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The Washington times., 1903-01-04

HTHE new battIesbip Maine has
been placed in commission -
That is the way the news
reaches the general reader Of
newspapers. To him it conveys the fact
that the finest vessel of her class aaoat.
the pride Of the American navy, has been
placed in active service OF the depart
ment, that her crew has gone aboard
and her flag Is flying. But neither this
simple announcement. nor any similar
one telling of the commissioning of a
man-of-war gives any idea Of all the
toll necessary before such a craft. new
from the hands of her builders, a huge
mass Of metal that. only yesterday
counting time as such things go-was
on the ways, Is prepared for her sea
encircling errands Of war OF peace.
Not Ready for Business.
To view one Of these modern instru-
ments Of ocean warfare speeding on her
final trial trip. with guns aboard and
baHast-Iaden to her waterline. her fun
nels burying her in a dense soft-eoeI
cloud from midships aft, anyone would
think that at moments notice this
grim. determined-Iooking craft could
take her appointed place in lombard
ment or blockade. OF in the far-fung
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

The fourth annual exhibition OF the
American Society Of Miniature Painters
is now in progress at the Knoedler gil
iery in New York. ana win continue
until January 10. II contains 113 ex-
ampIes Of the art Of the miniature
painter. and is the largest exhibition
held by this society The advantage CT
a separate exhibition Of this class Of
work cannot be overestimated. To hang
such work in an ordinary exhibition OF
paintings often results IN the work he
ing overshadowed by the large frames.
and sometimes RELOCATED to a place ca
the wall wholly unsuited for the prsper
inspection Of this beautiful branch OF
art work.
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

IT. HOMAs MORAN, the veteran
painter of Rocky Mountain seen
cry and Venetian pictures. is
spending his holiday vacation in
this cNy. Mr.. Moran in a conversation
with one of his old-time acquaintance
stated that The past year had been a very
prosperous one. and that all his pictures
offered for sale during the season had
found ready purchasers.
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

Among the pictures on exhibition at
the yeerhon Gallery are some creditabIe
canvases by Washington artists, Lucien
Powell is represented by a painting of a
carnival on the Grand Canal. Venice. a
much painted theme, but one that is al
ways full of interest when well done on
account of the opportunity to present d
subject rich in coloring. H Hobart
Nichols has one small canvas in this
collection. .Lengthening Shadows, - pre-
senting a picture with a long foreground
with scattered clump Of trees from
which the shadows show clearly not only
the Iateness Of the hour but the Iateness
of the season. There is a nice feeling OF
plenty Of room and pleasant valleys just
over the hill, and the work is restfuI and
sweet in its simplicity, Max WeyI has
several landscapes, of which a wood in
terror and an evening twilight seem the
most interesting and attractive in their
selection and presentation. Wells NJ.
Sawyer exhibits a spirited picture Of the
sea with the storm clouds family sug-
gested and the breaking of the surf
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

ANNA! does not care hang for the bush,
and that is the elephant. He simply
sails right through it, as II it were 50
much growing corn.
i have come TO the conclusion that
the elephant is the most brainy brute in
Africa adds the correspondent. He
seems to have thinking powers nearly
akin to man, and you would be surprised
did you see how agile these apparently
huge, clumsy beasts can be"
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

The receiving days for exhibits for the
coming exhibition Of the Society Of
Washington Artists have been fixed for
January 80 and 81 The exhibition viii
open February 3. and continue until
February IS. As q concerted effort viii
be made by the officers Of the society to
secure work from prominent out-of-town
artists. it may be expected that this ez-
hibition, the thirteenth held by this
society, viii be the leading art event Of
the season.
The Washington times., 1903-01-04
In the Governments Charge.
NEWS AND GOSSIP IN THE WORLD OF ART

been given 20 Alfred StefgIitz, Edouard J.
Steichen, Gertrude Kasebier, and the
question of the ownership Of this much
awarded medal seems at the present time
as much matter Of guesswork as ever
It is only fair 10 state in view of the con
fieting reports that without doubt the
work OF any Of these persons would fully
entitle them to medal in any repre-
sentative exhibition
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

