Morning Oregonian., May 25, 1917, Page 7, Image 7

TIIF, . MOUSING OREGOXIAX, FRIDAY, MAY 25, -1917.
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RAILROADS ADMIT
GAIN IN RECEIPTS
Shippers' Counsel Try to Show
Emergency Is Not General.
A Expenses Held Greater.
WAR MEASURES FACTOR
Surplus Funds Maintained to Tide
Companies Over Unprofitable
YearsSouthern Pacific 1916
Returns Make Kccord.
WASHINGTON. May 24. Railroad
executives from widely separated sec
tions of the country appeared today
at the Interstate Commerce Commis
sion hearings on the carriers' petition
for a 15 per cent advance in freight
rates, and submitted to vigorous cross
examination at the hands of counsel
for the shippers.
The shippers" representatives probed
Into the finances of the railroads, try
ing to get the executives to say that
the emergency the railroads claim
exists does not affect every line.
T. C. Powell, vice-president of. the
Queen & Crescent, in response to
questioning, said that last week his
company declared a regular dividend
of 3 per cent on tho common stock
and an extra dK-idend of ZM per cent.
"You claim an emergency exists."
said the questioner. "If that is so why
have you seen fit further to deplete
the funds of your road by declaring
an extra dividend, and is the burden
which has caused you to come before
this commission not sufficient to have
caused you to abandon that extra divi
dend?" Mr. Powell said the dividend was re
garded by the directors as a duty to
the stockholders.
Expenses Declared Greater.
Henry Walters, chairman of the
board of the Atlantic Coast Line, was
asked at his opening examination how
much stock of the Louisville & Nash
ville his line controlled. He replied
that it was more than 50 per cent- It
was a fact, he said, that the increase
in net revenue of the Atlantic Coast
Line was greater during the first
three months of this year than In the
corresponding period of 1916. but ad
ditional expenses which the road must
stand did not show In the reports.
Mr. Walters added that while there
was no doubt that the net revenues of
the line would be larger this year than
last, they would not be tufficient to
meet the increased costs.
"Is that a prediction based upon
probabilities?" he was asked.
"No," was the reply. "It is based
principally upon contracts."
The witness said the accumulated
surplus of the Atlantic Coast line was
about $35,000,000, of which $20,000,000
was in cash and of that sum $14,000,
000 had been appropriated. He agreed
with the examiner that the partial pur
pose of a surplus was to tide railroads
over lean years and meet emergencies.
"In view of the fact that you control,
through stock ownership, at least 81
per cent of the stock of the Louisville
& Nashville, would it not be prac
ticable. In order to meet the existing
situation, and in view of the fact that
the Louisville & Nashville earned 19
per cent last year, to have that line
pay you more dividends?" Mr. Walters
was asked.
Subsidiary Jfot Controlled.
We have never undertaken to con
trol the Louisville & Kashville," he re
plied. Questioning then turned back to sur
plus and Mr. Walters Bald that he con
sidered the Atlantic Coast line was
better situated than some of its neigh
bors. "Then you think the emergency Is
on the other roads and not .on yours?"
"It depends upon how long it will
last," he said.
Howard Elliott, of the New Haven
and member of the railroad war board,
told Clifford W. Thome, representing
shippers who cross-examined hlni, that
he favored some scheme of pooling cars
and terminals should it be necessary in
the interests of National defense. He
also believed it desirable that a Gov
ernment agency be created to tell the
railroads just what was desired of
them.
He was questioned regarding a set of
economy suggestions Issued by the
War Board. These proposed such econ
omies as speeding up repairs on loco
motives and cars. Increasing the run
ning time of locomotives, reducing
boiler repairs and more careful steam
ing. Changes Thought Practicable.
