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THE MORNING OREGONIAX, TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1909. Great Display and Demonstration of the Famoqs "Nemo" Corset Continues All This Week June Delineator and Patterns Now Ready 1R Lawn Mowers, Refrigerators, Gas Stoves, Garden Implements, etc., in the basement We are Portland agents for "Ostermoor" Patent Elastic Felt Mattresses Fourth floor The Meier (!& Frank Store Men's "Shawkiut" Hose All Styles at 1 7c a Pair f In the Men's Furnishing Section for today and tomorrow we an- nounce our great semi-annual saie 01 men s anawKmi nose juuu pairs the mill's cleanup before starting the looms on Winter mer chandise Some have slight imperfections A great assortment of i -4 styles for your selection, including plain colors, black, split foot, gray mixed, mottled and fancies in endless variety All the best colorings, patterns and combinations all sizes Hosiery of style OWL- V and quality Most stores sell them at 25c a pair your Summer needs at this special low price per Supply 1 pair 1 ft w Take advantage See our big Morrison-street window display $ 7.50 Petticoats $ 31 $3 Nightgowns $1.67 A great "May Sale" of women's high-grade white Underskirts,- made of the finest materials, with lace and embroidery flounces, tucks and insertion; fitted wast ands and separate dust ruffles of lawn or embroidery ; 200 skirts to select from; values from QQ $5.00 to $7.50 each your choice at, each. O Women's fine cambric and nainsook Gowns, trimmed in dainty embroidery and lace edgings, tucks, insertion, beading and ribbon; low, round, square and V-necks; also Dutch necks; long and short sleeves; R7 gTeat assortment; $2.50 to $3.00 values, at. ,P i yl r i m Second week of great display and llClHO demonstration of Nemo Corsets; all newest models; special fittings by Week expert corsetiers; let us fit you with 7 one of the new 1909 Nemo models. $5 Curtains $2.95 $7.50 Curtains at $4.85 Special lot of 300 pairs plain Net Curtains, in Renaissance and Cluny inserting and edges, both white and ecru ; come 2l2 yards long and 45 inches wide; best regular $4.50 and $5.00 val- flJO QC ues, on sale at this low price, the pair. . P'' 500 pairs of Irish Point, Brussels, Corded Arabian and Braided Curtains, white or ecru; a large line of patterns to select from; 2Vi to 3 yards long and 45 to 50 inches wide; the best regular $7.50 QC values, on sale at this low price, pair. ,P"0J 85c Drapery Silks at 48c 3000 yards of figured Florentine Silks light and dark grounds, floral and Oriental designs ; also stripes ; 30 inches wide ; great assortment to J select from; regular 85c values, at, the yard. "OC Pongee and Rajah 3 -Piece Suits Values to $85.00 for $42.45 An exceptional bargain in women's new high-class apparel A great special purchase of IQO beautiful garments enables us to offer values up to $85.00 at the wonder fully low price of $42.45 These suits are 'desirable for afternoon, dress and evening wear, made of rajah silks, pongee silks, tussah silks and mirage silks Coats are 3A length, semi-fitted, cutaway, with stitched strap trim ming, others are slashed and pointed effect, trimmed in braid, silk cording and buttons the dresses are in the popular princess empire effect Elaborately trimmed in allover braided net with gold net under the yoke and tucked net collar and yoke to match the gown Standing collar and Dutch neck effects with strands of jet beads full length sleeves of tucked net and trimmed in' narrow bands of material finished at the hand with band of gold and niching All new, high-class exclusive dress apparel; 1 00 garments to select from; fine garments that will ap peal to the best buyers in the community rf A A Values up to $85.00 at the low price of p HP & ev J $25 Tailored Suits $12.45 Special offering of women's and misses' Tailored Suits in panama cloths and fancy