THE MORNING OtfJSliUNIAN,. FRIDAY, KOVmiBER 23, 1906.
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fF? tWffhl f Brghtest Gem in America's Coronet of Statehood! Her Products
J?AJiMKSl V are the Pride of Mother Earth ! No North, no South, no East, no West.
"No pent-up Utica contracts her powers, but the whole boundless spheres are ours!" ALL OREGON! Hood River has had her inning. Willamette Valley is "at the bat" with
a remarkable display of red-cheeked, luscious apples that fairly "Jump to the eyes" and make the mouth water for a taste. See the wonderful display of Willamette Valley "Fruit
of the Gods" in a Washington-street window of the store this week.
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GQMMISSQN
Monon Road Ignores Order Is
sued Under New Rate
Regulation Law.
TRANSPORTATION IN TRADE
lllglit to Give Passes in Exchange
for Advertising Asserted Com
mission's Order Held to Vio
late Right of Contract.
CHICAGO. Nov. 22.-(Special.) The
management of the 'Monon Railroad has
decided to contest the right ot the Inter
state Commerce Commission to say what
pliall and what shall not be received by a
railroad company in payment for Its
transportation. It was officially an
nounced by W. H. McDoel. president of
the Monon, that, acting upon the advice
of his general counsel, his company would
insist upon its riKht to accept either
money or its equivalent for transporta
tion issued over its lines. This is the
lirst open defiance which has ben hurled
at the Commission by any railroad and it
is understood that, if need bo, the Monon
will have tho buckine of the New York
Central lines.
l'lrst Resistance to liaw.
The decision of the Monon came as a
surprise, in view of the fact that up to
lliis time there has been apparently a
universal desire on the part of the rail
roads to readily concur in all the rulings
of the commission and abide by thera.
Secretary Kdward A. Mosley of the
commission was recently advised by Mr.
McDoel that the ruling; of tho commission
in this respect would be ignored by the
Monon. The railroad filed with the com
mission a legal opinion ' prepared by
fieorge W. Kretzlnger, general counsel of
the road, and IS. C. Kleld. its general
tiollcitor, In support of its- position.
As the ruling of the commission, with
respect to a railroad's receiving anything
other than cash for the transportation
of persons or property or freight of any
description was specific and unequivocal,
it can hardly be expected that the com
missioners will allow the railroad to go
unchallenged. Thip view of the case
feems more reasonable, becau.se the ques
tion raised by the railroad company is
the broad question of the legal right of
contracting parties to outer into and per
form a contract.
Right of Contract Denied.
Mr. Kretzlnger insists that the ruling
of the commission is substantially a
denial of the right of contract and strong
ly intimates that the commission has
gone to an absurd length in the matter.
Acting upon the ruling of the commis
sion, however, nearly every railroad sys
tem in the country has cancelled its con
tracts for advertising, which were carried
heretofore by them with all of the lead
ing newspapers and periodicals in the
United States. By means of these con
tracts millions of dollars worth of adver
tising was carried on annually by the
railroads.
MOW RIXKS KOK RAILROADS
. Commission Warns Them Against
TCxoessive Through Rates.
CHICAGO, Nov. 22. In its last circular
issued yesterday tho Interstate Commerce
Commission has given the railroads an
Important hint on through rates. The cir
cular modifies to an extent one issued Oc
tober 12 in which permission was given
the railroads to reduce on a single day's
liotice the through rates where they are
greater than the sums of the local rates
Shippers set up a cry against this and
said it did not afford them any relief in
puch casus, adding that the Commission
should declare the sums of the locals to be
the through rates in such cases.
The Commission now states that It has,
no power to fix such a rule, except on'
complaint, but the railroads are warned
that on such cases being brought to Its
' attention, It will regard the sums of the
locals as prima facia evidence that the
through rate is excessive and unreason
able. The circular also places the approval of
the commission on. the issuance of free
transportation to caretakers of livestock
nnd fruit and declared that the term
"fruit" will be taken to include all classes
of vegetables and perishable products
which nend such careta'iers en route. It
also sayrt transportation may be given for
t.tich caretakers to return to their homes.
N
LUMBER IS MADE IN NORTH
Investigation of Trust May Be Pros
ecuted in Oregon and Washington.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22. United
States District Attorney Robert Devlin
said today regarding his investigation of
the so-called lumber trust:
"All the evidence I have gathered I
have transmitted to the Attorney-General
at Washington for consideration.
