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persons are Of the opinion that contests
are for children, and mot for men and
women. 1t is mighty true of manv COM
petitions. But it is different with The
Herald's $4,000 contest The object IN
Itself Is big one. and in nowise babyish.
The men and women OF Washington have
realized this fact, and hundreds of them
have entered the race for the $4,000 IN
nlatchless awards.
Among the contestants are goyernrnent
employees, school-teachers. clerks, typists
and persons OF many other vocations
This does not mean. however. that there
are no young contestants. But in one
sense the children may be considered as
grown persons. for in nine cases out
or ten the boy or girl who Is entered in
the contest is almost entirely dependen,
for success upon his grown relatives and
friends, who do most of the purchasing.
The spirit of the entire contest may be
summarized in a few words:
1t Is for the purpose of stimulating the
patronage of reliable Washington busi-
ness houses and manufactured products.
It IS for the purpose of aiding the pur-
chasing public in getting the best quality
of what Is desired at the most reasonable
prices.
It is a contest for men and women, as
well as children.
1t is a competition with no trivial aim.
Those behind the project are intensely
serious.
The sum Of $4,000 is being expended in
the selection OF $50 valuable awards,
which will be presented to the contestants
securing the greatest number of-votes.
These votes represent purchases One
vote for every 5 cents In purchase will
be given patrons upon request at retail
mercantile establishments advertising In
connection with the contest One vote
for each cent in purchase will be given
contestants by The Advocate at The
Herald ONCE in exchange for labels and
wrappers from manufactured products
advertised in connection with the COM
petition.
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HERALD CONTEST BRINGS
RESULTS TO EVERY ONE

The twofold purpose Of The Washing.
ton Herald's gigantic So. .oCo. 600 contest is
being emphasized by results more and
more as the competition progresses.
The object OF the contest. as stated by
The Advocate before the race had start
ed, is to stimulate the patronage OF
Washingtons foremost business estab-
lishments and to aid the purchasing pub
lie in obtaining the best quality of what
is wanted at reasonable prices.
Both of these aims are being accom-
plished daily. Approximately. 800 mer-
chants and manufacturers are advertised
in The Washington Herald In connection
with the contest. The result of the
project has been a noticeable growth In
business. Many OF the merchants and
manufacturers advertising in connection
with the competition have informed The
Advocate of their own accord that since
the beginning of the contest there has
been a marked increase in business at
their various establishments. These
words are encouraging to The Advocate.
for they mean that the desired aim is
being realized.
The public is also being served. Pur-
chasers have been introduced through the
medium Of The Herald to several hundred
Of the leading merchants and manufac-
turers of Washington. Before the COM
petition opened many Of the readers of
The Herald knew practically nothing
Of what the various business houses had
to offer for sale. By means of the ad-
vertisinG notices, the public has formed
an acquaintance with the merchants.
Scores of persons have begun to patron
ize these advertised establishments and
products, knowing that by doing SO they
will get not only the best quality Of
goods, but, in addition, will receive votes
in the competition. Many persons have
been attracted to, these establishments
by the announcement that
votes would be given for every purchase.
But these persons are almost certain to
continue dealing at the establishments.
even after the contest Is over. They have
become acquainted with the merchants
and their lines Of goods. and to change
stores would be about the same as NOV
ing into a different neighborhood. Scores
OF the readers Of The Herald have told
advertising merchants that they are
greatly pleased with the service rendered
them. and that they will continue to pa
tronize the firms.
Adults as Contestants.
1t is significant that large percentage
Of the contestants are. grown up. Many
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Mrs. Pickett Improved.

Mrs. La Salle Corbell Pickett, widow
OF the famous Confederate general,
George Pickett. who has been suffering
from severe attack of pneumonia at
her apartment in the Ontario, is said
to be much improved. Her condition
was so serious as to be regarded as
critical by her physicians. She is now
expected to recover her health steadily.
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File Ownership Statements.

Postmaster General Hitchcock said yes
terday that about $500 publications have
already been filed with the Post-eaace
Department the returns as to st~o3x.
ownership, &C., provided for under the
new law. Only thirty-eight daily news
papers, however. have as yet filed the
statement required by law as to the aver
age circulation and stock ownership.
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Infant Nainsook Dress
Patterns. Beautifully Hand
Embroidered.

