TITE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1917.
WE HAVE DONE OUR
BEST, SAYS DANIELS
Secretary Reviews Work of
Navy Department During
Progress of War.
424 SHIPS NOW BUILDING
tread of Department I Frond, of
Way Navy Has Met Actual Test
of Conflict Mistakes Have
Been Made Is Admitted.
WASHIXGTOJf. Dec. 19. A recital by
fcecretary Daniels of how the Navy
prepared for war by adding several
hundred ships to the fleet and letting
contracts for hundreds of others. Including-
dreadnoughts, battle cruisers,
destroyers and auxiliaries, and an ex
planation of the operation of the Navy
eupply department by Rear Admiral
McGowan, Paymaster-General, marked
the opening- today of the inquiry by a
House sub-committee into the Navy a
war activities.
The sub-committee adjourned to
night without fixing any time for re
suming the hearing and probably will
sot meet again -until after Christmas.
Representative Britten of Illinois
asked Secretary Daniels whether the
department had received any com
plaints from Vice Admiral Sims, com
manding American Naval forces in tha
war zone. The Secretary said the
question was improper and that "mesa
gossip" should not be bandied about,
but he added that Admiral Sims had
been given everything possible that
the Navy could give.
Request Promptly Acted Ob.
Later, when Admiral McGowan was
called to the stand, he submitted an
order issued by him some months ago
directing that Admiral Sims' requests
for supplies be acted upon the same
day they were received.
"We have 424 ships In course of con
struction," Secretary Daniels told the
committee. That does not include sub
marine chasers, of which we are build
ing 350, and does not Include the small
craft. The chasers will be In service
by early Spring."
Included in the 424 ships, he said,
were battle cruisers, battleships. Scout
cruisers, destroyers, fuel ships, gun
boats, hospital ships, ammunition ships,
sea-going tugs, mine sweepers and sub
marines. Secretary Daniels said the Navy now
had more than 1000 ships in commis
sion as against 300 two years ago, and
an enlisted personnel of 280.000 officers
and men, compared with 64,680 men
and 4376 officers when America de
clared war. -
Over-Obllgatloaa Incurred.
The Navy, at the beginning of its
participation in the war, the witness
continued, had at Its disposal the
money needed for most of the expan
sion immediately required, v and in
pressing cases where funds were lack
ing over-obligations were incurred.
Within the last few days the Navy has
had to ask. for $86,000,000 in addition
to the regular estimates amounting to
1,039,000,000 for' the next fiscal year.
now before the House naval committee.
"Has the Navy measured up 7" he
asked.
"It Is my firm belief that at the close
of the Investigation your answer will
be It has,' and the country has every
reason to repose confidence in ' the
Navy."
The Paymaster-General was asked
why the $1,000,000 appropriated at a
previous session of Congress for ac
quiring the basic patents for aircraft
remains unexpended, but the answer
was left to be made by Captain Irwin,
of the aircraft board, who will be
called later.
Transportation Is Considered.
Admiral McGowan explained the
mode of expediting naval transporta
tion by a system to inform trainmen
that a carload was for the United
States Navy, discontinued three weeks
ago by the railroad car service com
mission. '
-'Will you get as expeditious ship
ments now?" he was asked.
"We do not' believe so. The railroads
claim we wllL They claim . others
abused the plan."
Daniels First Witness.
Secretary Daniels was the first wit
ness summoned today before the House
naval sub-committee designated to In
vestigate the Navy's war activities.
Secretary Daniels gave a general re
view of what the Navy has been doing,
avoiding, as. he explained, disclosing
any facts that would be of valne to the
GUEST GOLDS
may mean weak lungs and
need more thorough treatment
than mere syrups, physics
or stimulants.
scmr
corrects chest colds by giving
strength to the blood and warmth
to the body, while It is famous with
physicians tor relieving hard
coughs and soothing the lungs,'
throat and bronchial tubes.
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17-32
Ml
'One Tones of Nature Makes the
Whole World Kin."
It's a commendable trait that when
something has been of benefit to us
we want to share it with others who
stand in need of the same help. It's the
touch of Nature that makes the whole
world kin the wanting "to be helpful
to our fellow men. That is why people
who have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy write letters to the manu
facturers about it, and ask to have
them published so that others will
know what to do under the same cir
cumstances. Behind every one of these
letters Is the warm-hearted wish of the
writer to be of use to someone else.
