THE" OREGON DAILY JOURNAL .PORTLAND. FRIDAY. JULY- 20, 1917. PUBLIC WORKS Fl ORCE REDUCED ILL BE PER CENT BY 35 BARBUR .-Office and Outside Working ' Crews Will Be Cut on Aug, 1, It Is Announced. POLICE CHANGES HINTED JT. r. Johnson. Who W1U Bacoma Chief of Folic Boon, Xetnras from Trip Throug'hout the Kurt. VICTIMS OF DROWNING NEAR WARREN t ' With a. if, per cent reduction to be in axle in tho forces of the department : of nubile works Augxiet 1, employes ' of the department under Commissioner ' B&rbur aro beginning to worry about .losing their Jobs. Barbur declared 'this morning that plana for reorgan ization wwuld be announced within a -few days and that about 85 per cent " of the employes are to be laid off. with more to follow later. "The reductions will affect both the office and the outside worldnft forces." he said. "We propose to consolidate eome of the bureaus and see whether we cannot bring about a greater re ' ductlon In the cost of operating the . . depart m on t of public works." With this announcement and the re fturn from the east of N. F. Johnson, who becomes chief of police August 1, 1 members of the police bureau are look . Ing around for a safe place to land. Mayor Baiter Is authority for the .statements that a number of changes j 'are to be made In the police bureau - ; and has Intimated that the force is to I" - bo reduced considerable. He discussed 1 the proposed changes with Johnson i this morning, but no action was taken, t Johnson returned to Portland last nieht after visiting the police bureaus i ." of a largo number of cities of the middle west He went as far east as I Chicago. J John C. Anderson Funeral Arranged The funeral of John C. Anderson U v will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 i" " from the Pearson parlors, Russell and Union avenue, and Incineration will be conducted at the Portland crema " torlum Monday morning. Mr. Ander son was a native of Sweden and came to Oregon in 1851. For many years f he was a marine, river and stationary ' - engineer, but retired over 16 years ago. He was an honorary member of the Marine Engineers" Beneficial associa . tlon. Mr. Anderson la survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida B. Anderson, and two sons, Ivan C. Anderson, Portland, and Oscar A. Anderson, Fairbanks, Alaska: WZbK'!Iy mt-'"A -X P&Zxi'tyd Right: Andrew Carlson; in the circle, Agnes Mattson, and top, left, Ellen Carlson,, niece of Andrew Carlson Warren, Or., July 20. Funeral serv ices for the victims of the triple drowning tragedy In Scsppoose slough near Warren Tuesday afternoon, are being held here this afternoon. The victims are Andrew Carlson 2G; Ellen Carlson, his niece, 13, and Agnes Mattson, 13. Carlson attempted to save the two girls when a boat in which they were riding capsized, but they clung so tightly around his neck that all went down. The bodies were recovered about two hours later. They were all in the death grip. The victims were well known in this community, over which the tragedy has cast a pall. education; jes iL Wl ARE DISCUSSED AT CHAUTAUQUA F ORUM King Spurgeon of Clackamas Dies Work of Parent-Teacher As sociations Is Praised by Speakers at Gladstone, Oregon City. July 20. King Spur geon. former superintendent of the' government fish hatchery at Clacka mas, died at the family home near Clackamas station, Thursday, follow ing an illness from tuberculosis. He was a native of Kansas, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Spurgeon. now residing near Clackamas. He was 46 years old, and besides his parents, is survived by a wife and one son, and two sla ters. Mrs. John E. Smith. Camas, Wash., and Mrs. L II. Wilson. Tilla- NEW ENDEAVOR OUTLINED SHkfi" 5: tuo wilL , taking parlors In this city Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Interment Huslo and Ugbt Opera Also Enliven " the Clackamas cemetery. Mr. Spur-JT- mi.i. 1 eon was a member of the I. O. O. F. ICany rolk Arm Attracted. of Clackamas. Captain Roberg-Now Is Awaiting Orders Dr. David N. Robert state health ofi fleer, has been commissioned a captain in the medical officers' reserve corps and is now awaiting orders to report for active duty. While a number or physicians have received lieutenants' commissions. Dr. Roberg is one or we few in Portland to be commissioned captain. Dr, Roberg saw army service in the Philippines. In Divorce Court Oregon City, July 10. Lydla McGiU has been granted a decree of divorce from Frank McGill and awarded the custody and care of the minor son. and Judse Campbell has issued an order dismissing the divorce suit of Cora N. Bouts against her husband. Silas B. Boutz, a well known resident of the Oswego district, the parties having eome to a settlement of their family troubles outside the court. Earl O. Davis seeks divorce from Flora B. Davis. They were married in Vancouver, Wash., February 28. 