worsteds, made up in 30 to 36-inch semi-fitting styles; plain tailored and button-trimmed; navy, gray, rose, reseda, peacock, etc.; hand-tailored garments, well made and finished; all sizes ffl O y g for women and misses; values up to $25.00 each, at, suit. .P ."O Splendid showing of new black taffeta Silk Coats in short, -length and long-length 6tyles; semi-tight and loose-fitting effects; also pongee and cream Serge Coats, new styles; large showing, from $10.00 "up to $35.00. Great May sale of fine lawn and cotton Batiste Lingerie "Waists plain tailored effects or fancy trimmed with medallions, round mesh laces, eyelet embroidery or rows of fine and coarse laces and embroidery; also half -inch and pin tucks to form a yoke; also solid half -inch tucking; all new 1909 styles in great assortment and all sizes; values up Q52 to $3.75 each, for a few days only at this low price, each. ,P fO West Electric Hair Curlers A veritable wonder-worker in the art of producing an artistic coiffure. Make a soft, beautiful wave in a few minutes, without the use of heat. Rounded edges prevent any possible injury to the hair. West Electric Curlers will last a life time and are easy to use; at these prices: Card of 5 Curlers on sale at, card, 25 Card of 2 Curlers on sale at, card, 10 NewPillowTops 50c Values 23c In the Art Department, Third Floor, to day and tomorrow, a great special lot of stamped and tinted Pillow Tops and backs; a large variety of designs, both floral and conventional; also few choice lithographed pillow tops; regu- OO lar 50c values, on sale at, each. Sale of Trunks Traveling Bags 34-in. three-ply veneered basswood duck covered Trunk, waterproof -pain ted; has heavy brass trimmings, full linen-lined, two travs; leather straps (IJOI Of all around; $26.50 value. P 1 -sSl 34-inch leather-bound Trunks, full linen lined, heavy duck-covered, waterproof painted; two trays, two leather straps; heavily constructed throughout; the best regular $22.75 value, on OA sale at this low price, ea. P xOssivF 36-inch metal-bound Trunks, duck-covered, 2 trays, linen-lined, leather straps ; best regular $13.50 value, f Qf" on sale at this price, ea. .P "Ovl 24-inch. Cowhide Suitcase, leather-lined, with shirtfold; 7 inches deep; regular $9.00 values, on sale at this tt'T Ofl remarkably low price, each. P 24-inch Keratol Suitcase, check linen lined, with shirtfold; 9 ins. 1 f deep; $4.50 values, at, each..? 24-in. leather-covered Suit- flJQ (ZC case, linen - lined, at, each.'.P'" Matting Suitcases, ea., 2.00 to $5.00 Willow and Rattan Suitcases, on sale at prices ranging from, ea., $5.00 to $9.00 Knit Underwear "Swan" brand Summer Underwear for women; the finest swiss-ribbed garments in lisle and silk, all at very low prices. Women's silk swiss-ribbed Undervests, low neck, no sleeves, all sizes; the best regular $2.00 values, at, each. . jjl.l Regular 75c silk lisle Swiss- CO ribbed Undervests, on sale at, ea. JJC $1.25 silk lisle ribbed Under- "7Ckg vests, with lace yokes, at, each. $1.50 lisle swiss-rib'd Union 1Q Suits, great values at, suit. ,P $3 swiss-ribbed Union Suits 0 OQ with crocheted yokes, at, .ea P,"1 Gray Granite Ware Reduc'd Regular 68c Rice Boilers for, each. -49 Regular 90c Rice Boilers for, -each. 69 35e Wash Basins on sale for, each. 27 Regular 35o Colanders, at, each.. 27 Regular 15c Fruit Jar Funnels, ea.Xl 40c Covered Berlin Kettles, eaoh.31 50c Covered Berlin Kettles, each.39 60c Covered Berlin Kettles, each. 47 Regular 75c Tea Kettles, at, each.59 Regular 85c Tea Kettles, at, each.67 30c Preserving Kettles for, each. 23 35c Preserving Kettles for, each. 27 i Regular 25c Pudding Pans, each,19 65c Dishpans at this low price, ea.52 f 85 We're sole Portland agents for "Vudor" Porch Shades All sizes Custom Shade and Drapery Work our specialty Complete line Trunks, Traveling Bags Third floor The Meier ? Frank Store 500 Trimmed Hats $9-$10Vals.