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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-23
Imprisonment for Mrs. Pankhurst.

The only leniency shown by the court
in the cases OF Mrs. Pankhurst and Mr.
and Mrs. Lawrence, suffrage leaders,
who, were convicted In London yesterday
OF conspiracy to cause the destruction
Of private property. was that they were
sentenced to imprisonment for nine
months each I'm the second division" this
relieving them from the obloquy and
burden Of being put 10 hard labor dur
ing their terms. Otherwise these two
women and the man were treated as
ordinary offenders would have been,
British justice following the usual course
Of refusing to grant determinations on
account Of social status or sex.
These convictions will probably not
have any deterrent effect upon the mill
tant spirit of the English suffragists
While many OF the leaders are now In
Jail or under accusation, the determine
ton prevails to harry the government at
every possible opportunity. There may
be no immediate demonstrations, for the
organization 10 somewhat weakened
temporarily, owing to the absence Of
those who have heretofore supplied the
Inspiration for the big movements. For
nine months at least Mrs. Pankhurst and
the Lawrences. who are the chief movers
In the militant enterprise, will be beyond
the range OF activity. One Of the Pank-
hurst daughters is at large. under accu-
sation, and she can hardly present her.
self as provisional leader. But there will
doubtless be constant communications
between the jailed ones and those outside
and outbreaks to evidence sympathy
with those who are suffering for the
cause may occur.
1t. Is a great pity that the fight for
equal suffrage. in England should be so
pitched as to make II impossible to SYM
pathize fully with those who are leading
it. For the cause itself has many sup
porters who disapprove strongly of the
methods employed. the defiance Of law,
the demonstration OF insurgency. which
cannot be reckoned as evidence of
fitness to use the ballot for the good of
the country. Lawiessness is q bad argu-
ment for any purpose. The women of
England who destroy private property
because they want to vote and because
the government is not willing imme-
diately TO support the precise sort Of
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The Postal Air Test.

PoStponement of the attempt to fly from
New York to Washington to establish a
fast mail service between the cities is an
nounced, but not in terms to indicate
that the enterprise is menaeed with fail
ure. A more powerful engine was needed
for this sort of work. and one which de-
ve,ops 1N horsepower is to be installed.
This will he one of the most powerful
aerial engines in use and should prove
sufficient TO give the required speed and
sustaining force. The postal aeroplane
must be both swift and reliable. and must
furthermore be capable of carrying a
heavy load. If the initial flight is APP
proximately successful there will be hope
OF putting the heavier-than- air machine
10 practical use. To test its reliability
for daily service. however. will call for a
long series of flights. in all sorts of
weather.
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The Clean City Committee.

Evidence that the impulse which led to
the institution of cleanup week in
April was not merely spasmodic is fur
nished by the organization of a perma
nent sanitation body known as the clean
city committee. 1t comprises number of
citizens who are actively identified with
the capitals business prosperity, and it
embraces representatives as we'll Of the
District government. making an ideally
effective civic body to keep alive the spirit
Of cleanliness In Washington.
1t will be the function of the clean
city committee to forward every work
that makes for the sanitation of the Dis
trict, to enlist the services of the individ-
ual householders and the government
agencies, to make sure that there is no
slackening from the standard which was
set in April. when thousands of loads of
accumulated rubbish were removed from
yards and vacant lots and the city was
secured as L had never been before.
The fact that there is in existence such
a committee. holding periodical meetings,
with subcommittee more frequently in
session, with members alert for chances
to improve the physical conditions here,
VII stimulate the individual citizens of
the District to more faithful perform
ance of the duty which membership in
the community imposes upon them. 1t
will not be known when the call for
general cleaning will be sounded. No
ore can be secure in supposedly concealed
slothfulness. Suddenly, some day, may
come the summons to report cond tons,
and If the householder has been derelict
he will find himself in shame before his
neighbors.
The moral effect OF such an organiza-
ton, il it keeps persistently at work, is
immense. 1t constantly serves notice
upon the people that they are expected to
keep their premises tidy and sanitary. 1t
becomes an agency for the prosecution Of
simultaneous works Of sanitation. 1t is
an educational force. teaching effectively
the lesson of dirt breeding disease and
pointing to the shameful results of in
difference to and ignorance of the laws
of health. The Star will aid In this work
to the utmost Of its power, giving the
fullest publicity to the preachments Of the
Fciean city committee, and directly as
sistins In each enterprise that makes
for the Washington Of every citizens
aspirations. There is much to be done,
but a good start has been made and with
constant endeavor the capital may be
brought to such a highly sanitary condi-
ton that it will be rated as model city
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Mr.. La Toilette Refused to Dicker.

