East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-14

UlCF ulNllOa n OF the show,
that when the. curtain goes
up on the sr,eat, Western Annual Roundup everything goes off ac-
cordl4g to schedule and without a hitch. The host of spectators can
visit Pendleton-the mecca Of the cowboy, cowgirl and Indian
comfortably and safely watch and enjoy the thrilling spectacular and
hand the sports and pastimes of their real range and frontier life in
duged in during their idle and less serious moments and their realistic
and exciting expert horsenianshiP at the Round-Ups.
Some parts of the show can be definitely planned and only a mir
ace could cause their mdoing, but other parts must depend on CON
ton can be suggested or carried into effect. Consequently a plan must
be put into operation that can be quickly changed to meet immediate
that they can make the very best out of what they have to do with, in
OFdeF to keep up their end in making the Roundup a huge success.
To the later class belongs the accommodation committee.
Out ON the border of the bunch grass plains in Eastern Oregon
where the range doyetails with the commonwealth best and highest
development, lies the thriving, open hearted, hospitable and generous
City OF Pendleton with a population of six thousand inhabitants. 1t
is up TO her to accommodate and be hostess to thousands of visitors for
three DAYS, perhaps numbering enough each day to more than doubl?
her entire population.
It can readily be seen the stupendous problem we have in accom-
modating Sleeping and feeding) this vast crowd of visitors, many Of
Whon 1T from the large clueS accustomed to a large cltys most tas-
tidious' and luxurious surroundings. No matter how generous, public
spHNfu' open hearIeu au eager Inc culzen2 u Fe1dIeI9n are TO %
their 6es. we cannot turn Pendleton into a New York, Chicago, Port
land, Spokane or a Seattle. Our good friends who come from far must
bear with Us. Any way they will feel assured that we did our damd-
one Of the requisites Of the Roundup management is the youngest
ana latest addition It's oornlng Is with the advent OF the I'LL show
but the committee from the reports coming in from over the entire
West, early realized something of the task before them. We began to
formulate our plans to utilize every possible sleeping and eating ac
COMMUNICATION within our means and to make what we had as accessible
to the visitors as would be possible.
You must remember that when the cowboys gather for their
Spring and Fall RoundsUps some inconvenience are expected-the
socalled "roughing it is enjoyed as a lark. 1t is fondly hoped that
the same spirit will prevail among our visitors. If anyone should be
neglected or missed | can assure them it will be deeply deplored by
every citizen of Pendleton and everything will be done to rectfy any
blunders. This is the first year of a systematic attempt to take care
OF all our guests by the accommodation committee. No doubt some
mistakes will be made and the committee Especially its chairmanl
roundIv criticized. No doubt the accommodation committees of the
future will profit by the sad experiences of the present one and many
of the snares and dead falls can and will be avoided. Don't blame our
mistakes to future Roundup accommodations committees, as such
criticisms would be unjust. Next year [ predict the difficulties of
oOmmodious and comfortable accommodations will have been COM
pletely solved.
As before stated we realized somewhat of the seriousness of the
accommodation question. The rest of the committee was selected with
much care and for their ability, energy and resourcefulness. A aan
was devdved whereby each accommodation committeeman was assign
ed some special phase of Pendleton's accommodation resources and this
assignment has been given exclusive and thorough attention by each
member of the committee. The personnel of the committee follows
A. J. McAllser, of the Pendleton Drug Co., Charles Marsh, Sec. OF
Hartman Abstract Co., G. E. Roosevelt, proprietor of Boston Store
school. Henry Laatz. J. f. Keefe, secretary of the Commercial awoci
alton, and myself, its chairman.
The directors of the Round-Up Association two months and a hall
ago entered into a contract for the purchase of 1000 folding single
beds; these beds were in turn sold to the hotels, lodging houses and
customed double bed of the city vet they are well made and afford
clean. soft, comfortable bed for anyone who secures one.
from the surrounding inland and country districts at the Byers grove
Round-UP camping grounds. Mrs. E. W. McComas has kindly allowed
and enjoy a few DAYS Of camp life within the corporate limits of the
city. and easy walking distance from the business district and the
Roundup grounds. are welcome to do so. We can take care of all who
apply. no matter how many. Mr.. Cress sturgis has charge Of tho
canning grounds and will give it his full attention. The camping
privilege. including water, will be free: special policemen will be Or
dntv day and night and see to it that perfect order is kept and sanitary
camping grounds maintained without unnecessary restrictions. Feed
iyered daily at camp for a reasonable price by the down town dealers
The camp should prove an attractive feature for those who are in a po
sion 70 take advantage Of it.
It i thought the eating facilities will be ample. DR.. I. Q. Temple
has charge of this branch of the accommodations and will give it care
ful and thorough attention for the next three days. Besides the score
and more down town hotel dining rooms, restaurants, cafes, lunch
rooms and lunch counters, the ladies of the First Christian church
will serve dinner and supper at their church located on Jackson street
north of the Main street bridge. Likewise the ladies of the Methodist
church will serve dinner and supper at their church, located corner
johnson and Webb streets. as will the ladies of the Baptist church serve
dinner and supper at Masonic Hall located on corner Main and Weeb
St hose who desire can buy a lunch from several dealers on Main
and Court streets Or from VIM. Bogart who has the lunch concession
at the Roundup Park, they can 90 to some shady nook or who per
chance NAV desire to 90 early to the grand stand and bLeachers and
enjoy their mid day meal there. An agreement has been secured from
. majority of the eating places whereby a charge of not more than