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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (March 19, 1912)
TTTT? MOVING OREGOMAy. TUESDAY, MABCII 19, 1313. Fashion Show Visitors, Lunch Today in Our Beautiful 7th-Floor Tea Room-Orchestra Music From 12 to 2 P. M. Read the Book "Excuse Me" Before Seeing the Play Appearing at the Heilig Soon-Basement Book Store at $1.18 20 iNY GIVEN HELP County Aids More Than 200 Families Last Winter. MEN GET EMPLOYMENT .1 Total Co- or 1964.47 Nwdy Arr Tided 0r Dull Period of Year and Much Repair Work I Accomplished. By mrui of a novel relief labor ny tern arranged by "County Comralsloner W. L. Llehtner. mora than JoO families w.r. tided orrr the Winter month! at a total coat of tl J. according to a report aubmlted yenterday to me vuun ty Auditor. In return for the money I expended the rounty received aerrlrea which without the Ttenj would hao rout many thousand of dollar and I the county chartty appropriation for f January and February were on materially. The retlef plan wan arranged lata In prcemher when County Cmrallon. er IJrhtner and other rnembera of tha -onnty vnrt became convlnrej that labor conUUIon were unuaually bad and that many men wtth famllle wera In actual need hwu they were un able to pet work of any kind. a.rfiv riam ra. The u"i:l procedure baa leen to e- I tend rharin. but ommin" rer orpoed thin plan on th itround that there wan muh work the uneni . l..ved men couM be stven that would benellt the counly. Accordingly vari ous klndn of work were arranaed and a aenrral rail eitended for men with r. A tarae number responded. Some er sent to the Multnomah farm, where they enraired In arubhlnK I farming land at tl a day and board. Onlv men with famine were empioyeu. The money waa ent to 'heir famllle at In end of each week. A lare forca waa ent to Taylor'a Kerry rock quarry, rear the Rlvervlew cemetery, where lrey did a-ood work In "trlppln;" rock for road bulldlnr. The n"rry which furnishes crushed rock for the entlr outhwestern part of the eonnty. had been worked to a point whera U was cecesnary to remove a larae amount of earth from the top of the face of the ftuarry- Thl would have entailed a irge expenditure had It not been for the relief labor, which waa used to great advantage. A total of 11.000 cubic yard of dirt wa taken out by tha men In two months. They were paid $1.60 a day and Riven their carfare. Supervisor A. H. White reported that the men worked well. lie declared that he In vestigated all the men and found that none was employed who did not need work. Wmrk. la Made Kaay. Inasmuch as they were employed at niall wage no effort was made to re quire them to work hard and the ya tem resulted In all the men Joins; their best. It cost les than 8 cent a yard to remove the dirt. Cnder or dinary condition. It I said, the work could not have been done for le than cent a yard. Tha quarry work continued until secured March 1. when all the men had ecu red better position. The same men did not work continually. A - tem wa employed whereby the de serving got two or three days, work each week. Thl distributed the em ployment throughout the rank of the destitute and resulted In many bene fit.. The number of famllle the y tern helped tide over number between ;;o and 300. It Is said. Other employment was furnished on the bridge over the Willamette. The unemployed men with families wera put to work cleanlnr the bridge and doing odd repair Job.. Other wera fclrrd to carry banner on the streets notifying; voters to register. Kxswaeaa Arc . Following la a report or the- amounts expended on the various county proj ects: Tarrying registration banners. JI2: pick and shovel work at the Tay lor Ferry rock quarry, 93: clearing work at Multnomah farm, 12t.il; cleaning work on Ferry I- K. Webster, J7.S0: cleaning bridges, JoI.SO. The only restriction placed on the number of