- ! PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 14, 1915 t 1 ' . ,'".! ' jj ; f
SP1TBALL MAKES BIG
PITCHERS- IT ALSO
SPOILS THEM QUICK
Use of Moistened Sphere Is
Not as Common Practice
. in Big Leagues Any More.
SEATON FINDS NEW BALL
Tormer Portland Bssvsr Twirlar WW,
Try Licorice Ball Tola Season;
Vf Kldss or Ponies for Covers.
By Frank G. Mcnke.
' Spitball pitching isn't a common
practice In the biff leagues any more,
yet the fact-stands out that the best
pitcucrs in tne leagues use trie moist
ened twister.
."Big BUI" James, the pitching star
of the Boston Braves, Is a spitballer,
Jef Tesreau, . the Giant's mainstay,
tine 'the spitball. Doak. of Cardinals,
who Je'd the National league pitchers
in 1914, is addicted to the use, of the
spitbal). So is "llassen" Pfeffer, of
thai has "busted" into the national
game for a considerable period.
The use of the spitball makes for
; grc$t twlrlers. History shows that
; mediocre pitchers who mastered the
spitball quickly Jumped into first rank
: In- ihelr particular department of the
: Raixie. But. history also shows that
the spitball shortens a pitcher's ca
: iter.
Jack Chesboro was a spitballer. The
: use! of spitter ended his big league
i Usefulness a number of years before
; the j scheduled time. "Big Ed" Walsh,
of th White Knv. fa a Knitter and
he's about through.
' The spitball; without doubt, kills a
jHtciher'H arm. quicker than anything
-else1. There i& no ducking the con-i
; sequences from the continued use of j
truly great pitching youngsters, hav-j
Jng demonstrated what it can do with;
, the spitball, -will use it less freely in j
the future and. save its arms. i
""? Tlhose were ; harsh, . cutting words !
Issued while on the subject of covers
. for j baseballs and the ability of some.
'. players to damage those covers.'
.. The hide of Siberian ponies was used '
an ne. past tor covers lor base Dans.
The) European war Itas cut off the
-supply. It was feared for a time' that
- there would bo a famine in baseballs.
jBnt: there won't1 hs. I
. "The hides from American ponies
willj do Just about as well," says, this
baseball maker. "Of course, the Sl-
bar lan hides" are a bit tougher than
the American ' hides, " but I guess the
American hides will be able to stand
up-preuy wen unuei ino luunineiins
of such men as Cobb, Speaker, Jack- j
Hun, zoning ana uauoert. - I
-And then lie added this crual j
thrust; I
- "As for some of the other players -damaging
the covers well, 't rom what
I kjnow about their battling powers,
I I, wpuld say that an ordinary wrapping
paper cover on baseballs would stand
up jjust as well .under their swings as;
woilld a Siberian pony hide." I
Tbm Sea ton, pi tehee for the Brook- j
fedsji,- has discovered the "licorice j
ball." !
, "And.lemme tell you," asserted Tom,
when announcing his discovery, "that ,
ball. 1s going to be some fooler some
fooler, belive me." : '
"What's it like?" I
"Well, first of all I get 6 cents j
worth of licorice. Then I put a chunk ;
tot It In ray , mouth. Pretty soon the
saJijva gets very black. Are you fol
. lowing me?" '
. ' "We'r ahead of vou."
""Now as soon as I. set that licorice
worked up nicely I smear half of the f
ball with the black saliva. Then I;
let jloose with the ball-let loose with ,
.11 i I
"And then?" x"
"Well, when that ball whistles up
toward the plate It's sure to confuse '
the batter. As' the ball whirls round
and: round the batter alternately sees
black and white.. That'll cause him to,
TMLUSe. in fascination. . While he's in
that pause bing! The ball has whistled
fever the plate for a strike.
"Great idea, aint it?" concluded Sea
ton, ' -:yc ,
MOTORCYCLISTS WILL
RACE ON SPEEDWAY
Number of Prominent North
west Riders Will Be Seen
on Track This Year.'
the Portland Motoicle clubr has
arranged for the Rose City park speed
way -for May 3 0,v Decoration day, and
' will hold a series of races as lias been
their custom on this day for the past
few. years. " .
