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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 20, 1914. STEL CORPORATION ' DENIES IT HAS TRIED i TO GET In Answer to U, S, Dissolu .tion Complaint It- Reviews Company's History, HAD BUT NORMAL GROWTH It Claims Zt Supplies tout Toxtj Per Cant of Total, Production of UVCAtMJft .4fci Aft, (t'nitPrt Prw Lcimed Wire. I Philadelphia, Oct. 20. Presenting a huge array of facts to prove that it waa not organized to create monopoly or stifle competition, and that It has endeavored to refrain from dolnst eitli;r of these things, the United States Steel corporation today filed Its brief answering the government's dis solution suit in the federal court here. lfte brief alleges that the Amerl can Steel & Wire company, the Na tional rube company, the American Bridge company, the American Tin Plate company, the American Steel Hoop company and the American Sheet Metal company-i-corporations that we're absorbed in the formation of the steel corporation were not In competition with one another to any appreciable extent. What competition did exist In com panies taken over by the steel corpo ration, it is alleged, was between the Carnegie Steel company and the Fed eral St el company. And In this case, thi brief further asserts, the compe tition was restricted to only part of their products. 'To prove that the corporation is not now a monopoly, as alleged, the brief states that in 1901 th steel corpora tion's proportion of the country's total production of all finished products of iron and steel was only B0.1 per cent. Since, the proportion has been reduced to 45.7 per cent of the country's pro duction for all the markets of the world, and to 40.9 per cent of the total production for the domestic mar ket. As to the extent of control of the business involved in the ore supply acquired by the corporation, it is shown that the steel corporation's ore constitutes only 43 per cent of the total amount of Ore in the ranges of the Lake Superior district, which were well known in 1901, and constituted at present only 36 per cent of the ore contained in the Lake Superior ranges now known. The brief, at some length, goes into th origin and development of the steel industry toijprove that the form ing of the steel corporation was but a natural and normal development from existing trade and manufacturing con ditions. Indian Mixture of Baces, Is Assertion Pr. Frederic Starr, associate pro fessor of anthropology in the Uni- MONOPOLY mm m . we wfll not l l f r " IT varsity of Chicago, spoke to the Btu dents and faculty of Reed college yes terday afternoon. His subject was "Where Did the American Indian Come From?" He disproved the theory that the Indian originated from the soil, or that he came from some one part of .the globe. In the far north; he said that the woman was the ruler of the family, that she gave her name to the chil dren and was consulted on all matters. while the man was of no consequence. Between here and Sitka, Alaska, he said, there were six or seven tribes, each with a different language family, while in all of Europe there were only three different language families. In the far. north, he said, the tribes have the raven as their hero, those farther south have the mink and the sun, and still farther south the sun and moon are their idols. In his opinion, the Indian is the result of the mixture of many races, upon which the characteristics of the continent had their effect This same effect, he claimed, is working today on the Inhabitants of this continent and is moulding out a type distinct from the races of other lands. GOOD SERVICE DONE BY THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS WILSON (Continued from Page One.) as the war cuts off by cutting off the imports' themselves, a veritable war tax, though we are not at war, for war, and only war, is the cause of it." Discussing the anti-trust bill, the let ter says, "Before these bills were passed the law was already clear enough that monopolies once formed were illegal and could be dissolved by direct process of law and those who had created them punished as for crime. But there was no law to check the process by which monopoly was built up until the tree was full grown and Its fruit developed, .or at any rate, until the full opportunity for monopo ly had been created. With this new legislation there is clear and sufficient law to check and destroy the noxious growth in its infancy." Anti-Trust Iteglalation. Regarding anti-trust legislation the president says: " "The accomplishment of this legis lation seem to me a singularly sig nificant thing. If our party were to be called upon to name the particular point of