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i . -v.. 222 THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 21, 1918: PORTLAND, OREGON VICTOR . MCOI PUT UNDER ARREST ! ENDS LIFE IN PER Former Secretary of State So : cialist Party Drives His Car Off Sellwood Ferry Landing. YOUNG BOYS ARE ACCUSERS m jakes Advantage of Permission to Put Automobile in Garage, Speeding Away From Officer. Arrested by the police on a serious Statutory charge. Victor J. McCone, former secretary of the state Socialist party, committed suicide Wednesday nl-ht by driving his automobile off the Fell wood ferry slip and Into the Wil lamette river. The body was recovered, but the machine now lies in the river. " McCone, who resided at 1669 East Six teenth street, had been placed under ar rest by Patrolman R. C. Brown on the complaint of a number of young boys of the Sellwood district. At the time McCone had his machine with him and j the officer was In another machine. nn-Qivint iwuiiiDivu . " - mobile to a garage in Sellwood before going to Jail. McCone started out, with Brown following in his machine. On reaching Sellwood McCone dashed way, driving straight for the ferry slip. Brown followed, but was unable to stop the prisoner. Both driver and machine went into the river. McCone resided with his wife and two children at 1669 East Sixteenth street and for a number of years had been prominent In local Socialistic circles. About a year ago he resigned as statt secretary of the party and at the time f his death was editor of a paper pub lished by the Columbia River Ship building company. According to eyewitnesses, McCone drove down the ferry slip at a rate of about 60 miles an hour. The momen tum carried the machine out Into the river about 100 feet from the ferry slip. Patrolman Brown was about Cf feet behind McCone at the time the suicide struck the slip. He Immediately noti fied Police Captain Inskeep, who dis patched the harbor patrol and Motor Cycle Officer Norene to the scene. The body was recovered toy members of the harbor patrol and turned over U the coroner. It la not known at pres ent whether or not an Inquest will be held. For several days past complaints have been reaching the police concerning a man who has been molesting boys in the Sellwood district. Patrolman Brown, who has that beat, was detailed to Investigate, and driving Up In his own machine, dressed In plain , clothes, caught McCone In the act of committing a felony. Kenneth Davidson, a business associ ate of McCone, claims that the death was accidental ; that McCone became confused, and was unable to handle the car on the steep grade leading; to the ferry. Tillamook County Boy Slain in War Dallas. Nov. 21. Word was received In this city yesterday that Cecil Getchell. a former Dallas boy. was ' killed In action In France on October 2. He was killed the first day of the first battle in which he engaged. Getchell was 28 years old, and was drawn In the draft from Tillamook county last spring and assigned to a regiment at Camp Kear ney. Cal., going overseas in June. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Florence Oetchell. postmistress at Hebo. Tllla- rnook county, and several brothers, one of whom. Clyde Oetchell, resides In this city. IF THE WORLD KNEW THIS Much Suffering Would Stop. : Tells of a Home-Mixed Med icine for Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Etc. The Blackburn Products Co. Dear Srs : As I was mixing some more of the Mentho-Laxene in syrup . this morning I could not help but won der If you really knew what a wonderful oold remedy It Is, even if you do put it MP. . , Last fall we were really worried about my husband, as he had tried so many remedies, and the doctor did not help him at aU. when one day he happened . to read an ad of your Mentho-Laxene and he said : "I will give It a trial, then Klva up, I guess. If It doesn't help me." But, can you believe It? 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The Apple House ; 115 SECOND ST. j - Unloading; at car of Johnathan ' aad Northern Spy apples today. RED CROSS PLANT AND SHRUB SALE TOMORROW AND SATURDAY, FIFTH AND STARK A New Department of Gift Stationery now open, becona Floor. Com plete lines of Christmas and New Year's greeting cards, calendars and fancy stationery. The Countess of Kingston Irish War Exhibit will be open for our patrons to view without charge between 9 ,A. M. and 6 P. M. Friday. Lady Kingston personally super vises this most interesting exhibition of authentic war trophies and pictures. You are invited Auditorium, Sixth Floor. 