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TliJ CliESE RIDDLE
WEDNESDAY AT THE
GOLDEN EAGLE .
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Johns Treasurer's , Ao-
IVEDNESDA AT IDE
cou!Hs Tangled and, Twist-
GOLDEN EAGLE
V ed Like Hair Matircss.'-
A-
' For three months O. it Downs
As a Special Fcafnre of tbe Store's Monster, Sweeping Reorganization Sale
Jea worklnr with the books of Osorsa
: Halt treaaursr ot the city of St
John. The objset Is to find out How
Which occupies such Important position In the jmblic interest and upon which the eyes of every economically minded person in Portland is focused, we shall on Wednes
dayhold a sensational and stirring series of "Hourly Sales' The Portland shopping public is too familiar with the conduct of these sales to need detailed information
from us respecting them. . This store's sales manager introduced them several years ago to Portland folk and has made them familiar and a household topic among local
shoppers. VTis almost needless to say that tomorrow's sale at this store will be the most stirring event of its sort ever held in the Rose City. Read the lively list of bar
gains cut out this ad check up the items wanteds and be on hand promptly for your share at the hour advertised.
mwoh monsythsre It la th oltr tron
urjr. Ths sad of the hsreulsan i taak
, la not rst In view. About Jaa 1
Down took the eoatraet to straighten
. out ths books and estimated hs oould
, " finish tho Job la about two wtoka.
with a IltUo halo.
3. E. Tanch, school elerk, aeslstsd Mr.
Tin: oRtoon daily jouiaiAi; Portland, Tuesday evening, august
OfflA!
Eg)
yet soma weeks' work to do bsfofs tbo
account of tho ,itjr tor tha past ysar
will bs ready to b announced, ft la
the impraaalon that Down la doing tho
work wall and ha aare ha will be able
to give the moat detailed report of
every expenditure maae oy tne cujr, i
father with the full reoelpte.
One eltlaen In speaking of tbo olroum
tanoee eonneoted with the work of
straightening out tho books remarked
"that it waa singular, but about every
few months It coats the city of St
Johns a oouple of hundred dollars to
there waa stx-blta la the
find qif i
4gtfuwns I
jwne Is the second man who baa
Undertaken thle work. Mr. Kello. of
the woolen mills, having given It up.
jowna paa bm some expenenea wun
tangled accounta, but he aaya he never
ran acroea anything quite ao tangled
The
city
irlng, at the request of
as the Books he la now auditing,
work waa given to Do wna by the
council laat a
Treasurer Hall
MAJOR REED WILL GO
AFTER FRENCH'S SEAT
And tn the Meantime, Idaho Mor
rnona Assert a Right to Kama
Candidate for Governor.
(Special Dtapateh la The Xaaraal)
Boise, Idaho. Aug., JO. A apodal
dtapateh to the Wallace Tim a from
this city says that Major Fred K. Reed
of MUner Is a candidate for Congrees
man Burton l French's plaoe. and that
the south Idaho booeter'a name will go
before the next ReDucliean state con
vention there seems to be no doubt. It
Is predicted that It Reed goeo Into the
next convention ne wm maae it inter-
eatlng for the preaent representative.
Reed la one of the beat nolltlcal f sitt
ers In this state and he has hosts of
friends In every section of Idaho. It I
seems clear that Mr. French will navel
to reckon with him.
A report la sent out from Pocatello,
the home of Chairman Brady of the
Republican - atate central committee,
that the eoutheaat will aak to name
tho next Republican candidate for gov
ernor. The aoutheaatern section Is
strictly Mormon. The Mormon coun
ties will out a great figure la the next
convention owing to the fact that they
went atronrly Republican while tho
northern and weatern counties returned
a reduced Republican vote In the last
election and the eoneervatlve Repul
cana or tno atate are at a loas to know
how to deal with the situation.
WASHINGTON'S ROADS
MUST REPORT WRECKS
State Commission Makes Rale, Ef-1
y fective In Twenty Days, tn Ac
cordance With Law.
