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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (April 28, 1914)
TTTE MOTIXTNO OTIEGONIAN. TUESDAY, APRIIi , 28, 1914. Men's Furnishings & Hats, Men's & Boys' Clothing, Boys' Hats, Crockery and House Furnishings Now in Temporary Annex BRIDGE CASE PENDS All Charge Purchases Made Today and Balance of This Month Go on May Accounts, Payable June 1st Rehearing on Approach Is Up to Governor West. Dependable New Merchandise Is Underpriced ! Merchandise of the Same Desirable Quality That Has Always Characterized This Store HYLAND TENDER IS HELD Investigation ot Commission's Rec ords Is Being Made by Grand Jury and Engineers Are Sum moned to Appear. alutes You Each Day of Our Removal Sale! 18 If further action is taken by the Oregon members of the Interstate Bridge Commission in the matter of the selection of an Oregon approach to the Columbia River bridge, it must be on the initiative of Governor West, the County Commissioners announced yes terday. As ex-omcio chairman of the Oregon members of the joint commis sion, if a rehearing is to be had, it must be at the call of Governor West. An offer from George 21. Hyland. representing Peninsular and North Portland interests, to construct the Derby street approach to the bridge for $224,464 was referred to the Governor, If he calls a meeting: of the board, the offer of Mr. Hyland will be considered ana a re-hearing of the location ques tion had. j-- It is represented by Mr. Hyland that the Derby street approach can -be built for approximately $80,000 less than Waddell & Harrington's estimate of the rost of the Union avenue approach. For the sum named in the proposition made by Mr. Hyland, he agrees to build the approach from the focal point on the south side of the Oregon slough, locat ed by the chosen engineers, to the con nection with Derby street .near Argyle street. ' Investigation of interstate .bridge af fairs by the grand jury Is still under way, though the nature of their inquir ies have been kept a secret. E. E. Howard, local representative of Wad dell & Harrington, has been called be fore the jury and questioned, the rec ords of the Interstate bridge commis sion have been called for and it is re ported that estimates of the cost of various approaches - as made by local engineers working under the direction of George M. Hyland have been sub mitted to the grand Jury. The investi gation of the bridge affairs was com menced in the Inquiry into the state ment by Commissioner Hart that repre sentatives of three ofthe engineering firms which were applicants for elec tion as designing and consulting engi neer had offered him a bribe for his support. MEXICO IS AD CLUB THEME "Men AVho Know" "Will Tell It to I Luncheon Guests Tomorrow. ' "Discussion of the Mexican Situation by Men Who Know" will be the eubject of speeches o be given at the Portland Ad Club luncheon at the Portland Hotel tomorrow at noon. A. E. Clark will speak from the American viewpoint and W. B. Bell, ex- interpreter in Mexico, will give some first-hand information regarding the character or the Mexican people and the conditions the United States faces In Mexico. Franklin T. Griffith will be chairman. "A big musical surprise" by an or ganlzation "which you would go miles to hear is also announced, "but the programme committee is keeping its name in the strictest secrecy. President Charles F. Berg will award the prizes for the Good Roads day work. The Reed College "Stalwarts." the crew that did the most work on the Columbia Highway, will be guests of Honor at tbe luncheon. I. W. Fries, who wheeled 108 loads of dirt, will receive the "hardest worker" prize, and Judge J. H. Steven son will get the most work" prize. George W. Kleiser won the "most outlandish costume" prize, and Deputy District Attorney C. W. Roblson the "toughest looking guy prize. 