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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 11, 1917)
THE 3IORXTXG OREGOXIAX TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, J917. MR. YEOH TO STAY 1 AS ROADMASTER JANUARY "DELINEATOR" FOR SUBSCRIBERS NOW READY PATTERN SHOP, SECOND FLOOR CANT A CLA US here daily from 10 A. M. to 12 M., and from 2 to 5 P. M. Bring the children to visit him Sixth Floor. Toytown on Fifth Floor. UNITED STATES War Savings Cer-. tificates and U.S. Thrift Stamps issued at our Accommodation Bu reau, Basement, Sixth Street. MEIER & FRANK Merchandise or Glove Bond solves the gift problem. Issued in any amount, $1 or more. Redeemable lor merchandise in any department at any time. Booth, Main Floor Promise Made Tentatively in Response to Pressure From Taxpayers of County. a2T3?2lt& EST. 1837 J&VsAw The Quality Store of Portland OMtroff -To wi Readers Order by Mai LARGE EXPENDITURE SAVED A .Point Made That Refusal of E. B. . MacXaughton to Indorse Road Budget for Year "Was Because Fear of Impending Change. John B. Yeon probably will not re sign as County Roadmastcr, as was announced several weeks ago. Instead of turning over the county's extensive road work to other hands ho will un doubtedly consent to remain at the helm of the 1918 road programme. This decision, while not definite, was indicated yesterday by Mr. Yeon. Ever since he announced his intention of retiring fro mthe office, delegations of prominent business men and taxpayers have pleaded with Commissioners Hol brook and Muck, asking them to use every possible influence in an effort to have Mr. Yeon remain as roadmas ter for another year at least. So insistent have been the petitions of Portland business men, that Mr; Yeon has practically assured the County Commissioners that he would remain for another year. This decision was announced yesterday by Commis f loner Muck and confirmed, in part, by Mr. Yeon. Pressure Brought to Bear "While I had hoped to retire at the end of this year, and had previously announced my intention of so doing, it is possible that 1 may stay with the work for another year at least," said Mr. Yeon yesterday. "I have the mat ter under consideration, but will not make any definite decision until later." "Many of the most prominent busi ness men and taxpayers have come to us and urged us to use every influence and bring every possible pressure to bear in an effort to have Mr. Yeon re main as roadmaster," said Commis sioner Muck yesterday. "And, although we know he is making a big personal sacrifice in continuing this work, we are hopeful that he will remain for an other year, at least." Mr. Yeon has been roadmaster of Multnomah County for the past four years, during which time he has served the county without compensation of any kind. During his regime Multno mah County ha3 made rapid strides in its road work. When he first took hold of the work four years ago there were only 2 miles of paved road in the county, outside the city limits. To day there are more than SO miles of paved highway. Political Preferment Distasteful. "I have never sought political hon ors of any kind and would not take a political office if it were handed to me on a silver il: tter," Mr. Yeon yester day, in explaining his position. "How ever, I am a firm believer in the gospel uj. gooa ruaas ana am wining to maKe personal sacrifices that Oregon and Multnomah County might advance in this all-important work. "To speak frankly if I had tendered Multnomah County a check for $25,000 four years ago instead of taking over this road work, I would be better off. financially, today. However, I made what money I havs in this community and. naturally, I am at all times ready to do whatever I can to help it ad vance. Good roads mean a lot for Ore gon as well as for Portland and Mult nomah County and we should all de velop this community interest if the best results are to be obtained." Faith of Mr. Yeon Shown. In connection with Mr. Yeon's evi dent consent to remain at roadmaster for another year, in "compliance with the urgent requests of scores of citi zens, it is recalled that E. B. Mac Naughton, chairman of the citizen's advisory budget committee, who signed the minority report objecting to the road budget of JiiOO.OOtk publicly stated at a meeting of the committee that he would have no hesitancy in approving the half-million-dollar appropriation if he could be assured that the handling of this fund. would be under the direc tion of Mr. Yeon as roadmaster. At the. time Mr. MacNaughton declined to approve the road budget it was gen erally believed that Mr. Yeon would not accept the post for the coming year. Mr. Yepn's appointment for another year will likewise mean the saving of several thousands of dollars a year to Multnomah County, inasmuch as the 'Commissioners admitted they would be unable to find a successor for the office who would work without com pensation as Mr. Yeon has done dur ing the entire time hehas held the office.