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-..THE OREGON v pAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, . TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1918. HEATLESS MONDAYS : Tii rf mm ICHFI) IU UL MUULIUIIL.U Fuel Administrator Says That With Aid of Weather Its Object Is Accomplished. Wuhlnrton, Feb. 12. (I. N. S.) Fuel Administrator Garfield today pre pared an order abolishing the six re malnlnr heatlens Mondays. Because today, as Lincoln's birthday, la gener ally observed as a holiday In many states, he will defer making the formal announcement until late tonight or Wednesday. Dr. Garfield feels that the "purpose of the workleas Mondays, aided by' the change to favorable weather con ditions, already,, has been accompltahed. The fuel administrator confers today with Railways Director McAdoo, urging; the continuance of the embargoes now In (feet. It la expected that Mr. Mc Adoo will ooiiMtit to this course, but that the embargoes will be lifted before the end ef the month. Report received today at the offices f the fuel and railway administrations are more enoouraglng than at any time during the past month. With the ab neno of storm oondltlons for the first time, movements and distribution of coal are reported aJntoat - normal and there has been a marked Improvement In the placing of empty cars at the mines. Coquille Students Sell Thrift Stamps Salem, Or., Feb. 12. The names of 10 children of the Coquille schools who have each sold more than $50 worth of T lirlft Htamps were received by Super- inienoeni j. a. . nurcnui Monday In a report to him from County, School Su perintendent It. K. Baker of Coos county. Six of these children were t from the fifth grade of the Coquille schools, mak ing the best report thus far received for any one grade. Following are the names with the graae ana tne amount or innrt stamps sold by eac,h : Mary Ksther Johnson. 6th A. Avis Hartson, 6th A Helen Lyons. 6th A Maxlne i'aulson. 6th A Kugene Allen. 6th A Alyce Pell Johnson. 6th A... Margaret Shores. 4th A I.oIb MoirWon. 4th A Clarence Barton, 2d A.- Kvelyn 1 Oerdlng.2d A uanas nas service Flag of 15 Stars .$193.00 90.00 . 61.00 . 60.00 . 63 00 . 53.00 . 51.00 . 64.00 . 0.00 I . 60.00 MANY PICKED TO MANAGE THRIFT DRIVE PENDLETOX,. Or Feb, 14V After a toer of all the eoaa tles la the Seeoad cosgret loaal district, except . Lake sad Klamath, Leon Cohen, district maaager of thr Thrift Stamp cam paign, hat retaraed to Pendleton. He announced the following ap pointment of county managers: Deschstes R. W. Sawyer, editor of the Bead Bulletin; Crook J. E. Myers, coanty saperlntendent, Frtacvllle; - Wheeler Charles Ire monger, Fossil Gilliam A. B. Robertson, Condon; Sherman George Bonhlll, Moro; Wasco Max Vogt, president of the First national bank, The Dalles; Hood Riier C. H. Taaghan, cashier Bntler Bros. Banking company. Hood Rlrer; Jefferson Howard Timer, Madras; Morrow C. E. Woodson, attorney, Heppner; Grant F. 8. Slater, Canyon City; S. 1. Donaldson, Prairie City. In some of the counties splen did progress has been made In the sale of Thrift Stamps, the post master at Condon reporting sales amounting to 14709. Ten TJ. S. Engineers j Are Held in Germany Washington, Feb. 12. (I. N. & The 10 American soldiers reported missing after the action of November JO, are prisoners in Germany, the war depart ment announced Monday afternoon. The fact that they were alive, , and their names, were obtained through the Red Cross. All are engineer. : They are Corporal Frank Upton. New York ; Private Myron Vandemark, , New Platz, N. Y. ; Private Charles A. Geoghegan, New York ; Private Harry J. Mason, Jersey City, N. J. : Private John LaUy, Golden Bridge, Westchester county, N. Y.; Private Ulrlch N. Maney, New York; Private Frank Brooks, New York; Private Herbert S. Uelts. New ark. N. J. ; Private Peter J. Tingo. New York; Private George H.t Seaman Jr., Woodhaven, N. Y. Petty Burglaries Are Laid to Youths John Day, Or., Feb. 12. A aeries of petty burglaries, involving the tapping on several occasions during the past month of the cash register in a local garage, waa cleared up Saturday night when C. M. Casady, owner of the gar age, caught Bert Aldrlch. 