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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 31, 1912)
tttt: Mouyixa okkooxian. Wednesday, January 3i, 12. 20 Ask for Folder Containing List of Books on Social Hygcine in the Basement Book Store Valentines in Great Variety All Credit Purchases Today Go on Your February Accounts, Payable March First Free Rental Bureau, 4th Floor SOU IS SENTENCED MEIER & FRANK CO., 5th, 6th, Morrison and Alder Sts. MEIER & FRANK'S THE MEIER & FRANK COMPANY, ESTABLISHED 1857 FATHER SHIELDING De Rome Wood Claims as His All Blame in Offense Against Girl. WILLIAM WOOD IS FREED Aged Man snl to Prleon for Inde terminate Term and Youth YIk Married I 4-Year-Old Mabel Seekats I Let Go. Pe Rome Wood. a iced J, wu en teaced to aere aa Indeterminate tence of from S to IS year In the State Penlteatlarr by Prealdln Judge Ca tena yesterday, lie pleaded rulltr In anwerln an Indictment in which he waa charged with a aerloua atatutory offense acainet Mabel Seekats. aged 14, the e"!rl whom be Induced hla son. Wl'. llam Wood, aa-ed 23. to marry. The Indictment aalnt the aon. Wil liam Wood, who waa charred with tak-Ina- away and marrylnr the Seekatj !rl. a minor, without tne conient of her father. A. A. Peekata. waa die mlaaed by Ju'lice latene on motion of L-eputy Lltri-t Attorney Mlctielet. The Judce declared that the younr zr.aa had beea the victim of his fath er's desire to save Mmwlf and did not hesitate to grant the request of the Ilstrlct Attorney's offlre. Pareat Taltea Blame. TDa father took all the blame, de clarinc t.'-at he a. me waa at fault and exonerating hla aon from everything eioept a desire to help bis father out ef trouble. Oray-halred. stooped and wrinkled, the old man presented pathetic picture as he meekly stood t rcle sentrnre and provoked a coo deal of sympathy. It has been Intl mated thai ha la a!!s".it:y erratic men ta.lr. Tot third aon. Parwln Wood, who swore before PeputT County Clrk Xocoin when the license waa beln secured that the alrl waa of ace. was let ro by the grand Jury, before which he pleaded that he was told by hi father that the S'elcatx frlrl waa old mouth to be .married and that he was unaware that he was dolna wrong In wearing that he had personal knowl- e.lce to that effect. "It Is unnecessary for ma to lecture trviian of your years on the enormity o your crime." said JudK Catena to the ld man. "Tou know, aa well as f do, that It strikes at the very root of our sor-ai ijiirm. Our girls must ba pro tected. Seateare Defy IiplceaaL "It Is a very unpleasant duty for me. a voung man. to pass sentence on man of your years, and It la regretfully that I do It. Tou may obtain your re- i-ae at the end of the minimum sen tenca provided by law. and I sin cerely hope that you shall, also that you wlil not thereafter ba guilty of iaw violation.- Thank, yon. Tour Honor." said Wood, aa he. backed away and started emptying his pockets of various artl cle and handing them to hla son. Tha other two Indictments against Wood, which eharga statutory offenses against girls even younger than tha Seekats girl, were dismissed on mo tion of tha prosecution. suit baa been started in Circuit Court to have aa annulment declared ef tho marrtaga of Mabel Seekatz to wmiam wood. MULTNOMAH OPENING NEAR Widespread Interest Manifest in nig Xew Hotel. With the data of opening of tho Ho tel Multnomah but nine days awav. public Interest In the completion of tho latest and largest addition to Portland's n ostvirles i. tuning aroused to an ex - tnat never before manifested except eventa of exceptional civic Importance. bVveral hundred workmen aro Indus triously tolling night and day In put ting the finishing touches on tha Inte rior of the caravansary and everything will bo in rewdlnesa for the recrptlon of guoats and the entertainment of the public on Thursday evening. Febru ary . Tho electric equipment waa given its final test last nlRht: tho Immense French rangea and kitchen machinery f tried out Saturday: th lea plant, bake ovens, laundry appliances and elevators have been found to work per xectly and th Installation of tha Pom poilan fountain In fhu Arcadian garden Is now going forward. All of tha fur niture and furnishings ire In place In tha rooma and tha Persian rugs, tapes trteo and divans for tha lobby wlU be in position ay