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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, AUGUST 8, 1909
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1 PORTERS NO BLUFF.
w SAYS JUDGE CURE!
Oregon TrunR Declared to
Have Unlimited Backing to
Build Its Road.
LINE'S PLAN FAR-REACHING
Immense Railroad Development In
Minds of Men Building w
Road Cotton to Take Person
al Charge of Harriman FigbU
Developments in railroad construction
and movement of equipment during th
last few days have pretty effectually re
moved the aspect of bluff from the opera
tions of the Oregon Trunk Line.
The work of Porter Bros, has now
reached the stage when the dally ex
penditures of money, the transporting of
laborers to the scene of operations and
th substantial character of the opera
tions undertaken Indicate that two rail
. roads Instead of one will ultimately as
sist in the development of the Oregon
Empire. .
In addition to the evidence of serious
Intentions given by Porter Bros., Judge
Charles H. Carey, of the law firm of
Carey A Kerr, yesterday gave his per
sonal assurance that the work undertaken
hy the Oregon Trun'. Line constitutes a
bona fide Investment and that it is the
object of the company to build a railroad
Into Central Oregon.
Porters Backed by Unlimited Capital
"Of tny own personal knowledge," he
. said, "I know the Identity of the inter
ests that are supplying the funds for the
construction of this railroad. The capital
at the disposal of the company is ample
1n fact, is practically unlimited.
"In my Judgment the construction of
the Oregon Trunk Line will not stop at
its present designated termini. The plans
of the men Interested financially in Its
construction are for a railroad develop
ment of great proportions.
"The dally expenditures of money by
the Oregon Trunk Line should convince
the people of Oregon that there is no ele
ment of bluff in the enterprise. Within
the coming week Porter Bros, will estab
lish ten camps between mile post 10 and
mile post 20. This is in uncontested ter
ritory. Complete outfits for four of these
camps leave The Dalles tonight. 'With
these camps established, the Oregon
Trunk Line will have 38 miles of the rail
road survey covered and before the end
of the following week will have 60 miles
under construction.
"Ten carloads of equipment are now
on the way and by the end of next week
Torter Bros, will have 2000 laborers at
work.
Porters Bnild Warehouses.
"Both the Great Southern Railroad
and the Columbia Southern, paralleling
the Deschutes River on the west and
east will be utilized for shipping in
equipment. Porter Brothers have leased
a warehouse at Shaniko and have ac
quired ground for the erection of an
other. haniko will be made the sup
ply depot for a large number of camps
on the upper section of the work.
"A warehouse site has also been ac
quired at Free Bridge for another sup
ply depot and still another will be lo
cated In Tygh Valley for the work
above Sherar's Bridge.
"Twelve or 15 miles of wagon road
are to be constructed for use in trans
porting supplies from Dufur, the ter
minus of the Great Southern, to the
camps in the upper canyon. Graders
will go to work next week on the road
around Mutton Mountain, which will
give access to the river by a wagon
haul of 20 miles from Dufur.
"A ferry is to be put In service In
the quiet stretch of water opposite the
Hill ranch now reached by a haul of
25 miles from The Dalles. A train of
60 pack mules Is being assembled and
experienced packers have been em
ployed. These mules will carry sup
plies to the camps in the canyon that
are accessible only by trails.
More Equipment on Way.
"Porter Brothers now have quantities
of construction camp equipment at
Vancouver. Much of this is being sent
up the North Bank Railroad to Grand
J'alles and there ferried across the
river to The Dalles. What is one of
the largest railroad construction out
fits in the West, owned by Porter
Brothers, will soon be available for use
in this work. The firm is now com-
, pleting the final work on the Spokane,
Portland A Seattle main line near Spo
kane and the outfit and men there will
be released within two or three weeks
and brought to the Deschutes."
Judge Carey declined to be drawn
Into a statement as to whether the Ore-
, gon Trunk line is backed by one of the
: transcontinental systems.
"I believe that within a few years
Central Oregon will be served by sev
eral transcontinental railroads." he
said. '"I have been over that country
and know tts possibilities. It will ha
two years before either of the railroads
now building up the Deschutes will be
operating Into Central Oregon, yet set
tlers are already flocking there. In 10
years Central and Eastern Oregon will
be more thickly populated in proportion
to area than the Willamette Valley with
all its 45 years of development.
