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THE MORNING OREGONIAN. TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1918. GOvERNMENTURGED TO SETTLE DISPUTE Free Bridge Tolls for Army Forces Referred to U. S. War Department. COUNTIES CANNOT AGREE 6 MEDIUM-SIZE BARS "ECONOMY" GOOD QUALITY NAPTHA SOAP 19 NINTH FLOOR The National League For Woman's Service requests all who have rooms suitable for the accommodation of coming G. A. R. visitors to leave their names at the League's headquarters in our Sixth Floor Auditorium or at Liberty Temple. One Delivery a Day In accordance with the Government's request, made through the War Indus tries Board at Washington and the Ore gon State Council of Defense, this store now makes one delivery a day over each route. We thank the public for their co-operation in making this gov ernment plan effective. r- o 3 Trie- QUAL.TrV.STOK? or- POKXlAMfe I . J MEIER & FRANK Employes Will Be Guests of the Store at This Evenings Showing of "Pershing's Crusaders," Official U. S. War Film The entire balcony for this evening and tomorrow evening has been reserved for Meier & Frank employes, who will attend. in a body as guests of the store. Two performances daily this week 2:15 and 8:15. All seats reserved 25c and 50c, no war tax. Everyone should see this remarkable war picture. 5 Clarke Commissioners Vote to Up hold Attorney-General and Re fuse to Intercede In Behalf . of Fighting Men. Read and Profit by This Shopping News I A : : : : : . : 4. From the office of Colonel Disque, of the Spruce Production Division, there was dispatched yesterday a telegram to the Secretary of War requesting: the head of the Nation's Army forces to direct the Interstate Bridge Commission to issue free tolls to men in Govern ment uniform and all Government transports across the Interstate bridge. This action, which is essentially com mandeering: of the bridge so far as the Army service is concerned, was made necessary by a deadlock which devel oped early In the meeting of the Inter state Bridge Commission yesterday aft ernoon. The telegram was dictated by Major Stearns. representing Colonel Disque. In view of a recent opinion issued from the office of the Attorney-General of the state of Washington, the three Clarke County members of the Commis sion refused to support any measure which would lead to the reduction of tolls for officers and men of the Army. The Clarke County Commissioners even refused to subscribe to a statement of facts relative to the toll dispute, which, it was suggested, should be forwarded to the Secretary of War. Commissioner In Deadlock. In view of this deadlock, which could not possibly be broken, Major Stearns took the Initiative and framed a tele gram to the Secretary of War which he said would be sent at once. If the Secretary of War directs the discon tinuance of tolls for the Army and naval forces, it was agreed by the com mission that such reduction would be made at once without further parley. The telegram reads: "To the Secretary of War, Washing ton, D. C. Request Instructions be sent Interstate Bridge Commission, Mult nomth County Courthouse, Portland. Or., that you direct free tolls for men in Government uniform and Govern ment transportation over Interstate bridge between Portland, Or., and Van couver Barracks. This matter held up by County Commissioners of Clarke County, Washington, for reason that Attorney-General of Washington has asserted that they have no authority to remove tolls. Commissioners from both counties agree that order from you will be all sufficient for them to comply with our request for free tolls." Toll Debate Spirited. Bitter feeling developed at the meet ing of the commission yesterday be tween Commissioner Muck, of Multno mah, and the three Clarke County mem bers. Commissioner Muck insisted that the Oregon law gave Multnomah Coun ty full authority to regulate tolls, re gardless of the desires of the Clarke County members, and he suggested that Governor Withycombe, seventh member of the board, be urged to attend a meet ing in order that the tolls might be eliminated for soldiers, regardless of the protest of the Clarke County mem bers. This suggestion drew forth tart re plies from Commissioner Carson and District Attorney Blair, of Clarke Coun ty, who told Muck he was attempting to take their part of the bridge