TtiorsUay night. Krnet llauesslotn. tha chef of tha now hotel and his kitchen assistants ta tho number of 11 arrived from New York this morning via Ean Francisco, having traveled over the Southern route. Haueesletn expresses himself aa delighted with tho culinary department and says that th kitchens of tha Mult nomas are aa large and in many ways eurerlor to those of tha Hotel Astor. New York. That theatergoer may have an op portunity of attending tha opening bancuet at tha Multnomah, Calvin Hel :. manager of tha tlelllg. has an nounced that on Thursday. February 1. the overture, preceding tho performance of The lied Knae will not commence until 1. M-. and other playhouses are expected to take similar action, Ttiere'a no wa-te to a "KOlf-I-NOOIf Prr..ll. The len.is are hlirhly com r.re.ed. evenly tempered, very durable. Ak vour ilesler. You For Dyspepsia Rik Nothing by Trvin This Remed We want everyone trouoled with In digestion and dyspepsia to come to our store and obtain a box of Kexatl Dys-j-epsta Tablets. They contain Rlsmuth Subnltrato and Pepsin prepared by a process which devolops their greatest power to overcome -digestive distur bance, ice x all Dyspepsia Tablets are very pleasant to take. They sootiie the ir ritable, weak stomach, strengthen and Invigorate the digestive organs, relieve nausea and Indigestion, promote nutri tion and bring about a feeling of com fort. If you give IlexaM ' Dyspepsia Tab lets a reasonable trial we will return your money If you are not satisfied with tha result. Three sixes, li cents. i cents and fl.OO. Sold only by tha Owl Drug Co. Stores In Portland. Seattle. Spokane. San Francisco, Oakland. Ioa Angeles and (sacraments. 4 &y to Close Out -Small Lots Before Inventory? m it ill I lily I Ml MM- Final -Day' of Suits at Exactly Half Price SECOND FLUOR St. MX BlIUll.VO OROKR BT MAIL. NINE big racks of Women's Winter Suits at half price and today is the last day that you may purchase them at this phenomenal reduction. You'll see many an offering of Suits at half price but -we're con fident that tho reduction here remains supreme. Only smart, modish garments are included in the great groups. Every style from the plainest of smart, severely tailored models to the dressier types for afternoon wear. Colors and fabrics of every kind rich worsteds, tweeds, twilled cheviots, broadcloths, etc. Suits suitable for present and early Spring wear. They're a wonderful Pre-Inventory offering at half their regular prices. $25 Suits, $12.50 m $30 Suits, $15.00 $40 Suits, $20.00 $45 Suits, $22.50 $50 Suits, $25.00 $55 Tailored Suits at $27.50 THROUGHOUT the store, you 11 find the small lots -worthy, desirable merchandise withal at prices bound to effect a quick cleanup for this last day of our fiscal year! Glance below $3.50 Long Kid Gloves 25c! many other items almost as ridiculonsly-lo-w, although we only mention a few. Be here early 1 Our Second Special Buyers' Car Leaves for the East Saturday! The second special Meier & Frank Pullman of department managers from Portland, since the first of the year, leaves Saturday night for Eastern markets 1 Owing to the largo number which went on our first special car, this Pullman will be shared by other parties further on in the journey. Already the first contingent are busy in the manufacturing and style centers of the East, assembling our New Spring and Summer stocks. On February 10, the Oceanic sails from New York with our buyers for European markets. 50c Imported Voiles, 1 9c Boys, Make a Model Aeroplane Entries are coming in by the scores for our Third Annual Amateur Avia tion Contest! Every hoy has an equal chanca of winning the first prize of $30, or one of the ten other prizes. Every boy will receive something for his efforts. Contest is in charge of an expert aeroplane builder, who will be found on the fifth floor with plans, specifi cations and model aeroplanes, ready to help any boy. Ask for folder with full particulars. Final date of entry, February 12 at 6 P. M. FIRST FLOOR XEW BCILDINQ ORDER BT MAIL. LESS than half for these beautiful Imported Voiles surely at this price, there -won't be a yard left to Inven tory tonight 1 ' Splendid 50c quality thin, and sheer for new Spring and Summer dresses, which youH soon be planning. Dozens of fancy designs, figures, florals and two-tone effects. For the