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THE MORNING: OREGONIAN, THyRSDAT, - DECEMBER 23, 1920 .
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STATES ORDERED TO
PUT UP BAIL BATES
Arkansas and Minnesota Are
Told to Get in Line.
U. S. AUTHORITY ASSERTED
Federal Commission in Issuing Or
der Ieclares States Are Dis
criminating In Traffic
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. State
railway commissioners of Arkansas
and Minnesota were ordered today
by the interstate commerce ommiS'
sion to increase state passenger rates
and excess baggage charges to the
level now prevailing in interstate
commerce. The commission held that
the present charges in the two states
amounted to a discrimination against
interstate traffic
Both Arkansas and Minnesota are
numbered among the 17 states that
refused to grant a 20 per cent in
crease in passenger fares last August
to conform with the increase in inter
state traffic and the decisions today
mark the first action to be taken by
the commission since hearings were
given seven states here recently. The
commission previously ruled against
the state commissions of New York
and Wisconsin and those cases are
now being fought in the courts.
The state commissions of Arkansas
and Minnesota granted an increase in
freight rates but, due to existing state
laws, claimed they were powerless to
raise rates on passenger fares and ex
cess baggage.
In Minnesota the state rate for
passenger fares was set at 2 cents
a mile by the legislature, but the car
riers obtained an injunction at the
end of the federal control period,
which prevented the state commission
putting pre-war rates into effect. In
Arkansas the maximum rate also was
3 cents a mile.
The interstate commerce commis
sion quoted the transportation act as
its authority to raise rates in oppo
sition to state laws made by legisla
tures. ,
Changes in the Arkansas rates must
be made by February 15 and in Minne
sota by February 1, the interstate
commerce commission ruled.
In the Arkansas case Commissioner
Eastman dissented, but the Minnesota
decision was unanimous.
policies which he will advocate to
brine down the costs of public im
provements. He is of the belief that
under the provisions of the resolu
tion adopted by the council private
contractors will trim their bids to
the very lowest possible cost, plus a
reasonable profit, in- order that such
bids will not exceed the estimates
prepared by the city engineer.
Provision is made that in event of
error in the estimates of the city
engineer, the council will readvertise
for bids based on new estimates.
Commissioner Barbur is holding up
all estimates for work proposed for
1921, so that investigation might be
made to determine if the assessed
value of the property affected by the
improvements can afford the esti
mated cost of the improvements. Sev
eral instances where improvements
have been installed by the city in the
midst of vacant property assessed at
figures far below the cost of the im
provement assessed against such
property have been revealed' in the
last few weeks.
Commissioner Barbur is planning
to guard against repetiton of such
actions by careful check of property
affected by any improvement project.
Another change in policy proposed
by Commissioner Barbur, if carried
out, will prevent any contractor irom
receiving awards of more work than
can be concluded in the year.
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LIQUOR 15 BOYCOTTED
MARIXE WORKERS REFUSE TO
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Labor Federation at Antofagasta
Passes Resolution Favoring
Action by Drys., . ..
VALPARAISO, Chile, Xiec. 22. Th
Maritime Workers' federation1 of An
tofasrasta today adopted a resolution,
effective January 1, declaring that
marine workers would not participate
in the loading or unloading of liquor
and wines, whether of home or ror
eien manufacture.
The resolution invites other lanor
organizations to join the movement
and attacks alcoholism. Agitation in
favor of stricter enforcement of the
present law regulation for the sales
of liquors and wines has been grow.
ing recently, particularly among the
workers.
It is known President-elect Ales
sandri will support Jhe movement. A
committee of senators and deputies
has been appointed to study the prob
lem and recommend new measures of
control. .
CULL NOT YET ACCEPTED
REV. -MR. LOXG UXCERTAIX AS
TO SALEM IXVITATIOX.
Work at Forbes Presbyterian Is
Entirely Satisfactory, Says
Portland Minister.
Rev. Ward Willis Long, pastor of
orbes Presbyterian chuch, announced
yesterday that he had not reached a
decision regarding acceptance of a
unanimous call to the pastorate of
irst Presbyterian church of Salem.
"I deeply appreciate the honor giv
en me by the members of First Pres
byterian church of Salem," said Rev.
Mr. Long, "but I cannot as yet com
mit myself on my future plans. The
Salem church is much larger than my
present pastorate, but I feel that 1
owe the highest consideration to my
people here.
"The invitation came as a complete
surprise. I have not sought a change
or pastorate, lor I am thoroughly
satisfied with my work in Portland."
