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' ( . J."' THE - OREGON DAILY JOURNAL.". PORTLAND, ' FRIDAY JANUARY 30,1920. 0 v .-..i'-." PACIFIC SHIPPERS URGE POLICY FOR F Men From Coast at Senate Hear ts ing Advocate Private Owner frfhfp of Commercial Ships. , Washington, Jan. SO. (WASII - INGTON BUREAU OF THE JOUR NAL.) Shipping men of the Pacific coast, first on deck In the hearing -f jDf the senate committee on cora .twerce for a merchant marine policy, l declared for private ownership, grad . 'ual sale of the government fleet and f f substantial aid to private operators In the beginning, either in sale at reduced price, or in the terms and . conditions of payment. s ; B. S. Grosscup of Tacoma, admiralty lawyer, appearing for the Pacific Steamship company, advocated the '' - sale 'of vessels under 6000 tons at what .he termed a nominal price, and dis posal of wooden ships, which he re- i f erred to as "Junk," at any price ob tatnable. He disliked the use of the : word subsidy In connection with the ln ducement thus proposed to be offered to r i private owners. . tPROPOSK HUGE BOM) ISSUE A. F. Haines, vice president and en- eral manager of the same company, proposed a 13,000,000.000 bond issue, rep i resenting the cost of the ships, to be sold throughout the country to perhaps ,j00.000 htHflers, which would reimburse :-..the government, and the corporation created to handle the ships would under ihls plan sell them as opportunity came '--and use the proceeds of sales and earn- ings from operation to redeem the bonas. ' Senator McNary wanted to , know why " the government cannot operate the small vessels If private owners can, and Gross 'cup said It. could, but not to such good , : advantage.. The email ships would be "used, he explained, as feeders to the trans-ocean lines. "Tour plan would be a practical gra e tulty to the pepple buying the Bhtps?" suggested McNary. Grosscup agreed that it would, and then Senator Fletcher of Florida wanted to know why the government ships, 3 purchased with Liberty bonds, should : be virtually donated to private interests. , Orosscup answered that he believed i America would gain, more business and the government receive more benefit from Income taxes than if government operation is attempted. 'TO COMPETE WITH JAPANESE . American vessels of the steel type of 6600 tons and upward will be able to ,'.--compete with the Japanese. Grosscup --. thought. If assistance is given at the beginning, He believed that concessions as to terms of payment would be of 'greater material advantage than to make a large reduction In price. L i ; . He did not advocate a forced sale, but ' 'the gradual disposal of the ships after pm 'private owners have established trade 'connections and made arrangements for 'permanent business, which cannot be made, he declared, while the business is In 'such a state of uncertainty as at present It would not be unreasonable, he suggested, to require local Interests : to supplement government aid from ; their own resources. Orosscup and Haines agreed that the difference In cost of operation between 'American, and foreign ships can be made up in other ways if the American lines are once firmly established. The chief difference is In labor, they said, and Haines testified that in the Pacific trade the entire difference In cost of operation between American and British ships Is about 8V4 per cent. ; Haines said the Pacific Steamship Amnnftnv V o m 19 nhlna Anaratlnv ntit nf J : Puget Sound to the Orient and five out ' ?Vi A fnliimhlo Hva? V-r-nlalninir the difficulty of securing full return car roes, he stated that this is now en- ' hanced because 30 ships built for this government In Japan are being brought to the American Pacific coast for deliv ery,- and - on their Initial voyages are bringing cargoes with them. Haines gave the daily cost of opera tion of the City of Spokane St $1764. He . quoted the annual cost of operation of this vessel as 1526,000. with gross earn ings of $563,902. In the cost is included every Item of shippers' bookkeeping. In eluding fixed charges,' depreciation, over head and repairs. ' ALLOWS 10 TEARS FOB SHIP That bookkeeping may make eonsid erable difference was Indicated when Senator; Nelson called