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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
He Got the Ghost.

From the Throne
on one occasion in Scotland a guest ar
irving rather late at a country house was
quartered in the haunted room. Although
protesting to be a sKeptic, like many
others. his courage vanished with the
light. Determined, however, TO protect
himself as well as possible. he placed a
loaded revolver under his pillow and
awaited events. As the clock struck mid
night lie saw fieshy hand at the end of
the bed, and steadying his nerve he ad-
dressed the visitant thus: IF you DO not
instantly remove your hand I shall FIRE
without further warning. He counted
three and then discharged the bullet
\ howl OF pain which aroused the
household followed. and it was soon dis
covered that the successful marksman
had shot away two of his own toes.
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$3.50 dictionary, 69C.

WEBSTER'S School and Office
Dictionary, bound in flexible leath-
er; contains over 10000 words: also
a dictionary of foreign words and
phrases and proverbs; a supplement
Of simpliiied spelling and consider
able valuable information. Com
plete with patent finger index
Third floor
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From the Wo.nan's Hosne Companion.
Miss Knick-EtheI IS TO be married next
month. and she says Walter wants TO
board this winter. as ne thinks she needs
a rest.
Miss KnOck-She does need a rest, con-
sidering the way she ran after him, but
didn't know he knew it.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
White Suiting, SIC yd.

REGULAR price is I2Hc, and
its big value at that. We've
but one case to sell. It's a splen-
did quality Of 34-inch full bleach
ed Irish linen finished suiting.
Nothing at the price to compare
with it for inexpensive summer
frocks. At Linen Dept.
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SOC Coat sets, SIC

CHOICE Of 8 different shapes,
each embroidered in different de-
signs on batiste or linen. En-
broidery work IS exceptionally
heavy in eyelet or blind effects !;
collars round or pointed, with
cuffs In shapes to match.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
$50 dresses. SIPS.

CHILDREN'S White Dresses, in .
distinct styles. one long wasted.
with small tucks forming yoke.
tucked belt, embroidery collar and
cuffs; fun skirts. with deep hem,
sizes 6 to 10 years. Also. a style
with brctelIes over shoulders. edge
in Val. lace, and strips Of embroid-
cry down the side Of the waist:
tucked skirt and belt. Sizes to II
Years
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
SL.OO trimmings, 79c yard.

As An "Opeuing" Souvenir
Choice of any OF our dollar Trim
mings at 79c a yard. You'll find APP
pliques. Persian Bands, Festo0nings,
Straight Braids, and numerous other
kinds OF trimmings at this price.
The newest cOlorings are billiard
green, russell brown. and apricot
red. and we've these in trimmings.
First floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
soc pictures, 38c.

oak mOuldings, size 15x2O in in war
scenes. beautifully colOred: also
IGx20 in. imitation water colors in
summer and autumn scenes and
framed in haIf-ineh gilt moulding.
--Fifth floor.
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SIPS dress goods,
CSC vd.

CHOICE Of Wool Mousse
line and Wool Taffeta, IS in.
wide, in 4 rich crow black,
also 4S-in. Wool Taffeta,
plain and fancy. in all the
new shades, and White Check
Wolfe, A in. wide. Choose
the fabric for your new
spring gown from these dur
ing opening days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
SI.OO roller skates, $50.

CHOICE of lockwood or hemacite
rollers The price of these skates
has advanced 80 to 81 per cent. bat
we have held the price down TO
dollar. While 1000 pairs last the
price during opening days-SSc.-
Fourth floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
25c stationery. 100.

II Is Identical in quality that
sells everywhere for 35C a box, and
it is a special feature OF our depart
ment at 25c. The stationery is Of
the popular Persian lawn. and a
cabinet contains As sheets paper and
IS enVclODes to match.
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81 VeiIS for 79C

We HAVE never sold any of
these 3-yard long hemstitched
chiffon wells for less than SI.OO.
During opening days only, while
3 dozen last, they are to go at
79c each. All colorS.
Yelling Department.
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Shad0w silk, 8 SIC yard.