71a rsizz -a. Gjkr&mafjfitii ' Sensible The Christmas Handkerchief Sale Continues Friday With Its Epoch-Making Values Abundant Savings for Men, Women and Children . Meier & Frank's : Main Floor, Fifth Street. Save on Thanksgiving and Holiday Requirements Save on Everyday Needs In Meier & Frank's 1502d Friday Surprise Select Gifts for Overseas at our Army and Navy Shop, Main Floor. Portland people will welcome the return of, our Friday Surprise Sales, the last three of which we did not advertise because of conditions being unfavorable to the holding of these crowd-bringing events. , Friday Surprise Day is a wonderful builder of good will for this store. For al most 29 years it has been Portland's premier bargain day. Many hundreds of thousands of dollars have been saved to our patrons during this time. 3 Sales Because many of our customers have fallen behind with their shopping and to encourage immediate Christmas buying, we have provided a most noteworthy collection of surprise specials for Friday. Please shop in the morning use the escalators sharp on a trans fer carry small packages. The West's Greatest Toytown and Dollville are on our Fifth Floor. 1S0SD FHIDAT SURPRISE Hats To $8.50 Values $4.75 Fifty trimmed hats in styles for women and misses. Velvet hats in all colors. 1 rimmea witn fancy feathers, ostrich, flowers and ribbons. Meier & Franks: Millinery Shop, Fourth Floor. 166SD FRIDAY SURPRISE Set of Six Salad Forks $1.98 Individual salad forks in the "Kensington" pattern neat floral design in soft luster gray finish. Made by Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. Guaranteed 10 years. Meier & Frank's: Silverware Shop, Main Floor. 1502D FRIDAY SURPRISE Friday Sale of Bureau Sets 89c Bureau sets with pin cushions to match stamped on cream col ored crash. Stamped nightgowns, nainsook and cambric, 98c, 1 Meier & Frank's: Needlework Shop, Second Floor. J MEIER FRANK'S 1SMD FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES A Great Coat Surprise JL Awaits Our Patrons Tomorrow While Any of 100 Remain $15 It is unnecessary to go into detail our pa trons know that coats of MEIER & FRANK quality cannot but be remarkable values at $15 today. We strongly counsel early shopping to those who would share in this great under price disposal. Finely serviceable materials. Wanted nei styles and colors. Two models illustrated. A phenomenal Friday Surprise sale of good Fall and Winter coats at $15. Meier & Frank's: Apparel Shop, Fourth Floor, IN HMD FRIDAY SURPRISE Glove Silk Camisoles $1.49 A special Friday Surprise Sale of good quality glove silk cami soles trimmed with dainty laces and ribbons. Pink only. Sizes 36 to 42. Meier & Frank's: Underwear Shop, Main Floor. r MD FRIDAY SURPRISE Sale Curtain Marquisette 27c Excellent quality plain curtain marquisette in white, cream and ecru colors. This material is worth from 3 5c to 5 5c yard, special tomorrow, yard 27c. Meier & Frank's: Curtain Shop, Seventh Floor. 1192D FRIDAY SURPRISE Waists To S3.00 Values 98c Women's Jap silk, tub silk and voile waists in tucked and hem stitched styles, low and high-neck models. All sizes 36 to 44 many only one of a kind. None on ap proval, none exchanged. Meier & Frank's: Waist Shop, Fourth Floor. 150SD FRIDAY SURPRISE A Special Friday Sale of Women's Medium Weiehl Fleece Lined Cotton Union Suits 89c A large assortment of women's medium weight fleece-lined cotton union suits at this sensationally low price for Friday Surprise. Dutch neck, short sleeves, ankle length union suits for Winter wear. Regular and extra sizes. Meier & Frank's : Knit Underwear Shop, Main Floor. All Hands Join in This Wonderful 2-Day Sale 10,000 Pairs Women's Gloves r 1S02D FRIDAY SURPRISE A Special Friday Sale of Women's New Washable Neckwear 25c Tailored and dressy collars in flat and roll styles. Lawn, organdy, satin, bengaline and gabardine models.. Stocks and jabots. Boudoir caps. Ideal gifts for women and children. Marabou Capes $5.49 Marabou capes in black and natural. Satin lined and with ribbon ties. Some have ostrich and tail trimmings. Were to $7. So. Buy for gifts. Meier & Frank's : Neckwear Shop, Main Floor. For many women the gift problem is instantane ously and satisfactorily solved in this sale. Gloves are universally acceptable and their usefulness is ob vious to all. Here is the season's greatest oppor tunity to buy these smart accessories at splendid savings. Perrin's Gloves $1.98 The regular 2.25-$2.50 qualities light weight lambskin gloves in white. One-clasp. P. K. and P. X. M. sewn. Fancy embroidered or plain stitched backs. Sizes 5 Vi to 7 included in this lot. Bacmo Gloves $1.69 The regular $2.25-$2.50 qualities. Extra quality wash able cape gloves in good heavy and light weights. De sirable shades of tan, gray, Newport, pearl, khaki and brown. P. K. and P. X; M. sewn styles. Plain and fancy stitched backs. One sketched. Children's Gloves $1.59 The regular $1.7 5 quality. Misses' and boys' gray mocha gloves for all occasions. One-clasp style. Ages are from 2 to 1 5 years. Sale Begins Friday at 9 A. M. Come as Early as Possible fft ; Pi ' .' ; ; IJ i This two-day sale brings at reduced prices gloves that have a household