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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1922)
1 VALUATION HEBE EiS CITY AND COMPANY PHONE EXHIBITS SIMILAR. ONLY 3 SHOPPING DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Shop Early in the Day and Please Carry Your Small Parcels '4 Charge Purchases Made Today Will Go on JANUARY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FEB. 1, 1923 The Christmas Store of Quality Merchandise Throughout the Holiday Rush Our Service Will Be Maintained at a High Degree of Efficiency A Gift That -Is Sure to Please AN OWK Merchandise Bond or Glove Order For Sale First Floor 8 lirF MOHXIXG OREGOXIAN, TIITJIISDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1923 Difference Develops, on Inclusion of Properties Finished but Not in Use June 30. OLTMPIA, Wash., Dec. 20. (Spe cial.) With agreement between at torneys and -with the department understanding- that further valua tion matters not covered here may be brought up In the first hearing on rates of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph company, proceedings In the valuation hearings which opened here Monday were rushed to a close this afternoon to permit telephone company officials and others who had come some distance to reach their homes before Christmas. Today's proceedings included the introduction o exhibits prepared by special engineers and acountants employed by the cities of Seattle and Spokane and the concluding valuation exhibits of the depart ment's engineering and acounting forces and examination of the men who prepared them. In every re spect as to basic figures the city and department exhibits were simi- lar to those prepared by the com pany engineers, the largest dis crepancy noted In the entire state being only 24 cents. The point of difference between important department and city ex hibits and those of the company was upon Inclusion of new prop erties completed but not in. use on June 30, 1922, the date upon which all exhibits wre based. Department engineers and city engineers and accountants agreed that a large por tion of the new office building in Seattle, several new exchanges In that city, the new machine switch ing equipment and other property not in actual use should be excluded from the rate base as of that date. BOISE TO CENSOR FILMS "Women's Clubs of State Sponsor Drafting of Bill. " BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 20. (Special.) Proposed film censorship for Boise motion pictures is contained in a bill a Boise attorney Is drafting for the women's clubs of this state. The measure will be patterned after a censorship bill passed by the Ne braska legislature which Is con sidered by the National Hygiene and Welfare association as the best and most effective bill of its kind in op eration in any state. The Idaho measure will provide for a bureau of inspectors for mo tion pictures to be supported by the state. This bureau will be charged with supervision of all pictures ex hibited in Idaho. SCHOOL HEAD RESIGNS Boise Superintendent Will Make Extended European Trip. BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 20. (Special.) P. J.'Zimmers, since August, 1920, superintendent o schools in Boise, has resigned to take a trip abroad and study the European school sys tem, and the board of education has appointed Charles F. Dienst as his successor. The board acted on the resignation, accepting it, and se lected the new superintendent of schools today. Mr. Dienst has been principal of the high school for a number of years. The change will take place at the close of school this month. Japanese Forfeits Land. OLYMPIA, Wash., Dec. 20. (Spe cial.) Despite introduction of an unrecorded deed purporting . to transfer property in Pasco occu pied by the laundry of B. Shokuta, a Japanese, to the Buddhist Mission society, the property must be for feited to the state under the con stitutional provision prohibiting the holding of land by aliens, according to a decision of Judge John Truax of Franklin county, a copy of which was received today by Assistant Attorney-General Hannan. The state contended that Shokuta was still owner of the land and that under the constitution it should escheat to the state. The action was tried be fore the passage of the anti-ali" land law of 1921. s