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THE SUNDAY 0EEG0NIX2, POETEXNE, TONE 7, 1903. 25 25? OLDS, WORTMAN & KING'S SUNDAY PAGE OF MONDAY'S STORE NEWS Fifth and Wash ington Streets Uncle Josh Says "Throw a stone among a pack of hounds and the one hit hardest will howl loud est." "Say, Unc Josh, I bought sum vines an apple trees today," said Long Jake Whiffler, as they were waiting for the mail to be opened at the store. "Yass, it's a purty good thing to hev fruit abaout th place, an a man orter plant some now an' then. Who'd ye buy frum?" "0, 1 dunno. He wuz a stranger frum over by Grape Vine Crick." "Didn't ye see his grapevines an' apple saplin's?" "Nop; but he hed beautiful cat alogs an' pikturs an' a lot o' rea'd in' abaout sem." "Wall, who raised the stuff?" "I dunno thet. Thar wuz a name on the printin', but I wuz lookin' at the pikturs grapes big uz walnuts, purpl' an' white; ap ples that a haf dozen would fill a haf pek; an' other fruit akkord in " "Huh!" grunted the old man. "Why, Unc' Josh, doan't ye think it's all rite?" asked Jake. "Mebbe 'tis, mebbe 'tisn't. It seems ter me ye'r takin' a big risk. Th name on thet catalog is th' most important thing. Ef th' name stan's fer nuthin', th' rest is no good. How d'ye know what ye'r gittin'?" "Thet's so," and Long Jake sor rowfully walkedout to his horse. The most important thing in an advertisement is the name attached to it. See that the name of Olds, Wortman & King is on the label and YOUR worries are over. Ovetheettd at a tote! dinner table The scene as above at a local hotel. The dramatis personae were a sales lady In "another store," the wife of a prominent local business man and the "Rambler." The time the past week; the dialogue: First lady (wife of busi ness man) "Yes, your store certainly does look very nice from the outside the poods look lovely through the window; but do you know, they never look so well on the Inside. I like you girls, but some how I never could buy anything at your store. Maybe Pm too particular, but the goods at Olds, Wortman & King's some how look and feel better upon examina tion, and I know they'll wear, so as long as they cost no more I go there, where I can feel sure." Exit the modest, blushing but unrecognized "Rambler." "Yes, our merchandise will stand the microscope." Out Young Lady Demonstrator Appears in a new specialty this week. Wo are Introducing to public favor, among the" ladies, a combination vest and corset cov er. It can bo instantly changed, while being worn, from one to the other, and without removing. It is of Swiss ribbed white lisle, with fine lace trimmings. It Is made in both the mercerized and dull finish lisle. Although our clever demon strator cannot change the two latter Qualities about not being a magician she will- show you how to make a Quick change without wait from the vest to the corset cover, and vice versa. These useful combination garments sell at 50c and JLOO each. New Dress S toffs Prices Reduced A superb collection of Mohairs, Sicil ians and Brllllantlnes, plain and figured, SS to 56 Inches wide, in white and cream reduced for this week as follows: Usual 60c price marks changed. iQ to, per yard ........."C Usual 75c price marks changed r- 5? to, per yard OOC Usual $1.00 price marks changed 83 to, per yard OOC Usual fl.25 price marks changed rtz to, per yard 4v3 Usual $LE price marks changed to, per yard $jZO Usual 51.75 price marks changed A . to, per yard tP'xO WATCH FOR A SPECIAL AN NOUNCEMENT IN MONDAY'S ORE GONIAN OP A GREAT REDUCTION SALE OF SILKS A SPECIAL SALE OF MEN'S FURNISHINGS AND LA DIES' HANDKERCHIEFS in course of preparation when we go to press with our Sunday announcement. Don't miss it. Read tomorrow's ad. for 7 features this week at this live store. Coming Down the Stfetch! The "Reliance," of Course A Winner Among the White Sales "We've been tip the course, rounded the stake-boat and are coming home this week with the laurel wreath of victory at the masthead of the staunch and speedy defender of the public's shopping: