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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
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GREETINGS TO ROOSEVELT

DR.. Henry Van Dyke, the author,
reported as chairman of the commit
tee on forms and service. recommend
ing a simpler form of worship. Van
Dyke scored the Episcopal church for
it's form of liturgy, declaring the
Presbyterians must choose between
the Episcopal and Dolly Warden form
of worship The Episcopalians make
a distinction between the people and
the rulers, but in our country the peo-
pie are the rulers and the chief mag
istrate is regarded as our servant
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
WEYM0UTHS PET EMPLOYEE,
ENGINEER MAL|N IS DISCHARGED

competency has caused thousands OF
dollars loss to the city and the waste
+ millions Of gallons of water
through the stubbornuess of Wcy-
mouth in keeping one man in power.
When Mayor Daggett took charge
of city affairs one of the strongest
complaints he received was filed
against Weymouth's head engineer at
the rumoins station, r, H. Malln.
Cntll then no power OF authority
was sufficient to bring abodt the dis.
.E'Ssal OF the chief WcN .aouth pet.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

The absolutism of Fossil p. Wey-
mouth, c1ar Of the water department
of the fossil has become "a thing Of
straw.
Tho breaking of the despotic rule
OF Weymouth came through tho rec
ogniuon by Mayor Daggett of the de-
mands Ct the people for change in
the conduct Of tho pumping station,
where for years o0relcasress and IN
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
LIFE INSURANCE
men TO Dine

The Spokane branch of the Con-
sentative Life Insurance company
will have dinner tonight at the
Spokane hotel in honor of a visit
from Vice President Wilbur S. Tup-
per of Los Angeles. About so persons
have been invited to meet Mr.. Tup-
per.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

understanding. Hayes was engaged
to drive a machine to Republic for
a man named Jenkinson. He was paid
so per cent of the earnings for tho
work. When out little over two
days the machine broke down.
Hayes says he is even with Brode,
while Brode claimed that Hayes owed
him about sos.
The case was not gone into thor
oughly Hayes did not have an at
torney.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

TOXIC, May 26.--Baron Komura,
minister of foreign affairs, in an adj
dress before the Clearing House as
ISOLATION, today said the financial ca
pability of Japan has completely sur
prised the world. The war would last
a long time, he said, and he trusted
much in the commercial ability of
the nation after the war is ended
when a greater prospect would be
opened before the country. He adj
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

tion by DR.. Morrison and DIR. Til
mont.
a night in tail had made Reed ex-
trcmely nervous and irritable and his
condition was of the maudlin order
nt times, although lie answered ques-
tions iNtelligently.
'oed was his pretty young
N,, Sray-haired mother both
IA a -! nervous collapse. When
Reed would burst into tears over the
disgrace he imagined himself sub
iccted to by the Incarceration. the
wife snG the i1other would cry, too,
Both women suffered Ia sympathy
with the husband and SON and wien
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
LEROY REED WANTED TO BUY BARBER
SHOP, IS EXAMINED FOR INSANITY

Because he wanted TO buy c. T.
Scaman's barber shop when Seaman
did not want to sell, Leroy Reed was
arrested yesterday afternoon on a
charge OF insanity.
Because Reed tried 30 force him to
sell and used a revolver and knife
10 enforce his demands, Seaman
swore out the warrant for the arrest
on the ground of insanity.
The case IS one of the most uii-
KEENAN, has had before him.
IT was "A pathetic scene in tho
judges chambers this morning when
Reed was subjected to an sXEmina-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
f|R5. 10Uhd
OTIS DIVORCE

Mrs. Bessie Young won the pro-
longed fight in the divorce suit
against her husband, j. A. =. Young,
which has been on trial before Judge
KEENAN, for the past three days.
The case closed yesterday evening
and Judge Kcnnan rendered decis-
ion giving Mrs. Young divorce and
the custody of her two children.
Young Immediately gave notice OK
an appeal to the supreme court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
MINERS GET
IN LINE FOR
NEW MOVEM
(Scripps News Association.)

