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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 20, 1915)
TITE BrORXIXG OREGOXTAX. FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1915. 18 ISALE FA3I0US MIITE M0UNTAESTW REFRIGERATORS NOW IN PROGRESS WE ARE SOLE AGENTS ANNEX, FIFTH FLOOR or presence is respectfully requested at a lecture to be given by Mrs. Evelyn Fletcher Copp of Boston in our Music Room, Sixth Floor, New Building Today August 20th at 4:00 P. M. Subject: "Teaching the Child to Think and Express Itself in Terms of JVf uc. RAILROAD MEN CONFER pr.vnorET or r.m. TraBapatrtalfcsa risk rmMl Deplr Hick Taxes mm (ell Nr . (". lopmnt of tb llv.Mock. agrl enttural and transportation Interest of tr state and Pacific Northwest waa lit utJ-ct of th dtscusalon at th Port land Luesto." KcfcBj luncheon yes terday at th t'nlnn Meat Company i.tjnl. BUIn, lUllo-a. prldnt or the ivrtund Transportation Club. prldd at lh tn.tin. ioIiiH kr William M. lHucnrtv. of tb In Ion Meal Company ho a. a !. I'ha'rtnen ll 1" dlcused th sub ject of "Taxation anl emphaataed II arbitration ! In railroada or in fvuntrr. plntinaj out t.iat th railroad are taitd to th. point of confiscation. II ala mn(iond tconnmy In Khool an.t rife burtr!' and In bond Uiur. K. Kubiniun. of th o.-W. R. N. tompanf. outlinwd tti Industrial work tn.it company ha btrn rarrylna" out In tt in promotln dlverally of rropr Mt ai.l that th railroad I pending 1 1 '. annually In thla work al..r,-. -Where Iher arc hoca in tha field ther will b- paint on tha htn." said I. Fryman. represenlina tha Spo- kan. l.r;Und ScatU Railroad, th ron Electric ami Trunk line. Mr, I'rMmin said that the Orexon Electric I preparing to spend mach money In rffirrmrnr In lb nliltmlt valley. y. IU r.'san. of the trrla-ht depart moot of the fouthern Pa.tfle. brought ti e Krevlinc of that company In the i-rn, of J. II. Mulihay. Mr. K. t. Cllliam rendered several er'ii.-al selection. T ir railroad were represented by Hr. J. Leonard. K. W. Robinson. J. M TMoma. r. It I rnn. V. klMler. I). C. I'rifmin. M. rowler. A. J. Mc Crew hey. I!. U Walter. Ulalne llallock and E. M. Sloif-tr. who represented the i'rnovam line. MR. TAFT DUE SUNDAY CY-rRKMPKIT TO BE (.ii:t OK A44rM BV Illr Bfor Bnr A mm rim tt mm NM.an Wlft mwtd Da neb May Um. E-TTidnl William Howard Taft .U arriT. in iVrtland at 13:Ii P. M. Sunday, and Mar until Mondar aft ernoon. Mr. Taft and Mta Hleo Taft tll not itompnjr him on thi Krtton of bt umy. Thry will t In Port land fr a rvrt ttm Thursday on thrtr wmy to n rrnt-t-o. A aa h arn Mr Taft will h rrtrJ by Ju4c iharl IL Carjr. iruif Juilae i.tor. N Iavta and Al trt K i:my t th lnn llotrl. hr th IVrtland Trrva Club will (br a braWfat In bla (.oaor. hen th brva-fast t otrr Judca Trt will b taken fr an auiomobil ffid vr Ih mfoir ruut of ih cttjr. r r tVlutrbta lUwr litffhmay. !urtfii ttvflinc th .al Alumni wltl entertain him mt m dinner at tho I nl vervtty t'lub. Monday noon Judaa Taft baa a lun-rton encasement at the Ar tinjtot lub. At 2 oVlock Monday he will adire th 'tnt mevttntr t rt bar a"-tat i on of Ore con and ahmt.a at the MrHlc Theater. Hi uri- will h ' Uw and ovrnment." If Mr Tafi ani Mim HeUn Taft re Rmir tn I'ortland any length of time t"y will b eptertatnedi by a epectal committ 'f women. Y. M. C. A. BRAf.'CH TO OPEN IxllwvmJ xnlaa Will Operate With, out rh j l- I Itlrevtor. The