11 years old, tampering with the register. Young Air drich confessed to former thefts and im plicated Karl Shields. 19: Dallas Mai lory, 16; and Milne Heroerger, 14, all local boys. Curb on Non-War Finances Proposed Secretary McAdoo Tells Senators Bill Is Sot Intended to Prevent Use of Capi tal, bnt to Fash War Industries. Washington. Feb. 12. (I. N. S.) America must conserve Its financial re sources for war work. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Monday told the sen ate finance committee, explaining the proposed war finance corporation bill. "It Is our duty to the nation to re strict the use of capital to war uses," Secretary McAdoo said. "The power of license which is given in the bill over the Issue of securities is not intended to be an arbitrary power. It is not to pre' vent the use of capital, but rather to give preference in the use of capital to war industries. "The intent is to put a restraining influence on unnecessary expenditures of capital by private Interests." He declared there was no intention of restricting the issue of securities by municipalities and stages Bewildered Children Crushed Tinder Walls Dallas. Or., Feb. 12. The service flag witn tne largest number of stars of any Bakersfield, Cal., Feb. 12. (I. N. S.) in me cny was. aenicatea recently by La Two little children were burned to death reoie ciun, a business man s social or- In their home Monday after they had ganizatlonk I ho nag contains 13 stars ' broken loose from an older brother who for tha following menjbers who are In 1 was trying to rescue them, the service: Captain Conrad Stafrin. i Kdward Rice, aged 4, and his sister CaptainV Walter L. Tooze Jr.. Flrxt Lieu- Katherine, aged 5, were so frightened tenant V. J. Finn. Ray Boydston. Uda by the fire that they fought off their Burk, Carl B. Fenton, Fred B. Oooch, 12-year-old brother. Harry, just as he Clyde Gibhs. Herman Hawkins. W. A. i was taking them through a window. Im Hlmes.;: Second Lieutenant R. S. Krea-1 mediately afterward the wall caved In son. T.tNachtingan. K. K. Shaw, Laid V. on the two children. The elder boy wan Woods 'and .W illiam J White. saved. -.---- Flames Burn Cargo Ut Japanese Liner Seattle, Feb. 12. (1. N. S. For two days and nights the cantaln and crew of the Japanese liner Suki Mara battled with fire In the vessel's hold while en route to this port, and Monday had their craft safely moored at a Seattle pier and are unloading the charred and blackened cargo of jute, shellac, gunnies and other freight. The fire was dis covered January 26 in two holds of the vessel, when It was 1070 miles west of Dutch Harbor. According to the offi cers of the Suki the fire, which was of mysterious origin, became so hot that deck plates were badly warped. Electrical Trainmen Want Wage Increase Washington, Feb. 12. U. P.) Wage increases averaging 10 per cent, a daily minimum wage or J3.60 ana time and a half for overtime for all locomotive fire men, hostlers and helpers on electric locomotives were asked by Timothy Shea, vice president of the Brotherhood of Railway Firemen and Hostlers, in his testimony before the federal wage commission here Monday afternoon. Women May Patrol Forests John Day, Or., Feb. 12. Estimates for the fiscal year 1919 for the Malheur na tional forest contemplate the expenditure of 114,500 during the year. Of this amount about $9000 will go for salaries of the regular force, 12500 for wages of the short term protection force, and the balance for maintenance of improve ments, travel and station expenses. It is planned to meet the labor short age by employing women as lookouts whenever suitable