SECTION THREE
Pages 1 to lO
EDITORIAL
and SOCIETY
VOL. XXVII.
PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 12, 1908.
NO, 2..
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Art Pep 9t -Linen Spec ials
CENTER PIECES AND SCARFS
of heavy white or cream linen
with' 1-inch hemstitched border.
Centers stamped in Nordesca,
Holbein or, cross stitch designs.
18x54-inch scarfs worth QCp
$1.50, special Monday OUC
Center Pieces, 21 - inch .
size. Reg. $1.25 '
and $1.35, each...'
Center Pieces, 24 - inch
size. Regularly ?C
worth $1 each. . . .OuC
Scarfs of extra heavy ecru linen with hemstitched borders and button
bole corners, sell regularly at $1.50 and $1.75 each. Stamped 7Qj
. in onv iloirm M.-artf A nn crtecial sale Mondav for. each. . . Ov
WOMEN'S KNIT SHAWLS $1.87
each; extra large size in square or
circular shapes. Made of all-wool
yarn in fancy stitchings. Colors
white and black, reg- g nij
ularly $2.75, special. .plOI
WOMEN'S KNEE PETTICOATS,
made of Ceylon flannel. In dain
ty striped patterns. Have deep
flounces finished with hem
stitched ' edge. Regularly $1.00
each; special Mon- 69c
WOMEN'S PETTICOATS, HALF.
An endless variety of styles and
materials from very soft goods to
; the heavy muslin. Elegantly
trimmed styles in which embroid
eries, lace insertions and medal
lions are lavishly used, to the
more simple models, severely plain
or trimmed only with neat tucks.
Regular prices $1.50 to $50.00
lSLy:::.. Half Price
CHILDREN'S DRAWER .LEG
GINGS, tight fitting around the
waist, drawstring, fancy knit,
white only; regularly A Q
65c; special t..,r"'C
CHILDREN'S. BONNETS in full
front or tight-fitting models; also
children's hats. White or colored
silk or bear cloth. All on sale at
HALF regular price. i
CHILDREN'S MUSLINWEAR 2)
Muslin underwear for children in
broken' lines. Drawers and petti
coats of fine - nainsook, cambric
or muslin. Gowns with high V
shaped neck or low round neck ;
slip-over style; long or short
sleeves. ' Petticoats - with deep
double flounces, finished with
tucks. Drawers in full or Knick
erbocker styles. . A goodly assort
ment of styles from the quite
plain to the very elaborately
trimmed. Sizes 1 to 14 years.
Regular prices 12c to $4.75 the
garment, selling . J-fnlf
Monday for
$2.00-$2125 Gloves $1.48
Two famous brands feature in this
astonishing sale. ' Gloves that
women who prefer the better sort
of hand wear will instantly rec
ognize and decide to buy. One
is the Monarch suede kid glove in
2-clasp style, full piaue sewed,
and of the best kid possible to
produce. Colors, white, black,,
gray, tan and mode. Regularly
sold at $2.25 the pair.
Women's Rialto kid gloves in
glace finish, 2-clasp style, extra
prime skins with full pique em
broidered back and narrow Co
lumbia weltThese are the best
style a1iotnTeM,Iuality to be
had. For a rousing Monday sale,
we offer you choice of either of
the above
styles, the
" pair. .
$1.48
None Sent on Phone Orders; None Laid Aside; Mail Orders Filled.
Big Sale porcelain Dinner Sets
Closing out open stock patterns and odd pieces at very special prices.
Pleasing decorations in border patterns with gold lines or sprays with
gold tracings. . 50-piece , dinner sets, $6.80 values,' J "1 f
special r : P. 1 W
100-pioce dinner sets, dJQ OA 60-pieee dinner sets, CJC A C
$13.(55 values, special.. PO.il $9.45 values, special. . P.tiJ
HAVILAND CHINA CUPS AND SAUCERS, prettily decorated:
$10.50 values, the dozen ....$5.25
$16.50 values, the dozen..: I..$9.90
$12.00 values, the dozen $7.25
$13.00 values, the dozen $7.50
$34.00 values, the dozen ..$17.00
75c Kettles, t AQr Kettles, fif
sale price....; '.."'C sale price vJiJC
$2.10 Tea Kettles, Clearance Sale $1.45
ENAMELED TEA POTS, quadruple coated and W7C(
nickel-trimmed, $1.35 values, sale pric"e
$1.50 values, Qfl $3.15 values, flJO 1 (
special :..'"C -special ..P"AV'
Decorated Punch Cups of Haviland China, Clearance Sale
Price HALF REGULAR.
