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Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-18
GIRLS COATS

GlkL0 JUAIS
Beautiful Silk Plush Goats, regular $1,000 values
sale price Is. Il. 81. q. q. u. ~. .... $4s98
Girls Coats ranging II size for s to is years,
made IN Plush, Kersey, Broadcloth and Nov
city Goatings, values to 5000: Sale price
! s.. SAL 8
Girls Coats, 2 to s years. These include Cor
duroy, Bear Skin and Plush, $500 values. Sale
price u. q. ]. 9. ...s 81. So 98
Girls Goats, 2stos6 years, including Curl Tex,
Bear Skin and Broadcloth, values to $500,
sale price 81. ..... y. IS. 81. u. $1.98
Girls Coats, s 70 14 years. Including Pushes
and ghinchilla, $1,000 To $500 values, sale
price ..@ $8.98
Girls Coats, s rs I4 years. Regular $1,000 to
$3.50 values, sale price ...s SIS. so .... $$2s98
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-18
SLAUGHTERED BEYOND BELIEF

IhSB the most umue andS pG1cuarm merchandise vent ever conceived Astounding Thrilling interest
to every ne Who ves economy This mammoth stock be cut loose from all former costs regardless
OF o,h e offerings countless sand mdEpuhbyH the most wonderful conception all former price cutting
You will be bewhhed anda aonsbd at wata few dollars wilhae d TIL net IL day of this SALE.
Ndone article btw what will get the marching order price attached to make this sale go down in history as
the biggest and modbamfGal ahf rom aavng standpoint of general menhandet everybody who is
lucky en0g to grasp opportunities when presented and not one ennysw worth must be left 10 remind
You Of former ownership. HN goes 8 .@@.#
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-18
LADIES, H%ANDKERCHIEFs

Ladies' Handkerchiefs, regular 1oc values. Sale
price s.. d. &. 81. . 4c
Ladies' Handkerchiefs, pure Linen, Sc values,
sale price ...... Il. . dc
Ladies' Handkerchiefs 15c value, sale price Sc
Ladies' Handkerchiefs 25c value, sale price 12Nsc
ladies handkerchief, SOC value, sale price 25c
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-18
FOR THE STOUT LADIES

Suits in Black and Navy, French Serge, sizes 40
to AZ, $$335. 90 values. Sale price $14.98
Ladies' $$33s. 90 Suits in Chiffon, Broadcloth, Rus
sian Fitch Collar. Sale price .s1s.e5
Ladies' $4,000 Silk Velvet Suits, Fur Trimmed,
sale price $500. 81. !. 8. !. 81. :. $$21.95
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-18
EMBROIDERIES, FLOUNClNGS, LACES,
DRESS TRIMMINGS AT ONE-HALF
PRICE AND LESS
MILLINERY
Ladies This is Your Chance

Pf.uo eIu fPp.Oo 4 #luIllGSy SALE price -. =. $3.50. ! y
$50 and 1915 Plunes, sale price ..........9 8c
Fancy Feathers, regular $500 values, sale
Ladies $500, $500 and 5000 Hats, sale price
........ $685.. $1O0
Ladies Tailored and Street Hats, Children's in.55
Guided, sale price .., ...... J. ~. 4sc
Ladies' New Fad Tipperary Wells, $1.o0 value,
sale price $3.50. 5. q. &. .......6 9c
3-yard Auto Wells, regular $500 value, sale price
........... I. 80. /. &. 9. ..... $1.19
$500 and $500 Opera Scarfs at $11e
HOSIERY
Ladies' 25c Hose, sale price ... 81. 10c
Silk Hose, one lot regular s35c, sale price .19c
Regular Soc Hosiery, sale price J. 800
The kayser Wonderfoots Hose, regular $3.50
value at st. i. q. (. IS. Il. $119
Kayser Silk Hose, regular $s1.oo value, sale price
.... 1880. $50. .........1 9c
Regular 500 Brocaded and Embroidered Kay
ser Silk Hose ... ... i 4. r. I. I. /. ]. }. ... $1.48
Ladies Cashmere Wool Hose, values to 75c, sale
price 81. Il. "a. q. 4. IS. ssc
LADIES' AND CHIIDSENS' FURS
Prices Smashed Like knitting Wood for Ten
Mighty Selling Days
Children's Eur Sets, values $1.50 and $1.75, sale
price !. q. ... .... ... csc
1915 White Ermine, sale price ..s..s. 7. $50
$500 White Ermine, sale price ... u. $2.98 \
Ladies, $4,000 Black Fox Fur Sets. sale price
!. B. ... .s.. .... ..... $4,000
Ladies' $4,000 Mole Skin Sets, sale price 5000
Ladies' $4,000 Crit Cat, Fur Sets, sale price
J. B, q. ... n. 81. al. as. $500
Ladies, $500 Mink Sets, sale price ... $500
MolesSkiin 5000 Fur Sets, sale price $4,000
Regular $1,000 White Arctic Fox, sale price
8. 81 ... q. ISL. /. i. II. !. .. $500
Oppossum fitch Furs, Regular $500 value, sale
price Il. 4. NJ. h. $3.50
Grey oppossuny regular $500 values, sale price
!. ... ISIS us. WI. 4. &. x... $3.50
Silver Fox, regular $500, sale price $1,000
Indies Eur Neck Pieces up III $500 to 5000
value, sale price ..... q. B. 4. s. 1896
Ladies $1,000 Blne Wolf Sets. sale price s4.9s
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
ITALY AND AUSTRIA FOR PEACE
Won 5uelow Persuaded Nations 70
Settle Difficulties and Keep Italy
Out of the War.

