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Evening star., 1916-08-17
Friday special at $1.OO each.
Third floor G street.
Dress Department.

4 clearance of all remaining summer
styles
Black and White Striped Wolfe
Dresses. sizes Sc. 40 and AZ; $3.95 each.
Were s675.
Dresses; sizes 36. 3s and 40; $3.95 each.
Were sS.75.
Green Striped Wolfe Dresses. size 36;
S3.95 each. Were SS.75.
l White Linen Coat Dress, size 40:
1895. Was $3.50.
Rose Linen Dresses, sizes &c and
3S: $3.50 each. Were $12.95.
White Linen Dresses, size Sc; $50
each. Were s12.95.
= Copenhagen Blue Linen Dresses,
size 3S; $50 each. Were s12.95.
Nile Green Flowered Wolfe Dresses,
sizes IS and Sc: $3.50 each. Were $685..
l Pink Figured Lawn Dress. trimmed
with marquisette. satin girdle; size 36;
$3.50. Was $1,000.
1 Rose Ratine Sport Dress, with white
skirt: size SO; $3.50. Was $500.
2 White Wash Silk Coat Dresses,
striped collar and cuffs; sizes 3s and
40; $3.50 each. Were $1,000.
Striped Silverine Sport Dresses, blue
an6 green colors, with plain skirts:
sizes IS and &c: $3.50 each. Were 1925.
8 Gabardine Dresses. pink. blue and
green stripes: sizes is. SO and 3s; $3.50
each. Were 1925.
l Rose Wolfe Russian Dress, trimmed
with silk braid; size 3S; also one in
blue: size 40: S12.95. Was S18.15.
Third floor. G. street.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Friday Sale of
Women's Suits at $1,000.

In this group is about 70 suits
which we want to dispose OF at
once, and we believe the low
price of $1,000 should do it. The
materials are wool poplin, gabar-
dine, eponge, silverbloom cloth,
linen, and the colors include Law
ender, rose, blue and white
stripes, Belgian blue and a few
in navy and black. Sizes range
from "a to 4O
$1,000 each. Were up to $500.
And the following:
! Handsome Navy Blue vigerole Gabardne
Suit coat elaborately embroidered in silver
bends and finished with handmade buttons
sAirt is plated and yoke; size 40 S25. 30.
Was S65. 90.
Stylish Black Wool Poplin Suit belted coat
with deep points at side; very full skirt, with
gathered back size so; S14.75- Was S295O.
Black SIX Popln Suit, coat hand embroid-
cred and finished with silk buttons; skirt made
fancy yoke and very fun size 40; $500.
Was SG5 o..
Handsome Gros de Londres and Poiret Twill
Suit. setni-htted fare coat, and skirt in fnll
circular effect deep yoke. color. navy; size
So $500. Was $500.
Third floor. G street.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Friday Sale of
Bows Wash Suits at 81. 90.

. A grouping Of Boys Wash Suits
that have been selling rom Sl5O to
S2o5 has been made, and the low
price OF Sl.0O placed on them for the
purpose OF closing them out Friday.
They are in Junior Norfolk and other
good models and the fabrics are first
quality and fast color; sizes 3 to 8
years.
Friday special price, sI.oO each.
All Boys Palm Beach and Cool
Cloth Suits reduced for clearance.
$50 and $3.50 Suits now $3.50 each.
$500 Suits now s3.75 each.
8 Gray Crash Norfolk Suits, in size
only; formerly priced at $3.50; now
S1.00 each
6 Boys Panama Hats, for boys 4 10
years of age; sl95 each. Were
$3.50 to $500
Remaining lot of Boys Wash Hats.
Reduced to 55c each.
Third floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
PRESIDENT WILL TALK.
Not to Make Campaign Tour, But to
Address Civic Bodies.

CHICAGO. August 17.-President Will
son will make a number of public
speeches before civic organizations in
response to Invitations during the
progress of the national campaign, al
though he will not make a political
speechmakin tour of the country, ac-
cording to an announcement made here
today by Senator Thomas J. Walsh of
Montana, manager of the western cam
paign headquarters of the democratic
national committee.
president Wilson has received invi-
tations to deliver a number of ad-
dresses before civic bodies" said SEN
ator Walsh HE intends TO accept as
many of them as his official duties viii
permit. He already has agreed to speak
in ST. Louis September 20 and he may
come to Chicago Immediately after
ward. although no definite arrangement
has been made
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Friday Sale of
Wirthmor Waists
The First We Have Had IN
Several Weeks.

