TIIE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 10, 191G. WEBB BILL AFFECTS LUMBER- INDUSTRY BUSINESS HIT ONLY BY CAB SHORTAGE filled orders have shown such an ac cumulation, even during the severe car shortage of 1907. Charter Rates I'nrhaneed. "Charter rates on the Pacific are unchanged, as compared with a month ago and while in some cases double those of a year ago. are lower than In January and February, 1916. Ex ports from Pacific Coast ports for the month of September, 1916, show a 30 per cent increase over the correspond in? month In -1915, while imports in creased about 55 per cent. Imports in October exceeded exports by $10,000,000. "Shipbuilding continues to be one of the most active industries on the Pa cific Coast and all the yards are oc cupied to the limit. New yards have been constructed and the old yards en larged to handle the orders." ARCHBOLD MOST AGGRESSIVE FIGHTER IN BIG OIL COMBINE Much Publicity Due to Appearance aa Representative of Company at Hearings in Connection With Government's Efforts to Dissolve Trust. Federal Trade Commission Points Out Advantages in r - Export Business. Federal Reserve Board Says Transportation Would Put Coast In Fine Shape. OWE CONCERN. IN ABEYANCE RAILROADS ARE BLAMED mi - t - 3 I legality of Combination Under Pres ent laws "Doubted Economies Made Possible Effect on Consumer Discussed. OltECON'IAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash Inirton, Dec 9. No legislation to come before Congress this session will be more important to the Pacific Coast than the Webb bill, which proposes to permit kindred American Industries to combine in the establishment of joint eeiiiug 1 11 Auicibu i ii- - - i ... n-.. i . . nrli.ua I n t ll 1111A t Tl II T' V t 11 1 1 1 ? ICUiatlV JJ 1 1 V. 1 11 11 This bill already has passed the House, but Is yet to be considered by the Sen ate. The bill, however, to be effective, must be amended In several important particulars, because the House, while attempting to perfect the bill, adopted amendments which actually nullify its main provision. The damage done by these hastily considered House amend ments, however, can be undone before the bill passes the Senate. Pacific Coast la Interested. The Webb bill Is Important to the Pacific Coast because. If enacted, it paves the way for the active working of the newly formed Douglas Fir Ex ploitation & Export Company, formed to handle the export trade of manufac turers of Pacific Coast lumber on a brokerage commission business. That newly organized company has not yet begun operations, mainly because of the fear of lumbermen that the proposed plan of co-operative marketing may be held to be in violation of existing law. The Webb bill, properly amended, would sanction this plan of selling Pacific Coast lumber In foreign markets. The Federal Trade Commission holds that It is without power to approve the plan of the organizers of the Douglas Fir Exploitation & Export Company, though some members of the Commis sion believe the plan proposed Is en tirely legal. The fact, however, that the Commission will not rule formally has resulted In delay In beginning operations. In a special report just Is sued the Federal Trade Commission dis cusses in some detail the scope and plans of the Douglas Fir Exploitation & Export Company, which It seems to ap prove. This report Is one feature of a general report on co-operation In American export trade. Markets to Be Developed. In its discussion of the new lumber exportation company, the Trade Com mission says: "The purpose of the Douglas Fir Ex ploitation & Export Company, capital ized at $200,000, is to handle the export trade of manufacturers of Pacific. Coast lumber on a brokerage commission basis. The corporation will guarantee the payment of all accounts handled through it within 10 days after receipt of complete shipping documents from the manufacturer. Part of its profits are to be used In the further develop ment of foreign markets. It will deal through the foreign broker, or if found advisable it will sell direct to the buyer. "It in planned to control a sufficient producing capacity of the mills which saw for export to make it possible for brokers to accumulate sufficient quan tities from the mills outside of the selling agency to compete with it at cut prices. Co-operation lVot Complete "The company has not yet com menced business. One reason seems to be that it has not yet been able to se cure the co-operation of a sufficient proportion of the export mills. Some manufacturers have been opposed to Joining the combination because they do not believe In the principle on which It Is founded and consider that It will be unsuccessful; others are In favor of the trade extension part of the work and would be willing to support the propaganda, but object to having their lumber sold through the combination. "A still more Important reason, how ever, for the Inactivity, of the Douglas Fir Exploitation & Export Company Is the question which has been raised concerning it legality. Although it is organized solely for the purpose of en caging In trade in foreign countries, there is felt to be a possibility that the character of the organization and some of its proposed activities might be held to be in violation of the Sherman anti trust act and of certain parts of the Clayton act. It is apparently their doubt as to the legality ol the project wmcn nag deterred many manufac turers from giving their support. "While numerous producers have not been willing to join the combination, no one was found who thought he would be injured by it. If the project worked successfully the export" mills left outside of the combination would also benefit by the more stable market conditions, the propaganda work and the higher export prices which would be brought about through its activi ties." Effect on Consumer Discussed. Discussing the effect of the proposed combination on the producer, the report says: . "If exportation were stimulated to a e'ufficient degree, the AmeHcan con sumer would have either to pay some advance in the prices of the grades of lumber demanded by the export trade or use as a substitute another grade of lumber, or material other than wood. In fact, the present competition of wood substitutes is so acute that It contributes in considerable degree to the present depression in the lumber industry. "Any attempt to raise domestic prices by mills whose location forced them to depend wholly on domestic consump tion must meet an increased competi tion from wood substitutes. Any ap preciable difference in price, due to the increased exportation, is likely to be limited to certain high grades for the few woods whose physical char acteristics are such that it is difficult 10 find satisfactory substitutes for them. The practical effect which any possible appreciation of domestic prices In such few instances would have on the domestic market would be relative ly Insignificant. ""Insofar as the export mills partici pate also in the domestic rade, they must meet the prices obtained for Fimilar stock by the mills'' which are dependent exclusively upon the do mestic trade. These prices cannot be substantially affected by the volume of exports as long as the mill capacity is. as today, grreatly in excess of the actual production. Actual Conditions Considered. "The possibility that the proposed export combinations would or could be used to the detriment of the producers who remained outside of them must also be-considered In the light of the actual conditions. Obviously the pro ducers who might be adversely affect fd would be Jimited to those lo a .posi tion . to sell lumber for export. The 1 i ii. .i i II t. Tjl '' ' f-fl ' t k JOHN II, ARCHBOLD. JOHN D. ARCHBOLD, who died last Thursday, following an operation for appendicitis, was almost as closely Identified with the history of the Standard Oil as John D, Rockefeller himself. Of the first nine trustees of the "trust" formed in 18S2 be alone remained In his capacity until its dissolution, in 1911, at the order of the United States Supreme Court, and it was he who was named to en gineer the dissolution, after which he became president and director of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. He was the most active and aggres sive fighter in the oil combine, and invariably represented the Standard OH on the witness stand in the numer ous hearings in connection with, the Government's suit to dissolve It. This publicity was still further heightened by the publication of a score or more of letters from Mr.. Archbold to Joseph B. Foraker, then Senator from Ohio; Representative Joseph C. Sibley, of Pennsylvania, and other statesmen showing that large sums of money bad been distributed for the alleged purpose of influencing favor able legislation at Washington. Mr. Archbold considered them as attorney fees. The publication of these letters exposed Mr. Archbold to attack from every quarteri Rockefeller's Attention Attracted. John Dustin Archbold was born at Leesburg, O, July 26, 184S, and was working in a country store at Salem, O., when ha heard of the wonderful oil regions in Western Pennsylvania where men were oecoming rich over night. In 1S64 he went to the oil fields and became a refiner and buyer at Titusville. He became the agent of a. new company, the Acme Company, which proved to bo an offshoot of the Rockefeller interests, and from that time, in 1875, until his death he was an associate of the Rockefellers. John D. Rockefeller tells in his "Random Reminiscences" of how he first met Mr. Archbold. On stopping at a hotel, Mr. Rockefeller was struck by the fact that on the. hotel register was written In large characters this inscription: "John D. Archbold, $4.00 a Bbl." "Four dollars a barrel" was Mr. Archbold's battle cry, and though he did not succeed In putting crude oil up to 'the figure named, he did suc ceed In attracting the attention of Mr. Rockefeller in a a way that led to busi ness association with the Standard's interests. Mr. Archbold was the first man among his associates to whom Mr. Rockefeller pays tribute In his rem iniscences. Among other things, be said: Tribute Paid to Sense of Humor. "Mr. Archtiold has always had a well-developed sense of humor, and on one occasion, when he was on the witness stand, he was asked by the opposing lawyer: " ivlr.