reputation for beauty and serviceability. Such names as Perrin's, Washrite and Bacmo are their own recommendation. Buy liberally for self and gifts from these six unparal leled sale groups. Perrin's Gloves $1.98 The regular 2.50 quality. The famous "Aragon" one clasp P. X. M. sewn cape gloves renowned for style, wash able quality and wear. Brown, tan and gray are the colors. Sizes 5 Vi to 7. Washrite Gloves $2.59 The regular $3.00-13.50 qualities. A remarkably fine lot direct from the factory. The famous Washrite wash able mocha gloves for dress and general utility wear. AH the new and fashionable shades included. One-clasp style. Extra values at pair $2.59. Washable Gloves $1.49 The regular $1.75 quality. Heavy washable cape gloves for general service. One-clasp style. P. X. M. sewn. Tan and brown. . Entire Bargain Squares Main Floor, Fifth Street liSV FRIDAY SURPRISE A Special Friday Sale of A Large Assortment of Women's Fine Quality Silk Hose $1.39 Discriminating women will buy at least two pairs of these fine silk hose at $1.39 pair. All silk stockings, others with lisle tops. Full fash ioned hose in new and staple shades. These arc "run of the mill" stockings. All sires. Meier & Frank's: Hosiery Shop, Main Floor. liMD FRIDAY SURPRISE A Special Friday Sale of An Odd Lot of Lace Remnants 25c9c This is an accumulation of very desirable short lengths df laces and embroideries that may be utilized in your holiday sewing. These Fri day prices 25c and 69c are Just About Half Regular Included are 'embroidery edges, Insertion Piatt Val, Cluny, Filet and shadow laces and bands; net top and Maline laces, etc. lA to 2 yards long. Meier & Frank's: Main Floor, Finn Street. 11,000 Pieces English and American Semi-Porcelain Ware in This Thanksgiving Sale Dinnerware This tremendous money-saving sale comes at a most opportune time. It brings 11,000 pieces of English and American semi-porcelainware at prices that are LESS THAN YOU'D PAY rjx. UKU1INAKY YVrtlTt. WAKh! The sale prices will be in effect Friday and Saturday while quantities re main. As the response to this announcement will undoubtedly be great, we $dvise the earliest possible selection. The English Dinnerware is in a green print pattern with gold decoration. A splendid grade for ordinary use. Illustrated at bottom left. Three great lots as follows: 7c 4-inch fruit saucers. Exceptionally good values at 7c each. 12c 6-inch, plates. 7 inch plates. Soup plates. Oatmeal bowls. 23c 8-inch plates. 8 Inch platters. 7-inch oval vegetable dishes. Friday Grocery Specials Batter. Blue Ribbon, fresh creamery. finest quality. 2-lb. roll j fjtj Coffee, M. & F. Special Blend, fresh ly roasted, 3-lb. pkg. 85 S OQ- pound i7C Asparagm Tip. one of the beet brands, green tips. No. 1 07 square tins, doz. 93. IS can C Catsap, Knight's Rogue River, new pack. Just received, pint bot- ties, doz. S3.50 bottle OlC Peas, Royal Club, small sweet tender peas, new pack, doz. $2.90 Q C can OC Meier pack, can 8aaer Kraat, one of the best brands, new pack. No. 24 cans. doz. 1 C SI. 75, can IOC Striae- Beaa. a good brand, new io. cans, aoz. 12.25, X9C Olive Oil. Napoleon brand, pure Ital ian, gal. can $3.25, Qt- Of) can SI. 75, Pt- can iJJ Koop, I. X. L. brand, chicken, beef, oxtail, vegetable. 3 cans Walaats, Oregon, new crop. finest duality, lb tc Frank's: Ninth Floor, 25c 35 c Fifth Street. J The American Dinnerware is in the ever popular white and gold pattern, as illustrated at top left One big lot at " ' 12 c 4-inch plates. S-inch plates. 6-inch plates. Oatmeal bowls. Soup plates. NO DELIVERIES ON LESS THAN $2 PURCHASES Meier & Frank's: Housewares Section. Basement. MEIER A FRANK'S UttV FRIDAY SURPRISE SALES 2 Big Surprise Tables in Values to 25c 10c Values to 50c 25c Hundreds of useful articles for men, women and children. In cluded are men's suspenders and garters, women's and children's un derwear and hosiery, boys' caps, shirts and neckties, knit caps, in fants' wear, curtains, remnants of wash goods, towels, toweling and various other odd lots. Your choice Friday only from two tables at 10c and 25c. v . Meier Frank's : Lower Price Store. Basement Balcony. Second Day of Our Great Sale OVERCOATS In Desirable Styles for Men and Young Men Garments Worth Up to $30.00 Today Limited Number $18.75 Every coat In this sale is of fered at a substantial saving some of the garments represent phenomenal values. All are of good serviceable ma terials in proper weights for our Portland climate. All show an excellent standard of workman ship. - Many All-Wool Hand-Tailored overcoats are included some of our own good Oregon City make. Raglan and set-in sleeve. Slash and big- patch pockets. Convertible collars that button snugly under the chin and narrow collars with sort roll lapels. Oood colors In plain shades and mixtures. All sizes. Meier Frank's : Men's Clothing Shop, Third Floor. V 1 ;: v. 4