Decorated Custard Cups of Haviland China, Clearance Sale price HALF
REGULAR.
WROUGHT ANDIRONS:
$0.50 values $6.50 $20.00 values $14.00
$10.00 values ......$7.00 $26.00 values $18.00
$12.00 values ............ $8.50 $32.50 values $22.50
Men 's Underwear Half Price
This sale is on a fine grade of woolen garments just the right weight for
Oregon wear, in elastic rib. The colors are blue or gray. A broken
line of goods that sell regularly at $2.50 the garment or $5.00 the suit.
Clearance Sale brings remarkable reductions and these su- fc "I OS
perb garments sell at $2.50 the suit or, per garment -r
Men's Unlaundered Shirts Bodies
miide of heavy shrunk cotton and
good quality linen bosoms." Per
fect fitting, first-class wearing
Sf:.-!??! $1.00
Men's Wash Ties. White 4-in-hand
ties in wash materials- Decidedly
dressy and launder perfectly. .Sell
regularly at 25c each; priced for
Clearance Sale at 2 C
Lovely Pattern Hats $7.95
Our entire stock of Patterns Hats, trimmed
hats and tailored hats at special prices dur-
' ins the Clearance Sale. Any pattern hat in
the house selling at half former price and
others bargainized as follows. Trimmed or
.tailored hats, regularly worth &""7
$16.50 and up, choice now r
Hats worth $0.00 and up, choice. .... .$5.00
Hats worth $5.00 and up, choice $2.95
All Novelty and Fancy Feathers for the Clear
ance Sale at Half Regular Prices.
All Ostrich Plumes Specially Reduced for the
Clearance Sale.
Goods -Reduced
In
All
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Ladies'
Home
Journal
Patterns
10c and
J5c
30th Annual Clearance
Plain Taffeta Silks at 59 c Yd.
A sale that has to do with 4500 yards of a prime grade of taffeta in plain or
changeable effects. These goods are. in short lengths, as high as 10 yards in a
piece. In all the wanted shades and mind you, the best possible
. grades at 85c and $1.00 the yard regular. A surprising stirring -special
for Monday, selling the yard. . . .'. .
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59 c
FANCY SILKS HALF PRICE We continue
our offer on fancy silks at 624e a yard. . The
season's most desirable novelties are offered
at a record-breaking price concession. . Many,
patterns and wanted colorings in $1.00 and
' $1.25 grades ; your choice of hun- COlA
dreds of yards ..' OiVC
FANCY SILKS, regularly worth $1.50 and
$1.75 the yard; Clearance Sale price 98
IMPORTED ENGLISH PLAID SUITINGS Suit
able . for girls ' school wear and for shirtwaists.
Regular $1.00 and $1.25 kind, the yard. . . . . .69
litE
Bonnet Black Taffeta, The best black taf-
'.4 feta Silk in the world, bargainized for Clear-
j ance bale. A weave unequalled tor luster
and finish, for its wearing qualities and per
manent dye. Three numbers specially priced
for Monday, as follows :
21-inch width, regularly worth $1.25 Q1
the yard, special x C
2Mnch width, regularly worth $1.50 the yd.;
Clearance Sale price, the ' (1 1Q
yard V y
22 and 27-inch width, regularly worth CJI CO
$2.00 the yard, special pi.vAi
GRENADINES Odd lots of Crepe de Chine and Grenadine in fancy striped and figured patterns. Eve
ning shades or dark colorings, including black. They .come '24 to 44 inches, specially priced as follows :
The $1.00 grades, CQ The' $1.25 grades, . 7Q The $1.50 grades, Q7 $1.75 and $2 ' 1 Q
vv vard.... . -vard srrades. vara . "
yard. . .
yard.
