TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, DECE3IBER 20, 1903.
We Will Be Open Evenings
Until'Christinas
To give everyone a chance to finish the Christmas shop
ping, we will keep the store open evenings nntil Christmas.
The evening shoppers are perhaps a bit gayer than those
of the daytime and there is mure merriment in the buy
ing. The brilliantly lighted store, the bright decorations
and the gay array of Christmas goods add tremendously
to the search for suitable gifts. Come early and enter
into the happy spirit of the crowds of cheerful shoppers.
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Visit Our Toyland in
ttie Basement
n.nmn in and feel vonne airain. Toy-
land will whisk you back to child
hood days. And bring the children
along, too. Yon and the children
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will miss a great ireai n you aon t
take the trip. Hundreds of novel
t ties in the toy line are here many
I things to bring joy to the heart of
i the child at small cost to you.
These specials for this sale:
Walter Cr'aine's 10c Ticture Books
at C
ABC Picture Blocks, 2.5c kind 19
on l T;,.tiir-o RljiIm Fiftp kinds.
v y ;t...:: : 39
Iarre ABC Cubes, C6c kinds 45
Tar-p Picture Books. .$1 kinds at ?k
Burnt Wood Pieces, 40c kinds at 15
Buster Brown Books, l-"c kinds at 90
Colored fctorv Books. 2c kinds at lo
Iron Doll Bods, $1.00 kinds at 690
Iron Poll Beds, ,"! kind at 390
Iron Doll Beds, 2. kind at -90
Handcars for boys, $3.50 kinds at $2.98
Large Paint Boxes, 2oc kinds at.... 190
Games of all descriptions, 25c kinds at 190
Large Xickcl Horns, 35c kinds at 2o0
Large Drums, 50c kinds at -90
Make your toy purchases now. Don't delay. We will deliver
your purchases at any time you wish.
11 800 Dressed Dolls Now
OllS on Sale at HALP PRICE
Tomorrow we place on sale a great special purchase of over
S00 Dressed Dolls, imported samples, no two alike; they come
in all sizes and kinds, large dolls, small dolls, boy dolls, baby
dolls and beautiful lady dolls, etc; in fact you will be sur
prised at the showing, and the prices will delight you. Come
as early as you can for first choice. This is the greatest doll
barjrain we "have ever offered. Regular values from 25c np to
$10.00 each: all are priced for this sale at ONE-HALF
Fine Gift Umbrellas,
at a Special Price
An Umbrella if it is a good one is always an acceptable
Christmas gift. But make certain that the Umbrella you
buy is reliably made. Only this kind will be found here.
A very special purchase is offered for your consideration.
Silk and Wool Gold-Handled
Umbrellas
$5.09. $600 AND $100 VALUES, FOR CQ Qg
THIS SALE. ..? ...
NOTE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY
Handsome new Umbrellas for women, made with beautiful
handles; over 1000 brand-new Umbrellas, made with the
best quality silk and wool rainproof covering (more durable
than all-silk), with covers that roll very closely, on the
first-grade paragon frames, with steel rod but the most
attractive part is the handles; beautiful handles in hun
dreds of pretty styles, large gold and pearl handles, large
silver and pearl handles; also handles of gunmetal, gold,
silver, etc., in an unlimited assortment of new designs; no
store anywhere can lay tlaim to a choicer or richer line.
Not an umbrella in the'lot worth less than $5.00, and values
run from that up to $7.00. The handles are worth more
than we are asking for these Umbrellas. Why not buy
for gift purposes f Tour choice of Uie en- $298
Spec'l, Holiday Silks
NEW POMPADOUR MESSALDJLS AT 850
We have just- received a new line of Pompadour ilessaline
Silks; they come in cream grounds, with rich floral designs
in pink, blue, lavender, corn, etc.; they are most desirable for
pretty waists and holiday sewing; they are 23 inches wide.
