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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 24, 1916)
TIIE MORNING OREGONIAN, TIIURSDAT, FEBRUARY 34, 1916. i ,r,ninjm7mT TrnTTPETTmr n a n t n zrrn r cunw Tnrn.rTnTZ MilKmAV FHR.. R R7XTU FTjOOR I k ii in i ii rK&rAKAl lJLv n.JUOCin.JUU stiyis X' wiv uuvcr, uumninu - ....... i i AUDITORIUM AWARD IDE OVER PROTEST Council Lets Contract to Hans '. Pederson and He'll Do if V Work, Even at Loss. . OTHER PLEAS IGNORED, TOO Chamber and Builders' Exchange Representatives Appear in Be ihair or' Contractor Former Low Bid "ot Successful. ' Hans Pederson, Seattle contractor. K.Ataui no-ninst receiving the con tract for building the public Auditori um yesterday, but his protest was of no avail. The City Council by unani- mouse vote passed an emergency uir nnr nvirdlnz him the contract in accordance with his bid, which was the lowest submitted for the work. Mr. Pederson appeared before the Council and declared that several ipls t.i hurl hwn made by his engineer in preparing the bid and that he could not take the work at the figure quoted without losing money. Uc uiri ho nersonallv was not re sponsible for the mistakes and he considered it an Injustice for the Council to force 'it onto him. He asked the Council to return to him me 000 certified check he furnished to guarantee good faith. Protest I Voiced by Attorney, tiori-isnn Allen, attorney represent- in Mr Tortrson. declared that it would be an injustice to force a con tractor to take a contract when it was conclusion that he would ini Tiinnev. He said that if the contract was forced onto Mr. Pederson . he would "be a good sport and perform 'the contract and suffer the loss with out a murmur." But he does not want the contract, he said. "I'm very sorry." said Commissioner Baker, "but I cannot either recom mend or favor the return to you of vour certified check. When we adver tised for bids, we specified Just what we wanted, and if you bid you certainly should be reauired to stand behind your contract in all fairness to other contractors. I would not be me aumor of a precedent such as the return of this check would be." I.oir Bid on Former Contract I.oat. "I have found some very unusual conditions locally," said Mr. Pederson. "I was the low bidder some timo ago for paving on the interstate bridge and I wanted the contract, but didn't Ret it. Now I am low bidder for the Auditorium and I do not want the con tract and it is being forced onto me. Kverybody within the hearing of my voice knows I will lose money on this contract. Otto Heintz. representing the manu facturers' bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, announced that the bureau favors the return of Mr. Pederson's check and the award of the contract to the next lowest bidder, Boyajohn Arnold Company. O. G. Hughson. of the Builders" Exchange, made the same recommendation in behalf of his or ganization as did also David M. Dunne, of the Manufacturers' Association. Requests Rear Xo WeUcht. But these requests apparently had no weight on the Council. Commis sioner Baker moved to give the con tract to Mr. Pederson and his motion met unanimous approval. An ordi nance was passed, putting the award into legal form, effective at once. The contract amounts to $320,262. This includes $31 7.400 for the general contract and $2862 in extras provided for in alternate specifications. The contract for installation of the plumbing in the building was awarded to Rushlight & Hastorf. who submitted the lowest bid in the sum of 127.877. The issue of 565,000 in 4 per cent 30 year Auditorium bonds was awarded to Morris Bros., who submitted the highest bid for the bonds. The bid was 98.44 cents on the dollar. After the Council meeting, Mr. Peder son conferred with his attorney. Harri son Allen, and others. Last night he left for Seattle, Intending to return to Portland today. "Mr. Pederson has not fully decided yet what to do." said Mr. Allen last night. "It will be several days before the contract is ready for signing, and he will take that time