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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
SON FINDS FATHER DEAD.
George L. Stahl Accidentally As
phyxiated at His Home.

George L. .Stahl, forty-six years old,
was accidentally asphyxiated by illu1ni-
mating gas at his home, 313 18th street
southwest, late last night or early this
morning His son found the body in the
parlor this morning about o'clock.
Mr. Stahl returned home late last night
and remained in the parlor instead of 80
ing to his room on the upper floor. 1t is
thought he lighted a cigar and turned off
the gas before lying on the sofa and fall
ing asleep.
After extinguishng the light 1t is
thought he accidentally turned the KEY
to the fixture Coroner hewitt gave a GER
tificate of accidental death.
Mr. Stahl was native of this city and
a cigarmaker. He is survived by his wife
and son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Reduced from So25 and SOS.
Friday Special in
Women'S RainCOats.

\ small line OF Strictly Rain
proof Coats. OF serges and attrac
tive fancy mixed fabrics. in navy,
tan, blue and gray semi-fttins
and mannish models.
Special price, 1915 each.
Values, $3.50 and S22. so.
Also Few Siip-an Rubber Coats in snail
sizes-;i2 and -. Reduced from 500 70 $50
each.
Violet Broadcleth Evening Goat. braided ami
trimmed with darker shade If velvet fully
lined. Reduced from So 90 ~ $500
7 Black Satin Evening Coat. lined with OK
hlcod satin Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
Third four e 81
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Housefurnishing Dept.

Infants Fiber Bath Tub shopworn. Re
duced from So 90 10 $780,
Wicker Sewing Trays, with cretonne filling
and glass cover, shopworn. Reduced from s.. o(
to zoe each
1 Imported Relish Dish. Reduced from sec
TO 500.
Chafing Dish Spoons, shopworB. Reduced
from $1.o0 to soc each.
white Enameled Bread Boxes, dented. Re
duced from 65c to :iJe each.
Copper Wash, Boiler. dented. Reduced from
1918 to 500.
10 pair Screen Door Hinges. Reduced from
Ice to &c pair
Domestic Sewing Machine, case married
Reduced from $25 90 to $1,000.
Fifth floor, Eleventh ct.
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Friday Special in
Trimmed Millinery.

These hats, despite their re-
duced prices, are just as fine in
line, just as highly varied in trim
mings and effects and just as true
to the standards Of good taste and
correctness as many creations
much costlier. The materials, the
shades and the shapes are as
varied as woman's needs.
$500 each.
Reduced from $500 and $1,000.
Second floor. Tenth ST.
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Friday Special in
Mems Black Cotton Socks.

We have just received and shall
place on sale tomorrow morning
case containing 90 dozen pairs
OF Fine Lightweight Fast Black
Cotton Socks. These are sec
onds,' subject to slight weaving
imperfections. but absolutely free
from thread breaks or other in
furious flaws harmful to their
splendid wearing quality and du-
rability.
AS the value is an exceptionally
good one and the quantity is linn
tied we advise early inspection.
Special price, 75c half dozen pairs.
Regular 25c quality.
Main nc0r r ST
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Glassware Department.

Cut Glass Ice Cream Tray. slightly imper-
feet Reduced from $500 to S2.I5.
/ Two-handled Cut Glass Maple slightly i'm
perfect Reduced from 81. % to $1.25.
/ Cut Glass Salad Dish. slightly imperfect
Reduced from 81 SIS 10 S1.06-
1 Cut Glass Handled Bonbon Dish. slightly
imperfect. Reduced from S1.00 to 50c.
L Cut Glass Mustard Jar and Plate. slightly.
imperfect Reduced from 81. - TO Soc.
Water Tumhers. silver trimmed. Reduced
from 81 90 to &c each.
. doz. Austrian Engraved Glass Sherbet
Glasses. Reduced from $500 10 100 dozen.
Fifth floor, ST.
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Friday Special in
WOmeu's Linen Dresses.

