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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 17, 1915)
TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAy. TORTLAyP, JANUARY 1?. 1915. GOVERIEHT TRIES TO STOP PRICE RISE Wilson Orders Inquiry Into Possible Illegal Combina- lions in Background. REMEDIES ARE DISCUSSED Legislation Empowering President to Stop Exportation of Foods and Other Measures Are Discussed Informally. WASHINGTON. Jan. 17. With the rf partmeat of Justice, under Instruc tions from President Wilson, seeking to determine whether any illegal combina tions are back of the recent sudden rise in foodstuffs prices and the Depart ments of Agriculture and Commerce compiling figures showing the amounts of food supplies in the United States and the recent Increases in exports, the Government began vigorous efforts today to cope with the food price situa tion. In addition, legislation giving the President power to stop the exporta tion of foodstuffs whenever necessary and other bills designed to lower prices were discussed informally at the capital, but there were no indications that anything along this line will be done during the present session of con gress. General Iarestlaratlon Ordered. Representative Fair, of Pennsylvania, who Introduced the resolution calling for statistics on the question, will await the Government reports before taking; further action. No information leading to the belief that illegal combinations had forced an the price of wheat and flour bad yet been received, officials said, but United States District Attorneys every where are under orders to follow up the clew. A marked Increase in exportatlons of foodstuffs recently Is shown In Depart ment of Commerce reports. Exports of wheat Increased from 8.403.856 bushels In July, 1913, to 16,867.254 bushels in iniy, isit. The total value of all foodstuff ex ports during the eight months ending with Angust, 1313, was t,ua,4i, '.which firure increased to JH8.309.957 in 1 1913. and dropped to (126.401.370 in 1914. Exports Increase. Price Rise. 1 During September, 1913, 11.971,163 bushels of foodstuffs were exported and in September. 1914. 26,869.100 bushels. The nrlee Increased materially. In November, 1913. wheat valued at 13.680.319 was exported and in No vember. 1914. 122,820.097. The total value of foodstuffs exported during the 11 months ending with November. 1912, was $140,531,790, which increased to J191.605.810 in 1913, and to $263,073,444 last vear. Tne complete figures for December and the first two weeks of January have not' been compiled, but officials said tbey would show even greater increases. WAR FILMS SHOW KAISER Views Seen in Germany Bear' Evi dence of Imperial Approval. BERLIN, Jan. 1. Correspondence of the Associated Press.) Moving pic tures which are being used to arouse the patriotlo impulses of the German people appear to have been taken with the Emperor's hearty co-operation, for they represent him talking to his staff. Inspecting his troops and chatting with the Crown Prince near to the camera. These pictures are so numerous and clear that no photographer could pos sibly have set up his camero so close without royal approval. A war film which has excited much discussion was recently displayed at the "Fatherland." one of the largest theaters of Its class, whose name be fore the war was the "Piccadilly." It represents what is declared to be the British use of dum-dum bullets, and shows a soldier twisting a cartridge In a device on the rifle, the inference being that British rifles are equipped with this device. There are many films showing dif ferent arms of the service, and if the cheers on one evening can be accepted as a fair basis, for the conclusion. Gen eral von Hindenburg and Captain von Mueller, of the Emden, are the popular favorites. PIONEER WOMAN IS DEAD Mrs. Sarah Mfoscott Succumbs at Her Home at AYoodborn. - WOODBUKN", Or, Jan. 1i. (Special.) Mrs. Sarah Muscott. 