The project OF Wilson Macdonald. Of
New York, to place busts of Washington
and Lincoln in all Of the public schools
Of the District. will no doubt receive
proper consideration if those who have
the matter intrusted to them for deei-
sion are assured that the plan arises
from patriotism and not from CONNER
oialism, and that the object viii bear
the test Of suitable art standards. While
it may be true that it is more important
to have busts of these great national
on exhibition In the school
rooms than copies of the antique, It is
equally true that the scholars of the
District should have placed before them
only examples of good art. Patriotism
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

James H. Moser has been spending
the week at WeIlbourne, Va, where
ne has been engaged in painting a por-
trait for a patron whose age prevented
his coming TO Washington TO sit for his
portrait Mr.. Moser has also been ac-
lively engaged during his vacation in
making sketches for after work of that
section Of Virginia. one not often select
ed as paintable at this season OF the
year.
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

From the latest newspaper reports it
now. appears that the first medal Of the
Turin exposition has been awarded to
William b Dyer. Of Chicago, for the gen
eraI excellence Of his Photographic work
Reports have been very conflicting con
corning the award Of this first medal for
photography It has apparently gone the
rounds of the leading exhibitors, and has
The Washington times., 1903-01-04
He Drew Well.

How does goHr son draw IN his DO
Iitical campaign 90 asked the stranger
Purity heavy. replied the old man.
+-He drawed on me yesterday fer SIJ0.
ard I'm expecting of another draw by
next mail! atlanta Constitution
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

sheet known as -Hyde's Weekly Art
News, which contains the current art
news and a schedule OF art sales and
art exhibitions. The complaint of the
commercialism of the present day is
probably as true of art as Of other mat
ters, bat the convenience of having art
news presented in a concise form, while
a departure from former methods, should
not be confused with an attempt to
cheaper art. or make its charm less.
or its worth more a matter of bargain
and sale.
The Washington times., 1903-01-04
the season

Tt is rumored that among other exhi-
billions Of the season we shall be favored
with a sight Of the portrait work of John
~. Alexander. and there is some prospect
that the work Of the "Photo-secessfon-
lists will also be shown here during me
winter
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

should not be stimulated By unworthy
examples Of the art Of the sculptor SO
long as there are scuIptOrs who are com
petent TO handle these subjects in
commendable manner. Let rs have good
Washingtons and good LincoIns in our
public schools OF else be content with
examples OF the antique.
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

battle line Those tubes Of steel,
thrice FURNISHED. cleaning in the sun
light. seem as though it needed but
their crews and the lanyard drawn taut
to make them flash another kind Of fire.
But it is not so. Save, perhaps. for
the power hidden in her heavy ram-like
prov and the strength of her armor-
girdIed sides, this big fellow is as
harmless as any solemn old ferryboat
that ever. piled monotonousIy from shore
to shore in her native stream.
The men behind the guns are not
there. nor yet the ammunition for those
guns. and. more important still. those
things without which the man behind the
guns cannot exist-stores and provisions
are lacking. Her bunkers, too, are not
filled. There is only what is needful to
send the future fighter over the course
between the stake boats. and TO return
to her port. At this stage of things a
warship is very much Of Quaker in
stitution.
In the Governments Charge.
But the test is successful The vessel
has come up to her requirements. Per
haps some few changes have been made
at the suggestion of navy officers. Then
she is turned over to the Governments.
A force Of bluejackets is at once sent
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

The management Of the Chicago Art
Institute has perfected arrangements for
sending the work of the pupils at fire.
quent intervals to New York to be
criticised by that eminent painter and
instructor. w. NJ Chase The arrange
ment also includes the assurance that
some Of the best work from the pupils
Of the Chase School will be sent 10
Chicago for study and comparison by
the students Of the Art Institute
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

a peculiar complaint has been voiced
by one Of the New York papers con
corning the present tendency to com
meTciaIism in art, which bases the com
plant upon the publication during each
week OF the present season Of an art
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

