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About The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1908)
I-1 THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, MONDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 21, 1908. COMMENCING TO PA Y - STORE WILL BE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL NINE O'CLOCK COMMENCING TODAY Only -'Three. Pays in' WMch: toC Gif fc. Selections Qor ;Allraie1Ltve HoEday Displays vTQfflCT Soggestidinis Thoe who in the next few days must complete their Christmas gift buying will find in our splendidly arranged displays the variety and wide range of fair pricings tnat suggest and insure the most pleasing selection of appreciative and dependable gifts. Again we urge upon you the convenience of shopping early in the week tomorrow if possible and avoid the discomfort attending the last - days. We guarantee the prompt and satisfactory delivery of all goods purchased as holiday gifts. ' Si I , ' ea8Bgaea:8i.. ..' Eurnit ere But brief reference need be made to the characteristics of the "quaint" ' or "craftsman" designs, as the artistic merits, comfort and" durability are too well known to lovers of good, simple furniture. Ours is a representative' line, shown in the popular fumed oak; The large Arm Rockers, Arm Chairs and Davenports are particularly worthy of The large Spanish leather cushions and .leather up holstery add to the quaint beauty and comfort of these seating pieces. Arm Chairs are priced ,as low jas $10, f Arm Rockers as low as $10.50. IP""111 mention as gift pieces. Easy GHairsaod Rockers ARE EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS GIFTS They are an embodiment of style and comfort these large, rest-giving prices for - library and living room absolutely the finest examples o the work of the skilled upholsterer and cabinetmaker. The designs distinguish them as pieces of. the highest character, a number showing exposed frames, arms and legs in solid mahogany, while several are uphol stered entire. As a gift that will be highly appreciated, no better selection could be made for this purpose than one of these handsome pieges. Bookcases Those who have in mind either of these "popular library pieces as a Christmas gift could ' make ' none other than' a pleasing selection from our line. ' BothVin the Golden Oak and Mahogany Tables and Bookcases is shown a variety of styles well-conceived designs that conform to every requirement of the library. In the tables are to be seen a number of new designs in the dull-finished golden oak. In the bookcases are shown the massive colonial and plainer cases. Library Tables in the golden oak and mahogany finish are priced as low as ?12.50 Bookcases in the golden oak and mahogany finish from $11.50 up. Tfes Mato Valet Art without doubt the most practical of all furni ture pieces for tha .men a clever combination, in which space has been utilized to tha best' advantage; compartment! with patent clothes hanger; afiecial size drawers for thirts, collars, etc.; disappearing mirrors; umbrella racks; brush holders and many other features. Several different styles are shown . in these modern pieces in the. mahogany, golden oak, birdseye maple and walnut A worthy Christmas giffor particular men. 1 Mahogany Candlesticks Artistic pieces for mantel, parlor and dining room ornaments ranging in height from thirteen inches to twenty-seven inches round and square designs some having decorated globes. Sold singly snd in pairs. These attractive and inexpensive piecea make novel gifts. Children's Bedroom Pieces Mose sensible and pleasing gifts for little folks Dresser, Chiffonier and Princess Dresser in the mahogany also Bed and Dresser in white enamel. They are designed and constructed exactly like the larger bedroom pieces of the medium grade. As an ideal Christmas gift these handsome little pieces are suggestive. The Moinris Chairs Are unquestionably the best known and most popular style of Chairs and favored as ideal Christmas gift pieces. Our line shows the best Morris Chair designs in the golden oak, fumed oak and weathered oak heavy carved and plainer frames. Cushions in plain and figured velours, and in leather. Wide rarfge is offered for selection from $12.50 up. Fancy Havnlaod Faeces Spec'l Hol iday Prices Today and Tuesday in the Basement Crockery, department odd decorated pieces in Haviland attractively priced for holiday selling. Three natterns in Tea Cuos and Saucers- - English Comports, special, each TB vour choice at.......... ....... ...' Sauce Dishes, special, each.....,....' Tee-Relish Dishes, special, each 50 554-inch Bread and Butter Plate, special. Olive Oishe,- special, each 0f each Tea Cuds and Saucers, special, each.. 95 Baked Apple Bowls, special; cach..fl.OO Spoon Trays, special, each...... .? 