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style of playing down to perfectlon ana
seldom takes the net unless to return
a short lob. On the asphaltum courts
his strokes are very effective, bouncing
low and fast Wright was on the run
continually from one corner or the
court to the other. and when at the
net was generally passed by Wen al
rected crosscourt chops or similar
strokes down the side lines. Wright
cut service did not bother Johnson IN
the least On turf the result might
ranked nine points ahead of Johnson
last year, which indicates that ne is
better player on the grass courts
Owing to the heavy rainfall last night
and early this morning, no other
matches were played today.
Nathan w. Niles and Wright won the
mems doubles event yesterday. defeat
ing ~. e. Bell and Louis Freeman OF
6-3. 1-6, 7-5. The easterners excelled
the California team in their back court
work, Niles driving steadily with both
back and fore hand Wright relied en-
drove. At the net the Californians held
their own, winning many fast rallies
Miss May Sutton and Simpson Sinsa-
baugh will meet Mrs. Farquhar and
Louis Freeman tomorrow for the cham
pionship of the Pacific coast in mixed
doubles for the ensuing year. The
mems singles will be completed, Mel
vile Long meeting Wallace F. John
challenge Maurice Mclaughlin, the
present coast champion, for the title.
Miss Hazel Hotchkiss will play against
Miss May Sutton in the finals of the
ladies' singles, the winner to challenge
Miss Florence Sutton, the present title
holder.
JUNIORS WILL PLAY TODAY
Play will be started tomorrow in the
junior singles and doubles. The draw
ing for the junior singles is as fol-
lows:
Preliminary round-M. Evans VS.. F. Robbins
4. Bull VS.. II. Camstock; Frank Hobson VS..
Robert Strachan: r. Holland John StrRehan.
First round. upper haIf-H Waldeck VS.. VIII
liam Johnston; Byron Batkin r. Greenberg;
r. Smith c. Rogers.
First round. lower half-H. Fuchs VS.. C. Cur
ley, Walter Yoorsanger A oyster; r.
Regal VS.. Eddie Huff
Junior doubles. preliminary round-R. Green
berg and A. Bull VS.. r. Smith and Walter
Voorsanger.
First round, upper half-M Evans and H.
Comstock John Strachan and III! Fuchs; r.
Holland and A. Oyster the winner of the
preliminary match.
First round. lower half-F. Robbins and C.
Curley William Johnston and Eddie Huff;
Robert Strachan and Byron Batkins VS.. c.
Rogers and H. Waldeck.
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JOHNsoN's EASY vICTORY

1t. When the Parseva1 ship was cross
ing the Halen See it was struck by
squall and the cigar shaped flexible bag
was torn by a broken rod and the gas
began to escape
Major Won Parseval thought it wiser
to stop his motors and come down This
he did successfully and the major and
his three companions alighted without
injury. The balloon was then packed
on a wagon and sent home.
Major Gross balloon was also COM
PEELED to come down on account of the
strong wind. Each of these balloons
has made magnificent endurance runs
WITHIN the last week. The Parseval
stayed up for 13 and the Gross for IL Il
hours.
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BurnSand JOhnSOnSign
for Finish Fight

