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TITE MORNING- OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 13, 1909. Demonstration "Nemo" Corsets by Mrs. A. L. Craig, Expert Demonstrator Portland Agents Gossard "Lace Front" Corsets 2nd Floor lb Clearance Sale of Trunks and Bags i 3fi-inrh duck-oovered Trunks, water proof painted, steel center bands, metal trimmimrs. 1 tray. 2 leather straps; regular $9.60 val- C Q 1 Q nes in this sale at pJm Special lot of fiber-bound Trunks, full linen lined. 2 travs. brass trim mings. 2 leather straps, strongly built throughout; great special values. 34-in. $16.75 val. $14.20 36-in.-$ 17.50 val.-$ 14.80 Uin.h Ktpnmrr Trunks. brass trimmed, full linen lined. 2 leather straps e.; ragular 511 cn value ou 6a!e at, only.. Vv 24-ineh Keratol Suitcases, 9 inches deep, linen lined, with shirtfold; brass bolts and lock; reg-J?l 1 ular $4.2,5 value at PJ 24-inch full stock cowhide Suitcase, leather lined, shirttold; Cf- KS reeular $3.2 value, each, V VTe- 24-inch Suitcase, elephant grain leather, full stock; brown with moire silk lining; the best reg- CQ ular $14 value on sale at P v Women's 24-inch Suitcase, linen lined, brass lock and JJ O 1 O bolts: $15.23 value. .. ? V 18-inch genuine alligator Club Bair, leather line.i, lenna fli 1 handle: S0.23 value; ea. ? , '.T-niece hicrh-oxford Traveling Bap full Gtrvpk leather, sewed frame: 16" inches long. The best C 1 ft AO regular $12.50 value at ? v v Dress Goods at 98c Our Great: CI earance Sal Is the greatest merchandising event of the year - It offers unusual opportunities for money saving on wearing apparel of all kinds for women, men andchlldren as weilTsho!hoIdeffects of every description -We direct particular attention to the drastic reductions that have been made in our entire stocks women'slults, coats, costumes, wraps, jwaists petticoats, men's and boys' clothing, millinery, fancy goods, etc. Also the marvelous values in women's fine undermuslms- $100,000 wortn oi new ana preuy unqergarmenis at prices you cannot auora to pass py-otwiw nwi : in fact every department in the establishment has a full quota of wonderful clearance sale offerings from which wise buyers wiumatteeariycno.ee si.5osaks79cYd. Great Bargains m Portieres nni rlearance sale of high-grade Dress Goods about 25()0 yards in the lot all this season's very best weaves and shades. Included -are lightweight wool and silk and wool fabrics, suitable lor anernoon, tunnel- nnd eveninsr trowns; beautiful stvles; high-class dress materials at a "fraction of their real value. Regu lar -f 1.50, .2 and $2.00 fab- Qgp rics on sale this price, yard, 9nnn -cnrrl of fitnired Silk Suitings, in vies for suits, waists aud children's apparel; come in checks, stripes and Dresdens, in ngni anu Aarh effects: also plain pontrees and rajahs. Regular values up to $1.50 a yard; on sale at this ex ceptionally low price, yard.. Clearance Sale of n m Heating Stoves Int nf 25 Peninsular Heaters; burn wood or coal; 14-inch firepot, nickel trimmings; reg-C I Z in lr 17 values for... e"Vr 25 Peninsular Basebuniers, for wood; fnll nil-.l trimmed: larre size; extra pood heater; regular C 1 Q 0 $25 value; sale price, V Complete stock of Peninsular Ranges n nil kitps and stvles: every one "Tiaranteed. Prices range all the way from $25 to $75 each. In Basement. 100 large size Oil Heaters, "every one guaranteed not to smoke; Cl QQ on special sale for, each, i.'witrlit Heaters in 'all sizes and grades, $2.50 to $13.50 ea. Basement. Lace Curtails, Draperies tv ex it-) 3y. i $8.50 values at $6.35-$ 14.50 values at $9.65 mm 1000 pairs of new white and ecru Net Curtains, with Renaiss ance and Marie Antoinette designs, 36 to 45 inches wide, 2V2 yards long; regular $3 values on sale at this J 1 exceedingly low price for today, per pair P 1000 pairs of high-grade Curtains in Cluny, Renaissance and braid effects, made on good French nets, 45 inches CL wide, 2y2 yards long; best $6.50 values, per pair.. Importer's sample line of Couch Covers. Exact copies of Ori ental rugs. All new colorings and designs; 3 yards long, 60 inches wide. These .are great values at the prices offered: I $ 1 2.50 values at $8.35$ 1 6.50 values at $ 1 0.85 10 pattemsof colored Scotch Madras in light and dark color ings, floral, Oriental and leaded glass effects; 50 inches wide. $ 1 .00 vals. 75c