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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Mystery of Unlucky
Friday Is Explained

The had luck supposed to attach to
Friday is said 10 be- traceablc to the
worship OF the goddess Freya, the
Venus of tie North, who felt herself
sighted 10 any ono began a journey on
this festival day. In punishment for
the dishonor thus brought upon her.
Freya vas wont to direct misfoi tune to
assail the offender, SO that IL cnme' to
he thought that Friday was an un-
lucky time to embark on any enter
prise. In Walsh's ''Curiosities OF Popu-
lar Customs" IS told the story OF the
brig Friday, or Wilmington, the builder
of which defied superstition by giving
her this name and launching her on
Friday. He also.sent her upon her first
voyage on the sixth day CT the week,
but on the succeeding Friday home
bound vessel saw the hull Of a brig
pitching heavily In the trough OF the
sea, while her crew ran about the deck.
cutting loose the wreck OF the masta
that dragged and bumped alongside
This was the last seen OF the brig Fri
day. Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Put Out.

Truxton Hare. the football veteran,
deprecated. at dinner at the Mark
ham Club in Philadelphia that type OF
football player who always fails In
his examinations
''Such men do more harm than good
to university" said Mr.. Hare, "yet
even the fathers and mothers of such
men are proud of them.
zone broker said TO another the
other day: ...
"'How is your son doing at col
ooh, rotten was the reply He's
put his knee out, and has to confinc
himself 10 his studies New York
Tribune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
But Not Fatally.

"Twenty-two thousand people Wefo
killed by snake bites In India lept
II d,n't know of any deaths In tn1o
country, but judging from the amoA1<
of snake bite medicine ccnDumQ4
many people bitten. -Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Kind to the Widow.

"Jim," said the honest coal dealer to
one OF his men. make that ton of
coal 200 pounds short. It's for poor,
delicate widow, and she will have to
carry all OF II up two flights OF stairs.
! don't want to overtax her strength,
London Titbits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
$1.85 each.
Friday Specials in
Bows Suits.
Main floor, r street

IS Fine Atwood Suits, made in doube.breasted
and Norfolk styles of the finest fabrics in attractive
gray, tan and brown patterns. Sizes to Is.
$500. Were $3.50, $3.50 and $1,000.
40 Double-breasted and Norfolk Jacket Suits
all from our own stock, reduced because want to
effect immediate clearance. Attractvely made gar
ments in the most desirable shades of brown, gray,
tan and blue. Sizes to Is.
$500 each. Were $3.50 and $3.50.
Third floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Friday Clearance of
Mems Clothing.

Suits and Overcoats Of the highest quality cloths
in all the latest patterns and weaves, including both
domestic and imported Not only are the cloths the
best but the tailoring and workmanship throughout
cannot be surpassed.
We have divided these Suits and Overcoats into
three lots and marked them for clearance at the
following reductions:
Were up to $2O00-$14.75. l.
Were up to $25.00-$1975.
Were up to $3500-$23.75.
Main floor, Tenth street .....
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Probably Were Wise.

Are actors as generous as 1t Is
tIailEed2"
well. don't know. never knew
one who would loan his fur overcoat to
a frierd."--I % iisvillc Courier Journal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
A True Friend.

.Peet--Can you give me a tip on
stocks?
our long friendship, I won't--Boston
Transcript ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
He Knew the Girl.

Son Crying to persuade his sire)--
Don't you think, sir. I've money enough
to get married on?
Father-Yes, but not enough to stay
married on.-Boston Transcript.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
moooWaro & Iotbrop
New k-wAsHINGTON-Par

Friday Specials in
January Undermuslin Sale.
Women's Gowns, in high We and low round neck
styles; tucked yoke finished with narrow ruffles;
substantially made throughout
Special price, 25c each. a
and trimmed with dainty embroidery rufles.
Special price, 25c pair.
Women's Nainsook and Cambria Corset Covers,
full front and low round or square neck, trimmed
with dainty embroideres, laces beading and ribbon.
Special price, 25c each.
Third Moor. Eleventh street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Friday Special in
Scrim Curtains.

special lot OF Scrlm Curtains, IN ecru and white
will be sale tomorrow at less than regular price.
They are in sill length and trimmed with imitation
et insertion and edge, and represent an excellent
value ~ -. s.s....,. 10
$115 pair. Value, $3.50. '~
Also 10 dozen Embossed Holland Window Shades,
in neat morning glory design offered at reduced
price for clearance. They are in ecru, dark green
and white, mounted on spring rollers Size 3x6.6.
29c each. Were SOC.
And these remnants
200 pieces Cretonnes, Scrims, Nets, Musns, We
Jour- Tapestry and other desirable fabrics, in lengths
suitable for various fancy work, short curtains up
hostery, etc.
Marked at Il to "a less former prices.
Fourth floor, G. street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Friday Special in
Mems Black DerbieS.