Rome, May 6.-In official quarters.
where the true situation of Italy is
known and notwithstanding the anti
Austrian feeling shown at the unyeil-
ing of the Garibaldi monument at
Quarto SAINT Elena, it is stated that
the possibility of an accord between
Italy and Austria has never been so
probable.
The differences between the two
countries now concern only the extent
Of the territories to be turned over by
Austria to Italy, and the form Of and
time in which the cession is to be
made. The greatest obstacle still con-
Germs Trieste.
Prince Won Buelow, the German am
bassador, declared that if he can in
duce Baron Sonnino, the Italian for
eign minister, to give up claim on Tri-
este and accept its constitution into a
free city, an agreement between Aus
tria and Italy might be reached in a
relatively short time. The ambassa-
dor added that the latest concessions
by Austria showed she understands
the necessity to make even what to
her is a grave political sacrifice with
a view to eliminating all causes Of
friction between the two countries
and insuring Italy's neutrality in the
war at present and possibly her loyal
support later.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
JITNEY OWNERS IN SESSION
FIRST National Convention Meets In
Kansas City With Twenty-Five
Delegates Present.

Kansas City, Mo-, May Sin open
ing the first national convention Of
the jitney men at the Coates house
yesterday morning E. K. Carnes, tenn
porary secretary, said:
These twenty-five delegates who
are assembled here this morning prove
that not all the brave men are fight
ing in the trenches in Europe For
it takes lots of courage and optimism
to be a pioneer such as we are
Mr. Carnes was elected permanent
secretary and Perry T. Allen, attorney
for the jitneys in Springfield, Mo-,
was named president Of the national
assembly
It's a privilege" Mr.. Allen said,
ito be at this history making conven-
ton. The jitneys are the beginning
of a great revolution in the transpor-
tation world In our own town We
have eighty-nine of them, who are
now fighting for their existence
against big corporation. We have
applied for an injunction, which we
believe will declare the ordinance in
spired by the Springfield Traction
Company unconstitutional"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
MUST BACK DOWN Or FIGHT
Japan Preparing to Take ForcibIs
Measures to Compel China to
Accept Her Demands.

