THE SUNDAY OBEGO"IAN. PORTLAND 5EPTE3IBER 23, 1017. " 13 SOHPIER VALLEY BATE CASE HEARD Traffic Manager Robinson Calls Petition Assault Upon , Revenues of Road. TIMBER VALUES WILL RISE f-prrial Assistant Attorney-General Wants to Know What Difference Exists From Practice on Other Connecting Lines. Some spirit was injected jMttrJay Into the Interstate Commission hearing en the petition for Joint rates from point on the Humpter Valley Railway, connections with the O.W. R. & N. Co.. that line and connecting Union Pacific properties being- defendants. Traffic .Manager Robinson, of the O.-W. R. &. X. fo., characterized the petition as an assault upon the revenues of the road in an attempt to enhance the value of Government timber. It was brought out by testimony of witnesses that contract entered into by the Government with lumbermen on t'i Sumpter Valley road for timber in the. forest reserves rail for an increased prioe, for stumpage In the event of low ered rail rates on lumber. "We are. not prepared and are un willing: to join in joint through rates from points on the Sumpter Valley line to points Ka.nl on the basis of the Ba ittr iaies" sal J Mr. Robinson. i (government Is Oenounced. "The position of the Government try ing to depress the rates of the O.W. R. & -V Co. to a. point below what is rear sonable is unique and we regard the action as unwarranted. Manifestly, the Government is seeking te enhance the value of its timber. It is little less than an assault upon our revenues from which the Government, by in creased stumpage prices, would profit." Upon cross-exarrfination, Blackburn Kfcterline, Special Assistant Attorney General of Washington, D. C, who pre sented the Government's side of the case, referred to this statement some what caustically. He mentioned nu merous short railway lines, connecting with the O.-W. R. tc N. Co.. upon which joint through rates now prevail. Among them was the Hood River Rail way, like the umpter Valley line, an Kccles property. I . S. Attorney Questions Closely. "Is there any difference in the as sault upon railway earnings between the Humpter Valley road and the other Eccles property, with whom you vol untarily divide your revenues?" he asked. "Is there anything unheard of in asking that you add one more line to the many connecting roads with whom you already share revenues on & Joint through rate basis?" Traffic Manager Kobinson spoke feelingly of war conditions that inter fere with railroads earning fair profits and other handicaps that beset the traffic heads. But to get back again to the original question," queried Attorney Esterline, "is there any difference in the assault, as you term It?" Mr. Kobinson said the Joint arrange ments had been entered . into with other roads because other elements in the situation seemed to warrant the interchange on a joint thrpugb. rate basis. Lumbermen. Are Iatervenors Intervenors in the case heard yes terday were lumbermen who cut pine lumber on the line of the Sumpter Val ley j.ailroad and who do not want the through rate asked unless it shall provide for milling in transit.' They testified that their product cannot be finished and kiln dried satisfactorily in the mountains where the mills are located, but the green lumber is sent down to Baker for this purpose and then shipped to market. JJ. C. Kccles, of Ogden, Utah, presi dent of the Sumpter Valley Railway and also head of the Oregon Lumber Company, testified along this line, as did Charles T. Early, manager of the Oregon Lumber Company, and Frank liardinier. I'rice of Stumpage Weuld Go Up. These witnesses ;ald if the petition of the Government were granted it would operate to raise the price of etumpage of Government timber, al though they conceded it would have a like effect on privately owned timber as well. It was stated by Mr. Early that the mlllmen will not use the through rate if it shall be established, and that a milling In transit rate is the only one that will prove helpful. The petition asks that the local rate of 7 cents for green and 17 cents for finished lumber per 100 pounds be ab sorbed by the connecting Union Pa cific lines. Becauso