I'J-inch real Swiss Messaline Silks, a fine imported fabric so
much in demand this season; they come
with a soft, high Inster finish, in every
wanted color; warranted all pure silk, and
great value at this low price 650
7 5'
THE LAST CALL TO
CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
Never before has our holiday business started off with so much vim and briskness.. Never
before have we entertained such large crowds of early buyers. We're certainly gratified
at the manner in which our selections have caught on and elicited the delighted admira
tion of our friends. Gifts beautiful, gifts useful, gifts elegant and gifts exclusive are
here in great nnmberl and easily solving the problems of hundreds of shoppers every
day. Come to this great Christmas store and be rid of your gift vexations in very short
order, SPECIAL VALUES ALL OVER THE STORE.
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Why Imas Shoppers
Prefer to Shop Here
BECAUSE of the splendid range of selections offered.
BECAUSE of the convincing individuality that characterizes our offerings.
BECAUSE of the kind and courteous treatment on the part of our employes.
BECAUSE lower prices are offered here than like qualities can be had for elsewhere. .
BECAUSE our najne on a gift is a guarantee of excellence beyond which there is noth-
MEN'S SMOKING COATS AT $3.99-
A special holiday offering of menu's Smoking Coats, made
of good quality double-faced material, collar, cuffs and
pocket trimmed in plaid to match, seams all bound.
These excellent garments come in brown, oxford gray
and navy blue, and are the best $5.00 value. Specially
priced for this sale $3.98
MEN'S SILK MUFFLERS, $1.00 VALUE, 850-
This is an extra special holiday offering of men's large
square Mufflers, made of extra heavy brocaded silk, in
cream or black. Excellent Christmas presents, and you
will find a great assortment to choose from. Don't delay;
now is the time to make jour purchase. Regular $1 value
at the low price of 850
MEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS AT 2 FOR 250-
A showing of men's Handkerchiefs, made of all pure linen
and daintily hemstitched; they come in plain white, and
are regular 20c value, on sale at 2 for 250
MEN'S SUSPENDERS AT 500-
A special holiday offering of men's Fancy Suspenders, all
elastic, white kid ends, gold-plated trimmings. These sus
penders are put up in fancy holiday boxes, one in a-box,
and make excellent Christmas presents. Your choice. 5UO
MEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS.
An extra special holiday offering of men's plain white hem
stitched Handkerchiefs, made of all pure linen, embroid
ered initial in corner. The very best value, priced at,
ench - 250, 350, 500
President Suspenders, one pair in box 5U0
MEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS, 3 FOR .250- :
A special holiday showing of men's Handkerchiefs, made
of good quality mercerized material; they come ia plain
white centers, with assorted colored borders and fancy
allover patterns. The very best 15c value, on sale at
3 for 250
It Will Pay You to Do Your
Christinas Shopping Here .... -
Right under this one roof is already gathered and prom
inently displayed nearly everything you will need. Yon
have our assurance that lower prices than ours cannot be
found on goods of equal quality that on certain lines
fortunately purchased you cannot find them 'us low. Just
a few pleasant hours in inspecting our magnificent stocks
will suggest exactly what you need for yourself and for
gift-giving. Just a little while spent in choosing and buy
ing, and the thing's done your troubles are over, and
you can settle down to calm enjoyment of the happy days
preceding Christmas.
If You Could Only Realize the Importance
of Our Mid-Season Sale of Winter Garments
Now in progress, you would undoubtedly be one of the first ones to be here tomorrow, as the savings range from 1-4 to 1-3.
and full-lensth garments, plainly finished or trimmed with
velvet and braid. These values, ranging up CO Q ?)
to $6.50, specially priced at tu,vw
$6.50 SILK PETTICOATS FOR $3.98-
A big line of silk taffeta Petticoats in black and various
other colors. We are showing several different styles m
this line, with plain or shirred flounce and finished with
straps and ruffles. A petticoat well wortt fcQ Qfi
$6.50, your choice, while they last, for
HEATHERBLOOM PETTICOATS $1.98.