to think the proposition .over. Of one thing he is Fure, and that is he will not forfeit his J20.000 certified check." FIGHT VICTIM SENTENCED v. Man IVlio Can't AValk for 30 Days Will l'ass Ten of Them In Jail. . Byron Dean, who was taken to the Emergency Hospital two weeks ago, suffering from a broken ankle and a score of bruises, was in Municipal Court yesterday on the charge of vag rancy. Dean had hobbled back to the lodging-house where he was injured in a tight and his arrest followed. He told Judge Langguth that at least 3-1 days must ebipse before he could walk without crutches. . Ten days of this period the court will permit him to spend in jail. Seven culprits appeared to explain their drunkenness of the previous day. One of these was a middle-aged wom an, a domestic, with whom Judge Lang put h was lenient 10 days ago. She is nn excellent housekeeper, witnesses said, and upon her promise that she would get a position in the suburbs at once, she was given another chance. Men "jags" received fines and sen tences. With trembling lips; and the pitable nervous state of a chronic dip " aomaniac, one of the backsliders plead ed with the Judge. "I think' you need ten days, to get In shape again," said the 'court. Ah Bow. Ah Sing, Ah Jik and Charles Han, charged with opium smoking, had their cases continued until today. EMMET JO '.BE ' HONORED Hibernians Will Hold Programme In Hall on March 5. The ancient Order of Hibernians, Sunday. Mareh 5, ,will honor the birth anniversary of Robert Emmet in their , hall on Russell street. There is no name in the Irish calendar dearer to Hibernian hearts than that of Robert Kmmet. M. J. Murnane, chairman of the com mittee on arrangements, promises a splendid patriotic programme of song, oratory and music. Judge, P. H. D'Arcy, of Salem, will speak. John D. Walsh will bo chairman. k Roseburg Store Looted. ROSEBURG. Or., Feb. 23. (Special.) faEffecting entrance through a rear window, unknown persons Monday right entered the Golden Rule store here and appropriated a small sack containing about $30 in small change. Another sack containing about $200 a overlooked. by the robbers. Out-of-Town Patrons Note the Excellent Sales Now in Progress and Send in Your Mail Orders at Once! Fur repairing arid remodeling. Furs stored in our safety vaults, refrigerated from our own ice making plant on the premises. Fourth Floor, Fifth Street. ,:, Trie Quality' S-rofte os ?oktlAX Mpyi. find nur restaurant an Ermert chirovodist i)i constant ideal place to eat and meet their attendance, Manicuring Parlors, 1 friends. Wholesome, appetizing Fifth Floor. Make appointjnents foods, quick service and courteous by phone or personal visit. Satis- attention. Ninth Floor. faction assured. Moderate fees. First in the Field With a Thoroughly Representative Showing of the New Things for Spring and The Keynote of Today's News Is SPRING! , The Loveliest of Chic New Neckwear We're specializing in moderately priced Neck wear for women this sea son. Just "stacks" have arrived, several absolutely new styles, as you'll note by the illustration. All kinds of collars, vestees and sets priced 25, 35, 50, 65 Ask to see the new "Chevalier" Collar! Main Floor, Fifth Street, Notions--Miscellaneous Items From Semi-Annual Sale Now in Progress 10c Hat Wire, black, white, the card r7 each.... f0r.. -.. ,C 25c "Alon" Ironing ,25c Women's Pad 17c lac Folding Skirt Markers, "I fn "Setwell" AVU 25c "Ideal"' Folding Skirt Markers. 65c Rubberized H ons'ehold PC- Aprons JJ 15c Veribest Hat pair.'