principle in which it differs from its opponents most sharply and in which it feels itself most definitely sustained by experience, we should no doubt say that it was this: "That we would have no dealings with monopoly but reject it altogether. While our opponents were ready to adopt it into the realm of law and seek merely to regulate it and moderate it in its operation, it is our purpose to destroy monopoly and maintain com petition as the only effectual instru ment of business liberty. Democracy of Credit. Of tho "Democracy of Credit," as the president calls the federal reserve act, he says: "It provides a currency which ex pands as It is needed and contracts when it is not needed, a currency which comes into existence in response to the call of every man who can show a going business and a concrete basis for extending credit to him, however obscure or prominent he may be, how ever big or little his business trans actions. "More than that, the power to direct this system of credits is put into the hands of a public board of disinter ested officers of the government it KnTtcDnerD Where We UveJFrom In well-equipped kitchens where the choicest foods are prepared, you will always find Ghirardelli's Ground Chocolate: The kitchen takes on a new delight when Ghirardelli's Ground Chocolate enters it, for then you may look for many new and delightful things to eat. It is easily and quickly made and is extremely economical. Is it in your kitchen? See that it is. In hermetically sealed tins. GhirardellT Groand Chocolate b the only original ground chocolate. It has been used in Western homes for orer a third of a centvry and its popularity is growing day by day. D. GHIRARDELU CO. Sine 1852 San Fi self who can make no money out of anything they do in connection with it. No group of bankers anywhere can get control, no one part of the country can concentrate the advantages and conveniences 6f the system upon it self for Its own selfish advantage." President Wilson sees great benefit to the farmer from the federal re serve act. "I . wish," says the president, "I could express to every one of the mem bers who have thus cooperated to gether my personal appreciation of what he has helped to do. This letter may, I hope, serve in some sort as a substitute for that. "I would like," he writes, "to go into the district of every member of con gress who has sustained and advanced the plans of the party and speak out my advocacy of his claim for reelec tion. But, of course, I cannot do that, and with so clear a record no mem ber of congress needs a spokesman. What he has done speaks for itself. "If it be a mere question of political fortunes, I believe the immediate fu ture of the party to be as certain as the past is secure." Team Work of Party. "The Democratic party is now in fact the only instrument ready to the country's hand by which anything can, Vva anrnmnli ctioH ' bqvo Vi 1 ( conclusion. "It is united, as the Re publican is not; it is strong and full of the zest of sober achievements, and has been rendered confident by carry ing out a great constructive program such as no other party has attempted. It is absolutely free from the entan gling alliances which made the Re publican party, even 'before its rup ture, utterly unserviceable as an in strument of reform; its thoughts, its ambition, its plans are. of the vital present and the. hopeful future. "A practical nation is not likely to reject such a team full of the spirit of public service, and substitute, in the midst of great tasks, either a party upon which a deep demoraliza tion has fallen or a party which has not grown to the stature that would warrant its assuming the responsible burdens of state. Every thoughtful man sees that a change of party, if made just now, would set the clock back, not forward. I have a very complete and very confident belief in the practical sagacity of the Ameri can people. Su to Good leadership. Underwood, in replying to the presi dent's letter, said: "We feel that it is largely due to your ' magnificent leadership that we have accomplished in one congress more remedial legislation in the in terest of th American people than has been accomplished by legislation in several decades before this con gress met I feel sure that time will prove "that the legislation which has been enacted at this congress is the beginning of a new life for our nation." Tea Contained Whiskey. " In the municipal court this morning Michael Duklch, proprietor of a Davis street coffee house, was . tried on a charge of selling liquor without a license. Eli Kakatich, the prosecution's witness, said he went into the place last Wednesday night and, asking for "half and half." was