THE MORNING OliEGONIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1914.
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RAILROAD CHIEF
PREDICTS NEW ERA
L. C. Gilman, President of
Highest -Taxed Railway,
Calls War "Foolishness."
PROSPERITY WAVE ON WAY
Bead of Hill Lines in Oregon Says
His Road Pays In Taxes 12 Cents
on Every $1 Earned Decries
AVanton Expenditures.
SALIENT POIXTS TS ADDRESS
BY PRESIDENT GIL.MAN,
OK HILL. LINES.
It is my distinction to bo the
president of the highest taxed
railroad in the United States.
Since my railroad career began
I have seen the taxation per
mile of the railroads of this
country treble.
The Spokane, Portland & Seat
tle Railroad pays in taxes 12
cents on every dollar earned.
The willful and wanton ex
penditure of the public money
must be stopped.
I predict that an era of great
prosperity will open soon after
January J..
remove. If possible, all tendency to get
appropriations for this and that from
our legislators and our economy pro
gramme at this Legislature will be car
ried out to our mutual benefit and the
greater benefit to Oregon."
Several Hood River business men
were guests of the club and participat
ed in the programme with short talks
and musical selections.
Oregon Legislators No. 2
Sam II. Brown, Representative-Elect
of Marlon.
SALEM, Or, Nov. 12. (Special.) Sam
H. Brown, of Oervaio, one of Ma
rion County's Representatives-elect in
the Legislature, is the proprietor of
"The Willows," one of the finest ranches
in the county. He is one of the pro
gressive men of his section and Is of
pioneer stock, being the youngest son
of Samuel and Elizabeth Brown, who
came to Oregon from California in 1849.
Mr. Brown was born in 1874 on the
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Sam II. Browa.
"Though I am not proud of the fact.
I am the president of the highest-
taxed railroad in the United States,"
said L. C. Oilman, head of the Hill lines
in Oregon, in an address yesterday be
fore the Progressive Business Men's
Club at the Multnomah Hotel.
"That is my distinction, and though farm he now owns, and always has
every one doesn't know this, it is true I been a farmer. He is a taxpayer in
that the road of which I am head pays Marion and Multnomah counties. Mr.
into the state's coffers 12 cents on 1 Brown makes a specialty of growing
every dollar earned. For the life of berries. His farm Is conducted on
roe, I don't understand why such should scientific principles and his annual pay-
be the case," continued the speaker, roll is $12,000. Through his influence
after being introduced by Wilbur E. valuable contracts for the farmers of
Coman, manager of the Northwestern his section have been obtained. More
Electric Company. than 65 carloads of fruit, berries and
"There has been too much printed vegetables were . shipped to one firm
about the railroads. I wish we could last year from the neighborhood in
ir ct awav from it. . As public service which he lives.
cornorntions we are a part of the pub- Mr. Brown is a staunch Republican.
lie. We are real people, Just as you I His speeches during the campaign were
young business men are. I wish we or me highest value to the party in
could bring about a co-operation be- winning votes.
tween ourselves which would be or mu-
it cannot be done, and it is to this end COOS BAY TO BE VISITED
I am worKtng ana win continue 10
work.
Sturdy Competitors Advised.
"We of this day and generation have
found that in order to do business at
all we must study our competitors.
That is the aim nowadays of every
Oregon Senators Want to See What
Improvements Are Needed.
Oregon's United States Senators
o - -i . v. , , n t l ui cue new ouuiuern racuic rail line
n the railroads of this country are held rm ,u?ne J1", 8" 1Id-T5th" imOTZ
5y the big insurance companies and it Jr' Coos b
nrn.,ivA hnsiniiM man and I am I George n;. (jnamDenaln and Harry Lane
proud of the fact that you have asked Plan to leave Portland on the steamer
me to address you today. I wish it Breakwater next Tuesday for Coos
might be arranged that you business Bfty. where they will inspect the harbor
men could expand and widen your conditions ad determine, if possible,
circle so that you could include us who the improvements required there. They
are of the public service. f""""' l"
T.rf.nnn i . .IUti,i t other points and prepare a complete
business world today as is air to hu- "P"' ot developments planned for
man life. We have laid in this country "
a total of 240.000 miles of rails, at a , " 13 their intention, at the forthcom
htw tis nnn nnn nnn session of Congress, to seek appro-
and $20,000,000,000. Our properties are RrlaUo"s, '' cxtensive work on Coos
your properties. By "yours I. mean the I JT. 't,. sniith. pfn il.ii
public
In the
rtz rr pahbrsis!ce8sitati-im
widows and orphans when we are gone. y,,,a,r't JZ, " f1"5'"
"I wish I could get every business t ll wt 0"
man in line to see the transportation J "' Tnl fn i'' ?Ut
. , , . . . . . , , iNovemoer St to prepare for the comin?
