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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
The Best Spring Books.
THREE WONDERLANDS OF
the AMEPICAN WEST nv

THREE WONDERLANDS OF
the AMERICAN WEST, by
Thomas d. Murphy. THE
author presents in simple and
graphic style the attractions
which are now drawing people
from all over the world to feast
= on marvels OF scenic beauty
Profusely illustrated and boxed.
lille AND HER PEOPLE OF To-
DAY by Nevin o. Winter. A new
:. volume in the authoritative series OF
Latin-American Republics. IL s.. 40
Illustrated and boxed. Price
The SPELL OF FRANCE, by Caroline
Atwater Mason. \ new volume in the
popular SPELL SERIES. by the au-
thor of the successful Spell
OF Italy. Illustrated and So. so
CHRIST IN ITALY. by Mary Austin.
The adventures of a Maverick G. M
among the Masterpieces. Price.
PANAMA. by Albert Edwards. The best
= Book on Panama for the general
reader Decorated cloth bind
ing. illustrated and boxed SI.sO
Price OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
zee. THE AMERICAN, by Gamaliel
Bradford. 1T is earnestly recon-
mended that every good citizen, every
student of worthy personality. read
for himself Mr.. Bradfords study of
Lees Utmost character" IL 50 cc
. Illustrated. Price .................. ~~'oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
Small Childrem's Hats
Newest Styles.

. Charmingly beautiful styles
some exquisitely simple, others O
a rather elaborate character, bu
still adhering to that daintines:
that denotes all high-class MILL
merry for children.
Mushroom-shaped Leghorn Hats, at
tractively trimmed with velvet ribbon
velvet, exquisite small silk flowers anl
foliage.
$3.50.
Handmade Braided Hats, in mushroom
shape, dafntily trimmed with velvet rib
bon and small silk flowers.
5000.
Panama Hats, rolling brim effect trim
med with ribbon and feathers on side.
$3.50.
Braided Hats, rolling brim effect. beau
tifully trimmed with small flowers an6
foliage.
$8.75.
White Embroidery Hats, mushroom
shape. trimmed with ribbon rosettes an6
fowers; facing made of fine lace rufles.
$3.50.
Third floor. at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
JAPAN'S EMPRESS PLEASED.
Gratitude at Expression Of Thanks
of the Red Cross Conference.

The acting secretary of state has re-
ceived from Marquis Matsukata. president
of the Red Cross Society of Japan. the
following response to telegram trans
hitting through the American embassy al
Toxic the resolution of thanks to heI
majesty. the Empress Of japan. adopted
at a recent meeting of the Red Cross
conference.
Having received through your ambas-
sador in Toxic your agreeable communities
ton of the resolution of the ninth inter-
national Red Cross conference acknowl-
edging her majesty the empress gift,
Immediately brought the matter to her
majesty's knowledge and she was much
pleased with the expression of the cordial
thanks of the conference on this occasion.
1 sincerely thank you for your kind in
termediation."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
Children's Socks and
Underwear.

underwear
Comfort and GOODNESS in their
styles, service in their wearing
qualities, and daintiness in their
designs. We are firm in our con-
viction that no stocks are more
complete.
Children's Socks, in fancy stripes, a
variety of checks and plain white. tan
and black.
25c to 8oc pair.
Children's Imported Cotton Socks. in
black. white and tan: best quality; mark
ed lower than Is generally the case.
Sizes 4 to ~, pair. .I5c
Sizes 8 and 81, pair. zoe
Children's Ribbed Combination Suits;
low neck and no sleeves.
soc and 75c each.
Children's Fine Gauze Knickerbocker
Drawers; style with large seat and
short legs; sizes IS to 30.
Special price, 371ac each.
Children's Plain Gauze Vests. high
with long or short sleeves, and low neck
without sleeves.
CSC to $50 each.
Main door, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
Charles Lee Accused of Withholding
Money Found in Restaurant.

Charles Lee. colored. employed as
waiter in a restaurant on Sth street
northwest. was arrested this morning by
Detectives Pratt and Hewlett, and held
to answer a charge Of grand larceny.
Henry Grimes. colored, who Is employed
at Burgdorf's livery stable as driver,
charges that the waiter picked up a
pocketbook he dropped and neglected to
return all of it's contents to him.
Lee says he had $97 In his pocketbook
when he went to the restaurant. and that
he dropped it on the floor. Later il was
returned to him with SIS in Ii. II 10
charged that Lee distracted the larger
part Of the money. The accused denies
the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
URGE CHILD Welfare
HEADQUARTERS HERE
Civic Federation Speakers
Propose Settlement Houses
Raise Funds.

