.U..Z. . .. . . AUGUST ,8,
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18 SL1ALLER
; Public Librarian' Reports Month
yf of July Thla Year Fell Short
'". of Sama Month Last Yaar.
SUMMER VACATIONS
eMail
GIVEN AS REASON
Fourteen . Hundred . More Books Is-
"sued Than Durlnr Jnly Last Year,
Yet Percentage of Fiction Fall
Students Use Reference Books.
' - Eneourarant and enthusiasm char
acterised the first otMhe monthly re
' porta given by Miss Iiom . bafora the
Doara or xruaiees ainoe ner mum 1 1 u ui
a trip abroad. The board mat laat nlht
: and haard that the readme of notion
' - had fallen off a full t par cent from tba
, rata of laat July.- And l.eeo more doom
were elreulatad laat month than In July
ol laat yaar. Tha total circulation In
'7-tba circulation department lael month
reached MIS and the attandanoe 11.IM.
. ; In tha chlldren'a room tbe dsereaae In
i , attendance and circulation oyer tba
'.achool montha has baan more marked
. than In tha other departmante for the
. children more than any others leave for
the eummar. 'The fiction per eent baa
been 1. whUe In tha adults' room tt
..baa been t. Tha attandanoe of ehU
dren haa baaa I.I If and the circulation
; Mlaa Haaaler. the bead of the
' department is this month taking bar
.vacation near Blount Hood.
r : X SUfeeeaee Boeae, ,'
' la the reference room there haa been
-T-an .attendance of l.4 and In the perl
, edical room 1.011. The number of vot
yraee - catalogued . was 141 and .
pamphlete ware added. Much of the'
. reading the past month wae la the claaa
of literature arautna that there baa
' probably been much reading - aloud.
y which le encouraged by tha library eon-1
atltuenta.' Llata of books preparatory
to the buelneaa achool- examinations
were aent out and many of tbe pupils
have availed themselves of these helps
... and -vtalted the library. -
Mlaa Gleaaon. head of the cataloguing
department, who waa acting librarian
during Mlaa laom'a absence, la spending
y her vacation In Rocheater. New xora.
, ' and Miss Pox, who has charge of the
county station llbarlea, la In Montana.
.Mlaa McLeuchlln has Juet returned from
her vacation. Mlas Phllura Murch has
been admitted to the staff, from the
' library achool at Albany, New York.
While Mlaa Iiom waa away on her
trip aha met' Mlas Lockwood of the
, reference department and Mlaa Millard
of tha children's department at Narra--ganaett
Pier,, where the; were attending
tha library eonferenee. They areon-a-
'.. Bummer's leave of absence vlaltlng the
leading Ubrarlea of tbe country, aach
studying In her particular Una. Mlaa
Iiom speaks very favorably of the local
library's work aa compared with that of
; other cltlea. y-';yy -
ARTISTS FROM EUROPE
, : ? GIVE NEW ARENIC ACTS
: The -Great -Adam Forepaugh and Sens
IB-others' Shows United offer mora sen
sational novelty irrthejrosrara of thie
'season than' waa ever presented"-!!! al
elrcua bill before. Leading all of these
Is tha etupendoue spectacle of "Flsht
Ing the Flamea." the moat exciting ahow
l h.uilr.- .Ttiimtlnn iwrlwn nnrt.r l I
canvas. Nearly all tha acrobats, gym- I
nasts. serlallats and riders are Imported I
'artists, and make their first appearance 1 1
In -America with these- huge showa.-Tb.ei
acta are mostly new and none Is com
monplace,
In tha arento nnmbers of -the huge
program of the Forepaugh-Sells Broth-
era' Shows not one old act is to be seen.
