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: : - - - , . . - : - i- - - WORCESTER BLOCK BRINGS $300,000 ' Third Street Building Bought by Northwest Townsite Co. of. Philadelphia for Investment. The Worcester building, covering ' the half block between Oak and Pine streets on the east side of Third street, was sold Monday afternoon : to the Northwest. Townsite company of Philadelphia for $300,000; Own ' era of the property were Henry L., : eilott,R. and Hamilton IV Corbett. i The building was erected in lS9S-4 by Senator Henry' W, Corbett. ItTfe ot brick and heavy mill construction and " at the time It was built was considered -the last word In off Ice buildings. The excellence of Us construction is evi denced by the fact that the Worcester still holds a dignified position among office buildings of Portland, with all , available floor, space leased. , The ground floor Is occupied , by the ; main office of the Western Union Tele graph company and by retail stores and 1 the upper five stories are leased for of flees. The building will continue to be used -for office purposes and will re ' mala under the management of Strong & MaeNaughton. . According . to advices received from ' unanes a. neynoias 01 tamaen, . w. president of the Northwest Townsite company,' mat concern proposes to mane further investments in Portland real eg tate. Norman O. Anderson and James I. Conley represented the purchasers " the deal and the Gorbett interests were looked 'after by W. S. Poulsen. The transfer was handled by the-Title & 'Trust company and titre Insurance cov-:- erlng the property was Issued by that : concern. m Embargo Proposed On Export of Print , Paper, in House Bill Washington. Jan. 6. (I. N. S.) An embargo on the export of prfnt paper for one year la proposed by Representative Ferris of Oklahoma in a resolution in "troduced in the house Monday. Penalties of not more than $10,000 fine and not more than' 10 years' imprison ment are provided for violation of the act. , Owners of - Steamer v Nishmaha Sued for i Wrecking of Reuce Astoria. Jan. (.Asking for damages in the sum of 94.420, a suit' was filed in the circuit court Monday by the Columbia River Packers' association against the United . States Shipping . board, the Emergency Fleet corporation and the Pacific Steamship company, owner and operator of the steamer Nishmaha. - The action is to recover for . Injury alleged to have been done to the plaintiffs dock and warehouse by the steamer Nishmaha when ' shs collided with the cannery ship Reuce and the dock on the afternoon of November 29, as the steam er Was berthing at; the Standard OU company's wharf. ; -m A few days ago a suit was brought In the federal court against the same steamer by the board of marine under writers to recover 112,000 for the dam age done the cannery ship Reuce in this accident. j Cupid Puts Kink in Parental Obstacle In Age-Old Manner Pittsburg, Jan. 6. Miriam Virginia Hostetter, is years old, heiress and famed beauty and athlete, . eloped yes terday with Malcolm K. Smith of New Haven, to whose attentions her parents had been opposed. The two were mar ried In Toledo. They announced their marriage in a telegram to the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert D. Hos The 'bride, who will share with her sister and two brothers-the huge Hos tetter fortune, became acquainted with young Smith while attending a girls', school at Westover, Conn., a suburbtf New Haven. Fools the Boys John Day, Jan. 6. Rancher Bill Bel shaw took unto himself a wife last week wiinoui letting ms rrienas in on the secret. However, his friends eventu ally "got next," with the result that Bill was kidnaped from his ranch and com pelled to spend the day and night in John Day with his pals. LET P0SLAM START NOW TO CLEAR YOUR -SKIN An embargo on export Of print paper from the United States would have little effect on the local mills, officials of plants located at Camas and Oregon City said today. Scarcely any paper is being shipped overseas now, and the small quantities being handled are only on old contracts. ! . For the last five months, it is said, no T orders for export have been taken, be- . .cause of the demand from publications f. on the coast. The output of the local mills Is consumed almost wholly In the I'. North west and in California. Small amounts of paper have been . going out recently to Chinf and Japan ... but these orders will soon be exhausted and no more orders will be taken until I . I. . Ji J ..... f . 