THE OREGON, SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 28, 1003.
VIOMEtl'S CLUBS AND WORK
Edited by Mrs, Sarah A. Evans
TP ANTONE thinks the national Re
publican convention held all the pa
triotic enthusiasm there -Ml In Chl-
X rifo durinc convention week, they
certainly did not get down to ,ih
nn Arti buildlni. where, in us pala
tial apartment, the Chicago Woman's
elub was dlnpenslne; tea ana patriotism
with lavish hands. ,
The; club occupies almost the entire
ninth story of the elegant Fine Arts
building on Michigan avenue. It is rur
nlshed in exquisite taste and the .dec
orations arranged to meet the-patriotic
spirit of the week gave a gay and fes
tive atmosphere to the place. The dec
orations were remarkably lacking in
- flowers, and we almost longed for some
of Oregon's magnificent rosea, ana yet
w , fer poor "Caroline" would have
liad her pink loveliness completely
eclipsed by the warmth and abundance
of flags that floated and swung from
every available place.",1 ''
And amidst all this gorgeous display
flitted daintily gowned women; some
who would have put Solomon In the
Ananias club had he compared them
nith the liliea of the field, others In
.street costumes, while: others again
looked as though they had left their
business Just for a moment to drop In
for a cup of tea and a chat. .
Unsophisticated Oregon, of course,
thought all thle crowd of -women were
talking Boston convention, who waa to
be Mrs. Decker's successor. ,or where
the next convention, would be held, but
no. Indeed! These women were dis
cussing Intelligently, earnestly, and with
more or lesa warmth, .the same things
the voting citizens were whooping and
howling over down at the Coliseum, or
debating over the wine and -walnuts up
at the Auditorium. . .
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Vjp1 ilnv nt the convention the Wo
man's club held lta court at the Fine
Arts building. The reception committee
consisted of Mrs. F. K. Tracy, , gen era U and a woman that can't command her
rlioirman- for. Tueadav. Mrs. rW. F.
Grover; Wednesday, Mrs. F. A. wrens;
Thursday, Mrs. Eugene Wheeler.
Wednesday the Oregon delegation on
its way to Boston stopped to pay its re
spects to the Chicago sisters and was
received most hospitably. . Acquaint
ances were renewed and new ones made.
Many courtesies were extended and the
Oregon delegates were ovrwhelmed with
Invitations and social attentions, which
unfortunately, except to a limited ex
. tent, they were unable to accept owing
to their short stay in the city. The
time was long enough, howeverv to
plant In the Portland women a strong
desire that, with their large and flour
ishing Woman's clubs, they might have
a club home where, upon occasion,, they
could extend Portland's well-known hos
pitality to the many clubwomen from
a distance who are constantly passing
i through our city-r-how many ef them
'there are, too, no one realties until they
go among an assembly of women such
cs we met at the reception in the Fine
Arts building and are told on every side
that !'I was in Portland one time, and
Oh, your beautiful roses!" ... , , , j
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But the' Chicago Woman's club wsj
not alone in extending hospitality to
Visitors. ; A little farther up Michigan
avenue are the very handsome quar
ters of the 'Woman's Athletic club, and
tl-re, amidst the most luxurious sur
roun&ings, gorgeous with bunting and
patriotic emblems, the Daughters of the
American' Kevolutlon held sway.
Through the courtesy of Mrs. Fred
erick, K. Bowes the Oregon delegates
were most kindly received and after
the reception .were Invited to a meet
ing, of the patriotic educational com
mittee which had met to complete ar
rangements for the patriotic games that
were to take place In Ogden park Sat
urday, June 20, and for the flag drills
the school children were to take pant
in on the Fourth of July.
The Oregon women round the work
or this committee particularly interest
lng from several standpoints. It de
veloped that the chairman of the com
mittee had received notification tha
as school children .these boys and girls
could not take part in then drills, as
it was aaalnst the 1 policy of the school
board to allow school children to drill
er be in parades, we called to mind
tha SDlrited debate in - the ' Portland
Woman's club not long since when some
01 the rose enthusiasts insisted that
In other cities children were "allowed
to take part in these things, and the
Portland women who opposed it were
wanting in patriotism and the proper
renpect ior our rose Doomers.
1 The Chicago women received the edict
from the school board In the proper
spirit. Deiieving tney Knew best wnat
was for tho good of the children, while
a tew or our women aim reel aggrieved
Because our utile tots were not over
worked, and our older girls exposed to
the rabble of the street in order to
gratifyr the desires of promoters and
oeuer advertise our city.