"The irrigated farms and the wheat
ranches of Oregon will provide a ton
nage that is the making of prosperous
railroads. The Irrigated sections and
the wheat lands along the transconti
nental railroads north of us provide
the bread and butter for those systems.
Produce in quantities that excel the
shipments of large cities are taken out
of small towns that look like switch
ing stations. Take the little town of
Ztllah. in Washington, on the North
ern Pacirlc branch, for example. Last
year Zlllah shipped of the one product
of potatoes, alone. 250 carloads.
"I do not agree with the statement
that the first 0 miles of railroad in
the Deschutes Canyon will receive no
tonnage. The Clearwater branch Is an
example of what will one day be seen
along the Deschutes Canyon.
"In the Clearwater country wheat Is
hauled to the brink of the canyon and
taken down to the railroad by means
of aerial tramways. There is no rea
son why the same thing should not be
done In Sherman and Wasco counties.
Both are capable of much greater de
velopment than they now possess.
Independent Line Would Pay.
"Even as an Independent line, the
Oregon Trunk should prove a profitable
Investment. Under the Jurisdiction ex
ercised bv the Interstate Commerce
Commission and the railway commls
i slons of Oregon and Washington, an
' Independent line connecting either with
1 the 3. R. N or the North Bank can
, rot be deprived of Its proportionate
! share of the returns In the hauling
of freight transferred to the other
railroads,
"i would not attempt to discredit the
Executors and
Administrators
May be relieved
of the detail and
direct responsibil
ity of the manage
ment of their trusts
by leaving them in
Dur charge.
This Company is
especially equipped
for such service and
its charges are rea
sonable. When in
stalled in its new
banking-room a t
Sixth and "Wash
ington streets, each .
several department
will have its dis
tinct quarters, thus
offering every con
venience to its pa
trons. Consult us freely
on any phase of
trust business.
MERCHANTS
SAVINCS & TRUST
COMPANY
247 Washington Street.
sincerity of the other railroad. It Is
my belief that the Harriman road will
be built, although 1 do believe it
would not have been built had it not
been for the knowledge gained of the
Oregon Trunk Line's intentions. Cen
tral Oregon otherwise would have been
reached by the Harriman road by a
branch from the Klamath-Natron line
and the tonnage drained the other way.
"When the railroads have conflict
ing surveys and both begin construc
tion work there are bound to be in
junctions and counter-injunctions. I
do not look upon the result of the in
junction proceedings now pending, no
matter what it Is, as of vital Import
ance to the construction of either rail
road. There is room in the canyon for
both of them. ,
Dean Ranch No Blockade.
"The acquirement of the Dean ranch
west of Shaniko by the Harriman peo
ple has not hampered our work. The
Oregon Trunk Line has a right of way
bought and paid for across the ranch
along the river frontage. When I was
there a few day9 ago all but about 60
feet of this frontage had been graded.
The Harriman road had put a wire gate
across the road leading to the camps
and had padlocked it. I was told by our
people that the remainder of the fill on
the ranch could be completed In one day
and that the blockade was of no con
sequence." The Harriman road now seems to have
beua to realize that It Is competing
with a formidable opponent.
Cotton to Take Personal Charge.
W. W. Cotton, general counsel for the
O. R. & N., next week will take per
sonal charge of the legal matters now
pending. Monday he will go to The
Dalles, where it is likely an injunction
proceeding will be Instituted against the
Oregon Trunk and Porter Bros., growing
out of contested rights on the Dean
ranch. Mr. Ootton will go from thence
to Moro, where the Injunction restraining
the Oregon Trunk employes from work
ing on seven miUs of right of way in the
vicinity of Horseshoe Bend will be
argued.
J. W. Twohy, head of the Harriman
contracting firm was In Portland yester
day and said that from 1000 to 1200 men
are now engaged in construction work
on the Harriman road. Twoliy Bros.,
have about 650 men now employed on the
contested ground west of Shaniko and
men are going forward at the rate of
100 to 10 daily. Mr. Twohy estimates the
Porter forces In that locality at about
SfiO. Entrance to the Dean ranch has
been gained by Porter Bros, by cutting
the wire fence but the Twohy Bros,
men did not offer forcible resistance.