80 Mr.. La Toilette refused to treat with
the men who wanted him to; play the
part Of stalking horse in this campaign.
with 1916 in view. IL was an impudent
proposition. very properly turned down.
: And. moreover. il was an absurd propo-
sition 1t psrtook of bunko. and Mr.. La
. Toilette was not born yesterday.
If Mr. Roosevelt is successful this year
: he will try 20 be his own successor. -Four
years will not suffice for what he has
in view. If he is light. nearly every
thing accomplished under MIR. Tafts lead
ership Is wrong and should be undone
Mr.. Roosevet's task will be enormous.
But for arguments sake .et us sup
pose him willing 10 retire in 1915. Would
mis- party permit him the second time TO
name his successor? He declares that
his choice in l!IS was a grave mistake:
that he entirely misappraised Mr..
Taft: that both the party and the coun-
try have suffered as the result.
But if he could, would he select Mr.
La Toilette? He has, never cottoned to
the man. The praise he has spoken of
the conduct of affairs in Wisconsin
under Mr. La Fol cites direction is not
supported by any personal intimacy with
g the senator Mr. La Toilette took his
Mr. Roosevelt retired from the White
House in March. 1909. and the three
years did not draw them together close
as brothers.
: The fact is that they are not consti-
tuted for intimacy and cooperation. 1t
was said of Henry Clay that he always
would be captain. He was of a mas
terful nature and disinclined to accept
advice What better expresses the char
acter of Theodore Roosevelt, or of
Robert NJ. La FoIette?
, Those now supporting Theodore Roose-
welt are not fixing a limit to his stay in
the White House in case of his return
there. They accept him at his own APP
praisement-as the only man in the coun-
try equal to the present emergency, and
competent to block out and establish
policies for the immediate future. And,
SO far as present appearances go, If
the opportunity is presented they will
support him warmly fer fourth as
they are now doing for a third term?
Mr.. La Toilette, knows the man and
sees the point He is not trading on any
. such basis. The reforms he has in mind
: he has named for himself. and he does
mot want them TO follow along In the
wake of the Roosevelt reforms and be-
come "A part of them.
MIR. Roosevelts present play Is a very
the result. IL he wins and holds the
advantage in 1916, he will use it for
himself then. If he wins. and fails in
office. his favor then will not be. worth
the words necessary to express IT..
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Boys Furnishings Dept.

35 Russian Blouse Wash Suits. plain
colors and fancy stripes: sizes pa to 6.
Reduced from So25. $3.50 and 1886 to
81. 50 each.
10 Tan Felt Telescope Hats: sizes 6is
to Z. Reduced from 500 to &c each.
20 Soft-collar. Blouses. attractive plain
colors: slightly soiled: sizes to 10 years.
Reduced from s1.O0 to 75c each.
25 Boys Blouses. with or without coll
lar: sizes Is and IS: slightly soiled. Re-
duced from soc to 25c each
II Golf Gaps: sizes 6l to Ga Reduced from
Soc to l5c each
9 Long Trousers Play Suits: sizes Is. IL an
Is. Reduced from &l.0o 10 soc each.
Third door, Tenth St
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Base Ball Pool.
From the New York Evening Telegram.

From the New York Evening Telegram
No form of gambling. except policy, has
been devised which Is so utterly low and
contemplate as the base ball pool Own
ers Of base ball clubs and promoters Of
the cleanest professional sport in the
world are in no manner at fault or to be
criticised in connection with this catch
penny speculation. They have nothing to
do with 1t, and are willing to lend all the
assistance they can to prevent 1t. Backers
Of the pools are men who were accus-
toned to sell policy tickets in their places
Of business when policy fourished. Prin-
cipal buyers Of the pools are clerks, office
boys and employees generally at moderate
living wages. who are inveigled into the
purchase OF chances because they are
cheap. and who almost invariably buy far
beyond their ability to do so. The pool
profit to the promoter. The winners do
not receive what is called. in gambling
pariance, an even run for their money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-23
Silk Waist Department.