yard $ 1 .50-$ 1 .75 vals. 98c yard Plain "Shaiki" Silks blue, brownFrench gray, rose 7fl. and helio, 30 inches wide; regular $1.25 values, yard.. Handsome new matting and cretonne-covered Boxes in all sizes. Tou can have your choice at one-third off regular prices. Remnants of Swiss, silk, cretonnes and Madras, 1 to 5 yards to a pattern, all styles and grades, at one-half regular prices. Clearance sale of China. Clearance sale of Silverware. Clear ance sale of Cut Glass. Clearance sale of Cutlery. Clearance of Kitchen Goods. Clearance sale of Lamps. Clearance sale of Stoves. Clearance sale Steel Ranges. Clearance sale of Groceries. Clearance sale of Flannels. Clearance sale ash Goods. Clearance sale of Umbrellas. Clearance of Infants' Wear. Clearance sale of Millinery. Clearance sale of Furs. Clearance sale of Waists. Clearance sale of Corsets. Clearance sale of Suits. -Clearance of Boys' Clothing. Clearance of Lace Curtains. Clearance sale or Silks. Clearance sale of Hosiery. Clearance sale of Ribbons. Clearance of Dress Goods. Clearance 'sale of Linens. Clearance sale of Trimmings. Clearance Sale of Books. Clearance sale of Shoes. Clearance sale Underwear." Clearance sale of Veilings. Clearance sale of Stationery. Clearance of Leather Goods. m Clearance saie asu uouus. wi-aii-o "ij- ttS Great Sale Coat Sweaters On Groceries Eastern sugar-cured Hams, 1 Q 21c value at, per lb Malta Vita breakfast food, Gq great special value at, pkg.... Extra large Oregon Prunes, lb.-.S N'ew ripe Olives at. per jar 10 New Jams and Jellies at the Qq the low price of. per jar... Marashino Cherries, regular KQn 75c values at, per bottle Sliced Bacon in jars; regular Or 30c values at this low price.. Carnation, Pioneer and Jer- 25 C sey Milk, sale price 3 tins for Both phones and prompt delivery . For Men, Women and Children In the Men's Furnishing Goods Section a great Clearance Sale of Sweater Coats for women, men and children Red, white, oxford and fancy colors -Best styles and makes -Extraordinary values at these very low prices Regular $1.00 values at ea. 73c Regular $1.50 Regular $2.00 values at values at ea. 95c $1.49 Regular $2.50 Regular $3.00 Regular $3.50 values at values at $1.95 $1.98 values at $2.29 Mail orders will be carefully filled ' Regular $4.50 values at $3.35 Regular $5.00 values at $3.59 Regular $5.50 values at $3.95 Regular $6.00 values at $4.25 Great Clearance Sale Bargains in all lines of Men's Furnishing Goods Best values to be found in the city The Great "White Fair ! 00,000 Worth Fine Undermiislins Very Low At prices that are of the greatest importance to the shrewd buyer; all new, dainty lingerie best product of the best underwear mills in the land. Beautiful gowns, corset covers, drawers, skirts and combination garments, in grand array. Every piece new and fresh, and the prices are the lowest ever quoted by us or any other Portland store. See them. Magnificent white Petticoats in lawns and cambrics, trimmed in the best quality lace Aid embroideries, clusters of tucks and insertions; separate dust ruffles; great variety; match less values. On sale at prices ranging from 97c to $50.00. New Chemise, in fine nainsooks, lawns and dimities, trimmed in dainty laces and embroideries, insertions . and ribbons, They are priced in this sale at from 33c to $6.98 each. Short White. Underskirts", in nainsook and cambric and trimmed in lace and embroidery. On sale at from 49c to $4.98. COMBINATION GARMENTS in a very large showing of styles and qualities; two arid three-piece garments, made of fine lawhs, cambrics, crossbar dimities and embroidery, trimmed in dainty laces and embroideries, beading and rib bons. Prices will range from 98c to $20.00 in this sale. Entire stock Paris Underwear selling at greatly reduced prices. Children's and infants' white Dresses on sale at special low prices. See- them and taken advantage. Wom en's cambric, nainsook, muslin and dimity Nightgowns, made low, round and square neck, with tucks, insertion, beading and ribbon; all new, pretty undermuslins and extraordinary values. On sale at prices ranging from 79c to $25.00 each. Thousands and thousands of pretty Drawers, made of fine muslins, cambrics and nainsook, trimmed in lace and em broideries, tucks and insertion, dainty beading and ribbons; made wide umbrella and regulation style, open and closed. Grand