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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 16, 1914)
IS THE 3IORXTXG OREGONTAN. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16. l9i Mail Orders Will Be Filled at These "Surprise' 'Prices if Received Within 3 Days of Date of This Paper-Provided Any Quantities Remain C7 TH H 9 128Mk Friday Serprise irrani x vi r i i v I 4 I i Sales ! Important . Sales Now in Force October Toilet Goods and Drug Sale Semi-Annual Sale of Beds, Springs, Mattresses and Rag Rugs For nearly 25 years the Meier & Frank Store has been famed for its wonderful Bargain sales on Friday, and this event of today, in many instances, surpasses features offered in past, sales of this nature. We have gathered from our immense stocks wanted and dependable merchandise, in many in stances the quantities being somewhat limited. But we have made such radical reductions in price that thousands of our patrons will be here early today to participate in the extraordinary economies afforded by these Surprise Sales. Every item is worthy attention, and we are positive you will find these offerings surprises in every sense of the word. A tremendous crowd will be here today, and we suggest early shopping. Remember, these Surprise Sales are for one day only TODAY! SIXTH-STREET BUILDING. 1 $5.00 Frolaset Corsets, Only $2.95 Special Lot Front-Laced Models Frolaset is the popular Front-Laced Corset modeled for all figures. This special lot we're offering Friday at this deeply re duced price is of coutil, trimmed with embroidery. Nearly all sizes in the group. Come in Friday and secure a regular $5.00 Frolaset for $2.93. Fifth Fior, siiit-st. ' Bids. MEIER A FRANK'S 1289th FRIDAY SURPRISE SAXES. 1 SIXTH-STREET BUILDING. New $15 to $25 Coats at $10 Just Arrived by Express Many Are Popular Balmacaans , Plain and fanc colors plaids checks' and mixtures. The fashionable Balrnacaan styles are. prominent, also full-length Coats with the ' new girdles, flare style and new Coats with capes. Many have fur collars others collars of velvet and self -material fastening snugly at the - throat in the new way. Great variety of styles as this ia a sample line, just received from an Eastern manufacturer. You're assured a wonder ful "bargain" if you -.are ' one ' of the for tunate purchasers of these Women's Coats, Priced for Friday Only at $10.00 Fourth Floor, SUth-St. Bide. MEIER fc FRANK'S 1289th FRIDAY SIHPRISE SALES. SIXTH-STREET BUILDING. 1200 Pairs Women's 50c Hose, Pair 39c 2 Pairs 75c Imported silk lisle Hose, among the last received from Germany. Black and tan. Full fashioned, with double soles and double garter tops. Splendid erratic, regularly 50c Friday's priee, 2 pairs 75. Pr 39. First Floor. Slxth-St. Bids. $1.50 Lingerie Waists at 79c Odds. and ends and broken lines in dainty Lingerie' Waists are placed in this wonderful Surprise group for Friday's selling. All sizes are included in these Waists, and there's a pleasing variety of styles," some simply made, self-trimmed, finished with hemstitching or pieot edge others more elaborately trimmed with lace, low or high-neck style, long or short jsh?eves, open front or back. All Waists that sell ordinarily at $1.50 specially priced for Friday's Surprise Sale at 70. v. Fifth Floor. Slxth-St. Uldg. HEIER A FRANK'S 12S9th FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES. Short Lengths of Embroideries Usually 40c to 85c Piece 25 Usually 15c to 35c Piece 10d Edges, Galloons, Insertions, Flouncings and Allovers Embroideries on Swiss. Nainsook, and Cambric in lengths from 1-3 of a yard to 3 yards are included in this Surprise Sale. These Embroideries are most suitable for Under muslins and Children's apparel. ' First Floor, sixth-st. Bid. y ; MEIER fc FRANK'S 1239th FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES. 75c to $1.50 Ribbons, Yard 48c Exceptional Surprise ! 2000 yards of fine quality im ported and domestic fancy Silk Ribbons in v.st assort ment of patterns and colors widths from 5 to 9 inches. Included are Roman Stripes newest Plaids rich Floral and Dresden effects in light and dark colors many being taken from our regular stock of exclusive patterns. This is a most opportune time to purchase Ribbons for Christmas fancy work, as well as for the popular Girdles and dress trimmings. These lovely Ribbons sell ordinarily from 75c to $1.50 the yard. Special for Friday only, yard. . . -48c No Phone Orders No Samples First Floor, Slxth-St. Bide. MEIER & FRANK'S 1289th FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES. TEMPORARY ANNEX SURPRISES Men's 75c Flannelette Nightshirts, 58c Good quality, medium weight Flannelette Nia:ht Shirts cut full and well made. Have Military and Roll Collars, fastened with pearl buttons. Usually 75c Friday only, 58J. First Floor, Temporary Annex . MEIER A FRANK'S 12S9tA FRIDAV SURPRISE SALES. 