Adv.
ELL-AIMS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. Druggists
refund money if.it fails. 25c
Santlaeptlc Boon. to Mothers.
Konthes and reliefs rhfd, frrltstwl skins of In
fants. Krnw sln frMb. and sweet. Fine for
baby's tender skis. 60c All druggists, A v.
enemy. He told how the Navy is now
building 424 capital and other impor
tant ships.
Discussing the uss of submarine
chasers, he said, they were regarded as
a necessity and there was "no great en
thusiasm" about them as a weapon for
permanent effectiveness.
Naval aviation, he said, has made
gratifying strides, but has been ham
pered by lack of manufacturing facili
ties. Secretary Daniels praised the co
ordination between the personnel of
the Navy and the personnel of the
allies.
Gun Crews Badly Needed. .
One of the great problems, he said,
was to furnish gun crews to merchant
ships..
"We made these reserve ships," said
Mr. Daniels, "a school for gunners, and
the efficiency with which these officers
have taken hold of Hie young men and
made the young men efficient is really
one of the big things of the Navy in
this war.
"When you come to write the story
of the war, said he, "one of the most
thrilling chapters will be regarding
these young men, who went on the
merchant ships and risked their lives.
I refer to those, who went on oua mer
chant ships, of course. We have put
guns on every ship going into the sub
marine war zene that requested them.
We are rather proud," the Secre
tary said, "of the way the Navy has
met the actual test of war. I am glad
for Congress and the public to know
somewhat of our activities. A taking
stock, so to speak, cannot fail to bring
ways for still further Improvement and
for still more efficient work in the
future. We feel we have done well
but we still have problems, some of
them very difficult, which we have
been trying to solve In the best way
possible in the very brief time allotted
to solve them. ,
Mistakes Are Admitted.
"To the best ctnlution of th.t ttrnb
lems- we hope to have suggestions and
help from this committee and from Con
gress. We do not claim we have, done
everything In the best possible way, or
tnat we nave made no mistakes. I be
lieve, however, when you know all
we nave attempted, we will receive
your confirming Judgment that we have
none as well as possible under all clr
cumstances. In some thin era creditable
speed has been achieved, in all things
mere nas been team work. In the de
partment and In the entire service to
have things well done and thoroughly
done.
Secretary Daniels told how. in the
exigencies at the outset of the war,
keels had been laid where there were
swamp lands but a few months before,
and how mechanical equipment had
oeen developed.
Most contractors, he said, have been
fair and patriotic.' "There have been
a few," he said, "we had to take by
the nape of the neck. They came In
saying they wanted to do their bit,
but really wanted their bite."
Concessions Were Necessary.
He did not like the cost plus 10
per cent system, , he said, but it was
the best the Navy could do to get
quick action, and it had been necessary.
A tiff between Secretary Daniels and
Representative Britten enlivened the
session. Britten asked what com
plaints had been made to the Navy
Department by Vice-Admiral Sims.
1 think that Is not a proper oues-
tion to ask," said Secretary Daniels.
"I will say, though, inasmuch as the
question has been asked in open ses
sion, that Admiral Sims has been given
everything that the Navy has that it
could give."
Secretary Daniels said he did not
believe "mess gossip" should be "ban
died about."
"Small Business" Deprecated. .
"If Admiral Sims," he added. "Is
not getting everything that is needed,
it is a matter for operations to sav
whether he -should have it. Operations
nas spent ltsen giving all that Admiral
Sims needs that -the department has.
I think this Is very petty and small
business."
"I'm asking about facts," said Brit
ten. "If you have any facts give them,"
shot back the Secretary. Britten said
he hoped it was not the desire of the
committee merely to show the favor
able condition of the Navy.
"If a commanding officer here or
abroad," said Britten, "complains that
he is not getting what he wants. It is
proper to ask about It."
"As to whether every requirement of
Admiral Sims on the European situa
tion has been complied with." replied
the Secretary, "or whether every mat
ter of strategy has been complied with,
I would say those ought not to be
asked about. Admiral Sims has made
no complaint. He asked for some par
ticular man to go over there who could
not be sent because of other duties.
There is a perfect understanding be
tween Admiral Sims and the depart
ment." At the afternoon session. Admiral
McGowan, chief of supplies and ac
counts, testified that Vice-Admiral
Sims' requlstlons were given Immedi
ate attention in his bureau. He read
an order he issued last June' directing
every request and requisition of Ad
miral Sims to be acted on the same day
as received.