' The exploits In midair, the dashing
' feats on galloping horaee' backs, the
marvelous tumbling on the Immense
iatages tha. sensational gymnastic spec-
taclee, the equlllbrlat Inventlona, the
startling contortlona, and all the other
-1 eaturea of athletto skill and perilous
European profeaalons are . absolutely
new to American audiences. The acta
take place in three rings, on two stages
amid a 'forest of overhead hanglnga.
and round-about a huge race eourae a
quarter or a mtie long. Tnree hundred
tribute , to make a contlnuoue whirl of
ever-changing aurprlses In the two
hours', exhibition , of thjae wonderful
. ahows.
Every noted amphitheatre and circus
In Europe have been - drawn upon to
make tha arenle program of the Forepaugh-Sells
Brothers' Circus the meet
unique, exclualve and wonderful In the
annate or tne circue in Europe and
America. The . Forepaugh-and - Sells
.Brothers' Shows will exhibit here two
deys only, August 10 and tl, and give
two performences, afternoon at 1 o clock
and evening at S o'clock.
PENCE MAY OPERATE
LOCOMOTIVE AT NIGHT
0 Permission has been granted by the
county court to the Pence company to
operate a locomotive ana eara at nignt
- In construction of the Pence railroad
and graveling project between Portland
and Linnton. Mr. Pence le eald to be
doing an excellent piece of road bunding
en thla highway and the work pleaaed
the county commissioners, who went oat
yesterday to examine it- -
The locomotive will be operated be
tween 10 p. ra. and I a. m. to avoid
frightening paaalng teams. - The Pence
company le working two shifts end the
- grading is - continuous - ror id nours
dally. It ie said the railroad will be
completed and In operation by the com-
. Ing spring. The Linnton road le 10 faet
wide and the oompany Is graveling the
' entire road In exchange for the use of
to feet elong one side for an electrle
railway. R la eatlmated that the work
would coat the county 1(0,000 and thla
amount la regarded as part pay for the
franohiae. . ,- -
1 FORESTERS OF AMERICA
WILL'HAVE JIG TIME
.; Auguat II Will be a red-letter day In
V fhk history of local courts of Foresters
V of America. On thst day the nine courts
w - of this city will Join in a monster cele--X-
- b ration at Canemah park and the day
. will be knows aa Foresters dsy. ,
A general eommlttee coiMlatlngrof
three rnembera of the nine eourta has
. beea appointed to have oharge of the
1 event. The eommlttee has prepared aa
excellent program, consisting of sport
rlng events, dsnolng, literary and other
' features. -
Mitwaukla Country Club.
Eastern and Seattle races. Take
ellwood and Oregon City ears at First
" 8 to 9 With - every jpaijr of White Cahyaa ou Call :
' v A M noes -we 'Will give tree a Dottie -oi zac size
.' . patent cleaner. All styles to choose from, from "
'A.;:. f '.eJJl.50 u-yyX;,;y;, ;s--'-;i--;',;;",:t";T,1 '
: 9 to 10 - - Women's Patent or Kid Slippera ; ;
;v A'. W. Made with straps and bows, in many pretty
; r ' J' , '.- designs, a broken lot embracing values
( ,' . up, to $8.00, only. . . ... . . . .fl.09
fO to il Five Styles in Women's Oxfords
A W. Very best styles," in values to $2.50, showing
; , r . ' welt and turn solesr Bluc.her and regular cuts,
- ; different height heels, all good desirable
; Oxfords. .Your choice at ..81.89
. If to 12 . -Women's 1an Shoea and Oxfords
;r A, M. In 20 styles, - made in" all manner of styles,
'J-. . , , ' ; heivy and light soles; Blucher and regular cut,
;'":' :. ';'.-'' a nice assortment; values to $5.00.
-"r- .t"'" Only - . . . . t . . 82.30 .
