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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
This Has Been An
Exceptional Season
for Leather Bags

We anticipated a big seasons bust
ness-madc early purchases and ara
now receiving better merchandise and
at much lower prices than II we were
to buy today.
our two reasons for the special Of
fcrs this Wcck-wc are anxious to in
crease our Leather Goods business,
another that our purchases were
more than double of any previous
feason and the manufacturers anxiety
for large and carly orders made ua
special Inducements. Today u mcr-
chandise would cost US at least 20 per
cent more.
We arc showing an immense as
sortmont at 500. $3.50. $500 and
$500, but our greatest value in the
bags we offer this week at $50 0 The
same quality heretofore sold at $50
to $3.50 and the style this season far
that of any previous one.
our novelties In Leather Goods are
selected from the best manufacturers
and cannot be found elsewhere. They
comprise Travellers Toilet Rolls in all
Of feathers and sizes with the
hest at fittings for men and women
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Do You Care for
individuality

Go to the Economist SILK and Dress
Goods Counters, pick the becoming
color. the v kind OF material,
and have IT made to your individual
style, type and beauty.
Monday our offerings In Black
Tanetas mean generous savings Tor
early comcrs.
500 yards OF black 90-inch. good,
strong Sl.35 Taffcta Silk. on sale at
gSc.
500 Yards Of black 30-inch. one of
the best Taffctas made. $50 value
AIS.
500 yards Of black 35-inch, all silk,
fine dress Taffcta. $i.s5 value, on sale
21-inch white or cream Jap silks
for slips. waists, etc. no need paying
Use; Ours soc.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Order By Mail

We havo every facility for prompt
ly and satisfactorily serving out-of-
town patrons through the Mail order
Department OF this, the largest exclu-
sive dry goods store in the territory.
Our stocks embrace goods of almost
every kind. Wearables Of every sort
for Women and Children. The great
stocks arc all new, up-to date, all re-
liable( and our prices are the lowest
possible. Give us n trial order and re-
urn the goods II not entirely salts
factory,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Get This Idea In Your
Mind First of ALL

Economist Christmas goods are
better this year. better than ever be-
fore. We've got inexpensive. useful
articles in plcnty-articles of prao-
use and beauty. at prices that
them wonderful values at n
season OF the year. So. co.. have we
more expensive goods-useful things
OF wonderful merit-rich. beautiful.
rt for most luxurious gifts.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
able Heatherbloom & HYDE
grade Underskirts.

One hundred Silk Petticoats of
taffetta and mesaline; tailored effects.
with pleated f%louncc. Black n all
the new shades, staple and between"
Worth from $3.50 to $500, price sos
Heatherbloom PetticoatS rustic like
silk. vet wear better. Petticoats with
sectional flouncc or pleating: black,
brown. navy and green; special. 500
value Sis.
Hydegrade Petticoats. plain n
embroidered. in tailored effects. Black,
brown. navy. green. s1.e5 value SI.s5.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Women S Silk
Stockings

Assortment without equal.
Shipments of silk hosiery have been
coming in almost daily for the past
four weeks and We are now prepared
to show the most complete and extern
sivc line in Albuquerque,
We call particular attention to u
special thread silk stockings at $l.5G
a pair; they are pure thread silk with
6-inch isle garter tops and double
soles, come in black. white, tan, pink,
sky. lavender, navy, Copenhagen, Nile
purple, hunters green, suede, gold.
bronze. tauple, champagne, purple,
wistcria. This Is an exceptional silk
hosiery bargain and you should not
fail to avail yourself Of tho oppor-
tunity,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
A Sale Of Furs
20 PER CENT REDUCTION ON ALL
WOMEN'S FURS.

This season so says lame fashion
Is a fur season. Women are wearing
Fur Hats, Scarfs, Stoles and Muffs
more than ever. Here may be found
French Coney. Chinchilla, Isabella,
Fox. Black Lynx. Grey Squirrel,
White Fox, Angora, Thibet, Mink. Jap
Pink. Silver Tipped Fox. Persian Paw
etc. And remember the Economist
Furs are furs of quality. No matter IL
II be a low priced Fur or one of the
handsome sets.
Furs are reduced in price as fol-
lows:
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
ALBUQUERQUE
Glove Certificates

We issue Glove Certificates. good
for any priced glove you may select
or for any number Of pairs. II Is
very convenient. practical and salts
factory whore one is in doubt about
what to select In color or size. You
buy the certificate and the lady
brings it to tho store and chooses ek-
actly 70 suit her preference and has
her hand properly fitted.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
SILK FLOSS FILLED PILLOWS.
NEEDLEwoRK FOR CHRISTMAS

