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DOINGS m PART OF CARNIVAL WEEK AT OLDS, WORTMAN & KING'S
THE SUNDAY .ORE GONIAL, BOBTJAND, SEPTEMBER 20. 1903.
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READY FOR ANOTHER GALA WEEK
T&is Olds, Woftman & King Stoe Entcts Tomoow Upon the
City's 2d Grand Carnival Week
With a spirit of energetic ent&tfsiasin! And again Accentuates the supremacy it holds over every other great store in the Northwest. This
splendid mercantile lecder demands and receives the homage due from its confreres throughout the confines of every state west of the Rockies.
New goods are being received daily; garments arid other merchandise arriving from Paris and other European style centers on every Atlantic
steamer are being hurried across the continent on fast trains by our representatives in New York. These laggards that arrived at our receiving,
rooms after the curtain rung up on our grand Fashion Show the past week were given a back seat until the first act was over. Now, without
undue confusion, we usher them to the places reserved for them, and invite your inspection tomorrow and the coming week
Out Second Week of Splendid Openings in All Lines of American and Foreign
Manufacturers! A Grand Napoleonic Revival in tEe Fashion World. Napoleon:
He'd win and hold. Rather than to shrink his ideas of world-power to fit an island
of Elba and entered Paris March 23. ' 7
June IS came Waterloo, and July 15 Napoleon surrendered to the British Admiral,
woven that Summer I Three months (popularly called "the hundred days") measures the period
rebounds to the period of the Directoire (J 795-99), the arc encompassing the successful years
So Napoleon rules the styles and be it the sweeping lines or the Directory, the queer
Naooleon. and twenty years ot brench history are done into the rail and wmter styles.
There's Naooleon's touch of eold braid and. bless you. it is cropping: out
It's a Napoleon renaissance and that means variety: the half-severity of
on. frock
showy
and becoming, while certain enviably pretty women will find stunning adaptations.
It's a beauty year rich in millinery and in dress, and that means richness of materials,
habitat, with a yearly stipend of 2,000,000 francs, Napoleon, on February 26, J8J5, left the island
Hotham, at Rochefort, and by October 16 had been deported to St Helena. How history was
of the Second Restoration. This period is one swing of the Fashion pendulum this season. It
of Napoleon.
criss-cross of Napoleon's own side-wise hats or the high crown of the Restoration, it is all
and coat collars.'
uniform to the richness of -his court women's raiment. Any "woman-can get a hat both correct
" for there is less piled on and more dependence is placed in fabric and line.
At Boms and abroad this
great store is equally famous for
reliability, quality and price
rightedness. A comparison of
our mail order catalogue with
those issued by other Portland
houses will quickly explain why
this IS so. ' An oracular demon
stration of this store's popularity
abroad is shown in our corner
show window af Fifth and
Washington streets, where are
shown the actual orders for
goods received thro
Department
IN ONE MONTH.-
Here, piled up, are the en
velopes from one .month's re
ceipts of orders by mail. We
have finished mailing our cata
logues. If you have not received
yours, drop us a postal and we'll
forward by raturn mail our
handsome, J 62-page, beautifully
illustrated catalogue, filled -with
descriptions andprices of relia
ble merchandise obtainable from
this house. Satisfaction packed
with every order or your money
back cheerfully without an
noyance. Orders shipped same
day as received. We do the
largest mail-order business on
the Coast, and from reliable
sources feel justified in the state
ment that our business in this
line EXCEEDS THAT OF
ANY OTHER THREE PORT
LAND HOUSES COMBINED.
Send US your orders.
SEND
YOUR
ORDERS
' Genuine
Bargains in
Fall . Hosiery
and 1
Underwear
Latest At Avals
at Fashion's Inn
Fo Women Only. PatiSv and American Gowns
and Wraps iot Autumn Wear
(2d floor-:-Woman's Salon.)
What's the fashion? Gome and see. This
store could have a fence built around it now
and still stand ready to outfit its splendid pub
lic for a long time to come. Not everybody
seems to catch the knack of harmonious dress
ing, as yet we. now owe more to Paris for
color combinations and the knack of wearing
clothes than for the clothes to wear. Paris is
inconstant flits from fashion to fashion; jwhile
too many of us adopt a style and intensify it
instead of lightly turning to new beauty. We .
intensify mannerisms, too; until they become
outlandish. Then they must cease as -the
form-molding method 'of holding the skirts.