$4.50 In the Millinery Department today and tomorrow an unusual offering of 5QO handsome, new ready-to-wear Dress and Tailored Hats to be sold at a remarkably low price All new, 1909 models trimmed in flowers, ribbons, fancy feathers, etc Grand assortment of styles and shapes to please every individual taste Trimmed hats selling regu larly at prices up to $ 1 0.00 each J A tT X Choice at this phenomenal low price Untrimmed Hats V2 Price A great clean-up of untrimmed Hats in all the latest blocks; burnt and black chips and Java straws, fancy 1 fa Dnira braids, etc.; values np to $5.00 each, on sale at. . TICC $1.50 Long Silk Gloves 87c Pair 75c Hosiery 39c Great Sale of Pongee Silks 5000 yards of China Pongee Silks of superior quality, to be sold at greatly reduced prices. The sea son's most popular material for waists, suits, dresses, etc., on sale at the following special low prices : Regular $1.00 anality, yard, 79 Regular $1.25 quality, yd., 81.09 Regular $1.50 quality, yL, $1.29 All-wool satin-finish Dress Fabrics in all the newest shades; just the style and weight material for dress apparel ; great values, J 1 O O on sale at, the yard. . V A complete showing of new white Serges at, the yard, 85c to $2.50 35c Veiling 12c Great May sale of 3000 yards new Face Veilings in plain and dotted tuxedo and Russian mesh; black, white and all colors; regu- 10 lar 25c and 35c. values, yd. 25c Ribbons 18c 35c Collars 25c 20,000 yards Messaline Silk Rib bons for millinery purposes; black, white and all colors, suitable for all purposes; regular 25c 1 Q values, on sale at, the yard. 5000 embroidered Stock Croat Col lars for women; embroidered in white and colors on linen; OEJ 35c values, on 6ale at, ea.,,iC Great "May Sale" Table Cloths and Napkins for A Third Off Reg. Prices A very attractive offering of extra heavy double damask Tablecloths and Napkins In various sizes; beautiful patterns and quality In large assort ment. An advantageous purchase from a large New York importer en ables ns to place them on sale at about one-third below regular value. 2x2-yard cloths, $7.00 values. $5.00 2x2y2-yd. cloths, $8.00 values. $6.QO 2x3-yard cloths, $10 values. $7.Q0 2x312-yard cloths, $11 values. $8.QO 2y2x3-yd. cloths, $12 values. $9.0Q 2Vax3'2-yd. cloths, $13 val.$lQ.OO 212x4-yd. cloths, $15 vals.$12.QO 2y2x5-yd. cloths, $20 vals.$15.QO 5-8 Napkins, $7 vals., dozen. $5. OO 3-4 Napkins, $10 values, doz.gT7.OQ 50c Wash Goods 39c Yard New Silk Mulls 39c to 60c A timely sale of 2500 yards 27-inch Suiting plain colors and OQ stripes, in poplins and linens; large variety; best 50c values, yd. .OI7C 200 pieces of new Silk Mulls handsome styles and colorings; splendid values, on sale at 39c, 50c and 60c the yard. Take advantage of this sale. New white materials for gradnation dresses and Summer apparel. New, pretty wash materials of latest styles and in all grades. See them. Great opening sale of 100,000 pairs women's 16-button Silk Gloves with double finger tips; in black, white, green, pink, tan and laven der; gloves of standard manufac ture and perfect in every respect ; all sizes, 5.-2 to 8. The economi cal woman will anticipate her hot weather needs at the big saving offering; regular $1.50 and Q 7 $1.2o values, at, the pair. Mail orders will receive prompt, careful attention; take advantage. Great May sale of 10,000 pairs of women's high-grade Hosiery, in plain, colored silk lisles and em broidered novelties; black, white and tans; also lace boot effects; sizes 8Y2 to 10; regular OA 50c to 75c values, at, pair. VC In Infants' Wear Children's white Eiderdown Re ceiving Blankets, bound in pink, bine and white silk ribbon ; the best regular $2.50 values, each..Sj51.98 Infants' hand-embroidered Pique Carriage Robes, new and pretty styles; the best regular $2.75 and $3.00 values, on sale IJO 1 Q at this low price, ea..P0 Infants' hand-embroidered Caps