Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, October 17, 1916, Image 13

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Newspaper Page Texttiie aronxrsG oregoxian, ttjesdat, October it, ioig. 13 CITY WILL ABOLISH PURCHASE AGENCY Official Drawing $3600 Yearly Will Be Dropped From Payroll December 1. MR. BIGELOW TO DO WORK Several Slatters Said to' Hare Dis pleased Commissioner, Includ ing Cord wood Scandal and Gasoline Disbursement. J. R. Wood, for three and a half years purchasing? agent for the city, is to be dropped from the service and his 3600-a-year position abolished on De cember 1. This is the programme of City Commissioner Bigelow. who has charge of the purchasing bureau. He intends to take over the work himself. Although no public announcement has been made and plans have been arranged quietly, it became known yesterday that Mr. Bigelow had con ferred with members of the City Coun cil on the subject and has obtained sufficient support to put it through. Whether the change will carry with it a cut in other purchasing bureau forces remains to be worked out. The bureau has a payroll of more than J10.000 a year. While curtailment of expenses is to be the ostensible purpose of the change. It is said Mr. Bigelow has not been satisfied with the bureau for some time past, owing to a number of things. Among them was the manner of han dling the sale of the city's cordwood, cut at the unemployment camps, and another was the manner of handling the disbursement of gasoline at the municipal garage. It was reported that the change was planned for a 'year ago. but the plans went awry and the position was con tinued. Appropriations were made to cover the period until December 1 of this year, which is the end of the city's fiscal year. The purchasing bureau came Into ex istence with the commission form of government. Formerly purchases were made by the City Auditor and in some eases by the various departments. All purchases were centralized and an ex pensive bureau built up. Mr. Wood was purchasing agent for the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company when he was offered the position with the city at an advanced salary. When he took office he built up a bureau which now costs better than $10,000 a year in ealaries alone. Mr. Bigelow has the smallest depart ment of any of the City Commissioners and has time to handle the work of the purchasing bureau. The plan is to have him designated purchasing agent by the Council and to have all of Mr. Wood's work pass through his hands. PERSONAL MENTION. Ezra Meeker, of Seattle, is at the Ferkina, Harvey Carson, of Sllverton, Is at the Perkins. Ross A. Farr, of Astoria, ia at the Imperial. Bruce R. Kester, of Vale, is at the imperial. Fred B. Swan, of Seattle, is at the Portland. ' H. A. Byrnes, of San Francisco, is at the Eaton. S. G. Neil, of Philadelphia, is at the Multnomah. George K. Vlnntcum, of Seattle, Is at the Nortonia. C. W. AValls, of Fossil, is registered at the. Imperial. Miss Alice K. Turley, of Pendleton, Is at the Oregon. Dr. Edward C. Kllbourne, of Seattle, Is at the Seward. T. G. Kelly is registered at the Eaton, from The Dalles. W. S. Farr, of Condon, ia registered at the Washington. -' M. A. Rickard, of Coryallls, is regis tered at the Oregon. M. J. David is registered at the Nor- tonia, from Seattle. Roy Wimbler, of Astoria, is regis tered at the Perkins. H. P. Sootheran is registered at the Eaton, from Seattle. Walter L. Tooze is registered at the Imperial from Salem. Fred Struble, of Pendleton, Is regis tered at the Nortonia. Mr. and Mrs. ft. L. Clark, of Spokane, are at the Multnomah. I R. F. O'Neill is registered at the Oregon from Fallbridge. William Young is registered at the Portland from Gardiner. L. H. Benson is registered at the Perkins from Dayton, Or. , Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shaver, of As toria, are at the Portland. Kenneth McKay, of Hood River, Is registered at the Portland. Mr. and Mrs. C. Holling are regis tered at the Cornelius from Washou graL Paul E. Simonds is registered at the Eaton, from Riverside, CaL N. A. Nelson is registered at the Multnomah from Coos Bay. Raymond Criswell, of Everett, Wash., is registered at the Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Browning, of Baker, are at the Cornelius. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sherman, of Astoria, are at the Cornelius. Ray H. Wlsecarver, of McMlnnvllle, is registered at the Cornelius. J. J. Jacobus, a business man of Ta coma, is staying at the Nortonia. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gardner, of Los Angeles, are at the Washington. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McCoy are regis tered at the Seward from Seattle. Dr. and Mrs. F. F. Snedecor. of Bir mingham, Ala., are at the Seward. