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OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1908. WOMEN'S COLUMN EDITED BY OREGON CITY WOMEN'S CLUB. 4 PROGRESS. I land In 1S30, where the halls and many passages and stair cases were all dark. The following paper on Progress j Each guest was given a Blugle candle was read at a recent meeting of the on retiring for the night. It the build Women' Club, by Mrs. T. E. Beard: lng had been lighted at hotels are to When I was a child In Wisconsin, j day poor Mr. Pickwick would have we used to enjoy climbing to the top been spared that memorable scone of a neighboring mound. At first the assent was very gradual, but the later climb was steep so 6teep that we were obliged to wind backwards and forward to get a footing in the loose sliding gravel and rock. At first we enjoyed the struggle of climbing up two steps and slipping back one. Out after a time we became tired and out of breath. It seemed like we were pot. getting any nearer the top. At last we would stop for a rest, and to catch our breath, and look back down the way we had just came. Then, when we saw the long stretch of path winding away down down until It lost Itself in the brush of the pasture below we saw that we had already come a very long way up the hill. We have all had similar experiences, I feel sure. Just so we, the human family, have been trying to mount the hill of know ledgethe knowledge of the world in which we live, the universe, matter around us, the human family and all of the laws of nature and art applying to things about them for the aiding, comforting, healing, clothing, feeding, housing, educating, governing, subdu ing the evil propensities and strength ening the good in all mankind. As we stand In the present and look back down the years, the way the human family has come until the way is lost in the early ages. We see at first a very gradual assent indeed, but in the last few centuries the incline becomes much steeper and we can see the world is making much greater progress up the hill of knowledge. We stand in 1908 today. Let us com pare our position and progress with that of the 19th century that we may more readily see the advancement we have made. The field Is too large for us to touch upon more than a few of the many line of wonderful improve ments and discoveries made by man in the last few years. We will consider for a few moments the subject of light. It is almost im possible for us to grasp a correct idea of the literal darkness of the world up to the 19th century. Even the 19th century was ushered in with the tal low candle, wax taper and small oil lamp for inner lighting and. torches for street lights when there were any. The oil lamp was a cup containing oil and a wick which carried the oil out of the flame, but there were no lamp chimneys so the light was very dim. In Pickwick Papers we are giv en a picture of a large hotel in Eng. with the Lady the Yellow Curl Pa per and his awkward and distressing meeting with Mr. Peter Mangua the next day. The lamp with a chimney was made early In the 19th century, but did not come into general use until much lat er. Gas was used some in the early part of the century, 1807. A few gzs lamps were placed on the streets of London, but people were all afraid of the new light. Philadelphia fought lor more than SO years against the Intro duction of gas as a means of lighting the city. The U. S. Qasette declared It a folly and a nuisance and insisted that common lamps would take the shine off all the gas lights that ever exhaled their Intolerable stench. The newspapers declared that the intro duction of gas would result In terrlflo carnage and destruction and that the refuse of the works would kill all the fish in adjacent streams. On March 23, 1S33, a formal petition of remon strance signed by 1200 of the wealth iest citizens of Philadelphia was car rled to the State House. The conten tion was so hot that a special commis sion was sent to Investigate the light lng facilities of London and Paris. On his return he reported favorably and the council reluctantly granted the long sought ordinance. Then the use of gas spread rapidly to other cities. The middle of the 19th century also saw the discovery and introduction of kerosene oil, which gave a better and cheaper light than the animal oil, although It was dear and crude enough then. When people became accustomed to coal oil it was used for lighting streets, too. Then streets of smaller towns and cities before dark were now dimly lighted with oil lamps. I have no doubt we can all remember them. In 1895 T. L. Wilson while oversee ing some work in a smelter discovered what is known in commerce as acety lene gas, a powerful illuminant It is daizllng in the brightness of its flame, and for this reason is much used to light bicycles and carriages. From an economic point of view this