1914. He asks custody of twin sons, aged 1 rear and 6 months. Bridge Fire Started Oregon City, July SO. A cigarette stub carol ess ly thrown'" set fire to the suspension bridge over the Willam ette at Seventh street Thursday even ing. The blase was extinguished by Night Patrolman Long. Many Pioneers Disappointed Harvey J. Mathisen The funeral service for Harvey Jo seph Mathisen was held this morning from the A. R. Zeller parlors, and from the Church of the Madeline. In ' terment was in Mt. Calvary cemetery. ' Mr. Mathisen was a native of Wiscon sin, aged 4 8, and had resided in Port land for the past seven years, resid ing at 860 Tillamook street. His death was caused by a paralytlo stroke from which he suffereu for several weeks, Surviving Mr. Mathisen are his wife. Rose Ellen Mathisen. and five chil dren, Joseph, Marion, Margaret, Ber- nice and Eleanor Mathisen. His par ents reside In Evansville, Minn., and a sister and two brothers in Chicago. Mrs. Marguerite Bell Mrs. Marguerite Bell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. J. Doug lass. 415 Mill street, July 18, at the Bge of 75. She was born in Ireland, but spent most of her life in Kansas and Idaho. Surviving her are three children, J. J. Buston, Dorrls, Cal.; ft Not Enough Autos for Trip By Ella McMunn 1 A broken promise to a child Is al ways regarded as pathetic, but in finitely more so to one on the sun down slope of life, and that is what happened this morning when pioneers sufficient to fHl 800 automobiles as sembled at the Auditorium, where 100 automobiles were waiting to take them over the Columbia river highway. Some of them had stood there since 8:30 and were still standing at 10 o'clock in the hope that machines would be donated from some source for them, while all this time hundreds and hundreds of machines stood idle at the curbs in the down town dis tricts. When many of the feeble men and women could no longer stand on their feet they sank down on the curb to rest or on the stones that are to go into the steps of the auditorium, but many, weary and disappointed, turned away. Commodore Hardy Btlll Spry Nobody went but those entitled by age, or official position to do so. Not even newspaper folks were among the elect, but even with such careful dis crimination the crowd exceeded all ex pectatlons. At the banquet Thursday evening 1120 were present, 900 of them being registered pioneers, 100 attend ants who came to care for the more Infirm persons and the others Sons and Daughters of Pioneers, who were In many cases attendants also. Nearly every machine that pulled out had some person especially dis tinguished, sometimes two or more. In the one-hundredth auto Julia De- vore Johnson, writer and pioneer rode In front of her was Commodore Hardy in his sailor suit as spry as a midship man of 18 climbing the rigging. "My father made the first wagon wheels that came over the Barlow road," said one woman. "Oh," said another, not to be outdone, "We came in the first boat, around the Horn." "I was only a child," the first has tened to add. "Well, so was I." tht other replied with spirit, for it was only the "Queen Mother," Mrs. Rebecca Jane Smith Barger, who seemed proud of her age. perhaps because she did not look It, although she celebrated her Golden wedding more than 20 years ago, for she was married when aha came to Marion county in 1847. J. C Lloyd of Colfax, Wash., wu all smiles as he went down to the banquet. "I've just met Silas Smith's wife," he aald "and it is the first time I have seen her since 1845, when we came out here in the same wagon train," and they told each other the happenings of 71 years. ' Perilous Trip Recounted Captain E. W. Baughman of Moscow, Idaho, had a happy day and finished up by a trip on the Columbia river highway this morning in Rufus Hoi man's car, the said Rufus having gen erously tried to put IS people in two cars, which was about the proportion of cars and people who wanted to go. Captain Baughman has steam-boated on all the rivers of the northwest and by an odd coincidence used to be a pal of the younger Holman's parents anl grand-parents in the steam-boating business, and like them had caulked his wagon bed and tried to float down the Columbia river, losing all but his life en route near the Dalles In 1860. TODAY Scoop Special- Extra R ussian Revolution Never - to - be - forgotten scenes in Moscowand Pe trograd, photographed in the very thick of the most amazing revolution in the world's history. , Photographed Under the Auspices of THE ; American Ambulance i In Russia s Of course at the Mrs. J. T. Sprlngston, Lewlston. Ida ho, and Mrs. Douglass, Portland. A sister, Mrs. M. F, Cleveland, resides in Ores-ham. Funeral service was held at the J. P. Finley chapel this after noon and interment was in Mt Scott Park cemetery. r. John Larson John Larson died at his home near Gladstone Park, Wednesday, at the age of 59. He was a native of Swe den and came to Oregon 28 