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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 22, 1917)
THE 3IORXIXG- OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 83, 1917. VISIT THE MANUFACTURERS' AND LAND PRODUCTS SHOW IN THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM KNIFE HELD HOPE FOR WAYWARD MAN ! rYOYT OWN greatest toy store in the West is overflow ing with dolls, games and toys for Christmas. A special featuring of military and patriotic toys and games. Every thing the kiddies want. A fine big playground in connection. Free to all Fifth Floor. HOTOS expertly hand-colored in oil by our artist. Any size. These make delight fully personal gifts. Prices are .moderate. Complete line new mouldings and frames to select from. Picture Shop, Fifth Floor. FREE Classes in Lamp Shade Making Seventh Floor. Tut Quality" StcJr.e- of Portland Marcel Parsons Undergoes Operation for Removal of I . : Brain Pressure. Let Us Help You Prepare for Thanksgivin; TWICE ADJUDGED INSANE 18 5 Shopping Days If Result of Operation Removes Mania for Auto Thefts Indict i - mcnts Pending Against Vic- ' : tim Will Be Dismissed. tying swathed in bandages and in a critical condition at St. Vincent's Hos pital is- Marcel C. Parsons, aged 25. If he lives and his physician holds out every hope for his recovery he will have been rescued from a felon's cell; , and if he dies his wife and mother will find consolation in the thought that he died in a brave effort to check a career of crime .over which it is be lieved he had no control. For yesterday morning this young college graduate and electrical engi neer underwent a dangerous and deli cate operation for the . removal of a pressure against his brain a pressure which "physician believe has caused him to be overcome by. an ever-present mania to steal automobiles. Brain l'rtiort Removed. The operation was performed by Dr. Roy C. McDanleL For nearly two hours Parsons was on the operating table, while Dr. McPaniel first removed the skull pressure against the brain andi then removed a piece of rib bone, inches in length, to form a covering for the skull. - In addition to brain pressure, the surgeon also discovered a liquid cyst which it was also necessary to remove. At the hospital last night it was an nounced that the young man had sur vived the operatipn in a splendid man ner, and unless unforeseen complica tions set in it is believed he will be well on the road to recovery within a few weeks. His mother and sister sat anxiously outside the operating-room during the operation, and. they will re main with bim to nurse him back to health. The case of young Parsons is one of the most -unusual to come under the observation of county officials for some time. Well educated and with a promising future, he has been in trouble repeatedly during the past four years for thefts of automobiles. Twice he has been adjudged insane and twice he has been convicted- of larceny. In all other respects he has been normal, and is himself at a loss to understand why he becomes obsessed with, the mania to teal machines. Examination by physicians showed a bad dent in the skull where he had been injured as a boy. It was then the theory was advanced that his peculiar mania resulted from this injury. A month, ago arrangements were made for him to undergo the operation? The night before the day set for the operation he jumped from a hospital window and made his escape. He was then, taken back to the County Jail to await trial under an indictment charg ing the theft of an automobile. The day f,or his trial was set, but again his mother and friends inter ceded in his behalf. Positive assurance was given Presiding Judge Kavanaugii and District Attorney Evans that he would, make no effort to escape if they would consent to a postponement of the trial in order that the operation might be performed. x Would Repay Society. The y.oung man's recovery will be watched by the county officials with a great deal of Interest. If it is found that the skull pressure has produced the mania and that he now will have lost all dire to purloin automobiles, the ' indictment now hanging against him ' will be dropped, and he will be g-ivere every opportunity to restore him self as a- useful citizen. If, on the other hand. it is found, that the mania still persists, he will be compelled to stand trial. Just before he was placed on the operating table young Parsons ex pressed an urgent desire to answer the call to the colors if he survives. - If a . cure is effected he wants an oppor tunity to serve his country and repay as best he can his debt to society. Until recently he was electrical en gineer for an extensive mining com pany lit Idaho. 