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THE 0KEG017 DAILY JOURNAU ; PORTLAND, t THURSDAY EVENING, JULY .11 1007.
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' Child's 65c Dresses 43c -
Children's! Wash Dresses; made of plain or fancy materials, and
they come in a great variety -of styles; for children; from 1 to 6
SlVaJues : worth 65c, ,r; ; JO'
Skins . for . VVall Decorations
Full size skins banded in pretty
designs; many subjects; suit
able for dens or halls; regular
$4.00 value, ' dO A
special ........ Jil7
Values worth $1.00, ! ' A
special .......'..i:...0"C
Sateen Petticoats, ; come in
,bla,ck ; they are made full 7
gores, with deep double
flounces,, ruffles, straps, pleat
ing or shining; regular price
$1.75, special A A
Friday at PI 151
TIFTM STREET
WASHINGTON STREET SIXTH STREET
The most seasonable sort of goods sell Friday at prices as
tonishingly low. Merchandise in all parts of the store radi
cally reduced, make strong Friday specials; Take our word for
it, one: of the best bargain events of the wholeyear will be our
Men's 50c UMem
Men's White Shirts and DrawersThe shirts come either sleeve
less or one-quarter sleeves and the drawers come in knee lengths.
The regular 75c grade, iA
special for Friday only.fKC
The regular $1 grade, TA.l
special for Friday only. . f 7L
The regular 50c grade, in all sizes and in several colors,
your choice, for Friday only
The reg. $1.25 grade,
99c
special for Friday only.
The reg. $1.50 grade", A )H
spec for Friday only j) !)
21 9 ft
SMiE
Friday Sale of Toilet Requisites and Sundries
Tooth Brushes, fine imported French
tooth brushes, all sizes;"
1JC
special, each
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Florida Water, 4-ounce
bottle, 15c" 1 A
value, special 1UC
Cupid's Talcum Powder,
10c value, special,
the can
7c
Dressing Combs, black and made of
hard rubber, all coarse, or coarse and
fine teeth ; regular 25c l
value, special JLC
Hair Brushes, will not warp or split;
all pure bristle; 65c J f
value, special, each ttOC
Shaving Brushes, bone handles and fine
white bristle; large size; 50c OA
value, each )UC
Complexion Brushes, made of . solid
rubber and come in red or 1 f
gray; 25c value, special, each . . IOC
"KleanweU" Russia Rubber Sponges,
; come in red only; 60c value; Of -
special, each a)t)C
Writing Paper, French
chiffon cloth fin- 1 A
ish, reg. 19c, each.. 1UC
Writing Tablets, plain or
ruled, bond or linen finish,
f4va.,u.e: 14c
Writing P'P1" Amsterdam linen,
white cloth finish, 1 pound - A
to package, 25c value, special. IjC
Lead Pencils, best quality,
with rubber tip, 4c J
value, 2 for . . , DC
Pearl Buttons, 1 dozen on
card, all sizes, 20c -f A
value, special 1UC
White Castile Soap, large size, OA
4 lbs. to bar, reg. 60c, spec, bar. OuC
Waxed Paper, for wrapping lunches,
cake, etc., 24 sheets in roll, f
special DC
Manicure Scissorffcome in all jkt
sizes; reg. 50c value, spec, each. ffC
Sewing Machine Oil, best quality, 3
ounce bottle, regular 10c, n
special DC
Toilet Pins, -white headed, large size
cubes, 9c value, n
special, the cube DC
Toilet Water, Pinaud s brand, violet or
carnation perfumed, 85c
value, special
Safety Pins, black or nick
eled, come one dozen on
card, all sizes ;
soecial, the card )C
Dress Shields, detachable,
in all sizes, 50c
value, the pair )DC
65c
Cool White Wash Skirts
Worth to $3.50 for $1.69
A timely sale on seasonable garme
perb quality, in Indian head, cotto
ing smarter nor more dressy than a
is no woman in Portland, or nea
of these skirts, and where else ca
These are mighty well tailored ga'i n
come in very pretty pleated mode
worth to $3.50 ; special, Friday ....
Women's Thin Waists. Filmy wh
dainty styles and of good material.
Friday sale. Regularly worth to $5.