the Sumpter Val ley is a narrow-gauge line, direct through business Is now impracticable. It was shown. The hearing ended -yesterday and briefs may be filed not later than No vember 15. . Attorney-Examiner Mar shall will make his report to: the Inter state Commerce Commission, and in due course of time the verdict of that body will ba made known. CITY GETS SOME FUEL OIL Hopes Are Held Out That Winter's Supply Slay Bo Had. Assistant City Commissioner Mc intosh, department of finance, hopes to get fuel oil for the city. Tester day the Standard Oil Company de livered some to police headquarters. "If we have to make over our heat ing plants for wood or coal," said Mr. Mcintosh, -it would mean a large out lay of money, as those in the Audi torium, police station and Borne park buildings are for oil only. It Is hoped to make arrangements to get enough oil to carry us through the Winter. The Standard Oil Company will furnish one-third of the amount necessary, if the Union and Associated companies will provide the rest. This has been taken up with them and we will suon know the results." P. J. SUMMERS IN TROUBLE Stolen Revolver Bought and V. S, Label Filed Off. TVter J. Bummers, -proprietor of a second-hand store at Twelfth and Glisan streets, is sorry that he paid a soldier in uniform for an auto matic pistol filched from United States Government stores. He was . arrested yesterday, following a con fession by the soldier, who was tried by courtmartial an sentenced to a term in a Federal prison. Summers admitted having bought the pistol, valued at 1. for fs cash, and te having filed off the words, "Prop ing before United States Commissioner Lrake. He was held to - the Federal grand juiy on 91100 bail, which he was unable to furnish. The penalty is up to 5000 fine or five years' imprisonment. SERGEANT CALIFF LAUDED Captain Hogan Jn Private Letter Extols feoldier Killed Recently. "Sergeant Califf was in every sense a 100 per cent efficient man; knew horses like a book; could shoe one a easily as a good writer pens a letter and never drank or indulged in any bad habits." Such is the tribute paid to the late AJTOTHER OBECON LAD BE COMES pilLITARY AVIATOR. . f Bar M ' -r -. St' T t.V 'r7 V- o 4t is. r-r :r-; ,v f i t Jlr . " A I- K 9 1 i :4-.r it Mi : 3 i. : - r i - Z- - -., . .J. if i X Elmore A. John.. The list of energetic young Ore gonlans who have enlisted In the Aviation Corps of the United States Army was recently length ened by the addition of the name of Elmore A. Johns, of Portland, who has been assigned to Squad ron 66 of the Aviation Corps, stationed at San Antonio, Tex. The young blrdman enlisted on August 1. He is 21 years of age. the son of Mrs. M. B. Johns, of 1120 East Thirty-fourth street. He was born in Oregon City, and received his education from the schools of that town. Coming to Portland six years ago, he has been employed as a shipping clerk with the firm of Clossett c Devers. Young Johns Is widely known and very popular among the younger folk- of the city. Stable Sergeant by his commanding officer. Captain Hogan, of Troop A. He so declares in a letter received last week by Mrs. C. L. Hogan, mother of the Captain, who resides at 629 East Fifteenth street. North, Portland. Sergeant Califf, Captain Hogan de clared, was one of the most trusted men in the troop and squadron, now In training at Camp Greene. He was run over and killed while en route and was buried during the week. PROHIBITION CASE PENDING Decision In Suit Involving Holding of Baggage Xot Rendered. Municipal Judge Rossman yesterday announced that he would reserve de cision in the case against William Groh, baggage agent for the Northern Pacifio Terminal Company, until Mon day. Mr. Groh Is accused of a technical violation of the prohibition law be cause be refused to bold & couple of trunks until Patrolman Vessey could obtain a warrant to search them for liquor. The case is considered of much importance because of Its effect in the campaign against illegal traffic in liquor. Taconia, Man to Speak Here. 1. D. Boyer. Inspector of customs at Tacoma, Wash.,' will apeak at the weekly luncheon of the members' coun cil