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
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Clearance Sale of
Trunks and Bags
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.