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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 2, 1904)
THE MORNING ORE G ONI AN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1904. : "The Qualify Boosters" : Portland's Largest, foremost Store : i FIFTH AND WASHINGTON STS. ! The "Different Store" I i The Metropolis of Krinflle-iand : FIFTH AND WASHINGTON STS. A STIRRING ANNOUNCEMENT :PROM PORTLAND'S GREATEST AND SAFEST CHRISTMAS SUPPLY CENTER! Today the 53d Grand Friday "Economy Sale' The 53 d Grand Friday "Economy Sale' Today B8SL For nigh on to three decades we have offered the puttie the hest shopping facilities, the greatest values, largest selections of the world's choicest goods, and the fairest prices offered by any Western house. "We are now more abundantly prepared than ever to satisfy every taste and purse. There are five "basic principles upon which the wonderful success of this great store rests: First Making it bright, comfortable inviting and safe. Second Protecting all who enter its wide-open portals from the danger .of buying trashy or inferior goods. Third Wxappin; with every purchase our personal warranty that prices are lower generally as low always than same grades in competing stores. Fourth Selling newer styles than are shown bv any otner local nouse, ana always anum rjjxj qumiuM. j auum iu Busymio uuiuimucas t omiciucui t uujcs. ucu c auvuiwao sycvu ub w uo KJtuy you may rest assured tne values are exactly as represented. Count the shopping days between now and Christmas, then read his page of phenom enal offerings bargains unobtainable at any other time. s c For 2 Days Today and Tomorrow Here's a Christmas Sale that's a "Korker" In Jewelry and Leather Geods All -First Floor Sixth Street What's more suited for Xmas gifts than pret ty jewelry novelties Buch as we hold a sale of today. The moving? have revealed here and there stocks that arc a bit topheavy so much so that they retard the progress of this good, old mercantile liner Just a bit. There's a 'aean to" we've found in the Jewelry alsleB and to day we're going to start and "even off the stocks- Just read thro' the lists or. better still, walk thro the aisles with your eyes open your purse will open, too! . Wrft Bhk with chains in blacks, tarts, browns and grays walrus and seal leathers values. 52.50 to- $10. iiign-graae Dags any uuc " house for two days at Half-price. 5c "FOR EBOJ.'OID NOVELTH3S WORTH 9c. Ebonoid Novelties Sterling Silver Mounted Shoe Horns, Button Hooks, Paper Knives, etc value 9c, special at, each c 30c for Sterling; Mounted Inlc WelU, worth 15c. 10c for XJnll Bells, worth 19c. 12c each, for Mncllose Pots, -north 19c. 85c Instead of $1.49 for Durable Ink Stands. 65c Instead of 1.49 for Hand Mirrors. 15c for Pomade Jars, worth 38c . 12c for Pomade Jars, worth 19c Oc for Pomade Jans, worth lac. ' Only 20c each for Pin Cashless, worth 38c. ... Only 35c each for Pin Cuahlems, worth 58c. - 4 ' Hall Buffers raise 96c special at 85c. :- k- . 45e Instead of C5c and 75e for Nail Butters. ; 25c Instead of 30c for Kali Btiffcrc. ' ' Stocking Darners worth 19c for 10c SDc Instead of 69c tot Eboneld Sterling: Meanted Calendar. Only 20c for Rolling: Blotters, worth 33c. 65c Instead of $1.00 for Stamp Boxes. 39c instead of 65c for Stamp Boxes. Stationery Holders worth S1.26 for S5c. t Hat Brashes worth 9c for 45c Ink Stands worth 9119 for T5c. Ink Stands worth 1.39 for 85c CUT STEEL BEADED CHATELAINE BAGS. Value 39c special at 35c Value $1.25 special at 63c Value 75c special at .. ,...45c Value $2.00 special at ...S1.19 Value 95c special at 55c Value $2.50 special at ...31.39 Value 53.50 special at ..f2.M Only 25c for Sterling Silver Souvenir Ssoeaa in Lewis and Clark and local views designs. 49c instead of f 1.90 for Fancy Gam Metal Bracelets with opal, turquoise and amethyst pendent. Cuff Links worth 25c for 10c in rolled gold plate all styles. 