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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Requisites for tn e
 Summer Bath.

Nearly everything to make the summer bath complete, and all marked at less than regular price s, excepting !" Bathasweet," of which the regular price is very close to the cost.
 Rubber Sponges, 65c size, soc. Lyons Tooth Powder, 18c.
 Sozodont Tooth Wash, 1ec.
 Three pounds Castle Soap, 29c. Disinfectine Soaps, 1oc; three cakes, 25c.
 Woodland Violet Ammonia, 1sc. One-half pint Violet Ammonia, 6c.
 Woodland Violet Sea Salt, 25c. .Bathasweet" for the bath, 25c. Lana Oil Soap, 1oc; three cakes, 25c.
 Almond Albadien, 50c value, 33c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Special Selling of
 Waists and Skirts.

We made a cut in waists and skirts last Week-it was the first important cut, and tho the selling has been very good, still there is an excel lent assortment. Here are the formerand present prices. Waists, formerly 75c and 9sc, now 49c.
 Waists formerly s15O and $1.75, now 95o.
 Waists formerly s2.Go and s2.5o, r now 1.5o.
 Perspirauon-proof China Silk Waists in white or black Former ly $500 Now 4.e5.
 Skirt, made of finest Voile, plain panel, plaited hip trimming. For merly $12.50. Now 7.95.
 Walking Skirt, made of Black Melton, trimmed with straps and pearl buttons. Formerly $500. Now 5.95.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Reduced Price s on w Om en' S Suits Waists and Skirts.

The entire stock at reduced prices. Some of the suits we reduced about three weeks ago-they have been further reduced. Then here are some suits reduced for the first time. The entire Depart ment of summer suits has been revised in price. The only difficulty is that they are broken lots and sizes, so you wont have the same conpre- hensive choice that the De- partment usually affords but then that's why prices are so low.
 Suits of Imported Butcher Linen, trimmed with heavy Cluny Lace, in white or blue. Formerly s15.O0. Now 8.95.
 Suits made of Imported Butcher Linen, strictly tailor-made style, in white or blue. Formerly $12.00. Now 7.95.
 Suits made of Mercerized Eta mine, trimmed with pearl buttons, in navy, black or white. Formerly s119S. Now e.5o.
 Walking Suit, made of brown linen, with plaited hip trimming. Formerly $8.50 Now 5.e5.
 Suit made of Mercerized Madras, shepherd plaid, with lace turn- over on collar and cuffs. Formerly SS50. Now 4.95.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
T at Are Most Needable at eally Niggardly Prices.

A lot of little things in No tions at special prices. What accentuates the bargain feat ure is the fact that they are things you need day in and day out the year round, and particularly need now.
 The Kimsey Improved Waist Ad- juster, 25c.
 The Vincent Long Waist Effect Adjuster, 15c.
 The Victoria Loop Hair Pins, to the set, 25c.
 One Hundred Count Pin Cubes, 4c.
 Foundation Collars, 8 for 25c. All the latest styles in summer Collars, for 25c.
 The Venus Supporter, soc quail ity, 3sc.
 Good Sew-on Supporters, 25c. Real Hair Switches, 100.
 Real Hair Pompadours, 20c. THhe Security Waist for Chil- dren, soc.
 A good skeleton Waist, 35c.
 Pearl Stick Pins, per dozen, 5c. The Royal Skirt Supporter, 25c. English Toilet Pins, black and white, assorted, Sc.
 Madame Louise Hair Crimpers, 5c.
 Madame Langtry Hair Crimpers, &c.,
 Five Cards of Darning Cotton for 5c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Sale LaceS and EmbroiderieS.

This is the height of the season for lightweight sum- mer dresses The season for Laces and Embrodees has advanced so far that we have reduced the prices good many novelties well as staple articles in this line. High class novelties which were priced month ago very much reduced today They comprise the latest things in Venice Vaencienne and Cluny Laces also reduction of Swiss Sets in different widths with inserting and a-over to match
 For the following week intend to reduce our em- brodery stock considerably and make it interesting than ever by having every piece reduced matter Wheth CT it arrived three months ago in the last few weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
WOmen's and Child ren'S HO sic ry Cheap by the D0z.

