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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN. PORTLAND, DECEMBER 20, 1914. MORGAN BIG LOSER IN RAILROAD DEAL Pacific Phone, Mars. 5 O 8 O. Home A 211 2 Do Your Xmas Shopping Before 6 P. M. Positively O ur Store Will Not Remain Open Evenings All Mail Orders Promptly Filled Express and Parcel Post Packages Prepaid on $5 Purchases Finarwier Said to Have Left Doubtful Stock to Show . for $12,000,000 Outlay. ' , M mm II BV i em mm mm mm n hi w . 9 DAYTON NOT INVESTIGATED .Property Purchased for Erie Taken Off Its Hands After Disclosures of Debts Contracted by Zim merman Syndicate. WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. Financial affairs of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad, now In the hands of a receiver for the second time since 1905, were related at length before Commis sioner Hall, of the Interstate Commerce Commission, today by Frederick "W. Stevens, formerly an official of that line and the Pere Marquette, whose af fairs are interwoven with those of the Dayton system. Mr. Stevens appeared today as an associate of J. P. Morgan & Co. The burden of his testimony was a state ment, supplemented by many documents Involving millions of dollars In stock fnd bond transactions, that when the late J. P. Morgan bought the control ling Interest of the Cincinnati, Hamil ton & Dayton for the Krie In 1905 he had no knowledge of the financial results of the preceding year to the road. Erie ITotected by Morgan. During the year, Mr. Stevens said, un der the administration of Eugene Zim merman, of Cincinnati, a syndicate con trolled the road and contracted debts of nearly J25.000.000. The transaction in cluded the purchase of 110,000 shares of Pere Marquette stock, which gave the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton control of that line. Immediately upon the dis closure of the condition of the Cincin nati, Hamilton & Dayton. Mr. Stevens said, Mr. Morgan took it back from the Krie at the price at which it was ac quired. Some time after it passed, to the Baltimore & Ohio. The net result to Mr. Morgan of the entire transatclon, the witness de clared, was an expenditure of more than $12,000,000. for which the firm now had to show 110,000 shares of the Pere Marquette, "of doubtful, if any, value," and a loss of $62,421 on a por tion of a Cincinnati, Hamilton & Day ton bond issue purchased in 1905, against which was $28,000 commission on transactions totaling nearly $12. 000,000 and a profit of $9083 on an other market transaction. 3V Investigation Made. Mr. Stevens was cross-examined by Attorney Gutheinv representing the Commission, who brought out the fact that two associates of the Morgan company were directors of the Krie when the road took the Cincin nati, Hamilton & Dayton. He asked Mr. Stevens if he wanted the impres sion to be given that, with two rep resentatives on the directorate of the Krie, Morgan & Co. had bought the Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton with out investigation of its afflars. Mr. Stevens said no Investigation whatever had been - made, either by the Erie or by Morgan & Co. CAPTIVE RECORD IS HIGH Russian Brig-ado Takes More Pris oners Than Its Membership. PETROGRAD, via London, Nov. 26. (Correspondence of the Associated Press.) One of the Russian rifle bri gades the Fourth has taken in this war thus far more prisoners than the brigade numbered In men at the be ginning of the fighting. How many killed and wounded should be added to complete the record of this brigae can not be stated. Public feeling in Petrograd is Jubi lant. The month of November is re-garded-by superstitious Russians as the national "lucky month," and news of victory from the armies was expected as a. matter of course. Among notable November successes of past years were the battle of the Beresina, In 1812; the naval fight at Sinope, in 1853, and the taking of Kars and Plevna, in 1877. CIGARETTES NOT 'TURKISH' Britishers