This race meet promises to be the
most Interesting from a spectator's
standpoint that Portland has witnessed,
due to the rivalry between a number
of ithe prominent northwest riders who
, have been winterlng-Jn this community.
There will also bj several riders of
- national reputation here to participate
: ln.l the different distance events, and
If the track is at all fast there should
: bej some new records hung upi. One
fofl the members of the local racing
fraternity has Just gone to Venice,
Cal., to participate in the races there
on March 58. lie will ride a Thor as
usual.
'.ast Thursday night the Motorcycle
cliib met at their headquarters " and
heard the report of the committee on
the-early part of July. f '
. - Reports were to .the effect that' great
; interest is being shown by members
and quite a number have already signl
s fled their desire to accompany the run.
(.An! offer of 15 was posted In the club
-jrooma for the member offering the
.' best, slogan or name for the run.
The Judges . of the contest are ' to be
thk board of directors and the contest
will close April 1.
Reduce the High Cost ol Living, Open a Charge Account at This Store and Get Green Trading Stamps With Purchases-Start Monday
St, Patrick's Day Novelties, Shamrocks, Flags, Greetings, Favors, Invitations, Table Decorations, Etc, in Complete Assortment, 1st F).
Bnrbank's Seeds 'A
We are exclusive Portland agents
for the original Luther Burbank
Garden and Flower Seeds. Beauti
ful illustrated booklet, "The Cul
ture of Flowers, Fruits and Vege
tables" given free with $1.00 pur
chase of Burbank's Seeds.
Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods
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TAKE LUNCHEON IN
OUR TEA ROOM
FOURTH FLOOR A quiet, rest
ful place to dine with your friends
amid pleasant surroundings. Plan
your shopping tour to include
luncheon here tomorrow. Unex
celled cuisine and prompt 1 service.
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This Greatt Stlore Spleridtdly Prepared ftp Soppily
Yotuii? Eaisfleip Neeails Hoir LESS2 1
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Every; (department is resplendent with Springtime freshness counters piled high with the choicest merchandise gathered from many lands
ready for your inspection and approval. Men's, Women's and Children's Ready-to-Wear Apparel new Gloves, new Ribbons, new Ho-;
siery, Silks and Dress Goods, new Table Linens, new Corsets, new Undermuslins, etc, at lowest prices, j
Annual Pre-Easter Sale of
Wommees Mew Sprfing SMitts
012.50 to $65.00
GARMENT SALONS. SECOND FLOOR The season's smartest
styles are here for your choosing, and our prices are most reason
able. Among the new, models being shown are the popular
"Meadow Brook" Suits in military style patch pockets, belt and
plaited back. Also handsome Norfolks, high waistline aftd novelty
cuts of various kinds. Many are decidedly "tailored," while others
re more fancy with trimmings' of braids, buttons, novelty collars
and cuffs, etc. Skirts mostly in full-flare effects. Every wanted
fabric and color is represented in this matchless showing of the
new styles. Step n tomorrow and view these new firCC ff 1
, tpuuuu
Evening
models. Prices range $12.50 to
ShowingSilkPetticoats
At S3.98 and S5.00
SECOND FLOOR At $3.98 we are showing a new line of Petti
coats of exceptional quality. They are made from fine, soft mes
salines and pussy willow taffetas and are styled with the new cir
cular flounces, fitted tops and with or without silk underlays.
