PORTLAND, OREGON, 'SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 4, 1917. WAR WILL CUT PAY OF HMD U tmmmmmmmmmmnmmmwmmmmmmmmmmmmmWmmmWmmmmmmm BEAVERS WHO REFUSE TO ACCEPT CONTRACTS " -i - Judge McCredie Recalls Lean ; Days of Spanish-American ' Troubfe MARSHALL WANTSO SAIL jTew Catcher and Pitcher mig-fcee. Too, ' ' Auleua to Make Trip to Honolulu " Tor Portiaad'e Trainlaj Smmob. I ill I By R. A. Cronin. If war in declared between the tfnUed States and", Germany, unsigned Wayersof the Portland base-ball, club are rolng; to suffer salary cuts of half the contracts offered them. -.This was the statement yesieruay 01 Yii,ir vv w MrCrpdie. owner of the 'Portland baseball club, and as a basis' t6r the declton, lie asserts that war f mrn ruiHiinR i no i ur jhja. j. i " v. . . -w w it: will pe impossible to continue base- oaii vii (.iic j' i in - - Jonly players who will suffer this year Will bo the ones who have not slffned their contracts at trl time the declar ation Is, made. Jur McCredie- will then withdraw his original orrer ana : the belated players will have to work on hair pa.y, join me army, cuny u "When the Spanish-American war -.Was on in 1898." said the Beaver mag nate, "practically every, minor league in the t:ountry went uj. Schedules were closed ort the Fourth of July and only !: the major league were able to weather the financial situation-- If war is de , dared, on Germany there will be even harder times in atore for baseball. :- V. Irate Obh May Sutler. "Witb th situation so discouraging. It la hardly to be expected of the mag- nates to hold up the salaries and the boy who fall to sign, up previous to a declaration will, of course, be the ones te suffer.? . "The war scare will not Interfere with our training trip to Honolulu. "We .(ail BO.ll VII 11C lllBf,Bia A tUI Udl J from Victoria and from the way the " boys ,re getting Into line, we may have to take more than the 18 men that we intended .to start with. I am going to;tke along those who are not tardy In' reporting tlteir desire to go. f It don't hear from Bill Stumpf by next Tuesday, we shall have to wipe him Off. the slate and take one of the younger fellows. . , "My Idea, is to bake as many young fllo as possible because in that case -Walter will have a better chance to ' look them over. We have nine sched uled gams, playing practically as soon as we get.f r the boat, so that we shall . nave 'to have a lot of young pitchers who can get in there and work right -off the reel. The old fellows can't do that. ' It -takes Gus Fisher and Byron llouck aulte awhile to get into shape. so that the trip down to the islands would be of great benefit to them as It fcsUl mean seven weeks of practice in steal! of six. The climate Is Just the ; thing to oil up the creaking Joints and take or f the riesh. y Marshall and. JSigbee Anxious. "t received a wire today from C teh-er MarshaH, who is spending the winter in Dubuque, Iowa. He says his contract is perfectly satisfactory and he wants to go to Honolulu if there is e,-possible chance. He says he can play outfield in. addition to catching, so that 16 we switch Ken Williams to first base we will be lortiried in the out field. ?, "A wire was also received from Mont. Hlgbce's contract was sent to his home address at Duluth, Minn., but he wasnt Uiere and lie says that he ;bas never received it. A letter telling Ct the - Honolulu excursion was also ent him and that was returned unde livered. I guess he must have been reading the papers, for he saya he Is anxious to make the trip with us. I have wired him the terms of his con tract and if he accepts, we shall take him along." ' CTharlev Hollocher wire C. V. PnK. mns or tne isormern tacinc rrom St. as requested by Jud'ge McCredie, and Ward said that he did not know where Stumpf was spending the winter. An