Rev. Mr. Long came to Portland In
June, 1919, to become pastor of Forbes
Presbyterian church, and has en
larged the membership, built up the
Sunday school ,and conducted mission
study courses in the church. He also
has been an instructor in the Port
land training school for church work
ers. He was graduated from Prince
ton seminary in 1918, and before com
ing to Portland, was assistant pastor
or tne First Fresibyterian church at
Akron.
If the call from Salem is accepted,
Rev. Mr. Long will assume his duties
there May L 1921.
CITY HOLDS DOWN BIDS
LAWMAKERS AT LUNCHEON
Linn Connty Legislators Guests of
Honor at Albany Function.
ALB ANT, Or.. Dec. 22. (Special.)
Frank H. Porter of Halsey, state sen
ator from Linn county, and Charles
Childs and W. C. Templeton, both of
Brownsville, representatives from
Linn county, were guests of honor at
the regular weekly luncheon of the
Albany Chamber of commerce in the
community house here yesterday.
The legislators spoke briefly and
among the other speakers at the
luncheon were three former members
of the legislature from this county,
E. D. Cusick of Albany, former joint
senator: Samuel M. Garland of Leb
anon, former state senator, and L.
G. Lewelling of Albany, former repre
sentative. Gale S. Hill of Albany,
district attorney of Linn county, was
chairman at the luncheon.
DANCING IS REGULATED
Salem Council Adopts , Portland
Ordinance in Its Entirety.
SALEM.. Or., Dec. 22. (Special.)
The Salem city council has approved
in its entirety the ordinance now in
effect in Portland for the conduct of
dance halls. With the exception of
Aldermen Vandevort and Moore, all
members of the council voted for the
passage of the ordinance.
Under the new ordinance all dance
halls conducted in Salem are at all
times subject to police inspection and
must be closed before 12 o'clock mid
night unless given permission in writ
ing by municipal officials to operate
longer. The position of dancers
when in action also is set out in th
ordinance.
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teachers' institute held hene recently.
A report that he had failed to com
ply with the law and attend the in-
situte was made by Mrs. Ida Maxwell
Cummings, county school superintend
ent, to J. A. Churchill, state superin
tendent, and the latter has revoked
the certificate.
the domestic science pupils and scen
ery by the classes in manual training.
An entertainment will be given each
month.
Junior League Entertains.
HOQUIAM, Wash., Dec. 22. (Spe
cial.) A packed high schol audito
rium greeted the first patriotic pro
gramme effort of the Junior Ameri
can league, an auxiliary of the local
American Legion post, last night. A
musical programme was given and a
costume play of the period of the
Pilgrims. Costumes were made by
Kelso Grange Elects.
KELSO, Wash:. Dec. 22. (Special.)
Catlin grange of this city elected
the following officers for the ensu
ing year at their -meeting yesterday.
Master, Mrs. Plinny Shepardson;
overseer, James Downing; lecturer,
Mrs. C. T. Williams; secretary, C. W.
Marsh; treasures, G. H. Kerr; chap
lain, "Mrs. Anna K. Larson; steward,
B. Smith; assistant steward, C. E
LIbby; gatekeeper, Herman Dykstra;
Ceres, Mrs. N. B. Marsh; Pomona,
Mrs. G. H. Kerr; Flora, Mrs. James
Downing; assistant lady steward,
Mrs. R. S. Thompson.
Centralia Mail Breaks Record.
CENTRALIA, Wash., Dec. 22. (Spe
cial.) The receipts at the Centralia
post office Monday were the greatest
in the history of the office, according
to William Grafton, assistant post
master. This morning's incoming
mail, which totaled r 80 sacks, set a
new record for the office. Extra help
has been secured to handle the rush
of Christmas mail. Local merchants
report an excellent Christmas trade.
The stores will remain open tomorrow
and Friday nights.
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XO COXTRACTS AWARDED
WHEX ESTIMATES EXCEEDED.
Xew Plan One of Many Others to
Lower Cost of Public Improvements.
No municipal contracts will be
awarded to private contractors by
the city in the future when bids are
in excess of the estimates prepared
by the city engineer's office.'
Upon recommendation of City Com
mdslsoner Barbur, in charge of the
department of public works, the city
council yesterday adopted a resolu
tion defining its future policy along
this line. Heretofore contracts were
issued when bids were not more than
10 per cent higher than the esti
mates. The new plan, Commissioner Bar
bur explains, is but a part of future
FACTORY T0BE BUIL
Dairymen' at Banks Subscribe
Funds for Xew Structure.
BANKS. Or.. Dec. 22. (Special.)
Two hundred dairymen of this dis
trict subscribed $11,800 Monday for
the erection of a creamery and cheese
factory in this city. Work on the
plant probably will be started in the
near future.