of the Chamber of Commerce, to be held Monday noon. Mr. Boyir'i topic will be "Portland's Opportunity to En ter the Trans-Paclflc Trade." The speaker will tell how Portland imports are cleared at Seattle and Tacoma. KEW SUPERIXTKfcDENT OF" Y. Wi C. A. 1 J I - '.'rT;i "I : c : - - 1 Miss Ruth M. Blair. Miss Ruth M. Blair, of Los An geles, will arrive in this city Wednesday morning. She will take up her work as superintend ent of the Y. W. C, A. immedi ately. Miss Blair will have charge of the domestic science department. She will introduce the study ef dietetics and war problems into her work. Mist Blair is an Eastern college grad uate and comes to Portland high )y recommended. ORPHEUM BILL DUE No Change Will Be Made in Order of Programme. MANAGER TELLS OF PLANS Frank 3. SIcGettlgan Says Films. Will Be Accompanied by Concert, " as Last Season Promotion Is Made in Box-Off Ice Staff. When the Orpheum Theater opens next Sunday no change will be made in the general presentation of chows as followed last season, according to the announcement of Frank J. McGttigan, manager. The Orpheum Travel Weekly, featuring moving-picture views of for eign lands, will open every show as heretofore, and a 20 -minute concert wilt be played by the Orpheum orches tra preceding every show. The custom of programming every orchestra number on an easel on the stage. as inaugurated by George E. Jeffery. musical director, last sea son, also will be followed this season. The special concert accompanying the Orpheum Travel Weekly will be fea tured as heretofore. Millroy A. Anderson, assistant Or pheum treasurer last season, lias been promoted to the post of treasurer, and his assistant in the ticket office will b Robert T. Berven. who formerly was chief usher and in charge of the checkroom. Cliff P. Work, superln-' tendent, will be in charge at the door as usual. The Orpheum show to open the sea son next Sunday matinee is lauded in general, as it traverses the circuit, as deserving to be listed in the extraor dinary class. New acts and new faces predominate In the first programme. The headliners are George Marck'a "Jungle Players" in a wordless melo drama called "The Wild Guardians." The three other big-type acts ef the four-star show are Charlie Howard, with Margaret Taylor and Frank Will, lamson. in a new act called "Cured"; Miss Frankle Heath in a quartet of song stories, and "The Night Boat," a ope-act comedy by John B. Hymer. Remaining acta are Mang and Snyder, 20th century wonders; Harry Norwood and Alpha Hall In sense and nonsense, and Colonel Diamond and granddaugh ter in "youth and Old Age." Commencing with today the Orpheum boxoffice will be open from 9 o'clock in the morning until 10 o'clock at night. Divorce Papers Costly In England. In filing a deposition in a divorce proceeding that was received yesterday from Richard W estacctt, American Vice-Consul at London, Deputy County Clerk Wells found direct evidence of the extent to which war tax is being collected on legal papers in England. Canceled war revenue stamps aggre gating 17 were found on the document. Although started on its journey in a sealed package, the deposition had been taken out and Inspected by censors when en route. Uncle Sam will spend $250,000,000 for good roads this year. SCHOOIS AXO COM.EGES. A r Uncle Sam Demands Trained Men I would partlenlarlr vrg Ikon the youngr peopl wh are leaving onr biht atcaoota that aa many f t!iem aa fan do ao avail theniftelvea this year of the n par unit! .fared by eollesea and technical acAoola to the ead that the country ..nay not lack an adequate aupply of trained me a. PRESIDENT WILSON THE PORTLAND Y. M. C A, HAS RESPONDED BY PRO VIDING x 50 COURSES 50 Courses for Shipbuilders Accountancy Automobile Business Course Civil Service College Preparatory Drafting Electrical Engineering English Courses Language Courses Pharmacy Salesmanship Shorthand Course Show Card Writing Wireless Telegraphy If Interested tn a n T of a beve course, rb rck and bring; or aead to DIV. C, DEPARTMENT OF EDVCATIOX, PORTLAND V. M. C A. SCHOOL OF THE PORTLAND ART ASSOCIATION DRAWING PAINTING DESIGN CRAFTS WINTER TERM EEGIN'S