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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (March 16, 1913)
. a. a -cn TTvsv-Tr-nrr Tlaxr Fnr "Lunch : A Half-Holiday On SUFFRAGE FEDERAL HOVE MAKES GAIN An Eight-Hour Working Day For Onr Employes j ou jimmxea-atuu . " , T ? and A Full Week's Vacation On Foil .fay-mute rrogresMve, Thursdays During the Months of July and August Novelty Neckwear- -Less New Grloves for Easter Store Open at 8:30 Store Closed at 5:30 Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular 35c Lace Plaiting, special at 25 ......35 , 50 , 9S; 25 19 ....... 19 9S 48 The popular La France Glove of French lambskin, shown in black, white and all the best SI 00 Spring shades, priced at V The Eudora Glove of fine French kid, shown-in black, white and all the most popular shades. 6 1 High-grade Gloves at PA,U Fownes' Pique Sewn Gloves, shown with Paris point or embroidered back. A good, heavy, service- j1 CQ able Glove at only V 50c Lace Plaiting, special at 65c Lace Plaiting, special at $1.50 Chiffon Neck Ruffs, each. . . 50c Lace Guimpes, special at 35c Goat Sets, special each 35c Stocks, Tabs, Dutch Collars, $1.50 Plauen Collars and Sets 75c Lace Coat Sets, special Plan to Amend Constitution Has Chance for Approval of Senate Committee. THOMAS MADE CHAIRMAN Pacific Phone Mars. 5080, Home A 2112 Majority of Members Faror Ballot for TTomn and Consideration of Subject Daring Extra Session Is Indicated. WASHINGTON. March 13. A consti tutional amendment Riving tlia women the right to vote for President and Vice-President probably will be brought formally before Congress with the in dorsement of a Senate committee be fore the end of the present year. In the reorganisation of Its commit tees today the Senate took Ita woman suffrage committee out of the list of inar.tlre committees, where it has re mained for many years, increased its membership from five to nine, the ma jority of whom are advocates of suf frage for women, and gave its chair manship to Senator Tnomaa. of Colo rado, a suffrage state. Thomas Premise Aetlosu Senator Thomas said tonight he had accepted the chairmanship with the un derstanding that there would be active steps taken in this Congress to submit suffrage amendment to the people of the country for their approval. Representatives of the National Amer ican Woman Suffrage Association made arrangements today for a conference with President Wilson for 10:30 Mon day morning, when they will urge him to recommend in a measure to Con gress an amendment to the Tederal Constitution entitling women to the ballot. aiambeHac Committee Revive. Whether or not lresldent Wilson makes such recommendations, activity In Congress will begin at an early date. The Senate committee on woman suf- . . . . V. a n 1 ti n u 1 1 AS a "minority committee." It has not met for many years. iemocriit; .o.o notified the Republicans early today that thev proposed to eniargo the com mittee and take over the chairmanship. As finally organized by the Senate the committee Includes the following: Sen ator Thomas, Colorado, chairman; Sen ators Owen. Oklahoma: Ashurst. Arl sona; Ransdell, Louisiana; Hollls. New Hampshire; Clapp. Minnesota; Souther land. Utsh: Jones. Washington, and Catron, New Mexico. Jones Xow Investigating; Parade. Senator Jones Is chairman of the spe cial committee now Investigating the failure of the police to protect the suf frage parade in Washington March . "The proposal to give women the right of suffrage through constitutional amendment Is becoming a question of constantly growing Importance, said Chairman Thomas today. "I have taken the chairmanship of this committee be cause I believe I can do some effective work for the extension suffrage to the women of the country." Senator Thomas will confer first with National leaders In the suffrage move ment, to determine what steps they de sire to take. It is expected the committee win be gin the consideration of the suffrage question soon after the extra session convenes in April. GRAXD MARSHAL IS OX STAND Mrs. Burleson Says She Was Sur rounded by "Howling Mob." WASHINGTON. March 15. Samples of a militant suffragist were expound ed today to the Senate committee in vestigating the disorder which at tended the suffrage parade of March 3. Ir. Mary Mark, of Maryland, told of her phystcal efforts to defend the girls In the parade from the attentions of men In the crowd. "Some of them attempted to man handle me.