200 ADMEN TO GO ON TRIP Excursion to Oorvallis Campos Ban . qiiet Set for 3 lay 1. One hnndred and eighty-two reser vations already have been made for the Portland Ad Club excursion to Corval- lis. May 1, where the -party will be guests of the Oregon Agricultural Col lege on the college campus. It is be lieved that more than 200 men and women will go on the excursion. The special train will leave for Cor vallis from the Union Depot, at 8:20 Friday morning. Returning the train will leave Corvallis immediately after the banquet to be given in honor of the visitors. "Straw hat day" falls on the excursion day and the excursionists all will cele brate by wearing their straw hats. An effort' also Is on foot to pledge the Ad men to blossom out in their new Spring suits on this day. Messages from Corvallis indicate that elaborate preparations' are being made for the entertainment of the Portland visitors. The banquet will be prepared by the young woman of the domestic science department of the college. MEAT ORDINANCE AMENDED Specific Provisions Inserted in Pro- , posed Act by Mr. Brewster. A number of amendments to the pro posed meat inspection ordinance pre pared by the city health bureau to make its provisions more specific are being worked out by City Commissioner Brewster. When he completes - the work this measure and that prepared by John F. Logan and Dan J. Malarkey will be sent to the Commission for final consideration. Mr. Brewster is inserting in the measure specific statements as to what constitutes bad and good meat. In Btead of the proposition of condemna tion being left to the judgment of th meat inspectors of the city and Fed eral Government it is proposed to set forth the various things for which meat can be condemned. As the ordinance stood before tbe in spector was in a position to condemn meat on the general broad proposition f Its being unwholesome." TRUCK DRIVER EXONERATED Inquest on Death of Edwin Henslej Set for Today. A Coroners' jury reported late yes terday that the accident which killed 4 -year-old Boyce Logan at Union ave nue and East Pine street Friday was unavoidable. All the evidence tended to exonerate Alex Barclay, driver of the truck. An Inquest will be held at 4:30 today Into the drowning of 8-year-old Edwin Hensley In a stagnant pool at East Third and Belmont streets. Coroner Slocum has caused subpenas to be served on tbe owners of the property. Meier & Frank's REMOVAL DIRECTORY The Shopper's Guide (Revised Daily) MOVE NO. 1 Art Needlework Sec tion To Seventh Floor, near Tea Room. Sixth-street Building.. MOVE NO. 2 'Kodak Department, Snortlns Goods Department To 'Temporary Annex (across Fifth street). Fifth-street Entrance. MOVE NO. 8 Alteration and Fit ting Room a To Fifth Floor. Sixth-street Building. MOVE NO. 4 Men'a Furnishing and Hat Department To Temporary Annex, First Floor. ' MOVE NO. 6 Men's and Boys Clotb '" lna- -Department To Temporary Annex. Second Floor. MOVE. NO. C Traak Department To Third Floor. Sixth-street Bldg. MOVE NO. 7 Bowef arnlahtaaa To Third Floor, Temporary An nex. Crockery Department, to Fourth Floor, Temporary Annex. MOVE NO. 8 MaU Order Depart ment To Ninth Floor, Sixth-st. Building. I Bargain Table Specials Today Main Bldg. Rag Bugs, 24x36, tans, tines, browns, greens and pink, each 75 Women's Drawers, lace and embroidery trim'd, pair 39 Coverall Aprons, of bine material, trimmed with darker shade 44 Women's Gowns white and dainty figured crepe, lace trimmed 69 Women's Petticoats, white, lace and embroidery trimmed 98& Combinations, made of-crepe, lace trimmed, at only ,.50 Children's Books, regularly 15c to 25c now at just HALF PRICE Gift Books, good assortment for selection, 39 Novels original editions, regularly to $1.50, at, each 25? Children's Picture Books large assortment, on sale at 2, 5 and 7 Standard Sets desirable bindings and editions, at HALF PBICE Boys' School Books, regularly at 35c, reduced to 19 Children's Picture Books, immense assortment, at HALF PBICE Children's 35c Black Sateen Bloomers, button holes in hand 25 Women's Bibbon-trimmed Crepe Dressing Sacques, raglan sleeves 76 Children's Percale Dresses, trimmed Dutch necks, three-quarter sleeve 68 18-Inch Corset Cover Embroidery, worth 65c, the yard 39 10c White Stitcherie, with colored edges, 4-yard pieces 7i Novelty Pin Cushions, large and small size, each 20 Chenille Pompoms, the dozen 5i Women's 15c Light Weight Cotton Vests, no sleeves, low necks, regular sizes, each. . .10 Women's 50c