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TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 8, - 192L THE; OREGON VrDAILY ; JOURNAL PORTLAND, OREGON - TELEPHONE BRIEF HOLDSHiEHRATES FAIRLY BALANCED V ; 8 Through a rehearing on Oregon tele phone ratea the pubtle bearel everjr thing discussed "from the nation-wide refutation of. the Bell system to the question of protecting telephone poles from the voracious appetite of the wood pecker." but In the end the petitioners "nave proved nothing. This was another echo of the tele phone rata case and contained ' tn tha brief of tha Pacific Telephone and Talfrapt company filed Monday after noon with tha Public "Service commission. Thla brief wu tha final answer of the - telephone) company in tha rehearing and waa filed In reply to tha city brief, filed mora tha a thre week ago. Tha attorneys of tha telephone com pany submit In thla brief that tba peU t testers have proved nothing to cauae tha Public Hervlce commission to reconsider Its order Increasing ratea, which became effective March 1. 1921. tha brief da . clarva. there waa one exception and thla waa that "tba rehearing proved that tba ordet should ba reaffirmed." C0MXE5T IS CAtlTIC Evidence which waa submitted during the rehearing la scathingly denunclatad la tha conclusion of tha brief as follows ; "The I'aclflo company by no means m objects to suggestions fairly made, that may relate to its management, and what ever It could reasonably do, so It has eterted Its utmost tc follow such sug gestions. "It does not, however, welcome a mass af confused and conflicting claims made Jo embarrass tha utility, belittle public efflclals and mislead" tha public. It and Its employee are members of tha Oregon "public and entitled to tha same brand of Justice as any other members of tha Taublle. "Nov that tha amoks of tha rehearing has cleared and Um has permitted aome reflection, what have the petltlonrs doner "They have dlacuaaed everything but tha matter under consideration- They have played to the gallery, suggesting that tha commlaalon should play with Ita ear to tha ground. And In tha and they have proved nothing except that the order should ba reaffirmed. "Nor have they made aay recommen dattons that have any semblance of dl rectnesa, except that each class that has appeared would secure a rata reduction without concerning Itself how that would ! afreet other classes. P OUTLAID ADTICE BAfPEB "Counsel tor , the city of Portland without concerning themselves aa to the reault to the state, have urged that the rates should be reduced, the Pacific com pany should go forward with Ita plana t? spend several millions of dollars In the state at this time, and the state should be burdened with a further and extended hearing, for what purpose wa Oo not know. -We wHI only say that the revenue provided by tne ratea under the order In question was absolutely necessary and the ratea are fairly balanced as experi ence and Judgment can make them." Tha brief filed by the company la even more extensive than that filed three weeks ago by the city of Port land. It la 120 pages In length and treats In detail the subjeots relative to the case, and scores the attempt of the petitioners to confuse tha public mind Ooaclt Loses Life In Making Only Score in Contest Abilene, Kan.. Nov. t. (L N. ID Carrying tha ball over tha Una for tha only score of the game, cost Blmeon Barber', star halfback of tba Ufa. He died early today from a local high school football team bis fractured spin, received when he waa tackled Saturday when ha made tha touchdown. - - Soldiers of Three Wars to Be Guests Chehalis. Wash., Nor. 8. Tha honored guests at tha wild duck, banquet which win be served by tha auxiliary of Ray moat post No. 10. American Legion, on Armistice day. In Raymond, wiu be World and Spanish-American war 'vet erans jid the Q. A. R. Robert White will be toastmaster. Edward conneuy will speak and vocal solos will be given by Xd waiters and Paul Blacks tone, a ball will follow. Patron and patron- eases art Mr., and Mrs. C L. Xewts, Mr and Mrs. William Waiters SAd Mr. and Mra. Robert White. through Introduction of a mass of "irrel evant and conflicting claims. BEHEABI30 18 KSTIBWED Tha brief opena by calling attention that "not a witness or exhibit was of fared by petitioners during this pro ceeding of unlimited opportunity, that casta a ahadow of doubt on the need for relief afforded by the order In question or that tends to show that the rates authorised should be reduced." la regard to the legality of tha re hearing the brief says that "petitioners seem to have studiously