men cannot be had. If unfavorable labor conditions can be met in no other way. it Is planned to even employ women for mounted patrol work. Strahorn Railroad Is Making Progress Klamath Falls. Or., Feb. 12. A very short gap. less than 200 feet, now lays between the end of the rails over which the train on the municipal railroad is I hauling dirt from the Pine Grove dls- j trict. seven miles east, and the point where the dedication' exercises were held here on the 3d of July last The fiU over which the train is now running ia not yet completed and will not be for the next two or three weeks, according to the Strahorn engineers, but work is going ahead aa fast as possible with a gang of more than 30 men and the ding-dong of the engine has a pleas ant sound to those who made such a strenuous effort to get the road under way last year. Commission Orders ; . Hillsboro S. P. Depot Union Station Petition Bcfnsed ant S. P Ordered to Coastraet Separata Sta tlon Within M Day Limit. Salem, Or.. Feb. 12. The public oerv ice commission, in an order issued Mon day afternoon, directs the Southern Pa cific company to build a passenger wait ing station at the intersection of Main and North Range streets, Hillsboro, the Intersection of the Tillamook branch with the S. P. electric trains. Tha com pahy is given 90 days In which to build the station. The public service commission re fuses to require the Oregon Electric and Oregon & California Railroad company to have common user of the railway tracks of the Oregon Electric in Hills boro and to establish a union station at Washington and North Range streets. These changes were sought in a com plaint against the railroad companies by L. M. Hoyt and others. Brother Testifies In Bolo Pasha Trial Paris. Feb. 12. (U. P.) Testifying in behalf of Bolo Pasha, a brother of the accused man Monday declared Bolo Pasha's trips to Switzerland were for the purpose -of spreading propaganda favorable to the French cause. IK PORTLAND HOME OF INNOVATION TRUNKS Mezzanine Floor. Lipman, Wolfe &" Co. Use if AIMTTTn A U l THHlVlf? 10 wiiraEMJira Every day we are more convinced that comparative prices arc misleading and with the best of intentions are often untrue. We wish to sell you our merchandise for EXACTLY what it is that seems the only reasonable way in these days of fluctuating markets and rapidly advancing prices. Think it over! . )lRlTTFir?F 11 MM Housing Director -Chosen hy Wilson Washington, Feb. 12. (TJ. P.) Sec retary of Labor Wilson announced the appointment of Otto M. Edilitz of New York as director of housing the war workers. He will have charge of the expenditure of the $50,000,000 appropria tion, expected to pass congress Tues day. Edilitz is a noted builder and engineer. Hijjh Water Danger Past John E&y, Or., Feb. 12. Danger from ,hlgh water Is practically past. As a result or the low temperatures of Wednesday night and Thursday, the river fell rapidly and promises to be at normal within 36 hours. Canal Bonds Voted By Yakima District Yakima, Febl 12. The voters of the Selah-Nachea Irrigation district Mon day authorized the bonding of the dis trict In the sum of $375,000 for permanent canal construction, and also authorized the trustees of the district to negotiate with the government for an additional supply of water for the canal. Pneumonia Foremost In New York Deaths New York. Feb. 12. (L N. a) One hundred and five deaths occurred In this city due to pneumonia in the 48 hours ending at noon Monday, it was an nounced by the department of health, showing an increase of 46 over the same period a week. ago. When writing to or ealHnc a adTrtlsri Pletse 7 you saw ad in Tha Journal. Careful piano buyers should not fail to see our splendid line of instru ments before making a de cision. Our proposition appeals to all who appre ciate the advantages we of fer in prices and in terms. Aside from our regular line of new pianos, we have a varied