Richelieu Bibbed Union Suits, reg ular sizes, 2 for 75S each 39J Children's 20c Bibbed Cotton Hose, all sizes, a pair t.. 1X Children's 25c Nazareth Waists, all sizes, two for 35, each 19 New and Summery Frocks BALLOTS For Rose Festival Queen Candidates May Be Secured With Purchases Made In Temporary Annex Only. Rose Festival Tour de Luxe Ballots will be given with pur chasesin the Temporary Annex only as follows: 10 votes with every purchase of 25c or more. 20 votes with every purchase of 60c or more. 35 votes with every purchase of 75o or more. 50 votes with every purchase of $1 or more. 100 votes with every purchase of $2 or more. 150 votes with every purchase of S3 or more. 200 votes with every purchase of $4 or more. 250 votes with every purchase of S5 or more. SO -ArMditlonal Votes With Every Additional Dollar Purchase. Votes Given With Purchases Made In Temporary Annex Only. MEXICO! Miss Fannie Harley will deliv er a thrilling and authentic word picture r on the history of Old Mexico in Meier & Frank's Main Building, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, April 28th, 30tland May 2d, at 3P.M. Miss' Harley spent many years in traversing Mexico, and is thor oughly qualified to tell of the. home life, manners, customs, mythology, legends and ruins; cathedrals and churches; re sources and natural scenery, bull fights and catacombs of this vast, historic country. Hear the lucid narrative of the despotic Diaz regime and the cause of its overthrow. Why tha Madero administration was un satisfactory and what interven tion bv the United States Gov ernment will mean. A n a-'m e n tins; thla travelogue there vrill be the finest collec tion of atereoptlcon pictures ever shown of Mexico. These picture stories will be given without charge to you. Mexico a vital topic handled In a most masterful manner by Mies Harley. Fifth Floor, Main Bldg. Now $7.65 Worth $10.00 to $15.00 Now is the time to supply the Summer Dress needs when stocks are new and fresh and styles at their height. We've just received a most attractive lot of dainty Frocks in a very diversified range of models. Voiles? crepes, eponge materials, lace, silk and moire trimmings in girdles and effective touches here and there. Flounces are very prominent, overskirt effects are in evidence and dozens of equally as smart and desirable fashions will be found in. this Assortment of Summer Frocks. And the price to which they have been reduced is as attractive as the models for $10.00 to $15.00 would be the usual pricing, while the Removal Sale reduction is to. ............ .S7.65 Chinese Character Middies $1.50 to $2.00 For Women and Misses The new Chinese Character Middy is bound to be popular it is so absolutely different and unique. The embroid ered Chinese emblems on the pockets signifying "Friend ship," "Peace" and "Love" are in varidus colors, red, Copenhagen and Tango. The Middies are made of splendid grade white coutil, laced down the. front with colored silk lacing to match the emblems. One style is open at the side, with broad band of material at the bottom and on the sleeve forming cuffs. These attractive Chinese Middies come in Bizes 32 to 42; priced at $1.50, $1.75 and $2.00. Meier A Frank'! Garment Salons Second Floor, Main Bldgr. Sale of House Furnishings THIRD FLOOR TEMPORARY ANNEX O'Cedar PolishingMopsand Oil Reduced $1.00 O'Cedar Polishing Mops reduced to 69p $1.50 O'Cedar Polishing Mops reduced to 89 25c 4-oz. bottle O'Cedar Oil 13c 50c 12-oz. bottle O'Cedar Oil. ., 33 $1 quart can O'Cedar Oil 79 $1.50 Vz-gallon can O'Cedar Oil $1.19 $2.50 1-gallon can O'Cedar Oil $1.99 $1.35 Nickel-plated Tea Kettles, guaranteed, 7-quart size 99 $1.50 No. 2 Universal Food Choppers reduced to $1.09 $2 Alum. Rice Boilers, l-qt. size, reduced to $1.29 Nest of Three Aluminum Saucepans, specially priced, nest of three $1.29 2-8x6-8 Screen Doors, complete, specially priced at 89 $4.75 50-foot Goodyear Rubber Garden Hose re duced to $3.49 $4.75 Reliance Lawn Mowers, medium size, re duced to $3.79 Meier A Frank' Temporary Annex Third Floor New Cream Serges At Removal Sale Prices $1.25 50-inch all-wool Cream Serge, Removal Sale Price, yard 89c $1.35 54-inch all-wool