TIIE 3IORXIXG OREGONIAX, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1909.
-BLOCKS ROAD UP
DESCHUTES RIVER
Reclamation Service Stands in
,Way of Harriman Line to
Central Oregon.
; MAKES SURVEYS FOR DAM
, Garfield Has Overruled Protests of
Power Companies, hut Awaits
Reports on Surveys Before
Allowing Right of W ay.
OREGON! AN NEWS BURBAl', Wash
ington, Feb. 25. Two rival railroad com
1 panles. sundry power companies and the
United States Reclamation Service, are
all strupsIinK to gain a foothold along
the Deschutes River in Eastern OreRon.
Applications for rlpht of way hava been
filed by the Deschutes Railroad Com
pany and by tha Oregon Trunk Line on
opposite sides of the river, but the power
companes, proposng to develop water
power alone that stream, protested
against granting these rlRhts of way,
alleging they would Interfere with power
development. These protests have all
been overruled by the Interior Depart
ment. The Reclamation Servleo intends at
some future time to develop an lrrljra
tion project alonjf the Deschutes River
and recently asked that action on rights
of way be withheld until it can determine
just where It will desire to build a dam
for the storafte of water. Engineers of
the Interior Department have been In
structed to make surveys and determine
at what elevation railroads can be built
without interfering with Irrigation or
power development, and as soon as this
report Is received, the Secretary of the
Interior will approve both railroad rights
of way.
At some ponts it Is probable that the
railroads would be compelled to build
150 feet or more above the level of the
river, as one of the proposed power dams
will be 140 feet high and another 100 feet.
Secretary Garfield does not know which
Toad Is E. H. Harriman's.
' READY TO BACK VP IIARUIMAX
: Portland Commercial Bodies Will
' Object to Delay.
In 'view of the above dispatch it is
' probable that some action will be taken
- by Portland commercial bodies In pro
test to the Reclamation Bureau against
further delay by it of the proposed Har-J
rinian line up the Deschutes Into Cen
' tral Oregon. Although no action has yet
been taken, members of the transporta
tion committee of the Chamber of Com
merce said last night If It were shown
that the reclamation projects were'hold-
ing up approval of the rights of way, it
was certain that the Interior Depart
ment would at least be asked to com-
T promise the matter so that the railroad
could proceed.
; "I understand that the Federal reclam-
ation projects on the Deschutes are not
' very practical," said William MacMas-
ter. president of the Chamber of Com
merce. , "and I do not think they should
be allowed to obsTTct the ,proposed
Central Oregon line. It was my under
standing that applications of the Oregon
Trunk and private power companies, as
well as the Government, combined to
delay approval of the Harriman maps.
If it develops that the reclamation
project is the only obstacle, we shall
surely do what we can to get it out of
the way.
"Mr. Cotton has told us that he will
notify us as soon as there is anything
that we can do in the matter, and it is
probable that the Chamber of Commerce
will take no action before hearing from
him. If there Is anything that we can
do. however, we stand ready to put forth
our utmost efforts."
Henry Hahn, a member of the trans
portation committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, expressed views similar to
those of Mr. MacMaster. He said that
the transportation committee would rec
ommend that the matter be taken up
with the Reclamation Bureau if It were
shown that anything could be accom
plished. President J. R. Wetherbee. of 'the
Commercial Club, said that nothing was
likely to be done by that organization
until some recommendation was made
by the transportation committee of the
Chamber of Commerce. In case the
latter body decided the matter should
be taken up with the Reclamation Bureau,-
he believed that the Commercial
Club would Join in a concerted appeal
to that department.
OFFERS AID TO HARRIM.VX
Chamber of Commerce Would Act
on Deschutes Project.
J. N. Teal, counsel for the transporta
tion committee of the Chamber of Com
merse, made public some correspondence
yesterday he has had with W. W. Cotton,
general attorney for the Harriman lines
In the Pacific Northwest. Letters passed
between the two. in which Mr. Teal of
fered the assistance of the transporta
tion committee in securing the approval
of the maps filed by the Deschutes Rail
road Company with the Interior Depart
ment. These maps have been held up by
failure of the department to grant ap
proval to them.
Mr. Cotton transmitted his thank, in
Mr. Teal for the offer or support ten
dered him and said he would call upon
the committee in the event the new Sec
retary of the Interior does not promptly
approve the maps. However, he felt
that, as the present Secretary has only
a few days more to serve, it would ac-
compltsh no good te exert the commit
tee" Influence with the present Admin
istration. It had already been published
that the Harriman lines expect to secure
the. approval of the maps of the
Deschutes route Into Central Oregon when
Mr. Ballinger takes office as the head
of the Interior Department.