25c "Ajax" Socks, Pair 13c Men's famous "Ajax" Socks, in heavy weight cotton. Have double heel and toe, with high spliced heel. In black, tan,' gray and navy blue. Ordinarily selling at 25c the pair Friday, pair, 15 tf. First Floor, Temporary Annex MEIER & FRANK'S 1289th FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES. Men's $1 Flannel Shirts, 65c Warm aud practical Flannel Shirts for men. With military or low collar. Finished with pearl buttons and two pockets. In Khaki color, also light and dark grays. Reduced from $1 for this Friday event to 65. Flrat Floor, Temporary Aniex -' M BIER. & FUAXK'S 12S9th FRIDAV SURPRISES SALKS. , Boys' and Youths' $1.50 Golf Shirts Of Trench Flannel and Madras 59c The famous K. & E. brand of Boys' Golf-Style Shirts. Made of good grade French flannel and madras material. Full-cut Shirts.. Made with double soft French cuffs. Sizes 12 to 14!2- liegnlarly priced at $1.50. Wonderfully reduced for Friday's sale only to 50 ots' Store. Second Floor, Temporary Annex MEIER A FRANK'S 1289h FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES. Children's Sweaters Only 89c 2 to 5-Year Sizes Good heavy .worsted yarns, well woven., . White, tan and Oxford colors.' Popular ruff neck style and two pockets. Opening down the front and finished with heavy woven strips. Full sizes. An exceptional "bargain" for Friday's Surprise are these children's Sweaters priced at 89. Second Floor, Slxth-St. Bids. Children's 59c Gingham Rompers, 29c . Sizes 4, 5 and 6 Years Beach-style Rompers, made of good heavy gingham, plain blue, pink and tan, trimmed with braid or checked material. "Square neck, medium length sleeves, open in front. This is a remarkable offering for Friday these 59c Gingham Rompers at 29. Second Floor, Slxth-St. Bids;. MEIER & FRANK'S 1289th FRIOAV SURPRISE SALES. Leather and Silk Bags 59c Immense "Clean-up" Sale Friday. Three styles in leather Bags : Goat seal with German silver frames, calf in new balloon shape and saphian in the desirable envelope shape. Silk Bags in purple, lavender and tango and dainty colonial figured silks, mounted on nickel frames and silk lined. A number of charming styles and fitted with purse and mirrors. Quaint and attractive collection of Leather and Silk Handbags that have sold at far . greater prices, re duced for Friday's sale to 50c. ' Flrat Floor, Slxth-St. Bldit. : f ' MEIER fc FRANK'S 1289th FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES. Women's and Children's Sweaters 85c Women's Sizes 34 to 44. Children's Sizes 6 to 14 Years. These Sweaters are a good weight and in several styles. Cardi nal, Oxford and White. Some with roll collar buttoning to the throat, others V-neck style. Some have belts and all have-two pockets.' Several weaves. Warm and serviceable Sweaters for children's school wear or for general wear for women. We're not exaggerating when we tell you that a better offering than these Sweaters at this low price for Friday would be difficult to find. Only 85. Fifth Floor, sixth-st. Bid. MEIER FRANK'S 1289th FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES. ' Women's 35c Kerchiefs, 3 for 60c, Each 22c Colored Novelties in Initial Kerchiefs in a large assortment of styles in new initials. All Irish imported goods of fine quality. With wide or narrow hems. ' Usually 35c each. Special, 3 for 60C each 22. First Floor, Slxth-St. Bide. Meier A Frank's 12SOth Friday Surprise Sales. Dent's $3.00 Long White Kid Gloves, $2.19 F'ull 16-button length, the famous "Dent's'' Gloves. Overseam sewn and in all sizes. Fri day's reduction is from $3 to, pair, S2.10. $2.50 Imported Lambskin White Gloves, $1.69 Full 16-button length. Splendid quality Im ported lambskin. Overseam sewn. Regular $2.50 Gloves, reduced for Friday only to, the pair, SI. 69. First Floor, Slxth-St. BldK. SIXTH-STREET BUILDING. Tti& Quality' Store of Portland FiftK, SbcLh. "Morrtaof Alder Stab Friday Grocery Specials NEW CODFISH No. 2 bricks. New Alaska, 1 Q boneless pieces, brick AVi Victor Butter Well-kuown brand. Roll 67 Challenge Coffee