THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 23, 1913,
BERNHARDT PLAYS
Portland's First Department Store to Inaugurate a Real Eight-Hour Working Day; the First to Establish a Half
Holiday on Thursdays Daring the Months of July and August, and First to Grant Their Employes a Full Week's
VacationWith Full Pay, and a Full Hour for Lunch the Year RoundStore Opens at 8;30 A.M., Closes 5:30 P. M.
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CONVICTS
Drama Ending With Paroles
for Prisoners Wins Cheers
at San Quentin.
RUEF WRITES TESTIMONIAL
For an Hoar, Says Convicted Politi
cal Boss, "Yonr Great Art lias
Made Cs Free" Convicts
Act as "Supers."
SAN' QUEXTIX. Calt, Feb. 22. For
their Washington's birthday holiday.
th prisoners of San Quentin were en
tcrtalned by one of tbe world's great
est dramatic artists. On a rough stage
In a corner of the prison yard Mme.
Parah Bernhardt and her company of
French players presented her son s tab
lold play. "One Christmas Night."
Two thousand prisoners. Including: a
a score of women and five men under
sentence of death, watched tbe per
formance. The high walls checked a
chill wind from tbe bay and ' brilliant
sunshine warmed the huge audience.
Although tbe play was In an alien
tongue, the prisoners followed eagerly
the moving story of the gay young vl
vandlere who saved the French noble
and his wife and child from tbe revo
lutionists. Flay Ends "Just Right."
Just before the curtain rose, the pris
on orchestra struck up "The Mar
seillaise." Instantly the prisoners rose
and uncovered their beads. When the
actress appeared they applauded enthu
siastically, and at the conclusion of tbe
play they waved their caps and cheered.
The play had ended just right. The
emotional plea of Mme. Bernhardt, as
tbe warm-hearted daughter of the regi
ment, had softened the heart of the
commandant and the prisoners were
"paroled."
An Impressive scene followed the
play-acting. A tall, gray-haired prison
er, a Frenchman, stepped from tbe
wings and bowed to the actress, lie
. then read. In French, a testimonial
from the prison Inmates, written by
Aba Ruef, tbe political boss convicted
by the San Francisco graft prosecu
tion. Stoae Walla Made to Fade.
"Today, for an hour," the old French
man read, "these stone walls have fad
ed away. For an hour your great art
has made us free. Our hearts have
been touched by the woman, the actress
and the play. We extend to you our
grateful thanks."
Mme. Bernhardt smiled graciously on
the old man and bis fellows. When she
left the stage she carried with her tbe
testimonial.
Several prisoners took the parts of
"supers" In the performance and their
appearance as soldiers caused much
delight among the audience. Among
the 100 or more visitors who witnessed
the play were Warden Johnston, of
Folsom prison, and members . of the
State Prison Board.
Mme. Bernhardt nearly missed reach
ing the prison. When her automobile
reached the ferry building, she found
10 others ahead of her. Only four cars
are allowed on any one boat and the
drivers of none would yield a place in
line. All pleaded Important business.
Twenty dollars In cash finally
wrought what the power of a great
name or the plea of an humane mis
sion could not accomplish, and one
driver made way.
This bank opens in its
larger and better equipped
banking-room at Park and
Morrison streets.
The public is cordially in
vited to inspect the new
quarters. '
Check Accounts, Savings
Accounts, Collections, For
eign and Domestic Ex
change, Escrows, Trusts,
Bond Issues. . , . . - .
COMMERCE
TRUST & SAVINGS
BANK
(Formerly Merchants Sav
ings cTc Trust Cosnpaay)
Parse and Morrison streets.
XV. II. Fear, Prealdeat.
Leo A. Joknsoa, Vlee-Preal-det.
O. C. Bortmneycr, Caahler.
Walter II. Bnna, Assistant
Caahler.
I never heard of him, she continued.
"However, I've been away from home
for a month now, and that's time for
a great many things to happen."
The bride's father, George W. Young,
a New York banker, who married Mme.
Nordlca in 1909, was also kept In igno
rance of the wedding until today, but
he has given his consent. Atwell, who
Is 35 years old. and Blanche West, his
first wife, were divorced two years
ago.