WOOLEN UNIFORMS
PROVIDED FOR ALL
Clothing for Soldiers Is Either
at Camps or -on the Way
There, Says Baker.
THREE I. W. W. CONVICTED
Conspiracy to Burn Olympic Forest
Reserve Timber Charged.
SEATTLE, Dec. 19. Three Industrial
Workers of the World, E. A. Matson,
T. Nolan and Robert Solen, were con
victed, by a Jury in the United States
District Court here last night of con
spiring to burn timber on the Olympic
National Forest Reserve near Port An
geles, Wash., last Summer.
Thomas H. Tracey, who was acquitted
on a murder charge in connection with
an Industrial Workers of the World in
vasion of Everett, Wash.. November
5, 1916, was indicted by a Federal grand
jury with Matson, Nolan and Solen, but
as yet has not been arrested. Officials
allege that Tracey was the leader of
the conspirators.
OREGON OFFICERS CALLED
National Guard Members Ordered to
Report for Instruction.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash
ington, Dec 19. Under Army orders
issued today the following Oregon
Coast Artillery National Guard officers
are directed to report to the Coast
Artillery school at Fort Monroe for a
course of Instructions beginning Janu
ary 5: Colonel C. C. Hammond. Lieutenant-Colonel
B. H. LawBon, Majors W.
S. Coppernall, H. K. Metcalf and W. G.
White and First Lieutenant E. T. Fobs.
They are now on duty at the defenses
of the Columbia.
Colonel B. Blethen, of Seattle, and
several Washington officers are cov
ered by the eame order.
FULL STATEMENT IS GIVEN
EVERYTHING FOR MEN
along smokers' lines. " Pipes from 95o
to $225 In meerschaum and genuine
briar, with amber, bakellte and rubber
mouthpieces. Cigars The famous
"Webster" clear Havana; "Schiller
Smoker," made in Portland, Bo clear
Havana, boxes of 12; "Tanforan" 6c
cigar. Webster product; "Highway,"
wonderful nickel cigar, attractive foil
packings; Perfecto Garcia, clear Ha
vana. 3 for 25c, 2 for 26c, 3 for 60c
Humidors, cigarette cases, etc. Sig
Sichel & Co.. 92 Third and 347 Wash
ington, between Broadway and Park.
Adv.
Delay in establishment of Observi
tion Camps at Cantonments Ex
plained by Secretary More
Favorable Reports Received.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. Woolen
uniforms for all troops have been pro
vided ajid are either at the camps and
cantonments or en route there. Secre
tary Baker said today, explaining steps
the War Department has taken to meet
the unsatisfactory health conditions
at the training posts pictured in re
ports of the Surgeon-General made
public yesterday.
The Secretary announced that all
except one of the recommendations of
the medical department had been' com
plied with Immediately, and pointed
out that the reports upon wr'ch action
was taken were received for the most
part "two weeks or more ago.
General Gorgas' one proposal that
remains to be acted upon. Mr. Baker
said, is that regarding the establish
ment of observation camps In which
shall be gathered all new drafts of
recruits for a period of two weeks
before the men pass into their com
pany organizations at the training
camps. The Surgeon-General believes
that during Uiis two weks latent dis
eases would have time to develop and
It would be possible to prevent the
communication of epidemic diseases to
the troops in training.
Mr. Baker said action was delayed
pending decision as to the wisest
course to pursue in establishing the
observation camps. It may be neces
sary to establish one camp in con
nection with every divisional training
center, or. on the other hand, to build
several great observation camps at
suitable points throughout the coun
try where recruits would be held dur
ing the two weeks' period.
Secretary Baker received today per
sonal reports on conditions at three
of the Northern training centers
Camp Devens, Massachusetts; Camp
Upton, New York, and Camp Meade,
Maryland to the effect that health
and Clothing equipment conditions
there are entirely satisfactory, lie re
ceived also an invitation to inspect
the National Army division at Camp
Meade tomorrow, with the promise that
he would see every man at the camp
clothed in woolen uniform and heavy
overcoat.
Detailed Statement Given.
Tonight Secretary Baker Issued a
detailed statement showing the cloth
ing on hand at the four camps Novem
ber 30, and that ordered shipped or
already en route. He called attention
to the fact that with the exception of
Camp Seveir the reports of Surgeon
General Gorgas as to clothing short
ages were based on inspections made
since that date.
