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Housefurnishing Dept.

white Japauned Cake Boxes, 36e each.
We're 5sc.
Galvanized Wash Tub. 75c. Was $l.15.
Aluminium saucepans, Sl.00 each. Were
$3.50.
1 s-burner Gas Stove. 1926. Was A.75.
8 sponge Racks. 15c each. We're 25c.
Kitchen Strainers, &c each. Were loc.
Alcohol Stove. 25c. Was soc.
Aluminium Saucepan, 96c. Was 41.10.
/ Cocoa Door Mat. $1.16. Was $2.a5.
1 White Papier-Mache slop Jar Mat, Soc.
Was 65c.
2 Preserving Kettles. Csc each. Were sSe.
White Enameled Chambers, l5c and 2se
each. Were csc and Toe.
Tin Coffee Pots. loc each. Were l5c.
1 Nickeled Tea Kettle. 75e. Was S1I5.
Flour Dredsers, DC each. Were lOc.
14inch Dustless Floor Mop. Sl.oo. Was
500.
Triangle Dust Mop, Toe. wss S1.sS.
Triangle Dust Mop. Soc. Was f6c.
These articles are slightly damaged, shop.
worn or defaced.
Fifth door, street.
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Friday Clearance Sale of
LACE CURTAINS
At Greatly Reduced Prices.

| Samples and small lots, some of
which are slightly soiled and mussed
from handling and display. They are
high grade and desirable curtains in
every way.
2 pairs Ecru Swiss Point Curtains, 2ls yards
long; $3.50 pair. Were $3.50.
pairs Tambour Net Curtains white; SH
yards long $3.50 pair. Were $3.50.
5 pairs White Tambour Net Curtains. 3
yards long; $3.50 pair. We're $500.
2 pairs Ivory Quaker Lace Curtains. 2is
yards long; 81 Is pair. Were $3.50.
! pairs Filet Mesh Quaker Lace Curtains.
| ivory color; 2ls yards long; 500 pair. Were
pairs Ivory Filet Mesh Quaker Lace Cur
tains. 2k yards long: $500 pair. Were g. rs.
pairs nottingham Lace Curtains. white:
~ yards long; $l.25 pair. Were $2.25.
B pairs White Wolfe Curtains. with pretty
lace edge trimming; 2E yards long; 500
pair. Were $500.
pairs Scisette Curtains, lace edge and in
Ssrtion = trimming; 2h yards long; $500 pair.
pairs scrim Curtains. with wide lace is-
sertion and neat edge; white; $500 pair.
pairs White Novelty Net Curtains, 2ts yards
long; $2.25 pair. We're $3.25.
pairs Princess Lace Curtains, 2h yards
long; 800 pair. Were $11.OO.
~ pairs Cream Wolfe Curtains. with colored
emb1oidered en- edge and border; 2a yards long;
$3.50 pair. Were $500.
pairs Ivory Wolfe Curtains, with lace edse
trimming; $2.75 pair. Were 500.
$500.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
CARS IN REAR-END COLLISION.
Mark W. Gray, Motorman, Injured
in Crash at 18th and G Streets.

Car 800 on the City and Suburban
division of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company. and car $50 of
the same line were in a rear-end COL
lision. at 5th and G streets northwest.
about noon today.
Car $50 was in charge of Motorman
Mark w. Gray. and was eastbound. 1t
bumped against the rear end of car
$50. which was standing to the west
of the intersection of the two streets.
damaging both cars and injuring Mo-
torman Gray. None of the passengers
on either car was hurt. Gray was cut
about the face by broken glass, but he
refused to go to a hospital.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Women's Suit Dept.

] Navy Blue Gabardine Suit, tailored
coat, bound with black braid: full
skirt, with detachable belt: size 3S;
&14.75. Was $500.
Gabardine Suits, in navy and gray:
semi-fitted button trimmed coats and
full skirts, with inset plaits; sizes IS
and 47; $14.75 each. Were $500.
1 Stylish Black and White Pin
Striped Serge Suit. beautiful tailored
coat, finished with fancy bone but
tons at back and sleeves; full skirt,
with gathered back; size 42h; $IS.75.
Was $500.
Navy Blue French Serge Suit;
belted coat, lined with tan messaline /;
full skirt. with gathers in back and
inset pockets; size 3s; $1S.75. Was s45
Third door G street.
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Friday Sale of
WOMEN'S SILK SLIPS.
Discontinuing Them in the
Gown Department.