WE SHALL offer our Spun Glass
Shadow silk Innings. in all colors
and fast black. at this extraordinary
price just for opening days.-Lin-
ing pepartment.
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CSC ribbed corset covers, I5c.

WOMEN'S Glove-htting Ribbed
Corset Covers, bleaehed; French cut.
high neck. long sleeves. taped at
neck. They're seconds don't
look it.
First floors. KAHN, SONS & co.
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6Oc almonds at 33c pound.

4 NEVER bef o r e. b gain in
sweets our regular soc Chocolate
covered Almonds. best quality made.
10 be offered during opening days at
&c a pound
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
csc bedSpreadS, 69c.

THESE are the popular honey
comb crochet spreads. hemmed and
ready for use; full double bed size.
and patterns in MaTscilles effects
Bedding section. first floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
6Oc silk lining, &c yard.

400 YARDS guaranteed AIl-sllk
Ta6eta Lining: black only; sold
regularly at Soc a yard. Special for
the opening days. sc a yard-At
Lining Department.
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Widths range
from ! inch
to 3 inches
Embroidery, 25c yard.

1s-INCH Cambria and Swiss Cor
sage Cover Embroidery. in more
than fifty different patterns; en-
broidery work inches 0eep. One OF
the biggest values Of the ycar.-Bar-
gain Tables
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
SI.OO buttons. 79c dozen.

CHOICE Of Metal Buttons. Jewel
ed Buttons. Porcelain Buttons. Pearl
Buttons. Shell-effect Buttons. and
others in latest colorings and ef-
fects. Fashion journals say trim
the spring gowns with buttons
and YOU SHOULD DO SO.-First
floor.
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lie cambria at g ice yard.

THIS Is the 36-inch material and
an excellent quality made specially
for undergarments II has a soft
finish and IS full bleached.-DOmes-
tic Section, first floor
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soc Skirting, 4Sc yard.

FLANNEL. With silk embroidery.
Offered in both scalloped and hem
stitched effects. Sells regularly at
SIC a yard--To be found in Flannel
Section
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15C haHdkerChiefS, &c.

WOMEN'S All-linen Cross-b
Handkerchiefs-he and in
two new patterns. These are the
most popular handkerchiefs and are
offered at for 25c; each &c.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
49c back combs, 25c.

NEW Spike-tOp Back Combs. that
add so much to the becominEness of
ones coiffure, at half price-25c in
stead Of zee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
SI.OO kid gloves, 79c.

WOMEN'S 2-clasp White Glaze
French Lambskin Gloves. Note this
WHITE ONLY-but they are more
of a bargain than if in cOlors.
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$500 kimOnOS, Sligo.

LONG Kimonos Of fancy crepe in
japanese fan design; made with
shirred yoke back and front, and
with light blue pink. or lavender
satin folds down the front Of gar
ments and around the sleeves.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
9Oc cups and SaucerS, ACC.

SET Of six Cups and Saucers Of
fine Carlsbad china; transparent,
and in assorted decorations-Thi
floor.
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$3.50 OxfOrdS, SI.8z.

WOMEN'S Patent Coltskin Bluch-
er OXfords. plain toe. large eye
lets, ribbon laces. pretty Cuban heel,
and made on a neat and pretty last;
also a style with tip, dull quarter.
Choice of these styles, S1S7.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
$500 waists, $500.

MHITE Persian Lawn Waists
with all-Over embroidery fronts in
handsome designs of blind or open
work effects; festen back. three
quarter sleeves; stock and cuffs of
German Val inserting. All sizes.
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SIPS SerYing dishes, 69c.

NICkEL-plated Serving Dishes.
with inside white enamcled pan.
holding pints, and nickel cover
Third floor
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Extremes.

