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TIIE 3I0RXIKG OREGOXIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1923
INSTITUTIONS OF NORTHWEST
WILL BE CORRELATED.
Activities in Oregon, Washington
and Alaska to Bo Co-ordinated
Along With Churches.
A committee has teen appointed to
work out plans to correlate all Meth
odist Institutions in the Portland area,
- comprising Oregon, Washington and
Alaska, and to see that all activities
of Methodist churches In the area are
promoted along the same lines. The
committee consists of L)r. W. O. Shep
ard. bishop of the Oregon conference;
Dr. W. W. Toungson, superintendent
of the Tortland district, and Dr. A. L.
Howard.
The action was taken at the two
day conference held in Spokane for
all district superintendents, from
which Kishop Shepard and Pr. Toung
son returned yesterday. The work of
' the committee will begin Immediately
and will Include a complete survey of
all districts in the area.
It is expected that a council will be
formed to arrange programmes and
will consist of the bishop, district su
perinlendents and one pastor and one
lay delegate from each conference,
and will meet semi-annually.
At the Spokane session plans also
were broached for a new Jlethodlm
school of religious education to sup
plant the Kimball School of Theology
at Salem. Or., and to be located in
Tortland, Tacoma or Seattle. The
plans were presented by Dr. E. - C.
Hickman, president of the Kimball
school. Questions concerning financing-
and definite location of the new
school will be discussed at a meeting
of church officials in Spokane next
March, and each conference will ap
. point a commissioner to survey the
whole problem of providing facilities
and equipment for religious education
and ministerial training. Dr. Hickman
'said the denomination would need 462
preachers and special workers in the
next five years. I
LAND PROBLEMS STUDIED
Oregon Development Bourd Holds
First Meeting.
A study of all land problems of
Oregon Is to be made by the Oregon
development board, which-met for the
first time yesterday in the offices
of W. D. B. Doson, general man
ager of the I'ortland Chamber of
Commerce. The preliminary discus
sion of questions having to do with
state settlement will occuny the first
meetings.
'"Nothing at all definite was done
at the first meeting," Mr. Dodson said
last night. "The organization is just
starting and the members of the board
merely discussed preliminary plans of
organization."
The second meeting of the board
will be this afternoon. The board
was organized with the approval of
the Oregon irrigation congress, the
state drainage association, the Tort
land Chamber of Commerce and the
State Chamber of Commerce. Officers
and members of the board are: Fred
N. Wallace. Bend, chairman; J. M.
Kyle, Stanfield. vice-chairman; Sam
H. Brown. Gervais; W. D. B. Dodson.
Portland Chamber of Commerce, and
William Hanley, Burns.
LENTS SEWER PLAN CUT
I'ublic Works Department Finishes
Drawings for System.
Tlans for the construction of the
I.euts trunk sewer, to extend from
the southern terminus of the Foster
road sower to the Willamette river,
have been completed by the public
works department. In addition a
plan for the levyingof the assess
ments also has been worked out by
City Commissioner Barbur and City
Engineer Laurgaard, and will be lail
before members of the city council
within a few days for consideration.
While the council is practically
committed to tl j immediate inaugura
tion of work on the Lents trunk
sewer, City Commissioner Barbur is
eager to distribute the cost of the
sewerage facilities in this district in
such a manner that it will not become
too great a burden upon the" small
property owners.
SHOPPER SEEKS DAMAGES
Accusation of Shoplifting Held to
Bo AVortli $10,000.
For alleged indignities to which she
was subjected for eight minutes when
accused of the theft of a string of
beads, Cecil K. Thompson asks dam
ages pf 110.000 from the Meier &
Frank company in a suit begun in
the circuit court yesterday against
the department store, W. P. Sousa,
floor-walker, and Laura Saltten, clerk.
"A string of beads went into your
pocket whe you left that counter."
was the saleswoman's accusation
which caused the woman to be seized
and searched, December 1, 1921, it is
asserted. The plaintiff complains
that she was "deprived of her liberty
for a considerable length of time, to
wlt, eight minutes," and subjected to
the curious stares of hundreds of
shoppers.
TELEPHONE RULING DUE
Decision on Rates Expected Latter
Part of This Month.
A decision in the rehearing of the
telephone rarte case, which occupied
about seven weeks, late last summer,
will be harded down by the public
service commission between January
IS and February 1, according to a
report that was circulated in the city
hall yesterday.