25c for Faacy Beaded Longnette Chains in all fancv colors worth 75c and $L0O 15c for Peacock Eye Jewelry in Brooch Fins, Hat Tlx, ChK Pins, etc value 25c 23c for Peacock Eye Jewelry Same as above better quality value COc BURNT "WOOD NOVELTIES AT HALF PRICE. Photo Frames value $2.19 special at riioto Fram'ew value $1.49 special at s 5c Photo Frame value $1.09 special at --..v. ,..Cc Photo FramcH value 9Sc special at . ..." 4c Photo Frames value 89c special at 5c Fancy Piaqnr value $1.00 special at Bc Fancy Plaque value $2.00 special at 8L0 Book RackM value $2.25 special at - ..... $1.12 Book Raclcn value $1.49 special at i&c Book Racks value $2.00 Bpecial at ssiro risrar Cheats value $5.49 special at 82.75 I Toilet Setn value $3.95 special at $2.90 SToIIet Sets value $4.95 special at f2X0 Tnl!i SpfM nlun J 6. SO sneelal at f Toilet Seta value $6.95 special at 84J5B Envelope Holders value ssc special at -we Hand Mirrors value $1.29 special at .....osc Hand Mirror value $1.79 special at S5c Clocks value $4.49 special at 82.25 FALLING IN WTIH FORTUNL Jtl. r Trfi, I Christmas Book Buying IS AIDED By two powerful factors; full big- assort ments and pared prices. Booklovers, buy ers for libraries in chuches or organi zations, and all who have bookbuylng- in mind for the holidays, will save by taking- advantage of our prices- Book stores on 1st floor, running: from the Fifth-St. Annex .-along thro' the domestic aisles to the new elevators at the entrance td the new Bixth-St. building-. BOOKS WORTH 25e FOR ISc A series of standard classics, beautifully bound In white and g;old, with flower design In colors; slit top. The list of titles Includes all of the standard classics by the best authors. The publisher's price is 50c the volume. Our regular price is 25c I Sr Special for Economy Sale at. each ONE-HALF PRICE ON CHILDREN'S BOOKS. A lot of high-grade children's books. Included in this list ar: A Ronnd Robin, a series of short stories by popular children's authors. The Gooneabury PIIetIhib, with gilt top and deckle edge. The Moon Children, by Laura Day Fessendef; beautifully Illus trated In color by Campbell. Our regular prices oil these books are 90c, 55c and $L00. ASC Special Economy Sale Price, each t-jk. LIBRARY OF MODERN FICTION, Handsomely bound In linen cloth, ornamented with floral design in colors, good paper and clear type; contains works by sucA sterling authors as: Hall Caine, Fergus Hume. Hugh Conway, Egerton Castle, Robert Buchanan, John Strange Winter, Florence ilarryat and others equally as well known. The regular price is 30c each. Special Economy Sale Price, each Av "WEBSTER'S SELF-PRONOUNCING POCKET DICTIONARY. This dictionary is cloth bound, indexed, contains the correct spell ing and definition xf nearly 50,000 words and manual of useful Information. fUDiisner s price is ioc I I f Our Special Price is, each v- SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS' BIBLES BIBLES WORTH S1.00 FOR 80c. 1 These Bibles have Florentine Seal divinity circuit binding, red miner go in cagus, u ucuu uuuu 1uu.tn.u1, . . erences. concordance, etc, complete: also 17 plates, 12 colored maps and 32 pages of Illustrations. The regular price Is XQr $1.00. Special Economy Sale price, each vv. Doiis and Toys ECONOMY SPECIALS IN TOYLAND. Fourth Floor. 33c Instead of 50c for Curly -Headed Dollies Drossed dolls, with jointed bodies, bisque heads movable and long, curly hair. Regular 50c values. Special Economy Sale Tr Price, only.. i Touring Cars Worth 25c for 1 4c Mechanical touring cars, with chauffeur; a very pleasing and en tertaining mue ioy: vaiue. dc. I r Special Economy Sale Price, each..? Handsome Smyrna Rugs RUGS WORTH &35 FOR $1.95. All-wool Smyrna rugs, double faced, fringed at both ends, size 36x72 inches. Regular $3.25 value. qI Special Economy Sale Price, each.... I JJ -.-I - tf!K&&&&zz . ?.