SYDNEY. " s w. Sept. 1s-Jack
johnson, the American colored pugilist,
has signed articles for a fight with
Tommy Burns. the American champion.
the fight to take place IN this city in
December and to be for the champion
ship of the world. Burns said today
that this would be his last fight.
LONDON, Sept 15-Jaek Johnson
signed articles here today for a fight
with Burns at the New South Wales Of
flee and booked for passage on the
steamer Ortona for sydney, sailing on
Friday. The terms of the match pro-
vide that the winner shall receive $50
90 and the loser $4,000
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REPORTS BARTNETT'S
SHORTAGE is SII,516
Federal Trust Company Tells
the Condition of the Coll
ton Estate
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SANTA CRUZ, Sept. 16.-The Fed
erai trust company of San Francisco,
succeeding Walter ]. Bartnett. deposed
special administrator of the estate of
Ellen M. Cotton. has filed its final ac-
count, which covers As typewritten
pages. showing shortage of s11. .6oO.
for which Bartnett is responsible. Fol-
lowing is the capitulation: Received
from February 8, 1906. to October 80.
dsel sll3, 3,91509; disbursements. s109.-
o3llS, balance in California safe de-
post and trust company and in savings
bank. s85,700.13; in Commercial bank.
SS,91316; total, S94.213.S9 shortage,
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with a lead of four games to one. His
severe twist service bothered Long,
who tried to return it with a forehand
chop stroke. Bundy followed in on his
service at every opportunity, volleying
Longs returns off to the side. Long
changed his style of play and began
driving everything, and, by taking the
net position and forcing his opponent
to play on the defensive, he soon
eyened up the score at 4 all. Each
man won service, which brought
game Long broke in upon BundY's
service. and by winning his own, took
the first set, 7-5.
1t was an even thing in the second
set up to all. when Long assumed
the aggressive and passed Bundy right
and left with q low forehand drive. For
the rest of the set Bundy tried a lob
blng game, but Longs overhead work
was too steady. AT the net Long rarely
missed volley, and he ran out the
next three games and the set, 6-3.
In the third set both players fought
for the net, each scoring many pretty
all Long won the ninth game
easily on his service. Bundy falling to
get point. In the tenth Long had a
lead of 40-15, but Bundy pulled up to
deuce, only to lose the next two points
on Longs low drive on his back hand
Score, rs, 6-3, GA.
JOHNsON's EASY VICTORY
The Wright-Johnson match was very
one sided, Wright winning only one
game In each set. Both Johnson and
Wright played from the back court. de-
penang entirely on low fore and back
hand chop strokes. Johnson has this
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-17
JAPANESE FIRMS
REFUSE TO MAKE GOOD
Traveller Says That Financial
Conditions in Island Empire
Are Rad

VICTORIA, B. c., Sept IA. ].
Souza, who arrived by the Aki Maru,
says financial conditions in Japan are
bad and becoming worse instead of
better owing to the refusal of the Jap
anese to fulfill their contracts. Many
Japanese firms, owing to the depres-
sion,> are refusing to make delivery of
goods. The postponement of the expo
sition is also having a bad effect on
markets.
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Amateur Baseball

The fast Poppies made their record read
seven out of eight games when they defeated
the CALIFORNIA; Sunday by a score OF TO s.
Inc feature OF the game was Leishman's two
also mace great one handed catch of high
bail Teams desiring games will communicate
with William Leishman. 2TT6 Twenty second
street.
The Lucky Nine is team composed Of boys
ii5 pounds. 1t would like to play against sim
iiar teams Address Clarence Reed, III Capp
street.
An exciting game Of baseball was played sun
day between the builders exchange and the
builders association Tie score stood I 70 Z
In favor of the association up TO the eighth
inning. when the builders began to land on the
ball. This rally netted enough runs to tie the
score and as the grounds had 10 be put into
called for the day. William Mas made his
initial appearance for the association after an
absence of three years from the game. He
showed that he was still TO the good by sfrik-
brand of ball. although the association team
managed to get more than twice as many hits
as their opponents. r. H. T.
Association ...............s ~ 4
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. William Mas and G.
Mas: exchange Leibert Rund and Holzer.
BERKELEY. Sept 16-In the first game Of
the 1nterfraternity league series between the
mines of the Phi Kappa Psi and the Delta Tan
Fleissner. supplemented by the catching of
Myers, won for the Delta Tau Delta II to 4
jackson's three bagger for the Phi PSis in the
hrst period brought them their lone tally The
viii clash In the second game OF the series
Friday.
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Lake Tahoe

Americas s greatest mountain lake re-
sort. p miles long. 13 miles wide. Join
round trip $500: tickets sold Sepfenfer '
is and 1s. return by oath; Include All
days delightful steamer trip around
St. 4 Powell ST. Market st ferry de-
pot ord 18th and Franklin SITS. Oak
>,and.
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BIG DIRIGIBLE coLLAPsEs