We can't begin to enumerate the
hundreds of Stamped Novelties we
have on hand for women who enjoy
needlework: or the finished articles
we show Of every description for
those who have no taste for doing
such work. We can do no more than
to urge you 10 visit this interesting
art department and see for yourselw
how complete the exhibit is.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
A Final Clean-U Up Of
Linen Odds and
Ends

Table linen remnants, bleachcd and
unblcached. Lengths from IN 10
2 ID Yards Priced. Toe 10 $500.
odd half dozen Napkins, some
slightly soiled. sale price 5oc To $3.50
about ono-third below usual price.
odd, pattern Table Cloths. sizes 2x2
and ax2 L., priced at $500 to $3.50
To clear.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Hat Pins and
Novelties

Our collection OF Hat Pins, jet
Novelties, Beaded Bags. Chain Mesh
Bags, silver Novelties, Belt Pins.
Fans, Hair Ornaments, Garnet Steri-
Ing Mesh Bags is causing a great deal
OF favorable comment not only with
reference to the selection but the re-
m~nrkably low prices for such classes
of merchandise,
Now we have an immense showing
OF exclusive designs at n great deal
lower cost to you.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Half Price Sale of
Trimmed
Hats

N. And Half Price means Half Price
Hcrc@no "frcnzled merchandising to
ever up the loss-a uniform reduction
of one-half on all our hats. Come
down tomorrow and select q hand
some new hat and pay Just half the
regular price for il. An the very latest
effects included. Dozens and dozens Of
hats representing every new style and
color, by fur the greatest assortment
we've ever had to Offer AT this re-
markable reduction.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
New Stock Of Hair
Goods

We have secured a choice lot of
Switches, "a, IS and rs inches In
length. and can match your hair.
Our prices are from % la per cent
cheaper than elsewhere. Ths quality
Of cur goods is the same as those
handled by the best exclusive hair
goods shops.
We handle Il large assortment OF
braids. curls, puns and transforma-
TONS.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Sca1fs for Street or
Evening

Worn under or Y c the coat In the
daytime and over the head and shout.
ders inthc evening. Truly charming
favored by fashions dcvotecs. Mara
bout Feathers; Rich Printed Scarfs bs
the best French makers In beautiful
colorings. spanslod and teal drop CT
fects In the newest standings, q COLI
lection not TO be ~cquallcd In the entire
West and all at vcrx attractive prices,
$500, $3.50. Sa.O0. $3.50. 800, $3.50.
$500, . 100, $3.50 up 10 $500 ctcii.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Wolfe Tafetta Skirts
$II.50 up to SIS

There is nothing "slinky' about the
Economist wolfe. and the tafetas
don't split and spoil their wesrer's
tempori when selecting these models
we did so with aview to their grace
when worn by real women-not mere
ly the s~hop-window models which
only look right when placed Just So"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Evening Capes
Sale Prices 500 to 1880

But Evening Capes. delicate of color
and fine of material are very unsatis-
factory things to have in stock, Sc
down hace come the prices, now that
the gay season is in fun swing. One
simply can't describe them-further
than to hint at the trimmings of gold
and silver on pastel colotings.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Shop Early

Early in the day and early in the
month. We heartily join in the re-
quest made by the welfare organiza-
lions for the benefit OF the thousands
Of store people. We also suggest it
for your own benefit.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
COMPLETE LINES OF THE CI1LE-
DRAFTED kAYSER SILK
HOSIERY.

kayser thread SILK Stockings, with
deep garter hem, double Isle solcs
and all silk, black only. S2.a0.
Kayser Wonder Foot, Thread Silk,
Black Stockings, the soles lined with
strong Isle thread, insuring greater
service. deep garter hem: pair, $500.
Kayser Patent Double Toe Pure
Thread Silk Stockings; the toes are
made of two separate t~hicknesscs
which gives twice the wear OF the or
binary Silk Stockings; pair. $3.50.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Why Women Wea,
''Trefousse" Gloves

