THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 21, 1914.
VISITOR FROM VALE
SEES BRIGHT FUTURE
FOR MALHEUR CO.
George S. Mills Points Out
- Possibilities in Develop
ment of Resources,
Undermuslins Bearing Consumers ' League Label Enter January White Sale!
TOAID
THIS WILLAMETTE SEW
ING MACHINE Sold exclu
sively In Portland by Meier &
Frank. Easy payment plan
$2 down, $1 week payments.
New Basement Annex.
J. T. COUSINS SHOES
FOR WOMEN1 Sold here. Com
fort, style and durability in
every paiir. Third Floor, New
Building. .
FREE RENTAL. BUREAU
At your service. We assist
you to locate desirable houses
and apartments without any
charge. Fourth floor, Main
Building.
LUNCHEON AT MEIER &
FRANK'S is a positive delight.
Perfect service and cuisine.
Hours, 11.30 to 2:00 After
noon tea and a la carte ser
vice to 5.30 p. m.
NEW VICTROLA AND GRA
FONOLA PARLORS in the
New; Basement Annex. En
FREE NURSERY FOR THE
BABIES Under the supervU
lon of a trained nurse. Babiea
may be left here while mothers
shop. Fourth Fir, , Main Bldg.
trance Sixth and Alder Ves
tibule Way.
First Definite Step Taken To
wards Elevation of Com
mercial Amusements,
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COIyIMOTEE
INVITES
THEATRE MEN
IN SOLVING PROBLEM
Filial Three Days of Clearance at Meier & Frank's!
Every Article Reduced Excepting Contract Goods and Groceries
t Convinced that the next three years
: will find Vale, Ontario and Brogan the
center of thriving industry, George S.
i Mills, a prominent oil man of Vale, Is
a Portland visitor, registered at the
Imperial hotel. He says the coming
' of spring will see many new develop
i ment projects which promise to bring
I an Influx of people into that section
i of the state.
i " D. M. Brogan, founder of the town of
: Brogan, and one of the promoters of
, the Willow. Creek and Bully Creek ir
rigation project. Is in Philadelphia
now organizing, with the assistance of
' Dr. Thomas W. Thurston, a colony of
: 200 Qerman-American farmers to come
; to Malheur, county to settle. These
1 people will leave their homes In Lan
: caster county, Pennsylvania, early in
March, with the view of establishing
themselves In time to put in crops for
the coming season.
Willow Creek irrigation project has j
made Brogan the leading town In Mal
heur county in point of shipping, Mr. j
! Mills explains. The Bully Creek proj
ect diversion dam is up to a height of
90 feet now, and will supply water to
10,000 acres of new land the coming
year.
The possibility of so much new land
under cultivation and the development
' of the oil and natural gas resources lead
Mr. Mills to predict that there will be
10.000 people in Vale three years hence,
and an equal population' in Ontario,
where development of the natural gas
resources Is under way. He sees aux-
' lliary Industries in the form of cement
factories, scouring mills and canneries
i that will employ many men.
"Several companies will be operating
in the oil fields this spring." said Mr.
i Mills. "The four home building rigs
are now under option to Franklin Wi
ley, who is in New York, perfecting the
" details of the financing of his scheme.
Another rig owned by a company of
California oil men will be In the field
by March 1. under direction of J. R.
Zumwalt. They have several thousand
; acres of land under option.
"The Ontario Oil & Gas company has
leased Us holding to B. H. Mason of
Tampico. Mexico. This, natural gas
' well is 4 100 feet deep, and has a pres-
' sure capable of putting out 3,000,000
feet of patural gas every 24 hours. The
plan is to serve Ontario, Weiser and
Payette, having an aggregate popula
tion of 7000. It will be possible to fur
nish gas for domestic purposes for
about 25 cents a thousand feet, with
lower rates for manufacturing pur-
; poses.
