Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, March 15, 1917, Image 21

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Newspaper Page TextTIIE MORNING OREGONIAN, THTJRSDAT, MARCH 15, 1917. RATES MAY CAUSE USE OF WATERWAYS PHONES: MARSHALL 4600, A 6101 i I i St. Patrick's table Decorations Dennison's Lunch Sets (complete), 50c; St. Patrick's Paper Napkins," doz., 10c; Table Covers, 25c; Paper Plates, doz., 35c and 25c; Cutout Shamrocks, pkg., 10c; Flags, 6c to 15c; Green Paper Carnations, doz., 75c; St. Patrick's Aprons, 25c; St. Patrick's Candy Boxes, 10c to 40c. Stationery Shop, Main Floor. Goldsmith Baseball Goods ... Off Right when baseball goods are most in demand our entire line of this famous make goes at one-third AND MORE off "old" prices which means that our sale prices are just about HALF the regula tion prices today. f Balls, bats, mitts, gloves, masks and all other ac cessories reduced. . Sporting Goods, Basement Balcony. EsUfcHai jaar Oregon Shippers, Facing High er Rail Tariffs, Are Urged to Use Rivers. The- QyALrrV Stc5r.e- or Portland v. uy Curtains TodayOur Entire Stocks Are Reduced WEST LOSES PREFERENTIAL Transportation Association Considers Report Made to Interstate Com- merce Commission All Local Commodities Affected. One direct result of the Interstate Commerce Commission's preliminary re port to eliminate the preferential rates at Pacific Coast cities wl'l be a more determined effort on the part of Port land shippers to use its water facilities. This became apparent yesterday at the regular meeting of the executive committee of the Portland Traffic and Transportation Association. Copies of JOxaminer Thurtell's report to the Com mission were laid before the committee, representing: the principal shippers of the city. The committee members were pro foundly Impressed with the principal purports of the report, which are these: Portland will be denied all Its nat ural advantages as a seaport city so far as rail rates are concerned. In consequence all traffic originating 1n the Bast and Middle West and mov ing to the Pacific Coast and intermoun tain territory will be handled on a dis tance basis. The railroads no longer will bo per mitted to -charge lower rates for a long I haul than for a short haul. Every Commodity Affected. The same rule will apply on east bound movements as well, and will seri ously affect every commodity produced in the Portland t.rritory lumber, grain, livestock, hay, canned and dried fruits, fresh fruits, wool and all other Northwestern products. There Is one atom of consolation In the situation, however. In the fact that the same conditions apply to Los Ange les, San Francisco, Tacoma, Seattle and other terminal points. But here is where Portland has th advantage over those places: Portland has a network of rivers radiating out from the city serving directly a wide expanse of territory. Now if the rail rates to the Coast are forced so high that they are pro hibitive, the Coast cities in sheer self defense will be forced to ship to and from the Atlantic seaboard by water. But so far as the California cities and the Washington cities are con cerned the use of water will end there. They can't ship to and from the in terior by water. They will have to use rail. But Portland can use its splendid rivers to reach the interior. But will it? J. IS". Teal Crsea Plan. That is a question that was serious ly discussed at the committee meeting yesterday afternoon. The Traffic and Transportation Association, and J. N. Teal, its attorney, always, have been aggressive agitators for the use of the inland waterways. But the shippers of this territory never have responded in any substantial way to the appeal. About all the rivers have been good for up to this time has been to club down rail rates. As soon as the river lines would reduce the rates the ship pers would run to the railroads and say. "Here, I oys, we can ship lower by water, and what are you going to do about it?" The railroad traffic managers would look puzzled for a while, and proceed presently to meet the water compe tition. Naturally, as soon as the Columbia River railroads reduced their rates, the Puget Sound lines would meet the re ductions. They had to, in order to control their share of the business. Rivera Offer Lower Rate. But members of the committee who attended the meeting yesterday are convinced that , by a persistent use of the rivers they can ship their goods