.lOC 2J4c Shoe Laces, in black, tan, 3 fTp nnirs i - - - - - 15c Lead Weighting, yard , 50c "Alon" Ironing Board Pads, AKn Dress 10c Board Cov- Ol ers, each -LC iOc Wilson's Hooks and Eyes, doz. rj 800, card 10c DeLong Dress Fastenees, doz. 900," three cards OPp on sale for. . . &OL 10c Flat Hat Elas tic, the yard at fj only 5c Flat Hat Elastic, the yard for Q tu only. Hose Support- ers, pair. 5c Queen Collar Stays, 3 cards JQq 10c Tourist Folding Curling Irons, now 25c West Electric Qurlers, No. 1 Qp 5, card...... -Liv Valiant Pins, bulk, sizes 4, 5, 6, 2Q(J Main Floor, Sixth Street. :2lc ..7c Men'sNewjlg Shirts at 55c 'It's time to buy new Spring Shirts when such1 a sale i3 in order! The "Paragon" is a regular $1 shirt made of fine quality percales, well cut and tailored. " ' This is a special purchase made by our Men's Furnish ings Chief in New York some time ago before prices advanced and just delivered to us as agreed upon when contract was first placed. That is why we, can offer you the newest, smartest Spring eff ecjts in stripes and colors at such a low price I, Blue, rose, lavender, green, tan, brown, black all the new est shades in stripes of varying widths and combinations. Portland men will surely look to their shirt needs today KPT., with $1 Paragon Shirts at JUs Main Floor, Just Inside Morrison Entrance Demonstration Nemo Corsets by Mrs. A. L. Craig, of the Nemo Hyerienic Fashion In stitute, New York, continues. Come in and let Mrs. Craig advise you about your corset and show you the hygienic features of the new "Wonder lift." It, is modeled on the very latest fashion lines. Priced $5.00. Third Floor. Sixth Street. w 1 KOKStKVICt New and Beautiful Small Figured Filet Curtain Net, Yard Today 23c New just received and the very finest 30c quality. Ecru color. ' ' Seventh Floor, Sixth Street. SALE of FURNITURE Judge for Yourself the Values .$2.85 $3.75 Arm Rocking Chair, imitation ma hogany or now.... pJLJO $7 Golden Oak Com mode, good looking finish, now. . . $7 White Enamel Iron Bed, full size, reduced jJ $11 Iron Bed, 2-inch c o n t i n uous posts, fnow.s:!:'..$6.20 $12 Oak Dining Ta ble, wax finish, 5-ft. $6.75 $15 "Lifetime" Arm Chair, leather seat, wax, 7 rn now pi.UU $14.50 Oak Dining Table, fumed or wax exten. ....$8.20 $13 "Lifetime" Arm Chair, leather seat, wax, P rrr now I J $18 Solid Oak Hall Seat, fumed finish now for only $22.50 "Lifet i m e" Library Table, wax $9.75 $25 Walnut Dress ing Table, fine qual- only. . . . $11.50 $24 Mahogany Bed, plain lines, reduced ST.... $12.50 $30 Princess Dresser very attractive IT.... $15.00 $39 Napoleon Wood Bed, wax finish, full only $16.75 $31 Princess Dresser satin walnut now KiRhth Floor. Fifth Strcrt. 2K...$11.75 X...$16.75 - Smart New Models in "Welworth" Blouses $2 Sold Here Only One desirable style as illustrated repre sentative of Welworth "Better Blouses at $2." Our patrons have learnt the sterling worth of these moderately priced waists and our weekly announcement of the new ar rivals, always evokes enthusiastic response, so come early today! Fourth Floor, Central. - Every woman is interested in New Spring Styles and almost every Portland woman planning a Spring wardrobe has been in dur ing the past few days to see the NEW SPRING SUITS AND DRESSES arriving in quantities now daily! They have all the dash and chic with just a touch of quaintness that make the Spring styles so charming. We invite you to see them today. Priced from. $19. 50 to $65 Separate Skirts of Silk and Wool $5 to $15 Fourth Floor, Fifth Street In Time for Spring Cleaning New Aprons 59c They've just been received, and they're spe cially priced? Housewives, look to your apron needs now. Pretty, fresh patterned ginghams, percales and chambrays Some button over the shoulder, others in middy effect, while many are straight, belted aprons. Blue, pink, lavender and black with white in stripes and checks. Special today at oDf1. , Third Floor, Sixth Street. "Invincible Suits for Our NEW Spring $16.50 When we tell you that these new Spring arrivals are hand-tailored by master craftsmen to our own exacting specifications from all-wool materials, you will realize what a wonder value they are at $16.50. Tweeds, worsteds and cassimeres, latest patterns in smart Spring colors banjo, zither, pencil, pin, hairline and Boman stripes overplaids, mixtures and plain colors blues, greens, grays, browns and tans. . English, box-back and conservative models in all styles and sizes to fit every build long, short, stout, slim, regular and extra sizes. , Some exclusive young men's models with patch pockets and all the other wanted style features. . . Fit and workmanship guaranteed. Su perb finish and all around excellence at $16.50. Third Floor, 5th St. 5-Lb. Sack, Small White Beans 39c Fancy California stock. Cook evenly and tender. Order before another advance in price. Rye Flour, best quality, No. 10 sacks . 