1 1 DIRECT ROADWAY PLANNED Shipbuilding Companies to Stand Expense of Improvement. To provide a direct roadway entrance Into the shipbuilding plants of the Co lumbia River Shipbuilding Corporation and the Coast Shipbuilding Company on O.-W. R. & N. property in South Port land, the City Council yesterday grant ed the companies permission to close Woods street from west of the railroad tracks to the river for a period of three years and to construct an overhead frame roadway from Woods street to the plants. The roadway will form a loop in or der that traffic may be carried over head across the railroad tracks. ft will have a grade of 4 per cent and will carry traffic both pedestrian and vehic- Tilar from the top of the hill west of -the railroad tracks down to the- level 'of the land occupied by the shipbuild ing companies. At present the only roadway to the plants is a narrow, roundabout cordu roy road, which causes workmen at the plants to go far out of their way in Teaching streetcar lines. The compan ies will stand the cost of the overhead road. The city retains possession of the property now dedicated as Woods street. NAVY SUPPLIES SOUGHT Public jks&cd to Donate Spyglasses and Telescopes. A circular letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, to the commandants of all naval districts. Navy-yards and naval sta- :tions. and to all recruiting officers, the Navy Department announces that a call .will be made to the public for binocu lars, telescopes and spyglasses for use in the Navy. The widest publicity will be given .this call through the "co-operation with states" section of the Council of National Defense. Newspaper notices, brief addresses at the theaters, slides in .moving-picture houses, handbills, post ers and placards in hotel and theater lobbies will call attention of the pub .lio to the need of these articles in the -service. Stranger Is Found Dead. MEN Will Appreciate the Prices No Less Than the Qualities in This Sale Und erwear $2.50 UNION SUITS 1.98 Wool plated. Medium heavy, weight. Natural gray.' Long sleeves, ankle length. Broken line. Which Brings Good Warm Undergarments ' , For Fall , and Winter Wear at the . Most Convincing Savings In these days when almost any kind of good underwear is a worthy invest ment at fair regular price based on present costs a sale of this kind is most unusual and in that respect the more typical of this store. When - under wear prices are going up up UP it is a noteworthy achievement to offer substantial reductions on prices that are already lower than the market would warrant. Some of these offerings are discontinued lines but none the less desirable on that account and priced a whole lot less than usual. Here are seven big specials that will appeal to a man : $2.00 VASSAR I $2.00 MUNSING SUITS SI. 59 Heavy cotton union suits. Long sleeves, ankle length. All sizes. You know the "Munsing" quality. SUITS si. 50 Famous Vassar heavy cotton union suits in ecru. Long sleeves, ankle length. Broken sizes. ' SHIRTS AND DRAWERS 55d Sanitary fleece. Good heavy weight for cold weather. All sizes. Sec onds of 75c garments. SHIRTS AND DRAWERS SI. 39 Were $1.79. Heavy wool mixed shirts in all sizes; drawers, 36 to 46. Tan color. UNION SUITS NOW AT S1.50 Heavy-weight worsted mixed. Natural gray. Long sleeves, ankle length. Sizes 34 to 40. - WOOL SHIRTS, DRAWERS $1.89 Seconds of $2.50 grade. Medium heavy. Natural gray. Flat weave. All reg ular sizes. Men's Furnishings Shop, Main Floor. .WIWbrfi J" nT.r, Two New Models in 'Welworth' Blouses $2 Our weekly allotment of women's Welworth blouses has just come to hand and we will place them on sale today. Two new . models are included and we believe these superior to any we have heretofore shown. The quality for which Welworth blouses have long been famous will be found in these new arrivals. Always in the forefront of fashion and always priced at just $2. SOLD HERE ONLY IN PORTLAND Blouse Shop, Fourth Floor. Here Are the Much-Wanted Velveteen Dresses A Finely Selected and Comprehensive, Assortment at $17.50-$65 . More typical Meier & Frank values. New velveteen dresses in all the latest models, charming straight-line ef fects and New Bustle dresses a most noteworthy collection. Handsome shades of navy, brown, green, plum, Burgundy and black. Velveteen dresses of fine quality, style authenticity and surpassing charm $17.50 to $65. Apparel Shop, Fourth Floor, 1: 1TJ 1 f 0 A Sale of Laces For Holiday Sewing Shadow and net top laces in whita and cream 9 to 18 inches wide. Radium edges in white and ecru 6 to 9 inches wide. Shadow allovers in cream, white