in exquisite styles; $3.50 tO CQ and $4.00 values, each. .Of Children's Knit Sweater Coat9, ages 1 to 3 years; all white, with pink and blue trimmings; button in front, with pockets; also Nor folk Btyles; $1.75 val- I1 OO nes, on sale at, each. .P wO Jewelry Specials 1000 new Jabot Pins and Dutch Collar Pins, with amethyst and to paz settings; the regular QQ $1.50 values, on sale at, ea. yOC Oxidized Silver Chain Purses, in various styles; great spe cial values, on sale at, ea. jsC Indestructible Pearl "Waist Sets, in pearl, turquoise, coral and jet fin ishes; regular $1.00 val- ?Q ues, at this low price, set. OIC Indestructible Pearl Cuff Links, pearl, coral, turquoise and Q jet; great value at, the pr..' Neck Veil Pins in all finishes, very pretty settings; great spe- OQ cial values, on sale at, ea. "OC Metal Rose Hat Pins, on, sale at these low prices.. 28c and 49i PUMPS 111 BAD FIX Auxiliary Water Stations Are Out of Order. SCAPEGOAT NOW WANTED Pump Kngineer Sharp Seems to Be In I.lne for This Ignominious Position Mayor Makes Investigation. Mayor Lane and member of the Water Board held a final meeting yesterday, at which the concluding testimony in the Investigation of conditions In the Water Department was taken. . M, Welch. J. Drlscoll and T. Russell, engineers, swore" that the Palatirfe Hill. Alhlna and Fourth and Mill-street auxtllary pumping; stations are out of order and not In condition to be turned into operation on brief notice in case of necessity. Head Pump Engi neer Sharp appears to be In line for cen sure, as it is his business to see that these stations are kept in proper shape for emerjeency work. Enjrlneer Sharp, as it now appears. Is to be the scapegoat of the water officials. He is merely an employe, acting: under orders of Superintendent Dodgre. The latter, during: the Investigation, admitted to Mayor Lane he had never visited any of the pumping; stations and had no per sonal knowledge as to what condition they were In prior to the lamentable sit uation which developed when the big cast-iron tube under the Willamette River burst several weeks ago. Mr. Dodge, Chief Engineer Clarke and other em ployes declared that both large pipes across the river -were broken. It later developed that but one was fractured, but before the discovery was made, river water was turned into the West Side mains. The fact that the auxiliary pumping sta tions are out of order, the engines and pumps being in bad condition, was dis covered by Mayor Lane himself, who took occasion one Sunday to vieit them. He found the pumps working badly, espe cially at the Palatine Hill station, the larger pumps being in poor condition. These are depended upon to furnish river water for the West Side in ust such an emergency as was at that time believed to be at hand. The engineers who testified yesterday swore that all of the pumps in each of the stations can be put in good repair, ready for emergency work, if a fund Is provided for this purpose. It is lack of care, they assert, that has left the ma chinery in such poor condition. At the conclusion of the taking of tes timony, Mayor Lane and members of the Board took the matter under advisement. WE HAVEM0VED To 144-146 Fourth, opposite Honeyman Harware Co. We have no connection with any other stores. Goodyear Shoe Company. Deputy Assessor Ellerbe Missing;. M. Q. Ellerbe. one of County Assessor Slgler's deputies, is reported missing from his home at 60S East Twenty sixth street, corner Tibbett. and has not been seen or heard of since Sat urday morning. Friends who reported the matter to the police believe that he has met with some serious trouble and think: he may have fallen in the river or suffered some other accident. A description has been given to the police and efforts are being: made to locate him. There are more than 2 (XV) distinct opera tions in the work: of assembling- a watch. MANY WILL COME Large Delegations of Grocers to Attend Convention. PLANS ARE GOING FORWARD Receptions Are Arranged All Along the Line for Visiting Delegations From Eastern Cities Special Train Parties Scheduled. Arrangements are being; rapidly per fected for the meeting of the National convention of the Retail Grocers' Association which Is to be held in Portland June 2 to 5, inclusive. 