Spared Kece&sity of De claring1 Boycott on Weed. LONDON. Nov. 26 (Correspondence of the Associated Press.) With Tur key's entrance into the war, the ques tion arose among many patriotic Lon doners as to the propriety of smoking Turkish cigarettes. Several smokers wrote to the newspapers, urging the abandonment of the Turkish tobacco in favor of the American or Egyptian weed. A long statement today from a to bacco expert clears the atmosphere, however, by explaining that the best "Turkish cigarettes are no longer Turkish, but come from Macedonia "hd the western areas of Thrace, which have been divided since the Balkan war between Seryia, Greece and Bulgaria. MEN STILL HELD IN WEkL JSeleasc of Two Entombed at Winona Not Looked For Before Tonight. COLFAX. Wash., Dec. 19. (Special.) Arthur Chappell and Archie Long, the two men entombed in the well at Winona since Friday noon, have not been reached by the party of men who have dug constantly since the ac cident. 'The well was live feet across and 35 feet deep. The workmen are lowering a heavy casing and estimate that they cannot reach the men before Sunday night. The men were lowering themselves on a swinging scaffold when the top commenced caving, covering them with 25 feet of sand and gravel. The rescue work is -dangerous on account of the loose soil. WOMAN TO JUDGE OWN SEX Miss lteah M. AVhitehcad, of Seattle, to Act as Justice of Peace. SEATTLE, Dec. 19. All criminal cases against' women that come before Justices of the Peace will be assigned to the court of Alius Reah M. Whitehead, a young attorney whose term of office as Justice will begin next month. Prosecuting Attorney-elect Lundin made the announcement today, saying that he had served with Miss White head when she was Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. and believed ITcr well equipped for hr new dntltfs. J, X KIl a Dolls Wonderful Assortment, All Lowered in Price $1.50 Fine Kid Body Dolls now on sale at .98 65c Fine Kid Body Dolls now on sale at . . 5 35c -Teddy Bears, with voice, on sale at 25 75c Fine Kid Body Dolls now on sale at 59 $2.50 Fine Large Jointed Dolls, on sale at. . .$1.49 $1.25 New Cuddy Kiddy Dolls, on sale at. . . . .98 T35c Celluloid Babies, now on sale at 25 55c Celluloid Babies, now on sale at ". . . .50 $5 Large 29-inch, Full Jointed Dolls, at... $3.98 $3.50 Large 24-inch, Full Jointed Dolls, at. ..$2.50 $1 Fine Dressed Dolls now on sale at 69 $1.50 Fine Dressed Dolls now on sale at ..... .98 DOIX GO-CARTS One-Motion Folding Carts steel frame, rubber tires, side curtains, buggy top; $3 and $3.50 to -i q lines, this sale P Those who are prompt to take advantage of this sale will share in our good for tune in securing some 10 dozen fine Doll Go-Carts at a bargain price They are one-motion Folding Go-Carts with steel frame, rubber-tired wheels, fold ing buggy top, with side curtains. They come in brown, tan and green and are strong,, durable Go Carts that sell regufarly at $3 and $3.50. dQ 1Q This sale at . . . P iJ Fine Xmas Ribbons 10-yd. bolts No. 1 Narrow Satin Ribbons, bolt... 10 10-yd. bolts No. iy2 Nar row Satin Ribbons, at, the bolt :...12io 10-yd. bolts No. 2 Narrow Satin Ribbons, bolt. .19 10-yd bolts No. 3 Narrow Satin Ribbons, bolt . . 25 Fancy Ribbons, values to 48c, at A beautiful line' of New Novelty Ribbons warp prints, plaids and stripes, in all the best colorings; 514 to 7-inch widths, in values to 48c yard, oj?r priced this sale at. 25c Neckware For Christmas We have just received a very large importation of fine Silk Hosiery, includ ing the most fashionable colors as well as black. One or more pairs will make a charming gift that will bring more than a passing pleasure to the recipient. Why not choose from these assortments 50 a Pair for Women's Fine Black Silk Hose, made with elastic lisle gar ter top and heavy silk tipped toe in lavender; all sizes. Very special at this low price. $1 a Pair for Women's Fine Full-Fashioned Silk Hose in black and the most fashionable