men to t employed during he quiet Winter months was the limit ing of the work to men with families or persons dependent upon them. The County Foard of Belief Investigated every applicant for work to ascertain hla need for relief. If he was found deserving he waa sent. to work. Many applicants were refused because they were found unmarried or not In need. The number of men employed varied cfurtng the two months, much depending npon the weather and business con rittin. As prlvato work opened up the number of relief laborers dwindled until the relief labor system waa no longer necessary. Men who were In actual need and could not get other employment were given temporary em ployment at regular wage. yatesa la Favored. Commissioner Llghtner ay the sys tem Is a good one and he favora Its : every Winter. "The county extends a large amount of charity In the Winter time and should use every effort to get as much for the taxpayers for what la spent as fosslble." said Commissioner J.lghtner yesterday. -Furnishing tem porary relief doing rounty work la the best method I know of to help con dition generally. I have had eight years' experience a Commissioner and be, leva that at no time has the annual problem of destitution been handled as well aa during the present year." CHEHALIS ROAD DISCUSSED Official and Cltlxens Plan to Im prove Highway by Hard Surfacing. CHK1IAI.K Wash, March IS. (Spe cial. Maywr Coleman. Coromlsslonra ltruns-xlg and lwiticelker. City Knglneor Lair and tk committee from th Cltl xens' Club composed of I an W. Bush. F. M. I'ower and A. F. Kr borer met Saturday night and considered the pro. icril hard surface road to connect the liU.Mnes district with the city limits nt the Clieliall Klv. r bridge. The road proposed would be more than a mlle luntC- The roadway has In the last :A jrkri been planked, rocked time and aguln. and otherwise, repaired at a cost that would have paid for a hard sur face. It is hoped If satisfactory fig ure can be secured to build over It a concrete driveway If feet wide, with a substantial fence along both aides of tbe grade at certain portions where there Is danger of horses shying. rormanent repair of the old river road to the northwest and hard sur facing of the road up Coal Creek to the city limit are also contemplated, fart of tb cost would be charged to the abutting property and the remain der to the city as a whole which would be Included In an enlarged Improve ment district under tha new Improve ment law. THE JIE1ER FRANK COMPART, ESTABLISHED 1857. WEATHER HKPOOT: ' FAIR. THE MEIER & FRANK CO.. 5th, 6th, Morrison sad Alfa 8f. Fashion Show' Modish 0, r aWtf WERE Spring garments ever so varied, so striking, so exquisite? And have Portland women ever bef ore seen such an array of new Suits, Af ternoon and Evening Gowns, Coats and Wraps, as are .ready for this Spring Fashion Show at Meier. & Franks ? It's an authoritative style-review, which introduces to Portland what Paris and New York have decreed and adopted for Spring and Summer. With Easter less than, three weeks off. now is none too early for selec tion of new garments. We bid you come today! In the Realm of Smart Tailored Suits Every whim of Dame Fashion is expressed in this immense showing. Beautiful, faultlessly plain tailored models, of light pray and tan whipcords, Bedford cords, worsteds and mixtures. Jrjven on tne dressier oiuis, me uuianaj w., lil A PARIS REPRODUCED SUIT of brown whipcord has smart cutaway coat, with short. Empire back; satin Tuxedo rcvers; skirt with tunic-tucked front, $40. A STITT OP THE MODISH RATINE, with large revers and cuffs of black satin, edsred . in old rose. Tunic-tucked 6kirt .$63. Afternoon and Reception Gowns The reproduced masterpieces of world-famous Paris modistes raquin, Drecoll, Callot Seurs. C'hcruot drawing their inspirations from as far back as the Louis XI V period, particularly in use of the pannier, ivliieii is uisimeuy moui-m m u-cmun-m Alm.t linrpsti-Hiiiol fii'loction in the nfetty liUln cloth Hiid itU at'tennon Dresses at S13..iO, 515. 