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PAGE SIX. DAILY EAST OIlRGONIAiy. PK1Vlt,KTOM. OKROON. TlIl'HSDAY, IWCKMHKK S, 1909. EIGHT PAGES. SMALL SHIPPER NEW DRMntU VGK ltri.ES rREVEXT PISCKIMIXATIOX 200,000 Miles of Itailroail Acvt-pi Now Code, tlir RoMilt of l.alKrs of Kail road OunimiHsloti Itlfr Corporations Have Ibvn Violiitinjr Peinurrnge Itules. Washington, Dec. 2. Yesterday a uniform set of demurrage rules, which will do more to prevent discrimina tion between shippers and to give the Finall man a chance, than any ether net since the passage of the anti-rebate law, was put into effect on more than two hundred thou sand miles of railroad in the United States. The adoption of the ruies, which, by agreement among the railroads and states railroad commissions, will be made uniform all over the United States. Is the first real piece of constructive regulation of railroads ever done by the inter state commerce commission, and the credit of the accomplishment is due largely to Commissioner Franklin K. Lane of California, whom President Roosevelt once described as "the best man on the interstate commerce commission." The rules were adopted at Wash ington recently by the National As sociation of Railway commissions, composed of the federal and state ailway commissions and which is purely an advisory body, having no existence under the law. They were threshed out by a committee which worked for a year, holding meetings In various large commercial centers to which both shippers and railroad men were Invited. Commissioner Lane was chairman of the committee. After the adoption of the demur rage code by the association, the traf fic managers of the biggest railroads in the country recommended their adoption by the roads and they will go into effect at once. Biff Shippers Violate Rules. In the course of its investigations, the committee unearthed an astound ing condition of affairs. It found that big shipping interests had sub stituted violation of demurrage rules for the old habit of demanding re bates and that by refusing to pay de- ( murrage charges, they maintained a supremacy over other shippers who were forced to return cars on time or pay the consequences. "The "pri vate car" was being used, the com mitted found, practically to eliminate smaller shippers, because no railroad could exact riVwirrage charges from shippers who owned Jheir own cars. In th? Oli days, the Mee) interests of Pittsburg had been ab!e to uma?4 millions of dollars annually by ex acting rebates from the railroars on pain Qt diverting their traffic Or "building their 6wn line. The com mittee found that the steel barons of today had varied the program slightly by refusing to return empty cars on time or to pay any charge for keep ing them overtime. In one case a steel foundry diverted its traffic, amounting to several hundred thou sands of dollars a year to another line, because a railroad insisted on collecting a demurrage charge of $150. The common practice was for the railroads to charge this up to "weather and bunching of cars" rath er than risk losing the traffic of the big fellows. Tlie ISiiles Adopted. Th s has all been swept away by the new code, which provides briefly: (1) All private cars In railroad serv-j ice are to be subject to demurrage rules (2) Forty-eight hours free time will be allowed for loading or unloading all commodities, but one day extra will be allowed when cars are hold for re-eonsitrnment, switch ing orders or inspection. (3) Indus tries owning their own trKcks and switching engines will tmt be allowed any extra time. (4) At the expira tion of free time a charge of Jl a day or fraction will be exacted. (5) No railroad can refund demurrage charges unless weather conditions are such that the freight will be damaged by loading or unloading or unless it is impossible for the shipper to get to the car. f6) Shippers can average their demurrage charges at the end of tach calendar month by receiving credit for the ears they have loaded or unloaded before the expiration of the free time. Vsc t'urt for Warehouses. Among tho most flagrant abuses holding cars for reconsignment. It was found that fiv or seven days was allowed In some parts of the country for re-consignment. The so called "Industrial Rule" which gave shippers their own tracks and engines more time than the ordinary shipper to load and unload cnrR was