- Archbold, are you a director of this company? " "I am.' " 'What Is your occupation in this company?' " 'To clamor for dividends.' " It has ben estimated that his for tune, made almost entirely In oil and its by-products, was nearly $100,000,000. Mr. Archbold was one of the best Informed of men in the details of the oil business in all its branches, and he held, according to his own state ment, that all the practices of the Standard Oil Company were honorable, and. ha believed. In conformity to law. Trust Idea Defended. "I stand unquestionably," ho said, in defending the trust idea, "for co-operative evolution. I believe that the large corporations of the present day rep resent more nearly this co-operation than any other system yet under taken." Although Mr. Archbold was not par ticularly conspicuous as a benefactor, he made many large gifts, including 8400.000 to Syracuse University in one lump, besides annual donations of smaller amounts. He was also a church member and a liberal contribu tor to religious work. He was mar ried in 1S70 to Miss Annie Mills, of Titusville, Pa., and maintained a beau tiful estate at Cedar Cliff, Tarrytown-on-Hudson, and r. home at Southamp ton, Long Island. way In which they might be adversely affected would be a ourtailment of the export market now available to them through the loss of their foreign cus tomers to the combination. The only Inducements by which the combination could prevail upon such customers to change would be better treatment, either In facilities afforded, lower prices, or both. j '"Since one of the principal objects of the selling combinations is to ob tain higher prices for American lum ber, the competition between the com bination and the American producer outside of it would be principally on the basis of facilities afforded the for eign customer. The ability of the com bination to supply superior facilities would be dependent upon being able to operate more economically." The report discusses economies in detail. Ability to ship full cargoes, rapid loading, maintaining of stocks abroad, elimination of ship brokerages, a better credit and other factors are among them. L LINK IS OFFERED BOISE-WELIS, KBV, UJiH IS PRO. POSED TO COMMERCIAL CLUB. Connection WouM Be Made With West ern and Southern Pacific Companies It Plan Materialises. BOISE. Idaho. Dec, 9. (Special.). There has just been submitted to the railroad committee of the Boise Com mercial Club and to the trustees of what is known as the citizens' right of way in Boise a proposal to build a con necting link of railroad between Wells, Nev., and Boise via Twin Falls and Bru. neau. There are said to be men of high financial standing behind the plan. A physical connection is to be made with the Western and Southern Pacific Railroads if the deal goes through. The names of the persons making the proposal have not been made known. C. R. Shaw, president of the club rail read committee, declares a straightfor ward proposition had been made by persons he had every reason to believe were responsible, and tlat when the de tails had been decided upon the plan would be announced. The citizens' right of way Is in the heart of Boise and will be deeded to parties buidin&T into this city, the trus tees declare. It has been held in trust for many years. A cash bonus will also be given to the builders if the pres ent plan goes through. SHARKS PROVIDE LEATHER Vnited States Government Conduct ing Experiments. WASHINGTON. Dec 9. Use of shark skins as a substitute for leather is be ing investigated by the United States Bureau of Fisheries as a possible solu tion of the high cost of animal skins. Already, says a bureau statement to day, an acceptable leather is being made from shark skins in some foreign countries, and In the United States there has been a limited demand for the skins as coverings for small articles. Florida fishermen will supply large shark skins for the experiments. Native of Jacksonville, Or.,. Dies. 1 SARATOGA, Cal., Dec. 9. Dr. Russel Hopkins Cool, prominent San Fran cisco dentist and clubman, died yester day at his country home near here. He was stricken with apoplexy while shav ing and never recovered consciousness. He was born in Jacksonville, Or., 66 years ago, and is survived by a widow and stepdaugrhter. Growers of Apples, Potatoes, Grain, Citrus Fruit and Oder Products, . as Well as Lumber Industry, Affected Adversely, OREGON! AN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. Dec. 9. But- for the lack of transportation