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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (June 8, 1900)
12- THE MORNING OREGONTAN, RIDY, JT71SE 8, 1900. OLDS S KING Refrigerator Time Th season demands them. They represent comfort and conven ience. Also economy, in the foods they prevent wasting. The highest perfection has been attained in the Automatic Refrigerators Their perfect air circulation prevents mixing of food odors. They are easy to clean and consume Ices ice than the ordinary "Ice box." We've 14 styles and sizes Prices from $12.60 up. See the Automatic befare buying a Refrigerator. Today and Tomorrow Tailor-Made Suits At $8.98 Were $12.50 to $20.00 each No better chance than this JACKETS BIUK OR SATIN LINED, For strictly up-to-date man tailored suits UNDER value. Made of Bannockburns, Homespuns, Venetians, Coverts, and plaid-back suit ings. Invisible plaids, mix tures, tans, browns, modes, blues and grays. Sailor Hats At a Price Vevr shapes In a varietyof straws, wane. macK. col ors and combinations. Some 11 ,. .. oc UL ea worth 5L50 each. them now. As the two large tables of them must not outstay their time limits. White Stuffs for Commencement Gowns Every year we make special effort to have a collection of the most popular fabrics for graduating dresses. Our as sortment this 6eason surpasses all for mer showings. "We mention some of th favorites. Fine Moussellnes FROU 20c to 75c YARD. Dotted Swisses French or chiffon finish, from ISc to 50o yard. White Batistes Plain or with mercerired fancy lace stripe or check, from 25c to COc yard. Sheer Organdies FROM 124c to JL50 TARD. SPECIAL. VALUE at 35c TARD. New Turkish Slippers RED AND BROWN. C-f OK nr ALL SIZES, at UJ yr A Shoe Sale Unparalleled FOUR LOTS FOR LADIES LOT 1- Black Kid Button- C AR nr ed. $3.50 and H.00 grades.... O pr LOT 2. Dressy U and $5.00 CO 07 nr styles, at -JtOtO i yv LOT 2. Slippers and Strap Sandals. $2 and $2.50 grades, C-f 1 ft rr LOT 4. Same, of Patent Ci 547 r. Leather. $3 and $3.50 grades, s I 0 pr Standard July Patterns AND PATTERN SHEETS AT PATTERN COUNTER Standard patterns are always up to the latest fashion notch, yet practical, simple and reliable. ANY MAN CAN TELL When a shirt looks well, but only those who have worn Mount Hood Negligee Shirt Can tell the whole story. How correctly they fit how thoroughly well made how amply proportioned and how nicely finished. Mou who wear "Mount Hood" shirts are wearing the latest styles, and The Ideal Shirt For Summer Coolness The brand. "Mount Hood," stands for many years of reputation making, and LIKE "WELL-GROOMED PEOPLE, THEIR GENTEEL APPEARANCE BESPEAKS CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE FITNESS OF LITTLE DETAILS WHICH GO TO MAKE THE HIGH-GRADE SHIRT. Some Summer Favorites of Mount Hood Shirts Lightweight Flannels In c-f t( - dainty checks and Ktrlnfts-4 I Ul Cd Also Madras in smart effects, at 75c and $L00 each. t ). J-?S -? s : MmnawJMMfH Uli,, ' W J M V EXTRAORDINARY BARGAIN LadiesTailor-Made Suits TODAY ONLY Today only we will sell 70 high-grade Tailor-made Suits, in black, gray, tan, brown and navy, made of fine all-wool Homespuns, Venetians, Covert Cloths and Cheviots, in Eton andJacket styles, regular prices $1 ,$17. 50 and $20, your choice today only vpycD Shirt Waists Today and tomorrow onfy we will sell 100 dozen newest style Cotton Shirt Waists, in a handsome variety of light, medium and dark patterns every one this season's garments our regular 79c line, your choice for today and tomorrow only at We've styles to suit all soft-shirt needs. Prices from 30c up. FAVORS FALL CARNIVAL ELKS DECIDE TO GO AHEAD "WITH THE FAIR. Twenty Thousand Dollars Xeeded to Make It a Sncceaa-Half of Amount Pledged. The street fair and carnival to be held In Portland early In September, under the auspices of the Order of Elks, will be a great show if the committee is able to carry out Its plans. The question of holding such a fair has been under discussion for some time. Re cently a committee was appointed to take the matter in hand and determine If the citizens of Portland wanted a fair. The committee is composed of E. W. Howe, A. D. Charlton, John