Toxic, May Only a complete
backdown on the part of China can
prevent Japan taking forcible meas
ures to compel acceptance of its de-
mands. Officials generally expect this
action, although they say that China
viii continue its present policy until
the very last minute.
Any other course, they say. would
subject President Yuan Shi Kai to a
serious uprising at home. II he con-
tinues to hold out until the last mo-
ment he can then explain that the
force Of circumstances demanded con-
cessions-
Officially, however, japan continues
war preparations Martial law has
been decreed on the Kwang TUng
Peninsula, and a powerful japanese
fleet is cruising near the Chinese
coast, while another is getting ready
for sea at the Sasebo yards.
The emperor presided at a cabinet
council yesterday at which there was
also present the elder statesmen II
is understood that China's intention
to appeal TO the United States, Great
Britain and Russia was communieat-
ed to the cabinet, but that it was de-
cided that there could be no further
change in the japanese attitude
London, May 6.-Japan has granted
China forty-eight hours to decide
whether to meet the japanese de
mands, according to the Toxic CORE
spondent Of the Central News.
At the same time, according to Pc
king adyiees- all Japanese in China
have been warned by their cOnsuls to
be prepared to leave the country at
a moments notice
It is predicted that unless China
meets the japanese demands within a
certain time. Japan viii attack with
out a formal declaration OF war
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
KANSAS CRY TO VOTE BONDS
Four and Half Million Dollars VIII
Be Spent for Public improve
ments.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 6.-This
town is going to make itself a better
place to live in The one large COM
munity in the country which felt
least the recent period of business
depression, the city is preparing to
vote bonds for s4.5OO,OOO which will
be used in public improvements dur
ing the next year.
For once in more than a decade, all
the newspapers, ali the business and
civic organizations and all the lead
ing taxpayers, irrespective Of party
and faction, are united in working for
the passage Of the bonds.
Mayor Jost has just opened the
campaign in noteworthy speech
made before the City Club
Kansas City either must go for
ward or back today. There is no mid
die course" he said
Then he sounded this warning:
Unless the people of Kansas City
respond to the obligations of citizen
ship and vote these bonds taxes will
be raised
THE improvements for which these
bonds are planned are absolutely nee
essary- If we do not vote bonds to
pay for them over long term of years,
we viii have to pay for them out Of
the general fund, and that would
mean raised assessments in order to
get enough money in the general
fund"
Mayor Jost went into detail on each
item of the proposed bond issue, tell
ing of the necessity for each and of
the benefit which would be wrought
by it. He cOmplimRnted the business
mems committee which, he said, had
worked periodically and unseIfishIy
in this crisis of the city's affairs TO
decide just what the city needed. In
conclusion he said:
There is no joker in these items
included in the bond issue Every
item is for something necessary, and
should be voted. At my town meet
ings which I purpose conducting, L
want any man, any Kansas Cityan
who is in doubt, who does not under
stand some part of the proposed is
sue, to rise up and interrupt me with
questions. I'll answer him, and help
to straighten out his difficulties
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS

President Wilson was besieged in
the White House the other day by Mrs
Lawrence Lewis, jr., and Mrs. Harry
Lowenburg, two Philadelphia sufTra-
gists, who refused to accept word from
secretaries that the President would
be unable to receive a delegation Of
sufIragists when he goes to Philadel-
phia.
Attorneys for the jitney owners
viii carry their fight against the Fort
Worth ordinance, as upheld by the
Austin court of criminal appeals, TO
the United States Supreme Court
The United States consul at
Lyons, France, one Of the passengers
aboard the steamship Santa Anna
which has arrived at Plymouth. Eng,
from New York, committed suicide dur
ing the voyage by 1eaping overheard
He was on his way to his post
DIR. John H Wins, connected
with the Ricketts, Laboratories in Gin
cinnati. is being shOvered with con
gratulatiOns for the remarkable opera
ton performed by him which restored
life to a baby. after it had been dead
eleven minutes
How American soldiers and sail
oTs saved Cristobal and large proper
ties in Colon from destruction by the
fire which swept the latter city re-
Gently. and afterEard pitched tents
and cared for the homeless people,
was described IN cable advfces from
Brigadier General Edwards
The Tucker, the newest and enc
Of the largest torpedo boat destroy-
ers built for the United States navy.
was launched recently At the yards
OF the Fore River ShipbuiIding Cor
poration Al Quincy. Mas
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
U. S. WON'T CHANGE
Washington Believes that Japan
Will Uphold Open Door
Policy in China.
BRYAN ISSUES A STATEMENT
Secretary of State Explains Position
Of This Country in chino-JaR
Controversy.

Washington. May The silence
tanned by the United States with ref
erence to the Representatives, nego-
dations since they began nearly four
months ago, was broken tonight BY
the issuance OF a statement by Secre-
tary Of State Bryan explaining the po-
sition of the American government
The statement was prepared earlier
in the day after consultation with
President Wilson While press reports
had told Of Japan's decision to send
an uitimatum TO China, no official in
formation had been received TO con-
firm this tonight
Viscount Chinda, the japanese am
bassador, and Kai Flu Shah. the Chi
nese minister, sought separate inter
views with Mr. Bryan late today, but
declined to discuss the object Of their
visits
The text OF the statement follows:
In order that there may be no mis-
understanding of the position of the
United States in reference to the nego-
tiatiOns pending between Japan and
made
At the beginning Of negotiations the
japanese government confidentiaIly in
formed this government Of the matters
which were under discussion, and &C
companied the information by the as
surance, that Japan had no intention
Of interfering with either the political
independence or territorial integrity
Of China and that nothing she pro-
posed would discriminate against the
other powers having treaties with Chi
ma, OF interfere with the open door
policy to which all the leading nations
are committed
This government has not only had
no thought OF surrendering its treaty
rights with China, but il has never
been asked by either Japan or China
to make any surrender Of these rights
There is no abatement OF its interests
in the welfare and progress Of China
and its sole interest in the present ne
gotiations is that they may be con
cIuded in a manner satisfactory 10
both nations, and that the terms Of
the agreement viii not only contribute
to the prosperity OF both OF these great
Oriental empires, but maintain that
cordial relationship so essential to the
future Of both. and TO the peace Of the
world.
No remarks accompanied the state
ment nor was there any further expla-
nation of the purpose of its issuance
at this time
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
REPORT ON THE GULFuGHT