The shapes are better to begin with.
when a glove fits well 1t lasts
twice as long. The skins are so care
fully selected that a flaw is seldom
Our 2 clasp Trefousse kid
glove is the best glove at s2.oO We
know Of Black. white. tan. brown.
gray.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
The Most Complete
Lining Section

in the West; Canvas, Crinolinc. spun
Glass, S~elicia. Bucram, Farmer Satin.
Morecn, Percalinc, Wadding, Quilted
Satins. 1nterlining Satcen; in fact,
everything that is wanted In first
class Innings. both In quality and
color. can always be found at the
Lining Counter
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Ribbons for Fancy
Work

your little fancy articles. II YOU want
to get a few new ideas. como to our
Ribbon Counter; we will demonstrate
to you how a little piece OF pretty
ribbon will make an attractive and
useful Christmas gift.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Acceptable Gifts
For Women

Hair Receivers
Handkerchicfs
Gloves
Hand Bags
German Silver Mesh Purses
Travelling Cases
Jewel Boxes
Manicure Sets.
Hand Mirrors
Post Card Albums
Suit Cases
Hair Brushes
Silver Toilet Sets
Pepper and Salt Shakers, with
silver tops.
Metal Clocks
Ornaments
Dress Patterns
silk Shirt waist Patterns.
I'urs
Hosiery
Umbrellas
Table Linens
Towels
Bed Spreads
Blankets
And so many other useful articles
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
White Waistings for
Winter Wear

Very smurt and the new heavier
fabrics in white Madras, Reps,
Piques and Bedford Cords for the
new tailored waist, per yard, 2oc, 35c.
soc and >
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05

duced 20 per, cent or in other words,
select your Fur and VIC viii give you
one-fifth off Of the marked price.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
HAND EMBRomERER SILK HOSE

Black and colorcd. The black
grounds are embroidered in self.
white, pink, blue, rcd. violet and yell
low. The designs represent the pop
ular violet. rosebud, daisy. forget-me-
not in sprays, tiny bouquets and con-
ventional designs. The white, pink
sky, violet and gray are suitably and
daintily embroidered In self colors.
Prices, $500 to $3.50.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
For Men

Ash Trays
Smokers Trays
Shaving Sets
Travelling Sets
Gifted completely
Liquor F1ssks
Military Brushes
Shaving Mirrors.
Hand Grips
Suit Cases
Cloth and Hat Brushes
Silver Shaving Mug and Brushes
Sterling Match Boxes
Handkerchicfs
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Bradley Muflers
25c, Soc, $li50

For mug comfort secure n OF
these popular Mufflers. made OF fine
Egyptian yarn in all colors, for men,
women and children. all sizes, each.
25c. soc aud $3.50.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-05
Not Too Early to Buy
Handerchiefs

Here Is q list that will help you In
choosing. They are Economist Hand
kerchiefs. and mp to the Economist
standard-every one OF them.
The evening world., 1909-02-18
Rcgains Top Place Which She
Lost Several Days Ago
to No. So.
FIGHT NEAR THE END.
No Coupons viii Be Received
8 Later Than Noon on
Saturday.

Beauty No. 80 has regained the place
which size lost few days ago at the
top OF the LIST OF candidates In The
Evening Worlds Amer can Beauty Con-
test for places in The Dollar Princess.
which Charles Frohman will produce In
this country upon his return from
Europe SIX months hence.
Her admirers sprans quite n surprise
or the workers for the other candidates
yesterday. when they sent in 1887 cou-
pons to he placed to her credit. This
gves her an advantage OF more than
1000 over Beauty No. So who held The
lead for nearly week, ard who is now
second.
Mr.. FroEman's Statement, before sail
ing on tie Lusitan a that ne would take
more pains with the twelve lucky girls
WHO win IN this contest than IN any
other asHIrants FOR stage honors who
have ever core under his charge has
st mulutod interest in the voting, even
now that the publication OF the coupons
has ceased, and some lively hosting IN
the roundup Of ballots Is going on.
The evening world., 1909-02-18
NO FlREcRACKER SALES.

a nept but effective crimp was put
in the hopes of the small boys OF this
town by Fire Commissioner Nicholas
j. Hayes yesterday. He issued an or
der for5!ld!ng the sale OF fireworks
from June 10 to July TO- Commission
er Hayes said his object was not to
develop foresight In the youth By fore
ing them to lag in a supply OF noise
making material in advance, but TO cut
down the number OF Fourth of July
fires. Mayor Mcclellan said he ap.
proved the order
The evening world., 1909-02-18
AsRUzzl TO VISIT LONDON.

