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THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING. MARCH 3, .1317. A.sYi,,ieie4Ai GUARD" SALE : OF FLAGS MAIN FLOOR M AM Ai ' 4 11 1 1 ' A ' 1 1 ' a 1 lft-W 1 k 4 ' 4 4 41 44 ft UTAH POVER CASES HAILED AS VICTORY f OR GENERAL PUBLIC Umbrella Re-Covering 15?o Off! Beginning tomorrow and for one, week only we will re-cover your old umbrellas at 159 off .our regular low prices. Bring in 'your old frame and let us cover it in your favorite color. Just re ceived a. new stock of green, purple, taupe, red, changeable and plain color re-covers. Colored silk,' 4.25 to 15.50; men's and women's black re-covers, 1 to 6.50-this week less 15. . : .. " , Umbrella Shop.' Main Floor. Patriotic Week Begins With 'Flag Day' -"Everybody wear a flag." , Purchase one tomorrow flat day. .We have complete lines U. S. Standard wool banting flap In all sizes at mod erate prices. 4 Cotton bunting flats with colors warranted fast" Bunti nette flags on staffs 10c-S0c Silk flag s on pins, 2 for Sc and each Sc; on staffs, 3 for 10c and each 5c to 50c Unmounted silk flags 25c to 22.50. On sale Fifth Floor. Back Page 'this section for news of our Spring Showing 1917. Fashions. . The QuALmrSTp Rates for Light and Power According to Decision, Be Tomorrow Begins Another of Those Store Is Famous Based on Production Cost. RJS Ol PONJLAMD CONSUMER GAINS BENEFIT Speculation, la Tain WU1 Be Xlimla- - ated If Congress Dom Hot Changs Zxlstla rablio Xnd ToUer, The people of Oregon, of the west nd of the United States, If congress dqes not change Its established policy of public land control, have made cer tain In the ownerhlp and control of the vast waterpower resources of the patlon, not already passed under pri vate ownership, by the recent decision of the United States supreme court In the famous Utah power cases. The scope and extent of this epochal de els Ion. In Its beneficial meaning to fu ture generations cao- be but faintly surmised. It means that during future years millions of dollars of excess capitaliza tion will be squeezed out of existing power corporations; that rates for light and power will be adjusted for the benefit of the consumer upon a basis of money Investment and will not be allowed to rest on the founda tion of speculative values. Cost Basis Factor. The decision assures the public that future light and power projects, financed around water rights held by the federal government and not owned In fee by the promoting companies, will base their rates for light and . power upon the money it costs to build and operate the projects. It means that In the establishment of these rates fabulous valuations can not be placed ' upon privately owned water rights for the purpose of boosting consumption charges. It goes farther to touch the future transportation charges of this west ern country. The time is rapidly com- -Ing when. coal, oil and other fuel driven motive power ill be abandoned by the transportation companies of the nation and the rivers and waterfalls will be harnessed to haul freight and , passenger traffic. Then the honest capitalization of power companies, r, forced by the doctrine laid down in s the Utah decision, will be reflected in lower power rates, and through them la lower transportation charges. Klffhts Are Defined. The Utah decision says, in brief that the federal government has the right and power to hold, and to regu late and control the use of power sites on government land. It denies power Mmninlfn th risrht to sro linon fed eral land, under cover of state law, and acquire title to water rights. The United States supreme court has said that power companies have the legal right to consider the estimated value of privately owned water rights alqng with the Investment cost of theirs plants in establishing the rate charged for light and power. Public DC AK- IjUIIIUilDaivuCID lliUOlj UIIUCI that decision, recognize these valua tions In rate reeulatlon. On the other hand and in thfs lies the great Im portance of the Utah power decislon-r- where the federal government holds - the title to water power used by power companies, the latter can not use the estimated value of the water right as a basis for rates charged the public for- light and power, but must estab- . Ush rates upon the basis of money in vested. Horsepower