Chicago is not - good, perhaps, but
she has some mighty good" women when
It comes to patriotism of ' the right
, sort. '
. In this same committee the privilege
was extended to a member of the Col
legiate Aumnae who came to ask the
assistance of the committee in estab
lishing a system of story telling hours
for children in connection with the
punne libraries. She set lorth the
advantages or it, and outlined the wan
of work, and here Oregon felt they
could score one on-Chlcago, -for It was
exactly the plnn that our Miss Hassler
nas Deen pursuing m the Portland li
bra ry for several years.
When one of the Oregon delegates
was Invited to speak as a courtesy
extended to a visitor she took great
Measure in giving a brief account of
MIrs Hasaler's work and the, value that
was placed upon it both by Portland
parents and children.
Illinois sends out a special train from
Chicago of seven Pullman sleepers, bed
sides dining, reception and headquarters
car, to tlie Boston convention. Missouri
telegraphed to know If Its two car
loads of women could be attached to
this special, but at this writing the ar
rangement seemed doubtful, as the Wa
bash management say they now have
the desired number and thev would
rather take better care of those they
have than increase the crowd. If two
diners 'can be arranged for these, two
Missouri Pullmans will make a part
of the special train. Oregon waa Indeed
fortunate in accepting the invitation in
time to securo accommodations on the
special. .
To Mr.-Tristram, assistant general
manager of the Wabash system, and Mr
Furdy. passenger agent at Chicago, who
?.lu "company the party and through
Mr. Thomas ef the C, M. & Bt. P a t
Portland la due the credit of Oregon's
delegation getting the very best that
was to be had In the way of accommo
dHtions from start to finish. This can
oi:Jy be appreciated when one sees the
concealed condition of the traveling
public owing to the several In
m entions now in progress and the wash
.mts on the several roads which has
recessitated two or three central lines
oarrr.g the vast hordes of people that
must b moved. ,: " , ...
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Chlcaee. we leam. tn I
derate effort -te get the next biennial !
J-eeting of , the General Federation of
woman a clubs. An assortntinn nt k.i.
liejis men has-glven its guarantee to pav
every expense vof the convention, and
that, with -the, exception of the hotel
bills, the delegates will not be at any
expense from theHlme they arrive until
they depart Eleven thousand dollars
;as already been subscribed and the
women who are pulling for it claim that
this Is tr.erely to show good faith and
that ary amount necessary to cover the
expenses will-be forthcoming, i
Chicago has many advantages to offer
certainly, principally that of central lo
cation. Bun Francisco will also extend
en invitation and while Oregon would
rattirailv . favor the California -effort
t'iMv- atill realize that the great expense
would deter many women from, coming,
while the trip from Oregon to Chicago
l little more expense than to BanFran-
' Th political pot also her Ins o ToH
i"t the question en all sides Is; W'ho
..l be Mrs, Decker's' successor! JJrs
Decker having served two successive
n . - W . fiAA AAA
women. l ot logic&t candidate la Mrs.
rnuip aioore or ot- Louis, wnom fori
land women remember - so pleasantly
through her visit to the coast last sum
mer. By training, education and experi
ence Mrs. Moore Is eminently qualified
to fill the high position; besides her
relations with Mrs. Decker have been
so harmonious -that she has been in the i
closest touch with the work for the past
four jrears. . .. . t . -, ... , ,
Next in favor Is Mrs. May AMen Ward
or juoston, second vice-president. What
has been said of Mrs. Moore can with
truth be said of Mrs. Ward, though the
two women are of entirely different
dispositions. Mrs. Moore is a quiet but
lorceiui practical - worker, while Mrs.
Ward is above everything else a liter
ary woman. This difference, however.
might not be a hindering onebut the
principal objection to Mrs. ward at
present is that she resides in -the enter
taining city. WMie many will ex
claim at this and think it should make
no difference, nevertheless there Is an
underlying "fcrJnclDle that should be ob
eerved. The motive that prompted the
invitation to meet in Boston might be
questioned, and this would be unfair to
a city ana people that are doing so mucn
for their guest, while on the other hand
tne precedent would ie Dad. ror ot
course the entertaining state always has
a representation out of proportion to
other states whose delegates are put to
?reater expense in coming, and some
Ime a convention might be arranged to
put forward a favorite daughter who
would not be. as Mrs. Ward is, qualified
to fill the position.