variety, on sale at the low prices of 25c to $10 a pair. See them. - uorset uovers in Deauiu.ui siyies aim . endless assortment, of fine nainsooks, lawns and dimity; blouse or tight-fitting styles; trimmed in dainty lace and embroidery, clusters of tucks, insertion, beading and ribbon. Great values. Take advantage. On sale at prices ranging from 25c to $4.98 each. Women's $4 Shoes $2.65 Pr. 11! if I f H 1 1 J- K' ' p i j r A timely offering of Women's High-Grade Footwear A decisive clean-up of standard styles in the very best makes Black gun metal calf, tan and Russian calf and black patent colt Dull tops, swing or straight tips, welt soles, Cuban heels Sizes 2 1-2 to 7 Widths A to E All new high-grade shoes with best models Shoes we guarantee to give thorough satisfaction m every particular ff Women's fine shoes that find ready sale every day in the year at $4.00 per pair, at $2.65 pair Clearance of Women's Hosiery -Underwear Clearance Sale of Blankets-Comforts 1000 pairs of extra large white Ore gon Wool Blankets, with pink and blue borders; size 78 by 8( inches; regular $9.00 values; on T f I A sale at, the pair, only. . V v 500 pairs full size dark gray Oregon Wool Blankets; the best regular $3 values; on sale at the Q7 special low price of, pair, 500 pairs of white. Wool Blankets, with 4-inch satin banding, pink and blue borders; 11-4 aze; SL1 v regular $4.75 value, pair, 500 pairs light gray Wool Blankets, with fancy borders; regular $i al ues ; buy all you want of T l '2 them at this low price.. 4 300 pairs full size mottled Oregon gray heavy Wool Blan kets, $5.50 value; pair.. P Four great special lots of Comfort ers, silkoline covered; best patterns and colorings and filled with pure laminated cotton. Supply your com forter wants at these low prices: 72x72 inches, on sale for, ea. .$1.13 72x78 inches, on sale for, ea. .$1.23 72x80 inches, on sale for, ea. .1.81 72x84 inches, on sale for, ea. .$2.50 Down Comforters in all styles and grades, on sale at $5.85 to $25 each. $28 Suits $12.45 $1650 Coats $7.85 In Portland's leading Cloak and Suit Store a 6ale extraordinary o high-a-raAa Tailored Suits for women and misses. The greatest values ever of fered at this tow price, livery gar ment of this season's manufacture, nn.fv.rliit.A in stvle and material: made semi and tight-fitting effect, 26 to 36-mch coats, btncuy tauorea or edged with braid and satin; others t an nv hrkiA and velvet-trimmed. Black, navy, brown, green, wine and a large assortment or raoicy stripes and mixtures. Broadcloth, serge, herrincbone strires. fancy tweeds and worsteds. Suits worth 1 O A C to $28. Your choice at -k al nfferinsr of 200 women's en's and misses' Coats in three-quar ter and lng semi-Iitting ana empire styles; plain tailored or fancy braid an A vplvet-rrimmed : materials in storm serge, broadcloth, tweed and covert; colors are black, navy blue, wine, tan and assorted mixtures; all new. this season's coats: Cf fl $16.50 values at, each.. V Entire Stock Women's Suits, Coats, Costumes, Furs, Waists, Petticoats, Kimonos, etc. at Very Low Clearance Prices Great special offering of 200 women's outing flannel Nightgowns, both plain white and fancy stripes; braid trimmed; all are well made and ex tra full size; $1.75 val- 1 1 Q ues; all sizes; choice. ... J Women's fine cambric and. nainsook Gowns, made high or low neck, long or short sleeves; trimmed in good quality embroidery and lace tucks, insertion, beading and ribbon; all sizes, lanre variety; the best regular values up to. $2; on sale ? I Q at this remarkable price, M 1 Paris Waists at Less Than V Reg. Price A sensational offering of women s high-class novelty Paris Waists. Ex- auisite styles for dress and evening wear. Laces, chiffons and messaline silks magnificent assortment. Made in Princess lace, Venise lace, soutache braid, net, allover laces, embroidered filet in silver and gold, Oriental em broidery, hand-made Danish lace, real Irish lace, Duchess lace, baby cro chet, Trench vals., figured chiffons, etc. By far the greatest value in high-class waists we have ever of fered. $35 Waists for, each .816.45 $36 Waist3 for, each S 16.95 $40 Waists for, each S18.25 $48 Waists for, each $21.45 $55 Waists for, each 23.50 $62 Waists for, each S27.85 68 Waists for, each S29.45 70 Waists for, each $32.25 All our fine American Waists at Clearance Sale