New York seems to have taken the
lead in the production Of high art cata-
Iogues for art sales. The cost of pro-
ducing the catalogue of articles to be
offered at the coming sale of the Mar
quand collection was $50 a copy. The
reproductions OF some of
the paintings offered for sale are said
to give in an unusual manner the quality
of tone Of the originals. This cata-
logue will be much sought after by col
Iectors, and as the edition is limited it
viii naturally rapidly enhance in value.
The statement is made that J. Pierpont
Morgan. acting under the advice Of ex-
pert legal counsel. viii test the question
of his right to bring TO his country from
his London residence. MS fine art coIIee-
ton, valued at over $500. 900. free Of
duty The contention of this right win
be based on that provision of the Ding
ley tariff law which permits the ad-
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

mission Of household effects actually
used by the owners abroad for not less
than one year. While it may seem to
some as an unusual thing for an art
collection to be considered as house
hold effects. still the determination of
what constitutes the effects Of a house
holder viii come within the province Of
the Treasury Department to decide, and
it viii not be at all surprising if the de-
cisiOn Of the matter should be brought
to tesD would be made in favor Of
the contestant. It certainly would not
be more unusual for a person of Mr..
4organ's wealth to own an art coIlec-
ton valued at several millions than for
a family Of moderate means 10 own
music box, and claim exemption OF duty
on this article on the same grounds
that it had been owned and used by the
owner abroad for more than a year
The growth of art museums in this
country seems TO be keeping pace with
the growth OF prosperity In Chicago
changes have recently been made in the
location Of some of the society rooms
which are permanently housed in the Art
Institute for the purpose Of making
some much needed extensions Of the
biriIGing In pi++st,.r-z~ , 1,rc- 1870.
plated addition to the Carnegie Insti-
tute will soon be commenced, and for
This purpose Mr.. Carnegie has set aside
the sum of $3.50, OOO In New York the
new wing Of the Metropolitan Museum
has recently been completed and thrown
open to the public. IN Boston. at the
Art Museum. q newly arranged room,
devoted to Greek terra cottas. has re-
The Washington times., 1903-01-04

handled in a finished, smooth style of
painting. R. L Johnston exhibits several
landscapes with sheep and cattle as the
leading points of interest, some Of which
are painted in a manner that is far less
pleasing than one Of his smaller can
vases, a road scene in Vermont. which
seems to contain far more love for the
art Of painting than some of his land
scapes included in this same collection.
small study Of trees in autumn foliage
painted by C Linford seems to be the
most interesting subject of this exhibit
ton, for the reason that the artist seems
to have interpreted with rare skill the
true coloring and atmosphere of autumn.
The Washington times., 1903-01-04
:. PLENTY OF BIC GAME IN AFRICA :.

CCORDING to a sporting CORE
sDondent in West Africa. there
is still plenty of work for big
game hunters in the French Con-
The evening world., 1903-02-25
Furniture Specials.

s%ideboards in CHARTERED Golden Oak, 45-inch top, ser
pentine front, one long and two half drawers, one
drawer lined for silver. French bevel-plate mirror, 15xS4
inches. graceful top shelf, supported by shaped uprights.
very best construction; regular selling price 1S mn
China Closets in CHARTERED Golden Oak, 81 inches
high, 40 inches wide, round glass ends, French legs,
adjustable shelves; regular selling price , IN
Extension Tables. 6 feet, genuine Golden Oak, heavy
futed legs. az inches square top, 3h-inch moulded
rims. very strongly built; sell regularly at z ~
Dining Chairs in genuine Golden Oak, box cane seat.
French legs, heavy shaped backs; sell regularly IN
AZ Ss,zo, @sSS
Arm Chairs to match; sell regularly at S3!75, for. 1850
Fifth Floor.
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Dress Goods at SOC.