At Camp Doniphan, Okla., with 25,665
men, there were on hand 40,000 pairs
of woolen trousers with 5000 additional
ordered from St. Louis, December 1.
Woolen coats In camp totaled 18,671,
with 9000 ordered shipped from St.
Louis and Philadelphia in the previous
eight days. Overcoats numbered 22,000,
with 2300 others en route and 6000
ordered shipped from New York, De
cember 10. Woolen underwear on hand
numbered 105,000 pieces, with 81,000
additional under orders to be shipped.
Blankets totalled 96,000, with 36.000
others ordered and 11,000 comforters
in camp with 16,000 en route.
Macs Clothing Ordered.
The 40.000 men at Camp Funston had
26,000 pairs of woolen trousers, with
34,000 additional ordered from New
York. Woolen coats totalled 27,000,
with 10,000 ordered from New York,
December 10. Woolen underclothing
totalled 226.000 pieces, with 20.000 ad
ditional ordered. Overcoats in camp
numbered 26.000, with J8.000 ordered;
blankets In the camp 122,000, with 35,-
000 comforters.
At Camp Bowie, with 25,281 men,
there was on hand a sufficient number
of blankets and comforters to supply
each man with at least three such
pieces of bedclothing. Woolen breeches
on hand totalled 25,000, with 4000
ordered from Philadelphia, December
1. Woolen coats numbered 26,204, while
there were 140,000 pieces of woolen
underclothing in camp.
WAR WAS NOT FORESEEN
(Continued From First Pare )
times to get certain supplies, h added,
had slowed up production occasionally,
but it has Increased rapidly lately, al
though the maximum capacity has not
yet been reached.
The new American rifle, Mr. Schlacks
said emphatically. Is Infinitely superior
to the British type.
After the former German Ambassa
dor was dismissed, Mr. Schlacks said
he came to Washington and called the
attention of the House military affairs
committee members to the probabili
ties of war. He told them his factory
was available to make rifles, but did
not discuss the matter with the
ordnance bureau. He heard nothing
from that bureau, he said, until April.
War Department Anticipated.
"We thought rifles would be re
quired," the witness said, "but the
ordnance bureau knew we had an
available plant."
"But you thought of it before the
War Department," suggested Senator
Chamberlain.
Before taking the War Department
contract, Mr. Schlacks said, his firm
had furnished a large British Order,
but that they had always been dis
satisfied with the British Enfield type,
believing it of faulty design and de
ficient in functioning. . The United
States, he , said, bought the rifle ma
chinery In his plant from England at
a reduction of 50 per cent from original
cost, which was about (10.000,000.
SEALS' MlSSIOn
MOTHER SEXDS SI TO HELP COMBAT
TUBERCULOSIS.
conference with the manufacturers and
decided that . production should pro
ceed. His firm, Otterson said, began
deliveries in August, a month after
signing of contracts, when new orders
were received from Major Woodbury
to push production regardless of the
new standardization requirements. His
firm, Otterson stated. Is two months
ahead of deliveries.
Manufacturing of rifles, Otterson
said, was delayed by the War Depart
ment's inslstenoe upon greater inter-
changeability of parts.
"It was not kislsted upon finally,' he
ended, "but- all the uncertainty, the
discussions and the change of stand
ards resulted in delay probably of two
months.
- Official Direction Needed.
Otterson appeared disinclined to crit
icise either Colonel Thompson or Gen
eral Crozier for arbitrary interference
with the manufacturers' voluntary or
ganization, but said early lack of offi
cial direction and organization had de
layed rifle production.
Negotiations for manufacture by his
firm of light Browning machine guns
were begun last August, the witness
said, but none have been delivered.
Within a month, he said, deliveries will
begin and reach full capaoity within
four months.
Senator Hitchcock asked why the
War Department delayed ordering
Browning guns. The witness said if
orders had been received in May de
liveries might have been begun in Sep
tember, indicating a delay of three
months.
Charles II. Schlacks, general manager
of the Remington plant at Eddystone,
Pa., said "'his factory was far ahead
on rifle deliveries. Manufacture began,
he said, based only upon an informal
understanding with General Crozier In
June and preparations had been started
In April, as a result of manufacturers'
conferences and $500,000 spent before
a formal order was received. His de
liveries began in September.