prices. Inspect them. II , 1 11 -.i - - - - - 7 Frank Kendall, Q. Q. Gammana, W. U J Woodward. ESSAY CONTEST EXTENDED PUPILS OF SCHOOL'S MAT STILL KNTER "BEX II CIV' CONTEST. Competition for Seats to the Great IMbllcal Drama Will Not Be Closed Vntll Friday "ight. Owing to the Inclement weather and the fact that the public school have been closed fer some dayi the depart ment of this paper which has had the "Ben Hur" eesay contest In charge, along with Superintendent Rlgler, of the city . chools. and the Rev. Father Edward V. ryHara. representing: the Catholic ichoola. has decided to continue the con test until Friday nfcht, up to which time the pupils of the public and Catholic schools will be Invite to submit essays to be passed upon by the various boards of Judges In the competition for the JOO seats The Oregonlan will Klve away to the winners. Successful competitors will be given tickets for the performance of 'Ben Hur." the wonderful Biblical drama at the Helllg Theater on Monday evening. January IS. All scholars who are eligible accord ing to the terms of the contest will be Itlven until midnight on Friday. January 15 In which to Hie their essays. It Is by no means too late and all pupils of high schools and the eighth and ninth grades are eligible to compete as well as pupils of the corresponding gTades of the Catholic schoolB. The essays should bo written on one side of the paper only.. aTid in the upper left-hand corner of the first page, the writer should put his name, address, grade and school. Mall your essays to the "Ben Hur" Editor. The Oregonlan, Portland. Or." The contest has received 'the highest Indorsement of the Board of Education, of Superintendent Rlgler and of Father Edward V. O'Hara, of the Catholic schools. Superintendent Rigler and Father O'Hara have appointed two com mittees of judges and as soon as the contest closes the essays will be turned over to these committees. Names of the 300 winners will be published in The Oregoniaif next Sunday. Every pupil who Is eligible should enter the contest. If he has not yet written his essay he should do so today. Ha Is sure to receive benefit from the story of "Ben Hur" and also for writ ing his composition. Besides this every one who enters has a good chance to be Included in The Oregonian's theater party, which will be the biggest ever given In Portland and Is sure to be very enjoyable. The 300 winners will have the best $2 seals on the main floor of the Heillg Theater and It Is safe to say that the audience will be one of the brightest and most appreciative that has ever witnessed a theatrical production. Besides the 800 winners of the contest, the 44 members of the two committees judges will also be guests of The Ort gonian at this time. - Amusements Wbat Uu Frew Agents Bar. w York. Mrs. H. SemmlnB. wife of a New York publisher, iu attacked by two robbers in hr home at tap!eton. Staceu Island, late Monday, draigvd Into a clothe clnt and left In a aemt-consclous condition, whlla the Intruders ranvacked the place. Cb Is In a serious condition today. Twice Today at HelUg. There will be two performances at the Heillg Theater today, a special matinee at 2:15 o'clock and tonight at 8:13. The attrac tion will be Henry Miller's excellent com pany of players In the Interesting- drama, "The Great Divide." This will be found to be one of the best plays Portland has had In years. The last performance tomorrow. Baker Bargain Matinee Today. The barjf-iln of all bargain matinees in this city will be Riven by the "Babee in Toyland" at tbe Baker this afterooon and a theater twice as large couid not hold half the people who want to attend It. This is the flr time this magnificent production has ever ap peared at 1 popular prices and it Is packing the Baker all week. "Masters of Slen" Powerful Play. The Baker Stock Company Is presenting Avery Hopwood's powerful political play. "Masters of Men." all this week and It not only haa special Interest becauee of its po litical Influence Just now, but Is a play et great dramatic intensity. All week. Matinee Saturday. "Thorns and Orange Blossoms." "Thorns and Orange Bkssom." this week's offering at the Star, Is proving ont of the most popular plus seen at this playhouse In a long time. It is rich In comedy and pathos and all In all makes a delightful vening's entertainment. AT THE TAVDEVIIXB1 