Cream Serge, Removal Sale Price, yard S1.13 $1.50 54-inch all-wool Cream Serge, Removal Sale Price, yard S1.23 $1.75 54-inch all-wool Tennis Cream Serge, Removal Sale Price, yard S1.33 Meier A Frank' First Floor. Main Bids. GREAT HOME INDUSTRY EXHIBIT BEGINS THURSDAY, APRIL 30, AT MEIER & FRANK'S Under the Auspices of the Manufacturers' Association of Oregon The entire Morrison-St. side of our Basement will be occupied by this important and highly interesting exhibit. Nearly forty exhibitors will occupy about 50 spacious and beautifully decorated booths. In many cases the actual manufacturing of the products will be shown. Every form of the state 's industry will be represented in this unique and highly educational Exhibit, which will continue from April 30 to May 15. ALL ARE WELCOME. , LIST OF EXHIBITORS AND FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE GIVEN LATER Infants' Wear Is Reduced FOR REMOVAL SALE INFANTS' 60c DRESSES, 49c Made of good quality muslin and nainsook, with trimmed yokes or in attractive plain slip style. Skirts finished with ' plain hem. INFANTS' $4 HANDMADE CAPS, $2.98 - Dainty little Caps of excellent quality batiste, in turnback style. Beautifully hand-embroidered and pico edging. Sizes 11 to 15. INFANTS' $5.00 HANDMADE DRESSES, $3.98 Excellent quality nainsook Dresses, with dainty hand-embroidered yokes. Skirts finished with plain hem or lace trimmed ruffle. INFANTS' $1.25 NAINSOOK SKIRTS, 98c Good grade nainsook Skirts, made on waists or in princess style, with lace or embroidery trimmed ruffles. INFANTS' $1.75 CASHMERE SACQUES, $1.43 Handsome little Sacques and Nightingales of Cashmere, with embroidered corners, and either crocheted or scalloped edges. Infanta' Wear Section Second Floor, Sixth-Street Building; There Is Dependability in a " Willamette D "Machine $15-75 The Willamette D" is an up-to-date model of handsome design and has high arm with Double Lock Stitch Drop-head case of ex cellent quality, equipped with an automatic lifting device for elevating sewing head to position. It runs easily and swiftly and has ball-bearing stand. Complete set of. practical attachments included. The "Willamette D" Sewing Machine is highly efficient and for wearing qualities is unsur passed, at the exceptionally moderate price of $15.75. 3 ' Tuesday's Grocery Specials ROYAL BANQUET FLOUR The most popular and satisfactory brand. - Pleases the most particular. Special on tf?0 " Q Tuesday, the sack 17 Cottolene Large pail $1.49; medium pail 60; small size 30 Tapioca or Sago Best quality. 5-lb. cloth sack 29 Michigan Pea Beans 5-lb. cloth sack 29 . Victor Peas Sweet and tender. Doz. cans $1.15; can 10 Pure Black Pepper, freshly ground, lb v 19 Ghirardelli's Ground Chocolate, can 75 and 25 Clover Leaf Butter, established brand, roll...... 52 V Sugar-Cured Bacon, backs, whole or half stripe, lb . .19V2 Victor Soap, oval cakes, seven bars 25 Victor Naptha Soap, six bars f. 25 Kingsford's Gloss Starch, 6-lb. wooden boxes... 55 & Pore Food Grocery, Baaement. Purchase one on our Club Plan of Easy Installments. $2 Down, then $1 Each Week until paid for. No Interest and no Extras. Meier A Frank'aBaaemeat Sixth at. Bids. Visit our Phonograph Department Victrolas, Grafonolaa and Edison Disc Phonographs Basement 6th-Sk Building. TH&QyALITYSTORE OF- PORTLAND Fifths -SbcU, ToT-t3oi Alder St-3. No. 6 Oriole Go-Baskets priced at S 9.50 12 Oriole Go-Baskets priced at S11.50 14 Oriole Go-Baskets priced at S13.50 16 Oriole Go-Baskets priced at S15.50 No. No. No. Mothers Should See These New 'Oriole 'Go-Baskets Adjustable Reclining Style This is the newest addition to the Oriole line and has many features that are very important. It can be adjusted to three positions, upright, medium and extreme reclining position, and can be used as Go-Cart, High Chair, Jumper and Bassinette. The long, flexible springs, which prevent jolts and jars, are another im portant factor m the Oriole lio Basket. It comes in Early English, fumed oak, Baronial, light green and golden brown finishes, with linings of ecru, dark green or brown corduroy, tan or dark green Spanish artificial leather. Meier A Frank'a Fifth Floor, Mala Bids-