OCT 1ST. REGISTER NOW MUSEUM OF ART 6TH AND TAVLOn. ilAlX T0. ammmmm-Bma-BmBmB McCall Patterns U u 4 if OUR MAIL ORDER SECTION is a bureau of per sonal service, which aims to serve our out-of-town customers promptly and well. Dependability The Pilot of This Business 'Particular Buying Particular Selling" ro you knew that by co-oper-atirtff wt:h u. -by taxing smu'I parcels with ytu-and ?r ablins us t a,voId th UDnecary -x -pn Incident t exchanges J:n1 refund ami the wasteful prank' ot endtii? goaU C. O. P. (many of whjh are re lurnJ unonened), you will ina terlallv ajt in offaettinv the constantly adranclnp price ou merchandist you buy? Startling Values at HANAH'AN' READY-TO-WEAR COATS A1SD DRESSES, BEDDING AND HOISE LIKENS, ETC. - EXTRAORDINARILY TEMPTING PRICE0, Look and see -what Shanahan offers you this vtfk. As & special favor look at our Wash inton-street windows and be convinced that, even in war times, Shanahan in able to dress you richly and yet economically. The same anpliet to household supplies, and shrewd housekeepers can save a substantial sum on every purchase. All ttha-u&haa asks is a comparison of goods and prices with would-ba competitors. Our Assortments of New Fall Coats are now ready featuring: a aeasonabla display of the smartest models for 1917 at prices that make this Portland' Logical Coat Store for economical women. Featuring a Sensational Sale of 350 Women's & Misses' New Fall Coats and Dresses At Less Than Vz Price Up-to-the-Minute Styles' in WOMEN'S NEW FALL SERGE DRESSES ' At a Stupendous Reduction Only $13,95 Each TVomen who anticipate replenishing; their wardrobe will surely find something: bere to their advantage, for these Beautiful Xre3&et$ ure rarely offered at eo low a figure. You will find them here In Navy. Burgrundy and Black, semi-fitting, with belts .bretelles -button trimmed. Col lars and cuffs In white. Sizes from 36 to 44. Visit SHANAH.VN'S and be convinced. A Wonderful Line of WOMEN'S NEW FALL COATS At the Sensational Low Price Only $8.75 Each These Coats come in mixtures of Brown. Blue. Green, etc.. etg.. 43-fnch long:, deep coilurs. belted all round. A , good, serviceable Coat for all occasions at only (8.75. Just Arrived -A Shipment of WOMEN'S NEW FALL "ZIBELINE" COATS And Priced Them for Quick Disposal Only $14.95 Each Hundreds of women will welcome this prrand opportunity when they read this sensational offer. These are full 4S-incli lon. full flare, lined throughout, wide belts, buckle trimmed: collars and cuffa of self -material. Certainly a beautiful coat for the money, .t $14.95 each. Just in From the Eastern Market WOMEN'S NEW FALL COATS To Sell -at the Extra Special Price of $12.95 Each These Coata are of high-grade mixtures in the beautiful herringbone weave; colors. Brown, Gray and Blue: full flare: belted models: large collars and cuffs of self-material: finished with bands of plush. Buttons to match- A eoat that will surely appeal to the economical buyer. A Line of Lovely CREPE DE CHINE WAISTS Extra Special ' At $3.95 Ijadies who prefer the Crepe de Chine to other ellks. will find among these blouses suitable for dress or business wear. Every lady knows the excellent wearing qualities of Crepe de Cbine. They come in all sizes. Colors white and flesh, only. Sale Women's and Children's Hosiery At Prices That Tell the Tale Children's Hose At 18c Pair 3 for 50c Children's Medium and Heavy Weight Hose, double toes and heels, also double knees; sizes from 6 to 10. Supply your wants here at this record-breaking low price. Women's Silk Lisle Hose At 35c Pair 3 for $1.00 .Women's Silk Lisle Hose, black or white, double soles, high spliced heels, wide garter tops, all sizes; special at 3&o pair. Supply your needs here at this tremendously low price. Girls' Cotton Hose At 20c Pair Olrls Fine Ribbed Black Cotton Hose, double heels and toes; sizes 5 to 9. Buy your wants now be fore prices take another jump. Boys' "Old Hickory" Hose Special at 25c Pair Boys' "Old Hickory" Hose, heavy ribbed Black Cotton Hose, double heels and toes; sizes to 10, A. real bargain for thrifty buyers. Women's Cotton Hose - At 20c Pair Women's Black or White