All briefs in the case have been in
tike hands of the commission for sev
eral months, and it is known that
engineers of the commission have
been analyzing the evidence for more
than a month. The report, heard yes
terday was to the effect that the com
mission will convene within a short
time in executive session to review
the conclusions of the engineers and
begin the formulation of its decision.
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Good Business Anticipated.
KELSO. Wash.. Jan. 5. (Special.)
J. A. Byerly of the Silver Lake Rail
way & Lumber company and Ostran
der Railway & Timber company is
home from a business trip to Wash
ington, D. C, and elsewhere in the
east, where he made a careful survey
of burlness conditions. He found
business men generally optimistic
over the outlook for the coming year
and expects 1922 to be a good year for
the lumber industry.
Kjrg-Laying Contest Announced.
SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 5. An egg
laying contest has Wen promised as
one of the features of the mid-winter
poultry show which opened here Tues
day, and at which more than 1000 hens
are displayed, according to Secretary
Simpson. The laying contest is to
continue five days. Entries are re
ported to be coming in from ail sec
tions of the northwest.
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Clearance of
Chiffon
Velvets
Main Floor Chiffon Velvets in
wanted colors. Beautiful lus
trous finish. Regular QJT f7P
$7.50 grade. Specialtl O
Chiffon Velvets in our regu
lar $8.00 quality. In (J Of?
Clearance Sale, yard OU.i J
Cheney's Velvets super-fine
quality, 42 inches wide. Excel
lent selection of light and dark
colors. Regular $9.50 (Pf rjr
grade; special, -yard tD I I tl
Main Floor
For the Best -Lunch
in Portland come to our Tea
Room on the Fourth Floor. A
good place to meet your friends
RELIABLE MERCHANDISE RELIABLE METHODS.
' ' ' " MORRISON. ALDEW. WEST PARK. AND TENTH STREETS-!
Basement
Clearance
Every Article Reduced, ex
cept a ffew restricted lines. Don't
fail to visit the Basement today.
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Amniiuisifl Qe&iraHfice Sale
EVERY ARTICLE REDUCED Bi A
Children's
Muslinwear
Y2 Price ;
Every garment in our entire
stock of Children's Muslinwear
has been reduced in price for
the Clearance. Mothers will find
this an opportune time to sup
ply the children's needs for the
coming season. Special lines of
Night Gowns,
Princess Slips, Pajamas,
Combinations,
Bloomers and Drawers
are on sale at price. Dainty
well-made garments in a splen
did range of styles. Regular 75c
to $3.98 values at 3S to $1.99
Women's Suit Clearance
Featuring a Selected Group of Beautiful Models
AT ONE PRICE
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Second Floor Women who have put off buying their
Winter Suits are fortunate, for here is a wonderful oppor
tunity to choose from a wide range of smart models at a
decisive cut from regular prices.' And not only are the
values unusual, the materials are of the highest order, in
cluding such desirable fabrics as
Duvet de Laine Tricotine
Yalama Velour
There isn't a Suit iff this entire group but what can be
put on right now and be worn well along into the year.
Charming styles that portray fashion's latest ideas for
mid-season. Box and semi-box effects plain tailored
models with long coats semi-fitted Suits and many
novelty styles, some of which have fur collars. The color
range includes many of the most desirable (JJQfJ QQ
shades now in demand. ClearanceSale price 30U.0
Special Clearance of
Women's Blouses
S3.98
Second Floor You can afford to have an extra Blouse or
two with a Sale like this in progress. Crepe de Chine,
Pongee, Georgette Crepe and Tricolette in many delight
ful styles for all occasions. Effectively trimmed with em
broidery, laces, beads, fancy braids, etc. Long J0 QQ
and short sleeves. Sizes 36 to 52. Clearance Sale 30.70
AH Women's Suits, Coats, Dresses, Skirts at Clearance Prices
Gigantic 3-Day Clearance Sale
$20,000 Worth of Women's
High -Grade Gloves
THE BIGGEST EVENT of its kind the Olds, Wortman & King
Store has ever announced. Over $20,000 worth of Women's Im
ported and Domestic Gloves in a THREE-DAY CLEARANCE, at
Glove
Department
Main
Floor
Center
Circle
Main
Floor
Real kid, lambskins, mochas, suedes. One and two clasps, 12 and
16-button lengths, and slip-on styles. All the newest colors and
designs including two-tone roll cuffs, strap wrist, fancy embroid
ered backs, slashed and welted wrists, etc. All standard makes
such as Reynier, Chateau, Wash-Rite, Bacmo, Unique, Mandrell
and others. XA SALE that brings you extraordinary savings.
