THE 3I0KXIXG OREGOMAX, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1908.
Santa Claus in Attendance Daily 2:30 to 4:30 P. M. Portland Agents for Butterick Patterns, Columbia Yarns, Nemo Corsets, Etc.
The. Meier & 'Frank Store Holiday Stoppers9 Headquarters
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Grand Sale Holiday Books
From Portland's Best Stock
The Holiday Book Store is ready to please every fancy in reading
matter for young and old. A very larpe and complete stock for
your chooin desirable literature of all kinds at the lowest prices.
The Very Newest Gift Book Sale
Bachelor Belles by Harrison Fisher. Henry Hutts' beautiful picture
book; Dream of Fair Women by Harrison FisGer; Book of Sweet
hearts and many others.
Newest Fiction Makes Pleasing Xmas Gifts, $1.18 Copy
Holy Orders by Marie Corelli. would make a nice gift, eopy $1.18
The Little Brown J tig at Kildare by M. Nicholson.
The Enchanted Hat by Harold McGrath: very interesting, 31.18
Out of Doors in the Holy Land by Henry Van Dyke.
The Ked City by P. Weir Mitchell, very cheap at this price, 1.18
The Well in the" Desert by Knapp, take advantage, at, copy.. SI. 18
A Grand Army Man by O'Higgins, out of the ordinary, copy. SI. IS
The Testing of Diana Mallary by Mrs. H. Ward, at, copy.. SI. 18
The Money Changers by I'p'ten .Sinclair, very interesting, SI. 18
The Wail of the Lonesome Pine by John Fox, Jr., at, copy.. SI. 18
Lewis Rand by Mary Johnston, a very good story, at, copy.. SI. 18
Buv vour Christmas Books now while tue stocK is complete.
Mail and Phone orders carefully filled. Take advantage of this sale.
A complete stock of Books of all kinds for
boys and girls of all ages in the Book Store
Main Floor. Linen Books and Toy Books
in endless assortment, prices from 5c to $o.
Children's
Books
Grand Display Toys, Dolls, Games
and Holiday Goods Third Floor
"Toyland" 3rd floor is the
center of attraction We have
gathered here for your selec
tion toys from the four quar
ters of the globe Toys of
every device, toys for young
and old, practical toys, in
structive toys, mechanical
toys A display second jto none
in the land No other Portland
store gives the time or consid
eration to the toy business as
the Meier & Frank store Our
toy chief travels to the other
side of the pond each year in
search of the newest and best
No expense is spared to col
lect a Holiday stock that would
do justice to the largest met
ropolitarftore All toys pur-
chased now will be carefully packed and stored free of
charge Same to be delivered at any time you choose
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$2.50 Fancy Clocks Now gl.49
35c Christmas Stationery Now 1 8c
Special lot of 200 fancy Clocks pretty imported designs in gold,
gun metal and, brass finish; all are fully warranted; .f2.o0 CI A h
values Take advantage of this special price at, each.''
1000 Boxes Christmas Stationery; pretty holly and floral de- 1 O
signs fine quality linen paper c values, for this sale, at. ea JLOC
."00 Bottles of Eastman's Perfumes and Sachet in all the pop
ular odors They are great values and are cheap, at, eaeh..OC
Groceries in the Basement
Best Fatern Sugar-cured Hams. 20c values special at, per lb. 16' LC
Raisins after-dinner clusters 1-lb. packages, '20o value, lb.,15C
Fancy Brazil Xuts (Xigger Toes), 2."c value, at, per pound.. 19C
I Fancy Apricots These are regular 'Sic value, at per pound.. 16C
,pw loiK oage i iiecM diiM unuru on oaie Hi. per pound. .olC
I Sliced Bacon put up "in one-pound jars 30c value, at, jar. .24c
New, extra large Prunes 2 pounds for 2."c value, per ound..9c
; lrnierial Crystalized Ginger now on sale at the special price, lb. 25
i Peep Sea Minced Clams, put up in one-jKund tins, on sale, at..l2
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Xmas Gifts For
Perrin's" Gloves at $
50c Handker ch'fs
$1.50 Shirts at$ 1.1 5
2000 pairs of the celebrated "Perrin's" French Kid
Gloves for men Hand-sewed and hand-finished Best
shades of tan, all sizes; regular $2.50 valueff "1 OQ
now on sale at this very low price, per pair.P A0
Special Jot ot men's ianey silk and silk and linen
Handkerchiefs All new pretty styles values 1 Q
up to 50c each, at the extremely low price of.
