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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 10, 1915)
18 THE MOKNIXG OREGOXIAX. FRIDAY, SEPTE3IBER 10. 1915. KITCHEN IS MM OF ELECTRICAL EN Within Decade Every Home Will Do Cooking by Cur rent, Convention Hears. "ELECTRIC MEAL" SERVED Trades School Girls Interested in Denionstrutons and Learn AVay Device Operated Clieap Vuel Necessary, It Is Announced. "What time will you be home tor din ner tonight. Bill?" ' "Oh, along- about 6 o'clock. I suppose. Why. Marie?" "Well. I'm going out. too. this after noon, and may be home late. I Just wanted to know what time to start the utove." This will be a typical early-mornine domestic conversation of the near fu ture if the plans and the ambitions of the electrical men who now are hold ing their convention in Portland are carried out. To continue the hypothesis to its nat ural conclusion, the man of the house will proceed to his work,- and his upouse, just before she is ready to leave, will prepare her evening meal, place "it in the stove or oven, set the elarm clock for a certain definite time end place her mind at ease. When she gets home the dinner will he done. She will need but lift it from the stove and place it on the table. Cooking by Electricity Predicted. The alarm clock, at its appointed time, will have formed a connection v 1th an electric wire and started the electric utove to working. Yes, the electric stove. That is the secret behind the electric men's plans end ambitions. They are confident that in 10 years train now all the cooking for the aver nge household will be done by elec tricity. Kirst. however, the price of elec tric stoves must be reduced and the vrlco of electric current may have to be shaded. That much is pretty gen erally conceded by the electric dele gates. Rver since the convention opened practical demonstrations in electric rooking have been going on right be fore th delegates' eyes. Several rival producers are exhibiting their wares nd are giving the visitors concrete evidence of their respective merits by passing out choice morsels of cakes, roast beef, sandwiches and coffee pre pared "the electric way." Kitchen to Be Invaded. Many of yesterday's discussions cen tered around this idea. It was pointed out by. several speakers that invasion of the kitchen is the next big step in the field of electricity. It is the next channel through which the electric pro ducers can secure additional business. Even the schoolgirls are becoming Interested in electric cooking. A group of them from the Girls School of Trades attended yesterday afternoon's lectures and saw a demon stration by Miss Rosamond Adams. Miss Adams, who is an experienced "electric cook." says that the average cost of electricity for the average fam ily per day need not, exceed 2 cents, if the stove is operated properly. rroblcmM Are Ilcused. Numerous other interesting topics were discussed yesterday. They were based on the prepared papers delivered by invited speakers. Among these sub jects were: "Development of Small Mo tor and Appliance Load." by Lj- M. Simpson and H. I". Pierce, of Spokane: "Determination of Maximum Demand," by V. H. tireisser and H. B. Pierce, of the Washington Water Power Com pany, of Spokane, and "Practical Ap plication of Modern Wlumination." by F. II. Murphy and George Kumler, of Portland. At last night's session Henry Berger, pf Portland, delivered an entertaining Illustrated lecture on "The Natural Art of Color Photography." He was as sisted by F. I. Jones. They showed some splendid views of the Columbia River Highway and other Kcenic points in and around Portland and explained how these pictures had been colored. . " Convention Clones Todny. The report of the electric range com mittee, which has given a detailed study to the question of electric cook ing, will be delivered this morning. E. It. Putnam, of the ITtah Power & Light Company, of Salt Lake City, will lead in this discussion. Today's meetings will bring the con vention to a close. Officers probably will be elected this afternoon. Visit ins women will be taken on an automo bile trip this afternoon to the Kegal farm, near Jenne Station, where at 6 o'clock dinner will be served. A banquet for all the delegates will be given tonight at the Multnomah Hotel. On Saturday the visitors will be con ducted on an automobile excursion over the Columbia River Highway to Oneonta Gorge. WOMAN'S RUSE IS FAILURE 1'erniit to Shoot China Vhcusants Sought o Plea of 1amas:c. A woman who called herself Mrs Tavis and said sne lived on a farm in tii vi'-inity of Portland called at the office of the State Game Warden the otluT day and asked for a special "per mit to shoot China pheasants. She complained that the birds were 3e-Ktroyin-j