Plant's Production Pushed.
No War Department order, Mr.
Schlacks said, had tended to retard his
plant's production. Colonel Thompson's
demands for greater standardization,
he stated, caused no appreciable delay,
nor did the decision to modify the
British Enfield rifle. Inability, at
Patriotic Women Continue to Do Noble
Sales Work In City in Spite of
Inclement Weather.
"My boy is at the front and here Is
my dollar for Red Cross Christmas
seals so that If tuberculosis should find
him before a bullet does it will help
you. as he is sent back to - Oregon
again, to give him care and comfort
and perhaps save him for me." Thus
writes a mother in Clatsop County to
the Oregon Association for the Pre
vention of Tuberculosis, which Is con
ducting the campaign against tubercu
losis by the sale of Red Cross Christ
mas seals.
Another letter says:
"I cannot send you a dollar, though
I'd like to send you a thousand, for I'm
going to France myself, leaving my
family and sacrificing my job to do my
bit."
That an intelligent understanding of
the mission of the association is be
ginning to be established Is evidenced
by letters as well as by the generous
response.
The incomplete returns available give
$151.61 as the result of yesterday's sale,
which was in charge of auxiliary to
Company E, Third Oregon Infantry. To
day the sale is in charge of the Visit
ing Nurse Association, with Mrs.
Thomas Honeyman chairman, and the
Progressive Woman's League, with Mrs.
Alice McXaught chairman.
Ten dollar subscriptions were re
ceived yesterday from Dr. George F.
Wilson and Walter M. Cook. Five dol
lar subscribers include Russell Haw
kins, Ashley-Rumelin, Mrs. Lee Hoff
man, Albers Milling Company, Troy
Laundry, Dr. Andrew C. Smith, H. E.
Pennell, Fithlan, Barker Shoe Company,
and M. C. Ban field, Portland; B. Cun
ningham, Salem; B. T. McBaln, West
Linn; J. T. Thompson, Sheridan; J. M.
Crawford, Dundee; Mrs. Samuel L.
Moore. Astoria; D. C. White and Mat
Cosgrove, Milton; J. R. Ashford, Mc
Minnvllle; N. S. Corrlgall, Echo.
DEATH CALLS MRS. MEYER
End Comes After Illness Lasting
More Than Year.
Mrs. Emanuel Meyer, sister of Mrs.
I. N. Fleischner, sUed yesterday morn
ing at her home in this city, the Wll
mar Apartments, after an illness of
more than a year's duration. Funeral
services will be conducted tomorrow
afternoon in the Holman chapel.
For many years Mrs. Meyer had been
a resident of Portland. Her husband,
Emanuel Meyer, who passed away a
year and a half ago, was prominent In
civio life In earlier days. Mrs. Meyer
was 61 years of age. "
Mrs. Meyer Is survived by her son,
Melville, employed at the Fleischner,
Mayer & Co. wholesale house, and by
three sisters and two brothers. The
sisters are Mrs. I. N. Fleischner and
Mrs. Harriet Meyer, of this cit and
Mrs. Nannie Phillips, of San Francisco.
The brothers are Phillip and Samuel
Gobs, of San .Francisco.
OIL COMPANIES APATHETIC
Bids Submitted to City Show Little
Concession In Prices.
Owing to the fact that oil companies
offer the city no particular inducement
to enter into a year's contract for gaso
line' and distillate for city machines,
the Council yesterday decided to buy in
the open market next year.
The companies submitted identical
bids with prices practically the same as
those charged in the wholesale market
Heretofore the city has enjoyed a rate
about 2 cents a gallon below the market
price, with a maximum of 20 cents a
gallon. In the bids for next year no
maximum was provided.
Lincoln Officials Under Fire.
NEWPORT, Or., Dec. 19. (Special.)
Petitions are being circulated In out
lying parts of Lincoln County demand
ing recall of County Judge Miller and
Commissioners Hurt and Wakefield.
The recall is in charge of Attorney
Seldlng, formerly of Chehalis, Wash.,
who has been employed by Yachats
ranchers. Prominent citizens of this
place and Toledo are opposing the pro
posed recall on the ground that it is
only a short time until the primary
election.
Fire Credited to Huns.
WHITESBURG, Ky., Dec. 19. Fire,
believed to have been the work of
German agents, destroyed part of the
town of Wayland. north, of here, today,
causing a loss of $100,000. Rewards
have been offered for the alleged In
cendiaries, and armed guards are now
protecting adjoining plants.