problem in the light of the truth, the hort sessio' nfvrP S
1 l.a.lnn th...htf m trht I
be able to remove the unfavorable pub
lic sentiment which exists and which MARIFT Tfl PC IMDDmiCn
has existed since the days of the IVIAnlLI IU DC llVirnUVtU
muck-raking magazine, which fol-
lowed this course for the prime object I Farmers Who Sell at Albina Mart
ot increasing circulation and creating
more advertising. But the power of
printers' ink is so great that the muck,
raking magazine had its effect.
Hostile Legislation Harts.
"Immediately following this cam
paign against the railroad corpora
.Ana anri A Vl lll-ITllltlcJ InffiMBtl
.ko-A o. i.nu islrisi.tinn wkiv.' held in the Albina Branch Library, at
was country-wide, and the attacks tended by 15 farmers, and the Albina
Name Price Committee.
An agreement has been entered into
by the producers who have been sup
plying the Albina public market for the
general improvement of sanitary con
ditions at the market. At a conference
were detrimental to transportation.
Is the railroad of less importance "ge of the market, conditions were
to the country today than the farmer, :"!r'., ,,, V , "f"ea "
...., : j .v, i.J! have the stall tables covered with clean
vuc iiifi.. i ii . ci. mil,. 11' ""ita rtni.i. . v. . i.vi.. j
; ,r,rt tPii ,, .ho,i it w mMli articles offered for sale will be placed
Z .7, 7 ... , " I on sanitary tables.
i (i I cu-upetaiiuu wivii 1.110 uumucbs mail. 1 mL- . . i
Let us see how much we are a part ot sidered. and th growers' agree! that
each other. You get an adequate re- modera'te prlces gould be clarged. "
turn on tne proauct you are market- committee of the
ing, ese you would retain It. Should ed to conslder wnat prices should be
' y " """-"'"Icharfred for produce. The farmers at
return on its investment; x want to tending the meeting took the initiative
any nisiii mat nan wie raiirusus io suggesting improvements.
uct'll gfKuieu tiio 1 cites bokcu ictst rcu
ruary or March, I think the conditions
in this country would have been such Change in Steamer Schedule.
us at the opening of the great Euro- Effective November 14. O.-W. R, &
pean foolishness, there would have been f steamer for Astoria and way points
no cry of 'troublous times' and the , I V: , , f al
wheels of industry and the vmllls of S,atur.d,ay ? P-M- T4.?kei' et5- either
the Columbia River and Puget Sound 5ity tlc.k,etofri.ce ATJ hlrd nd Washing-
would have been working night and 1 '
day shifts to handle the output neces
sary to bring about the improvements
and betterments which had been
planned by the railroads of the coun
try.
"The public owns the railroads. Tour
commissions tell us how much we can
charge, how much money we can earn
on this product or that product, where
our improvements shall be made. You,
the public, own the railroads and.
though we may say that our treasuries
cannot stand the expense of a depot
here or a grade crossing there, the rail
road commissions of the states, the pub
lic, in other words, require that these
orders shall be carried out. But it has
been my experience that when the Utile Stomach Is SOUT, Liver
American neoDle come to see that a I vuu.u u "uiu, u..
thing is just and right, justice will
prevail.
. Taxation Vital Matter.
"I might speak longer, and there is
V... T m1,a. ocv a wir nn .aCtvn 1X7. I AlOtnerS C&D TeSt UTtr Ti Vlfl Z
vou and I. the public service corpora- "California Syrup of Figs," because in
ttons and all manner of business, are a tew hours all the clogged-up waste,
k.i. r .., sour bile and fermenting food gently
willful and wanton expenditure of the 1 .,. " , , , " ' , r., J
kii. Tj.ioo v,.. a wel1. Playful child again. Children
nJt,, fAMr n th h,n. f r.,i ?lav to empty their bowels, and they
I look for a decided chanra a chance DOCome tightly packed, liver ges slug
i iook ror a aeciaea cnange a cnange gish and stomach disordered.
u " ureal prosperity alter wh vlh cl. ,t
... t toneiie la Mlttif. then fivr. thl. Holl.