-" she sakl. "I carried a baton, and they got the worst of It Admiral George W. Halrd. retired, de fended the conduct of the police, de claring that from the point at which he saw the parade they did all that could be expected. A dramatic recital ot the progress of the head of the parade through Penn sylvania avenue was given by Mrs. Richard Coke Burleson, the grand mar shal, who rodn on horseback. She said that for about a block after the parade- began the way was clear. "Suddenly I found myself in the midst of a howling mob," she contin ued, "there did not seem to be a po liceman anywhere. The automobile platoon and the mounted police seemed to nave u.ntti'i"-1 , . tec ted. alone and terrified. The crowd i surged all about me and between me and Miss Milholland. who rode some j distance to the rear. 1 could see her surrounded by tho crowd. She was j alone, not a policeman was near her. j She tried to force her horse through the crowd. I was afraid the crowd ! would pull her to the ground." j A squad of police In the hearing room marched in review before Mrs. Burleson that she might attempt to j identify a policeman whom she said , had been Insolent to her. She was unable to find the man. She said that throughout her ride up the avenue she observed that the police seemed indifferent and were I having a good time rather than at tempting to control the crowd. PELLAGRA MENACE GROWS tioverrrment burgeon Hint Insect May Cause ruxxling- Disease. WASHINGTON. March 15. Pellagra is more prevalent than Is ordinarily j supposed, even by physicians practic- . Ing in pellagrous communities. Assist-1 snt Surgeon R. M. Grimm, of the United Slates Public Health Service, saya in I a report on the results cf an investl- gatlon in several Southern states. Be- cause of Its widespread existence in i certain districts, he urges sweeping in quiry to unravel the cause of the pux siing disease. Dr. tirimm found more cases among whites than negroes, and women of both races seemed to be more suscep tible than men. The death rate was highest among negroes. More cases, be said, occurred under conditions of r.overtv than of comfort, and more un- licr conditions of comfort than afflu- j enre. The rural districts seemed less! ajfected than small towns and villages. The surgeon declared that there was a possibility that some insect played a part In the dissemination of the disease. Ethical Society Announce. Topic "Have We a Right to Our Own OjilnionT wlTi be the theme for discus sion at tlie nieetins of the Portland branch of the interl'.atiunal Kthical Kd ncational Society. 511 Yamhill street, Tuesday nig'-it, March 18, at S o'clock. Men's Hose Best 35c Values at, Pair, 25 A verv special offering of Men's Silk-Plaited Half Hose, made seamless with reinforced heel and toe. These Half Hose have the appearance of being all silk and wear much better. They come in black, tan, gray and navy and are regular 35c values. Priced for this sale at, OCr the pair J Regular 15c All-Linen Hand kerchiefs, one corner neatly embroidered, special at 9 I w v jrrrz i and PRE-EASTER SALE OF THE NEW SEASON'S GOODS & Aulb bit Wile revealing SprinS styles in waid. realtor yneets ST iffidSK styles in Women's Suits, Coats, Waists and Drees 4,TSd only v ith the most lash" foaSSnfB orsSeSK criticise and compare. It will gratity us mucn u you actM- V W W itts. Charminff New Dress Goods and Silks in Great Variety In attempting to go into details regarding the new bpriDg snov-inguL Silks and Woolen Dress Goods, no word too much, or no adjective too strong could be applied. With our usual forethought we have gath ered a more than ordinary assortment of colors and patterns. Yard-Wide Plain Silk Poplins in all wanted shades; also 24-in. gQc Jacquard Poplins in self colored over-designs, at