Black Dress
Goods PRICED
An assortment so-complete that to
find what you want is an easy
task. Black novelty goods are
bargainized in this pleasing man
ner for the Clearance Sale :
Black Novelty Suitings in $1.25,
$1.50 and $2.00 QRr
grades. . . , '. . . -.17 OC-
French Serges and Prunellas, reg
. ularly $1.25 the yard. . . .... .98
$1.00 Black Mohairs 1...79
$1.25 Black Voiles...... 98tf
tST'BTaPlS-amas. . . . .$1.19
$1.25 Storm Serges. 9S
NEW FOULARDS
The new designs for Spring 1908,
in foulard silks are here. 'Tis
prophesied this will be one of the
.leading fabrics for smart wear in
Spring and Summer gowns.' Of
course, it is shown first at Port
land's best silk store. Be first to
see the new arrivals and choose.
Shower-proof foulards, 24 inches
wide,, the , .,
yard. ...........
$1.25
23 in. wide, the yard.r.
grades, yard.
Color d Dress
- I HALF
vjooas price
Odd lots in novelty suitings, some
of the best styles, the most desir-
- able colorings and the most-wanted
weaves of the season. Panama,
chiffon Panama, wool taffeta,
French serge, French and English
worsted, broadcloth and foules ;
patterns are stripes, checks and
invisible effects. Regularly $2.00
:;-i2...,.....$i.oo
Reg. $1.50 and $1.75 grades. '.75$
Regular $1.25 grades. .... .6212
Regular $L00 grades... ..... .'49
Reg.' 50c and 60c grades. ... ..29'
$9.9.8 -Caracul Coats for Women-$9.98
LixiD coats re-
$9.98
Our entire stock of caracul (or imitation astrachan) and Persian Lamb coats re
duced for the Clearance Sale. Long or short models, extremely
serviceable and very stylish. These regularly worth from $15
to $28, your choice Monday. v.
SEE THE BIG WINDOW DISPLAY.
WOMEN'S LONG COATS for street or evening .wear; incfuding some handsome
imported models. Regular prices run as high as $125. . These are elaborately-
trimmed and elegantly made in the flannel materials and in tOQ 7C
f J.
exclusive models. $48.50 to $125 values .
Women 's Suits
: . .
200 very fine costumes in tailored or fancy
effects; for street and semi-dress occasions
at half price. ,They are all new, smart
styles and in the most desirable colors and
materials. Suits that possess individual
ity and . irreproachable style. Regularly
$45.00 to $125.00. The pruning knife made
deep inroads into these prices and now
z::: half price
None of the Specials in this De
partment will be Sold on Phone
Orders, Laid Aside on Part Pay
ments or Sent on Approval.
Lingerie Waists, Half
Charming bodices of sheer white materials.
. Trimmed in the most pleasing styles'. A
lot of over 300 waists containing every
size and every designed style. . Long or
. short sleeves, button back or front. Deco
rations are dainty embroideries or beauti
ful laces, so cleverly applied that exclusive
effects are achieved.. We offer these dis
tinctively, different, waists bargains
enough when we offer them at the regular
'price, $2.25 to $35.00 each. AH in one
immense lot Monday, and
your choice for.
HALF
Smallwa res
BOX STATIONERY, fine quality pa
per and envelopes, in fancy boxes;
regularly worth $1.50 the QO.
box, special at .
