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-1 - f J v ,"5 1 ., 4 J" 10 THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. 1920. PHONE m EMPLOYES TO E BENEFIT OF, INCREASES IN WAGE Certain Classes of Workers to Get More Money in New Ret roactive Contracts Signed. Contracts signed by employes and management of the Pacific Telephone Telegraph company, provide Important pay increases on certain classes of work and under a special clause are made ret roactive to February 1. The contracts arranged by the Association of Central Office Employes and the Out: de Re pairmen's association have been signed. That Involving- the Installer's association has not been signed thus tar. In the case of the central office, workers' pay increases are, for begin ners, from 2. GO a day to $75 a month and up to $165 a month after 36 months of employment. Pbuble time for over time Is eliminated and straight time sub stituted, but employes will ,be"' granted annual vacations with pay.' ' For the workers this agree nent IsJ signed by W. S. Gllmore. president- II. T. Scott., vice president and H. J. Sher rett, secretary-treasurer of the asso ciation of central office vorkers. Fo.- outside repairmen the wage has been increased from $6 a day to $39 a week. Double time for overtime has been eliminated and time and a half subs ituted. This agreement Is signed for the workmen by M. Stanard. John Williams and E. V. Hunter, officers of the association of repairmen. For the company. W. D .Moore, retiring division superintendent and H. J. Ttnkham, new division .superintendent, -were signers. Many Horses Starve On Mountain Ranges Near Copper Butte Copper Butte, Feb. 10. Ae the snow disappears the carcasses of horses are found throughout the Granite moun tains. Owing to the low price of range horses these animals werp left to shift for themselves. A dry summer short ened feed and fall found stock In poor condition. Sheep, cattle and the better grade of horses were taken off the ranges and fed during- the severe weavtb er, which registered as low aa 60 below zero. Some of the range horses found their way home and were cared for, but the bones of the weaker ones are mute evidence of ' the ravenous appe tites of wolves and coyotes, the Jatter having devoured the, frozen flesh. The best grade of horses commands good prices, and has not lacked care, but the $2!i and $35 horse has had a battle for life and his bleached bones during the coming summer will tell why the trap pers have met with poor success during the winter in catching coyotes. The coyote had an abundance of horse flesh. Students at Free School to Dance Students of the free night school being maintained at 290 Grand avenue north by the Knights of Columbus com mittee on war activities are trt have their first social evening next Saturday. A dance Is planned to which the 500 students and their girl friends are In vited. The work of the free employment bureau for ex-service men by the Knights of Columbus took on added life last week, with the pending out of a large number of letters to business houses in Portland and vicinity employ ing much help. The employers are being appealed to in the work of secur ing permanent positions for the ex service men. i FAY KING FINDS FOLKS READY TO FREEZE FOR SALVATION ARMY By Fay King Ifiaj Kins a Portland firf. whose first news paper work u pnbliibed in The Journal sev eral jean . Hhm bow ia looted in New York. ) The other night, when It was cold enough to freeze the alcohol In the mind of a prohibitionist and the wind was howling like a bad loser at poker, and the icicles hung around the taxi top like pass mooch ers around the sporting editor on the eve of- a fight, the faithful old Salvation Army was holding down Its old corner stand, brave ly singing away to the accompaniment of the tamborine. . You'd think they were going up in smoke from the breath clouds that rose on the cold air as they sang along, and the shivering few that stood along the curb to get their message had to keep hopping from one foot to the other to keep up their circulation. You couldn't help feeling a thrill of admiration for this Army that is as much on the job in Peace as In War. One by one the gang that had gath ered threw a bit of change on the drum and beat it for shelter, and they could hardly be blamed, but one guy stayed. stayed for