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TIIE SUNDAY OREGONIAHV PORTLAND, MARCn 27, 1921 11 BASIN RATES JUST, COMMISSI Public Service Body Backs Interstate Decision. REHEARING IS OPPOSED Good Faith of Washington State Interests Rapped In Seeking Readjustment of Tariffs.. That the rates announced by the rnleratate commerce commission in the Columbia river basin case are equitable and just and that they will be so proved once they are given a fair trial by all concerned, is the con ' elusion of the Oregon public service commission, through I. H. Van Win kle, attorney-general, and J. O. Bai ley, special counsel, in its reply to the application of Washington state interests, made public yesterday. This answer will be filed, together with the one sent In by other Oregon in terests, the facts concerning which have been publisned. Thcra Is no reason for a rehearing of the case, because the interstate commission went carefully Into all , details during the time it was before the members and all of Its many phases were carefully considered, de clares the reply of the Oregon com misHion. signed by Fred A. Williams, chairman: H. H. Corey and X''red G. Buchtel, commissioners. "After the new rates have been put Into effect and have teen given a fair trial, the Pugct sound Interests may find that they are not injured as much as they now anticipate they will be," concludes the reply. Baste Bqnality Not Wanted. "Puget sound cities have many ad vantages which are not enjoyed by Columbia river ports, and we do not hear of them advocating that the Co lumbia river ports should be given rate concessions whereby they may compete on sn equality with them, but we do find the i'uget sound ports contending that whatever Columbia river ports have should be shared with them." is one little jab at the in terests which are seeking to get a rehearing. Another Is: "Nothing has been suggested or no arguments advanced in the petitions for rehearing which were not fully argued before and considered by the commission, and there is no reason why a rehearing should be granted or why the case should be reopened, for the purpose of introducing addi tional testimony. "Thi delay in filing the petition for rehearing Is significant, and it becomes quite apparent from such delay, and from reading tiie differ ent petitions for rehearing, that the main purpose sought by the Puget sound interests Is to procure a few more years of trace in which to en joy what was granted to them in the way of rales in the beginning, as a sort of subsidy in the building up of the J'uget sound ports." RenNnim Are Hrtalled. The Oregon commission's repiy goes more fully into three features of the contentions of the Washington In-1 terests. although covering others. These include the allegation that the Interstate commission should reopen the case in order to hear evidence as to the cost of operation under the electrification of the Chicago, Mil waukee & St. Paul: cost of service in general as between Puget sound and Columbia river ports and the As toria feature. With regard to the Milwaukee electrification, the Oregon commis sion sets forth that no figures are given In the Pugct sound applica tion for rehearng to support its con tention and it Is shown that It would scarcely be business-like to grant such application on the mere state ment that such is the case. Anyway, It is pointed out. if it Is posslblo to get cheaper rates over the electro road, "the Milwaukee has not attempted to reduce its rates so that the public may benefit thereby." Electrification Is Discussed. The statement continues: 'The electiilication of the Milwau kee road Is an experiment, and all experiments are, to say the least, ex pensive. If the electrification of this line proves successful from an eco nomic standpoint, then the other lines li the northwest will profit by the experience of the Milwaukee and will .probably be able not only to effect economies in making the change, un known at this time, but also to Im prove on the method of electrifica tion. The pioneer must always en dure sacrifices, that those who come alter may enjoy the fruits of his labor. ' "The fact remains, aa we have pointed out, that electrification of railroads does not level the moun tains, and the only saving which can be accomplished by electrification of mountain roads as compared to water grade routes is the elimination of cer tain factors from the cost of opera tion poc 'Iiar to mountain routes." The question of cost of service is given considerable detailed attention by the commission, concluding with the following: "Kates, of course, cannot be based on the fact that some railroad is more up to date than some other line, and has put Into effect the latest im provements and inventions in railroad operation. The public, which Is the one most vitally concerned In rail- 1 The Knabe Warerooms j i Ampico Salon i I is the plare to hear the gn AMPICO plaj. 