is Discussed. Tn- Oregon there are 505,000 df unde- " veloped and 158,000 of developed horse- light and power companies. The po , tentlal horsepower In th state, from government estimates, gives a mini mum of 3,184,000 and a maximum of 6,613.000, of which the minimum of 861.000 and the maximum of 1.847.000 Horsepower are in forest reserves and ". thus within the direct control of the federal government. What the government control of this vasi power source means to the pub lic can be glimpsed when it is known tnat, uie roruana iianway, ught & Power comnanv own rmlv Kl nnn rt flVOTIM nnrl fid Onn nf ytnrtjn-rmA horsepower, together with 45.000 horse- ' power developed by its lessees at Ore- gon City, upon all of which It has placed a valuation of $6,000,000 before the public service commission. The Columbia river basin has 10.500.000 '. horsepower capacity with the averu stage or tne river. inn htatm or wunmrrnn a reived $56,280 for the water rights it has sold to private light and power concerns. The Priest Rapids power nice alone In ca.na.bl or Ann nn 2 ft ft t vvu norsepower. . Instance Are Cited. The state of Washington sold all of Its Interest in this site to a private : corporation lor S19.313.75, and that corporation now places a valuation of $15,634,048 upon the site, which huge urn. in addition to actuaj monv in vestea, must be considered by the public service commission as a basis i In the establishment of rates charged 1 . to consumers purchasing light and power of the company. If the doctrine of federal control, defined In the Utah decision were applicable to this Dror. . erty, this $15,090,000 valuation would be wiped out as a.' rate basis, and the charge upon the public would bs esti mated upon the production and opera "tlon cost of the plant. . -These two instances alone, and they are typical, demonstrate the far flung Importance of the Utah Power com pany decision to the people of the state ahd nation. 4 myw . at e .Rugs Market Conditions Considered Our ices Are Extraordinarily Low! "Extraordinarily low" we say advisedly because selling prices quoted for this event would have been low even before nig costs began their long upwardmaTch and the end is not yet. As we purchased heavily before the shortage and X rise in price of floor coverings became acute, our prices have been held wherever possible to the old low standard and as a consequence our regular prices are uniformly lower than elsewhere for like good qualities. As these regularly lower-than-elsewhere figures of ours have been emphatically sale-marked for this disposal you can appreciate the sav ings offered and make generous provision accordingly for all your.present rug needs and anticipate future requirements E r .. . ii i n ' it a i. j j t....i... - .1 i it. . Tt. -...t -. j . i i ,1 as iar as possiDie. Ail me mercnanuise in inis saie win more man meei your inobi cxatuug uciuituua iur ucuuiy aiiu wwm. . mc caicmvchc auu variety ui aaurimems greater ana nner man you wm find elsewhere on the Pacific Coast. Floor coverings of every good kind for every purpose are included' in this sale at splendid savings. Here are merely a few suggestions of our offerings: Room Size Rugs Seamless Wilton Velvet Rugs in 9x13 size, special $32.50. Wilton Rugs in a fine selection of new tan, rose and blue shades. $50 Rugs, 8 ft. 3 in. by 10 ft. 6 in. for $45.50. $55 Rugs, 9x12, for $49.50. Tapestry Brussels Seamless Rugs. SIS Rugs, 8 ft. 3 in.' by 10 ft. 6 in. for ,$15.85. $20 Rugs, 9x12, for $17.85. Velvet Rugs, heavy quality, seamless, in many good patterns. $22.50 Rugs, 8 ft 3 in. by 10 ft. 6 in. for $17.85. Axminster Rugs, 50 patterns to select from. 8 ft. 3 in. by 10 ft. 6 in. Rugs special at $20, $22.50, $25, $27.50. Our 9x12 Rugs special at $22.50, $25, $27.50, $30. Cbngoleum Rugs We have, the largest assortment in Port land of new Congoleum Rugs in all sizes and patterns. These are waterproof, sanitary, durable and lie flat without fastening. 