THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAX. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1918.
LIQUOR LAW STRICT
PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT AT MUNICIPAL' AUDITORIUM, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, AT 3 P. M.
Thrift
Stamps
at J 3c and War Savings
Stamps at $4.1 on sale at
our A c c o mmodatlon Bu
reau. Basement. Sixth St.
Army and
Navy Shop
Main Floor, Central. Mili
tary Insignia, requisites,
comforts. Packages
wrapped for nailing free.
Ticketsfor
"IanHay"
lecture. Municipal Audi
torium, Wednesday, Feb
ruary 27. at 8:15, on sale
In our Book Shop, Fifth
Floor. toc-50c-75c-l.
On the Main Floor, Center Aisle Bargain Square m r
98c to $1.49 Bath Robes
For Saturday only children's Beacon flannel bath robes, in sizes up to 14 years,
at 49c. Several pleasing patterns in sky, pink, cardinal and other desirable colors,
, as well as the popular Indian designs. With girdle and neck cords. The regular
prices are 98c to $1.49 half price and les3 than half price today at 49c.
Center Aisle, Main Floor.
John McCourt Explains Regu-
lations for Soldiers.
TM QUAUTf STOte Of PORTLAND
IRON-CLAD RULE PREVAILS
A Ringing Message of So
Savings at The Quali
Soldiers May B Given Spirits In
Private Homes Outside Barred
Zones, bat AH Other Atc
naes Are Closed.
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ty Store
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Any Impression that the remlatlona
roTcrnlna- the dispensation of liquor to
soldiers or officers have been lifted or
eased In any particular Is wrong;, cross
ly wrong-, according; to John McCourt.
of Portland. Western representative of
the Foedlck Commission. Instead, the
rerulatlona are much stricter as a re
suit of the edict Issued from Washing
ton several weeks ago.
Hotels which have been allowing; sol
diers or officers to encage rooms and
then have liquor with their friends,
will feel the new rerulatlona. This not
only concerns Portland, where there Is
supposed to be no liquor at all. any
way, but It appliea to cities In wet
states. Furthermore, any city within
the prescribed radius of five miles of
an Array station or cantonment Is sub
ject to yet more rig; Id reculatlona.
la I farmed Mrs C Dry.
Briefly. Mr. McCourt points out. no
man In uniform may be served with
liquor within the prescribed sone; no
civilian within the sons may serve
liquor, except It be within his home:
outside of the prescribed sone a soldier
may not lawfully receive liquor by gift
or otherwise except that he be a bona
fide guest In some home.
Mr. Met ourt yesterday pointed out
these regulations becauae of an Impres
sion which was created when the re
vised and more rigid rules were pro
nounced several weeka ago. At that
time someone read Into the regulations
a provision which made It easier for
Ka ma. In (a . IntA.lo.nfa
Mr. McCourt also pointed out that as I 4
between privates and officers there is I A
no distinction. The offense Is eauallv 'a
grave when liquor Is given to an of
ficer as when dispensed to a private,
nsmrllr Cleared I'av
Testerday Mr. McCourt received the
following message from Raymond Foe
Bit H, ufu 91 mi rvNicH commiwoa: I r.
"Newspaper story relative to the new I
regulations unaer section 11 erroneous. I m
absolutely. Old regulations did not I 5
prohibit gift of liquor to soldiers ex-I rT
cept within sonea around cam pa. New 10
regulations prohibit furnishing liquor I m
a uMlaM In nw w a V m-w rrt K v .iff 1 'A
In private homes outside of sonea. This
is a great extension of the field of
prohibition with respect to soldiers over
that established by the former regula
tlona. New regulation), will make boot
legging In every form illegal. No sub
terfuge to evade new regulattona will
be tolerated."
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BEAUTY SHOW OFFERED
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Just Come to Hand in a Special Purchase
On Display and Sale for the First Time
1200 Shirts
To Sell at a Special Price
$1.29
And well wager that you never dreamed of
such shirts as these for so low a cost as $1.29.
It is only because of wonderful purchasing:
power and foresightedness that WE are able to
sell these shirts at $1.29.
Every shirt in this, assortment of 1200 is
crisp and new just received. Purchased by
our buyer several months ago, made up of ma
terials carefully selected by him according to
the Meier & Frank high standard of quality.
Included are beautiful striped effects In col
orings that will be appreciated by particular
men. French cuff style in all sizes. See ou?
Morrison-street window display of these new
Spring shirts at. $1.29.
