- WEDNESDAY'. MOUNINfl. JANUARY- 6, .102(1 - ft TOPS CmnoON STATESMAN. SALEM. OUEfSON E MFMi SSE' iUilil "i&SM s::v Complainants Sefck to Re-I Oregon Linen Wills Expert , coven $165,000 Ftonv- I Negotiating for Foreign v .-:vv.-: . Our Annual January pa Railroad Company Equipment 1MB IS C7 The stato suprrae court yester day hfartt Arguments of attorneys In tho Bults brought by the BoolU Kelly Lumber company and Ham mond and Winton to rfefcover from th nrpffnn California Railroad, company approximately S1S5.0O0.,1 The reeorda in the ca&e show that the Booth-Kelly company contracted trith the defendant cor-f poration for the purchase of .47, 000 acres of railroad rant lands 'for whleft It" was' to - pay $7 an! acre. A" similar contract was ne-i K filiated by Hammond and Win-t ton for. "the" purchase of 119.283! acres of tho print lands at 110 an acre.; 7',' "" I. . '. S' " . U was allowed lhat'aher payinar this amount of money for the lands tho rrant was .revoked by an act of congress with the result that the- plaint I Tf corporations wre romDelled to pay to the fed eral eovernmont an - additional $2.50 an acre. to obtain, satisfac tory title. . ' . ' ( , - - Suit later was started by the Itooth-Kelly Lumber company and Hammond and Winten to recoTer from the .railroad corporation a refund of SJ.50' an acre, which was the amount the plaintiffs wftre oomnelled to Pay. to the feot- ernment. Tne "drcUit court for Multnomah county held for the plaintiffs with the result that the suit later was, appealed" to the xt&le supreme court. , , I : -The Rooth-Keli eo m n a n 7 - rlnlmn ft refund of $177,000. while Hammond and Winton are asking to recover approximately 548,500. W. Williams.; rppresentlnK t lie -United States attorney i?en- eral's office in Washington, was - here-today to , protect the Rorern- i melt's interest. In the suits. Contract for $100,000 worth of preparing and spinning machinery for Ihe new Oregon, Linen Mills, Inc., Was being worked out yester day by J. 3. Aldred, representing the Splcm plant, and Mr-.Oliver. rt-nrSentinjs machinery minufac- tnrers of Europe, 'ine rcacumery, it Is, understood, is to be manufac tured in Leeds and fa Belfast. Mr. Aldred and Mr. Oliver are in New iYork at present. , A inbcial. meeting ot the board nt directors of the linen mill will be held Monday. It is expected that Ihe" contract will be signed at this itime. Mr. Aldred and Mr. Oliver are planning to wire the contract to Salem In order to get action as swiftly as possible. It "is understood that 9v days will be allowed from date of sign Ing the contract for the manuTac turlrig of the machinery." This would mean that the machinery would be ready -for shipment to Salem about May. It is predicted that: several shinments will be re quired. However, officers of the plant hope to" have 'the mill In op eration before the end", of August. The machinery to be purchased in Europe is entirely new. Spme second hand machinery wasi re- ctfntljr'purchased In Lockport, New TorkL This, however, 4s for weav ing I and finishing while the new machinery is for repairing and inning: The Salem plant Is to be an ex- hatitfvn mia. In FTnrone. It is saidj preparing and spinning are handled by one plant and weaving anrt i finishing by . another. The Salein mill, however, will perform all these functions. "PEDDLER FEE LAW" l S DECLARED VALID .,.'. (ContUufJ ttom pit J.) ELEVEN INSTITUTIONS REPORT 926 SURPLUS i (Continued I mm page 1.) $47.250. Of this amount $203,- 228.05 was expended in 1925. tSbn that - common ; carriers are There remains in the funds ol fivajiter special privileges or Im-1 this institution for the year 192C inuhItIert,'for they arejrequlred to the amount of $23,523.28. This !ay 1 4 for each passenger. In ad- institution shows a slight deficit ditSon : to the- fees prescribed ac- Jn 1 its operating expense account cording to the weight of the motor I and !a slight surplus in Us salary vehicle. :".'