The Gown or Dress Depart
ment is going to discontinue
carrying the Silk Slips, and so it
has marked the remaining styles
at very low prices.
. Flesh Crepe de Chine Slips, with
trimming of Valenciennes lace; sizes
80 and 40; 1915 each. Were $s.75.
Pink Crepe de Chine Slip. beauti-
fully trimmed in fine Valenciennes lace;
size 36: e3.76. Was $1,000.
Pink Satin Slip. size "a; 1878. Was
$500.
Light-blue Crepe de Chine Slip, size
81; 1915. Was $6.75.
Lavender Satin Slip, lace trimmed;
size 50; $l.5O. Was $500.
II Light-blue Satin Slips, lace trim
med: sizes Is to 40; $1.50 each. Were
$500.
Third floor, F street.
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in the neishborhood of their homes and

in the neighborhood of their homes and
families?
1.-THE truth is that Germany by these
corrallings of Belgians intends to
liberate an equal number of German
workmen to fll the gaps in the regt-
ments Of their armies.
The Belgian government denounces
to civiliEed nations, among whom the
spicuous by it's love of right and
justice. its horror of oppression and its
eagerness to help the unfortunate vic.
Tins Of war. violations of the laws OF
nations and the rules of The Hague
convention.
'It protests with all its power against
the slave trade organized in Belgium
in contempt of the principles of human
ity and international conventions"
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Boys Department.

II Boys Norfolk Suits. in sizes to
18 years, but not every size In every
pattern; e4.6J each. Were $500.
10 Boys School Overcoats. full
length belted models, with convertible
collars; gray and tan mixtures; sizes
IL to II only; $500 each. Were $500.
A lot of Boys Blue Serge Suits, all
worsted and fast color; each of size
Z to II years. Specially priced at
$500 each.
1 dozen Boys White and Colored
Wool Sweaters small sizes to years;
9I.25 each. Were $3.00.
/ dozen Boys Cloth Hats. Rah Rah
shape and very desirable dark mix
lures Reduced to 3Sc each.
dozen Boys Laundered Blouses-
colored patterns, which are very de-
sirable for dress wear; sizes to 10
years; B5c each. Were $1.00.
Third door. Eleventh street.
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Infants Department.

Children's White Lawn Guimpes, turn-ove
collar and cuffs, with hemstitching; soc each
Were $1.25.
Children's White Lawn Dresses, long
waist effect, tucked and trimmed with lace
$1.00 each. Were $1.60.
5 Children's White Lawn Dresses. HIGHWAYS,
effect, trimmed with embroidery insertion au6
lace edge; ribbon sash and bow; $2.15 each
Were 1915.
Children's White Lawn Dresses, yoke
style, with featherstitching and tucks; 81 .OG
each. Were $2.75.
Children's White Lawn Dresses. tucked
and trimmed with lace and embroidery; So 90
each. Were $3.50.
Third door, street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
China Department.

IL Imported Brass Hanging Dinner Gonss.
85c each. Were &1.95.
! Handsome Limoges China Chocolate Pot.
$3.50. Was $500.
1 Decorated Limoges China Salad Bowl. 75c.
Was $2.75.
1 Neatly Decorated French china Sugar and
Cream Set. $l.00. Was $500.
1 dozen Gold-and- Black Border SALAD Platss.
$780, Were $3.50.
L Imported Decorated China Soup Turees.
75c. Was $3.50.
1 Gold Decorated Haviland China Covered
Mufin Dish, $2.75. Was $500.
Decorated japanese China Footed Fruit
Bowl. 50cs Was $l.25.
Window Fern Boz, with liner; Aaely deco
rated; $3.50. Was a,25.
Blue and White Decorated Japanese China
Umbrella Stand. $l.25. Was $3.50.
Fifth floor, G street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Friday Special Sale of
WOMEN'S SILK AND
BOOT SILK HOSE,
At Very Low Prices.