- If Mr. Yeon should refuse to re main for another year it is understood the Commissioners would have to ap point an engineer, who would com mand a good salary. TONG TRIAL IS STARTED Chin Jung Ilin Second Accused of Complicity In Murders. Chin Jung Hin, president of the Suey Sing tong, was placed on trial yester day before Circuit Judge Bingham, charged with complicity in the murder of Chin Hong, of a rival tong,- June 2, last. The selection of Jurors to de cide the fate of the prominent tong of ficial probably will not be completed until late this afternoon. This is the second of more than a eoore of similar cases arising out of the tong warfare which raged in Portland during the first six months of the pres ent year. Gong Woo, secretary of the same tong, was tried several months ago, but was freed in a directed ver dict for acquittal ordered by Circuit Judge Gatens. I I I FRANK L. SMITH'S SPUDS Three Big Sacks Delivered to Your Home for $5.00. Continuance of Frank L. Smith's sale of home-grown high-land potatoes, three big sacks for $5, delivered to your home. Come to 228 Alder street for these fine potatoes. Adv. Methodist Flag Has 19 Stars. PENDLETON, Or.. Dec. 10. (Special.) A service flag containing 19 stars, one for each member of the church, has been unfurled by the Methodists of this city. An enthousiastic patriotic demonstration followed the unfurling. Judge S. A. Lowell delivered the address. Phone your want ads to The Orego nian.' Main 7070. A 6095. D Beginning a Most Important Sale of Velvet resses Velvet dresses "for street and afternoon wear in navy, brown, green and taupe. Long satin collars, also Georgette collars and or gandy collars with novelty vestees. Some of the reduc tions follow: $20.00 Dresses $15.00 $25.00 Dresses $18.75 $27.50 Dresses $20.65 $30.00 Dresses $22.50 $35.00 Dresses $26.25 ' Apparel Shop, Fourth Floor. A Few Good Holiday Suggestions From Our Embroidery Shop Visit our" big Embroidery Shop on the Main Floor, Fifth Street, and see what it has to offer in the way of embroideries for holiday sewing;. You will be surprised at the uniform low ness of prices. Semi-made night dress yokes, hand-embroidered. Mod erately priced, $2-$2.50. Imitation hand-embroidered night dress yokes. Priced at only $1.25. Semi-rade corset covers of broidery. In attractive boxes. Semi-made baby dresses of hand-work. Sizes 2 to 6 years. batiste lace with dainty em Priced $1.19 and $1.50. batiste and voile. Imitation Priced $1.75 to $3.75. Embroidery Shop, Main Floor. We've Just Received Many New Arrivals in Women's Gift Aprons 59c to $1.98 Many new styles in women's aprons that are ideally suitable for Christ mas gifts. These are especially adapta ble to sewing and knitting wear. Made of fine quality organdy and lawn. Prettily trimmed with lace edgings and insertions, beading and ribbon. Very specially priced at 59c, 75c, 98c, $1.98. One illustrated. Others 59c to $2.50 Other styles with and without bib or straps. These for maids. Of good quality lawn and cambric Neatly trimmed. Spe cially priced at 59c, 75c, 98c, $1.25 to $2.50. Nurse Aprons 98c-$1.98 Regulation hospital and nurse aprons, with and without bib. Also surgical and Red Cross aprons with sleeves. These are moderately priced from 98c to)$l.&8. Apron Shop, Third Floor. mm Billie Burke Dresses Of Fine Quality Cotton Crepe Special at $3.47 Billie Burke house dresses, beautifully de signed and styled, made of best quality cot ton crepe. . Yoke dresses with box pleats. In plain colors and fancy striped effects. x ONE ILLUSTRATED Made with deep white sailor collar, cuffs, belt and pockets. Very special at $3.47. Third Floor, Sixth Street. S6.50 $7.50 Mesh Bags $3.98 A timely holiday offering. Fa mous Whiting and Davis ' mesh bags, bought from a prominent jobber at an advantageous price concession, hence the reduction. Bags with the appearance of sterling silver, made of fine nickel silver in machine-wrought mesh. Every . link - soldered in such a manner as to be prac tically indestructible. Plain and fancy engraved frames, 4 and 4 inches long. Limited quan tity. Jewelry Shop, Main Floor. Buy Inexpensive TOYS From Our Big New Toy Store in the Lower Price gas STORE Parents nd children will find in this section plenty of good Toys, Dolls and Games of every description at these three prices 5c 10c and 15c Basement Balcony. MEN AND WOMEN Will Be Keenly Interested in This Sale of Washable Cape Gloves $1.49 And men and women will show their appreciation of the extraordinary glove values offered in this sale by purchasing these finely serviceable washable Cape gloves for their personal use as well as gifts for their friends. Every pair of these gloves is new and perfect Every one is a "Cape," and you know how splendidly Capes fill the bill for gloves that are dressy, good looking and at the same time most serviceable. They're warm and comfortable, and WASHABLE could anyone ask for more in a glove? The men's gloves are, in tan. The women's in brown, tan, gray and white. Both have Spearpoint stitching on backs. One clasp style, outseam sewn (for strength). They're good for street, dress, automobile or, in fact, any occasion that calls for an all-around serviceable glove. And; though this last may seem superfluous to those familiar with the glove market