Clielialis Pythians Elect. CHEHALIS, Wash., Dec. 20. (Spe cial.) Newly elected officers of St. Helens lodge No. 101, Knights of Pythias, of Chehalis, for the ensuing year are as .follows: P. L. Whit marsh, 0. C; George K. Walker, V. C. ; W. H. Spath, P.; T. J. O'Connor, M. of W.; J. C. Bush, K. of R. & S ; IS. G. Whltmarsh, M. of F.; Fred Al len, M. of E.; Charles L. Brown, M. at A.; A. G, Bowman, I. G. ; Harry West. O. G.; T. J. O'Connor, trustee. January 8, 1923, was fixed as the date for installation. The masque rade ball committee reported pros pects excellent for a big attendance at the 29th annual dance to be held Monday evening, January 1, at Del Monte hall. Chehalis Lumberman Weds. CHEHALIS, Wash., pec. 20. (Spe cial.) Robert Arkley, well known Chehalis lumberman, . and Mrs. Elizabeth Cox were married Mon day in Olympia at the office of Sec retary of State Hinkle, Rev. J. H. Simpson of the Presbyterian church of the capital city, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Arkley have gone to house keeping in the Berg cottage on Washington avenue in this city where thpy will make their home. 4 r (jive (Ol Intfmott Give a Man Something Practical! V ', i Not only are Shirts useful gifts, but they are always warmly welcomed by men who prefer something in the way of wearables. Our splendid stocks afford every opportunity to make pleasing selections, and competent sales people will take pleasure in showing you the many different styles and pat terns. Complete stocks of the best makes, including Bates Street Arrow Knickerbocker Percale Shirts in a large assortment of new and attractive patterns. Splen didly tailored. Priced at only $1.69 Men's Madras Shirts in the latest designs and colors. Priced at $2.50 Silk Striped Shirts very appropri ate for gift giving. New patterns. Reasonably priced $3.00 and $3.50 Men Appreciate Neckwear or Silk Hose You'll find here a su perb showing of all that is new and best in Neck wear from the inexpensive lines to the finest of im ported Swiss silks. Also Silk Hose in sev- X1T . eral of the Give Maov 0 . makes Hose and a Tie for Christmas! Men's Store Main Floor Handkerchiefs--the Safe Gift ' . Very few departments come in for more ' constant attention these days than our Handkerchief Section. It is full of inspira tion to gift seekers and is answering every demand made upon it. BOX OF 3 Women's Handkerchiefs of linen and fine Shamrock lawns. Pretty corner embroidery designs in white or colors as you (PI QP may prefer. Priced, box tSM-tUO BOX OF 3 Women's Handkerchiefs in over 40 different styles. Made of good material with" (31 Pf corner embroidery. Box jJXiVI BOX OF 3 pure Linen Handkerchiefs with colored embroidery designs in corner. Very suitable A A for gift giving. A box DxUv A Gift of Quality Toiletware Is Particularly Appropriate for Christmas Here are stocks that afford splen did choosing and you'll find our prices as low as the lowest. Shop early now while assortments are complete. Decorated Sets Decorated by hand, these dainty sets are most appropriate for gift giv ing. Shell and white imitation ivory decorated with gold band and flowers. Set contains 3 pieces Comb, Brush and Mirror also the larger sets. Packed in satin lined, boxes. Prices range $12, $18, $20 up to $125 Individual Pieces Crumb Trays priced only $7.50 Cream -Jars at $2.50 and $3.50 Trays at $2.00, $3.50 to $10.50 Salve Jars at $1.25 and $2.00 Picture Frames $3.50 to $7.50 Electric Lamps priced at $13.50 Infants' Brushes $3.00 and $4.50 Infants Combs at 650 and $1.00 Hair Brushes $4, $6 up to $12 Mirrors priced at $6.50 up to $15 Jewel Boxes priced $5.00 to $11 Bud Vases priced at $2 and $2.50 Perfume Bottles at $2 and $2.50 Calendar. Stands priced at only $4 . , Bedding--the Home Gift I i here's a suggestion that will meet with the ap Mixed Silk Shirts in a large selec tion of beautiful patterns at $7.50 English Broadcloth Shirts extra quality. Handsome patterns. $4, $6 Men's Fiber Shirts $6.50, $7.50 Crepe de Chine Shirts, new pat terns, moderately priced at $10.00 Collar-Attached Shirts $2 to $4.00 world's best him a pair of BOX OF 3 Women's Handkerchiefs. Choice of several different designs in boxes. Pure linen. OP One-corner designs. Box 1"U BOX OR FOLDER OF 3 Women's Handkerchiefs in plain and fancy