These Hose were purchased at deep
concessions on account OF the slight
irreaularity which exists in the
weave, but which in no way affects
the wearing quality. Hose of this
kind have in previous instances
proven as desirable as the absolute
ly perfect.
Lot 10 dozen pairs Pure Silk Hose,
in black, white and colors; if per-
feet they would sell at Sl.5o and
500.
Special price, sl.1o pair.
Lot $50 dozen pairs Women's Boot
Silk Hose, in black and white ;
they have double soles and high
spliced heels, and if perfect would
sell here at 60c.
Special price, 371zc pair.
And the following:
20 pairs women's Gray and Lavender Silk
Rose, with Isle thread tops: irregular in weave;
sizes 81, 8 and 10; CSC pair. Were $1.0O.
2I pairs women's Black Cotton Hose. extra
size legs; ribbed or hemmed tops; size 10; sub
ject to nnendsd places. Special price, 17c pair.
"a pairs Women's Tan Cotton Hose. double
soles and high spliccd heels; sizes and 81
12hc pair. Were 25c.
Main door. street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Fur Department.

Blue-dyed Opossum Barrel Muff.
$500. Was $4,000.
Blue-dyed opossum Scarf to match.
89.75. Was $12.60.
Skunk opossum Pillow Mum, sl7.so.
Was s2475.
Skunk Opossum Straight Scarf to
match. $3.50. Was $11.50.
1 Skunk Raccoon Barrel Muff, S1s.75.
Was $3.50.
Opossum Dyed Fitch Set. pillow
muir and small collarette. e2e.75. Was
$4,000.
I Taupe Fox Pillow Nun. a2s.75. Was
$4,000.
$500.
Third floor, street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Best Preparation for Engineering

From Industrial Management.
find in a bulletin issued by a middle
western university. entitled The Best
Preparation for Engineering" this
paragraph: More than this, a good
engineer knows men. knows how to
approach them, knows good business
methods, knows how to write clear
and forcible English. knows what other
engineers are doing. In short. he is
familiar with many subjects outside of
his speciality he Il q man Of liberal
pducaxtong
Evening star., 1916-11-09

that amount as skilled hborers." the
Commissioners. In order to bring about
greater uniformity in the pay Of la
borers and mechanics. have established
a maximum rate Of compensation. Until
now the rate has varied In various d.
visions. Tho change means 4 slight
increase in some departments.
Under tho new ruling the following
maximum rates will be observed: Per
Evening star., 1916-11-09
And the following:
Picture Department.

1 Pastel Landscape, in rich. dull gold
frame, with FURNISHED ornaments;
1856. Was $500.
Facsimile OIL Paintings, in deep
dull gold and wood frames, very ap-
propriate for the subjects. which are
"AEe Of Innocence" 'Motherly Love. ."
''Ths Spring" '1Mrs. siddons." etc. size
Sxlo; y6o each. We're $3.50 and $500.
sepia Prints; Colosseum, Forum,
Rurne Jones 'Hope," in deep, dull rold
frames; 0l.60 eaoA. Were $500.
Fourth door, = street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Friday Sale of
SILK PETTICOATS,
Special Price, $2.95 Each

A lot of japanese Silk Petit
coats, in black, green, old blue
dark blue. gray, wistaria and pur-
pie. They are made with tucked
flounce and finished with two
plated ruffles. Special price,
$2.o5 each.
And the following:
Il Medium. .size Lawn Aprons in gathered and
atted styles, tucked and finished with en-
broidery edgisg; 6oc each. Were $1.00.
s Nurses lawn Aprons. fitted skirts and
regular bib; b0c each. Were $1.O0.
10 Sleeping Caps. nd-scaIloped fleece lin.
inR: ibc each. Were 25c.
Il Fine Quality Nainsook Gowns. with in
ssfts Of apa embroidery and lace and edginx;
csc each. Were $3.50.
12 White silk Slips, low neck and short
sleeves, fasten in back; finished with lace and
beading; $1.75 each. Were &2.25.
White Sir Slips. high neck and long
sleeves; button In back and plainly finished;
Sl,28 each. Were 1.75.
Third aoor. F street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Corset Department.

