THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29. 1915.
CAPITAL PEOPLE SAY
SOUTHERN PACIFIC IS
PLAYING BLUFF GAME
Officials Engaged in Digging
Into 0, & C. Grant Ques
tion Easy to Understand.
RAILROAD RIGHTS SMALL
ZrT Wo Boom for Claiming A.nj
thSng Better Tim $2-50 an Acrs,
And Parnaps Sot That.
Washington. De" 29 (WASHING
TON Bl'HEAi; OK THE JOURNAI.J
Officials engafl In liifrging liito the
Oregon & California land grant ques
tion sometimes pause to ait the ques
tion: "What is the Southern Pacific's
game?"'
Answer to the question is us lally
rr.a'le by the man who asks It. There
Is a very general opinion that the
railroal attitude, in making claim to
ownership of timbor and atone, in b
Berrlng that it canr.ot he compelled to
sell, and in threatening farther yers
of litigation, is a game of 1,1. iff
So the work of framing legislation
to meet the situation in going on with
out any large consideration of what
the railroad is claiming.
Railroad Decisively Defeated.
The decision of the supreme court,
as reflected in the de-reo entered In
the Oregon district court, i.-t regarded
as a decisive defeat for the railroad,
leaving It no room to hope for any
thing better than $2.."0 an acre for the
unsold lands. If held strictly to the
terms of the grant, it will not receive
that much.
Viewing the matter In this way. It is
thought the railroad may yet abandon
a dog-ln-the-mar.Rf r attit'ide, ami as
sent to legislation that will aliow It
the full sum of an ac re. If the
railroad shows a disposition to "come
through," something more than this
may be conceded, such as an allowance
tor back taxes.
Sug-g-eetiona for a Solution.
Using the Chamberlain bill as a
basis, several suggestions an- being
Offered for a complete solution. One
of these is the addition of a section
allowing the railroad company S0 days
in which to accept the pian outlined
and providing that if acceptance is not
filed, the United States takes over the
lands for disposition !n the manner
provided upon the outright payment
of $2.50 an acre.
This proceeds upon the idea that
$.'.50 an a'Te is "all the- ,tlue the
granting ni.i r-onf-rrel." sad more,
since much of the land unsold wi.i not
bring that much. In this form, it Is
contended, the Chamberlain bill would
be secured against attack on the
round that the railroad ia not "com
pellable'" to sell.
Granting Acta Kay Be Amended.
It is poitited out also that the grant
ing acts are likewise laws that con
gress may amend or repeal, within cer
tain limitations. They are supposed
to be in the public interest and are
still "touched with the finger of the
law," as one official expresses it, in a
leculiar way, the government not
being subject to all the restrfttlons
that would bar further action in a
transaction between prHate Interests.
Nowhere in official circles can sup
port be found for the railroad conten
tion that it owns the timber apurt
from the land, that it has any greater
interest than J.'CO an acre, or that it
can hold title indefinitely without giv
ing effect to the terms of the grant.
Questions Under Discussion.
The questions discussed are those
of the exact power of congress in fur
ther legislation, and how far the exact
terms of the grant may be departed
from in directing the disposition of the
lands.
The Chamberlain bill meets favor
because it would shut off any "grab"
by speculators, would avoid the neces
sity for a federal a ppropriation, would
I rovhle an equitable division of sur
plus funds, and at he same lime meets
the re. ureinent that the. railroad shall
received all the value conferred by ttie
granting ac ts.
Mrs. Martha Hill, a
Pioneer of 1847, Dies
Married In 1851, She Settled on Dona
tion Xand Claim Where City of In
dependence Sow Stands.
Indpendence. Or, I)e"r. 2? Mrs
Martha Hill, mother of ex-State Rep
resentative Verd Hill of th'.s city,
passed away at the family home in
this city early Sunday morning after a
long illness. She was a much re
spected and revered pioneer citizen,
and known to all "as the mother of
ltidepender.ee." She married Henry Hill
in July. lcS.M, when only 16 years of
age. and with her husband settled on
a donation claim, where the city of
Independence now stands. Her hus
band laid out the townsite of this city
!n 1S6S, calling It "Hill's Town" and
later changed to Hill's Independence.
Mrs. Hill was bom in lireen county.
Kentucky in IS.14. and while very
young moved to Missouri, from which
f-tate she cros.-ed the western plains
with the pioneer lilrcii family in 1S4T.
TI.ey walked most of the t.me and it
took six months to make the journey
irom Missouri to "regon.
She was the moth r of nine children,
four of wlom survive her. Verd Hill,
former representative of this county.
I.. K. Hill, Homer Hill and Mrs. C.ar
i iar.d Hill (.Johrs. all of whom were
I with her at the time of her death. Her
husband died in 1 & 4 . and since that
time she had been the head of her
own household, living on tiie same do
nation land claim, the old home being
just outside of the city limits.