Here are a lot of hose at much less than the regular prices-there's prac- tically no profit in them, and to make the selling quick and tojustify the very small prices at which they are marked, we will sell them only by the dozen.
 Infants and Children's Socks in red, white, black and plaid, 12Iac-
 Infants Brown Socks, plain and lace effect, 12I2c.
 Children's 1x1 Rib Hose, in fast black lie.
 Ladies' Bright LisIe Dropstitch Hose, 35c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Three of the Best Sel-
 ling Books. ," The One Woman" A New Book by Thomas Dixon, Jr.

Readers of the authors "Leoperd Spots" will read this with consider able interest. The story is a pow erful one, dealing with the lives of men and women of our time. So- cialism is shown as a menace to home life, and around the broad question Mr. Dixon has written a strong and dramatic book which will be widely read. 1.10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
i" Gordon Keith ,. by Thomas
 Nelson Page.

This is the first story from the pen of this popular writer since Red Rock, and bids fair to be the best selling book of the year. The hero is southerner while the heroine is from New York. The scene is laid principally in New York City and Leeds, Va, and the period extends from the close of the war well into our own times. 1.10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Remnants of Dress
 Goods.

Remnants at half. price, suit able for children's school dresses, will hold the bargain places in the Dress Goods Aisle. They are marked in blue penoi! half of the original prices, range in length frond one and a half yards to six yards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
A Special Sale of Grey
 Enamel Ware,

Here is a special purchase and sale of Grey Enamel Ware-there will be no more after this lot, and those who are contemplating moving or to housekeeping in October will do well to pur- chase now If you desire, we will hold your purchase and them October 1st.
 50c Dish Pans. Special, BAG.
 95c Coffee or Teapots. Special, 23c.
 85c Fry Pans. Special, 23c.
 12c Pudding Pans. Special, Sc. 20c Cake Pans. Special, 13c.
 10c Milk Pans Special, Sc.
 20c Preserving Kettles. Special, 13c.
 10o Sauce Pans. Special, 6c.
 10c Blasting spoons Special, Sc. 10o Skimmers. Special, Sc.
 25c Measures. Special, 17c.
 10c Pie Plates. Special, Sc.
 15c Layer Cake Pans. Special, 10c.
 soc Rice Boilers. Special, Soc.
 55c Tea Kettles. Special, 37c.
 16c Buckets. Special, lie.
 35c Sauce Pots. Special, 23c.
 20o Wash ,asins. Special, 13e. 50c Oblong Pans. Special, BAG. 85c Flaring Fails. Special, 55c'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Black and White Lace
 Mitts 25c.

A special lot of lace mitts in either black or white for 2Sc.
 There are other qualities besides this special. the prices of which run up to 2.50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
At reduced prices also Boys Waists, Wash Trousers and Sailor Hats.

Then here are reduced prices on Mothers Friend and K. E. Waists, were soc now 39c.
 Boys pure linen wash trousers, were soc, now 29c.
 Boys straw and duck sail ors one-third off the prices they are now marked-can't enumerate them, because there are only one or two ot a kind, and so many different kinds, but the attraction ot buying a boys hat and sav- ing a third of the price ought to be enough to bring you to look.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
The Cleaner Writes of Styles in Partic- ular and of Prices in General.