assortment of high-grade grands, players and uprights in our second hand exchange department. Come to "The Musical Floor" the Seventh. cT'MorcUnJiaatrchWitOaV' . f BOYS' New Wash SUITS 98c $1.29. $1.69 QQ for white percale suits with trimming of tin or blue and white checked union. Also blue and white striped per cales. Sizes 3 to 8. fl1 or b'ue or brown P A striped suits or pure white drill suits trimmed with blue repp in tie and band. And some all white galatea suits. Sizes 3 to 10. M fT for plain white HlVy tea middv suits trim- med with blue tie and band. Sizes 3 to 8. Fourth Floor, Lipman, Wolfe 8t Co. 1 BED SPREADS; At Last Year's Prices Hundreds of excellent spreads in this sale the finest grade of dotnestic and imported ; weaves. The prices are remarkably low. See ; them! , ELECTRIC Toaster On Sale for . A) r f One DA Y Only Jj) Z . J U The Lincoln toaster made of the best mlchrome wire and thoroughly guaranteed for one year. A limited number, bought at a very special price. No delrveriea, bob sent C. O. D., and No Phone Orders filled. i - Electric Corner, Main Floor. Full Sized Bed Spreads $2.00 -Crochet spreads in a splendid weight. Made with neatly hemmed ends. Extra Fine Satin Spreads $5.25 And some at $5.75, These are made from extra fine yarns with a rich satin finish. Plain centers. Hemmed spread S.2S. Scal loped Spreads 15.75. Heavy Crochet Bed Spreads $2.85 Full size spreads in a good heavy weight that wears excellently. A good assortment of pat terns. Satin Beil Spreads at $3.75 Spreads of satin in splendid weight and fin ish. A good variety of floraf and conventional. vaa-ci mm a mm n () n n , n , t , EXTRA SPECIAL VALUES IN WOMEN'S ! SHOES PRICES THAT ARE LESS THAN THE PRICE OF THE LEA THER! Yes, in many cases you couldn't buy the leather in trese boots for the price we've marked the boots. Shoes and $ 1 .80 Pumps . . . . X 7-Good styles-r-nearly all small sizes Wonderful values. Sample $0.80 Shoes . . . ..ili w omen's factory sec- onds and samples. Re markable values. High Boots $0.80 'Up-to-date styles But ton and lace in patent, kid, and calf. Women's $f.80 Hoots .... ."T -High quality shoes in he very best makes. (Women's $C. 80 Shoes . . : ..cJ t . - .... , ' ii -Handsome, up-to-date styles in all sizes. Special it $5.80. . : ' Misses' $0.75 Shoes . . . ..mmi -Children's and girls shoes in many styles. " Very special. - Red Cross Shoes . . $12.80 ' Tan ..calf and grey, kid models of this famous $hoe.' All sizes. 3 - Strap $0.80 Slippers. . . O Women's patent leath er slippers in all ; sizes. Extra special at $3.80. li AT It i 7 . I I . f : ;. t SILKS From the 325 : ja jgaasjaatfsaa 10 designs. Full size. Complete Lines of English Satin Bed Spreads Three-quarter and full size. PRICED $5.00 to $9.00 -Second Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. SPECIAL SHOWING CottonPETTICOATSat $1 Excellent quality "of cotton petticoats in very effective designs. Fancy stripes, on light or dark grounds and some solid colors with fancy flounces. Made with elastic waist band. Fourth Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.. Cases W Orient- t . - r , ; - . . - r ' . ' - Economy Basement Merit Only Just received by direct shipment through the Portland Customs House yesterday afternoon. Contracted for more than a year ago and de layed in shipment hence offered" SPECIAL PRICES AVith silks at their present high mark this is a most extraor dinary event and silks will be wonderfully popular this Sum mer! PLAIN PONGEES $1.19, $1.39, $1.59 In the newest and most wanted oyster white. Some a full yard wide and others 33 or 34 inches. Splendid weights. PRINTED PONGEES $1.09, $1.59, $1.89 The popular silk for outdoor wear. There will be a tremendous demand for these silks in a few weeks and if you are foresightedZyou will buy now! Lovely polka dot and ring dot patterns. 