attention to the fact , that the witness 'charged off B per cent1 tor depreciation, and in 20 years this would return the value of the ship, With' the ship still on hand. The witness said t he '-thought . this allowance of 20 years for the life' of the ship Was fair. It was then recalled that Grosscup the day before, testifying as he said from . figures-: carefully made by British ex perts, placed the life of a steel ship at 40 years... Haroes said his idea of a bond issue With 600,000 Investors was that It would popularise the merchant marine. .. "There has been some talk of govern- - ment ownership," he said. "Under this plan the man out in Kansas who bought a bond would feel that he, owned part of a ship. Senator McNarr pointed out that the issue of . bonds ; In this fashion would transfer : the Investment in the . ships from all 1 the people to the 600.000 bond purchasers, who will gain or lose in ac cordance with . the final proceeds from sales of ships and operation. - I The hearings are expected to last for some time, witn ail shades or opinion : waiting to be heard. 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In fact, every garment represents the standards that one is not surprised but expects to find in such clothes as bear the labels of L Stein-Bloch Fashion Park Lang ham And all the fine details which make purchasing such a pleasure at this store are, of course, enjoyed by the man who selects his clothes here. Fifth Floor, Lipman, Volfe & Co. Saturday Boys' Day Some rare values are offered in the Boys' Section Saturday mothers and boys who shop for themselves will do well to investigate every item told of below and especially: 150 Knicker Suits SE Reinforced Suits Rainproof Suits For boys, 6 to 17 years You'll pay half again as much for suits of the same quality in springl Sturdy suits of good appearance, made of best wearing fabrics Tweeds, Cassimeres, Cheviots in all the snappy new styles including Belter and Norfolk. Gray, brown, tan and greeTshades. Trousers have double seats and knees. Full lined throughout. Wondeijfiil Suits for the Price! Come early Saturday morning Specials for Saturday Only Boys Corduroy Pants $2.55 Boys Flannel Shirts and Blouses $2.45 Boys' Wool Mixed Trousers ..... 52 Boys' Flannelette Pajamas $2.50 All Boys' Overcoats and Mackinaws Substantially Reduced Fifth Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. That Action-Compelling Sale of MEN'S SIL'K TIES 65c attracting, magnet-like, men who are keen to sense the value that is represented by such a price concession - , f -t o for $1.75 Brought to light by inventory after having lain unnoticed for several months these fine Silk ties were placed on sale yesterday and they have been going like the proverbial "flap jack" ever since. . Ties of fine mixtures, satins, taffetas and gros grain. Plain shades, and handsome color combina tions. Magador and other stripes, brocade, ombre, jacquard, pyramid patterns. Ties for every taste from the ultra-conservative to the frankly "jazz." Saturday Last .Day to Profit by Special Reduced Prices on Men's Globe Union Suits Men's Shop, Just Inside Washington Street Entrance Saturday Is Candy Day That yearning for "something dif ferent" in the way of confeetions is met in a most satisfactory man ner in the Lipman-Wolfe origina tions. The skill of our master confec tioner is given full play, and work ing under conditions that are most conducive to creative genius, his confections are inspired originations that are assuredly "different" de lightfully different. A Special for Saturday FILLED rr 11 STRAWS JJC lU. Crisply dainty straws filled with delicately flavored chocolate de licious! Very specially priced for Satur day. EFFERMAYS Rich, creamy choc olates the "melting" kind. An other of our 'famed originations. $1.50 pound. MOCHA STRAWS Give the de lightful sensation of sipping Turk ish coffee through delicate straws. S1.50 poiuid. JASMINE CHEWS As hauntingly delicate as to flavor as their exotic namesake. Another of "our own." $1.50 pound. Sweets Booth, Street Floor. Women's Pure Thread SILK HOSE Special 98. The price more than makes up for slight imperfections in these fine silk hose with lisle garter tops, heavy toes and heels. Some have fancy