Beautiful new shades to match Spring suits and gowns. QO QQ
Priced special now at J)0O
LOT 2$5 Messaline Silk Jersey and Taffeta Petticoats with cir
cular flounces and plaited ruffles. All plain colors and 00
changeables shown in this assortment. Moderately priced vtlevlvf
$39,50 to $135.00
New Spring Waists, 1.49 to $28.50
SECOND FLOOR Exquisite new Gowns for
evening wear of pussy willow taffetas, beauti
ful silk voiles, embroidered grenadines, silk
laces and nets, satin-striped taffetas, etc. Ex
clusive models shown only at this store. Very
latest high waistline effects some with corded
skirts others in pantalet effects. Also many
dainty bolero models. Shown in all daintiest
of pastel shades. Prices range C"fl OK flfl
from $39.50 to plo0.ilU
SECOND FLOOR In addition to diversity of
styles and fabrics, the quality and workmanship
of the Waists we sell put them in' a class by
themselves. That's why we do the bulk of
the Waist business in Portland. Our taew
Spring lines are now complete with latest mod
els in silks, laces, chiffons, crepes, crepe de
chine, tub silks, voiles, linens, etc. See -these at
your earliest convenience. Prices
range from $1.49 to .... .'. . .
$28.50
New Spring Dresses tor Dancing & Reception Wear Just In
Showing Smart New White Coats
$12.50 to $35
GARMENT SALONS, SECOND FLOOR White Coats are to be
worn extensively the coming season. We are prepared to show you
the most complete stock in Portland. Scores of smart styles, includ
ing the new high waistline effects, with full flare skirts. Some are
finished with belt others with yoke back. Also many in plain, loose
back models. Trimmed with black velvet collars or self material,
patch pockets, fancy buttons, etc. Several models shown in new double-face
materials in black and white, pink and white, etc. flJQK
Full assdrtment of all sizes. Prices range from $12.50 to vOtJ
Coatt alt $18.50
GARMENT SALONS, SECOND FLOOR At this popular price we
show an exceptionally attractive line of Women's and Misses' New
Spring Coats in all the wanted Spring shades, also in- fancy checks,
stripes, plaids and mixtures. Norfolks, high waistline and novelty
styles in great variety. Many models designed especially for juniors,
in sizes 14 to 18 years. .Ask to see these new Spring J"f Q PA
Coats. Priced at only PO.UU
New Separate Skirts in Great Assortment
$3.98 to $20.00
Department
Main Floor
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In theface of constantly increas
ing cost bf Linens abroad
THERE HAS BEEN NO AD
VANCE in Linen prices at this
store. Hundreds of our customers
have noted this fact by compar
ison with other Portland stores.
Beginning tomorrow morning
our Annual Pre-Easter Sale offers savings
no thrifty woman should overlook. AND,
REMEMBER, the Linens we sell are the
world-famous Richardson make standard
of quality everywhere. I
Richardson's Finest
i Linen Sets
MAIN FLOOR Boxed Sets, con
taining pattern cloth and one dozen
napkins to match. Beautiful new
patterns.
$14.00 Linen Sets,! size J" O (f
2x2 yards, now at.."... tPJLlOvJ
$13.50 Linen Sets, size Q QK
2x2y3 yards, now at... pl.OVO
$17.00 Linen Sets, size ?" r QO
2x3 yards, now at.... P--00J
Fancy Linens
8-inch, Madeira Doilies, IQ QK
$4.50 grade, the dozen J)O.IJ
8-inch Madeira Doilies, P rfP
$6.00 grade, the dozen
$1.50 Venetian Lace Doilies,
on sale tomorrow at, each . .
$1.25 Fancy Huck, 27 inches
wide, special tomorrow, yard
LinenjCloths
Reduced
Richardson's finest quality hand
loom satin damask Pattern Cloths
reduced.