New and attractive French
Linen Dresses. in white, light and
copenhagen blue and tan, fasten
at side with pearl buttons and
finished with -eyclet embroidery
collar and cuffs,
Special price, SS.75 each.
And these remnants:
16 Silk Dresses. Of beautiful crepe
meteor soft taffeta, chiffon and marqui-
settle in soft and exceedingly pretty light
shades, suitable for evening, as Well as
dark shades. including navy blue and
black for street and tailored wear Some
are trimmed with valenceunes or shadow
laces in large collar and pannier effects,
others in surplice designs.
Reduced from $1,000 to $1,000.
GRAY Chiffon Costume. over rose satin: i'm
ported model size -. Reduced from $500 10
$50 -.
Black crepe Meteor Costume, drsPed skirt
and white lace yoke and collar. Reduced from
Stp no 10 $.s1.15.
Black Beaded Net Costume made old
rose crepe de chine imported model; size IS
Reduced from $4,000 To Sf9.15.
Third floor. q st.
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Mems Furnishings Dept.

II MEMS Cotton Nightshirts. neck with
collars: size II: slightly soilcd imperfect.
Reduced from 50c to 39c each
II Mems Plain or Trimmed Cotton Nghtshirts.
neck with collars: size II; soiled. Reduced
from Toe and soc TO soc each.
Il Mems Cotton Nightshirts, neck or with
collars; size IL and extra large sizes:
soiled. Reduced from sl.25 to I9c each.
II suits Mems Self-striPed White Madras
Pajamas, medium and large sizes. Reduced from
81 - 10 soc suit.
Main floor, + ST.
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Basketware Department.

l Bassinette. shopworn. Reduced from 800
to so.
1 Bassinette. shopworn. Reduced from SIS
to S1.00.
/ Imported Utility Basket. shopworn. Reduced
from $3.50 TO leo.
2 Baskets for carrying bottles shopworn. Re-
duced from $500 and $3.50 to s1.o0 and $1.5o
each.
/ Rush Hamper, shopworn. Reduced from 100
to $500.
Fifth door. Eleventh st.
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WOmen's Skirt Department.

Z Black Wolfe Skirts. plated or plain models.
trimmed with braid and buttons. Reduced from
$1,000, $500 and $50 to 1913 and $500
each.
! Black Broadcloth Skirt. high waist line.
trimmed with black buttons; 2i-incb waist and
3S-inch length. Reduced from SIS. 10 to $500
Green Novelty Serge Riding Skirt: 2s-inch
waist and 36nch length. Reduced from $1,000
TO S675.
6 Side Saddle Riding Skirts Reduced from
s. o. to S:s.95 each.
Third
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And these remnants:
Women'S Suit Department.

q Navy Blue and Black Serge Coat Suits.
trimmed with macrame iaccs: skirts are in this
SEASONS newest models. Sizes IS. 40. AZ and
Al Reduced from $3.50 to s1I75 each
Whipcorl Coat SHIFTS. strictly tailored gar
ments of highly refined tone. tan. gray Law
ender and salmon colors; sizes IT, "a and 81.
Reduced from $3.50 10 s15.I5 each.
Third floor G. 81
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andria and berthed at the shipyard wharf.
there to load railroad ties for Boston. The
big vessel will take away about $4,000 of
the ties, cargo sufficiently large to load
two ordinary barges. 1t is expected she
will be ten days or two weeks loading,
and the ties that are to be placed aboard
her are being brought from interior points
in Virginia by rail and from along the
Potomac by vessel.
This will be the first cargo of ties to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Friday Special in
WOmen'S Isle Hosiery.