7 12 to i- Men's Gun Metal and Patent Oxfords ' V
. P, M. In Blucher cut, Goodyear welt soles, made over
v a new last that is stylish and fits nicely;
' regular value $3.50. Only .......82.49
' ' P, M. In" four styles, all new up-to-date, made of
I: i , . ... -Prown-vici kid tr Russia-calf leather J"
value $4.00. Special . ... . ......... . . . .82.49 ,
2 to 3 ' ' Women's Vici Kid Oxfords
P IH,L In Blusher or regular cut, hand turned soles,
y military - heels,: ribbon lace, 3 styles that are 7v
v 'soft and easy; values $3.00. y::t.,y.-y"' ;
3 tO 4 Women's Patent Colt Oxfords ...
P. HI.' In 3 styles, showing hand turned , and welt
soles, in new styles with dull top and ribbon y
. 'laces, button or lace; regular to $4.00.
y . y Special ' . i .82.89 .
"4f0.5 Children's Slippers and Oxfords, y1"
P M. Broken lines showing - patents and kids, in ;
t black and brown, straps and lace;'-
regular prices to $2.00,. at. ,89e
5 to 6 ; ' Boys Kid Summer Shoes
P. M. Made with good heavy soles .and light uppers,
with dull tops, very nice and service
y y able; regular to $2.00, all sizes..,.;; .. 81.19
Jewelry
65c Belt Buckles for 39)
y Fancy Rose Gold Belt Buckles, in a variety of designs, r
every "pair well made of best material; our regular '
V 65c values, for..........v. ...................... 39e
35c Gold Filled Top Hat Pins for 23 y
A line of Gold Filled Top Hat Pins in a variety of '
, i
snapes, extra ipng pin stems; om, regular ooc.
values, for 23e
, "; '.. 35c White Stone Brooches 19e , :
In a vast varietyof designs, all 'stones securely set, with
best pin and catch; our regular 35c values, .
for ,.;:i9e
Men's 85c Tie Clasps for 15
In Sterling Silver; gold plated and enamel : our .
regular 25c values, for ....... . .15
China
German China
Decorations Pink and Gold
.. y Cups and Saucers ; value 20c. ' Special, each. . . ... .101
v 10-mch Cake Plates, open handles; value 35c V,
Special, each 20e
Ll 9-inch Berry Bowls', value 30c. Special, each..!.;.20e)
- oa-incn rruu oaucers; vaiue ooc ior o. apeciai, .
6 for 40
Chocolate Pots, good size; value 75c Special, .
each .501
v -Inch Berry Bowls German China'
"Assorted tints, gold around top, flower centers and lace
. cold border around decoration, very neat : value - J '
y ..i 50c Special . . .. ..t ....... ... ... ..... .. . . . .'. .35e)
New lines uerman China with Dutch figures in odd
shapes. . : ' ---- t ,
- Royal Doulton English China
Importations Just received in JugsPJatesjfor plate racks, '
. ; and fancy articles. , r , . '.;
Kitchen
And Household necessities
Paraffine for fruit and jellies ; value 15c. . Special, lb. 94
Mason Jar Caps and Rubbers. Special, dozen. . . . .194 '
Folding Lunch Boxes. Special, each. ............. ,9e .
Scrub Brushes, 11 inches longSpecialeachtJ...9e.
Rattan Scrub Brushes. Special, each....... ....... 1
ints week Special bale High urade- Enameled Ware
Hourly Shoe Sales. '
? Pendleton Woolen Mills Indian Shawls for. 1. .. .83.25 .
Plain All Wool Gray Blankets; value $4.; Special. 83.00
( Men's Negligee Shirts ... i ..... .81.45
. Men's Underwear, per garment.. .59 '.;
V White Embroidered Flannel. . .. t....'..'. .....,....49e -
, ' Bleached Extra Lacge Bath Towels ; value 60c
Special . . . . .... . . . . . . ..... . ............. . .39 -' :
A $2.00 Hat . . . J !i ....... 1 1 ..... ........ . . . Bits"
. Jewehy Special Reductiona. :,y . . ; '- '
$3.00 Hand Bags for. . . . . ... . . . . . ... .82.15 .