.. ' 1 and ;wage account. commercial venicies usea ex- R.nooi foP the deaf cuslvely m selling and or deliver- ha; an approprjation of $112,- gqoaa, wares, ana racrvuanujse -04 ,fttP the biennium. Of this within" five miles' of the boundar- mJnTlt thpro'. WM exnended .In its of a cltyare exempted, It may 1925 a total of $52,870.60. There be,-tor the reason tnat tne, street Uemaln8 ln the funds of this In- ftt municipalities re punt ana .ttlon for 192 a total of f60,- liiamatinea Dy , special assessment 1 j jyIj lunds ana not ny motor vemcie 11- t 0f $63,840 aDoronriated 1 cense ices. . I fnr khn rondnet. of the state indus- Business houses occaseionally trIajj scllooi for Kiris there re- uiseu w '""i jnaias 528.611.47 lor the year commerce -to customers . Deyona iqfi RxTvenrtitiires for 1925 ae- corporate limits,; and the Tgisla-, gregated $35,228.53. ture In , Its discretion, grantea ; to ea8tern Oregon state hos- thl3 class the privilege of so .using krtai a hi-nnial annroorfa- the Highways beyond corporate JtIoiJ. of 617.800; expended $280,- limits wumn a. uiajieo. ruu. IH34.29 durinc 1925. -leaving a This concession la not unreaeott- eble in view of the fact that our wonderful' system ";' ntghways f euld not have been built or main tained had -ft "not been Tor'the - thousands -of oteners of commer . lal vehicles whose, places of bus : Iness are in the cities and ho sel dom use the, "highways, f et they i pay their Just" portion of this pub lic burden. Hut, say the petition ers, why make it a five limit? Wliy not 10, 20 or"3.0 miles? With like propriety' we might ask. why dW the legislature tetluire a Cer tain license1 fee for an automobile Laving, a weight, of 2000. pounds? Why not fix the fee on, a basis, of r.oOo, pounds?,,, . 1 j -Such matters -rest wlthlnthe Vdiscretfon of the.leglslafuro and are subject to review wneit .tltelr purpose Is.tn lteepingr'wllh" the gent ral legislation . of the state m gilding and' malntafning" roads. ' A it Is .reasonable to require -"'a jereater' feo 'for :the: operation; at hVavIef 1 automobile because t ot . damage "sustained by the "roads, it is likewise 'just and .'equitable to . xact nigher fees of owners Who ore given the right and privilege of operating fhelr motor vehicles over a greater extent of highways. ThisV" law. . makes . no . distinction among those ot thejsame class. Jit ' treats all alike who are uimllariy Kituated, and . thereby -meets ithe constitutional requirement that all citizens must be given equal 5 ' protection f the laws. " "Realtors complain.; because the act makes a fMstinetion between the buyer' and tlrt seller in J,the operation ot commercial vehicles. Why should it not be so in view of the greater use of. the road by the latter class? W think there s reasonable ground for the ; dis tinction,. ,'i J 1 . , , 'After careful consideration we are of the opinion that the act In (tuestion is constitutional and that Its classifications have a reason Aft! hncia The Bcrptsi.rv tit Statn was right in refusing to issue 11 .'j. ttnses to the ; petitioners for the reason that they failed to Iflclud in their tenders the additional tax : uhich t the statute ! requires.; I follows that ihe demurrer to the alternative writ of . mandamus is - Kustafaed a'ud the cause dismiss ed.". " - balance of $337,365.71 for the yefcr .1926.' There was appropri ated for this institution for bet terments $271,000, ot which! $121,472.51, has been expended. There remains available for im provements in 1928 the amount of i fcl49.527.49. ; Out of a total j appropriation of $75,080 author ized for the Old Soldiers Home fof ! the biennium, there remains $36174.93. There was expended at! this institution la 1925 a total! of $38. 604.07. ' . The Oregon employment institu tion for, 'the blind had an appro- priaiion 01 4z,ja.z, pi wnicn $37,822.66 had been expended. There remains in the funds of this lnstltutioa only 4532.57, which will jnot: be; sufficient. to conduct the) plaht 'during more thRnone; or? two months of this year. Goingf after a thing la of course inCFEIl 3IERCHANT DIES THE DALLES, Ore., Jan. 5. (Ry Associated Tress). Philip It. 1 Kftowles, 64, prominent Dufur merchant and " ex-mayor of that city. :. died-, today following- an apopietlc stroke. Funeral services wm .be held Thursday at t)ufur. Fesl Sphnd!d! IScestLaxatwe,, "Cacarets"10c T :'IWnt stay&ead- i achy, dizzy; bilious. ' constipated, sick! - One or two pleas-1 ant caifid jr- like 'Cascareta" - taken ; any time will mild ly stimulate your liver and start! our'bowelsV Then oii will both look and" feel clean: - sweet and "re freshed. Your head will be clear, stomach sweet, tongue pink and your ckin rofT,, h Because "CatcaretsT nevr grtpe or sicken. It lias become the larg est selling laxative in the world. h Directions for men, women, chil .it t m. 1 n aes 9-4 Pequot Sheeting 59c Regular standard qualHy, bleached, high grade Sheeting Turkish Towels 25c Double Thread xrjodi quality Turkish Towels 27 Inch White Outing Flannel 19c i Extra good quality Suitable for. infants, and ! pexi vear purposes i ; 36 Inch White Outing Flannel 22c In this nortineht