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THE SUSDAY OKKCrOAIAJV, FOKTLAIN'U, OCTOBEK 5, 11U3-
The ladies Home Journal Patterns Are Here in All the Latest and Best Styles at 10c and 15c Each-Also a Full
Showing of Embroidery Patterns at the Same Prices-Autumn and Winter Style Book of Home Journal Patterns
Now Ready at 5c a Copy-The New Magazine, The Criterion of Fashions, on Sale Here at 5c Each-on the Balcony
DEMAND TAXES GUT
AGOHIA TAXPAYERS
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Commissioners Stand Pat on
13-Mill Levy but Citizens
Say 12 Mills.
LIVELY SESSION EXPECTED
In Requesting Smaller Budget Prop
crty Owners Insist Upon Outting
Out Some of Proposed Mu
nicipal Automobiles.
TACOMA. Oct 4. (Special.) One of
the liveliest sessions the City Commls
slon has had In its career Is due to
take place Monday when Is held the
hearing required by law, at which citi
zens may protest against the city
budget and tax levy for the comlns
year.
The original budget, prepared by the
Mayor and four Commissioners, called
for a sum that It would have taken
a 20-mlll tax levy to provide. The
state law does not permit a levy In
excess of 15 mills. The last levy was
3 2 mills. Consequently it was up to
the Commission to cut. By one means
and another the levy was brought
down to 13 mills, which figure was
agreed on by the Commission, along
with an understanding that a X500.
000 bond Issue would be asked in the
Spring to permit various Improve
ments the Commissioners felt the city
ought to have.
With state, county and Board of
Education asking increased tax levies,
bringing the total to the highest Ta-
coma has bad In years, there has been
a very general demand on the part of
business men and clvio organizations
that the City Commission cut out some
of the automobiles it proposed to buy
and some of the other unnecessary
things and bring the city's rate of
levy down to 12 mills, the same as the
last year. Thus far the Commission
ers have stood pat In demanding 13
mills.
CltUess Voice Protest.
Under the auspices of the Central
Improvement League, which Is com
posed of delegates from all the Im
provement clubs In the city, about a
dozen of them, a meeting of citizens
was held this week and a vigorous
protest voiced against more than a
12-mlll levy. The City Controller Is
the only elective official, outside of
the Mayor and Commissioners. For the
first time, the Controller was left out
of the budget deliberations this year
and not even furnished with a copy of
the proposed estimates.
At the Improvement League meeting
a report was read from Controller John
F. Meads showing in detail and exactly
how the Commission could prune Its
budget and keep within 12 mills. The
league meeting took positive action
favoring a 12-mlll levy, and the Con
troller's report was presented to the
Commission next day, but still the
Commissioners could see nothing under
13 mills.
For next year the City Commission
Is asking a total of 11,264,938.13 to
spend. Of this amount $909,936.13
to be raised by taxation and $365,000
is expected to come from miscellaneous
receipts. The Mayor's department,
publlo affairs, health and sanitation
want $39,376.85. The Commissioner of
Publio Safety, including the fire and
police departments, wants $405,411.76
The department of public works. In
cluding the engineering department.
wants $318,828.95. The department of
finance wants $68,710, chiefly for sal
aries. The public library wants $35,
236 and the miscellaneaus fund totals
$397,372.75.
Dond Plan la Ignored.
Of the total of $1,264,936, the Com
mission is asking $653,357.92 for sal
aries, and supplies are estimated at
$530,774.96. while for new Improve
ments only $75,803.25 is Included. Citi
zens have paid no attention at all to
the Commission's plan to ask a $500,
000 bond Issue at the April city elec
tion. and it is generally accepted as
a fact that any such proposition would
be overwhelmingly snowed under at
the polls, so. strong is the sentiment
against constantly Increasing taxes In
all departments of government
The city's Interest payment for next
year alone on bonds will amount to
$289,765, requiring nearly 5 mills of
the total levy to pay Interest on bonds
alone, this exclusive of Interest paid
by self-supporting public utilities, the
bonds on which are a lien against the
plant alone and not the city.
BQ5D PKPABTMKST
Commerce
Trust & Savings
Bank
Park and Morrison -Streets.
OFFERS I
Unsold portion of $80,000 first
mortgage 20-year 6 Portland
Social Turn Verein bonds, fee
curlty: $202,000 in close-in Port
land realty. Annual Income from
all sources, $14,000. Price: Par
and interest
Unsold part of $148,000 (closed
first mortgage) Lewis County,
Idaho, Electric Co.'s 25-year 6
bonds. Property recently sold
to Grangeville. Idaho, Electric
Company which Is owned by the
Big Bend Electric Company of
Spokane, Washington. Amount of
security behind this bond issue,
$550,000. Present net earnings
more than four times the inter
est charge. Security more than
three and one-half times the
amount of the loan. Price to
yield 7. ...