LONDON, Feb. B.-The Duke OF the
Abruzz! has again been In london to
complete his OUTFIT for his trip into the
Hlmalaya Mountains. He arrived here
Sunday, incognito as usual, and left for
Paris yesterday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-13
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, THURSDAY MAY 1s 1909
MOTHERS DAY

The Baraca Bible class OF the Rant,st
church celebrated Sunday as "Mothers'
Day, and the occasion was one which
WIZ long oe reInembered as an inspiring
and helpful meeting.
Ine service was opened with a HYMN
by the class, after which.Rsv. X. VII
Hams delivered an appropriate talk ON
the subject OF the day, dealing with the
home as the plan and principle on which
Gil government Is founded, and the
mother as the foundation OF the hom.
Dis references to the mother as an exam.
pie OF purity, love and character wen
very touching. He referred to the great
and lasting influence for good exerted by
the mother in the home and upon she
world. His remarks Greeted "a deep i'm
preston on all present.
Mr.. Williams was followed by Mr. q
X. Swift, the teacher, who made a Yer,
touching talk along the same line
hessrs. M. g. Willis, Jr, o. J. Owen.
and others also spoke.
There were l2S men present at IN.
class. each Of whom was presented will
white earnatiOn to be worn through
the day as an emblem OF honor 81 hi,
mother or To her memory These flow
ers Were sinGly donated by Mr.. \. r.
Coyey. member OF the class.
After prayer by Mr.. Williams IA,
class adjourned, all feeling that they bad
been benefited 10y being present.
This beautiful custom Is to be observed
annually by the Baraca class on the 2nt
sunday In May OF each year
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-13
MEN WANTED


There's the sign that's getting to be a
common thing In American.
corporations are retireing men at 90.
They are not hiring anyone over 40.
baldheaded man often looks 10 years
older than he is.
man with gray hair always does.
IL Is Important nowadays that a man
look a. young as he IL; Il Il vastly Inn
portsnt that a man having a family de-
pendent upon him should take care of
his hair.
IL you have dsndruii, get rid Of Il BIZ
killing the germs
IL your hair IL falling out, stop Il.
~ your hair is fading, don't waste any
time.
There Is one sure remedy that viii cure
these misiortunes and aid you TO remain
young.
Parisian Sage. the grand and efficient
hair restcrer, Is guaranteed to perma-
nently remove dandruii In two weeks.
or your druggist viii give you your
money back
Parisian sage stops falling hAir--it
prevents the hair from fading.
IL is the best beautiier for ladies' hair
as II makes harsh. lusterIees hair fluffy.
soft and beautiful, and is not sticky or
greasy.
Parisians Sage Is sold and rigidly guar
anteed by Goolrlck's Pharmacy. PFics
90 cents a bottle, or By express. ali
charges prepaid, by Giroux Mig. Co,
Buffalo, y. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-13
PROTEST AGAINST
HIGHER FARES
Abolition Of Six For a Quarter
Tickets Stirs Philadelphia.
May TAKE LEGAL ACTION

Town Meeting Adopted Resolutions
Demanding Restoration Of Tickets
and the Resignation Of city's Repre-
sentatIVes on Board Of Directors Of
the Transit Company.
Philadelphia. May IA town meet.
ing similar to the famous meeting of
1905. which led to a political revolu-
tion in this city. was held at the
Academy of Music to protest against
the increase I'm street car fares caused
by the abolition Of six for a quarter
tickets. The academy was crowded
to its capacity Of more than 5000. and
about $4,000 persons. who were unable
TO secure admission. held overflow
meetings on the outside.
Resolutions were adopted calling for
the immediate restoration OF the tick
cts and the removal of State Senator
Clarence Wolf and William II. Carpen.
ter as representatives OF the city on
the board of directors of the Rapid
Transit company. A committee OF
prominent citizens was appointed "a
notify the mayor. councils and the
transit company OF the action taken
at the meeting. This committee was
also directed 10 take legal action
against the company Before the
meeting Mere we're parades OF indig.
nant citizens from all sections OF the
city to the place OF meeting. In some
instances these parades consisted OF
only 200 or 300 persons. but two large
bodies OF about 5000 marchers respec.
lively marched on Broad street from
the northern and southern sections OF
the city. In spite of the large crowds
and the feeling aroused there was no
act OF disorder.
The Philadelphia Rapid Transit
company is a holding company. which
controls all the street car lines in this
city. In 1907 IL entered into an agree.
ment with the city by which. among
other provisions. the company agreed
that there should be no Increase I'm
the rate OF fare Subsequently II cur.
tailed the use Of exchange tickets.
which had been sold for 3 cents with
cent fare. but issued strip tickets.
which were sold at six for 25 cents. A
bill in equity was brought by the city
to restrain the company from limiting
Its use OF the exchange tickets. but the
court decided in an opinion. which was
upheld by the state supreme court.
that the rate OF fare was 5 cents
straight. and that the company could
make whatever transfer regulations Il
chose II II did not exceed this rate.
The company's directors took advan-
tage OF this opinion TO abolish the
sale of the strip tickets. and State
Senator Clarence Wolf. William H.
Carpenter and Mayor Reyburn. the
city's representatives at the meeting.
did not protest against the action.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-13
SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION OF 100
ACRE TRACT OF LAND