The action of the transportation com
mittee followed the meeting of the Cham
ber of Commerce membership recently
when the Central Oregon line was dis
cussed and it was suggested to the or
ganization by Mr. Cotton that assistance
could undoubtedly be given the railroad
company In getting its maps approved
by the Chamber of Commerce.
Northwest Postal Affairs.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash
ington. Feb. 25. William H. BIrchard
has been appointed regular, and Carrie
M. BIrchard substitute rural carrier
route 1, at Elberton. Wash..
Abel Goss has been appointed post- I
master at .ueiDourne, Wash.
Today and tomorrow will positively be
the last days for discount on East Side
Bills. Read "Ga Tics."
Charge Customers Will Find on Their Next Month's Bill All Purchases Made Today or Tomorrow
4 lbs. Raisins 25c
Buy them direct from the grow
er; unsurpassed for freshness
and excellence of quality.
Fresh Seedless Raisins, 4
pounds for only
High quality Seeded Raisins,
three pounds for
only
Imperial-Cluster Raisins; only
a few boxes left; you must buy
these today or tomorrow, as
sale will end soon.
25c
lisins.
25c
WATER BOTTLES
Two-quart size Hot "Water Bottles,
pure rubber, no seams to CQf
break out; worth $1.25..
Washing Ammonia, pint bottles,
full strength, worth 15c the bot
tle. Specia'l today at, per , 7a
bottle, only
, DRESS SHIELDS
White Silk Dress Shields, . for
evening wear, crescent shape,
regular price. 25c the
special for today's sell
ing at the low price of, pr.
Flexible Collar Supports,
larly 10c each, special for
today's selling, each
pair,
.158
regu-
5c
COTTON TAPE
Package of ten pieces Cotton Tape,
in assorted widths; sell regularly
at 25c the package; very special
for today's selling, package. . 15
Invisible Wire Hairpins, regularly
sold at 5c the box; special price
for today's selling, two boxes. .5
TOILET SOAP
Pure Spanish Castile Soap, large
sized cake that sells regu- "7
larly at 10c, special today. . . I u
Box of 15 cakes for $1.00
Wild Rose Glycerine Toilet
soap, transparent, large size,
cake, worth 10c, special
for today's selling, cake...
r
.7c
SPOOL SILK
100-yard Spools of pure dye Sew
ing Silk, iu all colors, extra En
special for today, the spool
Side Combs, in shell or amber col
or, extra fine quality, very neat de
signs; worth 60c the pair. OQ
today's price wUo
s S
Writing; Paper in fancy boxes,
cloth finish, regular o9e OEft
boxes, today's special Zilll
Societe Hygienique Violet Cold
Cream, a regular 50e jar, OQfi
today at the low price of... Zju
t
98c
Waists Worth to $5
to Close Out at . . .
A tremendous Friday special
that fust 228 persons may
share in. Though lots are
small, values are gigantic.
A clean-up of odd lots
IViref's- fCimnnnx. Dressiner
Sacques, Etc., including a
tew Lingerie Kimonos worth
to $7.50, and several Waists
worth as high as $5; some
half dozen Covert Coats
formerly worth up to $12.50
Early comers will find rare
bargains offered. Be on
hand promptly and q Q
choose from these tOC
WOMEN'S LONG LOOSE
CUT CO A TS-Three-fourth
length, in mixtures, plaids,
checks and plain colors.
Another lot on sale today.
Resrular vals. f1- AO
up to $16.50. Economy Sale today, each pQZ70
THE ONE-HALF PRICE COAT SALE is continued.
Handsome and exclusive models in plain colors or fancy
materials, richly trimmed, today at HALF-PRICE
HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF NEW SUITS AND
COATS ARE HERE AND HUNDREDS MORE ARRIV
ING DAILY BY EVERY FREIGHT AND EXPRESS
mm
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The Smartest in Shoes
"New Spring Ox
fords," says Fashion,
"shall match the
gown." "We are pre
pared to keep pace
with this latest whim
of Styledom. Women's
very smart shoes in all
the wanted shades to match
Spring garments, as well as the
popular tans and patent leath
ers. 1909 styles outshine all
former seasons in beauty and
Women's Bow Pumps,
in castor of buck, guar
anteed not to slip at
the heels. Colors green,
brown, tan, pongee,
London smoke, navy or
royal blue, lavender or
black. Styles for street
and evening wear, priced at
from $4.00 to $6.00
Ankle Strap Pumps, with light
or heavy soles, patent or tans,
exceedingly smart footwear ;
a splendid value, pair. $3-50
clever lines. The most expert
fitters in Portland look to your shoe wants, and in addition to
value and perfect style, you are assured of a faultless fit. JSo
shoe salesman on our floor with less than seven years' experience
75c Neckwear at 48c
Real Irish Jabots, Colored Embroidered Jabots and
Lace Collars make up this assortment. They are
odd pieces but very pleasing styles, and values up to
75c. A clean-up for this tnday s hcon-
omy Sale and the price is only .... ,
48c
$.98 For New Spangled
; Hats Worth to $16 50
The most popular hat fad
of the day; the ultra-smart
in early Spring Millinery.