- A Wholesaler's Stock of Magnificent Millinery at Actually 99 Cts-LESS THAN HALF RETAIL COST-99 cts. v HATS FBEE, TOO! A veritable bomb that, exploding, scatters values to the four winds! A bitter pill for competition to swallow a sweet morsel for millinery buyers! A monster purchase and a mighty sale. Two days today and tomorrow Two days! 2000 new, stylish, smart, fashionable Hats, not one in the lot worth less than $2.00, and from that up to the Best $5.00 Values Ever Shown In Portland POR TWO DAYS ONLY, YOUR FULL AND FREE CHOICE FOR 99c. We ha closed what is beyond question the largest millinery purchase ever consummated by any Portland house. Perhaps we've overreached And bought too many hats, even at a fourth of what they're worth. 2000 hats in one lot at this date is a staggering proposition to most millinery houses, but the price tempted us, and wo " tackled." We closed the entire line of a leading, well-known millinery manufacturer At 25c on the $1.00 of Cost Every one a desirable shape, the season's latest, newest, bright est millinery conceptions, ready to wear and tailored styles (the above cuts are exact reproductions by our house artist). Values range, as stated above, from $2.00 to $5.00. All at the astounding bargain price for today and QAo tomorrow for. . . JJ V. And now read this APPENDIX EXTRAORDINARY: To add unbounded interest to the occasion, we will refund the price to tha purchaser of every ninth hat sold during the two days, thus, in addition to obtaining a new hat at one-fourth its value, every ninth buyer will receive her hat ABSOLUTELY FREE Be early and skim the cream of the bargains. Extra salespeople and wrappers. An -Eye Opener For A Month -Opener With the opening of December we throw the throttles wide open, let on a full head of steam and start garment clearance at a gait that will soon open a free road for the workmen to enter and remodel the Suit and Wrap Salons unincumbered by stocks. The Suits Go at Half Price I Forced to the Sacrifice of Every Tailored Cloth Suit and Colling Gown in House- Prices Cut in Two for Mighty Clearing No "ifs" or "ands." The orders have come from the man at the helm to "clear out the depart ment and give it to the workmen stripped of everything in it!" We've closed our eyes to loss, and will try to look cheerful while you wear away these magnificent Suits and Gowns at prices far less than their cost to us. The clearance must be made in two more days! So today and tomorrow, in second floor Grand Salons we offer full, free and unrestricted choice of every tailored cloth Suit and Calling Gown in the house At Just One-Half Price Values from $15.00 that will sell for the next two days at $7.50 up to the magnificent Gowns at $250.00, that you may own at any time before closing time of Saturday at $125.00, and every in-between value goes in! Every suit as above, none .reserved, your choice is full, free and unre stricted! Among them are some of Mile. Schroeder's famous tailored gowns. The immensity of variety knocks description into a cocked hat. A line tells it every late and new material, style and color, every smart effect in tailoring and beautiful workmanship. Be early in choosing and patient with the fitters. Such opportunity is notJjkely to knock at your door again, and we expect such 4m inpouring of buyers here today as no PqrtlaLd store ever knew. That's all HALF PRICE! Extra saleswomen, cashiers and fitters in attendance to expedite selling. $4.00 Walking Skirts $ 1 .95 Today Only 400 neat, splendidly tailored Walking Skirts, in cheviots, homespuns and attractive mixtures; good color line, embracing grays, tans, browns, Oxfords and fancy mannish mixtures; strap, button and stitch trimmings; smartly tailored in the round lengths, instep lengths, and of I OX beautiful workmanship. $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00 values today only at Women's New Tailored Waists for $2.45 the Regular $5 Values Handsomely tailored flannels, alpacas and new granite cloths; rods, tans, navies, blacks, grays, blues and browns. Of exquisite workmanship and finish. Styles both plaited and tucked. Very cuart and serviceable. Best $5.00 values ever O X, shown in the city Special today at, 3pitJ Extraordinary Specials in the Silk and Dress Goods Shops Fifth Street Abhcx First Floor. Think of buying- nd'Pf colored Novtlty Dress Fabrics at Half fcrice! 