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C/B Corsets-$1 to $40
for the well-gowned woman

TOT tne W~eII-goWneo woman
9 To the woman who seeks a corset with perfect lines,
flexible in construction, luxurious in fit, and super
latively comfortable in wear, the C-B Corset fulfils
these requirements to the utmost. A feature Of the
leading C-B model this season is, that it gives the
wearer that almost corset-less appearance which comes
from perfect symmetry Of line, and no domestic corset
on the market excels the CD for durability and ease.
g The collection Of CD models for Spring wear includes
an ample variety Of models from the extreme to the
conservative, and all are obtanabe in the newest Of
seasonable materials. All things onsidercd-workm
ship, construction and desisn-the C-B corset is one Of
the finest corsets made at this popular range Of prices.
The evening world., 1912-04-05
Young Mems Clothes,

g As you grow older and wiser, young man, you will
discover that everything in this world has a motive
behind or before it, and that that motive is invariably
aasefish one. We ourselves, for instance, have a selfish
motive in dcvotin8 SO much time and energy to the
tailoring Of your clothes. We are seeking to make you
a life-customcr. And you have a selfish motive in
wearing Saks clothes, for you doubtless selected them
b Buy yI tber ss is not jS, 80 5e ns,d,ns ISs' eho .na s%s, fni avsr sSst
makes for mutual satisfaction. Impcllcd by the motive.
referred to, we are showing q collection Of Spring
suits, in q great variety Of new fabrics, and the young
man with a pardonablc desire to get q garment
tailored better than the average will find it at Saks'.
We record it as q fact that you cannot duplicate Saks
styles anywhere at any price. Ages ID to 20. Sizes 80 to3e.
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500 Women's Suits eoe
value SIS special at poo

Twenty-four models. each q copy Of q Paris
model. Made in whipcords. sponge cloths, hard
finished and French serSes, rough cloths.
hairlinc stripes. mixtures. shepherd checks and
black and white stripes. Empire effect, with
straps Of handmade braid. Getaway and
straight fronts. All are deliberately trimmed
with laccs, braid, satin or velvet.
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White Nu-Buck Shoes

g White Nu.Buck is proving to be SO popular that
this offering Of Nu-Buck shoes is bound to be attractive
at such favorable price reductions. The collection in
cludes button models only, and every pair is made on
an orthopaedic last, which experience has shown to be
the most perfect and comfortable last yet devised.
regular price 800. sizes 6 to g.. reduced to AS
regular price 3.25. sizes So to II reduced to 2.6S
regular price $50. sizes M to .. reduced to 2.ss
Boys' and Youths Shoes, in patent leather, gun metal and
tan Russia calf, In Butcher lace models.
regular price ESQ -. sizes II to 1877. -. reduced to l.Ss r
regular price 800. sizes ! to ~. reduced to 2.25
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Women's Coats value SIS Saturday special at SIS
A very attractive collection Of seasonabe coats, in navy blue and black
series. Semiftdng or loose back models. Long rcvers and round collars,
effectively trimmed with raune, satin or velvet. Fourth floor
The evening world., 1912-04-05
Time to Store Your Furs

Do not delay etoring your furs, II you place any value
on them at ALL. Now 10 the time to put them In safe
keeping, and the Saks Cold Storage Vaults are the
safest and most modern available in this city.
Incidentally, let our Fur Department take care Of your rspair.
The cost Of repairing furs 10 considerably less now than In the
height Of the season, and where extensive repairs arr ordered at
time OF storage, We waive the storage charges. Drop US q line or
telephone 2e2s Greeley, and we will call at your eonsen,snes.
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Girls Coats
value 1900. special at
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 9th,
1.-THE Throwcoat"
a new black satin wrap for Women
value $500 special al 1915

g "Tbe Throwceat" is a very happy conception, SO designed as to combine
the warmth and security Of a coat with the negiSee appearance Of o wrap.
1t is a full length model, with cutaway front and loose back. Iii conarless
and has the oldfaskioned Dolman sleeves. The large pointed revers, faced to
match the lining, meet at the waist and are there to be tied in a single loop,
thereafter falling below the knee, each point finished with a large silk tassel
The garment has all the appearance Of luxurious ease,a and is redeemed from
a to~o-neSisee effect by the treatmento Of The revers. Lined with peau de cyane
in gold, green, COPENHAGEN blue, rose, maize, black and white. Fourth door
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Infants Pongee Coats