Owing to the remarkable value OF
the Wirthmor Waists and the very
strong demand created for them the
factory was forced to suspend SNIP
ments for several weeks IN order 10
regain basis where they couid
promise every dealer the regular
weekly allotment. Consequently we
have not offered Wirthmor WAISTS
to our patrons for several weeks
Now. however, we are in receipt
oi iour brand new and fresh styles.
which show the trend of fall lash
ions. and we are promised that there
will be no more disappointments
Every Wirthmor Waist is an eX-
ceptional value-every one is con-
fined to us only in Washington. and
Wirthmor Waists are sold only on
Friday.
H1-A very neat simple model of
voiIe tastefully embroidered; hem-
stitc' ed fiat collar and tucked back and
cuffs
H2-A dainty and refined model Of
wolfe. with groups of tucks and plaits.
finished with very pretty embroidered
collar. trimmed in Venice lace.
H3-An exceptionally attractive
Waist. with large revers extending al
most to belt of fine embroidery and
Valenciennes lace; large fiat collar
edged to match.
H4-A Fancy Crepe Waist. with large
lace-tr;mmed plain voile revers; pretty
novelty buttons add charming touch
Friday special at $1.OO each.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
FIGHT TO BUILD WARsHlP
WON BY PACIFIC COAST
Provision for Construction Yard at
Puget Sound Carried in Navy
Bill, Which Passes.

AS the naval bill finally was per-
fected today the Pacific coast won its
fight for a big batt1eship construction
yard at Puget Sound. but lost the ap-
preparation for a submarine and tor
pedo boat base on Columbia river.
The latter was dropped out pending
the report of a commission. Battle
ship construction yards were also pro-
vided for Boston. Philadelphia and
Norfolk.
The five-hundred- -thousan nd dollar item
for deepening the channel to the New
York navy yard so as to float the great
est warships at any tide was dropped
out of the bill. despite urgent request
by President Wilson that it be re-
tanned.
All the disputed items now are
cleared up and the bill with the big
builuing program, the greatest in the
history of the United States already
perfected, is ready for the Presidents
signature
Evening star., 1916-08-17
EDWARD F. WARREN DIES.
For Many Years Employed in Post
Office Department.

Edward F. Warren. for many years
employed in the Post Office Department
and lately a clerk in the office of the
chief clerk, died at his residence, 444
Randolph street northwest, last night,
following a paralytic stroke. Funeral
services will be held from his late home
at 9:3O O'Clock Saturday afternoon, un-
der the auspices of Lafayette Lodge
No. 49, F. A. 4. NJ.
Mr.. Warren first entered the govern
ment service a clerk in the city post
office III 1882 He was transferred to the
departmental service in 1900. He is sur
yiyed by his wife and one son, Charles
L. Warren.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
MRS. MARY DE H. UPTON DIES.
Widow of Former Assistant Secre-
tary of Treasury Succumbs.

Mrs Mary De Haas Upton. widow of
Jacob X Upton. former assistant sec
retary of the Treasury died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. !. :. X. Reeves.
of Annapolis. Md, Tuesday evening.
Funeral services will be held at the
home of another daughter, Mrs. w. A.
Gill. 2I19 Connecticut avenue north
west Saturday afternoon. lnterment
will be private and in Glenwood ceme-
terry.
Mrs Upton, who was a daughter of
De Vile BA Haas. descendant of Gen
John 2. De haas, an officer in the conti-
mental army in the war OF independ-
ence. was an invalid for number of
years She is survived by three daugh-
ters. Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. Gill and Mrs. L.
L. Newton, and by one son, J. X. Upton
of New York.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Misses Department.

> White Net Dresses. sizes l6 ana is'
$1,000 ench. Were S16.95.
3 White Net Dresses, sizes lb ana le'
SI2.95 each. Were S19.T5.
> White Net Dresses, size 16; $685.
each. Were $500 and s29.5o.
White Georgette Crepe Dress size
16; $685.. Was $4,000.
3 Evening Dresses, size Is; Sl6.9'
? Navy Blue Taffeta Dresses. size is;
Sl915 each. Were $500
Misses Taffeta Dresses, in gray,
Copenhagen and tan; sizes l6 and 1S
wears: SI2.05 each. Were $3.50 ana
$500.
A small lot of Girls Gingham Dresses,
in dark and light colors and various
patterns; sizes 6, 8, 10 and II years;
$1.95 each. Were $3.50.
Third floor G street
Evening star., 1916-08-17
MRS. MARY J. BERRY DEAD.
Passes Away at Woodside, Ancestral
Home, Near Ash Grove, Va.

