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K I i . i fj Mi r . ' i-n! see;;s hie!; . i ' . Candidate Performs Splendid Service in Shaping Policy of Commission Heavy Sav ing to People Has Resulted. liUiiiiliuiil I" ILllLJ j&.lii IlO,"JJ liilJ ir.'iii iTiiiiiirT'Tf.) I'lllLAl.llmMd mi FIELDS Commission Alleges Central Ry. Co. Has Not Improved Its Service. , - v c- 7 C .... 'v' - , - Clyde B. Altchlson. Few men candidates for of flea can point to t record of accomplishment that li to punctuated with things werth while ai Clya B. Altchlson, who la be fore the Republican voters for renom , . Ination for the office of railroad com missioner, where he baa served since the office was created. His part In shaping the policy of the commission and Infusing" a llfe-s;iv jil Ins; interpretation into the railroad com- as of high value to the state. The law has been made effective because of the fairness and good Judgment of the men composing the commission. From the beginning Mr. Altchlson has been the only lawyer member, and for this reason he has had a particularly Influ ential part in working out the problems of Just dealing between the people on - one hand and tfte railroads on the other, V Boonomlo aviaf to Fsopla. . ' Oregon is one, and probably the only one of the states with similar railroad commission laws where no order of its commission has been set aside by any court While hundreds ot complaints have been investigated every year and numerous orders made, much of the im portant work has been undertaken ott the commission's own motion, without waiting for the filing of complaints. The result has been an enormous saving : to the people in rates and constant bet terment of service, with little friction and no backward steps. The supreme court of Oregon in an opinion rendered December 28, 1911, said: f "The infrequency of appeals from or ders of the commission indicates that the commissioners, selected by the peo ple of this state to see that the rights of the publio in matters of transports ' tlon are properly protected, have per formed hat duty fairly and faithfully. (11 Pao. Rep. 780.) , . That these results have been accom plished with fairness to the carriers is evidenced by the 40 per cent increase in; rail mileage during the same period, and by the expenditure of more money for railroad extensions and betterments than in the whole previous history ot ths state. .. fcssults Attained. Among the thorough Investigations that have been made with important re sults beneficial to the public, are: The revision downward ot the class rates for freight between all points on the O. ' W. R. N. and Southern Pacifio lines in Oregon; substantial reductions In the v SHE SUFFERED TEH HOIlTliS Mrs. Blankenship Tells of Her Restoration to Health by Lydia E, Pinkharn's Veg etable Compound. Elliston, Va."I ieel it my duty to express my thanks for what Lydia E. , rlnKh&m's vegeta ble Compound has done forme., I was a sufferer from fe male troubles and had been confined in bed over one third of my time for ten months. I could not do my housework and had fainting spells so that my hus band could not leave me alone for five minutes at a time. -' "Now I have been restored to health and it has come from taking Lydia E. Pinkham'a Vegetable Compound. When ever I see a suffering woman I want to tell her what this medicine has done for me and I will always speak a good word for iL" Mrs. Robert Blank enship, ElliBton, Va., Montgomery Co. ! "Was Helpless Now "Well. : Trenton, Mo. "About two years ago I had female trouble and inflammation so bad that I was literally helpless and had to be tended like a baby. I could not move my body or nit my foot lor sucn severe pains that I had to scream. I was very nerVous and had a weakness V , ' Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vegetable Com pound has helped me to such an extent that I think there, is no medicine UKe it far female troubles..,, I am. Bp and. abla to do my work again and I give you full permission to publish my letter for the sake of other suffering women."