Swiss Shopping ad PicnicTBaskets. ..... .1 ..... . .33t .
" Bustles and Hip' Forms. .'. .'. . ; :"..T.T. . .39d
... Ladies' Nainsook Gowns; value $2.00. Special. ..81.19
White Aprons, full length, bib and epaulets..... . . .24e
Enbroidered Robes. . . . ... . . . .'. . ... . . .One Fourth Off
y Length Mousquetaire Gloves, black and white i
; hsle ...... .81.25
Lace Extension Tops. ........................... 63e
Plain Silk Extensions. .................... .......79
-' Lisle Thread Extensions. . . . ; . : . . . ...... . ..; ...53
Women's White Wash Fouriin-Hand Ties for7777rl9e?
Hemstitched Embroidered linen Handkerchiefs.... lle
: '- Sleeveless Vests, sizes 7, 8, 9, at. .......... . '. . .... 12
Lisle Fine Ribbed Vests,... ..................'.19'
' Blackland Fancy Hose. . . 231
" Children's Lace Hose............................l54
. White Pique Boleros. ...................... ...8125
Notion Countef Reductions
. Royal Doulton English China, new importations
German China, heavy reductions. J- . y
j ..Women's White Waists Clearance I . ;
BUck Silk Taffeu...r...... ............ ;. J.;....46e
' Cream Dress Goods........... .........83e to 81.21
Folding Lunch Boxes.... .9 ' '
.' Paraffine, perp pound ..,.;:r.VT.9e ..
Scruj Brushes... :','.... ;...U....9e and le
Friday Specials Not Listed
Elsewhere
Rittenhouse Hooks and Eyes, black and nickel plated,
all sizes. Special..; ..........2 cards 5e?
Light Weight Summer Dress Shields; value 15c "
Special ........ ...,..v. ...... ....i.....lO(T
Safety Pins, black and nickel plated, all sfzes.r m
Special, per card . .". .'. ...... . 7. i . . '.T.Y. . . . . . . .7 . .4 ,;
Madison's Hair Pin Cabinet; value 10c Special.... 6
Machine Oil; value Be Special, per bottle......... 3e
. Package .100 Decorated Paper Napkins; value 10c.
-Special .... v . . . . ; et
Scissors, for trimming rose bushes, etc. Special, pair 10
The Game of Pit ; value 45c Special ............ .29e
Carter's Ink; value 5c. Special, per bottle.. r.Yl...3e
Foreign Mail Writing Tablet; value 10c Special... 0t
Hard Rubber Hair Brushes; value 65c Special. .. 49
Willow Cold Cream for chapped hands, etc ; vale 25c
-Special ,........r......:. ........17e
'- Toilet Paper, in rolfc; value 4c Special .2je
Stand Metal Back Mirrors, heavy bevel glass ; value 35c
Special .....t..r... .......20e
' Bath-a-Sweet Bath Powder; value 25c Special... 17
Whitewash .
Four-in-Hand
Ties :
Regulafr price 25c... 19
Hemstitched
Embroidered
Linen 'Kerchiefs
Also embroidered, escal
, loped edge. Extra spe
cial for Friday.... ..11
White Pique J
Boleros
Black Silk
Taffetas
19-inch, all -silk; splendid
value at 60c a yard. Spe
cial Friday and Saturday
at ................. 46e
Cream
Dress
Goods
. Regular $2.00 and $2.50
i-vsuues-4at--Lce uept.j. . -
Special ..........81.25 . For Friday and Saturday,
' - Y imported English Bnl-
Cfa9lfCC lpcfc liantines and Sicilians
aJICCVCf Cdd If CilJ Rejruiar $i,oo srade.