The-e comes into tne presidential ring
a liltie woman who might, though not
iixeiy, do a uarg norse, Airs, rnmp car
penter of New York, whose principal
claim Is that she is president of New
York Soros Is, She is bright Intelligent
and full of good practical ideas; she is a
lawyer or some standing and a woman a
ood many rounds up the society ladder.
ui ntew or is diviueo against itseir
solid home delegation has not much of a
chance. But another week and the story
will be told, though we fear not in time
for our Sunday letter.
Mrs. Lucyi a. Rice Clark, the one wo
man delegate to the national Republican
convention, , had the following to say
at the Chicago Woman's clubs recep
tion Wednesday:
'The women of Utah are deeply and
sincerely moved by-, the present agi
tation for the universal : franchlsement
of all women throughout the United
States. It will be observed that some
of the western states have been fore
moat in the recognition of the changed
conditions of woman. One reaaon for
this Is that the west is less fettered by
traditions and the bondage of custom.
The pioneer life of the west is pecul
iarly fitted for the development of
an IndeDendent and aelf -assertive char
acter in woman. Her part in the strug
gle for existence is largely an Inde
pendent one. -..
"We hope by direct or indirect means
to bring this cause before the national
convention. Women everywhere through
out our land are becoming independent
factors In the solution of many of the
great questions of the day. Further
more, they Insist on their share of
that responsibility which' their training
and their ability fit them to assume.
'J. am a tiepuDiican and reel Hope
ful that the party of urogress and
emancipation will do justice to women.
at any rate the greatest political party
or tne world nas nonored us witn- a seat
in this convention, j We hope to prove
by our earnest endeavor that we are
opposed to injustice of all forms and
we are hooeful that what ,1s really to
us a God-given right shall be accorded
to all women, while our petitions are
respectfully and . cordially permitted.
Woman's franchise has been successful
In Wyoming, Colorado. Utah, and Idaho. )
rnese states nave no apoiogy to mane '
for its adontlonri and its occasional
abuse Is simply tax evidence that the '
irancnise exercised oy - women nas nil
least some kinship with that of man.
"One of the difficulties which we have
to overcome is to be found in the fact
that many really good men have not
fiven the matter sufficient eonaldera
lon. ' The women who are here would
be proud and glad to bring this subject
to their eastern friends to discuss with
them the Question of eaual rights and
ask them to give us a respectful hear
ing. We have rights.: and privileges
that are distinctively our own. ' The
great - national Droblems. political and
commercial, are our own also, in whose
solution we are vitally interested. There
are reformations to be brought about
that can be accomplished more com-
Fletely and more thoroughly by the en
ranchisement of woman."
"The Jocular attitude by which . our
etitlons and protests have been light I
y treated 1 giving way to respectfuli
attention. Many -who treated our cause
Indifferently in the oast are willing now.
to discuss the enfranchisement of wo
men. The light must,-sooner or later,
penetrate the dark places. We enter
wherever there is a political door open
to ua " The conduct of the western wo
men in their struggle to acquire, their
rights has been conceded to be as dig
nified as It has been earnest The wise
men of our nation, are beginning to
wonder. " The signs of "the times- are
propitious. We have maintained thus
far every Inch of ground we have gained.
The western woman may well challenge
examination Into her political record;
it will be found that wnere eonndence
has been reposed in her, her record has
justified that confidence.
- "We are also nappy to note a marked
change in the attitude, of the press of
our country. They are giving us an op
portunity to state our position iranmy
and fully. They have admitted into the
columns of their Journals the arguments
In our favor.
There will he great problems before
this convention. All good Republicans
are full of anxiety about the welfare of
both their party and their country, we
hope they will not overlook, however,
the rights of the women. To us of the
west the - privileges of franchise are
vital. We-have them. It Is only a
question of time when the women of the
nation shall have, them;, for their edu
cational advantages -are rapidly Increas
ing; if men do not respond to their appeals-today,'
the day is not far distant
when they will listen. Women are be
coming more powerful as they become
converted to Independent political ac
tion. - : ' .
"It will be noted that in recent years
tha women have made strong and in
telligent campaigns for civic reform in
the great municipal elections of our
country.- Our demands are above per
sonal consideration. - In the west we
have shown an unselfish Interest in the
political affairs of the' states which have
enfranchised us.- We have remonstrated
against evils and cast our. ballots to
undo them. We hope the newspapers
will give our cause the respectful con
sideration it deserves."-
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pHE greatest Embroidery Saleoi the season begins Monday morning an advantageous purchase
X of 100,000 yards enables us to offer the greatest variety and" the lowest sale prices 'of the year.