interests the SALE OF ALL JUNE WHITE SALES THE "RELIANCE SALE OF WHITE.'' We've steered a straight course straight into the people's hearts we've more than ever increased our prestige as leaders, our right to the name "RELIANCE," which is that quality accorded us and our merch andise, universally thro'out the homes and hamlets of all the Northwest. . THE SUCCESS OF A WHITE SALE or of anything else, for that matter isn't a windfall. It grows from long years of experience and months of faithful preparation, letting only best merchandise into its ranks, and thinking so far ahead, that, in the last week of its existence there are even more good things than at the beginning. As you scan this page today you'll note money-saving opportunities that will cause every aisle of this "Different Store" to throb with enthusiastic selling. Now all aboard for the second and last week of the JUNE RELIANCE WHITE SALE 1 We shall throw out ballast rapidly this week at such light prices as we quote below AMONG THE UNDER -MUSLINS (Second floor annex) The grand "Reliance" sale of 'undermuslins was such a splendid success last week that we determined to make this week's celebration of the white event doubly attractive and weVe planned ardently. In consequence the whole organization of this superior department swings into the second week of the white jubilee tomor row with all the ease, exuberance and energy so char acteristic of the whole store. Passing throwe note : The imported French hand-embroidered lingeries of fine Persian lawn, linon and nainsook, embroidered in neat or elaborate design or trimmed in fine Valenciennes and Point de Paris laces, are all included in the White June Sale. Gowns that were 57.50 to $20.00 are now reduced from CJ f ZT A A $5.63 to : $ o.uu Skirts that were $9.00 to $65.00 are now $6.75 to $45.00 Chemise $5.00 to $12.00, now - 3.75 to 9.00 Corset Covers $4.50 to $J2.00, now 3.38 to 9.00 Drawers from $3.25 to $J0.00, now 2.44 to 7.50 Ladies' gowns of fine nainsook and cambric, deep lace trimmed at yoke and sleeves, slipover or square neck, long C S Q and elbow sleeves. Reg. $2.25 values, special at. .N ' O 37 A number of styles .of drawers in muslin or cambric, tucked ' lace or embroidery trimmed. Regular to 90c value, 'Jq Fine muslin or cambric skirts, Jo-inch flounce, with lace inser tion and edging, or J8-inch flounce with hemstitch- L7 ing. Regular $1.00 values, at O C Conspicuous among the beauti ful white wings of the "Reliance Sale" are the WHITE DUCK HATS Now in season and being shown, in infinite variety in the Summer Millinery Salon on second floor. Trimmed and Untrimmed they fly out this week on the heads of nattily dressed "Summer girls." The prices are in keeping with our grand sale of white specially un dervalued in the marking. New lines tomorrow of White Straw and Chiffon Hats trimmed prettily and tastefully with flow ers and foliage the styles are the original ideas of our owji high-art conceptions results of the deft fingers of the leading trimmers in all the Northwest our own art istes. We show styles no two alike. That's why we're "differ ent." Connolly Hats price reduced. A SENSATIONAL SALE $35 GOWNS $5.67 (Second Floor.) LADIES' ELEGANT Tailored Suits Here's certainly OPPORTUNITY IN WOMEN'S SUITS? the mid-summer dresses, the linens, pongees and muslins, are clamoring for more room. Their weather is coming. But be fore they get out of their cases, the rest of the suits must go About 250 are marked with new prices for tomorrow Among them a great many sta ple things and a great many of the best styles of the season. All sizes at every price, but not in every style. The variety beggars description; suf fice to say they're mostly new Spring Suits of late and very fashionable de sign. Materials are cheviots, broad cloth, Venetians, homespuns, tweeds, hopsa eking, etamines, basket weaves and fancy mixtures In blue, tan, gray and brown mixed; Oxfords, blue, blacir, gray and thrown; also black and white colorings. The jackets are in. blouse