effort will be made to locate Bill In ! .fuiauurg ana it mat raws, uie Jig la probably up. When It comes to doing a disappearing stunt, Charley Ross has noiiung on iiauimo' William. V ' Walter ' Miller, middleweight wrest- linir champion, may join the Beavers 1 -Ton their. trip to Honolulu and give the boys a little lesson in setting into nhy- NIarara. Miller has long contemplated a." trip to the islands, and if any berths -e left after the McCredie party is maoe up, tit win probamy slip into one. loung Satell,and several welter and I ralddlaweiaht JaDa.neisa rhmnnlnna over there now, and Walter figures he might make expenses on the trip, be sides satisfying a mania for sightsee ing. If he does several bouts In view jwill be postponed. Karl Sheely, who has been holding out on Salt Iake has signed his con tract and the former' Spokane catcher expects to give 'Truck" Hannah a run for the lob of first string- catcher for th Beeevi Sheeley hit In the 300 class for the Bees during the ahort time he wun uiem last , rati. Baseball an Art and ::Can't Be Unionized II John McGraw- doesn't believe that the unionisation .of baseball is possible.' Accorainr to -j awn.-' ne nas watched tha progress? of the Players'- Frater nity, from the start, and. has been con vinced that It was doomed to failure. 1 e1. have seen many such move ment started in -the past," says Me Graw, "but none of them has ever suc ceeded. They soon died down and were forgotten. "Baseball " cannot: toe unionised' h. cause It is an art.- The past history-' or tne organization, and I have read' a great deal .upon It. has Shown that art rannot be. organised - In this': fashion. Baseball Is an art; If Jt, wasn't we wouldn't- have' minor ' and -major leagues? Thev would all be the same." Sport Silks ; Khakl-Kool -Sport Silks are to be extremely populai for Spring Suits, Coats, Dresses. Skirts and wearables of .al! kinds. We have them in Ifeeautiful new, novelty patterns and in the plain iolors. PRICE, $3.50 A YARD Double Trading Stamps Will Be Given to Charge Customers If Bill Is Paid by February 10th j Model Grocery Take Luncheon in Our Tea Room AH foods prepared in Our Spot less Kitchens under rigid sanitary inspection. Luncheon 11:30 to, 2:30. Afternoon Tea,. 2:30 to 4:30., The' Standard Store of the Northwest 0! s, Wortmae & Kin ,- Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods Fourth Floor -When you buy Groceries here you are absolutely certain to get the best in quality at a moderate price. Call Marshall 4800, A-6231. VALENTINES lc to 25c Complete showing of the very latest novelties for St. Valentine's Day, at Statioery Counter, 1st H. 'Also latest Ideas for Valen tine Parties in the way of favors, fancy baskets, etc. 2d Floor. ' Monday--! Women's Apparel Sale Extraordinary Fine Dress Trimmings Special $1.49 Yd. Main Floor. Dressmakers, tailors and women who do their own sewjng should make it a jjoint to attend this unusual sale, for the values in this offering are beyond anything we have offered heretofore this season. dlau 1 lr UL LACE AND SPANGLED FLOUNCINGC RICH ORIENTAL LACES, EMBROIDERED DESIGNS' ON BLACK EXQUISITE GOLD AND SILVER LACES FANCY BUCKLES AND ODD PIECES OF DRESS TRIMMINGS suitable for party and evening dresses or for street frocks. These are from our regular stocks lines set aside during inventory tofl- IQ be closed out at about half price. Widths 9 to 27 inches, yard V-lw Spring Styles in Boys' Suits $5 to $15 YOU WON'T FULLY appreciate these splendid new suits until you see them and assay their .quality your self. We tell you how good they are, but at best we can't define in words what you can so clearly see for yourself. The new things we are now showing m epys' spring suits will meet with your very idea of what con stitutes "best" in boys' wear. All sizes for boys, from 6 to 