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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 19, 1914)
1J thk 3lOUMIsg OREGONIAN. THURSDAY, FEBTIUAUT 19, 1914. SOUTHERN PACIFIC HAS ALTERNATIVE Northwestern Line May Be Used if Merger With Central Way Is to Be Dissolved. EXTENSION IS INTENDED Connection From Crescent City "With Main Road May Be Made at Eu gene, Via Coos Bay Route, or at Grants Pass. If the Southern Pacific, as a result ct the Government's suit to dissolve that road's merger with the Central Pa cific, is forced to find a new connec tion between Oregon and California, It doubtless will make use of the North western Pacific, in which road it has a half interest. The Northwestern Pacific operates a line between San Francisco and Wlllits, Cal., 138 miles north, and is engaged in completing a connection with Eureka, Cal., on Humboldt Bay, nearly 200 miles father north. Appropriations recently have been voted by the South-fi-n Pacific to extend the line toward Crescent City, Cal., near the Oregon line. The Santa Fo is equally interested with the Southern Pacific in the exist ing lines between San Francisco and Unreka. Whether connection will be made with the Southern Pacific main line at Grants Pass or with the line now being built from Eugene to Coos Bay has not been considered. Either route can be used. Work on Coos Line to Resume. Work on the Coos Bay line will be resumed within a few weeks. It can't be completed, however, before the early Fall of 1915. Meanwhile work will continue on the Northwest ern Pacific and it Is possible that a ronnection between the two lines can be formed as soon as the work be tween Kusene and Coos Bay Is finished. Connecting with the new Coos Bay line is the road operating between Marsh field and Myrtle Point the Coos Hay, Roseburg & Kastern a distance of 28 miles. This will be made a part of the new main line. The South ern Pacific owns it. Work also is in progress on the first unit of the new line between Grants Pass and Crescent City. The City of Grants Pass has bonded it self for J500,000 to apply on the cost of the initial trackage. It is expected that this road eventually will be taken over by the Southern Pacific The route from Grants Pass to Crescent City has been completely surveyed. It Is apparent, therefore, that the Southern Pacific will have a choice of two routes of its own between Port land and San Francisco In place of the connection between the state boundary and Tehama, of which it will be de prived in the event that the Govern ment wins Its suit. Tronic Hot to Be Disturbed. It is likely that through traffic be tween Oregon and California points will not bo disturbed even if the two roads are divorced. The Railroad Com missions of the two states could force a continuation of such service if the railroads themselves wanted to do otherwise. Fear of causing a break between the state line and Tehama is not what prompted the Oregon . P.ailroad Com mission and the Chamber of Commerce to protest against the Government's suit. It was the fear that the Union Pa cific will control traffic through the Osrden gateway that caused those oro- tests. for it is well understood that If ine Government forces the Southern- Central dissolution, the Union Pacific will control the Central at least that part of the line between Ogden and Sacramento. As the Union also con trols the O.-W. I'. & N. Co.. it is nolnted out that shippers In the Willamette alley and other parts of Oregon served exclusively by the Southern Pa cific will be at the mercy of the Union Pacific. It is to force a reopening of the Ogden gateway and restore traffic at that point to the competition in both rates and service of the Union Pa cific and Denver & Rio Grande that the Oregon bodies are protesting. DOGS TO RUN UNMUZZLED Commission. Refuses to Bar Months of Animals Tntil Summer. t)ogs are not to be muzzled again until Summer. This was the decision yesterday of the City Commission when requests were made by City Health Officer Marcellus and State Health Of ficer White that all dogs be muzzled iMiL-e uecause or me discovery 01 a number of cases of rabies. The Commission discussed the propo sition at considerable length and