Washington, May 6.-The American
steamer GuIfIight was flying a large
American ensign" and was ''tOrpedoed
without warning" by a submarine,
whose nationality has not yet been
established, according to q cabled
statement received by Secretary
Bryan yesterday signed by Chief Of
ficer Smith and Consular Agent Ban
field.
Ambassador Page reported that
Lieut. John H. Towers, one OF The
naval attaches of the American en-
bassy at London, and Naval Construct,
or Lewis B. Mcbride will make an in
vestigation of the hull OF the Gulf
light, now in charge OF the British
admiralty He also ordered the
American consul at Plymouth to take
dispositions from the officers and crew
of the vessel.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
LABOR WAR IS SPREADING
Association of Construction Employ
ers Threatens to Lockout 1900
Hodcarriers in Chicago.

Chicago, May 7.-Chicago's build
ing trades troubles, which already
have resulted In the idleness OF more
than 10000 skilled and unskilled
workers through lockouts or strikes,
yesterday threatened to become more
involved when a lockout of $4,000
members of the hodcarriers' and build
ing laborers' union seemed imminent.
The men yesterday formally entered
their refusal to accept uniform wage
agreement with the Building Employ
ers' Construction Association.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
JAPANESE GIVE IN TO CHINA
Group of the Demands Officially
Withdrawn-Were Obnoxious
to the Powers.

Toxic, May S-Peace between ia
pan and China was assured yesterday
when group of the japanese de-
mands, most obnoxious to China and
other powers, was officially with
drawn.
With this important concession on
the part of Japan, and the reported
acceptance by China of Japan's other
demands, peace seems certain A
cessation of Japan's warlike prepare
tons was expected to follow yester-
days official announcement
Group 3 of the Japanese demands,
according to The text handed the Chi
nese government in February, con-
tanned seven articles providing for
japanese advisers in Chinese political,
financial and military affairs and
other comprehensive concessions.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
GET CHILD HYGIENE EXPERT
State Board of Health Secures serv.
ices of Dr.. Lydia De ViIbiss of
New York.

Topeka-The state board OF health
has appointed Dr.. Lydia Allen De Vii
bliss of New York head of the child
hygiene bureau, created by the last
legislature. She has accepted and with
begin work on July 1. The object of
the bureau is to save the lives OF ba-
bies. The legislature appropriated
$4,000 year for the work.
DR.. DeViIbiss is said to have had
wide experience in the work She is
now with the New York state health
department, but is so interested in get
ting the idea started in the West that
she accepted the Kansas offer at
loss in salary.
Deaths of babies under years of
age are due, in the great majority of
cases, to mothers" said DR.. Crumbine,
head of the state health board. These
deaths are nearly all preventable.
They are the result Of insanitary and
unwholesome foods, too much clothing
and too little fresh air. The baby isn't
big enough to make a fight against
these things. DR.. DeViIbiss probably
has done more work in child hygiene
than any other person in this country
and she is coming to Kansas to con-
duct an educational campaign among
mothers to save the lives of the lit
tie folks. DR.. DeVilbiss will lecture,
write letters, send out pamphlets and
make personal visits to mothers and
she will have nurses to help her.
when baby is born in Kansas
the department gets a report. 1t Will
be Dr.. DeViIbiss' work to see that
the mother knows all about caring for
the child, its food, clothing and exer-
oic
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Mission Worker A Murderer.

ST Louis, May Robert Bailey
was found guilty of the murder OF
Nancy Stricklin, II years old, by
jury here tonight and was sentenced
to the penitentiary for life. Bailey
who is 50 years old and claims to be
a mission worker, shot and killed
the girl in the front yard of her home
here last fall.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
German FIIer sheIIed SIC.

Washington, May The aerOplsne
which bOmbarded the American steam
ship Cushing off the Dutch coast ha6
three crosses painted On its under
side. according to a report OF the IN
cident received at the state depart
ment from Consul Lisceo.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Ask conoress 20 Seize Food.