F. Cordray, D. Soils Cohen, J. M. Long. J. E. Thlelsen, R. E. Moody, Edward Ehrman, James Morris and Alex Sweek. This committeo made a favorable report to the lodge last night. In the report It was stated that $SO00 had been pledged by business men, and that the Eiks them selves would put up $3000. This Is half of the amount needed, and the committee feels reasonably sure of raising the re mainder. Prominent members of the committeo cay that It will be the greatest show Port land ever enjoyed. It is not to be sim ply an affair of the Elks, but a carnival In which many of the fraternal orders of the Northwest will take a hand. Elks all over the upper Coast are be coming interested in the matter and will help to make the carnival a success. The local committee estimates that It will bring people here all the way from the British Columbia line to California. The time has not been definitely settled yet, but it will probably be the first 18 nlvals in the past few years, and at each the Elks have strengthened their reputa tion for conducting these affairs. The one to be held in Portland will ba along the lines of that held in Louisville lost year. Xot Managed by Elks. The Oregonian was misinformed in ref erence to the Elks having charge of the ourtn or July street carnival. Many members of that organization will lend a hand In making: the narad of i Fourth a grand success, but the Elks street carnival does not coroo off until early in September. The im!i Fourth will be managed by the parade committee. 49c each Millinery Ladles' Rough Straw Sailors. "Reg ular. 75c. Special, 50c each. "White Duck Middy Caps for chil dren. 35c each. Mexican Hats, 75c each. Ladies' Sailors, trimmed with black velvet and wheat. 51.50. Our entire stock of trimmed haU at greatly reduced prices. Friday and Saturday 150 Pocket Fans, black, tan and red. 200 Japanese Folding Fans, assorted fBlcyde Sundries colors, special. 4C e&co. Leather Belts Regular 35c and 45c Pulley and Buckle Belts In patent leather, plain leather, and seal; mack, white and tan. Special 25c each. Friday and Saturday Ladies' All-Silk Mitts and Silk. Real Lisle" and Taffeta Gloves, in black and colors. Regular price, 50c and 75c Spe cial. 29c pair. 200 pair 2-clasp President Kid Gloves, latest style embroidery, in black, myr tle, biscuit and primrose. Regular, JL25. Special, SSc 25 dozen Ladles' Richelieu Ribbed Lisle Thread "Vest; low neck, no Bleeves: Torchon lace trimmed; white only. Special, 25c each. Ladies' and Children's Blough Laun dered Sun Bonnets; navy, red, sky, pink and Gingham. Special, 15c All our $1.73 and SL93 Ladles' White Petticoats; lace and embroidery trim med; full width, and length; all with dust ruffles. Special. $1.59. Castile Soap 26-ounce bars "White Castile Soap. Regular, 25c Special, 13c bar. Cutlery Sale Kitchen Knives, 10c each. Ice Picks, 15c, 25c each. Bread Knives, 15c each. Chopping Knives, 5c each. Cooks' Forks, 10c each. Cake Turners, 10c each. Can Openers, 5c each. jyjIlL, mil 4 BBs iMr JjM FOR MEN- Men's regular 20c Fast-black Cot ton Sox, special 19c. Our regular 50c Suspenders, spe cial 39c. Fine French Balbrlagan Underwear, special 50c Bicycle Lacing. 10c piece. Graphite, 3c stick. Bonn's Cement, 8c can. Chain Brushes. 5c each. Rubber Frame Protectors, 8c each. Leather Handle Grips, 25c pair. Locks. 25c Tire Tape, 3c piece. Bells, 20c, 25c and 50c each. Trouser Guards. Foot Pumps, 35c, 50c 75c each. P. & A. Automatic Gas Lamp, $1.63. B. & R. Gas Lamp, $1.75. I. C. Lamps. 75c. Light Weight, 75c Foulard Sliks Queen of Summer Silk Fabrics. Look at these prices: Our C5c Foulard Silks at 43c yard. Our $1 Foulard Silks at 69c yard. Our $1.25 Foulard Silks at 79c yard. Souvenir Books For Graduation Gifts Standard Authors and Poets, bound In white and gold, 50c Ivorine Series. Poems and Prose. Celluloid cover, gilt edges. 25c White Goods Suitable for Graduating Dresses: India Linen, 10c to 50c per yard. Victoria Lawn, 10c to 50c per yard. Persian Lawn, 25c to 60c per yard. French Batiste. 