TAFT REFUSES PARDONS
BEX SO V AXD HYDE'S ONXY RE
COURSE NOW IS WIXSOX.
DOUBLE TRACK BRIDGE DUE
Span Across Ohio River Will Cost
Roads $4,500,000.
PADUCAH, Ky- Feb.v22. Official an
nouncement was made here today of a
plan to construct immediately at a cost
of (4.500,000 a . double-track bridge
across tbe Ohio River, between Me
tropolis, II L, and Paducah. Ky to
serve the principal railroads of the
Mississippi Valley in handling the in
crease in tonnage expected on account
of the Panama Canal's completion.
The roads uniting in the construction
of the bridge are the Chicago. Burling
ton & Qulncy. Chicago & Eastern Illi
nois, Big Four, Illinois Central and
Nashville. Chattanooga & St. Louis.
Joint terminals. Including yards, shops
and other plants, will bring the total
cost of construction to $7,000,000.
FUNERAL PLANS REVEALED
First' Bishop of Kansas Cltj Asks
Simple Service.
KANSAS CITY. Mo Feb. 22. An epi
taph in latln and Instructions for fu
neral and burial were found today
among papers left by Bishop John Jo
seph Hogan, of the Catholic Diocese of
Western Missouri, who died here yes
terday. It was the bishop's wish that
no flowers be used at the funeral and
that the funeral b not "conducted
through thronged thoroughfares, but
rather through the least frequented
streets of the city." The suggested
epitaph, translated, read:
"Herein are buried tbe ashes of John
Joseph Hogan, first bishop of Kansas
City. Born in the year 1829. Pray for
him."
GERMANY DEMANDS AGES
Actors and Actresses Pray Govern
ment to Give Relief.
BERLIN. Feb. 22. Actors and
actresses in Germany have been placed
In the awkward dilemma of being com
pelled to give their ages under the
new Imperial Insurance act and they
petitioned the Federal Council today
through the German Stage Society to
release them by amending the measure.
The players pray the authorities to
permit them to guard the dates of
their birth as a professional secret.
They declare that "it Is not a mere
question of vanity, but one of bread
and butter.' especially for the women.
many of whom obtain engagements be
cause their talent is combined with a
youthful appearance."
NORDICA'S STEPCHILD WED
Singer Hopes Hnsbnnd Is Worthy of
Good Wife He Has Won.
UAX FRANCISCO. Feb. 22. Mme.
Nordica received word today that her
stepdaughter, Dorothy Young, had been
married secretly yesterday to J. Leroy
At well, a comic opera comedian, at
Greenwich, Conn.
"1 hope he's a nice young man, be
cause he certainly got a charming and
capable girl for his wife," said Madame
Nordlca. "I don't know who he Is and
"California Lumber Kings," Con
victed of Fraudulent Operations,
May Have to Serve Sentence.
ADrflAVf AW WU'e TTTI?ATT TT7o c
In.tnn P.h 99 Pp.aMant To his Htt
cllned to grant pardons ts Benson and
Hyde, California "lumber kings," who
were convictea in r eaerai jouris 01
this city several years ago of fraudulent
operations In Oregon and Calif orr la
school lands.
The-defendants based their applica
tion for pardon on various grounds,
among other things asserting that
through their operations the Federal
Government lost nothing: that Instead
Af halm, trirt In c llfnmia or Oresron
courts, in whose jurisdiction the alleged
offenses - were committed, they were
brought to wasnington lor inai ana
obliged to bring their witnesses 3000
mma v... -- ann tf whlnh fact they
spent over 00,000 defending them
selves and on tnat account ueius ouni
clently punished.
After carefully considering the rec
ord and appeal. President Taft decided
that was not an Instance where he
would be justified in Interfering, and
the sentence imposed by the court will
be carried out unless further consid
eration can be secured at the har.ds of
President Wilson. '
6 Ev, srj tf
FOB
QRIP&C91DS
Aching bones, pains and soreness
in the head, back or chest, Influ
enza, Sneezing, Sniffling Catarrh,
Cold in the head, Cough, Sore Throat,
General Prostration and Fever this
is the Grip
If you will take "Seventy-seven"
at the first feeling of lassitude, you
will escape
If you wait till jour bones begin
to ache, it may take longer to break
up.