Cotton Hose, sizes IS1, to 10, double soles, high spliced heels. Exceptional value at the small sum of 20c pair. Sale Women's and Misses' Underwear Values that are unsurpassed -qualities and prices that ' can't be equaled elsewhere. Children's Union Suits Special at 50c Ea. Children's Fleeced Union Suits, hish necks, long sleeves, ankle length; sizes 3 to IS years (cream only). A phenomenal value at the small sum of 60c each. Children's Vests or Pants At 25c to 40c Each Children' Vesta or Pants, gray col or, fleece lined; sizes 2 to 14 years. A good, practical garment at a price that will appeal to the frugal buyer. Boys' Union Suits At 75c Each Boys" Fleeced Lined Union Suits, long sleeves and ankle length; sizes 4 to 12 years at 75c. 14 to 1$ years at 85c each. Don't fail to take ad vantage of this exceptional offering. Children's Vests or Pants At 35c to 50c Each Children's Fln fttbbed White Vleeced Vesta or Pants, sizes 2 to 18 years. These are well worth your careful consideration. Children's Wool Sweaters $1.98 to $2.25 Ea. These Sweaters are good and heavy and shown in a good range of col ors for ordinary wear. We show them in roughneck or military col lars (some belted). Sizes 24 to 34. Colors gray, rosaand cardinal. If in need of sweaters for the children it will pay you to looic them over. Women's Union Suits At 79c Each Women's Medium Weight Fleeced Union Mults, low neck, no sleeves, ankle length. 34 tn 3)1, at only 79c. 40 to 44 at only sSo each. A good chance to replenish your wants at a substantial saving. $1.25 Women's Union Suits Extra Special At 75c Each Women's T u c k - 8 t i t rhed Ribbed Union Suits, high neck, short sleeves, knee length; sizes 34 to 44: extra $1.25 value. Limited quantity to close at the amazing .low price of 75c each. Women's Vests or Pants , At 35c Each Women's Medium- Weight Light Fleeced Vesta or Pants; vests with long -sleeves, ankle - length pants, white only. These are without a doubt a wonderful bargain. Misses' Sport Corsets Special 59c Each Women's Corsets Only 59c Each ' This rorset is specially adapted for women doing their own housework, as it is short, not too heavily boned, being non - rustable would not be come corroded from perspiration.' All slzesa Medium bust. Specially priced at the email sum of 5Sc each. You Actually Save 33 if You Buy Plush Coats Now Ordinarily women are not Interested in .buying Plush Coata In September but thia season, when all clothing fab rics are so rapidly advancing in price, such an opportunity to save is a real reason for purchasing early. The fore sight of our buyer in placing her order months ago is responsible for thesa prices, which are for a LIMITED TIME ONLY. Every coat is new, and the models are the very smartest we have ever had in FLUSH COATS. Full, flaring effects, so different from the commonplace types of former seasons. And the ma terial Is the high-pile SIl.K-KIMMl PLl'SH, which, resembles the richness of fur. Plush Coats at $18.75, $35 to $56.00 We are showing them In full flare, belt ed models, deeu collars and cuffs of plush or fur. Some have bands of fur around the bottom. Coata are lined throughout with Bkinner's satin in plain colors; also some with flowered satin in beautiful designs. Coats for every figure and every taste. Priced specially at )18.75, $33 to $66.00. September Sale Bedding, Household Linens Housewives An Event Presenting Wonderful Saving Opportunities 25c Pillow Cases T 50c Turkish Bath Towels At 19c Each 42x36. 45x36 Bleached and Hemmed Pillow Oases, splendid quality linen finish with three-Inch hem. Actually worth 25o today. These are a de cided bargain at this low price. $1.00 Bleached Sheets Special 79c Each 72x90-inch Welded - Seam Bleached Sheets, made of heavy round-thread sheeting:. A sheet that will give most satisfactory service. Supply your needs here for months to come at this exceptionally low price. $1.15 Bleached and Un bleached Pepperall Sheets At 95c Each 72x80-lnch Bleached Seamless Sheets, made of extra, heavy sheeting, soft finish, excellent quality. Thought ful housewives should pot fall to at tend this sale. 45c Bleached Pillow Casing