Correspondence of The Star.
VIENNA, Va, August 11.-Mrs. Mary
Josephine Berry. widow of Capt. James
Owen Berry, died this morning at her
home, Woodside. near Ash Grove. hav-
ing been i'll only three days. The fu-
neral is to be held Friday afternoon,
Rev George T. Tyler of Fairfax to of
ficiate, and interment is to be at An
drews Chapel.
Mrs Berry was a daughter of Col.
George West Gunnell and had lived at
Woodside the home of her grandfather.
all her life. Her husband was an
officer in the Confederate army. She
is survived by three sons, Edgar and
Dallas of Ash Grove and Joseph of
Vienna, and three daughters, Mrs. Will
liam Shreve. Oakland, Cal; Mrs. Fran
els Sherman, jr, Raleigh, y. c., and
Miss Hetty Berry, who made her home
with her mother.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR
MARCHES UP THE AVENUE
Sergt. John Kirk Goes Over the
Route He Tramped Fifty
Five Years Ago.

Wearing his faded old blue uniform
and carrying his musket and bayonet
and field equipment of the days of the
civil war, Sergt John Kirk, now an
inmate of Soldiers Home, marched up
Pennsylvania avenue from the Peace
Monument to the White House at 2
O'Clock this afternoon. as he did fifty five
years ago. to the hour, when he march
ed up the historic thoroughfare with
his regiment to be reviewed by Presi-
dent Lincoln before being sent off to
fight.
The hundreds of people that thronged
the Avenue today stopped and gazed
curiousiy after the erect and soldierly-
looking veteran he marched as he
did over half century ago.
Serst. Kirk applied for a permit to
make the march several days ago, and
Maj. Pullman told him he did not need
one. The sergeant explained that he
simply wished to make the march in
memory Of days gone by.
No one knew the purpose of the
parade" but many. seeing his quaint
uniform, and thereby knowing him to
be a veteran of Americas great war.
cheered him along the route.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Bathing Suit Department.

All our Bathing SUITS have
been greatly reduced for clear
ance; one of kind styles and in
complete size assortments in va
rious effects.
Black Tancta suit. fuli tucked skirt. trim
,ord will Copenhagen blue collar and vest size
~: 90. Was Sl2.Jo.
Other satin suits. trimmed with striped and
nlaid satin sizes 3S i6: So 10 to 81 80
zach Were $3.50 to $975
Nohair Bathing Suits in sizes IS to 46; So 81
tn 50. 70 each. Were $500 to $7.95
f,nbIer Bathing Gaps, 15c and 25c each. We're
o5c and zoe.
Third hoor, 6 street
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Housefurnishing Dept.

The following articles slightly damaged
sliopwoIn:
" mite Enamclrd Pitcher. 65c. Was 81 90
/ White EnamcIcd Chamber 25c. Was SOC
White t.nancled Chamber. 30c. Was soc
lot Flour DredgeS, &c each. Were lOc
Iron Skillet. 25c. Was 40c.
lot OF Corn Peppers, Zoe each. We're I5c
Garbage Can, JGc, Was J5c.
:. Garbage Cans, Tjc each Were $I.15
oven, LOO. Was Sis.
/ White Eaaneied Bread Box 35c. Was 6Oc
Flour Can. 35c. Was G0c.
Cake Box 35c. Was 6Oc.
l lot Scrub Brushes, Zoe each. We're 15c.
/ Aluminium Saucepan, 15c. Was $1.15.
Oil Mop. Toe. Was $1.25.
Dust Mop, T5c Was $1.25.
Oil Mop, SOC. Was 75c
/ Dust Mop, soc. Was 1oc.
/ StepIadder. soc. Was $1.0O.
. boxes of Carpet Clean, 15c each. Were 25c.
Fifth floor, street
Evening star., 1916-08-17

