TIME IS HELD RIPE
FOR CONSOLIDATION
G. F. Johnson Heartily Ap
proves Initiative Taken by
Chamber of Commerce.
ONE CENTRAL BODY NEEDED
Chairman of Publicity Commluc
Dfclar Portland 1 merits
Would Be Crratljr Benefited
by Bis Orpanliallon.
That thr time In rip for the eon
volMation of the Portland Commercial
Club and the Chamber of Commerce.
ma dated yesterday by G. F. John
on. chairman of the publicity com
mittee of the Portland Commercial
Club. Mr. Johnaon welcomed the Initia
tive taken by Preeldent K. C. Knapp.
of the Chamber of Commerce, and
ura-ed co-operation on the part of all
busme Interest! of Portland bring
about the onion.
"Right now l the time to work out
a practical plan for uniting Portland'!!
two (Treat commercial orfcanliatlone."
aid Mr. Johnson. "President Knapp
deserves great credit for havlnfc taken
the initiative. The movement he has
ctarted Is In the Interest of Portland
business men and property owners, it
Is the business and property Interests
of Portland which pay the bills, whether
expenditures are made through the
commercial Club or the Chamber of
Commerce, and the rights of the busi
ness public transcenJ pride of organi
sation or personal ambition."
Oae orgaalsaf Desired.
-Jit terms as chairman and member
of the publicity committee Is about
ended and as soon as It shall have ex
pired I Intend, as a business man. to
Devote nivself to furthering this move
ment. The gain to Portland from a
proper and practical consolidation will
be tremendous. When Portland's busi
ness Interests ran speak through one
central organisation, which by virtue
of Its representative character can
voire our rtty'a progressive sentiment
and execute our broad development
policies, the results obtained will be
far greater than alt that has been ac
complished by two strong, but dis
united commercial bodies.
"In some ways the functions nf the
Commercial Club and the Chamber of
Commerce have been distinct and
separate. In other ways they have
overlapped with resultant confusion,
embarrassment and dissipated energy.
-Both bodies deserve credit for the
harmonious manner in which they have
co-operated, especially during the last
few years. As far as possible their
work haa been divided so that neither
would ' encroach upon the recognised
rteid of the other. The publicity work,
however, has overlapped and hesitancy
n the part of one organisation to em
barrass the other has resulted In much
aork being left undone.
What rta Has Accomplished.
-The Commercial Clubs of Oresron
look to the Portland Commercial Club
u tbelr natural leader In all matters
hut relate to publicity, advertising, ex
' nibtt. and other development work.
The Chamber of Commerce, however.
ta published nearly all of the Oregon
booklets that have been Issued and haa
maintained the only exhibit Oregon
.iaa had. -
"Splendid as has been the literature
ind One as Is the exhibit, neither has
Hied the requirements and demand
jf the state as a whole.
"All of this exhibit and publicMy
work should come under one haj. with
nne direction, by one organisation.
This proposed combination would make
it possible to do this on a grander
tcale and multiplied effectiveness mlth
lul material increase of expense. It
eems to me that every thoughtful bust,
less man should welcome such a con
olidatton of our commercial bodies.
"In Its transportation and grain
tandard bureau", the Chamber of Com
merce has maintained two separate
ictlvltlea. both of which have been self
tustaining financially. The work of
tetther of these bureaus would be af
fected by a consolidation. There are
other activities which would go for
ward Just the same as they have, each
in charge of Its own committee as here
tofore. All could be conducted In the
name of Portlands one strong com--nerclal
organisation, gaining powef
ind prestige thereby.
Cesjaelldatli Plaa Oat Hard.
"Any movement which would sacri
fice the social features of the Portland
Commercial Club or business activities
of the Chamber would be disastrous
to Tortland. A proper consolidation
would maintain and add to all that ex
'sts. As heretofore, the revenue of the
Commercial Club for social member
ship could be devoted entirely to the
social purposes of the club. The reve
nue of the Chamber could be kept in
tact and added to by further member
ships, so that It could be used entirely
In the public activities of the new orga
nisation, without a drain upon the
social revenue of the Commercial
Jlub."
HENS CAUSE COURT ROW
roultry Owner and Neighbor Quar
rel Over Chickens.