(Speetil Dltpatefc to Tb Jearaal.)
. Olympla, Waah., Aug 20. The rail
road commlaalon has prepared a rule
; tinder which It will hereafter require
all railroads la the state to notify the
, commlaalon by wire of any wreck or
' fatal injury to any passenger or em
ploys. The propoaed rule, which will
go into eirect twenty days alter aer
' vice, la as follows:
"Immediately upon receiving news of
a wreca or acoiaent on its line in this
. state, involving loas of life or prob
able fatal Injuries to any paaaenger
or employe, me raiiroaa company snail
- cause the railroad commlaalon to be
' notified by wire, giving location of the
wreck and if possible the number . of
persona Killed or fatally injured.
The above rule la in compliance with i
section 28 of the commlaalon law, which
' requires the commlaalon to invest!-I
, gate ail wrecka In the atate Involving
. loas of Ufa to paaaengers or employes.
Fref erred I took oanaed Oooda,
' jU1 Lawl' Bt Brand,
. GREAT NORTHERN MEN
: SAY TRACK WAS GOOD
(Soerlnl Pltoateh te Thm Journal.!
jiympia, waah.. Aug. 20. The hear-
rore the railroad commlaalon on
the ufcegj; Northern wreck near Milan
.on August 10 waa concluded Tester
, day afternoon. The flndlnga will be
rendered as soon as a transcript of the
testimony Is completed.
The laat witnesses were O. 8. Bowen,
. mnucpi engineer or me ureal XNOrtn
em at Spokane; Wllllan Kelly, general
master mechanic of the Great Northern;
O. B. Hunt, a Spokane newapaper man,
and A. V. Perley, Inspector for the
commission. The first three named
were cauea ny tne railroad company.
Mr. Bowen testified reaardlna im-
provements In the tracks of the Great
Northern in recent years. - He said the
, track where the wreck occurred was in
fair condition and that all of the Great
' Northern tracka were lmorovlna: with
age and renewal of tiea necessary. Mr.
Keiiy tesuiiea mat tne roiling stock
; was increasing In weight from year to
year and the roadbed was being tm
' proved correspondingly. Mr. Hunt, it
developed, was not qualified to testify
on the point desired and he was ex
. cuaed.
A. W. Parley was recalled by the
state to clear up certain matters not
previously made entirely clear.
f Seven-Jewel Elgin watch. II else. !0
( year case. 19.75. Metsger's. $ii Wash.
1 . 'v'!. '
More Irrigation Delegates.
(Spedil Dlspatck te The Journal.)
Salem, Or., Aug. 20. Governor Cham-
t beriain nas appointed tne rouowing ad'
ditional delegates to, the lrrlratlon eon
I areas to be held at Sacramento, Septem
ber z to t. u. w.-tiasen, Portland;
, Thomas Baldwin, Prlnevllle; H. D. Pat-
ton and E. Hofer. Salem: F.-P. Kendall.
,-,- Jesse Stearns and F. S. Stanley, Port
Mand; J. N. Gerklns, C P. Myers, Xald-
: law; ti. r . Jones ana jonn tuck, Red
f mond; Hugh a -Kane, J. K. Hawhlll,
; i'W. li. vanaerseit, j. o. unapman, liend.
' '. Bosenthal's Closed Tomorrow.
Shoe sale starts Thursday. , wait
. - ' :
Gorernor Inspects Prison. -
(SdccIrI Otspetcb te Tbe Joernal.)
Salem. Or.. Auc. SO. Governor Cham
berlain returned to Baiem yesterday.
He apent a large part of the day- mak
ing an inspection of the stats peniten
tiary. ., : - i-
, Bosenthal's Closed Tomorrow. ;
Shoe sals start fAursday. -.Walt
THE OBJECT IQF THE SALE
The overwhelming shopping crowds of the past few days have de
pleted many lines leaving small endments and oddments here,
there and everywhere through the stocks. We place little, value
upon these from a storekeeping standpoint not enough of many
to stand more than an hour of strenuous selling. We combine with
such lots many stirring specials from regular staple lines and place upon all, for an
hour's selling, such radical reductions as surpass all previous attempts at bargain
giving here or elsewhere.