$10.00 Cloths, size 2x2 yds.. $7.50
$12.50 Cloths, size 2x2 yds., $9.50
Round, scalloped imported home
spun Linen Cloths at reductions:
$2.25 Cloths, size 36x36 ins., $2.00
$3.25 Cloths, size 45x45 ins., $2.95
$4.25 Cloths, size 54x54 ins., $3.85
$5.50 Cloths, size 63x63 ins., $4.95
S1.75 Damask, $1.48
MAIN FLOOR Extra good
grade full-bleached damask. All
pure linen and 2 yards wide. Reg
ular $1.75 grade. The
yard
$1.48
Millions of Women Demand
: ' 1
The Ideal Foundation For
Yoar New Suit, or Gown
The right Corset comes before anything else when
milady begins to select her new wardrobe. If she
would give her figure correct lines and enjoy per
fect ease,: the Corset . she needs is the "GOS
SARD." New Spring models now ready. Priced
at $2 to $25. Corset Department, Second Floor
Q
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of This Wee
Portraying Our Millinery Supremacy;
Smartest Fashions of Fashion
v m i ii i n ii ' ' i ii
THE style supremacy of
this store has; long been
conceded, and in the
field of creative design we
occupy a peculiarly un
equaled position. -
This Brilliant
Ensemble
is by far the most attractive
we have ever shown, con
taining hundreds of unique
designs -with that rare artis
tic qualification which make
them exceedingly becoming
to i almost every woman,
"whatever the type." f
This
Resplendent
Showing
once again emphasizes convincingly
the enviable reputation , this store has
achieved for- combining - the artistic
with the practical. Simplicity style
and beauty are conspicuous in every
hat. .
We Anticipate the Pleasure of a Visit
mm m
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From the . Women' ot Portland
1 and Vicinity Opening Days I
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Millinery Salons, 2nd Floor V
S3.00 Indian Moccasins for $1.69
On Sale at Bargain Circle, First Floor
i
Tomorrow we place on sale 1500 pairs Chippewa Indian Moccasins for
men and women at a very special price. Made of elk hide, with hand
cushioned sole and beautifully embroidered or beaded toes. Exception
ally fine workmanship. All sizes and regular $2.50 and $3.00 IQ
grades. On sale at, pair PAUJ
Sale of Black
Velvet Ribbons
At About V3 Oil "
Department Main Floor A fortunate pur
chase early in the season from one of the
best New York importers enables us to
offer our customers this exceptional, bar
gain in black satin velvet Ribbons. Sale
prices average about one-third on regular.
The great demand for black velvet for
millinery and other purposes makes this a
most Important offering. - Note the list:
No. 1 Blk. Vel. Ribbon, 6c yd., 55c pc.
No. 2 Velvet Ribbon, 8c the yard, 70c pc.
No. 4 Velvet Ribbon, 10c- yard, 95c pc
1 - in. Velvet Ribbon, 12 yd., $1.20 pc.
1 U-in. Velvet Ribbon, 15c yd., $1.40 pc.
1H -in. Velvet Ribbon, 20c yd., $1.90 pc.
2- in. Velvet Ribbon; 25c yard, $2.40 pc.
2 M rin.. Velvet Ribbon, 30c yd., $2.90 pc
3- in. Velvet Ribbon, 35c yd., $3.30 pc.
3H-n. Velvet Ribbon, 40c yd., $3.80 pc.
4- in. Velvet Ribbon, 45c yd., $4.25 pc.
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Important- New
Copyright
Books
Price 50c
"Peg o My Heart." !
"He omes Up. Smiling."
"Gold," by Stewart Edward White
"Desert of Goldby Zane Gray.
"The Trey o' Hearts," by Lduls
- .Vance. !
"The Key to Yesterday," by C.
N. Birck. :
"Parrot St Company," by Mo
Grath. 1
"Judgment House,'r by Gilbert
-. r Parker, j
"Cry in the ' Wilderness," by
Mary E. Waller.
"The Financier," by Theodore
Dreiser. - i -
"The Red Republic," by Robert
Chambers. I
"The Rosary," by Barclay.
The Book Department, f irst Fir.
SAVE S. & H. TRADING STAMPS
AND CHOOSE BEAUTIFUL
PREMIUMS FREE
Silk nor Milady!
M A I N F L.O ,O R Matchless in
beauty of ; colorings and weaves,
these new Silks will be of greatest
interest to every woman. , : '
New ' Pussy Willow Taffetas, in
plain colors and printed effects, in
latest Spring colors, and black-and-white
effects. 4 , f ; . .
New i Tub Silks just received.
ri $1 to $2 yard.
A Marclhi Salle j .oil Rnnjjp
Undcrpriclngs Affording Greatest Savings
$17.50 AXMINSTER RUGS in Ori- C"ll OK
ental and Persian effects, 9x12 feet P-I-xiO
j35.00 Wilton Rugs, size 9x12 feet, special $29.75
$45.00 Wilton Rugs, size 9x12 feet, special $35.50
$60.00 WUton Rugs; size 9x12 feet, special $49.75
Shown in a handsome assortment of patterns.