First mortgage realty and
leasehold bonds to net from 6
to 1.
Washington and Oregon mort
gages, well secured, to net from
7?4 to 8.
Ninth Circuit has certified to the Su
preme Court the question of the valid
lty of the amendment to the Oklahoma
constitution, which grants suttrage io
Illiterates and their aescenaants wno
were entitled to vote prior to Janu
ary 1, 1866.
The Solicitor contends tnat tne en
tire provision violates the Fifteenth
amendment to the Federal - Constitu
tion guaranteeing against discrimina
tion as to race, color or previous con
dition of servitude. The effect of the
"grandfather clause," he adds, "is to
exclude nearly all ' illiterate negroes
and virtually no illiterate white men,
WILSON AUTO HITS BOY
YOUJfO : 5IESSEXGER SWERVES IX
FRONT OF MACHINE.
OREGON GERMANS TO GO
STATE TO BE REPRESENTED AT
ST. IOUIS CELEBRATION.
Dr. F. IT. Dammascti and Edagcr
Winter to Bo Delegates to War
of Liberation Centennial.
ST. LOUIS. Oct. 4. (Special.) Ore
gon will be well represented at the Na
tions celebration. In St. Louis October
4 to 11, Inclusive, of the centennial of
the German War of Liberation, accord
ing to Information received by the com
mittees having- charge of the arrange
ments. '
Because of this great celebration,
with its monster street parades and
other festivities. Including the unveil
ing of a splendid monument to Fried
rich Ludwig Jahn, founder of the pres
ent system of physical culture, and por
trayals by float, living picture and
tableaux of the stirring scenes that
marked the defeat of Napoleon's forces,
In the battle of Leipzig by the Ger
mans and their allies, the railroads hare
made the most extensive reduced rates
to St. Louis and return since the Lou
isiana Purchase Exposition, these rates
extending to the Atlantic and Pacific
Coast, the Gulf of Mexico and the Do
minion of Canada.
The well-known Oregon Germans ex
pected to participate actively In the
centennial celebration Include Dr. F.
H. Dammasch. of Portland, who, be
sides being the president of the Ore
gon German-American Alliance, is the
Oregon member of the National execu
tive board of the alliance, and Edager
Winter, also of Portland, secretary of
tne state organization.
RACE ISSUE IS PRESENTED
Oklahoma Grandfather Clause Tak
en to Federal Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 4. The Federal
Government's effort to prove that the
"grandfather clause" of the Oklahoma
constitution violates the Constitution
of the United States, was begun In the
Supreme Court today with a brief filed
by Solicitor-General Davis.
The Circuit Court of Appeals for the
President Promises to Bay "Nice New
Wheel" and Tells Doctor to
Attend Constantly.
WASHINGTON. Oct 4. While Presi
dent Wilson was motoring through
the southeast section of the city early
tonight returning to the White House
from a long ride through Maryland, his
automobile struck Robert Crawford,
15-year-old messenger boy, slightly
bruising him about the knee.
Young Crawford was taken to a hos
pital at once by Dr. Grayson, the Presi
dent's physician. An examination
showed that no bones were broken and
that his Injuries were not serious. The
boy was riding a bicycle and trying
to dodge stones being hurled at him
by another youngster when he sua
denly swerved directly In front of the
President s car as It rounded a corner.
The President who was riding in
the front seat with the chauffeur, was
at the boy's side in an Instant lifting
him from beneath the hood, while the
secret service men disentangled the
bicycle from under the automobile.
Crawford's principal solicitation was
for his wheel.
"My wheel, my wheel," he whim
pered. "I'll have to carry the mes
sages on foot now."
The President promptly assured him
that he would buy him "a nice new
wheel," and directed Dr. Grayson to at
tend to htm constantly. The boy was
taken In the secret service automobile
to a hospital at which his mother is
employed.
Oregon People In Chicago.
CHICAGO. Oct 4. (Special.) The
following from Oregon are registered
at the Congress Hotel: From Portland,
Miss Constance Piper; from Hood
River, Mrs. C. H. Sletton.
REV. J. G. DUKES
Writes t My wife has been in a very
bad state of health. Nothing seemed
to do her any good until she began
TO USE PERUNA.
MRS. J. G. DUKES.
Rev. J. G. Dukes, 71S S. bth at, Wil
mington, N. C. writes:
"My wife has been In a very bad
state of health for several years, and
nothing seemed to do her any good
until she began to use Peruna one
month ago. Since then the color has
returned to her face, and she is gain
ing in flesh every day, and I believe
she Is a well woman today.