Priced Special At Only 23c Yard 42 and 45-inch wide Bleached Pillow Casing, excellent quality, soft fin ish, well-wearing. A grand oppor tunity for women to supply their needs in this line. 50c Bleached and Unbleached Sheeting Priced Special At 39c Yard 81-inch wide. Hundreds of women will welcome the opportunity to re plenish their supply of bed linens. Kuch an offering is seldom made in this day of high prices. These sheetings are of excellent quality, soft finish, full 81 inches wide. If in need of anything in this line call and see us. Gigantic Sacrifice of 18c Turkish Towels At 10c Each 1 5x31 H - inch Bleached Turkish Towels, good weight, soft finish, ex cellent quality. Supply your needs here now at this low price. 35c Turkish Bath Towels At 25c Each These are extra large size, thick and heavy, ends hemmed or fringed. A towel that la a pleasure to use. Actually worth 35c each. Your choice for only 25c each. At 35c Each 22HK47-inch, bleached and extra heavy, ends hemmed. (Note the large size.) These will surely please you at this sensationally low price, 35c Marquisette Scrims Extra Special At 19c Yard 3 6 -Inch Marquisettes, Scrims, in white and ecru. Now is the time to buy your window draperies for the Fall house cleaning-. 65c Table Damask E?ctra Special At 35c Yard 60-Inch, satin finish, excellent qual ity. Siiown in several beautiful de signs. A real bargain at only 36a yard. $3.00 Comforters Special $2.39 Each 72x78 Inches, filled with soft, white sanitary cotton, covered with ilko line in beautiful pattern, designs, colors blue, pink and yellow. Women who appreciate "beautiful" things will surely want one or more of these lovely comforta. Monday and Tuesday Only 15c Extra Fine Bleached Cambric Muslin At 11c Yard SB-inch, soft finish, good weight, fine wearing quality. Only 10 yarda to a customer. Priced specially for Monday and Tuesday only. A Wonderful Sale of Beautiful Cretonnes Phenomenally Priced At 22c Yard 35-Inch wide. These cretonnes are suitable for draperieH, furniture cov erings, lovely handbaars and the thousand and one uses for these beautiful goods. Shown in lovely designs and colorings. fcUirely will be much sought after. A c t u ally worth 40c today. $2.00 Hemstitched Table Cloth At $1.49 Each 63x66-inch. Never In the history of merchandising has such a sensation al offering of Hemstitched Table t'loth been made by any business house, considering the enormous ad vance in cotton goods. These clot ha are satin finish, excellent quality, shown in several pretty designs. Limit two to a customer. MONDAY AND TUESDAY OIHIV. SENSATION OFFER . 75c Hand Grips at 39c Ea, Every lady will surely want one of these handy little Grips. They're Just what she needs for her shop ping tour or for her week-end trip to the seashore or mountain, large enough to hold the articles needed for a short trip and not burdensome as the ordinary suitcase. Reinforced corners, brass catches and heavy handle. Come in and look them over. For Monday and Tuesday only. . Infants' Sweaters At 65c Each A nice line of Infants Sweaters in various combinations of colors. Gray trimmed with red, navy with red and red with navy. These are pretty little sweaters, with belts and mili tary collars. Sizes 22 to 26 only. SI TO S1.25 MKX'S DRESS SHIRTS At 79c Each These Shirts are made of madras, percales and numerous other ma terials. Some have detachable col lars of self material: cuffs stiff or soft finish. The patterns and col orings are beautiful and will surely meet with your approval. - MEN'S FINE SEAMLESS SOX At 15c Pair We show them in black, gray, un bleached and cashmere finish. These are fine fitting, durable; elastic re inforced heels and toes. A box that will bring joy and comfort to the wearer. Store Open 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. HA MA HAN' Saturday 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. We Deliver to All Parts of the City New Location Dekum Building Third and Washington Streets THE STOKE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY "THE BIG CASH STORE" Entrances: 264-266 Washington St. 123 Third St. erty of the United States," in a hear