Lverr woman realizes what a genuine Hydegrade Heather
bloom Petticoat at this price means; it means that it is the
greatest petticoat bargain in the city, and one you U regret
if you don't take advantage of. There are two excellent
styles, one with deep tucked flounce, the other with a
shirred flounce, finished with a dust ruffle. We repeat,
they are the genuine, bearing the label. Worth $2.o0, at a
price no other store has ever $1 9 O
quoted t
WRAPPERS AND KIMONOS.
A nice assortment of Wrappers and Kimonos of Gernianflan
nel, in many pretty designs and colors, 5120
edging of Persian patterns r
KNIT SHAWLS
Of fine quality yarn, in several different weaves and : colors,
priced from ; ' ' V - Z
We also have some beautiful silk Shawls ot Xh.nO
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Coats Worth $16,50 for $12.50
Handsome new Winter Coats at this
popular price. The handsomest gar
ments we have seen this season at
$12.50. They come in fine broad
cloths and kerseys, also fancy stripe
suiting, tight-fitting and semi-fitting
empire and dircctoire model.
Exceptional value J 2 50
MISSES' EMPIRE COATS.
Three-quarter length Coats in the
very latest empire effect. An ele
gantly tailored garment of fine qual
ity chiffon broadcloth, in myrtle,
navy, brown and tan; richly finished-
with satin and velvet trim
mings. . One of the most stylish
younsr ladies' coats seen this season.
A good $15.00 value 1JQ
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for.
GIRLS' COATS AT. $3.95.
(..xmA nAll Prtoto f rri rlc o rrnfl R trt
14 years. These highly tailored garments come in chev
iots, broadcloth and fancy cloth, in all the late shades of
blue, brown, green, red and other colors. They are medium
equal merit at prices from $1.25 to.
150
690
890
.$1.25
Women's Neclsw'r Greatly Reduced Prices
ALL ARE BIG REDUCTIONS FROM THE ORIGINAL PRICES.
All 35c and 40c
kinds now
All 75c and 85c
kinds now
23c
48c
85c
All $1.25 kinds
on sale at
All $2.00 kinds fc-f " Q
on sale at ?
Best 50c kinds
on sale at
Best $1.00 kinds
on sale at
33c
50c
98c
All $1.50 kinds
on sale at
All $2.50 kinds 1 y K
on sale at P A U
, Many are packed in neat holiday boxes, making them very suitable for gift purposes.
NECK RUCHES We are now showing a complete line of new graduated Nect Ruches, made very full of four-ply meshes.
They come in colors white, pink, blue, lavender, etc.
Regular 35c kinds marked at.' ....230
Regular 75c kinds marked at ,..450
AN EXTRAORDINARY SHOWING AND SALE OF
Xmas Handkercli'ls
Assortments are double our biggest previous holiday showing.
Through special purchases prices are about half.
Buy your Xmas Hand
kerchiefs at this sale.
There is not a single
good style lacking in
this big showing, and
values are the best we
have ever, offered; as
sortments are enormous;
they come iri linen and
fine mulls, embroidered.
hemstitched and initial;,
by the box or singly, as
desired.
TOMORROW IS THE TIME TO BUY HERE ARE THE
VALUES OFFERED:
All regular 20c Handkerchiefs, each "J
All regular 25c Handkerchiefs, each ....150
All regular 35c Handkerchiefs, each 190
All regular 75c Handkerchiefs, each 390
FANCY BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS.
We are now showing an unsurpassed assortment of Hand
kerchiefs, put up in neat and attractive Christmas boxes.
They come in all the latest and best patterns and in all quali
ties. For tomorrow's sale we offer these specials:
Per Box.