"With the fuel problem solved, I be
lieve that the cement beds In Malheur
: county can be opened up. .We hope to
be able to start a cement factory there
In the near future. Parties are now
planning the operation of a scouring
mill there to take care of the thou-
i sands of '.-one of wool grown In Mal
heur, Crook and Lake counties each
year.
"Today our country looks better
than It has ever looked before. The
hills are covered with a foot and a half
of snow, insuring plenty of moisture
for the crops."
The committee appointed by Mayor
Albee to investigate and recommend
seme action looking toward the cen
sorship of commercialized amusements,
met yesterday afternoon in the Cen
tral Library building, discussed vari
ous phases of the proposition and de
cided to ask managers of local vaude
ville theatres to meet with it at the
library Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
tc talk over the situation.
With Dr. W. T. Foster, as chair
man, the committee early in the meet
ing adopted a policy of "construction."
"I believe this committee should
seek to devise tome positive method
to improve the character of vaudeville
hows. instead of working along lines
that would bring before the public the
negative aspects of the matter," eaid
Dr. Foster.
The fact was brought out that only
one or two of the committee ever at
tend vaudeville shows, and few visit
the motion picture houses. Dr. Foster
stated this made little difference, for
the reason that the committee would
undertake a full investigation before
making any recommendations to the
mayor.
Mrs. Elmer B. Colwell, of the local
moving picture censorship board, said
that virtually all the motion pictures
exhibited in "Portland are viewed by
members of the board in the exchanges
before they are released for the
public. She expressed the opinion
that the censoring of vaudeville
houses would not be easy for the rea
Eon that the bookings are made in the
east and local managers have no con
trol in the selection of acts.
Others, however, declared that the
local managers probably could order
objectionable parts of acts or sugges
tive acting eliminated. And then it
was decided to call in the theatre
managers themselves to talk over
matters.
Miss Mary Isom. was elected secre
tary of the committee. She was also
appointed chairman of a sub-committee
to procure information relative to
the work of censoring local motion
pictures and to ascertain how the
work is carried on in other communi
ties. Members of committee present yes
terday were: Dr. W. T. Foster, Miss
Mary F. Irom. Dr. Calvin S. White,
Hugh Hume, Eugene Brookings, Mrs.
Elmer B. Colwell, Mrs. Helen Ladd
Corbett and Mrs. Robert C. French.
COUNTY COURT NEWS
ELK STEAK EXPENSIVE
TO GEORGE FORREST
The Portland Quarry company re
quested a letter to show that it had
completed its contract to furnish rock
for the Patton road. The couny com
missioners referred the matetr to
Roadmuster Yeon. The company de
sires to , give its bonding company
official notice that the Contract has
been completed.
; Commissioner Dieck, of the depart
ment of public works of the city, re
ported that rurveys of Montgomery
drive from the head of Montgomery
street to Vista avenue, vary, and re
quested that County Surveyor Hol
brook check over his notes on the sur
vey. The report was submitted to
Holbrook.
The commissioners approved rules
for the government of Inmates of
Multnomah farm, submitted by Super
intendent Jackson, and authorized Mr.
Jackson to take measures he deemed
fit to maintain order and discipline at
" the farm.
Egger Brothers petitioned for $25
Indemnity for a cow slaughtered on
account of tuberculosis Infection, and
the hearing of the petition was set for
January 28 at 10 o'clock.
Pendleton, Or., Jan. 21. George
Forrest, the young Athena rancher,
who was convicted late Saturday night
of killing an elk, has been sentenced
by Judge Phelps to pay a $500 fine
and costs, which will amount to sev
eral hundred dollars more. This, with
his attorney fees, will make the elk
sieaK ne ate cost him about $3 a
pound. Forrest's attorneys served no
tice that they would enter a motion to
set aside the verdict and judgment on
the grounds that the trial was not fair
and impartial. Their contention is that
Seth Haworth, the principal witness
for the prosecution, had "double
crossed" them before the trial by de
claring that he knew nothing of the
case and, by his deception, had pre
vented them from opposing his testi
mony with a proper defense. The pro
duction of Haworth by the prosecution
threw consternation into the ranks of
the defense, inasmuch as they thought
him in Everett, Wash. A deputy sher
iff had secretly visited him and in
duced him to return, however, and he
had been kept hidden in the city until
called to the courthouse.