BERLIN. Sept 16.-The Parseval air
ship buckled in the air this morning
and had To come down in the Gruen-
valid near Berlin.
At the time of the accident the air.
ship was racing with the Gross balloon
in the direction of Debritz, where En-
peror William was waiting to see them.
Both afrships started out this morning
with the object of seeing. which could
reach Dobritz in the shortest time.
They faced a light brs eze, which fresh
ened quickly until ii was difficult for
the balloons to make headway against
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CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

The United States civil service com
mission announces that the following
examinations will be held at San Fran
cisco at an early date Telegraph oper-
ator. male; aid, division OF insects. Ma
tionaI museum: fish culturisI; highway
or railway engineer. irrigation engi-
neer. Philippine service; veterinarian.
Philippine service; forest assistant.
Philippine service. For application
blanks and further information con-
corning these examinations address
San Francisco. Cal
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husband is believed to have been
drowned here Sunday, came to Long
Beach today, accompanied by her
brother in law. A. B. Cochrane of the
same city.
Their visit has added to the mys-
terry of the disappearance. as Mrs.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-17
RAINY LAKE ISLANDS BURN

WINNIPEG. Sept 16.-Forest fires
south of Fort France, Ontario, in the
United States. are sweeping toward
Canada Several large islands in
Rainy lake are in flames. A fine large
island, owned by James Harty pro-
prietor OF the Emperor hotel at Fort
Frances, is now devoid of trees. Grave
fears are entertained that the fire
may spread to Hunters island in Mann
kan lake. and If it does several mill
lion dollars worth of pine viii be de-
stroyed.
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FAvoRs BRITISH IMPORTS

GEORGETOWN. British Guiana, Sept.
16.-At a meeting of the combined court
held here today a resolution was car
ried approving preferential treatment
in the matter of certain imports from
Great Britain and British possessions.
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Cochrane at once inquired about belt
which her husband wore when he left
home and which she said contained
$500 in gold and currency. The belt
was not checked at the bathhOuse
where COchrane secured his bathing
)suit. nor was 1t found in his dressing
room.
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Long and Johnson Will.
Meet in the Finals
Defeat Bundy and Wright i'm
Tennis Singles at Del
Monte
By George j. James

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
DEL MONTE. Sept 16.-wallace F.
Johnson of Philadelphia and Melville
Long of San Francisco qualified today
for the finals of the mems singles In
the Pacific coast championship tennis
tournament Long defeated Thomas
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-17

George Briggs of Marysville. No. is buvjne
yeariings at Lexington. He is organizing a
stable for 1909 and says that it is almost : cor
tainty that the sport will be revived in Missouri
on a substantial basis next year. Barney Schrei-
ber win be an important factor in the revivifca-
tiOn of the sport.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-17
BASKET BAIL PRACTICE

BERKELEY. Sept 16.-First year women -
the university who desire 70 train for the varsity
basket ball team are being coached daily the
Hearst hall tanbark court by Miss Annie Jones'
varsity captain: Miss Nlaude Cleveland and Miss
Christina KrystO. \ large number out for
practice.
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CLOSE OF EASTERN SEASON

NEW YORK. Sept. 16.-It was announced
officially today that racing would end IN this
state November 4. Aqueduct takes the six days
refused by Brighton beach instead OF its regular
dates. jamaica will bold the last meeting.
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900

Bundy of Los Angeles. while johnson
disposed Of Irving C. Wright of Boston.
Both matches We're won in straight
sets.
The Long -Bundy match was by far
the closer and more. brilliant of the
two. In the first set Bundy started off
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-17
SEAL UP BURNING NINE