Mediation Fails In Mill Strike.
SALEM, Or.. Dec 19. (Special.)
Governor Withycombe today received
telegraphic advices from Judge Camp
bell, of Oregon City, chairman of the
wwmrn
A Merry Christmas
will be the actual result if your
wish is expressed by a gift of
Diamonds, Jewelry,
Watches, Silver
ware, Umbrellas,
Leather Goods
There is no larger or more varied
stock from which to make your se
. . lection than you will find right in
our store.
Open Evenings Until
Christmas
Mail orders will receive our
prompt personal attention.
A. & C. Feldenheimer
Jewelers, Silversmiths, Opticians
Established Since 1868 Washington Street at Park
Join the Red Cross
commission named to mediate between
the striking paper mill employes and
their employers of Clackamas County,
that the commission had met with the
employes and employers. The meeting.
the telegram said, was unsuccessful.
Neither side made the concessions desired.
POSTMASTER- UNDER FIRE
Hempstead Official Alleged to Have
Appropriated $45 In Fees.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington, Dec. 19. The postmaster at
Hempstead. Long Island, through whose
office mall for Camp Mills has been
handled, according to charges filed by
Representative Stnnott with the Postmaster-General,
appropriated to his
own use fees that should have been
paid over to a sergeant of the Oregon
regiment who handled the special de
livery letters sent to Oregon boys at
Camp Mills.
This fee amounts to 8 cents per let
ter, and the money Improperly retained
by the postmaster aggregated nearly
v. .
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"-ir-lrttnii
Every Pair
of Eyes
Is deserving of the greatest
care and skill in their ex
amination and the best
quality glasses.
My entire time, effort
and equipment is aimed at
the goal of QUALITY
GLASSES at prices within
reach of all.
A succeasful experience
. of nearly twenty years, to
gether with the best
equipped Testing Rooms
and Laboratory in this city,
is offered you. Save your
eyes.
Phone Main 4300 for
Appointment
Dr. Wheat
EYESIGHT SPECIALIST
207 Morgan Building
Washington at Broadway
Formerly associated with
Dr. Thompson
$45. Mr. Sinnott demanded an investi
gation and the transfer to the Oregon
mail sergeant all fees legally earned
while handling special-delivery letters.
The Postmaster-General has taken
the matter up with the postmaster at
Hempstead and promised Mr. Sinnott a
proper adjustment would be made. '
Eigh tSoldiers Hurt in Collision.
BALTIMORE, Md., Dec. 19. Eight
soldiers were Injured shortly after
midnight, when two Washington, Bal
timore & Annapolis Railway trains met
in collision near Baltimore highlands.
The injured were brought on special
trains to a hospital here. -
Array Orders.
BAN FRANCISCO, Deo. 18. This Army
order was issued at headquarters of the
Western Department today:
Second ' Lieutenant Henry B. Cagie, 63d
Infantry, Presidio of San Francisco, will re
port to the president of the board of offi
cers appointed to meet at that post when
notified by the board that his presence is
required.
Read The Oregonlan classified ads.
FORMAL OPENING
THE CHINA. INN
Portland's Latest Up-to-Date Chinese-American Restaurant..
Broadway Building, Broadway and Morrison Streets. Entrance on
t Broadway.
The public is cordially invited to be present at this opening-, from
8:30 P. M. to 2 A. M. today, December 20. Music and dancing.
The Store of Style and Service:
HOLIDAY SLIPPERS
For Men and Women
Every Price Has
Been Hooverized
LADIES FINE COSY
SLIPPERS 850
FINE KID STITCHDOWN $2.50
BLACK FELT $1.25
BLACK EVERETT 500 to $1.00
COLORED ROMEO
$1 to $1.15
Buying practical and -useful pres
ents is the new order of things.
There is nothing better than a pair
of cosy Slippers to keep him home o' nights 750 to $2.50
Colored Spats $1.25
FREE A pair of tiny Rubber Boots with each purchase $2.50 up.
FANCY EVENING SLIPPERS IN EVERY NEW DESIGN
$2.50 to $3.05
OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
It Pays to Visit the
Xmas Store
The direct importer's clearance sale at re
markably reduced prices.
S. BAN & CO.
34 N. Third St.
Main Store
Washington St., Near 15th
Branch Store