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0 T vision of switching rates as applied to all northwest terminal cities. In cluding Portland. Because of the effect of high switching rates upon the movement of traffic for exoort the attention of TRACED TO BAD EYES 'the foreign trnrip riensrtment of the Portland Chamber of Commerce was brought to the necessity of lower rates in Portland. The situation then was presented to the railroads by the Portland Traffic and Transportation The End Approaches The R. M. Gray Business Will Soon Be But a Memory This Store Will Close December 31. Until That Time Heavier Selling and Greater Economies Will Be the Order of the Day. Profits and Costs Absolutely Disregarded Optometrist Session Hears Dr. Joseph I. Pascal. association. Highway Matters Occupy the The present switching rates wer inaugurated during the war and were First Day of Convention. made high in order to Induce unload lng of cars at terminals with as little handling as possible. This was to discourage movement between ware houses and docks or terminals that 60 PER CENT ESTIMATE could be handled otherwise than SYSTEM TO BE DRAFTED through freight car movement. The railroads at the time were short of cars and needed all cars available for main line movement. .More Than Half of Workers Are Judge Smith to Xante Committee SCHOOL ROLLS INCREASE Declared to Be Suffering From Defective Vision. This Morning to Confer With Officials of State. THE MORNING OREGONIAJf, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1921 race LABOR COUNTY HEADS URGE UNIFORM R0ADS1GI. The inefficiency of Industrial waijters, due to defective eyes, was Bt.essed yesterday by Dr. Joseph I. Pascal, director of the American Institute of Optometry, and charac terlzed as one of the four leading optometrists of the country, when he poke to the optometrists of Portland concerning; a survey directed by Herbert Hoover which showed accur ately that 60 per cent of this class Buffered from defective vision. "This ratio is the same in other classes of citizenry," Dr. Pascal said. "and the effects are only now for the first time In history being; fully realized. Realizing; that poor eyes cause a nervous strain on workers and decrease their efficiency a large number of industrial concerns are sow installing; optometrlc offices where all employes have their eye tested and corrective steps taken. Clauses Held Big; Aid. "It has been found that some work ere who had not worn glasses dou Hed and even trebled their efficiency by this correction. The reason la hat any defect causes nerve strain, and nerve strain draws upon the sys tem and reduces reserve strength. It has been found that a large amount .: chronic stomach trouble is caused by defective eyes. The brain cen ter for eye nerves Is a close neigh tor to the brain center for stomach rerves, and so when the eye has to fcorrow strength to keep up with the demands made upon it the loan is trade by this closest neighbor, the Stomach. "In the same manner other parts of the body are drained of their reserve strength by eye strain. Fainting is en example, or proof of this. Any sudden nervous shock calls heavily upon reserve nerve power and if eye train has depleted the reserve, faint lrg is the result. This depletion causes a goodly portion of sickness, because it weakens resistance and makes the body more susceptible to germs, which otherwise it would be able to throw off. Living; Method Blamed. "The growth In eye trouble has been due to the changes in methods of living. People live more by night now; they read more and use eyes more in their work. There is the motion picture to visit now instead of going to bed and this is another Common eye strain. "Dynamic skiametry is the greatest advance of the age In optometry. Through this, the shadow test, the refractive power of the human eye Is neutralized and the eye is examined in a relaxed condition Instead of un der a strain, as was the case when the old-style test was made. "The character and the apparent ability of the optometrists I have met in the northwest have surprised me," aiiid'Dr. Pascal. "I can Judge them 'accurately by the attention with which they follow my lectures and the questions which they ask me. The