CONSOLIDATION PLAN
OF RAILROAD CONTINUES
CUPID LEADS TWO
VANCOUVER SWAINS
ACROSS COLUMBIA
Since last June the papers
have daily told of Portland
couples married in Vancouver
because of the Oregon medical
examination law, but yesterday
was the first appearance of any
Vancouver swains in Portland
for marriage licenses. John
RotH secured a license to wed
Magdalena Steudler, of the
Grace apartments, and Walter
McMlllen obtained a license to
marry Margaret E. Nicholson,
whose address was given as the
St. Charles Hotel. Roth and
McMillan each gave Vancouver,
Wash., as his residence.
With the retirement of A. C. Adams,
superintendent of motive power of the
North Bank road, that office after
February 1 will be abolished and the
work of the department will be con
solidated with the general shop sys
tem of the company. J. Dixon, now
master mechanic at Vancouver, Wash.,
is to be placed in charge with the
title of general master mechanic.
This change follows the policy of
General Manager W. D? Scott of con
solidating so far as possible the dif
ferent branches of the mechanical de
partment for the sake of economy and
simplification. The plan contemplates
the operation of the Oregon Electric,
United Railways and the Astoria divi
sion of the steam lines, under Superin
tendent A. J. Davidson, with J. Ma
guire, n6w superintendent of the As
toria line, as assistant superintendent.
Under the new arrangement Samuel
R. Clark displaces J. E. Mehaney as
purchasing agent.
PENDLETON CLUB MftY
GET NEW QUARTERS
Pendleton, Or., Jan. 21. Pendleton's
Commercial club may have new quar
ters, which have long been, needed. W.
F: Matlock, president of the Pendleton
noiel company, which will add two
sivnes io me jioiei Pendleton this
sprtng, offered to add a sixth story
for use by the club, providing it
raises the necessary money. The club
managers are considering asking him to
build the Btory and rent it to the club,
inasmuch as a $16,000 subscription
would be necessary under the plan pro
posed. - -
FEEDING GOOD, WILD
FOWL STAY IN NORTH
Pendleton, Or., Jan. 21. According
to reports coming from Echo, wild
geese and ducks are causing consider
able damage to grain In that vicinity.
The government reservoir on the Uma
tilla project is a game reserve and
there the birds roost in larire numbers
In the day time it is said they fly to
the grain fields to feed. Owing to the
mild weather and the abundance of
feed, the birds have not gone south
as is customary at this time of the
year. The season has advanced the
grain so that fowl are abandoning the
stubble fields for the young grain.
This condition has grown especially
bad since the close of the game season.
January 15, before which the hunters
Kept tnem on the move. One farmer
reports that he will have to reseed
acre rieid.
85 SUITS FOR CLEARANCE A T ONL Y $5!
iif ; x&
nt
ontinuing Friday and Saturday.-
J - This year's Show promises to be the
! most interesting: event of the kind
j tt iitiu ill x ui uauu. . vaoi iiuui-
ber of entries have been made far
in excess of the entries of former
years. Many out-of-town
Cats are booked Seattle
and Southern Oregon points
being well represented. The
cats entered include all the
choicest breeds, Persians in
greater number than ever
before, also many Manx Cats will be seen. This year's
Cat show will be a three-point show, conducted under the
mips; nf thp A C A All animal lnvrs will hf' intrt;tfH
lj in the 1914 Cat Show, which will be held at Meier &
f rranKS. Ponrta Floor Main Building- &
ftsrat 11 .. iiBssmrssiwss irii n i twea
$3.50 and $4.50 Shoes for Women, Pair $2.89
Gunmetal calf, with gray or black cloth tops; tan Russia leather with
cloth tops; patent colt, with mat or cravenette tops, and velour calf, with
mat or calf tops are the assortment of styles you may choose from in
these splendid Shoes so greatly reduced. Goodyear welt soles, and Cuban
heels. These are Shoes that sell regularly at from $3.50 to dJO OQ
$4.50 the pair tomorrow's price will be, the pair P07
Women's $1.50 Juliets Reduced to, Pair, $1.09
Fur-trimmed, felt Juliets, .with hand-turned soles, and low heels are
the offering for tomorrow at this Final Clearance price of $1.09. They
come in an assortment of colors wine, gray, black and red, and with
the fur trimming are most attractive and serviceable for the cool weather.