'Secretary Charles B. Merrick, of the Oregon State Association, is in receipt daily of trade papers and special fold ers issued by railroads . from one end of the country to the other containing information concerning the plans be ing made to accommodate delegates and visiting members en route to Port land. One of these gives the itinerary of a special train that is to make the Journey from Portland, Me., to Port land, Or. This excursion Is scheduled to leave the Eastern city that Is godfather to this city on May 19 and s to con sume 30 days on the round trip. On the way west the excursion train will make stops at Chicago, Omaha, Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake. Los Angeles, Del Moute, San Francisco, Shasta Springs and arrive in Portland Wednesday, June 2. The return trip is to be by way of Seattle, a special grocers' day at the exposition having been arranged for. From the Sound the train will go East by the Canadian Pacific route. The Ohio special covers about the samo route from that state to th& Coast, members of the party going from both Northern and Southern cities to meet at Indianapolis on May 19 and arrive here the first day of the convention. -Another big delegation will assemble at St. Louis. This spe cial will be accompanied by Charles J. Kramer, National president; Thomas J. Sullivan, National vice - president; Henry W. Schwab, National treasurer, and several National directors. This train is to reverse the order of the trip by coming to the Coast by the north ern' route from St. Paul and is to re turn by way of California, Salt Lake and Denver. As an indication of what is to be ex pected in the way of attendance. Mr. Merrick has been Informed that at least 50 people will come to Portland on the grocers special from Denver and neighboring cities. He receives requests every day from various parts of the country asking that hotel ac commodations be reserved. Already 40 reservations have been made at one of the principal hotels, that' hostelry . being named in the requests. As the convention meets the week before the opening of the Rose Fes tival It is reasonable to assume that many delegates and visitors will re main here to see the big annual event. No figures have been compiled by Mr. Merrick as to the total number of dele gates and visitors who will come to Portland during the sessions of the convention, but he says he believes the attendance will equal and probably ex ceed that of the Boston convention of last year, which was the most largely attended In the history of the National association. Many forms of entertainment are outlined for the visitors by the local and state associations, river trips, car rides, "theater parties, receptions, etc, to take up all the time available be i tween sessions of the association. ADVERTISERS WILL MEET v PUBLICITY MEN GATHER IN SE- ATTLE JTJXE 15. Varied and Interesting Programme Arranged for Entertainment of Visiting Ad Writers. The ' Pacific Coast Advertising Men's Association has arranged to hold Its an nual convention at Seattle June 16, 16 and 17, when everything of interest to the advertising man, whether - advertising for himself, a firm or a community, will be discussed. The Johnson building on Third avenue and University street has been chosen as the place of holding the gathering. Mayor Miller, of Seattle, will make the address of welcome and Presi dent Chilberg, of the A-Y-P Fair, will pay his respects to the ad men on the opening of the convention. The Seattle ad men and the