{ pairs Parame Corsets, strong coutil, boned
with whalebone; low bust and long hip; sizes
10. 20 and 81; $500 pair. We're $3.50.
pairs Bien Jolie Treco Corsets. low IN bust
and long hip, with few bones: sizes 10, q
and 70; 800 pair. Were $500.
pairs Ivy Corsets, coutil, low bust and few
bones: for the slight figure; sizes 10 and 81:
$2.75 pair. Were $500.
Hip Connners, coutiI, for slight figures;
25c pair. Were Soc.
Third door, Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Cut Glass Department.

Floral Pattern Cut Glass Tumbiers. lse
each Were 25c.
1 Floral Cut Glass Pitcher. $l.25. Was $780,
Floral Pattern Cut Glass Celery Tray,
slightly imperfect; sl95. Was $500.
u Gold-Decorated Tinted Austrian GIass
Cocktail Glasses. 25c each. Were 75c.
Richly Decorated Austrian Glass BoaboB
Basket, $l.25. Was $500.
Fifth floor. g street.
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Toy Department.

2 Fancy Mechanical Toys. siishtly damaged;
so each. We're 500.
Fancy Mechanical Toys. $500 each. wer,
$1,000.
Fancy Music Box. damaged: &2bo. Was
$1,000.
1 Cradle. damaged; $l.2s. Was $2.oo.
Furnished Room. damaged; $3.50 Was
5000.
Were $500.
Washing Machine. 75e. wss Ss.oo.
Fourth Aoor, street. N
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diem laborers, 81: drivers of work
chanics. $3.25 upward; blacksmiths.
$3.50: bricklayers, $5; carpenters, $3.50;
electricians, $3.50: machinists, $3.50;
painters, 81: plasterers, IS; plumbers.
$3.50; sheet metal workers. 81; steam
filters, $3.50.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Good Machines Require Good Men.

From IndustffaI ManaEement.
The most efficient machinery Tex
cepting rarely that controlled by ex-
elusive patent) is available alike to
all manufacturers. and the main factor
of difference between the successful
and the unsuccessful plant Is the hu-
man element by which machinery 10
operated"
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Friday Sale of
Women's Evening Slippers

Several small lots of Women's
Stylish and Beautiful Evening Slip
pers will be closed out tomorrow be-
cause we will not recorder the same
styles. The price is very special.
Lot BLACK Satin Slippers, trimmed
with cloth of gold; Silver Cloth
Slippers, with buckles and tongue !;
few Broeade Cloth Slippers.
Sizes 3h. 4, 4H, S, 81 and GA;
3, 3H, 4, ~, S, 5H, 6H and 7B; 3,
3H, ., ~, S, 5H and &c; 3, 3H,
4 and CD.
Lot white Satin Slippers, with
brocade quarters; some trimmed
with small buckle. Sizes GA; 5
and 6B; 3z, 4, IA, 5, 5H and &C;
4 and CD.
Clearance price, s3.75 pair.
Were $500 to $500.
Third door. Tenth street.
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Mems Department.

25 Mems Soft Neglige Shirts. white
with neat colored stripes; sizes II, 16,
16h and IN. Specially priced CSC each.
35 pairs Mems Fine Imported Lisle
Socks, black, tan and white, with en-
broidered clocks; size 9h; Csc pair.
Were Soc
Mems Fine Velour Soft Hats. navy
blue and green; sizes 6A and Z: $3.50
each. Were $500.
Main floor, street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Skirt Department.

Green SILK Jersey Sport Skirt, plain gath
cred style. with pockets; 26-inch waist; $s.75.
Was $500.
Old Rose Corduroy Skirts. plain tailored
style, with pockets; $2.95 each. Were s575
Bias-striped Velour Skirt, brown and white
effect; $500, Was $12.75.
Third hoor G street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Good Salesmen.
From Industrial Management.