SYRUP OF FIGS
FOR CROSS, SICK,
FEVERISH CHILD
Torpid or Bowels
Clogged.
are feeling the change already and I
know that other lines of business in
the East are beginning to feel it."
Following Mr. Gilman, Mr. Coman
clous "fruit laxative." Children love
it, and it can not cause injury. No
difference what ails your little one if
full of cold, or a sore throat, diar-
called on Franklin T. Griffith, president rhoea, stomach-ache, bad breath re
of the Portland traction company, who member 0 rantia "in.Mi. .i..n.!ns.'
voiced the sentiments as expressed by should, always be the first treatment
Mr. Gilman and added:
given. Full directions for babies, chil-
"Gentlemen, one of the greatest elec- I dren of all ages and grown-ups are
lions ureson ever expenercea was rnai l printed on each bottle.
of November S. Freak legislation was Beware of counterfeit fig evruns.
killed, Multnomah County named to the I Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle
legislature one or tne hest forces for of "California Syrup of Figs,'' then
economy and right lawmaking that look carefully and see that it is made
could have oeen chosen, and the state I by the "California Fig Syrup Corn
has gone dry. Now let us adjust our-1 pany." We make no smaller size.
selves to conditions. Get ready for I Hand back with contempt an)' other
January 1, 1916. Don't talk hard times; I fig syrup. Adv. ,
Headquarters for Ice Skates' and Skating Shoes, 4th Floor Trunks, Suit Cases, Bags, 4th Floor Tea Room on 4th Floor
Visit the H&C Trading Stamp Parlors on 4th Floor and See the Thousands of Beautiful and Useful Xmas Gifts on Display
Only 35
More
Shopping
Days Kill
Christmas!
Order Yonr
Thanksgiving
Groceries
From Our Model
Grocery
on the 4th Floor.
Olds, Worttnan & King
Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods
Pacific Phone Marshall 4800
. Home Phone A 6231
All Orders
Received From
Ont-of-To-vni
Given
Immediate
Attention.
We Give
Green
Trading
Stamps
Tremendous Clearing Women s Apparei
All Women's Suits9Coats,Dresses,Gowns,Skirts,Waists,Btc.Reduced
And Double Stamps With All Cash Purchases on the Entire Second Floor Today
Women's $32.50 Suits $16.98 I Men's SI 50 Shirt I 19
Women's $37.50 Dresses $13.98
Second Floor Women's and misses' smart
new Fall and Winter Suits radically re
duced in price. This assortment is com
posed of the season's best selling models
Redingote, postilion, belted effects and
plain tailored. Skirts in various models,
some with the new back plaits. Materials
include broadcloth, cheviots, serges, fancy
worsteds and mannish mixtures. All sizes.
Suits worth up to $32.50
Pre-Holiday Sale Price
I1 Second Floor The Dresses in this group
have all been taken from our regular
stock. The styles are thoroughly new and
desirable some designed for street wear
others in more fancy effects. Smart
postilion cuts, Redingote and tunic styles.
Also some in the charming draped models. .
Materials are charmeuse, satins, crepe de
chine, crepe meteor, poplins, taffetas,
serges, etc. Drssses fljl O QQ
worth to $3f.50 on sale "XO.eO
$16.98
$7.50 to $10 Dress Skirts $5
Sale High-Grade Waists $3.98
Second Floor One of the very best offer
ings in women's and misses' Skirts we
have ever announced! All are new, up-to-date
models in the latest effects. Yoke,
tunic and plain flare models, also some
with plaited bottoms, the materials em
ployed include serges, mohair, poplins,
repps, cheviots, granite cloth, tweeds,
plaid3 and mixtures. Skirts ZJ? (f
worth np to $10.00. Choice P-
Second Floor Many charming styles are
represented in this group of high-class
Waist3 and all are worth considerable
more than the sale price. Odd lines from
our regular stock and only 2 or 3 of a
kind. Dainty low neck and short-sleeve
styles or models with long sleeves and
high necks. Crepe de chine, chiffons,
nets, laces, etc., in various flj Qi2
colors. Your choice at only P-.7J
New Lines Womens and Misses' Sweaters $3.89 to $20
Sale Girls9 Party Dresses
Models Worth Up
to $21 Special at
$4.98
Department, Second Floor Special assortment of girls' Dresses de
signed for party wear offered at a sensationally low price to close
them out quickly. Dainty models of chiffons and nets, trimmed with
laces, ribbons, etc. Attractive tunic styles with low necks and short
6leeves. Ages 6 to 14 years. Dresses in the lot selling gXf QQ
formerly up to $21.00. Your choice now at low price of
Girls' Dresses Worth to $10 at $4.98
Girls' Winter Coats, Special $5.98
Second Floor Broken lines of
girls' Winter Dresses greatly un
derpriced. . Splendid serviceable
styles in serges, checks and plaids
nicely trimmed with fancy " but
tons and ribbon sashes. Ages 6
to 14 years. Worth CS QQ
to $10.00, special PC.7J
Girls'
special
Cape Coats,
Second Floor Smart, new Win
ter Coats for girls 6 to 14 years
of age. Raglan or box-back styles.