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Rowan and Mr. 'if j $mkmmm J. R. Wood, City Pnrchaalns Agent, Whose Position Ia to Do Abol f Ished. and Mrs. G. F. Handley. of Astoria, are registered at the Seward. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Whitson are reg istered at the Multnomah from Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Williams are reg istered at the Washington, from Ilwaco. Mrs. J. M. Wells left for the North. Sunday morning, where she will make a visit with her sister. Mrs. Aubrey Elliott, of Vancouver, B. C. She will visit later In Seattle, and will return to Portland in time to vote for Hughes. PHAGES BILL PRAISED OSG TACK SAM AXD CniESE WOJfDER WORKERS PLEASE!. Eva Shirley Ia Fascinating; Prima Don na Five Other Numbers Complete Vnujiual Programme. Pantages does itself proud this week with Its excellent bill. Long Tack Sam with his aggregation of Chinese won der workers, is one of the headllners whjle Eva Shirley, a most fascinating prima donna, is the other. Eva is dainty and demure and sparkles with personality. She is beau- tirui to look upon and her' toorano voice is a revelation in melody. As for Long Tack Sam. that clever Oriental Is well known for many sea sons as one of the biggest and best tjnlnese acts In existence. With a big band of Chinese men. all graduates in mysticism, acrobatics and feats of skill of various sorts. Long Tack Sam pre sents a big, colorful act. It goes rap- Idly and amazes and delights. Dooley and Nelson are out-of-the-or-dinary chaps, clean-cut and smart in appearance. They do a little bit of everything and do every little bit re markably well. Joe Keno and Rosie Green are capital pair, who work bard and give a big programme in one act. Their whirl- wind dancing is distinctly- original, their patter exchange bristles with new comedy and their personal appeal is great. Two "corking girls," because they are blackface and also because they offer a corking act, are Bonnie Gaylor and Iva Lanceton, who present a novel ty turn. The opening act is a dandy, too. Bessie Gilbert, a cornetist of note, and Louis Wills and company present a wonderful and sensational acrobatic and balancing act. "The Crimson Stain continues to hold concentrated interest. . S. & H. Green Trading Stamps Given With Purchases Amounting to 10c or More Stamp Books Redeemed in Cash on the Fourth Floor Rest Rooms, Retiring Rooms, Public Telephones, 2d Floor Carpets, Rugs, Draperies, 3d Floor Model Grocery on the Fourth Floor For the Best Lunch I . " Z l Rprl rl ivcs Snl&1 Department Third Floor $1.10 Mottled Gray Blankets, pair, 79 $1.13 Gray or Tan Cotton Blankets 840 ?2.50 Plaid Woolna? Blankets $2.15 $3.50 Plaid Woolnap Blankets J2.75 $4.00 Cotton-Filled Comforters jj2.!H $6.50 Cotton-Filled Comforters $5.73 in Portland Come to our Tea-room on the fourth floor. Superior service, unsurpassed cuisine, reasonable prices. Luncheon served from 11:30 to 2:30. Afternoon tea from 2:30 to 4:30. All foods pre pared under rigid sanitary inspection. A good place to meet your friends. Olds, Wortman & King The Standard Store of the Northwest. Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods. New Dress Skirts to Sell at $5 That Are Remarkable Values s uves sos Sold Exclusively at This Store BETTY WALES Dresses are made in great variety of differ ent styles from the serviceable models in wool serge for school girls to dainty party dresses. The styles are original and distinctive to a degree. Mothers with girls going to school are cordially in vited to come and see these at tractive new Betty Wales frocks. Betty Wales Book Free - to those purchasing Betty Wales Dresses. There are eight books in the series delightful 6tories of American college girls. Start a Betty Wales Club with seven of your friends. W4, KUJ ... . warn mm ill?; i Yt't.U ! TibfiS-H si a Garment Salons, Second Floor See these Skirts at your first opportunity, for they are sure to sell rapidly at the price. Several attractive styles in the line all new, cut along newest lines some in plain flare effects, trimmed with buttons, pockets and fancy belt others in plaited style. Materials include cheviots, flannels, gabardines, serges and poplins. Plain colors, stripes and checks. Some in combinations of various materials. A full range of 6izea for women QC (( and misses In this special showing. Triced at?-v'VJ Other models in Dress Skirts priced at $5.50 up to $23. Women 's Bath Robes at $5 Silk Petticoats $3.89 ' Second Floor Women's Bath Robes in great variety of ma terials and patterns. Styled with large, shawl collars and deep cuffs trimmed with satin. Shown in all the dainty soft shades. flC Cr Moderately priced at P?V7VJ Second Floor New Silk Petti coats in latest Fall styles, with deep flounces, trimmed with nar row ruffles, plaiting, etc. Taf feta and messaline silks. Plain colors and change-00 OQ ables. Priced special at P007 NEW SWEATER COATS of Angora with large collar, belt and sash. Others of Shetland wool, silk and wool, all silk and fiber silk. Some have cap and scarf to match. Shown in various colors and combina tions. Ask to see these new Sweaters in the Dept. on Second Floor. New Fall Waists $4. 