New Spring Felt
Hats $2 and $3
Men your new Spring hat is waiting for you at
Meier & Frank's. Today we particularly feature
the M. & F. special hate at $2 and $3. The new
wide military shapes so much in demand. Made
with wide or narrow bands. Fashionable shades of
green, gray, brown, tan and black.
New Spring Mallory crave nette proof hats $4.
Knox soft and stiff hats $5 and $6. Stetson soft
and stiff hats $5 and $6. Borsalino (imported Ital
ian) felt hats $6. Schoble felt hats $3 to $5.
Main Floor,
Fifth Street
A Saturday Sale
Silverware
10c -19c
' A special one-day eale of silver
ware in an attractive pattern. At
10c, silver-plated teaspoons. At
19c, silver-plated forks, knives, ta
ble spoons, sugar shells, butter
knives. Center Aisle. Fifth Street.
Short Lengths of
Laces, Etc.
49c
Short lengths of laces, nets, chif
fons, metal novelty trimmings, em
broidery edgings and flouncings.
K to 19 yards. Each 49c
Lace Shop, Main Floor.
Short Lengths of to 75c
Veilings
25c
Veiling remnants in fancy, plain
and hexagon mesh. All colors.
to 1 yard. Each 25c.
Auto Veils $1.35
Auto veils in all colors. 1
yards long, 18 inches wide.
New Drape Veils
New Spring drape veils in Shet
land and honeycomb mesh. Circu
lar and flowing styles in all col
ors. $1 to $3.
Veiling Shop, Main Floor.
Invested in One of Our
'Standard"
Suits
Buys More Clothing Value
Than Most Men Would Think
Possible Today
Only a tremendous purchasing power
such as this store exercises makes possi
ble such values as are offered in these
standard suits at $25. The most famous
manufacturers of America have co-operated
with us in marketing these suits.
And we know of no store outside of Meier
& Frank's where the like of these gar
ments are to be had at anywhere near this
modest price.
A wonderful assortment of new Spring suits
for men and young men is here at $25. Styles
for advanced and conservative dressers plenty
to select from in either kind. Fabrics of excellent
quality have been tailored into suits that have
every requisite of style, worth and wear. Plain
colors and combinations in great variety. All
sizes to fit men of every build.
You won't know how much real lasting worth
can be put into suits to sell at $25 until you have
seen these. Today is a good time to investigate.
Men's Clothing: Shop, Third Floor.
CCRTRrDt: HOrFMASf JfS RETCE
riU. or FRETTT SPRITES.
fflae Speetaralar Seeaee, Reqalriaff
C.tapaar at 40, Moat Prrratie-M
Em Stasetl fcy Star.
Oertrnde Hoffmann, renowned artist.
who la referred to by theatrical folk as
"the world's greatest show woman. Is
the star of the Orpheura show to pre-
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Truly Out of the Ordinary Values in
Boys' Two -Pants Suits
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$10
At the Very Special Price of
The two-pants suits for boys that
we are going to sell today at $10
are made from finest selected fab-
rics, in the newest and most popu
lar patterns and colors. Included
in the lot are about 100
"Sampeck" Suits
The Standard of America
in boys' clothing. Fancy mixed tweeds
and cheviots in medium weight. Gray
and green, gray and tan and tan and
brown mixed effects. Coats are made
in pinch-back style, many plain, others
with yokes. Every suit has two pairs of
full cut, full lined knickers, the double
service feature. Sizes 6 to 18 years.
BoraT Clothing-Shop. Third Floor.
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Of Interest to Girls
Every day we receive new arrivals in girls' wearables. To
day we feature
Mothers
NEW COATS
Brand new styles in children's
coats for Spring wear. Tweeds,
wool velours, wool poplins, serges
and covert cloths are the materials.
Large collars, belts and fancy
pockets. Many are half lined with
Peau de Cyne. 2 to 16 years. $6.50
to $50.
NEW SMOCKS
New smocks of white Beach
cloth and Japanese crepe in the
new Oriental shades and combina
tions. Slip-over and button-front
styles with large square collars.
Contrasting color trimming. Sizes
14 and 16 years, also 36 to 42.
Priced $4 to $12.
NEW CREEPERS
FOR THE INFANT
White creepers of linene, soi
sette, crossbar dimity and striped
madras. Square, round and high
neck styles with trimming of
smocking, feather 6titching, braid
and machine embroidery in colors.
Sizes 6 months to 2 years. 98c to
$4.95.
NEW DRESSES
Children's new wash dresses of
striped percale, plain colored,
checked and plaid gingham. High
waist line styles with belts, collars
and pockets. Sizes 6 to 14 years.