guides divided the party into groups OF
ten each and showed the philatelists
the inner workings of the bureau.
At the completion Of the tour of the
building, with knowledge OF the
stamp from it's first inception to its
shipping and souvenir of the trip from
Mr.. Ralph, the delegates returned TO
the Hotel Raleigh to prepare for the
trip to Mount Vernon this afternoon at
o'clock.
This evening there is to be an in
formal reception by members and ON
GERS of the local branch in the OAK
room of their headquarters. This is TO
be followed by an auction sale and ex-
change of stamps.
\ banquet was given last night at
headquarters by the local hosts. for
which no set speeches had been ar
ranged Praise for the Washington
hosts ran high in response to the call
of the toastmaster of the evening, Al
Evening star., 1916-08-17
REACH TRADE AGREEMENT.
Britain to Buy Zinc and Spelter
From Australia for Long Period.

LONDON, August 11.-Great Britain
and Australia have reached an agree
ment under which Great Britain con-
tracts to purchase 100000 tons of zinc
concentrates and $4,000 tons of spelter
annually from Australia during the
war and for ten years afterward.
The agreement is to insure - trans
fer of the smelling industry from Ger
man to British hands. The amount in
more than half of Australia's annual
output. The remainder. it is expected.
will be taken over by France and Bel
gium.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Muslin Underwear Dept.

combinations. corset cOgeT and closed cir
"alar drawers, Of very nns n1insook beaurifuiiv
trimmed with embroidery and German yaIen.
clenn@s lace edge and insertion. SI7J eaclI
Mere 81. 30
IA Nainsook Princess Combination Salts cor
set cover and drawers. PRETTY lace and ribi.ou
trimmed: s'.r earh. Were 81 20.
IL Envelope ChcmiSr>. trimmed with lace and
Were SIo1.
- pairs NainsooI and CaSi.aric Drawers,
with LeaGtiful embroidery riIties 50c pair.
Were .oc
10 Cambrfc ami Nninsook Corset Covers trim
med with good embroidery; Soc each. Were 15c
and S1.00.
Boudoir Caps. of fine imported embroidered
material and embellished with laces and rib
bons: 50c each. Were So
10 Extfa-Size -Gambric and \airsook Gowns
high and neck. with embroidery trimming
500 each. Were $1.50.
Third eooT. r street
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Waist Department.

lot % Tailored China silk Waists in bIue
tan, lavender and gray stripes sizes "a and So :
81. IL each. Were 81. 81.
4 lot Of Crepe Dc Chine. Messaline and Chin,
SILK Waists, low and high collar styles with long
or inrcr-ggdrter sleeves, slightly soiled 81 s5
each. Were ST." ami 500.
Wrists high collar and long sleeves and SONG
with low collars. Colors are green, gray peach
tan, reSu and rls.cH; $50 each. Were S5 IL
\ small !Ot Of Waists in Society Satin Creme
de Chine and Georgettc Crepe; plain tucked and
laI!GT.d styys. $3.Jj each. Were SJ75
A lot OF White Voie Waists, trimmed with
folds Of black, tan and rose silk and n few
ali-whitc: lace collars and long sleeves: Csc
each. We're S10o.
y lot Of Black Lawn Waists, fiat collars and
long thrce-quarter sleeves; 81 90 each Wer.
S1.50.
A few White Lawn Waists. with high anr
low collars odd sizes S1.o0 each. Were SO 10.
a small lot OF Striped Noiie Waists. in light
blue, pink and green colors three quar-
sleeves; $50 each. Were $3.50 and $495.
Third foCr, q street.
Evening star., 1916-08-17

William W. Wallace. for forty seven
years a clerk in the office of the auditor
for the War Department. and identified
for many years with Masonic circles,
died early today at his home. S15 l.
street northwest.
He had been i'll for several years. but
had been able to be about until some
days ago. He was seventy-two years
of age.
Funeral services will be held at Ser
geon's chapel Saturday afternoon at 9
o'clock Interment will be at Congress
sional cemetery.
Mr. Wallace was q member of Colum-
bia Lodge. No. 3. +. A y. NJ, and Kali
lipolis Grotto, No. -.
Three daughters and two sons sur
vive: Mrs. J. z. Platt Mrs Stanley B.
CASTOR, Mrs. r. V. Dawson and Roland
and Wilbur Wallace, all OF Washington
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Friday Sale of
Mems Summer Shoes.