discussions we have had together convince me that your eye doctors as a class are as progressive, up to date and as Interested in new methods of treatment as any region In the United States. Examinations Are Urged. "The best message I can give the public about their eyes and the pre vention of eye trouble is advice about periodical examinations. An eye doc tor is seldom sought until real trouble has developed and made It self felt by physical annoyance. Wise persons will pay the same attention to their eyes as they pay their teeth. A dentist is sought at regular Inter val's whether or not there Is a tooth ache as an Impelling motive. Eyes are surely as Important as teeth and should be given the same periodical examination. In this way minor de fects can be caught in time to make possible correction without the ne cessity of wearing glasses or even more serious results." One of the main objects of the tour In which Portland is touched along with other leading cities of the coun try Is to disseminate the results of recent research work among the op tometrists of the country, according to Dr. Pascal. The correction of eye trouble through work upon the eye muscles has been one of his special ties Dr. Pascal to Speak Today. Dr. Pascal will speak twice today to Oregon optometrists and twice to the public. His morning lecture to his professional colleagues will be given at the Benson hotel on funda mentals of opthalmometry. At 10:16 A. M. he will speak to the Lincoln high school pupils and at noon to the Kiwanis club at the Benson hot,el. Tonight he will be guest of honor at a banquet at the Benson hotel, where be will deliver his final lecture on basic analysis of the eye muscles. Yesterday Dr. Pascal gave two lec tures to optometrists and one to the pupils at Franklin high school. A large number of professional men were in attendance. He will leave the city tonight to continue his tour. His appearance in the northwest is under the auspices of the American Opto metrlc association, of which Dr. Floyd B. Dayton of Portland is the regional director. MORE GIRLS THAN BOYS TAKE HIGHER GRADE COURSES. Total Attendance During Year That Ended June 30 in Oregon Reported at 160,024. SALEM. Or., Dec. 12. (Special.) The enrollment of the public schools in Oregon during the year ended June 30, 1921, totaled 160,924, or an In crease of 12,512 over the enrollment cf the previous year, according to a report prepared here today by J. A. Churchill, state superintendent of public instruction. Of the total 80.731 were boys and 80,193 were girls. The boys, according to the report, outnumbered the girls in the firs seven grades, but the enrollment of girls exceeds that of the boys in the eighth grade and on through the high school. The 241 higrh schools of the state showed an enrollment of 29,236 pu pils, or an increase of 3229 when com pared with the enrollment for the year 1920. The schools employed 1057 men and 5858 women teachers, the average monthly salary of the former being $166.79 on the basis of eight months The average monthly salary of worn en teachers was $122.59. The report showed that 862 dis tricts had nine months of school dur ing the year while 72 districts had 10 months of school. The average cally attendance was 145.293 or 94.8 per cent of the number enrolled. The total expense of the schools fcr the year was $14,783,718.43, of which $7,681,287.55 was paid for the salaries of teachers. Fifty-five new school buildings were erected during the year. There are 92 private schools in Oregon. They employ 652 teachers and have a total enrollment of 12,031 pupils. TONG TRIAL UNDER WAY 10 PROSPECTIVE JURORS ARE CHOSEN IN MURDER CASE. State Says That it Has Several Wit nesscs Who Will Identify Defendant as Slayer. . i..... v. . .... ....... IW V. J " J Chong. Suey Sing tongman. for the urdr or Wong Uee, Mop Sing tong Circuit Judge Belt of Dallas, sitting n rortiana, yesteraay anernoon. ny djournment ten prospective Jurors ta H h.an aiTAntori nn Mm nanal txi i t h - mi t . ' '. Hence for faiinp Mnv wpr. excused because of a prejudice against capital punishment. Toy Chong was indicted Jointly with Joe San and Harry Toy. who have yet 10 De tnea. i.ie state says u nas sev- rnl v.'ltn.E.A. VL'hn will irtnHfv