25c to 50c ner yard. i Swiss Mull, 10c to 0c per yard. India Mull, 25c to 50c per yard. 576th Friday Surprise Sale Today Only Ladies' KigMgowns Muslin and Cambric, lace f 1 flY vp X.vl EACH and embroidery trimmed... Ladies' Skirts Cambric, handsomely trim med in lace, with embrold- tf3 QQ ery insertion; separate dust j) 000 flounce; each " Basement Specials Decorated Glass Syrup 1 ?f Pitchers; each 1iV' Decorated Colored Glass Water Set; pitcher and six TRf Glasses; per set uv 6-Inch JARDINIERES; -t 1 r Pirh Today and Tomorrow Special Sale of 33C each GLAZED CUSPIDORS; each Men's Shoes Russia Calf and Vic! Kid; frO OZ tan. or black; per pair i$tJ $1.37 Each 3-PANEL SCREENS Six feet high, antique oak, with silkolene filling; very neat and attractive, and especially good value. See Display In Fifth-Street Window Ladies' Shoes Black Dongola Lace Shoes; -f regular prices. $3 to $; per J, J J pair Lace Curtain Specials 185 pairs of Lace Curtains, Brussels effects, very neat designs: regular $3 values; per pair SO pairs Lace Curtains, nov elty effects plain centers, and very artistic borders; regular $2.50 values; per pair Quarter-Inch Bras3 Exten sion Rod $1.97 $1.59 4c " HEH5jUIT5L $11 Half-Inch Oak or Mahogany Extension Rod, 4-foot I C length w The advantages of the Peerless Icelnncl Ice Cream Freezer vrlll be demonstrated in onr crockery de partment Friday and Saturday, from 10 to 12 A. 31., and from 230 to 5 o'clock P. M. v$11.89 a Suit Stylish, perfect-fitting all-wool worsteds, casimercs. vicunas, cheviots and serges. Best suit values In the city. Washable Suits Little Boys "Washable Kilt Suits in pique or percale: sizes 2 to 4 years, $1.25 to $2.25 a salt Boys "Washable Suits, percale and gala tea; -large assortment of patterns: slzea 3 to 10 years. 50c, 75c and $1 a suit Boys' two-piece "Washable Crash Suits, sizes S to 15 years. $1.50 and 1.85 a suit Boys' Vestee Suits "We are showing the latest novelties la Boys Vestee Suits; sizes 3 to T years. $2. ?2.25 and $2.50 a suit Men's Summer Vests "We have In an extensive variety of the latest styles at $1.50 to $3 each. Special Men's Negligee Overshlrts in il. stripes nnu cnecKs. ngnt fx and medium colors; each... MEIER & FRHNK CO. FELLOWS 309 Washlngten St. 7 Cents Pound Fresh Soda Crackers. 55 Cents 10-Pound. Box Soda Crackers. 10 Cents Pound Graham Crackers or Ginger Snaps. 10 Cents Can "Albert Roche" Sardines. 25 Cents Six Cans American Sardines. 45 Cents 13 Cans Deviled Ham. 19 Cents 10-Pound Sack Farina. 25 Pounds Good Clean Rice for $1.00. 30 Cents Pound Hoffman House Java and Mocha Coffee. Buy a Monument Button. Since election Is over and pub lic excitement has died down, there seems to be something of a dis position to forget the souvenir mon ument fund buttons. There is a balance yet due on the monument fund. Because election or any other affair Is over, the people of the state have not canceled their obligation to their soldier dead. Interest In these buttons must re vive again, and people must buy. This is the only equitable manner of raising the fund, and Is so evenly d' lded among the people that It hurts none. Buy buttons. IT you have one. buy another for your wife, son or daughter, your sweet heart, or anybody. Show your patriotism and buy. The Haven of Satisfaction In clothes buying. As naturally as the mariner seeks a harbor in the storm the thoughtful buyer seeks refuge from the unreliable, here. It's a safe harbor to buy in because it's free from old wreckage. It's clear of ex orbitant prices. It assures you of quality the best. Tailoring of the highest order, and perfection in making and service. jreaBqyatnmat(a ttKERfc days in September. In the meantime the canvassing committee will continue Its work, and if the other $10,000 can be raised, Portland will get the show. As soon as the needed amount is in sight, the work of perfecting plans wili bo begun. Already a number of features have beeen decided upon. Among them are a grain palace, fruit palace, mineral palace, built of quartz from Oregon mines; numerous street arches, and the decora tion of bridges and buildings. The railroad companies have agreed to provide structures for the individual ex hibits, and will give reduced rates on lines coming to Portland. Assuring letters are coming lit