It pays to keep "Seventy-seven"
handy, it is a small vial of pleasant
pellets, fits the vest pocket. At your
Druggist, 25c, or mailed.
Humphreys' Homeo. Medicine C0.. 1S8
William St.," New York. Advertisement.
Advice to Those Who
Have Lung Trouble
Tuberculosis Is said to be curable by
simply living In the open air and taking
an abundance of fresh eggs and milk. Do
all you possibly can to add to strength and
Increase eight; eat wholesome, nourishing
food and breathe the cleanest and purest
air, and then. If health and strength do
not return, add the tonie and beneficial ef
fects of Eckman's Alterative. Read what
It did in this case:
"05 E. Cth St., Wilmington, Del.
"Gentlemen In January, 1908, I was
taken with hemorrhages of the lungs. My
physician, one of the leading Dractitlonera.
said that it was lung trouble. X took eggs
ana nuii m quantities, but 1 got very weaa.
The doctors eald 1 would not gain In
weight as long as I stayed in the 'store,
but I kept on working and prayed each
day that 1 might get well. I believe my
prayers were answered, for Mr. C. A. Llp
ptneott, mv employer (Lipplncott A Co., de.
partment store. 306-314 Market street. Wil
mington. Del.) had learned of a remedy
called Eckman's Alterative that had done
great good, and upon his recommendation
I began taking It at once." This was about
June. 1908. I continued faithfully, using
no other remedy, and finally noticed the
clearing oi tne tonga. i iirmiy Delieve
Eckman's Alterative saved my life. I sent
mv snlttla later to the 8tate Board of
Health to be examined for tuberculosis
bacilli, and none were found. My mother
died from consumption when. I was about
2 years old.
- "I make this statement so that others
may learn of the wonderful merits of Eck
man's Alterative. I regard my recovery as
being miraculous."
(Sworn affidavit) JAS. SQUIRES.
Tkman' Alterative Is effective In bron
chitis, asthma, hay fever, throat and long
troubles and In upbuilding the system. Does
not contain poisons, opiates or habit-form-in
droea For sale by the Owl Drus- Co..
and other leading druggists. Ask for book
let telilng of recoveries ana write to Eck
msn Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa,, for ad-
ditlonal evidence.
Children's Cotton Hose, 20c
Grade on Sale, Pair 16c
Good durable Cotton Hose for boys
and girls, both medium and heavy
weight, made with reinforced heel and
toe. ( All sizes 5 to 10. Wayne Knit
and American Beauty Hose, the kind
sold regularly at 20c pair, 1 f
priced for this sale at "C-
Pac. Phone Marshall 5080, Home A 2112
x The Most in Value, The Best in Quality
Women's Lisle Hose, Best
35c Grade, 25c a Pair
A splendid wearing line of Women's
Lisle Hose, mercerized- to look like
silk, made with double sole and linen
heel and toe, and double garter top.
All sizes, Sy2 to 10. They are full
seamless and are regularly sold OC
at 35c pair, sale price iJC
Every Section. of This Great Store Is Crowded With
Every Transaction Must
Give Lasting Satisfaction
Because a chain is only as strong as its weak
est link, ire strive to make ever; transaction
here yield permanent, as well as temporary,'
satisfaction. If we fail to do it, we weaken
come link in the chain that holds confidence
between the customer and the store. And that
is fatal to our growth. Yon can buy, try and
have money back for the asking here. We
would rather lose a sale than a friend. Half
the profit and all the pleasure of doing busi
ness lies in satisfying the customer ALL
THE TIME.
g Merchandise
The purchases that have been made for the new season are rapidly arriving, and already one may
gather, from an inspection of the attractive displays of new merchandise in the various sections, a
comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of the trend that fashion is to take in Spring apparel
and accessories. A few values from the many 6hown at this store are presented here for the purpose
of showing which way the "wind of economy blows." Let this be YOUR store
And See What Splendid Savings Are Possible
A Great Exposition of Fashionable
Woolen Bress Goods
The Spring dressmaking season is on in earnest and women everywhere are
eagerly seeking information about the. new fashions. Our Dress Goods and
Silk Sections are veritable storehouses of accurate enlightenment, rightly
illustrated object lessons on what is newest and most desirable. You will
find here hosts of exquisite and really exclusive materials things that can
not be obtained in other Portland stores. All excel in the beauty and charm
of their colorings and designs anything we have ever shown before. Come,
make your selections while assortments are at their best.