$4,000 Yards-All-wool Suitings in mixtures;
Atwood Canvas, creams and full line of c%olors;
Atwood Voiles, good line of shades;
Atwood fine Serges, black and all street IN
shades. Special for Fridays selling ......... ~
Atwood Mistral, As inches wide; black, navy, tan,
gray, rose, reseda and reds; a limited quantity, n
but early choosers may have all they desire at. %
The evening world., 1903-02-25
Vocal Song Hits at 14c. Copy.

I'll Be Your Rainbeau.
Could You Be True to Eyes Of Blue?
The Spirit of '76.
Way Down Yonder in the Corn Fields.
Sammy. (The song hit of the Wizard Of 0z)
Ring Down the Curtain, / Can't Sing Tonight.
There's Nobody Just Like You.
The Grille with the Baby Stare.
I'm Wearing Away My Heart for You.
Just Kiss Yourself Good-by.
II You Can't Be a Bel-Cow, Fall In Behind.
/ Gould Never Love Like That.
I'm Sorry I'll Be Busy All Next Week.
Instrumental at 14c. Per Copy.
In Dahomey; greatest two-step published.
Fox Hunters March.
Under the Southern Moon; two-step.
Club Fellow March.
Kentucky Jamboree.
Toba-Intermezzo: very popular.
Social Lion Walter.
sPECIAL-Edna Wallace Hopper's great sons
hit Of THE Silver Slipper" entitled THE Il
Girl You Love" on sale, special, at.......b<S
All the late production music of the Broadway me
ate on sale at special prices.
Mail Orders filled; no Sheet Music sent c. c. g.
Second Floor.
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Motions.

Notions.
Dress Shields, double covered. No. 8; usually 14c. pair.
g
Dress Shields, double covered. No. 4; usually 1ec. pair.
10
Pure Shell whaiebone. 3s inch; 12hc. a piece, dozen,
1.39
Hose Supporters, hook-on, pin-on and pad front; usual
Perfection Sewing Silks, 1 OF, spools ..s..........37
Safety Pins. ~nickeIed. 4 papers, assorted sizes. for. 10
Bastdng Cotton, 500 yards; dozen .................2e
Frt Floor.
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Wines, Liquors and Cigars.

Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Crawford's Malt Whiskey, made from the best Cana
dian barley; a good tonic for La Grippe; regular IN
pfuce ioc-, MS ale. w
Mt. Vernon Rye Whiskey. per gal, regular price IN
$500; this sale. $3.50; full quart bot. ..,,........ ~
California Port and Sherry; regular price per 4 M
gal, Sl.bO, Inls SAFE. bsSS
California Claret and zinfadel; regular priceLS
per gal- $100, this sale. "
sixth Floor.
Cigars.
Florodora; regular price $l.so, this sale. .....,.1.7o
La Clariosa Conchas Especial. clear Havana = on
Cigar; regular price $3.50. this sale. ......... LOU
Sixth Fioor.
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dnya ceiling dspHhm Ytmkd ~ya article Hs broad mmmC whdC gnmswM which, assures dmm sH pnhrh
Web nth @@GmMnb hnm be agreed that such offerings shadM wh border mH nMe FMbMn m@hmEm
o@n designation Thee conservatives progressive concern has mNMyw with either
spirit daw@vm@-h that hm active Nm that cnmkm d demands amMnW vim nd nwS mm ha interest
mN@ far as m9hnMmgH concerned by the securing and g dndamm h values always mdded stirring character
this @m
S%wnsa @@%w m@md VERY GREAT ARGAM MI s~ Wem~~m a pmHua~ ms yuwmhh
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Laces and Embroideries.

Venise and Applique Gallons, Medallion and IN
Irregular effects, white and ecru; real value $1.00, atOO
Sample and odd pieces OF fine venise Gallons ~
and Net Top Laces; many worth 500, choose at....<S
81 and As inch Embroidered Swiss Flouncings and
Skirtings, many with combinations of lace and or
embroidery edgings; values range up to $15O, at. ~
5000 yards Remnants and Trial Strips Of fine EN-
S soetS' ap To- i see. as. &C.: many 1O,15&25
F1st Floor.
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Upholstery Specials.

