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G Hie OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, OREGON TIIUIwDAYr I.IAKCII- HI, 1 FOOTRACE IJETS OMA ACCUSED OF SHOPLIFTING After a spectacular feminine, foot race through the crowded business district. Mr. Fannie Ortel was ar rested Wednesday afternoon by Miss Coraen "Walker, house detective of Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Mrs. Ortel la wanted In many large cities from Chicago to Seattle and In the South west for shoplifting:, say the police. Mrs. Ortel was taken to the police station by the woman detective, assisted by a policeman from headquarters. She is said to hare confessed- to certain shoplif ting- activities after sufficient evidence had been produced against her connecting her with theft from the Meier A Frank Co. and Lipman, Wolfe & Co. department stores.' i . s ; - --' A complaint charging her . with the theft of two ,ailk dresses valued at $57 was filed against Mrs. Ortel in munici pal court i ' XETUBHS SILK DBESS Suspicion Was first directed against Mrs. Ortel Wednesday afternoon when, she entered the basement department ef Lipman. Wolfe & Co. store with a silk dress which she was returning for cash. She gave the manager of the department, Sam Well, a note alleged to be from her sister.. The note read: "Dear Sir: Am returning this dress by my sister as my daughter tied very suddenly under an operation and I have no use for it. Please give my sister a refund for It, as I paid $22.60 for the dress. Mrs. William Smith, Castle, Or." ; ; y The woman was heavily veiled and dressed in mourning, but she was partly recognised as a well known shoplifter whose picture Well had seen from cir culars sent out by the Burns detective agency. Asking her to be seated a minute. Weil called Miss Walker, the house detective. Mrs. Ortel became sus picious and dashed out of the store. She was closely pursued by the woman detective, who chased her . around the block. ' , . f SBXSaTIOKaL CHASE FOLLOWS Mra Ortel ran up Washington street with Miss Walker at her heels. Once when the fleeing woman became stalled by the crowd she waa overtaken by Miss Walker. In the scuffle that fol lowed Miss Walker tore the coat from the fugitive, but Mrs. Ortel carried her 45 years lightly and continued her flight. She ran up Broadway and was over taken again near Alder street. -. The woman detective, though breath less and weak from her run, was able to hold Mra Ortel until a policeman arrived. She was taken to headquar ters, where she refused to talk of her escapade. Shortly afterwards she attempted to lose a key In a lavatory at the police station. This was recovered and proved to be a key to a room in the Imperial hotel, where the woman had registered Sunday. In her room silk clothing from Portland department stores and from big department stores all over , the Northwest was discovered. It was val ued at more than $500. Confronted by this evidence, Mra Ortel Is said to have confessed to ber Crimea i' "" A record book of her thefts covering WOMAN IS CAUGHT AS FLEEING SHOPLIFTER s SiS"Js "asaajajaaaaa.,, -Piwe i?2A 's )sssj,?.AsBN)ssBHpavwassSBPiSJb ' - ' , .- ' j : - 'V. i I - , . - - -t ' ' ' ' i i - . " j " -,- c w 4 ' - ' $ . ? ic .,::.:::;:- y '-.'.--'-- .-:....,.'.'.. '. .,:,-.-:..' i 1 r v - , Mrs. Fannie Ortel cities all over the United States was found In her belongings. ; Although she refused to divulge any further Informa tion concerning herself of her identity other than that she formerly lived in PonUac. ' Mich.. Burns - authorities are confident that she is a noted shoplifter who Is wanted 1$ many cities. j -xirowir I Iff BFOKA3E i - i I Advices from Spokane tell of - the woman's activities trtete, where police! accuse her of victimizing several large jstores. Her system was to steal goods. returning later in aeep mounng ana sod bing out a story about her daughter, for whom she, "purchased" the goods, having died. She then requested and obtained return of money) to the value of the stolen articles, police say. Store employes overlooked purchase slips on the theory that they had been tost, it is presumed. Mining Talks and Trips About Town Convention Events Tentative entertainment plans for the International mining convention to be held In, The Auditorium, April 5 to April 9 Inclusive, have been announced by the Portland Chamber of Commerce and the Oregon bureau of mines, and include addresses of welcome by Governor Ben W. Olcott and Mayor George L, Baa$r, and talks on mining by leading mining and metallurgical experts from all over the United Statea Edwin Ludlow, who succeeds Herbert Hoover as president of the mining as sociation, will give one of the principal talks. Features of the week will be au- tomobile trips about .Portland, boat trips on the river to Port of Portland centers. a barbecue at Bonneville, and a "jinks" smoker. Three daily sessions will mark the business phase of the convention, which will occupy the main portion of The Auditorium, i An ; extensive mining display has been : arranged to occupy considerable space In the basement of The Auditorium, t , V j . i ' i - Applying electric currents to the base of the brain a Berlin - physician , has found a way to give sleep- to the sleep less. :-' "-vr 'v.'" --.fi, Steals Motorcycle To Get Job as Cop On Traffic Squad The eiderdown slungshot to Percy C Hon.