About 30 dozen pairs Women's Lisle
Thread Hosiery. in black. white and tan,
have been secured to sell at a low price
They have double soles and high spliced
heels. and there is a complete range of
sizes in each shade
Excellent value. 25c pair.
And these remnants.
IL pairs Women's Plain Black Lisle Thread
Hose. with white toes. sizes Sh and 91a. Re
duced from 35c to 25c pair.
n pairs Black Cotton Hose, medium and
heavy weights. size 9la; have mended places. Re-
duced from PC and Doc to lie pair
Main floor + ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Friday Special in
Lace Edges and Insertions,

Point de Paris and Normandy
Nalenciennes Lace Edges. in
widths up to five inches, with in
sertions to- match New and at
tractlve. patterns, suitable for
slips. children S dresses, lingerie
dresses, underwear. etc.
Also Linen Torchon Laces, OF
excellent quality, in widths rang
ing from Is to 3 inches.
Special price, sc yard.
Main floor. G. st.
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Girls Department.

Light and Dark Colored Per-
Gale Dresses, made III desirable
long waist style, with either high
or low neck and long sleeves:
fasten in back. A good assort-
ment OF patterns; all sizes 8 to II
wears. $500 each.
Reduced from Sag and S2.O5.
s Girls Spring-weiGht Coats. navy blue and
ehecks. ., length: sizes d 70 H. Reduced from
SIS. 90 IS - each.
Is Girls Spring Coats. white. tan. red AMI
gray: :, and fun length: lined and unined;
. 10 II. Reduced from 5000 and STD
Ia s. 90 each.
8 Girls Goats. in navy hiue. light blue and
old rose. y length lined and unnPd: sizes >.
g. $ and u years. Reduced from $50 and $1,000
70 81 00 each.
Third floor, q st.
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SCHOONER TO CARRY TIES.
Charles S. Hearn Will Transport I'm
usually Large Cargo.

The big schooner barge Charles S.
Hearn, one >of the largest vessels of her
class in service on the Atlantic coast,
which unioaded a cargo of asphalt at
Georgetown yesterday, was taken to Alex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Friday Special in
WOmen'S Vests.

10 dozen Women's Swiss Rib
bed Cotton Vests. in low neck and
no sleeve style; narrow shoulder
straps. An especially good value,
Special price, I5c each.
And these remnants:
l. Swiss Ribbed Vests high neck and long
sleeves: sizes 4. and q. Reduced from &c
g. 1gc each.
u Womcn's Imported Swiss Cotton Vests low
meek and sleeves: sizes > and 8. Reduced
frofn zoe 70 35c each.
Main floor. f ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09

The Cumberland-C onnellsville extension
of the Western Maryland railway is now
a reality. Sunday the track was con-
be running on regular schedule on the
extension July 1,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Special value, soc e;
And these remnants:

Nainsook Gowns. low square neck and short
kimono sleeves eyelet embroidery yoke with
Nide ribbon. Reduced from LOO to 6ec each
= : Nainsook Gowns neck and short sleeves,
trimmed with ali-over embroidery and ribbons.
Reduced from s1oa 10 69c each.
10 pairs Wamen's NanSOok Drawers tucked
fuffie finished with valenciennes lace. Reduced
from 15c to soc pair.
l Lavender SILK Dressing Sacque, trimmed
with German valenciennes lace and insertion.
Reduced from 500 to 81 %.
Third floor Eleventh 81
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e loaded at Alexandria this season. but

be loaded at Alexandria this season. but
from now on it Is expected that barge
or two will be loaded there each month.
The Hearn carried one or two cargoes of
ties from Alexandra TO northern points
last year.
Shipments of railroad ties from the Po-
tomac to northern points Will be quite
heavy this month. and barges are now in
Occoqlan, Quantico and Nomini creeks,
Va. and in Mattawoman creek. Nd, load
ing for Philadelphia and New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Friday Special in
Dressing SacqueS & kimOnOS

q lot OF Lawn Dressing
Sacques. in pink, light blue, black
andwhite and lavender figured eff
fects, made low square neck and
short sleeves; sleeves and waist
line finished with sfdrring. .
= Special value, '20c each.
!. A lot of Lawn Long Kimonos,
in pink, light blue, black-and-
white, lavender and yellow; pref
ty floral designs, finished with
white borders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
To Build Marine Railways