Cape gloves at $1.49 are a powerful bargain! ON SALE SPECIAL BOOTH, CENTER AISLE, MAIN FLOOR A Wirthmor Waist Makes a Most Acceptable Christmas Gift $1 The four pretty models in women's Wirthmor waists as pictured above have just been received -they will be on display and sale for the first time today. Each waist carries with it an attractive Christmas seal with gladsome Yuletide greetings-r-and strange as it might seem, in these days of rising costs, these popular waists are priced, as always, at just $1. Here only in Portland. Waist Shop, Fourth Floor. Large Size Cans Tomatoes 10c Full standard pack. Limit 6 cans to customer. None delivered. This special from 9 to 12 o'clock only. Coffee, Superior blend, freshly roasted, our popular 35c 07 grade, pound ti Kellogg's Krumbles, fresh "1 fj stock, package J-VrU Cherries, Del Monte, best quality, large 27-oz. bottle, special ftQg at only lie Jiffy Jell, all flavors, doz, $1.30, package Brussels Sprouts, Del Monte, the dozen $2.20, large can, "J Qp special at Xl Soap, Fels Naptha, 5 bars OQ. priced at C Ninth Floor, Fifth Street. Pendleton Blankets & Robes Make Gifts of Beauty and Utility This Label Is a Guarantee of Quality WARRANTED TO BE A PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS PENDLETON. OREGON. I I Visit the special department on our big Second Floor devoted exclusively to the display and sale of fleece wool products of the famous Pendleton Woolen Mills. Choose acceptable Christmas gifts from our most complete stock of the following articles: BED BLANKETS INDIAN ROBES STEAMER RUGS BED ROBES FANCY SHAWLS COUCH COVERS BATH ROBES ARMY BLANKETS Second Floor, Fifth Street. Dainty Evening Scarfs Evening scarfs of dainty silk net with gold and silver thread. Embroidered bor ders in maize, flesh and white. $2.50 values for only $1.89. Evening scarfs of silk net with spangled borders. Black," ' white, rose and other wanted shades. 2 yards long. $5 and $5.50 values $3.95. Also $6.50 to $7.75 values at $4.93. r& 1 Gauze Fans at Fancy gauze fans with spangled designs. . Some have pearl handles. Many hand paint ed, others combined with lace. The regular prices range from $2 to $6.50. ALL AT HALF! $4.00 to $6.00 Neckwear $3.29 20 different styles in this sale of "dressy" neckwear. Included in the assortment are organdy roll collars, hand embroidered. High neck satin vestees with black satin trimming. Filet , lace jabots with satin stocks. Crepe collars, hand embroidered. Net models with hand work and Filet and Val. edges. Net collars with Cluny lace finish. $4 to $6 values in this holiday sale at $3.29. Neckwear Shop, Main Floor. For Christmas Gifts A Special Lot of Stamped Novelties We have taken many attractive articles, such as lamp shades, bon bon dishes, vanity casco and many other attractive pieces of needlework to be embroidered, and divided all into four great lots to be sold at the following special prices: Lot 1 at 19c Lot 2 at 29c Lot 3 at 49c Lot 4 at $1 Art Needlework Shop, Second Floor. Coming at a Most Opportune Time This Sale of Picture Frames This offering of gold picture frames comes at a most important time the time when one is selecting Christmas gifts. We planned this sale for the particular holiday shoppers take ad vantage of the savings it affords in gift frames today. Divided into three groups : 68c 73c 79c 83d Antique gold or greyish gold toned frames on a stand. Complete with glass. Sizes 5x7, 6x8, 7x9 and 8x10. Your picture fitted free of charge if desired. LOT 2 AT 43 Antique and gold toned picture frames complete with glass. In sizes 6x8 and 7x9. Your picture fitted free of charge if de sired. LOT 3 AT 57d Antique gold picture frames in two styles of moulding. With glass. Sizes 6x8. 7x9 and 8x10. Your picture fitted free of charge if desired. Picture Shop, Fifth Floor. I." All Turkish Bath Setsgs A beautiful line of Turkish bath sets, neatly . boxed for gift giving. One particularly fine set consists of two bath towels, two face towels, two wash cloths and one heavy bath mat with space for monogram. This at $4.75 for the set. Other Turkisri bath sets moderately priced at $1.75, $2.00, $2.25 and $3.75. Turkish Bath Towels These make practical and most inexpensive gifts. We have a splendid assortment and show as many as 50 different de signs and colorings, including jacquard weaves and fancy colorings. These range in price from 35c to $1.75 each. Linen Shop, Second Floor. Two Gift Specials in Our Housewares Section $2.00 Old Hickory Nut Bowls $1.49 Here is a gift that every woman will en joy possessing one of genuine practicabil ity, usefulness and attractiveness. JAj . "Old Hickory" nut bowl and hammer. Good-sized durable and well-made hammer. The regular price is $2 Meier & Frank's price today $1.49. This Fine Old Hickory Smoking Stand $2.37 No need to hunt for a match or a place to put ashes if a smoking stand is at hand. The one illustrated at left is in the popular "Old Hickory design with cigar holder, tobacco jar, match holder and ash receiver. A very attractive gift that any man will enjoy re ceiving. Buy one today at the low price of $2.37. Housewares Section, Basement.