That the four settlement houses of the
District. Friendship. Noel. Neighborhood
and Colored Settlement, unite In raising
funds for the establishment of a head
quarters for child welfare work in Wash
ington was the appeal last night of Mrs.
Archibald Hopkins. chairman of the
woman's welfare department of the Ma
tional Civic Federation, and Rev Abram
Simon. at the annual meeting of the
Friendship House Association
washington Is noted for It's noble
stretches of ground" said Rev Mr.. Simon
Il am wondering whether the time has
not come for US to create a civic center
and have one splendid building here
which shall be devoted to childhood
1.-THE child study of today Is but a
response to the cry for independence
After man had made his declaration of in
dependence. came woman with her decla-
ration, which now has won general recog-
milton. 1t was only after woman had
declared herself that we were able to
discover the claims of the child" he con-
cluded.
For Central Charity Building.
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, in her ca
pacity of chairman of the woman's
for the establishment of child welfare
work in Washington and the advantages
to be derived from it, not only by the
children. but by women and social work
ers as we'll.
It's importance is twofold. she declared.
since 1T aids the mother as we'll To
accomplish this, she said, the four set
Elements of the city, Friendship, Noel,
Neighborhood and the Colored Settlement,
should take the initial steps. Only by
concentrated effort. by hard endeavor and
direct appeal to the hearts and intelli-
gence OF the people, she declared, could
this be done. The speaker suggested a
building, to be used as a central charity
building, be erected and the quarters be
rented to various charity organizations.
Ray s. Gehr. the retiring president. in
troduced Rev. w. j. Kirby Of the Catho-
and the remainder of the meeting was
devoted to the annual election OF officers
and routine business and reports.
The Officers Elected.
Officers elected were W. H. Baldwin.
president; Mrs. H. B. F. mcfarland,
first vice president: James w. Cliff, sec
ond vice president; Mrs. W. G. Stewart,
secretary; Mrs. Kirk Holmes, treasurer:
board OF managers, Mrs. w. H. Baldwin,
Mrs. A. NJ. Chesley, Mrs. Henry Garnett,
Mrs. Ralph Given, Mrs. Kirk Holmes.
Miss Flora l. p. Johnson, Mrs. H. B.
F. mcfarland. Mrs. Robert H. Young,
Mrs. w. c. Stewart, Miss C. Z. Marsh,
Miss Helen Nicoay. Miss Annie NJ. Pres
cott,. Miss Adeline Rochefort, Miss Mary
Swain, c. H; Ball, H. w: Blanchard,
Fairchild, F. l. FIshback R. s. Olive,
the Rev. III. " Hewlett the Rev. w. j.
Kirby, f. l.. Park and NJ. A. Winter.
Miss Lydia A. H. Burklin, treasurer,
reported that the association had ex-
pended S5521.36 last year, leaving bal
ance of S11221.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
HARMON SUSPENDS TOUR.
Governor Returns to State Capital to
Attend to Official Business.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15.-Gov. judi
son Harmon today interrupted his tour
of the state in furtherance OF his cam
paign for the presidential nomination. to
return to the capital to attend to the
affairs Of his office. He left again after
noon for Akron, where he will speak
tonight He is expected to answer the
statement made yesterday by William
Jennings Bryan, in which the Nebraskan
denied allegations made by the governor
in speech at Wooster Monday night.
Gov. Harmon will speak at Greenville
tomorrow night, at Chillicothe Friday
and at Delaware Saturday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
All Spring Hats
Now Greatl RedmcedimPrice

6EW prices have been placed remaining New Spring
Ink Millinery There is only why these Spring Hats
ILL " should be offered essened and that because
effect immediate disposal to make for the mid
modes In doing offer them this time that
might benefit the while the hats still
the style of the hour and when they abundant
There remarkably good choose from in hats
for all tailored semdress and
Small Street Hats and Large Flower Hata diversity in models
from which woman desire be gratihed her idea
of price.
An opportunity that will appeal the who requires
hat finish the and who something
ceptionally low price.
Now ......... $500, $3.50, $1,000 and $500
Were $500 to S25.OO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
Sale of Bath Sets
At q Low Price.

Bath Sets, consisting of two
bath towels and two face cloths,
initiated with blue letters. A most
attractive and seryiceable set, es-
pecially to the traveller or tourist,
making it easy for you to identify
your own belongings.
$I.I8 set of 4 pieces.
Regular price, SI.5o.
initiated Bath Towels, a good
generous size towel, with blue in
itial, $50 each.
Second door. Eleventh Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
Special Sale of
Fine Muslin Sheets.