linens. Immense assortment of dainty new designs. Put CH A A up in fancy holly box at tDAUv BOX OF 3 Novelty Handkerchiefs in colors and white. Variety of pretty embroidered designs. In 31 AA box or folder. Priced at Pi-vU Plain Toiletware Hair Brushes, Mirrors, Combs, Hair Receivers, Cloth Brushes, Trays, Glove Boxes, Nail Buffers, Clocks, Cuticle Articles, Jewel Cases, Corn Knives and a large assort ment of other articles for gift giving. proval of those who are looking about for something useful for the home. What could: be more appro priate than one of the following items: Wool Comforters Cotton Comforters Blankets Pillows Bed Robes also a superb showing of Pendleton Blanket Robes and motor Robes. Bedding Department, Third Floor. We Give S. & H. Green Trading Stamps RELIABLE MERCHANDISE RELIABLE METHODS. iTjj IMOBRISON. AlDgH, WIST PftRK, AMD TENTH STPEET5.T Christmas Carol Singers . from Girls' Polytechnic School, un der direction of Minetta Magers, will sing in our Main Floor Ro tunda this afternoon at 2 o'clock. A TRIP THROUGH THE GARMENT STORE, SECOND FLOOR, presents a wealth of timely suggestions for those who have in mind choosing practical gifts. Holiday stocks are large and comprehensive, affording wide latitude for pleasing selections of Waists, Blouses Sweaters, Petti coats, Kimonos, Bath Robes and many other items suitable for gift giving. SilkPetticoats $ Second Floor A special low price for Petticoats of such good quality. Jersey, Taffeta and Satin in the sea son's best colors and . black. Choice of several styles in plaited, hem stitched and scalloped ef- flJJT A A fects. Priced special at wtKlU Wool Sweaters $ Second-Floor A gift she would ap preciate. Warm, comfy Sweaters in slip-on, tuxedo and buttoned styles. Plain and fancy weaves, V or round necks. Jade, yellow, tan, brown, red and combination colors. All fiJfT AA sizes 36 to 44. Special at 5tivU Gift Blouses Second Floor Exceedingly attractive are these dainty Blouses of Crepe de Chine and Georgette Crepe. Waist line and overblouse effects. Beaded, embroidered and lace-trimmed styles in excellent assortment. PP A A Priced special today only A Welcome Gift Is Slippers We have them for every member of the family and, quality considered, our prices are especially low. Make your selections at once and avoid the inconvenience of last-minute shopping. Shoe Department, on Main Floor. Men's Leather Slippers the kind "dad" likes best. Of brown or black kid, with genuine hand-turned soles. Romeo, Opera and Everett styles in all sizes from 6 up to 12. These are quality d0 AA Slippers. Priced special, the pair tDO.UU Men's Felt Slippers warm and comfortable for wear about the house. Good heavy quality felt with padded soles. Hylo and Everett styles. Gray, brown and wine. Practically all sizes. $1.50, $1.75 Women's Juliets leather soled Juliets trimmed with ribbon or plush. Red, blue, gray, wine, black, green and brown.' Exceptional values $1.69 pair. Children's Slippers Cavalier, Moccasin and Everett styles with leather or padded soles. A gift of warm slip pers is always appreciated by the little folk. Prices range from 690 up to $2.25 a pair. THE BIG TOY STORE, on the Fourth Floor, . is aii intensely interesting place these days and a busy place, too for children and grown-ups alike enjoy seeing the thousands of new Christmas things on display. Help Santa make this the merriest Christmas ever! You can do so by choosing gifts NOW! Santa Glaus Appears in Toyland 10 to 12-2 to 5 Daily Free Travel Bureau let our American Express Travel Bureau take care of the details of that trip. Full information cheer fully given. This service is free. Second Floor Boudoir Caps at SI Second Floor Crepe de Chine and Net, trimmed with ribbons, laces and flow ers. Priced for Gift Sale DX Boudoir Slippers of quilted satin with embroidered JJ"I designs. All sizes. Pair Tea Aprons in great assortment of dainty styles for gift giving. Prices range from 500 to $1.05 Garment Salons 2d Floor All the 32 up to OWK COFFEE 29c lb. delivered only with other grocery purchases. This is our famous OWK Imperial Roast Coffee you hear so much OQp about. 