Nainsook of a soft and dainty,
texture has been used for max
ing these dress patterns for ba-
bies, and the embroidery is ex-
ecuted in beautiful designs by
skilled French women. Different
effects are shown, some being in
the popular panel design, others
with dainty sprays around bot
tom, and sleeves daintily edged
with plain scallop. Shown in
long and short styles. We I'M
ported these direct, and conse-
quently the values offered are
unusually attractive.
$500 to$3.75 each.
Main foor-G st.
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Demonstration of
Klosfit Petticoats.

So points of excellence appeal in the Kot
coa that have had expert demonator the factory
spend time with to tell about them If
not acquainted with the Kos Pettcoats you should know
OF their perfect fit the comfort of the coseng elastic gore at
the waist and the absence of the usual drawstng The soft
cngng modes of the prevailing fashions smooth
of line the hips the Ko Pettcoats provide for this
others Every waist and length measure so that
perfect fit assured Exclusively here for Washington
priced as follows:
DIX ettlcodtS S5OU
Jerseytop and Cotton Petticoats. $10O to $500
ird hor-E Eleventh
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United Daughters Of the Confederacy. 10
be held in Washington the second We'd
nesday in November. Crosses Of honor
will be conferred upon the Confederate
veterans and descendants for the last
time.
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DR.. S. B. Winchester. Of 9o7 Sixteenth
Street Northwest. has returned to the
city with his two daughters and their
grandmother. They spent the summer
m England and Scotland.
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There will be a general meeting of the
Baltimore Chapter. No. S. OF the United
Daughters of the Confederacy to-day at
5 o'clock in Arundel Hall for the cleo
ton of delegates to the convention Of the
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who have been their house guests. re-
turned to New York yesterday.
The Miss Pattens are spending ths
autumn at the Hot Springs. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin B. Laughlih, who
| were married a fortnight ago at the resi-
dence OF the brides father. Mr.. Adrian
| Iselin, 1T New Rochelle. n. Y, sailed
for England yesterday on board the Maui
retania. Mr.. Laughlin will take up his
duties as secretary Of the American En-
bassy in London.
, Miss Virginia lie seure' daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Z. V. LIE Seure. and grand
daughter OF former Speaker of the
House Cannon. will be presented TO
| Washington society by her aunt. Miss
Helen Cannon. with whom she is now
travelling in Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kirke Porter and
Miss Annie NJ Hegeman motored on
Tuesday from Southampton. L. l., to the
Hotel Gotham, where they will make a
brief stay.
Former Senator and Mrs. John B. Hen
derson. having spent the summer at Bar
Harbor, have returned to Washington
and opened their residence on Sixteenth
Street.
Plans are being made to entertain Sir
George Reid High Commissioner for Au-
stralia in London and former Prime Min
lister OF Australia. and Lady Reid. dur
ing their visit in Washington from We'd
nesday next until the following Monday
Hon. John Barrett. director general OF
the Pan-American Union. will give din
ner on Friday night. and the Chamber
of Commerce a luncheon or a dinner on
Thursday. in honor of the distinguished
British statesman.
Mrs. Matthew T. Scott entertained at
4 luncheon yesterday at the d. A. r. Me-
mortal Building in honor of the men,
ters OF the board. who are here to at
tend the autumn meeting which took
place yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy A. Ourand have re-
turned to Washington after spending the
last two weeks at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Henry B. F. Macfarland and Mrs
William n. Strong are in New York on
their way home from their cottage at
Cap a rAigle. Murray Bay, Canada.
where they have been since the middle
of June.
DR.. S. B. Winchester. Of 9o7 Sixteenth
Street Northwest. has returned to the
city with his two daughters and their
grandmother. They spent the summer
m England and Scotland.
There will be a general meeting of the
Baltimore Chapter. No. s. OF the United
Daughters Of the Confederacy to-day at
5 o'clock in Arundel Hall for the cleo
The Washington herald., 1912-10-03
Tailored Suits at $35. 90.
"Old Bleach" Towels.