These hats come from one of the best makers,
and represent his first selection Seconds that
could not pass his rigid inspection perfect yet are
so slightly defective that their and appearance
suffers not the least. h. "
wide variety of the newest shapes in all sizes.
$185 each.
Regular values, $500 to $500.
Main floor, r street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Friday Special in
WOmen'S Skirts.

fine assortment of New and Stylish Skirts, Of
wolfe, panama, serge, and chiffon broadcloth-the
most desirable fabrics of the season. They are tail
ored in the best possible manner some being finished
with belt others in the high waist line effect.
SIS 90 and $6.75 each. Were 1915 and $1,000.
Third floor G street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Al-Over
LACES
Worth $l.25
Soc
yd.

@ o o d assort-
ment of ALL
Over Lace: Is
! n c h e 9 wide:
plain colors and
Persians; pretty
for Jokes and
sleeves: this lace
IL good value
at 41.25 yard.
Special, yd., soc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Friday Special in
COrSetS.

An excellent value in wv. & L. Special" Corsets,
with medium bust and extended hip, finished at top
with ribbon and drawstring; hooks at bottom Of front
STEEL All sizes.
Special price, $3.50 pair.
Third floor. Eleventh street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04

Slx90 Heavy Linen finished
Sheets; double bed size: hand torn
with 3-inch hem: seamless; XXI
extra value at 75c. Special. OON
S0xe0 Lansburgh Special I'm
bleached Sheets; made from firm.
Sea Island sheeting; will bleach
hrst washing; 6bc value. Spe- S0O
Clal ...............s..... WV
36-inch Fine White Cambria: free
from dressing; for ladies' EakO
underwear: 10c value. Special V7TN
3e-inch Fine Long Cloth: domes-
tic finish: q beautiful soft texture
for ladies' and children's under
garments; lie value. Spe- 0NlO
ctal oT'~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
59c Plain and Fancy
Taffeta Silk, 39c

19-inch All-Silk, Plain and JAG
guard effects in stripe and Check
ed Taffetas; q large assortment of
styles and patterns to select from.
59c value. Special. acc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
SEC New
Foulard Silks
44c Yard

21-inch All-Silk Foulard. The
newest spring styles in q great
variety : Of patterns; dots of all
sizes; scrolls and neat space fig-
ures; good desirable colors. $50
value. Special, 44c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04

OF excel ! . n {
quality perCale,
neat checks and
stripes, made In
q number Of
pr q t ty styleA
with round neck:
also q { Q ~
misses sizes. 1G.
IS. IS to A. 6po.
cisl, $1.ss.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
January Sale in Our
Domestic Department

S1x90 Dream Sheets: full linen
finish: double bed size: seamless
with 3-inch hem; CSC value. hQN
Special ...................... .tCO
42x3S and 45x36 Cambridge Pill
low Cases, made from fine cam
Lric-flnish cotton, with 3-inch
hem: l2hc and lac value; Qlar
either size. Special ......... OTSN
36-inch Bleached Cotton; free
from sizing or dressing; for ladies'
fine undergarments; 10c Eak~
value. Special ............... O7~C
36-inch Domestic NainsoCk; very
fine, soft and sheer. just what Is
wanted for spring wear; 11UeN
18c value. Special ,....... l1fSG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-26

We slowly and cautiously forth unknown following
the of the little which flowed from spring
should always S a guide
HARDLY had started when that there
indeed wonders awaiting hundreds of
yards of thick forest containing which quite
unknown but which Summeree who the boanist of
the recognized of confera and of cycadaceou plants
which have passed the world below
region where the wdened formed considerable bog
High reeds of peculiar thy before which
tails with
tered among them, all of them swaying brisk wind.
Suddenly Lord Roxton who walking first, halted with
lifted hand Look this said he by George this be
the trail of the father of all birds'
An threeOed track the
before The whatever had crossed the swamp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-26

