OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1908.
WOMEN'S COLUMN
EDITED BY OREGON CITY WOMEN'S CLUB.
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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.
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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
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He was educated in Northern Indl.
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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
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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
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Hosiery A
' counter filled with
all kinds for ladies', men and
children. Pick and pay only.
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Time and
Money Well
Spent Here
Dtttfng this Sale
BteemsMflfs Store
Formerly Selling's Store.
Oregon City, Oregon.
Strictly Reliable
Every Transac
tion must be sat
isfactory at the
"Old Selling's
Stand".
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