SALT LAKE, May 26.--In the con-
vention of the Western Federation of
Miners today members of the execu-
tive committee were named as dele
gates to the Chicago convention of
industrial unions, June 81, with full
power to act and become a working
power in the new movement. Organ
izer Kennison reported on the condi-
ton in Michigan copper and lead dis
tricts. He declares skilled miners,
carpenters and blacksmiths are re-
ceiving only $3.50 per day of IL
hours.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

I'm so sorry for Miss Hatterton."
For her? Why? I thought sho
was so happily married"
I'm afraid not. Her husbands
father was once a chef In a big hotel
and / Just know he'll be telling heY
all the time that she can't make
things like father used to make"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

But Mayor Daggett was equal 70
the occasion.
He told Weymouth ana the board
of public works frankly That ho
would not stand for Engineer Mallu
because OF the many kicks and COM
plants. lie told the commissioners
That Malln would have TO go.
Maiin was discharged today,
S. L, johnson has been appointed
chief ensineee at the pumping station
In place of Mslin.
No n,c:e Is Weymouth absolute,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
HAMBURG
won FIRST
(Scr1pps News AssociationJ

NEW YORK, May 26.-The steam
er Carpatha arrived today and re-
ports receiving a wireless message
from -the American liner st. Louis
bound from New York to Southamp-
ton, May %. stating she had sighted
the yacht Hamburg at 1850 that
morning, $50 miles east of Sandy
Hook. The order in which the lead
ers were sighted now stands Ham,
burg, first; Atlantic, second; Endy-
mon, third; Alisa, fourth.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
new Reign
OF TERROR
(Scripps News AssocIation)

ST, PETERSBURG, May 26.-A
new reign of terror has broken out
in the province of Volhynia, where
the Jews We're recently attacked by
Christians. Two Jews were killed.
Both factions are urminS and II esh
attacks u.o likely.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

SOUND
(Scripps News Association.)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26-Local
bankers see no reason for alarm in
the recent bank failures in different
parts of the United States. They
are a unit in saying the banks of San
Francisco and the Pacific coast are
generally never in a more prosperous
The failures noted are ascribed to
purely local causes or misdeeds of
some official who wrecked the ihsti-
tutions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
PHILIPPINE PARTY
CHANGES PLATFORM

MANILA, May Pa convention
of the federal party is discussing the
question of changing the plank in it's
1902 platform which favored auneXa-
ton to America to a plank endorsing
the policy of Secretary Taft in favor
of the ultimate independence of the
islands.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
EQUITABLE p0u(1 HOLDERS
HAV[ NOTHING To SAY

Brooklyn. who granted the temporary
injunction forbidding the Equitable
Life Assurance society, through it's
board of directors, from amending
the charter so as to give the policy
holders the right to vote when hold
ing a policy for $4,000 or more.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
HOFFMAN BEAT
HIS WIFE

Because he beat her cruelty, cursed
her and threatened to kin her Mrs.
katherine Hoffman filed suit for a
divorce today against her husband,
Frederick W. Hoffman.
The Hofmans were married April
%, 1894. In Moscow. ldahc, where.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
VANBRUNT
is DEAD

NEW YORK, May 26.-Charles
Vanbrunt, presiding justice of the SUI
preme court of New York, dropped
dead at the Brooklyn bridge entrance
at 2:30 this afternoon. He was 70
years old.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
STABBED THREE
CHINAMEN, ONE
FATALLY HURT
(Scripps News Association.)

MARYSNILLE, Cal, May ga
workman at steam shovel at Da-
euerre Point, 10 miles east of Marys-
Vile, at breakfast time this morning
became displeased over a meal served
him and attacked the Chinese cooks,
stabbing three of them with his fork
At least one of the victims Is ex-
pected to die. The mans name is not
known here. He escaped
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
HAYES BOUND OVER

Arthur Hayes (Automobile Hayesl
was bound over to the superior court
this afternoon by Judge Hinkle on
the charge of cmbezzling sos from
j. +. Brode, manager of the Rambler
Automobile shop.
The entire case seems TO be a mis-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
new NAVY
FOR SPAIN
tscripps News Assoclation)

MADRID. May 26,-The cabinet.
King Alfonso presiding, today APP
proved the plan to build eight war;
ships, two training ships and Ave
cruisers They viii be built in Span
isa yards within SIX years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
PAY THE TAX

Bicycle Officer Heath made two
captures this afternoon of men rid
ing bicycles without tags.
The victims of the license ordi-
nance are Bert Hunt and c. ]. Wag-
ner. They were arraigned before
Judge Hinkle this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
HE TRIED TO
BLOW UP A
STEAMSHIP
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
NEW YORK, May 26.-Gessler
Rosseau, convicted of sending an in
fernal machine to the pier of the
steamship Umbria, March, 1908, was
today sentenced to prison for from
three to five years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
(Scripps News Assoc,ation.J