70 years old. died at ber home here recently. She was a pioneer of Oregon, having crossed the plains from Indiana in 1852. Her father and two sisters died en the trip. She located at Molalla Or., where she met and became the bride of William Jvlattoon. who died in 1SS3. She was 1 years old at the time of her mar Tiage. She resided at Molalla and neighboring towns for many years. fte raised a family of six girls and three boys, all but one of whom are living. In 1SS5 she was married, at Molalla, Or., to Ernest Muscott. who died in September last. The surviving children are: Mrs. E. I Smith, of ..Vancouver; Mrs. W. A. Rath bone, of Woodburn. Or.: Mrs. James Barlow, of Ortipg. Wash.: Mrs. G A. Pomes, of Portland: Mrs. IT. Rowe, ef Vancouver. Wash, and William, . Elba and Iver Mattoon. of Woodburn. Or. The funeral was held from the home of her daughter. Mrs. W. A. Rathbone. at Woodburn, January 6. ALBANY DEBATERS WIN Honors in Northern Triangle of Ore gon I-eague Go to School. A I.HAN V. Or.. Jan. 16. (Special.) Albany High School won both its de bates in the northern triangle of the Central Willamette division of the Ore gon High School Debating League last night. Albany's affirmative team won over Corvallis' negative team in the debate at this city and its negative team defeated Lebanon's affirmtive team in the contest at Lebanon. At Corvallis the affirmative' team of Cor vallis defeated Lebanon's negative team. This, the first series of the season for the championship of the Oregon High School Debating League, gives Albany the honors of this triangle and gives it the right to compete with the winner of the southern triangle for the championship of this district. lord Roberts Ettate 9385,004. LONDON, Jan. 1, Field Marshal We Got Them All Guessing! Commencing; tomorrow (Monday) and continuing till Wednesday, we will sell $35 and $40 Dress Suits and Tuxedos at $26.50 Any Full Dress Vest at '2 Price 285 Morrison Between 4th and 5th Lord Roberts, who died in France No vember 14, left an estate or 3Sb.ui)0, ail of which goes to his widow and daugh. ters. This amount is exclusive of prop erty previously settled on his family by Lord Roberts. JITNEY PROTEST MADE SPOKANE TRACTIOPf HEADS DE CLARE COMPETITION IS UNFAIR. Cast ef Trolley Fees to City Pnt at 1500 for Each Car, While Bases Escape TaxatloaC SPOKANE, Wash, Jan. 16. (Spe cial.) D. L. Huntington, president of .the Washington Water Power Com pany, and Waldo CJ. Paine, vice-president and traffic manager of the Spo kane & Inland Empire Railway system, this morning appeared at the City Hall and voiced their protest against the new bus service. Messrs. Huntington and Paine pro tested against the competition with their streetcar lines, since the street car companies are required to pay franchise taxes, lay and maintain pav ing on the streets where the competi tion has been Introduced and the jitney bus owners do not. Mr. Paine said: "It is costing us a total of 31500 per car per annum, all of which is spent for the upkeep of the city and would otherwise have to come out of the pockets of the taxpayers. Our cars- seat from 40 to 50 people, while the Jitney busses seat four or five. If they were to pay a propor tionate license fee for operation, it should be not less than 3150 a year. In addition, we believe that they should be compelled to furnish a good and sufficient surety bond to protect the public and their passengers In case of accident." SEINE CONTINUES TO RISE Paris Quays Submerged and Navi gation at Standstill. PARIS, Jan. 16. The Seine continues to rise today. Many of the lower but tresses of the Paris bridges are under water and some of the quays are sub merged to the depth of two feet. The current of the river la swift and navigation has virtually come to a standstill. The rains continue inter mittently. ' EVERYBODY NEEDS PURE, RICH BLOOD Pure blood enables the stomach, liver and other digestive organs to do their work properly. Without it they are Blugglsh. there is loss of appetite, sometimes faintness, a deranged state of the Intestines, and, in general, all the symptoms of dyspepsla. Pure blood is required by every organ of the body for the proper per formance of Its functions. Hood's Sarsaparilla makes pure blood, and this is why it is so successful in the treatment of so many diseases and ailments. It acts directly on the blood, rlddins it of scrofulous and other humors. It is a peculiar combina tion of blood-purifying, nerve-toning, strength-giving substances. Get it. Adv. For Colds, Influenza, Coughs, Sore Throat RDP 25c and 11.00. at all druggists or mailed. UumDhrers Homco. Medicine Co- 136 Wlllium street. New York. HOT TEA BREAKS A COLD TRY THIS r? f amall nurkaCA of HAmhllrff Breast Tea. or, as the German folks it it 'H'jmhnrffr Bruxt Thee.'