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. Sept 16.-Fire
broke out in mine No. l at DiamondvilIe
today and is still burning. It's origin is
a mystery. as the mine has been closed
since September ! pending settlement
or the dispute between operators and
miners. The mine is sealed up. 1t is
not known whether any persons were
in the mine when the fire broke out.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-17
Yachts viii Race for
the Phillips Cup
White Winged Craft 10 Circle
the FaraIlOnes in Safur-
days Contest

The second race for the Phillips cup
Of the san Francisco yacht club around
the FaraIIon islands viii be sailed sat
urday. the yachts being towed out from
Sausalito. where they will assemble
Friday night. The starting time has
been set by the regatta committee at
a. m. The race is for yachts OF not
less than 80 feet water line length, pro-
PEELED by sail only.
The cup. which was won last year
by the sloOp Yankee OF the Corinthian
yacht club, was donated by Commodore
F. G. Phillips of the San Francisco
yacht club, and the race is sailed under
the rules Of the latter club and directed
by it's regatta committee. of which r.
A. w. Dining is chairman. All of the
yachts sail in one class
Last years race resulted in no con-
test. owing to lack of wind. At that
time the time limit was II hours but
this year II has been raised to IA
hours. The following yachts have en-
tered:
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s14,S3S.0 90; deposited in Washington byl
w. j. Bartnett, $A520; total net short
age, s11,516.09.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

Goods in stripes. checks. hair line ef- fleets. etc. all this seasons goods; soc values. June Clearance Sale at 24c
 50 pieces 27-inch all-wooI Tricot Flannel showing all colOrs. June Clear ance Sale, special at 2lc
 35 pieces 38 inch all wool Suitinss-- this seasou's newest designs. This line also shown in solid colors. 65c and 75c values. June Clearance Sale at 4Ic.
 400 yards 36 to 42 inch Black Wool Dress Goods. Noile. Serge. Ba- tiste, SiciIIian, AIbaross. MystraI. Bril- Eantine. TaHela. Henrietta. 65c and S5c values, June Clearance Sale at 49c.
 36 to 40 inch Cream Wool Dress Goods. Panama. AlbaHoss. Brillian- tine. Batiste. Serge. Toile. Bedford Cord, etc. 65c and 75c values. June
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
June EIedrdf1ce
NOTION VALUES

NOtons-many items from the notion section way Gndeprice for the June Clearance Sale. We men ton number here today. others will follow.
 The King fly filler. Useful little article for dining room sick room. June Clearance Sale. each % or for .25c
 tirsch's Sweet Violet Ammonia. June Clearance l4c and .s. .-.l .. -9c the bottle
 Williams Jersey Cream Soap. June Clearance Sale cakes for .25c
 All pure linen handkerchiefs. very fine quality, regu- lary 25c each. June Clearance 6 for . $l.l0
 Shell Hair Pins. dozen and half dozen in box June Clearance the box . -.. ... 23c
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featllre Kar0aiflS
Prices speak Sayinps

children's black sox and laee hose. Sc values. June Sale .. :. Sc Ladies. black and white Six Gloves. $ 50 and $l.75 qualities. une Clearance at .,.. 6oc Ladies black Six Lisle Hose. 75e values. June Clearance at .... .5oc ChiIdren's Lace Hose, black and white. 35e quality. June Clearance at ! 24c
 ChiIdren's pink and Blue Hose. special at . Sc Children's black Lace Hose. all sizes: Sc val ues. June Clearance at <. 7c
 Children's Buster Brown Belts. 25c values. at June Clearance lOc
 Ladies short Lisle Gloves. white. gray and tan. June Clearance at =. ... Sc
 Ladies I6-button Black Lisle Gloves. SIPS quality. speical zee
 Beauty Pins. Brooches. Veil Pins. etc. worth up to 75c. special <. I5e at pSc
 Black Lace Hose. good quality. June Clear anee .-'..ty.... =, e. Z5c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