given a mixture of tea and whiskey in equal parts, with the mixture already prepared in a teapot. Despite the protestations of the proprietor that he was using the liquor for an illness. Judge Stevenson imposed a fine of $25. Daughter Is Born. Deputy County Assessor H. E. Miller is the happy father of a daughter born Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Miller re side at the Elmwood apartments. w DOUBLE RECALL VOTE NOT .INTENT OF LAW CANDIDATE ASSERTS E. Ei Smith Says Under City Attorney's- Ruling Albee Could Lose Yet Win. Eugene E. Smith. "All in all, it appeals to me as a part of the general scheme of big business and hostile minds to make ridiculous and inoperative the recall law and the Oregon system in gen eraL" 9 This is what Eugene K. Smith, re call candidate for mayor against Mayor H. R. Albee, says in regard to City Attorney La Roche's advice to the city auditor to place the ques tion, "Shall H. R. Albee be recalled?" upon the ballot, and requiring the voters to vote twice upon the matter, instead of permitting them t" decide the question by a simple vote for thtir choice of the three candidates for mayor. Mandamus proceedings are tc be brought in the supreme court today to require the city auditor to prep-ire the ballots without this ques tio.i on them. Mr. Smith has given cut the fol lowing statement defining Ms posi tion in regard to the resi'.i ballot' Mandamus Will Simplify. It was determined yesterday that mandamus Droceedines to be filed in j the state supreme court to compel City Auditor Barbur to issue Daiiots to tne voters in the coming recall election, without the question, "Shall H. R. Al bee be recalled?" thereon, was the proper course to pursue, and W. M. Davis is in Salem today to place tbe entire matter before the supreme court. Colonel C. E. S. Wood, who argued the case of the recall lately-decided Lv the supreme court, the law firm of Davis & Farrell and W. S. tTRen have all assured me that I am right in my contention and contrary to the statement made in a morning paper to the effect my action will cause turmoil. I am convinced it will prove the reverse. It is of a great deal more import to the voters of Oregon" that our recall law should remain intact than the candidacy of any one official affected. If City Attorney La Roche is right in his opinion then our recall law is weak, and I want to know it. as should every friend of the Oregon system. This point is most important. Mr. Albee has, through the press, given every indication of his willing ness to place no obstacles in the way of the voter who may wish to register approval or protest against his ad ministration. If he is sincere in this position then he certainly wants these voters to really determine the result of the election, and not gain vindi cation by weakening the recall law and establishing such a precedent. Becall Law Is Plain. I have reason to believe the entire matter would be thrown into the courts after election were the ballots to be issued as now planned, and 1 believe it is better to determine this point by simple mandamus proceedings cost ing practically nothing than by long and expensive litigation subsequent to the election. The recall law to the simple lay mind Is very plain in its specifica tions. Only the delicately balanced mind of an attorney, such as pos sessed by Mr. La Roche, would make the absurd demand upon a voter that he should vote twice for or against the same Individual to determine his, the voter's choice. Mr. La Roche states, first the voter must vote whether or no Mr. Albee shall be recalled. Then the voter is privileged to register his first and second choice as between Mr. Albee, Mr. Kennedy and myself. Mr. La Roche states if the majority of votes cast in the first instance are to not recall Mr. Albee. then the votes on the candidates shall not be counted. The law reads as follows: 'The candidate who shall receive the highest number of votes shall be deemed elected for the remainder of the term, whether it be the person against whom the recall petition was filed or another." This plainly indi cates that the votes cast for candi dates directly are the determining fac tor in the law as to whether or no an official shall be recalled. By a little thought, the voter will see my point. Out of a possible 100 votes we will suppose 55 vote "yes," to recall Mr. Albee, and 45 vote "no." According to Mr. La Roche, the mayor is then recalled and though recalled, Mr. La Roche would have the election Judges proceed to again count Mr. Al bee's votes on another part of the bal lot. Also he permits of the counting or tnose voies cast ior air. .Kennedy and myself. Could Win, Tat Xrose. After this