The efficient salesman is a man who
can get a job-probably better one
from a financial standpoint than you
can give him. The production man.
with his tendency to stricter discipline
and his idea of fxity of wages, rarely
understands the more temperamental
and emotional sales type. The sales
man demands a looser rein than the
toolmaker, the laborer and the office
clerk. The salesman gets it, because
he can go where he can have it.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Sweater Department.

Oxford Mixed Wool Sweater, $3.50; was
800.
Wool and Fiber SILK Sweaters, rose, white
and yellow; soiled; $4.75 each. Were 5000.
Yellow Fiber silk Sweaters, slightly soiled
$500 each. Were $675.
1 Green Fiber Silk swsatss, slightly faded
$a.75. Was $500.
4 lot Of Children's Sweaters. some plain
white and some trimmed In eolors; sliShtly
soiled.
&1.e5 sach-wers sass and $3.50.
$2.eS each-were $3.86.
$S.e6 eaeh-were $500.
Third asos, @ street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Basket Department.

Towel Hamper, $2.25. Was $3.25.
Q Wicker Clothes Baskets, 6sc each. Were
sSc.
Splint Clothes Basket, 75c. Was $1.25.
Fancy Clothes Hamper, &2.00. Was $500.
. Lunch Baskets. DC each. Were lOc.
! Fancy Scrap Basket, Soc. Was $500.
Fifth Aoof. center.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
CHARGES GERMANS
WITH SLAVE TRADE
BeIqians Forced to Work That
Teutons May Be Freed for
Army, Is Claim.
OFFICIAL PROTEST MADE

BY the Associated Press.
HAVRE, November 9.-Charges that
the German government is rounding ur
and sending to unknown destinations
practically all the able-bodied men in
occupied Belgium are made by Baron
Beyens, Belgian foreign minister. in a
statement issued by him today. Baron
Beyens says:
THE German government is rounding
up in large numbers in the towns and
villages of occupied Belgium such as
Alost. Ghent, Bruges, Courtrai and
Mons-to name only the first to be VIC
Tins of the measure-all men At to
bear arms. rich and poor. irrespective
of class. whether employed or unem-
ployed Hunchbacks, cripples and one
armed men alone are excepted. These
men are torn in thousands from their
families (15.000 from Flanders alone
are sent. God knows where). Whole
trainloads are seen going east and
south.
German Reason for Action.
The German authorities seek these
deportations by pretending that 1t is
the duty of the occupying power to
convention. the necessary regulations
to establish public order and public
life. They affirm that the unemployed
must not fall a charge upon public
charities and that work whereupon
they are employed has nothing to do
with the war. Those who are really
responsible for the stagnation and de-
cay of Belgian industry are. according
to the Germans. workmen who prefer
to live on charity rather than on the
proceeds of their labor. and England,
which prohibited the importation Of
raw materials into Belgium.
Materials and Machines Seized.
'Is it necessary to answer that there
would be no lack of work in Belgium
if the Germans had not made a clean
sweep of raw materials, copper and oil
in the factories-as they will perhaps
make a clean sweep tomorrow Of all
leather betting, which must now be de-
clared in detail-if they bad not req
uisitioned in masses machinery, parts
of machinery and machine tools? If
finally they had not placed prohibitive
duties on metal goods exported to Hol-
market-the only one remaining open
as a competitor for German industry?
Is it necessary to add that industries
cited by the Germans as having no con-
nection with the war. such as quarri"s
and limekilns. furnish the German
army with materials for concrete
wherewith to fortify and consolidate
trenches?
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Piney Branch Citizens to Meet

A meeting of the Piney Branch Citi-
zens' Association is to be held Monday
evening at s o'clock at the Iowa Ave-
nue. NJ. E. Church.
Evening star., 1916-11-09

Friday Sale Of
Women's Knit Combination
Suits.
50 dozen Women's Fall-Weight
Cotton Combination Suits, made
high-neck and long-sleeve style
and ankle length. All sizes.
Special price, 75c suit.
And the following:
II womens Fleece-lined Combination Suits.
high neck. elbow sleeves and ankle length;
sise 38: 50c each. Were 75c.
Is Women's Jersey Ribbed Knee-Iength Pants.
lace trimmed; size 6; slightly soiled; 1sc each.
Were 25c.
10 women's Vests, low neck and no sleeves;
size 8; slightly soiled; 1sc each. Were 25c.
Main floor. G street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Friday Sale of
WOMEN'S STYLISH
FALL BLOUSES
At Very Special Prices.