The subscriptions followed an' ad
dress by Alma D. Katz, ' president of
the Oregon Dairymen s league. Mr.
Katz spoke on general dairy condi
tions. and on questions relating to the
operation or creameries and cheese
factories.
Destroyer Graham Wins Cup.
BOSTON, Dec. 22. Governor Coo-
lidge today presented to the signal!
ing crew of the destroyer Graham a
silver cup which he had offered to
the destroyer of the United Statv
navy snowing me greatest attainmen
in radio and visual signalling dur
ing the year. The Graham is now at
JNOriOiK.
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, ' Teacher's Certificate Revoked.
ALBANY, Or., Dec. 22. (Specal.)
The teachers' certificate of Donald G.
Galey. manual training instructor in
tne Albany high school, has been re.
voked because he failed to attend the
FEAR! -
Richard, foward, thief of his
friend wife erfnjeed in terror be
fore Wayne's vengeance
TODAY
Colombia Picture Play era Always
Last Minute Suggestions
for
Christmas Jewelry
The firm of A. & C. Feldenheimer has a clear conception of
its responsibility to the public. A definite policy of giving utmost
quality, generous values and conscientious service has always been
and now is the purpose of this institution. Prices here are marked
at figures that are the lowest compatible with quality.
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FOR WOMEN
Rings, Pins, Lavallieres
Wrist Watches,
Bracelets, Earrings
Gold-Silver Mesh Bags
Gold-Silver Vanity -Cases
Stair Ornaments
Gold-Silver Mesh Purses
Pearls, Pearl Necklaces
Gold and Silver
Cigarette Cases ;
Silver Picture Frames -Toilet
Sets
Gold and Silver Thimbles
Enameled Beauty Pins
Combs, Brushes, Mirrors
Necklaces of Coral,
Ivory, Jade, Gold Beads
.Lorgnettes, 'Lockets
DIAMONDS
FOR WOMEN
Butterfly Jewelry -Silk
Bags, Beaded Bags
Opera Glasses
Cologne Bottles
Table Silver Vases
Candlesticks . i
China and Glassware
Carving Sets ,
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Scarf Pins, Desk Clocks
Signet Rings
Watches. Wrist Watches
Watch Chains and Fobs
Cuff Links ' !
Evening Dress Shirt Sets
Shirt Studs for Evening
Wear ;
FOR MEN
Gold and Silver Knives
Gold and Silver Mounted
Fountain Pens
(Sold and Silver Pencils
Gold and Silver Cigar -
Cases and Clippers
Gold and Silver Mounted
Cigar and Cigarette
Holders
Fraternal Emblems
Cigarette Cases, ,
Flasks, Field Glasses
Military Brushes '
Desk Sets, Ash Trays .
Leather Bags, Suit Cases
Belts and Belt Buckles
Purses. Card Cases '
Cpllar Bags
We are exclusive agents for Tiffany Favile Glass
and Patek, Phillipe Co. Watches, the finest made.
"GIFTS THAT LAST" .
A. & C. Feldenheimer
Jewelers ilversmiths Opticians
Washington Street at Park
Established
1868
Remarkable Savings
m 'Christmas Gifts for Men
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1500 Men's $2.50 Ties
Extra Special $1.55
1000 Men's $1.50 Ties
Extra Special 95c
KNITTED SILK TIES
' Regularly $4 and $3
Extra Special $2.95
Men's Woven Color Madras and Russian Cord
SHIRTS
for which you have paid $3
One-Half Price, $2.50
MEN'S SILK SHIRTS
$10 and $12.50 Qualities
Extra Special $6.95
Three for $20
Men'sBathRobes
$ 8.50 Bath Robes $ G. 10
$12.50 Bath Robes S 9.40
$13.00 Bath Robot 11.95
$20.00 Bath Robes $15.00
$30.00 Bath Robes $22.50
Men's Mufflers
$ 3.00 Mufflers now $2.25
$ 5.00 Mufflers now $3.75
$ 7.50 Mufflers now $5.65
$12.50 Mufflers now S9.10
MEN'S GLOVES
at Reduced Prices
Traveling Bags
and Suit Cases
MEN'S PAJAMAS
at Reduced Prices
$15 Bags
$20 Bags
$23 Bags
$30 Bags
$50 Bags
now only $11.85
now only $15.85
now only $19.85
now only $2 1.85
now only $39.85
Remarkable Bargain in Boys' Overcoats
All Sizes 6 to 18 Years Regularly Priced
$16.50
Extra Special $9.85
The best values you have seen since the war
S hap for Men in a Man's Store avoid the crush of the department
stores shop here in comfort
BEN SELLING
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