abolish ed because It was utilized to freeze out less wealthy shippers. The vast Importance or having a code of demurrage rules that Is uni form nil over the country will, in the opinion of railroad experts, render a repetition of the car shortage of 1907 Impossible, and may even clean up the empty cars from New England, the "Graveyard of Cars" when the west is howling for transportation to get Its produce to market. In concluding its report, the com mittee said, "Car service rules are used to no small extent as a means by which favored shippers secure unlawful concessions. In some sec tions of the country where the fail ure to enforce demurrage rules has been particularly notorious, the rail roads are carrying on their books at the present time uncollected demur rage charges in the amount of hun dreds of thousands of dollars." TEI.EPHOXE METEIt WILL MEASURE OUT TALK Chicago. Chicagonns will soon have their telephonic talk measured. For two years the com.n ssion cre ated by the telephone franco's has been hunting for an aecurat- and ef fective meter and it announced to the council last night that it haul been successful. In addit.cn. the commis sion has ordered the company to In stall a "meter." In the report of engineers are the following comments on the meter suggested: "Such a meter would be sui'able for use to replace the servlj.; of the present nlckle or token box typo given by the Chicago Telephone company. It is a question of policy whether these meters should be placed on bus iness telephones. "Such a meter could be installed on any telephone line without inter fering with the subscribers use of the telephone, except for the time required for him to register, and would give him, at his station, an accurate, vis ible record of the total number of calls made by him, and for which he has to pay. The central office wirinj in any exchange would not have O be changed." IK- ,a m crr l ' - . .. TfS.r.. " - ' ' A HUMAX GROTESQUE. ManV Head Gradually Assuming Sluipe of Lion's Caput. Cincinnati. The head of Charles Meyers, a shoemaker, 22 years old, is gradually losing its humun charac teristics and assuming tho shape of a lion"s caput. The man, who is, an Inmate of the city hospital here, was exhibited recently before th' medical association as the victim of one of the rarest d'seaseg known to med'cal sci ence. The disease is known as a leoniast aesia and. only a couple of cases are on record. During the last three years the bonea of Meyers' skull have gradual ly enlarged his eyes retreatol and the whole configuration so changed that he now bears a far stronger resem blance to the king of beas.s than a human being. The doctors declare that in a short time he mum either become insane or dia. We have searched the novelty markets of America and Europe, and brought here for you, suitable things for Christmas presents. Many believe in making a long profit on short-lived goods. We believe in making a short profit that will move Holiday goods fast. Our stock not only contains novelties, but useful things for presents for women, men and little folks. Our counters are now ablaze with things suitable for presents. Do Your Christmas Shopping Now Only 18 More Business Days Then CHRISTMAS Don't wait for the last minute rush and crowds Newest Neckwear VMII.AIEIPHIA CLUB SEEKS FOU MANAGER Philadelphia. More sensations de veloped in the baseball situation when an unofficial statement was made in the new office of the Philadelphia Baseball club that Fred Lake, man ager of the Boston American 'league baseball club last season. Is the lat est man to whom the owners of the Philadelphia club have turned their efforts to secure a competent mana ger to succeed William Murray, the incumbent. The statement was made, however, that negotiations for Lake are to be governed entirely by the result of the effort to secure John Kling. form.r Chicago catcher, who is under the ban of the baseball commission. Un der the new arrangement Fogel will remain as president, while the offices of Treasurer Elliott and Secretary Conway are to be advanced so as to make room for Morris Scheck as secretary. WOULD FA'COUItAGE fJENTI.E ART OP SELF DEFENSE art of self defense, the newspaper that the committee remedies by the porting Life, with the appnval of T..,nrlon. With a. view in the furth ,r...,m,.nt and nromotinn of the new code are thos.; of shippers using