WE TAKE PLEASURE IN
ANNOUNCING THE AR
RIVAL OF OUR DIRECTLY
IMPORTED ASSORTMENT
OF "OLD BLEACH"
TOWELS.
These Towels are too well
known to require a detailed de-
scription.
Their bleach is natural-free
from any chemical bleaching !;
they are soft, absorbent, and of
a spongy residence; hemmed
and hemstitched.
$3.50 to $25.O0 dozen.
Second hoor-Elerenth St
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MAI. Gen. A. W. Greely. U. 8. A, re-
tired. and Mrs. Greedy will return to
Washington shortly from New Hamp-
shire, where they have spent the sum-
mer. Miss Rose Greedy expects to go to
the Philippines. where she will spend the
winter with her brother. Lieut. John N.
Greely, who is stationed at Manila
The Washington herald., 1912-10-03

Maj Gen. Joseph P. Sanger. U. S. A.
retired. and Mrs. Sanger are motoring
to Washington from New London. N. H.
where they have spent the summer. and
will reach this city in a few days. They
will spend the winter abroad.
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Mrs. Henry B. F. Mcfarland and Mrs
William n. Strong are in New York on
their way home from their cottage at
Cap a rAigle. Murray Bay, Canada
where they have been since the middle
of June.
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The Rev Ulysses G. B. Pierce, Of All
Souls Church, returned yesterday. &C.
companied by his family, from New Eng
land, where they have spent the summer
DR.. Pierce will occupy his pulpit on Sun
dav
The Washington herald., 1912-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Beale Bloomer have re-
turned to Washington. and are visiting
the latter's parents. Judge and Mrs. Cls-
baugh in Mntwood Place. Within the
nextsfew days they expect to take pos
session Of their new residence in Hillyer
Place. which they have purchased from
Commodore and Mrs. z. Qualtrough.
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Mrs. Hunt Slater has leased the apart
ment at l712 II Street, which was former
ly occupied by Senator and Mrs. Gilbert
Hitchcock, and will spend the coming
season in Washington.
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Mrs Fremont. widow Of the late Rear
Admiral John c. Fremont. U. s. N. has
arrived in Washington and opened her
house in r Street. where she will be
toined next week by Mrs. Churchill Can
dee. whose son. Mr. Harold Candee, is
Just recovering from a protracted Illness,
the result of an automobile accident
which occurred just prior to the Titanic
disaster. Mrs. Candee, who was hasten
ing to her sons bedside. was passen-
ger on board that Inflated vessel.
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| Wednesday.
Col. and Mrs. Robert M. Thompson
who have been in New York with their
daughter, Mrs. Stephen Pell. have ar.
rived at the Hot Springs, Va, for their
annual visit, and are occupying their
suite at the Homestead. Col Thompson
has had seven saddle horses sent to
meet him at the Springs from his sta
bles in Washington, and in addition has
engaged others at the local livery. He
explained that those from Washington
were all hunters, and Mrs. Thompson
wished to do a great deal Of driving
this fall.
Mrs. Josiah Copely Thaw entertained
a bridge party at the Hot Springs club
house last week. Her guests included
Mrs. George L. Carnegie, Mrs Fred
erick Edey. and Judge Peter T. Barlow,
Of New York.
Rear Admiral George c. Remey, q. 8.
N, and Mrs. Remey, who have recently
returned to the city. have visiting them
Mr.. John T. Remey, of BURLINGTON,
Iowa. who is the brother Of Admiral
Remey.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert W. Patterson,
who are still IN Lenox. Mass, have Is
sued invitations for Q dinner and musi-
Gale on October II. They are also to
entertain the Garden Club next Monday
Afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry F. Cook.
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Mrs Stephen o. Richey, who is at the
Old Blair place at Silver Spring. Nd.
expects to return to Washington next
Wednesday.
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1t is significant that large percentage
Of the contestants are. grown up. Many
The Washington herald., 1912-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy A. Ourand have re.
turned to Washington after spending the
last two weeks at Atlantic City.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-03

Mrs. Matthew T Scott entertained at
4 luncheon yesterday at the D. A. r. Me-
mortal Building in honor OF the men,
ters OF the board, who are here to at
tend the autumn meeting which took
place yesterday.
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who have been their house guests. re-
turned to New York yesterday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-06-22
E. H. Ray Elected Secretary.