1.20 Chop Plates, special, each ...fl.60 Nut Bowls, special, each t. ....... .fl.BO Sugar and Creamer, special, set. ...f 2.25 Holiday Sale off Dimier I TThe Mew Brass Beds Handsome styles that are the product of skilled metal craftsmen -heavy square and round tube designs, with large caps also the continuous post designs in the popular dull finished brass. . The new styles are priced as low as...... $34.50 BRASS BED SPECIALS Today and Tuesday weplace on sale an attractive 'pattern in Full-Size Bed, a continuous heavy post style, in dull finish regular $39.50, at the special .,.$29.75 Sets in Basement A great Special Holiday Sale of 50-piece and 5(f-piece Decorated Dinner Sets in the Haviland china; Bassett china and best Semi Porcelain ware. r' Today, Tuesday and Wednesday, in the Crock ery Department. 50-piece Semi-Porcelain Dinner Set "Allerton" pattern special ; $5.50 50-piece Semi-Porcelain Dinner Set "Newport" pattern , special tr $7.25 50-piece Semi-Porcelain Dinner Set :"white and gold special $9.00 56-piece Semi-Porcelain Dinner Set, "Marquis Blue" pat tern special $9.50 50-piece Semi-Porcelain Dinner Set "Iris" pattern special : $11.50 50-piece Dinner Set in Bassett. China two patterns to choose from, at the, special. ..$13.00 50-piece Dinner Set in Haviland China special $20.00 50-piece Dinner Set in Haviland China special .$29.50 rrtSoJc In Drapery SCREENS Three-fold, hardwood panel Screens, in mission finish; regular $9.50 values for $5.75 COUCH COVERS Washable Linen Covers at $2.75 Mission patterns at $3.75 Wide Sanitary Couch Covers, spl..$4.85 Couch Covers in oriental Kelim effects, special at $9.50 Department German -Wilton Couch Covers, $2S-$30 ea. LACE CURTAINS Special holiday val ues in Brussels, Irish Point, Cluny and Arabian Laces ranging from $8.50 to $12 pair; your choice at, pair. .$5.0O PORTIERES Special holiday values in Silk Portieres; regular $18 to $25 pair, at .....$12.50 Dining; Tables In both the leg and pedestal styles round and square tops six, eight and ten feet extension. Our line of Dining Tables in the golden and fumed oak offers liberal range of designs for pleasing selection. The massive Pedestal Tables, with scroll shaped and carved feet, are decidedly fine designs. 1 We show Round Tables in solid oak, with heavy legs, as low as. .. .$16.00 In pedestal bases as low as . ...rr. $19.00 Sewing Tables What eift could be more appreciated than one of these useful and artistic little pieces? They are shown in the mahog any aad-have drawers and sections for thread, scissors, . etc. Considering the quality of the tables, they are very rea sonably priced. Sale of Carving Sets Stag-Horn Handle Sets at the special $1.25 Stag-Horn Handle Sets at the special.... $1.75 Stag-Horn Handle Sets at the special. . . . .$3.35 Stag-Horn Handle Sets at the special .' $4.50 Buffalo-Horn Handle Sets at the special.. .$5.75 Buffalo-Horn Handle Sets at the special...... $6.15 Holiday Sale Cot Cut Glass Bonbon Dishes special, each .i$1.35 Cut Glass Olive Dishes special, each $1.35 Cut Glass Nappies special, each . ...$1.50 CuV Glass Handled Nappies special, each ..$1.65 Cut Glass Tumblers special, dozen $2.00 Cut Glass Berry Bowls special, each 4 : . .$2.50 Tea Tables . In these attractive little pieces arc also suggested a likely Christmas gift. They are of fine mahogany , and are shown in oval, round or other styles. Some have the removable tray tops. LadiesDesl Over fifty designs in these popular home pieces artfi shown in our linein the mahogany, golden oak, birdseye maple and walnut. . The French shaped leg styles are extensively shown, although a number of the larger desks are in the colonial scroll designs. A pleasing selection is assured from this complete holiday showing, i Some de signs in the mahogany and golden oak priced as 4ow as $8.75, in birdseye maple $11.50. I wl.Mb' I l 27x6Q Asoninster Rugs $2. 1 5 Christmas sale ofSanford Axminster Rugs a desirable size that will make an inexpensive gift oriental designs in rich color combinations. Today's and Tuesday's special in the Carpet Department, Sixth Floor. Covered in plain and figured silk and salin, in several colors, and filled with the finest down. Priced at $12.50, $18, $22.50 and $30. Many other suggestions are offered in our most complete stock of Bed ding Wool Blankets, Spreads, Pillows, etc. Sixth Floor. mm-, i !osic Cabinets Such practical pieces always make ideal Christmas gifts. Our showing at the present time could not offer more complete variety of designs for selection. They are shown in the mahogany, golden oak and walnut, both with adjustable shelves and drawers and with plain, fancy