in General.
 SOCKS-Neatembroidered figures and stripes on black grounds will be used mostly for fall wear, while grey will, lead for the colors. Little oa loud stripes or colors arel| shown for fall. 25c and SOC.
 COLLARS Wing collars will be the proper dress collar while many will still cling [ the high band for businei wear, which is for comfoi For full dress, the lap or pol J collar, which is the standard style, will still remain the col- lar for evening functions. JOG, I5c and 25c.
 GLOVES = Heavy seam gloves are considered the swell glove for street wear, while the grey suede, silk lined, will still be popular. Shades for fall are grey, dark tan and chocolate, with one button clasp. White and pearl grey dress kid are the gloves for evening dress. 1.5o, 200, 2.5o.
 TIES-The vest of suits are cut lower this season. This means the wearing of larger ties. English squares, the Imperial Ascot, 4-inch Derby and Ascots will lead the styles for fall, while the reappearance of puffs is also looked for. SOC, 75c, LOO, I.5o, 200.
 SHIRTS-Dressy men will never give up the wearing of stiff shirts for fall. The new patterns are a little darker than last season and consist oi small check patterns, also hair line stripes with figures on body of shirts. The coat style. open all the way down the 1 front, becomes more popular each season by reason of its convenience. You slip into the shirt just as you would your coat. This style comes cuffs attached only. Other style cuffs attached and detach- ed. LOO, I.5o, 200.
 The new swell white full ' dress shirt is very fine piquel bosom, cuffs attached, coat style, while the plain white bosom is still a staple article for evening dress. 1.5o and 200.
 Soft shirts, some with plaited front and some with plain bosom, will be used by those wanting comfort Although not quite as dressy, they are to be used very largely. loo, 1 I.5o, 200.
 Oxford shirts for business wear are considered correct and dressy. I.5o and 2.oo-
 A Hint for Man-Belts, tan or black, in rugged harness fashion, or a trace buckle stitched in leather, soc.
 Here are mems shirts at special prices. We can't tell the whole story, so count this news as merely the skirmish Iine-a special purchase-the main body you will find just as attractively priced.
 A special value which does picket duty challenges thus: /" Eagle'' I.so shirts LOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

Tambour Muslins for sash cur tains or long curtains in bed rooms.
 Twenty-seveN inches wide, were 20c, at 15c.
 Twenty-seven inches wide, were 25c, at 1Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
"Lady Roses DauShter", by
 Mrs. Humphrey Ward.

One of the most fascinating novels of the day, has now swung into full popularity and is selling at the rate of 1000 copies per day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
POrtiers.

Forty-five inches wide, three yards long, in good, bright colors, were $50, reduced to 2.50.
 Fifty inches wide. three yards long, in good. bright colors, were !. co. reduced to 3.48.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

Lot No This the first of the Embroidery Tables in this aisle. Everybody will be astonished to see such values as these. Here are some of our prettiest and swell est novelties from stock-edges in- sertions, galloons and bands, suit able for the very finest dresses and from 5 to 10 inches wide, at 4ec per yard; worth from 65c, 75c to 9Sc.
 Lot No. 2-Another very inter- esting table, where we show a large number of sets of Swiss, Cambric and Nainsook, Edgings of different widths with Insertion to match-suitable for all kinds of garments, wherever embroidery may be used, at 35c per yard Some of these goods are very pret- ty Chiffon sets and well worth 65c per yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
hen Here are Youths and Boys Shoes.
August Selling of Carpets. Mat, tingss;@ Lace Curtains and Upholstesy Goods Begins.

The Annual August Sale in the Carpet Department be- gins. It is beyond question the important sale in this Department during the entire year, for nearly everything offered revised prices Take for instance, the selling of Lace Curtains, the prices simply third quart less than regular but half prices This is because there is only few pairs of kind, but the prices wonderfully low that there housekeeper Birmingham that afford to ignor the saeyou may find what you want but if you do you will half, reg llar nrices-his as concerns lace curtains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

There are many odds and ends of higl-class faces of this season-not very many yards to piece, still their beauty retained In many instances there only small quantity required to trim dresses and we consider any length less thad yards remnant, have therefore re- duced good many such high-grade novelties to very low price
 Handmade Antique Bands from 7inch to oinch wide at 35c yard which sold the early of the high soc 65c.
 Black Cotton Cuny Bands, always suitable for trimming any kind dresses lace in different widths from 2Sin 4nch w 5c 25c and 30c worth 25 35 and 45
 Black Silk Balloons in wavey effects light heavy patterns, always suitable trimming kind of ighweight dress goodsfrom 2inch to 4inch wide, 8c per yad worth 25c to 35c
 White Cotton Balloons washable and very popular much used this have been reduced consderabhey from 2inh to 4nch wide 0 yard worth from 5c to 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
August Shoe Sale Continues.