The Alexandria Motor Boat Corpora
ton. Incorporated, at a meeting held last
night at the rooms of the chamber of
commerce decided to at once begin the
construction of 100-foot marine railway
at it's wharf at the foot of Wolfe street,
and Douglas T. Ramsay, chairman of
the committee, was authorized TO proceed
with the work at once. The railway will
be ten feet wide and accommodate boats
drawing seven feet of water.
Three plans for the erection of a mod
ern clubhouse building were submitted.
An inquiry concerning the body of the
unidentified man found in the dyke Last
Saturday was received here today from
Mrs. Maggie cambridge. Richmond who
thought that the body might esher son,
Rufus II. Sandridge, missing from his
home in Richmond since March 3. The
description furnished by her in the letter
to the police does not. however, tally
with the man whose body was found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
WWO0Owar0 6 IOtDrO{p
New Observation-Disclosures
, Observation-Disclosures.
Tomorrow Is Remnant Day.
these Remnant Day

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
And these remnants:

10 Stamped Tinted Centerpeces. Reduced
from 25c 10 15c each.
. French Tapestry Trays. reduced from $500
to $3.50 each: / reduced from 5000 to 500;
1 reduced from $3.50 to $500; ! reduced from
$500 to $500
MAR -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Dedication of New Drinking
/ Fountain This Afternoon.
GIFT OF D. A.. R. CHAPTER
Representative Carlin to Speak.
School Children to
Participate.
GIFT OF D. A.. R. CHAPTER
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 0. 1912
The formal unwilling and dedication of
the public drinking fountain erected at
Cameron and Royal streets, under the
auspices of Mount Vernon Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution,
which, will take place at 4 O'Clock this
afternoon, is expected to be largely at
tended. The fountain has been .prettily
decorated with flowers and flags.
Representative c. c. Carlin will make
the principal address,. An address of
presentation will be made by. MEs. Will
liam A. Smoet, regent of the local or
ganization. Mayor f. j. Paff will formal
ly accept it on behalf of the city.
Four public school children will unveil
the affair Immediately after the address
by Mrs Smoot. They are Louise Marsh,
Margaret Paff, Bernard Yates and Joseph
Drew. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Friday Special in
Art Linens.

Stamped Art Linens, with en-
broidery commenced and sufficient
cotton for completing; included
are Tides, Scarfs, Tray Cloths
and Centerpieces.
Reduced to Half Price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Friday Special in
Cotton Waists.

Various odd lines and Incomplete assort-
ments, broken sizes. etc. that we have
withdrawn from our regular stock. FASH
Toned of lawn, hatiste. wolfe. linen, linene
and madras. in lingerie. trimmed with
hand embroidery, lace Insertion and side
rIfIIes Also various tailored styles and
plain shirt effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Special price, Sc pair.

We also offer LOCO yards of Cretonne,
Art Ticking and Chintzes, in good as
sortment of colorings and designs This
is an unusual opportunity to secure these
materials SO desirable for draperies, COW
erings and fancy work. Subject to slight
imperfections in the printing.
Ioc yard. Values, soc to soc.
Fourth floor q ct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Borup Leaves S., 900 Estate.

George Borup. the Yale student. who
went with Admiral Peary on the soyaee
which ended with the discovery Of the
north pole and who was drowned Apr4l
IS in Long Island sound, leaves an. es-
tate valued at over 5000, mostiS in
cash, TO Henry ID. RoruE, his father
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Young Men Before Court.