avoided the submission of their claims to a Judicial body, but have choaen to Insist upon so-called .rehearing before the commis sion." the right of which Is contradicted by tha statement that ""there la no statu atory provision for rehearing an order of tba commission once it has become effective." "Whan wa further find the petitioners suggesting that the investigation should be prolonged Into the future, it must be concluded by those representing the petitioners, knowing that they have failed, have .lost confindence in their claims, if tbey ever had any. and now that they have had all the opportunity they asked, the atmosphere should be cleared, the proceedings dismissed, and the order affirmed," aaya the brief. WILL SOT CUT WAGES The question of obsolete and distorted plant equipment Is treated In details, each case In question which was dis cussed at the rehearing being fully ex plained. In regard to the suggestion that wagea should be reaucea. tne company says that It does not propose to cut the wagea of its employes in the belief that they are no more reasonable. The brief calls attention to the ex tensive solicitation work carried on by the petitioners prior to the hearing and comments that It la significant that out of 100,000 stations In service In Oregon tnese eiioria oniy resuiiea wn securing the attendance of 102 people, of whom hut 41 commented as to service, while the others took tangents away from -the case In discussion of Irrelevant things. COTJSIIT BRIEF "BETIEWED" Other angles of the case are also dis cussed In detail. Including tha claims of the city of Warrenton and the city of Astoria for free service, on which it com mtnts that "the present arrangement is tlx ' best for all converned." The claims In the brief of E. M. Cousin were brand ed as "consisting of 17 pages, which in clude a strange mixture of quotations, mirunderstandlngs, incorrect statements and half truth of such -a nature kthat it would be folly to attempt to analyze It" The telephone rehearings began on July IS and continued unitl August 2(. during the course of which there were taken 4304 pages of transcript and 132 exhibits. Petitions for the rehearing were filed by the city of Portland, Ore gon City, Tba Dalles, Oregon State Hotel association and E. M. Cousin. Others made their appearance representing other cities, towns and organisations. The brief Is signed by H. B. Plllsbury, J. T. Shaw, John H. McNary, Carey A Kerr and Omar O. Spencer, attorneys- for the telephone company. Begged; Aid With Petition; Jailed C K. Trowbridge waa sentenced to SO days In jail on a charge of vagrancy by Judge Romanian in municipal court Monday afternoon, after evidence was Introduced to show that he had solicited aid with tha use of a petition purporting te ba signed by Dr. Charles E. Hill, stating that he was in 111 health. Hill claimed the paper was a forgery. ww-aWMeicsw Show Visitors, to Portland's Best Stored TRADING STAMPS GIVEN ON. CHARGE ACCOUNTS IF PAID IN FULL BY THE 10TH OF EACH MONTH OIL SB ILL 8TBIKES SHALE Astoria, Nov. S. The drill in the Lower Columbia Oil k Gas 'company's well Monday penetrated the stratum pf hard rock, through which it had been working for 410 feet, plunging into - a formation of gray shale. 2 i 8 in in in in III nr Ul mm m a . I n I aruensc s nil 111 Bosdaa llll CHOCOLATE MALTED MILK For All the Family Most everyon likes Chocolate Malted Milk, and now you can serve it at home just like the fountains. It is en's old established sd Milk with a new late flavor. Get a or small package oar grocer's or BUNewT 3 Ballad or OOrin itTI- ax ' Soon or late I knock unbidden, once, at every gate' , The man with average capabilities who has never been called by Opportunity doesn't Live! There may be some who do not hear or heed her fateful knock," and there ore many more who, though conscious of being confronted by a great Opportunity, are help less airf shackled through lack of readiness and preparation. - Let it not be said of you that Opportunity called and found you wanting; tEat you were not ready caught unprepared. Your call may not come for years it may show you tremendous possibilities tomorrow. BE READY TO RECEIVE IT! ' Let us help you make ready with a Savings Account. T HE-NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL- BANK PORTLAND OREGON Best Butter $1 No deliveries except with other purchases made in the grocery de partment Glenwood Creamery Butter priced special, 2 lbs. $1.00 Gem Nat Margarine, 2 lbs. , 55 -r JU RELIABLE MERCHANDISE RELIABLE METHODS. ThOHBISOK. AlPCR. WEST PAW AND TENTH STREETS Basement Underprice Store AVING S S ALES: Basement Clearance Womeh's$6to$lOShoes )ver 1000 pairs in this sensational offering. 