the finish a kittle doughboy still in uniform! Not until the last word and the last note had been said and sung, and the little Army had formed in line to march away did he even think of leaving. They stuck with me till the finish over there, why shouldn't I stick with them over here?" was all he said aa he started off in the opposite direction! Mrs. Volara Nelson Of Twin Falls Gets Air Pilot License Twin Falls. Idaho. Feb. 11. Mrs. Volara Nelson, formerly of Twin Falls, has been granted the first pilot's license issued by the Aero club of America, say eastern newspapers. She Is an expert aviator and knows how to do the loop the loop, tail spin and many other aerial feats. She left Twin Falls In 1915. go ing to Boise, where her husband be came manager of the King Motor com pany. She waa for a time interested in automobillng and appeared with great success In the War Bonnet round-up at Idaho Falls In 1914. Later .she as tounded Barney Oldfield, master driver, with her driving. A few years ago Mrs. Nelson forsook the race track for the clouds and has achieved remarkable success in that field. Woman Has Rival in Field for Constable Sig Wertheimer. 1111 East Morrison street, ft the first to contest honors for the Republican nomination for constable with Mrs. Mary Jackson. Wertheimer, previous to 191S, had 10 - years' exper ience in the constable's office as deputy, and on this bases his campaign. His slogan is "trained by experience for the office.- Pulls Gun Instead Of Money; 'Profiteer' He Yells at Dealer Oakland. CaL. Feb, 10. (L N. a) L "Anybody that has the nerve to charge $18 for a pair of shoes hasn't any kick opining when he gets some of his own medicine." declared a bold bandit as he drew a gun on a local merchant and backed out of the store today. On his feet were the shoes for which be had not paid. 'Til drill you full of holes if you let out a peep," was the bandit's parting remark. Workingmen Dig Tip Silver Bullion Loot Twin Falls, Idaho, Feb. 11. While digging a basement for a house In the Antelope Springs district. W. A. Snyder discovered eight bars of silver bullion, believed to have been cached there years ago by some robbers in the stage coach days. The bars were once inclosed In a wooden box. It is believed, as pieces of decayed wood were found. Of European invention is a pneumatic life boat that can support GO persons in water, and which can be Inflated and made ready for use in three minutes. Bergman Shoe Co. Plans New $40,000 Factory Structure Output of the Theo. Bergmann Shoe company will be trebled by the addition of new equipment during the next six months; according to officials of the concern. Plans are being prepared by Clausse A Clausse for the erection of at new factory building at Eighteenth and Thurman streets for the Bergmann company. The new structure will be , three stories in height with a full basement. (0 by 100 feet in dimensions and will cost approximately $40,000. The Bergmann company employs 85 men In Its present plant at 621 Thur man street in the manufacture of log ging, work and sporting boots and shoes. The present annual output la valued at approximately $300,000. ASPIRIN Introduced by "Bayer" to Physicians in 1900 You want genuine Aspirin the Aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. The name "Bayer" means the true, world famous Aspirin, proved safe by millions of people. Each unbroken package of "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" coja tains proper directions for Colds, Headache, Toothache, ' Earache, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Neuritis and for Pain generally. Always say "Bayer" when buy ing Aspirin. Then look for the safety "Bayer Cross" on the pack age and on the tablets. Handy tin boxes of twelve tab lets cost but a few cents. Drug gists alio sell larger packages. 2 Airia It tr4. auk Bret Uuiltcnn Monoicticci4rttf af salicjticacU THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST GREATEST CLUB SALE ONLY STANDARD MAKE W X Z ..