and ecru 36 and 18 inches wide. For caps, camisoles and blouses. At the following reductions: 65c Values 39c 75c Values 49c Lace Shop, Main Floor. The Illustration Shows The New "Pettibocker" The Pettibocker already enjoys a high degree of popularity among discriminating women. Women like the comfort of this divided skirt it is just as frilly and dainty hs a petticoat, with all the freedom and grace of knickers. We have this new undergarment in charming shades of navy, sand and gray. Of fine silk jersey. One as illustrated. Priced at $7. Underwear Shop. Main Floor. "Pendleton" Bathrobes FOR MEN AND WOMEN arid other" fleece wool products of the famous Pendleton Woolen Mills are now on display in a special department on our second floor, Fifth Street, adjoining the Blanket Shop. If you appreciate super quality woolens, art in designing, richness of coloring, warmth of texture, beauty of , finish, you should by all means pay a visit to this department today. All are j r 17 -n.-i.;..,. ; 3; Any of these will make a most accept- TVainLl ciiiu. usciui gut, uatii ivilh?, xuuiaii r ftJK1 robe, auto robe, fancy bed robe, fancy 0 bed blanket. Indian shawl, couch cover or steamer rug. Second Floor. Fifth Street. mm NEW! The Trench Vest We' have just received the new "Trench" vest it is the very latest thing on Fifth Ave nue. This smart garment is shown in gray Petuna and khaki col ored flannel. Strictly tailored. Trimmed with braid, buttons, nobby little pockets, etc. Worn under coat or jacket. Very comfortable for these cool Au tumn days. This new arrival is very moderately priced at $7.50. Neckwear Shop, Main Floor. SALE STERLING SILVER Candle Sticks, Flower Vases We are extremely fortunate to be able to offer this splendid sterling " silverware at these prices sj-yles as illustrated: Sterling Silver Candle Sticks, 5-inch size, three designs, $2.49. 8-inch size $3.49. Sterling Silver Flower Vase, 5-inch size, $1.39. sterling Silver Flower Vase, 8-inch size, $1.98. Silverware Shop, Main Floor. Thanksgiving Linens at "Old Prices" Now is a good time to select your Thanksgiving linens while our stocks are complete in every detail. Pure linen today is very scarce and extremely hard to secure. This season, notwithstanding the unprecedented market difficulties, we are showing a comprehensive line of linens. We are offering these linens to you at the very lowest prices prices based on the old cost and not present worth. You save about V3 on the present retail prices. A good grade of pure linen damask table cloths in full bordered effects. Size 2x2 yards, $6, $6.50, $7.50 and $8. Size 2x2 yards, $7.50, $8, $9 and $10. Size 2x3 yards, $8.50, $10, $11 and $12. Napkins to match, dozen, $6.50, $7.50, $8, $10 and $12. A better grade of table cloths. Beautiful soft-finish double damask in handsome floral designs. Size 2x2 yards, $9; size 2x2 yards, $11; size 2x3 yards, $15; size 2x3 yards, $16; size 2x4 yards, $19. Napkins to match, 26-inch size, dozen, $13. - . Odd Cloths Yz Off! A few odd cloths in large sizes that have no napkins to match. These are of an extra fine quality double damask. Mostly one of a kind. Reductions follow: $18.00 Cloths, 2x3 yards, $12.00 - $22.50 Cloths, 2x3 $27.00 Cloths, 2x3 $36.00 Cloths, 2x5 . $45.00 Cloths, 2x6 yards, $15.00 yards, $18.00 yards. $24.00 yards, $30.00 Madeira Luncli Sets Hand-embroidered Madeira lunch sets 13 pieces, consisting of 6ix 6-inch doilies, six 10-inch doilies and one 24-inch centerpiece. , These are very dainty for afternoon tea. They make acceptable gifts. Madeira lunch sets are very moderately priced at $7, $7.50, $9, $10, $11 and $12. Linen Shop, Second Floor. Ivory Pyralin Articles Ivory Pyralin-articles are very acceptable for gifts. We have a separate new section devoted exclusively to these dainty toilet requisites. Come in today and see our complete assort ments of this beautiful toilet ware. We have hand mirrors, hair brushes, combs trays, puff boxes, hair receivers, nail files, button hooks, pin boxes, picture frames, etc. Some illus trated. All are marked at lowest prices. For instance: Hand Mirrors, $2 to $5.50. Hair Brushes, $2 to $5. Combs, 25c to $1.25. Trays, 25c to $1.75. Puff Boxes, 75c to $3.25. Hair Receivers, 75c to $3.25. Buffers, 50c to $1.25. Nail Files, 25c to 85c. Button Hooks, 25c to 85c. -Pin Boxes, 75c to $5. Picture Frames, 35c to $5. Toilet Goods Shop, Main Floor. This Fine Willamette Sewing Machine $19.75 Automatic drop head, five-drawer, Willamette sewing machine, as illus trated, fully guaranteed for ten years. You may purchase it on the easy pay ment terms of $1 Down SI Week Remember this special for a limited