Fer girls who know their feet are small
We do not care fig
They're illpropOtioned. after all
II makes their heads too big.
Catholic Standard and Times
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For opening days only,
50engraved cards, SIC

We 5giN furnish a He5V
copper plate aud fifty best
quality cards, 5yiH name
eHgraved IN popular SCRIPT
style, for sc. ErclnSiUe
Sfdti0HerS ask goc for same
1u0rk.
BRING your card plate
any Sfyie-dRd 5re 5viH FIR
aiSIl and engrdge from il
fifty best quality cards for
70 cents.
lst Stationery Dept
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
81 Photograph pork, 48C

VEIL make SIX photo pOstals,
panels, 5XIo inches, and one
SXIO inch enlargement of same,
with extra sittings if desired, all
for 48c. Best work, too.
Fifth floor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
35c ribbons, zoe yard.

SIX-inch Faillentines or Mesa
line Ribbons. in the new spring
shades or black. just the width that
makes pretty trimming for the new
straw hats. or use as sashes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24
All silk pOngee
at 29C q yard.

Ideal for summer dresses ;
in natural or pongee color
only. You have never had
pongee silk at such a price.
REMEMBER-ALL SILK. We
doubt our ability TO supply the
demand we shall have Monday,
TO say nothing Of the other
opening days. Wen cheerfUlly
give samples. but viii not
guarantee TO have the silks
upon return. Buy while you
have a chance. Only 100 yards.
&c yard.
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I-2c India HnOn, 8 SIC va.
SOC Vater sets, 23c.

WATER Sets. including jug and 6
tumblers-all for 23c.-Third floor.
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SIC WOTth notions
for 24c

WE'VE collected a number
Of things women want for
sewing, to sell at very much
less than usual prices. The
lot consists of these article:
&C. spool Bedding or B. 4. lloyd
spool silk; black and coloTs-
Paper Crowley Needles, regularly SC.
Ioc Macy Hooks and Eyes; black or
Uhlte.
&c spool John ClaTk's spool Cotton,
white OF black.
g. Kings 5o0-yd. Blasting Cotton.
Sc Gem Needle-p0iut Pins.
All worth &c; for pc
lst hocr-N Notion Section.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-24

son shall have special gifts, and the
melted lead oracle is also much con-
suited at this season by lovers. Andreas
Is considered the most influential saint
by the Emmenthalers. Many potiOns
are drunk by the young folks in the
expectation Of seeing the future hus-
band or wife. The first person one sees
on New Years Day brings good luck or
bad-if a child, the former; if an old
person, the latter. Glass broken on
New Years morning. or at the festivi-
ties attending an engagement. is taken
as a good sign.
To Avoid TOOthache.
Whoever on Good Friday morning
rises in the wee sma' hours and washes
himself in the name Of the Trinity shall
never be a victim of tOothachel Palm
Sunday has dominion over witches, but
on Palm Monday one must not take any
potatoes out of the cellar, or all the
rest will suddenly rot Everything un-
dertaken while the moon is waxing will
prosper; the contrary viii fail. Hair
cut in the sign of Capricorn Will come
out curly. Anything planted under the
sign Of the Virgin viii grow rapidly
and we'll
Signs are firmly believed in. an in
heritance from the old Aliemanish
faith, by which the gods warned man
kind of events that were about to
occur. Mysterious notes.-the call of
the owl, crows on the roof of a house
all mean to the Emmenthalers the ad-
vent of death. The breaking of the
vinegar jar voices heard when no one
is around, mean that some one of the
family has died in foreign parts At
weddings the pair must stand so close
together that the devil will not have
room to get between them. On a new
born baby they lay the uniform of the
father that the son shall become a good
soldier: and the first time he eats his
porTidge the parents must sing Justify,
so that he too, Will be q good singer
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S22 pedestal, with bust, $I4.98.

MARBLE Pedestals, 80 inches
high with 10-inch marble bust, and
choice OF many subjects and styles.
All of best grade and exquisitely
csigncd.-Third floor.
II lie India IinOn, 8 SIC va.
THIS Is an extra fine sheer grade,
and is % inches wide. Nothing bet
ter in the market at L &c a yard,
We have but 100 pieces. While II
lasts at S&c a yard.-Bargain Ia
bles.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-10-21
AMERICAN RULES FOLLOWED.
-----.
English Adopt Our Methods for Weight
Throwing at Olympic Games.