final ly turned down the muzzling plan as unnecessary. It was decided that the muzzles would do more harm than jrood. Reports from the health officers nowea that five rabid dogs have been found in the past few days and three persons have been bitten by dogs which were found, upon post mortem exam ination, to have had rabies. PLAINTIFFS WIN DAMAGES Laborer, Hurt, raid for Injuries and Land Buyer Gets Verdict. Verdicts for plaintiffs were returned yesterday morning in Judges Hamilton and lavls' courts. Abel Markkane re covered a verdict for ?2500 on a $31, 134.30 suit against K. W. Riner and E. B. Riner for spinal injuries sustained while at work laying sewer pipes last August near the corner of Nineteenth and Washington streets. The case was neard Derore Circuit Judge Davis In Department No. 6, Judge Hamilton of Roseburg presiding. James I-'. Ailor, and Olive C. Allen recovered a verdict for 3000 for damages resulting from rrn.i caiaie transaction with C. H. .nicixeeian. Alien charged that the value of the property traded to him by McNeelan. had been falsely represented to him by McNeelan. Suit was brought i VI O V W. GEARHART "BY - THE - SEA" Spend this week-end at Hotel Gear hart. Monday is a holiday. Make res ervations at hotel or 100 4th St. Adv. West liinn Gets Postofrice. OREGON CITY. Or., Feb. 18. (Spe cial.) Information was received here today from Washington that the fourth assistant postmaster-general has authorized the establishment of a postoffice at West Linn, which Is lo cated opposite Oregon City on the west bank of the Willamette River, and which was Incorporated last year. ELKS OF ROSEBI FORMALLY OPEN NEW AND HANDSOME CLUB Building. Modern, With Equip ment and Furnishings in Keeping- With Taste. "Acorn' Stoves and Ranges U n i v e r s ally satisfactory. Sold exclusively in Portland at this store. Fourth Floor, Main Building1. "Silk Maid" Hose, $1.00 The best quality Silk Hose for the price to be had. Here only. First Floor, Main Build- in" Good Morning ! Weather forecast for today is rain. A year ago today was cloudy. Maximum temperature 46, and minimum 30 degrees. Roseburg, Or., Feb. 14. The B. P. Elks club rooms In the Elks' bundling- recently completed In Roseburg were formally opened at a house :warmln and reception Friday night at which 800 people were present. Tha . opening of these elegant club rooms marked an Important event In fiaternal history. The club rooms occunv a. .'SO feet, bctweon the two m , 'of the building, which '100 feet, and are ecu .Antlers theatre and .enure structure, 100 0 HZ feet, two stories and basementJfis owned bv Roseburg lodge N'o.JS26, B. P. O. K me new part of Mic building cost la.ovu. The structure Isof pleasinr archl- ieciu.ro. diu cveii greater attention 'has been riven tol ti,a intHnp iniu,. and j....,,) ff-im carpets are of Uio rinosl-oudojrwilton.' the color be ing a xoiwHWfo',vn in the entrance .hail, main stairway and main lobbv :and othir rooms on the upper floor. In the main assembly room and li brary on tlio ground floor tho color scheme Is old rose, in the carpet.-, rur nlshings and draperies. In tho ladis" reception room and parlor the preva lent color is delft blue. The electric lighting fixtures, are specially handsome, the indirect sys tem of lights being mainly used. A apcclal candelabra adorns the ladles' Will "Willamette" Sewing Ma chines Club plan payments $2 down, $1 week. New Base ment Annex. March Delineator for Sub scribers Is Here Subscribers at COc rate may now get March numbers. 1st Floor Balcony, Main Bldg. As Many Remarkable Reductions Are Made in Needed Furnishings qB wines 1 . ' JT are JkLc so hv ! 