at Ruch a low rate that the Puget Sound lines can't touch them and live. "And that's Just what we will have to do, if we ever want to amount to anything as a city," Insists Mr. Teal. Under the new rules of tne Commis sion, interested: shippers and carriers can appear before the Commission itself to protest against the examiner's re port .or any part of it. The Commission has set aside April 4 and 5 for such hearings. Mr. Teal will represent the Portland shippers at that proceeding! It is probable that he will enter some vigorous objection to at least soma of the provision of the report. Obviously, It will be impossible for Mr. Teal or anyone else to make very much objection to the point made by Mr. Thurtell that the railroads are not required to maintain lower rates to Portland and the other terminals than to Spokane and the interior because the ' water competition that formerly necessitated such variations now does not exist. Condition Held Temporary. But what the local shippers doubt less will contend is that the non existence of water competition is merely temporary one of the un fortunate results of the great world war and that as soOn as the war i over it will return with all its ac customed force and regularity. . They will argue that it is useless to build up a system of rates affecting permanent industries on a structure that rests on a temporary foundation If it was right to maintain Coast pref erentials before the war, and if, as the examiner's report implies, it will be right to restore such pref erentials sifter the war, why' isn't it right to re tain them during the war? is one point ine local association win seeK 10 im press upon the Commission. Anyway, it is apparent that the Com mission plans to depart entirely from its historic decision of June, 1911, when it fixed a zone system of ratemaking1, with the Coast rates as a unit and the interior rates varying from the unit rate, in proportion to the distance from the point of origin to the Western des tination. The Commission, it seems. If the ex aminer's recommendations are fol lowed, proposes now to follow the dis tance or the "yardstick" method of ratemaking. I i 8 MR. WHEELWRIGHT PUT UP notary Club Makes Suggestion for Vacancy In Diplomatic Post. " W. X. Wheelwright, of this city, has been suggested by the Rotary Club as a. suitable successor to Ambassador Outhrle at Tokio. whose death recently was most unexpected. He died from a. stroke of apoplexy while playing golf near the Japanese capital. It has been suggested by Rotarians that it wo Id be a wise choice to name a Western man. familiar with the problems to be met by this Govern ment's representative to Japan, to suc ceed Mr. Guthrie. It is probable that the Rotarians will launch a campaign to obtain the appointment of Mr. Wheelwright to this diplomatic post. t - Newest Separate Skirts Priced From $5.00 to $35.00 Separate skirts that are delightfully smart are being shown here for every possible occasion.. Practical skirts in navy and black serge or novelty fabrics are made on tailored lines with unusual pockets and belts or stripes and checks to give them character. For afternoon and evening wear there are lovely black satin, white or flesh-colored satin and - the most fascinating silk skirts of khaki kool, tussah, crepe de chine and Siam silk. Wool and silk jersey skirts are exceedingly smart and quite as popular. Some have large fancy plaids or bright stripes, while others are in plain, high shades. A splendid assortment of skirts in all sizes for all uses moderately priced $5 to $35. . Apparel Shop, 4th Floor. MEN! Here's a Good One These Fine All-Wool Sweaters $3.98 For the man or woman who is looking for a good purchase in the way of a sweater, here is the one chance that you cannot afford to miss. All-wool sweaters in plain-stitch style, with two pockets and ruff neck collars. Colors are gray, ma roon; cardinal and navy blue. All sizes, 36 to 46 included. Considering the cost of wool today, a finely made all-wool sweater such as this is an exceedingly worth-while investment at $3.98. SUITABLE FOR MEN'S OR WOMEN'S WEAR I Men's Furnishings Shop, Main Floor. Second Day, of Our Sale What home can afford to be without new curtains in the face of an offer such as this! Today and balance of this week only you can make unrestricted choice of any curtains on our great Seventh Floor at much les3 than our regular low prices. Im ported and domestic curtains are included, and there are all styles from which to choose. Here are some suggestions of the hun dreds of saving offerings: $1.50 98c T.