effects, etons, double and single breasted reefers, all tastefully trimmed with tailor stitching, braid, or bands of same material. Only a few of last sea son's suits In the lot. These suits have sold up to now for from $15 up to $35. ffi Q S 7 They go now at one Jo Q O J price your choice for r w w " Come early they go on sale promptly at 8 o'clock, and early comers get first choice none reserved, none laid aside; all together they'll all go out tomor row and until sold, but first comers get first choice. A few Walking Sulla are Included la the lot. WHITE STUFFS (First floor, domestic section.) Redaced for the Second White Week SILK PERSIAN LAWNS, beautiful fab rics for the making of the graduating and evening gowns, are undermarked for this home-run week of the good yacht "Reliance." Usual Usual 25c qualities this week, yd.. 19c 30c qualities this week, yd.. 23c Usual 33c qualities this week, yd..27c Usual 40c qualities this week, yd..32o White Dimities in Checks and Stripes 10c, grades, yd Sc 20c grades, yd .......16o 15c grades, yd 12c 25c grades, yd 20c SOc grades, yd.... 23c Fine English longcloth, wears and washes splendidly, J2 yards to a piece, regular $2 values, this week - (tjf CH (No pieces cut) 3OU 2000 yards lace lawns, corded batistes, apron lawns, and fancy madras cloth, Q 20c values at, f A rrrA "XV J2c values at, yard Light weight Bed Covers (First floor, domestic section.) The sudden weather changes in our cli mate make warm bed covers as needful a part of the house equipment as woolen, clothes for the individual; light weight is as necessary as tne warmth. Marseilles spreads, full size, handsome raised effects: 54.00 values sell at. ...S2.9G $2.75 values sell at $2.10 Fringed bedspreads, extra large, and cut corners for the brass bed-Jf Of steads, usual $1.75 values pavJ Best quality bed sheets, the 60c CA. grade, this week ,JUC Pillow cases, splendid quality, f Ol 36x45-lnch size 2C WHITE ENAMELED, BRASS TRIMM&D IN THE WHITE SALE. 4TH-FLOOR SPECIAL REDUCTIONS: BED $ 4.50 values now $ 3.75 $ 7.50 values riow $ 6.00 $10.50 values now $ 9.00 $J5.00 values- now $12.50 $22.00 values now $18.00 And some hetween-valties $ 6.50 values now $ 5.25 $ 9.00 values now $ 7.50 $12.00 values now SJ0.00 $18.00 values now $15.00 $28.00 values now $23.00 reduced in proportion. Raffled Net CURTAINS REDUCED KL50 values .. J3.00 values 3.25 values S3 50 values. . .$1.83 .. $2.25' ... $2.45 $2.65 Boys' Baseball Mitts Special for this week, the best 25o mitt sold in the city, for 15c A big line of baseballs, Cc, 10c, 20c, 25c, and up to $1.25. Baseball bats, 5c, 20c, 85c, all under-priced. " Reliance " ale of UNDERWEAR (First floor.) 'SOME WONDERFUL BARGAINS FOR THIS WEEK Ladies' white cotton knee length pants, French bands, lace trimming at knee; regular price 25c: fo. special, pair. OC Ladles white Swiss ribbed lisle vests, low neck sleeveless, a snap -Sa. at 55c each, but special at.. We also continue this week the bal ance of the last week specials, viz: Ladies white lisle low-neck sleeve less knee length union suits, SOc values, for, suit sJUC Ladles' white lisle long or short sleeve vests (the Merode brand), with ankle or knee length tights to match, all extra silk- 73 trimmed, 51 value, for, each... Ladles long-sleeve, ankle-length white lisle union suits, the AQ-. 75c quality, for, suit x7C Ladles fine white' mercerized, low-r neck, sleeveless, cnkle-length union suits, fine and soft, $1.00 reg- ?Q ular, special, suit. OT7C and 4U-lnch. all silk taffetas, beautiful finish and very bright sheen and a good full hand, will wash, worth 25 and 30c peryard, special for this sale" Also a line of fancy ribbons, consisting of stripes, dotted, plaids and Persian ef fects, all silk; the widths are from 3 to AVt Inches; the regular prices are Q 25c and 30c per yard; special 7C New Parasols Ladles' fancy white parasols, la the White Sale. S 3.25 white parasols, at. J2.19 7.50 white parasols at...... 4.00 18.00 white parasols at .......10.00 4.00 white parasols at. 2.75 2.50 white parasols