AAAA 0AASO = OAA6SS O~sO
and Hats-special Saturday sale
qCoats and hats to match, which rep
resent u idea Of pretty infants ap-
parel for Easter wear. The values
are second only to Baby in import
ance, and they share with Baby the
immemorial distinction Of being better
than the AVERAGE. 2 to 6 years.
Pongee Coats, In two models. one a box
model, with large pearl button trimmings:
The other Is q tourist model, double breasted
and belted. Value $50, special at 3.45
Pongee Coats, box model, hand-embroider-
ed collar. Value 700, special at $50
Hats to match Coats. One soft and one
blocked model, both very attractively
trimmed. Value $50, special at 800
Pongee Sun Hats, with scalloped edge,
special at 100
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Misses Coats, in full length fancy and plain
tailored models. Made Of whipcords, mems
wear series and fancy twccds. An endless
variety Of collars and color combinations In
navy. tan, gray and white. ID to 10 years.
special at 1850, 1880 and 2S.00
Misses Norfolk Blazer Coats, made Of mems
wear serge, in navy or white; also, in French
flannel in college stripes. Sizes Ia to 10 years:
Value 1875. Special at 6.sS
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Girls Challis Dresses
special at 1886, SIS, CTS

All.wool challis, in dots, stripes and figures. One.
piece models, trimmed with velvet, lace o. silk.
Range Of colorinSs. 6 to ID years.
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wear serge, in navy or white, and lined through
out with peau de cySnc. Sizes IA to Is years.
Value 9.50....... Saturday special at 1880
Misses Fancy Tailored Suits, made Of whip
cords, men's-wear ser&cs, and diagonal wenves, in
white and all colors. Attractive models, with three
quarter and full.length sleeves. IA to 10 years.
Value 39.50....... Saturday special at 25.C0
Girls Coats
value 1900. special at 9.75
Of men's-wear serge, fancy twecds and whip
cords, in navy, white, tan or gray. Full length
fancy tailored or Norfolk models. 6 to Id years.
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aks&0umpanu
Misses and Girls Apparel
special values for Saturday
at saith Street
Broadway

An attractive assemblage of Suits, Goats and
Dresses for Easter wear, at economical prices.
q There never yet was a season less restrictive in its styles, fabrics and coloin8s
than the present Spring, and there never yet was a department which more success
fully reflected that absence Of restriction in it. selections than the Saks Misses
Department, In the collection Of coats, suits and dresses now assembled in tins tins
department for Easter wear, we car safely say that it includes every worthwhile.
model Of the current season, despite the fact that the general run Of ~ prices ~ Is
nodceably under the average elsewhere Some Of the mTen notable values specially
prepared in anticipation Of Easter are here enumerated for or attention.
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AND OUT
OF THE
THEATRES
BY

A ND now 1t Is the press agent who
"A Is In danger OF the yellow PERIL
The following communication
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
CUBA'S MAINE MEMORIAL
Represents the New Republic
Rising From the Great
Tragedy of 1898.