Sacramento, Cal, May "a reso-
luton memorializing congress TO seize
the food supply Of the nation to pre-
vent its expectation to the belligerent
countries OF Europe passed the state
assembly last night.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Defeat at Polls Caused Suicide.

Tuscoia, Ill, May 5.-Walter J. Dol
son, former Douglas county Judge for
eight years, shot and killed himself
on the courthouse steps yesterday
morning He was defeated for re-
election last fall and had been de-
spondent since that time.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Rritons Pav 5 RiIIion Year.

London, May Sin presenting the
budget to the House OF Commons yes
terday the chancellor of the excheQuer,
David Lloyd-George, estimated that il
the war lasted the whole of the fiscal
year. Great BTitain's expenditure In
that time would be s5.6s2.I7O, OOO-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Big Liner Victim of German
Submarine While Nearing
End of Voyage.
MANY AMERICAN LOST
Statement BY British Admiralty Says
Only 65s Were Saved Out of
Total of 2,16o-struck by
Two Terpedoes.

London, May 8.-The Cunard liner
Lusitania, which sailed out of New
York last Saturday with more than
two thousands soul aboard, lies at the
bottom of the ocean off the Irish
Coast.
She was sunk by a German sub
marine, which sent two torpedoes
crashing into her side, while the pas
sengers, seemingly confident that the
great swift vessel could eIude the Ger
man underwater craft, were having
luncheon.
Used Four Torpedoes.
-Four torpedoes were fired at the
Lusitania. her officers say, but two Of
them missed. The steamer was flying
the British flag when she was struck
There appears to be a large pro-
portion of the ships crew among the
survivors landed.
statement issued by the British
admiralty says the total number of
survivors of the Lusitania is 65S 1t is
believed that only a few first class
passengers were saved.
Not a word has come from Ireland
concerning the submarine that
wrought the awful havoc. Apparently
the death dealing craft concealed her
self beneath the surface of the water
and escaped unseen.
She Got Aid Quickly.
Half a dozen vessels were hurried
out from Kinsale to where the Lusi-
tania was lying helpless when the
first cry for aid came She was then
eight miles south by west from Kin
sale. The first message was received
about twelve minutes after o'clock.
All reports agree that the Lusitania
suddenly plunged to the bottom at
thirty-three minutes after 2 o'clock.
Therefore, she was afloat only twenty
or twenty-one minutes after she had
been torpedoed. In that brief time
the twenty Iifeboats on board ~
been launched, and it is reported irons
Kinsale that they were put into the
sea crowded with passengers
What Will Washington Do?
Washington, May S.-Destruction of
the British liner Lusitania with the
loss of many lives shocked officials OF
the United States government and
spread profound grief in the national
capital.
The warning Of the United States
that Germany would be held to
strict accountability for the loss of
American lives irrespective of
whether they were aboard beIligerent
or neutral vessels when attacked, TO
cused attention on the White House,
where President Wilson until late in
the night read the dispatches with
grave interest. The President made
no comment
Secretary Bryan. Counselor Ian
sing, senators and members of the
House who we're in the city waited up
until a late hour for definite news of
the passengers and crew of the ship.
Although Congress is not in session,
Senator Stone, chairman of the Senate
foreign relations committee, and 9th
er members of the committee are now
in the city. It is expected they will be
consulted by President Wilson before
he decides on the policy to be pur-
sued by the United States.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Turks Hold eaIIinolI.

Constantinople, May 7.-Official de-
NAL was made yesterday of the claims
of the British that they are holding
the main positions on the GallipoIi
Peninsula
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Greece Calls venizeIos.

Paris, May S-A special dispatch
from Rome says that former Premier
VenizeIos of Greece, who is not at
Cairo, has been recalled suddenly to
Athens, in view OF events which are
Impending.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
End British Arsenal strike.

London, May 6.-The strike Of ], 500
carpenters at Woolwieh arsenal has
come to an end The contractors have
promised to negotiate with the union
officials, who demanded an increase
in nay amounting to 1 cent an hour.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
CHICAGO Has Eiuhtx Lepers.

Chicago. May s.-Chicago has 80
lepers living unquarantined and their
cases unreported, in various parts of
the city, according to DR.. George a.
Zeller, member of the Illinois board
of administration.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-05-15
Los ANGELES Elects Sebastian.

Los Angeles, May e.-CharIes E. Sc
bastian, suspended chief OF police, was
chosen by the people of the city in
the primary yesterday for the first
place on the mayoraIty ticket in the
general election next month.