JUST ARRIVED A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF FANCY SILKS
Two toned Jacquards, New Brocades, New Peau de Cygnes, Swiss no
Taffetas, etc., all undervalued at, the yard Ot
The most popular weaves and colorings for Spring are here in an unlimited
showing. You have choice from pretty Two-Toned Jacquard Fancies, rich
new Brocades, neat Pin, Hairline and Pekin Stripes in Peau de Cygnes,
Swiss Taffetas, Pailette de Soie and Charmeuse Finished Satins, in widths
from 24 to 27 inches. All are beautiful new Silks perfect in weave QQ
and finish and considerably undervalued for this sale at, the yard iOC
Cheney Bros.' New Shower- 7Q
Proof Foulards, yard . . c
Foulards are again in great favor
and we have collected a wonderful
assortment of Cheney Bros.' Shower
Proof Silks. They come in all want
ed colors in pretty, small designs.
They are absolutely spotless and are
full 23 inches wide; this 7Qr
season's price will be, yard. .
Priestley's New Fabric for Spring is
a rich, cleverly woven silk and mo
hair material, called Scintilla. It is a
dust-resisting fabric of brilliant fin
ish that makes up beautifully. Comes
full 45 inches wide and in the best
colors. On special sale d1 Cr
at, the yard jpL.OKJ
All-Wool Dress Goods An -unlimited
assortment to choose from. Par
ticularly attractive are the new pin,
hairline and shadow striped styles,
the new diagonals and shepherd
checks. These come from 42 to 46
inches wide and are in the most pop
ular new Spring colorings, tfjl (f
Strictly all wool. Yard. . .P vU
Genuine Imported Fancy QC
Tub Silks OOC
By placing large orders, months ago,
direct with the manufacturers, we are
enabled to offer better than usual
values in Tub Silks, the favorite fab
ric for Summer wear. These come
full 32 inches wide and are shown in
pretty striped styles in most all col
ors. Buy now and take ad- OCr
vantage of this low price, yd. .OOC
New Silk Poplins at 75$ a Yard
36 inches wide. Think of it! Do you
realize the advantage of this width?
These Fine Silk Poplins are firmly
woven and come with a fine soft fin
ish that will retain its luster. It is
a fabric that will not slip or pull and
one that is very durable, shown here
in the most desirable plain J C
colors and priced this sale yd. . OC
New Novelty Fabrics All new
Spring styles in the best weaves
Homespuns, Novelty "Worsteds, New
Corded Novelties, Neat Mixtures,
Novelty Serges, Wide-Wale Diag
onals, etc. An endless assortment in
50 to 56-in, widths, $1.50 to $2 yard
The New Spring Styles in
Women's Suits
At $12.50, $15, $17.50 to $25
Come and See the New Spring Suits.
Here you'll find a greater showing
';han ever before so early m the sea
son. Beautiful creations direct from
the makers who set styles and fash
ions, rney come m navy serges, pop
lin and novelty worsteds in plain col
ors; also some neat hairline stripes
and Bedford cords. There's a large
line of tan and gray mixtures, too.
All sizes in these stunning garments
at prices to suit everyone.
Children' Coats in New Spring Styles
at $1.50, $1.98, $2.50 to $8.50
Just received a most wonderful line
of Children's New Spring Coats the
prettiest we have ever yet shown.
They come in black peau de soie, ben
rrol in a snmd 1-iAmififnl Tm vf nvpR
also black and white check and navy serges. There's a
large line of Washable Coats, in the latest materials.