Materials are baby lamb, Bedford
cords and zibelines in brown,
navy, black and green. Excep
tional Coats at this
low price, choice at ZrCj
Special at $9.98
Second Floor Very attractive and serviceable are these new Crepe
Coats of-novelty mixtures and checks.- We also include at this price
a new line of girls' Balmacaan Coats in beautiful new GJQ QQ
colorings. The sizes range from 6 to 14. Priced at P7.7CJ
Totjjland
"The Kiddies Paradise"
Fourth Floor
It's a wonderland of Toys that Santa
Claus has assembled here bring the
children in today and let them
enjoy the sights. Watch their eyes
open wide when they see the thou
sands of interesting Christmas giftk
on exhibition.
Purchases made now will be held
for future delivery if desired.
Continues!
Hundreds of pairs Women's High
Grade Shoes in every wanted style
and leather. Grades worth $4.50 and
$5.00 a pair, now on sale at only
We have all sizes and width3 in this
assortment. Don 't overlook this sale.
See Window!
65c, to 75c Neckwear
At48c '
Main Floor Another big shipment
of women's Neckwear to go on sale
today. 1000 pieces in the as
sortment. Very newest effects in
organdie and pique collars, vestees,
vestee sets, coat sets and che
misettes in plain and lace-trim'd.
6oo to,. 75c Neckwear now
on special sale at only
48c
Styled With Soft
French Cuffs
Main Floor Special purchase
or men s tine blurts on sale at
splendid reduction.. Full stand
ard sizes, hand-laundered, fin
ished with - French Cuffs and
deep sea-pearl buttons. Mer
cerized and crystal cloths or
heavy repps. The fl? f 1Q
$1.50 Shirts at PJ..-LZ'
$1.25 Shirts 95c
All Sizes
Main Floor Plain or plaited bosoms'
with soft or stiff cuffs. Great variety
of patterns. The $1.25 Shirts QC
on sale at the low price of only -
Men's $25 Rain Coats $16.45
Men's $3.00 Union Suits $2.45
Main Floor Extra special offer
ing! Men s 6ilk-lined Rain Coats
single and double-breasted
style wind and rain proof just
what is needed for motor and out
door wear. Splendid weights.
Strictly high-grade Coats selling
usually at $25.00. See Morrison
street window. f i S
Yonr choice at VJ-"'""
Main Floor Particular men will
improve this opportunity to se
cure their Winter Underwear at
a b i g saving. Famous "Staley"
brand spring-needle ribbed Union
Suits with close-fitting jersey
neck. Medium-weight wooL The
standard $3 garments the world
over. Buy them tf O i CZ
here today at only
Men's $25 Suits for $19.85
Men's 50c Cashmere Socks 39c
Main Floor Men's ( and young
men's Suits of fancy worsteds,
cheviots and tweeds. This is a
special lot of exceptionally good
garments. Smart new models and
beautiful woolen fabrics. Nearly
all sizes. $25.00 CTQ OCT
Suits for only P J-
Main Floor Again today we
will sell men's standard 50c cash
mere Socks at 39o pair. Abso
lutely fast black dye with gray
heels and toes. Complete range
of all sizes in the assortment.
50c
sale
Hose are placed on ?Q
at this sale at only-7":
Great Sale of Boys' Mackinaw s
Boys' $ 5.00 Mackinaws for $ 4.5Q
Boys' $12.50 Mackinaws for $11-25
Main Floor Mackinaws the ideal garments for skatia? and out
door sports. Made from heavy woolen materials. All new models
and new patterns. They come 111 all sizes irom lour to twenty years.
Boys' $5.00 Mackinaws $-1.5Q
Boys' $6.50 Mackinaws $5.85
Boys' $7.50 Mackinaws $6.75
Boys' $10.00 Mkinaws $ O.OO
Boys' $12.50 M'kinawa $11.25
S. & H. Green Stamps: Given Free.
Boys' 2-Pant Suits for $4.95
Blue Serge and Novelty Mixtures
Main Floor For style and service these Suits are hard to equal.