Don't!
This week's exhibit has booked the choic
est of the exclusive makes of Paris and Ameri
ca's best. And this store's leadership in dress
was never clearer demonstrated. We haven't
stopped with tailored suits, but show such an
immense, exposition of costumes suited to all
possible occasions that no three Portland stores combined .could possibly
equal it. This is no exaggeration, but absolute, positive fact indisputable by
any honest person who has investigated We employ more helpers in this
section than any other house on the Pacific Coast, and, keep them all busily
employed. We show hundreds of models unobtainable by other Portland
houses for the reason that makers confine them to us they are exclusive,
could not be handled to advantage by houses with a reputation of "cheap."
So it is to the benefit of all concerned that only reliable houses of such repu
tation as this establishment bears not only at home, but in market should
be given control of such superior lines as bear the stamp of individuality and
charming elegance. Of what use would it be for a maker of such rich and
beautiful costumes as- are displayed herein luxurious profusion! offering his
models to people that cavil at a $500 gown such as shown here? 'Tis
nothing for us to sell these beautiful dresses, but we could not expect stores
that expend their efforts on cheapening always to even be on a scraping
acquaintance with merchandise of such high character.
"Yot cannot expect to make. a silk prase
out of a sow's eaz."
But we have other grades, more of them and better quality for qual
ity than any three houses in Portland down as low as $0.
Instead of writing a pageful of fashions, we ask you" to come and see
the styles and immensity of choosing. In an authoritative way our exhibit is
worth the combined showing of all the Portland houses as a Fashion Show.
We Append a Few Secrets That Fashion Sets
. Out in TIiis Week's Show
Collars as -pld-timey as a peony are here. Pelerines that sweep the shoulders quaintly
and vxeach almost to the elbow. Sleeves could be mistaken for draperies. But there
isn't a harsh line on a,siigle "Creation." Easy flowing lines on skirt and waist. Not
bulky. Shirring deftfy catches too much fullness and holds it like a loom does its
threads. Skirts are full Most wonderful of all, some of the fulness begins just beneath
the belt of the skirt. Some few hold it cunningly with plaits. The French bodice idea
carries one back to a picturesque style revived. Deep crushed girdles are the order of the
day. Drops are everywhere; on skirts, on waists, on sleeves. Summing it up -Fash-ions
are more womanly than for years. Quaint and courtly. Severity has been left far
without the portals of Fashion's elect.
MILLINERY
EXHIBIT CONTINUES
Everything here to please milady's taste a
veritable " Napoleonic renaissance. The stunning
hats from Paris could not have a prettier store set
ting. Critics indorse our grand opening exposition
in unstinted terms, and Our Public has given en
thusiastic praise of the exhibit.
It is continued because it requires several days
for a city-ful of people to arrange a visit to anjr
one'point.
Many people skip the pleasure of attending
openings because they fear being led to unwar?
ranted extravagance. That's old-fashioned. True
art lines are not costly, and while a few hats got
ten up of expensive stuifs for special occasions do
come high, still the Olds, "Wortman & King store
has proven that extravagance is not essential. Our
styles are exclusive, for all leading makes are con
fined to us by their designers, while we have the
only artist designers in Portland. We admit we
pay them large salaries, but volume of business
more' than makes up the expenditure, and our pat
rons aooreciate our efforts. Our designers soend
20 weeks of the year in 'New York Gty studying
models and styles. No other Portland house can truthfully make such a claim. Our
millinery business more than exceeds that of our two nearest competitors combined.
These are statements from the reliable house of Olds, Wortman & King backed by
them, therefore the public knows they're "Gospel truths." The gaps made in the
past week's selling have all been filled, new pattern hats are here, and NO TWO
ALIKE, isn't that a worthy feature? New "Poke" effects the Georgette and other
new creations and the "Flatiron." New Yorkers saw the Turban she sent and. chris
tened it "the flatiron" from the building at Twenty-third, Fifth avenue and Broad
way. We are sole agents for the celebrated French Tailored Hats of Henri Bendel's
modeling; also the famous Connelly Tailored Hats and Turbans. A cordial invita
tion is extended to all buyers and viewers alike tour thro' this week and see
the exhibit.