Clearance Sale at ~ 1-2e
 Nery Special Sale of 36-inch Guar anseed Black Tafeta. The kind that will Wear"
 Regular $l..25 value at o5c Regular $l 50 value at ...$I.l9 Regular $l.75 value at ..$l. .3o Regular $2.00 value at ..$l.5o
 700 yards this seasons newest Silks -lo to 27 inches in width--new shades. new designs; 75c to 60c values. June Clearance at .4vc
 500 yards 24 to 2z inch Silk all new patterns; TaGetas. Louisines. Foulards. Messalines. Chiffon Taaetas. etc. in stripes. checks. polka dots: worth $I.z5 to $i.75; June Clearance at '. .69c
 Laces-LAcesIhe shopping pub
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

lie know the values we have slways offered m lace sales and in this sale we expect to reach the climax of value eiv- ins. Banda. Edges, MedalEons. all widths. shown in white. cream and eeru; values worth up to $I.z5. June Clearance at .. -. :. .27 l-2c
 42 to 44 ineh FiIet Ne.s. plain and figured effects In white. cream and ecFu; 15c and 85e values at 3oc
 z2 ineh Brussels in cream and ecru. worth 5 $l; June Clearance at 62 l-2c
 Io inch solid color MessaEnes; will be in great demand for late summer and early fall wear all shades. 65c value. June Clearance at 4oc
 z7 inch Jap and China .silEs--alI shades regular soc quality: June Clearance al .. 39e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

$I00 three shelf book case in solid quarteEed oak or mahogany finish. June Clearance Sale at 69c
 $2.5O extra quality net and steel frame Mosquito Nets. full size. Juoe Clearance Sale (put up fTee) $l.96
 5000 9xl2 Crex Art Squares. scroll or Grecian borders. June Clearance Sale at .$8.79
 Zoe Opaque Window Shades, in dark green mounted on good roll ers .. !. 2. ..-.... q. I9c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

$l2.00 fancy Japanese Mattings in latest oolors and designs laying free. June Clearance Sale. special value Item at q. .. .. $I.So
 25c English Stair Linoleum. June Clearance Sale :. '. ..l4c
 $I.s5 short lengths Brussels Rugs. exactly 100 of these. June Clear ance Sale at .o7c
 $2.50 Palmer's Hammock
 all eolOrs with deep valances. Ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
Look at These Values Buy and Save

Bleached Fnnged Turkish Bath Towels, worth l5c. June Clearance Sale at .. .1Ic
 5 bolss McLsan's Mosquito Nen. 54 inches yide and yards to the bolt. in white. blue and pink June Clearance. the bols ;. 4lc
 Plain hemmed Huck Toweh. l6x36. worth zoe each. June Clearance Sale at . I4c
 Plain hemmcd extra heavy Huck White Towels NFih satin damask borders. worth $4.00 the dozen. June Clearance the dozen at . .$296
 Englewood Bleaehed Sheets. extra heavy quality. 7zx90. worth soc each. June Clearance at .66c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

54 inch bIeached Table Damask. worth 40c June Clearance at 24c
 P inch mercenzed Table Damask. worth 75c
 the yard June Clearance at . .66c
 24 inch Battenberg Center Pieces. round and square, with linen centes. worth $I.50. June Clearance at <. .4....a.. .l7Qc.
 IS inch Battenberg Center Pieces. round and square. with all over lace and linen censers, worth o9c June Clearance at ...'. .4ic
 50 dozen plain Hemmed Pillow Cases. worth zoe. June Clearance at .... .~... .i4e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
I1len--.SaUe One.BaIf
ExceplionaI Haberdashery VaIues

The greatest bargain feast for the folks have ogered Do not lei these bargains go by your husband hasn't time to shop come down and shop for him.
 Mems checked nainsook athletic suh knee length draw CTS and short sleeve shirts June Clearance Sale the sut6ec Mems soft collar shirts in tan. white and craem worth $125 June Clearance Sale at ....... <. ... 96c Mens Neghgee Shirts shown light and dark patterns; szss l4's to v l-2. worth $.25; Monday at .. 69c Mems soft Poagee shirts In tan. and white worth sl75. June Clearance al. .. .. ...i.. l.23 Mens fancy and black hose 35e values June Clearance M M...... .. . .22c shirls worth 75e, June Clearance at. =. 7. 5sc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
$500 Petticoats al $3.08