1 M 1 1 Gasoline, Kerosene, Advanced One Cent By Standard Oil Co. . New Tork, Jan. 6. The price of gaso line and kerosene Is mounting again. An advance of 1 cent per irallon. ef- fectlve today, was anthounced by the Standard Oil company of New Jersey .The increases of gasoline and kerosene . apply to both domestic and foreign trade and are due, the Standard Oil , company announces, to an increase in , the price of crude oil. Woman Hurt When Auto Strikes Pole Mrs. Elisabeth Sax was severely In jured at o'clock Monday afternoon when an automobtle driven by her son 8am struck a telephone pole at East Seventh and Yamhill streets. Sax said another car was responsible for the crash. ' The other car, he said, was going 25 miles and hour and may have struck his car, though he was not sure. Mrs. Sax was cut by flying glass and her . head was badly bruised. Would you be entirely rid of that dis tressing skin trouble? Would vou drive away those pimples? Do you desire a I dear, fair skin free from aggravating I eruptions? Poslam. then, is for you. It awaits I your hardest task, the most stubborn and difficult condition of diReaxeii skin you have to overcome. It is Qualified and i ready. Its makers can put no more of I periecuon in it to make It more valu able to you. So let it serve you; utilize its splendid healing help. Sold everywhere. For free sample write to Emergency Laboratories, 243 West Forty-seventh street. New Tork ciiy.. should be used if skin is tender and sensitive. Adv. Seattle Wins Port Case ' Washington. Jan. 6.'- (I. N. S.) The city' of Seattle won Its case against Hays. Involving legality of ordinances regulating uses or its port facilities. Tbe decisions of the Washington su preme court in favor of Seattle was to day affirmed by the supreme court of Aft.- Vt-ll.J I ma ujiuea oiaics. Extra Special MEN'S GENUINE LEATHER COATS Reversible . GABARDINE AND LEATHER ' Just Ideal for' This Weather !3Q JT78T A PEW MEN'S GUARANTEED RAINCOATS Made of high-grade double texture Bombasine, stitched, strapped and ce mented In every seam. $ 1 2.QO- Usually Sold at I2S.IS- 1 United Rubber Co. m M ORG AX BLDG. Skin troubles need immediate and proper attention . Don't wait thinking they will dis appear in time. Perhaps they will, t but in the meantime you are suffer-: ing from the burning and itching, !' and allowing your nerves to become : badly effected, when a little Re- i nol Ointment would doubtless re lieve it alL ' Unless the skin affection is caused by some internal disorder, Resinol Ointment usually clears it away because contains harmless, and soothing antidotes, for aach condi tions. It can be used easily for it is so nearly flesh-colored it does not attract attention. At all drverists. Double Trading Stamps mil Plan to do you? shopping dfthts store and reafftM benefit 'pfili ToiletPaper Special 17 Rolls SI. BMement Limit 17 rolls to a customer. Good qual ity c r e p e p a p e r. , Large rolls. No phone orders. The Standard Store of the Northwest Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods '-L BestButferi .ineetoiry ales m tit ies.jexcept.withothejuv cerv purchases.- Glen- ?: wo6d Buttefr'wXt.-SMS pW ' Better at' $l.2S wmt. PJ ... 1 f i V 11 111,,, i 7 Store EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTIONS are now ii force to clean up the Basement Stock preparatory to inventory. All broken, lines,. small lots, remnants. etc. offered at.rreat savings. In addition we haye Just received several shipments of Women's Suits, Coats and Dresses picked up by our New Yojk buyer at bargain price which will be Included in the Inyentory 5!e it nouble?reductlons. Bring down S. at HJ UKCCN 1 KAUIHU M AM1-J I UmU KKLTW WftlL 411 Catrgr Of CSSB pUrcntSe$ II the high 'cost of living py doing your shopping In the Basement Underprice Store. DOUBLE made in the Basement. Women's Suitsdoats, Dresses to Go at SaerwiceFriGis Women's Suits, Special at $ Basement SUITS FORMERLY PRICED TO $35.00 A Wonder ful lot of garments and at $15. 00 they should all be gone before the day .is half over. Smart, 'stylish models, made up in Wool Serges, Poplins, Velour and other desirable materials. The most of these have been in the house but a few days. Ex cellent range of sizes and good colors. Suits worth up to as high as S3 5. 00 your choice at only $15.00 Women's Suits At Vi Off Basement EXTRA SIZE SUITS for 'women of large proportions 5 5 suits to be closed out at a straight reduction of t-3 off our regular low prices. Made up in' splendid quality" Wool Serges and taijored to fit prop erly. Lined with excellent quality silk. .Stout women will find these garments to their liking. 