years ago. Until recently he followed the occu pation of a stationary engineer and resided in Portland and Oregon City. Mr. Larson is survived by his widow, Mrs. Christine Larson, five children and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at the Pearson undertaking parlors, Union avenue and Russell street, Saturday at 2 p. m.. Rev. John Ovall of Oregon City officiating. In terment will be in Rose City Park cemetery. Dental Surgeons Named by Wilson Washington, July 20. (WASHING TON BUREAU OF THE JOURNAL.) -The president has nominated the following to be dental surgeons: Brrol W. WiUett and Llndsey N. Brown of Oregon, also Francis S. Weir of Wash ington state, who was' educated at Portland. Wife's Job as Cook Keeps Him From Jail Kansas City, Mo., July 20. That the road to a man's heart is through his stomach was borne out in Judge Ralph Latshaw's court, the judge per sonally furnishing the proof of the proverb. John Jones, a negro employed at the Latshaw home, was before the court charged with wrecking the judge's motor car while on an un authorized joy ride. Justice Shepard was called in to sit on the bench in Judge Latshaw's 'Stead. After hearing the evidence Justice Shepard whispered with Judge Lat shaw and then announced that the sentence would be six months in Jail but that in view of "extenuating circumstances" a parole would be granted. "What were the extenuating cir cumstances?" Justice Shepard was asked later. "Jones' wife's biscuits,' he said. "You see, she is the cook for the Lat- bhaws, and the Judge was afraid she'd ko on strike if we sent her husband to Jail." He Was Far-Sighted From the ChHirUn Herald An ambitious colored man had quit his Job and was being granted a new one with another concern, and when his employer asked him if he could be ready to commence work in two weeks he replied: "I fear dat would be dlfficut for roe to be ready in two weeks, but I could be ready in one week, shore." "How's that?" asked his employer. "Well, In one week I can finish de garden work." was his answer, "but If I is home then one week more ds mis sus would be rushin' me into de middle of housecleanin . Police Are Busy Vancouver, Wash... July JO. A county truck driver named Barker was arrested last night north of Camas for driving a county truck without lights. ue was released on nis own recoenl sance to appear for a hearing the first or next week. b. Krause as arrested near the North Jtanx aepot last night for al leged annoyance of minor girls. His ball was fixed at 81500 and he is being held until bail is secured. 1 - . . , vvuipicuyii I Preserve, eeantiflee. softena. whiten I vests an rapidly clears akla of all rmptlnea. i im u ii te n cieanir. oeaiuy odor. 60c All uiili, at u uh iud ih euuKpne, Ad. Can't Come Back if She Leaves U. S. Ban Francisco, July zo. Born a Chinese and married to a native Ger man who is American by naturaliza tion, Mrs. Genevieve Dromberger finds herself facing difficulties in her en deavors to leave San Francisco for the orient. Because she is a Mongolian Mrs. Dromberger cannot take the American citizenship of her husband, Gustav ijromDerger. a macninist in the gov ernment service at the Cramp ship yards in Philadelphia. If she leaves the United States aa an alien she will not be able to return because she is Chinese. Many Get Licenses Vancouver, Wash., July 20. James H. Reed and Marie L. Smith, from Portland, took out a marriage It cense Thursday afternoon and were later married by Justice of the Peace W. S. T. Derr. They were ac com pan led by another couple, who act ed aa witnesses. The groom gave hii occupation as farming. Others who secured marriage licenses were George R. Cothrell, 60, and Mrs. Mag gie R. Ornsby. 84; Tacolt; Alfred Pet terson. 22, Portland, and Anna V. Mar tin. 18, Vancouver; Clyde E. Pretty- man, 28, and Nettle L. Smith, 18, Po.t- lana; ueorge Hanson, 40. and Mary E Hansen, 46, Portland; Robert M. Young, 40, and Lillian Western. 26 Portland; Fred Chambers, legal, and Mrs. Aimed Owens, legal. Portland. .Whea i writing e calling adrartlaera i please mention Tba Journal. (Adv.) Oretron City. Or.. July 20. With Mrs. John Waldron of Oak Grove pre siding, the 11 o'ejock forum at Glad stone Chautauqua Thursday was de voted to talks on Parent-Teacher work in Oregon and the problem of the rural schools. The auditorium was more than half, full, Portland furnishing quite a number of visitors. Mrs. Arls tine Felts of Portland, who is to teach in the Lower Logan district in Clack amas county next year, with a view to studying problems along the rural school line, and who Is a former state president of the Parent-Teacher asso ciation, was introduced and made a few brief remarks, after which J. E. Calavan, superintendent of schools of Clackamas county, spoke briefly, say ing that he considered the Parent Teacher movement the greatest In the state and waj glad to note that it was rapidly