Several small lots assembled for
clearance Included are Palm Beach
Cloth Oxfords and Tan and Black
Calfskin, with leather or rubber
soles. They are OF splendid quality
and those who can be fitted will
profit by the exceptionally low price
at which we have marked them.
Sizes IA; e. 6Iz and 7B; 81, 6, 61a,
and nc; and SID.
$z.2s pair. Were $3.50, s4.oo and $500.
Main floor, Tenth street.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Charged With Reckless Speeding,

Frank c. Trent. 639 L street. was ar
rested this morning by the police of
the sixth precinct and charged with
operating a motor truck so as to COL
lide with another vehicle and speeding
The truck he was operating colIided
with an automobile operated by Miss
Jane Darby. 1869 29th street. at 1st
and E streets this morning Both
vehicles were managed. but their occu-
pants were not injured.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Sweater Department.

) Cold Fiber silk Sweaters. roll collars and
leltcd bucks sizes IS 10 Al $500 each Were
SC.75.
Cold Fiber Silk Sweaters We neck and
belted back sizes 40 and A. s4. - each We're
$500.
Lavender Shetland Wool Sweater. slightly
faded We neck and bclted back size A.; $500.
Was $500.
I Anrora Sweaters. in emerald. coral and
black; Si7J each. Were Sc 90
A small lot Of ChiIdren's Knitted White
Wool sweaters sizes 80 10 81 $l.95 each.
Were 81 95 Sd. 80 and So 30.
Third h0or, q street.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Lecture on Glacier National Park.

Lyman H. Howe, travel lecturer, ii
is announced. will appear at Polls
Theater Sunday night to describe a
trip TO Glacier National Park and the
Rocky mountains in that section Mr.
Howe's lecture is known as "A Trip to
the Roof of America" Interspersed with
pictures of the park and the mountains
it Will give film studies of Indians in
their native haunts
Evening star., 1916-08-17
CARDS OF THANKS.

The husband and children OF
the late ANNA CORRIDOR desire to
express their sincere thanks to their
friends for their acts of kindness.
sympathies and the beautiful floral
offerings given during the illness and
death Of his wife and then mother.
LUSBY. We desire to express to our
friends and relatives our appreciation
for the beautiful floral offerings re-
ceived on the occasion of the death of
our dear baby FRANCES.
MR. AND MRS b. +. LCSBY.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Mrs. Dunkin Granted Divorce.

A final decree of divorce on the ground
of deserton has been granted in the cir
cult court for Alexandria county. Va. in
the case of Ethel NJ. Dunkin against
Frank E. Dunl1in. The petitioner was
given permission to resume her maiden
name The decree was signed by Judge
j. b. T. Thornton.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Prizes for All Manner of "Johns. 50

EATON. Ind. August 1.-THE tenth
annual reunion of the Johns" a ma
tional event, was held today at River
side Park, near here. Several thou
sand Johns from Indiana. Michigan,
Ohio. Kentucky, Illinois and a few from
more distant states attended. Every
man named John is eligible to mem
bership in the association. Prizes
were given to the oldest, youngest,
handsomest. homeliest. fattest and
leanest John present.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Friday Sale of
Women's Hose at Half Price

We offer for Fridays sale CO.
dozen pairs OF Women's Black
and Colored Seamless Cotton
and Lisle Hose, subject to slight
imperfections, at the special price
OF l21ac pair.
Main floor. G street
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Corset Department.

. pairs Maternity Coutil Corsets, with walohn
binding; size 23 soc pair. Were $3.50.
= pairs Modart Iacr-front Corsets of white
broche medium bust and long hip sizes "a and
81 $3.50 pair. Were $500.
, pairs Ivy Corsets of treco few bones, me-
dium bust and long hip; size 20; $1.O0 pair
Were $500.
3 pairs American Lady Corsets. with trim
ming of white satin ribbon; medium length for
negige wear; sizes %, "a and 25 $50 pair
Were $7.Jo.
Third floor, Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Friday Sale in
Curtains and Materials.