NO PHONE OR MAIL
ORDERS FILLED
From th "Hourly Spe
cials" Comotothstor
and loct in person
RULES OF THE "HOURLY SALE"
No advertised items will be sold before or after the stated hour at
less than the regular price. All other specials advertised for the
week will hold in force through the day, in addition to the "Hourly
Sale" specials. Thousands of astonishing bargains which go un
advertised are scattered throughout the store. No mail, phone or C. O. D. orders
will be filled for merchandise Included In the "Hourly Sales."
Absolutely Every Article in the House Stands Reduced During the Grand "Reorganization Sale" Bargain Carnival
Special-8 to 9 a. m.
Extiy!
Millinery
SHAPES WORTH TO 50c EACH, 4
Choose from hundreds ny shapes now
remaininr from the summer stocks: aU
shapes and every braid of straw; rallies to
50c For one hour on!, I to 9 a. O
m at -v
Table Tumblers lc Each
Good serviceable table tombleri of clear
pressed class with fluted bottom and three
pressed bands around upper edre. A splen
did tumbler for every day table uss; ho
tel, borne or restaurant service j I to 9 a.
m. onlyonly 6 to any one custom- 1
tt at ....1C
15c Bleached Toweling 9c
All linen bleached Toweling, 18 Inches
wide, best- 15e freder-for one hour Q
only, I to 9 a. m at, the yard 7C
75c and $1.00 Corsets 15c Pair
A lot of odd slses and styles to close
in German "CouuT cloth, trays, black and
plain white. Better huny there 11 ne a
rush for these when the 8 o'clock gonf
strues.
a. m.
Extiy! Extry!
Shirt Values Extraordinary 2.49
A RED-LETTER STAR EVENT BOOKED AS A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE
Mmkf IkrnrpiMzaitt! Sale
Special-3 to 4 p. m
OF THE
NEW GOLDEN EAGLE DEPT. STORE
Wednesday
Extra
Special
Wednesday
Extra
Special
mmm Mta Mir a uuti humi amm mm mum.
A MONSTER PURCHASE OF
5,000 Women's Wandng Slarts SSff S $2.49
Special-9 to 10 a. ra.
MUST BE TURNED INTO CASH AT ONCE
; values to $1.00, at, pair.;... lOC I Through an error our New York buyer has shipped us a double order of smart new Walking Skirts.
Half the shipment was intended for another store bearing a similar name m an eastern city. Most
of them are travelers' samples choice selections, the cream of a leading maker's production. Fancy
mixtures, mohairs, broadcloths, etc. Black and nlain colors in the vast convention. Flam tailored
and trimmed in strappings, buttons and plai tings. Tnm and trig walking
lengths just the wanted skirts for present and autumn wear. We've no
room for them at present, the makers have allowed us a concession of one
half and more. The Greatest skirt bargains ever offered in Portland. All
day Tuesday and Wednesday EXTRA SPECIAL values to $10.00, for, lr iZZlO
each ..
20c Taffeta Ribbons 10c Yard V
Pare silk Taffeta Ribbons in No. 40, 60 and
80, black, white and a fine assortment of
colors; best 18c and 20c standard values
for one hour pnly, 3 to 4 p. m. at, yd. 10t
Beautiful Havilahd China 10c
Apiece r-
A tempting collection: Choose from dinner
and dessert pistes, oatmeal bowls, etc.! ten'
nine Haviland French china, light and trans
parent, beautifully decorated and embossed;
exceptional value at $3.50 do but for on
hour only, 3 to 4 p. ra. choose for f ft:
only 6 to any one customer..,.-..;. 1UC
Men's $2.50 Shoes $1.45 -
If en's stylish, high grade Shoes, la high or
low cut, nearly every rate In the 6ffring
ana a urge variety ox styles na lasts to
pick from: come in between 3 and. 4 tomor
row and well allow you to choose c1 Jff
from the lot and be fitted at nr. Dl.'fal
Women's Pretty $5 Shirtwaist
Suits $1.48
A drastic clean-up take any Wash Suit in
the house in the shirtwaist models, all col
ors in the choosing, also some in plain,
dainty white; all sixes but only a small lot:
values to $5, for one hour, 3 to 4 M JO
p. m. only, at... JlfO
mi w
m
SpeciaI-4 fo 5 p. m.