Situate ON the Rappahannock River in
Stafford county, Va, about 10 miles
above the city OF fredericksburg, Va.
This property is right at the Eagle and
Rappahannock gold mines. has been con
sidered valuable mining property. 1t is
known a. the Miss Mary 4. Smith place.
Land lays well for cultivation, place
will make a good home for some one.
The buildings need repeir, theland under
tenantage has been somewhat worked
down, but takes Improvements readily.
Some timber. The owner of this prop
erty being lady, unable To give il her
personal attention. has directed that the
property be offered for at public auc-
ton on Saturday, May 18th, 1909. in
front OF the auction room Of N. b. Kin
sey, fredericksburg, Va, at IL O'Clock a.
N. Terms cash.
Sale by Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
a27tom15 Fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-13
HICKS STORE NOTES
HIcks' Store. Va. May 9Th.


There was a large congregation at
shady Grove on the LIST Sunday to hear
hev. Thos. Thomas, who preached an
excellent sermon.
Our farmers are 30 busy planting corn
that but few attended from this section
the good road meeting at the Court
House Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rhosds, OF Verdiersville.
are visitors IN this section.
DIR. q. II. Ray preached a good sermon
at Shady Grove on the evening OF the
9TH; subject, let Your Light so Shine. -
We will have children's day service at
Shady Grove on the 3rd Sunday In June.
IL Is said we will have q 4th OF July
service also.
Mr.. J. NJ Bartelson continues III.
The prospects for grass and oats are
bad. All crops are suffering for rain.
Mr.. J. n. Tslley and son have moved
their sawmill on the land OF W. II,
Harris near Curlew and will saw his
timber.
Mr.. J. s. Kent will move his mill In the
timber OF W. W. Buchanan. II the mills
are kept running In the next twelve
months at the same rate, one will not bs
able 10 get lumber In this section to
build a hen-house.
Sunday School was organized al
Falley's Mil Sunday, with j. A. Dillard
superintendent.
IL was my pleasure to attend the serv
Ices at the camp grounds Sunday even
ing. They were interesting and instruc
tive. Bro. Thomas explains the scrip
ture so plain a child could understand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-13
CLOSING OF SCHOOL

New Hope school No. and in Fal
mouth district, taught by Miss Dora
Frances Shelton, closed Friday after.
noon. A pleasing program was rendered.
A large crowd was present, among them
almost ali OF the patrons OF the school.
The pupils showed their esteem
Tor their teacher by presenting
her with several handsome cut glass
dishes. Music was furnished by Messrs.
Brown and Jett with stringed instru-
ments and graphophone. Those taking
part In the exercises were Misses Norah
and Roberta Chinn. Alma Rowe, Chris
tine Olive, Matte Sullivan, Agnes and
Kate Rose, Ruth Robertson. Mary Hender-
son, Beatrice MeCarty, Ruby Jett and
Estelle Jett, Mae. Susie. aud Laura
bradshaw, Beulah Henderson, Master
Fred and French Stevens, Bernard
Robertson, Carl Bourne, Nelson Jett.
Emmett Olive. Herbert Jett and Calvin
Fines. This has been one of the largest
schools in the county, the total enroll
ment being AZ and daily attendance
about 80. After refreshments being served
In abundance the crowd dispersed, each
wishing the other q pleasant vaction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-13
NATIONAL ART CONVENTION
Improvement Of Public Taste One Of
the objects Of Washington Meeting.

Improvement Of Public Taste One OF
the objects OF Washington Meeting.
Washington. May IL. - With the
purpose OF forming a national feder.
alton OF art societies. art institutions,
municipal and village improvement so
cieties and other organizations having
for their aim the fostering and ad.
vancement of the taste of the Ameri-
can people for the beautiful. a conven-
ton OF delegates from such societies
was begun today in this city under the
auspices OF the regents of the National
Academy OF Arts.
Among the regents OF the academy
who are taking much interest IN the
convention are J. Pierpont Morgan.
Elihu Root. Senator Newlands. Robert
Bacon, Senator Lodge, James J. Hill
and Mrs. Phoebe 4. Hearst