200 pair Nottingham Lace Curtains, at half price.
Sample lots. consisting of /, .. 3 and 4 pairs OF a
p pair sale prices while they last, 49 to 2.o5
Ruffled Bobbinet Curtains at a to II off.
l TO 6 pair lots; some are slightly soiled, others abe
perfect. AN are nicely trimmed with lace insertions and
edges.
s1.95 and s2.6s qualities at, pair.............l.60
S3.25 and S4.25 qualities at, pair .............2.85
Window Shades, $50 odd shades of opaques, Hollands,
etc.; made in our own work-rooms in the best man
nr and usually sold at Soc to $1.25; to close at, 10
each .................
Uncovered Cushions. 2t-inoh, we'll finished with silk
foss-a light, buoyant, sanitary and durable cushion at
less than half the price Of down; special sale 20
price, each ~
Fourth Floor.
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"Ideal' Gray Enamel Ware.

This double coated enamel ware IS offered at IoWeI
prices than others ask for the common sngle-coa'ed
kinds.
1000 saucepans, covered, sat, size ........."...,..l
/ 900 Buckets, covered, 4 at. size.
: 400 Dish or Rinsjng pans. ~ at. size. l9
! Iooo finnad saucepans. . at. size. ............15
! 'oSo sarce pots covered g at. size. ..........4 40
1000 large Soup Kettles, covered, s at. siEe.....""'''oo
Basement. f.
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Gymnasium Needs.

Gymnasium Suits. all wool; In plain oologs; = M
some with striped Jersey; suit ............... ZsOO
Gymnasium Suits in finest quality hygienic cot az
ton; adopted by all colleges; suit. .........,..... 90
Indoor Running Shoes; rubber toe; regular I IN
price SZ.Ioi special NV
White Canvas, rubber soles 80
Jerseys; extra quality worsted. light weight, = Ak
long sleeves and collar; $l.7B, Sl.eb and. 49,. ZsfO
second Floor.
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Book, Store News.

Three of tho Best Reference Books.
The White House Cook Book. last edition; pub 20
lished at $12b; for Thursday, only.....r"..... ~
The American Family Cook Book. last edition; 40
published at S1.25. for Thursday. only ........... ~
Mrs. Parloa's Cook Book and Marketing Guide; o2
published at $1.60. for Thursday, only......... ~
Five popular works of fiction; published at $3.50 each,
and cannot be had in any cheap edition:
Souls of Passage. by Amelia Barr. 26
Tangled Trintties. by Daniel Woodroofe. ......... IS
Joan Of the Sword Hand. by 8. r Crockett. -...... 25
A Book OF True Lovers. by Octave Thanet. ....... 25
lone March, by s. R. Crockett. .................. 25
One Special Offer OF Books IN Sets:
Shakespeare: complete In 10 vols, beautifully printed
and well bound; the set in a box TO match; pub = 0E
lished at $3.50, for Thursday. only...."..... go
Second Floor.
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Toilet Articles.
Tooth Brushes, regular 25c. and 35c. lines ........,.l7
Hair Brushes; regular sl,25 and s1,35 lines. ........s7
English Oatmeal Toilet Soap; box of 8 cakes. ....,.l2
English Glycerine Toilet Soap, box Of 3 cakes ......l2
West India Bay Rum, 16-oz. bottle, for. ,...........3 5
Bath Brushes, pure b~ristles; long handles, value 75c,
4s
Florida Water, 1s-oz, bottle, for usual price of 500,
81
Violet Perfumed Tale Powder. 7c. pack. 4 for a.. , rs
First Floor
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SOC. to 75c. Hosiery at 29c.

Women's fine grade Imported Black Cashmere Hosiery;
medium and heavy weights, fast colors; also I. & r,
Morleys heavyweight English Cotton Hose, fast col
ors. double soles. heels and toes; prices were from Soc. to
75c. pair, at 29c.
Second Floor.
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Mems $3.50 Shirts, &c.