75 Second Floor Exquisite new mod els in Georgette crepe, crepe de chine and taffeta silks. Smart tailored styles with large shawl collars; also novelty styles for party and evening wear. Effect ively trimmed with embroidery and hemstitching. Shown in flesh, white, maize; also in the Q4 'TC pretty plaids, stripes. rt i J Portland Agents for LACKAWANNA TWINS UNDERWEAR. See Special Advertisement On Page 12 This issue. "Butter Day" Tuesday Experienced telephone clerks at your service, 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. Glcnwood Butter 2 Lbs.' 82c Fourth Floor Put up by one of Oregon's largest creameries ex pressly for this store and QOp priced special, 2-lb. square OWK SPECLL Butter Tuesday, 2-lb. square for i Glendale Oleomargarine at 500 California Figs, 3 pkgs. at 250 Men 's $2.50 Slippers $1.89 Bargain Circle, 1st Floor Profit by this sale and buy Slippers now for the holidays. Made of soft kid in brown and black. Flexible hand turned soles. Three styles Romeo, a high-cut with elastic sides; Opera, a low-cut style, and Everett, in medium height. All sizes. Stand- T-j QQ ard $2.50 Slippers at, pair P J- Oy Women's $135 Slippers At 98c Pair Women's Boudoir Slippers of kid or felt. Convenient slip-on styles, warm and comfortable for Winter wear. These must be seen to be appreciated. Regular $1.35 Boudoir Slippers QQ "f-- mj - INDIAN MOCCASINS for women, cnuaren; special prices. Lot 1, $1.29 pr.; Lot 2, $1.48 pr. We Give S. & H. Green Stamps. Women's pink and red Vici Kid Slippers with Pompon on toe. i with Pompon C?"1 OQ $1.50 grade at New Bath Robe Flannels In Immense Assortments, First Floor NEW BATH ROBE FLANNELS in great assortment of patterns and col ors. Priced for this sale at, yard 400 BATH ROBE BLANKETS in assort ed patterns and colors with trimmings to match. See these Robe Blankets. NEW FLANNELETTES in vast as sortment of patterns and colors suitable for house dresses, comforters, "1 etc. 34 inches wide. The yard JLOC OUTING FLANNELS of extra good heavy quality for night gowns, pa Jamas, skirts, etc. Assorted pat- - S terns. Special now, yard only J-VL $2 Chinchilla Cloth $1.48 Main Floor 54-inch white wool Chin chilla Cloth for coats and jackets. Ex cellent $2.00 quality. Spe- 01 AO cially priced today, the yard v---tO Choose Holiday Linens Now LINEN IIUCKABUCK Toweling in all the wanted widths for gift articles. Shown in plain and novelty weaves. HANDKERCHIEF Linens in a vast assortment of widths and grades. The prices range from G50 to $.) a yard. FANCY TOWELS of all linen in beautiful range of patterns and all sizes. Hemstitched ends. (SO0 to $1.50 FANCY BATH Towels in various colors and patterns with face cloth and hand towels to match. 111 mm VOTERS SCAN ISSUES Committeeman Williams Says Campaign Interest Deep. years, such unity among the Repub licans of Oregon as there is at the present behind the candidacy of Charles Evans Hughes. LOOK AT CHILD'S TONGUE IF SICK, CROSS, FEVERISH Hurry, Mother! Remove Poisons From Little Stomach, Liver, Bowels. Give "California Syrup of Figs" ai wnce u tiiiious Constipated. or Look at the tongue, mother! If coat ed. It is a sure sign that your little one's stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing' at once. When peevish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or aet natu rally, or Is feverish, stomach sour, breatj bad:' has stomach ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, full of. cold, give a teaspoonful of "California Syrup of Figs," and in a few houra all ths foul, constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of its little bowels without griping, and you have a well, playful child again. You needn't coax sick children to lane this harmless "fruit laxative ; they love Its delicious taste, and It always makes them leel splendid. Ask your druggist for a 60-cent bottle of "California Syrup bf Figs," which has directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold here. To be sure you get t ie genuine, . ask to see that it is made by "California Fig Syrup Company." Refuse any other Jftna with contempt. Aav, Style Tips From Portland Stores THIS has been termed "Dress-Up Year" by fashion designers. Every thing is better made, better designed, and more appropriate. Women's wear ing; apparel, they say, has undergone a revolution. Heretofore women's clothes were impractical if lovely, and set and stiff if sensible. Now the manufacturers