wen informed person
doubts the correctness of President
Moore's designation of the San Francis
co celebration in 1918 as
"The exposition that will be ready!"
SAN
l...
FRANCISCO SOCIETY
REVELS IN GREENWAY BALL
By Marlon MacRac.
San Francisco, Nov. 15. A rainy week
has served to drive many San Francis-1
cans who were lingering in their coun
try homes back to the oity, and also
to Increase the attendance at tea dan
sants, private dinners, luncheons, and
several handsomely appointed balls. For
when society here cannot enjoy riding,
motoring, walking and shopping, it
does not mope at home but goes mer
rily on and on and on. There has been
a noticeable falling off of smart parties
In - the prominent cafes, however, but
this la only temporary as well as tem
peramental.
The event of the week of course has
been the Bachelors' and Benedicts' ball
-locally called the "Greenway" ball
at the Fairmont Friday night Mr. Ned
-Greenway has been the Fairy Godfather
or this select event for many a season,
and everyone here hopes that he will
serve In this capacity for many sea
sons to come. He has a foot of Napol
eonic weight and determination, and
he puts it down pretty hard sometimes,
but everyone acquiesces. He Is the csar
no doubting that and his dictum is
like that of "the Board of Censorship"
which we see on the curtains ;of the
movie shows. So when Mr. Greenway
issued the ultimatum that only the
newest of new dance steps "were to be
tripped on this occasion, there was a
mighty scurrying to masters and stu
dios by those who had not perfected
themselves in the very latest dips and
hesitations. The last thing in music was
brought out from New York In time
for the especially selected orchestra to
make perfect, and a half dozen extra
drums were tacked on Just to give tone
to thedanclng.
. It was a smart affair, and I only wish
Z had space at my command to describe
some of the stunning the perfectly
stunning gowns worn by the handsome
matrons and maids. Paris was stamped
all over the majority of them, and I
believe New York would be down right
Jealous of our wild west affairs had
Its "00" been granted a peep at the
fairy scene the California women pre
sented to their bachelors and benedicts
on this occasion. -School
aan-Helnx Rings ror Children.
Dear Madam Schumann-Heinle, whom"
veryone in the whole wide world loves.
neu auumer iove-Knot in Ban Francis
co nearts last Wednesday by giving a
special recital, gratis, to the grammar
school children of this city. Just 10,000
Of the youngsters turned ncnr 1aa
and ears towards the great prima donna
and It seemed that she hed never ex
- toerienced a greater inspiration to open
' her soul In melody. Never was she so
Charming, so much the mother com
I blned with the artist; and thousands of
young minds had their first conceptlop
of art In music as she sang to them.
Anna Held did something of this kind
lasts week, although on a smaller scale,
j She (gave a couple of hours to the little
7 tots '.in the children's home played
, Wtft' them, sang simple eoni?s and made
1 their little hearts throb with Joy and
'their, eyes bulge with wonder.
The big football game of last Satur
, day between Stanford and California
( brought out a larg9 and enthusiaatlo
crowd as usual. There was Kreat inter-
est manifested here in Ban Francisco
by eJi circles, and seats in grills and
cafes) were not to be had at any price
i that evening. Everyone loves a college
'; boy and it was fully demonstrated on
this occasion by the flaunting of favor
( lie colors, the singing of popular songs,
! and admiration expressed in as many
iwaye as a porcupine has quills.
Sine the Riding club opened, a plan
to form an indoor polo club has been
'put on foot, or rather on horse back
t and a number of the best men and
' women riders will become charter mem
bers.. A Interesting Volume.
Porter Garnett, a local writer and art
eritlo, has discovered and translated a
treasure of San Francisco bibliography
wlu-. has heretofore been overlooked
by all students. Just a century ago a
band of ad venturers started on a voy
age around thai world, and Louis Chorls
wsota-- the . fcarratlve of these travels,
Illustrating thetn profusely. The chap
ter devoted, to. San Francisco presents
a strange and' Instructive contrast to
the elty of today and Is c&aildered one
of the greatest exemplifications of a
magloal growth of this .western Athens,
Accompanying photographs of contem
porary San Francisco seem almost im
pressionistic In comparison to the Chor
ls drawings which depict idle Spaniards,
prayerful Padres and dancing Indiana
Under the title of "San Francisco One
Hundred Years Ago and Today," this
translation is being eagerly taken up
locally, for anything that is San Fran
ciscan these loyal people here love
and treasure, I have thought of It In
comparison with Eva Emery Dye's fine
works on early Oregon and have won
dered why Oregonlans do not grow more
enthusiastic over those treasure gems
of her early history in the making.