Regularly these Juliets are priced at $1.50 for Clearance AQ
they're reduced to, pair tJjAeVr
WRECK OF BALBOA ,
IS MOVING INSHORE
-farther inshore.
Detention Home Repairs.
in answer to a request by Judge
Gatens. of the juvenile court, for funds
ior repairs needed at the Fraser De
tentlon Home, the county commission
crs tuts morning sent a letter statins
that the county departments are now
on a budget basis and the money must
taiven uom iunas allowed the
juveuiie court.
(Special to The Jonrnal.)
Aberdeen. Wash., Jan. 21. Storms of
the past few days have taken out an
additional 100 feet of the false work
. of the north jetty. The wreck of the
ivuugncf rs&iuua nas urotcen irom its I Klfrkitat Wash Jan i ti u...,
anchor and has been driven 100 feetj Lyle is again to be reopened under the
May Change Division.
Klickitat, Wash., Jan. 21. It Is re
porxea mat me s. K, & S. Railroad
ccmpany is contemplating changing
n uivjsiuii plum uum me present lo
cation at tailbnage to Lyle.
Hotel at Lyle.
The Original Prices Were $12.50, $15.00 and $17.50
It is scarcely believable that such excellent Suits can be sold at so
low a price. And yet it's an only too-evident fact! Those who are fortu
nate enough to secure one or more of them will reap a perfect harvest of
economy. As there are but 85 in the assortment, we advise early choice.
Misses' and Women's plain and fancy tailored Suits, 14 year-old to 44 bust
size. The materials are serge cheviots, whipcord and tweeds and the colors are
navy, Copenhagen, browns, grays and mixtures. Made in plain or belted back
style straight or cutaway fronts and plain or draped skirts. Broken lines of
Suits that h ave sold at $12.50, $15.00 and S17.50 reduced for our Final Clear
ance Sale to only $5.00. Ganntnt Bafcm oosa.rioor Main Bnildinf
Cover-All Aprons, 67c
Attractively Made of Seersucker
These Seersucker Cover-All Aprons are as at
tractive as they are practical, for they're made of pretty
blue and white or pink and white striped seersucker.
The low neck has a round yoke or collar of plain
pink or blue material, piped in white, also pocket
heading of the same material. Short kimono sleeves
and belted back, with the white piping, completes
one of the most becoming Aprons we have yet been
able to offer our patrons. The price is phe
nomenally low for Clearance, only . . .
SC1t fc rrank'a Seoomd now-Hew Building 1
W W W "
67c
idinr icu Oram niM
All Furs Half Price
For Clearance
Phenomenal! Clearance Sale $3.00 and $3.50 Sweaters at $1.39
Some Books That
Are Reduced for
Clearance
35c Cloth Edition "Everyman's Library,"
500 volumes, slightly hurt from handling.
Special 25
To $2 odd gift books, "She Loves Me," etc..
500 volumes in the assortment, spec'l 75
"The Creators," "Miss Melindy," "The Man
Who Reaps," and 1000 other original
$1.50 copyrighted editions, special. . .35
25c "Billy Whiskers," special 10
50c "Buster Brown," "Twee Deedle," story
and picture books for children, sp'l. 25
Book Store, Basement Annex.
Suitable for Men and Women
These are Men's and Women's Sweaters, all made in
the strictly Coat Sweater style, Shaker knit and plain weave.