her garden. She gave the lo catiou of the farm and the authorities sa ill that an investigation would be made before a permit could be granted. The inquirer did not take kindly to this and said. "Oh, never mind. 1 will come in again.. Investigation proved that she was not known at the designated location of the farm. "'Another cunning device for shooting pheasa nts out of season." said Mr. Shoemaker. State Game Warden. BIGAMY CHARGE IS MADE Vife Wants Husband Back. Found, Not Prosecuted. if Alleging that her husband has com mitted bigamy, but pleading that he not be prosecuted. Mrs. Walter E. Munn, 79 Monroe avenue, Muskegon. Mich., has written to District Attorney Kvans in Portland, asking for advice. County Clerk Coffey's records showed that Walter K. Munn, of San Francisco, obtained a liccuse to marry Miss Bertha A. Hauser. 538 Sumner street, on May 21. They were married by- Father Klernan the following day. The. couple left for California and have not returned. "They won't prosecute them if 1 want my husband to live with me tain, will they?" queries Mrs. Nunn. Advance October Butterick Patterns Ready Today Second Floor,' Sth-St. Bldg. Trie QjjlaJ-ITY StoXc Of rOWTIMtt "Indestructo" and Hartman Luggage Here Exclusively 5th Floor, Temporary Annex. Trie QijAt-rry Sto e c pohtlamdi Bring Your Filtts Here to Be Developed and Printed by Expert Formerly With the Eastman Co. Meier & Frank's "Sprizkins" Come With a Host of Wonderful Savings for The 1335th Friday urpnse ale! HERE, there and . all over the store the "Sprizkins" will be found today! Just as the Billikin has stood for good luck, so these "Spriz kins" will mean good val uethe same saving which makes "Friday Surprise" known far and wide. Every department has con tributedsavings bigger and better than usual! rpHE "Sprizkins" f- are particular little cherubs they will let only the most ex traordinary offerings be advertised on Friday. From the vast new stocks, these offerings for the 1335th Friday Surprise have been selected. Read them all join the Surprise throngs at Meier & Frank's today. 75c Dorothy Dainty Rib- 1 bons 5000 Yards at J 35c Pure silk Ribbons- 6 inches wide. White, pink and blue. Six different designs. For hair bows, sashes, fancy work, etc. Hrt Floor, Fifth-St. Bldg. $6 to $7.50 Smart Trimmed Hats, at j $4.50 900 Pieces 25c to 50c Neckwear, 3 for . J 50c Dainty new styles in collars, collar and cuff sets, guimpes, vestees. Made of organdie, voile, Oriental lace and pique. Flrat Floor, Flfth-St. Bids. $1.25 to $1.50 Embroid- ered Baby Flannels, Yard 79c , Just 75 yards all told. Dainty embroidered patterns or hemstitched edge, for baby coats, dresses and skirts. Second Floor. Fifth-St. Bids. $3.50 Limp Leather QQr 'Universal Dictionary J Ot New edition, self -pronouncing dictionary. Fully in dexed. Supply limited. $1.60 limp leather; self -pronouncing Bible. Indexed, r 9S. Sixth Floor, Flfth-St. Bids. SI Clever models in small, close-fitting turbans and toques and larger sailors, trimmed with feather fancies and bead ornaments. Fourth Floor, Slxth-St. Bide. Stamped Linen ' QQ, Towels, 20x36 in.j OiC Pure huck linen, stamped in dainty designs of cross stitch, French eyelet and outline embroidery, with scalloped edges. Free Lessons in Embroidering, Crocheting and Tatting Every Afternoon From 2:30 to 5 Second Floor, Flfth-St. Bid. 2 $1.25, $1.50 Men's QQr Flannelette Pajam's J OiC A timely Surprise, considering the cooler weather. Well made, full-cut Pajamas of splendid quality flanne'ette. Many neat patterns. Silk frogs and pearl burtons. Military style. 325 suits only for Friday. 6000 Pairs Silk Gloves,! Reg. $1.00 to $1.75 j 35c Odd lines high-grade Gloves, 16 and 20-button lengths. Black, in 5 only. Assorted sizes, all colors. No telephone or C. O. D. orders. Women's 50c Long Chamoisette Gloves, 20 First Floor, Slxth-St. Bids. 95c $6.50 New Taffeta Silk Petticoats, atj $3.95 Beautiful soft changeable silk petticoats, in all the newest shades in widths to match the new Fall suits and dresses. One style with scalloped flounce, another with little ruffles set on. Both gathered to elastic waist band. Third Floor, Slxth-St. BldK. I daily 10c to 20c Shadow Laces Yard at ; J 4 to 9-inch laces in demand for blouses, neg ligees and fancy work. White and cream. Dainty, new patterns. 