18 years. Dept. Main Floor. SALE OF SILK Handkerchiefs 2 for 15c Fancy Colored Hems and Printed Borders Main Floor Extra special offer ing for Monday only. Women's silk handkerchiefs with colored hems and fancy printed borders. Floral and oriental de- - (T signs. Each 8c, or 2 for J-Jt Women's New Spring Coats $15.00 Up to $49.50 Authentic Style's in New Spring Millinery NOW READY Women of Portland and vicinity are invited to visit the Millinery Salons tomorrow and view these new creations for early spring wear. There are NEW' SATIN HATS SILK AND SATIN HATS STRAW HATS Exclusive models from the house of Rawak also clever creations from Hyland and many other lead ing designers. New shipments are coming in every, day, bringing the very latest in millinery modes. Prices range from f 5.00 to 25.00. Millinery Salons Second Floor c 1 ors, Sonfiff Wash Veil Lengths At49c Main Floor 1 J4 to 1 V yards to the piece. Shown in all the pop ular meshes and in good range of colors." Veilings of these-qualities, by the yard, sell at nearly AQkn double this price. Choice Chiffon Veils At98c Main Floor. Women's motor veils, iH yards long and 27 to 36 inches wide. Shown in leading col- QQ IJ I ' v I ' M also black and whlt i i " HjtOOQS In Beautiful New Weaves THE AISLE of cottons will be one of the most interesting sections1 of the store from now on. The new spring wash materials are being opened up rapidly and put on display' where H may have an opportunity7 to admire the dainty new weaves, patterns and colors. NEW DRESS GINGHAMS In exquisite colorings and pat terns. 12 Ytc, tSc, 19c, 29cyda O WiWHit- III I1CW spring patterns. Yard 25c NEW PERCALES in great va riety of patterns for spring dresses also new shirting materials. Priced at from 15c to 60c7yard. NEW MARQUISETTES and fine, sheer voiles for spring and summer dresses. . The yard 25c SILK all-over embroidery Viyella nanneis, special at SBc the yard. PRACTICALLY every Coat shown for the Spring season is styled along the-: sport lines with novelty belts, fancy pockets, etc. Mostly in H lengths. Many beautiful new models are shown in the 'new large plaids, fancy : checks and stripes. Materials include velours, gabardines, burella, pop- lins, flannels, tweeds, etc. Collars -and cuffs of self or contrasting materia'. , Visit the garment store at your first opportunity and see these New Spring Coats. Prices range from - .$15.00 to $49,50 Women's Spring Suits At $25 Up to S62.50 SUITS In the fashionable new shades of tan, also the very new coral-pink, and shades of rose, as well as such wanted colors as citrus, American Beauty, robin-egg blue, pea-green and yellow. Striking new models, featuring the "sport" idea, which will be stronger than ever in all. garments for Spring wear. Suits of French flannels, velours, gabardines, burella cloth, wool Jersey 1 and other weaves. Tailored and novelty styles., with new large collars. See these New Suits. The prices range from .$25.00 to $62.50 New Spring Dresses At $15 Up to $37.50 RESSES for dancing and party wear also smart models for street wear,.' Charming models, developed in crepe de chine, soiree silks, fancy taf fetas. Some in combination of Georgette crepe and taffeta. Many of the more dressy models are shown in new drape effects, trimmed with braid or embroidery stitching. New shades of tan, rose, pink, blues, browns, greens" also navy and black. All sires. Prices range from ; . . . .