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The Interstate commission recently granted time extensions to the rail roads on the tariff feature pending the rehearing. BM CASHIER KILLS SELF HEXKr IXXT, CLARKSTOX, IS FOtTND DEAD BY WIFE. Business Affairs in Perfect Condi tion and III Health Is Be lieved Responsible. . LliWISTON, Idaho, March 26. (Spe cial.) Henry Lunt, assistant cashier of Clarkston State bank, died today from a self-inflicted bullet wound from' a revolver. Tho. body was found by Mrs. Lunt in a woodshed at the rear of H. K. Barnett's home, where the Lunts reside, and it was at first thought that death was acci dental. Examination showed that two bullets had been fired, the first not takln? effect nl the second pene trating the temple, causing: instant dtath. Depression caused by ill health is believed to have been re sponsible for the shooting. Mr. Lunt was a.vestryman and treasurer of the Episcopal church and active in church work. The bank examiner yesterday com pleted an examination of the books of the . State bank and pronounced everything in perfect condition. The personal affairs of Mr. Lunt also were entirely satisfactory. Henry Lunt was born In 1878 and graduated from Dartmouth college in 1900. He entered the Indian service In 1S10, coming to the Lapwai agency In 1912. Here he married Mary Eliza beth Metzler in 1916 and came to Clarkston the following year to enter the employ of the State bank. Surviving relatives include a broth er in Oakland, Cal.. and his sister in Schenectady. N. T. The funeral prob ably will take place MoiMlay after noon. SCHOOL HEAD RE-ELECTED Superintendent Carlton of Eugene Chosen for Another Year. EUGENE, Or.. March 26. (Spe cial.) li. i Carlton has been re elected by the Eugene board of educa tion as city superintendent of schools for another year. Mr. Carlton as sumed his present position last fall. having come here from Salem, where he had served for a n imber of years as assistant slate superintendent of public instruction. The members of the board ex pressed much satisfaction over Su perintendent Carlton's supervision of the schools since taklnsr the position. He was elected at a time when the schools were in a turmoil on account of differences between . the teachers and the former superintendent, but members of the board, said every thing now was harmonious. EUGENE PASTOR IS DEAD R.cv. H. A. Green of Baptist Church Succumbs to Paralysis. EUGENE, Or., March 26. (Special.) Rev. H. A. Green, ex-pastor of the Eugene Baptist church, died at his home here early yesterday morning at the age of 61 years. He suffered a stroke of paralysis two years ago. from which he never recovered. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. C. H. Neff of Yakima, Wash., and Mrs. L. H. Neff of Florence, and a son. Paul Green of Eugene. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon. Purebred Beef Cuttle Sold. MARSHFIELD, Or., March 26. (Special.) The animal husbandry department of Oregon Agricultural college, in co-operation with the Coos county farm bureau, today sold 12 male and 6 female registered Short horn and Hereford beef cattle, averaging $188. O. D. Lund of Ban croft paid the top price, $257, for a 2-year-old Hereford bull, Beau De bonaire, sired by Beau Grove out of Lady Grove. The following buyers were most prominent at the Bale: Fred Mast, A. E. Martin. Hugh Hast ings. L. A. Lawhorn, G. W. Halter, A. B. Miller, C. E. McCurdy, Krewwon Brothers & Anderson, A. H. Towers and J. L. Sm'th. 1 UIHjWWWW'JI We Help You V Own a Diamond By offering perfect stones on easy terms of payment we make it possible for anyone to own and prize a beau tiful diamond. OUR REPUTATION for strict honesty during 35 years of business assures you of the best value in the city on our easy payment plan. iLet us prove this. I r it Jewelers ' Now in our New Location 315 Washington Street lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll VST IS RECALLED OF LATE C1IL James Gibbons Welcomed to Portland in 1887. TRIP WEST WAS OVATION Prelate While Here Spoke In High Terms of Prosperity Already Evident About City. ARCHBISHOP CHRISTIE'S TRIBUTE TO CARDINAL, U1BBOS3. The late James. Cardinal Gibbons was for many, years the leading member of the Catholic hierarchy in the United States. His life covered the