. George W. Ellis, a rhofographcr of
East Wasco street, and F. Berger.
a neighbor, aired a row over chickens
In the police Court yesterday. Ellis,
the owner of the chickens, had caused
l.-ie arrest of Berger for using abusive
language toward blm. The story told
was to the effect that Ellis' chickens
were kept almost underneath the bed
room window of Berger, and Berger
had resorted to various expedients to
have their location changed.
On one occasion he threatened to
poison them. EHI had apparently got
the better of Berger In the match of
wits, and Tuesday Berger vented his
feelings by parading up and down In
front of Ellis' residence and reciting a
litany of imperfections possessed by
Kills, among which he- charged that
Kills got his clothes from the Salva
tion Army and refused to pay hl bills,
all to the edification of Ellla' other
neighbors. Because he, did not believe
in using bad language, so Ellis told
the court, he did not return the fire of
billingsgate, but swore out a complaint
acainst Berger. The case was continued
three weeka.
PERU MINES ACT AS LURE
Portland Man to Develop Claim In
South America.
Vraek X. Williams, wbo ha been
spending the Winter with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Williams, at "55
Hawthorne avenue, left yesterday for
Cerro de Pasco. Peru, where he will en
gage In the development of some min
ing, claims that he acquired on a pre
vious trip to the South American repub
lic. Williams is a graduate of Port
land Academy and a mining engineer
of considerable experience. He has
traveled over various parts of South
America, having visited every country
in that grand division.
For four years he was employed by
an American mining company on other
properties near Cerro de Pesco. H.000
feet above sea level, and only four de
grees south of the equator. Silver and
copper bullion produced there is
smelted and shipped to New York for
refinement at a lower cost than the
same metals shipped from the western
part of the United States. Natives are
employed in the mines, but former res
idents of the United States hold all the
technical posltlona and foremanshlps.
"Most of the South American cities
are as modern and as up-to-date as
those of our own country," said Wil
liams. "Buenos Ayrea Is the most
charming and most beautiful place I
ever visited."
Williams will stop on his Journey to
WIDOW
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Mrs. Sarah A. Webster.
Mrs. Sarah A. Webster, widow
of Adam Webster, a Portland con
tractor, died last Friday night,
and was burled at Rlvervlew
Ctntery Sunday. The funeral
service was held at Holman's
rhapel. Mrs. Webster died at the
residence. 148 East Thirty-eighth
street. She was 85 years old. hav
ing been born Doiember 25. 182S.
In London. England. She waa
formerly .Miss Sarah A. Tavlner.
She came to regon in 1872. She
is survived by four sons and two
daughters, as follows: Arthur A-,
Samuel T.. Albert F.. Walter W
Mary J. Webster and Mrs. Flor
ence A. Marabltty.
Inspect the work on the Panama canal,
which he visited on his first South
American trip more than four years
ago. He expects to be away from Port
land this time for three or four years.
NAVAL MILITIA SHOW OFF
CITIZEN SALTS HOLD MISTER
OX CHl'ISER BOSTON.
Captain Simpson Warmly Commend
ed for Efficiency of Men Many
;ue-st Are Pleased.
Compliments galore were showered
on Captain Edgar Simpson, command
ing the Oregon Naval Militia, and his
brother officers on the occasion of the
quarterly Inspection and muster held
aboard the cruiser Boston Tuesday
nisht. Not since the first assembly of
the Oregon tars on the quarterdeck of
that historic naval vessel has there been
auch a scene and even when the Boston
was attached to the fleet of Admiral
Iewey. her crew could not have been
more proud of her appearance than
were the citizen salts when doxens of
their friends stood about the rail and
gazed with Interest on the maneuvers.
Lieutenant Toai. I". S. N.. assigned
as Instructor of the militia by the Navy
repartment, spoke warmly to Captain
Simpson of the strides that had been
made In bringing the divisions closer
to the line of perfection, and said that
the condition of the ship and her decor
ations were worthy of praise.
About 100 members were aboard and
half as many guests were on hand.
Incandescent lights were strung along
both sides nf the cruiser and the quar
ter deck was inclosed with large flags.
The awning was hung with Japanese
lanterns and electric globes.