The lots include Swiss, nainsook, batiste and cambric insertions, edges, allovers, flounces and corset
cover embroideries in English, French, soutache and filet effects. Dainty embroideries for undermus
lins: lingerie dresses, infants and children's wear, etc.; etc., reduced as follows. See window displays.
xse very eany ivionaay ana nave your t"ll-c uic ciiiuiyiuwica ui uia gicai. ic.
Ostrich Feathers
$3-$6 Vals. $1.19
Clearance of 150 Ostrich Plumes,
white, black and colored, all new,
selected stock, beautiful lustre
and curl.' Regular , (h -i q
$3.00 to $6.00 vals. P X X
$7-$12Vals.$2.19
Lot of 86 Ostrich Plumes, white,
black, pink, light blue and other
desirable ; colors. $7 rfi i n
to $12 values, only. p U JL
Values to $3 at 98c
Swis Nainsook and , Cambric
Flounces, 5 to 24 inches wide; All
overs, 20 inches wide; Medallions
and Bands, 2 to 10 inches wide; also
colored effects. Values to no -$3.00
yard, Monday . . .'. , . I . SJOC
Vals. to 75c at 12c
Nainsook and Cambric Corset-Cover
Edges, 18 inches wide, values to
75 cents the yard, 1 O '
Monday . .... ... . . .. . . . IL2C
Vals. tcr$6.50 at $2.49
Beautiful Swiss Flounces and AUovers,
by far the most exquisite patterns ever
shown , or put 6n sale at this low price.
Flounces 27 and 45 inches wide; Allovers
in hand-embroidered effects; also
colored effects. Only a limited quantity.
Be early, . values to $8.60
yard
$2.49
Values to 50c Yard 10c
Narrow Swiss and Nainsook Embroid
ered Edges and Insertions, 1 to 4 1
inches wide, values to 50c yd, for, . J, UC
Vals. to $1.75 for 33c
Swiss, Nainsook and Cambric Corset-Cover
Edges, Flounces, Inser
tions and Edges. 2 to 18 inches wide.
A large assortment of; various pat
terns, including values to v, OO ;
$1.75 the yard, for ..... .... OJC
Vals. to 25c Yard 5c
Narrow Swiss and Nainsook Em
broidered Edges and Insertions, 1 to
4 inches wide, values to 25c . r
yard.... DC
Special Purchase Sale Valencienn
10,000 Dozen 120,000 Yards Variety at Less Than Half Price
This great money saving lacefevent js made possible by the purchase through our New York estab
lishment of the entire surplus stock of one of the largest wholesale houses in New ,York, importing
from the lace centers of urope, , Included in this lot are single thread, double thread and filet mesh
vals., edges and insertions, x2 to 3 inches wide. A large variety of beautiful patterns-to choose from
in French,' Ialian, English, floral, Grecian, border and dotted effects. Also real and imitatidn torchon,
cluny arid platte val.' edges and insertions from i to 5 inches wide.' An extraordinary bargain op
portunity to purchase for your entire summer's needs. , - A
"Values to r J ; 5 5 c a Values to - $1.10 Values to - .-J $1.65
12Jc Yd
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Dozen 20c Yd..
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Dozen 40c Yd..
15cyd
Dozen
Lingerie ISi Waists
Values to $5 for $2.18
While they last Monday-g50 White Lingerie Waists that will
create averitable buying sensation when the full significance of
this great offer becomes known
Made of white lawn, lingerie
and China silk, some with em
broidered and insertion fronts,
others with Maltese lace and
pretty medallions, and varied
styles that are exquisitely dain
tyWhatever waist you select,
you secure values that cannot
be duplicated elsewhere for less
than double our sale price.
Sold regularly .
to $5. Monday.