Now is a good time to buy a
years supply of Sheets, or, if not a
years supply, at least enough to
last throughout the summer. The
uniform good quality of these
which we offer at this low price
makes them worthy of your re-
lance, and they are soft and
white and beautiful in texture.
You cannot make mistake in
buying them. Size 8Ixoo inches.
Sale price, $I.Io each.
Regular value, $I.4o.
Second door. + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
Exceptionally Desirable Clearance Offerings Inn
WOmem'S Suits and Dresses
I'm Entirely New Styles and Finest Materials.

Highgrade and fashionable of them from
stock others secured for the occasion.
Marked at the lowest prices of the season
for garments of correspond
ing quality.
Suits of serge diagonal whpcord mixtures shepherd checks
mannh sungs straight front, Norfolk and cuaway coats
actual worth from s22 so to $1,000 .S15z5
Suits OF whpcod bedford cords imported sutngs diagonal
the best plain and fancy shades severely tailored and
tracvey trimmed actual worth from $1,000 to $3.50
Suits elegant serges diagonas and taetas in plain color
and combinations handsome exclusive styles actual
worth from $500 to $3.50, So. so
of eoenne taeta marquisette char
and chiffon afternoon evening and street shades and
styles; actual worth $500, at. :S1z 50
Dresses Of taea fouad and messallne in plain coor fig
becoming and serceabe styles
worth $1,000. So IS
ng
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
Stamped Lawn
Waists, Csc.

A new and dainty pattern we
have just received, and the value
is such an unusual one that it is
worthy of every woman's atten-
ton. Sheer White Lawn, stamp
ed for embroidering and sufficient
material for making entire waist.
Csc each.
Main floor st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
Special Selling of New and
Fashionable Silks.

Several OF the seasons and most popular silks offered
at very much less than the usual prices
26inch Natural Colored Waterproof Shantung Pongee
soc Yard. Was 85c.
27nch Ask Serge Suitng designs jasper with black
stripes and black with white stripes.
S5c Ward. Regularly $1.15
27inch Asik Chiffon Tafetas navy with pretty white stripes,
and jasper with black stripes.
$50 Yard. Regularly S1.15
31nch Best Make Tub Silks variety of striped de-
and desirable coongs, suitable for
ems waists and shirts and mems neglge shirts.
S1OO Yard. Regularly S1.2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
WOULD IGNORE TAFT.
North Carolina Convention Almost
Unanimous for Roosevelt.

RALEIGH. N. c., May 15.-Fully
1000 of the 100 delegates to the North
Carolina state convention today brought
instructions for Col Roosevelt from
their county conventions. To meet the
situation in the first congressional dis
trict, where the two national delegates
were left uninstructed, Roosevelt lead
ers planned this morning to offer q
resolution in the state convention bind
ing all OF North Carolina's twenty-four
delegates to support Roosevelt at Chi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15

caEo. It was claimed this would be
approved by all the counties in the first
district.
An early draft Of resolutions prepared
by the Roosevelt leaders contained no
Endorsement of President Tafts admin
istration. Prior to the opening Of the
convention at noon the fight waged
around efforts to depose State Chairman
John NJ. Morehead and National Com
mitteeman E. c. Duncan, who have been
leaders in the Taft campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
ACKNOWLEDGE CLARK VICTORY
House Gives Speaker Rousing 0va.
ton at Noon.

When Speaker Clark took his place in
the House at noon today his friends,
mindful of the California democratic
primaries, gave him a rousing ovation
Mr.. Clark bowed his ACCOMPLISHMENTS
and said. 1.-The chaplain will lead in
prayer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
Splendid Values i'm
WOr11er1'S Silk STOCKINGS.

HE attraeveness of these values lies the fact that
they low priced but in the qualities and the
W. usual exercised in making, and also the variety Of
- shades.
dozen pairs Pure Silk Hose with
making them very durable shown black 81
plain shades
Am Excellent Value, 0Oc Pair.
pairs Hose with boots silk
cotton; special garter Shown black white
value of exceptional strength 800 4st
A5c Pair &.st<% IS 80
complete showing of Black Silk Hose with feet
others all silk Pair 9Ocs 81. 90 and Sf.5O
lain foorF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
New Knit Combination Suits
Inn Summer Styles and Weights.