$3.65 :.$3.25 Special Sale of Untrimmed Hats Here Today - at $1.75 There are ever so many attractive hats awaiting you in this sale. The new est styles are so simple that it will be easy for clever women to have two or three new hats this Spring at but little outlay if they attend this sale. A variety of small mushroom and other close-fitting styles so popular this season here in black and colors today at only $1.75. Millinery Shop, Fourth Floor. New "Welworth 99 Blouses for $2.00 What the style centers show in ad vance Spring blouses Welworths re produce with absolute fidelity and at a cost to you of only $2. When you purchase a Welworth you have an absolute assurance not only of style newness, but of style correctness as well. And you have our warranty in addition to the maker's that the value is unsurpassed. Blouse Shop, Fourth Floor, Women's and Children's Satisfactory Underwear Women have learned through years of experience that Meier & Frank underwear is always to be relied upon for the utmost in quality, service and comfort. We list a few of the more popular Spring garments all are lowest possible prices. ' . WOMEN'S LISLE VESTS 38 Swiss ribbed lisle vests in low neck, sleeveless style, in band top and yoke ef fect. Light weight. All regular sizes, at 38c 2 for 75c. NUSHAPE UNION SUITS ONLY 60 Women's Nushape union suits of extra quality yarn in tuck stitch fabric. Shaped to fit the form a garment that will give good service. Extra sizes, 75c WOMENS E-CUT VESTS 25d Fine ribbed E-cut, V-shaped vests, with straps guaranteed to stay "put" over the shoulders. Made for comfort. Light weight. 25c extra sizes 35c CHILDREN'S GOOD UNDERWAISTS 25 "Kiddies' Friend" waists with taped buttons extra strong supports for under clothing. Sizes 2 to 12 years at 25c; special 2 for 40c. Good garments. INFANTS' RUBENS COTTON VESTS 35 Infants' Rubens vests the most practical knit vests for the . babies. Double breasted style. A good cot ton garment for 35c. Merino fabric vests, 50c LISLE UNION SUITS, 50 Women's fine ribbed light weight lisle union suits, in low-neck, sleeveless, knee length styles, with dainty crocheted edge and taped yoke. Extra sizes 65c. CARTERS' BABY SHIRTS AT 35d Infants' shirts in medium light weight cotton for early Spring wear. With long sleeves a comfortable, prac tical garment. Sizes to 2 years, 35c. Knit Underwear Shop, Main Floor. SCRIM CURTAINS $2.75 Scrim Curtains, now for $Z.0U benm (Jurtains, now for $5.00 Scrim Curtains, now for $4.50 Scrim Curtains, now for $3.00 Scrim Curtains, now QQ for P70 $1.75 Scrim Curtains, now jJ $1.95 Scrim Curtains, now C-t f for r PXUJ7 $2.00 Scrim Curtains, now for $1.80 Scrim Curtains, now for $2.20 Scrim Curtains, now for $2.75 Scrim Curtains, now for $3.30 Scrim Curtains, now for , $7.40 Scrim Curtains, now for $2.00 Dutch Scrim Cur tains, now for $2.20 Dutch Scrim Cur tains, now for $3.00 Dutch. Scrim Cur tains, now for.... FANCY CURTAINS $5.00 Hand-made Lacet PO QpT Arabian Curtains ,P O 1 eJ $10.00 Hand-made Lacet JrT tZfl Arabian Curtains ....?' 0J $13.50 Hand-made Lacet Arabian Curtains . . $1.45 $1.50 $1.69 $1.35 .$2.85 $5.95 $1.40 $1.60 $2.50 $8.50 $3.65 $2.95 BOBIXET CURTAINS $4.25 Plain Bobinet Cur tains for , $3.60 Plain Bobinet Cur tains for IMPORTED CURTAINS Cluny Curtains $3.50 Imported Cluny Net Cfy a Curtains .ipi.ftO $4.00 Imported Cluny Net JQ (( Curtains .p0" $5.00 Imported Cluny Net OA fi Curtains .pt.UU $6.00 Imported Cluny Net QfT A ( Curtains Duchesse Point Curtains $8.75 Duchesse PointCj'T Af? Curtains now P I J $10.00 Duchesse Point fl0 QfT Curtains now p0.ctl $14.00 Duchesse Point Curtains now $16.00 Duchesse Point Curtains now. . . . . . Brussels Net Curtains $12.00 Brussels Net Cur- QQ rr tains for $13.60 Brussels Net Cur- C?Q pTfk tains for p0.tJU $7.50 Brussels Net Cur- gf? ?C tains for pU.DJ $10.00 Brussels Net Cur- (Prr nr tains for P $9.50 Brussels Net Cur- QQ OC tains for tpO.tl $9.00 Brussels Net Cur tains for $9.95 $13.50 $6.75 EXTRA SPECIAL JUST FOUR PAIRS $26 REAL CLUNY CURTAINS ON FINE & t S ...nDJULP Curtain Shop. Seventh Floor. SCREW GROUND, THE PAIR Style and RED FERN CORSETS Are One I And in addition to being THE corset par excellence of style and appearance, Redfern ; Cor sets, while moulding the figure to fashion lines, shape it pleas