1 vs hail Tii n ""'"'aiiBaMaa""-' Child Welfare Week in Oregon "Save the Babies" Under the auspices of the Oregon Congress or Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association this splendid work is being- carried on, a work that is noble and altruistic in the widest sense. To help spread the scope of this under taking flags are being sold this week (in the irst-Floor Booth) in this store. The women at this booth today include Mrs. Joe Regensberger, Mrs. D. H. Rand, Miss Gert rude Talbot, Mrs. Albert Hoover, Mrs. E. W. Reynolds. Mrs. Flagel, Mrs. Dickinson. Miss Jeanette Hancock, Airs. Fred Bitzer, Mrs. H. K. Albee. Mrs. W. J. Hawkins. Mrs. Z M. 1 oung and Miss Mabel CorreL The Roseburg Home of B.P.O.E. Was Furnished Complete by the Meier & Frank Co. and the luxurious rooms of the Roseburg Lodge are an example of what it is possible to do along this line. Every carpet, drapery, piece of furniture, rug and ornament placed in this home was the result of study and discriminating taste on the part of our Interior Decorating and Furnishing Department. The planning and execution of the har monious color arrangements and the adaptability of the furnishing to the needs of the beautiful Elks' Lodge is proof positive that this store is, exceptionally well equipped to assist in the correct furnishing of homes and public institutions. King Pharaoh, the Educated Horse Continues to Entertain King Pharaoh did this example in addition yesterday 2 4 5 3 to the great delight of the small boy from the audience, 8 4 3 1 who placed the figures upon the blackboard. But that's only one of many instances of the proof of his "edu- 10 8-8 4 cation" spelling, picking out the pretty little girl with the curls, the lady in blue and the "bad boy" in the audience with perfect ease. "Remarkable," say one and 'all, old and young, who have seen this wonderful horse perform. Surely it opens a new field for conjecture Can animals be educated? King Pharaoh is proof positive that some of them at least may be. Six performances daily 10 and 1J A. M., 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 P. M. KiftkFloor.NewBidg. 95.8 the Highest Rating Awarded "Was Received by Meier & Frank's Seventh-Floor Restaurant For Cleanliness, Equipment and Method of Preparing Food This award was made by the City Health Bureau, after seven months of -diligent investigation. Our "spotless kitchen, well hghted, well-ventilated Tea Room and unexcelled service are a source of pride to us, and we invite your inspection of the same. 50c Luncheon is served each day from 11 to 2 :30, with music by the Fischer Trio. Afternoon tea from 2 :30 to 5. Verna Smith, contralto soloist, will be at the Tea Room each afternoon this we?k from 3 to 5 o'clock. Seventh Floor, Direct Elevator Service 25c A "REDFERN" CORSET Means Health, Comfort and Fashionable Lines The woman who gives minute attention to the Corset she wears is apt to be the woman who is consid ered "well dressed" for in selecting the proper Corset model for her particular figure she has laid the foun dation for all else. And she is also the woman who enjoys, superb health and absolute comfort, for fashionable corseting today is not a question of freakish lines, but of skillful designing. And such a Corset is the "Redfern 39 i ji It insures to its wearer these three essentials in a correct Corset health, comfort and the fashionable lines now de manded. Only the 'finest materials are used in the construction of the Redfern Corset fine, soft fabrics, Walohn boning; thin, double side steels; strong flexible, plush-lined clasps; low bust styles with rubber gores ;'long skirts in various cutaway patterns, or fitted with elastic webbing or laces front or back laced styles are some of the features that distinguish the Redfern Corset. The matron, the debutante and the woman of medium figure all may be perfectly fitted in a Redfern Corset. Our expert corsetieres are at your service and will assist you in selecting a Redfern Corset model suited to your figure. Redfern Corsets are priced most moderately 3 to $6.50 No, No, No, No, No, No No Rich and Beautiful Tapestries, Half Price New Tapestries are alwa3rs in demand after the Spring house- " cleaning, and now, when such an opportunity presents itself, 'twill pay you to anticipate your needs and select the needed Tapestries today at just half price. They're in 3 to 8-yard lengths, in plain colors, or in pretty foliage designs, and are most "desirable for couch covers, table runners, upholstering, etc. Tapestries usually selling from $1.50 to $4.50 specially priced for Thursday at just half price. Demonstration "WE AREVER" Aluminum Ware On Thursday Pot roast will be prepared without water in an aluminum Windsor Kettle. THURSDAY'S "SPECIAL" $1.55 "Wearever" "Windsor Kettle, 4-qt. size.. 60c "Wear ever" Lipped Saucepan, iy2 quart size. A regu- t" JQ lar $2.15 value, only i 132 The Bis Baaement Store. Note Thursday's Deep Reductions 15c TO 25c RIBBONS, YARD, 10c This is a clean-up of broken lines. in Ribbons and there's an assortment of Moire and Fancy Silk Ribbon in plain colors, checks, stripes and floral designs widths' from 3 to 5 inches. For children 's .Hair-bows, Sashes and Fancy "Work these Rib bons are most appropriate and for Thursday are specially priced at, the yard, 10c. . Black Velvet Ribbons, Reduced as Follows: No. 1 Size Usually 5c the yard Thursday, yard 3c No. I1- Size Usuallv dn t.Ti irnrrl TVi 2 Size Usually 8c the yard Thursday, yard 6c 3 Size Usually 10c the yard Thursday, yard. 7C 5 Size Usually 12c the yard Thursday, yard 9 7 Size Usually 15c the yard Thursday, yard 12c 9 Size Usually 20c the yard Thursday, yard 15c 12 Size Usually 25c the yard Thursday, yard 18c 16 Size Usuallv 35c th -varil No. 22 Size Usually 40c the yard Thursday, yard 29c No. 40 Size Usually 50c the yard Thursday, yard 35c No. 60 Size Usually 70c the yard Thursday, yard 43c No. 80 Size Usually 80c the yard Thursday, yard 49c $2.50 Long Kid Gloves at Pair $1.63 Women's Gloves in 16-button length white only 3-clasp style all sizes from 5Y2 to 8 usually selling at $2.50 special on Thursday, pair Si. 63. $1.00 and $1.25 Fabric Gloves, 53c 200 pairs of Women's Cashmerette Gloves silk and suede lined 2-clasp style in black, brown, navy and gray em broidered backs broken lines of sizes and colors specially priced for Thursday, the pair, 53c. 5c Will Purchase Women's Neckwear Usually 25c, 35c and 50c Five hundred pieces of Women's Neckwear1 slightly soiled from handling will be at your disposal on Thursday at just a fraction of the original prices. You'll find in this group Dutch Collars, plain and fancy Stocks, Jabots, Cascades, Rabats, Novelty Bows, Satin Novelties in colors, elc. all pieces usually selling at 25c, 35c and 50c special for Thursday. Six pieces, 25c; each, 5K Meier 4b Frank' First Floor, Main Bids. A three-dav sale of TSTen's "KSiT-nisViin ora will v.. ;ntm,ii today Men's Shirts, Underwear, Pajamas, Socks, Ties, Sus penders, Neckwear, Hats, etc., being included at decisive re ductions. Advance Spring Style Golf Shirts, 94c. Absolutely new Spring styles and patterns, in a great variety of mercerized fabrics. Made with stiff or soft French cuffs. Such materials as madras, percale and chambray are em- f a ployed. Separate military collars, only iC Men's Silk Mercerized Pajamas, Suit 98c. Made of soft, mercerized silk materials, trimmed with mer cerized frogs and pearl buttons. In "V-neck and cream f o color only. Specially price for this sale, the suit, only iOC Men's 50c Silk Four-in-Hands, 25c. Broken lines of styles and patterns, in a wide variety of styles, French fold, reversible and wide flowing ends striped, r figured effects and plain colors. Just half-price this sale OC "Onyx" Mercerized Lisle Thread Socks, 17c. mi i i - .rnree pairs ouf? seamless style Socks, in black, tan f and all the new colors. For this sale 3 pairs 50 pair LC 35c "Ajax" Lisle Thread Socks. 25c. Fine quality, seamless style. Broken lines of sizes and f)C colors all sizes in some lines. Reg. 35c sale price, pair 50c Elastic Web Suspenders, Pair 25c. A variety of neat colors and patterns. Made with strong leather ends. Just half price for this sale, pair. $4.50 Ruff-Neck Sweater Coats. $3.39. Shaker knit style, with pockets and pearl buttons. Come in Oxford, navy, white and maroon. Suitable for tf Of men's or women's wear. Reduced for this sale to pOOf7 25c Linen Handkerchiefs, 17c Three for 50c. Full size, with hemstitched borders, fourth and eighth inch widths. Regularly 25c sale pried, 3 for 50 ea. $1.50 M. & F. Cape Street Gloves. 