SUNDAY
the
o in 0 which should always
rifles and thousand three hundred cartridges also shot
but than hundred and fifty medium pellet cart HARDLY had
ufciecy yards of thick
o
and knives number hony bushes which have long
n diameter where the
headquarters the High reeds
danger
Suddenly
madeou but
the trail of the ia
birch before The
tangle which but magnoias cycads siglaria
prevailing gingko
! !" ! !: !" !: : s
shot limbs maidenhai foliage ~
the fort which we had constructed WNMN
shade continued discussion while Lord Roxon RsXS
his views AISMM
timeth fS8
out q
4: CT t
all boy! We but with H.
commnense We far that can't back
to our base Above all we must never unless life DEATH WI
You yesterday" sads W.
be VAST <YlHN
blew outward 1t is not likely that the sound could have travelled IT
far into the plateau By the what shall ~<MNMMkg II
z: !: :: F.: ::::: n. ~
happy; Charenger's %[7MBM&l ~
81" have only name" said he 1T %NNNM ME-
is lied ater who discovered .MNMz@S&5Axsk2
t is Maple Land" dS@YA1@NNMM3H,SX
Maple White Land became, and WN41XD
named in that chart which has @-X@N
!: {" !" =
special task So it will trust appear the M&SsI a.
atlas of the FXNt ~
The peaceful penetration of Maple White @kSS&
Landw he &AN4kY "
had the evidence of that the
lac m
and thereNas that of Maple Whites setchtook
show that dreadful and p otne
might still appear That there might IN - enormo1
o NJ ia slipped
they wereo maevoent character was suggested M III
by the skeleton mpaled the hamtoos I14 the track
which could there had been aAN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-25
AUNT SALLYS ADVICE
TO BEAUTY SEEKERS

X. c. F. asks: 'Will you tell me how
10 get my hands white and soft? They
have become rough and are so dark in
contrast to my arms" The method
mentioned in reply to Eloise win bring
the desired results; wear gloves to
prevent soiling the bed linen.
ID. NJ A. writes: How can | reduce
a double chin? Also how get rid of
crows feet?' Use a wash lotion pre-
pared by dissolving 1 o. powdered
saxolite in y pit. witch hazel This
tightens the skin. tending to dispense
wrinkles as well as fiabbiness about
the chin or elsewhere.
Eloise says: MY freckles are worse
than ever this year. made doubly
conspicuous by a pallid complexion. Is
there any cure?" Ask Your druggist
for an ounce of mercolized wax, apply
nightly like cold cream, removing in
the morning with warm water. As the
wax gradually absorbs the lifeless cut
icle not only will the freckles vanish,
but the new and younger skin which
appears viii have a healthy color
Probably YOU will need to continue
treatment week or more.-W omans
Realm. sssgz.Sksss~sa4azaa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-25
To McLOUCHLIN.
-sas
LongRood Singles Tennis
Tournament at Boston.
Defeats E.P. Larned in Straight
Sets, Ga, 6-2, g.
EireY Tivnn In Ton Ware cun Vac
First Time In Ten Years Cup Has
Left the larneds.

Boston, July 24.-Maurice f. Nc
Loughlin of San Francisco won the
Longwood lawn tennis singles tour
nament, today. by defeating e. p.
Larned of Summit, N. j.. in the chal-
lenge match for the Longwood cup in
straight sets. The scores were o.,
Ga GA. AS the result of the match.
Larned family for the first time in 10
years
When I.arned won the all Corners.
tournament at Longwood last year his
brother. w. A. Larned, the national
champion. who had won three previ-
Gus trophies outright. defaulted to
the younger player.
The match, today, was the first
meeting in any large tournament Of
Mclaughlin and f. p. Larned, and the
latter proved no match whatever for
the Pacific coast star.
From the first few strokes there was
never moment that Mclaughlin was
not the master of the situation. His
cross court covering was widesweep-
ing as well asssHift and sure. His
net play was like stone. wall, while
off the ground ne hit hard and aecu-
rately.
Larned fought wen at the opening
of the third SET but MeLoughiin's pace
was too fast. Throughout the three
sets. in which % games were played.
only { went to deuce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-25
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