They are mostly in the
medium size, and in the
large turban effects. The
Millinery Window, corner
Sth and Washington Sts.,
will show you what de
cidedly clever models,
what rich-looking affairs
these hats are. It is a
piece of good luck and
good merchandising, our
getting these hats to sell
at this low price, for the
regular values run as high
as $16.50. They are good
materials, pleasing shapes
tastefully conceived and
constructed. Let head- '
gear economists come early today and choose while the
assortment is complete. Jet or Spangled QO
Hats worth to $16.50, choice for p& Q
NEW ARRIVALS DAILY IN SPRING MILLINERY
HA TS OF EVER Y CONCEIVABLE SHAPE, AND STYLE
TO GO WITH SPRING GOWNS. THE SEASON'S BEST
MODES APTLY EXEMPLIFIED AND PRICES SMALL
25c Huck Towels at 19c
Huck Towels, with fancy damask
border, the sort preferred where
linens of the better qualities are
used. Sell regularly at 25c each;
plenty of them and offered to
dajr at the low price of 19
Outing Flanneb. Light or dark
colors in cheeks, plaids and
striped effects. A tremendous
'special for today at, yard 6
Pattern Table Cloths. Good
wearing quality, with border all
round ; worth $5.25 each, on spe
cial sale at, each $4.19
Bleached Muslin, 36 inches wide,
soft finish, extra special for
today's selling, the yard 7t5
1"'. JtwLll irJ IvJSp
"Fruit of the Loom" Sheets.
Extra large size, 24x2 yards,
$1.25 value $1.00
Open Work Border Carving
Cloths, regularly 25c each, spe
cial for today's selling. .. .18
China and House Needs
OUR SILVER PLATED TEA
SPOONS AT LOW PRICES
Very neat, set of 6, special for
today only at 68
Table Spoons, set of 6 $1.35
Dessert Spoons, set 6 $1.25
Table Knives, set of 6 $1.35
Table Forks, set of 6. $1.35
Cut Glass Water Tumblers,
handsome cuttings, regular
price $5.50 for set of six, spe
cial price, set, only... $4.40
Cut Glass Water Jugs, regu
larly $11 each, special $8.80
Cut Glass Berry Bowls, regu
larly $4.40 ea., today. $3.60
Violet Vases, regular price
$5.50, special price. . .$4.40
Kno-ars and Creamers. $3.50
value, special, the set. $2.50 I,
SILVER PLATED SUGAR
AND CREAMER AT LESS
Regularly $3.00 the set. . spe
cial today, only $1.95
Bon Bon Dishes, $1.75 value,
on sale at, each, only. $1.20
Bread Trays, $2.25 val.$1.80
4-piece Tea Sets, $7.50 value,
on sale at only, set... $6.50
KITCHEN NEEDS
Dustpans, extra heavy, spe
cial price only 155
White Porcelain Tea and Cof
fee Strainer, each 15
Hard wood Rolling Pins . 12
Hard wood Towel Rollers,
now on sale, at
Galvanized Washtubs ..60
Covered Galvanized Garbage
Cans at this low price. $1.00
. whlilti'V'f ,-J
$2.50 Bags, $1.49
A rousing special on women's
hand bags in the leather goods
department strap purses and
handbags in seal, Morocco,
calf, alligator and novelty
leathers. The colors are black,
brown, blue, green, gray or
tan. It is a really magnificent
assortment, and at the price
mentioned here, Talues are in
deed hard to equal. This sale
includes all of our $2, $2.25 and
$2.50 bags and strap-purses.
There is assortment enough
for many to choose from, and
quantity enough to supply
throngs of buyers. Today's
price will be each, only. $1.49
Reg. $2.00 Petticoats at 98c
These dainty white petticoats are made
of a fine quality cambric, with deep
flounce of India linon. They are trimmed
with clusters of tucks and embroidery
edge some with embroidery insertion.
All are made, with wide underflounce and
dust ruffle. Economical women will rec
ognize at a glance the superiority of
these values, and we predict a busy day
in this section, while these $2.00 QQrt
petticoats go at the low price of uOu
WOMEN'S CAMBRIC DRAWERS, best
quality material, finished with tucks and
edge of Valenciennes lace. Reg- Cf)n
ular price 85c, special today only. ..OUG
85c Underwear 19c
Room must be made for
Spring underwear daily
arrivincr. and all odd
ments must co quickly
Here's an assortment of
women's and ch
fine under garments.
sharply.
values up to 85c the
garment, but offered
for today at 19c
New Spring Underwear
arriving daily; between
seasons and Summer
weight for women, misses
and children.