Seattle Association have been, responsible for drawing up the programme. Not a single Seattle man Is to be found on the pro gramme. Seattle men are confining themselves to entertaining the conven tion and will leave the addresses to their Visitors. The business . meeting will be held In the forenoon of June 15. In the afternoon of June 16 papers will be read and a general discussion held. Among the entertainments provided by the Seattle men Is a visit to the "Pay Streak" of the exposition on the night of June 15, a luncheon on each of the three davs of the convention and a ban quet by " the Seattle Publicity Club, at which "stunts" of every possible variety will be in order. The first luncheon will be held at the Elks' Club, the second at the Flrloch Club and the third at the rooms of the Seattle Athletic Club. In that contact with successful men is a most effective stimulant, and that ev ery ad man ought to come end hear the "big guns," the P. C. A. M. A. is en deavoring to Induce every member of the fraternity to be present. Although not scheduled. It is believed addresses will be forthcoming from Governor J. N. GU lett, of California, and Robert J. Bur dette, e-f Pasadena. Cal. Everything possible In the line of en tertainment consistent with performing the business of 'the session will be pro vlded by the Seattle publicity men. Au- tomoblle rides, theater parties and A-T-P visits will fill up the available time. The officers of the Pacific Coast Ad vertising Men's Association are: Presi dent, F. J. O'Brien, Chico, Cal.; secretary-treasurer. Bury I. .Dasent, Portland. There is a vice-president in every state In the Pacific Northwest. Tokio. Johnston Perry, grandson of Ad miral Perry, will be received in audience by the Emperor next Tuesday. He will be presented by Ambassador O'Brien. AT SM ITH'S At any of Smith's markets you can get the choicest Spring Lamb at the same price as mutton. Be careful when you come to Alder street that you get in the right place that Smith's name and "Fighting the Beef Trust" are over the door. The markets on both sides of us charge more for meat than we do. Spring Lamb and Toung Mutton, front quarters XO Spring Lamb and Young Mutton, shoulders . XO Spring Lamb and Young Mutton, legs 154 Spring Lamb and Young Mutton, loin and rib chops ...15 Spring Lamb and Young Mutton, shoulder chops 12H4 Spring Lamb and Young Mutton, stesv ................... d Fine Pot Roasts of Beef 8t Fine Plate and Brisket Boiling Beef 1 6t Fine Short Ribs of Beef to Bake.. 7c Round Steak lOc Hamburg Steak' IOC Smith's Absolutely Pure Pork Sau sage 124 Sirloin Steak 12Vte Tenderloin Steak . ...,....... 12V4C Prime Itib Roasts of Beef lO. 12V4. 15 The above meats, etc., and streets phone Main 8751: 18 lbs. Sugar... XI. OO 0 lbs. Valley Flour $1.40 E lbs. Sultana Raisins 25c 6 cans Mustard Sardines. ........ .25 6 cans Oil Sardines. .............. .25 S lbs. Sago 25 e ibs. Tapioca . 25 7 boxes Parlor Matches. ......... .25 Loin and Rib Veal Cutlets 15 Shoulder Veal Cutlets 12V4 Breast Veal lO Shouldi-r Roast Veal lO. 12'ziC Smith's Bacon I have eaten bacon from the East, and bacon from the West, and bacon at 40c per lb., but I have never eaten bet ter bacon than Smith's Smith'R ts, per lb 17 Smith's Hams 15 Smith's Lard I certainly wouldn't eat lard that is doped with beef dripping or cottonseed oil or some other adulteration like the Beef Trust and many local butch ers use, when I can get Smith's absolutely pure a 6-lb. pail .65 Norway Butter, 2 lbs. of the best butter in Oregon .....55 Oregon Ranch Eggs, per doz 25 Chinook Salmon, 2 lbs 25 Halibut, 3 lbs 25 Shad, each ........ lO and 15 the following groceries at Third and Jefferson Oolong Tea, per lb 25 Costa Rico Blend Coffee, lb 20 13 bars Soap 25r lbs. Prunes. 30 to 40 size 25 10 lbs. Potatoes ; .....25 4 pkgs. Corn Starch 25C 4 lbs. Gloss Starch ...25 6 loaves Bread..... 2oC