They were made especially for this store and the materials and tail
oring are much better than is usually found in Suits at this price.
Pants full lined with double-taped seams. Fancy mix- Q CZ
tures and blue serges (1 or 2 pairs pants). Priced, Suit 'ac-i7J
Boys' Knitted Wool Caps and Toques Priced at 5Q np to $1.25
Boys' Corduroy Pants $1.25 to $2.00 Balmacaans $5 to $2Q
Boys' Leather Gauntlets 5Q to 7oC Handkerchiefs 5 to 2Q
Thanksgiving Sale Table Linens
Table Linens, Cloths, Napkins, Etc., Reduced
Dept. Main Floor Table Linen for "Home-Coming Day" festivities in hundreds of Portland
homes will come from this store. Women who appreciate beautiful Linens will be keen to
do their buying now, while the sale prices are in force. All Linen by the yard, Table Nap
kins, Scarfs, Lunch Cloths, Table Cloths, Doillies, etc., are included in this annual Linen Sale.
LINENS BY THE YARD I LINEN PATTERN CLOTHS
Richardson's $1.00 Damask at, the yard 83 Linen Pattern Cloths, size 2x2 yards $2.70
Richardson's $1.25 Damask at, the yard $1.Q8 Linen Pattern Cloths, size 2x2y2 yards $3.60
Richardson's $1.75 Damask at, the yard $1.48 Linen Pattern Cloths, size 2x3 yards $4.28
Richardson's 20x20 Napkins, dozen at $2.38 Linen Pattern Cloths, size 2x3y2 yards $4.73
Richardson's 22x22 Napkins, dozen at $2.92 Hand - Embroidered Madeira Linens Reduced.
Exclusive Portland Agents Richardson's Celebrated Table Linens
S. & H. Stamps Offer
the Easiest Method of
Practical Economy
' We Know Of.
nave You Tried It!
Fre-Holiday Sale
Aprons
Second Floor Hundreds of dainty
new styles to select from. Supply your
holiday needs at this store. '
Maids' Aprons of fine sheer lawns,
dotted and barred Swisses, etc. Prieed at
39S 59, 75 to $2.25.
Waitress Aprons in large fitted styles
with bibs and bretelles. - Various models.
Priced special 59 up to $1.98.
Tea Aprons of fine Swisses and lawns.
Scores of dainty styles. Lace and em
broidery trimmed. 39 to $1.98.
We Give Green Stamps
$1 to $1.75 Silks 69c
On Sale at Center Circle Main Floor
Plain Silks in good range of colors novelty Silks of various
kinds, including Cheney foulards, messalines, peau de cygnes,
taffetas, satins, marquisettes and crepe scarfings. High-grade
Silks taken from our regular stocks odd lines which we will
close out at once. Very desirable for dresses, waists, petti
coats, linings, etc., also for holiday fancy work. Qualities
selling in the regular way at $1.00, $1.25-, $1.50 anJO
$1.75. Priced very special for Friday at, the yard''1'
Picture Framing
At Lowest Prices
Fourth Floor Bring in your holi
day work now and let us finish it
before the rush begins. We have a
large and varied assortment of new
picture mouldings from which to
make your selections.
All i Work Guaranteed First
Class in Every Respect.
Free Knitting Lessons
1 to 5 Daily
Second Floor Thoroughly experi
enced instructor will teach you how
to make the various articles Free. '
Join the classes now forming.
How to Make Gloves (for sailors)
and material required: Dark blue
wool. No. 12 knitting needles. To
be made with thumbs but no sep
arate fingers in them. These are
to be similar to baby's gloves.
Galvanized Garbage Cans at $1.35
Just Like This Cut
Third Floor Galvanized Ash or Garbage Cans,
'fsides, reinforced, raised bottoms, outside dome
covers, water tight. Fitted with heavy drop han
dles. Only a limited number (200) m this special
lot. Be one of first to have one JJ -a o CZ
of them. Priced very special at V
up 1
mj
Great Sale Single Pieces Furniture
Ideal Gifts - Great Reductions - Third Floor
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Velvet Shapes
Worth Up to $6.75
Second Floor Phenomenal sale
of women's black silk velvet Hat
Shapes in the Millinery Salons
today. The season's latest mod
els in sailors, turban3, etc.
Shapes selling heretofore np to
and including $6.75. Your choice
of these fine Hat Ql fkfh
Shapes Friday at P -- UU