The first August Shoe Sale is success. The past week has been an exceptionally good one. There will be special shoes all through the month of August, and where original lots are sold out others will be added to take their place, and what will further help the sale will be the arrival by express of special shoe purchase.
 The August Sale prices very much less than usual We won't go into the dea but print the in skeleton that ought to be enough to bring you.
 WOmen's Shoes in the August Sale. s5os 91rords and Strap Slip s259 ozfords and Strap Slip ' 5s o.od and Strap Slip D'ss ss o.foras and Strap Slip ssoo Strap Slip sI5o ozfords Strap Slip 2e5 135.
 And then, as if this were not nducement enough, here are pink soft sole shoes and slippers at 19c
 Mems Shoes in the August Sale.
 Not cheap undergrade shoes but the very best.
 Mems GOO handmade Oxfords 4.25.
 Mems 5.oo handmade Oxfords 3.75.
 Mems 3so handmade Oxiords 2.o5.
 Misses Chidren's and Infants Shoes. Misses and Chdren's 25o Oxfords and Strap Slippers 7o Misses and Chdren's IFS Oxfords and Strap Slippers 2o Chldren's 1.a5 Oxfords and Strap Slippers 7oc.
 Chldren's and Infants I.25 Ankle Ties 7oc.
 Infants black and coored soc soft sole Shoes soc. Then Here are Youths and Boys Shoes. Little Mems 200 Oxfords 8s to 1 ooc
 Little Mems 2.50 Oxords, 84 to 2s, L79
 Bows handmade 300 Oxfods 235
 Boys 250 Oxords L79
 Then here are Women's Shoes in small sizes-AA, As and Bs, I's 2's and 3s worth from 800 500, ooc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
All of Our Fans Are Now at Reduced Prices.

The reduction concerns every kind of fan from the cheap 10c ones up to evening fans at 1000.
 All the 10c Fans are now Dc.
 All the 15c Fans are now 1oc. All the 25c Fans are now 19c.
 All the 35c Japanese Fans are now 25c.
 All the SIPS Japanese Fans are now 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Remnants of Silk.

All kinds. light dark, blue, white one and a half yards to s yards. Half price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

One-half pair. were $11.00, for only 2.75.
 One and one-half pair, were $7.50, for only 5.62.
 One pair. were $25.O0, for only 12.5o.
 One pair, were $500, for only 1.5o.
 one-half pair. were s1.oO, for only 25c.
 One pair, were s1oOO, for only 800.
 One pair, were s7.5o. for only s.75.
 One pair, were s15c. for xjy 75c.
 One and one-half pair, were $750, for only 3.75.
 One and one-half pair, were S1.SS, for only 94c.
 One and one-half pair, were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Some Lots of Two and Three Pair Reduced Prices Which
 Will Interest Close Buyers.

Twenty-seven inches wide, were 15c, at 10c.
 Twenty-seven inches wide, were soc and 35c, at 20c.
 Remnants of Cretons and Silko- lines at one-half price.
 Silkolines at Sc, 10c and 12Iac. Cretons at 12LSc and 15e,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

Lot No. 3-This is a table of hand-loom and Guipure Embroid- eries-most of them very fine work, while others are very wide with large designs-suitable for either dainty infants dresses or ladies underwear, at 15c per yard, worth from 200 to 25c.
 Lot No. 4-Consists of a special assortment, and well made and carefully selected patterns of Cam bric, Swiss and Guipure Edges and Insertings, not less than 100 pieces to choose from, at the low price of .0c per yard, worth 121sc to 1Sc.
 Lot No. 5-Comprises something like 75 pieces of Cambric and Swiss Insertings and Edges, most of them 2 to 31s inches wide, at 7Iac per yard, worth 10c to 12hc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
You Can Save Money on HammOcks the
 Same Way,