Included in this lot at this deep reduction are the famous
"Knitright" Sweaters and other equally as popular gar
ments. All in the ruff-neck style and a great assortment
of colors, including maroon, navy, oxford, white and tan.
A saving such as this sale makes possible on a garment so
serviceable and necessary as a Sweater is, indeed, an advan
tage sure to be appreciated by everyone. Every man or
woman in need of a Sweater Coat who grasps this opportu
nity for saving .will receive the greatest possible value for
the amount of money expended. So select early one of
these excellent Ruff-Neck Sweater Coats, suitable for men
or women, selling regularly at $3.00 and $3.50, Thursday
only at $1.39.
Main Aisle. Main Buildlnff
50c to $1 Neckwear 35c
" 37o7$L00
Fancy Neckwear for women in vest ef
fects, Medici Krills, Lace Coat Protectors,
Jabots, Lace Stocks and Yokes enter into
this deep reduction sale. The usual price
ranges from 50c to $1.00 while the OP
Clearance price is, 3 for $1 each OtIU
To 50c Neckwear, 18c
3lor50c
This Neckwear is slightly soiled, and the
assortment consists of Jabots, Dutch Col
lars, Tailored and Fancy .Stocks and
Guimpcs about 50 different .styles, selling
regularly from 35c to 50c reduced Qe
to, 3 for 50each JLOL
I
5000 Rich, Beautiful Felt Pennants 15c
Choice of five styles, including Oregon, California,
Washington, Princeton and Army-Navy and the num
ber of selections you may make is unrestricted. Thurs
day is the day 5000 to choose from, but don't delay
too long; indications point to a quick disposal. Such
Pennants as these are universally appreciated; made of
genuine felt good bodythat has been thoroughly
shrunken and pressed, and possesses a substantial as
well as a beautiful surface. The colorings are .brilliant
some in deep tone effects and are all fast. Will adorn
any room, especially bedroom and den, for they are of
ampie size, unnorm ana Deauuiui texture, ana 01 colors w
liiak iiai . v. v-- j J " ijiiuuvj kin king.
rim rioor
Hew Building'
Our Grocery Service Excels Try Us!
The enormous output of our Grocery to homes in all parts of the city
demands daily and in some cases, hourly replenishment of stock in
each department. What better assurance than this could you have of re
ceiving fresh, wholesome Groceries? We take pride in sending out
Groceries that are clean, fre"sh, sanitary, and at all times underpriced.
A few of the Economy Possibilities for Thursday are as follows:
Shoulder Hams Fancy, sugar-cured Hams in medium A
weight. Special, lb 14C
Butternut Butter Popular brand, roll 68
Regular Hams Fine quality about 14 lbs., lb. 18
Japan Head Rice 5-lb. Cloth Sack.... 29c
Seeded Raisins Xew No. 1 Cartons 3 cartons . .25
White or Black Cooking Figs California grown 3 lbs,...125
Seedless Raisins Unbleached Sultanas, lb 1lA
Cotosuet Popular Shortening, No. 5 pail 65
Cloverbloom Butter Roll 60
Whole Wheat Flour Freshly milled No. ! sack 29
Cooking Molasses No. 10 can 55 No. 5 can. ...... , .30
38c Cabinet Coffee Well liked, lb 29
2000 Pieces "Wearever" Aluminum Specially Priced for This Three Days' Sale
55c "Wearever" Sauce Pan
the style pictured above, is of
convenient size and at least one
should be in every woman's
home. They are light, strong, sani
tary, and their shape utilized to
the best advantage for cooking
purposes. Handles lined to pre
vent heatinsr. For this spe- oft
cial event priced at, each tijQ.