35c China Dishes 19c
Choose from Salad Bowls or Cake Plates
of lovelv American China. Large aise
Ladies' 25c Hat Pins 5c
One lot assorted hat pins, billiard baS and
stone settings. Very pretty, tempting, beau
tiful trinkets; the best "two-bit pins ever
sold In Portland. For one Hour only, r
10 to 11 a. m. JC
Women's 5c 'Kerchiefs 2c Each
Ladies linen cambric Handkerchiefs, full
pieces, plain or scalloped edges, or with I size and hemstitched, standard 3c quality;
edges embossed. In tints of blue, green or I special for on hour only, 10 to 11 a. O
pink, gold stippled and decorated in large I m at..... C
pink, goia suppiea ana aeeoraiea in iarg nu,
floral designs. Big 35c value only one
19c
99c
Women's $2.50 Shoes 99c
A rare bargain in footwear: Women's fine
vici kid Shoes and uxtoras, sojes ugnt or
heavy; Cuban or Military neels. Oood reg
ular u0 values, 10 to 11 a. m. only,
one hour, at, pair
double thickness, an exceptional val
ue at 20c the pair. For one ho,ur only, Om I rt 44 I. 4A .
o
Short lengths in pretty checked gingbama.
uaiity ana
to a customer for this hour only,
9 to 10 a. m- each...
Ladies' 20c Hosiery 8c Pair
Women's full fashioned black cotton Hos
iery, msde from Maco yarns, heels and toes
knit
a fine av
A rare bargain at
at value for 10c yard.
s one hour spe- Ql
cial price, 9 to 10 a. m, yard
Infants" 40c Shoes 5c Pair
Soft soled Shoes for the bsby. Pretty
colored moccasins, 9 to 10 a. ro. only. C
For one hour well sell 'em at, pair, for aJC
Special-10folla.m.
$3.50 Nine-Piece Toilet Set $1.98
Only one set of these to a customer 9
piece, semi-porcelain set, full else pieces and
in latest shapes. Very : durable ware, in
colorings of pink, blue, green ana gray.
Exquisite decorations of floral design, Set
contains large bowl and pitcher, covered
chamber, hot water nitcher. covered eoao
'dish, mug and tooth-brush holder; ' $3.50
value. For one hour only, 10, T 1 OQ
to 11 a. m..... ;r.ylsi70
75c Pongee Silks 25c Yard
Pretty, wanted Pongees, 27-inch widths,
browns, pinks, greens and dainty creams;
a big value at 75c the yard. For one 1 C
hour only, 11 to 12 a. m, at, yard....WC
Men s 25c Caps 9c
Nest, dressy Caps in men's and boys sizes,
assorted mixtures and' colorings in fancy
worsteds, mostly dark snaaes: very desir
able styles and rood "two-bitf quality.
For one hour only, 11 to 12 a. vl, Q.
at, each. fV
Men's 25c Canvas Gloves 1234c
's ' Pair :;? ,
Men's Canvas Cloves full leather lined
palm and fingers, wrist or gauntlet styles;
25c grade, for one hour only, IL to f n 1 -
12 a. m, at, pair..... : iaa3C
Ladies' 25c Linen Collars 12c
Ladies' pure linen 'Collars, Is pretty fancy
embroidered effects, nest, tasty designs and
all sizes. Best regular 25c grade 0
for on hour only, 11 to 12 i. m, at.,.lC
SpeciaI-12 (o 1 p. m.