new shades. High-grade Stockings, made with reinforced heel and toe and with clastic garter top; all sizes. One or more pairs in a fancy holiday box, pair, $1.00. W V vA I r, I 9 A.M. 6 p.m. M f "ft i SUj Last Call to Xmas Shoppers ! iSB The "Whole Store Is on Tip-Toe to Serve You Promptly Ready to Help Each Member of the Family Save in Purchasing Worth-While Remembrances! WTIH. CHRISTMAS BUT FOUR SHOPPING DAYS AWAY, time assumes an unusual value, and so we've arranged everything to save you as much of it as possible. All gift things displayed so you can see a great sufficiency; cashiers and bundlers have been stationed at every turn. You will find the entire store filled with Christmas Gifts of Quality. Gifts that carry with them the full measure of Christmas sentiment; gifts that are appreciated most and remembered long after the season has passed are the principal characteristics of the gifts in this store. Come, to this store tomorrow, or the next day, before 6 P. M., and stay until your every need has been supplied. You will find everything new and fresh, conveniently arranged, with courteous and attentive salespeople to serve you. An Extraordinary H Showing and Sale Box e d anaKepcnieis Suitable for Christmas Gifts The most popular of all Christmas gifts, always ac ceptable. You first give them as a matter of choice, and afterwards give them when you cannot think of anything else. This sale is a great opportunitv to buy beautiful Handkerchiefs in fancy boxes or folders, that make ideal gifts. Included are dozens of, styles, hemstitched, embroidered or with lace trim ming. They are made of fine shamrock linen, swiss or lawn. Here's the Way They Are Underpriced: 50 BOX Three fine Linen or three Embroidered Handkerchiefs of fine sheer quality; also six Embroidered Handkerchiefs in fancy boxes. All specially priced for this sale Cf- 25 BOX Three neatly embroid ered Handkerchiefs of fine quality, shown in a large variety of patterns and put up in fancy holiday boxes. Priced for this sale at, QEC the box ....... .."OC 68 BOX Three pure Linen Hand kerchiefs, embroidered in white or in pretty colored patterns. Very attrac tive and a splendid gift. They come in fancy boxes and are 52 priced for this sale at, box OOC at, a box 95 BOX Six Initialed Handker chiefs of pure linen, embroidered in white or in dainty colors. They are of extra fine quality and are put up in fancy holiday boxes and QC priced at, the box .2C Six Elegant Handkerchiefs in a Fancy Box, on Sale at, the Box, $2.75 A box of these beautiful Handkerchiefs would be a royal gift. They are of fine pure linen and are handsomely embroidered. They come in ?0 p7Ci hand-painted satin top boxes, priced special for this sale, a box . Six Fine Linen Embroidered Handkerchiefs The newest patterns in handsome boxes, box, $1.15, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75. 7c and 10c Embroidered Handkerchiefs in sheer materials, on sale, each, 5 15c White and Colored Embroidered Handkerchiefs, now on sale, each, 10 20c and 25c Embroidered Linen and Shamrock Handkerchiefs, now each, 15 35c Pure Linen Embroidered Handkerchiefs, are now on sale at, each, 25 The Gift Things Men ILike Most Are Underpriced Here Pay a visit to our popular Men's Section just inside our Third Street Entrance, and see how completely we 've anticipated your holiday needs. Here you'll find complete assortments of appro priate gift things, such as .any man would appre ciate. Ties, Handkerchief. Suspenders, Bath Robes, Smoking Jackets, Socks, Shirts and other things, all at reduced prices. At 25 and 50 Men's Fine Silk Four-in- Hand Ties in Fancy Boxes. Men's 35c Fiber Silk Ties in Four -in -Hand Styles, priced at 25 At $1.50 a Pair Dent's High Grade Kid Gloves for. Men $1.50 Men's 75c Belt and Garter Sets in Fancy Holiday Boxes, at 69 Set Men's 15c Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, priced this sale at 12 Each Men's 20c All-Silk Handkerchiefs, priced this sale at 3 for 50 - Men's Bath Robes at $2.49 Regular $3.50 Values Made of the most popular materials and shown in desirable styles with two pockets and with cord and tassel. Neat patterns and colorings." All sizes. Regular $3.50 val- 4J? O ACk ues, this sale at ...... . . . P4r Boys' Sweaters at $1.98 Regular $2.50 Values A fine line of Boys' Ail-Wool Sweat ers, shown in ruff -neck style with two knit-in pockets. All sizes in the best colors. Regular $2.50 - QO values, this sale at .... . . .P A ,I70 Men's Umbrellas at $2.98 Regular $3.50 Values $2.98 A gift sure to be appreciated high grade Umbrellas with Paragon frame, steel rod and fine waterproof cover- mg, in a variety 01 neat nanoies ana are the kind regularly sold at $3.50, this sale at $1.00 Suspenders Sets at 69 Fancy Elastic Suspenders, Gaiters and Arm Bands to match, all in a fancy holiday box. Many patterns and colors to select from. Regular $1 values, priced for this fiQ sale at only OJC Holiday Sale Dainty Gift Aprons Innumerable Styles to Select From It is an extraordinary, showing of Fancy Tea and Chafing Dish Aprons, includ ing innumerable styles and designs all made of the daintiest materials and trimmed in. pleasing effects all prices particularly attractive assortments at 25 and 50. Christmas Gloves and Merchandise Bonds May Be Purchased for Any Amount at This Store When in doubt or hurried, you'll find these Certifi cates a great convenience. They not only allow the. recipient to make a leisurely selection of the things most desired, but save you much worry and trouble. They are issued here in any of our de partments for any amount, redeemable any time. Choose From These Three Underpriced Lots: 25c The Latest and Best Styles in Novelty KTeelsweaF The largest line of Holiday Neckwear we have ever dis played. An assortment made up entirely of the new est and best styles brand-new, crisp and snowy Avbite. Also in neat colored Novelties. A range of styles and qualities unequaled anywhere at these sale prices. Buy now for both personal use and for gift purposes. Vestees, Collars and Sets; an elegant line in values to 50 cents, on sale at See Our Third Street Window Display. There is ample variety to suit every taste. The sea son's most popular styles, including Vestees, Collars and Sets, made ' of fine Oriental and ShadoAv Laces, Sheer Embroidered Organdies, etc. Qualities- Ofi sold regularly up to 50c, choice this sale at. . . . .""C Your Choice at 50 of 65c to 85c Values Vestees, Collars and Sets in a huge variety of newest styles and shapes. They come in fine Oriental and Shadow Laces and in fine organdie embroider)''. Reg ular 65c, 75c aud 85c values, all priced- tOr for this sale at only .0"C Your Choice at 98 of $1.25 to $1.75 Values The fashionable Marie Antoinette Vestees with the popular high flaring collar; also other novelties made of fine silk Oriental laces or very fine organdies. Neck wear regularly sold at $1.25 to $1.75, priced Q52 for this sale at only OC $2.00 Marabou Neck Ruffs, Priced This Sale at $1.29 A very attractive gift and one most any woman would appreciate. The new style Neck Ruffs of mixed Ostrich and Marabou, shown in both plain and mixed colors. The kind always sold at $2.00, priced 0 9Q for this sale at only p-.iJ 25c Imported Bows of Silk, Satin or Crepe de Chine Silk, at 10 Each High-Grade Novelty Neckwear In a wonderful assortment of styles ; Collars. Sets, Vestees, etc., priced at 85, $1.15, $1.25, to $1.65 liine of Christmas Gloves There is no other store in the city showing a more com plete stock of women's high-grade, stylish Kid Gloves than this one. It comprises such well-known and reli able makes as Maggioni, Dent's Meyer's, Reynier's, etc., in all sizes, styles and colors. Gloves always make a most satisfactory gift. They are shown in fancy Holiday boxes. Glove Bonds Issued for Any Amount La France Gloves, shown in two-clasp style and in all sizes and colorings, including black and Cf white. Gloves of nnmatchable quality. . . . P Avlvl