CAPTAIN Andrew e. Clark, past
commander of the American Legion of
Honor and of the Grand Army Post,
and a former hotel man at Camden,
died, Wednesday. at the age of 81
years He served as captain of Co. #.
26t6h Maine Regiment, In the Civil
War He had been member of the
city government
After being respondent for nearly
two years. Adetard Provencher of Lew
iston, aged 50. committed suicide.
Wednesday, by hanging in the wood
shed ef a farm house in Greene, where
he and his family We're passing the
summer. The loss of his home in Bid
deford and his wife caused his despon-
dency. Three children, the Oldest a
son, being in the United States army,
survive
Providing that the State will pay an
annual rental of 800 a year and do
all trenching and backfilling the wa
ter board agreed by vote taken at
the special meeting. Wednesday morn
ing, at Bangor City hail. to lay a
line of water main on the Hogan road
to the grounds of the Eastern Maine
Insane hospital and to install two
hydrants for fire protection to the
hospital buildings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-25
Greenville Threaten
ed by $65OO Blaze.

Greenville, Me, July A-Several lives
and the business part of this town were
threatened, early today, when the small
frame buildings We're burned. Earle
Buck. who lived over Buck & Clark's
market. with his wife and small chill
dren had a narrow escape. They We're
taken out of the second story windows
with great difficulty. Mrs. John Hildreth.
wife of an old kineo guide, and an in
valid, who was alone. was nearly suffio-
Gated. when rescued by neighbors. For
awhile the whole village was In danger
on account of the high wind. The stable
of Mrs. J. f. Bigney caught fire several
times but was saved by hard work. It
was supposed the fire originated from
a cigarette thrown into shed adjoining
the market The loss was estimated at
$500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-25
RAILROADS. SIDE.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

trio service at a reasonable and fair
rate, our steam engineers. The ques-
ton of obligating ourselves to contin-
ne that for the future is more serious
matter. We have not thought of maxi
ing any change, but the decision by
this commission that such shall be the
case in the future would so tie up tine
railroads and the property as to pros
hibit the lease or sale of the property.
IT also carries with 1t hidden, but still
there, the right of the employee to de-
nond continuous employment. l do
not know whether YOU gentlemen APP
rreciate that particular phase of this
proposition,
We have had what Mr.. Morrisey
calls a crisis on the Pennsy lvania
Railroad withip the last few months.
brought about by the application OF
that principle to a portion of our line.
When we opened up our Pennsylva-
mic station in New York City, we at
.tre same time opened up a subway
line that is called the Hudson K Man
haitian. It is hardly necessary for me
10 go into the details of negotiations
that led TO The construction of that
line. but ] can only say that had we
not done SO. a very large portion of our
suburban business would have been
lost to us entirely; that by the com
bination of the Pennsylvania lines with
the interests who now own the Hudson
d Manhattan line we We're enabled To
prevent the construction of a Compel
ing line.
"A demand was then made upon Us
by our men that we should not permit
the Hudson x Manhattan TO man all
OF those trains. but that portion of
our men should run in that service.
Tell demand was made by the engi-
neers, and the matter was finally set
tied by agreeing to disagree for a
year"
Mr.. Atterbury said that while it Is
the practice to take care of employees
when railroad is purchased. he would
not consider that there is any moral
or legal obligation to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-25
Augusta, Maine.