yard A great Pre-Easter special a sale of several hundred yards of Yard Wide Silk Poplins. Thev come with a bright, permanent finish, in a j inTihlp Thpv are shown here m line even weave, auu mc caucuh,i; 7 ,5 i- black, cream and the wanted plain shades. At the same price we include a new line ot 24-inch Jacquard Poplins, shown in pretty self-colored over-designs that are both rich and effective Silks, extremely fashionable and considerably underpneed, at yard, ton? New Spring Coatings fine all-wool fabrics from 54 to 56 inches wide; new double weight Diagonals in the popular piecc-dyed and iridescent effects; beautifully finished fabrics, special values at ij-.w Dnimnon Safins 1 .fSO Yard One of the most pomi- lar fabrics for the new season. Yard-Wide Bulgarian Satins shown here in a complete line of colors in rich combinations. You should not fail to see them. New Novelty Fabrics, 1.00 Yard An unsurpassed showing of 42 to 45-inch Novelty Whipcords, Worsteds, English Melanges, Vigereaux, etc. They come in the new tan, brown and light gray mixtures. They are the finest of pure wool fabrics. New Cream Fabrics, $1.00 Yard A complete new line of 42 to 46-inch Uream uoiorea .uress uwus, m cluding Whipcords, . Bedford Cords, Swivel-Striped Serges, Granites, Ocean Serges, German Henriettas, French Serges, etc. Strictly all pure wool fabrics. French Challies, 50 Yard A special showing of All Wool French Challies. They come in both light and dark colors and in a great assortment of neat patterns in dots, stripes, rings and figures. All in new colorings. Hand Bags for Easter tt.-ju 5 nn ValiiP.s. at. S1.98 For tomorrow a most wonderful line of Leather Hand bags at a very attractive price. They come m many pretty styles, in large and medium shapes, made witli German silver frames. They are shown with leather lining and neat coin purse fitting. Regular gl QO $3.00 values; special this sale r Handbags, $1.25 Values, at 79 A most wonderful assortment of Women's New Leather Handbags, shown in flat and regular shapes. They are made of good quality moire with leather lining and neat coin purse fittings. They come in both black and tan colors and sell regularly at $1.2a. 79c Priced for this sale at only Two-Clasp Gloves at 50, 75 and S1.00 A showhifv of all the most popular makes, including Kayser, Niagara Maid and Fownes. They come m black, white and a large line of new Spring shades. All have double finger tips. See them tomorrow. spring Undermuslins Everv srarment as fresh as a May morn ing 300 styles are embraced in the show ing with plenty of new ideas, including exquisite novelties for brides. Extra sizes are also a special feature. The collection of moderately priced garments is large. Again we say the new Spring undermus lins are splendidly ready. You may well judge the values 'by these offerings: Pre-Easter Sale of Dainty Muslin Wear Gowns, Princess Slips, Skirts and Com bination Suits, made of excellent quality material and neatly trimmed. Regular $1.25 and $1.50 values, QQn special at S70 See Third street window display. A rare offering of Dainty Spring Undermuslins at a popular price. These garments are made of fine quality lawn or nainsook and yoke trimmed with pretty embroid ' orios nnH lams: skirt flounce to match These garments, regularly $1.25 and $1.50, on special sale, 98 ill '('I Pre-Easter osier y Sale 's Srainc and Summer we are now snowmii cumomtc nyr .j - u HosiSy-ependableValities from the best mills, offered to you at prices vou like to pay. You may judge the values by these items : Women's Pure Silk Hosiery Shown in all wanted colors, white and black. 