.' at any pharmacy. Take a tablespoonful of the tea. put a cup ox oouing- water upon it. pour through a sieve and drink a teacup full at any time. It is the most effective way to break a cold and cure grip, as it opens the pores, re lieving congestion. Also loosens the bowels, thus breamng a coia i once. ivtV and entirely vege table, therefore harmless. Adv. Pacific Phone Mars. 5080, Home Phone A 21 12-All Mail Orders Promptly and Carefully Filled at Clearance Sale Prices-Express and Parcel Post Packages Prepaid on $5.00 PurchasesWe Are the Principal Porting Ajentslor The ladies Home JouralPatterns--All Styles and Sizes Are on Sale Here at 10 and 15 Cents Each Vests, Pants At 45c - 65c Values ''A special underpricing of women's best grade Fleeced Cotton Vests and Pants seasonable weight, neatly finished garments, shown in all sizes. - Regular 65c ' 'Atlf, grade, Clearance Price....."'' Our Store Opens 8:30 A. M. Daily Saturday At 9 A. M. The Most in Value, The Best in Quality Our Store. Closes 5:30 P. M. Daily Saturday At 6 P. M. Union Suits At 90c $1.25 Values An unusually fine line of women's Fleeced Cotton Union Suits the popular styles in all sizes perfect-fitting, well - wearing gar ments, in regular $1.25 Qflr quality, Clearance Price JVK Great January Clearance Everything: Underpriced for All Lines Must Be Reduced to the Lowest Possible Limit at This Sale " , . . .tti nnritTP ti. jt- w5 nf aSanlnfel v all odds and ends and to radically reduce surplus stocks be- THIS S ESTABL.SHES A "rrrt" ttfttiftt&Zi? Stffi SSTSSft tlus great sale oegins tomorrow, ana prices utc - Great January Sale of Fine Muslin Underwe r Judge by this offering of Combinjation Suits, Princess Slips, Gowns and Skirts, attrac tively trimmed garments in values up to $1.50, Clearance Price Don't wait too long to share in this spe cial feature of our great January Sale of Undermuslins. Come tomorrow ex pecting extraordinary values and you'll not be disappointed. You may select from the most popular styles in Combi nation Suits, corset covers with knick erbocker, circular envelope or drawers in plain styles; also corset covers with skirts daintilv trimmed with fine em broideries, laces and insertions. All are well made of fine nain sook, crepe or other high-grade materials. Princess Slips are made of high-grade nainsook, neatly trimmed with dainty laces, insertions and embroideries. The skirts are trimmed to match with deep flounces or plain scalloped embroid ered edge. Gowns are made of fine quality nainsook and crepe in the popular 'slip-over, high and V-neck with long or short-sleeve style. Iney are neatly trimmed with fancy yokes, tucks, laces and insertions. They are shown in extra good length and fullness. Skirts are made of fine nainsook and crepe in all this season's best styles. They cpme in plain styles, or neatly trimmed with deep flounces of laces, embroidery and insertions. A fine assort ment to select from. Garments regularly sold up to 86c $1.50, go on sale tomorrow at An Emphatic and Final Price Reduction on All Our Fine High-Grade Winter Weight Coatings S( Both novelties and plain colors in the sea- XW son's choicest and most fashionable weaves. Reg- j YARD ular $2.50, $3 and $3.50 qualities, tomorrow only fgggi . Greater values tnan ever win De offered for the next few days in this great January Clearance of high-grade Coatings. If you would purchase the most fashionable pure wool fabrics at about one-half the regular selling figure, here is your opportunity to do so, for that is the emphatic and final, price reduction quoted at this sale. Included are Hniihlp-wpiP-ht Ralmacaans. Novel ty Plaids, Roman Striped Fancies, Scotch Mixtures, .English Ker seys, Solid Colored Bedford Cords. Zihelines. Double-faced Fabrics and a great many EijSS fflWother W equally as desirable Coatings. Qualities regu larly sold at $2.50, $3 and $3.bU a yard, on sale tomorrow and repriced for Clearance flf Fmial Tmnortance Is This Offering: All Our High-Grade Suitings Reduced 42 to 54-inch all-wool fabrics in both plain colors CQn and novelties; $1 to $1.50 qualities at, the yard VI A" sale that stands absolutely' unequaled in the depth of under pricing. A sale of thousands of yards of all-wool fabrics that are new, stylish and desirable. You have choice from 42 to 54-inch Broadcloths, Serges, Price -Dyed Novelties, Shepherd Checks, Roman