time only. Model Dressmaking Forms Model dressmaking forms are the favorite formE with most home sewers the style illustrated, col lapsible and adjustable, is priced at $12.50. Pay onlj $1 down 50c a week. Sole Agents Eldredge Sewing Machines . WkM Ml 1 ' II can tiM. rt- tfeln Dit'fMw i tn K tut, f at l 1 ktt n4 ttrW laniMt. el-lhMrT atac. Second Floor, Fifth Street. Groceries Tomatoes, Carnation brand, one of the best, solid pack, dozen, $1.50, three large cans Qq Eastern Cove Oysters, latest pack, 4-oz. cans, dozen 1 A- $1.15, can UC Red Salmon, North King brand, No. cans, dozen $1.75, 1 C can XJl Crisco, extra large $2.30, large $1.55, medium 80, 10 small size tcOI Laundry Soap, good quality, 9 medium size bars spe- OP cial at DC Apples we have made arrange ments with our New York office to deliver the best Oregon ap ples in New York City, priced as follows, all charges prepaid extra fancy Spitzenbergs or Newtowns, box $4. Ninth' Floor, Fifth Street. tr Demonstration of 'Lisk' Roasters A demonstration of the well-known "Lisk" self-basting enameled roasters begins at Meier & Frank's today and con tinues until Thanksgiving. Roast your Thanksgiving turkey the sure way the Lisk way. The Lisk will roast other meats as well as turkeys. It is particularly easy to keep clean. We carry a full line of these good roasters. Come in and see an interesting demonstration at any time between now and Thanksgiving. Lisk roasters are variously priced according to capacity moderately priced at any size. For instance : DARK ENAjIEL DARK ENAMEL LISK ROASTER 8x11, roasts 6 lbs., $2.50. 10x15, roasts 8 lbs., $3. 10xl6, roasts 12 lbs., Size Size Size $3.25. Size Ilxl7, roasts 16 lbs., $3.50. Size 12x18, roasts 20 lbs.,- $4. Size 13x19, roasts 26 lbs.,' $4.50. LIGHT BLUE ENAMEL LISK ROASTERS Size' 8x11, roasts 6 lbs., $2.75. Size 10x15, roasts 8 lbs., $3.25. Size 10xl6, roasts 12 lbs., $3.50. Size ll'xl7, roasts 16 lbs., $3.75. Size 12x18, roasts 20 lbs., $4.25. Size 13x19, roasts 26 lbs., $4.75. . LISK ROASTERS With Bacon Rack on Top Size 10x15 roasters for $3.50. Size 10xl6 roasters for $3.75. Size Ilxl7 roasters for $4. v See this interesting demonstra tion that begins today. Housewares Section, Basement. 1 I I ! ! has been brought to this city from a point-near the Kittitas-Yakima boun dary. There were no marks on the body and death apparently was due to natural causes. Portland Man Convicted. ALBANY, Or., Nov. 21. (Special.) w. G. Ross, formerly of Eugene and ' NORTH YAKIMA, Wash.. Nov. 21. Albany and, more recently of Portland. -(Special.) The body of an unknown was cor. victed by a jury in the Justice -man supposed to have been a Mexican I Court here yesterday on a charge of having- deer hides in his possession for sale. The evidence disclosed that Ross and a partner had iiad about 250 hides in their possession here. Ross said most of them had been shipped to Ore gon from Montana. School District Change Opposed. NORTH YAKIMA. Wash.. Nov. 21. (Special.) County Superintendent Anna Nichols has decided against permitting part of the Nob Hill school district, ad joining this city, to unite with North Yakima. She holds that it would be unjust to the remainder of the nistrlct. Klamath Grand Jury Indicts Nine. KLAMATH FALLS. Or.,- Nov. 21. (Special.) The grand jury has indicted Roy Walker, forgery; Jess Swlnney and Jess Millett, improper relations with young girls; Alfred Stenros, unlawful use of water; Fred FluTn. receiving stolen property from boys; Edward Smith and Mrs. M. J. Beebe, vlalotion of prohibition law; Steve Sabo, theft of a motorcycle; Asmus Lorenzen and Mar tin Byers- larceny of a ram: J. Paul Satterlee, larceny and embezzlement of pelts and wool. Polk County Raises Quoin. DALLAS, Or.. Nov. 21. (Special.) Polk County raised her quota of the Army and Navy Y. M. C A. money ac cording to a statement Issued last night by H. L. Fentpn, county chairman. Sev eral districts are still to hear from and it is possible that the amount raised in these rural districts will boost the sum several hundred dollars. The committees in charge of the work have been hard at it the past week and nearly every home In the county has been solicited and with but few excep tions donations were made. Read The Oreg.onian classified ads. Found a Quick Cure for Croup. When a child has croup no time should be lost, and the remedy that will give the quickest relief and is pleasaikt and safe to take is the most desirable. Mrs. S. Cartwright. Colllngsville. III., fays, "When my child was small he was subject to croup. I found that Chamberlain's Co-iiih Remedy gave the quickest relief and that he never ob jected to taking .U" Adv.