65c "Wearever" Stew Pans
Illustrated is the three pint size;
sets flat and firmly on any sur
face, and has medium-long han
dle securely attached. No creases or
edgings of any kind Just a sound
piece of the best made Aluminum
well formed and shaped into a
practical Stew Pan. Spe- 0"T
cial for 3 days' sale 0C
It's the practical and right-up-to-date Housewife who is
going to be vitally interested in this timely event. Aluminum
Ware is widely recognized and established as a strong factor
in modernizing the average kitchen and the name "Wear
ever" on a piece is it's stamp of sterling quality. "Wearever"
Aluminum Ware is rigid and durable in its construction ; will
not bend with ordinary use, chip, tarnish or blacken. Intense
heat does nol affect it hence it wears indefinitely. Ndte the
genuine and decided reductions on the four pieces illustrated.
"Wearever" Berlin Sauce Pans 1 -quart size each 80
"Wearever" Berlin Sauce Pans 2-quart size each f 1.05
"Wearever" Berlin Sauce Pans 3-quart size--each $1.25
"Wearever" Berlin Sauce Pans 4-quart sizeeach $1.55
"Wearever" Round Cast Griddles 10-inch size each $2.30
"Wearever" Round Cast Griddles 12-inch size each $2.70
95o WRrever" Aluminum Pr
serrinr kettle 2 H quart size
pictur"i is widely adaptable for
jre-rvinir. canning, et Aci'Jsand
continuous heat applied doecn't
affer-t this ware in the least. The
"handle !s rigidly ronxtructcd at
'both sids and will not heat eas
ily. Oniy durine this event CA
at this rrle. each .'. . 0xC
SI .25 -WrTr' Covered Cane
Pans Thin is the tiiree-'i'ir t
size, roH"tinK greater depth
than the usi al pan. whlr-h. st cer
tain timH. ! vfrv f-onvenlcnt f'-'
all hounewlvs. improved shfv
and poFfefw- a rover' that flis
practically j.lr-tizM with a kom1
size'1 knob r.ttached e- QA
rurely. .urclal price, each 04C
"Wearever" Cast Waffle Irons low each ....$3.00
"Wearever" Preserving Kettles 4-quart size each $1.15
"Wearever" Preserving Kettles 6-quart size each $1.40
"Wearever" Preserving Kettles 8-quart size each $1.65
"Wearever" Preserving Kettles 10-eruart size each $2.00
"Wearever" Preserving Kettles 12-quart size each $2.40
"Wearever" Lipped Sauce Pans l4-quart size each 65e
"Wearever" Lipped Sauce Pans 2-quart size ach 85J
"Wearever" Lipped Sauce Pans 2-quart size each 95
"Wearever" Lipped Sauce Pans 3-quart size each $1.05
"Wearever" Lipped Sauce Pans 4-quart size each $1.25
"Wearever" Covered Windsor Kettles 4-quart size each $1.70
"Wearever" Covered Windsor Kettles 5-quart size each $1.85
"Wearever" Covered Windsor Kettles 6-quart size each $2.00
"Wearever" Tea Kettles 5-quart size each $4.00
"Wearever" Tea Kettles 6-quart size each :..$4.25
too
Tm& QyALiTV Store- of Portland
Fifths SixUvTtorrisoty Alder Sta.
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
"Wearever"
Tea Kettles 7-quart size each '-. $4.75
Tea Pots 1 -quart size each R2.70
Tea Pots lj-quart size each ...$2.0O
Pie Pans shallow 6-inch size each 20e
Pie Pans shallow 84-inch size each 25
Pie Pans shallow 10-inch size each , 35e
Pie Pans shallow 11-inch size each ...40S
Rice Boilers 1-quart size each $1.65
Rice Boilers 2-quart size each
Rice Boilers 3-quart size each . . .
Pudding Pans 1-quart size each . .
Pudding Pans 1-quart size each
Pudding Pans 2-quart size each . .
Pudding Pans 3-quart size each . .
Pudding Pans 4-quart size each
,...$2:iO
...$2.50
......45
55e
...... 704
.....85
$1.00
ISeUr k rrank Bltf Baimnt store. Kail Orders mi
management of D. C. Dillabaugh.