60c tweeds for 39c; $1.50 black taffetas for $1.19; 50c Jap silks for 29c and $1.25 fancy suit silks for 79c the yard then come here ott Friday and realize your expectations. Bead the offerings 51.25 new swell Suit Silks, In all new. neat designs and colors, splendid wearing- silks and acceptable Xmas presents 7Qr Special for today, the yard Regular 50c colored Japanese Silk, in all colors, for Xmas OQr fancy work Special for today, the yard vjv. Regular $1.50 yard-wide all-pure Silk Black Taffeta the best value shown anywhere at $1.50 per yard Special for in today, the yard 4 I Regular 50c value Heather and Zibellne Tuxedo, in the much wanted, hard-finished weaves a tremendous assort- "Of ment to select from special for today JJ. Regular 2.50, $2.25, $2.00, $1.75 and $1.50 colored novelty Dress Fabrics, all this season's newest fabrics These are the odd pieces left from the Immense early Fall business. All colors In the lot At Exactly Half Price I Half Price! In the Art Shop AN!rEX SECOXD FLOOR. White cambric covers, pure silk floss filling, 24-Inch square Qp cushions Regular price 66o special at ...,.'- Lets of "FlalsfalHC Teacke" to XUmiym Dress Added Here Xer ls Tkaa. Tfsaal to Pay Today PRETTY HOLIDAY RIBBONS 18c FOR RIBBONS WORTH S5c AND 40c A lot of fancy Dresden Ribbons i 1-2 and 5 inches wido also sat in and groa grain Ribbons, some striped and some solid colors, 2 1-2 inches wide Regular 35c and -10c values special for Qp Friday Economy Sale and also for tomorrow, at, the yard. 1 -VJEXISE liACB BANDS Point "Venlse Lace Bands, good quality and pretty patterns, 3-1 to S 1-2 Inches wide worth to 40c the yard special for l r today and tomorrow, at, the yard lov. Another lot In the same widths, but finer quality worth tooci 75c the yard special for today and tomorrow, at the yd. . "Economy" at the Neckwear Counter First Fleer 4Se FOR. STOCKS AND TURNOVERS WORTH 7Be TO 1.66 100 dozen SL Gaul Embroidered Stocks and Turnovers, all very new and stylish and every one exceptionally pretty. Made by the best manufacturers In Bt. Gaul and shipped to us through their New York office. They're worth 75c, 85c and $1.00 with more $1.00 In the lot than of the cheaper ones. There should bo some lively selling with the price For today and .Xr tomorrow only, at, each Specials for Economy Sale at Lace Counter First Fleer. SHIRRED SILKS AND CHIFFON PUFFINGS FOR 35c. A lot of Shirred Silks and Chiffon Puffings for yokes, waists, hats etc, in black and white only worth to $2.60 the yard 7r Special for today and tomorrow, at, the yard iJWV. Stylish Veilings at Economy Prices Fimt Fler VEILINGS WORTH B AND c FOR 25c . Swell Veilings in black and white effects, some plain, some fancy, mesh, some dotted effects Regular 50c and 60c values OSf Special for today and tomorrow the yard vl- HANDKER CHIEFS. Richardson's pure sheer Linen Handkerchiefs 6 in a box A"5? worth 75c Special Economy Price, the box vxv. Another of Those Petticoat Bargains for Which We're Famous Secoad Floor Abhcx Today only we Include among the new annex store's offerings Ladles' black mercerized striped moreen Petticoats, deep Spanish flounce, cluster of 3 tucks and deep ruffle with fancy stitching, or Petticoat of black sateen, flounce of four two-Inch ruffles with two rows of fancy stitching Regular price, $2.00- I Oft Special at 3 1 The Floss Again By Request A lady wrote asking us to place this on special sale again to day, for the reason she misunderstood a former ad. We comply cheerfully, good friend, but don't mis3 any other good things on this page or It's your loss. Unless othorwiso stated they're for Today oaly these specials Shetland Floss in the Sale Fancy work enthusiasts will do well to provide this material today. Supply the Winter's wants. Flelshers best Shetland Floss In pink, blue, lemon, lilac, nile, steel, cardinal, heliotrope, clover, cream, white and black the most popular yarn In the market for those fluffy and comfortable circulars or square shoulder shawls Regular price, $1.00 the box of 12 skeins special prlce,72c the- box of 12 skeins; or regular price. 