"The greater portion of tho lumber Used
in San Francisco is manufactured in Ore
gon and Washington, and the mills are
situated In these states. It is probable
that an investigation will be had in those
states under lirection of the Washington
authorities to ascertain whether or not
the price of lumber Is raised or the out
put limited by a combination, and if. so,
how it is operated. So far as any com
bination among the dealers of San Fran
cisco alone, and without the co-operation
of those in other states, is concerned, the
Federal Government has no Jurisdiction
The wholesale price of lumber is fixed at
the place of manufacture."
ENDS THE BELV1DERK CASE
Grand Jury Takes Vp Matter of Bay
City Disorderly Houses.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 22. The grand
Jury resumed its inquiry this morning into
the charge that Abraham Ruef performed
extortion, before the fire on an O'Farrell
street amusement and drinking place. A
number of witnesses were present for ex
amination. Peter Duffy, who was arrested yester
day on a charge of perjury preferred
against him by the grand Jury, had not
succeeded, up to noon today. In securing
bondsmen for his release. He spent the
morning in the custody of a Deputy
Sheriff endeavoring to secure the $0000
bonds and S'.TiOO cash necessary to keep
him out of jail.
The Investigation Into the alleged ex
tortion aid to have been practiced in
connection with the Belvidere, a resort
on.O'Fnrrell street, was completed today
and this afternoon the grand Jury took
up the matter of disorderly houses. The
inquisitorial body begun by examining
several persons, who, it is saM, are In
terested In a resort on Pacific street,
which it Is alleged was opened by ar
vangement with the administration. Ko
Indictments were tiled today.
wW?L)f OLDS, WORTMAN & KING STORE NEWS .H-w-
A Convention
"Knowledge begets either confidence or dis
trust. "We feel this, and are, therefore, anxious for
YOU to know us better."
At some stores you're often asked to take what
they hav; here you get just what you want
and at less price than you'd expect to pay. An
Olds, Wortman & King Friday Bargain; is a
thing of itself, as any experienced shopper knows.
A Remarkable Trio of
Values Await
Silk and Dress Goods
Buyers
Friday and Saturday In the Annex Fifth street.
First floor.
50c JAPANESE SILKS FOR 29.
Over 5000 yards of Japanese Silks, 24 inches
wide, iu every color imaginable. Our 50e value.
Special for Friday Economy Sale, also for Satur
day's selling, at, the yard, 29. .
BROADCLOTH WORTH $1.50 FOR $1.19.
1500 yards of 52-inch, all-wool Broadcloth, in
navy, brown, Alice blues, greens, old rose, etc. Our
$1.50 value. Special for Friday and Saturday at,
the yard, 1.19. - -
$1.00 PLAID SUITINGS FOR 78tf.
1800 yards of imported English Plaid Suitings
every wanted color combination from which to
choose" Splendid $1.00 value. Special for Friday
and Saturday at, the yard, 78J.
Hosiery Specials
First floor.
WOMEN'S 50c HOSIERY, 35.
Imported black cotton, Silk Embroidered Hose,
full finished ; regular value, 50c. Special 35i pair.
WOMEN'S 25c HOSIERY, 15.
Black Cotton Hose, seamless foot, fashioned
ankle; regular value, 25c. Special, 15 pair.
CHILDREN'S HOSIERY.
Children's Black Cashmere Hose, fashioned foot,
2x1 rib, wears well.
Sizes 7 and 7', regular value, 40c. Special, 28 pr.
Sizes 8 and 8y2, regular value 45c. Special, 33 pr.
Sizes 9, 9V2, 10, reg. value, 50c. Special, 38 pr.
Women's Warm Flannelette Night
gowns, Dollar Values, 84c
Annex Second floor.
Ladies' Gowns of blue and pink and white
6triped flannelette, either kimono style neck or yoke
of fancy domet flannel and turned-down collar ; reg
ular price, $1.00. Special at 84S
Two Unusual Values in thf Annex Salons
Second floor.
Children 's Bathrobes
Women 's Shoulder Shawls
Worth $2. 00 for $1.37
Children 's Bathrobes of plain blue, pink and red
or fancy striped eiderdown, all satin bound and col
lar and cuffs, large wool cord and tassels and fancy
frogs. These garments are slightly soiled. Sizes
from 6 to 14 years.
Regular prices, $3.75 and $3.50. Special, $1.96.
Regular prices, $5.00 and $4.50. Special, $2.17.
Fine all-wool circular shoulder and head Shawls
in fancy stitching, plain black or white or white"
with blue or pink border: regular price, $2.00. Spe-
cial, 51.37.
Jewelry News: Special
Bargains
Annex First floor.
35c GOLD-FILLED HATPINS, 23.