-f W?k 'ICash PAYMENT MAKES DELIVERY TO YOUR HOME TERMS TO SUIT YOUR CONVENIENCE Select From World's Only Acknowledged Standards NEW EDISON DIAMOND DISC VICTOR VICTROLA COLUMBIA GRAFONOLA The Talking Machine of 'Quality brings to your home EDUCATION CULTURE REFINE MENT AND JOY SOME WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN USED MACHINES Just a Few Samples With Prices A LATE MODEL Beautiful cabinet design just like new. Price with t2 selections $117.00 THIS OUTFIT A dandy little Phon ograph, almost good as new. Priced for our February Club 1.. $28.00 Including 8 Records HERE IS A DANDY BUY One of the standard makes, like new, traded in on one of the more expensive mod els. Priced now with 8 selections at only . $62.00 A RARE Sold less than 3 days ago. Purchaser was called from iey paid in for $103.00 TERMS $1.00 CASH DELIVERS TO YOUR HOME Cut out coupon and mail immediately machine, selections - REED-FRENCH PIANO MFG. CO., Portland, Oregon Write for Catalogue, Mark cross X opposite your choice. Edison Columbia . Victor Name Address Think Pianos -TIM Reed-French IS... Oh u w u mwmuuniiiwifjiM I-,' 12th St. at Washington Corner Store Phone Bdwy. -7 50 r We'd rather earn the money from you than borrow it from the bank. IV 1 A Extra Saleswomen Wanted! News For Women ! -Something Has Happened! t t Luck is like lightning unexpectedly and positively it strikes. We dare say not one of you dreamed of such a thing as leisurely choosing from many hundreds of authentic and beautiful spring garments at genuine price reductions of from 20 to 30 per cent. Yett that is the joyous opportunity before you at Peterson's Upstairs Store starting to morrow. We doubt if Portland's retail history records a seasonal event the equal of this, and it would not be the case now were it not prompted by areason altogether urgent. You'll remember when, less than a year ago, the Peterson store was more than doubted in At that time a partner was taken into the business and the capital increased. size. Now it is that Mr. Peterson is again acquiring sole ownership and must raise the cash quickly with which to purchase the other's interest. That, in brief, is why the actual savings on spring's choicest garments and millinery are as remarkable as they are bona fide. ' 1 BRIEF SUMMARY OF WHAT TO EXPECT In the Suits Handsome new ripple model of tricotine other ma terials, too variously fashioned and enhanced in some instances with smart touches of embroidering. Artistic use of buttons are of note on Some garments. In the Dresses Taffetas claim greatest favor quite the vogue in leading fashioin circles. In this sale you'll see the newest style features in frocks, embroidered, beaded or shell trimmed. Predominant are navy, black, brown, taupe and gray. Satin, tricoflne, tricolette, georgette, serges and trico tines also shown. In the New Coats , The NEW in coats calls for Jaunty cuts of camel's hair cloth and polo fabrics. They are in this sale the selection comprehensive. Medium and three-quarter lengths. Every new shade all sires. Special Skirt Sale At 20 per cent off low regular pirces, choice of all our new spring skirts. Handsome plaidwigs in wool fabrics striking sports patterns. Many silk skirts in this new showing. Plain and pleated models. THE NEWEST Millinery 20 Off New, every hat. Regular 7.5o to $25.00 hats. Sale Price Of refreshing newness, these artful creations with floral and ribbon garniture. We remark the great variety of effects in this .sale. $6 to $20 Naturally, We Are Calling This PETERSON'S MONEY-RAISING SALE! Consider, please, that every garment, every hat, is NEW just as you've been noting in the Spring Fashion Journals their freshness is captivating Suits - Dresses - Coats The following prices apply only until $10,000 are raised: All $2450 Spring All $2750 Spring All $2950 Spring All $3450 Spring All $3950 Spring All $4450 Spring All $4950 Spring AH $5450 'Spring All $5950 Spring All $6950 Spring All $7450 Spring All $7950 Spring All $8950 Spring All $9850 Spring Garments, Garments, Garments, Garments, Garments, Garments, Garments, Garments, Garments, Garments, Garments, Garments, Garments, Garments, Money Raising Sale Price $19.60 Money Raising Sale Price $22.00 Money Raising Sale Price $23.60 Money Raising Sale Price $27.60 Money Raising, Sale Price $31.60 Money Raising" Sale Price $35.60 Money Raising Sale Price $39.60 Money Raising Sale Price $43.60 Money Raising Sale Price $47.60 Money Raising Sale Price $55.60 Money Raising Sale Price $59.60 Money Raising Sale Price $63.60 Money Raising Sale Price $71.60 Money Raising Sale Price $78.80 The Upstairs Store West Park and Washington O In the Pittock Block Elevator to Second Floor