FINE BOX STATIONERY, in odds
and ends; regular values 35c 1
the box; special Monday XOV
READING GLASSES, with nickel
plated rim, strong lens; reg- A Qf
ularly 85c, special. . . .' TC
HORSE HIDE RAZOR STROPS, the
genuine; regular 75c value, A Qg
special price..-
PYROGRAPHY OUTFITS, complete
with six bottles, regular $5.00 set;
priced at only, the . : 69
BASSWOOD inJT BOWLS, ready for
burning; large size, worth . QEC
$1.25 each; special J UOC
HAIR BRUSHES Pure bristles, solid-
back, worth 75c; spe- j4Q
cial ti7C
CLOTHES BRUSHES, large size, soft
bristles, special,
each...'.... OiJC
MEN'S MILITARY BRUSHES, with
ebony back ; worth $1.75 $1 OR
pair...... ipl.O
UMBRELLAS $2.48
Women's Umbrellas with piece
dyed ' taffeta covers, ; finished
with tape edge. -The color is
absolutely, fast and - they are
- mounted on . the best frames
made. - Handles are of im
ported wood, horn, amber or in
fancy metal designs. Portland
women should take generous
advantage of. this royally good ,
special. Reg. $3.59 CO
umbrellas, Mondav. PxO
WOMEN'S LEATHER HAND
BAGS in seal, walrus or patent
leather. Silk" or leather lined.
All ' fitted . with extra coin -purses.
Clearance '. QO-'.
Sale price, each: .'. '. . . ."OC.
BELT BUCKLES in gold plated
or oxidized finish. . Several
shapes and designs. Regular
25c and 35c values. Clearance
Sale price, 1 fk
' special.... '. "-
Smaliwares
TOILET WATER, imported French
.make, in assorted odors; values . to
$1.00 the bottle; special tZfi
price. '. . . . .OvIC
BATHASWEET, toilet or bath pow
der, a regular 25c package, J Q
SANITARY NAPKINS, seamless, one
dozen in a box; special, the OC
box ...ZOC
BATH SPONGES, large size 75
PAVTS. HANGERS, with wood bot
toms' to 'hold the trousers in place.
Regularly 15c; sale price, "t f
each .............. .'...... . X UC
HAIRPINS of shell or bone, iu large
size; card of three,, worth 15c
special IC
HAIRPINS, of shell or amber; one
doz. pins. on a card, assorted 1 C
sizes, 20c quality; special...
SIDE COMBS, of shell very special
for the- Clearance Sale, the 1
pair A vIC
OMO ZOUAVE DRESS SHIELDS
- and Corset Protectors, regu- ' Atf
larly 60c the pair, special... . C
SHEETS OF PINS, with heads in
black, white or turquoise; 10c C
values, special. wC
ADJUSTABLE SKIRT MARKERS,
that mark an even line around the
bottom of the skirt; 65c val- f
ues, special '. .. . ,."'C
Sheets Pillow Cases, Etc.
You never saw a better quality bed
ding than' we are offering in this
sale and you'll wait many a day be
fore it is barganized like this again.
Be prompt; do not let pass an op
portunity like this. Secure sheets,
pillow cases and linens of. the most
dependable sorts and own them for
much less than their real worth. ,
LINENE SHEETS. Made without
seams down center; of a fine grade
hard twisted -yarn; full size, 81x90
'inches. Clearance Sale Q
price, special . yJK
WEAR WELL SHEETS. HKn
2y2x2V2 yards, special JV
NAPKINS. .Three lots at special
- price's. The regular $5.00 grades
on sale at, per . CJf Q C
dozen . ,P''J
NAPKINS regularly worth. $4.50
the dozen, ' tfJO QC
price.... pO,ZfiJ
The' regular .- $2.75 qualitv, spe
cial . $2.15
RICHARDSON'S FAMOUS TA
BLE DAMASK. In cream or full
bleached; yards wide, regularly
worth $1.50 the yard, t 1 lO
special....; Ml10
Two yards wide, regularly worth
$1.10 the yard, 7fsn
bleached only, special. ... .'.
HUCK TOWELS. In plain hemmed
or hemstitched designs. OO.
Regular 40c values. .OOC
Regular 50c values .'.39 .
DOUBLE DAMASK PATTERN
CLOTHS. With one dozen nap
kins to match. Three different
sizes, sharply underpriced. Size
2x2 yards selling regularly at
S!r..?...'...$17.'60
With cloth 2x3 yards, 2 grades of
fered, regularly priced at $23.00
and $24. Clearance 0 "1 C A
price $20.30 and.. ..Pt 1
With cloth 2x2Y2 yards, regularly
worth $21.50 and $23.00, two
grades. Clearance
price $18.95 and...