growing. Concluding, Mr. Calavan intro duced Professor M. S. Pitman of the Oregon Normal college, Monmouth, wlio said that he would talk but briefly upon the parent-teacher movement, but more so upon the problem of the rural schools. Professor Pitman declared several things were necessary in order to bring the rural schools to a position of repute and to make a teaching position therein to. be 1 desired, rather than shunned, by the teachers of the state. These were bet ter buildings, better facilities, better pay and that teachers be not compelled to teach any more grades than they are in the towns and cities. He com mented on the growing tendency of the country boys and girls to leave farm life for the city because the let ter offered them apparency more com fortable surroundings, pleasures and opportunities. Professor Pitman said he was in favor of a state normal school that would prepare teachers especially for country or rural school work, one whose instructors would go out and study the needs of the rural districts, diagnose those needs and then prepare and furnish the right kind of teachers. - Xuslo Program Pleases In the afternoon the Boston Light Opera company, which opened the new auditorium at night with "Chimes of Normandy," gave a delightful half hour program in the old auditorium. Dr. A. E. Turner of Philadelphia was the lecturer of the afternoon with the subject, "Watch Your Step." A new feature of the Chautauaua will come Saturday mornlne at 10 o'clock, when, instead of the reeular sermon-lecture the Clackamas countv i w. u. r. u. win conduct a county sil ver medal declamatory contest under the direction of County President Mrs. E. B. Andrews. There are nine con testants, all from Gladstone, as fol lows. Dean Vedder, George Bruner, Fred Joy. Harry Crawford, Glenn Parker, Jennie Hoyt, Margaret Rob erts, Mary Olds and Grade Owens. During the time the Judges are voting readings will be given by Maurice Brown and Andy Wood of Wllsonville, and piano solos and duets are to be played by Miss Helen Gambel of Port land and Miss Florence Andrews of Oregon City. Saturday evening the Third Oregon band will give a concert at the park grounds. r The new auditorium, seating be tween 4S0O and 6000 persons, used Thursday night for the first time, was filled to overflowing long before the program started, and not less than 1000 people found seats upon requisi tioned benches, chairs and improvised benches, as well as standing room around the various exits. Cross Is Speaker President C H. Dye of the associa tion. Introduced by Superintendent W. C Buckner, complimented the people upon the new auditorium, and then in troduced the chairman of the building committee and the dean of Chautau- quas west of the Rocky mountains. Harvey E. Cross. Mr. Cross gave a brief Idea of the size of the building, which Is 100 feet wide and 160 feet long, and in testing his voice was told that be could easily be heard to the uttermost corner of the structure. He said that when the work was started the association had but $4000 in the bank to meet the cost of 86000. and that in order to meet this deficit all persons interested in the success of the Gladstone Chautauqua were to be given an opportunity to buy stock at 825 per share, the buyer to have until July, 1918, to pay, and for every share purchased the buyer to be given a sea son ticket each year of the Chautauqua, which in reality is 10 per cent interest on the Investment. The Theatre Beautiful The Best in Photoplay Youthful Wisdom From tba Kansaa City 8tar A little girl was Just recovering from an attack of scarlet fever and the first day she was able to sit up she said: Mamma, I guess I'll ask papa to buy me a baby carriage for my dol lies." Her brother, aged 6, overhear ing the remark, exclaimed. "Well, you'd better strike him for it right away, for if you wait till you get well you may not get it." 'If I was the grocer I d sell nothin but Post Toasties New Houston Hotel . SIXTH AJTO ETOLXTT roar blocks rrooB Onion Depot end mii bualaeae eaotar. fireproof aad taoderm. ftAXXS 7fe TO $S rXM SAT CBAS. O. HOPKINS. Manager Admission ISc Children Sc LmmbbbsI OUIS! (SLA TUMI Aji Honors Zonlay. Parisian vampii in a startling, thrilling transformation proves that love is stronger than bate. SWEETHEART OF THE DOOMED A swift, sensational drama of the French trenches affords Miss Glaum her strongest emotional role. The Gold That Glistens This delightful 2-reel feature Is a masterful picturization of one of O. Henry's cleverest short stories. Today and to rn o r row in this cool. In viting theatre the best pro ductions in the past beat In the future. COLUMBIA TODAY AND SATURDAY V . . I Flame of The Yukon a story of an Alaska 'dancdiall girl, a North ern light, like the great Borealis, that lures and beckons, but is not for man to have and hold Seven reels. 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