Captain Simpson and his officers
took station on the starboard side of
the quarter deck, with the men lined
up on the port side. Lieutenant Bloom,
berg, executive officer, conducted the
muster and as each man answered roll
call gave his rating, a custom that
many of the guests witnessed for the
first time.
Following the muster men were de
tailed for signalling.
"We regret very much that Gover
nor West has been detained." was the
first message flashed by the lights and
almost as the last globe wss extin
guished a sailor stationed aft called
through the darkness the message,
showing that he had received and read
It accurately and quickly. Other men
detailed on deck In "wlg-wagglng."
displayed the same familiarity with the
code.
The new band of the organization
played an Important part In the exer
cises and after muster the quarter deck
whs waxed and danclnar carried on.
HHP
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Ion that nature gave you wfil be
enhanced by jir a touch of
CARMEN
Complexion Powder
Try It and sea Carmen will not raboff
trotil yoa remove it. nor lose its delirete
fragrance. Kenned peop'euse CAKMr M
exciusivrly for It DOEaN-r "SHOW
POWOEB."
Eanslfssj and para. CARMEN benefits
tbe skin instead cf Injuring uv U's dulec
aat fran otbar powdera.
POUR TTNT3! fmu. Pin. Fls
and Crwm a pour Pntcrpw or
iMjgi fat Stare Xbiiat SMmfOa.
Carmen Cold Cream
for mngh. Irritated skin tuam whits
oo-sucay. 45c aaJ lie
Stfford-MUlr Company,
SIS OUre Street. St. Levis. Mo.
Demonstration of Famous Mme. Mariette Corsets by Expert Corsetiere, Second Floor
Manicuring and Hairdressing Parlors, Second Floor-Jewelry Repairing, First Floor
- - - - ' a. a M. ar- stT
Old
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Occupy;nfJ Entir BlocK, Bounded by Morrison, Alder, Tenths West ParK
EYE GLASSES
We invite your patronage in this de
partment on a basis of thoroughly de
pendable service at the most moderate
prices. Our Dr. Dayton is a graduate
optometrist of broad experience.
Another record broken-another "banner day." The most convincing proof that the Olds, Wortman & King policies meet the approval
of the people of the great Northwest. Letters from all parts of Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Montana poured into our Mail
Order Department in response to Sunday's advertisements. Thrifty people came in droves from a radius of a hundred miles or more
to tike advantage of the great bargains because thev knew there would be no disappointments. The people know that we stand for
-Honesty in advertising." Buy by comparison and you will stick to Olds, Wortman & King. You will never be led away by sensational
advertising. Once our customer, always our customer, rruaent buyers win realize large savmys uy patxg mvou.a
Hot Cross Buns
Delivered today and Friday.
85c Gtiimps for 48c
At the lace counter, first floor. A sale
of 250 Lace Guimps, sheer bodices
with rubber bands at the waist. Well
made; white, cream, ecru and black
and shadow lace effects. Come in
Gibson collar styles. Repularly worth
85 cents. Placed on special A Q
sale at, your choice for only"0
$3.75 Card Tables $2.49
S7 Mahogany RocRer 3.75
In this big furniture store, third floor, a sale of Burrow's and other
popular types of card Tables, which are slightly damaged. JO AQk
Only limited quantity. Best regular $3.50 and $3.75 grades S'x,
Rockers of solid birchwood, mahogany finish, with side arms. A very
stylish pattern for the living-room; only two dozen to go in CO 7 C
this sale. Our regular stock $7.00 Rocking Chairs for only
Tabourettes at $1.15. Each
Golden oak and mahogany Tabourettes in neat, pleasing (tl 1 C
styles, nicely finished ; priced special for comparison at r x
Sale of Brass Goods
Easter Candle Shades, Etc
Lamp Shade Holders, etc, for Easter, at special
prices. New Shades in square and round shapes.
Beaded Shades, white, red, pinH, and old gold, at
sale prices. Our entire stocK Cut Glass reduced.