50 pairs of Odd Lace Curtains,
one pair OF each pattern. in Swiss,
Wolfe, Net. Lace, etc. They are
OF first quality and in beautiful
designs, An opportunity to Sc
fine curtains at half price.
75c to 5000 pair.
Exactly half former prices.
A lot of Single-panel Curtains,
in one-ofa-kind designs. These
are very fine Handmade Panels
and the designs are rich and un-
usual; ecru color.
1915 each.
Were S16.5O to $1,000.
A small lot of Rich Handmade
Lace Panels.
$50 each. Were 5000.
lS Window Shades, several col
ors size 3xo feet; imperfect; 15c
each. Were 35c.
Also lot of remnant lengths
IN various upholstery and curtain
materials, such as nets, scrims,
volles, laces, cretonnes and other
similar weaves Is to 4 less than
REGULAR prices.
Fourth floor. G street.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
English Author Now German.

AUGSBURG, Bavaria. via Berlin. Au-
gust Is. to London. August l1.-Hous-
ton Stewart Chamberlain, an author
Of English birth, and son-in-iaw of
Frau Cosima Wagner, is now legally
a German citizen. He applied Tor nat
last April. Mr. Chamber
lain has been a resident OF bayreuth
many years.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Umbrella and Parasol Dept.

> 'onrcd aud Black SILK Umbrellas, a5-incb
s.ze, WITH fancy handles. So - each Were
Red silk Umbrellas, with fancy handles
s. 80 each. Wcr.. $3.50.
each. Were SO 90. "'"
coi@red >iik Sun and Rain parasoIs. in
colorS Of purple. black and American beautx
with leather trimming: 81. s., each. Were s. ~,
Main hoor. e street '''''
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Friday Sale of
Women's Combination Suits
Special Price, 37E,c Each.

40 dozen Women's Jersey Rib
bed Lisle Thread Combination
Suits, made in low neck and
sleeveless style and with tight
fitting knee or loose, lace-trim-
med style. An exceptionally
good quality for the price.
Evening star., 1916-08-17

bert E. Gorham. Among the speakers
were officers and members of the
Southern Philatelic Association, includ-
Ing Clifford W. Kissinger. president of
the association: H. S. Dickey, Kansas.
Mo-: J. E. Guest, Clarence V. Webb,
Ohio. secretary, S. P. A: William Ly-
cett. vice president. S. P. A: Adolph
Meyer of local Esperanto fame and
Lewis NJ. Lang, Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
STAMP COLLECTORS SEE
PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE
Visit Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, Where Director Ralph
Welcomes Them.

Members of the Southern Philatelic
Association adjourned their convention
this morning at 10 o'clock. Immediate
ly they set out for the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing, where they were
welcomed by Director Ralph. In his
mca tho director explained the meth
,ds pursued at the bureau and special
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Trunk Department.

Was $3J.u ~'-
irIl-size Wardrobe Trunk s1975. Wa,
$4,000. was
3G-inch Fiber Dress Trunk, $3.50. Was
"G-inch Fiber Dress Trunk. $3.50. Was
$13JG.
! 36-!nch Dress Trunk. s7.75. Was $40 90.
Fourth foor. Tenth street.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Friday Sale of
Tailored
Wash Skirts at $1.OO

This sale continues to gain in
prominence and popularity. We have
offered skirts at this price every Fri
day this season. Those for tomor-
rows sale are of substantial quality
rep and pique in button front or
side styles, with separate belt Sizes
q to g waist. and also extra large
sizes in linen and rep. Special price,
81. 90 each
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Friday Sale of
Wizard Polish, Mop and
Duster,
SLIGO for the Three Items.

These are regularly sold in
stock at $175 and include | 75c
Polish Mop, SOC bottle of Pol
ish and | SOC Furniture Duster.
They are the standard Wizard
quality and offered tomorrow at
nearly half price.
Fifnl floor, F street
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Basket Department.

1 Covered Basket, PIC. Was soc
/ Sewing Basket on stand, 75c Was 81 90.
i Hamper Basket, $1.25. Was $500.
Scrap Baskets. 25c, 35c and SOC each
We're 35c, soc and 75c.
i Flower Basket, soc. Was Toe.
Fifth floor, street.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Chief Difficulty Overcome.

Although the action of the union ap-
peared to be ominous of a strike, it
was pointed out that the chief diff
Guilty had been eliminated when the
officials of the railways company
agreed to meet the committee and con-
slider their grievances. Fitzgerald says
that II the union calls a strike on the
surface car lines the men employed on
the elevated and subway routes in
Manhattan also will be called out.
Evening star., 1916-08-17
Also Final Clearance of Summer
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