$ 7.25 Wool Fiber Ruga, size 9x9 feet, now $ 5.95
$ 7.75 Wool Fiber Rugs, size 8:3x10:6, now $ 6.55
$ 8.75 Wool; Fiber Rugs, size 9x12 feet, at $ 7.45
$12.00 Reversible Art Rugs, size 9x9 feet, $ 9,95
$13.50 Reversible Art Rugs, size 9x10:6 ft. $11.45
$16.50 Reversible Art Rugs, size 9x12 feet, $14.55
S5LaceCurtains,g3.48Pr,
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45c Imported Voile, 27c Yard
Third Floor 350 pairs fine Irish,
Point Curtains in Biege colorings.
Beautiful two-tone effects. See
display in' window. $5 IQ A Q
Curtains, the pair j. .. SHJtJ j on sale tomorrow at, yai
35c Marquisettes white, cream and ecru special, the yard, onlyi 19c
Third Floor Beautiful new Print
ed Voiles in dainty patternsjlwith
fancy borders - and hemstitched
edges. Standard 45c grade, OTi
ird
$3.75 Velours
Third Floor Short lengths of
high-grade Velours, suitable for
portieres, couch . covers, etc.
Richest of colorings. (?1 Afj
tp.A.eS
A Specnafl; Salle og Mmioeir Set!
Special Reductions Department on Third Floor
English Serai - Porcelain Dinner
Sets, with dainty pink spray,
gold-line decoration. ; j Very at
tractive patterns. I
$ 5.15 Set of 42 pieces $.4.10
$7.45 Set of 50 pieces 6.95
$ 9.90 Set of 60 pieces 9 7.90
$14,90 Set of 100 pieces $11.00
Old English Blue Semi-Porcelain
.Dinner Sets on sale now at re
duced prices. j
$ 8.00 Set of 50 pieces $ 6.40
$10.00 Set of 60 pieces $ 8.00
$16.00 Set of lOO pieces $12.40
White and Gold , Semi-Porcelain
Dinner Sets. Attractive patterns.
$ 7.52 Set of 50 pieces $ 6.00
$ 9.60 Set of 60 pieces $ 7.65
$14.90 Set of 100 pieces $11.00
American "Semi-Vistrous Dinner
Sets, with gold-traced green bor
der decoration. Very attractive
pattern. ' t
S 8.70 Set of 50 pieces $ 6.95
$11.25 Set of 60 pieces $ 9.00
$17.10 Set of 100 pieces $13.65
Semi-Porcelain Dinner Sets ln
popular Indian Tree design.
$18.90 Set of 60 pieces $12.60
Dainty Turquoise Border Setsi
$14.90 Set of 60 pieces $12.90
iEngfish Semi - Porcelain .'Dinner
Sets in design with, wide gold-line
border. Very neat design. .
$40.00 Set of 117 pieces $26.00
We Give Trading Stamps
Annual Spring Sale Garden Tools in Prop res
14-In. Lawn Mowers
Third Floor t4-inch' ball-bearing
Lawn. Mower, with 8-Inch wheels,
four blades, sliding pawl ratchets,,
adjustable bottom.- On 4'Cf
special sale Monday,! at 4tJU
Grass Catchers; with gal- C7
vanized bottonjs; special at U I C
Long-handle Shovels now only 60e
Socket Garden Hoes special at 45c
Garden Trowels on sale now 12c
Pruning Shears on sale, now at 45c
Cultivators on sale now at only 67c
1 50j feet 12-in. Poultry Wire 60c
t50 feet 24-in. Poultry Wire $1.20
150 feet 36-in. Poultry Wire $1.80
150 feet 4 8-in. Poultry Wire $2.40
1 50 feet 60-in. Poultry Wire $3.00
Black or Galvanized Window Cloth,
sold im roll or less. Guaranteed
Garden Hose in all lengths.
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