k tr. rvltciu and Keneral a-ltitie of lie Cellwood V. M C A. will oren jepin-.aer IJ. bat for the preeent a physical rftrevtiT wt: trot be es(ed. At a meetirs of the local board of control Wednesday night at trr4 by fievretary 2tone. of the Cen tral Aov'Utton. title plan waa decided a. Mr. W. r. ralner. president of the aumtliam. waa appointed chairman of lac committee vn oclt activities: G. I tjermain. chairman of fhe committee en reliatou function, and Jeter tluire. chairman of the general and baatness act ten i. The bonding will be open for coat riunitr and octal affaire. Wife ar After IS Year.' Veelert. WENATCIIKK. W.h.. Aur l. (Special. After 11 years of neclcct asd noa-anpport. Bessie B'xrcan baa applied for an absolute d'eorr la the Superior Court. Md?ord Wi:tam Bur gia ard Besate Burden were married in Pend eloo- I'r. on April IT. Ko? a year ha not seen her hua bacd and does not know hi hereabouts iao7 EstaJilLsll Tlitr Q.UALlTY'.STORe Ol PORTLAND rtftNe ilxth. "MorrlsoT Alder 3ta. 1332d and the Our Friday Surprise Event Last Days of the Removal Sale Odd Things-Any thing Not to Be Restocked-Will Be Sold Today at-f Veil, the Lawst Forbid Gift Enterprises, But Some Goods Are Mighty Near Given A way Men's Good, Stylish Suits at $7.50 That Have Sold Earlier in the Season at $12.50, $15.00 and $16.50 Your choice of worsteds, tweeds, cashmeres and homespuns in' the fashionable colors and patterns of this season. Made in regulation and box-back style. Suit for retnJlar. stout, lonir nd short men. See if your size is here and come in early. Ten suits of size 30; three suit of size 31; eleven suiu of size 32; eighteen suit of size 33; twenty-five suits of size 34; thirty-one suits of size 35; thirty-one suiu of size 36; ten suits of size 37; eleven suits of size 38; three suite of size 39; twelve suits of size 40; eii-ht suiu of size 42; eighteen suits of size 44; five suits of size 46; six suits of size 48; six suits of size 50. Temporary Annex, Second Floor. Wide Black Silk Taffeta Yard 89c Our Regular Price Is, the Yard $129 Nothing better for frocks and trimmings this year than taffeta. 1000 yards of this splendid quality S6-in. width black taffeta goes on sale Friday at this big reduction. Because the quantity is so limited come early! ew Handles. -ecoad l lr. 19c Today Buys Women's Summer Weight Underwear All first-quality garments at less than cost for a big final cleanup, including WOMEN'S 75c LISLE UNION SUITS, 19? Fine lisle, low neck, sleeveless, with lace trimmings. WOMEN'S 50c "NUSHAPE" UNION SUITS, 19t Fine ribbed lisle, low neck, no sleeves, lace-trimmed knee. WOMEN'S 50c LISLE PANTS, Pr. 19 Fine mercerized lisle, light weight, lace-edged knee, draw-string top. WOMEN'S 50c LISLE PANTS, Pr. 19 Mercerized lisle, in light weight, tight knee, draw-string top. New Balldlns;, Seeaad Floor. Men's Underwear 25c That Well-Known "Gotham Brand That We Have Sold Regularly at 50c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 All broken lines of famous "Go tham" Shirts and Drawers form erly selling at the above prices are included in one sweeping price that 'will be sure to move entire stock. Malmiwilr cniaAT.f.A Knme With Rlllc Rtrine.A rY crepe cloth and light-weight mull. Broken lines of sizes, but almett every size 'in some L material. Gotham Union Suits Special for 79c Regularly Priced $2.00 r1f nf finest aualitv nainsook