gas is of great value for it can be generated In a home as needed by a very simple operation. It can be liquified by pres sure and put in cans to be tapped as the gas is needed and can be manufac tured at one-third the present cost of coal gas. Although Davy discovered the arc light as early as 1800 and many others have made arc lights different ly constructed, it was not until 1880 when Edison placed his Incandescent electric light system before the peo ple that electricity took Its place In the commercial world as a light of value. Now we may say the largo cities of the world and many of the smaller one aro lighted by electricity. We have the brilliant arc lights on our streets, not merely the main streets, but all the streets aro BuppoB. ed to be lighted. Isn't this a stride for a century! In our homes 1800 ushered In with the candle Its best light 1901) any where within con necting distance with electricity has lli. 24, 32-candlo power electric lights and those not Blngly but in chandl K'ers. Our Christmas trees may be beautifully, nml best of all, safely lighted by tiny electric lights color ed bulbs. For public affairs, build ings, and grounds are decorated with millions of electric lights, with most beautiful effect. It is estimates that the dlstanra covered by the three big shows this season will exceed in the aggregate 45.000 miles. The Greater NorrU & Rowe Circus will exhibit at Oregon City May 9th. OAHTOllIA.. Slfutai f 11. Ml. J U - II. i. A m him iw fin imn owja (Continued In next Issue.) BEST OF PROOF. That Hyomel WW Cur All Forms of Catarrhal Distatii. Testimonials could be printed by the thousand, many of them from Oregon Cjty and nearby towns, saying that Hyomel absolutely cures all ca tarrhal troubles. The best proof of Its unusual curative powers is the guarantee that Huntley Bros. Co., give with ever youtflt they sell, "Money back If Hyomel does not do all that is claimed for it." Hyomel Is not a secret remedy. Its formula la freely given to physicians who want to know what they are us ing when they prescribe Hyomel. It Is guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drug Law by Serial No. 1418. There is no dangerous stomach drugging when Hyomel is used. Its healing medication la breathed through a neat pocket Inhaler, reaching every part of the air passages, destroying all catarrhal germs and curing the disease. CIRCUS COMES SATURDAY. Norria & Rowe'i Aggregation Will Play to Crowds at Oregon City. The Barnum & Bailey circus played an extended engagement at Madison Square Garden, New York City this spring. The Ringllng Brothers Circus began their season at the Colllseum, Chi cago. It Is reported that their business was very large. j The Greater Norris & Rowe circus, museum, menagerie, hippodrome and congress of nations, began their sea son In San Francisco this year. In thirty days the big show played to 779.873 paid admissions. The press of the city were enthusiastic in their praise of the new big show. It Is estimated that with the three big circuses of the country there are 1800 people, 1000 horses, 100 elephants, 175 cars, besides hundreds of other animals used. It cost3 about $12,000 a day to operate these shows. They are about of equal size and Importance this year. THE WAN FOR THE PLACE. J. W. Gray Hat Had Many Years of Experience In Educational Work, Joseph W. Gray has announced his candidacy for Couuty School Superin tendent and his name will bo on the ballot for this office at the Juno oloo tlon. Mr. Gray, who la an Indopondont candidate ami la Independent In every sense of tho word and Is not affiliated with any parties or factious and so licits the support of all voters who do sire to see the office of School Super intendent occupied by a man who Is highly qualified for tho position. Mr. Gray stands high In tho educa tional ranks of the State. He was for many years Identllod with the educa tional Interests of Clackamas County as vice-principal of the Oregon City schools, and was for nine years prin cipal of the Parkplace high school. Prof. Gray was ono of the originator! of the Clackamas County Teachors' Association and when he resigned his position to go North, he was serving on me county examination ooaru, as 1 uuuu j ran UtH r. I it t - - fuj tahuiliuiu- similailiT tttcfbotlantniiuta ItnUtc StooiadB andlJovstf HOT Pmmnfp"! niiVvlInn (nf,i ni'ss n nd (W rnnlilm ivWw Opium-Morphlne norrHaeraL HUT Si ARC OTIC. MrW- A narldrf ItAltUrfu fop ftllKftftft- n,. Ctttf Ctnnwh niirrtviri . t ' A Worms ji onvuiswns Jfwna nres anil LOSS or SLttr. ricS'mdf Sifnaivt of NEW YORK. 1 . -j Exact Copy of Wrapper. For Infants and Children. The Kind You llavo Always Bought Bears tho Signature of X If . IT A J Use j For Over Thirty Years ma tut MMrawa , m arrv. secretary of the Willamette Valley Chautaunua Association for four vear. Prof. Gray formed a wide acqualn-1 tance. He was