$3.00 Brass InK Wells $2.35 $1.40 Comports $1.05
$4 SmoKing' Sets $3.15 $5 Gong's and Chimes $3.75
$1.50 Brass Flower Pots $1.18 All Brasses Reduced
mi
fin
p
Sold at Factory Cost Prices
Did you see the women crowded about the second floor "Circle" between the elevators? Did you note the expressions of
surprise and satisfaction? Did you note how eager they were to get a good supply of Undermushns while the opportunity
was before them? We knew it ; we knew the crowd would come-and for today we have prepared a greater surprise
than ever- Two Sample Lines from two different factories-will be ready for your choosing, and if you don t come you
will be the losor. High-Grade Lingerie, comprising every wanted garment-Gowns, Combinations, Corset Covers, Princess
Slips, Drawers, etc. Some may be a little mussed but the value is there. Wearing quality is in no wayimpaired. The
materials employed are Dainty Lingerie Cloths, French Linen, Batistes, Linaire, Crepe Nainsook, Crepe de Chme V ash
TlitSak retc. Trimmed in beautiful laces and Embroideries. A few of the many bargains follow:
Princess Slips 85c to $11
Garments which the manufacturer sells regularly at $10.50
up to $132.00 the dozen. Single garments at factory price.
Order by
Mail
Gowns From 63c to $10
Garments which the manufacturer sells regularly at $7.o0
up to $120.00 a dozen. Single garments at factory price.
Drawers 35c to $3.75 Pr.
Garments which the manufacturer sells regularly at $4.50
un to $45.00 the dozen. Single garments at mciory
Corset Covers 35c to 3.50
Garments which the manufacturer sells regularly' at $4.50
up to $45.00 the dozen. Single garments at factory price.
Demonstration of Corsets on Second Floor
Sale of Trimmed Hats
$7 to $10 Grades at $5.95
We offer your unrestricted choice of our entire stock of this season's
newest and best styles in Tailored Hats, semi-trimmed and trimmed
Hats, in black and all the season's best colors, comprising varieties so
extensive that every tste may be pleased. Hats which sell aj- qj
regularly at $7, $S, $9, $10, for comparison sale at 0nly..il)O.7O
$6 Hat Shapes at $3.95
Trimmings at One-Fourth Off
Three large tables of dress Hat Shapes will be arranged for comparison to
morrow. The lines will comprise Milan Braid Hats, Hemp Braid Hats, Tus
can Braid Hats, imported unbleaehed Leghorn Hats, all of which C5 OK
are fine, smooth braids. Our regularvals. to $6. Comparison price V
Our entire stock of beautiful imported Flowers, all fancy feathers, "Stjck
Ups," wings, quills, novelty ornaments and bands for hat trimmings, also for
the 'hair; and our entire stock of millinery Ribbons, which are A, Q .
all new and in great demand. During this great sale priced at
Beds and Bedding
Are at Comparison Prices
. it A r a vrtST Tf-TC C 4C
$5.50 STEEL SPRINGS, $4.35
All-steel Springs, with tube siderails,
heavy angle steel ends, Simmons or
National fabric, elevated above side
rails bv high corner cast- jj1
ings. 3 sizes, $G0 grades P"TJJ
BRASS BEDS.
$15.00 satin finish Brass Bed SO.95
fJ-2.50 satin finish brass Bed S15.00
f23.00 satin finish brass Bed 19.85
foO.OO satin finish brass Bed S35.00
ftio.OO satin finish brass Bed $49.50
$14.00 MATTRESSES, $11.50
Stearns and Foster guaranteed cotton
felt Mattresses, made with close
stitched sides and covered with best
ticking, each mattress has laced open
ings so contents can bedjl f CA
seen. Regularly $14.00, P A
$18.00 MATTRESS. $15.00
Felted silk floss Mattresses, covered
with best art or plain ticking. Im
perial edjre. Regular $1C Hfl
$18.00 value. Special V -.V
$7.50 IRON BEDS. $5.45
Cbill-less Iron Beds, with 1 1-16-inch
continuous posts, any finish ; sizes 4
feet 6 inches or 3 feet 6
inches. Regular $7.50 bed PJ.J
$10.00 BEDS FOR $7.75.