89 C Best $1.00 grade at, yard These are the celebrated McCullum Silk Hose, made with double lisle sole and lisle garter top. They are the kind that will wear to your satisfaction, shown in all wanted new shades, as well as black and white. All sizes and the best $1.00 89 C grade, pncea xnis saie at Silk Lisle Hose at 25 Wom en's well-wearing Silk Lisle Hose in black, white and tan colors, made with reinforced heel "and toe and double garter tops. Sizes Sy2 to Q K q 10. Special price, per pair w Silk Boot Hose at 50 Women's Fine Silk Boot Hose, made with lisle top and reinforced heel and toe. They come in black, white, tan, gray, navy, pink, light blue and other XAp ; noi.Aiftof Ww Eiiaues, isu.vo 072 tj i t Women's Pre-Easter Suits At S12.50, $15.00 to $25.00 Have you selected your new Easter Suit? II not, come tomorrow and look over this wonderful line of ours. They are irresistible in their newness and becoming ness. Suits of navy blue men's wear serges, Bedford cord and worsteds ; also novelty mixtures in a wonder ful varietv. They come in plain tailored effects, also neatly triinmed in the latest Parisian styles. All sizes. New Spring Styles Women's Coats at $7.50, $10.50 to $25.00 Such a wonderful line of Women's New Spring Coats to show vou. They come in the very latest styles m 45, 48-inch and full length and come in plain colore in navv, tan and manv shades of gray; also checks, stripes, diagonals and mixtures in n charming variety. Coats that are spic and span, charming and attractive. Great Special Women's Embroidered Waists Made of guaranteed pure linen and shown AQ in white and colors; $3.90 to $5.50 values. . V1 Tomorrow vour choice of beautifully Embroidered Waists at a" ridieulouslv low price Waists that are made of guaranteed pure linen, are perfectly tailored in the very latest styles and are shown in all sizes. The front is verv neatlv done in hand-embroidered de signs, in white and colors and there are 12 different stvles from which to choose. Regular $3.90, d -I AQk 5irn unA &".r0 values, snecial this sale T1," Special for Monday in Men's Muslin Gowns Shown with turn-down collar or with Y-shaped neck, trimmed with braid. Best values at the price. AQ Tomorrow at only A bargain for the men. For tomorrow we are show ing an excellent wearing line of Men's Muslin Gowns, finely finished. They come with turndown collar- or with" V-shaped neck, trimmed with fancy braid. All are cut full size and well finished through- AQC out. The best grade at the price; for this sale.' Men's Shirts, $1.25 Values, 99' For tomorrow a big special of Men's Shirts, made of eood qualitv silk mercerized material and shown coat style with auto coUar. They come with French cuffs and are neatly finished with two pockets. Your choice of tan, cream or white. Regular $1.25 99c values, priced for this sale JJ Men's Union Suits, Best $1.75 Values, $1.49. A verv special sale of Men's Fine Worsted Union Suits, made "with button flap and closed crotch and well fin ished. They are good custom made garments that the economical man will be pleased to add to his ward robe. They sell regularly at $1.75 a AQ suit, priced", for tomorrow at r G4ii, T4oi TToao at 'ZFtfr ( hildren's mne ohk Lisle Hose, made with reinforced heel and toe, all sizes 5 to 9i9, shown in white, tan, blue, pink, red and other shades; well-wearing stock"25o ings underpriced at, the pair Novelty Hose at 39 A special offering of Women's High Grade Lace Hose in boot, allovcv and ankle lace stvles; also in silk embroidered patterns. The assortment includes most any wanted shade; regular 50e to 75c QQq grades, priced this sale at UtV A Pre-Easter Shoe Sale Quality is always at the forefront in our Women's Shoes; style follows a close second and comfort is always assured. Our lasts and patterns for Spring and Summer embody all the features that will be most favored by smart dressers. TntPTi as a whole, the new season's showing certainly warrants a woman's enthusiastic praise, .front Dy this special Pre-Easter offer. Great Special Women's Pumps and Boots Shown in the nobby short round toe pattern. Regular values to $3.50, tf?0 Cf tomorrow Y,uu An unusually fine showing of Women's Spring Pumps and Boots, shown in the nobby short round toe pat terns. Patent, duU and tan stock in both button and blucher. Shoes that come in attractive patterns, will wear well and always look nice. Regular 9 CQ values to $3.50, priced for this sale K v Children's and Misses' Pumps and Shoes in both' pat ent, dull and kid. Sizes 8io to 11; $1.60 Q9q values, special at Sizes IIV2 to 2, $2.00 values, special at $1.49