Recent complaints to the police regard
ing the conduct of number of men VINO
frequently gather on the Pitt side of the
opera house, just south of King street,
resulted in three young men being cited
by Policeman Wilkerson to appear in
court today. Justice Cation dismissed
them because it was the first time they
had been brought up on such a charge.
Policeman Wilkerson testified that seven
others had also been cited, but failed to
appear. He was instructed by the court
to cause the arrest of the others and re-
quire them to leave s. collateral each
because of their failure to obey the sum-
mons. =
Practically all arrangements were made
last night by Fitzgerald Council, No. 400,
knights of Columbus, for attending the
unveiling of the Columbus statue in
Washington June 8. About 100 members
of the order will attend.
Canton Alexandria, No. /, Patriarchs
Militant, will hold a meeting tonight to
make arrangements for attending the
state department council at Newport
News next Monday, and also for the in
Spection of the new uniforms The
committee in charge of the recent bazaar
will make it's report at this meeting.
Church Elects Officers.
The members of the Methodist Prot
estant Church at a meeting held last
night, elected the following officers to
serve for the ensuing year: ]. H. Trimyer,
Superintendent: f. w. Ebhardt, assistant
superintendent; Mrs. Charles; Jett, super
intendent of the primary department.;
Thomas Simpson, secretary; G. f. KeH,
treasurer: Miss Addie Lindsey, pianist;
Miss Mae Mcdonald, assistant pianist
With the election of the following Off
GERS the Rohement Tennis Club has been
organized: Frank l.. Slaymaker, presi
dent: c. h. Dare. vice president: George
+. Warfield, secretary and treasurer
These with Alexander Suter and G. d.
Hubbard, constitute the board of direc-
tors.
The Ford Auto and Truck Company. in
corporated,. of Clarendon. Alexandria
county, Va, has been granted a charter
oy the state corporation commission, with
maximum capItaI stock of $4,000 and
minimum of $1,000. Officers and incof-
porators are E. H. Bauer, president and
treasurer; w. w. Barnes. secretary, both
Of Washington. and R. Gordon Finney.
Clarendon. Va.
Adjt. Gen. Sale Of the state militia
yesterday received reports of the election
of two Heutenants to Company G, LIST
Infantry Regiment. this city. They are
Arthur Herbert, first lieutenant, and H.
Noel Garner, second lieutenant
A feature of the meeting of the Bar
Association of the sixteenth judicial cir
cult yesterday was a ball game between
lawyers from this city and county against
lawyers from Fairfax and Prince William
counties.
The city and county lawyers came out
victorious, the score being 6 to 9
In addition to the list of speakers al
ready published in connection with the
opening session of the Council of Red
Men in this city next Wednesday there
will be an address of welcome on behalf
of the city by Representative c. c. Carlin
and a welcoming address on behalf of the
chamber of commerce by Judge c.. e.
Nicol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Friday Special in
Infants SlipS.

Infants Cambria Long Slips trimmed
with small box plaits. neck and sleeves
finished with hemstitched ruffie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Friday Special in
BraSSiereS.

\ lot OF Brassiares, cross-in-
back style, prettily trimmed with
lace and embroidery.
soc each.
And these remnants:
Ivy Corsets. medium bust and long hip:
sizes H. p. - and 26. Reduced from 100
TO So so pair.
pairs Thompson and W. B. Corsets. coutil.
medium bust and long hip: sizes Is. "a. %. 26
/ pair Memo Corsets style 400 size "a. re-
duced from $500 10 $50: 2 pairs style go.
size 90. reduced from $500 10 1915 pair: I
pair. style i0S. size %. reduced from 81 90 10
$500: / pair. style 403, size ~. reduced from
81 90 to $500.
10 rairs Thompson and C. r. Corsets coutil
and hatiste medium bust and long hin: sizes
Is. q. II. " and "a Reduced from 81 90 to
zoe pair.
Third floor Eleventh ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Special price, CSC each.
And these remnants.

q Chilirpns Nainsook Gowns. yoke Of fine
tucks and Insertion: neck and sleeves trimmed
with embroidery. Reduced from $100 to o9c
each.
. Childrens White Lawn Dresses, yoke of fine
lace insertion and embroidery: skirt tucked and
trimmed with lace. Reduced from 81 - to 81. 30
each.
6 pairs Children's Nainsook Drawers hand
made aud trimmed With French knots and hand
run tucks. Reduced from 50 90 to 50c pair
= Children's Silk-and-wool Novelty Cloth
Coats. Russian style. finished with turnover
hand embroidered collar and cuffs: lined with
China silk Reduced from $3.50 10 500 each
Third floor. st.
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Cotton Dress Goods Dept.
(2T to s yard lengths