Chill-less Iron Beds in the 2-ineh con
tinuous posts, any finish; sizes 4 feet
6 inches or 3 feet 6 ins. CJ7 HXt
Regular $10.00. Special P
Steel Springs, with four-row Liggett
support. Regular $6.50 dC OC
grade. Special this sale at V"'""
$2.75 BED SPRINGS, $1.89
The reliable "Yum-Yum" bed Springs
on sale on the Third Floor today.
$12.00 MATTRESS, $8.25
40-pound cotton felt Mattress, covered
with plain or art ticking, made with
heavy roll edge. Regular CO OC
$12.00 grade. Special, only
$5.00 PILLOWS, $3.95
Live goose feathers, filled Pillows, size
21x27, covered witn oesi
tickine. $5 grades for only
Best goose down Pillows, covered with linen ticking. Size 23x28. g QC
ti,Co r;iirm- am thf. rpcular $8.00 trrades. specialized for only
Great Comparison Sale
Wo m e n's Underwear
"Carter's'
Merode 65c Vests and Tights at 50
"Merode" Vests and Tights, in Spring
weights, fine ribbed white lisle thread;
high or low neck, long or short sleeves,
ankle or knee length tights; come Cfl,
in sizes 4, 5 and 6. Special, only
$2.25 Union Snits at low price $1.95
"Zimmerli" fine imported quality swiss
ribbed white cotton or lisle thread, re
inforced, low neck, no sleeves tfjl QC
and knee length; sizes 4, 5, 6 P
$4.00 Union Suits, special only $3.29
"Zimmerli" best imported quality swiss
ribbed white lisle thread, reinforced, low
neck, no sleeves, knee length; trimmed
with hand-crochet finished; j0 OQ
come in sizes 4, 5 and 6. Suit
"Merode" Hand-Finished underwear at 45c
Vests and tights, Spring weights, fine ribbed white
cotton, high or low neck, long or short sleeves;
ankle or knee length tights to match. Cornell C
in sizes 4, 5 and 6. Specialized for this sale
Extra 6izes in the same quality garments at 59J
"Merode" Hand-Finished $1.00 Union Suits, 85c
Spring weight, fine ribbed white cottbn, high or
low neck, long or short sleeve, ankle or knee OC.
lengths; sizes 4, 5 and 6. Specially priced at w-i
Extra sizes in these Union Suits at only $1.00
"Merode" Hand-finished $1.25 Union Suits, $1.00
Fine quality ribbed white lisle thread, high or low
cut neck; long or short sleeves, knee or 21 fC
ankle lengths; sizes 4, 5 and 6. Special PiVV
Extra sizes in these Union Suits priced at $1.25
"Merode" Women's $2.25 Union Suits at $1.95
Silk lisle thread, beautifully finished,, ankle or
knee length, with or without sleeves ; C 1 Q C
sizes 4, 5 and 6. Specially priced, only P 1
Women's 35c and 40c Imported Vests only 25c
Fine Swiss ribbed white lisle thread, low neck, no
sleeves, plain and neatly finished with silkOC-,
ribbon; come in all sizes. Specially priced1''
Included in this sale of women's Underwear is our new Spring stock of Merode hand-finished Under-
n. i if f i t" '. J C.wiwii.. ivniniinnfa .dfiiinal irrifliln f Vi A lacf nroal. ' ' fnrAln ' '
wear Xhousanas oi iresn, new opuiig auu uuiumw jjaiuicuia icvcuw " ... i
Underwear is controlled in Portland by Olds, Wortman & King, and will not be placed on special sale
again this season. All economical buyers should take advantage of this sale and supply future needs.