Black Crepe de Chine Waists. with en-
broidered black net yoke and cuffs; long
sleeves: fasten in back. Reduced from
1918 to 1895 each.
Navy Blue and Black Braided Chiffon
Cloth Overblouses with peplums: all sizes
Reduced from 500 to s. % each.
Irish Crochet Lace Waists: size 49, Reduced
from SGT so and $40 90 10 1865 and 80 50 each.
i Handsome Lace Waist; size 3d. Reduced
from $50. 90 TO $3.50.
black footing Reduced from $3.50 and 1915
to So. rs each.
A lot of C0ored Chiffon Waists. Reduced from
$1,000 and $1,000 TO 81. rs each.
2 Black Chiffon Waists over white net: sizes
SO and 49, Reduced from $1s-75 to $3.50 each.
White Foulard and Tailored Satin Shirts.
Reduced from s.. 75 to s. 95 each.
A small lot Of Colored Chiffon Cloth Waists.
Reduced from $5.73 to 3.95 each.
2 White Satin Waists: sizes "a and A. Reduced
from 81 so to So. as each.
A small lot OF Black and Colored Chiffon Cloth
Waists Reduced from 1915 and 1915 to 1885
each.
Third floor G st.
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Special price, Csc yard.
Black Dress Goods Dept.

s1s yds. 54-inch Clay Suiting Reduced from
1913 to 500.
s3s yds 44-inch Tussah! Royal. Reduced from
s.. so to $50.
yds 36-inch Storm Serge Reduced from
1854 10 1918.
yds 44-inch Wolfe Lupin's,. Reduced from
81. 90 to $500.
81. yds 5O-inch Rough Panama. Reduced from
1888 TO 100.
S.. % to $500.
31s yds. 54-inch Whipcord Reduced from $500
to $3.50.
8 yds 4s-inch All-silk Crepe. Reduced from
SO. 90 to 800.
IL yds. 44-inch Striped Prunella OPriestiey's).
Reduced from $50 to $4.00.
3at yds. 58-inch Storm Serge. Reduced from
$s.45 to $3.50. -
"a yds. J0-inch Broadcloth. Reduced from
Sc 90 to 500
80 yds. 56-inch Storm Serge. Reduced from
81. 32 to $500
ia yds. 44-inch All-silk Wolfe. Reduced from
81. IS to $1.75.
2lt yds. 45-inch Wolfe Uupin's). Reduced from
1871 to 800.
yds. 45-inch Figured Poplin. Reduced from
Sc 90 to $500
Second floor, ST..
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And these remnants:
Friday Special in
Stylish Trimmed Millinery.

Not only are these Hats styl-
ish. but they are new; embody in
their shapes, sizes, colorings and
trimmings the very latest ideas
and themes suggested and indoors
ed by fashion. A most attractive
group, containing large, small and
medium size Hats for tailored,
semi-tailored and dress occasions.
Especially strong is the showing
of Tailored Hats-a selection to
go with a suit of any character.
$3.50 each.
Formerly 5000 and $500.
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rhs Evening star Newspaper Company.

Business onfce. iitb st. anf.Pennspivanls Avenue.
- New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent ST.. London. England.
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Friday Special in
Silk PetticoatS and kimOnOS.

Black Silk Petticoats, made of
good quality taffeta and MESA
line, in regular and extra sizes
finished with plain tucked f1ounce.
$2.75 each. Value, $500.
Lawn Long Kimonos, in an at
tractive assortment of colorings
and designs, finished with plain
borders.
Special value, soc each.
Lawn Short Kimonos, in pretty
figured patterns and dainty colors.
Special value, 25c each.
Crepe Kimonos, empire style,
with Persian border, in lavender,
light blue and pink.
Special value. $I.oo each.
And these remnants:
Q pairs Women's Extra Size Cambria Drawers,
Reduced from SIS to 95c each
II women's Nansook Gowns. low neck and
short sleeves, trimmed In various styles With
beading and ribbon. Reduced from $1.OO to 6sc
each.
il Nainsook and Cambria Corset Covers. fitted
variousiy trimmed with pretty laces or en-
broideries. Reduced from 75c and 800 to SOC
each.
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From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
A move to secure some kind Of cooper
alton between employers Of young men
and the National Guard has been insti-
tuted in New York. The chamber Of
commerce Of the state proposes to inves-
tigate the attitude Of big business men
toward those of their employees who have
enlisted In the National Guard. The in
vestigation was begun by sending out
circular OF inquiry asking numerous en-
ployers what proportion of their men be-
tween the ages of eighteen and twenty
eight were members of the guard The
employers are also asked to state the con-
ditions under which the militiamen are
permitted to absent themselves from their
work. 1t appears that while some en-
ployers grant militiamen a leave of abb
sence, occasionally with pay. to attend
the annual tour Of camp duty a far
larger number Of houses charge the time
which the militiaman spends in camp
against his regular vacation period. This
helps to explain why so many militia
regiments in this and other states are
finding it difhcult to induce men to enlist
The assertion is frequently made that
many employers discriminate against
guardsmen: that in many business es-
adjustments. other things being equal.
the guardsman has a poorer chance Of
getting position than his competitor
who is not similarly beholden to the
state. Laws have been framed in num-
Der of states which aim to prevent such
determinations.
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China Department.