3 Handkerchiefs to a box, reg. sold at 25c, priced .
6 Handkerchiefs to a box, reg. sold at 85c, priced.
4 Handkerchiefs to a box, reg. sold at $1.25, priced .
6 Handkerchiefs to a box. reir. sold at $1.65, priced.
6 Handkerchiefs to a box, reg. sold at $2.00, priced. .$1.48
6 Handkerchiefs to a box, reg. sold at $2.50, priced. .$1.75
6 Handkerchiefs to a box, reg. sold at $3.00, priced. .$2.25
6 Handkerchiefs to a box, reg. sold at $4.50. priced. .$3.25
Everyone Xilies Slip
pers for Christmas
Ana in our great, nuuii-iioor
Shoe Store you will find a thor
oughly . complete stock from
which every want . of every
kind can be satisfied, both as
to quality and price, both for
"grownups and the little
ones. Early selections you will
find offer many advantages,
as we now have a full assort
ment. -
HERE ARE A FEW OF THE
SPECIAL VALUES:
Women's felt, fur - trimmed
Juliets, with high back and
front, cither buckle or best
quality satin bow. Worth,
$1.50, your choice for this sale
per pair ...990
Men's embroidered Slippers, $1.00 value 690
Men's fine kid Slippers, $1.50 value 990
Men's tan kid Slippers, $1.50 value $1.25
Men's $2.00 Slippers : ...$1.50
Men's $2.50 Slippers $2.00
Men's Cavalier kid Slippers, $3.00 value $2.25
Women's crocheted Slippers, $1.00 value 630
A FEW SPECIAL ITEMS IN
The Domestic Section
USEFUL AND INEXPENSIVE FOR XMAS PRESENTS
SPECIAL FOR 250
Towels. Bureau Scarfs, Center Pieces, Tray Clolhs, Doilies
and Table Covers; values up to 50c.
SPECIAL FOR 500
Kimono lengths, Tea Cloths, Tray Cloths, Bureau Scarfs,
Sideboard Scarfs, Towels, etc.
WHY NOT SELECT FROM THESE?
Napkins, Table Covers, Damask Sets, Ta
blecloths, Couch Covers, Blankets, Com
forts ; great variety of qualities and styles.
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VETOES OH V CHANGE
K OO F VEXT SAYS MATKRIAIi
niFFKKEXCK IS MAPI'.
PoMorficrs Transferred to Colorado.
Teller Growls and Says Pres
ident Is 1 11-In formed.
WASHINGTON. Ptc. 19. The Pres
ident today returned, to the Senate
without his signature the resolution
fixing- the boundary line between Col
orado and New Mexico with a mes
sage giving as his reason a report of
the Attorney-General to the effect that
the bill made material changes In the
line, shifting Ave postoftices from one
Jurisdiction to another.
As soon as the message was read
Mr. Teller declared that no Important
changes were made, as the line had
been established In 1861 and followed
the 67th parallel very closely. The
changes in location, he said, did not
extend one-quarter or one-half of a
mile from the location generally rec
ognixed. "1 do not think." said Teller, "that
anybody who knew anything about the
subjert could have Informed the Pres
ident." The effect of tho bill, he said, was
merely to determine where the line
actually was. In conformity with previ
ous action, neither Congress nor the
state of Colorado would have a right
to change it without consulting the
other.
Long, chairman of the committee on
census, today reported to the Senate
the House bill providing for noncom
petitive examinations. to be held
throughout the country by means of
the civil service machinery, but based
on a form of examination to be pre
scribed by .Director North, of the cen
sus bureau, ami confined to persons
designated by Senators and .Repre
sentatives. Members of the Civil Service Com
mission contended for the use of their
classified lists, but the committee in
Its report followed the lines laid down
In the bill passed by the House. There
are about 3000 places to be filled, and
the bill will prescribe that preference
shall be given to persons who partici
pated in previous censuses. The posi
tions will continue about three years.
It Is expected that the bill will be
taken up immediately after the holiday
recess. The Senate committee adopted
a new section providing for the pur
chase of the property now used as
quarters of the census bureau, and an
abandoned school building adjoining,
at a limited cost of J430.000. Provi
sion Is also made for the construction
of new buildings not to exceed $250,000
in cost
Committee on Inauguration.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 19. Senators
Lodge, Knox and Bacon were today
named by the Senate to represent that
body on the joint Congressional com
mittee on the Inaugural ceremonies.