The funeral services were held from
(he family residency today. Inter
ment was P'.Tle in the old pioneer cem
etery at Rl'kreail. Rev. Charles II.
Dunemore officiated.
COLLEGE PRESIDENT
SAYS SLANG SHOWS !
MENTAL DEFICIENCY
i
i
President of Willamette Uni-j
versity Says It Leads to(
Loose Thinking, j
DEFINES REAL EDUCATION
In Address to Teacher Gathered for
Convention Telia Four Essentials
of Progress.
Medford, Or.. Dec. 29. "American
slang." said Carl G. Ioney, president
of Willamette university before the
delegates of the State Teachers' asso
ciation Tuesday. "Is a sign of
mental deficiency and tends to encour
age loose thinking which Is such a ser
ious menace to constructive progress
la America.
"One of our greatest needs Is accur
ate speech, for accurate speech means
,. '-urate thinking and accurate think
ing means steady progress along de
sirable lines. 1-anguage Is the man.
lor no matter how lofty or profound
our ideas, they do not exist until we
have command of the words to express
tnem."
The text of President Doney's ad
dress was the test of an education
which he defined as clear thought, ac
curate speech, breadth of vision, ef
fective force In daily affairs, and cul
ture not for its own take, but for ser-
ice to the state."
The most important work of the
convention thus far has been the adop
tion of a new constitution wnicn unites
the teachers of Oregon into one body,
makes Portland the permanent meet
ing place of that body and allows a
definite constructive procram through
proper committees throughout the
yea r.
The convention will close Wednes
day with the reports of committees
and the elect. on of officers.
Year Ago in War
December 39, 1914. 1
French and British fleets gather tn
Mediterranean for attack on Dardan
elles to open the road to Constantino
ple. Russia wins victory in Gallcla. forc
ing the retreat of the entire Austrian
line of 175.01'U troops.
French attack on a 12 mile front
near Arras.
Furore's largest turbine Is a 1S,00"
horsep jwer affair, installed by a Swiss
hydroelectric plant.
(Boo6 tews for ;portlan6
The people have spoken.
The Hofbrau will stay.
It means much to the public as well as to the community.
It means, first, that the proprietors have undertaken a tremendous task.
But Jhey do it enthusiastically and confidently, in appreciative response
to the unanimous expression of appreciation bv the people in favor of Port
land retaining her popular-priced Hofbrau demonstrated by the tens of
thousands of votes in the affirmative that have been received within the past
few days.
It means, first, that the proprietors
will dispense overnight on January 1st with the income from the buffet;
will retain exactly the same number of employes:
will retain the same high-class music and entertainment;
will maintain and, if possible, improve upon the cuisine and service, and
will endeavor to merit the patronage of ALL for this distinctive institu
tion, to be conducted solely as a popular-priced restaurant under new and
vastly changed conditions that will be in vogue after January 1st.
The people of this community have likewise undertaken a task.
Bv actual count of the ballots returned, enough patronage is in sight to
assure the success of the Hofbrau under its new policy after January 1st.
But it will require persistence and cooperation by all to induce every
man, woman and child in Portland to fully appreciate and visit it early and
frequently, and to see for themselves that it is a place noted for a certain dis
tinctive individuality two new features shortly after January 1st being a
breakfast-room and soda fountain.
This community effort and the effort of the proprietors to save a worthy
industry and a big annual payroll for Portland is worthy and commend
able and the proprietors pledge the best that experience, attention, courtesy
and sen-ice can contribute in making the effort successfully cooperative.
OIk IHbfbrau
2 More Days of the Year-End Sale
With Economies From All Over the Store
Royal Society Package
Goods for Spring 1916
Are Now on Exhibition and Sale
Each package contains a stamped" ar
ticle with thread for embroidering.
Fifth Floor
Mail and Telephone Orders Filled by Expert Shoppers
cTMerchandise ofcJ M
Pacific Phone Marshall 5000 Home Phone A-6691
All Purchases Made
Thursday and Balance of
Month Will Be
Charged on Feb. 1st Bills
There Are 18 Open Stock Patterns in This Year-End Dinner Sale
Women's Raincoats of Gabardine and Cravenette
AT HALF PRICE
Coats That Sold Formerly From $15.00 to $30.00
Now is the opportunity for buying a raincoat that is absolutely necessary for winter
weather. This sale embraces some of the best looking loose and belted models in full
lengths. Shown in tan or gray. Third Floor
At One-Third Off Regular Prices
Coats for Boys Now Reduced
Including our entire stock of up-to-date models
New styles, new patterns for boys 2 to 18 years. Finest,
warm overcoats, that are just right for all winter wear.