Mr. Elliott said he thought most of
the changes suggested were practica
ble; that they were Intended to result
In increased efficiency of the railroads,
and that up to a certain point they did
not contemplate any additions to capi
tal. He said the War Board felt if
everything suggested could be done the
capacity of the railroads would be
greatly increased, but he did not be
lieve all the things could be accom
plished because of the human element
entering into the operation of rail
roads. Regarding traffic of the New Haven
system, Mr. Elliott said in response to
Mr. Thome's inquiries that, had more
terminal facilities been available last
year, the road would have reaped a
larger gross and net Income. He said
the Hell Gate Bridge route would as
sist the railroads in handling freight at
the New York terminal, and conse
quently would result in lessening con
gestion, which even now was improv
ing each day.
Julius Krutschnitt. chairman of the
Southern Pacific, was questioned first
regarding the timber lands owned by
the system. Mr. Thome introduced
figures which he said were compiled
by the Government showing that the
Southern Pacific owns one-twentieth
of all the privately owned timber
lands in the country. Mr. Krutt
schnitt said it was true that the South
ern Pacific's return on its capital stock
last year was slightly over 12 per cent,
and the greatest return In history.
Cross-examination of railroad execu
tives will be concluded tomorrow.
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AiTCHlSON BOOM BEGUN
COAST MEMBER OP COMMERCE
COMMISSION SOUGHT.
Oregon Board Sends Telegram to West
ern State and Congressmen
Vrglng Support.
SALKH, Or., May 24. (Special.)
In telegrams to President Wilson, mem
bers of Congress and to the Public
Service Commissions of Washington,
kldaho, California and Nevada, the Pub
lic Service Commission of Oregon Is
urging the appointment of Clyde B.
Aitchison'as a member of the Inter
state Commerce Commission. Mr.
Aitchison formerly was chairman of
the Oregon Commission and now Is so
licitor for the National Association of
Railway Commissioners.
Under a bill which has passed the
Senate and is said to be certain to pass
the House, two new Commissioners for
the Interstate Commerce Commission
are provided for.
"Important the Coast be xepresent
ed," telegraphed the Oregon Commis
sion to the various other Western
commissions. "Unanimous support
necessary to obtain appointment of
Western man. We suggest Clyde B.
Aitchisoij as man eminently qualified.
We thinlf his pas record fully justi
fies his appointment. We urgently re
quest, if consistent, he may have your
active and undivided support. This is
not at his request, but solely in the
interest of Coast representation on the
Commission."
VANC0UVERKMGHT DIES
Charles Flynn, 24, Succumbs to Ill
ness of Two Years.
VANCOUVER, -Wash.. May 24.
(Speclal.)---Charles Flynn, 24 years old.
son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Flynn, of
East Eighth street, died last night af
ter being ill for nearly two years.
Funeral services will be held from
St. James Catholic Church at 9 A. M.t
Friday morning. May 25. Rev. John
Sweens officiating. Interment will be
in the Catholic cemetery.
Mr. Flynn Is survived by his parents.
a .brother, Peter J. Flynn, of the Flynn
Furniture Company; and two sisters.
Miss Agnes Flynn and Miss Theresa
Flynn. He was a native of Mon
mouth, Or., but had lived in Vancouver
for the past 12 years. He was one of
the most popular young men of the
city. He was a member of the Elks
Lodge, and of Columbia Council, 1327,
Knights of Columbus, of this city, and
of St. James Catholic Church.
SPUDS NET 5 CENTS EACH
Idaho Woman Receives Record Price
for Small Output.
.OROFINO. Idaho, May 24. (Special.)
Miss Nellie Chase, of Ahsaha, Idaho,
has the distinction of obtaining an av
erage of 5V4 cents for each potato she
raised last year. She sold several
sacks to the Orofino Mercantile Com
pany, each sack averaging 90 potatoes,
for which she received 4 cents a pound.
.Miss Chase took first prize last year
at the Spokane interstate fair on potatoes.
4 APPLY FOR ENGINEERS
Prominent Youtlis lieave The Dalles
to Enlist at Portland.
o'clock Thursday afternoon, when the
company recognizes the union.