Tomorrow (Monday) last day for dis
count on East Side gas bills. Don't
overlook gas anplianco sale,
ST. DAVID S GETS RECTOR
DEA.V TALBOT, OF AXBANT, TO
SUCCEED VAX WATERS.
Call Due to Sew Rector's Expressed
Desire to Enter "Work In West,
Made to ex-Sclioolmate Here.
ALBANY, N.- T., Dec 19. Dean
Henry Bussell Talbot, of All Saints'
Cathedral, has accepted a call to St.
David's Episcopal Church at Port
land, Or.
Dean Talbot, of the Albany, N. Y..
cathedral, who has accepted the call
to the rectorship of St. David's Episco
pal Church, East Twelfth and Belmont
streets, to succeed Rev. George B. Van
Waters, D. D., who recently resigned,
is known to most of the Portland
Episcopal clergymen as a strong and
able man. His coming to Portland is
considered by Bishop Charles Scaddlng
as a great gain not only to Portland,
but to the state.
Dr. S- E. Joseph!, member" of the
vestry of St. David's Church, said last
night:
"Dean Talbot's call was due to Dr.
George S. Whiteside, 'an old school
mate and friend, to whom the dean had
written some time ago stating that he
would like to enter the work in the
West. Dr. Whiteside, recalling that the
rectorship of St. David's Church was
vacant, called my. attention to Dean
Talbot. The matter was brought be
fore the vestrymen with .the result
that a call was extended him. which
he accepted. He has resigned from
the Albany Cathedral, his resignation
to take effect January 1, 1909, and he
will come to Portland by February to
enter on his work. We consider the
selection a happy and fortunate one as
Dean Talbot is recommended by Bishop
Scaddlng, Dr. A. A. Morrison and other
Portland clergymen who have met him
in conventions as an able man. Dr.
Whiteside has known him for over IS
years. Some years ago when Bishop
Brent was appointed as missionary
bishop to the Philippine Islands at his
request Dean Talbot was appointed
as his assistant, with the title of chap
lain, and was with him there for sev
eral years, afterwards returning to the
United States on account of poor health
and entered on his work at the Albany
cathedral. His zeal for his chosen
work may be gathered from tho fact
that he leaves a larger salary to take
up his duties at St. David's Church. He
is 36 years old, unmarried, and a man
of vigor, and we are pleased that we
have been able to secure him."
Dr. Whiteside, who was a student
with Dean Talbot at Harvard and has
known him for 18 years, is out of the
city, but it was on his recommenda
tion first that the name of the new
rector was considered.
Eight-Hour Day for British Miners.
LONDON. Dec 19. The bUl providing
for an eight-hour day in coal mines,
which by amendment became actually a
measure for a day of nine hours, was
finally adopted by the House of Lords
this morning. It goes into effect July 1.
1S09. The bill originally contemplated
eiKht hours from surface to surface, but
it opponents eliminated the time oc
cupied In descending and ascending from
the workings and calculated half an hour
for each. The result is that eight full
hours rtinst be spent in actual labor be
low ground.
Kstabllahed 18U6.
DR. E.M. DALLAS
OPTICIAN -
Has returned from Europe and will
use the new WIESBADEN METHOD
of testing eyes, which cause so much
talk in France and Germany. This
science is QUICK. ACCURATE and
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT, and gives
splendid results in the fitting of
lenses to the eye, especially in cases
of eye strain and headache, for close
or distance use. No extra charge will
be made for the use. or this system.
You will find the prices very reason
able and the workmanship the best.
DALLAS
OPTICAL PARLORS
2IS-219 FAIT.rNO BMM5,
Corner Third and WahlnKton streets,
Second Floor. Take KieTator.
The most satisfactory pres
ent to give is a useful one.
My exclusive stock of men's wear
offers many such gift articles at
prices, ranging from SOc to $20
M.SICHEL
EXCLUSIVE HABERDASHER
329 Washington Street
Imperial Hotel Building
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