3 SPECIAL LOTS C 3 SPECIAL LOTS LH 7 Y if v l i 1 I I Slashing Shoe Prices to Reduce Stocks The time has come to cut down the Basement Shoe stock. To accomplish this we have reduced prices to half and less. Footwear of dependable qualities from best of makers. In the sale there are Women's Laced Shoes of black kid Buttoned Shoes of black kid gray and brown kid Laced Shoes patent colt Laced Shoes patent kid, buck tops Goodyear welt soles. Cuban, Louis heels LOT 1 393 pairs OF r LOT 2 684 pairs flQ QK Women's Shoes at tiJAieOfJ Women's Shoes at tBOeOtl Basement Shoe Dept. Women's Dresses It's a Gigantic Basement Sale 4 A $1 A .85 si mmm wa Giving the women of Port land and vicinity a rare oppor tunity to choose from many charming new Frocks at about half the regular value. -r-Poiret Twill Canton Crepe Tricotine Satin are the principal materials used in the making of these Dresses. Large selections of smart styles for street and business' wear including a number of straghtline models trimmed with braids and but tons. You must see these to appreciate what remarkable values they are. Sizes for women and misses. Very latest 'models. Priced very special $14.85 and $19.75 Basement Underprice Store "90c Day" in the Basement Store NO TELEPHONE, C O. D. OR MAIL ORDERS FILLED FOR ADVERTISED SPECIALS Women's Coutil Corsets Basement Back-laced Corsetsx of splendid quality coutil. I Rust-proof boning. ' Medium bust. All sizes 20 to 30.1 Priced very special at 90 90c 3 Women's Brassieres Basement Back fastening Brassieres of good quality! fancy pink material. A well-V known make. Sizes 32 up to( 44. Priced special, 3 for 90f 90c 2 Pairs Women's Bloomers Basement White knittedv Bloomers with elastic at waist and knee. Sizes 34, 36 andv 38 only. Limited quantity.! Special at 2 pairs fdr 90V 90c Women's Union Suits Basement High or low neck, long or short sleeves, knee or ankle length. White ribbed cotton Union Suits.' Sizes 36 to 44. Priced special at 90 90c 7 Pairs Women's Hose Basement Black cotton Hose of good quality. Double heel and toe. Sizes Vi and 9' only tn the lot On sale Wednesday 7 pairs for 90fy 90 c 2 Pairs Mercerized Hose Basement Black, gray and- cordovan mercerized lisle Hose for women. Double heel, sole and j toe. Sizes y2 to 10. Specially priced, 2 pairs 90 VI IP Dainty Silk Camisoles Basement Women's Silk Camisoles in several prettyf styles, trimmed with ribboniTS and laces. Suitable for gifts. ( Exceptional values at 90V 90c Women's Slip-On Aprons Basement Made up in excel- lent quality percale in a good! selection or new patterns. Popular slip-on style. Priced special for Wednesday at 901 !90c 90c 2 Women's Bib Aprons Basement You will want sev eral of these when you see them. Good quality materials and well made. Limited quan tity. Special at 2 for 90 Child's Peter Pan Sleepers Basement Warm knittedx Sleeping Garments in sizes Oli to 12. Made witti telL Just the thing for winter wear. I Priced very special at 90 . 3 Prs. Children's Hose Basement Girls and Boys' school Stockings of ribbed! black cotton. Sizes syS to to. Regular values up to 60c Priced special at, 3 pairs 9K 90c !90c 2 Pairs Girls' Bloomers Basement Good quality Sat- een Bloomers for girls 6 to 12 f years. Black only. Elastic at 'waist and knee. Priced spe- clal Wednesday, 2 pairs 90 90 c 2 Silk Boudoir Caps Basement Of wash silk and crepe de chine effectively! trimmed with laces and rib- bons. Many dainty styles.! Special Wednesday, 2 for 907 10 Rolls Toilet Paper Basement Excellent quality Toilet Tissue put up 1000 sheets to the roll. No tele phone or C- O. D. orders, to to a customer. 10 rolls 90 90c 90c 7aTV Ul la 90c ' 3 Yards Fancy Ribbons Basement Special pu.rchase ana sale oi rancy Dresden f Ribbons "suitable for making of gift articles. 5 to. 7 inch. I Wednesday, 3 yards for 90 3 Pairs Women's Gloves 90c Basement Women's Cham- oisette Gloves of excellent! quality with fancy black stitching. Size 6, 6A and 7( only. Special at, 3 pairs 907 90c . 