and silk-finished soisette. Sleeveless and knee length for warm weather. If you don't need them now, purchase for next year, for thiS iS a WOnderful Opportunity. Temporary Annex, Flrt Floor Remnants Dress Goods lh Price 1 to 5- Yard Lengths 5erire. poplins, tweed, mo hair, rhalllea and ilk and wool mied Roods In the lot. iiiiC barvaln. rw Bids. Sd Klaar Women's House Dresses 98c $2.00 to $3.50 Models Lawns. chambrays. new kloth. cotton crepe, all sizes and styles. :i0 dressa In lot. variously trimmed. Kleor. tb-t. Bids. Women's Pretty Waists $1.98 $4.00 to $6.00 Models Fine voiles, lace or em broidery trimmed; Ions; or short sleeves. Also a few or Bundles. Sizejt 34 to 40. Itk Floor, Sth-et. Bids;. School Dresses at 95c $1.48-$225 Regularly Ginghams, crepes and lin enes. all this season's stock, good models. to 16 sizes. No phone calls nor exchanges. 5th Floor, Oth-St. Bids. Newest Neckwear 19c 50c to $1-50 Pieces A wonderful assortment, that Includes hand-embroidered collars, Swiss. lace trimmed, vestees. guimpes, etc First Floor, N'ew Bids. Silk Boot Hose, Pair 35c Regular 50c Grade S Pairs $1.00 Pure thread silk, lisle tops, split soles. Cleanup, in colors only. These Hose have a fine appearance. First Floor, th-St. Bids. These Women's Dresses for $5 VWVN 4 i .3 About 75 Handsome and Dainty Fashionable Summer Frocks All $10, $12.50 and $15 Models This is a big final cleanup of our re maining stocks of better-class Summer Dresses. So great is the variety of ma terials, styles, trimmings and color ef fects that we're going to ask you to Come In and See Them for in no other way will you appreciate their beauty and inexpensiveness. In this lot are frocks that will do nicely for wear during the Winter for teas, dan cing and general house affairs. They were $10.00 to $15.00. Friday the price is only $5. Fourth Floor, New Balldlns;- Have You Seen the New Suits? Every day new shipments are arriving Fashion's best offerings and being placed on display in our spacious new Apparel Depart ment. Come in from day to day and see these new arrivals. Children's Good Sweaters 98c Regularly $150-$2.75 Cardinal. Oxford and white. r Byron collars, few ruff necks. lew wltn Dens, sizes to a years. Fifth Floor, Bth-St. Bids. Short Wash Gloves 15. To Close 25 Dozen Lisle and chamoisette, nat ural, mode, tan and gray shades, 2-clasp style, all sizes. Pair 15c. First Floor, 8th-St. Bids. Kitchen Crash Toweling, Yard 6V4C Good 10c Grade A good firm weave, with a neat colored side border. Ideal for kitchen or roller towels. 17 inches wide. Second Floor, New Bids. Children's Sleeping Garments 39c Regularly Sold $1.00 Crepe, dimity and linette. made one-piece or two-piece pajama style; 2 to 14-year sizes in lot. Third Floor, Sth-St. Bids. Long Wash Gloves 35- To Close Out 40 Doz. 16-button chamoisette, nat ural, mode, biscuit, tan. gray and brown shades; sizes 5 to 7. First Floor, eth-St. Bids. Ribbon Remnants 10c X-Vi-Yard Lengths Ererr width. color and kind, i-old by the piece only none will be cut. No tele phone nor C. O. l. order. Flrat Klsvr. tb-M. Blda. Women's Silk Hose at, Pair 98c Heavy $1-50 Grade All pure thread silk: In black only. Made by a prom inent manufacturer. All sizes to choose from at 98c. First Floor. Sth.M. Bids. Bobbinet Curtains, Pair 89 c $2.00 Grade-45 Pairs White and ecru bobbinet, with braid trimming. Nine patterns, 2 to pairs