WISS and Jersey Ribbed Combination Suits neck
N and sleeves; drawers tight fitting and
~ trimmed with lace Ideal styles and weights for
They help promote the desirable smooth founda-
ton which from the shaping of the garment the figure
comfortable
mens being used in determining sizes.
Csc, 35c, SOC to S1.75 each.
Pants
llacetu ~ "N
= - ~ CSC 75c pair
Womens Wool Bands.
- 25c to $3.50 each $50, soc, 75c and $I.oo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15

1.-THE Match is the title of a sweet
little love story written by Stirling Nc
Emery Stuart for our next Sunday Maya.
zine. The cover is a beautiful girls head
by Penrhyn Stanlaws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
Expect About l 900 Entries.

Under the rules governing the tourna-
ment, each elementary school in the Dis
trict will be permitted to enter four relay
teams and two boys in each individual
running and field event, making a max
imum entry Of forty boys per school. II
is expected there will be about 1000 Ell.
tries.
Gold, silver and bronze medals will be
given to those who finish first, second and
third, respectively, in each event. An all
around championship trophy will be
awarded in each division to the school
scoring the greatest number of points in
that division, while an all-around cham
pionship trophy for the city will be award
number of points in the meet The divi-
sion and city championship trophies are
perpetual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
WOmen's Coats i'm Practical
STYLES of the Latest Design.

OAlS Tor spring and summer use need De prac 70 nno
because then that mind and dis
w position takes practical thought and way-ts
the influence the So today call attention
We don't believe will
have need that prepared to satisfy.
Steamer Touring Coats plain coos and checks OF brown
white smarty fashioned and made of rich
imported fabrics denong protection and comfort in their
$500 and $3.50.
find with travellers and motorists,
and country those going lakeside usually
include them in their wardrobe; well tailored
$500 to $1,000.
Coats whipcod tussah and goldcoh;
fetching and exceptionally attractive Some made
in the popular raglan STYLE others semhting and trimmed with
brown black satin
$500 and $780,
White Coats of handsome serges basket fabrics and
polo cloths models plainly but elegantly tailored and
showing marked color contrast in trimming
$1,000, $3.50 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
FIELD MEET JUNE 8
About 1000 Entries Expected
for Athletic Tourney at
Union League Park.

Saturday, June 8, has been designated
as the date for the elementary schools
athletic tournament, to be conducted
under the auspices Of the Washington
Playground Association. The tournament
will be held at Union League Park, be-
ginning at Q am.
The following list of events to be con-
tested was announced today by Edgar
s. Martin, supervisor of Fairgrounds:
Eighty fve-pound class = Fifty-yard
dash, running high jump, running broad
jump 36Oyard, relay (four-boy team.
acknowledgement class = Sixty-yard
dash, running high jump. running broad
jump, 440-yard relay four-boy team.
d-and-fifteen-pound class
Seventy-yard dash, running high jump,
running broad jump. 44O-yard relay -four
boy team.
Unlimited weight Northumberland
dash, running broad jump, running high
jump SSO-yard relay four-boy team.
All entries must be in by pm, May
%, it is announced. in order to allow
time for the arrangement Of heats and
the printing of the program. No post
entries will be accepted. The entrance
fee will be 10 cents for each bOy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
Practical Toilet
Needs and Requisites.
: Purely compounded and highly
desirable in every particular.

Wanous' Shampoo Bags. each, loo: for. .25e
IiSterine. bottle ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5c and soc
All Cologne bottle. Soc, 55c and 81. 10
All Sea Salt. box. .--.............25c and 45c
Bath CRYSTALS, yerbena. each. .5Oc and 15c
W. e. l.. Qunine Lair Tonic, bottle,
&c and SOC
Pinaud-s Hair Tonic hottie. $500. 4oc and soc
Riveris' Talcum Powder. box. 25c
less Talcum Powder box .s5c
Santine's Hutch Talcum Powder ...... 20c
vantine's Sana Derms Talcum Powder. :. loo
Hubbard Ayers Gardenia Talcum Powder. .c5c
G;lyco Thymoline ....... &c 45c and S5c
Frostilla ...................... Ice
Benzoin and Almond Cream. &c
Bath Brushes. with and without handle,
soc to s. 25
Nall Brushes each .........lO loo to 81. 30
Tooth Brushes. each ................10o to 35c
Main door G e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-15
Unusual Values Inn
The Annual May Sale of Hig11=grade
Sample Undergarmemts.