2 Corsage Flowers Basement - Fresh ship men t just received. Dainty Flowers in many different varieties and colors. Specially priced! for this sale at 2 for 907 90c 2 Men's Undershirts "Basement W inter weigh Undershirts in white or gray. Clean-up of odd lines. Not all sizes, but phenomenal val ues. 2 garments for 9(K ' 2 Prs. Men's Suspenders Basement Men's Suspend- ers in one of the best stand-J ard makes. - Strong leather' ends. Assorted patterns Priced special 2 pairs 4 Boys' School Blouses Basement Sizes 6 and 7 only Odd lot priced for quick clearaway. Made up in serv iceable material.. Priced for Wednesday, 4 blouses, 90c Children's Pajamas Basement Outing Flanne Pajamas in the popular two- piece style. Plain white only. Broken range of sizes. Priced specially for Wednesday Children's Bath Robes Basement Shop early forv I: : i . J ur 1 comfy bath robes in assorted patterns. Size 2 only in this! lot. Extra values at 90c Children's School Tains Basement Only a limited number in this lot Wool, velvet, satin and angora Tarns in assorted colors. Priced special Wednesday, only 90, !90c Women's Trimmed Hats Basement Smart banded Hatsv for sport and street wear,! also a number of soft velvet V Hats. Don't miss this snap.! Choice Wednesday, only 90 90 c One Lot Untrimmed Hats Basement Velvet, velveteen and other good Hats in black and colors. Good selec-V tion of the season's most de-( sirable shapes. Special 90V 90c 2 Men's 4-in-Hand Ties Basement A splendid chance to . supply your neckwear needs. Hundreds of new terns to seTect from. fi very special at 2 for iance i90 2 Pairs Men's Work Gloves 90- Basement Wrist style with leather cuff. Made from mule skin. Just the thing for rough work, . Priced special for Wednesday 2 pairs 90f 2 Prs. Men's Heavy Socks Basement Men's mixed wooK Socks in serviceable dark col-J ors, with white hee! and toe.; Good heavy quality. Priced! very special 2 pairs for 9Qf) 4 Pairs Men's Socks Basement--This is the grade you are asked 35c for it other! stores.- Supply yonr 'winters needs here and save. PrlcedV very special 4 pairs for 90 ' ti All I II 90c 90c 90c - - 90c Ufl WWW 90c ' 5 Yds. Printed Challis Basement 3 6 inches wide Wide range of attractive pat terns suitable for covering comforters, curtains, etc. Special 5 jards for Large Size Bath Towels Basement Heavy double thread Turkish Towels, sizej 24x54 inches. You cannot afford to miss this bargain. On sale Wednesday at 90, 6 Yds. Outing Flannel 90i ant Good heavy grad Outing Flannel in. plain white and fancy "stripes. For gowrts. pajamas, etc Priced special for Wednesday, 6 yards 9fjf 190 Large Bleached Sheets Basement We reserve the right to hmit quantity. 72x 90 inch Bleached Sheets rein forced with center seam.-Spe cially priced at only 90v 90c 6 Yds. Standard Percale Basememt Large selection of desirable patterns in tight col- ors suitable for aprons andv house dresses. 36 inches! wide. Special, 6 yards 90? 90c 18 Yds. Crash Toweling 4TH FLOOR . Wednesday Special Lunch 69 c --Service from Ui3o a. in, to 2:30 p. m. Tea Room, 4th Floor. CHOICE OF Cream of Celery Soup English Beef Broth with Barley Fried Razor Clams, Tartar Sauce Boiled Halibut Ere Sauce Italian Pot Roast and Spaghetti Individual Lamb Pie OWK Special Baked Beans and Boston Brown Bread Assorted Cold Meats Potato Salad with . Baked Hubbard Squash CHOICE OF Apricot Pie Ice Cream Baked Apple Tea Coffee Milk p- MAIN FLOOR ) v Candy Sale CREAMED FILBERTS a de licious confection. Priced OK r special tomorrow, pound OlJC OLD-FASHIONED Chocolates. Quality Sweets everybody 07 - anoreciates. The pound aCl I U 17c GUM assorted DROPS Small flavors, pound SECOND FLOOR Hair Bobbing Man Barber Heart's desire curl, straight cut, curled bob, etc. Our man barber understands this work and knows how to handle children. Daylight booth. Hair Bobbing, any style; 50c Beauty Parlors rJ MAIN FLOOR v I V. i. . i I "Notion Day" Bargain Circle Metal Slipper Trees at 15c Pearl Buttons, all sizes 10c Mother's Ironing Wax at 8c Twilled Tape, 24-yard bolts, on special sale tomorrow at 25c Tailors' Tape, special at 7c Lingerie Tape in lifbt blue and piak, lSc kind now 9c Defender Safety ' Pins on special sale tomorrow, card 4c THIRD FLOOR Home Decoration Week . "t "fsv'r- - v . - A: Basement Not more than 1S yards to a customer. Brown Crash with red border. Very absorbent On sale Wednes day l S yards forv only 90f Imported Pongee Silk Bttssjeat Heavy grade Im- ported Pongee in natural cot-! "or. 33- inches wide. -For; men's shirts, women's bkmfes.1 etc Priced special 90ryir- !90c 90 Mr.JohnKolle A director and lecturer of in ternational note is now conduct ing a series of , Free Lectures On the Art of Home Furnishing and Interior Decorating If you are interested in m ak in r your home more restful. more beaattful ana more lovable 1 you should hear these lectures by Mr. Kolle- and consult with him. His services are gratis. Mr. Kolle is here through the cour tesy of the Klearflax -Rug Co., makers of the famous - , KlearflaX LINEN RUGS Lectqes are held daily at 2.30 p. m. in the Rug Department on the 3rd Floor. Bring your-friends. a? I 2 I I 8 ' J 1 V1 I i A I? J