The American division of the
State Department has received a photo
graph Of the design Of Senior Emilio
Heredia for the Maine memorial, to be
erected in a park just west of Santa
Clara battery, at o and 18th streets, at
the entrance to Vedado, suburb of Ha-
vana.
The design has been approved by the
president and secretary of public works
Of Cuba. The Cuban congress will be
asked to appropriate $4,000, it's esti-
mated cost.
The monument = :"enty-sevsn feet in
height, the base included, and represents
the moment the explosion took place,
from out Of which rises the new repub-
lie Of Cuba. The figure. which will be Of
MARBLE will rest on top of the port tur-
ret of the ship, which was donated to
Cuba by the United States government;
the turret, with its two guns mounted,
resting on an Artemisa stone base.
A bronze tablet, which will be attached
to the body of the turret, placed right
under the two guns. will bear the text
of the famous joint resolution Of the
United States Congress regarding Cuba S
independence. and around the tower there
are to be placed five other bronze tablets
representing the arrival sinking. the
wreck as it stood in the harbor, the work
done to float 1t and the final burial of the
aft section Of the ship in the high seas.
The monument will be surrounded by
authentic anchor chains from the ship,
supported by pillars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
ANACOSTIA.

John \. Logan Post. No. -. Grand
Army of the Republic. held its annual
meeting Tuesday evening in the Grand
Army Hall in Washington, at which time
the annual inspection was held. and the
department commander. John ID. Blood
good. and staff visited the post j. Ty-
Ter Powell. commander of Potomac Post
was the inspector. At this meeting the
annual election of officers was also held
with the following result: A. b. Frisbie
commander, reelected for the twelfth
term: j. X. Dawson. senior vice COM
mander; Isaac B. Vail. junior vice COM
mander; Rev. ". G. Davenport. chaplain;
John III. Anderson. officer Of the day: n
H Cole. officer of the guard; Thomas j
Putnam. quartermaster: A. B. Frisbie
member OF department relief committee
Thomas j. Putnam, member of depart
ment memorial committee; j. X. Dawson
delegate 10 department encampment
Louis III. Bicks, alternate to department
encampment.
Logan Relief Corps. No. q. has also. Sc
lected its officers for the coming year as
follows: Mrs. Anna Quinn. president. Mrs
Sarah Smith, senior vice president: Mrs
Margaret WilkersOn. junior vice presi-
dent: Mrs. Ida Ferguson. treasurer: Mrs
Jane Mclean. chaplain; Mrs. A. B. FRS
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PREDICTED HIS ESCAPE
BEFORE CHRISTMAS TIME
No Trace Found of Chester Yates
Who Scaled Sing Sing
Walls.

OSSINING, n. V. December 19-In con-
tinuing today the search for Chester
Yates. who escaped from Sing Sing pris-
on yesterday, it was recalled that when
the convict came to Ossining four months
ago to start dis twenty one-Sear SEN
tence he declared that he would be out
before Christmas.
When Warden Kennedy was reminded
Of this he said:
well. he certainly has made good, but
how he did it Is a great mystery. He
seems to have simply vanished from a
marching line OF men in the prison yard
He IVES swallowed up in the fog and evil
IDENTIFY made his way to the outside. There
was no rope or ladder to show how he
had scaled the twenty-two-foot barrier of
smooth granite
An organized search by prison guards in
automobiles. county police on motor
cycles and horses OF farmers who were
after the states fifty-dollar reward has
failed to develop a single clue to the mys-
terry.
Yates Is one of the men concerned in
the robbery OF Aaron Bancroft, a broker
here. Of $4,000 in securities last March,
He was captured in California where he
stole suit case containing $1,000 in
jewels from a hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19

sist in the erection Of a memorial foun-
tain in Washington. Miss Pruett Of
Washington was present at this meeting
and delivered an interesting talk on the
work of the union.
a meeting of the program committee Of
the Parent-Teacher Association of Ana
costa was held yesterday afternoon In
the eighth grade room of the Ketcham
School. with Miss Gertrude A. Phillips,
chairman, presiding.
The December meeting OF the Suitland
Improvement Association was held last
evening at the home of Charles E Ent-
WHSLE, 1910 w street. The proposition to
erect a town hall at Suitland was launch
ed and the sum of $3.50 subscribed last
evening. committee consisting Of
Messrs. Hess, Crozier, Weiss Harrison
and Middleton was appointed to look into
the matter of having a piece of ground
donated, upon which to erect the hall 1t
is proposed to erect a hall about 3Ox1OO
feet. two stories high. with a large as
sembly hall on the first floor and meeting
rooms on the second. The committee
having the proposition in hand to operate
a street railway between Anacostia and
Suitland reported good progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
Motel Choir Recital.