B jC last day of the Pre-Inventory Sale we price them at, yard Rich, Shimmering1 Silk-and-Linen Poplins, in a wide variety of colors and figures, plain and fancy, for mid-Winter party frocks g and new Spring dresses. Our 75c grades, priced at only, yd. 3 vl C 'GraustarR50c Read the books "Graustark" and "Beverly of Graustark" before seeing the play at the Baker this week. They'r by the favored author, George Barr Cutcheon. On sale in book store, 50 OTHER $1.18 BOOKS AT 50 WHICH HAVE BEEN DRAMATIZED "When a Man Marries" by Rhine hart. "Half a Chance" Frederick S. Isham. "A Million a Minute" Douglass. "The Kingdom of Slender Swords" Rives. "The Climax" E. F. Benson. "The Music Master" Chas. Klein. Long; Black Kid Gloves, 25 c And RiMjons, Kerchiefs, Neckwear FIRST FLOOR JIA1X BCTLDINQ $3.5C Long Kid Gloves glace kid, rnousouctaire style, lb-button length in black only. Sizes by2 and 54- For the woman who can wear T these sizes it's the srreatost i . 31. Glove special of year. Pr. 25o to 40o Ribbons odd lines of plain and fancies. 4 to 5 inches wide and in a varied assortment of colors and patterns. Short ends from the Clearance Sales. B xC Cleanup today at only, yd. 12o to 20o Handkerchiefs odd lines, slighty soiled and mussed from hand ling. Plain and fancy styles. Em broidered corners and edges. 09 "While they last we priced them f at 4 for 25c, or each at only ORDER BT MAIL. 25c to 50c Neckwear a cleanup of broken lines. Some show handling. All styles Vassar Ties, Jabots, Rabats, Cascades, Dutch Collars, etc. For quick cleanup to day, 3 for 25c, or each only 10c 35o to 65c Underwear for women. Fine ribbed Vests and Pants. Heavy fleeced cotton and medium weight lisle. Broken line of sizes. In the Pre-Inventory Cleanup to- B y day at the very low price Pioneers in Pure Foods OXG before the agitation of the Pure Food question ' became a National subject The Meier & Frank . Store established for their Grocery the "Pure Food Policy." It formed the nucleus from whieh this great section has grown and expanded until to- i"y supreme as the most sue- fia - cesstul nire 'ooa uro- J "' fiTJieM a eery in the Northwest. TELEPHONE CLERKS HERE AT 7 A SI. TO TAKE ORDERS Shrimp Specials Many a dainty dish made from a can of wholesome Shrimps. The 2oe cans, 12Uc 2 for 3."?; th l2Sc Royal Banquet Butter De liciously fresh, made daily and sent direct to ns; order a sup ply; there's no bettor at any price; 3 POUNDS "C Mexican Beans, 5 pounds for 26 Olives, large bottles, only 4UC Cream Rolled Oats, the sack, Pom meal in sacks for only 2(i Jap Style Rice, 5 pounds for 'ZTtC Holly Milk. 4 cans for only 30 Sperry's Rolled Oats, 2 pkgs 2."C Sperry Flaked Hominy at XUC TRY OUR DELICIOUS FREJfCH Imported Sardines, 3 cans, 25 Red Ribbon Early June Peas, 15 All 10c Spices, 3 boxes for 23 Fancy Oranges, a dozen, at 25 Apricots, Peaches, Pears, can, 15 Sapolio, four 10c cakes only 30 Raisins, 3 packages for only iSr Table Salt, three 5c-sacks for 10 PASTRY AND BAKERY GOODS n no. 9 1 Men Today Is the Last Day to Buy $15 to $20 Suits and Overcoat wil IIE man who wants a popular priced Suit or Overcoat and doesn't take advantage of this Pre-Inventory special today will miss qne of the best offerings we've ever had in "The Men's Store," third floor. Splendidly hand-tailored garments from the best makers in the land. Handsome fabrics rich unobtrusive shades. "Vf eights for present and early Spring wear. Smart, nobby models, every one. All sizes for men of all builds. Broken lines of our regular .$15, $18 and $20 Suits, Overcoats and Raincoats ( r q P today for the last time at only i vl03 Final Cleanro to Regular35c Mufflers- piffch FlOOr AhHCX fG" Odd Pieces of Furniture Splendid mercerized Mufflers for men, women and cluldren, maua fitted at neck; also throat and cheek protectors; black, wnite12V2C and colors; cleanup, nly Embroidery Strips A cleanup of mannf actnrcrs ' sam ple strips of Embroideries. Edges and Insertions, 1 to. 12 inches wide, in eyelet and floral dcsijrn; average length of strips, 4V2 and 5 yds. long. 73c to $1.25 grade, tho (trip, 50 $1.25 to 52 prades, the strip, 9S -To $8 Lace Curtains odd pill fc-v FIFTH FLOOR MAIJI BUILDING). WE'VE sorted out all the single pieces of Furniture, of which we have no duplicates and placed them on the fifth floor, main building, for Pre-Inventory