have come to an under standing with designers- and things must be both wearable and attractive to be salable. Such is the case with the 1916-17 suits. They are both smart and dressy and yet durable. Al though this happens to be a year in which coats are exceptionally good. suits also are popular. Velvet suits for dress occasions are now being displayed In the shops, in black, brown, blue and purple, all fur trimmed. Some quite wonderful broad Cloth models are seen, too. One velvet suit that is notable is a departure from the-regulation suit-coat length. The skirt of the coat comes clear to the knees. Great skunk collar and cuffs, horizontal pleats on the sleeves and smocking with invisible stitchings. are features. The dark brown is lined with dull yellow and the skirt is high, full and gathered. Another attractive suit Is odd. with light gray mole collar and cuffs and large novelty pockets of mole. The two pockets are L-shaped and finish near the belt with a covered mole but ton. Another high-class suit is maroon broadcloth with Australian opossum collars. The long-skirted coat is edged with a broad band of the gray, full in the back only. The suit is not gath ered or pleated in any place, but cut to flare In the coat, while the skirt is quite narrow. Steel-blue broadcloth and beaver oddly designed is another smart good suit Only a few suits of heavy corded gabardine can be had and they are stunning. Purple is good in the suits and odd shades of dark blue are lovely. Brown and green are extensively used for suits. New velours and tweeds are also arriving at the shops. BRITISH SHIP DISGUISED Precautions Taken by Vessel Bring ing More Than 2T) 0 Americans. NEW YORK, Oct. 16. The German submarine activity off the American coast caused the British steamship Bermudian, which arrived today from Bermuda, to disguise herself. The red and black stacks were paint ed coal gray, port holes and deck win dows were painted black and lights were lowered. The passengers included more than 200 Americans. REPUBLICAN SIGNS GOOD Demand for Bnttons and literature Without Precedent Beverldgo Speech. Draws Many Doubt ful Ones to Hughes. Ralph E. Williams, Republican Na tional Committeeman from Oregon, says he never before has seen a politi cal campaign in which the voters have taken so deep and thoughtful an In terest In the issues as they are doing this year. He considers it a very fa vorable sign for Republican success. "I have assisted in the management of the last four National campaigns in Oregon," said Mr. Williams yesterday, "and there has been plenty of enthusi asm In some of them. But never be fore have I seen the amount of interest taken that there is at present. "In some previous campaigns the state committe has found it hard to dispose of all the lithographs of the candidates, campaign buttons and lit erature at its disposal. This year the demand from all over the state Is so insistent that it is hardly possible to keep up with it. Hatton Demand Overwhelms. "It is next to Impossible. In fact. Take the call for Hughes buttons. Just for example. This has been unprece-J dented, not only in Oregon out an over the United States. The button manu facturers have been swamped under the orders for buttons and more but tons and have been unable to keep up with the demand. "Here In Oregon we have already bought and distributed 150.000 buttons and we are still several thousand short. No matter how many buttons we get. we simply cannot keep in -tock. "It Is the same story with Hughes llthoerrachs and Republican campaign literature. Republicans are taking more interest in this campaign than they have taken In any National cam paign for 16 years. It is a remarkable indication of how the people feel about Mr. Hughes. They want him. "Farmers, merchants, working men voters of all occupations in Oregon are waking up to the tremendous Im portance of this year's campaign and .lection. Bevertdge Sways Many. "Since the Adamson bill has ' been shown in Its true light, as not in any sense an eight-hour measure, but as a wage-fixing measure, the people are coming to understand its true signifi cance and sentiment in regard to it has changed radically. One of the clearest explanations of the Adamson bill was given Saturday night by senator Ber eridse in his speech at the Armory. "It Is remarkable how many persons who previously were in the doubtful column or were inclining towards Mr. Wilson have come out for Hughes since they heard or read the unanswerable arguments In that great speech. It was, perhaps, the greatest political ad dress ever made in Oregon certainly the greatest I ever heard. "All the county committees through out the state are working earnestly and in entire harmony with the state organization. They are attaining splendid results. All parts of the Re publican