-1 Mrs. v Y.T.PntNrLL,G20-10lh St,Trenton,Mo. Alleged failure of the management of the Central 'Railroad comrany of Ore gon to maintain safe and adequate trans portation facilities caused a mandamus suit to be filed yesterday in the circuit court by the state railroad commission tocorrect the complaints. The company was ordered by Presiding Judge Kar naugh to appear April S and show cause why a permanent Injunction should, not be granted ' restraining the company from operating until the road la re paired. - . , - " The Central Railroad operates from Union Junction to the city of Union, in Union county. Robert H. English is the general manager. The action taken today by the railroad commission is based upon numerous complaints entered by farmers - and merchants depending upon the road tor their transportation facilities. ' , In the complaint filed today. It Is set forth that Union county is rapidly grow ing in population, thereby giving cause for much use of the road. It leads to the D.-W. R. & N., and is the only outlet for the produce from Union oounty and especially In and around Union Junction. After many complaints, the railroad commission, which is , composed ot Clyde B. Altchlson, Thomas K. Camp gell and Frank J. Miller, held a meeting December 1 at Union. In this session the company was represented by the general manager and Attorney Charles Cochran. An opportunity was given the road to explain away the complaints. The result of this conference was that the commission ordered the road man agers to give better service and correct the abuses about which the complaints were made. On December 27 this order was made, and 0 days' time wag 'given m wmch to oegin it 01 HAY FI Gay Lombard Discusses Merg er With Portland Railway, Light & Power. r:"'i .''"'"vi The complaint recites that nothing has been done toward Improving the service, and nothing la outlined In this respect ..-" The commission directed that no less than 50 pound rails to the yard be laid, the roadbed- straightened - and made solid, the rolling stock overhauled and Improved, and better service in general provided. Especially was the road directed to make the transporta tion facilities safer. It Is further declared in the com plaint filed today that the ties of the road are decayed and too far apart, the rails only so pounds to the yard, the rolling stock old and dilapidated. Under such service, charge the com missioners, produce and passengers are In. danger and unable to be accommo dated. This condition .contributes to the detriment of the surrounding coun try, which at the present time Is ap proaching a prosperous condition. eastern Oregon grain rates; substltu tlon of a S cent for 4 cent passenger fare on the Astoria A Columbia River, Corvallls A Eastern and the Bhaniko and Condon branches of the 0.-W. RAN.; marked reductions In the merchandise and general specials express rates ot the Wells Fargo and Pacific Express com pany; extension of the Biggs local pas senger train to Pendleton; the vigorous prosecution of the complaint of the Ore gon wool growers as to their eastern rates, bef or the Interstate eommerce commission; betterment of service con ditions generally, establishment of nu merous stations and agencies, and safe guards for the protection of life and limb; Investigation of the physical value ot all' the railroads In the state. : Mr. Altchlson Is one ot the three men who drafted the original railroad com mission act, the others being W. T. Muir and Joseph N. Teal. Eas Special Training. 'h7 - Previous to that. In DOS and 1906, he was clerk of the state tax commissioner, this work leading naturally into consid eration of rate problems. He 'was ap pointed a member of the railroad com mission upon its creation, February IS, 1907, and In 1908 was elected for the full term of four years by the voters of the old Second congressional district, from which district he now, seeks an other election. He became chairman ot the commission on June 1, 1911, and has held that position since. ' Mr. Altchlson has been for two years chairman of Important .committees of the national association of railroad com missioners. Last year he was chairman of St.conimmee to consider amendments to the Interstate eommerce act and this year he is chairman of the committee on railway service accommodations. " The railroad commission calls for a man with special training, a specialist, and the friends of Altchlson