jafe'altolored stripps suitable for I : Night ,Gowita rtnd Pa jatnas 1 36 In Rayon Crepes Clearance a fij.f. (i price, yd. .plUU An xtra large display of this popular material suitable f or the . : new spring dresses. . . ' Everfast Suiting 49 c New Spring Price !. The new 1926 price is to be 49c look for name on selvage of every yard. Colored Corduroys 69c ,13 inch colored Corduroys, regular Waterside Washable i Silk Draperies Ounentire-stock; Tanging in widths 36 to 46 inches, $uch colors as Rose, Gold, Blue, Mulberry, also fancy, stripes and bro cades. , j . Clearance Price I and J -2Price i Wdolen Dress i ". Goods ; 56 inches widd C0 CQ Clearance, yd. yfDp n this assortmentof odd lots are values up to $3.95 a yard. All wool plain fabrics, also stripes fand checks. .j '.v 1 r Silks Values d! "TQ to $3,00 v tPJL.iV A lot of short, lenetbs and odd lots of silks suit able for dresses, .linings and blouses. . . - , Curtain Nets 59c 36 inch Clear ance , price, yd A- large assortment of -colored, ecru and ivory curtain nets for window draperies. Chenille Brocade $3.98 40 inches Clearance Regular values up to $8.45, Lovely colorings and patterns, suitable for fancy dresses. , Dress Silks Clearance prices. 54 inch Satin Charmuese and Satin Crepe, regular. $7.98, Clear- tfr, AO ance price yd. JJ50. Many Other Bargains in Silks, Woolen - Dress Goods nd Coatings , bwfisteiffs. Store ; : Clearance' Sale Bargains He Children's Hose la pair ' i Towels, 25x14 each i .... 40 inch Unbleach-. J led Muslin, vd l"C 27 inch1 Outing t ; ! Flannel, t yd " V Girls" white Middies reg ular .1.50 and Women's "Outsize Hose a pair 75c t 95c OQ value, a pair ,. i , I. $1.25 Shtets, 81x90 each.I... $1.25 Shtets, CI HA $1.98 .Values at.-, Fancy covered flatAn j,' Baskets ...r..;i. C 53b Women's Pajamas ..and Night Gowns QQ. $1.25 and?1.50 at .pOC Women's $1.98 ji Q Dresses at. yI'TXf . "Women'i $l:40;"" Q0n -Dresses Tit; --! Women's Union Suits Women's -f19c ; Dressiesat'. 59 c Heavy otton Blankets, Women's ' $5.95, $50, 64x76, regular CO'IC ?4.50 Dresses " (JO AO $2.98 at .....5i f . It i.:.::..;$Z;yo -Vi r-H. i JI -i tv Sale leaapainLce Of All Stocks Begins 10 oWlojbk .m. And there will be crowds of eager buyers--liiere always hs and"there alway?" for it marks the period ot greatest value giv ing and lowest price or chandise. - Silks- Woolens- Wash FabricsLinens Beddihg-'GloveS'-H Women 's Cdats--Dresses--Cdrsets ' ' " ' - Etc Etc. ' ' -V - - ' ' , le mer- Here are just a few of the mfiny items offered we can't list all of the bargains. Come and share in this clearance. mem THREE GROUPS AT CLEARANCE PRICES s V 1475 $ 175 $ A Our winter coat stocks must be reduced ; they simply must be cleared out, and we feel thajt at the pribes they're now marked they'll go out aflying. 1. Quality is of Kafoury standard for every coat is from our regular stock, i WOMEN'S SILK BLOUSES To Clean Up P Former values up to $6.50 Now Odds and Ends $1.98 Women's Cotton Wash Blouses, former $2.98 d 4A values, Clearance price Pettibocker Bloomers, made of good quality , QO Venetian Sateen, $2.79 value for 01 WOMEN'S DRESSES Silk w Wool i - ! Special Lot, former values & A 7C from $15.00, $16.00 to $25.00 $lJ I J Included are dresses of Ctrt Velvet, Duvetyn, Flannels, ti Canton .Crepe, Crepe Satin and Crepe-de Chine.,- 1 One lot of Women's Corsets Clearance Sale price J One' lot of Women's Brassieres : Clearance Sale price,.v.J.,i;.w- ALL FUR PIECES AT KAFOURY CLEARANCE HALF PRICE $l .98 ,$1.00 i. V ' ; if; One Special Lot of Infants' Shirts . .... ... Regular cotton and wool; silk and wool, and ylQ all wool, values to $2.00, to clean up quickly j Wojnen'& and .Children's. White Muslinwear Children's white I Gowns, Combinations and Panties, choice, a 1 49c Women's vhite Gowns and Combinations, QJv outsizes, values to $1.98, Clearance price.:.."... yOC xrr : j vvr "i r '. V. . v f w omens wool oweaters Special lot of brushed" wool; Fancy r Knit; silk and wldbl and Popcorn. Stitch, regular $7.95, C' QC $8.50,:$8.95 values, Clearance Sale, each Women's Outing Flannel Gowns One speciaXflot'irifvarious styles7 all sizes,-slightly .soDed, regular, $1.98 .to $2.25 : .-. ' C 1 . I fl Clearance Sale-nrice.? each....... 1 '.Jv-vyy. HOSE AND GLOVE BARGAINS AT CLEARANCE rRrCES a Imoortant tventoftna V -AC A1.---;AS- Xv A AC vsS ?JX IAS' S "Can and Do" M3 SALKM STQRK 400 Ktato Street roRTTiAxT snor , 53.1. Altler Strbt Furt Woj BAR , -, . lrol II. i Jr. ' ceces5ary' but .getting - it is all dren on each box any 'drugstore. -