Tnv Chong as the man who fired one of tne ratal snots The prosecution is being handled by Maurice E. Crumpacker, deputy district attorney, assisted by George Mowry, deputy district attorney, and Robert F. Maguire. special prosecutor retained by the Hop Sing tong. A pair of attorneys more familiar with the nrruiariitirtn rtf tnno miinipr. ers than the defense are representing io) Limns in mc persons ui jonn a Collier and Karl F. Bernard, ex-deputy district attorneys. FUGITIVE PLAINT FILED CITY'S FUTURE HELD BIG Prediction of Great Metropolis Is Miiile by Pustor. That Portland Is destined to be the grent city of the west was the pre diction made yesterday by Rev. Charles MacCaughey to the members' forum of the Portland Chamber of Commerce at the weekly luncheon. Mr. MacCaughey Is pastor of the Centenary-Wilbur Methodist Episcopal enurch. He assumed the pastorate lust month, coming from Seattle. Mr. MacCaughey talked on "Build ing a City." He declared that the great city must have citizens with a love of the home, high educational ad vantages, healthful social Instincts, intense commercial activity and a cor rect attitude toward religious mat ters. The Centenary-Wilbur quartet sang several songs, much appreciated by the members present. RATE CONFERENCE TODAY Rail Representatives to Meet in Seattle to Discuss Cuts. The north coast traffic representa tives of the railroads will meet In Seattle today to discuss downward re charge Preferred Against Alleged Baltimore Wife .Deserter. A fugitive complaint was filed yesterday In municipal court against Ethelbert Baier, alleged wife deserter of Baltimore, Md., who was arrested here Sunday by Police Detectives Craddock and Miller. Bail was set at $1500, which he has not yet fur nished. Baier was alleged to have deserted his wife, leaving her in destitute cir cumstances nine months ago. When arrested here he was with Dorothy Ely, a trained nurse, who had been posing as his wife. The woman was released from custody after being closely questioned. She told the police she first met Baler at Chicago. A small son whom Baler took with him when he left Baltimore is now in a private school at North Van couver, B. C. The Baltimore authori ties have, been notified of the boy's whereabouts In order that he may be returned to his mother. MASTERS FAIN! Sloans for rheumatism lumbago sciatica neuralgia sprains strains weak backs stiff joints At all drutfliti, 35c, 70c f 1.40 Liniment fPatrtA I Uniform road signs along state highways, market and county roads were urged by the convention of county Judges and commissioners of Oregon in the opening session held at the Multnomah courthouse jester day. Judge E. H. Smith of Lake county, president of the association. announced that he would appoint committee this morning to confer with state highway officials for the drafting of a consistent system, for marking roadways. Road matters occupied most of the first day of the convention. Herbert Nunn, state highway engineer, de clared in an address on "Road Mak ing" that the money spent on ob taining expert engineers to locate a road is money saved on the cost of constructing the highway. He point ed out that it now costs the state an average of $20,000 to $22,000 a mile to grade and macadamize a new road. More than $500,000 was spent this year by the state in maintenance of highways, he asserted. Road Topics Discussed. Judge J. W. Goodin of Hlllsboro spoke on "Making the Grade"; ft. C. von Lehe of Benton county on Sur facing With Gravel." H. B. Chapman, chief engineer of the roadmaster's de partment of Multnomah county, spoke on crushed rock surfacing and the cost of maintenance of gravel and macadam roads. In the absence of Dr. J. W. Hill of Portland, scheduled to talk on the "Care of Road Equipment," Charles H. Whitmore of Salem, in charge of market roads, discussed the necessity for uniform road signs in the state Judge J. W. Bushey and Roadrr.aster C. W. Culver of Marion county not being present, their scheduled talks on the paving programme In Marion county were postponed. In the evening, the delegates to the convention attended the lecture of Will Irwin at the municipal audi torium in a body. Appointment of committees on reso lutions and legislation will be an nounced by Judge Smith this morn ing. Programme Is Announced. The programme for today is sched uled as follows: 10 A. M. "Concrete versus Bituminous Pavement"; affirmative, representing con crete: Hans Mumn of Portland Cement as sociation. 