party In Oregon seem united and in harmony as never before. "We have not had, in my recollec tion, covering a period of more than 20 J. C. DYER IS RECAPTURED Man "Who Betrayed Friend In Xecd Taken at Camas. When J. C. Dyer was returned to Portland from San Francisco June 17 to face charges of forgery, a friend. J. D. M. Crockwell. interceded for him. The result was that Dyer was paroled to Mr. Crockwell on the promise that he would pay back the $200 to a local bank and tread the straight path in the future. Three weeks ago Dyer left Portland precipitately after signing his benefac tor's name to checks aggregating $75. It is charged by the authorities, and taking with him a ring and other prop erty of Mr. Crockwell. He was taken into custody in Camas, Wash., Sunday night and brought back to Portland yesterday morning by peputy Sheriff Beckman. $1,000,000 BUY DELAYED Eastern Investors to Submit Deal Here to Directors First. N. J. Upham, of Duluth; C. F. Harri son, of Omaha, and C. L. Simpson, of Kansas City, wealthy realty men, who have been In Portland considering an nvestment that involves almost $1,000,- 000, left for their respective homes last night without announcing their plans. Those familiar with the deal say that the prospects are exceedingly fa vorable. The three visitors are execu tive officers of the International Realty Associates and. in view of certain mat ters which have come up, they will have to obtain the sanction of 17 direc tors residing in as many different cltleft. ' RECITAL IS FAREWELL MISS LEAH CO II EX PLEASES I IE ADI EUS AT MCLTXOMAIL Portland finger Demonstrates Fine Dramatic Soprano Voice and Qual ities of Prima Donna. EnthuMastio applause from many de voted friends greeted Miss Leah Cohen, dramatic soprano, on the occasion of her song recital yesterday morning at the Multnomah Hotel auditorium. It was qulta an event in her musical ex perience, as it is the last time, prob ably, she will sing In recital In this city prior to her departure for New York City, where she plans to engage In vocal study, preparatory to com mencing a professional vocal career. Miss Cohen was assisted by James R. Hutchinson, piano accompanist, whose splendid, artistic work at the piano was a treat. In this line Mr. Hutch inson has few equals and no superior in the Pacific Northwest. Miss Cohen has clearly and distinctly a place as a singer. She Is a natural vocalist, gifted with a fine dramatic soprano voice yet In the process of tone-placing and tone-building, so that she has not come Into her complete mu sical heritage as yet. She is a long way on the road, and can be trusted to give a good account of herself. Her voice is midway between lyric and dramatic soprano, with emphasis on the latter quality. Her singing is a great pleasure to listen to, and it is an additional distinction for musical Portland that she is one of its recital soloists.. Miss Cohen demonstrates that she has all the mental and vocal equip ment for a young prima donna In the making. It is her opportunity now to make good. Miss Cohen's programme was one of variety, yet It was serious, high-class from beginning to end. She sang with spirit and fine concept of the religious significance of the text In "The Lord Is My Light" (Alllt!en). and she was quite successful, doing some of her beet work In the German songs by Jeimen and Henschfl. "My Lover. He Comes on the Ski" (Clotiah-Lelghtcr) and Tom Ilobnon's "Iiread" rere brightly rendered. In vocal declama tion Miss Cohen's best number was the well-known and diff Icult-to-slng "Cry of Rachel" (Salter.) Her audience was large and cordial. Mis Cohen's recital was a nerve trylng experlonre for so young nnd Tin- tried a singer, and she came out of It with flying colors. Miner lias Second MUIiap. CENTRALIA. Wash.. OeC 1. (Spe cial.) Robert Clni-k. a miner employed by the Washington Union Coal Com pany, sustained his second serious ac cident in two years at the Tono mines Friday, when a chunk of coal fell from the roof of a tunnel and broke his leg. In December. 191. Clark was caught by a fall of coal and laid up for Sev ern! month. Save for Life Insurance Save one-twelfth of your annual in surance premium monthly, putting the money in a savings account 'where it will earn interest until used. You can accumulate the amount with out trouble. ' LUMEERMENS National Bank Fifth and Stark 3 on Savings 1 KfaaJ&i' &' Mark this Well! The fastidious hostess invariably serves Swastika Biscuits to her guests and 'friends simple be cause these wonderful dainties are always crisp, fresh and de licious beyond compare. Try them and you will know exactly why a million good housekeepers call Swastika Biscuits "The Purest of all Pure Foods." Pacific Coast Biscuit Company T fim ,Hrli f(m HFS fT if 'j Kif 4 Jty mm- . ' -r-vr.asj.-.vjw.ii;. -