- - 5 - - When be waa arrested Wednesday sus pected of the theft of a motorcycle, after admitting to police officers that he had telen the vehicle, he explained that he had committed the -. theft so that he would be equipped to get a Job as traf fic patrolman. The motorcycle waa stolen from C. Set-ran of Milwaukie. Servan. officers say, has already collected Insurance on . K.f - Ttut mntAnevcIs cams into the possession of the police when officer stopped Joe campoen on nwuwn kjm iMav nfcht mnJl auestloned him about the 'vehicle. Campbell explained that the machine belonged to uon. - Patrolmen Drennan and Rex found Hon at his home at 418 Fourth street and secured his confession. . Investigation developed that Hon had actually applied to Oregon City authori ties for a place on that city's speed cop iorce. ' i . He Is In Jail charged with larceny. Disagreement With Men Halts, Sailing Of Fishing Fleet San Francisco. March J4- Failure to reach an agreement over a between fishermen and the Alaska, Pack ers association today caused a cancella tion of sailing orders for the big fleet of the company and the laying off ef 250 men. v ,,; t . ? ' - VK.f If ( miltt nnanihle the fleet Of 2( vessels will remain in Oakland harbor this year and not rnaae tne usuai irip . r4 a wbs ttim utata.ment of IS. K. Tichener, general manager of the com pany. - - " " The men insist on the payment f t cents a fish for the season's catch, while the company is offering but 7 cents. . A cut of $50 on the $200 paid for time consumed o the rouna mp is mv ulated by the company, fishermen Claim. t. thin nn third of the nackers in Alaska will operate this year," said Frank M. Warren this morning. I will net operate any of ray plants unless I can break even, or. In other words, split 60-50 wltn tne iisnermen.- "Thu waara scale of fishermen In 1S18 was over . 100 per cent over that of 117, oonttnuea warren. in nw "' mWwVit iitmnM. and In 1S20 an In crease of 20 per cent. We have offered the 1918 scale, and fishermen want an advance , over 1920. There will be no striker as the cannerytnen will not oper ate," , ,-.; - V... ; . : - -:..., ..j'-; IPacific Livestock Plans Bigger Show ti nfrwra nf the Pacific Interna- iinnai t .iwxtor-ir aTnoattlon have been de veloping plans for the big show next November and. according , to Fred S. Stlmsoh, president, of the association, practically completed - plans have been drawn up ready for presentation to the board of directors at their meetingSat urday. A plan of the coming show will h tn tract a lat-fira concession bnlldlne. which will provide floor space for addi tional display features. The state ap propriation of $100,000 wm . oe appuea to making further aoamons to ins ouua- S Fashion Prepares for Easter -. Values Are Most Extraordinary SUITS . Typical of Eastertime and the new" mode is he uit of Navy Tricotine with its short jacket, its dashing col-' bred sash and fringe ends. Its roll collar, bell sleeves, handsomely em broidered effects give it a world of dis tinction. -v- , . ; " : We ar$ especially featuring " these $67.50 suits for Easter. In these you'll find splendid tailoring, which insures you the slim, graceful lines, that en gaging simplicity of youth. , DRESSES Taffeta, the most Springlike of fabrics, is seen here in numerous dainty modes. There-is Canton Crepe, too, beautifully embroidered or in smart two-tone ef fects.' Eyelet embroidery over color is another clever idea of the Spring mode, and a long waistline and sash makes the charm. r-' These dresses are especially purchased and just arrived for this, our great Easter dress sale. We ask you to see these frocks, compare them with oth ers, a,to; style, quality, workmanship and finish. When you do this, you'll agree it is indeed a remarkable sale.' $39.50 X two f $49.50 Ordinarily Sell to $65 J OTOUpS I Ordinarily Sell to $75 CREDIT IF DESIRED 4 ; : . Ings, so that all of the stock that Is oil display will be under cover. In addition It is estimated that at least $75,000 addi tional will be required to put up the contemplated concession building. Expansion of Farm Education Planned Spokane. Wash.. March 24. Progres siveness and expansion in the education of the farmer was the 'keynote of ac tivities that marked the opening of the second annual convention of the Wash ington state farm bureau here, , A new organisation, the Washington Farm: Bu reau Federation, was formed. The num ber of delegates from each j county was Increased from one to two, I with provi sion made for counties desiring . larger representation on a membership basia Every county to the state : was. repre sented. 