10c skein special price c skein. YOU MAY BUY THE CfflXDREN Pretty Colored Bonnets at 1-2 Price Today Thoroughfare Aisle The "Baby-Shop" Secoad Floor Our full line xf children's colored bonnets at Just one-half of regular price. Hade of In dia silk, bengallne, cashmere, bearskin cloth, crushed plush and velvet; in full front, French, Dutch and monk styles; trimmed in embroidery, lace, fur, ruche and ribbon; col ors, red. pink, lignt blue, navy, brown, tan. cardinal and mode All sizes. Prices from 60c to $10. Special all tr ffl at Vt prices, or from OVJK. IU v.VJU There's Profitable Buying in the Holiday Shoe Store Today! SIXTH STREET ANNEX FIRST FLOOR. Ahoy there! Mr. and Mrs. Shoebuyer and all the other shoebuyers. The Christmas Footwear stocks are ready, and there's a saving listed for tomorrow that will help you to save in your buylnsr. Warm House Shoes for women, in felt or leather, In black, red or or Louis heels They are priced, at the pair, from 98c toU i'" Shoes are here in box calf, enamel calf or vicl kid in Repair r stylee heavy double soles price, jjQ Women's Shoes $2.68 for Women's Shoes Wort $30. PrO TIT t h hnni1tli.n. . t . a . military, Cuban or Louis heels The regular price is $3.50 O C Special Economy Sale Price, the nair Jt.05 HOLIDAY SlIPPRR!- We are headquarters for men's, boys', women's, misses' and chUd- rPTl 5 TTrtltrtn v Sllnnora oil tflnn l 1 . Priced, the nair. from 7Ke to Those who have been waiting for the new Winter Shoes In tans and shades, In the new Shoe section Sixth street annex directly on the bord&rs of "The Fairway." Also displayed in the Sixth street window. Boy, Youth' Bad "Little Gents Shoes for Winter wear in box calf, with heavy double soles Sires 11 to 13 price, the pair 31.59 Sizes 13 to 2 price, the pair S1.75 Size3 2 to 5 price, the pair 82.06 There's a Flensing Sort of Feel Onr Patrons Ex perience, at both the KaitTTenr and It Price, offered Here for Friday Economy Sale i& WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S Knit Underwear and Hosiery Aisles First Floor. 80c FOR WOMEN'S FANCY HOSE WORTH $1?00 AND 81.25. A great assortment of women's high-grade fancy hose; changeable silk hose, woven In various colors; black lisle hose, with vertical white stripes; black lace hose, in assorted paterns; fancy lace hose, and many others. Regular $1.00 and $1.25 values. Special for fiOr Economy Sale only, the pair J 12c FOR CHILDREN'S HOSE WORTH 15c, ITc AND 30c Children's fine ribbed black cotton hose, seamless, double knee; values, 15c, 17c and 20c Special Economy Sale Oljp Price, the pair " -2- 81.00 FOR WOMEN'S WOOL UNION SUITS WORTH 82.75. Women's fine wool union suits, In white and natural gray, open across the bust; a good Winter weight, not too heavy. Extra good $2.75 value. Special Economy Qfk Sale price, suit t .-JJ 25c FOR CHILDREN'S COTTON UNDERWEAR WORTH 35c. Children's swiss-rlbbed cotton vests and pants, cream tinted. They arrived a little late, considering -the quantity bought, so yours will be the gain. They are worth easily 35c the garment. 0r For Friday Economy Sale, special at, the garment JS Every -Day Needs Are Best Gotten Today Priced Best These savfnss will help a lot toward supplying the Christmas things In the Domestic Aisles First Floor. 20c FOR HUCK TOWELS WORTH 30c 50 dozen fine hemstitched huck towels, size 19x36. Ofl Regular 30c value. Economy Sale Price, each UL BEDSPREADS WORTH $2.00 FOR $1.48. 