The State Prison Commission en-
tered an order revoking the parole
of Frank Ball. of Bell county, who
was serving a life sentence for MUIR
der. and whose release was ordered
by the old prison commission before
it went out of Office. The order of
revocation is based on the belief of
the new commission that the parole
was prematurely granted, Ball not
becoming eligible for parole until
June 81, five years'after his incarcer-
alton.
The new prison commission has
selected Eugene H. Ray. of Louis
vile, as secretary of the body to suc-
coed w. F. Grayot, resigned.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-06-22
ROOSEVELT READY TO BOLT.

Chicago, H., June 21.-Theodore
Roosevelt before his political advis-
ers and a personally selected num-
Der of delegates instructed for him,
Thursday afternoon read statement
of his position in the Republican
nomination fight and left it for them
to decide what position they would
take in the struggle.
Mr.. Roosevelt called before him
two delegates from each of the
states which have supported him
and the leaders in his campaign. AT
ter outlining his position. declaring
that he would continue his fight on
principles he had outlined from the
beginning the Colonel left the room
and the delegates and leaders sat
down to deliberate what should be
done.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-06-22
Colonel ROOseyeS Plan to Bolt is Looked Upon as Certain
Evidence That He Sees Unavoidable Defeat Staring
Him In the Face.
TOM LAWSON WANTS BRYAN TO RUN.
The Credentials Committee viii Move Slowly in Order to Let
Teddy's Excited Satellites Cool OF and Return
To Calmer Reason

The only speculation is as to the
size of the Roosevelt walk-out, and
when it will occur.
Undoubtedly the Taft manage.
ment in the convention has been
superior to that Of his opponent.
Roosevelt's fight on Root, who was
even stronger than Taft. was a bad
piece Of politics. Its renewal the
second day made the Taft vote solid.
II his main contest had been reserved
for the credentials committees re-
port many believe he would have
won. There are a lot if ''ifs" about
conventions, however.
Tom w. Lawson has taken display
space in Chicago papers with an ap.
peal to Bryan to become candidate.
Lawson says he spent 100000 for
Roosevelt in Massachusetts,, and will
furnish a large amount for Bryan if
he runs.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-06-22

the sister. Mrs. Edna Whitaker
Perry, dressed in white with bunch
of pink roses and green; then came
the bride and groom who took their
stand under the Marriage Bell. Pre-
ceding the ceremony and appeal
ance Of any one were two solos from
the parlor by Miss Emma Noe. and
then accompanying their coming
the grand wedding march.
Rev. j. B. Eshman pronounced one
Of the most beautiful and impressive
ceremonies it has ever been our
pleasure to hear. This was followed
by an impressive prayer by Rev. j..
L. Goodnight, d. d.
The bride wore a delicate tan col
ored satin suit exquisite in its sim
plicity and beauty with hat so ar
tistic that one never thought of it..
The groom wore the conventional
travelling suit. After the congratu-
lations Of Mr.. Eshman. they retired
within. and we're soon ready for the
automobile waiting to bring them to
the city. when they left on tour
north for some weeks. On their re-
turn they will reside at Troy. where
Mr.. Moffatt has gone into the drug
business. The various attendants
costumes were too numerous and
beautiful to describe. There were
more than hundred beautiful pres
ents at the brides home. beside as
many more at the home Of Mr.. Moi
fatt. at Troy, Tenn.
Thus eliminated a3years' romance
between two real old-time lovers. who
met, loved and continued to love.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-06-22
Announces His Bolt.