The Silk and Velvet Sales Continue
Annex, First Floor Savings run from a third to a half and tho silks are good, both In quality
and style. There is a splendid range of colorings. The pointelle effects are especially desirable and
promise to long remain in favor. The crepes de chine are also notably good. There Is a wide variety
and there are plenty of silks for all comers. A few hints of the many new styles and prices are
given below. Some of the new. popular weaves are: Fallie Merclline,. Peau Brilliants, Pelucha Bar
red Taffeta, Novelty Velvets, Peon and Panno Velvets, Fancy and Plain Crepe de Cheno, Metal Print
ed Velvets. Peau de Cyne; Fleeket Bengallnes, Basket and Burlap "Weaves, etc., small, unobtrusive
lesigns tnac conservative .rortiana always nites.
Shirtwaist Suit Silk An endless
variety of new ideas, in neat,
s'mall designs, fine stripes, dots
and checks, at, per C-i fifl
yard; $1.50. 1.25 f vU
New ideas in plain White Silks
Satin Xiumlneaux, Peau de
Sole, Poplins, Armure effects.
Basket weaves. Taffetas, Bro
cades, stripes, and lace effects,
splendid for fancy waists, from
tpoer..:.?h .$3.50
repe de Cheno will be tho popu
lar silk fabric this seasons for
wedding and bridesmaids
dresses, evening and dinner
gowns; every desirable shade
Fancy Velveteens New metal
prints in black and navy
grounds, in dots and dashes,
etc., also the new Jasper ef
fects, at prices to suit tha
most economical buyer.
31aclc Peau de Soles in every
width, direct 'from the best
makers at home and abroad;
silks for finish and wearing
qualities CANNOT be dupli
cated elsewhere on Co
the Coast from $1 to...-?-
For coats and gowns nothing
made in. silk can excel our
Peau de Soles for wear and
beautiful finish.
Supremely Important Sale of D?ess Goods
Portland's largest assortment of
Cravanettes, "all sponged and
shrunk," warranted rainproof,
in every weight and style de
sirable. A splendid opportunity
to prepare for the rainy season,
62 to GO Inches wide, from, per
I?.; $3.50
Venetians, Broadcloths, Meltons,
Kerseys, also Panno Vene
tians, fine and stylish fabrics
for tailor-made and dressy cos
tumes, in every color made, 4S
to 56 inches wide. CO (tf
from, per yd, 5L25 t0..4O.OJ
Zlbellnes The most popular and
stylish fabric on the market,
.$5.00
shown here In the largest as
sortment of colors and styles
on the Coast; per
yard, from 50c to ..
Scotch and English Suitings in
visible plaids with three-toned
color combination 'Heather
mixtures, flaked and nubbs of
all descriptions the best wear
ing cloth shown for street
wear, from, per yard, Co R(
60c to -PtUU
-62-in. All-Wodl Mixed Bannock
burn Tweeds, goods for wear
and style cannot be matched.
Come in Oxford, tan, navy and
- gray all pure wool Qfir
well worth JL50 aOC
52-In. self-nubbed Canvas and
Burlap Cloths In all wanted
colors, made especially for hard
service, at $1.00, 51.25, C-f 7C
51.50 and P
12-in. Imported Silk and "Wool
Crepe de Paris, fashion's latest
fabric for evening and dinner
gowns, a beautiful high-finished
clingy cloth, and held by all
fashionable up-to-date modistes
to be the prettiest fabric shown
this season. Comes in cream,
pink, light blue, champagne,
reseda, oyster" gray, castor. Ha
vana, royal Black and nayy.
Regular 51.50 cloth; Cl i Q
Introductory price .... P 1 1
New Vestings
and Waistings
We Noticed
In Domestic aisle, Jst floor.
Of course we didn't have all .
the new goods opened up last
week didn't have time, and
then there's new arrivals here's
added .freshness at refreshingly
low prices for reliable materials.
NEW VESTINGS AND
WAISTINGS: Handsome
silk and mercerized materials,
in all white and he new col
ors, the very latest in fancy
plaids.
Plain and fancy French flannels
pebble flannels in all desir
able colors, at 50c, 60c, 65c
and 75c yard.
Maskat ahdFrolfo Cloth the
newest materials for waists,
kimonas and wrappers, strict
ly all wool, in all colors, striped
or mottled effects, 50c and 60c
yard.