Both railroad contracting firms are
draining the labor markets near and far
and the outlook Is that within another
week approximately 4Y men will be
strung along the Deschutes canyon
working for. the rival roads.
PORTERS WIN IN COURT
fontinued From Firt Pbrs.!
of th work, and have moved them
further south to a point Just below the
territory covered by this in junction. .
The situation along the Peschutes at
present is quiet, although there are in
dications that both sides are active in
necurinfc rifrhts of way in the territory
south of Shaniko. and in some places
the opposing parties are working very
near each other.
The Deschutes Railway Company, at a
point south of Shaniko. has something
like W0 men employed, while the Oregon
Trunk LJne people and Porter Bros, hare
somewhere around 200 men employed. The
Deschutes Railway Company has now
something like 1000 men at work along
Its right of way. while the opposing fac
tion has In Its employ on the whole line
something like X men.
Brady's Company Goes on Rocks.
CORDOVA, Alaska, Aug. 7. The Rey
nolds Alaska Development Company hav
ing defaulted In payment of claims due
August 1. the creditors have attached all
the property of the company, including
three hotels, machine shops, wharves and
railroad equipment at Valdex and the
well-known Boulder Bay mine. The
dobts amount to I65.0CO. Ex-Governor
Brndy was at one time an officer of the
company.
The Perfect
Summer Food r
Grape-Hols
Fully Cooked,
Delicious,
Nourishing
Ready to serve from the pkg.
Head "The Baad to WelhrtUe," fat pkga
"There a Reason"
Tull & Gibbs, Inc.
STORE' OPENS AT 8:30 A. M.
CLOSES AT 5:30 P. M.
Toll & GSbbs, bic
I The Portland Home of "The Malleable" Range. Made in South Bend-"New Procea." Gaa Rangea-" Domestic" Sewing Machines
Msoinniinnieir Sale of Women's, Misses', Little
Women's Children's Summer Outer Garments
Savings That You Must Recognize Some Marked at Half Others Less Than Half
Women s Wash Dresses, Misses' Wash Dresses, Children s Wash Dresses Women's.
Misses' and Little Women's Wash Tailored Suits and Kimonos
Wn eiu. np, fmnnrrrH in Till A strong general line of popular two-piece and three-piece suits the
W&SO JiaailOreO .SOlllCS prettiest models of the season an assortment that embraces splen
did values in the plain and semi-rough weaves in linens also excellent models in linenes, reps and ramie cloth.
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These garments have been grouped, into iour iots. xne prices ten mo
In Lot One Suits Worth $6.00, $7.75, a , ffi O O I
$8.50, $8.75 and $9.50 & pO.ID'
In Lot Two Suits worth $10.00, $10.50,
$11.50, $12.50 and $1Z.7D.
5.:At 4-.9S
In Lot Three Suits worth $13.75, $14.50, ft t, SC'G OS
$15.00, $16.50, $17.50, $18.50 and $20.00.. PO.S'O
In Lot Four Suits worth $22.50, $25.00,
$27.50 and $35.00
One-Piece Tub Dresses at Half SISdS
French and Irish linen models. The assortment is complete with novel styles- distinctive and desirable linq
in lawns, ginghams, percales, cotton poplins and linens. Empire, long waist and long straight line ettects. lne
prices will justixy at least your seeing mem me sites, iuu.
$2.95 Tub Dresses for
$5.00 Tub' Dresses for ... .
$7.50 Tub Dresses for
.$1.48 $20.00 Tub Dresses for
.$2.50 $27.50 Tub Dresses for
.$3.75 $40.00 Tub Dresses for
...... $10.00
. .. $13.75
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AJlJnniOiniOJS half-price reduction
Long stvles in lawns both figured and striped designs; white
dotted cross-bar batiste, trimmed with light harmonizing borders.
White dotted swiss daintily trimmed in embroidery and ribbons; cotton challis in Persian designs. A neat
saving can be effected by buying during the next few days,
$1.95 Kimonos for -... - . $6.95 Kimonos for-
$2.50 Kimonos for . $7.50 Kimonos for . ,
$4.95 Kimonos for $2.48 $8.00 Kimonos for . . .