count we will presume the following results are found by the judges: Mr. Albee received 45 first choice votes. Mr. Kennedy received 30 first choice votes, while I receive 25 first choice votes. There is Dlainlv no election. On the canvassing of second choice voies tne judges rind Air. Albee re ceived 35. Mr.' Kennedy received 35 and I received 30, making a total of 75 votes for Mr. Albee, 65 votes for Mr. js.enneay and 55 votes ior myself. In the first instance, a m'ajority of voters have recalled Mr. Alb1, and thus disqualified him from holdine his present office fbr the remainder of this term, and in the second in stance he is reelected by a plurality vote against the wishes of the ma jority. Besides the foresroinsr. Mr. La Roche's opinion and the consequent caiiot manes tor coniusion and mis understanding on the part of the voter. All in all, Jt appeals to me as a part of the general scheme of big business and hostile minds to make ridiculous and. inoperative the recall law and the Orego'n system in general. Mr. Aioee and his commissioners, without feeling ' the pulse - of . the voters, shortly after assuming office. called a special election and expended several thousand dollars of th peo u i.-f .--w-ftniflft- pie's money in placing before us nu merous pet measures, none of which passed. Mr. Albee. and his supporters now raise a cry because only 10.000 or so mere voters wish to vote whether or no he shall serve out the balance of his term. But as the su preme court has decided these 10.000 voters have this right. Mr. Albee and his city attorney piously say: "Thy wm De done," and proceed to reau into the law that which 4s not there. Intent to Confuse, Belief. I am informed the recall ballots used in Columbia county had thereon no such Questions and I know in the case if the Ellis recall no such "opin ion was renaerea; yet Mr. aiaguire was duly seated in the city council a the successor of Mr. Ellis, and the legality of his election has never been questioned. To my mind, it Is an obvious and palpable attempt to confuse the voters and weaken the people's weapon against, inefficient or dishonest offi cials the recall law. It is the best argument yet why the present chief executive should be recalled. EVERYBODY IS EATING APPLES "BUY" THE BOX TODAY IN NATION (Continued from Page One.) second street; Campfire Girls (Miss Gillespie), and Y. W. C. A. rants' Apple Eating Contest. The Muts' spectacular stunt takes place at 4 o'clock this afternoon at Sixth and Alder, where street space will be roped off-and the newsboys and any other boys who aspire to cash re wards will see who can down three ap ples, core and all, in the quickest time. It is expected that at least 400 boys will join this contest, which will be conducted by squads, 20 in all. A judge will preside over, each squad and see that nobody "cheats" and that every body whistles after finishing his three. A "movie" camera will be focused on this army of apple eaters and the re sulting film will be shown all over the land, illustrating how "Apple day" was celebrated' in the home of its birth. The 20 winners of this contest will be required to enter the "sweepstakes'' contest afterward, to determine what Portland lad is grand champion applr eater. All sorts of tempting apple dishes were arrayed in the Yeon building this morning in the Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation company's apple-cooking contest. Sentries had to be placed at the doors to keep the public at a distance until the various entries were in place and up to tho moment of 1 p. m., when the entry list closed, women kept coming in, laden with dishes and parcels con taining diverese forms of apple prod ucts. Quean Theima Presides. "Queen Thelma" Hollingsworth, dainty Monaich of Rosaria, was sta tioned back of the central exhibit table, superintending the arrangement and giving out little cook-books con taining 50 recipes for apple confec tions. Around the big room on shelves were placed 100 boxes of Hood River apples the finest Splt zenbergs which were offered to en hance the display of the Northwestern Fruit Distributors. Apples wre featured on the menu cards of every hotel and restaurant in Portland today, even the dairy lunch rooms and cateterias making a spe cialty of apples in sauce, in pie, 'in salad and in dumpling. All the rail road dining cars likewise put the apple prominently to the fore, with special reduced prices for baked apples to stimulate the apple-eating habit. The slogan, "Eat apples 'buy the box, has been used throughout the preliminary campaign and the result is expected to see the boxed -product in almost every home. The Commer cial club's apple day committee