/ Richly Decorated French China Salad Bowl.
Reduced from 30 to $f.25.
Daintily Decorated Haviland China Tea.
Sugar and Cream Set. Reduced from $3.50 to
$150.
l Decorated Japanese China Cake Plate. Re
duced from 1.25 to 75c.
Decorated Large English Porcelain Water
Pitcher. Reduced from 81 90 to SOC.
3 Decorated English Porcelain Covered Dishes.
Reduced from $l.JO to Soc each
2 Decorated Austrian China Meat Platters. Re-
duced from 81 35 10 75c each.
2 7-piece Imported China Almond Sets. Re-
duced from 75c to 45c each.
I Richly Decorated Japanese China Celery
Dish. Reduced from 81 d to 65c
l Richly Decorated French China Pudding Set
slightly imperfect. Reduced from $50 TO s.. so.
1 dozen Decorated Austrian China Bread and
Butter Plates. Reduced from $500 to 81 So !.
dozen Decorated Austrian China Cereal
Dishes. Reduced from 100 to $1.20 dozen.
Decorated English Porcelain Gravy Boats
Reduced from SOC to 2Jc each.
3 Neatly Decorated Austrian China Olive or
Richly Decorated French China Bouillon
Cups and Saucers. odd patterns. Reduced from
81. 50 to s.. 90 each.
Mat Green Jardinieres Reduced from 500
to 81 IS each.
Fifth floor, G st.
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Friday Special in
BraSSiereS.

Brassieres, in the popular cross
in-back style, attractively trimmed
with torchon lace. Sizes 81
to ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-23
Costume Department.

Foulard Dresses. best quality. light
and dark shades in striped and small
ring designs. Reduced from SO so to
$3.50 each.
Crepe Meteor Dresses, with hsureo
chiffon cloth over waist. and pannier soa Nc
and collar OF white net. Regular
value. Special price, $3.50 each.
White Lingerie Dresses OF emoroio-
cry founcing trimmed with hand-crocnet-
ed insertion Reduced from $2ooo 10
$500 each.
3 French Linen Dresses. blue and white,
with hand embroidery on front OF waist
Regular $3.50 value. Special price. Sl6.'a
each.
1 Imported Rose Satin Dress, veiieo
with gray chiffon. Reduced from VOW
to $500.
1 Imported Gown of black. gold beaded
net over rose crepe de chine. Reduced
from $4,000 to $45.O0.
Il Black Crepe Meteor Dress. white yoke
and collar: pannier skirt. Reduced from
$6n.OO to $50 30.
Third door. G st.
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Friday Special in !:
Summer Drapery Fabrics,

We offer about 1000 yards of
Cretonnes, Chintzes, Art Tickings
and other summer drapery mate
rails, especially desirable for dra-
peries, slip covers apd for covering
fancy boxes and general fancy
household work. A good selec-
ton of colorings and designs, sub
ject to manufacturers slight i'm
PROJECTIONS.
Ioc yard. Values, 3oc to soc.
Fourth floor. G ST.
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Glassware Department.

Gold Decorated Austrian Glass Salad Dtsh.
slightly imperfect. Reduced from 1913 TO s. 25.
/ Gold Decorated Austrian Glass Comport,
slightly imperfect: Reduced from 81 50 10 esc.
! 6inch Cut Glass Fern Dish slightly imper-
feet Reduced from S. Is to LIS.
1 6-inch Cut Glass Handled Maple, slightly
imperfect Reduced from 81 so to SIC.
Cut Glass Vinegar Cruet, Slightly imperfect.
Reduced from 81 .95 TO 9Jc.
1 Cut Glass Bonbon Dish. slightly imperfect.
Reduced from 90 TO csc.
. dozen Austrian Engraved Glass Sherbct
Glasses Reduced from 81 90 20 s. 90 dozen.
1O-inch Table Mirrors. slightly damaged. Re-
duced from 81 so TO SOC each.
Fifth noor st. !.
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Friday Special in
Scrim Curtains.

AT a special low price, much
lower than this quality is usually
marked, we place on sale 100 pairs
White Scrim Curtains, finished
with hemstitched border. These
curtains are noted for their excel
lent wearing qualities. and are
especially desirable for bedroom
windows: IA yards long.
Special price, 85c pair.
Fourth noor G st.
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Basketware Department.