520 mid upwards. AFTERNOON GOWNS incline to the pan nier or tunic effect, the underskirt comfortable nng and an appearance of pn-ater fullness be injr acquired by drapery and caueht-in ef fe ts. Note the model pictured t left. Messa lines and chiffon taffetas are combined with macronie and heavy laces plaiting, shirrinp numerous as trimming. Prices $35, $i0, -fo0 to $73.00. WHITE SERGE DRESSES they're beaut j- fnl. Hi"b waist line effects, with heavy laces and black sal in employed for trimming. Also white ratine and enpouge dresses. Soft tones and changeable effects are great ly in evidence anion;; EVENING GOWNS. One exquisite Gown, shown in our windows, is of pink messaline, draped in light blue beaded chiffon, with yoke of Point d 'Esprit lMeP ii7- Lace is profusely used on evening gowns. They range from $.r0 to $200. PARTY AND DANCING- FROCKS of ra dium silks, messalincs. nets and chiffons, in lovely pastel shades $23, $30, $33 to $30. Stunning Afternoon and Evening Coats Hi- Iooms Coats of white serge, diawnals and basket weaves, have heavy lace collars and cuffs' Suitable for street or evening wear. Others for street, of whipcords, diagonals, home spuns, serges, in tans, grays, browns, fancy checks, stripes and mixtures. - Prices range at $li, $20, $23, $30 to $52. The Lovely Paris Hats! SECOND FI.OOIl SEW BlIMJINti. MAIL OH11EHS FILLED. imports Paris Hats SffeV J'&k yy$' Shantcr J& "i-. Vf Picture mMiy A. Kurzman; NO store in the Northwest manv striking and beantifn a- ( for the Opening Exposition as Meier Every Millinery style, as expresed by the premier modistes of Paris, find place hi the exquisite showing today. You may view scores of these mas terpieces and hundreds of others, Paris-inspired, pro duced by our own Millin ery artists. THE HONOR ROLL OP PARIS MODISTES -Caroline Reboux Georgette Louisou Virot Paulette et Berthe Germaine Marie Louise Carlier AND EQUALLY FAMOUS NEW YORK CREATORS Litchenstsin Kurzman Francois Joseph Illustrated at right is a striking Tam-0- Shanter Picture Hat. from Kurzman. It i; fine plack hemp, trimmed" at side nnder hrim with handsome corn-color French Plumes $47-50. Another Kurzman Hat is taken from the Louise XV .period. Broad brim, low crown, with pompadour chiffon over fine tuscan. Trimmed with frill of Yenise lace and ' pompadour ribbon Saxon blue erown and underfacing' $60. - Paris and New York Pattern Hats, $30 to $130. Street and Semi-Dress Hats The famous Burgesser, Phipps. Hyland, Fisk Hats in every new and approved shape. We feature extensive lines at $5, $8. $10, $12, $15, $18, $20. Silks in Rare Profusion! FIRST FLUOR, MAIS BL'ILDIXG. MAIL ORDERS FILLED. SILKS a veritable reiteration oi iasnionauie w . Silks in wondrous profusion of wondrous color ings for every use. From Silks of flowing, soft, draping elegance to filmy clouds of airy over-drapery. What a multitude of subtle tones gleaned from earth and sky running the ranint of iridescence shades and hues bewildering well-defined col orings a-plenty! Changeant blendings that reflect jewel colorings nch tones that hint of the Orient-brilliant shades that breathe of flowers! A fashion-world of rich beauty. Come now 1 CHANGEABLE TAFFETAS One of Fashion 's f vorite for Spring. Ijght, medium and dark shades galore. And every color combination may be found. Rich, soft, lustrous quality. Ideal for Spring and Summer frocks, after noon suits, evening coats; 36 inches wide. Yard at $1.50. PLAIN BORDE'D PONGEES Wonderfully practical, though handsome are these perfectly woven imiorted Pongees. Both plain and stamped and embroidered bordered styles. Popular for street and aft ernoon costumes. Pull 44 inches wide. Yard at $1.50. , DAINTY BUTTERFLY MAR QUISETTES Airy, fairy weaves of exquisite beauty. Wonderful two-toned colorings. They're light and airy as the breath of Spring all that their name implies. 