cars for warehouses while waiting for a rLe in prices under the guise of WILIIAMJDN HAFFNBR CD BNORAVBRS-PRINTERi the laoiw -XTO) ,irfrL-, DBNYBR, COIQ Karl of Lonsdale ami tne prom- is,, of his assistance, has starw-l a movement for an international board, for wh'i-ii Great Britain and the Uni ted States wid each have two repii--malivcs, and Australia and Fr.v pc-. one each. The objects of tlie board are to frame roles to govern International championships; to fix weights such championships: to decide is eiit'tled to claim championship? to sopl'iy '"'!t "I"1 trophies to reco r.ize champions. It is silL'gested that Lord I.onsd; be elected president of the board. Tasteful, attractive neckpieces make dainty and acceptable Christmas gifts. AVe offer a beautiful assortment for the Xmas trade, price at 25, 35, 50, 65, 75, and up to $5.00 each. You may choose fronr stock Jabots and other styles, real Irish crochet and hand embroidered novelties. See iliem. Furs We are showing a good stock of collar pieces and muffs, Mich as Mink, Beaver, Fox, French Coney, Xear Seal and Stpiirrell. Our prices are very reasonable. A most acceptable gift. Make your selection early and have it put aside until Xmas. Umbrellas This line we are proud of, being one of the strongest Xmas lines. Umbrellas for both ladies and children. Silk rainproof umbrellas in all the leading shades, blue, red, green, etc., the latest style handles. Nemo Corsets We are Pendleton agents for the famous "Xeino" self re ducing corset. We have at this time eight models in all sizes. When in the store ask to see that "Xenio" Xo. 403 at ?4. Gloves We carry the Fownes Cloves for ladies, the stock at this time is t its best. We make a specialty of fitting gloves and ask that you give us a trial. Ask to see our silk lined mocha at $1.50. Handkerchiel Linens From 75 to ?1.75 yard. A full showing of Handkerchief Linen in fine, sheer and medium weight. The kind in greatest demand right now for the Holiday sewing. EsjKvinlly good value at all prices. ROUXD THREAD LINENS From 35 to $1.25 yard. ' Another shipment of silk waistings, Persians, plaids and stripes, Prices 75 to $1.75 the yard. HLEXHNDERS PENDLETON'S BIG AXD BUSY DEPARTMENT. STO RE. Might, Be Mistaken. He Do you take me for a fool? She No; but my Judgment is not infallible. ' He How did your father come to guess that we were engaged? She Why, the gas bill was only half as large as usual. LADIES, You Can Do Your IRONING forp CENT an HOUR No Smoke No Dirt No Ashes No Carrying Wood and Coal. lor .viio and JUST BURN GAS and use a GAS SAD-IRON .Mil IV M. WAKI IS NOT ai-tek Tin: i-osrnov A 1 14 . - .. . r. i We are Grower-Tiny rilrct from ufl NO AOrNTS Onr Trv fire croMn ntrlWIy WITHOUT IRRIGATION Wnte fr rt ratmli. lrmt wv-k of w TViel.ctBaitl'Lrbuuim;rciulurcfjAri 7 Cl!c fniit. Nut tnd CuiTiMldl Inn, Qnp VmM, bmull Fruit PlinU v-4 Shmbtnrr W YriE Dalles 'titr.iUE8 ' fAmim -lRr ll Grand Aw.fortlaoJ.Ore. V N-. w York. John M. Ward. wio has beer, prominently mentioned as a candidate for president of the Nation al TSaeball league, declares In an in trrview that he Is not the particular of Charles W. Murpny or m or any other magnate. "I am not looking for this .place, aid Mr. Ward, "and I am not trying to push any man out of a position, or looking for n place, that rightfully he brtigs to another. . After exposure, and when you feel n cold coming on, take Foley's Honey and Tar. the great throat and lung remedy. It Btops the cough, relieves the congestion, and expels the cold from your system. Is mildly laxative. Refuse BUbstitut'-s. Koeppcn Hros. PORSTX- USE GAS . Saves Time, Temper, Trouble and Money. Always Ready for Use. Northwestern Gas & Electric Co. Matlock Building. GRAND THEATRE THE "ALWAYS LEADS" -THIS WEEK- TOIHK STAHK Singer and Dancer LEWIS & MCSINGTO.V In Comedy Sketch, "Seth Spinner's Troubles." Byers' Best Flour Is made from the choicest wheat that grows. Good bread is assured when BYERS' BEST FLOUR is used. Bran, Shorts, Steam Rolled Barley always on hand. Pendleton Roller Mills Pendleton, Oregon"! All New Pictures and Songs We aim to PLEASE the PEOPLE. Prices 10c and 15c Usual Matinees. THE BOWMAN BAR. For Stahl Famous .Near Beer Pints and Qyarts City Near Beer on Draught All kinds of Soft Drinks, Cigars, Fruits and Confectionery. MARTIN ANDERSON, Prop. Daily East Oregonian, by carrier, 15 cents per week.