adopt ed the expedient of sending out blank order forms, to be sent to the commit tee, calling for the delivery, through the customer's regular grocer, of so many boxes, of apples of a specified grade. These forms were sent out to the entire membership of all the civio clubs. Deliveries were so heavy to day that many fef the smaller stores had difficulty in getting enUugh boxes to fill the demand. Apples were put on the Yamhill public market today in great numbers and found active sale. O. L." Cramer hit upon a little carton idea for mail ing apples by parcel post and he stat ed today that he had disposed of sev eral thousands of these, which will carry sample fine apples from the nortfrwest to people living in regions less favored by Pomona, Private business houses made pres ents of boxes of apples to their em ployes and the theatres planned to hand out apples to patrons at the after noon and evening performances. Commercial club officials declare that indications point to a larger country-wide celebration of Apple Day this year than any of the previous years of Apple Day history. Proof of this will be shown when the returns come in- Eating at Oregoa City. nimn Pltv rr . Oct. 20. Annie Tie. apple fritters, apple dumplings, fried apples, baKea apples, appies in every form are Deing eaten in uregon ny today. Every grocery store in the city has boxes of the fruit prominently dis played. Seattle Has Apple Exhibit. Seattle, Wash., Oct. 20. Thirty thousand boxes of apples awaited pur chasers in Seattle this morning, the beginning of Apple Day, when under a big tent on Bon Marche park, Se attle s first apple exhibit opened. tt is believed 50,000 boxes will be sold before the close of the week, Satur day night. "Apple Week" Is desig nated by a proclamation by Governor Lister. Baked at Albany. AiKn, rir rift 2ft Annln dav ia being observed today by the ladies of the Modern Travelers' club, who are serving baked apples and cream in the lobby or tne a irst rdaiionai Dana building to raise money for the ben efit of. the public library fund. Ap ple day is also being observed by the hotels and business houses. Special window displays and menus are in evidence. " Boathouse Proprietor Arrested. Charged with appropriating a canoe owned by Charles Bowe and Ralph Harra, Barney Kramer, proprietor of the Favorite boathouse, was arrested by Captain of Police Moore this after noon and later released on his own recognizance. According to the story told by the two boys, as they were passing Kramer's boathouse yester day afternoon he came after them in a launch and towed them to his boat house, where he kept the canoe. Kra mer claims that the boyB owed him boat rent and he wanted the canoe as security. . Tommie Moore Arrested. Tommie Moore, an alleged white slaver, was arrested by federal offi cials last night and will probably be arraigned In the federal court either this afternoon or tomorrow. Moore is charged with having .transported Katie Johnson Into the state for im moral purposes. Jl ' Featuring "the Latest Fall Fashions Designed for arid Sold Exclusively ifi This Store DUotnan tJm New Gaiter-Top Shoes for Women at $5.00 Another striking example of how new styles are inseparably united with low prices in the Lipman, Wolfe Shoe Store. This smart and fashionable style is now within the reach of all women who delight in ultra shoe styles. i They have patent colt vamps with fawn cloth toppings, 14-button style, with plajn toe, semi stage last, and Cuban leather, Louis heels. In sizes from 2y2 to 7 and widths AS "to D. We also show at this price the same model, but with dull calf vamps with gray cloth top pings. In sizes 2y2 to 7, widths A to D. ; Basement See That Not because of its style, but because of the style, plus its comfort. H Not because of its good looks, but because of its reputation plus its good looks. . f. Not because of the outside quality, but because of tie inside plus the outside. j! MODART CORSETS are pretty sure to satisfy any woman who wants good j Quality and high value. f . Here you will find all the new models in Modart Corsets that sell ,$3.50 to $22.50 pair. . ji . 4th Floor The Best Is Always the -Cheapest !j But when buying THE.FREE you pay less than the price charged for othefj high-grade sewing machines.