educated in Northern Indl. ana Normal School and also in the uusmess louege or me same piaco. He holds a life diploma from the State of Oregon and la In every way quali fied for the position to which he as pires. Prof. Gray Is a man of family, 44 years of age, and a taxpayer of Clackamas County. He has served 17 years In the schoolroom as a teacher and knows fully tho needs of tho com mon schools. W. H. NELSON, Blacksmith Wagon and Carriage Maker Horse Shoeing A Specialty Opposite Frank Busch phonic Oregon City, Oregon D. C. LATOURBTTK President. V. J. MEYER, Cashier THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK 6i OREGON CITY, OREGON CAPITAL, $50,000.qp. Transacts a General Banking Business. Open from S A. M. to 3 P. M. Easy io find the Busy Bargain Corner "Selling's Old Stand" at Suspension Bridge Dowm Go the Price o o 8 O o O i : 1 ' ' g Q IjKcA 1 UK cf rUK l o more oaf gam otirpfises to give momentum to tne great saie 01 excess oiock aoo summer u At the Old Corner Store Suspension Bridge cocooocoooooooocooocoooccoooooooooooooocooooooooooooooooooooooooooccooocoooocooo o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o merchandise at this economical trade center sale continues 1 0 more days. g" MEN'S SHIRTS Men's fancy soft negligee shirts, pretty styles, the bosoms are inserted, very dressy, full felled seams, well made and are really a dollar value compared to most make of goods. Great special, lot to go at 39 Men's fancy soft dress shirts in all the latest deslns, plain and fancy. From 50c to $2.50 A special line of men's golf shirts, an odd lot of different quali ties ranging from 50c to $1. Will be sold during this sale at, each ' 39c HATS Men's hats, every style, the new ones, J2 standard goods, gray, brown and black, all sizes. Here's a fine pick up all at $1.25 $10.75 UP Ladies' Fine Tailor made Suits 125.00 ones don't think It any thing strange when we quote such a sensational cut price on stylish browns, grays, etc., tailored suits from $10.75 UP About 25 men's good suits, Just a few of each style. They were suits that sold up to $12, some only $9 and $10, but we close out the remaining sizes all at $0.25 1000 Balls Mercerised Embroidery Silk Large spools containing 83 yards all colors very popular and used for many purposes 31c MEN'S PANTS Men's Cottonade Pants, dark striped, and well made, Instead of using an overall use these and be dressefl at the low price of....(5()c Our Sporting Canvas Men's Oxfords, rubber and leather soles; a novelty of the season, were $1.50, now $1.20 Gray Canvas Shoes, good leather soles, Spe cial now during this sale $1.25 DRESS GOODS SPECIAL FOR SUMMER 10 yards to customer, no more Extra This one special for Monday only. (When Bold out there will be some other bargain to take Its place.) All colors of the very best 8c and 7V4c standard dress prints In the pretty dark reds, blacks and whites, navy blue, etc. All to go In one big bargain lot, per yard Muslin Underwear, Etc. Special The assortment of our Ladles' ready to wearMuslIn Underwear Is very complete and you'llfind Bome elegant bargains and Bave money by every purchase. Kimonos, made of pretty Lawns In dainty floral designs, each 10c The full length house dress style of Kimonos go at J)c Soft Cambric finished muslin night gowns, yoke of hemstitched embroidery effect 95c Full flounce, embroidery trimmed muslin under skirts; also lace trimmed skirts, all at 98 NOTIONS Neat horn pocket comb, 5 Inch, In case, each c Handsome colored dressing comb, 8-lnch. These nre very strong, almost unbreakable. A good 25c value at ....9C The genuine French linen Hattenburg thread, all the favorite numbers, come In balls. Each c Colored finishing braids, neat patterns of pink, red, blue, cadet, etc. 4 yards on a card, each c Snow white pearl buttons, first quality, all perfect, 2 Snd 4 hole. Come In size 10, 18, 20, 22 and 24. All at per dozen 5c A box of crimped bone hairpins. Per doznn l()c A cube of steel mourning pins, assorted size heads, 100 in cube, for ie One lot of 60c and 25c odd size (small) belts. Buy them for the chlHlren at 4c One lot of standard "R. A 0." well known corsets, full line of sizes, popular styles In black only. Regular price 75c 1 48c MILLINERY Afl our Ladles' Hats right up-to-date and elegantly trimmed, will be closed out during this week of Mid-Season Stook Clear ing Sale. Beautiful creations at half the regular price. SPECIAL Children's Wash Pants, all sizes, ages 4 to 10 years, rogular 25c, 35c and 40c, to go during sale at J()C A large lot of TORCHON LACES I 1-2 to 2 1-2 inch. Also insertions These wear and wash well 4 c Hosiery A ' counter filled with all kinds for ladies', men and children. Pick and pay only. 1 2k Time and Money Well Spent Here Dtttfng this Sale BteemsMflfs Store Formerly Selling's Store. Oregon City, Oregon. 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