$2.50 Gloves at $1.88
$7.75 Gloves at $5.82'
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$2.75 Gloves, special at $2.06
$3.00 Gloves, special at $2.25
$3.25 Gloves, special at $2.44
$3.50 Gloves, special at $2.03
$3.75 Gloves, special at $2.82
$3.95 Gloves, special at $2.06
$4.50 Gloves, special at $3.38
$5.95 Gloves, special at $1.46
$3.23 Gloves, special at $4.00
$6.50 Gloves, special at $4.88
Glove Dept. and Center Circle, Main Floor
Children's Gloves
J4 0ff
This applies to our entire
stock, of children's Kid Glove3.
Some are reduced everf more
than Best makes; styles.
Mail Orders
filled for Gloves in this sale.
State exact size, color and
style wanted. All sales final
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-j Basement Underprice Store j
Clearance of White
Enameled Ware
The Basement Housewares Store di
rects your attention to the many sensa
tional offerings in the Clearance Sale of
White Enameled Ware now in progress.
$1.10 Pans for 48c
Basement 5-qt. White Enameled Pans-useful-
in a hundred ways about the
kitchen. The imperfections are so slight
that they are scarcely noticeable. Don't
fail to get several of these. Reg- AQg
ular $1.10 size prjeed special at Ol
$2.35 Tea Pots 98c
Think of buying Tea Pots of
thi3 kind for such a price!
Seamless, heavy steel body,
triple coated white enameled
ware. Second selection but
wonderful value. 1M QQp
or 2-qt. size. Special Ol
$2.35 Sauce Pan 98c
Sanitary white Enameled'
seamless convex Sauce Pans
with, enameled covers. These
hold six quart s the most
needed size. The regular $2.35
kind. Priced special for QQr
Basement Store Sale at 'Ot
Dependable
Coffee
If you enjoy drinking good
coffee try Dependable. De
licious flavor, packed in air
tight tins fresh from roaster.
1-LB. TINS $ '.43
3-LB. TINS SI. 25
- 5-LB. TINS $1.90
Only 38 lb. in large tins.
Model Grocery
4th Floor
Clearance of Children's
Coats and Dresses
Second Floor This is a Sale that will be of special interest
to mothers who have little girls to buy for. Our entire stock of
Winter Coats and Dresses in sizes 2 to 6 are included. Delightful
styles. Materials are Serge, Jersey, Flannel, Velvet and Corduroy.
Note These Savings .
Children's $4.95 QO Ift I Children's $10.95 flQ Ol
Garments, special at DO.I A Garments, special at 30.X
Children's $7.50 Q Q
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Garments, special at
Children's $855 n-t
Garments,- special at 2vJ. 4 i
ChiIdren'sJ12.50 flQ 90
Garments, special at Ol.OO
Children's $13.95 1 A An
Garments, special DXv.fiU
Children's Hats Reduced
Special Purchase Sale
50 Smart Winter Hats
One
Price
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One
Price
Second Floor HATS IN THIS LOT WORTH TO $20. Beautiful
models of velvet, duvetyn, silk beaver and brocade, trimmed
with ostrich, flowers, ribbons, embroidery and ornaments Smart,
stylish Hats for immediate wear. Many in the lot QA ff
worth up to $20. Clearance Sale price your choice tDrt.Ul
Dining Tables Price
-Furniture Clearance
Mahogany, walnut and oak
finishes. 48 to 54-inch tops.
$101.00 Dining Tables $50.50
$ 98.00 Dining Tables $49.00
$ 97.50 Dining Tables $48.75
$ 92.50 Dining Tables $46.25
Special lines of Dining Chairs
at Vi price. Several patterns.
$12.75 Dining Chairs at $6.38
$14.00 Dining Chairs at $7.00
$16.50 Dining Chairs at $3.25
$17.50 Dining Chairs at $8.75
Annual Clearance of
Boys' Clothing
A money-saving event of great
importance, coming at a time when
boys need new Suits to finish out
the Winter season. Parents will
do well to come to this Etore for
anything the boy may be in need of.
Every Boys' Suit
Reduced
-All Boys'
-All Boys'
-All Boys'
-All Boys'
-All Boys'
-All Boys'
-All Boys'
-All Boys'
-All Boys'
-All Boys'
-All Boys'
$10.00
$12.50
$13.50
$15.00
$16.50
$17.50
$18.50
$20.00
$22.50
$25.00
$27.50
Suits
Suits
Suits
Suits
Suits
Suits
Suits
Suits
Suits
Suits
Suits
$ 7.50
$ 0.38
$10.13
$11.25
$12.38
$13.15
$13.88
$15.00
$16.88
$18.78
$20.03
Little Boys' Suits
$3.95
Main Floor Odd lines Suits for
little fellows 2 to 6 years. Vel
vet, Serge and Tweed materials.