Sale, at a third, a half and even more off original prices. Many new pieces includ ed today. A special purcha-te of samples of 6inplo pairs of Curtains; Clnny lace, Battcnberg, scrim and Brussels styles; full size, white and ecru; $p fJQ today, special at only, pr., PiJiJ White Skirt Specials ) Prettily made Skirts in the new, close-fitting styles, trimmed in laces, embroideries and tucks. $1.50 and $1.75 Skirts at only S9 $2.60 and $3.00 Skirts only 1.59 $3.50 to $5.00 Skirts, cleanup, $2.73 $ 8.50 $14.00 $15.00 $15.50 $15.75 $15.00 S16.50 $17.00 $18.75 $20.00 $22.00 $30.00 MAHOGANY ROCKERS Mahog. Rockers, S 5.25 Uahog. Rockers, S 8.25 Mahog. Rockers, S 9.25 Mahog. Rockers, S10.00 Mahog. Rockers, SIO.15 Mahog. Rockers, 10.75 Mahog. Rockers, S11.50 Mahog. Rockers, S11.75 Mahog. Rockers, $12.00 Mahog. Rockers, 12.50 Mahog. Rockers, 13.50 Mahog. Rockers, 14.50 THE WHITE STEEL SANI TARY FURNITURE $13.00 Towel Stands only 5.00 $12.00 Costumers at only 7.00 $12.75 Kitchen Tables at S.OO $15.00 Kitchen Tables at 9.50 $21 Manicure .Tables at 11.00 $25 Bath Chiffoniers, 13.00 $32.60 Toilet Tables at 16.00 $40.00 Toilet Tables at 18.75 $10.00 Bathroom Dressers, 23 $84 Instrument Cases, 37.50 FIRST FLOOR MAIN BlUDISO WE'VE combined two big tables of Men's 20c, 25c and 35c Socks for this final day before Inventory at 121cl Fine Egj'ptian cotton, silk lisle and Maco cot ton in every plain color and an almost endless assortment of fancy striped IjJ 1 and figured patterns. Buy fi 2 C them by the dozen pairs today $ 1 .50 Silk Socks, 49c The balance of a special purchase of men's $1.50 finest Silk Ilalf Hosel Extra heavy lisle tops, double soles and a heels, colors only; today, the pair xIC To 75c Ties for Today 23c I Jo $1.50 Underw'r,74c i men's ORDER BY Kf AIL. Broken lines of our regular 50o and 75c silk Four-in-Hands, wide ends, French fold and reversible styles; a splendid variety of pat terns and colors; 50o andOO 75c Ties for cleanup at only aCieJv, nr. ii $39 Acorn .Gas zq snd Water Heater, $31.49 FOURTH FLOOR MAIJT BCTLDIXG. IT'S the sort of an offer that many a a housewife has been waiting for this special combination price on the famous Acorn Gas Range and Acorn Gas "Water Heater, complete. High - grade in every par ticular the Ranges just as pic- Vfej-L tured below witn four top burners and lower burners so arranged as to bake and broil at the same time. And they bake even! The Hot Water Ileaters, as illus trated are finished complete with brass fittings. Rusty water with this Acorn model an impossibility. A double table filled -with men's celebrated Bradford, Park Mills and other makes of men 's $1, $1.25 and $1.50 Underwear; wool r7At shirts and drawers, all sizes "i Boys' to $1.50 Shirts Of good, firm madrases, percales and shirtings; plain and plaited styles, solid and colors, neat stripes; sizes 12 to l-l1; splendid for CO, school wear; today, special, J7v l-lNl i' m kS Boys' to $2.50 Shoes Made for long wear and neat ap pearing, in box calf, vici kid, kan garoo and casea calf leathers; oe style, with heavy, long-wearing' so s; broken lines, though all bovs' QC. sizes, 4, 4Vo, 5 and 5y2 To 50c Tea Aprons Readymade, of sheer while lawns, prettily trimmed with laee and inser tions, stamped for embroidering- in a large assortment of dainty 1 Q designs; for quick cleanup, at 7C lit-, erhn- 75c Photo Albums Neat, black, silk-covered Albums, in large 10x12 size, made with 50 leaves. Nothing quite so convenient for it largo number of snap-OO shots or photos; today onlyG 5c Flotilla Soap the famous Armonr make. A good, pure, cleansing soothing Soap that sells everywhere at 5c a cake. For the Fre Invcntory today at l liarS OVC TELEPHONES PACIFIC, PRIVATE EXCHANGE 4; HOME, A 6101 $22 Acorn Gas Range, $17 Gas Water Heater, A $39 Outfit at Cleanup of Umbrellas Men's and women's guaranteed fast black Rainproof Umbrellas; 2(i to 28-inch frames; 7 and 8-inch ribbed paragon steel frames, covered with . silk and linen union taffeta. S1.50 and $1.69 Umbrellas for S1.10 . $1.99 Umbrellas, preinventory, S1.G9 $2.69 and $2.98 Umbrellas at S3.47 $4.98 Umbrellas, preinventory, 3. 17 j 35c Photo Frames For various size pictures; of neat black leather, with standard; grouped for a quick pre-inventory cleanup today; kodak section, first 1 Q floor, at the low price of only r 3 c 1 1 1