An assortment of pretty gold-filled Hatpins in
rich Roman gold-finish, extra strong pin-stems. Our
regular 35c values, 23.
50c GOLD FILLED LINK BUTTONS, 35.
Men's Gold Filled Link Buttons, in a variety of
designs and finishes, with lever ends; our regular
50c values. Special, 35.
FINE GOLD PLATED BEAUTY PINS, 8 PAIR.
Another new lot of pretty Gold Plated and En
ameled Beauty Pins; a good value at 15c. Special
at, 8 pair.
See our new line of fine Gold Filled and Solid.
Gold Beauty Pins, 25 to $3.50 pair.
NEW LINE OF BELT BUCKLES JUST IN.
A large assortment in gilt and French-Gray Belt
Buckles at 35 each. Fine quality gray silver and
Roman gilt buckles, a nice selection at 65 and
$1.00. Fancy pierced and jeweled Belt Buckles
at $1.25 to $4.00.
HERE'S A TIMELY SAVING:
Ladies9
$2.50
Umbrellas
$1.50
Ladies' piece-dyed Taffeta
Umbrellas, with selvage border,
paragon frame and steel rod.
Pretty pearl handles with gold
and silver trimming. Our $2.50
value. Special Economy Sale
Price, each, $1.50.
Pretty $2.50 Center-Pieces $1.67
Art Needlecraft Salons Second Floor.
27-inch Centerpieces, in hand-embroidered Berlin
.ross-stitch work, in many pretty designs and color
ings; all hemstitched or fancy border. .Regular
price, $2.50. Special. $1.67.
of Marvelous Values Grouped
Grand Friday
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The Biggest Petticoat Values
in Portland
Beautiful $7.50 and $10.00
Silk
Petticoats
$4.95
Handsome rustling taffetas, black, beautiful plaids, and rich plain
colorings in changeable hues of red, blue and green. All the favored clans
in plaids, black and white, greens, blues and reds in all combinations.
Skirts have 10-inch flounces trimmed with bands of same materials. Some
have silk dust ruffle, others a heavy dust resisting satine under ruffle.
The best $7.50 and $10 values ever shown in the city. For two da vs. Friday
and Saturday, at $4.95.
Grand Galons of Dress Second floor.
FlloyJ Vlfnllyin rr hrirf- in t-lto f-fmiea
and Saturday at One-Fourth
Smart Neck " Fixin's" in
the Sale
A Friday Bargain, in Women's Furnishing Shops.
First floor.
Ladies' Embroidered Turnovers 10S or 3 for 25
Narrow top turnover collars, neatly embroidered
in assorted patterns. Special at 10 S or 3 for
25tf.
LADIES' 35c TO 50c STOCKS FOR 25.
, Ladies' fine Embroidered Stocks, embroidered
on linen ; alsof ine Lace Stocks with front tab ; in
cream only. Our 35e to 50c values. Special at
25.
LADIES' $1.00 SILK SCARFS, 65.
Ladies' fine Crepe de Chine Scarfs, nine inches
wide, with double row of hemstitching on ends.
Come in white, black, light blue and pink. Our
$1.00 value. Special at 65
Laces at Saving Prices
First floor. I .
50c, 65c and 75c LACES FOR 38.
Point Venise Applique in white and cream; two
to three and one-half inches wide; our 50c, 65c and
75c values. Special Economy Price, the yard, 38.
75c TO $1.00 LACE APPLIQUES FOR 48.
Point Venise Appliques, also some pretty bands,
in white and cream, iy2 to 3y2 inches in width. Our
75c to $1.00 values. Special Economy Sale Price,
the yard, 48
HANDSOME ALL SILK PLEATINGS in black,
white, cream and colors; one inch wide. A very
stylish trimming. Price, the yard, 25 and 35.
Shoe Bargains in Friday's
Great "Hourly Sale"
of Good Footwear
No advertised item In this list will be sold at less
than regular price EXCEPT during hour advertised.
Special from
8 TO 9 A. M.
WOMEN'S 60c RUBBERS, 43.
Women's Storm Rubbers, good quality, all sizes;
regular 60c value. Special for one hour at, pr. .43
(None sold to dealers.)
0 TO 10 A. M.
WOMEN'S SHOES, VALUES TO $&50, FOR 91.98.
Broken lines of Women's Shos, in many styles, a big
assortment of shoes of all kinls, in patent and bright .
leathers, heavy or light soles, button or lace; plenty
of narrow .widths. Values to J3.50. Special for one
hour at, the pair ." .$1.98
10 TO 11 A. M.
WOMEN'S f l.SO JULIETS FOR 98.