are urging his experience and results accomplished the last five years as the strong fea tures of his campaign for reelection. "A case of very bad faith all around" is bow Gay Lombard, wno was a mem ber of. the city council mat granted franchises to the Mount Hood Railway A Power company, recards the merger with the Portland Railway, Light A Power company. Mr. Lombard has Just returned to Portland after a six months' vacation in California with Mrs. Lom bard. , "The Mount Hood officials have not played fair at all with the people, for the franchise was granted with the dis tinct understanding that there would be genuine competition," he said today. "I had great faith In the Mount Hood company and its intention to present real competition and was very much surprised to learn of the consolidation. ' 'However, I think there will not be any results harmful to the people, be cause I am very sure It will be found on looking Into the provisions of the franchise that the city la to be paid 28 per cent of the gross receipts of the company In ease of consolidation. The statement that the physical properties only and not the . franchises are In cluded in the merger I consider only a subterfuge. It Is pretty certain to be found that the deal Includes franchises, too, and the people then will be entitled to the 25 per cent. . This should be a lesson to the people of Portland to. be most careful to guard carefully their rights ; when granting franchises to publio utilities corpora tions. I ; do not believe In municipal Ownership, but I do believe In munici pal regulation and I always fought for that when I was In the council. The people must be moat careful in what they give away." A r voyago to Honolulu was one of-the side trips Mr. and Mrs. . Lombard en' Joyed while they were away. They also motored considerably in California, though they made no very long trips. In his new automobile Mr. Lombard Is counting on motoring direct to New York sometime this summer. He ex pects to make the trip In the remark ably fast time of 15 days. He is confi dent that he will be able to do this In view Of his experience last summer, when he drove from New Tork to Chey enne In eight days, an average of 187 miles a"tiayr7 " : Persons Who Were "Given" Lots in "Summerland Park" Wonder If It's a Bilk, Restrictions on Meat Prices. (United Praas Leeied Wire.) Vienna, March 26. Th prices of meat have risen so high and are so ex orbitant that the authorities ot Vienna have taken measures to place restric tions upon the prices at which meat may be sold. ... , . Offices of t.e "ExTOsitlon Developing company" in the Ellers building are closed tqday. The two strangers, names unknown, who acted as the concern's representatives, have flown, and a large number of plucked citizens . here who paid IS. 50 for a deed to a lot tn "Sum merland Park No. 2," said to be a mile from Catadero, Cat, a milk station in the hills of Sonoma county, are wonder ing whether they were swindled. -The company operated through sever al moving picture shows here; Theatre patrons were given coupons entitling them to a 'free chance on a lot. Ap parently every one won in the weekly 'drawing," as scores of persona were visited by sgents of the concern, during the two weeks it operated here. ine ornces or tne- company - were moved to the Perkins building, Tacoma, recently, and opportunities for Portland 5 cent moving picture patrons to become landowners were cut off, when the po lice ordered the theatres to discontinue the distribution of coupons. So hastily .did. the strangers leave that they did not even ask for half a month's rent which they had ald In advance on their offices In the Ellers building. . ' - rr Among tne motion cloture Show houses that innocently aided the com pany were the Rainbow and Cosy the atres on First street "The proposition the men made looked good to me," said Q. E. Chamberlain, one Of the owners of the Cosy, today. "They told us that all we had to Ao was to give away the coupons and that our attendance would increase when people learned we Were giving away iree iota. ' "They furnished us with slides show ing pictures' of the lands-thenaldthey owned, and explained that the scheme was to advertise the park so they could