facilities, the Federal Reserve Board reports that business conditions generally on the Pacific Coast would be in fairly good condition. The monthly bulletin of the Board, issued December 5, discussing business condi tions in the San Francisco or Pacific Coast reserve district, says: "With the exception of the ill effects due to the car shortage and the lack of ships, conditions In the 12th Federal reserve district are vary favorable. This shortage of transportation facili ties affects growers of apples, potatoes, citrus fruits, grain and practically all other products. Steps are being taken In the Northwest to hold the railroads liable for any losses incurred, as prices have declined in some cases because Of the impossibility of getting the prod ucts to market. An embargo has again been placed on certain products by one important road. Barley Growers Suffer. "Barley stocks are exceptionally low In this locality, ar.d consequently the prices are ruling high, around $2.20 to $2.30 per cental, which is 60 to 70 cents above the average. Such prices restrict its use aa feed. "For the first time in the history of California, oats are being shipped In and sold at prices below the market for barley. Due to the shortage In the world wheat crop, some farmers are holding their grain in anticipation of such an extraordinary price as $5 per hundred. Many elevators are being built in Washington and Idaho and much grain is being handled in bulk because of the short supply and high price of bags. "This district will produce 36.000,000 bushels of potatoes this year, compared with 82,000,000 bushels in 1915 -Washington and California contributing most. The returns from this crop will be much above normal, high prices ruling because of short crops in the East. Apple Industry Condition Good. "The apple industry is In very satis factory condition, the market being fairly steady at good prices. The supply of ready-to-eat fruit In- the Eastern producing districts is light this year, while the apple crop of this district is about 7 per cent above that of last year.. Many apples are being shipped to the Orient and Australia. "Livestock prices continue high and the outlook very promising. Many trainloads of cattle are being sent from Nevada to California for Winter feed ing on the ranges, but stored feed is reported as ample. 'The salmon pack of 1916 will equal, if not exceed, that of 1915. There are practically no stocks on hand and prices are advancing rapidly. It is re ported that a large percentage of British Columbia's pack has been sold to the French government as food for the armies. 'Some improvement la noted in the condition of the lumber industry over that of a few months ago. While actual production is below normal, orders exceed both actual and normal production. Unshipped lumber orders for transcontinental rail shipment now exceed 9000 carloads. There has not been a time In recent years when un- EVERYBODY NEEDS PURE, RICH BLOOD Pure blood enables the stomach, liver and other digestive organs to do their work properly. Without it they are sluggish, there is loss of appetite, sometimes faintness, and, in general, all the symptoms of dyspepsia. Pure blood is required by every organ of the body for the proper performance of Us' 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, ridding it of scrofulous and other humors. It is a peculiar combination of blood-purifying, nerve-toning, strength giving substances. Get it today. TO RELIEVE CATARRHAL DEAFNESS AND HEAD NOISES V If you have Catarrhal Deaf ness or head noises go to your druggist and get 1 ounce of Parmint (double strength), and add. to it U pint of hot water and 4 ounces of granulated sugar. Take 1 tablespoonf ul four times a day. This will often bring quick relief from the distressing head noises. Clogged nostrils should open, breathing become easy and the mucus stop dropping into tho throat. It is easy to pre pare, costs little and is pleasant to take. Any one who has Catarrhal Deafness or head noises should give this prescrip tion a trial. WHISKY SALE PROTESTED Alaska Women May AsIc President to Order Contraband Destroyed. SEWARD, Alaska. Dec 8. Women temperance workers in Seward will ap peal by telegraph to Attorney-General Gregory and Secretary of the Interior Lane to nullify a judicial order bear ing the signature of Chief Justice White, of the United States Supreme Court, directing that a quantity of con traband whisky be sold here by the Federal Marshal at public auction. The women insist the liquor shpuld be de stroyed. - If they fall In their appeal to the Attorney-General and the Secretary of the Interior, they intend to submit the matter to President Wilson. SUFFRAGE F0E APPOINTED Favorable Report on Amendment Ira House May Be Prevented. WASHINGTON. Dec, 9. Appointment of Representative Walsh, Of Massachu setts, to succeed the late Representa tive Moss, of West Virginia, on the Judiciary committee may prevent the Susan