98c. In all the new tan shades, in outseain style. All sizes. f r A glove sold by most stores at $1.50 our sale price, pair $2.00 and $2.50 Gotham and M. & F. Negligee Shirts, $1.69. Broken lines of sizes in these popular makes, negligee or out ing shirts. A variety of patterns and all made with f sf attached turndown collar. Regularly $2 and $2.50 Jj) 1 .Oi $1.00 and $1.25 Muslin or Twill Nightshirts, 72c. Plain style, or trimmed with fancy braids. V-shape neck, turn down or military collars. Full size. Selling always at $1.00 to $1.25 placed on sale at the low price of, each C Men's Silk and Wool Union Suits, $2.93. Naragansett make. Medium weight in blue, white and silver gray. Perfect fitting garments, made with the ?" f O closed crotch. Specially priced for this sale, the suit Dy O Men's $1.50 Cotton Union Suits, $1.19 Medium weight Egyptian cotton, just right for early Spring wear. Good fitting, well made, with closed crotch. t f f r Reduced for this sale to the very low price, the suit P 1 J. 17 $1.25 Root's Tivoli Wool Shirts and Drawers, $1.09. Medium weight Australian lamb 's wool, shirts and J ff drawers in natural gray. Special, the garment J A oUt Boys' Cotton Fleeced Union Suits, 43c. Medium weight cotton fleece lined Union Suits in sizes a o 6 to 14 years. In cream and silver gray colors. Special rrOC Meier A Frank's Jnat Inside Morrlaon-Street Kntraneo 17c Waste Baskets for Home arid Office At Radical Reductions on Thursday 'Twill pay you to purchase the needed Waste Basket for home or office today when unusual price reductions, arc in force. These Baskets are well made in a variety of unique weaves are most substantial and of pleasing appearance. Note the special prices : $1.00 Waste Baskets of heavy brown willow, special. . .59 q 75c Waste Baskets of plain willow, special 37c 60c Waste Baskets of straw, special 23c 50c Waste Baskets of straw, special 19c $1.25 Waste Baskets of heavy willow, special 63c 85c Waste Baskets of heavy willow, special 39c 75c Waste Baskets of willow, special 37c 75c Waste Baskets of bamboo, special 37c $1.25 Waste Baskets of cherry willow, special 73c 85c Waste Baskets of cherry willow, special 49 $1.65 Square Jap. Office Basket, special ; 85c Willow Clothes Basket size 19x27 13 ins. deep.. 53 Meter Frank'a Fifth Floor, Main Bids;. Grace and Style iii New Wool Crepe Dresses at $15 In this special lot of new Wool Crepe Dresses, ordered for Thursday's selling, you ll Una all the leading Spring shades and there's a simplicity and individuality about these Dresses that is most pleasing to women of conservative taste. The two models illustrated were sketched from this group of new Dresses in our Garment Salons. All are made in up-to-the-minute styles with set-in or kimono sleeves the popular peg-top skirts, with side drape or overskirt effect some with the favored girdle and lace collar and other popular features are numerous. This is an exceptional opportunity to purchase a pretty new Spring frock for only S15.00. Grocery Specials for Thursday BACON AT UNUSUAL REDUCTIONS Owing to an immense supply of fine sugar-cured Bacon, one of the most prominent packers made us unusual price concessions, and on Thursday -we '11 give you the benefit of exceptionally low prices. Bacon, average 13 pounds, whole or half strips, pound i.9Vz Bacon, average 11 pounds, whole or half strips, pound .21 $1.50 and $1.75 Kimonos, 98c We've a large assortment of Crepe and Flannelette Kimonos, in stripes and floral or Persian designs in light or dark shades usually selling at $1.50 and $1.75. Special for Thursday, your choice 98c New House-Dresses of Gingham and Percale in light and dark shades made in plain style or trimmed with lace and embroidery have just been unpackd and are ready for your inspection. Priced S1.50 to 3.50 Butternut Butter Reliable brand, roll 6S Holland Herring New Milchers, keg !95c Codfish Tenderloins Boned, solid pieces, each 19 Sliced Dried Beef No. 1 jar, 25; No. y2 jar ...15? Minced Clams No. 1 tall cans, doz., 1.15; can 107 Dried Peaches New California fruit, three pounds.. 2o Heinz' Jellies What varieties we have, glass 15c Rye Flour Best milled, No. 10 sack 29 Del Monte Spinach Ready to use, No. 2y2 cans, doz., $1.65; can, 15 Sugared Figs the best quality, per pound 1J Sago or Tapioca Best quality, 5-lb. cloth sack. 29c Pure Pepper Freshly ground, full strength, pound 19j Meier & Frank'a Fare Food Grocery, Baaement. 1SQ7 The- QjjalitV Stor& of Portland Fift-N SixtKaTlorrisot Alder St a. Store Opens at 9 A. M. Closes at 6P.M. 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