from them. "That's all right," retorted the Mult nomah commisioner. "You Clarke County people have already taken from $40,000 to $50,000 in tolls which do not belong to you. We spent five-sevenths of the money to build the bridge and only get three-fifths of the profits." The three Clarke County members then announced that they would take no action of any kind toward eliminat ing tolls for soldiers. They quoted the opinion of their Attorney-General showing that they had no authority to take any action whatever. Clarke Commissioners Defiant. We have gone as far as we possibly could to eliminate these tolls, but have reached our limit," asserted Commis sioner Kiggins. Major Stearns then suggested that the Commission subscribe to a state ment of facts to the Secretary of War, stating that it was on record as fa voring iree tons, but could take no definite action because of the opinion of the Washington Attorney-General. Commissioner Carson objected to taking any such step or subscribing his name to any statement to the Sec retary of War, and his two fellow commissioners agreed with him. "It seems to me that this request for Governmental intervention should come from the office of Colonel Disque, who is seeking to have these tolls eliminated," he said. District Attorney Evans suggested that the Multnomah commissioners have Governor Withycombe vote with them to eliminate tolls for soldiers , and then have Clarke County file in- i junction proceedings in the Federal I Court. This suggestion was frowned upon by the Clarke County members, who said, though, that if such action should be taken by the Multnomah board, they would give positive assur ance that injunction proceedings would be Btarted at once. Telegram May Bring; Relief. Major Stearns called upon the com mission to do everything within Its power to eliminate tolls from a pa triotic standpoint. He said it was cost ing the Government in excess of $50 a day for bridge tolls between Port land and Vancouver. All members as sured the Major that they desired to do everything within their power to assist the Government, but insisted that they would be compelled to fol low the law in every respect. Major Stearns said the spruce pro duction division had been making every effort to reach an amicable adjust ment of the controversy without being compelled to carry the matter to the Secretary of War, but inasmuch as there was no other alternative, he agreed to have a telegram asking for proper authority dispatched to the Sec retary of War at once. Members of the board expressed the belief that a reply could be expected from Washington within a few days. If the Secretary of War takes no step to eliminate the tolls it is understood that plans will be completed to carry the question into the Federal courts for final adjudication. ! Gasoline Vp One-Half Cent. WASHINGTON. July 22. To meet the increased freight rates, ihe Fuel Administration has announced that It would permit an advance of one-half cent a gallon on the whole tank gal- Ion market price of gasoline naptha and refined oil. The retail price shall not be advanced more than the whole sale price. Women in Quest of a Crisp, New Summer Frock at a Good Sav- ing: Will Appreciate This Sale of- New Midsummer Dresses $12.50 This large new shipment of mid-Summer dresses has just come to hand and we have marked the garments at a price that will insure an immediate outclearing. The materials, the styles, the workmanship all are of a much higher standard than one usually associates with dresses selling at this or even an appreci ably higher price. 1 Voile, organdy, batiste and lawn dresses in white, plain shades and plaid effects. A fine selection of models straight line, deep tunic and overskirt styles. Discriminating women will take immediate advantage of the values offered in this sale of new Summer dresses at $12.50. Meier & Frank's: Apparel Shop, Fourth Floor. Good News for MEN! "As Is" Sale of Silk Sox 10c This sale brings, at a fraction of the original price, silk hose that have accumulated through several months of busy selling, some having been bought to sell for as high as a dollar a pair. Included are "mill runs" and imperfect hose, hose that were returned to us for one reason or another, some after being- laundered. Wool, cashmere and cotton hose, some bought to sell for as much as 