NEW YORK, May 26.-James II.
Hyde won a decided victory today
over President James w. Alexander
of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety in a decision handed down by
Supreme Court Justice Maddox in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
DOES UNCLE
u SAM WANT
SAGHALIAN?
{scripps News Association.)

lScrIpps NEWS NssUCIdtIUh.J
ST. PETERSBURG, May ga
There is a persistent rumor in circu-
lation that the American government
has proposed to purchase from Rus
STA the island of Saghalian. Russia
is reported willing to sell.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
EQUITABLE FIGHT
MAY Be SETTLED

NEW YORK, May 26.-There is
report prevalent in Wall street today
to the effect that a settlement has
been reached in the Equitable fight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

SHANGHAI, May 26.-Seventeen
vessels of the Russian fleet were an
chored off the Saddle islands last
night. 1t is believed they coaled
there and will proceed north. This
would seem to indicate that Rojest-
vensky had divided his feet.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
COLEMAN ROBBED.

Burglars entered the room of OH
yer Coleman in the Randolph house
last night and stole s25 in money and
a gold filed watch.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

CHEFOO, May 26. Japanese
steamers arriving here today have
been ordered to remain pending in
structons.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
ONE MORE
OHIO BANK
CLOSES UP
fscripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, May 20. The
First National bank of Barberton. o.,
was closed today by order of the
of the currency. Liabil-
tiles about $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
(Scrip2s News Association.)

TSlNGTAU, May 26.--The whole
Russian fleet Is assembled near Woo
Sung. The German squadron at
Tsingtau is preparing for eventual
tiles.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

LONDON, May GA dispatch to
Lloyds says three vessels of the
Russian volunteer fleet, the Vladimir,
Voronej and Yaroslay, and three coli
liers are anchored off Shanghai. The
Great Northern Telegraph company
reports the Chefoo- Shanghai cable is
Interrupted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
STRIKE IN RUSSIA

LOZ, May 26.-Twenty thousand
workmen have gone on strike here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

ST. PETERSBURG, May ga
dispatch from the front says the Jap
anese are concentrating on the RUS
sian left.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26
RUSSIAN FLEET IS HEARD
FROM NORTH OF F0RM0SA

vised his hearers to interest foreign
capital in the country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-26

fScripps News Association.)
PARIS, May 26.-Baron Alphonse
Rothschild, head of the great banking
house, died at 6 o'clock this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Down COmfortables,
$500 to $1,000 each.
Flannels and Flannel
Waist Patterns.

IT'S LANNELs were never in
0U( finer weaves nor more at
olN tractive designs.
WI Flannel Skirt Patterns
are handsomely embroidered in
dainty floral designs. They are
in all the pretty and washable col
ors. They are in neat boxes, as are
also the plain patterns. We are dis
playing varied assortment of all
weaves of flannels.
Saxony Flannels, 65c to ST. 90 I'd.
French Flannels, soc. to 75c. yd.
Scotch Flannels, 4oc. yd.
Plaid Flannels, 75c. yd.
White Flannels, 25c. to $I.25 yd.
All-wool Sfrunk Flannels, SIC.
yard.
Eiderdown Flannels, soc. to $I.oo
yard.
Flannel Waist Patterns, S2.2S to
$3.50 each.
Embroidered Flannel Skirt Pat
terms, $I.75 to $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Gift Slippers.
Second floor, Tenth st.

The first Christmas you ever re-
member you'll probably recall the
slippers your mother or sister gave
to father-or vice versa. And it al
ways will be so, while the Christ
mas thought means giving comfort
and pleasure to the recipient. Slip
pers have place that nothing else
can fill on Christmas day.
Special attention is called to our
fine line Of House Slippers for Men,
Women and Children, which are
made especially for comfort, of the
best materials obtainable.
Mems Opera Slippers. OF tan and black kid.
s ssln; s siin soft flexible SI.5o and 5000
Mems Romeos. OF tan and black kid G, RI
skin, with SOFT flexible soles Pair...... P~.oo
Mems Felt Romeos, with leather soles. CT ro
Pair .--..-.-----...-....... f-'Jo
Mems Felt slippers, with leather soles CT ro
fair r - =
Mems Felt Slippers, with felt soles CT RI
Womens Felt slippers and JuIiettes Of the
best quality felt with hex- q, ~ - d,
fbe soles. Pair. i.oo ahu p1 IS }
Women's Comfy slippers, for the bed Croo
rooni--yery soft. Pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Misses and Chlldren's Felt Qrc To CT %
slippers: according 10 size. Pair. ~ ~ YA'-J
Third floor, Tenth vt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Silks.