Rustling Tafeta Pettcoats,, crisp and nesv, built from high grade uistEng taFeta. full wide with deep full Hounce. This pesticoat an exceIlen& $500 value. Special for June Clear ance Sale at .. 7. .$3.9S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
$500 Misses Skirts $i.e8

These skirts are buit nom novely Panama Cloth. h full plaited models, having self fold at bottom aaalhs z9 to B inehes. Th@s skrts sge worth $s .00: many olhen h lhe lok worth nose. June Clearance at ..$l.98
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
$500 Linene Skirts at
$.98

Exeellent models compose this lot. Two good full plaited styles and several new gore mod els. Both the pIaited and gore modes have .self Iolds at bottom. and every skirt in the lot is well made from the best grade hnene Clear
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

ua special June Clearance Sale
 at .$L69
 Sanford Administer Rugs. never sold for less than $2.98. June Clearance Sale (one to a customer only) at .$L79
 Oak and mahogany rods. Spec. ial June Clearance Sale .. ..09c
 l5c Silkoline and CSetons. al late colors and designs. June Clear ance . q. O9'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
Knoules June Clearance Sales
Extraordinary Uaues for tbe June Clearance Sale
Silk Section Offers Bargains Galore

wardrobe
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$8.5O Silk Jumper Suits
$3o o8
economy in her huying.

Six and Wash Jumper Suits. also Linene Coat Suits. all are odd lots left from seasons business and arc in odd sizes. Included in this lot are hobby coat suits and dressy Iittle jumper styles. built from lawn. linene and sinsham. All stylishly trimmed. $8.50 values. June Clearance -. $3.90
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
Wasb GcOds at GIearanee Priees
Now is the Time to Save


 Finch da exonn nL LnL nd value IuC9 md nd in of and Figured Lawn good quality ndD md Ezna sheer and quality d Opera Baha excellent z5 value e Look at These Values Buy and Save
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
Great GIearanee UaIues FrOm tEe cblrd FIOOr

A it's al a price speaks the hone tor sma comfort quite proposition and to do difficult dapncdv values
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
June Clearance m Suits, Gte.
Remarkable Savings for You

Thrifty .hoppap crowd Readyl0War Monday. value. equd and present Bargain array prove husds hs dr w avoLa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
Summer ToOtWear GIearafice
Special Prce Concessions

Knowles has always the pace footwear ashiopsnew styles dainty footwear conceptions that have always ound favcr ing This fact will naturally enhance your interest in s know that these sought for styles will into the sale 4 prices
 his week will be most opporune tune to shop.
 Women's Canvass Ties and side lace Theos with hand un Shown In white gray navy. blue These $30Ovanes Sale at ...... ..s+ ...t.- -.
 Women's White and Tan Canvass OzfOds. canvass eovsr and three eysIt i worth up $z00 Specially priced fc Clearance Sale at .. .4... ...... ...l
 One thousand Brick Blanco Polish for Canvas Shoes. all colo Womens Ribbon Ties. patent colt and plain don sola hd a $50. June Clearance Sale at .i.. ......s.s.. Women's black and brown Kid oxfOrds with heavy and Ii Sae special al ..s.s. | r. :. .
 Little womens low heel Ties in black and tan kid patent $2.00. June Clearance Sale. special at
 Misses and edrsns ozords, extension sOls' in tan black
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

Black and Spangle Nes Robes at less than manufacturers cost.
 5000 Robes at $lo.98 $500 Robes at ... 8.o8 $16.O0 Robes al $l0.}8 $2O.O0 Robes at ... ll.96
 Net Robes at LESS THAN MANUFACTURERS COST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

oIessolu anu leueu eHecs June -Isaance 5ae at
 ey quality of Opera Batse excellent z5e value June Gle