of a kind. Temporary Annex, Oth Fir. Limited Number Muslin Pillow Cases, Each at 15c Our 20c and 25c Grades To Clear 12 DOZEN PLAIN HEMMED CASES. SIZE 54X38 INCHES. IE. pr iPFn fVC S VT R AT I 214 DOZEN HEMSTITCHED CASES, SIZE 64X38 INCHES. ON C 4 DOZEN HEMSTITCHED CASES, SIZE 50X36 INCHES. WILD g(j 5DOZENAHEM STIT CHEd' CASES.' SIZE 'HX3S INCHES. "ON j C- SALE TOR 1 -u Second Floor, New Building. Today Aluminum Pre serving Kettles Always Priced $1.60 Just Like Illustration Full two-gallon size and a positive necessity to the housewife who is looking for best results in her canning. 89 The Sale Is for Friday Only 890 Temp. Annex, 3d Floor. Limited Number Traveling Bags $6.85 $S.OO to $10.00 Values tienulne cowhide, leather lined. In all alea. Only a lim ited number In th lot to be cloed out. Ti sapsrary Atari. Blh Fir. White Wool Blankets $4.45 Regular Price $5.50 loft whit wool, with at tractive colored borders; full hJ size. Buy now for Win ter need. Tesaporary Aaaea, th Kir. Portland Housewives' Favorite Blue Ribbon Butter Is Specially Priced Today at 63c Roll Churned daily for this store by one of Oregon's best creameries. CATSUP. Bt.t'E LABEL BRAND. HKt:T EASTERN MAKE, A Ortp HOTTI-E TOR uo BAKING CHOCOLATE. GHIRAR l'KLI.I S PREMIUM. 14-LB. j Qn CAKES FOR ' gl'AKER OATS. THE FAVORITE WELD-KNOWN CEREAL, A I fin PACKAGE FOR 1 u NAPTHA SOAP. ECONOMY, HIGH GRADE BRAND. SLX BARS I Qn FOR ONLY j ' 3 ORFOON RHUBARB. MAKES DB LICIOUS PIES. NO. 24 CANS I ftp TOR ONLY " YELOBAN MILK. OREGON 7a MAKE. DOZ. 80c: THE CAN.. PINEAPPLE JUICE. HAWAIIAN, DELICIOUS. 10-CENT BOT-71a TLES TOR.. Zw COVE OYSTERS. NO POINT. 4 Ol'NCE CANS, DOZEN, 95c; OC THREE FOR " GROUND CHOCOLATEJ GHIRAR DELLI'S 3-POUND CANS 75c: OCn 1-POUND CANS ' WHITE SOAP. COTTON BOLL, EXTRA QUALITY, SEVEN OCp BARS FOR " GOOD BROOMS. "PRIDE" BRAND. FOUR ROWS SEWING EACH, OCp ON SALE AT u Pure Food Grocery. . Baaement, Sixth-St. Bids. Crystal Glass Butter Jars SIZE FOR ONE-POUND I Oft ROLLS I Ob SIZE FOR TWO-POUND QOf ROLLS 0CU A sanitary Butter Jar, just the shape of butter roll, as per illustration. Made of pure crystal Rlaas, with handled cover. Every housewife will want ore Friday, prices are special. -Temp. Annex. 4th Floor. IF YOU WANT ANYTHING IN KODAKS, CAMERAS OR SUPPLIES YOU'LL ALWAYS FIND THE BEST IN OUR KODAK SHOP : FIRMS HERE GET PRIZES Tour In Window Display Contrat Brlnf In $TS In Award. Exceptional and aubatantlal honor tare been won by four Portland firm, th Western ilardwar Auto Supply Company, th J. K. Gill Company. A rea son's and th lionryman Hardware Company, who participated In th .!. i National Window Display Cotuaat. Just concluded by th Rice Leaders of th World Association, of which Elwood E. Rice, of New York. I founder and pre.ident. Th Western Hardware & Auto Sup plv Company won th 11th prti. I2&. wbll th J. K. Gill Company gained on of th l:i prizes In th lith class, and a II prix In th ITth class. Th Honeyman Hardware Compans wore four of th prtie !n the class. Arocsoo won the 14tb prli. !!". This brlntta elht of th 4(3 prises to Portland, or a total of 47i. Th contest assumed a magnitude nerer befcre equaled In th history of window display, and aroused abundant Interest In every branch of retail trade throushout th country. DIVORCE SUIJJS ANSWERED Woman Alleging Cruelty la Charged With Desertion. After two years of life on a farm. Mra Mabel Rueic became dissatisfied and went to sea, according to the crosa complaint for divorce filed yesterday by John Ruegg. Now aha la stew ardess on a vessel plying; between San Kranctsco and Seattle. Two weeks ago Mrs. Ruegg filed suit for divorce, charging cruelty. 