300 dozen men's high-grade Shirts in plain or pleated
bosoms light and dark patterns in great assortment;
also stiff-bosom Shirts in large variety, coat "1 1 C
style; all sizes; $1.50 values on sale, at, e a P A
Men's $5 Umbrellas $2.69
$1 Four-in-Hand Ties 35c
Special lot of men's fine Umbrellas Silk and linen cov
ering; gold and silver handjes; all new and tO CQ
high-class; a grand assortment; $5 val., at..V"'
100 dozen men's fine Silk Four-in-Hand Ties, made
full French fold; all new patterns; light and ES
dark colorings, grand assortment; $1 val., at. . . -'
Special' lot, of Men's Silk Reefers in black and white;
hemstitched; regular $1.50 values on sale at d1
this remarkable low price, your choice, ea.. P
Guaranteed Sox lor men, b pairs
in a box; light and heavy weight;
tan.black and split-foot; fl? I C(
19c MSg
6.1 Way Sale of Best furs
Greatest Values Ever Offeree
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Our great annual Holiday Sale of Furs now in progress High
class furs Coats, scarfs, muffs, neck pieces, etc., in all style
skins on sale at marvelously low prices Furs of quality at prices
about one-half what equal grades cost you at the exclusive fur
store Investigate the merits of these great bargains 2nd floor
Women's Fur Stoles, Scarfs and Muffs in black lynx; magnificent sets and single
pieces; beautiiul skins handsomely matte and iinisiied wonaertui values at
$45.00 Stoles now at $36.50
$45.00 Muffs now at $36.50
. $30.00 Muffs now at $25.50
$35.00 Stoles now at $29.50
$65.00 Stoles now at $52.50
$48.00 Muffs now at $39.50
Natural Mink Scarfs in plain Stoles and fancy Scarfs: special for this sale, only
$30 Values $24.50 $40 Values $3 1 .50 $r8 Values $54.50
Lartre line of Muffs to match Mink Scarfs plain or -fancy, take advantage at
$55 Values $42.50 $68 Values $59.50 $75 Values $62.50
$40.00 Astrachan Fur Coats with Jap mink collar for $29.50
$65.00 Near Seal Coats $48.50 $35 Russian Pony Coats $22.50
Squirrel " Coats, Caracul Coats, Otter Coats, Mink Coats, Pony foats all on
sale at greatly reduced prices. .
A Great Xmas Sale
Oriental Rugs 2d Fir.
We are showing the greatest stock of Antique Oriental Rugs in North
west $55,000 -worth of Rugs at wholesale cost added to our already
large collection for the Holiday season. .The personal selections of
our native rug expert Mr. Naj Hanief. "We have opened an Oriental
Rug annex on the Second Floor, where all medium and small size
Rugs will be shown, while on the Third Floor the magnificent new
Oriental Rug Carpets are being displayed. Mr. Hanief has just re
turned from a six weeks' trip to the Far East where he picked up
many rare gems in small and medium sized Rugs and which we are
offering at exceptionally low prices. These extra special values are
also of great importance. 1
Lot No. 1 A special assortment of Beloochistans, in soft colorings and
exquisite designs; good size; regular values rang- A OC
ing from .$20.00 to $27.50; on sale at,' special, each. PltOiJ
Lot 2 A special assortment of Moosuls, Kurdistans, Hamadans
and Camelshair Rugs; all large size; magnificent de- d1 Q
signs, rich colorings; values from $30.00 to $45.00, eachP
Lot 3 Antique Cabistans, Lurdistans and Daghestans, in grand
variety; regular values up to $50.00 each, your choice, each. .$32.50
$32.00 Suits $14.85 Ea.