HANDKERCHIEF LINEN. Very
sheer ; regularly $3 C "1 Q Q
yard; special. ...... .P 1 7
DOILIES. ' In ' hand-embroidered
and scalloped designs. Richard
son's linen, special HALF PRICE
$20.50
5 Oc Embro ideries 15c
Another monster " embroid
ery sale embracing1 a choice se
lection of nainsook and cam
bric embroideries in edges and
insertions; open work, blind
and eyelet effects. These come
in factory lengths of to 6Y2
yards each and sold in the
piece as they come none will
be cut.
An immense assortment containing 20,000
yards of delightfully dainty, embroideries-
for many purposes. Regularly
worth to 50c the yard, choice 1 C.
Mondav......: ...1JC
Women's 50c Hose 29c
Imported goods in full . regular make.
Come direct to us from the foremost
maker- in Chemnitz, Germany:." .They
are in plain black or fancy embroid
ered designs on black ground. The
proper weight for the present season
and all regular sizes from 8V3 to 10.
An excellent 50c hose, special OQ
for Mondav. the riair. fciC
$8 Mafe Lace Curtains $5.25
Curtains like these are an ornament to any home and any housekeeper
. will take pride in the appearance of her windows when hung with
such rich affairs. .They are real hand-made Renaissance Curtains
in odd lots. Were they regular lines, such prices as these would be
impossible. Take prompt advantage and benefit by an early selection.
On sale Monday:.
$ 8.00 values .$5.25
$10.00 values $6.50
$11.00 values :.$7.25
$12.00 values . . . $7.95
$15.00 values $9.85
$32.00 values ..$21.2o
$45.00 values $29.85
$50.00 values $33.00
$55.00 values ........ ..$35.00
$65.00 values ..$40.00
INTERMEDIATE PRICES AT SAME REDUCTIONS.
Three Rug Specials
FINE WILTON RUGS, with fringed ends,
size 36x63 in. ;"-beautiful colorings and
patterns, and a lot of over 200 concerned
in this offer. Regularly worth fljl
$9:00 each, special. pD. I O
FINE WILTON RUGS, hemmed ends, size
27x54 inches ; bright, vivid colorings or
soft-toned effects in pleasing. designs. A
lot of 100 to choose from. C(
Regular $5.50 values, special. . .P"'"
FINE AXMTNSTER RUGS, size 36x72 in.;
Oriental designs and colorings. Rugs that
give sturdy service. Regularly worth
$4.50 each; very special $3 35
Women's $6 Shoes $3.89
$3.89
WOMEN'S SHOES From the best factories
in America. Over 1200' pairs to choose from.
Good styles and the best leathers; sell regu
larly at $3.00 and $6.00' the pair;
Clearance Sale price............
WOMEN'S SHOES In many styles, lasts and
-leathers; all sizes! and all widths. tfJQ 1 f
in the lot; reg. $3.50 and $4 vals.
. MEN'S SHOES In patent leather,
kid or calt; some ot the best makes
in the land in this assortment; regu
lar $4, $5 and $6' val- QQ
pJ.t
ues, sale price . .
ONE LOT MEN'S SHOES, regularly $3.50 the pair, special.
ONE LOT MEN'S SHOES, regularly $3.00 the pair, special.
WOMEN'S SHOES, in 8 styles;
good models, too, but we are a bit
"long" on these, so, the reduc
tions are even more ' sharp than
on other lines. Kid or patent
leathers, button or lace styles;
light or heavy soles; all sizes ;
regular $3.50 and $4 CQ
values... p,OV
$2.49
..$1.89
WOMEN'S SHOES in broken lines
- good shoes in good styles ; every
pair in " the lot worth $2.50 or
$3.00. . A value in perfect-fitting
. shoes with a goodly assortment to
choose from, well worth your at
tention. The .
pair '.!.,
$1.98