9 VTT y t, ir. , MOTHERS WILL' APPRECIATE
dhnldreo s Wash Dresses these timely bargains
$3.48
.$3.75
, $4.00
The sizes range from 6 years to
14 years and the same precision
and care has been exercised in the selection of each and every garment as m our ime ui wuxii
apparel with the result that our line is up to the standard in style, in workmanship and material. Made up in
L- j 17 mr,or avlpa in sheer white lawns and batistes, daintily trimmed
law us, nercait's, linen ixuu. xeua jl 'xclmj. ou- -"j , , jm- - ju j. i,ii
iol on owrir MntWs who are familiar with our line will recognize what we are offering in these garments every one at halt
6i 9 TaP-pftSTK at . . S.63 $3.50 DRESSES, AT ...jpx.va $(.yo UKiban.o, ai
$225 DRESSES', AT ?1-13 $5.95 DRESSES, AT .... $2.98
$9.95 DRESSES, AT
$3.98
$4.98
See Our Slhowlinii
of One "Colomal
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Every "Colonial" piece shown on onr
floors is a correct reproduction of the
"furniture of our forefathers," in which
is preserved the same beautiful propor
tion and the superior workmanship and
finish displayed in the original designs.
Our selections bear the shopmark of
America's leading makers of fine furni
ture, such as Berkey and Gay, of Grand
Kapids, Mich., and our showing of the
"Colonial" includes many separate
pieces, as well as complete suites, mostly
in the mahogany, for bedroom, dining-
frwrt-m "litriYitT-T-nnm lihrarv Ynn should
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see our gathering of fine reproductions of the period styles displayed to ad
vantage on the fifth floor.
UNUSUALLY ATTRACTIVE VALUES IK LACE
CURTAINS 200 PAIRS PRICED ALMOST AT HALF
These wo have assembled in two lots, and they are offered at the exceptional reductions
for two days only Monday and Tuesday. Arabian, ecru, ivory and white are the colors,
and there are quantities of from 4 pairs to 12 pairs of a pattern; 2Vi and 3-yd. lengths.
LACE CURTAINS WORTH $1.65 AND $1.75 PAIR, AT, PAIR ....85
LACE CURTAINS WORTH $2.00 AND $2.25 PAIR, AT, PAIR .$1.15
MTH) Jl w A MIDSUMMER CLEARANCE OF
JtSeOOBimg BLANKETS. COMFORTS. BEDSPREADS
A few "close-out" bargains from our Spring stock of bedding. Thsge will be offered
tomorrow and Tuesday. Bedding Sixth Floor.
Fine silkoline-covered and worsted-tied Comforters, worth $2.75 and $3.00, at.. $1.50
Bedspreads, pink or blue, plain or hemmed and fast color:
$3.70 values at.....$1.9O--$4.50 values at $2.50 $5.50 values at $3.00
Fine sateen-covered and worsted-tied Comforters, in al colors; $2.75-$3 vals., at $2.90
Gray wool Army Blankets, 72-in. wide fine for Summer outing use at $3.50
LOOK OVER THIS LIST OF
BARGAINS IN KITCHEN HELPS
Economical housekeepers are always interested
in the special offerings of the Basement House
furnishing Section These for instance Monday
and Tuesday's sale.
Surprise Egg Whips at, each 4
Wire Fly Fans, each 4
Tin Basting Spoons two sizes at, ea. 6 and 7$
Japanned Salt Boxes or Shakers at, each...7
Bowl Rim Strainers at, each... 8
Electric Egg Whips, each ....9
"Gem" Nutmeg Graters, at, each 10
Enamel Handle Strainers, at, each 10
Pan Rim Strainers at, each H
"Dover" Egg Beaters at, each 12?
"Sensible" Egg Whips at, each.. 15
Soap Shakers at, each ......20
Extension Strainers at, each 20
Closing Oot a Mumber
of L.a.rge Sizes io
The Carpet Dept. announces for tomorrow, Tues
day and Wednesday, this sale of extra large. sizes
in Body Brussels and Wilton Rugs in excellent
designs and colors. The following out-gf-the-ordi-nary
price reductions suggest, the opportunity for
selection.