Friday
nts. Perfect fitting goods of su-
n, duck or mercerized linen. Noth-
neat, well made white skirt. There
r Portland, but can use two or three
n they be had for such a small sum?
ents, mostly in plain styles. Some
Is. Regularly they are
ite lingerie bodices in charmingly
About 200 ready for a rousing
00, special for
$1.98
Hand Bags
They come in various colors. Many
styles and sizes; regular
$2.50 value, special, each. tle 07
Picture Frames
These leather frames are embossed
in almost all colors, regular 35c
value It) f, regular 75c
value, special
39c
Vanity Purses
They are very neat and convenient
to carry. Regularly worth
$1.50, special Friday
98c
Beach Hats $3.50 Vals. 98c
There is a large variety of styles in this assortment Dashing models
for outing wear. They are exceptionally good values at the regular
f rices, which run up to $3.50. QQ
pedal for Friday OC
Blocked Dress Shapes, the lead
ing' styles. Jaunty shapes that
this season's-fashions have made
possible. All values at $3.00 and
up, half price, and all QO
shapes worth up to $2.75. . 0C
Hand-Made Dress Shapes (over wire
frames). In all colors and styles. Ex
tremely smart models oi exceptionally
good material The regular values
from S3.5U to S5.UU. A rousing
run
good Friday special at tb
unheard of low price of . . .
59c
Refrigerators lh &w
Illinois Refrigerators, zinc lined ; size 23x15x37. They sell f A
regularly at $8.10; special price PUpU
Automatic Refrigerators save food and ice. These automatic refrig
erators render a perfect circulation of dry cold air, therefore no
dampness or mixing of odors. They are white enameled and extra
well finished. Size 34x18x43 inches. Regular ttOA 1 G
value $25.50; special 9U1D
Over 20 styles and sizes to select from, in the Automatic Refrigera
tors. All selling at very special prices.
22 Women's Oxfords $1.98
Pairs
Women's Ox
fords, come in
white or colored
canvas, Garden
or Grecian ties
and regular or Blucher cut: either
light or heavy soles. These Ox
fords also come in patent or kid
leathers, light or welt soles, button
or lace, with dull tops. These
shoes are regular $3.00 values,
Friday, your choice
W omen's
High Grade
Oxfords,
come in but
ton or lace;
lasts and
shapes only found in well made
shoes. The leather is of a very
fine grade and the shoe is well
made throughout. Hand turn or
extension soles, and they come in
tans and fancy colors. Values to
$5.00, special
Wash Goods Remnants Half
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Over 2,000 short lengths for sale Friday, from 2 to 10 yards in each
piece. A collection of the very best weaves of the season, including
fine embroidered voiles, French batistes, plain and printed voiles,
organdies, zephyrs, batistes, Swisses and many other new weaves.
It is easy to find a waist or dressing sack or enough for a whole
summer1 dress among these short lengths, and this is a ' Hff Pr ffo
rare opportunity to save. Special Friday only ,
Swing in Your Own Hammock
Open Weave Hammock, with pillow,
valance and concealed spreader. Come
in a large assortment of colors and
styles. Regular $1.25 fiC
value, special OO C
Canvas Weave Hammock, come in
plaids and assorted colors; 1A
reg. value $1.50, special sylelv
4-Ball Hardwood Croquet Sets Just
the thing for the vacant space in your
lawn, this summer. An outfit that
is regularly worth 85c, sells CQ
for today at w7C
Canvas Weave Hammock, made of
very heavy canvas; come in plaids
and assorted colors; $175 d1 Of
values, special $1.10
Extra Large Hammocks, close weave.
They have lay-back pillows, wide va
lance and concealed spreads. Plain or
assorted colors; value AC
$4.50, special
8-Ball Hardwood Croquet Sets Mal
lets and balls are highly polished. A
fine, strong and extra well made set
Regular value $Z.5U,
special
UMUI Kb
$1.85
Curtain Sale Still in Force
durtains that sell regularly Reg. $6.00 values, A J A A Reg. $13.60 values, A A A
at $3.50 the pair, An Of special w4UU special 9UU
sale price OL.OU RCg. $9.00 values, d AA Reg. $16 values, A Jf
j3&0. $i go values Aft A A Spedal ' ' ' 50.UU special . .'. ..... OlU.OD
-$3.00 3.7.35 sW.ra!!:!'$12.00
Reg. $5.00 values, fQ Qf- Reg. $12.00 values,dA AA Reg. $20 values,A Q Of'
special . .$0.00 I special JO.UU special QiO.OD
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Fancy Ribbons 19c
These pretty Ribbons are regular 30c, 35c and
40c values. The patterns are plaids, stripes and
Dresden effects. They can be used in a dozen
different ways, for sashes, for trimming jaunty
summer hats, for the adornment of summer
gowns, for pillow ribbons. You will find many
a use for them, and you can best supply your
want at this special price; 4 inches wide and
regularly worth to 40c, special, 1Q
for Friday, the yard 1JC
Window Screens, Lawn Mowers, Etc:
Lawn Mowers, brass bushing; of good quality and well made; 12-inch, $3.00 value, t0 AC
special 2.25; 14-inch, $3.25 value, special ..$ff)
15 other styles and sizes to select from; special low prices.
Window Screens Now is the time to get ready for fly season; 18x33 inch, special 25;
incn. soeciai . ..n4
The large size screens are extra well finished, oak wood frames. A great variety of sixes and styles
to fit any window. Low prices. .