55 extra size Suits on sale in the Basement at this special of t-3 off. ' Sale of Dresses $16.95 Basement Dresses that are splendid values at $25.00, $30.00 and $35.00. Wool Serges, Poplins, Jtrseys, Veiours and other desir able materials. Nearly 500 Dresses in this sensational underprice ottering.' Smart winter 'models. Priced IS: $16.95 aw .1 I TV Jr A It. Women's Coats at $; Baement-r-COATS WELL. WORTH $19.50 AND $2$ this .'season's most attractive styles, up-to-date and desirable in every particular. Any woman wJip his the slightest need for a new coat should see these at. once excellent range of good, serviceable materials in the most wanted colors. Belted and' loose styles with large collars Sizes. for Women and Misses, $15 Wpnien's Coats At $3500 Basement $47:50. $50.00, $5,5,00 and $60.00 Coats In this rthenomenai sale Choice" of 125 smart models made up in Suveffone, Bolivia, Suedines and various other materials.'1 Many are silk lined and trimmed wtfVfur. Belted and loose .effects. Strictly high-class Coats with best of 'tailoring throughout. tOK (C $47.50 to $60.00 values priced VUtlevU Girls' Winter Cdats At y2 Basement A special lot of Girls' Winter Coats will be closed out at Just half original price, Made up in good, serviceable 'materials jn de-t sirable colors. Smart styles with large collars, belts and pockets. Full lined: Don't fail to see these first thing tomorrow far they are1 most remarkable values. Coats selling ffrr mo . Price 'Girls' Dresses XMWW I BasementSpecial Cletn-Uo, iSale of 112 Girls' Wash Dresfla . at about -cost of materials. Good qualfty ginghams, and chambrays in attractive colors- light or dark. Smart styles, trimmed with fancy collars, cuffs, belts, etc. (PI OQ Sizes 2 iom. Basem't vXeO7 Bungalow Aprons $1.39 , Basement Inventory Sale As we have only about 100 of these Aprons it is to your advantage to shop early in the day. Of good quality percale in stripes and checks mostly, in light colors. Styled with square or V necks and trim- OQ med with pockets and belts. All sizes. Basement Special Sale D.OU Coverall Aprons $1.98 Basement vbmen's Coverall Aprons in the large, full styles women like so well. Made up in good quality ginghams and chambrays, attractively trimmed with belts and pockets. Assorted colprs. An extra (PI QO special Basement Sale offering at very specialiprice of only tD-LeeO Boys' Pajamas $1119 Basement Inventory Salfe uantity is limited, therefore early shopping: Is necessary if you would he sure of getting a supply of these' for your boy. Made up in good1 quality outing flannel and well made. , Shown in "J Q one or two-piece styles and sizes 'for boys 4 to 10 Vrs Boys' . Overalls at 98c Basement We could not duplicate these. in, the market today to sell at any such low price. Good 'quality .blue denim. C Made up in. bib style , with good strong stitching. Sizes for boys from QQ 4 to 15 years. Priced special in Ihe Basement Sale at.anv formerly at $14.95. Basement Sale Men's Underwear 98c '. Shirts and-Drawers! V ' r. . - ,., :t , . t , Basement! A; sale. -for the 'man . who prefers Women's Crepe Waists $3.48 Basement This lot is com posed of broken lines formerly selling at much higher prices. Many dainty styles, but of course, not all sizes in each model. Waists of Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine in several desirable shades. Some in fancy styles, others are tail ored. Priced special fJO AQ for Wednesday only vOe0 Child's Hose At 29c Basement Children's Medium Weight Ribbed Cotton Hose on sale at a special low price for Wednesday. Dark fcown only. These will give excellent service. Double heels and toes. OQp Inventory Sale r price only &aU Children's Union Suits At 98c Basement Girls Fleece Lined Union Suits, regulatka style or with waist. High neck and long sleeves. Sizes for girls 2 QQp to 12 years. Special suit aQU i Sale of Undermuslins 1 A Envelope Chemise, 1 A DJLX7 Gowns, Skirts, Sale tDJL.JLi The Basement Inventory Sale of Undermuslins offers over. 15 00 dainty garments at the price far below value. Hundreds of women whp buy their muslinwear in our Basement- know from experience that the values we offer are not to be had elsewhere in the city. For the Inventory Sale we have grouped ove 1500 garments into one big lot. Night Gowns, Envelope Chemise, Skirts and a few dainty Silk Cam isoles garments such as would ordinarily sell at $1.50 to 1Q $2.50 some slightly soiled. Yoar choice in Basement Sale PJ.ele7 , R. W. Corsets $1.69 Baemnt Royal Worcester Corsets are worn by millions of American women who demand service as well as style in the corsets they buy. This lot we offer contains Royal Worcester Corsets of splendid grade coutil and batiste. Front and back laced styles. Low bust. 1" Q Nearly ail sizes. Priced .special for this Basement Sale at vi-eO Open Stock Dinnerware New Shipment Just Received Basement Many ' of our customers who have been inquiring about lower priced Dinnerware will be glad to know we have just received a fresh shipment of Open Stock ware in two attractive patterns. One is in neat blue and gold effect and the other has dainty pink, flower decoration. 