$55.00 Gowns $ 2 7.45 Ea.
In Portland's leading Cloak and Suit Store today 200 women's and
misses' handsome new tailored Suits in fancy and plain tailored
effects; wonderful values, in this season's very best styles; medium
and long coats, semi and tight-fitting, trimmed with satin and fancy
braids, also tailor-stitched; skirts are plain gored, with or without
folds'; the misses' sizes are made with jumper; materials are in broad
cloth, fancy striped serge and fancy worsteds; navy, black, catawba,
brown, green, wine, fancy stripes, checks and mix- QC
tures; all sizes; regular values up to $32, special for.. PX0J
Another exceptional offering of women's beautiful new afternoon and
evening Gowns in messaline silk, taffeta silk, etamine, voile, lace and
chiffon; black, navy, lavender, light blue, white, champagne, yellow,
pink and green; princess jumper and two-piece dresses, made with
lace yokes, lace and net sleeves; full gored or pleated skirts; drop
skirts of taffeta silk; regular values up to $55.00, on JJ0 7 A C
sale at this very low price Jake advantage of sale..
ONE-FOURTH OFF ON ALL OUR EVENING WRAPS
Jewelry and Toilet Articles
Gold and silver-plated Jewel Boxes, regular $1.50 values, for..98c
Fancy mounted Back Combs, immense variety, in plain JJ 1 1 Q
and etched bands; regular values up to $2.50, for, each . .K '
Special lot Beauty and Collar Pins, plain bar designs; every OO.
one warranted; regular 05c values, on sale at, special, each.
Military Brushes in fancy cases, with or without mount- ! 1 7Q
iflgs; regular $3.00 values, on sale at, special, pair. ,P
3-pieee Toilet Sets, brush, comb and mirror, in ebonoid, d1 QO
pretty cases; regular $3.00 values, on sale at, the set. .P fO
French Staerhorn Match Holder and Smoker, special, the set..59C
French Staghorn Hair and Bonnet Brushes, on sale for, ea..1.19
Celluloid Collar and Cuff Boxes, new style; special tor, each.. use
Silver-plated Shaving Sets, mug and brush, fancy case; set.. $1.49
Regular $2.50 Belt Pins, pretty antique designs; on sale at.. $1.49
German Silver Mesh Bags, with or without lining, $8 vals, ea.$4.98
35c Holly Box Stationery at 18C 50c Holly Box Stationery at 33
Regular 75c Handy Cabinets of Stationery, on sale at, each..49
Christmas Seals and Tags, on sale at this special price, package.. A$
1000 Fountain Pens, each, 79 Fancy Scissors, $1 values, 49
Solid gold Bf.by Rings, plain and etched bands, values to $1 for. .59
Gold-filled Rings with stone settings and signets, special, ea..39
Manicure Sets, in leather cases, on sale at this special price. $1.49
A Great Xmas Sale of Cut Glass
$2.50 Nappies, for, each. $1.98
$2.00 Nappies, for, each. $1.58
$2.50 Spoon Trays, each. $1.98
$3.00 Spoou Trays, each. $2.38
$2.50 Olive Dishes, each. $1.98
$2.50 Vases, on sale for. $1.78
$5.50 Vases, on sale for. $4.38
Salt and Pepper Shakers, regu
lar $2.50 values, at, pair. $1.98
$4.50 Cologne Bottles at. $3.58
$17.00 Bowls on sale at. $8.50
$8.75 Bowls, on sale for. $5.75
$8.00 Bowls on sale for. $4.00
$18.50 Bowls on sale at. $9.25
$12.00 Bowls on sale at. $6.00
$20.00 Bowls on sale at. $10.00
$22.00 Vases on sale at. $17.38
$24.00 Vases'on sale at. $19.58
$15.00 Vases on sale at . $11. 98
$20.00 Vases on sale at. $15.98
$15.00 Baskets, at, ea. $11.98
Nickel and Copper Novelties, suitable for Christmas gifts. Vases,
urns, chafing dishes, 5 o'clock teas, coffee percolators, etc. Wonder
ful showing of pretty and useful articles on sale at very low prices.