33 inches wide. White Shantung $1.67, $2.19, $2.69 The lovely oyster white that is so coming and , so-handsome ! For suits skirts or dresses 33 and 34 inches HEAR Harry LAUDER SING "ROAM1N IN THE GLOAMIN " and all those other 'old Scotch favorites I You can hear them . all at any time on tha VICTROLA and our terms are so easy that you should have a Victrola in your home now! Let us play the different kinds for youl Musical Floor The Seventh. T TXTrMnwzn A Tfc omens uiNiiLixWErAn IN THIS SALE These lines were bought before the tremendous advance in pricea so you'd better take advantage of the savings! Women's Fine Lisle Thread Vests Low. neck, sleeveless ; Swiss ' ribbed vests. Extra long. AU.slies 3 for $1.00. . j':. '. . . Women's Swiss Ribbed Vests Low neck, sleeveless, lisle thread vests. Regular sizes 25c MERCERIZED LISLE Women's Swiss Ribbed Vests And vests in fine stitch. Sizes 36 to 44. Low neck and sleeve less. Very special 3 for 50c. Women's Lisle Thread Union Suits Fine ribbed, white suits. In low neck, sleeveless style, with tight or loose knee. Sizes 34 to, 44. 3 for $2.00. ENVELOPE CHEMISE . A very special sale of these practical garments.. In fine soft ribbed -flesh or white. style Tailored style. " Very special t SI. IS. . : -Main Floor, Lipman, Wolfe, & -Co. lrT z - 36-inch Habutai Silk White Only 67c87cr-37c Second Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Col 2400 Pairs of CHILDREN'S SOCKS On Sale at 25c These are specially priced because of a tiny oil spot or Imperfec tion which will not impair their wearing qualities. A wide assort ment with plaid, checked or striped tops. Sizes 4J4 to 9 54. CHILDREN'S FIBER SILK SOCKS 39c Pure thread fiber silk socks in first quality. A wide range of styles and colorings. Sizes 5 to Main Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS Have been proved to be the best. They embody the latest style features, and are the easiest and most practical to work with. Let us help you plan your Spring wardrobe. Second Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. NOTIONS ON SPECIAL SALE WEDNESDAY Staal Laid Shaara (Seconds) tli imperfection ao slight yea can hardly find them 49 C Smoked Pearl Bottom 2 te ( on card t2c. Ocean Pearl Button 12 on card 10c. Nr-SIeeve-on Dreas Shields, wide net sleeves 25c. Compressed Sanitary Napklna dozen S0c each 5c Main 1 Floor," Lipman, Wolfe & Co. o wide, ft UJ II . . .. Splendid Savings HERE Wednesday WM Bleached Seamless Sheets 81x90 in. $T.0S Good heavy quality for full size beds. ' Less than present wholesale cost I Full Size Cotton Batts Special 60c x Batts made from good, sani tary cotton, to open out to full size. Fancy Colored Lawns, Yard 12yc An excellent assortment of Satterns fancy stripes, etc., in ght, medium and dark grounds. For waists and dresses. Yard Wide Percales at 22c A complete line of fancy stripe, check and dot patterns. 200 pieces to select from! Women's House Dresses and Aprons 98c Pretty, new house dresses and aprons of percales. Light and. dark colorings, made with yokes and ' belts. Also two piece breakfast sets at this price. Dainty Envelope Chemise, Special 89c Made with pretty yokes of lace and organdy. All are pret tily ribbon drawn . and lace edged. Children's Cotton Stockings for 25c Black and white cotton stock ings in medium weight In very elastic rib. Sizes 6 to 10, Cotton Lisle Stockings Special at, Pair 19c Medium weight lisle stock ings with double soles and gar ter tops. Black and white. All sizes. JACK RABBIT WORK SHIRTS 79c The famous Jack' Rabbit Shirts heavy weight in black sateen and khaki color. Made with turn down collar at tached. Guaranteed to wear a 1iew shirt for any one that ripsl j. MEDIUM HEAVY UNION SUITS $1.19 Cotton ribbed suits In long sleeves, ankle length, long sleeve style with closed crotch. All sizes very spe cial at t.t9. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. man wouc cduo. '"Merckandiso of cJ Merit OnlyV . &5o 'Merchandlso cf cl Merit Only