26-Piece Dinner Sets $ 5.48 39-Piece Dinner Sets $ 7.98 50-Piece Dinner Sets $11.85 60-Piece Dinner Sets $1550. $3 Alarm ; Clocks Special -$2.19 Basement No excuse for being late when you can get a good reliable Alarm Clock at such a low price. Tattoo Intermittent Alarm the i kind that rings at Intervals of a few .seconds. These Clocks are (?0 " Q standard 3.00 values. Basement PeA5 War Tax not included at : Sale . Price. 0 r, Women Union Suits At 79c Basement Women's Union Suits of good quality white cotton. High neck, .long, sleeves, ankle length. Also high or low neck 7Q vests, ankle length pants, wt Women's Hose; 25 c Pair ; Basement Women's , Cotton Hose of good : quality with double heel .and toe. Black only and -all. Or sizes. Priced special a pair Hose at 49c Baseaaent Think o buying good duality lisle hose these days at 49c a pair! .Lay inr a, good (' supply wane ;. vwtt nave r. wti upporiuniiy, 49c Household Suppli Basement We have prepared a list ' of extra good bargains in home needs for the Basement In? ventory Sales. Confe and save. Bleached Sheets At $1.98 Basement Bleached Sheets, of splendid firm quality. Size 72x90 inches. Limit 6 to a QO customer? Special at ylwO Pattern Cloths- Basement Mercerized "Da mask Pattern Cloths in beautiful new designs. 'Rich satin finish. Some are hemmed, others are plain. Sale prices $1.75 to $4.50 CURTAINS Odds and Ends that have accumulated in the .drapery department Marquisette and scrim materials tomorrow's sale price $1.98 up to $3.69 10 Yfrrds Longcloth At $2.45 Basement Fine soft qu'ality Longcloth suitable for underwear and infants wear. 10- AK yard( pieces ipecia! JPAetJ Outing Flannels I 23c Yar d Basement White Outing Flannel of good quality, 27 inches' wide, 20 yards to a customer. OQ Tomorrow priced, a ' yard Blanket Sale - AH soiled and ' odd Blankets of every description must be closed out at once. Look to your needs. Sale prices $20 to $12.50 : Sale of Remnants -Basement Pit separate garmepts to1 union suits., I Good quality runderwear shirts : and drawm n , all sizes. Wool finish. On sale in he QQ. Basement Sale, special the pair' only OC Cashmere Socks At 39c . BasementMen's Cashmere Socks in medium wfight. Black,' natural or ox ford- All sizes, in;, the Base- QQn ment-Sale, special, the pair rat 1 i 'OUTING FLANNEL Pa- fl0 CA ' . lamas'.- Priced scecial only DiUV v - Men's Canvas Gloves at 39c Men's Night Shirts $1.98 Basement 300 pairs Men's Canvass Gloves on sale Wednesday.- Made with leather palms and knitted wrist Fine for rough work. Spe- QQ"J cial Basement Sale pjtce g OiV Basesnenr Men's Night Shirts of fqod quality .outing flannel. I Fancy striped -patterns. Cut generously Jull and well made, f 2.35 1 QQ graded Basement Sale at tj4-ee0. Basement Millinery Sale i 133 TBrnmed Hats 5Spepiai?j$3? " -J. The most attractive lot of; hats! we have goffered this aeason-you will say so too when you see the ;miny. beautiful models In the sale. Smart, snappy Turbans, Chin Chins Sailors andtother. styles. Velvet Mats. Ve lour and Beaver Hats'combined with velvet;-and All Velvet Hats. Mostly blacks; but there are -some in navy, brown, ; -taupe and red. JQ Q Hats worth t 7.98 in this Millinery: Sale, priced f special gt'tJJOeUa' ' . " Childreii'sTrimrried flats 50c r J Basemeiit Sale of Women's Shoes 250 Pairs atf $4.49 THE BASEMENT STORE will tell .250Vpairs bf Women's High-Grade Shoes -tomorrow at less than present cost ft the factory. LOT 1 100 pairs, Women's Patent Leathers wUh cloth or kid tops, turn or MQ welt soles, full Louis heels styjlsb and serviceable shoes, a pair Or4 150 Pairsat $l.-98 ' Basement This lot b made-up, oiieyeral broketr , lines, therefore sizes ar depleted., ; 1j'actlcally ;all' the pooular" . styles aire represented..' Light 4r-dark, tops, as ybuprefer. Mostly in smau ana.meaium stzesr vniy ISO pairs at this.:prlce.' Shop, -f QQ. - It P A V : L ' Hs DiacK or ,wnne. ah sizes. Basement Sale special, pair ' ' l' ' '' V- ' . early 4n the day'. Special pair;vxeey