75c, also included at this price 10c. All sizes and a good assortment of colors to begin with, but the number Is limited better come early. Meier A. Frank's: Men's Furnishings Shop, Main Fl. Second Day of Our Great Sale Wm. Rogers Silverware Less Than 12 The Prevailing Prices The first day's selling has fully borne out our prognostication that this would be the greatest silverware sale on record. There are three excellent patterns in this great disposal and we wish to emphasize the fact that they have NOT been discontinued by the factory. They are the Champlain, Carrollton and Gar rick, as pictured from left to right. Wm. Rogers SECTIONAL PLATE sil verware (heavily plated on parts most ex posed to wear) the kind in this sale is, above all, noted for its service qualities. It is especially desirable for beach and coun try cottage, hotels and rooming-houses or IN SETS OF SIX Tea spoons 98c. Dessert spoons $1.89. Table spoons $1.98. Soup spoons $1.98. Dessert forks $1.89. Medium wnerever wear-resisting tableware is re quired. Guaranteed to give 25 years of sat isfactory family service. Still a good as sortment left but do not put off purchasing another day. A few items and prices: Fancy Pieces Each Sugar shells 39c. But ter knives 39c. Cream la dles 59c. Gravy ladles, 79c. Berry spoons 98c. forks $1.98. Medium knives $2.49. Individual butter spreaders $1.98. Individual salad forks $1.98. -Meier & Frank's: Silverware Shop, Matn Floor. I I I Magazine Snbscriptions for all magazines will be accepted at our Book Shop on the Fifth Floor or Magazine Counter, Main Floor. Subscribe Now and Save The following well-known publications will advance in price by October 1st at latest. Now is the time to subscribe for these magazines and benefit by present prices today is a good time. Everybody's, The Delineator, Mothers' Magazine, Woman's Home Companion, now 20c copy or $1.50 a year, will advance to $2 a year. Hearst's, now 25c copy or $2 a year, will advance to $3 a year. World's Work, now 25c copy or $3 a year, will advance to 35c copy or $4 a year. Popular Science Monthly, now 15c copy or $1.50 a year, will advance to 20c copy or $2 a year. The Boys' Magazine, now 10c copy or $1 a year, will advance to 15c copy or $1.50 a year. r Flags! Flags! Flags! Show your patriotism by displaying a flag. Private homes and office buildings should all fly a flag. We have a large assortment of U. S. flags in wool, silk, cotton and muslin. Also silk flags of our allies. All styles and sizes at moderate prices. SERVICE FLAGS Service flags in stock and to order any size. Satin service flags, 65c upwards. Wool, 75c upwards. Silk, 90c upwards. Meier & Frank's: Flag Shop. Fifth Floor. Furs Stored in Our Vaults on the premises, where an always-below-freezing temperature is main tained, are perfectly secure against all inroads of moths, insects of any kind, dust, theft, fire, loss or damage from any cause. We do expert repairing and remodeling. Meier & Frank's: Fur Shop. Fourth Floor. "Acorn" Gas Ranges H Acorn gas ranges, like all other Acorn products, are the outgrowth of over 75 years of conscientious and progressive stove building. Acorn gas ranges are scien tifically built for convenience, durability and economy in operation. 1 - . w V ... V, 1 1 VBU testify to the unexcelled bak ing qualities of these most popular gas ranges. We have a complete showing of Acorn gas ranges in all styles and sizes. Moderately priced. MAKE YOUR OWN TERMS IN REASON On Acorn gas ranges, as on all ranges we carry, you can, if desired, take advantage of our most liberal credit offer make your own terms in reason. I 2 .m A Sale of 5000 Sample Pieces Muslin Underwear P5 W "X" An immense special purchase at a tremendous price conces sion enables us to offer 5000 SAMPLES of women's muslin undergarments at unprecedented savings. Included are nightgowns, chemise, skirts, combinations, corset covers, etc. Each garment is cut full and the best of laces, embroideries and in sertions are used as trimmings. Good quality nainsook, longcloth and muslin materials. The prices in this sale are about today's wholesale cost for garments of like quality. We've divided the entire assortment of 5000 pieces into six great groups as follows: 98c-$1.29-$1.19 $1.98-$2.39-$2.98 Meier & Frank's: Lower Price Store. Basement Balcony. For Your Vacation Italian