$15.00 to $37.50 New Spring Skirts $5 to $22.50 Silk Petticoats $4.50 and $5 THE HERITAGE OF THE New Popular Copyrights at 60c inn UKmu l. - Booth Tarkington. THE EYES OF THE WORLD. ' Harold Bell Wright. THE HERITAGE OF THE DESERT. Zane Grey. THE TWENTY-FOURTH OF JUNE. Grace Richmond. AUCTION BLOCK.' Rex Beach. MOLLY MAKE BELIEVE.1 Eleanor Abbot PRICE OF LOVE. Booth Tarkington. ;ArnoId THE BOOK SHOP MAIN FLOOR i v ZAtCEY PENROD. NEW WHITE FLAXONS beautiful, sheer material for waists, dresses, underwear, "etc. Plain and fancy weaves. Moder ately priced, yard, 25c to 35c NEW PRINTED VOILES in a great assortment of dainty pat terns for waists and dresses. Priced at, the yard, 35c to 65c NEW SILK-AND-COTTON NOVELTIES, NEW SPORT STRIPES. Spring Lines WheelGoods ON DISPLAY Fourth Floor. Baby carriages, go carts, sulkies, bicycles, tricycles, wagons, coasters, etc., from best makers here for your choosing at lowest prices. REED CARRIAGES in various sizes and styles $28T to $32.50 Collapsible carts $8.50 $22.50 Sulkies priced at $4.00 to $7.50 Bicycles priced now $26 to $40 Coasters priced at $5 to $15.50 HEADQUARTERS for SPORT and ATHLETIC GOODS of all kinds. EASTMAN KODAKS, CAMERAS, FILMS AND SUPPLIES. 4th Floor. Bennett. Second Floor. Sport styles pre dominate in the new spring skirts. Novelty plaids and fancy stripe ef fects ; aIsV-pIln colony ..Many are bcorlfplatied; some ; have shirred waistline; others have fancy belt and patch pockets. Materials are serges, velours, taffetas, khaki kool, cheviots and various other fabrics. Prices from $5' to $22.50 5. & n. Second Floor. Petticoats of high grade silks in shades to go with the new suits and dresses. Taf fetas, messalines and silk Jersey. Many of the new petticoats are to be seen in the brilliant shades and changeables. Cot in full styles with scalloped, plaited or tucked flounces. Some of the new petti coats are shown in large plaids and figures. Priced $4.50 and $5.00 GREEN TRADING STAMPS GIVEN WITH PpRCHASES. Sale of Waists At $2.98 Fancy and Tailored Styles in Great Variety Bargain CircU, First Floor Again tomorrow we offer our patrons an exceptional bargain in fine waists. Attractive styles in fancy and tai lored effects. Made up in laces, nets, crepe de chine, Georgette crepe and taffeta. Some are trimmed with tucks, buttons, etc., also wi.th embroidery. New col lars, long sleeves. Ex-d QQ I tra special for Monday tS6dUU New 2-Piece Middy Suits At $3.75 Second Floor. Women's and misses' middy suits for wear about the house during the morning hours. Blouse is made in coat ef fect with deep belt, patch pockets, square cuit collar. Skirt is very full and also has pockets. Made from extra good quality white galatea with collars, cuffs and dQ ryp belt of stripe material vO f D New Spring Footwear Featuring Cutlery "Made in America" A As Good as the Best at a Moderate ?rice MERICAN-MADE Cutlery is manufactured from a spe cial high-grade steel, care fully tempered; and fin ished. Buy now before prices ad vance. Department, 3d Floor. BUTCHER KNIVES . KITCHEN KNIVES Solid beach handles, polished steel clasps and ferrules and pol ished steel blades. Note prices: With 6-inch blade, price 35c With 7-inch blade," price 45c With 8-inch .blade, price 55c With 9-inch blade price 65c , . ; BUTCHER; KNIVES4 . . Solid cocobblojniridlis'ickel plattfd clasps and'ferniles, crucible steel blades. ;? : . ' With 6-inch blade, price 40c With 7-inch , blade, - price 50c ' witn 8-inch blade, price 60c KITCHEN OR PARING KNIVES Assorted styles with ebony or boxwood handles. 2 H -inch pol ished steel blades. Each at 15c COOKS KNIVES Solid ebony handles, polished steel bolsters, crucible steel blades. With , 6-inch Wade, orice HZ I With 7-inch blade, price: 60c - na o-incn cjaae, price sc With 9-in. blade, price -$1.15 FRUIT KNIVES - -Black rubbe-oid handles, bes t highly tempered steeL Each, 25c French ' potato . ball cu4ters or yegetabiftpoons priced each, 20c TABLE CUTLERY Knives and forks with cocobolo handles and polished steel blades. Set of 6 knives or forks, each 75c Knives and forks with metal bolsters and caps. Priced at, set of 6 knives or forks, each $1.50 Knives and forks, white bone handles, metal .bolsters and caps. Also