Women's extra sizes, 7, 8, Special for 2 days . ..83a4
. . J -i . - 1 . 1 - J . A.MW .
v, -- wnue, - low-necxeQ -regular 5i.zo grade.
i r . -. r- T-t t
:;yy;:-yy,
-rsleeveli "Vestsfteatly '
trimmed, very elastic; 20c
quXlity. Special . . . lZf
Special for 2 days. 81.02
Kegular $1.50 grade. 1
Special for 2 days, 81.21
HALF PRICE
In linen, lawn and dotted Swiss (some slightly soiled by
. counter handling), every garment perfect, this yearV
make,. lace trimmed, some embroidery insertions, some
. lace insertion, long or short sleeves, fastening in front
or in back; values $1.00 to $70, at....;.5O to $3.75
A$2 Hat for. "Two Bits"
A -grand clean-up on all Ready-to-Wear Hats, all the
' season's best shapes and styles, Sailors, Turbans and
Dress Shape, colors white, black, brown, red, navy, tan,
; etc; every one a $2.00 value. Friday.. 25)
3 ' '
$3 Hand Baas for $2.15
. 'SB I -. W
Women's Hand Bags, in the best Walrus and Seal Grain ;:f
Leather, one of the newest shapes, leather-covered frame,
reinforced stitched leather handles, Uned throughout ;
with leather and fitted with convenient coin purse, in .
black and brown; our regular $3X0 values, for y
the special price of...............,.......,.$2.15
A7en's Negligee Shirts .
$2.00 Soft Negligee, in fine mercerized and pongee
effects,, in white, cream and Un:-Special
Lien's fine Lisle Elastic Ribbed
Underwear
Undershirts and Drawers, in white with pink" and " -V
blue pin stripes; regular $1. To close out, each. ...59t .
- - - . - - , 1 1 - . - - - -' ; - - - V
Domestic Aisle
White Embroidered Flannel," for children's skirts. - -
Special, per yard. . .l. , . .49e
Bleached Bath Towels, extra large and heavy, nicely ;
hemmed; 60c value. Special, each, w. ... ,39e
Plain All-Wool Gray Blankets
Full size, just the thing for camping purposes;
value $4.00. Special . . . . i ..... . . 83.10
Indian Shawls
From PendletonJWool Mills, fringed all around r
-1 f A .a f "
value $5.60. Special...... ................835
yy y i Baskets :
- Swiss Shopping and Picnic Baskets, rows of fancy weava
; v insertion, double handles; regular price 60c .
..i Special ................,.... . ..... . e .153
T Bustles and Hip Forms
Summer weight, ventilated at Royal Worcester Corset
Counter; regular price 50c Special at...........39e '
lies Mamsook uowns, low, round aim-over neck. :
trimmed in Valenciennes lace at neck and elbow
sleeves; regular price $2.d0. Special at.. ...... .81.19
Vhite Aprons
. Ladies' White Lawn Full Length Aprons, 'deep hem, bfl,
epaulets and long wide strings ; regular price '85c '
- - Special at ... ........ . . . . .24)
Embroidered Robes
! In linen- and batiste, some in hand embroidery ":
values to $50. Special Friday at ...K Fourth 03
-Length Mousquetaire Lisle Gloves
In black and white." SpcciaLFriday.. . M.91JS5
V Lace Extension Tops
In black and white ; regular 85c value, for. , ..... .63) '
Plain Silk Extensions
In black and white; regular $1.00 value, for........ 79)
Lisle Thread Extensions
In white only; regular 75c value, for..... ....... r.. 53) V
Lisle Fine-Ribbed Vests -
!' Women's White Lisle Fine Ribbed Vests, ribbon shoal- j
der straps; a big 35c quality. Special. ...........19f
i -
Black and Fancy Hose
" Women's Black and Fancy Hose, black lace, plain black,
black 'dropstitch with white sole, black embroidered and
-t, a big line of fancy shades40ctQ fl5c quality. r
: tpeciai,per pair .if
Children'? Black Lace Hose
Assorted patterns; 25c quality. Special, per pair...lSft
LacQCmlnm.TL.
and Alder, - S ;