stripes, others are in plain black, white and colors. --Street Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. And now for the spring school term The Girls' Own Shop is amply ready to outfit -every girl student with Practical School Garments THE opening of the February term calls for additions to the , young girl's wardrobe if she's entering high school or "pass ing" into a higher "grammar" grade, it will occasion, at least, a new middy, and Saturday Is Midldly-.Dsiy Special ! Detachable Flannel f O Q C Collar Middies pZ.yJ Size 6 years to 40 bust measure . -Splendid quality white jean regulation middy, laced fronts, braid trimmed. Deep cuff finish at bottom. Jack Tar Flannel Collar Middies, $2.95, $3.50 Sizes 6 years to 42 bust measure White Lonsdale Jean Middies with navy flannel collars. Wide or narrow braid trimmed. One style with service stripes. Middies All sizes $2.75 All white or white with navy collars, braid trimmed; service or regulation style some with emblems. Navy Flannel Middies $6.50 $7.50 $7.95 J0 years to 44 bust Regulation style with and without yokes, trimmed with white braid some have ties and emblems. Middy Skirts Children's Tub Middy Skirts of white Lownsdale jean. Size 6 to 14 years. $2.50 Pleated styles on muslin waists. Navy Serge Skirts $3.95, $4.95, $5.50, $6.50, $8.50 Size 6 to 14 years. Pleated style, made on white muslin waists. $7.50 Sketched Girls' Sweaters All Wool Sweaters Soft, all wool Sweaters buttons snugly around the neck plain weave. Extremely well made: Red, green, rose, copen, brown. All Wool Plain Oxford WeaveSweaters Sailor collar style full belted; two pockets". Red, green, rose. $9.00 The Girls' Own Shop, Fourth Floor. The Kerchief Shop is radiant with The New "Kolor Kerchiefs" Three for Of wonderful PURE LINEN smartest ever! Too much can scarcely be said of the excellent quality of these absolutely pure linen handkerchiefs of the "Jazz" variety, so much in vogue now they're sheer and fine, the designs are clear-cut, the colors are clear and bright, and possess a lasting quality that is uncommon, to say the least. New Spring Shades Latest "Jazz" Designs Checked centers with Grecian borders solid color center with polka dot or check borders, etc. These colorful conceits will add a piquant dash to the spring costume. They represent a value not to be duplicated hereabouts! 'KercBief Shop, Street Floor. A Group of Gloves Attractively Priced $1.25 Broken lines durable, good looking gloves for school and street wear. Mostly capes a few kid and lamb--black, gray and tans. Sizes 5 to 64. Take advantage of this Glove Buying Opportunity. Street Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Saves Food Improves Flavor Sold Here on Easy Terms You Have Heard of AT LAST! A Shipment of VICTOR Talking Machines So many people have eagerly awaited this group of Victors that we are glad to announce their arrival.' And we wish to warn our patrons that these ma chines will not 1 ast long so do not delay your choice ! Musical Floor, the Seventh. oN .75 AfiC"Viv A Fireless Cookstoves But Until You Have Seen THE DOMESTIC SCIENCE Fireless Cookstove Until you have learned !n our Household Efficiency Department its wonderful accomplishments in household economy and the fine art of cooking until then you can "have but a dim idea of its possi bilities FOR YOU. " . Won't you come at tmce and give us the pleasure of showing you this truly wonderful domestic science device. "Saleswomen who know." Household Efficiency Section, Eighth Floor. That Old -Fashioned Rummage Sale Again Saturday in the Economy Basement Store Recalls the old days of grab bag parties only that at this party one has the privilege of selecting just what one wishes from experience we all know that this is by far the most satis factory way. The Economy Basement has been transformed into a veritable "Bargain Bazaar" with all the allure of an old fashioned ''fair." There are thousands of bargains in things lb wear and things for the ; home priced from a few pennies up I COME ONE COME ALL everybody's invited to this' OLD FASHIONED RUMMAGE" SALE PARTY. - ' ECONOMY BASEMENT, Lipman. Wolfe Sc Co. x v THIS STORE USES NO COMPARATIVE PRICES THEY ARE MISLEADING ANDOFTEN UNTRUE, O Q . t 1 I i