A rare treat was the reward of those
who helped fill the Columbia Theater yes
terday afternoon at the concert of the
Motel Choral Society. 1t was music not
commonly heard, in which the lights and
shades of melody. and power and gran
deur in harmony We're suggested with
artistic delicacy.
1t was for this very kind and quality of
music that the Motel Choral Society was
organized, and each year shows q dis
tinct advance under the direction of Mr..
Otto Torney Simon, with the assistance
of Mrs. Simon in piano accomplishments
Nothing more impressively beautiful
has ever been heard in Washington than
the three Christmas chorals which form
ed part of yesterdays program. First
Cigars Christmas Greeting" with violin
accompaniment, by Mrs. Dulin, Miss
Allen. Miss Gloetzner. Mrs. Lewis, Miss
Raner and Miss Wilbur. Then 10. q
Rose is Blooming" by Praetorius. and
hymn. "Weinacht,'' with the solo sung
by Mr.. John Waters. was given to the
muted accompaniment of the large
chorus. while in the rear large repre-
sentation Of a Christmas tree, sparkling
The musical version of the hymn was the
one arranged by Damrosch and one verse
introducing the minor element was par
ticularly beautiful.
Two IuOtetSs Tue SucI uUlIu EoOHS, ny
Glinka, and LISTS "Benedictus Qui
VENT opened the program. Then follow
ed LISTS chorus to "Tu es Petrus'' and
three choruses from Israel in EGYPT"
Moses and the Children of Israel"
81 Will Sing Unto the Lord and He
Gave Them Hailstones." Three violin
solos by Anton Kaspar followed and
seemed delightfully."- appropriate. These
with three choruses, "On Himalay,' by
Bantock; "Arranmore," an Irish folk
sOi hot No il
Hath Been Here" completed the original
program. which was augmented by m
interpolated solo. I'm Terra Solo, by
Mr.. Louis B. Thompson.
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bic. guard: Mrs. Emma Emo, assistant
guard: Mrs. Carrie King, conductor.

Arrangements are now being formed for
the joint installation Of three officers
some time in the month of January.
A special meeting of Electa Chapter.
No. ,, Order of the Eastern Star of Ana
costa for the purpose of installing the
recently elected officers was held last
evening in Masonic Hall. Mrs Haines.
the new matrOn. announced the follow
ing officers. who come directly under
her supervision. and these were also in
stalled: Mrs. Ida Bailey. chaplain; Mrs.
Helen Butts. marshall: Miss Edith Pyles.
orga mist; Mrs. Mary Benhoff Ada: Miss
Bessie Bradbury. Ruth: Mrs. Maude
Grimes. Esther; Miss Ethel Copes. Mar
tina: Mrs. Leila White, Electa: Mrs.
Ethel Scantlebury. warder; H. w. Emo,
sentinel. Immediately following the in
stallation of the officers a banquet was
served, during the course of which Mrs.
Frances Gurnsey. the retiring matron.
was presented with the past matron 5
jewel. and Samuel II. Copes. retiring
patron. was also remembered.
A meeting of the Anacostia branch of
the Women's Christian Temperance Union
was held this afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Charles l.. Linger on Good Hope
road. with Mrs. NJ. F. Cornish president
in the chair. 1t was announced that the
sum OF about $50 had been raised to as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
BIGGEST CHRISTMAS TREE.
Riddles of East Side, New York, Will
Be Made Happy by. Club.