Oregonlans Zn San Francisco,
Oregonlans are registered at the ho
tels this week In liberal number. At
the Palace I found O. P. Coshow of
Roseburg, Thos. T. Bennett of Marsh
field, W. A. Summer, Carroll S. McMill
an, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Carpenter
and maid, all of Medford; and from
Portland, Mrs. R. I Humphrey, Mrs.
B. H. Parker, II. A Brewer, Robert J.
O'Nell. Clyde B. Altchlson, George P.
Rogers, James W. Duncan, G. A, Gris
wold. and J. B. Hammond.
Those from Portland at the St Fran
cis Include Miss George, Mr. and Mrs.
C. K. Robinson, E. C. Comstook, H. A
Harris, B. C. Carty. H. G. Wilson Is
there from Roseburg, and Mrs. E. Kirk
man Kirk from Alpine, Or.
The Stewart has as its guests Mr. and
Mrs. Max G. Cohen, Mrs. M. Cohen, Mrs.
O. T. Bergner, Mr. and Mrs. R. B.
Koon, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Shores, Mr.
and Mrs. R. X. Shores. H. E. OffTcerr
Portland. P. M. Jauney and W. Ik
Ellis, Medford; Walter I Fisher, Rose
burg. V. E. Barnes of Medford Is at the
Argonaut.
Portland Debutantes Entertained.
Mrs. Carter P. Pomeroy was hostess
at an Informal tea Thursday afternoon
to compliment Miss Barbara MacKenzle
who Is the house guest of Miss Har
riet Pomeroy. Miss MacKenzle was
warmly welcomed by the many guests
who called and will be the motif for
muoh entertaining as she Is already
popular. Miss Evelyn Carey has recent
ly been the guest of Miss Beatrice
Nickel In Los Angeles, where she re
ceived much social attention. $trs. J. F.
Towle who formerly lived in Portland
has been much before the publio eye
lately through her admirable activities,
in behalf Of the charities given for the
Paulist Fathers church. She was largely
responsible for the great success of
the recent doll show at the St. Francis,
and is participating in the plans for the
big charity ball next week, which will
be the social affaire de resistance of
the season.
Use common sense -ony Superior coal.
t ton. Main 154: A-1K41. (Adv.)
THIS OWL WAS REAL
LIVE CHICKEN FANCIER
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. The Dalles, Or, Nor. 15. On of fh(
larges owls ever seen In this vicinity
was caught in a steel trap yesterday by.
B. C. Pbetteplace In his chicken yard.
Just outside the city limits. The bird's
wings measured four feet and seven
Inches from tip to tip. Mr. Phetteplac
has lost 15 valuable chickens by the
owl's depredations, and Wednesday
night the Intruder swooped down and
carried off a duck.
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Gill's Christmas Messa
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CHRISTMAS ! A magical word to the children it means days of
anticipation to their elders it brings memories of childhood days of
friends far away of the old folks at home.
CHRISTMAS! Twelvemonth apart, but preparation for it confined to a few short weeks.
CHRISTMAS, to GILL'S, means three hundred and sixty-five days of preparation THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY
FIVE days of searching the markets of the world for the many, many new things for gift -giving that will gladden the
hearts of young and old. . ' '
Today we will briefly tell you of our books,
serves its purpose every day every year.
The ideal Christmas gift the gift that gladdens on Christmas Day and
Books of Travel
All the most interesting titles on this fascinat
ing subject. All the plain and elaborate bind
ings.' All the popular and worth while authors.
Standard Authors in Sets
Jt will be a revelation to you-to see the many
wonderful sets of beautifully bound books we
have , gathered together in our specially ar
ranged room for the care of these superior
volumes. Examine them at your leisure.
SECTIONAL
BOOKCASES
What more desirable than a
bookcase? TheGlobe-Wernicke
cases are good ones, and are sup
plied in every style and finish, suit
able either for the office or the home.
They are not expensive either.
Juvenile Books
For the children we have an interesting collection of the
most favored titles for the littles ones of all ages boys or
girls".
The New Fiction
Of-course our assortment of the late ..novels is complete
noteworthy just now being "Crowds," the new story of
compelling interest and contemporaneous thought. See
these new books on the first floor.
Gifts for Old and Young, for Everyone!
JUL J i-4 J a
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THE J. K. QILD COMPANY
THIRD AND ADDER S TREETS
Religious Books
Bibles, Testaments, Prayer Books, Hymnals. Does this not
contain a wealth of suggestion to you ? There is a sentiment
to the gift of such books that is appropriate to Christmas.
i
a Important Gift Books
Our special gift books embrace so many titles listing here
is impossible the bindings and illuminations, too, are. of
great variety, and possess originality well in keeping with
character of the work. .
GAMES AND
NOVELTIES
For the children we have asplen-
4 did line of the new games-many of
them have educational vajue, and all
are interesting.' The second floor
shenvs a splendid assortoaent of
. elty; desk; sets-rds," favors, etc
j.