Women's felt .Juliets, in black, brown or red, and
trimmed with black fur. or low cut. with braid trim
ming; hand-turned soles. Our $1.60. value. Special
for one hour at, the pair i 98
11 A. M. TO IS M.
WOMEN'S 0 AND 4.00 SHOES FOR 92.89.
Women's Shoes In five of our best styles. In either
patent or kid leather, blucher or regular cut, high or
medium heels, welt soles Regular $3.50 and $4.00
values. Special for one hour at, the pair $2.89
ia M. TO 1 P. M.
MEN'S SHOES, VALUES FROM 4.00 TO S8.00, FOR
Men's high-grade shoes, in 20 good styles, either
patent or dull leathers; blucher. button or regular
lace; medium or heavy soles. Products of high-class
factories; no better goods made. Our $4.00 to $6.00
values. Special for one hour at, the pair... $3. 89
1 to a P. M.
Men's Hitch-Cut Shoes, ten and twelve Inches high;
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Economy Sale
Grand Clearance of the
Millinery Stocks One-Fourth Off on Any
Trimmed Hat
In the Annex Salons Second Floor
$2.50 Sailors, Stylishly Trimmed, 98c
In connection with the sweeping reduction on all Trimmed Hats, today
we shall place on special sale in the "Bijou" Salons 200 very handsome and
smartly trimmed Sailors in latest, most popular shapes, all jauntily trimmed
with feather breasts and quills, a charmingly becoming hat to most faces.
These, in black, navy, brown and gray. Splendid $2.50 values. QO "o
Special Friday, at , ,...0 IS.
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Women's $2.00 Leather
Handbags $1.15
Annex First floor.
A large assortment of all grain leather Hand
bags, medium size, solid leather handles, gilt and
gunmetal trimmings, leather-lined, invisible coin
purse; several colors to select from; one of our best
$2.00 values. Special at $1.15.
$3.50 Bedspreads $2.98
Domestic aisle First floor.
A fine line of Marseilles Bedspreads, extra
large, fringed and cut corners, regular value, $3.50.
Special, $2.98.
A GREAT SPECIAL SALE OF
Men's Fancy Vests and
House-Robes
Annex First floor.
MEN'S FANCY VESTS AT 14 OFF.
A line of Men's Fancy Vests in a large variety
of patterns, values from $1.50 to $5.00. Special at
, off.
MEN'S $4.00 LOUNGING ROBES, $2.85.
A line of Men 's Bath or Lounging Robes, blanket
cloth in Oriental designs, regular value, $4.00. Spe
cial, $2.85.
BOYS $1.25 WOOL SWEATERS, 93tf.
Boys' Wool Sweaters, V-shape neck, in oxford,
navy, white, cardinal, oxford and red- and navy and
red; regular value, $1.25. , Special 93.
About
Shoes
-II 9
In black or tan; grain or Napa tan leathers; with
hooks or big eyelets; Cull double soles to heel and
vlscolized to keep out water; values to $7.00. Special
for one hour at, the pair $4.49
Same aa above, in seven-inch top; special for one
hour at, the pair $3.19
2 TO 3 P. M.
WOMEN'S $5.00 SHOES FOR $2.19.
Women's French heel shoes, in patent kid and bright
kid leathers, with dull tops; lace; nand-turned soles;
plain or tip toe. Several styles and all good stock.
.Our $5.00 value. Special tor one hour at, pair. $2. 19
3 TO 4 P. M.
WOMEN'S SHOES, VAL. T.00 TO $C.OO, FOR $3.89.
Women's high-grade Shoes, made by Laird, Schober
& Co.; Wright, Peters, and Hurley Bros., all flrst
class shoemakers. Eight desirable styles. In kid and
f latent leathers; in lace or button, with heavy or
ight soles; swing or straight last- Values from
$5.0.1 to $6.00. Special for one hour at. pair... $3.89
4 TO 3 P. M.
Girls' Shoes, in patent kid or box calf leather; either
button or lace: heavy or light soles: spring or low
heels; patent or kid tops; very satisfactory, depend
able shoes.
Sizes 5 to 8, our $1.75 value, special for one
hour at, the pair $1.39
Sizes 8 to 11, our $2.00 value, special for on
hour at, the pair $1.69
Sizes 11 to 2, our $2.5i) value, special for one
hour at, the pair $1.89
5 TO 6 P. M.
Boys' Shoes, in box calf and pebble goat, with good
heavy soles, and "titched with best linen thread. In
the choosing are ten styles in broken lines of shoes,
that will give very satisfactory service.