@HE manufacturer from whom regularly obtain these
samples of Womens Muslin Undergarments is of the
prominent of the better class of makers and for
close business relations with him
that he vor each with his samples We believe the col
lection which offer far like sale because Of
conditions his samples
than he did before The materials nedlewok trimmings
detail Of making only intrinsic goodness but the
and line OF those demand The values
unusual and best be appreciated inspection
Gowns ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 60c to S4.05
Long Petcoats ............. 81 90 to sos
Drawers OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Csc to S205
Corset Covers .............-..... soc to S2.1@
Combination Suits .............. Csc to S6.95
Chemises Observation-Disclosures. SOC to S2.1@
Princess Slips. Observation-Disclosures. ST. 20 to S295
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-30

NEW YORK. July 29-Nv.eat firm;
September 1.0th@l01A, spot No. 2 red
old nominal l.1034 in elevator. Corn firm.
No. in elevator nominal, export No. 2
inal oats easy, natural white 61463.
white clipped 63m65. Rye quiet; No. 2
nominal o. b. New York. Barley dull;
mailing nominal C t. f. Buffalo Hay
weak; good to prime 90@ 35. poor to fair
S0m119 Flour unsettled; spring patents
S5G5@5.40 straights $4.90q525 clears
S475d5 winter patents $5656D5. IS,
straights $4S0G49O clears $45Od475.
Beef steady; family SlS01s50 Pork
steady: mess S2O02O 70, family s20G21.25.
Lard steady; city steam 1914 bid, middle
West spot 10 so bid Tallow quiet; city
lin hogsheads) 6b nominal, country Gin
tierces) 58i a6la
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-30
"CASE-HARDENED"
AD MAN WRITES

Who else would dare make this offer?
We quote from a letter from II. NJ.
Johnson, Vice President Of The Daily Re-
public, Rockford. Illinois
I'm the 27 years that it has been my
business to deal with copy Of all kinds !
have never seen more convincing, logical
and forceful ads than those you are send
ing out. They have a ring OF sincerity
and the statements have the tone Of be-
ing a recital Of facts that should inspire
confidence. They have so impressed a
case hardened ad man that he is exceed
ingly curious to know if it really does the
wonderful things recited "
In reply we sent Editor Johnson some
convincing literature. following II up with
the statement that if he knew Of definite
case Of Brights Disease a worthy person
to whom our aid would mean something.
that we would send course Of Fulton $
Renal Compound in an attempt to estab-
lish the genuineness Of the claims made in
the very shadows of The Republics Edi-
toriai Rooms We added that we do not
claim recoveries in all cases and might
make a failure. but that we would take
the chance, and trusted within three
months to show such results that the pa
tient would be in comfort and would have
new heart and courage in the reasona Bile
proba bility that recovery could ultimately
be had
body else in the world dare make this
offer?
Fulton's Renal Compound can he had at
Frank Edmondson & Bro, "a South Broad
street and i06 North Pryor street
Ask for pamphlet.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-07-30
STOCKS DECLINE
ON HEAVY SALES
Large Industrial Issues Suffer
Losses Through Fear of Re-
duCtions in Tariff.
BY CHARLES w. STORM.

NEW YORK. July 29.-The stock mar
ket opened irregular today, but with an
undertone of tirmness in many issues and
although dealings We're on a moderate
scale the general movement disclosed. i'm
provement over the extraordinary dull
ness of Saturday
The United States Steel issues started
unchanged but after the first few min
utes support was evidenced in the COM
mon which gained 4 point. The electric
stocks displayed frmness, Westinghouse
showing a gain of q point. The socalled
Hill stocks. St. Paul. Baltimore and Ohio,
Pennsylvania Republic Iron and Steel
and Brooklyn Rapid Transit were up
from Is to p point. Union Pacific Great
Northern Ore, Canadian Pacific, Amalga-
mated Copper, Utah Copper and Reading
showed fractional declines. American
Sugar started las points down American
Railway shares were quiet and firm in
London as also was Canadian Pacific.
The curb market opened dull and
steady
Price movement in the late forenoon
was steadier alohtugh American Sugar
continued weak, declining ~ Losses and
gains generally were confined within d
narrow margin.
Irregular recoveries were made in the
afternoon session, extending to Y points
in st Paul. Southern Pacific. Baltimore
and Ohio, Westinghouse, Northern Pacific,
Steel and other traders came back to
about their opening price Business con-
tinued moderate in volume, Trading was
largely confined to professionals.
The market closed steady, governments
unchanged; other bonds steady.
Stock uiIotat{one.