Rush Hampers. shopworn. Reduced from
81 90 &1.25 each.
l Straw Hamper square shape. shop~vrn.
Reduced from 800 to 2.25
! Straw Hamper. round shape. shopworn. Re-
duced from 1913 TO 800.
l Palm Hamper. shopworn. Reduced from
500 TO SIS
i Palm Hamper. shopworn. Reduced from
g % to $50.
j Covered Utility Basket. shopwcrn. Reduced
from So 50 to &1O0.
2 Bassinets. shopworn. Reduced from $3.50
to 81 so each.
Fifth door, u.
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measure which they demand injure their
cause rather than advance it. For they
make enemies where they should be
making friends. They are not fighting
the government, but the innocent shop
keepers. II they attacked the houses Of
parliament or the Offices of the ministers
they would be within the rights OF rev.
olutionists. but when they march through
the business streets and smash windows
and ruin stocks of goods belonging to
merchants who have nothing to do with
the controversy, they become as a mere
mob of lawbreakers and deserve the ut
most punishment the law sees At to i'm
pose upon them.
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HouSefurniShing Dept.

! Imported Relish Dish. shcpworn. Reduced
from $500 TO 75c.
Fiber Foot Tub. shop~orn. Reduced from
Work Bench. shopworn. Reduced from
$i375 to $500.
/ wood Serving Tray. shopworn. Reduced
from 81. 35 to 75c.
/ Hedge Trimmer, shopworn. Reduced from
90 50 70 &1.00.
10 Call Bells. shcpworn Reduced from Zoe
to SC each.
10 wooden Toilet Paper Holders. jRsdueed
from Toe to Sc each. 80 -.
10 pair Screen Door Hinges. nsdsesl np0
l5c 70 Sc pair. -
Fifth eoor. Eleventh - -rs---.s.-
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Several Silk Rubberized Rair
Suit Department.

Navy Blue and Black Serge Coat Suits. trim
med with macrame lace. sizes SO. ~ and A.
Reduced from $3.50 to $40. rs each.
II Whipcord Coat Suits in gray. tan. lavender
and salmon; women's and misses sizes. Reduced
from 500. so to $l275 each.
4 Taffeta Silk Coat Suits, black and navy blue
shades: sizes 81, IS and 49, Reduced from
so. 50 to $14.15 each.
3 Changeable Tafeta Silk Coat Suits. green,
raspberry and blue: sizes 36 and 3S. Reduced
from $3.50 and $500 to $500 each.
Third floor, G st.
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From the Chicago Record-Herald.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
Street railway accidents are too numer-
Gus in Chicago. as in many other Ameri-
can cities. Some shocking accidents have
lately occurred. Those who operate cars
automobiles, motorcycles, and even horse
drawn vehicles. must learn to be more
careful. and the great public on foot also
must take fewer chances. IL We are to re-
duce the recorded numbers OF the killed
and injured.
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Friday Special in
New Ribbons.

Fine Self-colored Tafeta Rib
bons, in brocade pattern, others
with MORE and satin stripes and
effective dotted designs. These
are very attractive ribbons and
especially good for hat trimmings,
sash ribbons, hair bows and near
ly all dress purposes. Five and
one-half inches wide, shown in
blue, pink, white, old rose, brown,
navy and black.
Special price, goo yard.
Regularly 6oc.
Main door. G st.
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Skirt Department.

l6 Tan and Gray Serge and vhipcord Skirts.
good fitting models: sizes up to 21-inch waist.
Reduced from $S.75 and $lo75 TO 1915 and
IS. IS each.
i Tan Rep Skirt. plain gored model: 25-inch
waist and 4O-inch length: soled. Reduced from
$3.50 to $3.50.
White Linene Skirts: 2S-nch waist and 3S-
inch length; soiled. Reduced from $1-0l TO 69c
each.
5 Side saddle Khaki Riding Skirts. Reduced
from $500 TO So 95 each.
Third door, G ST.
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The Grand Chorus.

A thousand birds all singing
Tunes that sound SO sweet and free!
A thousand frogs all bringing
Songs to swell the early g1ee.
A thousand breezes blowing
Through the leaves with soft refrain
Where sunbeams softly glowing
Call the blossoms forth again.
A thousand insects Ginning
With a steady note and clear
And ten thousand poets rhyming
To inform US spring is here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-23
The Afterthought.

Did you say your prayers before you
went to bed?"
YES" replied the very little boy. And
after / got into bed / remembered some
more things l wanted, so I added
postscript"
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Friday Special in
Girls Dresses.

A lot of Percale Dresses, light
and dark shades, made long waist
effect, with high or low neck and
long sleeves: sizes E to IA years.
$I.65- each. Were S2.o5.