B. Anthony suffrage amendment being favorably reported at this ses sion of Congress. Mr. Walsh Is an anti-suff raglst, while Mr. Moss was a suffrage sympathizer. The margin in favor of suffrage in the committee with Mr. Moss voting was never more than one. Diamonds and Wrist Watches Lavallieres and Brooches The new flexible Bracelets in gTeen gold and platinum, Solid Gold Mesh Bags and Vanity Cases. Men's Solid Gold Belt Buckles and Gents' Flexible Links. In Wrist Watches We are showing the very latest HAMILTONS, WALTHAMS, ELGINS and all standard European makes from $12.00 to $250.00. Our special 15 jeweled adjusted in 14k filled case, with second hand, at $16.00 is the best Wrist Watch in Port, land for the money. Exclusive agents for the latest novelty, Carved Ivory Pendants in all shades and flowers, ranging from $1.50 to $4.00. -See our special $25, $50, $75 and $100 Diamond Rings. Give Musical Instruments THIS XMAS. SEE McDougall Music Co. - S2S Alder St, Ongonlan Block. Jreo Course of Instruction on Every Instrument Sold. Buy Furniture This Christmas Merrily We Go Along! Seldom, if ever, thinking of the many $ $ $ that could be saved. Make this Christmas memorable. You should give gifts that will be of permanent value. You want them to stand out above all others. They should carry the message of your personality. And be a tribute to the intelligence of its recipient. . Edwards will care for your every want. . At the same time giving values unequaled. And terms to meet your individual need. ' Get away from that question mark and hesitation. . Come straight to Edwards'; enjoy a little of that at mosphereof harmony and contentment which fills this store from basement to roof. Out-of-Towii Folks We feel with keen regret your inability to come per sonally to this store and choose gifts for those who are near and dear to you. Our staff of ever willing and ready workers in the Mail Service Dept. are on the job every minute. Remember, Xmas is only 15 days 'away. There is only one left of many of the advertised items. We therefore ask that you write today, so none will be disappointed. Xmas Cheer Is Found Here Three Styles of This Ever-Popular Easy Chair Special This Week TushtheButton-andltesf .oya $1.00 Cash 50c WEEKLY "19 9 I .75 "CONCERT' Music like a C100-0O Machine, CIO la Edwards' Music Room wtO Here Are Only a Few See Fif th-St. Windows FarlortQ C I (31. bo Tapestry up- ......... 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Have Yon One of Onr Policies t Assets ( 10,800,000.00. PORTLAND, OR.. OCT. 10. 1319. Tlie Old IJne Bankers Life Insurance Co., Lincoln, Nebraska. Gentlemen: 1 bevs Just received settle ment on my policy ffo. S779 for $8,000.00, matured today, from, your Portland manager. Mr. ,K. E. Witham. Te say that I am pleased Is putting- it mildly, for J find my settlement flgursa nearly 4f compound Interest on my premi ums, and- fifteen years Insurance for noth ing. I toek out a Fifteen-Pay Life fifteen years ago and paid In total premiums of $1,140.00, my cash value offered me today la tl.532.S3. or $648.62 In cash and $2,000.00 Participating Paid-up Policy for life. This settlement. 1 notice, la made on a rate several dollars a year cheaper than the same Insurance would cost me in other large eastern companies. I congratulate you heartily upon the splendid growth your company is maklnc and win take pleasure In recommending the Old Line Bankers Life of Lincoln to any one wishing life Insur ance, Very truly yours. 503 BURT W, BICHAJtPS. It'a Easy to Sell Bankers Life Policies. Every Policy Holder. Fifteen Payment Life Policy Matured in the Old Line Bankers Life Insur ance Company of Lincoln, Nebraska Name of insured .. Burt W, Richards Residence .Portland, Or. Amount of policy ...,$2,000.00 Total premiums paid Co... 1,146.00 SETTLEMENT Total cash paid Mr. Rich ards $ 648.62 And paid-up participating policy 2,000.00 They Mature o the Satisfaction of, Why Sot Try It! Spe- 111 aL. $8,75 $1.98 Kettle, $2.69 $3.50 $4.50 $1.65 $1.40 $1.95 May Be Hard to Believe but it's a fact just the same. About a week ago a gentleman came to Mr. West, the buyer and manager of our stove and range depart ment, purchased a new fireback for his Monarch range, which nas been used 11 years. (This is the only repair ever made.) When asked by Mr. West as to what kind of satisfaction his Monarch had given, he said : "Say ! My wife says there's nothing like it for even baking, and if anyone who's thinking of getting a new range has doubts about a Monarch, just refer them to us." Mr. West will gladly give the name and address of this party to anyone who is interested in a Monarch. If you decide to buy a Monarch a liberal allowance will be made for your old stove or range. The difference for at only 1 $5.00 Monthly IA GPOpPLACCTO TRADE T "Patronize th. clalty Alan " That's tho Greater Portland Plan. iftmvtmyg) urn 5 at .ii si i . i hi I s T'l 2 Blocks North of Washington St Igjg Cf to