i lbs., $1 2 lbs., 55; lb., 28 5 Cream of Wheat Popular cereal. Package. .15 - Sliced Pineapple Sultan brand. - No. 2 cau...lO Macaroni or Spaghetti Oregon make. 4 pkgs. .25 Blue Ribbon Butter Fancy Oregon make. Roll, 73 Naptha Soap Economy brand. Nine bars....2oC Sunken a Cocoa High-grade quality, -pound cans. Special 15 Ghirardelli's Chocolate No. 3 cans, 75; No. 1 cans at 2o Minced Clams Warrenton, No. flat cans, three cans for 25( SUNRISE MILK TOUR CANS TOR 25 Limit, Four Cans to a Customer Pure Food Grocery, Basement Meier Jt Frank's 12S9h Friday Sur - prise Sales. $2.50 to $5 Auto Veils Only $1.95 Lovely Silk Chiffon Auto Veils, in a wide range of colors. Have fancy satin striped and hemstitched borders. In large sizes. Usually selling from $2.50 to $5 each. While any remain, on Friday onlv, at $1.95. 65c-75c Veilings, Yd. 39c A splendid line of fine Mesh Veilings, in tuxedo, plain and fancy meshes, including filet, hairline and dotted effects, in assorted col ors. Ordinarily loc and 75c the yard. Friday, yard, 3DC. First Floor, Slxth-St. Bids. Meter tfc Frank's 12S0th Friday Sur prise Sales. Women's Flannelette Gowns, 49c Splendidly made Gowns, suitable for cold weather , and outdoor sleepers. Good quality flannelette in pink and blue-striped effects. With or without collars, prettily braid trimmed. Double yoke back and front. A Bargain for Friday These Flannelette Gowns at 49 Second Floor, Slxth-St. Bide. Meier Frank's 1380th Friday Surprise Sales. 200 Middies at 85c $1.50-$1.7S Grades Coat, Balkan and regulation white galatea Middies, khaki and navy blue Middies are included in this lot for Friday. Red, blue or white collars, emblems and cuffs. Ideal for gym and school wear. Women's and children's sizes. You'll never have a better oppor tunity for economy on so practical and popular a gar ment than these $1.50 and $1.75 Middies reduced for Friday only to 8oS . Fifth Floor, Slxtn-st. Bid. giiiniiiire,er Fr"p.vi:,ieS.Fr,d"y snr-iiii!i!!ii $7.50 to $10 Trimmed Hats, $5.95 jj EE They're the season's smartest styles these Hats that are priced regularly at $7.50 to $10. r Friday yon may select any one in the gronp, r paying only 5.95. There are the new sailor s shapes, trimmed in the' flat effects, with rib- bons and flowers many in the attractive black and white combination. There are large Hats and small Hats, with ostrich fancies and other novelty trimmings. Close-fitting shapes and the new turbans that are so charming and uni- versally becoming. Just-for Friday this re- ss duction is in force $7.50 to $10.00 Trimmed r Hats for $5.95. Seeond Floor, Slxth-St. Bids:. ZJ. nHll!IIII!i!llllII12i!!n;ili:iIIIIII!!!IIIIIil!!!IlI!!l!l!Il!IIIII!irfi Meier A Frank's 12Sth Friday Surprise Sales. $2 Imported Lace Collar and Cuffs 95c Sixty different styles are represented all the new and novel shapes included. Handsome patterns In St. Oall importations, in white, cream and ecru. Suitable for women's and children's wear. This is a remarkable offering, for Friday only, these handsome St. (Jail I.n-e Collar and Cuff Bets reduced from il to. the set. 5C First Floor, Slxth-St. Bldx. CITIES TO - CELEBRATE UAMFACTl RERS'-AD LAND PROD UCTS SHOW rLASS MADEi Portland Commercial Club Vrgca IIs-'- trteta to Take Part Flddlera Con test and Chinese Day In View. With the date for the opening- of the Manufacturers' and Land Products tehow near at hand, commercial clubs In cities near Portland :re arranging (for special lays at the exposition. J-uge11, The IaUes, Albany, Salem. Oregon City, Hood River and other places have advised the land show nanasreraent they will be represented t the exposition in special-day pro grammes. The Portland Commercial Club In a sreneral letter addressed to commercial bodies throughout the state says: "Th show in bonnd to h n jrreat success. It is an encouragement to the ' agriculturist and the manufacturer and whatever any of us can do individual ly or through organizations to help the farmer and help the manufacturer here on the Coast is time and money well spent. Oregon's great need is more payrolls and more profits for the farmer. Let us all work together, es pecially on occastons like this great exposition, which is primarily desitrned to serve the manufacture industries." It is planned to have an old tiddlers' contest as a feature of pioneers' day. The tiddiers may select their own tunes and prizes will be awarded the best are being seut out to nominees of the various parties . to take part in a candidates' night Octo ber 27. livery candidate for public office will be allowed to speak for 15 minutes. - x Leading Chinese residents of the city have been invited to participate in the show. A committee of Chinese merchants is planning to. arrange a programme. Bricks made of Teat are befny sueees fnM' 'Pv1 in Swvln for T'aH bull dine. CONFERENCE HOW NEAR SUNDAY SCHOOL EFFICIENCY SES SIONS BEGIX TUESDAY. Y. W. C. A. Auditorium will House Day UteUne, While Klgats Will Be Passed as Guests of Y. M. C. A. Under the auspices of the American Sunday School Union an "efficiency and fellowship conference" -will be held in Portland, beginning nest Tues day and continuing until October 2S. Representatives of the upper Coast dis trict, including Oregron, Washington and Idaho, will attend. The day ses sions m-111 be held in the auditorium of the Young Women's Christian Asso elation and the night sessions In the Young Men's Christian Association. The special instructors will be Rev. G. P. Williams. D. D.. of Philadelphia: Professor James McConaughy. M. A., managing editor of the American Sun day School Union; Rev. Homer L Cox. pastor of Friends' Church, Portland; Rev. G. W. Pepper, Seattle; Rev. C A. Phlpps, .general secretary of the State Sunday School Association; Dr. W. H. Erwin. Rev. K. p. Allen, of Me MinnviUe will direct the music. The American Sunday School Union has its headquarters in Philadelphia, but there are several prominent local men ,ad the list of vice-presidents. They include G. K. Johnson and F. C. Knapp, Portland; L. E. Hamilton. Al bany; G. R. Osgood. Henry Longstreth, Tacoma; W. P. Winans, Walla Walla: C. C. McEachran. W. H. Shields, Spo kane; W. H. Martin, Ritzville, Wash.; F. S. Deitrich. Boise, and G. E. Bower man, St. Anthony, Idaho. . The programme includes many topics of interest and the conference is In keeping with the great wave of in terest in Sunday School work that is sweeping the country. The first session, Tuesday night, will be an informal "sing" and reception. The real work will commence the fol lowing morning. Luncheon will be served each day in the Y. W. C. A. TAX BILLS im BE TOPIC Oregon Civic League to Hear Talks on Measures Before Voters. For the discussion of taxation meas ures to be voted on November 3, a meet ing of the Oregon Civic League has been "called for Saturday noon in the blue room of the Multnomah Hotel. Charles V. Galloway, of the State Taxation Commission, will speak on the referendum measure. George M. Orton, of the People's Power League, will talk in favor of the J1500 tax ex emption measure and the graduated extra tax amendment and against other taxation amendments- George Mason, of the Non-Partisan League, will speak favoring the Tax Code Commission measure aud will attack the J1500 ex emption and graduated extra tax amendments. PRISON TERMS METED OUT Three 'Men Plead Guilty Before Judge McGinn and Sentenced. Pleas were entered before Judge McGinn yesterday by a number of prisoners in the County Jail. A. M. Long pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny in a dwelling and was sen tenced to from one to seven years in the penitentiary. David E. Bales pleaded guilty to larceny and was sen tenced to ffom one to ten years' im prisonment and paroled. W. It. Stoltz. who admitted feeing guilty of having obtained money by false pretenses, was sentenced to serve from one to five years in the penitentiary and paroled. , - Giovanni Luciano, charged with mur der in the first degree, pleaded not guilty, and his trial was set for Octo ber 26. K. H. Carpenter, who was to have been sentenced by Judse Morrow, having pleaded guilty some time ago to a charge of obtaining money oy false pretenses, obtained a delay until October 20, when sentence will be imposed. NIGHT SCHOOLS HAVE 2000 Enrollment Expected to Surpass All Previous Records. A n ...... t - oliiAnlc hav. already registered for night school wont in mo nine puoiic eciiuoi uuiiu lngs now being utilized for night classes in Portland. The showing this year is two or three times as large as for tiie openlns days of last year, when only two schools were In operation. Night classes were added in additional schoois last year until a total attendance oi nearly 4S00 resulted for the year. This year, it is expected. t!ie enrollment will run above 5000 and will reach SOOu within a few weeks. Grand fucbe Murls AcelaiJe. ruler nf ths IndeoMirient nation of Luwmou'I. ' only 20 years u!J.