Regular $ 6.50 to $7.50 Coats now $ 5.95
Regular $ 8.50 Overcoats now . . . $ 6.95
Regular $10.00 Overcoats now $ 7.95
Regular $12.50 Overcoats now $ 9.85
Regular $15.00 to $16.50 Coats now . . $11.85
Boys' Raincoats at Special Prices
Splendid rubberized raincoats in slip-on style, in tan, also
wool surface coats in gray and tan mixtures. All sizes for boys
6 to 18 years.
$3.50 Raincoats $2.35. $5.00 Raincoats . $3.95
Regular $6.00 and $7.50 Raincoats for. . . . $4.95
Fourth Floor
Linens, Outing Flannel, Wool Batts
At Year End Prices You Can't Afford to Miss
PURE LINEN LUNCH CLOTHS 69c EACH
Size 36x36 inches, neat hemstitched finish. Made of fine
quality pure linen.
MUSSED LINEN TABLE CLOTHS WITHOUT NAPKINS
SPECIALLY PRICED AT $1.75 TO $9.50 EACH
Pure Irish linen, perfect cloths, slightly soiled from display,
but one washing will make them like new. A large assortment
of patterns, mostly size 2x3 yards.
72V2c TWILLED OUTING FLANNEL 10c YARD
Extra heavy quality for night robes and underwear. Full 27
inches wide. In white only.
PURE OREGON WOOL BATTS AT SALE PRICES
The best batts made, of pure, sanitary wool, with or with
out cheesecloth covering. Crib or full sizes.
Crib size, 45x60 inches, special, $1.25 each.
Full size, 72x84, weight 2 pounds, $2.50.
Full size, 72x84, weight 3 pounds, $3.50.
Full size, 72x84, weight 4 pounds, $5.00.
Full size, covered, weight 2 pounds, $3.25.
Full size, covered, weight 3 pounds, $4.50.
Full size, covered, weight 4 pounds, $5.50.
Corsets
$2.25 Nadia Corsets
Special $1.79
For the average figure, in
sizes 19 to 28. Medium low
bust models, long over the
hips and back. All bones fin
ished with silk floss. Made of
fine batiste.
Discontinued $5.50 to
$18.00 Models for
$3.95 to $9.95
Etoile de France, La Vida
and Bien Jolie Grecian Tre
corsets of coutil, silk ba
tiste, broche, elastic and tre
co. Curved and straight lines
in a good assortment of
broken sizes. Fourth Floor
Second floor
$3.00 Wool Velour,S6 Inches Wide I $2.35
$3.00 Striped Broadcloth, 56 Inch Yard
-Wool Velour, shown in the most wanted colors, navy,
black, helio and brown, is being used more for fine garments
than almost any other of this season's fabrics.
Striped Broadcloth in a beautiful finish and quality in a
full color line, such as Russian green, navy blue, Copenhgen,
black, etc. Full 56 inches wide.
56 Inch Tweed Suitings, Special $1.93 Yard
The finest grade of wool suitings for high grade garments in checks,
stripes and mixtures. Patterns suitable for suits, coats and skirts for
present and early spring wear. Second Floor
Skirts will be cut FREE when materials are
purchased here choose your own style.
Second Floor
But Two More Days
To Buy
Sewing Machines
At $15.00
These machines were made by
the tree Sewing Machine com
pany and $15 is the lowest price
ever quoted on a machine of this
character. A full set of nickle
plated attachments goes with
each machine.
Sold on easy terms.
Tilth Floor
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s t . r i
It is well
to bear in
mind that
as this sale
progresse s,
the pat
terns are
being rapidly picked over, and we
shall not be able to replace them un
til Europe is at peace, and not then
at the prices of today.
It includes Theodore Haviland,
Limoges china; Copeland's Spode,
English porcelain; Keeling' Hosol,
English porcelain; Smith-Phillips'
fine American porcelain.
Below we list eight of these sale
prices.
$22.95 American Porcelain Dinner Sets
in 100 Pieces, Special
$10.89 American Porcelain Dinner Sets
of 50 Pieces, Special
$69.85 Copeland's Spode English Por
celain, 100 Pieces, Old Bow Design. . .
$34.87 Copeland's Spode English Por
celain, 50 Pieces, Special
$48.95 Haviland Dinner Set of 100
Pieces, Special
$22.09 Haviland Dinner Set of SO
Pieces, Special
$78.05 Haviland Dinner Set of 100
Pieces, Special
$33.53 Haviland Dinner Set of 50
Pieces, Special
$15.30
$ 7.26
$46.57
$23.25
$32.63
$14.73
$52.03
$22.35
Sixth noor
Dress Forms
To Make Sewing Easy
New Shipment Just Re
ceived of Hall-Borchert
Forms.