This season we offer a wider
range than ever of beautiful
flannels in novelty designs
and colorings for waists, house
gowns, kimonas, etc Plain
and fancy Scotch flannels,
novelty imported flannels, fine
white Saxonv flannels, fine
white, embroidered flannels;
an immense showine of fine
outing materials, cashmerettes,
f lannelaines and fleeced serges
from 7c to 2sc yard.
Special sale of plaid dress goods
for childrens school dresses
fine worsted, double width, at
a special price of 121c the yd
Ribbon Special
First Floor.
This week we place on our rib
bon counter a line of beautiful
soft satin taffeta ribbons, with
fancy dots, all-silk fancy
striped taffeta, 4 inches wide,
worth 40c a yard JQ
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DON'T OVERLOOK THESE GOOD CHINA BARGAINS
We've included-Jardufieres and Fern Dishes in this sale 3d floor take elevator.
THE SEASON is at hand for transplanting of Flowers.
Beautify your homes with plants and flowers. We are opening this week new
Jardinieres and Fern Dishes. Jardinieres, 20c to $12.00; Fern Dishes, 50c to $20.
HAVTLAND FRENCH CHINA Every week something new. This week
new decorations with colored edges and flowers, also full gold lines and flowers.
Almost everything for the table, in sets or separate pieces.
HAVILAND DECORATED DINNER SETS J00 pieces, $27.50. Neat
shapes and decorations. . '
Agency for Libbsy Cut Glass. Why not buy the best? Every piece name and
trademark etched on it. Olives, $2.50 up; Sugars and Creams, $5.50 up, "Water
Bottle, $5.50 up. Hundreds of useful and ornamentaf articles.
First Floor.
Ladles' Black Cotton fleece lined Hose,
spliced heel. French toe, r
soft,'silky, fleecing, pair Ol
ladies' fine gauge fleece lined Hose
with finished foot and "white sole,
splendid values at, pair tZ(r
25c. 43c and OUC
Children's Black Worsted Hose, values
are splendid lor, pair, 7?r
25c, 35c to ".
Ladies' Fleeced ' Cotton. "Vests and
Pants, Winter "weight, 9
each
Ladies' fine ribbed - Black Cashmere
Hose, finished 6ot, splendid . fff
values at, pair, 35c, 40a and dV"'
'As new arrival from the celebrated
Geneva Mills. A lot of fine black
gauze Lisle Hosiery, extra high
spliced heels and double soles, would
be marked 75c by most stores as a
special value here Ar
the pair .-
Ladies V Egyptian Cotton, fleece-lined,
Vests and Pants,
each JJC
Black
50c
Ladies' flne Cashmere Hose,
finished foot,
pair
Ladies' Merino, Wfiito or Gray -Winter-weight
Merodo Vests, "Pants or
Tights, extra silk trimmed and the
greatest values In town at, C-l oc
each, $1.00 and p 1 mJ
Ladles' Merino White Vests and Pants,
fine light weight,
each OJL
Ladles' Silk and Wool Mixed Merode
Vests and Pants, White or Gray,
extra silk trimmed; none like them
shown elsewhere in ttie c- 'J ft
city; each P
Ladies' Combed Egyptian Cotton,
fleeced or plain Vests and Pants, big
values at, each
50c and .UOC
Ladles' Black Cotton O. K. Hose, high
spliced heels, double sole, French' toe,
great values at, pair, cn
25c, 35c and OtrC-
Special
Umbrella Sale
First Floor. v
Ladies' silk and wool mixed urn?
brellas, black and .colored,
worth $2.25, $2.50 and $3.00.
Suitable for young ladies' school
use, or a dressy shopping um
brella special, $J.59 silver
handles and very pretty nat
ural boxwood, opera crooks
and plain Princess.
MEN'S TAFFETA GLORIAS
in umbrellas, with best light
Paragon frames, worth $2.75,
all have fine nicely mounted
handles, some with boxwood,
others bone and silver trimmed
special, . 0 OCT
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Another lot of swell taffeta fin
ish, eloria silk and cotton
mixed umbrellas, just the thing
for children s school use, 51.25
regular value, this week 75c
each, handles natural wood.
bone, horn, celluloid and Dres
den.
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