- 1 I) THE FREE is the handsomest machine manufactured the French leg, dustle$s japanning, high drivewheel, full quarter-sawed oak furniture, etc., make it so. It's an ornament Jfhany home. THE FREE is the biggest sewing machine bargain ever offered and we want you to test it thoroughly for 30 days in your own home your money back if it don't pleases you ONE DOLLAR a week buys it. f The Free Sewing Machines j Are sold on the easy payment plan $1.00 down, $1.00 week. Fifth Floor $1.25 Stamped Crepe Night Gowns 79c In the Art Needlework Section we are offering a wonderful line of stamped Crepe night gowns. These gowns are all made up, ready to be embroidered, and the designs are stamped in French eyelet and punch work patterns. The quality of crepe used is of a soft exquisite quality that washes perfectly, and each gown is full in length and width. iPifth Floor 500 Pairs of Lace and Scrim Curtains j To Be Sold Tuesday at Deeply Reduced Prices f $6.00-$7.50 Curtains $3.95 Pr$4.00-$4.50 Curtains $2.7 7 Pr. These are remarkable curtainsat the prices and are shown in white, ecru and Arabian color effective curtains that will add charm to any room of the home made with: pretty lace edges and insertions to match. J Also Irish Point Lace Curtains, Battenbergs , and Cluny laces all cf which are 40 to 50 inches wide and 2y2 yards long. s Fifth Floor HAIR GOODS Selling Regularly at $3.00, $4.50, $6.00 Special $3.50 and $3.75 Extra quality natural wavy hair is used in these switches, which are made on three separate stems. They come in 28-inch and 30-inch lengths, priced according to length, and are shown in shades to match nearly every shade of hair. Gray Switches of an Extra Quality Hair Natural Wavy Switches Selling to $8.00 Special $1.50, $2.50, $4.00 Made on three separate stems, of an extra quality of fine hairf in eray shades only. Switches are 18 inches, 20 inches and 22 inches long During this sale, spe'eial briliantine and haxr tomes Sale of Guarantee $1.00 W ELSE ACH GAS UGHTS, SOc Complete inverted gas lights, with new improved burner. Full or half-frosted globes. A guaranteed light. $1.00 LINDSAY GAS LIGHTS, 28c A complete inverted gas , light all ready to light and fully guaranteed, with full or half frosted globes. 35c SELF-LIGHT GAS MANTLES, 28c Inverted Century self-light gas man tles in the upright and inverted styles, and guaranteed for 60 days. Learn How to Use the Fleisher Yarns Free Instructions Every Day in Knitting and Crocheting Miss Schaef er is here from Philadelphia to show our customers how to use the Fleisher Yarns. This is an opportunity that no one interested in fancy work should miss. Art Needlework Section, Fifth Floor Wolfe MercHendiso f cJ Merit New, Distinctive Sealette Plush Colts $30 Priced Regularly at $40.00 f These coats are decidedly smart looking, and are correc&reproduc tions of imported models. Individuality is expressed in e'ery detail, from the full-cut back and rounding corners in front to thl deep cape in the back, reaching three-fourths of the way to the bottom of the coat. Modeled in 48-inch length, with sleeves and coat Icut in one. piece. The cuffs are deep and the collar shows an entirely; new flare, terminating in small reyers. This model closes in center ffOnt with a silk and plush frog and tassel, fastening over large plulh buttons. Saltz sealette plush of an exceptionally rich quality is gsed in the making of these, coats, which are lined throughout with Beyding satin. -I'hird Floor - omen's Tailored Walking Skirts$3,95 There never has been such a demand for separate skirts, and these well-cut skirts of fine all-wool English serge inlblack and navy are just the thing for general wear. They are cut fall enough for comfortable walking, made in a long tunic effect, and fastened in the front under a wide pleat, which is trimmed with self -covered buttons. Two side pleats give additional width at the bottom. Third Floor Your New Corset Is prices on pin curls, bangs, Second Floor d Gas Lights WELSBACH GAS MANTLES 25c reflex inverted man tles at 15 25c No. 199 upright man tles at 15e? 10c No. 4 upright and invert ed mantles 8 GAS SUNDRIES ISc inverted gas globes for . 10c 20c upright gas globes for . 12c Fancy gas hose, foot, 4c 15c gas torches. . . .10c 5c gas tapers, box. . .3c Only" t-i (s. a Modart 40c Box Handkerchiefs. For Women, Packed Three in a Box At 25c Every handkerchief in this sale is absolutely perfect, and represents patterns and quali ties far superior to the average sale Tcerchiefs. They are made i- of a fine sheer quality of sharjirock lawn, having a quarter-inch hem and embroidered in the corners in dainty floral designs each box contains three handkerchiefs and each handkerchief shows a different design. -iFirst Floor and Mantles $1.00 UPRIGHT LIND SAY GAS LIGHTS, 50c Complete upright gas lights, 'with hew air vent, side-wheel- burner, high grade mantle ind new globe." A fully guaranteed light. $2.00 UPRIGHT DOME GAS LIGHTS, 75c A wonderful light for tut dining-room, full brass burn er, Welsbach mantle and fitted with large dome shade. Fully guaranteed. Basement