aged 25 married. of Grafton street.. In
the Greenwood district. became entang-
led in the thick weeds off Cemetery
Point and before help could reach him
he sank beneath the water never to
come up again.
William A. Hutson, president of the
Society of Aeronautical Engineers.
was held In bail at Philadelphia.
Wednesday afternoon. for a further
hearing on July 81 on a charge of
using the mails to defraud In connec-
ton with an effort to advertise a
school of aviation which he conducted
in Philadelphia.
Tuesday afternoon as an auto owned
and driven by Thomas Fl Sheridan, q
Chicago lawyer, who is passing the sum
mer at Moultonboro. was passing UP
Middle street, Portsmouth, N. H., 1t
came in collision with horse owned and
driven by Rev. e. J. Walsh. rector OF the
Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Rev. FIR. Walsh. accompanied by his
coachman. James Scully. was just driv-
ing out of Austin street. when the acci-
dent occurred.
Suspended by the foot in mid
from a cross through the pole on which
he lad been at work, the body of G.. c.
Noroergi aged 25s an employee of an
engineering company, hung flaming
| like "a torch, after the current from
| feed wire which he had touched had
| killed him and set his clothing on fire
at Waterbury. CT. late Tuesday until
other linemen climbed the pole and
extlngtiished the flames.
IL. II n
| mammoth silver cup for the amateur
baseball championship of teams on
Cape Ann. and the trophy is on ex-
hibition at a store on Main street,
Gloucester. In order to create rival
ry among the amateur mines Mr..
Hammond has offered the cup. All
entries will be made with George II.
Coleman, instructor at the High
school, not later than Wednesday
evening July 81 The first game will
be played. Aug. s. The cup is of a
handsome design, Is inches in height
and 16 inches In its largest diameter.
1t has three handles and bears the
following inscription: Baseball cham
pionship, Cape Ann, season 1912, pre-
scented by John Hays Hammond. won
| by -"
Vito Bomsarito,. aged 10. who is
dangerously insane, son of DIR. Paul
Bomsarito of IA Baldwin street, Re-
we're, was captured, Tuesday, at his
home. He had a loaded revolver, with
which he had declared his intention
of shooting his father. The young
| man was taken 10 the State hospital
at Westboro about month ago. He
| escaped, Monday He was found
Tuesday afternoon. by Inspector Sham
ahan sitting on the piazza at his
fathers home. He had a revolver In
| his hand fully loaded and cooked. and
| said that he intended to shoot his
father as soon as he returned. He
was arrested without struggle and
taken back to Westboro Tuesday
| night. sl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-25

CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Isaac McHore, the Oldest retired
iron master in Pennsylvania, died,
Wednesday, at his home in Reading
Pa. He was 80 years of age.
Thos. w. Bradley of Walden, who is
serving his fifth term in Congress. has
announced his retirement from poll
ties and will not be the Republican
candidate for reelection.
VIM. j. Free. who was shot by Eric
Sehaffer, Saturday, at Allentown. Pa,
when Schaffer also shot and killed
Lovina Price, and then committed
suicide, died, Wednesday, in a hos
pital.
Dominica Galbows was found guilty,
Wednesday. at Rochester. N. Y, of
second degree murder for the killing
of Frances Comanzella, whose mutt
lated badly was discovered packed in
barrel ON the outskirts of Rochester.
Word was received at New York of
the death, Wednesday. of u. S. Com
missioner Alexander at his country
home in Hartman, N Y. The COM
missioner fell into a well, two weeks
ago. and his death was reported to
have been the result of his injuries.
Lord Hamilton of Dalzell and Mrs.
William Lawson We're quietly married
in London. Wednesday. Mrs. Lawson
is the divorced wife of William A.
Lawson, d. s. o., second son of Lord
Burnham. principal owner of the
| Telegram.
| Iowa Democrats are assembling at
| Cedar Rapids. Ia, in large numbers
| for the State convention which will be
called to order. Thursday. The bust
| ness ok the convention will be to NOM
| mate supreme court judges, adopt a
| platform and plan the state campaign
| Seventy-five prisoners have beer
! transferred from Sing Sing prison te
other institutions in various parts OF
| New York, during the past few days
in an effort 10 put a stop to the rowdy
| strikes and outbreaks that have KEEP
the prison in a continual uproar, since
| early spring.
G. p. Van Alstyn. for many year.
| connected with the Housatonic &
New Haven Railroad. until his retire
ment, four years ago. died. Wednes
| day 1T Bridgeport. CT, after an ex
tended illness. He was 60 years old
| About 20 years ago, he became gen
eral freight and passenger agent o
Housatonic Line and with its merge
with the New Haven system wa
made commercial agent with offices a
Pittsfeld.
Allegations by t. A. McHarg, attor
ney for Mrs. c, A. Luhnow. of Bould
| er, Colo, Wednesday, tend to clear ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-25
ELECTORAL REFORM BILL.
Clemenceau Opens Opposition to Dep
uties' Measure.

Paris, July Ex-senator Clemen-
ceau, formerly premier, today. opened
the senatorial opposition to the cleo
toral reform bill adopted by the
Chamber of Deputies ON July 10 by a
vote of 339 to 217. Clemenceau ad-
dressed an open letter to Poincare,
arguing that Poincare carried the bill
in the Chamber of Deputies not by ths.
normal Republican majority but with
the help of the votes of reactionaries
and revolutionists who will desert him
at the first opportunity. He contends
that the majority rule made the
French revolution, is the foundation
of the French republic, and is the
surest guarantee for the future.