65c size, 3x3, for only 49 $1 size, ZxV2f for only 73 $1.30 size, 3x6, for only 98 $1.55 size, 4x4, at $1.15 $1.95 size, 44x6, for $1.47 $3.90 size, 6x9, for only $2.95 CONGOLEUM ART RUGS One-piece, two large sizes: , $10 size, 9xl0y2, for $8.95 $11.00 size, 9x12, for $9.95 LINOLEUM Great Sale! If there is a home in Portland that can use good quality linoleum at great sav ings, this sale affords an unsurpassed op portunity. Heavy Printed Linoleum in a choice assortment of pat terns suitable for kitchen and bath- ftO room use, special, square yard DOC Inlaid Linoleum Many good new designs, including an effec tive new pattern in njnt gray and blue QQ tile, special,: square yard. Sale of Rag Rugs "Hit and Miss" fireside Rugs. A big as sortment" for bedroomsj kitchens, etc 40c size, 18x36, for only 29 65c size, 24x36, for only 53 85c size, 25x50, for only 68 $1.00 size, 27x54, for only 79 $1.23. size, 30x60, for only 98 $1.65 size, 36x72, for $1.28 Colonial Rag Rugs in plain colors of light blue, tan, gray, brown and yellow-with white band borders Particularly desirable for bed rooms. 90c size, 24x36, for only 73 $1.35 size, 27x54, only $1.19 $1.75 size, 30x60, only $1.33 S2.25 size, 36x72, only $1.89 $4.00 size, 48x84, only $3.15 DeltbxGrassRugs Portland's finest showing of these inex pensive rugs is offered you in this sale. A good selection of patterns in green, blue,, brown and tan colorings. The recognized standard prices on Deltox grass rugs are aU reduced here. The range of sizes and special prices as follows: 18x36 Deltox Rugs for 38 21x45 Deltox Rugs for 55 27x54 Deltox Rugs for 95 30x60 Deltox Rugs for $1.13 3x6 feet Rugs for only $1.45 VAx'tyi feet Rugs for 6x9 feet Rugs for only 8x10 feet Rugs only 9x12 feet Rugs only Itujr Shop. Seventh Floor. $2.75 S4.50 $7.50 S9.50 A Wonderful Sale of Draperies Excellent qualities at most unusual savings, your convenience in making selections. Arranged on separate tables for OUR 35c VALUES uaint and pretty chintz cre tonnes in colors suitable for nearly any room. 28c 60o75c VALUES Heavy tapestry cretonnes in effective living and dining-room patterns. 45c 50c-60c VALUES Two big tables filled with Co lonial rep cretonnes for bedroom uses. 33c Save on Curtains in .This Sale i Hundreds of pairs finely serviceable crim and Marquisette curtains at big price conces sions. A good variety of trimming effects; $1.30 to $1.75 Scrim Cur- I $2.00 to $2.75 Scrim Cur- $3.00 Marquisette Cur tains, 95. I tains, $1.45. tains, $1.65. $3.50 Marquisette Curtains $2.50 $4.50 Marquisette Curtains $3.25 Curtain Shop, Seventh Floor EXTRA! $2.75 Curtains 98 76 pairs. . Beautifully edged and embroidered. . Theft of Mortgaged ; Launch Is Charged 3 T, W. Sooth Za Aocvmd of Taklnr Boat ' Out of HarTsorj Unable to mnlsH t S9000 Ball. j" F. W. Booth was arrested at the foot of Salmon street Saturday afternoon " by Ieputy Sheriff Ward on a charge of the larceny of a S3000 gasoline launch. , Booth has been working for the Port--' land Railway. Ught & Power company at various times for seven . years or . so - and . he constructed ; the launch . "Oaxadero." Taking it to Willa,pa har bor, Booth recently suffered fore . closure of a mortgage on the craft, I - (he mortgage having been held by A. D. Schmidt of Raymond, Wash. -Now Booth hi charged with having : taken the launch out of the harbor de spits the foreclosure and bringing it : to Portland again. . - . - lie was put under 12000 ball, which Make Sewing a Pleasure by using a Hall-Borchert or an Acme Press Form Come in and select a dress form from our complete assort ment. Prices, range from 51.50 to 120. Psyenly 1 down and 50c each week. Why not have a brand-new sewing machine before you com mence your Spring sewing? We have a great many styles and types of sewing machines to se leat from, and our prices will please the most conservative buyer. Ask to see the Eldred ge Two Spool bobbinless rotary sewing mt chine. No bobbins to wind. The only family sewing machine in the world that sews from' two spools of thread one above, one below. ' $1.00 Down $1.00 Week No Interest No Extras . Liberal allowance for your old machine. i - . -, Second Floor; Fifth Street' It Pays to Own a ' Good Gas Range LET US PUT AN ACDRN IN YOUR KITCHEN And you will cook and bake with ease. Our Acorn ga3 ranges represent in their mechanical perfection and superior kitchen conveniences the result of more than three-quarters-of a century's experience in GOOD stove building. Ths Acorn -produces most satisfactory baking results because of superior oven construction the oven burners regulate the heat to meet every requirement., I vi . The Acorn is durable and economical low gas bills are assured. The Acorn