Silk Petticoats, Values to $5.00, Special $2.98
You must be sure and see this beautiful line of New Silk
Petticoats. They come in all the latest combination col
ors, as well as the latest in plain colors including cerise,
shamrock, etc. Handsome garments well made and
finely finished. Values to $o.00,
specially priced at only
9
$2.98
Women's Shoes Reduced
Late styles in Patents, Tans, Gunmetal and d o Azt
Kid. Reg. $3 and $3.50 vaules, tomorrow p.xJ
The Low Shoe season is almost upon us and we have still
some wonderful offers in Women's Patents, Tans, Gun
metals and Kid Shoes. We are going to dispose of them
at ridiculously low prices. They come in short 'Vamp,
low and high heel, button and blucher styles and selling
regularly at $3.00 to $3.50. Priced dJO 45
tomorrow at only p.d.'xcJ
Little Girls' Gunmetal and Patent Tipped QQ
Button Shoes, $1.60 values ...Wl
Little Men's Double Cap Satin Calf Shoes QQr
in sizes 8y2 to 13, special at ZZJK
Curtains Spring Lines
At Prices You'll Be Pleased to Pay
With Spring come the thoughts of housecleaning and
a great many housekeepers will find themselves in need
of New Curtains. We request your inspection of our
new line, knowing full well that you cannot equal these
values elsewhere.
$1.50 Pair At this price' we are showing an unusually
fine line Cream, White and Arabian Scrim and Net Cur
tains, full 36 inches wide and 2y2 yards long. A large
variety of styles with lace edge, lace inserting and hem
stitched borders.
$2.00 Pair Another very fine line of White, Cream and
Arabian Net Curtains, full 36 inches wide and 2 yards
long. They come in a large variety of styles with lace
edge and inserting. All new goods and exceptional val
ues at this price.
$2.50 Pair In this lot you will find Scrim, Bobbinet and
Madras Lace Curtains in white, cream and Arabian. They
come from 36 to 50 inches wide and 2 and 3 yards long.
The best values we have ever offered at this price.
$3.50 Pair Extremely Fine Curtains in white and ecru
Marquisette Scrim, Marie Antoinette and Voile Scrim
with Filet inserting. They come in widths from 38 to
42 inches and are full 2y2 yards long. The kind that
will please any housekeeper.
EXTRA 250 Pairs Best $1.25 Lace Curtains, Pair 902
Only a limited number of pairs to sell at this v'ce about
250 so don't delay your coming. Both White and Ara
bian Scotch Lace Curtains, shown in a large variety of
neat new patterns. They come full 45 inches wide and
3 yards long.
New Printed Scrim 40 inches wide, plain Er
centers with pretty borders, the yard .-. . . OOC
Come See the NewEmbr oideries
If you want Embroideries of quality in designs
that are "different," come here and see what
we have to offer you. We know you will be
pleased with our showing and here are some ex
amples of the wonderful values we are offering
in this line:
3ale Extraordinary 45-Inch Full-Length Dress
f Embroidery, shown m exquisite patterns em
broidered on batiste, swiss ana voue. jtteguiar
values to $6.00, specially tQO
priced at, the yard 70
This is just the opportunity for which you have
been waiting. Tomorrow we place on sale beau
tiful 45-inch full-length Dress Embroidery at
such a ridiculously low price that all may profit.
Never yet have we shown such handsome pieces
as these. Exquisite patterns.
. Wonderful Showing Baby Flouncing
In either the ruffle, scallop or hemmed edge. Best A.Rn
grades to $1.25, special at, yard. 0-u
Buy at this sale tomorrow and save nearly half. You have choice of about
1500 yards Handsome Baby Flouncing, shown in neat patterns with ruffle,
scallop or hemmed edge. Full 27-inch Flouncing embroidered on extra fine,
sheer swiss or batiste and regular values to $1.25 a d.fif
troW? otMartiollir invircA frf Tiia calo V
MM. Ml misrsa- n k.
Shadow Lace, best grade nfi
to 65 cents OC
An extra special offering of Shadow
Edges and Bands, four to ten inches
wide. They come in cream, ecru or
white and sell regularly to o C
65c yard, special at ,OC
98c
Coat Sets, values
to $1.75, at only
Handsome Lace Coat Sets that are
neat, stylish and serviceable. Over
100 choice patterns to select from.
Come in ecru or white and reg-QO,
ular values to $1.75, spl. set. yOC