$45.00 Body Brussels Rug size 10 ft. 6 in.xl2 ft., $35.00
$54.00 Body Brussels Rug size 11 ft. 3 in.xlo ft., $40.00
$51.50 Body Brussels Rug size 10 ft. 6 in.xl4 ft., $42.50
$65.00 Axminster Rug size 11 ft. 3 in.xl4 ft. 3 in., $52.50
A fine assortment of high-grade WTilton Rugs in popular
effects. As follows:
$55.00 Wilton Rug 10 ft. 6 in. square for $45.00
$63.00 Wilton Rug size 10 ft. 6 in.xl2 ft. for.. .$50.00
$75.00 Wilton Rug size 10 ft. 6 in.xl4 ft. for... $62.50
$22.75 ARM ROCKER FOR $13.50
The frame is in the best selected quarter-sawed golden
oak. Has leather cushion seat and the back is uphol
stered in leather.
$26.00 ARM ROCKER FOR $15.25
This is also a very desirable pattern, with frame in
selected golden oak. it is a comfortable style, with
high back; has spring seat, covered in genuine leather.
$38.00 LIBRARY TABLE FOR $24.50
This is in the mahogany, polished finish, and has four
commodious drawers. The top is 24 inches by 44 inches.
An attractive piece and a bargain.
$52.50 COMBINATION BOOKCASE FOR $31.00
In quarter-sawed golden oak and polish finish. Has
two book compartments, with dek in center; mirror
over desk. Those who are looking for a combination
library piece will find this an exceptional bargain,
$64.00 COUCH FOR $31.75
This is one of "Karpen's" finest couches has heavy
frame of quarter-sawed golden oak and upholstered in
good quality verona velour. The spring construction
and workmanship throughout is the very best.
These value-giving furniture items are advertised for
Monday and Tuesday.
Sale of Refrigerators reduction!
seasonable opportunity for placing in your home a modern and economical refrigerator,
and as our entire line is included in this sale, the range of styles and sizes wiU insure a
selection to meet your requirements. The "McCray," the "Sanitary" and the "Leon
ard Cleanable" are the makes galvanized iron, white enamel and opal glass linings. Mail
orders will receive prompt and careful attention.
$13.50 Refrigerator at $10.80
$16.50 Refrigerator at $13.20
$18.00 Sanitary Refrigerator. .$14.40
$21.00 Sanitary Refrigerator. .$16.80
$27.00 Sanitary Refrigerator. . $21.60
$31.00 Sanitary Refrigerator. .$24.80
$35.00 Sanitary Refrigerator. .$28.00
$42.50 Sanitary Refrigerator. .S34.00
$92.00 McCray Refrigerator. .$73.60
Ri1 50 Orand RaDids Refrigerator. .$17.20
$26.50 Grand Rapids Refrigerator. .$21.20
$29.50 Grand Rapids Refrigerator.. $23.60
$32.50 Grand Rapids Refrigerator. .$26.00
$48.00 Leonard Refrigerator at. ... .$38.40
$75.00 Leonard Refrigerator at.. $56.50
$78.00 Leonard Refrigerator at $62.40
$105.00 Leonard Refrigerator at $84.00
$110.00 McCray Refrigerator at $88.00
H, ALL HAVE BEEN MARKuj ruK seasuin
JnLanraOaOii&.a CLEARANCE-VARIETY ur PAlitKN
Hammocks worth $2.50 for $1.50 Hammocks worth $5.75 for $3.45
Hammocks worth $2.75 for 1.6 5 Hammocks worth $6.25 for $3.75
Hammocks worth $3.00 for $1.80 Hammocks worth $7.00 for $4.20
Hammocks worth $4.50 for $3.0Q Hammocks worth $7.25 for... $4.50
Smocks worth $5.25 for $3.15 Hammocks worth $8.25 for $4.95
The
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ew Domestic
THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
- Makes Either Chain or Lock Stitch
The "New Domestic" is a distinct make and
is not put out under several other names, as
are the many cheap machines on the mar
ket. It is the one single machine in which
is secured and in a practical manner and
carefullv studied out for simplicity the
chain and the lock stitches. The "New Domestic" stands alone
as the machine for the home everywhere. We are the Portland
agents and show this line of machines. They . are priced from
$38.50 up. You can buy one and pay $5 down and $5 month.
HAVE YOUR RE-UPHOLSTERING, REPAIRING? AND REFTNISHIKG DONE NOW.
Before going away for the Summer, we suggest that you allow us to figure on this work.
We will send a competent' person to inspect your pieces and give estimates. Our work is
the best throughout and guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. Send in your old pieces
tr phone us Exchange 34 or A 6007.
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