During the period of the strike the
company withdrew all its tax I cabs from
service pending an adjustment of the
dispute. The demand was for $3 a
day of 10 hours and a percentage of
fares.
FOUR BRIDGES WASHED OUT
Forest Reserve Supervisor Reports
3Iuch Snow Still in Mountains.
GRANGEVILLE, Idaho, May 24.
(Special.) Four bridges were washed
out by the recent flooa waters in the
south fork of the Clearwater River,
according to C. K; McHarg, supervisor
of the Nez Perce Federal Forest Re
serve, who has headquarters in this
city.
Mr. McHarg stated there is much
snow remaining in the mountains, and
he expects unprecedented high water
during June. He crossed over 10 feet
of snow on the divide.
Portland's Greatest SHOE STORE
offers you an almost unlimited assortment of high.g-racU dress shoes for the entire family at sensible prices,
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Wright's Prices are Right 35 gentlemanly salesmen at your sorrico largest daylight shoe store in town.
$5 White Shoes $2.98
Ami
These are
made -of fine
grade of can
vas, whit
heels all
sizes, $2.98.
$6.00 grades,
made of white
kid or nu
buck all
sizes, $3.98
$10 grades,
white wash
able kid, fin
est made
all sizes. $6.48
$6 New Heel
Shoes $3.98
These c otne
with black kid
vamps, white
Kid tops, grey
buck tops with
black kid
vamps. grey
cloth tops with
grey kid vamps,
also other new
o o m blnationa,
all sixes
S3.S8
S7.60
Grade
in all the newest combinations.
All siaes. S4.98.
$5 White Top
Shoes $2.98
These come
with patent
vamp, white
tops all size
-low or high
heels, $2.98.
$6.00 grades
with black kid
vamp, white
kid tops
these come
with high or
yA heels all
sizes, $3.98.
$7-50BnckTopShoes$4.98
THET DALXiES, Or.. May 24. (Spe
cial.) Albert Cates, Jack Sherman,
Ernest Walther and W. H. Wilhelm,
prominent young men of this city, went
to Portland today to take examinations
for enlistment in the Engineering Corps
of the United States which is being
formed by Twohy Brothers of that city
for building railroads in France.
Several more young men have an
nounced similar Intentions.
Kelso Contractors to Build Road.
KELSO. Wash.. May 24. (Special.)
Burcham Bros., of this place, have
been awarded the contract for making
the fill across the Kalama Itlver bot
toms for the Pacific Highway by Allred
& James, successful bidders upon this
road project. Burchams will move their
land dredge, which has just finished
........ "vi mil j i n uiivc uii Lilt; meibtn-
Bush private diking district west of
Kelso, to the Kalama River to do the
work. The road improvement is 1.11
miles in length, and about 25,000 yards
of dirt will be required in making the
TAXICAB STRIKE IS ENDED
Seattle Company Recognizes Union
and Chauffeurs Return to Work.
SEATTLE, Wash., May 24. (Spe
cial.) After being on strike since
Wednesday morning 24 taxicab chauf
feurs, of the Seattle Taxicab & Trans
fer Company, who walked out follow
ing the discharge of five of their
number, returned to work at 3:80
PENDLETON CHIEF NAMED
Mayor and Council Agree on Head
of Police Department.
PENDLETON, Or., May 24. (Spe
cial.) Al Roberts, former receiver of
the land office at La Grande, will be
the Chief of Police of Pendleton, suc
ceeding the late Frank L. Nash. Mr.
Roberts' appointment by Mayor Best is
satisfactory to the Council and he will
begin duties tomorrow morning. He
is a former Heppner business man and
was a deputy United States Marshal
under Zoeth Houser.
There were a half dozen candidates
for the place and a deadlock between
the Mayor and Council has delayed the
appointment until now.