All the Hammocks have been reduced in price. So have Porch Shades As for have the very best carpets sold very much less than you bought them during the There the chance Rugs and Mst Carpets and also fresh, new, first, hgh-cass Matings
 The August Sale of Carpets.
 Hartford Administer Carpets LOO per yard Regular price 5O to L75
 Al-Woo Filled Ingrain Carpets Regular price soc and 65c Values 39c yard.
 Pro-Brusses Rugs ox12, at 800, worth 1000.
 ne of Administer Brussels Wilton Kassaba Saxonv Oriental Rugs South of the Ohio We have special sizes such S3x106 9x3o 9xI5, 10ox2 106x36 3x4 3xl5. In any made. and at the very lowest market price We have six msht carpets in Tapestry Brussels, Axmin- sters and Ingain, which will sell cheap Bring the size of vour room and cannot make these fit it.
 The August Sale of Mattings.
 Japanese Matngs fancy 35c and 40c mating during this sale at 25c yard, laid your floor
 MangAtl0c 15c 20c 25c, good values in all grades our2 and 25c mating in remnants at 10c yard
 All our 35c and 40c mating remnants at 2%c per ward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
WOmen's Shoes in the August Sale.

$500 oxfords and Strap Slip pers, 3.75.
 S3.50 Oxfords and Strap Slip pers, 2.95.
 $500 Oxfords and Strap Slip pers, 2.e5.
 And then, as if this were Ire pink soft sole shoes and sl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

A man sauntered into the Mems Furnishing Department the other day and when shown our special line of I.25 Paja- mas, asked if they would wear out. The only way they will wear out is to wear them out in a second sense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
All The Boys. Wash Suits Now at Re- duCed Prices.

AT OI OUT bUyS WdSII odII- or Blouses and Russian Suits have been reduced in prlce. Boys s1.5O Suits at 100.
 Boys $2.00 Suits at 1.3s.
 Boys $2.50 Suits at 1.67.
 Boys $500 Suits at 2.oo / Boys $S.5O Suits at 2.3e.
 Boys $400 Suits at 2.6s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Mems Shoes in the August Sale.

Not cheap undergrade shoes, but the very best. Mems GOO handmade Oxfords 4.25. Mems 5oo handmade Oxfords 3.75. Mems 50 handmade Oxiords 2.o5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
The August Sale of Mattings.
August Sale of Odd Lots of Lace Curtains
 at Half Regular Price.

$11.25, for only 5.62. One pair, were S16.50, for only BPS.
 One pair, were ss.5O, for only 425.
 One pair, were s15.0O, for only 7.5o.
 One pair. were s75o, for only 3.75.
 One pair. were $500. :or only 1.5o.
 One pair, were s1.25. for only 62c.
 One pair. were s1.69, for only 84c.
 One pair, were s9.OO. for on.y 4.5o.
 One pair, were s6.Oo, for only 300.
 One pair, were s1.s9, for only zoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

s2.50 Oxfords and Strap Slip pers, 1.s5.
 $200 Oxfords and Strap Slip pers, 1.65.
 $1.5O oxfords an Strap Slip pers, 1.35. not inducement enough, here lpers at JOG.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
REPORT OF WORK DONE
ON STREET EXTENSIONS
General Review of Operations During
Past Fiscal Year.