The latest batch OF English sporting papers
contain the news that at a recent meeting the
Amateur Athletic Association changed the
rules of hammer throwing and shot putting
and they are now built on the American plan.
Heretofoo in England the hammer. since
1887. has been thrown from a nine foot circle,
and the handle was a straight one with no
loops or crossbars allowed at the end. The
shot was put from n seven foot square and
only three tries were allowed in the contest.
In future, that is as far az the Olympic games
are concerned. a man can use a wire handle
10 his hammer. and il may be. like the Ameri-
cRn missile. OF any shape or plan imaginable.
tina { ia. provided IL does not measure more
then four feet. The rule now reads:
The h cad and handle may be Of any size.
shape. and material provided that the length
than four feet and It's weight not less than ia
pounds. The. competitor may assume any
both hsnds. All throws shall be made from
a circle seven feet In diameter. Each com
petitor shall be allowed three throws and IN.
best three competitors OF the first trial shall
he allowed three more throws each. The
furthest throw Of all shall win. All distances
the circle to the FIRST pitch Of the hammer
along a line dra wn from that pitch to the centre
q the circle; Foul throws and letting go OF
the hammer In an attempt shall count as trial
The shot will be put from a seven foot circle.
about a toe board in front but there 10 q now
Interpolation regarding where the shot shall
he held at the moment Of putting. IL shall
he held in front Of the shoulder, not on the
shoulder ss the rule read formerly.
II appears these changes were the result OF
q conference with the Scottish A. A. and the
Irish A. A, A.. Betting at the Olympic games
came In for some attention and no wagering
will he allowed around the entrance Rates or
enclosure and efforts will be made 10 prevent
II elsewhere In the Stadium il found necessary.
In the high jumping a man may begin ut any
height he pleases. but as soon as he does he
must contlnue pntil he either fails or retires,
Particular streas has been laid on the dress Of
competitors, and no one will be allowed 10
start unless properly. attired; that II. Jersey
with half sleeves and loose drawers 20 the
knees. In the steeplechase. Marathon race
and wherever there will be water dark col
Ored clothes must be worn.
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DsVsS str WArrwsS HERp.
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rankinxS Of lawn tennis players. bo'h
men and women. occup,~d the st'-n'ico Of
rho executive committee NJ the meeting
held In this city , few dsy. q Member.
% the ranking committee. including A. T.
Hoskins ~ fhiladelr,hs. ihe caasynsaa
Thomas a.. TrRsk ~ the West side Club,
New York. and ESaar ". Leonard. Boston.
we're present. white the session Vas held
behind closed doors. n IL -atd that the sub.
iect OF International matches for ives also
took ~ considerable time In being discussed.
While nothing definite wa. arrived nj In this
respect. the prospect 3. good for important
matches here next season. and these will
include competitions for the Dwight y. Davis
international challenge cup.
The matter OF the Gun matches appears
to have been brought about by the intention
courts OF this country next season. They
have decided through the. English Lawn
Tennis Association TO challenge. the Aus-
challengers In this country the Britons arc
DESTROYS that the Americans also challenge
Tor tho cup. 40 that the preliminary tie matches
bet " ~ the nations may be pls yed In this
country. 4 member of the executive COM
mittee pointed out that such "a move was pro-
yided for In the rules controlling cup mstohes.
the team OF German lawn tennis players
would therefore compete In this country
Thomas c. Trask Of the ranking committee
said that the in and out form of the players
this season had made the task of rating the
pla yers a most dificult one. Every effort
was being made to accomplish the work
in the most systematic manner. The players
throughout the. country had been requested
TO send In to the committee a brief record
of their seasons play. strangely enough.
the less important, players had been quick
to respond. while. the men who might easily
expect to make the first five or ten, the real
ron OF honor. had neglected. to do their part
In this respect.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-10-21
CROKER HEADS IRISH LIST.