~ HIS is par excellence sue
4 cessful season in silks. AL
W. though we have sold thou
sands of yards, the holiday
shoppers find rare and an almost
unlimited stock from which to
choose.
Particularly appropriate for
Christmas are our new importa-
tions in silk waist patterns. They
are richly embroidered, in self col
ors, black and white and charming
floral designs in the natural shades
Of the flowers. Very elegant ones
Ore all-black and black embroidered
with white. The jardiniere decora-
ton is one of the exquisite novel
ties. An illustration and full direc-
tons come with each waist pattern,
which is nicely boxed, ready to be
presented to some favored friend.
Charming Plaids and Floral Figured Silks
are popular for waists. These will be cut
any desired length and neatly boxed for
Christmas gifts.
Our line of Silks includes all the newest
utoiENS ollu LlOSN 81 J. 81 htdNG1y sucli dS
Messaline,
Peau de Cygne,
Armure, Chiffon Taffeta,
Faille Franchise,
Satin Duchesse, MORE.
Palette de Sole,
Peau de Sole.
Chameleon Taffetas.
Traviata,
Electra,
Warp-printed Taffetas,
MeSsaline,
Duchesse,
Brocades, Crepe de Chine.
Silk Dress Patterns up to
any price desired.
Embroidered Silk Waist
Patterns,
$500, S.. so and 5000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Watch jumped Into His Pocket.

While at work in the bakery at 71s 18th
street southeast on last Friday, Adolph
Saebode lost his watch, which was In his
vest pocket. Andrew Dyer, colored, was
arrested by Policeman Weber of the fifth
precinct for the larceny and was arraigned
before Judge Kimball in the Police Court
today. After hearing the testimony the
court imposed a fine OF $40 or sixty days in
JAIL
When Policeman Weber was investigating
the case he recovered the watch from
.Dyers room.
How did the watch come in your pos
session." asked his honor of the defendant
II works at the bakery, too and 1 sup
pose the watch jumped into my pocket y
was the reply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Had Been in Court Before.

John f. O'Brien asked for handout al
the wrong house Saturday evening. While
he was there in waiting Policeman Allen OF
the ninth precinct returned to his home and
found him. O'Brien was showing a letter,
with which he hoped to get money
When he appeared in the Police Court to-
day Judge Mullowny recognized familiar
face. O'Brien was before him Thanksgfv-
ing day and, pleading that he had work
waiting for him outside, was allowed to
go with a light sentence.
How did you like the workhouse?" he
was asked.
II didn't like 1t. I would rather go back
to Ireland than go there again." was the
serious reply.
'.You better stay IN this country" sug-
gested his honor. Ninety days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11

~ UR spacious ana Dedull-
ANN fully lighted dress goods
W. department is replete with
one of the most superb
stocks we have ever offered. 1t IS
rich with matchless broadcloth, the
spotless weaves-panamas, chew
lots, and all the handsome heavy
woods for street wear and the softer
fabrics for the house.
Magnificent cotton and silk and
cotton materials in 1906 designs
are being displayed in great beauty
and profusion.
Mousseine de Sole and finest Organizes,
in new and charming patterns. are among
our recent importations. They are In plain
colors, and also in large flower patterns,
representing high art printing.
The dainty Banzai, the pride of Japan,
Is In all the delicate evening shades
A new line of SILK and Cotton Eollenne Is
being displayed. For evening waists and
slips 1t is much sought.
Voies made in Switzerland are some of
our imported novelties. They are In white
and pale colors, embroidered in small fig
ures. This soft, clinging fabric builds into
a most graceful gown, that is becoming to
any style of beauty.
There are many other appropriate Christ
mas gifts in our Dress Goods Department
New French Challies for kimonas in
rich Persian designs, with border in fringe
effect
Dress Patterns are either boxed or folded
and fastened with two vide white bands,
prettily decorated with holly and Christmas
greetings. The woods are cheviots. Pana-
mas serges and other materials.
Colored Wool Dress Patterns,
$3.50, $500, $5.25 to $50 the pat
tern.
Black Wool Dress Patterns,
$3.50, $500, $5.25 to $3.50 the pat
tern.
Cotton Dress Patterns, $I.oo,
$I.25 and $I.5o the pattern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11