A report OF the work on street ex-
tensions for the fiscal year ended June
so, 1903, was submitted to the Commits
sioners late yesterday afternoon by As
sistant Engineer Richards.
No street extensions were authorized
by special acts of Congress. and the only
condemnations were for the opening of
alleys in squares 514, $780, and 973.
Reports, estimates and maps have been
made on the various bills or requests
for street opening or extensions.
Under authority of an amendment to
the highway act" a plan of readJust-
ment of streets In the vicinity of Fourth
Street east and the Bunker Hill Road
was made during the year and recorded
in the office of the Surveyor of the Dis
trict of Columbia.
The special maps of the engineers Of
fee. relating to subdivisions and records
OF highways, have been added to from
time to time so as TO keep the latest
record, and number of these have been
Autographed for use in the different de-
partments of the District government.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
TRIAL BOARD DIRECTED
To CHANGE ITS VERDICT
Latest Complications in Case of Street
Crossing Policeman Edwards.

Commissioner West yesterday after
noon returned to the Corporation Coun-
sci the papers in the case of Street
Crossing Policeman Charming NJ. Ed
wards, who was recently found not
guilty by the trial board of nOn-pay-
ment of a debt On September 2S the
Corporation Counsel submitted an opin-
ion on the case. challenging the au-
thority of the trial board to return a
finding OF mot guilty" when a judgment
had previously been obtained from a
justice of the peace.
Acting upon this opinion, the Commits
sioners returned the papers to the trial
board with instructions for it to change
its finding TO guilty. In the meantime.
however. the attorney for Edwards filed
additional papers for the consideration
of the Commissioners and the Corpora
ton Counsel. These have been sent TO
the Corporation Counsel for determine
tion as 10 whether or not he wishes to
alter his former opinion.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
ORIGINAL POLICEMAN
ASKS TO BE RETIRED

Private Charles r. Vernon, one of the
two surviving members OF the original
police force, has asked to be retired af-
ter forty-two years service.
Private Vernon has occupied every Of
fee OF the department from the hum
blest to that of Acting Superintendent.
In reviewing his record. Major Sylves-
ter was so impressed with the faithful
service il records that he paid tribute
to Private Vernon and has recon-
mended that he be retired on a pension
of $50 a month. instead of the regular
pension Of $50
The matter has been referred by
Commissioner West to the Auditor of
the District.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
.HUCKSTERS' TEST CASE
IN THE POLICE COURT

The case Of Morris Humphrey and
Moses Dade. two hucksters on the south
side of B Street between Seventh and
Tenth Streets northwest. was called in
Police Court yesterday afternoon. 1t is a
test case, former District Attorney
Davis representing the hucksters.
The men are on trial on the charges
of obstructing the sidewalk and selling
without a license.
After short examination It was de-
cided that Mr.. Davis shall prepare briefs
and submit them 10 the court. The case
viii be called UP the latter part OF next
week.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
JOHNNIE MORAN IMPROVING.

John Moran. the four-year-old white
boy who was badly injured some days
ago. by falling from the rear of stone
wagon in front OF premises 3O65 M
Street northwest. was reported this
morning TO be greatly improved. At
the time of the accident it was thought
by the physicians at the Georgetown
University Hospital the Injuries would
probably prove fatal. The little fellows
collar bone was broken and his head
badly cut. He is now at his home, 2907
NJ Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN
MORE SCHOOL ROOM NEEDED.

The school boards recommendation
TO the District Commissioners for a new
eight-room school building in George
town meets with the hearty apprecia-
tion of the citizens. The Georgetown
schools cannot accommodate all Of the
applicants. The present overflow could
Immediately fill an eight-room building.
The two-story brick dwelling just to
the east of the Curtis school building.
on o Street. has been leased by the
District. and is being used as a kinder
garten school.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths have been report
ed to the Health Office for the twenty
four hours ended at noon today:
Margaret A. Reilly, rs years.
Henry L. Hodges, rs years
Ann Kennedy, % years
Joseph Hills. GO years.
Catherine O'Neil, 81 years.
John Tillman, so years.
James Devlin. go years.
Joseph Dey, 81 years.
James Brown, 3S years
Annie c. Wilkins, 81 years
Edward Addison. % years
John G.. Carr, % years
Philip Thomas, 21 years
Eugene Thomas. 20 years
Nathaniel Chapman, years.
Laura J. Daniels, 1 year
Mary Jones. day.