NEW YORK, December ia giant
Christmas tree declared to be the largest
ever set up in this country, will be
placed in Madison Square next week by
the Adirondack League Club as sur
prise to the children of the East Side on
Christmas eve.
A thousand electric bulbs will be
strung through it's branches, from which
a huge supply Of toys and candy will be
distributed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
ON COURT CALENDAR AZ YEARS.
Old Suit in San Francisco Is Finally
/ Dismissed.

SAN FRANCISCO. December ia suit
which has been upon the calendar of the
United States district court for forty
seven Years was dismissed yesterday by
Judge Van Fleet.
The suit was brought i'm 1865 by
Theodore Leroy. STYLED "A subject of the
French empire against Daniel Casey
and a number OF other defendants whom
Leroy prayed the court to eject from a
large tract Of land in the San Joaquin
valley. alleging that he had been Illegally
diSpossessed.
The present owners of the land moved
the dismissal of the suit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
Mrs. Francis Murphy, Jr., Divorced

LOS ANGELES. Cal, December 49,
Because of her allegations that her hus-
band pawned her jewelry and wrote her
-scurrilous letters, Marie Sweet Baker
Murphy was granted a divorce yesterday
from Francis Murphy, jr. son of the late
temperance advocate. Murphy, who is
twenty-seven years old, did not contest
the suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
Testimonial Is Presented.

The engine company was presented with
testimonial from the citizens of Pet
worth. The presentation speech was made
by w. n. Cromwell. The testimonial
consisted of a Intersection bookcase
containing four standard sets of books, a
two-year subscription to popular maya
zine a grafonola with a cabinet, and
fifty records for the machine.
A buffet supper was served by relatives
of the members of the company. After
the presentation of the testimonial the
children were allowed to run all over the
place, climbing on the huge machines and
having the best kind of time. Many of
the women present were presented with
the lOng-stemmed roses which had been
used in the decoration of the engine
house.
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Reception and House Warming fol
No. "a Engine Company.
TESTIMONIAL IS PRESENTED
Building Inspected by Admitting
mental Music Enjoyed.

Police and firemen's pensions was the
theme OF speeches at the house-warming
and reception rendered the members of
NO. II engine company last night. An
appeal for the concerted action of every
citizens association and other civic or
CARNATIONS of Washington to urge Con-
gress to a speedy and favorable consid-
GRAFTON of the pension deficiency BILL
asking an appropriation of $4,000 was
made by Edwin NJ. Dulin. His remarks
We're received with enthusiasm.
In a short speech Commissioner John
ston. in direct charge of the police and
fire departments of the District. advo-
! Gated increasing the numbers of these
guardians of the public. especially in the
outlying districts of the city.
Commissioner Rudolph and Maj. Sylves-
ter. chief of police. were to have been
guests at the reception. but were absent.
Maj Sylvester being confined to his home
| by an attack of bronchitis.
| The following executive officers of the
| fire department We're present: Chief En-
| gneer Frank j. Wagner Battalion
! Chief James Keliher, Battalion Chief
| Samuel r. Henry. Battalion Chief
! Charles Il. Proctor. Acting Battalion
Chief c. T. Dorohue. Supt. of Machinery
Thomas NJ. Robinson. Asst Supt. Of Ma
| chnery d. Leaman Fire Marshal Philip
W. Nicholson and Chief Clerk George S.
Watson.
Tribute From Petworth.
| In the receiving line were William \.
| Cromwell, president of the PetwOrth Citi-
zens' Association and chairman of the
committee having the arrangements for
the reception in charge; A. c. Butcher,
captain of the company; A. S. Haight,
lieutenant; Engineer A. Minnick, Asst.
Engineer c. D. McAuliffe and Privates
j. W. Holmes, Fl. w. Swami. ]. B. Weiss
miller, J. c. Stein, G. r. Comley. r. E.
Oden. ]. A. Sartin and J. B. Levelle
The hOuSewarming was given by the
people of Petworth. acting through their
citizens association. w. n. Cromwell,
president: c. j. James, vice president; 7.
c. Homiller, secretary: p. 3. Brill. treas
urer, and thirty members of the assO-
citation acted as general committee.
The committee on arrangements was
composed of Mr.. Brill, II. s. LIE Due and
Mr.. Cromwell. the latter acting as mas
ter of ceremonies.
The entire engine house was opened to
inspection. Everything was in spick and
span shape, the ground floor where the
two motor engines are located being
beautifully decorated with palms. Amer
lean beauty roses and other flowers, the
ments for adequate lighting had been
made by the electric light company, for
which the committee publicly thanked
| it, An orchestra played during the
evening and an unusually good program
of vocal selections was given. The So
loists were the Misses Ida O'Neil and Sa-
die Lewis Mrs. J. l.. Carr Charles A.
Meyers. Master Samuel a. Mooers and
w. Oliver. member of one of the other
or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19