3 lbs. 850, pound AiJl, Navel Oranges priced at, per dozen, at 400, 500 and 600 Cluster Raisins, 2 pkgs. 450 Cluster Raisins, 5 lbs. $1.75 Libby's Mincemeat, lb. 250 Applju Sweet Cider, bot. 200 Boiled Cider, bottle 250-450 Please Order Groceries Early in the Day. Model Grocery 4th Floor Gift Sale Leather Bags I Third Floor A useful and ac ceptable gift for man or woman. Cowhide leather, 2.-oz. stock. Double stitched, sewed corners, leather lined, 3 pockets. Black or cordovan. These are excel lent $10.00 Bags. On &T7 AT special sale today, at D 'J $10 Suit Cases $7.95 24 inches long and' 7 inches deep. Good serviceable Cases with riveted corners, straps all around, sewed-on handle, folds in cover Made from 2-oz. cowhide leather. Cordovan color only. Regular ?10.00 Prr qr Suit Cases, special at D ' JO Featuring Christmas Hosiery Of the Better Grades '"PHE reason hosiery heads most gift lists is because no woman can possibly have too many of them. In choosing here you are cer tain of making a selection that will please her personal preferences. Silk Hose, Lisle Hose, Wool Hose in all the newest novelties of the season, at lowest prices. If in doubt what to give, decide upon hosiery. Exclusive agency for PORTLAND MAID QUALITY HOSE. Hosiery Dept., Main Floor Wool Middies $ Second Floor A splendid gift for mother or daughter. Wool Flannel Middy Blouses in red, jade and navy. Two attractive styles. Long sleeves. Trimmed with white braid. Full range of sizes from 6 years to 44 dJP A A bust. On special sale today OU.lU Wool Sport Scarfs Second Floor One of these service able Scarfs would make a most ac ceptable Christmas gift. Medium and large sizes. Hand-made and brushed wool in two-toned and combinations of various colors. Fringed ends. Priced special only S5.00 Juniors' Apparel Second Floor Children's Sweater Coats and Capes in plaited styles with long skirts. Novelty weave. Trimmed with contrasting color of brushed wool. Just the thiner for school wear. best colors; Sizes 36. Priced special $5.00 "Baby Week" Sales Mothers will welcome this opportunity to provide baby's needs at good savings. Many special lines in infants' and children's wear reduced for Baby Week. Children's Rompers of plain and checked ging ham in several neat patterns. Sizes 2 and 3 years only. QC Regular $1.25 Rompers 'Ol' Sleepers Outing Flannel Sleepers in white and colors. Sizes 2, 4 and 6. Values to $1.50, QOp on special sale today at 70l Infants' Sleepers Knit Sleeping Garments of the famous "Madewell" brand. A very superior sleeper made from soft white yarn. Sizes 2 to 8. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 Gowns made from good quality outing flannel in white only. Baby Week, at 59c Infants' Section, 2d Floor Tunic Laces for Gifts 2 Yards Sufficient for Dress For mother, daughter, sister a dress pattern of beautiful Spanish Lace would prove most pleasing. As the trend of the times is toward practical gifts let us suggest you come in and see these attractive new Flouncings. 50 inches wide, all the very newest shades and combina tions. Very appropriate for dinner or party frocks. It only requires 2 to 2 yards to make a dress. Large selection of beautiful patterns many of them exclusive with this store. $4.95, $5.95, $6.95 yard. Lace Department, Main Floor S i Christmas Jewelry Bakelite Beads, imported hand-cut novelties in red and coral. Lengths 18 to 32 in. Priced $1.75 to $10.00 Bead Necklaces, hand-cut beads on platinum finish chain. At $3.50 to $5.50 Pencil Chains, platinum fin ish. Priced $2.50 to $5.50 Ear Drops in long and but ton styles. Latest novelties. Prices range 750 to $5.00 Mesh Bags in the newest styles and shapes. $3 to $25 Main Floor New Satin Hats For Holiday Wear $4 Second Floor New shipment just received. The last word in fashion. You'll want one of these when you see what remarkable values they are. Black and bright colors. Flower, ribbon and (J J A A metal trimmed at P"" 5 Infants' Dresses Specialed two special groups offered for "Baby Week" at good savings. Dainty white Dresses in several styles with plain hem or ruffled bottoms. Priced special at $1.00 and $1.39 Pillow Slips Infants' hand - embroidered Madeira Pillow Slips of fine quality batiste and Imen. Very suitable for gift giving. Baby Week Sale, $1.75 to $2.45 . Sleeping Bags made of "Beacon" blanket material in pink or blue. Also of white eiderdown with pink or blue binding. On sale "Baby Week" $2.63 to $6.38 i 1 Models nSfo'9" 5