Also Overcoats in checks, tans and
mixtures. Regular to JJO QC
$12.50 values. Clearance 30.7tJ
Boys' Sweaters
At $3..-'
Junior Sweaters for boys up
to 6 years. Coat style with'
Eton or shawl collar. Some
have loose belts. Plain blue,
maroon, red and QQ ff
tan. Clearance Sale DOVU
Boys' Mackinaws Reduced.
B o y s Overcoats Reduced.
B o y s' Blouses Reduced.
Boys' Caps
95c
Main Floor Full visor style,
with leather reinforced inside
band; green, brown and gray
mixtures; sizes 6 to QPIf
7. Clearance price tll
Muslinwear Clearance
HALF PRICE
Main Floor The wise woman will avail herself of this splendid
opportunity and supply her underwear needs for a full year ahead.
All garments in the Sale are from our own regular stock. Not all
sizes in each style but the assortment is large enough, to afford
satisfactory choosing. Shop early in the day for best selection.
Chemise
Envelope Chemise in several
dainty styles priced special for
Clearance AT HALF TRICE.
$1.25 Chemise, special $ ..'
$1.98 Chemise, special $ .00
$2.98 Chemise, special $1.4)
$4.50 Chemise, special $2.25
High Neck Gowns 95c
Majn Floor Women's Muslin Night Gowns with high neck and
long sleeves. Made up in good grade material and cut in QK
full sizes. Regular $1.89 Gowns. Priced for Clearance Sale
On Sale at Bargain Circle Main Floor
Night Gowns
Women's Night Gowns in a
variety of pleasing styles at
ONE-HALF REGULAR PRICE.
$1.50 Gowns, special $ .75
$2.50 Gowns, special $1.25
$3.50 Gowns, special $1.75
$3.98 Gowns, special $1.09
Brown Kid Lace Boots
Pur Regular $12 Values
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Main Floor Smart, dressy Shoes in
the celebrated John Kelly or Sclby
makes. Welt soles and military
heels, fabric tops. Medium toe with
imitation stitched tip. Also Cocoa
Brown Calf Shoes with Cuban heel
and walking soles. Footwear selling
regularly at $12.00. One- JQ nn
day Sale; special, a pair 0O.UU
Women's $11 to $14 Black Kid Shoes
Main Floor Built-in arch support and extra long
counter. Medium round toe, Goodyear welt sole and
military heels. Combination last. Made by J. J. Grover.
Also Kelly Shoes with Cuban heel and short wide toe.
Regular $11.00 Urn $14.00 values. Special, the pair
$9
Men's Hose
3 Prs. $1
Main Floor Odd lines Men's
good quality Cotton Hose on
sale at a special low price.
Mercerized finish. Regu- 0t
lar 40c values, 3 pairs
President Suspenders the
regular 50c kind on IO
sale for 'two days, only
Men's Sweaters
. Reduced
Main Floor Men's Slip-on
Sweaters in good weight and
colors. $6.25 grade at $4.29
$7.50 Sweaters now $5.29
$8.75 Sweaters now $G.29
75c Linen Kerchiefs at 50
Money-Saving Sale
Nemo
Corsets
STYLE 444 a spe
cial number in Nemo
Self -Reducing Corsets
for stout women.
Equipped with very
latest Nemo features.
Full range of sizes..
$4
Circlets $1
A wonderful help in giving
the figure that trim appear
ance. No hooks nor eyes, no
bumps nor bulges. Ask J"
for style 1111. Special
Cbrset Salon, 2d Floor
Housekeepers'
Supplies
Our Annual Clearance Sale now going
on offers savings on everyday needs no
thrifty housewife should overlook. Every
article reduced except few contract lines.
Extra Specials
Union Linen Damask heavy quality,
unbleached. Just the thing for gj 10
evervdav use. Knecial. a vard D-L.-LO
Table Cloths of turkey red
damask. $3.50 value. Special
H and Towels of heavy
grade huck material. Dozen
Bleached Sheeting 81 inches 4Q
wide. Priced special, the yard
Special Low Prices on Spreads,
Sheets, Pillow Cases. Outing
Flannels, Wash Goods, Etc, Etc.
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