Infants' and Children's
H o s e Regular prices
up to 35c the pair; tre
mendously bargainized
for today's sale, and
you may choose, at only,
the pair ll
pNew Spring Hosiery
m staple blacks or
tans and fancy colors,
for wear with smart
Spring Suits.
Umbrellas $1.9 8
Women's Silk and Lisle
Umbrellas, tape edges,
natural wood or fancy
handles, regular $2.75
and $3.00 vals. .$1.98
Curtains $1.68 Pr.
They are regularly $2.75 the pair.
Fine, white Swiss Curtains, with ruf
fled edge, good size and good length,
daintily made and well finished; at
over $i.00 less than the regular price.
Regular price $2.75 .the M Of)
pair; on special sale at, pair.O I lUO
HEAVY TAPESTRY COUCH COV
ERS, in Bagdad stripe effects,
fringed all round, full size, 01 Q C
resoilar $3.50 values, today. 0 1 1 J J
Special Attention to Custom Shade and Drapery Work
1 1 ;
Pyrogr'p'y
Pens at 15c
Gas-o-Pens, for burning wood,
can be attached to gas jet;
make wood burning easy; reg
ular price 25c each, special
for today only at.1 15
Bass Wood Plaques to burn,
oval or round shape, regular
20c each, special today 12
Needle and Pin Books, contain
ing 291 useful articles; a resru
lar 25c value, today 17
FREE TODAY
Stop at the second aisle on our
Main Floor, and you will be
served free with a cup of pip
ing hot beef tea or tomato
bouillon. Look for the demon
stration of
Armour's Extract qf Beef.
Specials every day. Cook book
free.
Embroidery Remnants
They are Swiss, nainsook and cambric
materials, in bands, 'edgings, allovers
and insertions. Of course, they are
short pieces, but we mark them at les3
than cost to make, and anyone who can
use a short length will find bargains
beyond compare. Look over the as
sortment carefully and pick out rem
nants for trimming Summer garments.
ij M , and waist nets, in
LJT6SS IlCtS white, eoru or
49c
Handkerch 'fs
Swiss or all linen handker
chiefs, embroidered with hem
stitched edges or scalloped
edges; some are slightly soiled,
but they are values to 35c each.
To close, they sell today at
three for 50
eoru
cream; solid or ring dot ef
fects ; reg. price 75c yd., special . .
Gloves at 48c
Sizes 5, 5, 6 and 64 only,
in two-clasp and eight-button
styles; odd lines, but good as
sortments of colors; the regu
lar values' of these gloves up
to $1.50, now they are on sale
at the low price of, pair..48
Best "Baby Week" Yet
Study the list.
Bargains in baby things are the magnets that draw hundreds of
mothers to our Infants' Wear Section. Let every mother in
Portland come and share in the savings.
Infants' Long Slips, made of lawn aud
fine nainsook, trimmed with lace or
embroidery; regular values to $1.00;
choice 29
Values up to $1.50, choice 68?
Values up to $2.50, choice $1.19
Values up to $4.00, choice $1.78
Baby Flannel Wrappers, made Kimono
style, trimmed with folds of silk. Come
in dainty baby blue or pink ; CJ 1 9 Q
values to $2.50 each 3 I idu
Baby Pinning Blankets, of all wool
flannel, made with band or in Gertrude
style, values to $1.25, OQn
choice 0 JlJ
Infants' Knit Cotton Bands, regularly
worth 25o each, for this
sale, each
17c
Infants' Short Dresses, very
dainty, trimmed with lace and
embroidery, made of fine nain
sook or lawn; values to ,$4.00;
on sale today at this CM QQ
very low price. ....... .0 1 lUU
Short Dresses, of cambric, val.
up to 60c, at 29
Baby Skirts of muslin, trimmed
with embroidery, long or short,
values to 60c,
at, each
19c
Bask't Sale
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Work baskets, waste paper
baskets and hampers for baby
clothes the entire stock car
ried in the Art Department on
sale at prices remarkably re
duced. Divided into four lots,
and priced as follows:
Lot 1: Regularly worth from
40c to 75c, choice 19
Lot 2: Regularly worth from
80c to $1.50, choice 49
Lot 3: Regularly worth from
$1.65 to $4.00, choice. $1.29
Lot 4: Work baskets on
stands, trimmed or untrimmed,
regularly $5.00 to $22.00; to
day at HALF PRICE