most Important period of the history of the Catholic church in the United States. His expressions were looked for regarding the attitude of the Catholic church in this country toward every prominent move, and his words were al ways weighted on sound wis dom and clear direction. The broad lines of his Influ ence were evident from the great respect he merited from non-Catholics, as well as from Catholics, particularly from the high officials in governmental positions. " The death of James, Cardinal Gib bons, archbishop of Baltimore and senior prelate of the Catholic church in the United States,' at Baltimore Thursday brought to the memory of many of the older residents of Port land the visit made by Cardinal Gib bons to this city more than 33 years ago and the elaborate reception given him at that time. It was said to have been the first time in the history of the nation that a cardinal of the Roman Catholic church had been west of the Rocky mountains and consequently it was treated as an event of unusual im portance, especially among the of ficials und members of the Catholic church. At the time of his visit here Cardi nal Gibbons, in speaking at a recep tion given him at the Casino theater, the largest auditorium in the city at that time, paid a tribute to the ad venturous and enterprising citizens of Portland and to the prosperity of the city. Conferred Religious Rite. Cardinal Gibbons visit was pri marily for the purpose of conferring the sacred pallium upon Archbishop W.VH. Gross, who at that time was head of the -Roman Catholic church here. He arrived in Tortland on Fri day, October 7, 1887, and was in the city for several days, leaving for San Francisco on October 13. The cardinal's trip west from Balti more was a succession of ovations at various cities passed through - en route. He stopped off at St. Paul, Helena and other points, finally ar riving in The Dalles on Thursday, October 6. A committee of church dignitaries and prominent citizens of Portland met the visiting cardinal at The Dalles for the purpose of escorting him to Portland. Services were con ducted Jn the little church at The Dalles by the cardinal, however, be fore the trip to Portland was made. The party, Including the cardinal and the members of his immediate party and the reception committee from Portland, then embarked on board the steamer Harvest Queen for the trip down the Columbia river to Port land. Vancouver F.arrarka Inspected. At the request of officers in com mand of Vancouver barracks, a brief stop was mad j there for the inspec tion of the barracks. The trip to Portland was then resumed, the ar rival at Ash-street dock being made about 6 o'clock Friday night, October 7, 1887. Here a parade in honor of the visit ing dignitary was staged and the cardinal was escorted to the house of the archbishop. His special guard of honor on this occasion was formed by Rev. Father L. L. Conrady and five Indian chiefs from the Umatilla mission, all mounted. On the following day the cardinal conferred the pallium upon. Arch bishop Gross at services held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Third and Stark streets. The church was crowded with prominent Port landers and the cardinal preached a long sermon at that time. The grand reception officially wel rnmintr Cardinal Gihbons to Portland 1 was held In the Casino theater on the night of October 10. Addresses were delivered by Henry E. McGinn and M. G. Mnnly and Cardinal Gibbons re sponded in a brief address. He referred to the prosperity and progress which he had witnessed on every hand on his trip west and then in speaking; of Portland said: Great Future ls Seen. . "Here you enjoy prosperity already In existence and with grand and great hopes for the future. For I bless God that this great city on the Pacific slope ls prospering in every way under the influence of its ad venturous and enterprising citizens." He also touched upon the labor problems which had greatly interested him at that time and said: "I am a friend of the laboring man and also of the capitalist. Both must work together. Brain and arm must work together and by means of these arms and these brains our country will be so developed as to surpass any other nation on the face of the earth." A feature of the reception was the reading of an original poem by Miss Mary McCarthy, now a teacher in the city and living at 297 East Thirtieth street. Both Catholics and non-Catholics participated in the welcome. Among those occupying seats of honor at the reception were: Ex-Mayor P. Was serman, Sol Hirsch. Judge George H. Williams, Mayor John Gates, Judge