ebony handle knives and forks with metal bolsters and caps, swagged blades. Set of 6, $2 , BREAD KNIVES Beech handles, scalloped edges, 8-inch , polished blade, only 25c , WHh cocobolo handles, metal bolsters, 8-inch polished swagged steel blades. Priced, each, 40c With solid ebony handles, "la- to-Stay" bolsters, 94 -inch pol- isnea steel saw edge, now at 75c Special ; Demonstitioii; of Puhch Mops-lTurd FlooF , hossdra XhqyLace In Front: -Before you decide on your new spring apparel, come in and let our expert corsetieres help you select the Gossard best suited to your fig ure requirements. The prices range from $1.50 on up to $15.00 We Show the Only Complete Stock of Gossard Corsets In the City Gossard corsets are worn by the best dressed women the world over and are universally recognized as the ideal corset for American women. Only the best of materials enter Into their making. Choose your Gossard corset NOW. Corset Salons Second Floor ANewTaftBoot At $9.50 High cut model with perforated vamp of tan leather and top of browa suede in harmonizing shade. Louis Cuban heel. A very smart. stylish boot for street JQ PA wear. All sizes. A New Button Boot At $9.00 High cut model with black kid vamp, white kid top and Louis Cuban heeL Dressy new pointed toe, welt soles. Button style uresjy, comfortable boot for all occasions. SHOE DEPARTMENT, MAIN FLOOR. $9.00 Monday at the Center Circle Sale of Silk Remnants At HALF PRICE Center Circle, Firtt Floor. Here's more good, news for silk buyersl The inventory has brought out several hundred remnants and short lengths: of silks which must be disposed of at once, ana in order to accomplish this we will sell them Monday at just half price. In the assortment there are beniralines. nlain and fancy taffetas, clain and fancy moire, neau j j -1 a : A . L -ft:-- , . . . i . C i for waists, skirts, dresses,, etc. Your choice now at ONE-HALF PRICE. Girls' Spring Dresses Second Floor. Mothers will be interested in these new wash dresses for girls, which have just been unpacked. Scores of .charm ing styles with high or low waistline effects. Made up in high grade ginghams, in pretty plaids and stripes, .also in plain colored chambrays. Dainty models with new collars, belts, etc., trimmed with buttons, pipings, tucks. Sizes for girls 6 to 14. Prices range from $1.98. to $3.50 DEPT., SECOND FLOOR M. J. B. Coffee Why? M. J. B. , coffee is vacuum packed to preserve its strength and flavor, and is always uniform -In quality. TRY IT. M. J. B. Coffee, 1-lb. can, 40c M. J. B. Coffee, 2-Ib. can, 75c M. J. B. Coffee, 3-Ib. can, $1.10 M. J. B. Coffee, B-lb. can, $1.75 GROCERY DEPT, 4TH FLOOR. February Sale of Bedding Now in Progress PLAID KETS, wool filhnK. heavy grade PLAID WOOLNAP BLANt Woolnap Blankets at Special Prices WOOLNAP BLAN. (?0 CO eP4aUU KETS, wool filling, heavy grade Vel D Wool Filled Blankets FULL-SIZE DOUBLE, BLAN- gQ QK KETS, wol fining, heavy grade tpdeat) CHASE PLUSH ROBES for (PQ QQ auto and general use. Special at P7et0 All Other Robes ait Special Low Prices. ' Comforter Batts $3.48 v : Tkird Floor-Comforter "batts weighing 4 pounds size, and quantity sufficient for comforter. Wool nixed. Each at $3.48- Crib, Comforters at Special Prices '- Third Floor. Crib comforters filled with fine soft wool and covered with inlendld quality material In light and me- Q JO alPcL7 dium colors. Priced very special1 ukib blankets m pink or blu colors. Good quality single blankets Down Comforters at'Special S. & H. r Green Trading Stamps Given With Purchases Always Ask for Yours For a limited time we will sell oar entire line of high rade down comforters at re duced prices. A good opportunity to buy for gifts or personal use. Beautiful patterns Silk covered. Beddinz DeoL. 3d Floor. I . 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