$2.50 to $10.
NEW SKIRTS
Misses' new checked serge skirts
with panel front and back and
deep kilt pleats on side. Two in
side pockets. With loose belt. 12,
14, 16 years." $3.95.
NEW ROMPERS
An excellent assortment of
rompers for the little tots. Sev
eral different styles in stripes and
plain colors. 2 to 4 years. 98c to
$1.98. '
WOOL SWEATERS
Misses' fine heavy wool sweat
ers in brush, fancy and machine
stitch. Many have large 6aiIor
collars and belts. Plain colors and
with contrasting color trimmings.
Sizes from 8 to 14 years. Very
moderately price4 from $5.95 up
to $12.
Children's Shop, Second Floor.
Toilet
Articles
Hind's Honey and Almond Cream,
UO and 45.
Abonlta Benzoin and Almond Lo
tion, 15.
Jergen's Benzoin and Almond Lotion,
21 and 13d.
Othlne, double strength, 08d.
Mary Fuller Nail Polish, 50i and
25.
Hyglo Nail Polish, powder, 25.
Hyglo Nail- Polish, cake, 50 and
25.
Mum Deodorant, 25.
Mennen's Ruvla Deodorant, 25 and
10.
Odorono Deodorant, 90 45 and
25.
Amolin Powder, 33 and 18.
Jergen's Eutaska Talcum, 21.
DJer Kiss Talcum, 35.
Hudnut's Violet Sec Talcum. 25.
Purola Bandoline, light and dark,
20.
Hudnut'8 Violet Sec Toilet Water,
ana 1.
Colgate's Assorted Toilet Water,
81.25. 75. SO and 35.
California Medicated Soap, cake 10
Kewple Soap, cake lO.
Physicians' and Surgeons' Soap, cake
lOe.
Jap Rose Glycerine Soap, cake lO.
Meier & Frank Castile Soap, two
cakes 25. cake 15.
Society Hygienic Soap, cake 85.
60 and 3. "St.
Stork Castile Soap, cake 12.
.niicnen ana iana sapoiio, i cakes
xuc.
Toilet Goods Shop, Main Floor.
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Certra Hofftaaas. Fana Dearer, at
Orpbena Xezt Week.
Mill ai me mciiik i neater lor eicni 1 "j
Performance. beginning tomorrow I
riernoon and closing witn an extra
ho Wednesday nlaht. Mis Holt
mnn. thle eeaaon. ha the moot elabo
rate art of her etace career. It la called
"i.ertrode Hoffmann's Revue." and con
tains nine spectacular scenes. Her sup
porting company Is composed of 40 per
ormers. girls predom.natlng. and a
troupe of fin ! appearing as a
background for some of Miss Hoff
iri4nn's Impersonations.
Mift Hoffmann aonears In tttri
sa-ene. and her specialties Include her I A
Impressions of Ruth St. i.enls and Prin- I W
rets Rajah and of !oraldlna. famous
lUilcn dancer. The Apache dears
danred by Mim Hoffmann with Paolo
Azlaronl as her partner, and another
especially Interesting specialty Is a
drum solo by Miss Hoffmann. be steps
ion Into the orchestra pit and manipu
lates all (he drummer's traps with the
artistry of a maestro. In the "Song
or me Nations. In whlrh 13 of the girls
wear gorgeous costumes. Miss Hoff
mien appears as Miss Liberty, radiant
In a gown of bespangled stars and
stripes. The finale of the big produc
tion Is a bathing scene a la Annette
Kellerman. In which the entire com
pany partirlpstes.
Vot Tleftrude Hoffmann's Revue" the
orchestra Is under direction of Max
Hoffmann. The scenery of the produc
tion I by Theodore Relsig, art direc
tor of the Manhattan Opera-House. and
All the costumes worn are by Adler.
Family of Nine Horn to Itoath.
PEAHODT. Mass Feb. J J. Nine per
sons. a!l members of the family of Mor
ris Miller, lost their lives In a fire
which destroyed the Miller home, near
here, today. Miller, hi wife and seven
children, ranging In age from Z0 years
to a baby girl of 1 months. Were the
vw-ttma. WwTI
Fancy Potatoes
$1.00 Per Sack
II BRCOSD STREET
Fkeae Mala S
Women's "Burson" Hose
Women's Burson nose tbe best seamless stocking1 made with fash,
ioned leg. Today we feature this famous hosiery in cotton and lisle.