Such are the facts about the ma
tional convention as now constituted.
/ decline any longer to be bound by
any action it may take. / decline to
regard as binding any nomination it
may make. I don't regard success
full fraud and deliberate political
theft as constituting title to party
regularity or claim to the support
of any honest man of any party.
II hope that the honestly elected
majority will at once insist upon the
immediate purging of the roll in its
entirety and not piecemeal. by the
convention. II this purging is not
accomplished hope the honestly
elected delegates will decline all fur
Their connection with q convention
whose action is now determined, and
has hitherto been determined by a
majority which is made a majority
by the action of the fraudulent del
egates whom the convention has re-
fused to strike from the rolls.
IF the leaders Of the honestly
elected majority disagree with me in
this matter and wish for any cause
to defer for the moment this &C.
CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.]
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-06-22

Following is the full text of the
statement issued by Mr.. Roosevelt:
THE time has come when feel
that ! must make certain statements,
not merely to the honestly elected
members of the Republican national
convention. but to the rank and file
of the Republican party and to the
honest people of the entire nation.
II went into this fight for certain
great principles. At the moment |
can only serve these principles by
continuing to bear the personal re-
spopsibility which their advocacy
has brought me.
ION behalf of these principles |
made my appeal straight to the PEG
pie themselves. | went before them.
made my argument in full; and ev-
cry move | made was in the open.
without concealment of any kind.
The opposition to me was extraordi-
narily bitter, for ! was opposed by
the practically solid phalanx Of the
big. conscienceless benefciaries Of
special privilege in every form. and
Of course by the many big newspa-
pers. which are controlled BY or in
the interest Of the bosses and special
privilege.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-06-22
A Period of Pleasure and Pro-
fit Promised For The
People.
BIG TENT SPREAD YESTERDAY
Tight Squeeze to Get 1t On The
Metcalfe Lot Sc
lected.

The big tent for the Chautauqna
that opens today was spread on the
Metcalfe lot yesterday and it was by
hard work that it could be gotten or.
the lot. Permission was given foE
it to lap over on one Of the Streets
but this was found to be unnecessary.
The Chautauqua which opens today
will run every day until June %.
The program is notable one.
Kryl's band is a world famous Or
ganization and there are various sing
ers Of splendid accomplishments.
DR.. Colledge, the morning lectur-
er, Gov. Hoch of Kansas, Judge Ka-
vanah of Chicago. Opie Reed, the
novelist, Senator Frank Cannon,
Frank Dixon. Judge Blair, the Chic
reformer, and other celebrated men
will deliver interesting and inspiring
addresses.
Mary Agnes Doyle. the reader, -
Edward Reno, magician, and John,
b. Ratio, impersonator, are only g.
few of the remarkable list of plat
form entertainers.
The Spanish Ladies Orchestra, the
Carroll Glee Club, the LIE Brun
Grand Opera Company, the Musical
Favorites, the Mendelssohn Male.
Quartet have few peers as musical
artists.
The sale Of season tickets fell q
little short of the quantity.
The first entertainment will be at
2::30 this afternoon.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-06-22
BIG FRESHET
River Was Very High For The
Season of The Year.

The river was very high for a
summer freshet this week. 1t got
out of the banks above the Second
street bridge. The channel which
still had some oil from the gas works
in it was given thorough flushing
but the water is still too muddy for
bathing. The boat platform at
Edgewater Park was moved, but
not seriously damaged. The foot
bridge at the foot of Ninth, put in
by baseball fans, was swept away.
1t cost $50 and had been used only
three weeks.
At Gracey the valley back of j. P.
Meacham's house was filled with
several feet of water ard some of
the lake still remains. The heavy
rains caught wheat harvest ready to
begin but the fine weather of the
last few days has righted things
rapidly.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-06-22

Chicago, June 21.- There is a
growing conviction here that the
Taft leaders are not at all 10th for
the credentials committee to be tied
up for an indefinite length Of time
in hearing evidence in the contest
cases. Each hour Of delay weakens
the strength of the third party
movement, so far as the delegates
are concerned, 1t is believed. AS for
Teddy, he has already crossed the
Rubicon. His hat is in the ring and
is nailed down.
The Presidents friends want time
in order to calm the colonels excited
followers and corral them again into
the regular organization. S m e
even predict the convention may last
over till next week.
The result now seems foregone
conclusion. Taft will be nominated.
His leaders resent any attempt TO
deny him the endorsement he has
sought.