THXATT.RS. "Van Dyck" at the Orpheum. Nothing ever before eeen In vaudeville was quite so peculiar as the little one-act tragic comedy called the "Van Dyck." which Harrison Hunter, assisted by Prank Relcher and Gerald King, are presenting at the Or pheum. It-deals with a supposedly madman, a music master a doctor and a fake Van Dyck picture. - - . Buster Receives Today. After the "matinee at the Grand today Bus ter Brown and hie dog Tlge will hold a re ception on the stage. They will alno hold a reception after the matinee Saturday. Buster and his dog are the headliners at the Grand this week and every child In Portland wants to see them. Hot Weather at Fantages. , The Pantages Theater Is equipped with a new, modern steam-heating plant, which is a guarantee that the patrons can enjoy the performance In solid comfort. The De Kock trrothers. marvelous French acrobats, are making a tremendous hit and must be seen to be appreciated. . LOST MEN COME HOME Two Elbe Residents Hunt Bear in Mountains and Lose Trail. ELBE, Wash., Jan. 12. Specia.) John Lester and William Lockhart, both of Elbe, found their way Into Eaton ville last night In a thoroughly exhausted condition, after being lost in the moun tains for several days. They started out Saturday on a hunting trip, killed a bear and then lost the trail. They spent two nights in the mountains and were almost exhausted when they stumbled on a trail leading to EatonvlUe. Meantime searching parties went out to look for the missing men, but owing to ' the snow were unable to find the trail, and all hope of finding them was abandoned. Chicago. The pensioning of destitute mothers by the Government Is advocated by Mrs. c. H. Zimmerman, of the Bvanston Women's Club. UNITARIAN SOCIETY MEETS Reports Show Organization to Be In Flourishing Condition. At the annual meeting of the First Unitarian Society, held last night In the Unitarian Chapel, reports were rendered by the church officers and heads of the various organizations. The report of the treasury showed the secretary's finances to be In a most . satisfactory condition, there being no liabilities and a balance In the treasury. The Christian Union, Woman's Al liance. Young Peoples Fraternity, Post office Mission and Sunday school also showed gratlfyir results. During the past year the Sunday school member ship has feeen- nearly doubled. Dr.. T. L. Eliot, pastor emerltas, delivered an ad dress In which he advised that the in come from the various endowment funds be used In a greater degree In extending WE ARE PAYINO 10c for good dressed, fat veal up to 130 pounds. Large veal from' 7c to 9c. 8c for good dressed pork, any size. 15c for good dressed chickens. 22c for good dressed turkeys. , 15c for good dressed geese. 20c for good dressed ducks. SHIP AT ONCE BY EXPRESS W'e Do Not Charge Commission On Anything;. We want all kinds of livestock. Can use any quantity of ' cattle, calves, sheep, lambs and hogs. FRANK L. SMITH MEAT CO. "Fighting the Beef Trust." PORTLAND. OREGON. the work of the church throughout the state. The pastor. Rev. William O. Eliot, Jr., announced that the Billings endow ment, a fund devoted to the maintenance of a lecturer, would be used In the near future. In the coming month a lec turer will arrive from Boston to visit various parts of the state in the Interest of Unltarianism. The following trustees were elected at last night's meeting: Brighton, Colo. A battle between nearly 100 armed men was narrowly averted ai the County Courthouse here Monday at mid night as the result of the election contest between Packard. Republican, and Nordlo. PemornU, candidates for the office oi County CommlKSloner. 5000 pounds of Sweet Pickled Lean Pork..... 12MS Any quantity of Smith's sugar-cured Breakfast Bacon 16 and lTVuC Picnic Hams,'10. .Cottage Hams 12V Smith's Sugar-Cured -Hams or half a ham 15 Smith's absolutely pure Lard, 5-lb. pails 65J Beef from 5 to 15 No Higher Lamb from 10 to 15 No Higher Pork from ., 8 to 15 No Higher FRANK L.SMITH MEAT CO. "FIGHTING THE BEEF TRUST" 226 ALDER STREET, BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND STREETS 512 WILLIAMS AVENUE 791 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE TWELFTH STREET, BETWEEN BOND AND COMMERCIAL, ASTORIA 253 TAYLOR STREET (UNIONTOWN), ASTORIA NO MEAT FAMINE AT SMITH'S We have an abundance of meat we will not run short.