FLOUR SOc Lower
THAN RECiTTLAR WHOLESALE TRICES
Friday and Saturday Only
Flour, Superior Fancy Patent, per bbl $12.00
Flour, Superior Fancy Patent, per sack :....3.00
Flour, White Rose Family, per bbl 811. SO
Flour. White Rose Family, per sack $2.i5
Corn Meal. White or Yellow, 49-lb sack &2.50
Corn Meal, White or Yellow, 9-lb. sack, each 50?
CANNED VEGETABLES AT ABSOLUTELY WHOLESALE PRICES
Six Tins Sold at ttosen Prices
Appetizer Corn, 2s. per doz 81. TO
Onarga Country Gentleman Corn, 2s, per doz 82.00
Tomatoes, Pala Brand, 2ks. per doz SSl.TO
Peas, White Pigeon. 2s. per doz 81.65
Peas, Del Monte, Special Extra 2s. per doz 2.00
Beans, Cutting Stringless, Extra, per doz $1.65
CANNED TABLE FRV'IT AT ABSOLUTELY WHOLESALE PRICE
Six Tins Sold at Dozen Prices
Laurel Wreath Sliced Y Cling Peaches. 2Vis, per doz 82.25
Laurel Wreath Apricots. 2s. per doz 82.25
Berryessa Extra Y. Cling Peaches, 2&s, per doz. ............ 45
Berryessa Extra Bartlett Pears, 2Hs, per doz.. .............. .82. T5
Berryessa Extra Apricots, 2Vis, per doz 82.435
Libby's Select Pineapple, 2s, per doz 82. T5
Rosedale Extra Std. Pineapple, 2s, per doz 82. OO
Rosedale Grated Pineapple. 2s, per doz. Sl.tiO
EVAPORATED Kill IT.
Apples, Evaporated, per lb 12V4C
Peaches, Evaporated, Fancy, per lb 13e
Peaches, Evaporated. Choice, per lb 12
Figs. Kelsey Black. Very Choice for Sauce or Pie. per lb. ........ 1 1 e
Figs, White Calymyrna, Split, per lb .IOC
Raisins, Cluster, No. 1 Carton, each 12V4C
Raisins, Cluster, No. 2'.s Cartons, each 30e
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Regular price 35c per lb. SPECIAL price, per lb 9fli
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ROSE OK CEYLON TEA
A Pure Ceylon Tea, especially provided for trade demanding the
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and the delicate flavor and uniform quality win recognition
whenever tried. Per lb SOo
Gun Powder Tea. Green. The choicest selection from the crack
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and perhaps most frequently used for mixing with black, tea.
No. 1 quality. Per lb 5o
If Yob Appreciate Good Groceries at Low Prices, We Will Get a
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Members of the Greater Portland Association.
Wholesalers to Private Families, Hotels and Restaurants.
208-210 THIRD ST., BET. TAYLOR AND SALMON
One and One-Half Blocks Sooth of Public Market.
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In all leading colors,
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Goodyear welt soles,
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every pair a
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sixes all
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shoes
$4.93.
$4 Black English $2.98
These are made with gunmetal
vamps and soft
leather top, ex
tension soles;
Ladies' sizes
iyi to 7
price $2.98.
6.00 grades
with whit
Neolln soles
aU sizes
$3.98.
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$6 Ivory Shoes
all ivory kid or
ivory kid vamps
new ivory
cloth tops low
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$3.98
or nign neei3,
all sizes $3.93
$8.00 grades i
all sizes 5.9
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$3 White Shoes $1.98
These are
made of white
canvas, English
style; leather
or rubber
soles; Ladies'
sites 2Y to 7,
S1.98.
J4.00 grades,
all sizes, $2.98
f6.0O grades
in White buc
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$7.50 Two Tones $4.98
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$5 Black Shoes $2.98
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the greatest assortment on the Pacific Coast. They
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prices prevail:
Men's $4.00 Black or Tan Shoes $2.08
Men's $5.00 Black or Tan Shoes $3.48
Men's $6.00 Black or Tan Shoes $:$.9S
Men's $7.00 Black or Tan Shoes.. $4. 9S
Boys' $2.50 Black Shoes $.48
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