later sell lots. We began to get suspicious, nowever, wnen every one seemingly drew a lot and we were set. ting ready to stop giving coupons when the police told us to quit The stran gers got wind of this and left Portland soon afterward." , .. ine nixposuiQn Developing com pany's main office Is it Montgomery street, . Ban tTancisco, according to ad dressed printed on its stationary. None of the names of its of fleers is printed. ine men wno aoiea as its represents Uves here were very careful not to give tneir names to either the moving plo ture theatre) owners, with whom they dealt, or to the superintendent of Ellers building when they rented offices. A professional politician Is a man who has no candid opinions. Absolutely Pur - ': .. v y - . : . - - j - , Makes Home Baking Easy No other aid to the housewife u so great, no other agent so useful and certain in making delicious wholesome foods GRESHAM FIR GETS ,11 HE COUNTY Members o4 the Oresham Fair asso ciation picked a psychological moment when they decided to call upon the county, board of commissioners yester day afternoon to ask for an appropria tion. The delegation asked that the board allow $2500 toward the premium list this year. The request was. granted. -I--WH3haddock, president of thg ag sociatlon, explained that the fair this year will have a larger exhibit than ever. Since the Portland Livestock A Racing association has practically abandoned all Intention ot giving a 'show this ' year, ; the Gresham people have changed the name of their event to "Multnomah . County Fair association.1-; - . . ' ' - " Dan Kellaher of the East Side Busi ness Men's club, A. F. Miller, J. 3. John son C. M. Cake and E. O. Kardell spoke tn favor of the appropriation. ,' SONGS OF NURSE MAY CURE , MAN'S TROUBLED MIND (TnlUd Prm LtMts Wlre. v ' Los Angeles, March 28. In the sweet soprano voice of Miss May Flynn, lies the only hope for the mind of Steven S. Stephens, according to the belief ex pressed today by physicians at , the county hospital where Stephenson Is a patient and Miss Flynn a nurse. Steph ens' mind, the doctors say, Is a dis cordant Jangle, and although the usual remedies have failed utterly, he re sponds perceptibly to the musical voice of the little nurse. He will be given treatment six times dally throughout the next week. ' Captain Given Leave. Washington, March 28 Captain Fred erick 8. 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It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Co?cilt relieves Teethingf Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency, i It assimilates the Food, reflates the , frtomaeh and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea The Mother's Friend. , The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of . , . In Uso For Over 30 Years TMC CtNTMtR COM.AN. TT U" STHCCT, NtW VOMK CITV. I OrJcrs Ccrcfu'.ly snj Prc-ptly Fil!; J Sarr :!:s VS:.:l c."i : - ' Ckirres Prepaid cn Purchases cf Five Dolhn cr Over 7iL!.'n 1C3 cf IV.:! NEW IDEA MAGAZINE lOo 24 ISSUES f 1.00 ThoHostln Valuo! Tho Best in Qnr.lii7! Vy, V. ( A ,vW ? -s J, rATTr.nsj 10 L-TEST STl'I.IXJ 7 The New Dress Cottono, Repre senting IPopeign Styles and iWeavesBut at Lowered No import duty added to the retail cost of these wonderfully beautiful Dress Cottons spick span and new from the looms of the best mills in the country yet the fascinating , weaves, exquisite col orings and artistic patterns duplicate the latest ideas of foreign makers in every little detail No Spring season was ever so rich in variety, of which no less than 50 different examples contribute to our show ing, which is of SURPASSING BEAUTY IN COL. ORINGS AND DESIGNS. 7 Bordered Irish Xinette A beautiful, sheer fabric,- shown in a -large variety 9ft r of dainty flowered, figured and dotted designs. Special value at, yard...,. LXJL Cotton : Voile TissueA sheerrprettysllk C p plaids and stripes, guaranteed fast as to sun and washing. The yard.. . .. . .swuw Plain Colored Voiles One of the season's most favored fabrics, shown in all O Cr wanted shades inJlaked effects, 40 inches wide. Special, the yard-,. .1. . .; Bordered Seco Silks Shown in an extensive assortment of styles and colors. 