44 in. wide. See them today yard, $2. DURABLE TOURISTS' SILKS Durable, yes, but wonderfully rich appearing as well ! Handsome diagonal two-toned weaves of firm, good-wearing quality. Plain and in the smartest of. striped patterns. Ideal for tailored street dresses, suits and coats. Every light and dark shade; 27 inches wide. A yard at $1 and $1.50. Portland's Best Glove Store Famous Makes FIRST FLOOR, MAIX Bl'ILDIXG. MAIL ORDERS FILLED. EVERY style of Gloves that fashion approves may be found here in our first floor section -Portland's best Glove Service, where every high-grade make is represented. The famous Perrin's Gloves here exclusively! . Styles for every occasion every shade every length, from 1-clasp to 24-button. Every fabric as well. The celebrated Kayser Silk, Lisle and Chamoisette Gloves in complete assort ment. The Kid Gloves, orices from S1.25 to S5.50. The Fab e, from 25d to $5.00. $3.50 Long Wh. Gloves at $2.85 $lGermanLamb skin Gloves, 73c A splendid Fashion Show spe-. cial 1000 pairs of these well wearing German lambskin Gloves. All sizes, oz to 7V2. In black, white, tan, gray and mode. Regu lar $1.00 grades. Spe- '7'3tn cial for today's selling, w Purchase the Easter Gloves to day at this generous saving. Modish 16-button length, white gluee kid gloves in all sizes, 6 to TVi- Our best $3.50 grades, a spe cial for the Fashion tO QIC Show today, the pair, JaCi.OJ Beautiful Emb'y Flouncings HANDSOMEST designs imaginable, for lovely new lingerie frocks, graduation dresses and under skirts! . i Elaborate floral designs, on 'sheerest of batiste, 4 inches wide. Woven on hand looms. they won't fray. Flouncings you'd pay from $2.23 to $4.50 for regularly. A Fashion Show Special, "in two lots, priced J f JQ -rid t1 QQ fur today's selling at only 3)1 .Oa7 a"U D X .170 $1.25 to $2 Allover Em broideries 20 inches wide, in dozens of beautiful eyelet and blindstitch designs for ling erie blouses. Priced AO today at, the yard iOC 85c to $155 Venise and Net Bands 5 to 9 ins. wide iu cream, white and ecru. So lavishly used for trim ming of waists, dress es, millinery, JQ etc. The yard OVC 25c to 40c Embroidery Gal loons dainty eyelet designs, 2 to 3 inches wide on fine Swiss. In such demand for new blouses and ling- erie gowns. Today IOC Under-View of a Willamette Rotary IN a Willamette Rotary, c have the" nearest approach to T1IK PKKFKCT that has yet been achieved in Sewing Machines. Above view illustrates the simplicity of inner mechanism Jt shows the self adjusting automatic tension, which per mits sewing of finest chiffon to heaviest broadclolh without touching a screw. The automatic spooler is a splendid conven ience. . t Note also the direct, straight bar appli cation of power eliminates lost motion. With every Willamette Rotary goes a complete i-ct of attachments and our iron-clad. 10-vpar guarantee. Drophead Mylcs. S32.50 and 35. acceding to finish. Ie-W Cabinet Hotary, 40. The Fashion Show of Waists P 11 Irish Crochet Neckwear Much Under Value KIHST FI.OOR, MAIX BI'IIjIHSO. MAIL. ORDERS FILLKD. WITH such prices as these every woman should have the beauti ful, treasured Irish Crochet among Jier sup ply of Xeckwcar for Spring I "a crrout ciipcial exhibit and sale for the iHir Spring Fashion Show a purchase from one Zof the greatest importers oi tne janu, tn. prices a third and even more than their ac- worth. Collars of every style Rabats, Jabots, Fichus, Coat Sets. Etc. Don't fail to see the exquisite Jrish Cro chet Neckwear today. It's an opportunity which, in all probability, will not. be re T,utw1 tliisj Reason The sale nrices $1.33. $1.98, $2.08, $3.98, $4.98, $6.47, $7.98, $9.98, $11.98 and $13.98. JS Plenty of the Smart Irish Crochet Side-Frills Included. 