$2,18
Smart Tailor-Made Wash Suits
Regular Values to $10 at $6.87
An assortment of the newest and most popular styles in Tailor-
Made Suits of plain and fancy striped duck, in blue, tan, black
and white; also of Rep materials in light blue, brown, lavender
and tan; fancy trimmed effects and plain tailor-made styles the
skirts arc made in the newest gored and flare shapes
selling regularly to $10.00 at
lvast Days of White Sale
All Muslin Under
wear Greatly Reduced
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16-But. Silk Gloves
e Lowest Prices
in Portland
All standard makes of 16
button length silk gloves at
a lower price here than any
other place in Portland
Also 16-button Lisle Gloves, in
tan, black and . white, full 16
button length, $1 value. C A
Sale price UuC
Also Fownes' two-clasp Lisle
Gloves, all colors and sizes,
genuine Fownes washable lisle;
75c value. Sale OA
price CVC
24-In.Hoss Pillows 53c
Beat quality "Golden FlecM Floaa Pillows, filled with best
quality of silk floss, for use 'In sofa pillows, couch pillows, den
Si Hows, etc.. for homes, clubs, lodges, etc. A price opportunity
ecldedly worth while. , T
18x18 inches at. 25c 22x22 inches aXASc
20x20 inches at 35c 24x24 inches at 53c
ALL OTHER SIZES EEDUCEt)
Newest Fiction $1.18 Volume
Vote of the City, by O. Henry. Publisher's price fl.00;
' our price' ........ ....... .794
Love of the Musk, by Harold McOrath, Our price ...... SI. 18
Coast of Chance, by EL and L. Chamberlain. Our price 81,18
Vera, by Richard Hardlns Davis. Publisher'! price 11.60.
- Our price ...... 7 ....... .$1. IS
R. J.'a Mother, by Marararet Dcland. Our price ........SI. 18
Rose MacLeod, by Alice Brown. Publisher's price 1 1.60.
Our price, . .81.18
Spanish Jade, by Maurice Hewlett, net ....... .......... -90
Julie's Diary -. . ............ . . . . . ...... i 81.18
Servant In the House. Publisher's price $1.85. Our price 98
Five Nights, by Author Life's Shop Window. Our price 81.18
Room Size Rugs-Great Variety kt Low Sale Prices
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All Room-Size Rugs great! v reduced for this sale. All of this season's
best patterns, in the best qualities of Axminster, Wilton, Body Brussels, Vel
vet Wilton, Tapestry Brussels and Kashmir Rugs, in Oriental, Persian, floral
and conventional designs. .
Reg. $35.00 Axminster Rugs, big" variety, special sale, $24,95
Reg. $35.00 Body Brussels Rugs, big variety, spec sale, $24.95
Reg. $28.50 Tapestry Brus. Rugs, big variety, spec sale, $19,95
Reg. $25.00 Tapestry Brus. Rugs, big variety, spec sale, $16.95
Reg. $30.00 Velvet Wilton Rugs, all patterns, speevsale, $19.95
Reg. $18.00 Kashmir Rugs, all patterns, special sale, $11.49
- Reg. $15.00 Kashmir Rugs, all patterns, special sale, $10.49
Large : variety of New Fibre Rugs in very pretty patterns. This rug
makes a very satisfactory bedroom rug, and comes in pretty soft shades of
blues, tans, reds and browruV'Tii iii Ay; .-syS iV
Regular $10.00 Fibre Rugs, variety of charming patterns, $7.95
Regular $ 8.50 Fibre Rugs, variety of charming patterns, $6.45
Sale of Kimonos
Reg. $1.75 Values at 98c
Women's Long and Shdrt Kimonos, made
of fancy figured lawn and dotted Swiss,
with or without yokes, loose or belted
styles, plain or fancy band trim- no
ming, values to $f.75 ..U ..JOC
$2.30 Petticoats at $1.69
Women's White Cambric Petticoats, al
luringly trimmed in various simple ; or
elaborate effects, values to (M n
$2.50, for .sPieD
Corset Govers at 85c
Women's fine Nainsook Corset Covers,
with circular neck, prettily and daintily
trimmed with fine lace insertions,- or
etc., values to $1.35, for ....... ....QjC
Reg. 85c' Drawers 59c
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Women's Longcloth Drawers, deep ruffle,
ings, values to 85c. Sale price....
$6.00 Suitcases at $3.98
Straw Suitcases, straps all around, fancy,
linen-lined, heavy leather corners, shirt
fold, patent locks and bolts, Q
$8 Leather Suitcases at $4.98
Cowhide Leather Suitcases, double steel
frame, extra cowhide binding, straps all
around, shirt-fold, heavy brass i aq
DteJO
locks
$9 Cowhide Suitcases at $5.98
Cowhide Leather Syitcases, with short
straDS. heaw leather corners.' extra cow
hide bindinsr around bodv of case, heaw
locks, regular $9.00 values. : 9
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