"My little boy, 10 years old, was pale
and had but little life. He began to
use Peruna the day his mother began.
Today his face Is rosy, and he is out
in the yard, running and jumping with
the rest of the children."
Stomach Trouble Relieved.
Mrs. T. J. Ballard, R. R. I, Pryor,
Okla, writes: "I am happy to tell you
that I keep free from my old stomach
trouble; feel no catarrhal symptoms at
alL I am able to do my work, eat and
drink what I want, and rejoice that I
found a sure cure in your valuable
medicines, which I failed to find in the
best of home physicians." Adv.
Important Underpricing of Dress
Shields and Notions
Big Savings on the Little Things Most
Every Woman Is in Need Of
30c No. 3 Gem Dress Shields at 19
35c No. 4 Gem Dress Shields at 25?
40c No. 5 Gem Dress Shields at 29$
25c No. 3 Black Panne Shields at 19
35c No. 4 Black Panne Shields at 25
25c Silk Covered Dress Shields at-15
Pacific Phone Marsh. 5080, Home A 2112
The Most in Value, The Best in Quality
Drsss
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25
Important Underpricing of
Shields and Notions
15c 10-inch Whisk Brooms at
50c Sterling Skirt Marker at.
5c Stocking Darners at 3
15c Barrettes on sale at 10
10c Net Shopping Bags at 5
20c Net Shopping Bags at 15
5c Basting Machine Cotton, 6 for 25
8c Safety Pins, in all sizes, at. . . 5
We Open Our
Store at 8;30
A. M. Daily
Except Satur
day When We
Open at 9:15
KM T . M B -1 1 1 A
Doll mE' wioffw4
The woman whose happiness is most likely to be certain is the woman whose expendi
tures come well within her income, and it is our belief that if we can contribute to help this
good cause along by providing her with timely economies in the new season's goods, we
shall win new friends for this store Hence this October Sale. The values stand for worth,
service and satisfaction, and they will make happy the woman who secures them.
We Close Our
Store at 5:30
P. M. Daily
Except Satur
day When We
Close at 9:15
Silks With the Novelty of Newness
Clinging Closely to Them
Are Just Unpacked.
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That there can be "something new under
the sun" is forcibly 'illustrated by these
beautiful Silks for the season of 1913-1914,
just removed from their wrappings and
glowing with bright, cheery, spick, -span
freshness in a riot of wTon
derful color combina
tions. The weaves are as
delicate as a spider s
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ssfs weD. ana xuere s an aa-
"'tonishingly large variety.
X our surprise win giu"
as you look at the prices, just as we ourselves were surprised at the valuation
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placed on tnem by tne maters, iteaa tne Drier descriptions
Silk and Wool Plaids, 75 Yard
38-inch silk and wool German Plaids of
perfect weave and finish, shown in the
correct new colorings. A splendid
wearing fabric at 75 a yard.
New Scotch Plaids, $1.00 a Yard
Thev come full 42 inches wide and are
made of the purest of Australian yarn.
A showing: that includes all size plaids
in rich colorings of contrasting shades.
A very durable' material priced at $1
a yard.
New Winter Coatings, $1.50 to $3.50
a Yard
A complete display of new Fall and
Winter-weight Coatings, full 56 inches
wide new Chinchillas, Zibelines, Mate
lasse, Moleskin, Illuminated Paids,
Novelty Heavy Weaves, etc. Coatings
that do not require linings, shown m
qualities to suit all from $1.50 up to
$3.50 a yard.
New Crepes de Chine, $1.50-$2 Yard
The earlv demand for Crepe de Chine
Silks proves how popular they are to be
this season. With our usual foresight
we have prepared a great showing in
both plain and crinkled weaves. In
cluded are the most desirable colors
Two qualities $2.00 and $1.50 yard.
Brocaded Crepe de Chine, $2.50 Yard
Magnificent creations in designs and
colorings that have been confined to
this store. They are firmly woven, soft
clinging brocaded Crepe de Chines, full
42 inches wide, of the finest quality and
finish, specially priced ip.oO a yard.
40-inch Brocaded Poplins, $2.00 Yard
New and exclusive designs in. a full
showing of beautiful color combina
tions. They are firmly woven Silk Pop
lins that are very serviceable and ex
tremely fashionable. A matchless value
at $2.00 a yard.
New Novelty Silks in Endless Variety
At 75 a Yard At $1.25 a Yard At $1.50 a Yard At $2.00 a Yard
From the best markets of the world we have gathered an endless variety of Nov
elty Silks. Included are the most popular weaves and most fashionable color
ings in Bulgarian Designs, Balkan Satins, Novelty Ottoman Cords, Rich Oriental
Patterns and a great many other fashionable trimming Silks, 75 up to $2 yd.