Ladies' 48c Neck Scarfs 24c
Half-price for one hour these pretty, pure
silk Neckscarf s for ladies' wear. Each two
ards long, black, white and blues, with
emstitched end. Best regular half-
dollar values for one hour only ) J
12 to 1 p. mn at, each .aViC
Millinery Flowers 2c Bunch
Choose from aU the flowers yet remaining
in the Millinery stocks, roses, grasses, pinks,
wreaths, etc. Colors and plain white; val
ues up to $1.00. For one hour only, 1
12 to 1 p. mu, at, buncn fel
Williams 5c Shaving Soap
For one hour only, 12 to 1 p. nv, cake Se
Mermen s 25c Borated Talcum
Powder.
For one hour only, 12 to 1 p. nx, can, 10
Special --1 to 2 p. in.
Ladies' 50c Belts 24c
Ladies' leather Belts, with large handsome
buckles, in plain black and colors; a stan
dard 50c value, special, all sizes, for
one hour only... -
20c Galatea Cloth 17c
This much-wanted cloth at liberal reduc
tion for one hour; a standard 20c 1
lib
24c
quality at, the yard
Ladies' 50c, 75c Handbags 29c
Ladies' "Peptoid- leather Handbags, extra regular 50c grades, special for one OC
lining and coin purse; 50c and 75c OQr hour only, 4 to 5 p. m. at, pair,.',... LdC
values, for one hour only, each Vl. I r..r qc rvrf lQr
Undermuslins Ladies' 48c
Drawers 25c Pair
Not skimped, but good full sizes. well
made, lace and embroidery trimmed; best
Special--2 fo 3 p. m.
8c Spools Linen Thread 3c
"Ooliah" Linen Thread, in black or white,
large size spools, for on hour only, 9.
tne B spools wm p soia ior:.i ;.....
Women's 25c Vests 1254c
Ladies' fancy ribbed lisle thread Vests, cro
cheted necks and sUk-tspe finish; splendid
25c value, special for on hour 10l
only, 2 to 3 p. ro-, at 1621,
$1.00 Black Taffetas 69c -
Handsome black taffeta, rich rustling dollar
Silk, the best in town for that money: 27-
inch widths, for one hour only, 2 to CQn
3 p. m. at, yard... , U47C
15c Huck Towels 9c V:
Splendid 15c values, 22x45-inch size, towels
with fringed ends, special for this hour, Q .
2 to 3 p. m, at, each... JC
15c Cluny Laces 7c Xrd , '
Dainty, beautiful "Chmy Laces, Insertions
and Edgings, in white and butter shades, 3
to 5 inch wiatna, stanaarq izfte to ie.
values, one hour only,' to .3 p. m.
at, yard ,
7c
Our 69c Corsets 39c
Fine fitting, nicely made Corsets of batiste.
in medium length, white or drab; most
stores call them "dollar values, for 9A
one hour only, 4 to S p. m, at, pair.. 07C
Infants' $1.00 Shoes 49c
Infants' kid Shoes, band made, lac and but
ton styles; best $1 value In the city, yin
for one hour only, 4 to 5 p. nv, pair TtvC
Dress Goods--$1.00 Mohairs 75c
Handsome, serviceable black mohairs, very
fine, elegant fabrics, 42 inches wide; dollar
goods, for this hour only, 4 to 5 p. m. 7C-'
at, yard. , I DC
Special-5 to 6 p. m.
25c Skeins "Glo' Silk 5c Dozen
5,000 skeins of "GIo Silk, all colors, em
bracing reds, greens, fold, black, etc.; seiis
regularly at 25c for don siems, xor c-s
hour only' 3 to 8. p. m, one dozen
skeins fori . , . . ; . . .'. w
$1.10 Broadcloth 75c yara
Plrh h..r.m Broadcloths, all staple cel.
ors, as above, for one hour only, 3 to
Sp. m.at, ysrd..v... -
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