Decorated Semi-Porcelain Dinner Sets, open stock patterns. Closing out at one-third off reg. price.
uerman unina uinner oets. iney are good values ai tne regular prices.
100-piece set, reg. $18.00 value, PA 100-piece set, reg. $20.00 value, ,
special 11JU special ;f
40c
$12.50
B0 AVAILABLE
water Board Benders State
ment Showing It Is Pow
erles to Provide Eesi-
dents With Bull Bun
Water and Fire Protection
t That Portland is handicapped in Its
fafforta to provide residents with BuU
Run water developed at the meeting- of
,he water board yesterday axternoon
ysn a score of water users from dlf
Jrerent parts of the city appeared and
fauked for an improvement In their con
dition. Lack of funds la carrying; out
contemplated extensions Is responsible
tor this condition, and a detailed state
ment of expenditure aa ahown In the
report of Superintendent Pod;e seemed
to satisfy petitioner that the board
could five no Immediate relief. .
Most of the people who appeared be
fore the board wanted pipes laid In their
.districts, M that they might connect,
whUe the remainder wanted the present
- pipe lines In their UstrktS replaoed wlto
larger mains, thua affording better fire
protection.
Superintendent Dodge's report showed
an unexpended balance from laat year's
A ftTA Q. Trt mil .hl with
C.Lilll.tD .l..UU-IV 1.1. o. ......
last December's estimate of $308,600 for
main extensions, gave the department a
yearly workmjr fund of t3R2.63S.70. The
report shows That of the fund $S8,680.8t
has been apent for extensions of mains,
IT.88t.ll for reservoirs, 125,131.18 for
water meters, 125,000 for the purchase
or tne Mount TaDor water wonts ana
320.101.10 for the purchase of the Pied
mont water works.
There still remains in the water fund
as running expenses for the next six
months the sum of $237,1)81.4. An ex
pense of $170,455.93 has been contracted
rrom tnis runa, ana wnen 119,980 worth
of mains recently ordered by the board
are paid for there will remain for im
provement purposes until the first of
next year the sum of $47.6! K.St.
Councilman Vaughn appeared before
the board and asked for the laying of
an eight-Inch main on Dekum avenue
which will also serve the residents of
Piedmont Park and woodlawm An ob
jection to this was made by H. Kubik,
owner of the Woodlawn water system.
who said that If this was done the resi
dents would all connect with the oity
mains and leave him without patron
age. Kubik had been offered $2,400 for
his slant bv the city, but the offer has
been withdrawn and the members of the
board will visit It for the purpose of
fixing a valuation ana iuomitting an
other offer. No action will be taken on
the petition until the Inspection can be
made. .
Councilman Annand also appeared be
fore' the board In behalf of ' residents
f Portland Heights to urge that the
reservoir oe repaired ana tne pumping
station project be carried out as-planned.
Better service for domestic use and fire
protection Is what they are asking for,
and they said it must come through the
medium of the reservoir and pumping
station. This matter is already under
going investigation from ether commit
tees and a report will probably soon be
mad. -
Half oast Sevan. Baa tomorrow slant's
Journal, t . , i
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FOR UUHI
President and Commission
Content With Publicity
Given Chiefs Acts.
Jearaal Special Ssrvlse.)
Washington, July 11. The Interstate
commerce commissions report oi
examination into the Harrlman rail
roads has been completed 'and sent to
the - printer and will be made nubllo
within a few days. It was written by
Commissioner Franklin K. Lane and it
is understood that it contains caustlo
denunciations of Harrlman s acts In
connection with the watering of stock
of the Chicago A Alton and .the San
Pedro St Salt Lake railroads, and the
inrottnng or competition on outer lines.
Aa the commission has jurisdiction
only In cases coming under the inter
state commerce laws, its report aa to
violations of the Sherman anti-trust
act does not necessarily make- It im
perative for the arovernment to berln
prosecutions. The department of justice
may take cognisance of these portions
of the report, and it may- not, as it
pleases, - - .
It is not known whether the commis
sion has certified any charae to the de
partment of justice involving violations
of the Interstate - commerce laws. The
Impression is general, however, that no
prosecution of Harrlman is Intended
ana mat rresiaent Kooseveu and the
commission are contented for the nres-
ent with the publicity tfcat will b given
t aett. ,- -
SOCIETY LEADER
SUES 01
Mrs. Preston Gibson, Friend
of President's Daughter,
Seeks Separation.
(Joanul Special Berries.)
Chicago. July 11. Society circles
her and In eastern cities are deeply
stirred by the divorce suit filed by Mrs,
Preston Gibson arainst her husband,
The utmost efforts have been made to
keep the matter secret and actual
baraes in the bill are not yet' known.