Yesterday We announced the first day Of these won
derfully cheap Shirts. We have left in the fancy plated
ones all sizes Of some styles. clean and fresh, not han
died, mussed or damaged, detached cuffs, plated fronts.
White Dress Shirts. hand Numbered. tucked bosoms,
open front and back. nearly all sizes left, but In small
quantities only; all at the low price of, each. CSC.
First Floor.
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Carpets and Rugs.

Fine Art Squares. guaranteed quality. strictly Atwood;
will wear better than the imported kind; Art Nouveau
and Grecan effects. Positively the best Art Square
manufactured.
SKI yards; worth sti.25 $50
3x2A yards; worth S13.5o................9.50
3x3 yards; worth fundamentally 0
3x3h yards; worth s1S.oo.............. 1880
3x4 yards; worth s2o.2s. .......... 1850
3x4h yards; worth S22.25. 1850
3x5 yards; worth S24.2s. 1850
Third To~.
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Candies and Favors.
Chocolate "Bostons,' a perfectly blended Choc- 20
olate Cream Bonbon; worth fully SOC. ID, at,.... III
Chocolate Bonbons; assorted; for one day only; 1E
the kind sold elsewhere at +0c, h., at.,,,,."... L.
A-lb. cake Wrapped Homemade Tahy; nayors
are Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Molasses; IN
cake. &C. or q IOr,'..,,'', ~
We now have on hand a large line of Favors for
dances and dinners,
Basement Front. "a asn EnIscs.
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Sterling Silver

Bonbon Spoons, extra heavy quality, pierced de-
sign, in gold and French gray bowls; value $3.50, OK
at -
Cut Glass Mustard Jars. with heavy Sterling ! 0E
tops; value 1915. <"<S
First Floor.
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Women's Neckwear.

Washable Taffeta Twice-around Ties. with
Crochet Turnover. and ends trimmed 10 match;
remarkable value: at, each
Irish Crochet Skeleton Stocks, with white, pink,
blue or black ribbon edge: each
Collar-and-Cuff Sets with embroidered inser-
ton and oolored or white binding; Set. ..........
First Yioor.
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$500 Tailored Gowns, $19.75.

OF mannish suiting; gray mixtures. new colorings;
J Russian Blouse Coats, tafeta lined, trimmed around
neck and cuffs with navy blue. red or green ~broadcloth
and black braid; nine gore faring skirt, habit back;
J welted seams; a very smart stylish model; value $500,
for $19.75.
Third Floor.
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Cards and Poker Chips.
Congress fancy Playing Cards, pack .,,........3b
Pinochle Playing Cards, extra enamel. pack. ....,., 10
Whist Playing Cards; the long. narrow style, ex- 10
ira quality; regular 26c, grade Observation-Disclosures. ~
Squeezer Angel-back Playing Cards; the old reliable
(second quality; regular value Soc. pack. spe- ~
cial al.
Poker Chips, ia or ~ inch. vegetable ivory; an
nicely finished; special. per 100, for ,..,......, w
Second Floor
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Women's Csc. Underwear, 19c.

Women's sheer light weight pure white Isle thread
Vests, low neck, sleeveless. trimmed at neck and arms,
lace trimmed yoke; regular 25c. Vests. at 19c.
Second Floor.
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Children's 19c. Hose, 12ae.

ChiIdren's (Boys' and GirlsD heavy: q
Stockings; narrow ribs. fast black. double
and toes; all sizes. up to 10 inch; worth lsc.,
First Floor.
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Mems $3.50 to $500 Under

Odd Lots OF Mems heavy weight Natural
and Drawers. large sizes only, from AZ up;
s1.b0 to $500, to close. 65c.
First Floor.
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Misses $3.50 Goats, $3.50.

Misses high-grade Montagnac and Melton Coats. made
full box back with plat. velvet collar. fly front, satin
lined; sizes Il. l6 and 10 years; sell regularly for $3.50;
for this sale. $3.50.
Third Floor.