Electroliers and Gas Lamps in large assortment of styles. Basement.
HUNKS HIS NOKTH END POL.
ICY IS SUCCESS.
Jlct-lares Proprauinie 'Will Xot Be
Changed While He Is In Office.
Moral Squad Keduced.
Mayor Lane stilted in an inttrview
yesterday that his policy of closing up
all disorderly houses throughout the
city has proved a success, and that it
has been vigorously executed by the
police deportment under Chief Gritz
niacher. This policy will continue in
force as long as the Mayor occupies
the position of executive, he declared.
His statement was occasioned by a ru
mor to the effect that the policy is
being abandoned.
Yesterday morning Chief Grltzmacher
detached two officers from the plain
clothes staff and transferred them to
the first night relief, as patrolmen.
This gave rise to the rumor that the
policy, of the Mayor to keep a strict
watch on women who were formerly
Inmates of disorderly houses was being
gradually abandoned, and that, in time,
the houses will reopen, and that things
will run along as before the Mayor
issued his closing order, some three
months ago.
"There is no truth In the statement
that I have decided to abandon my
policy regarding the North End dis
trict." said Mayor Lane. "From re
ports made to me by Chief Grltz
macher. the policy has worked out
successfully; there is not a house of
ill fame in Portland that any of the
policemen can find; they have all been
closed, and they are to remain closed
so long as I occupy my present posi
tion, at least. I have no Informaiion
about the transfer of two officers from
the so-called moral squad, Jiut If they
weer. I have e,very reason to believe
it was done because the Chief did not
need as many men to keep tab on the
North End and simply put them to
work where they were needed."
Mayor Lane decided to close houses
of 111 fame when a petition, signed by
North-End business men, was sent to
himself and the City Council. He first
sent a communication to the Council,
stating that it would require ten ad
ditional policemen to enforce the law.
Intimating that if the Council would
provide salaries for that number, he
wotild act. For a time, the matter
went along without any definite action,
but the Mayor at last asked for the
extra detail, and the Council complied.
The order closing all disorderly houses
was then Issued.
BLANKETS0N SALE.
Extra large size heavy gray blankets at
$2.38 a pair; $6 white wool blankets. $3.96:
heavy cotton comforters, 98c; $2.25 largo
size comforters (white cotton filled), $1.47
each. Pillows, pillow cases, sheets, bed
spreads, etc.. at special prices. McAllen
and McDonnell, Third and Morrison.
National Apple Sliow, Spokane.
The National Apple Show, to be held
at Spokane December 7 to 12. inclusive,
will be an event of world-wide impor
tance and of far-reaching results.
The O. It. & N. will sell special low
rate excursion tickets for this occa
sion, the round-trip rate from Portland
being $14.95. Sale dates, 6th, 7th and
11th; limit December 15.
Tickets at O. R. & N. City Ticket Of
fice, corner Third and Washington
streets.
25e safety razor at Eyssell's Phar
macy. 29 Morrison 4th and 5th.
Court Upholds Right to
Spoon in Park
KiMMlnc nt Illegal Just So Its Dark
nnd There Is Nobodv Around, De
cides Judge St-ubro4k.
IX the case of the city versus spoony
young couples, victory went to the vic
tims of cupld. In the Municipal Court,
yesterday forenoon, when Acting Judge
Seabrook decided that couples visiting the
park blocks are not required to follow pre
scribed' rules of parlor etiquette.
Lawrence G. .King and Miss Maud G.
Mason were the defendants In the case.