37. , Lunch' Tomatoes, solid pack, No. IY4. cans, dozen 85 can 70. Cider -Vinegar, Blue grass, 20c full qts. White House Coffee, high-grade 45c blend 1-lb. cans 39. Apricots or Peaches, No. 2 cans, dozen $1.40, can 12 California Aspara gus, round cans, doz. $1.15, can 10. Rockwood's Cocoa, -lb. cans 9. Kenton Bacon, sugar-cured backs, strips, lb. 16. Vegetable Sauce, De Luxe Spanish style, 6 cans for 25. Alaska Codfish, boneless, No. 2 bricks 22, White Lily Butter, fancy Oregon make, 2-lb. roil 70f. New Prunes, 60-to-60-to-pound size, the pound 7. Ceylon Tea, Chal lenge brand, special the pound 350. Ninth FlooK Fifth Street. Grafonola'Favorite' Outfit $6780 Payable $6 Down and $6 a Month This Columbia outfit is" gain ing popularity every day. Fa , mous for its tonal qualities and sightly appearance. . j The Grafonola, in Mahogany tirifli naViinpf. t." match 24 selections (12 double 10-inch records), oOO needles and record cleaner, complete for $67.80. $1.00-$1.75 Record Filing Albums, 75c Hascmont Balcony 13 Headquarters for GARDEN TOOLS of AH Kinds-Basement Read These BOOKS ON GARDENING Selected titles that will deeply appeal to every lover of the garden beau tiful. The Practical Book of Out door Rose-Growing. Thomas. $4. A Book About Roses. Dean Hole. $1.50. The Backyard Farmer. Bolte. $1. That Farm. Wittingham. $1.20. Vines. McCollom. 50c. Gardening for Young and Old. Harris. $1. Play- and Profit in My Garden. Roe. $1. MoJern Strawberry Grow ing. Wilkinson. $1.10. Everblooming Roses. Dren nan. 60c. Basement Balcony. -The, "earthy smell" in the Spring air makes the nature-lover's fingers tingle to dig up now! Good garden tools are absolutely necessary. Meier & Frank's haye the largest assortment of recommended garden implements in Every piece is of highest quality and a glance at the prices quoted below will show priced! Hundreds more that we haven't room to list! the soil and plant a garden this part of the country, how moderately they are short-handied shovel, round pouitry Netting 2-iii. Mesh, 150-ft. Roll noint. 67. . , . . Lone-handled Shovel, round 12-inch 60. noint. fi7 rf. Long-handled Spade, special at67tf. Short-handled Spade, spe cial at 670. Long-handled Spading Fork special at 740. Short-handled Spading Fork special 740. Steel-bow Rake, with 12 curved teeth, 590. Steel-bow Rake, with 14 curved teeth, 740. Malleable Iron Rake, 12 straight teeth, 220. Grass Shears, good quality, special at 360. Grass Shears, extra quality, special at 590. Rose Sticks, 5 feet, painted green, dozen $1.35. Wheelbarrows, wooden stave, special at $2.85. 18-inch 900 24-inch $1.20 30-inch $1.50. 36-inch $1.80. 48-inch $2.40. 60-inch $3.00 72-inch $3.60. Basement. 1807 The- Q.ualit V Store- of- Portland - rtl. SiicU.norrl30iy Aider au Malleable Iron Rake, 14 straight teeth, 270. 3-Piece Set, Malleable Rake, Steel Shovel and Hoe, 840. Hand Cultivators, special at $3.15. Riveted Steel Hoe1, medium size, for 220. Steel Shank Hoe, special now at 430. Pruning Shears, special at 240, 410 and 570. Garden Trowels, special now at 40. Florists' Trowels, special at j20. Turf Edgers, excellent grades at 510. Complete line Lawn Mow ers all sizes and prices. Reliance Lawn Mowers $4.49 . Ball bearing, 14-in. Very special price. Basement. Fifth Street. Time to Plant FLOWER and VEGETABLE Seeds. We carry a com plete line of the Portland Seed Co.'s "Diamond Quality," Victor Lawn Grass Mixture, rapid-growing varie- OQ. ties lb AJ Diamond Brand, 1-lb. cartons 350. Blue Grass, Kentucky varie ty, lb. 190. Red Clover, selected quality, lb. 250. White Clover, No. 1 quality, lb. 650. Rye Grass, English variety, lb. 120. Onion Sets, fancy stock, lb. 100. Fertilizer, Rose Lawn, No. 10 cans 500. Ninth Floor. Fifth Street.