Table and Toilet Linens.
rN TACTICAL and elegant
HIM Christmas gifts are found
lNN in profusion in our linen
I'LL department.
Table sets, consisting Of table
cloth and twelve napkins, range in
quality from the most magnificent
hand-embroidered, rare lace cloths
and Mexican work to the soft sat
my damask for less pretentious oc-
casions. Almost every flower is
now woven in the danask. Very
fashionable are the peoples, blue
bells, tulips, smilax, Marguerite
with pearls, tulip bouquet, also the
Dresden scroll, the Gothic scroll,
wild flowers and scroll and clover
and scroll.
Centerpieces are in exquisite work, show
ing many special designs.
White Sofa Cushion Covers, hand-em-
broidered, all white, are lovely novelties.
Hand-embrodered Shirt Waist Patterns,
with illustrations and full directions, are in
DoNoS iSooJ ~ NC uSCu oS SihiSlAdS ~
entS.
Fringed Doylies, ST to S. dozen.
Henstitched Doylies, s.. so to SO
dozen.
Teneriffe Doylies, ST to So dozen.
Cluny Lace Doylies, 81 to $I2
dozen.
Hemstitched Linen Scarfs, 75c.
to SIS each.
Renaissance Scarfs, SIPS to S3.75
each.
Hemstitched and Embroidered
Scarfs, $I.5o to $500 each.
Renaissance Centerpieces, 15c. to
$I.oo.
Teneriffe Centerpieces, 25c. to
$I.oo each.
Cluny Lace Centerpieces, SIPS
to $500 each.
Damask Tray Cloths, 25c. to
SI.75 each.
Hemstitched Napkins, S3.75 to
$40 dozen.
Damask Table Sets, 5000 to $50.
Embroidered Table Sets, on
sheer handkerchief linen; Doylies,
5000 to $I2.5o dozen; Centerpieces
to match, S2.25 to $2.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Also
Down Comfortabies.

T1 NEVER TO BE FOR
IMl GOTTEN Christmas gift
NV is a down bed comfort.
They are in elegant silk
and satin in all the brilliant tints of
the rainbow. A magnificent one is
in dark rich hues in Persian effects.
One is splendid solid crimson. A highly
artistic one has cream ground, over which
are scattered bouquets of pink roses tied
with blue ribbons.
A dainty blue is adorned with sprays of
small flowers and leaves. and a stunning
pink Is deliberately brocaded
Some have both sides alike. and others
are in plain colors on one side and floral
designs on the other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Practical Gifts ON Second Floor.

Yreadf the A
SCATTERED 'front.' t
egft
WastP Pattern Metal sand
rsen
potuc ions
and
rrnW who will buy
We ubmitthe following sttow hchwm invite tat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Art Novelties for
Holiday Gifts.

RROaRA0y NaAGSs
We are showing in our Art Nee
dlework Department hosts of new
and beautiful things, made up and
to be made up, especially suitable
for Xmas gifts, including
Center Pieces,
Doylies,
Pin Cushions,
Handkerchief Bags,
Handkerchief Gases,
Opera Bags,
Jewel Cases,
Pin Cases,
Pillow Covers,
Needle Books,
Glove Boxes,
Handkerchief Boxes,
Tie Boxes.
Veil Boxes,
Picture Frames,
Etc, etc.
Moderate prices prevail on all
these classes of goods.
Main floor. r =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11

John Sloane, president OF the carpet firm
of Ward J. Sloane, died Saturday at his
home in New York after. brief Illness.
Mr.. Sloane was seventy-two years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Utility Boxes.
Bamboo Furniture.

mN ARTICULARLY appropri-
HIM ate for Christmas gifts are
lUN the lovely Utility Boxes.
ILL., Some are as large as or
binary trunks, and have trays and
various convenient compartments.
They are of cedar and other hard
woods. All of them have a pro-
nounced Japanese air.
Many are covered with very fine,
closely woven mating, and elabo-
rately adorned with bamboo TRIM
mings, some of which are formed
into floral decorations. Many very
handsome boxes are pyro-etched in
tapestry effects, and in this finishing
are those in Navajo Indian designs.
the real Indian colors being we'll imi-
tated.
A Card Table in bamboo, with
mating top, has six graceful chairs
to match. 1t is charming Christ
mas gift.
Utility Boxes.
Burlap-covered, SAYS to 5000.
Matting-covered, 1915 to $3.50.
Pyro-etched, $500 to $I2.oo.
Bamboo Furniture.
Foot Stools, $I.oo to $2.oo.
Tables, $I.oo to $3.50.
Chairs, $I.5o to $3.50.
Couches, $500.