Now that spring is not very
far away, you will begin to think
of making new garments and
with one of these collapsible
dress forms it will take just about
half as long and your clothing
will look twice as well. Hall
Borchcrt forms are the most per
fect forms made the most com
plete the easiest to adjust.
12-section Forms $12.00
14-section Forms $15.00
24-section Forms $18.00
28-section Forms $20.00
Second Floor
Colored Bordered
Handkerchiefs 17c
Hand embroidered corners, col
ored borders, all white linen, etc.,
in great variety, with neat hem
stitched hems. They are unusual
at 17c each. First Floor
Undermuslin Specials Worth While
$2.25 and $1.35 Lingerie Camisoles
The daintiest garments of fine lingerie, with
net or lace sleeves, deep yokes of embroidery. 1
lace and insertion, ribbon drawn. One style V $1.00
with wide insertion run with 3 - inch satin
ribbon. J
To $1.25 Muslin and Crepe Gowns
Fine longcloth gowns slipover style with
set-in sleeves, some trimmed to match yokes
of embroidery, medallions, lace and ribbon.
v r r- i'. J a. 1
Crepe gowns ox line quality, trimmea wun i .
two-tone pink and blue silk braid and others r 5yC
with yoke and sleeves trimmed with flowered
crepe. At 59c these gowns are extraordinary
in every way.
$1.50 and $1.65 Combination Garments
Of flesh colored batiste, trimmed with fineJ
tucks and lace. Or of fine longcloth trimmed s (t i ff
with organdie insertion, insets of embroidery H UU
lace, embroidery and ribbon, tour styles at J
Fourth Floor
Good Styles in Shoes at Economical
Prices that will Please Particular Women
You will find it to be unfailingly true
that for the price there are no better
shoes anywhere than we can offer you
in this sale.
5 V
Of dull leather in button stvles. .-. d -a
Shoes at $2.85
Patent leather shoes with cloth tops, button and lace
styles, with plain toes.
Shoes at $3.45
Patent leather shoes and dull calf shoes in lace and but
ton styles plain toe models. ; Second Floor
Special 25c Hot
Lunch Every Day In
Basement.
Try It Here Tomorrow.
4
WHERE YOU SPEND THE LEAST AND GET THE MOST FOR IT."
No Phone Orders
Filled for Economy
Basement Sales
95c Hemmed Table Cloths
Splendid quality full bleached mer
cerized table cloths in dice and stripe
patterns. Size 57x64 inches. Just the
cloth for hotels, restaurants and gen
eral use.
10c Extra Large Huck Towels
With neat red borders, size 18x36
inches. A rare opportunity for board
ing houses and hotels to stock up. 90c
dozen or
Blue Bordered Bath Towels
Closely woven, cream white towels.
Size 17x32 inches. Blue bordered.
75c
8c
Each
I2ic
Each
Wilton Carpet Rugs, 27x27, Sale 59c
Wilton Carpet Rugs, 27x54, at $1.33
Just 500 of these fine carpet samples from a
famous manufacturer, which we have had made
up into handsome rugs, with firmly bound
edges, which will give the most satisfactory
wear. Oriental and conventional patterns in col
or combinations for every room in the house.
$10-75
Women's Corduroy Suits!
Practical Attractive, New
A price that marks a new record for this high
grade of suits. You can find nothing more desirable
for outing, sports and street wear than corduroy,
which is also one of the newest, most popular ma
terials of the season.
Jackets made in jaunty Norfolk style, belted and
lined with satin. Skirts in the newest flaring style,
just right for walking. Colors black, navy, brown
and green.
Cleanup Sale of Ribbons
Odd pieces and remnants left from Xmas
selling. Including velvets, taffetas, satin taf
feta and fancy ribbons. From 3 to t yard in
length, widths from narrowest to the widest
sash ribbon, offered at less than half price
per length
All 35c to 50c Veiling Lengths
Cine full yard In each length. White,
black, brown and navy veilings, in a great
variety of different meshes. Length for
15c
17c
MEN
j A Great Cleanup Sale of
Percale and Madras Shirti
75c
We have never offered better shirts than these at
such a remarkable price. Plain negligee style, with
stiff or soft French cuffs. Made of fine, durable qual
ities of percale and madras, in neat, attractive pat
terns. If you need shirts, buy now and save. All sizes
from 14 to 17 2.
Women's Plisse Crepe Gowns
In several different stvles. all white
or with light blue or pink trimmings. EQr
TV 1111 AU11V11V J-V. V-C0, U11I1VIU
ered, others with plain colored bandings.
$1.00 Flannelette Gowns
bott, warm gowns in all white or I p7Qrh
nink or blue strioed flannelette. Dou- r C
ble yokes, turn down collars.
$1.35 Flannelette Gowns;
ribbon trim. Open front styles with V- 93c
turn down collars, wide braid trim- I
ming. All white or fancy stripes. J