R. Stott, Frank Dekum, Bernard O'Hara, H. L. Pittock, G. E. Withlng ton. Councilman Gallagher, General Rufus lngalls. M. C. George, Judge Levi Anderson, ex-Senator L. F. Gro ver. Senator J. H. Mitchell, Joseph Si mon, Judge W. F. Trimble. Judge E. D. Shattuck, Joseph R. Wiley, John Donnerberg, Henry E. McGinn. H. W. Scott, R. R, Knapp, Anthony Noltner, Judge L. B. Stearns, Dr. McElroy, C. H. Dodd, Fred K. Arnold, Charles A. Malarkey and Charles McGinn. The cardinal was entertained at lunch at the home of R. B. Knapp previous, to his departure for San Francisco on October 13, 1887. The day preceding his departure be made another visit to Vancouver and was entertained at a reception at tha barracks. Portland's Pioneer Mail Orderk j ... Houses Consolidate and Move mnTOn seSj mrr?rmi rmrn pwiifwu iM.i' rajrais rmi A V 1 1 NEARLY two score years ago, a Portland paper made mention of the establishment of Jones . Cash Store by F. A. Jones. This quaint little item, tucked in between news of the first overland mail service and steamboat sailings, announced the first mail order house of the West. , Rice & Phelan, too, is a pioneer concern. Side by ' side, these two mail order houses have grown up here, each serving its own circle of customers and each expanding as the years passed because of fair pricing and square dealing. Now, we have consolidated under one roof, giving you the benefit of combined strength in management in buying power and now offer the people of Portland the same oppor tunity to save as out-of-town customers. In this big dayligTit building you can conveniently select from our large stocks of - Send for Big Spring and Summer Catalog 400 pages crowded with bargains! If you live out of town and cannot easily come into our store, mail the coupon or a postal for big catalog. Ask for Catalog No. 311-28. Address all correspondence to JONES mSB STORE RICE, PMEItAN East Morrison, First and Belmont Streets, Portland, Oregon E Lady Barber Gets More Than $10,000 in Three Years. J. C. JOHNSON CONFESSES Woman's Promise to Wed Dazzles Confidential Secretary Who Cashes Firm's Checks. For the love of a lady barber, J. C. Johnson, assistant secretary and con fidential employe of Iver J. Rosten company, railroad contractors, looted the funds of his employer over a period of three years until more than $10,000 had been dropped into the lap of his willing feminine ac quaintance, he confessed to newspaper reporters at the county jail yester day afternoon following his .arrest on an embezzlement charge. That the woman really did not love him all the time she was promising to marry him is the conviction now strong in the mind of Johnson, for he says that she has been communicated with concerning the possibility of restoring some of the money to him that he might make restitution to his employers and escape criminal prose cution, and that she has definitely refused to help him In any manner. Charmer Leaves, Portland. The woman In the case, according to Johnson, is Rae HaddoN, whom he met while she was employed as a FOR LIGHTOLOV Jones Cash Store consolidated with R open house for old friends and new in the big store built espe cially for us at East Morrison, First and Belmont Streets. Take any car over Morrison Street Bridge. A five-minute walk from the West Side business center. Just across the street from the East Side station of the Southern Pacific. Consolidated lady barber In a Sixth-street shop in Portland. She now Is operating a barber shop in Aberdeen, Wash., be says, and has been there for nearly a year. He has only seen her in the past year on occasions when she would visit Portland to borrow money from him on one pretext or another, usually to pay doctor bills, he de clares. Information In the hands of the district attorney's office would indi cate that the woman was married but Johnson declared that in the three years he had known her she had always represented to him that she was not married and that some day she would -be willing to ticome his wife. She is about 30 years old and "fairly good looking," says Johnson, who is 33, an unnaturalized Norwe gian, who came to Portland In 1913. Shave Opens Acquaintance. "I saw her in a restaurant for the first time and noticed that she worked in a barber shop nearby," expained Johnson yesterday. "I went in to have a shave, and met her in this way. It was In Apr! or May of 1918, I think." "When did she first get money from your" he was asked. "Oh, a few weeks later." replied Johnson, who speaks excellent Eng lish, with little trace of an accent. "She wanted to buy a pair of shoes." "What did they cost?" "About $12." "What was the most you ever gave her at one time?" - "It was $700." "How much did you. take alto gether?" "Well it was more than $10,000. I saved all the checks. They could never have traced it if I hadn't." "How much of the $10,000 did Miss Haddox get?" Ills Salary la Shared. "All of it and all the money I could save out of my salary, too. I just kept enough for living ex penses." "How much did you receive a month (km salary?'' "It averaged around $200." Virtually all the office management and bookkeeping in the Rosten office was left to Johnson, who had been in the employ of the concern for eight years. He had no authority to wh tlL sign checks but his employer often left signed drafts in the check book to be filled in by Johnson. Johnson would make out the check-book stubs in favor of various firms having business with the company and the checks out to himself, and cash them. He always gave cash, never checks, to the lady barber, lie said. The warrant was issued late Fri day for the arrest of Johnson on complaint of Mrs. Christina Rosten, wife of the head of the firm, who had been investigating shortages for several months. Johnson wm arrested at the office of tte company abont 6:30 by Deputy Sheriff Kendall and held incommunicado at the county jail until yesterday. Bail was fixed at $10,000. Restitution Was Expected. Johnson made no apparent effort to hold anything back when questioned at the county jail and was quite frank as to the sums taken. Had he wished, he said, he could have torn up the cancelled checks, covered his tracks and fled from the city several months ago to avoid facing the music. He expected at some, time to be able to make good the shortages, he de clared, though he was somewhat hazy as to the manner In which that was to be done. He asserted that he had been promised shares in the company as a reward for faithful services, and that might have been a way for some restitution. Any delusions he may have enter tained concerning the affection of the woman for him apparently had been shattered, yet he did not speak bitterly of her. Asked if she was of his own nationality, he replied that he thought she was Irish, but was not certain. Some of the money he had given her was to help her buy inter ests in barber shops, he thought, or to defray bills incurred through illness. Cascadlans Seek Alpine Axes. T A KIM A, Wash., March 26. (Spe cial.) Members of the Cascadians of this city, In anticipation of their climb of Mt. Adams next summer, are trying to obtain Alpine axes. The climb will Include the most difficult and dangerous parts of the mountain, it was said. The club now has one Alpine ajc, loaned by the Mazama club of Portland. ice & Phelan, holds groceries, clothing, domestics, drugs and confec tions, our complete lines of furniture, hardware, fencing, garden tools! machinery and automotive accessories at prices that seem to be too good to be true! Watch the newspapers for news of special offer ings from time to time. Get into the habit of trad ing with Jones Cash Store. It will pay you. "SsfsPf W few' '?' WHOLESALE TRADE SLOW RETAILERS ARE BLAMED FOR FAILING TO TARE LOSSES. Federal Reserve Bank Says Refusul to Sell Out Old Stock Holds Cd Market. SAN FRANCISCO. March 26 Wholesale trade In the 12th federal reserve district is still depressed, largely because of the hesitancy of retailers to liquidate high-priced in ventories, take their losses where necessary and restock with goods at present wholesale prices, according to a statement issued by the federal reserve bank here today. Reports from 142 wholesale firms In eight lines for last month showed recessions in value of net sales when compared with February, 1920, but showed an increase in the value of net sales of dry goods, groceries, shoes, furniture and automobile tires when compared with January, 1921, the report said. In two lines, automobile tires and groceries, retailers have liquidated much higher-priced merchandise and are buying stock at new wholesale prices, it added. In the other six lines hardware, dry goods, drugs, shoes, stationery and furniture this ten dency Is not defined, some firms re porting that llquldiation is still going on, but present buying is merely to fill depleted slocks. Current un filled orders were reported smaller than usual. Dr. McElvecn to Sjwak. Dr. W. T. McElveori, pastor of the First Congregational church, will give an address on "Love and Marriage" at B'nai B'rith club rooms tomorrow night. The address will be open to the public. A powerful drug much like has heesh Is produced from the dried flower of the mescal plant. 'Uhe Pioneer