25c to 40c Linen Lace Edges, Cluny designs, 2 to 4 inches, yard 19. First Floor, Flfth-St. Bids. $1.25 Black Silk Taffeta, Yard at 36 inches wide. Excellent grade ood now for dresses, suits, waists and skirts. Second Floor, Flfth-St. Bids. 89c ' f Espe- Cretonne Covered Q Q n Chair C.uMnn at f OJt For reed and wicker chairs, in mulberry, gold, old rose and blue. Pretty designs and effects. $1.50 Sunfast Drapery, Friday, Yard, Sn(- Seventh Floor, Slxth-St. BldK $1.25, $1.50 Women's Fall Weight Union Suits 79c Suits and Coats fdj-l Q r A Snappy New Models P V.OJ Two Exactly as Illustrated You will think it impossible to buy Suits and Coats of the quality and style shown in these at such a modest price. Good materials, good tailoring and good style. Our leader, possible only because these garments are bought in great quantities. Be sure to see them! THE SUITS are in clever Norfolk and plain -tailored models. Heather mixtures, grays, black and white checks, olive checks and invisible plaids. Besides these, whipcords, gabardines and poplins in blues and browns. Specially priced at $19.50- THE COATS are big, roomy models some in large green and black plaids, others of heavy, warm coating, many with reverse side of woven plaid. Some belted, others plain and loose with large pockets and high collars. Unusual values specially priced at $19.50. Fourth Floor, Flfth-St. Bids. 70 Dresses Formerly (PC? Much More, for JP Come early if you expect to be one of the 70 fortunate pur chasers. Silks, cloths, linens. An unusual "buy." These dresses are "mainly soft silks and taffetas suitable for evening .wear. The material alone in every case worth much more than five dollars. Remember, just seventy all told, sp come early for first choice! Fourth Floor, Flfth-St. BldK. Pretty Voile and QQn Batiste Waists, atj Ot In a variety of styles. Long and short sleeves, high and low necks. Some lace-trimmed, others with organdie collar and cuffs. Fourth Floor, Slxth-St. Bide. 98c flS.50 $10 Marseilles Bed Spreads at $6.98 85c Men's Flannelette Q Night Shirts, Today OOL Another big Surprise from the Men's Store today. "50 dozen- Flannelette Night Shirts, made with military and roll collars. Neat patterns in blue, lavender, pink, etc. ' " Well made. Better come early! First Floor. Temporary Annex $5 to $7 Men's Odd "djO QO Trousers, Friday at j 70 Thrifty men will certainly heed this Surprise bargain! 90 pairs of odd trousers. Sizes 30 to 36 waist. Staple, all-wool worsteds in neat gray-striped patterns. Seeond Floor. Temporary Annex. $2.50 to $3.50 Girls' Serge Dresses now at Unusual values! Excellent Dresses of serge and plaids. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Long-waisted models. Tunic skirts. Good styles. Second Floor, Slxth-St. Bids. $1.75 to $4.50 Boys' Oliver Twist Suits, at J Sizes 2 to 5 years. Oliver Twist, Belgian and Copper field models. Excellent materials and styles. Blues, browns, greens, combinations. Second Floor, Sixth-St. BldK. Heavy quality and pretty designs. Splendid wearing Spreads the kind that are never bought for less than $10! " Marseilles Bed Spreads, -bed size. Plain' hemmed -or scalloped edges and cut corners. Values $5 to $7.50 for $3.98. Seeond Floor. Flfth-St. Bids. 35c Fine Linen ) Kerchiefs 3 for J 50c flS.SO Pure Linen Hemstitched Handker chiefs made in Ireland. Initials daintily hand embroidered in color. Three different colors in box. Flrnt Floor. Flfth-St. BldK. 15c SoU: White Crinkle Crepe, Yd 36 inches wide. Pretty, soft quality, popu lar for waists, underwear and gowns. Seeond Floor. Flfth-St. Bldg. $1.45 Cans Log Cabin -1 1Q Svrup-1 Gal. Size, at.f P-1-..W 6c Popular "Richelieu" brand. Medium weight. High and Dutch neck. Long, elbow and no sleeves. Ankle length. Regular and OUtsizeS. Second Floor, Flfth-St. Bids. $1.75 Emmerich Feather Pillows $1.21 Onakflr Oats. package lOr. Blue Label Catsup bottle. 20C Blue Ribbon Butter, roll, t7C Alaska Codfish, Boneless, Bricks. 18C- Challenge Coffee, 4 lbs.. 95c; lb.. 25c Laundry Soap, Oval cakes, 8 bars, Z&C Sliced Pineapple, Hunt's, No. 2 cans, doz., $1.15; can. IOC Naptha Soap Kconomy Brand 6 bars for 19c. Seeded Rnisins, No. 1 cartons, I for 25. Jersey Butter, well known, roll. tili. Sit. Vernoit Milk, small size, 5 Women's 25c-50c Stockings, Pr. Odd Women's Silk Boot and Fiber Silk Hose, in colors only. Black and colors in lisle and light-weight cot- ton. Three pair, 50. Fint Floor, Flfth-St. BldK. $1.00 Oak Tabourettes Fine, soft Bed Pillows, filled with good, clean, odorless feathers and covered with best-grade fancy art ticking. . ; Third Floor, Flfth-St. BldK. -Solid Oak Tabourettes, 18 inches high, with top 12 inches square. Like cut. Fumed finish. Temporary Annex, Tenth Floor. 1S57 Fsta.hli.3lel TtiEr Quality Stor& or- Portland Fifths Sixths. "Mor-risory Alder Sta. ma Basement 6th St. BldK. cans, 19c. 50c Mercerized KlTable Damask Good heavy quality just the kind to buy for every-day use! 60 inches wide. Laun ders splendidly and wears well. Second Floor. Flfth-St Bids. 39c $2.50 Bathroom Stools, Like Cut $1.28 White-Enameled Stool, inches high, with rubber-tipped feet. $2.50 White-Enameled Medicine Cabinet, $1.28 Tempornry Annex, Third Floor