at.. 1.48 6.00 white parasols at..... 3.75 4.73 white parasols at...... 3.C0 15.CO white parasols at. 9.00 Leather Goods Toi let Requisites and Jewelry at SalePf ices (First floor.) LEATHER GOODS SPECIALS Extra special Ladles' "Wrist Bags In real walrus and real seal leath ers In black, brown, tan and slates; Inside pockets and others with, card . case and purse fitting; values to $2.50. special, f r each ip.x-J Same, finer quality of seal and wal rus, values to $4.00, spe- KH clal. each Tapestry "Wrist Bags, values CO to 75c, special JJ& Tapestry "Wrist Bags, values ?"; to $1.00, special Large size "Wrist Bas ues to $2.50, special Large size "Wrist Bags, val- Cf :lal .4v Druggist Sundries Dept. French perfumes, triple extract, all odors, value 25c oz., tO special, oz j.. ''' Leader Toilet paper, in roll,. 'C special, 8 for . Jfc. Excelsior Tallet Paper In roll. 0 value 5c, special, roll - Extra large rolls, value 12c, special, roll Jewelry Dept. Special sale Pearl Belt Pins. "Waist Sets, Lace Pin and Cuff Pin Sets, values to 45c, special. 25c Ladles' Belt"BuckIes, 66" assorted patterns In French Gray, Oxide, Rose Gold, Green Gold and black; values to 59c, special )Q each -......'-'C Fo the Summer Homes At seashore or mountain, we're specially underpriced in our cozy Art Department on second floor. German spachtel 32-in. squares or l&r54.in. scarfs in many pretty, designs, regular $1.00 7 Q values for this week C Royal Worcester Corset Sale (Second floor annex.) THIS WEEK $3.39 For a 5.00 corset straight front, medium long under arm. long over hip and. abdo men; colors white, drab and black, sizes IS to SO. 2.23 for a $3.25 quality, straight front, medium low bust and short over nip, four hook front steel, colors as above, sizes IS to 25. S&mme? Needs Find Their Happiest Solution Here (Second floor annex.) It is a thorough understanding' of the needs of the young folks that makes this such an unmatch able section. Children's white lawn Bonnets, some in French effect, in neat hemstitching and tucks, others with full ruche lace or emhroid ery. Regular 65c and A 75c values, this week. . . Children's white mull hats, elab orately trimmed with emhroid ery, lace and insertion. Regular $2.75 values, this rtf? f Q ii week p h y J Our children's white dresses cover a large range of design and prices, we show them from the plain to the most elabo rately trimmed materials; organdie. Point d'Esprit, lawn, nainsook, linon, serge, flan nel and linen. Sizes from 4 to 11 years. All at reduced prices thi3 week. Reliance . Jtme Wjhm White Sale Geockey, Glasswate Third floor. Glass salts and peppers, gr plated tops, each. 3C 8-inch glass berry bowls, X Sc Glass berry sets i 8-inch berry bowl, 6 4-iru individual Q Q 6'ish.cst set 7 pieces -f C Sugar bowl, butter dish, creamer and spoon-holder, y r glass set jOC Half-gallon glass pitcher J9c Sugar sifter J9c Table or jelly tumbers, each.. . .2c Fit up your summer cottage or camp with white enameled steel ware. No breakage, no rust. Soup bowls, each. JIugs, each 3c Cups, -each joq Saucers, each 6c Dinner plates, each 10o Dessert plates, each..... 8c "Wash basin jsc. Pitcher All cut-glas3 at reduced prices. Juno Is the wedding month, and cut-glass makes the most acceptable present. The name Ubbey, etched on every piece, Is the best fuarantee for the best the world pro uces. and every one want3 their remem brance to be known as the best attainable. Special Sale BLACK . GOODS This week we offer a grand op portunity to those in need of BLACK DRESS STUFFS, all the very latest weaves of Lonr don twines and sackings, 50 in. wide. Our all the tw. $1.50 lines for this week only, per yard, $1.09 Ladies' Neckwea White lawn twice around auto mobiles, with fancy dotted turnover. Reg ular price 25c special each W&ite Sale of Gloves Two-clasp white suede "Mcntooe,5" real kid, full pique, very dressy, perfect fitting, elegantly finished, with Paris point on back, rein forced in palm and .gussets be tween the fingers; worth $J.50j .June "Whit&Sale J j 1 -