They were arrested several . nights ago
by Patrolman Peterson for osculating in
public at the Plaza block. It seems that
there are so many people about at the
Mason home that they had to go to the
park block in order to escape prying
young brothers and sisters, not to men
tion an inquisitive mother.
It was about 11 o'clock when the offi
cer saw them sitting on public bench.
It occurred to him that they were sitting
too close together. Notwithstanding that
he but recently completed a successful
courtship by getting married. Peterson
had no feeling or sympathy for the de
voted couple and stationing himself in
the shadows watched them for some time.
Presently he placed them under arrest
for 'making a public exhibition of them
selves." But the testimony of yesterday's pro
ceedings revealed that the night was
dark, that few people were about and
that being observed only by the police
man they were not misbehaving in public.
Mr. Seabrook questioned, too, the allega
tion that osculation constitutes misbe
havior, even when conducted publicly. It
may not be authorized by etiquette or by
good taste, but as to constituting improper
conduct, the court was Inclined to dis
agree with Peterson. The couple was
promptly dismissed.
Both are of age and work. The girl is
Spanish and the man half Japanese, and
half Spanish. Peterson admitted that the
real reason for the arrest was his be
lief that the man was a Japanese. As a
result of the outcome of this case it is
not unlikely that the police will attempt
any further interference with young peo
ple In the park blocks so long as the hour
of their appearance Is seasonable.
ST. THERESASSANATORIUM
For Consumptives and Incurables, re
opened for patients. Oak Grove. Take
Oregon City car and get off at Oak
Grove station. Also home for poor
children. Phone Oak Grove S3.
DON'T NEGLECT YOUR EYES
No Charge
for Expert
Examination
and Advice
$ ' 1
Perfect
Fitting Glasses as
Low as $1.50
Ehrtit yrar In Portland, twn yearn In the
leading: colleges and hospital of Europe.
Thompson's new method of testing eyes
and developing sight is the greatest dis
covery made in Optometry in the 20th cen
tury, and Is Indorsed - by over. 2000 of
Europe's foremost oculists.
THOMPSON
2d floor Corbett Bld(r., 5th and Morrison Sts.
The IsrireBt and most modern Optical Par
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Come to any of Smith's markets today and all the rest of the week
and get a piece of beef from the world-renowned Prineville cattle. These
cattle command a premium on the Eastern market. Eastern buyers are
J active competitors after these beeves but Smith's buyers have outwitted
and outpaid all the others and the Portland public reaps the prize. THE
PRICE OF BEEF REMAINS THE SAME, BUT THE QUALITY SOARS.
These holiday beeves will be cut and sold at our usual prices, at all our
markets from now until after New Years. CHRISTMAS MEAT EVERY
DAY AT SMITH'S.
Genuine Prime Rib Roast Beef, cut
from the above, 10J and I2V2C
per pound.
Pot Roasts Beef, ideally choice 7C
and 8S
Tenderloin, Sirloin and Flat-bone
Steaks, wonderfully good, taken
from our Prineville beeves, 10
per pound, no higher.
We call special attention to our
cuts of Oregon grain-fed pig pork.
Delicious Roasts, . -.10-12V4-15C
Plenty of fine, fresh, cleaned Pigs'
Feet, per pound 5
Shoulder Pork Chops 1212
Loin, Rib Pork Chops
Smith's Pure Pig Pork Sausage,
fresh every hour I2V2C
Smith '8 Sugar-cured Breakfast Ba
con, made from little pig
pork 17sC
Smith's Sugar-cured Little Pig
Hams 16c
Smith's pure kettle-rendered
Lard, 5-lb. pail 63 C
FRANK L. SMITH MEAT CO.
FIGHTING THE BEEF TRUST"
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MARKETS
226 Alder Street, between First and Second.
512 Williams Avenue.
791 Mississippi Avenue. ,
Corner Fifth and Main Streets, Oregon City.
12th St., bet. Bond and Commercial, Astoria.
253 Taylor St.; (Uniontown), Astoria.