Richard Croker. owner Of Orby. winner Of
this years Derby. heads the list Of winning
owners In Ireland with n total Of Sis, $50. the
result Of twenty-five racers. None OF the
English races captured by the yite
are included in this list. only those confined
strictly to the Green Isle being reckoned.
Second to Croker comes +. p. Gall, who for
five races made q total OF Si5. s<2; therefore his
percentagei Is considerably better than that OF
the owner OF the Derby winner. J. J. Parkin-
son. the third maj made Si2. sOs. and he won
more races than Croker and Gall put together
His total wins was thirty one. Parkinson
In = professional trainer and he comes first
in that list by q comfortable margin.
In the Department Of winning sires Croker
Americas IL on top with a total OF more than
so, 900, The horse recently returned from
abroad much improved and he Is now at
Glsncairn. orme Gray Leg Desmond, Coun,
WilSfoSisr nSure in he iist,, but not to amy amy
great extent. Gallinule. the sire now at the
head Of the Englisl, iist. " stationed in Ire
land, but any Of his stock did not score in
Ireland. worth mentioning. J. Thompson
heads the list Of professional winning Jockeys
with forty-three. hrsts. thirty-four seconds
and eighteen thirds out OF $50 mounts. Among
the gentlemen riders J. p. Manley Ia the fore
most with thirty firsts. eighteen seconds and
twenty-one thirds out Of i1e mounts.
Croker's horses at Newmarket. DR.. McCabe,
the manager Of the stable, had intended to
run Rhodora In the Middle Park Plate, one
of the last big races OF the season for two
year-olds. but sbe. being one of the sufferers,
had to be scratched.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-10-21
Interclub Tennis Match.

The team of the Harlem Law Tennis Club
won two out OF three matches with the Hamil-
ton orange Lawn Tennis Club yesterday
on the courts Of the latter. 10th street and
Convent avenue. The series was the begin
ming OF an interclub team CON- uetition to be
decided on the best two out Of three meet
ings. The summary:
Ineerciub singles George ?. Touchard. HamiI-
ton Grange. defeated william ". Connell, Harlem.
90. 90 DIR. William Rosenbrum. Harlem, de
feated Julio NJ. Steinacher. Hamilton Orange.
Is. 6--1
william X. Council. Harlem, defeated George y.
Touchard and Julio N. Schumacher Hamilton
Grange. 81, Ga
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-10-21
. TIGERS TAKE TO ROWING.
First Resatta VIII he Held November q
on Lake Canegse.

PRINCETON. Oct. TO- Princeton will hold
her first regatta on Carnegie Lake on No
vember 8. There will be a gala time then.
On the night OF the regatta comes q glee club
concert and the next day the senior prom
and amherst Princeton football game will
be held. Andrew Carnegie will be here and
crowd. Besides that. the real rowing hist ry
at Princeton will be begun. for the Tigers are
working hard for ayuatics every day.
The feature OF the regatta will be a four
cared race between the various classes OF the
university, for which the Carnegie cup has
been offered. and the winning crew wiz have
its numerals engraved On Il.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-10-21

A new American record with the jsvelln
was made at the Clan games at Celtic
Park yesterday by NJ. j. Sheridan. He
threw the long spear i%o feet 2 inches. II
was the first real performance Of the exercise
here. so the figures. II correct. form an es-
tablished mark. The worlds record Is i75
the Olympic games At Athens last year.
Matt McGrsth OF the New York A. G. was
mer, which he sent I72 feet 4 inches. John
Flanagan was entered. but did not put in an
appearance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-10-21

The boys OF Horace Mann High school
evidently intend to cut q figure In schoolboy
squatics next year. They have taken time
by the forelock and have started work already
at the Nassau Boat Club. Three days each
week Coach Johnny Smith schools them In q
barge. Work will continue rs long a. the
weather permits, TO be taken up again In the
early spring The boys may indulge In some
machine work in the winter months.