8he said the foundation of th Hurts for tune was laid by ber when sb cooked for a contractor's crew on their farm. Mr. Ruegg own seven big automobiles that haul the mail between the post offices and the railroad stations. Mrs. Ruega- asked 3540 suit money and 115. 000 alimony. Kelo Man on Torpedoed Ship. KELSO. Wash. Aug. 1. (Special.) When th news dispatches announced that the Norwegian vessel "Mona" bound from Portland to th United Kingdom had been sunk by a German submarine, much anxiety was felt here by relatives of William Hughes, who was a member of th crew of th ves aeL No word has yet been received here by his mother, Mrs. Samuel Smith, but the news dispatch said all the crew landed. Th poor alo enjoy some sense of ra vens from th fact that many of the wealthy don't get much tun out of their money. STRENUOUS TEST PROMISED Applicants for Incinerator Jobs Mast Show Ability. Carrying out the recently adopted plan of giving applicants for city civil service jobs a thorough practical test, applicants for positions as laborers at the incinerator will be put through a strenuous examination Tuesday. Each applicant will be required to lift up even with the chin a weight of S5 pounds. They will also be required to get down in the hottest part of the burning rooms and shovel garbage for an hour. They will be given other physical testa to determine their fitness for the strenuous work. Xorthport Smelter Reported Sold. COLVILLE, Wash.. Aug. 19. (Spe cial.) It is reported here that the Northport smelter has been purchased by the Day Bros., of Wallace, Idaho, and that work has commenced prepara tory to putting it In operation in 60 days. It has been closed since 1906. It was a copper Bmelter, but it Is re ported lead and zinc stocks will be built. UNITARIANS ARE COMING Noted Speakers and Pastors to Visit Portland en Route. Rev. Richard W. Boynton, of Buffalo, N. Y will preach in the First Uni tarian Church on Sunday morning. Rev. Walter F. Greeman. or Milwaukee, Wis., will preside at the service. The occasion will be one of great (import ance in the Unitarian Church. About 27S delegates to the National confer ence to be held in San Francisco next week, will be in Portland on Sunday. Ex-President Taft is president of the general conference of the Unitarian Church. Rev. Samuel Eliot will meet the party in San Francisco and will deliver the opening sermon of the con ference. Rev. W. G. Eliot, Jr., pastor of' the church here, will go south with the delegates to attend the National gathering. Peninsula Park Concert Tonight. The Portland Park Band. W. E. Mc Elroy, conductor, will give a conce't tonight at 8 o'clock at Peninsula Park. . The programme follows: March, '"Orearon" (McElroy); overture, "Zampa" IHcrold); waltz. "Eapana" (Wald teufel); baritone olo. "The Holy City" (Adams), Eugene CloITi; musical comedy. "The Newly Weds" (O'Harel; an Indian novelette. "My Ramapoo" (Hager); humor; on paraphrase, "Tin on My Way te Dublin Bay" (Lampc); "Descriptive Fantaiie" (Lu ders); grand paraphrase. "My Old Ken tucky Home" (Dudleyi. introduction of olo for il Instruments: finale, "Istar-Spaus U Konnpr."