singly and without the least dis comfort to the wearer. An ex pert Redfern corsetiere is here to assure YOU a correct fit. We shall be glad to have you come in today. Prices from $3 upwards. ' Corset Shop, Third Floor. A SPECIAL SALE OF WOMEN'S NEWEST Filet Neckwear at 95c Loveliest new neckwear, made of fine Georgette crepe, with daintiest trimmings of fine filet laces in bands and insertions. Filet trimmed neckwear is the very newest and smartest you could find. All the most becoming styles are included. Special today at 95c. COLORED GEORGETTE ' Neckwear at 65c VERY FIRST SALE! We have just received a large shipment of the newest novelties in colored Georgette neckwear. Here they are on special sale today lovely neckwear in old gold, French blue, rose, Chartreuse and other new shades. The most popular shapes and styles. Neckwear Shop, Main Floor. I ! Headquarters for All Kinds Garden Tools . We carry complete lines of high-grade garden implements of every description. Buy now while these specially reduced prices are in effect: Garden Hoe, riveted, special 270. Lady's small size Garden Hoe, 410 Extra Heavy Planter's Hoe, 680. Single-prong Weeding Hoe, 540. Double-prong Weeding Hoe, 770. Turf Edger, special at 680. v Onion Weeder, special at 320. 3-piece Floral Set, special at 980. 12-tooth Steel Bow Rake for 680. 14-tooth Steel Bow Rake for 770. 14-tooth Steel Straight-prong Rake, 630. 24-tooth Wire Lawn Rake, 450. 12-tooth Malleable Steel Rake, 270 14-tooth Malleable Steel Rake, 320 Floral Shovel, special at 450. Hall's Dandelion Puller, 360. Halj's 3-prong Cultivator at 680. Hall's 5-prong Cultivator at 000. Long-handle Spading Fork, special 900. Short-handle Spading Fork, special 900. Long or Short-handle Shovels and Spades, 790. . Potato Hooks, special 770. Warren Hoe, special at 770. Garden Hoe, solid shank, 540. Basement. Fifth Street. Today's GROCERY Specials " CO-OPERATING WITH THE PARENT-TEACHER ASSN. Peanut Butter, strictly pure and fresh, none delivered, lb. 120. Coffee, Victor blend, freshly roasted, regular 30c grade, pound 250 Whole Wheat Flour, one of the best brands, 10-lb. sack only 470 Hawaiian Sliced Pineapple, Victor brand, thick slices in good sugar syrup, No. 2 cans, dozen, " A $1.65, can -lit, California Sliced Peaches, Carna tion brand, No. 2 cans, dozen $1.60, large cans for Q, Cut Macaroni, Portland made, the best quality, 2-lb. pack- Walnuts, guaranteed new crop, medium hard shell, large - A size, pound , .Ltv Pecans or Brazil Nuts, latest crop, while any remain, the . "1 tZn pound. .' Salmon Steaks, Chinook, OOp doz. $2.65, large can iOU brand, Minced Clams, Fountain dozen $1.45, tall can Raisins, bleached Sultana, - r finest quality, new crop, lb.J-Ov Layer Figs, best California " FT quality, lb JU Evaporated Peeled ' Pears, fine, bright, delicious fruit; spe- - rr cial, the lb lit New Teas, choice of gunpowder, basket fired Japan or Cey- QQr Ion, 50c grade, lb 00 Sauer Kraut, Royal Club, An do., $1.60; large can.... XtcU Pimentoes, dozen, $1.10; "1 Cn j.vrVrf Ninth Floor. Fifth Street can $130.00 Chesterfield Davenport, as illustrated; made in our own shops very finest workmanship and materials. Upholstered with CJQft flfl good quality of tapestry .pju.UU Great SALE FURNITURE CONTINUES TODAY AND THIS WEEK Below we list only a few representative items and prices se lected at random. This sale brings you a great assortment of good, dependable furniture suitable for every room in the house in all woods and finishes, all sizes, styles and prices at wonderful savings. If you have not already purchased in this great sale, by all "means do so today. Here is a hint of the savings that await you : $330.00 Seven-Piece Suite, as illustrated, made from American black walnut, the most beautiful of all cabinet woods. A prod- COCQ fif uct of one of the best Grand Rapids factories ipAOVJJ $248.00 Living-room Suite, as illustrated. Made of 6olid mahogany in the beautiful and artistic William and Mary design. An C" 1 Q flfl extra special for this great event .p l.J.UJJ Overstuffed Easy Chair, as il lustrated. Best of workmanship and materials, upholstered in a good qualit of tap-(JQQ FZf estry. Priced at. . pOV,OV Overstuffed Easy Chair, cov- ered with Verdure tapestry. An unusual bargain at Q 00 Overstuffed Easy Chair or Rocker covered with Verdure tapestry. Special C?1 Q OA now at pV.OJ EASY PAYMENT TERMS IF DESIRED Furniture Shop, Eighth Floor. i ! i i 1 !