Silk Underwear Italian silk underwear is cool in warm weather and warm in cool weather. You can pack it into a small space. You can wash it in your room at night so that you have it clean and fresh in the morning like a pocket handkerchief. No sending it out to be "done," no laundry ex pense, no wear and tear from careless washing. The above Is true, no matter when or where you wear KATSER Italian silk underclothing;. It Is economical at all times and has become a necessity for the dis criminating; woman's wardrobe. Our stocks of this celebrated underwear are complete. Underwear Shop, Main Floor. Lecture-Demonstration "The Uses of Cottage Cheese" will be given at this store by Mrs. Hallie K. Davis, of Wash ington, D. C, tomorrow, be ginning promptly at 3. P. M. This lecture-demonstration on "The Uses of Cottage Cheese" with special refereiu-e to the milk situation and the saving: of waste skint milk will prove of groat Interest at this time. It will he given in our Sixth Floor Auditorium tomor row under the auspices of the O. A. C. Extension Service in co-operation with IT. S. Depart ment of Agriculture and U. S. Food Administration. The public Is Invited. Printed recipes will be distributed. Por tions served. Auditorium. Sixth Floor. On Center Aisle Bargain Square, Main Floor Big Sale of Women's New Fiber Silk Boot Hose 49c Just received and just unpacked. A very special lot of women's good quality fiber silk boot hose made with serviceable lisle tops. In black, white and colors. All sizes. Some of these hose are subject to the very slightest imperfections. Less than present wholesale cost at 49c pair. Meier & Frank's: Center Aisle, Main Floor, Fifth Street. Our Wirthinor $1 Waists represent the maximum of waist value it is possible to obtain for so low a sum as $1. Wirthmors excel in quality of materials, newness of styles, excellence of fit and workmanship. These famous $1 waists are sold here only in Portland. Meier & Frank's: Waist Shop. Fourth Floor. Here Is a Timely and Very Special Sale of 85c Wire Fruit Jar Holders for 63c These convenient fruit jar holders, one as illustrated, are very special values at this low price fW nUuuRJuiuuuuiiliujW today. Wire fruit jar holders for use when boiling fruit jar contents in a boiler. Each rack will hold eight fruit jars. Made with handles on sides for convenience in lifting out of the boiler. Regular 85c values on special sale today at only 63c. Meier & Frank's: Basement, Fifth Street. 1 Your Home Needs Music The NEW EDISON Wm Supply That Need And it will supply it in the most per fect way. Music REAL music not an imitation but a re-creation is offered you in The NEW EDISON "The Phonograph With a Soul" The NEW EDISON recreates the artist's voice or instrument with such fidelity that the human ear cannot detect a shade of dif ference between the two renditions.. THE MODEL ILLUSTRATED is the "Sheraton," in oak or mahogany. It is now priced at $160, but is due to advance soon. With attachment (which costs only $6.50) you can play any Victor or Columbia record on the Edison. If desired Make Your Own Terms in Reason nrH I -Meier & Frank's: El,th Floor. Fifth Street. Ba.emenCFmh Street! BillllllllllllllllllBIlM j -Meier & Frank's: Phonograph Shop, Sixth Floor, j I I LI (INTO II BUS QUITS II. KAPTIRE ASSERTS JITXEY9 PUT HIM OUT OF BUSINESS. Motor Bus Operator Declares That Light Can Are Running; Without Time or Fire Schedule. Confronted with the problem of com peting with members of the United Mo tor Bus Company, who, he asserts, are operating- without schedule of either time or prices, L. H. Kapture, who re cently was granted a special permit by the City Council to operate a large mo tor bus on the Llnnton line, yesterday notified the Council that he planned to quit. Mr. Kapture said that he could not operate with profit competing against the smaller jitney buses, which, he de clares, fall to attempt to follow any uniform scale of prices. Mr. Kapture was charging a 10-cent fare to Llnn ton and was operating a bus large enough to seat 22 passengers. Before the jitneys began operating, he told the Council, he was barely mak ing living expenses, without allowance for depreciation.. When granted a special permit to operate his motor bus, Mr. Kapture posted a personal bond of $1000, as re quired by ordinance, and he asked the Council to