Stripes, Ombre and Scotch Plaids and a great many other fashionable weaves and patterns. Broken lines in $1, fiQc $1.25 and $1.50 qualities, Clearance Price vfv A Special Underpricing of 2000 Yards of Yard-Wide JilacK Messanne uk Comes in a beautiful rich finish and in a quality cniri pvprvwhere at $1.25. Clearance Price ...... One of the most important offerings in the Silk Section consists of a special underpricing of some two thousand yards of yard wide Black Messaline. Comes in a splendid weight and weave and in a deep rich lustrous black. It is a pure-silk fabric OA. shown in regularly $1.25. a yard quality, now on sale at 89c Ferguson-McKinney Guar anteed Shirt Sale ' (( Neat patterns and colorings. They are well- Jjj IITI Come with starched neckband and attached cuffs. Regular 75c grade for Ea Manufacturers like the retailers have overstocks and surplus lots to close out and they adopt the same method that we do in order to dispose of the same. They cut prices to a point that will insure immediate disposal. Such a trade event enables us to place on special sale 1000 Ferguson-McKinney Guaranteed Shirts at less than one half the price they were made to sell for. They are perfect-fitting, well finished Shirts cut true to size and shown in a variety of neat patterns and colorings. Checks, stripes and nlain shades. Thev come in negligee stvlp with starched collar band and attached cuffs. All sizes in the lot with the exception of 15V and 16. They are Shirts warranted to wear satisfactorily and not to fade the kind regu larly sold at 75c. At the same low figure we also include a fine lot of higher-priced Shirts that became slightly soiled during the holiday rush. Those who can arrange to attend this sale will indeed secure extraordinary Shirt values, for tomorrow 9 9 C we place the entire lot on sale at, each ei. v Tremendous Price Reductions On All Ready-to-Wear Garments Our Suit Department is more largely represented at the marked down prices and the reductions are greater because of the neces sity of a quick disposal is greater in these seasonable lines. You May Judge the Values by This Offering of Women's Handsome Cheviot and Serge Suits In black, brown and navy; also in neat black and QO white stripes; values to $28, on sale at p-r. The woman who wants a handsome, well-tailored, perfect-fitting Suit, will not let this wonderful saving opportunity slip by unno ticed. Included are various styles in fine all-wool Cheviots and Serges and other fashionable plain cloths in black, navy and in shades of brown ; also in neat black and white stripes. The Coats are lined with fine quality satin and the Skirts are equally as well finished. All are this season's Suits in values up to A QO ?28, and all go on sale tomorrow at tPJ Everything at a Reduced Price Wash Goods and Domestics January is the month in winch shrewd housekeepers replenish their supplies of household necessities, for it is during this annual clearance period that the greatest savings are possible. We call your particular attention to the following items, but they are only examples of the underpricing that prevails through these sections. Curtain Materials at 9 Yard 12!c and 15c Grades Included are Printed Madras and Col ored Bordered Muslins and Scrims, all bright new goods in desirable colors. 30 and 36-inch widths in reg. 12Y2c and Q 1C AimllfiAt? noororiPO " w Bleached Sheeting at 21 Yard Regular 26c Grade Tomorrow we will place on special sale a limited number of yards of full bleached Sheeting of standard quality and full 2 yards wide. Regular 26c quality, pi Clearance Price d 1 C Standard Quality 10c Bleached Muslin, Clearance Price, yard, 8 ... - -na v r i m T 1 sTa -X Standard Quality lie Uleacnea jiusnn, Clearance rrice, yarn uy Standard Quality Outing Flannels, Clearance Price, the yard, 9 Standard Quality 36-inch Dress Percales, Clearance, yard 12 2 Standard Quality Dress Ginghams, Clearance Price, yard lip An extensive showing of dainty Printed Dress Foulards full 32 inches wide. , They come with black, tan, navy and cadet ground with figures, flowers or stripes in neat colorings. Our - q regular 25c quality, Clearance Price x About 100 pairs of extra heavy wool-finished Blankets full double-bed size, shown in white, gray or tan with fast-colored border. Good durable Blankets regularly sold QC to'$2.75 a pair, Clearance Price V