12ac Batste Lawns ................ 10c yard
12hc Printed Percale ................ Zoe yard
i2lac Bates Bingham .............. Zoe yard
15c Ivanhoe Zephyr Bingham. ....... 121Ac yard
Ice and 1Sc Linare and Irish Linette. 12ihc yd
Pc Imported Belfast Dimity .--....... 20c yard
29e Imported Shifting and Bingham. zoe yard
25c Costume Chiffon and Mousseline. 20c yard
2,c Chiffon Lisse and Cotton Wolfe. zoe yard
pc Mercerized Poplin and Durbar Cloth 20c yd
PC Zephyr Ginghams 20c yard
soc Imported Madras and Ginghams .35c yard
Second floor G. St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09

Fl you want- work Siead the want coli
lmns of The Stat =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Friday Special in
Scrim Curtains.

\ very special value in Scrim Curtains
is offered through our obtaining them
below usual cost. Made of fine, soft
scrm, and finished with two-inch hem
stitched border. These are especially de-
sirable for bedroom use, and give the
best service; 212 yards long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09

A choice lot Of Mourning Waists, in
silk creme crepe de chine and crepe
meteor: odd sizes Reduced from Sl25o
TO 1915 and $1,000 and $1,000 to 500
each.
Nhfte Brussels Net Waists. a1l-over pin-tucked
and trimmed with black footing. Reduced from
s12.5o to S.. - and $50 to $3.50 each.
. White Irish Crochet Lace Waists. In ex-
auisise patterns: sizes ~ and IS Reduced from
So ID and $500 To SI6.T5 and $3.50 each.
Third floor G. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Friday Special in
Moments Tan Pumps.

a small Tot Of WOnen 5 Tan Russia
Calfskin Pumps. made on a new we'll
fitting last, finished with neat tailored
how. Cuban heels and Goodyear welt
soles- Sizes l. >. -. AID IA: : TO ga.
: to 611B. 3. q. 90 and &C. ~, 4, A. d
u. I'd II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Silk Waist Department.

Beautiful Chiffon and SIX waists at
greatly reduced prices for clearance; odd
sizes and styles: attractive and service
able shades.
2.5o-Were SIS.75.
SIo.ooLwere 5000.
SIo.Oo-were $500.
SIo.Oo-were SI2.5o.
cR ware C - and SIO0O
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-26
WEST BRATTLEB0R0
Missionary Address of Much Interest.


An address of much interest was given
by Rev. Henry T. Perry, D. D., of Sivas,
Turkey, in the Congregational church
Sunday morning He has been in the
field over 40 years, more than 20 years
In Sivas, a territory as large as YER
mont He described the country, in
Guiding it's high plateaus and mountains,
mentioned his perlous horseback jour-
neys and told of the progress of the
church and school work, also OF the
medical work since DR.. Ernest Clark or
this village established a hospital In
Sivas. Mrs. Perry was a missionary in
Siam before her marriage. In the even
ing she spoke in detail of her horse
back trip to Gurum, three days north of
Sivas, accompanied by a Turkish police
man, in behalf OF those affected by the
family sheltered by a friendly Turk,
were located, and on the third day, al
though reports that a second massacre
was planned were current she went to
the Project of the city. extended him the
greetings of the American board and
the United States government, and he
assured her he would grant her request for
a place for re-assembling the scattered
school and sent a telegram demanding
the return of kidnapped Armenian
girls After comforting the terrified Ar
menians she began her return journey
over a trackless expanse of snow and
was met by a troop of soldiers whom
the governor of Sivas had sent after her,
fearing for her safety