and curtain fronts. In the golden oak they are priced from $10.00 up ' to $40.00, in the mahogany from $11.00 up to $48.00 " 1 835 " Wallace gWare Holiday Silverware Specials in the Crockery Department :" Today and Tuesday. '(. v , . "Windsor" Knives and Forks, satin handles-spec'l, set $2.85 Hollow-Handled Dessert Knives, floral design sp set $4.75 TlJILv& GIBE; COMPLETE ' HOUSEFURNESHERS Childbrens Chairs Rockers Appreciative gifts for children of all ages Morris Chairs, Arm Chairs and Rockers, in mahogany, golden oak and less expen sive hardwoods ; also some very artistic designs in reed. Some are priced as low as ....... ,,75 If MM : D AKES GETAWAY DBlt IMM w. - Lo AholeiDec. Jl. A burglar Hut nlRht fos?ht revolver dnl with Dp; ity Sheriff C, E. Pott who turprisea th burglar in th -t of braklnff into th hora of Ntchol Harris - Pott w troinc to h own home, next door to that of Harrl, last nlRht, whm he aaw tha burglar on his neighbor a porch, avldenuv attempting to forca an entrance. Creeplnir op behind tha burg lar Fotta placed a revolver at the thief's head and commanded him to surrender. Instead -wf eomplylrtff the burglar quick ly drew his own gun and a fusillade ofplstol ahots followed. - Tha burglar turned and fired at Potts, who took up the - chase and emptied hla gun Into tho darkness In the direc tion taken by the robber Th burglar was more fleet of foot than the officer and made bla encane after running sev eral blocks. - ; : - i ,. v ... , ' i An Indiana "woman iwho " recenUy was granted a patent on a skirt hanger has now patented a eklrt measurer, con sisting of a belt from whjch is sus pended a tape measure.,- T. ; fipsctaclea II at Mevxgers, V MAIFIE SAILS TO ponin ' ' (UnltM Praas Lmi4 WtrC.l - : Washlngtoa., Dec tl The battleship Maine sailed today from Hampton Beads under - sealed orders. Information . re garding the sudden departure " of tha vessel was refused at tha navy depart ment; but it Is' thought tha warship': has gone to veneiueian waters. . ,- EMMA GOLDMAN TALKS LOVE Eta) ma Goldman delivered tha first lecture of a. series. In Portland, last night at All sky halt Instead of waving the red flag and upholding the use of bomb, dagger and poison aa a panacea for all the Ills, which vex mankind. Miss Goldman this time confined herself to the rather trite statement that marriage is a failure. She preached the doctrine of free love, or free union, declaring that there ie no suoh thing as happi ness after marriage. Emma Goldman still wears the, '"Miss" before her name. She asserted that marriage is Bimply a woman'a Insurance, giving1 her a fiq'use to live in, and foot and clothing, but no home. When a woman marries her , In dependence vanishes. . ' Tonight at Merrill's mll' Miss Gold man will debate with Walter Thomas Mills on "Anarchism Versus Socialism." She has also expressed herself as will ing to accept the challenge of John B. Barnhill for a debate, provided it can be arranged in 'time. She expects soon to sail for Australia. Tomorrow afternoon t ' Allsky hall "The DevU Exonerated" will be the anarchist's subject, and tomorrow night she will lecture on the ''Psychology of Violence," the lecture which her fol lowers proudly state- will eventually hang Miss , Goldman. : r--- New Postage Rato Ooeg Into Effect Official notice of the two cent postT age raie between the United States and Germany, which goea into effect Jan uary 7, was received by Postmaster Mlnto this morning:, All mail which goes at this new rate, two cents an ounce, will be dispatched from New York-oft German boats going direct. Heretofore much of the mall for Ger many baa gone by way of England or France, but under the new agreement this route will be eliminated on all mall at the two cent rate. . Tula new order does not applv to either Hawaii, Porto Rico of the Phil ippines. A letter may be ent; from Alaska to Germany for two cents, how ever. Australian dairy Interests will save ahotft $200,000 a year hereafter by the adoption of a new form of strawboard box instead of woorten ones. ln which t') ship products to England. Story Falls to Convince "Cops." What would you do if you e carrying home 14 dressed chickens t night and two policemen stopi .j . Fred Wagner did some Qaik thinking- and evolved the following; . "1 work for the Union Meat c.rnr,, v, feeding chickens at their tiiu-a at tr foot of Main street. They f,v f,m -1 chickens down there-. I ti-.unt t. chickens and am takftit; ih.-,n i , , . mother who runs a res'tui jut hi , ! . i and Everett." Officers t'rudiloj k mi-l i H .,.,. j . t found Wagner nl U: ii r Third and lin. hut tmi! I , womm t 'ilinl t;'i I -(:, ff would -admit ' lu in-v" VVij-.. .. j They aM doult"l t p , live chicken, t i V. ,