Domestlo difficulties of the couple
nave been tne subject or much com
ment for a long time, however. Preston
Gibson is an author and wealthy club
man and his family has been prominent
ror years. When President Kooseveit
went to Washington Mrs. Olbson and
the president's daughter, Mrs. Nicholas
Longworth, of Cincinnati, then Miss
Alios Roosevelt, became great chums.
Upon coming to Chicago the Gibsons
opened their beautiful home and enter
tained lavishly. One social success fol
lowed another. Mrs. Gibson Appeared
at all the horse shows of Chicago and
suburbs aa an exhibitor and nearly aa
of ten- was the winner of ribbons. Yri
auently she aoDeared at horse shows ia
New York, and other cities. In the last
two years she has taken ribbons at the
Chevy Chase Country club of Washing
ton and horse shows in Baltimore, New
Tork and Boston, '
- - Preferred snook Canned CJooA. 'T
AUaa A Ijtwi Beat Sraodv ' ' '
MINISTERIAL GUESTS
ENJOYED THEMSELVES
Dr. Brongher Entertained Baptist
Delegates Visiting Portland
Driving About City. "
Dr. Brougher escorted Dr. Curtis Lee
Laws, pastor of the First Baptist church
of Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. John Roach
Straton, pastor of the Second Baptist
cnurcn oi unicago and Rev. George r.
Webb, field secretary of the B. Y. P. U.
around the city yesterday to their great
delight After taking- in the various
points of interest in the city they took
an automobile rid out to the Webb
farm, near Gresham. where the visitors
were delighted with the Immense cherry
orchard, whioh they say surpasses any-
imng in mat line tney nave ever seen.
Dr. Btraton lectures at the Chautau
qua this afternoon and evening. Dr.
Broua-her will be at the Chautauaua
with him, but will return in time to
conduct his prayer meeting, which will
be in the nature of an observation meet
ing. ,.
YAMAMOTO DECLARES
WAR IS IMPOSSIBLE
(Jeamal Special Serytce.)
W.w VArb T..1- 1i . fffc.t 1m la
no possibility bf war between the United
States and Japan is the opinion ex
pressed by Admiral Tamamoto of Japan
who la here, on a visit. Admiral Tam
amoto and Admiral Evans held a long
friendly visit yesterday afternoon when
they discussed the situation at lena-th
and both were emphatic in expressing
in oeiiez mac in war uua is au ooan.
alf past va. See tomorrow night's
WITH SQUADRONS
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Each Battleship Costs a For
tune to Maintain in
Commission.
Half pa
Journal.
(Journal Special Service.)
WM no-ton. July 11. It has hefi
fl.tiMul nut thitt tha sendlnc nf Vila-
fleet of warships to the Pacific will, be
of great financial advantage to coast
cities. Records in the navy department
show , that It costs approximately
11.000.000 annually to maintain a. Vi.
tles'hlD and 1900.000 for the rant nt an
armored cruiser. This Include the cost
of renalrs. coai ana provisions, m.n1 )h.
pay of the officer and men, t All but
the latter must be supplied from th re
sources of th far west ; ; .
Th.pa will Ka .In tk. LVwA,
of 600 mouths on each ship of th fleet
must vm am umeQ cuuiy. Mil
llina mnat hi iTiunul ,
itles. if th fleet remains any lengih
CI tina . : I ...,-'.-'.1
Unheard-of Bargains I
Every on who VlslU th Reed-French
Piano company's salesrooms reports t
this ffectto all her friends and then
they go. The crowds keep up, and th
piano go out dally.
; Half past va. 8e tomorrow night's
HOSTILE FLEET ;
TO MAKE ATTACK
Guardsmen at the Forts at
Month of Columhia Will
Engage in Mimic War.,
(Bsedal Dlapato to The JearaaL) ''
Fort SUwBi, Or, July ltflucn
rapid progress has been mad by th
Oregon troop learning th handling of
the mortar batteries at the fort that
target practice with steel .projectile
we held yesterday and tomorrow a
mlmto bombardment will b commenced.
The target practice yesterday waa by
mixed , gun crws of regular t and
guardsman and remarkabl result were -obUlned,
A certain are was prescribed
as a taSget, and shell after shell was
dropped (Into the proper spot, very few
going wide of their mark. , - -
The government tug Guy Howard will
be sent to sea tomorrow with Instruc
tion to run in and out day and nirbt.
Th fort will be equipped with bUn
ammunition and will b en guard awatt-
tnw hr arrlvaL The tUB Is tO reprtlC
a hostile fleet and will attempt t me
th entrance to the harbor without b
Ing detected and f u ' th Suns rt
the forta - -
Half past vea. Be tomorrow off U '
Journal. . .
Half cast seven. tomorrow r ' .