is sanitary and' easily cleaned all exposed steel and iron-parts are finished in baked-on ebony enamel may be cleaned with a cloth, no blacking, required. The Acorn is built in a variety, of styles and sizes. Let us showyou our Acorn gas ranges. Priced in elevated-oven style $30 to $85 insUlled complete. : EASY PAYMENTS IF DESIRED ; - Sixth Floor, Fifth Street 4 umi taire Is R edMcedi Separate Pieces ana Suites for Every Room in the House Assembled in Separate Bargain Section Eighth Floor $232100 William and Mary Dining Suite, as illustrated, made in Amer- L"""1:. $189.00 94.50 Queen Anne Dining Table in solid mahogany, lrr A fTA with 54-inch top .... V XeJU 58.50 William and Mary Mahog any Dining Table, 54-(g4Q PA Inch top ifHtOUJ 100.00 Adam Dining . Table in solid mahogany, made by Berkey & Gay, 54-inch priced at ..... 250.00 Jacobean Dining Suite, mahogany finish, consisting of buf fet, 48-inch table, china cabinet, serving table, five chairs and one Si.:. $197.00 14.00 Jacobean Oak Rocker or Chair, leather cane back . . . . 15.00 Jacobean Oak Rocker or Chair, tapestry seat, now for $79.85 $11.20 ; Rocker or $11.90 M V 16; 7 5 Simmons lustrated. Full Special now at . , Brass Bed, as 11 .r.$8.98 347.00 Ivory Decorated Bedroom Suite, consisting of bed, dresser, chiffonier, dressing table, desk, two chairs and a 1 ft fA rocker, now ... . . $ J.D7eUU 8.00 Solid Oak Wash fJfT Stand, wax finish J I O 395.00 Solid Mahogany Bedroom Suite, made by Berkey & Gay. The suite consists of bed, dresser, chif fonier, dressing table, two chairs and a rocker and is flOQK Aft priced it i&6uDJiJ 14.25 Ash Dresser, wax finish, oval mirror, special JQ 47.00 Urge OveVstuf fed t Chair, tapestry covered, loose IQO 11 A cushion seat -. $OCeUU 279.50 Eight-Piece Black Enamel Decorated Bedroom Suite, consist ing of bed, dresser, chiffonier, dressing table, desk, fl-f prQ flf 2 chairs and rocker tpUa7eUU 265.00 Mahogany Bedroom Suite, Adam design consisting of bed. dresser, chiffonier, dressing-table,' 52??.. .. $195.00 48.00 Bed Davenport, waxed oak frame, covered in floral JQQ nn tapestry . . ...... . pOa7UU 8.95 Magazine Rack, either waxed or fumed oak, five (PrJ Qp? shelves P I tO 44.50 Solid Quartered Oak Life time Buffet, wax finish, gg PJQ 1.50 Golden Maple Dining CkKn Chair, Imitation leather seat a DC 5.50 Solid Oak Bedroom QA At Rocker, wax finish..... tJHt.fjbU 100.00 Solid Mahogany Library Table, Adam design, top measures sgt.r??.-?. $79.50 35.50 Solid Oak Jacobean Dining Table, 48-lnch top, at Off7 fTf only pdtDJ 54.00 Mahogany Davenport Table, Adam design, top 66 CAO gt inches long ttOsUU i rjM'H-if T. Ti ii ii sr ii i 27.00 Morris Chair, upholstered in' tapestry. Back adjusts to four posi tions. Complete with COI ETA foot Tilt Pa1s9U 30.75 Jacobean Oak Davenport Table, 72 Inches long "75 70.00 Carved" Oak Jacobean LI- 'X.;? $56.00 1 f2fi !Oh V- jKt 'ft 1 i'S EASY PAYMENTS , Arranged if desired. All we require-is " ". " 1-10 A mount of Purchase down, balance in . oroporUonately., small, monthly ot weekly sums, CASH PRICES plus a nominal interest on deferred payments. : . ' s , ' ' '. '- v. - -r.: 'i - . ' ; 98.00 'Davenport, exactly as Il lustrated. . Made in our own shops finest workmanship and materials. Upholstered with a good quality of tapestry Now reduced yO, QQ 330.00 American Walnut Bedroom Suite, William and Mary period, con sisting of bed, dresser, chiffonier, dressing' table, two QQPQ flfl chairs and, rocker.. vtDv)J 9.50 Folding Metal Tea Wagon, finished in Imitation Of Prt golden oak P I t)U 12.50 "Double-Deck Steel Spring; woven wire top, for H QfJ OP wood bed only . j :. . . . . . tpOeidO 66.50 Oyecstuffed Chair covered with bluerelour. Queen Anne 00 38.50 Large Fireside -Tapestry-Covered Arm Chair, loose cushion seat, special in this great sale COO ff at the low price of . . ... . tpZiuA)J Overstuffed Rocker or Chair, as illustrated.- Tapestry covered. This Is an exceptionally . good . bargain for any one who, needs a good (1A Qf chair at low price. f)e7eOl Tapestry Covered Chair, mahogany 13.50 Lady's Desk, wax flJO ETA nnisn, special at only... OOeUU 44.00- Brown Mahogany Dresser. Adam design, priced 5Q 2,49-0? iy ' 'Enamel Bedroom Suite, Adam design, consisting of 2 twin oeas, dresser, dressing table he could not furniao,,and is In the count? Jail. . ' ; , , I.