Rich New Matelasse Coatings, 48 Inches Wide, Priced at, the Yard, $3.50
A magnificent material shown in all the correct new colorings Copenhagen
Blues, Blacks, Navys, Golden Brown, Taupe, the popular Copper shades, etc.
Extra heavy, finely woven fabrics or striking designs, priced at, a yard, $3.50
Smart New Styles in
AT Our Usual Moderate Prices
With every fashion
showing we make it be
comes more evident
that we select the gar
ments as we would
choose friends, and the
result is that everv sea-
vfin t rriM i m tim v i r hih i i.jHU
ships for the store. This lii
r ail exnibit and sale is I,
the best reason we know u
began. You will be m
terested deeply so in
these smart Fall Coats.
Likewise in the early
season prices. Smart
new styles in.
Women's and Misses'
Fall and Winter Coats,
from $9.90 to $30.00.
The most fashionable
three-quarter and full-
length styles in cutaway and straight front models,
variously trimmed and perfectly finished. Included
are the most fashionable materials Astrachan, Salts,
Arabian Lamb, Saltex Fur Fabrics, Zibelines, Hair
line and Noveltv Mixtures and the popular plain col
ored fabrics. Come and judge for yourself the worth
iness of this great showing and its many points of
superiority. It is something more than simply in
teresting. It is profitable both from the viewpoint
of quality and value. You may choose from unsur
passed values at S9.9U, S12.5U, S15.UU, Slti.au,
$18.50, $21.00, $22.50, to $30.00.
New Styles in House
Dresses
98c to $2.50
A complete new stock of House Dresses, made of
Amoskeeg Ginghams, Cnambrays, 1'ercales, etc., m
plain colors, stripes, checks and figures; all well
made and neatly trimmed and the best possible val
ues at 9SS $1.25, $1.50, $1.98, $2.25, $2;.50.
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Knit Underwear Values I
We would like to have you read the items listed here,
for they tell a most interesting story of newness and
timely helpfulness in Knit Underwear for rail and
Winter wear.
Springfield, American Beauty and Richelieu Are the
Leading Brands
Fine Wool Vests and Pants of Springfield make,
shown in the popular weaves, weights and styles for
Fall and Winter wear and in all sizes; perfect-fitting
garments of unequaled quality at $2, $1.75, $1.50
Springfield Wool Union Suits, shown in all sizes and
in form-fitting styles; strictly high-grade garments of
seasonable weights at... $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00
American Beauty Underwear An extensive show
ing of the best styles in Fall and Winter weight; all
wool and part-wool Vests, Pants, Tights and Union
Suits; all sizes at popular prices:
Vests and Pants at. $1.00 and $1.25
Union Suits at $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50
Richelieu Union Suits with thinlv knitted waist band
without seams; shown in all styles and sizes. All reg
ular sizes from $1.00 to $2.25
All outsizes at. . $1.25 to $2.50
Attractive Showing and Sale of
Qntiiifc Flannel
Undergarments
Standard makes and qualities full and generous sizes, with cut under pieces
for full measure. All that's necessary is to compare values. It's. the season's
opening sale and one worth your prompt attention.
High-Grade Gowns in a
Dozen Styles at ,. . .
$1.19
Included are the popular low-neck slip
over styles, as well as those with
V-shaped and high neck. They come
with long or short sleeves and in all
sizes. They are made of the best stand
ard quality outing flannel in plain
white, blue or pink or in neat stripes
and figures. All are well made and
neatly trimmed with feather stitching,
tucks or scalloped embroidered edge.
All sizes in regular values 1 Q
up to $1.50. Your choice at.
$1.25 Gowns Priced at 98
Another very full line of Women's Out
ing iriannel tiowns shown m white,
pink, blue and gray, in neat colored
stripes and figured design. They are
cut full length and width and are fin
ished with tucked vokes, or round.
All
98c
V-shaped, or high neck with collar
sizes. Kegular $1.2o values
now on sale at
Flannel Shirts, Values to 75c, at 50
Quite a large variety of styles to choose
from ; all made of excellent quality out
ing flannels ; knee-length styles in light
and dark colors, in pretty stripes and
figures; attractive garments, finished
with ruffle, scalloped edge or hem
stitched. Regular 65c and 75c Cfl,,
values, on sale at 5UC
Children's Gowns, Values to 75c, 59
More than a dozen styles in plain colors
or pretty stripes, checks or figures.
They come with neatly trimmed yokes
and feather-stitched tucks, V-shaped,
round and high-neck styles, with long
sleeves and in all sizes. Regular 65c
and 75c values, on sale tomor- fin
row at 02C
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