More than 200 tickets will be distributed
by the Frederick, Nd, Empty Stockings
| Association for. the annual Christmas
treat to poor children, which will take
place in City Opera House Monday after
noon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
JAMES J. HILL SEES CLARK.
Railway Magnate, Uncle joe and
Speaker Have STORYTELLING Bee.

James j. Hill. chairman Of the board OF
the Great Northern railroad, was visitor
in Speaker Ciark's private Office at the
Capitol yesterday afternoon. The CONVEX
sation was personal and reminiscent.
Former Speaker Cannon dropped I'm TO
tell A few stories of his own. Represent
ative John j. Fitzgerald. chairman OF
the appropriations committee. was asked
to act as Speaker IN the House while the
story telling was in progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19

"Disposing of Emmy by Frank X. Fin
negan. is tender story filled with the
Christmas spirit. See our next Sunday
Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19

Charles A. Newton of Grafton. w. Va
was drowned at Industrial while attempt
ing to skate over thin ice. The body was
recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19

Mrs. Melvin A. Fletcher. wife OF the
cashier Of the Fairmont, w. Va, Trust
Company, Is dead after a long Illness
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Rugs for Xmas Gifts.

$4,000 Seamless Sanford. Beau
vais and Hartford Bussorah Az
minister Rugs. Choice of twenty
eight highly artistic designs GOV
ering every conceivable want for
dining room. living room. bed
room, parlor and den: plain and
two-tone greens. browns and rose,
all-oVer and ORR
entail medallion eff MR Mn
fects- \ great val 49, WVD
$500 9xl2 Administer Rugs. six
different patterns. in horals and
orientals: color blendings of rose.
olive green. brown. tan and pink.
high pile. well @17 OF
made and durable ~ 90
floor covering
$1,000 IT. 3 in.x1O TT. 8 in:
same quality the
above; excellent ~ Il e OF
colorings and de- % Il 900
$3.50 6x9; same co MR
quality and style as SWoW W
above
5000 9X12 Seamless Wilton
Rugs: highly artistic designs; soft
shade tonings of rose. tan. olive.
brown and green. A rug that has
the appearance of Ao DE- nm
an imported floor SaOSeVUVV
covering. For.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
Florida Oranges, 18c and 24c boz.

NUTS.
Paper Shell Almonds. h.. DC
Soft Shell Walnuts, ID. DC
Drake Almonds, Id. &c
Imported Walnuts, h.. .15c
Large BraZils, lib. fJc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
75c White
Waist Patterns,
soc Each.

$50 PATTERNS in this lot for a
oNEDAY SPECIAL. Made OF
fine white silk-finish English ma
dras, in a large variety OF pretty
figured. dotted and striped de-
signs: yards each: neatly done
up with holiday band
in box, ready TO I'm
present. While these last SVC
tomorrow. your choice.
White Goods Dept.-Eighth street