BURSON COTTON
HOSE PAIR 25
Burson medium weight cotton
hose in black and white. Double
tops. Sizes 8 to 10 H. Pair 25c
or three pairs for 65c
BURSON COTTON
HOSE PAIR 40
Burson medium weight cotton
hose in black only. With maeo
split foot. Regular sizes. Pair
40c or three pairs $1 JO.
BURSON LISLE
HOSE PAIR 40
Burson medium weight lisle hose
in black, white and tan. With spe
cial elastic garter tops. All sizes.
Pair 40c or two pairs 75c.
BURSON LISLE
HOSE PAIR 50
Burson extra fine lisle hose in
black and white. With special gar
ter knit 'top. All sizes. Pair 50c
or three pairs $1.40.
EXTRA SIZE BURSON HOSE PAIR 35
Extra size Burson hose knit with extra wide legs, elastic tops. In
black and white. Sizes Shi to 10 H. Pair 35c or three pairs $1.
Hosiery Shop, Main Floor.
JUST RECEIVED!
The Popular New
Sammy" Coats
For Women and Misses
The very latest thing; in women's and
misses' new Spring coats are Sammy
coats one model as illustrated at left.
We have just received a fine assort
ment of Sammy coats in Trench style.
In khaki color as well as mixed tweeds
and heather mixtures in jersey and
plain materials.
Come in today and see these new ar
rivals. They are very moderately
Priced $25 Up
Apparel Shop, Fourth Floor.
Sale Stocks and Jabots
Our entire line of
hand-made stocks and ja-t
bots at four great under
prices. All are hand-embroidered
and hand made
of filet and Irish laces.
Plain and crushed collars.
$4.50 to $6.50 stocks and
jabots $2.93.
$6.50 to $7.50 stocks and jabots $3.95.
$8.50 to $9.50 stocks and jabots $4.79.
$12.50 - $14.50 stocks and jabots $5.89.
EMBROIDERED
COLLARS
A new line of Swiss embroidered
collars in flat effects. Others are
lace trimmed. Also new arrivals
in crepe Windsor ties. 25c.
New SPRING COLLARS
Plain and embroidered collars of
organdy, voile and pique. Roll,
flat and sailor styles, some with
embroidered dots, others are lace
trimmed. 50c.
Neckwear Shop, Main Floor.
Hair Bows
45c
Scores and scores of hair bows in
all the beautiful new colorings.
Made of fine wide extra quality
taffeta ribbon. Bows contain 14
yards of ribbon. Each 45c.
Ribbon Shop, Main Floor.
Women's Underwear
LISLE UNION
SUITS AT 75
Women's ingrain tuck stitch
lisle union suits with dainty fin
ished yokes. Low neck, sleeve
less, tight and trimmed full lace
knee style. Regular sizes 75c
Extra sizes 85c.
COTTON UNION
SUITS AT 59
Women's medium weight cot
ton union suits in low neck,
sleeveless, knee and ankle length
styles. Regular and extra sizes.
Slightly imperfect union suits.
Special at 59c
COTTON UNION
SUITS AT 75$
Women's light " weight cotton
union suits in low neck, sleeve
less, knee length style. Band
tops. Reinforced crotch. Regu
lar sizes 75c or two for $1.35.
Extra sizes 90c or two for $1.65.
COTTON UNION
SUITS AT $1.25
Women's Munsing medium
weight cotton union suits in' low
neck, sleeveless, knee and ankle
length styles. Finished with
"Flat-Lock" seams. Regular sizes
$1.25. Extra sizes $1.50.
Knit Underwear Shop, Main Floor.
Sale of Wheel Barrows
Right at the time of year
when wheelbarrows are used
most comes this extraordi
nary sale at Meier & Frank's.
And the reductions are well
worth your while. Take ad
vantage of these greatly re
duced prices.
WHEELBARROWS SPECIAL AT $5.40
Good, serviceable garden wheelbarrows in medium size.
Well made, substantial wheelbarrows that are painted red.
One illustrated.
WHEELBARROWS SPECIAL AT $6.30
Large size garden wheelbarrows, like above. Special $6.30.
WHEELBARROWS SPECIAL AT $4.05
Regular stave wheelbarrows at this low price for today.
Housewares Section, Basement.
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Great Sale of
Wool Robes
$8.45
Exceptional Values
Good weight wool robes suitable
for auto, 'camping or sleeping
porch use. Plain shades of gray,
61ue, brown and mixtures. Tightly
woven robes without fringes. These
robes are practically twice as thick
as $12.00 to $14.00 fringed robes.
Size '60x72 inches. Wonderful val
ues at $8.45.
Luggage Shop, Sixth Floor.