Sizes 9 to 13. our $1.75 value, special at, pr.$1.39
Sizes 1 ' to our $2.00 value, special at. pr.S1.69
Sizes 2 to 5. our $2.50 value, special at. pr.JKl.S9
for the Store's
Beautiful 50c Ribbons for 25c
First floor.
Fancy Shaded Silk Ribbons worth 50c for 25S
Handsome All-silk Fancy Shaded Ribbons for
cushion ruffles; in three shades of light, medium
and dark combined in one ribbon. They come in
popular shades of red, brown, purple, lavender, 'etc.
Our 50c value. Special Economy Sale Price, the
yard, 25.
Children's Kerchiefs
for Less
First floor.
CHILDREN'S SCHOOL HANDKERCHIEFS,
with white or colored borders. Prices each, 5i
and 8.
RICHARDSON'S PURE LINEN HANDKER
CHIEFS, with hemstitched border. Prices each,
10 and 12Vz.
SEASONABLE SPECIALS IN
Women 's Knit Underwear Stocks
First floor.
WOMEN'S 75c VESTS AND PANTS, 55.
Natural merino, long sleeve Vests, good Winter
weight, French band pants to match; regular value,
75c. Special, 55 each.
WOMEN'S $2.50 UNION SUITS, $1.98.
Extra size ''Merode" Union Suits, cream colored
merino, long sleeves, ankle length, half open front,
extra silk, trimmed; regular value, $2.50. Special,
$1.98.
WOMEN'S $1.25 VESTS, 89.
White Swiss ribbed mercerized Long Sleeve
Vests, medium weight; regular value, $1.25. Spe
cial, 89.
Thanksgiving Suggestions for
Housewives
Third Floor.
Turkey Roasters, covered and self-basting, from
27 up.
Food Choppers, chop everything, at 85 and
np.
Soup Kettles, enameled wares, at 60 i and up.
Egg Beaters, at 4 and up.
Mayonnaise Misers at 60 and up.
Pie Pans at 36 and up.
Cake Pans at 8( and up.
Decorated English Porcelain Dinner Sets at
$5.80 and up.
Decorated German China Dinner Sets at
$14.25 and up.
Decorated French China Dinner Sets at
$19.00 and up.
Carving Sets, guaranteed quality, at $2.00
and np.
Bread Knives at 15 and up.
A complete line of table glassware of all grades.
Portland agents for Libbey cut glass. Name
etched on every piece.
Blankets and Pillows at
Special Prices
ALL-WOOL wm x . . .
blankets RLANKtTo
TOR 5)55.75. IfsUyg
very line, au g f7T(T7f
fleece wool R (fl( .(L
Blankets, in
fawn color ;
extra large size
and very warm.
Our $7.00 value,
pair. $5.75.
Special Economy Sale price, the
$7.00 FEATHER PILLOWS FOR $5.25
All white live goose feather-filled Pillows; a
splendid $7.00 value. Special Economy Sale price,
the pair, $5.25.
Drastic Reductions in
Dinner Sets
Third floor.
Give the Thanksgiving tables a new dress. Noth
ing so sets off the festal board as a shining set of
new china. Special values for Friday buyers.
GERMAN AND FRENCH CHINA DINNER SETS.
A large line of German and French China Dinner
Sets, with one or more pieces missing
Regular $29.00 set. Special $17.50
Regular $37.50 set. Special $24.00
Regular $48.00 set. Special $30.00
New lines Bohemian Gold Glassware in almost
everything for the table.
New Marble Statuary and Pedestals.
Gas and Electric Banquet Lamps for the Thanks
giving table.
Candlesticks, Candle Shades and Candle Trimming
for table decoration.
A. Bevy of Bargains in
Notions and Nick-Nacks
Small Wares Shops First Floor.
19c double-stitched Whisk Brooms special. . .10
15c bar White Castile Soap special 10
5c roll Toilet Paper special, 3 rolls 10
or, dozen 40
75c fine Nail or Hand Brushes special 25
25c bottle Espey's Fragrant Cream special 14
35c 1-lb. package Linen Lawn Cloth Finish Writ
ing Paper special 20
35c box odd lines Fine Writing Paper special.10
10c heavy fine lace-edge Shelf Paper, 10 yards
in piece special 7
Ruled Pencil Tablets for school use special.... 4
20c fold Fancy Decorated Crepe Papei? spec'1.10
American Thread Co.'s best 6-cord Spool Cot
ton special, 7 spools 25
10c cube best White-Headed Toilet Pins sp'l.. 6
5c bottle best Sewing Machine Oil special 3
25c pair White Lightweight Dress Shields
special J 10
15e pair plain Shell .Side Combs special 10
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