from all sections, and those having the matter In hand here feel greatly encouraged. The music, and other attractions, so far as Is possible, will be employed In Ore gon. Eastern attractions will necessarily have to be provided, and all such will be of the best character. No admission is to bo charged to the main fair, and the street show promises to be worth coming many miles to sec Last fall the Elks of Louisville, Ky held a similar fair, which was attended bj thousands of visitors. The Louisville pa pers speak of it as one of the most at tractive fairs ever held in that city. A mid-Summer carnival is now being arranged In St. Paul by the Elks, and great interest Is being 6hown in the mat ter there. Other large cities have had such car- - "v --i-- ' dftS2 23 t i ViE:.ri'vi MEN'S FLANNEL SUIT For outing or business wear we are showing a very handsome line of these high-class novelties in imported flannels. The new Automobile Blue, with an Invisible grayish stripe; the Oxford gray, with a delicate hair line; light tan mixture, with a delicate blue herringbone stripe; navy blue and blue grays, all the very latest shades, at $7.00, $8.50, $10.50 and $12.00 Coats ore cut in regular round-cut sacks or double - breasted. Pants are made with belt straps and wide turn-up at bottom. All sizos. Negligee Shirts Comfort is to the body what good sense is to the mind. You can obtain the one and display the other in buying tHese new Soft Madras Negligees in all the new stripes. Silk fronts (-f fC In plain or puff bosoms, 4 UU All the very latest "Manhattan" effects in Oxfords and Madras, at $1.50. Neckwear and Belts In neckwear we arc selling all the time from a freshened stock a world of nov elties the very latest " Rumchundas,'' Flowing -end Four-in-Hands, Vide-cnd Tecks, Bat-Wing Strings and Bows .... 50c Men's fancy leather belts, 25c; a large variety of leather belts, with "can't slip" buckles, 50c M WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD ITS SO OYER CLOTHING CO O POPULAR-PRICE CLOTHIERS BEN SELLING, Manager. Corner Third and Oak Streets Great Shirt Waist Sale FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK. Fine white or colored Shirt Waists,- the kind that sell regu lar at $1.25 and $1.50; special BY EXPRESS We hve Just received shipment of the latest novelty ... KHAKI SKIRTS Also fine line of Wash Suits. 85c THE SILVERFIELB FUR MANUFACTURING CO. I.EADIXG FURRIEKS OF THE "WEST. Hicbest Price Paid lav Raw Fr. Send For Price List. 283-285 Morrison St. PORTLAND, OR. 38 YEARS THE STANDARD MM m2. I I 0& U ft J 1 1 )) Z2L I I SIG. SICHEL & CO. 92 THIRD STREET, PORTLAND DISTRIBUTERS Special Inducements to Dealers. Write for Price and Samples. Arabia. Infellx. "Southern Arabia" by Theodore Bent and Mrs. Bent. "Words cannot express the desolate as pect of this vast table-land, Akaba, or the 'gohie-up as the Arabs call It. It Is perfectly level, and strewn with black lumps of basalt, looking as though a gi gantic coal scuttle had been upset. Occa sionally there rises up above the plain a flat-topped niound or ridge, some SO feet high, the last remnant of a higher level, which is now disappearing. There Is no sign of habitation. Only here and there are a few tanks, dug to collect the rain water, if any falls. These are pro tected or Indicated by a pair of walls built opposite .to one another, and banked up on the outer side with earth and stones, like shooting butts. The Akaba Is exclusively Bedou property, and wher ever a little herbage is to be found, there the nomads drive their flocks and young camels. Of the frankincense which once flourished over all this vast area we saw only one specimen on the highland itself, though It Is still found In the more shel tered gullies, and further east, hi the Mahrl country, there Is. I understand, a considerable quantity left. We were often given lumps of gum arable, and myrrh Is sull found plentifully: It Is tapped for I Its Gdorifecous-ajg, Men's Shirts jiiyyiiik Stiff-Bosom Shirts, Sllk-Front Shirts, Collars and Cuffs, only $1.00 WELCH American Clothier 225 MORRISON STREET. Between. First and Second. E.&W, Klpsici Th lose- fold collar. E.&TIV,