10:4J A. M Negative, representing bitumen H. G. Davidson, of the Warren Brothers company. 11:30 A. M. Discussion "Unemploy ment, as Related to Cities and Counties. Mayor Baker of Portland. 1! P. M. "Market Roads" A general dis cussion C. W. Wanzer, assistant engineer in charge of market roads. 2:30 P. M. "Roadmaater A Necessity or Superfluity" Judge E. H. Smith; Judge R. V. Sawyer of Bend. 3 P. M. "Paving Programme in Port land" A discussion of cost and present results. Commissioner Barbur of Portland. Discussion. Thoae Resrl.tered Listed. Those registering at the convention yesterday were: Judges John Fogarty. Lincoln; H. E. Cross. Clackamas; Edgar Marvin. Wal lowa; J. L. Dodson. Baker; George K. Quine, Douglas: J. O. Wilson, Benton: William T. Campbell, Morrow; Q. T. Adkln- son. Wasco; G. A. Gardner. Jackson; E. Pollock, Josephine: J. W. Goodin, Wash ington; L. E. Fowler. Gilliam; A. B. Rob inson, Polk; E. H. Smith. Lake; Martin White, Columbia: H. L. Hasbrouck. Hood River; C. F. Daniels. Yamhill; U. G. Couch, Union. Commissioners G. A. Bleakman end L. P. Davidson. Morrow; Judson Weed. Co lumbia; W. F. McOabe, Josephine; Victor Burseil and James elevens. Jackson; Charles S. Rudeen. Rufus C. Holman and Ralph N. Hoyt, Multnomah; M. C. Conlon and M. W. Knickerbocker. Deschutes; J. P. Ireland and J. J. W ismer. Washington ; John Frye. Oletsop: W. J. Edwards. Sher man Wade, Gilliam: w. J. Fullerton. .Co lumbia; Herman K. Allen, Crook: William Gunning, Yamhill; Edwin WTeaver and R. N. Long. Douglas; F. D. McCully, Wal lowa; F. H. Blackman. Hood River; J. W. Six. Wasco: J. S. McFadden. Josephine; C. M. Warren. Lincoln: Ernest F. John son, r . D. McCully. Wallowa: E. E. Mar ker and D. M. Cartmlll, Baker; R. OL vfm Lehe and R. W. Scott. Benton. No Wise Men Will Overlook These Lot 4 Arrow Collars 10 Van Heusen Soft Collars 35 Extra Special in Overcoats $60 fine Ulster Overcoats, plaid back. Closing Out price $33.50 Lot 1 Chesterfield Suits HALF PRICE Lot 2 Virgin Wool Overcoats, good at $30, Closing Out price $17.75 rood at 26.50 Lot 3 Fine English Gabardine, $50, Closing Out price SLAUGHTER OF SUITS AND OVERCOATS $75 Suits and Overcoats now $44.50 S60 Suits and Overcoats now $36.50 $50 Suits and Overcoats now $31.50 $40 Suits and Overcoats now $26.50 Savings in Shirts Extra Special ! $5 finest corded madras $2.75 $2 and $2.50 Shirts, assignment price. .$1.45 $3.50 Shirts, good patterns $1.95 Ideal for Christmas $2 Suspenders in holiday box $1.25 Heavy Cotton Blanket Bathrobes priced $5.85 to $9.75 $1 Fine Pure Linen Handkerchiefs 69c Oregon City Indian Blanket House Robes extra special at $14.50 Underwear Deeply Cut One lot of natural winter-weight gray ribbed Underwear, regularly paced at $3.50, sale price $1.95 $4.50 Ribbed Wool-Mixed Underwear, closing-out price $2.95 $8 Finest Silk and Wool Underwear $5.85 Sensation in Derbies We have more than we can dispose of at the present rate of half price before the store closes December 31. Beginning today we offer choice of any Stetson, Knox or Schoble in stock up to $8 for $2.35 $7.50 Genuine Velour Hats, now at $4.75 All $4 and and $5 Cloth Hats. ,., $2.45 $3.00 and $3.50 Fine Caps at..." $1.95 Great Opportunity for Women Quick action necessary to get these elegant new Coats trimmed in moleskin and beaver $150 Coats for $75; $110 Coats for. . .$55 One odd lot Women's Suits up to $50, closing-out price ...$ 9.75 $50 to $60 Ladies' Suits, closing-out price $19.15 $60 to $80 Ladies' Fine Suits, closing-out price $26.50 $60 Short Top Coats, light shades and navy, closing-out price ...... .$16.75 Neckwear for Xmas $2 Fine Knitted Silks, plain, all colors. .$1.15 $3.00 Knitted Silks , $1.65 $3.50 Knitted Silks $1.5 $2.00 Finest Cut Silk Neckwear $1.15 $2.50 Finest Cut Silk Neckwear $1.45 $4.00 Heaviest Cut Silk Neckwear in Persian effects . . ,. .