75Qf Comes full 45 inches wide. Best 50c quality on sale at .. .OsL -A u-I i 25c Colored Flaxon Shown pretty plaids, checks and stripes. Special at, the yard . . : ............... Gallia Silk Comes in plain shades with embroidered designs. . Specially C priced at, yard . ......... . .; . Out Chiffon Lisse A very sheer fabric in dainty checks and stripes. On I t? r special sale at, yard ... . . .t?OL New Poplins In both white and colored, with mercerized finish. Special at, yard ....... .... . . i . . . . . . iWUv New Spring Hosiery f Knit Underwear An entire page could be filled with the splendid offer ings in these sections, but these few items will serve as an index to scores of equally as good values displayed throughout these departments Women's Knit Vests, Pants and Corset Covers, CAV in Spring Weight, All Styles, Special, a Garment p Uv A new shipment just received from one of the best mills in the country fine Cotton Vests, Pants and Corset Cov ers of excellent wearing quality, splendid Spring weight. VSThev are neatlv finished, nerfect-fittinc garments, shown 111 dli OlJ'lCi UUU ill All 31Cd,' 111U 111CJ ll C 1UU51 iskf reasonably priced at, the garment . . . . . . . . . . ... ullv Women's Union Suits of Same Quality, in Q 1 A A All Sizes and Styles, Specially Priced at Only D 1 . VV am yiwjr 25c CHILDREN'S HOSE of Egyp- tian Lisle, Specially Priced, a Pair wO V A sale of Children's Fine Ribbed Egyp tian Lisle Hose, made with double linen heel-and toe that insures additional wear. They are. fast black and come in all sizes from 5 to 9y2. Regular 35c C quality priced for this sale at ; . . .aWuL WOMEN'S HOSE of Silk Lisle, 35c Grade, Special at, the Pair A special underpriced sale of Women's Fine Silk Lisle Hose, made full fashioned, with double heel, sole and toe, and guar anteed fast black. Sizes 8. to 10. Best 35c grade priced for this sale at, OZn the pair . . ..................XOt' New Foulards, Elessalmes and Tanetas HIGH QUALITY SILKS OF STANDARD WIDTH, SHOWN IN THE LATEST SHADES, WITH NEAT, SMALL COL--ORED DESIGNS, STRIPES, POLKA DOTS, ETC THESE FINE SILKS ARE gPECIALLY UNDERPRICED AT ONLY Unlimited quantities of delightfully new Silks will surely tempt every visitor tomor row to this section, as it iif airly overflowing' with beautiful new weaves now in greatest demand. For this sale we offer 55 pieces of new Foulards, Messalines and Taffetas at a very special price. The assortment includes all the latest; and best shades of blue, tan, brown, etc., and black grounds with neat, small colored designs, polka dots, pin and novelty stripes in all colors; also 24-inch Silk Poplins in solid col ors that are guaranteed to wash perfectly. They are good, durable silks pj brilliant finish, showjiJp all wanted shades Nowhere else- will you be able to gd silks of such splendid character at such an astonishingly low price as you will here. Tomor row you have choice of 2500 yards at FORTY-NINE CENTS I , " New Woolen Dress Goods Just Arrived WILLIAM READ'S AND PRIESTLEY'S SERGES, 44 TO 56 INCHES WIDE, AT 75c TO $2.00 A YARD A delayed shipment of Fine Woolen Serges just arrived. They are William Read's and Priestley's celebrated all-wool fabrics, from 44 to 56 inches wide. Shown in qualities to please all and at prices that appeal to those that want the best values for the least money. The assortment includes all the. new shades in tan, brown, blue, etq., Sflso cream and black. As serges are in greatest demand this season, we suggest immediate buying. NEW CHALLIES 50c AND 65c A YARD Twenty-eight -inch beautiful Bordered Challies, made of the finest wool and shown in many- exclusive patterns, priced at. sixty-five cents a yard; also a splen did line of All-Wool Challies, shown in neat 7 dots, rings; stripes, rosebuds an t neat, small figures of rich colorin g groundsof-any -wanted s!n7 specially priced for this si! a yard. NEW SUITINGS $1.00 TO $1.50 YARD An unusually attractive showing of 54 jnch Suitings. Included are the new Heather Mixtures, new Mannish Suitings, new Scotch Novelties, new Striped Serges,' new Illuminated Fancies; etc. Particular ly attractive are the new grays and tans. The exceptionally fine quality and exclu-sive-designs-showtv-will immediately Com mend these-fabrics to wel-dressed women. $1.00 to $1.50 a yard. 1 -1