5V v&tual Save on Hand-Emb. Gowns! Mme. Irene Corset Shop : SECOSD FLOOR NEW BUILDING. IN selecting a Madame Irene, you may rest assured there is no finer Corset produced in tli3 world! It is the perfection in Corset style and elegance the final achievement which has carried Madame Irene's fame to Paris, London and European centers of fashion. The Madame Irene Corsets shown by us . are the identical models which Madame Irene herself fit3 for New York's most exclusive women in her famous establishment on Fifth Avenue, N. Y. Have the new gowns fitted over a Madame Irene this season and note the difference in your figure. The ultra fashionable narrow, silhouette lines are possible to any woman corseted in an "Irene." Finest of materials are used firm, though light, coutil, " batistes, brocha coutille, silk bro cade, silk tricot and elastic. Madame Irene Cor sets here exclusively in Portland, $6.50 to $25 mm SECOND FLOUR NEW Bt'ILDING. MAIL ORDERS FILLED. . - - . -. -l. n il V - - i. . .. WHAT woman who hasn't longea ior me uny and luxurv of. French Hand-Embroidered Un derwear 1 Here's a" splendid saving on French Gowns today, to make way for new stock. . . Of finest French longcloth, with dainty hand-embroidered yokes, combined with Irish crochet and Cluny lace. Slipover &tjle low neck and short sleeves : $ 7.50 French Hand-Embroidered Gowns, special price $5.95 $13.50 French Hand-Embroidered Gowns, special price S9.50 10c and 12 Vac Outing Flannels at 7c a Yard Two hundred pieces of new Outing Flannels and Flannelettes, in great assortment of neat de signs of light and dark colors. Just the kind for pajamas and kimono. Splendid 10c and T 2zc grades, today for, yd. $5 French Chem ises Exquisite garments of fine F r e n ch nainsook with hand embroid ered fronts. Cluny or Val. insertions with edgings to match, only $3.18 TELEPHONES, PRIVATE EXCHANGE 4; HOME, A 6101 Grocery Spc'ls IT RE-FOOD GROCERY BASEMENT STOKE Standard Corn, 3 cans for 2oC String Beans, 3 cans only 25c Eastern Succotash, 2 cans, 21 Yellow Corn Meal, sack at 26d Peaches, special 3 cans for 50 Grated Pineapple, gal. cans, 35c Red Ribbon Shrimps, 3 cans 25 C English Bacon, special, lb. 16c Small Prunes, 3 pounds for 21c Dried Apricots, 2 pounds at 35c Jap. Style Rice, 5 pounds at 25c Mexican Beans, 5 pounds at 25c Raisins, 3 packages at only 25c C. & B. Lucca Oil, bottle at 75c N. B.C. Fig Newtons, 3 pkgs. 25c Del Monte R'l Ann Cherries 20t? SECOND KLOOK, MAIN BUILDING. MAIL ORDERS KILLED. ARIS has sent many visions of Waist loveliness for the feprmg Fashion Show. One elegant aist is the peplum style, with chiffon overdrapery and Venise lace basque $65. Another of gold embroidery on Brussels net, with Point Venise lace trimming $o. The peplum and basque effects are em ployed in even the most inexpensive little Waists this season. Models similar to illus tration $3.75 and $5. Paris Lingerie Blouses in scores of most exquisite models, made every stitch by hand. One is of Irish crochet and hand-made linen lace, in quaint Bolero effect $85. Others hand-embroidered and combined with Irish, Baby Irish. Cluny, real Val. and Point Venise laces. Prices $20, $25, $28, $35 to $85. A New Model for the Outdoor Girl is of fine voile, with sailor collar, cuffs and front inlaid with the very popular, new ratine and Turkish toweling fabric. Smart patent leather belt sets it off effectively $3. $12.50 Wool Blankets $9.55 SAXONY Wool Blan kets, pure w h i t e with pretty pink and blue bord ers. The finest grade of pure wool, full size, thoroughly shrunk and hygienic. Just 2" pairs of these splendid $12.50 Blankets in a mill Q fifi purchase to sell at " Emmerick Pillows Guaran teed new, pure canitarv feath ers. Priced at 1.25, 91.50, $175, 93, $2.25 to $3.75. Australian Wool Bats for . i-omforters. Full size, covered with cheese cloth. Special nt $3.15. fog Show office :i Ablngten EM.