return this bond. He was told that this would be Impossible and that he would be forced to allow the bond to remain on deposit to protect the city against any claims that might be filed. "I managed to make a living with my large truck," said Mr. Kapture to the Council, "but that was before the jitneys began operation. Now it is Im possible to make money enough to pay for the gasoline used." "What do the jitneys charge?" In quired City Commisstsoner Barbur. "Anything they can get," answered Mr. Kapture. "They have no regular price for the trip. Sometimes they se cues as much as 25 cents per passen ger and on other trips they only charge a nickel." Bankers, brokers, lawyers, business men, physicians, surgeons, actors and other professional men. are undergoing Intensive training at Columbia Univer sity to fit therilselves for T. M. C. A. war aervloe overseas. FIRE DAMAGES HOTEL BRISTOL CONFLAGRATION CAUSES LOSS OF ABOUT 20,O0O. Sixty Roonrrrm F"loe From Bulldlnar Nlghtelothe When Smoke Pours Up From Basement. Fire in the basement and first floor of the Hotel Bristol building, at Twelfth and Stark streetts, early yesterday caused an estimated damage of $20,000. About half of the loss was in contents and half in the building. The loss is said to be covered by insurance. About 60 roomers fled the hotel In their nightclothes when the smoke be gan coming up the flues from the base ment about 4:30. The fire Is believed to have started near the furnace,, spreading rapidly around the basement through the excelsior and other Inflam mable material. The Shamrock restaurant, occupying the corner location, was practically wiped out by smoke and water. Other losers were the W. C. Allen Wholesale Candy Company. West Side Disinfect ing Company and Charles Krltsch. up holsterer. A. M. Dyer Is owner of the building. "Speed" Prichard on Furlough. . "Speed" Prichard, former second baseman of Grant Smith-Porter, was in Portland Sunday and yesterday on a short furlough. Prichard is etationed at Camp Lewis with the 3Cth Depot Brigade, being recently drafted Into the service. While playing for St. Johns, he proved to be one of the clev erest second sackers In the Columbia Willamette Shipbuilders' League and at one time starred on an lnter-city league team. Prichard was at Sunday's game rooting for his former team mates, but went home disappointed, for Smith-Porter lost to Peninsula after 11 hard lnnlnge of playing, 5-4. Peach Pits Are Bought. YAKIMA. Wash.. July 22. (Special.) The Government has contracted for all the output of peach pits from the Libby, McNeill & Llbby cannery at this place. They are used In the manufac ture of gas masks. It Is stated, the charcoal produced from them having superior absorbent qualities. BORTZMEYER GETS 19 MEN Recruits for Police and Fire De partments Secured. O. C. Bortsmeyer. secretary of the Municipal Civil Service Board, returned yesterday after a tour of Southern Ore gon, where he secured 18 men for the Portland police bureau and one for service In the fire department. Mr. Bortzmeyer visited Ashland, Med ford, . Eugene, Roseburg and Grants Pass on his trip, and in addition to securing 19 men has the promise of a number of others to take the examina tion for positions in the police or fire department as soon as the fruit harvest In the southern part of the state Is finished. Lane Grants 2 7 Divorces. EUGENE, July 23. (Special.) Twenty-seven divorces were granted In Lane County during the last three months and but a single divorce suit was con tested, according to a report by Stacey Russell. Clerk of the Circuit Court. The marriage records of Lane County show 90 marriage licenses Issued during the same 90-day period. Fifty of these were issued during the month of June. FOR WEAK LUNGS r threat trouble that threaten to become hronlc. this Cmlrtum compound win bo found efTeotlve. The handiest form yet devised. Fre from harmful or hablt Xorroing drusa. Try them today. 50 cent a box, including war tax For sale by all drnrrtU ""tbM Laboratory, fuiladelnblat TONIC -UPBUILDER Stubborn Cough.. Weak Lungs and Try Colds Eckman's Alterative For many years thla Calcium preparation has maintained an ovar-increaatnr reputa tion to' accomplishing good, and often re markable reeulla. St Stae S Kxe now lh now sea Price Includes War Tax. All Drucclata. Eckmao Laboratory, Philadelphia.