250 fringed crochet bedspreads, lull size and cut cor- t v ners. Regular $2 value. Special Economy Sale Price, ea... SHEETS WORTH 75c FOR 50c SO dozen best quality bleached sheets, full size, 90x90 inches. Reg ular 75c value. Special Economy qnr Sale Price, each OciC 11c INSTEAD OF 15c FOR PILLOW CASES. Another large shipment of heavy round-thread pillow cases. Regu lar 15c quality. Special Economy II- Sale Price, each I I v. HANDSOME WASH GOODS FOR 25c "Wash goods in very swell effects for evening and house dresses such as imported figured organdies, satin striped madras, Tussah silks, printed voiles, silk organdies, Persian and crystal lawns In the lot are values to 85c Economy opr Sale Price is, the yard aJL C5e FOR FRENCH FLANNELS WORTH 75c AND S5c A Xull line of fine imported French flannels printed in over a hundred different patterns. The whole line is greatly underprlced, even at 75c and 85c For Friday Economy Sale we have marked them still lower and they SSlr go. at, the yard - Ovw 43c FOR FRENCH FLANNELS WORTH 60c AND 85c. Plain colored French flannels, granite cloths and wool cashmer ettes. Regular 60c and 65c ft Economy Sale Price is, the yard "V. FANCY FLANNELETTES WORTH 13c FOR 8c. Best fleeced back flannelettes, in light, medium and dark colors; in pretty stripes, dots, figures and Persian patterns. Xlr Regular 12&c value. Special Economy Price, tho yard....... wo- DRESS GOODS WORTH 25c FOR 18c 1000 yards of fancy brocaded dress goods, double width; in browns, greens, blues and black; value, 25c the yard. i Rr Economy Sale Price, special at, the yard In the "Men's Shop 99 Sixth-Street Annex First Floor. If you haven't bought your Winter underwear yet Mr. Man you ought to shako hands with yourself just $1.80 worth the money you save by buying a set two suits of this underwear here Friday. Or, if you but want to "patch out" the season with a garment or two. you save 45c on each you buy of these. All sizes a full assortment. We aim always to have' some thing good for our men patrons on Friday. This week our Economy Special is an exceptionally good one and sure to 'be appreciated by our man friends. $1.05 for Men's Worsted Underwear Worth 51.50 A full line of men's 3-thread, worsted shirts and drawers, medium Winter weight, silver gray In color, extra fine finish. On account of the mild weather the weight of this garment has made it one of the most popular ones In the house at the price. Regular $1.50 value and one of the tist at that nrlea thai tan be bousrht here or anywhere else In the city. Positively for Friday 4 I OS Economy Sale only at. the garment CUT RATES TO CHINA- And there should be a host of folk make the trip today to the Third floor shops. Supply the Christmas tables and the gift things while prices are this way Big Economy Savings in Handsome China Third Floor. Odd pieces of Decorated China at special prices. Decoration Is wreaths of small roses Creamers value 20c-1-speclal at, each 10c Sugars nnd Creamers value 50c special at, pair 25c Ice Cream Set (dish and 6 plates value $2.25 special, set S1.13 Plates (7-inch) value $2.50 speciaL at, dozen 91.25 ODD PIECES OF DECORATED CHINA with Full Gold Decora tions Neat New Shapes. Plates (7-inch) value $2.50 dozen special at, dozen 81.se Plates (9-Inch) value $3.50 dozen special at, dozen 82.40 Frait Saucer (5-inch) value $1.90 dozen special at, doz..Sl.35 SHgars and Creams value 50c pair special at, pair. 25c When we changed our stockroom we selected all small lots of Decorated China. This we arranged on three large special tables and are closing it out at one-half regular price. Ask to see it. $1.05 INSTEAD OF S2JS0 FOR CARPET SWEEPERS. These Sweepers are high-grade, with roller-bearings, nickel bale and latest improvements in every way- Regular $2.50 I Qr value Special Economy Sale Price, each Our Great Sale of Lamps Still Continues All coal oil, gas and electric reading Lamps are included in this salo at greatly reduced prices. ml 1