Carter's 65c Vests and Tights at 50
"Carter's" white, spring needle ribbed
cotton, Spring and Summer weights;
vests all shapes, high neck, low neck,
"jjlong sleeves, quarter or half sleeves;
,7 tights, ankle or knee length, sizes CA-
4, 5 and 6. Specialized at onyJJK'
Extra sizes, regularly 75c; special 65
$1.25 Union Suits at low price $1.00
"Carter's" white light weight cotton,
fine spring needle rib, made low and
wide knee; plain, but finished with
pretty scalloped edge. Sizes tf (f
4, 5 and 6 ; regular $1.25 vals. P 1 W
$1.75 Union Suits at low price $1.50
"Carter's" white lisle thread, fine
spring needle rib, all styles, ?1 Crt
sha dcs and sizes. Special at P A
1 nn Women's Vests and Tiehts, 85c
Fine white lisle thread, spring needle rib; QCp
an snapes in veis uu j. , -
"Carter's" $1.25 Women's Vests and Tights $1.00
Fine silk lisle thread, fine spring needle rib, all
shapes in vests and tights. Come in 1 Qf)
sizes 4, 5 and 6. Bargainized at only
"Carter's" $1.25 Women's Union Suits, $1.00
Fine light weight white cotton spring needle rib,
long or short sleeves, high or low cut fl1 QQ
neck, ankle or knee length. Sizes 4, o, 6 V
Extra sizes in the same grade; $1.50 for il
"Carter's" $2.00 Women's Union Suits, $1.65
Light weight white lisle thread, low neck, no
sleeves, knee length; sizes 4, 5 and 6. 1 f?C
Specially priced for this selling at only H
Extra sizes, regularly priced at $2.25, at $1.85
"Carter's" $2.25 Silk Lisle Union Suits, $2.00
Finest grade white silk lisle thread, spring needle
rib, low neck, no sleeves, ankle length. 0 ff
Specially priced for this selling at, suit,
"Merode" Hand-Finished $1.25 Underwear, $1.00
Vests and Tights, Spring weights, fine ribbed silk
and lisle thread; all shapes in vests and djl ff
tights: sizes 4. 5 and 6. Specialized only P x
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Our Grocery Specials
17 Pounds Sugar Sl.OO
Best cane stock Dry Granulated Phone your orders in early for this sale.
70c Quart bottle Delft Peanut Oil specialized for this sale at, the bottle, 50
3jc box Kingsford's Gloss Starch, special for this 6ale, 6-ponnd box for 55J
Kingsford'B Corn Starch, three packages at this sale specialized for only 2oC
25c bottle Blue Label Catsup specialized for this selling at only, bottle, 18c
Canned Peas, small, sifted, three cans, special for 50c; dozen cans for $-.00
String Beans, Pala Brand, two cans at this sale for 25c; dozen cans for Sl.-o
Maine Corn, special at this sale for the cm, $llc; the dozen cans for $1.30
Round-Up or Lighthouse Cleanser, specially priced for this selling, pkg., 5
ILmlbFoicieries m
Center Circle
a i n Fl oor
5c Grade 9c;50cGradel9c; !Grade37c
One of the largest St. Gall embroidery manufacturers knowing our enormous outlet for strictly
up-todate merchandise, naturally looked to us first to handle same. The lot comprises many
beautiful and dainty designs on sheer Swiss, nainsook and cambric in 27-inch Flouncings, also
Edges, Bands, Corset Embroideries, Insertions and Alio vers. The values of these, are 25c, 50c
and $1.00 a yard, but for the one day only we will say 9c, 19c, 37c. Every woman in Port
land should come and inspect these ; and come as early as you can, for we fear at these prices
they won't last long. The large assortment will be found on the Center Circle, on Main Floor.
DinnerSetsAre on Sale
Haviland & Co.'s decorated China Dinner Sets, neat decoration, gold line,
special, as follows, in the big China Store, on the third floor take advantage:
42-piece .f22.90 Set for only $16.60 II 50-piece $37.90 Set at only $26.75
GO-pieee $40.90 Set for only $23.65 j 60-picee $47.40 Set at only $33.2a
GO-picce Haviland China $49.75 Dinner Set at the special price of $34.85
Remnant Day on the Bargain Circle
Bi" saving by visiting our Bargain Circle; where you will find remnants of White Goods,
La'wns, Dimities, Ginghams, Madras cloths and other desirable wash goods, for Summer
wear, also Table Linens and Napkins at greatly reduced prices. Come early for best bargains.
Basement Circle $1.25 White Waist 79c
At the Basement aBrgain Circle today, a rousing sale of new White Waists, made in the new
shirt styles, with stiff collars and cuffs, with tucked or embroidered fronts, made of fine white
linon, which looks just like linen, wears and launders splendidly; a complete range of
sizes; our regular stock values at $1.25 each, special priced at the Bargain Circle at JC