17. 6. Marshal is Daddy ' United States. Marshal George V. Al- Materials Workmanship Price and Satisfaction THERE, briefly and pointedly are the reasons for Jacobson supremacy in Men's Tailored Suits. , ? ' . j There's not another tailor shop in Portland with an assortment of Spring suit materials such as we are showing. Nor will you find better workmanship, and certainly no such prices las $50 $60 $70 f HENRY V. JACOBSON 324-26 Morrison St.- Portland Hotel Block. : zander Is numbered in the list ef proud fathera. A bouncing t pound boy was bcrn to Mra Alexander jonday in a ocal hospital. Mother and child are doing nicely, says the marshal. -W Forfeit $40 Bonds I La Grande. March 14. The city Is $40 to the good because D. K. Ford, Burt Brown and James Parker, charged, with being drunk, failed to appear in police court after having been release 1 oa bonda ' St.' Helens is to have a new $25,000 freight depot. Glotliesi for Easter f f. Men's and Young Men's Suits ; Readyto put on - Smart in Style Moderate in Price r vf i $25 to $60 Hats Neckwear Shirts Hosiery n ma. MEN'S WE Aft Gorbett Bldg. Fifth and Morrison - ' , -- - - , L L ' 1 ! 1A right-about-iace in the Shoe Business" llllSlllll I ....... .-'T "' ! 11 "- - n-i Tir . " i.i m u m wjiiii Ml , ; n HELdL Nowliere : else cal3lYOlll shoe : 'styles for Easter - V TEARLY 'ioo authoritative custom-lasts foir men and women U IN Brogues, Oxfotds, Strap - Pumps, Welted Pumps, Smart Novelties -Genuine Calfskin, Genuine Kidsldn, Genuine Sjiell Cordovan, Genuine Ooze Leather, and fine Satin. Three Prices Only The New ONE-STRAP PUMP In genuine Brown lodskaa with Grey Ooarjpenel and strep insert. Turn sola, Fall Louis beeL Note ipcaally tae true, fitting arch. ' - ' 90 $7 The New -TUXEDO" FuBrsinti nuins Cslfilin of the ssvart "Bossy Geowo" shade. Light weight with flexible medium sole. Fufl kid quarnar lining. . Heal f3.50 Among your fpeads tad acquaintances, the cotnplaiht is often r heard that "there doesn't seem to be much choke in the stores. Naturally! A store can only serve you according to its abilities. : How much longer the average store will take to achieve its right-about-face depends on how soon it can set right its policy, iu merchandise, its prices. Regal opens' to you turw this smart and varied line of shoes for Easrrr as the resuk of the Regal foresight and program of go-ahead. 4 . In the genuine leathers, you see the Regal command of resources. In the price-range---r7.5o, 8.50, 9.50 you see the effect of purchasing power; factories full-steam ahead; and the. saving due to selling direct from the Regal factory to the Regal wearer through the 57 factrnrned Regal Stores. At a time of confusion, of temporizing; of plans for this, talk about that, promises for the future here is a live, vital, policy achieved and in full actum. You will find in it support for .your own conviction that put ting shoe values and prices on bedrock needs simply the ability ; ana willingriess to save. - . REGAL SHOE COMPaAJJY BOSTON, MASS. The New. -SPAD" A Brogue oxford in Dade Eroiim genuine Ciifskin- most limm.nl wing tip .mode, full perforatsd and pinked. Sole of walking weight. Kel X inch high and flanged. fS.50 The New "CREST" la Dark Brown Russia Cslftkin, with tough, flexible walking sole and 1 inch fiance beeL 1 sstner narf srsy. uuartar fufl Usther lined. Noteths new rope stitduag. 7.50 The New SEMI-EROGUB SPORT OXFORD Msde oa the "Newport last bv full -grain enuins dark CsUyda. MedW weight with full kid euattar luung. nest it ' ; Made by Ajterieafs Most Progrcssire Shoe-Makers Sold Economically fhfough Thar Own Shoe Starts REGAL SHOE STORE la PORTLAND 347 Washington Street . ' SAN FRANCISCO SACRAMENTO , OAKLAND 7?2 Market Street 927 Kay Street ; 1315 Broadway SEATTLE " TACOMA 1118 Second Avenue . ' , . 940 Pacific Avenue The New "PALL MALL" . la genuine Brown Shell Cotdorsn -iert in upper ef genuine CalnJda: sole eMeodonally tough, but' flexible. Leather heeL I inch high, and double abigged. 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