$1.85 366 Washington R. M. GRAY Washington at W. Park In Charge of Selling regarding proposed legislation, and that measures under consideration would not be ready for release until early next week. The conference was attended by Fred A. Williams, chairman of the public service commission; S. A. Ko zer. secretary of state; John B. Yeon. member of the state highway com mission; Edward Cusick of Albany, and Frank M. Warren of Portland. Alice Gentle, In private life. Is Mrs. Jacob Proebatel, her nusband being a former Portland man. They were married in California shortly after their engagement was announced here less than a year ago. The programme for tonight's con cert: Scherzo, C Sharp miner, Berceuse and Polonaise, A flat (Chopin), Mr. Rubin stein; Air de Lia. "I.'Enfant Prodtrue" (DebuMy), Miss Gentle; Albalcin and Trlana, from the "Suite Iberia" (Albenlg). Dance from "Amor Brujo" (M. De Fall.). Mr. Rubinstein; Sonus from Ireland: "The Weaver's Daughter." "Down by the Sally Garden." "An Island Spinning Song," "I Knew Where I'm Goln'," "The Next Mar ie t Day." Miss Gentle; "Iwive Dream" and "Rhapsody" (Lust), Mr. Rubinstein; "Im prpwwion tiHsfju " i Kourdrainil Sllencleuse" (Stsub), "Parsshs's Revery and Dance" ( MousHorgeky ), "Floods of Spring" (Rachmaninoff). Miss Gentle. Two million bicycles are ridden in Holland. h country with a population heuereof 6.000.0(10 persons. CONCERT TO t?E TONIGHT Alice Gentle and Arthur Rubin stein to Be at Auditorium. A well-balanced programme is that which will be presented tonight at the public autdltorium by Alice Gen tle, dramatic soprano, and Arthur Ru binstein, Polish pianist. In the artist series of the Elwyn concert bureau ROAD PLANS CONSIDERED Committee Appointed by Governor Meets in Salem. SALEM, Or, Dec. 12. (Special.) The committee appointed recently by Governor Olcott to prepare highway measures for submission at the spe cial session, of the legislature, which opens next Monday, held a conference here today. At the conclusion the committee re- ported no definite decision reached What is "A Blessing on Your Head" ? ED. PINAULVS HAIR TONIC of course! DUfiMnrinM facial eruption are i guickly healed by Dr.Hobson'a Eczema 'intrnent. Good for pimply faces, eczema, acne, itchinar ekin. and all , other skin troubles. One of Dr. Hobaon'a f Family Remedies. Any druggist. Dr.HobsoiVs fifffinnfl Ointment J .r'sffislsssssssssHsKVv lp sssssIsIssssssssssssIHbsssssssH HssHraSSEKPSHMP'' '''::9HHH9sWP'' ''''.WsSPRBrWSS'''" Our First Showing of the First Coupe Designed and Produced Entirely by the New Maxwell Organization A car which reveals, at a glance, such a wealth of beauty and goodness that the price seems almost unbelievable. Cord tires, non-skid front and rear; 31x4 inch. Disc wheels demountable at hub and rim, or wood artillery wheels, optional without extra cost. Unusually long springs promote comfort, tire economy, readability. Alemite lubrication. Drum type head lamps and cowl lamps, nickel trimmed. Non-glare Four - passenger capacity. Fourth seat, unfolding from under cowl, faces forward. Broadcloth upholstery; Turkish cushions. Adult-size seats, deep and wide and roomy. New type windshield, hinged at top and bottom. Windshield visor. Windshield wiper. Rear-vision mirror. Bodies lower and larger, without sacrificing headroom. Wool carpet on floor. Parcel compartment behind driver's seat; luggage under rear deck. New steering comfort. Clutch and brake action, steering and gear shifting, made remarkably easy. Handsome and accessible instru ment board. Best switches. Motor driven electric horn. See announcements of the Sedan and the ToaringCar. in last Sunday's issue of this paper, and come and see them. Telephone us for prices. Covey Motor Car Co. Distributors Washington at 21st : 2500 Dealers in United States, among them Hexter & Co., 13th and Hoyt streets, Portland Or., sell CHARTER OAKS. E If your dealer tries to talk you into baying another make, write to us. E j CHARTER OAK STOVE & RANGE CO. St. Louis, Mo. : See your nearest dealer. Send to us for booklets. : Charter Oaks for cooking and heating are made for all kinds of : fuel in sizes and styles to meet every requirement. Also Pipe and E 2 Pipeless Furnaces. illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIJIIIIIIIIIIIIIMItllMIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIll laMHHflHMHflHHfl lliBev 14 Te Good MAXWELL