We secured at most favorable
prices a manufacturers sample
line of Women's Blouses, includ-
ing the choice styles for fall and
winter wear, in lace, chiffon, taf-
feta, Georgette crepe, crepe de
chine, society satin, wash net,
messaline and peau de sole.
Every waist is representative of
some choice new mode.
Marked at the special prices,
Sl.95, S2.95 and $3.95 each.
Regular prices would be from
rs to nearly 1a more.
And the following:
A few Japanese silk Blouses. tailored styles;
sizes "a and So; s1.00 each. Were $2.95.
A lot of Colored Wash BIouses long sleeves
and nat collars; all sizes in the lot; $1.95 each.
Were $2.75 and $295.
splendid assortment of Lingerie Blouses,
tucked and lace trimmed; all sizes In the lot !;
CSC each. We're $1.0O.
Third floor. G street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09

A sheep may be sheared In four and
a half minutes by machine. whereas II
requires fifteen to DO the work by
hand.
Evening star., 1916-11-09

A miniature automobile horn blown
by pressing an electric button has been
| invented to replace doorbells.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Friday Sale of
A New Lot of Torchon Lace.

This special assortment of New
Torchon Laces has just been re-
ceived, and the value is exceptionally
good. Both Cluny and Torchon pat
terms in a most pleasing array and
in u, u and l inch widths-edges
only.
Special price, SC yard.
Main floor, F street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
View Of the Situation.

eff they desire to use the arms of our
workmen to repair and maintain roads
would it be necessary to deport them
like cattle instead of employing them
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Remnants of Upholstery and
Drapery Fabrics at Greatly
Reduced Prices.

Several tables of remnant lengths
in Cretonnes, Curtain Swisses, Nets
and various upholstery and drapery
materials; marked at "a to "a less
than regular prices -s.,s
Fourth door. G street.
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MAXIMUM RATE OF PAY.
Commissioners Establiih New sys.
tenn for Laborers In D. G. Service.

Revoking their order Of March 1s,
1915. classifying all laborers in the
service Of the District whose wages
do not exceed $1.76 day ~ ia
borers." and those whose wases exceed
Evening star., 1916-11-09
Friday Sale of
Girls MILDLY Blouses.

A small lot of Girls Regulation
MILDLY Blouses, with blue serge and
flannel collar and cuffs. trimmed in
white braid; slightly soiled from dis
play. They are in sizes 6, 8 and 10
years.
sl.0o each. Were $l.so and $500.
Third floor. street.
Evening star., 1916-11-09
SERVANT CONTEST
RIVALRY |SKEEN
Competition Has Grown SO
j.. Close as to Cause Delay
"A. in the Count.
LIST OF LATEST ENTRANTS

Late returns in the contest for hon
ors among longtime faithful servants,
which was started by The Evening Star
under the auspices of the District Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs, show that
the rivalry is keen, and that the results
still are in doubt.
The competition grows closer each
day, and the flood of letters from mis-
tresses presenting the claims of their
domestic employees. who have served
them with devotion for decades, has
grown SO large as to cause a. delay in
counting them.
The credentials committee now is
passing upon the merits of each case.
The polls close in this election No
Vember 8. The result will be announced
as soon thereafter as possible in The
Evening Star
Here are some of the latest to be en-
tered for honors. and the certificates of
faithfulness to be issued by the fedora
tIon of clubwomen:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-15

Au the news an tns hme-raz
Middletown transcript., 1916-12-02
LOST TIME IN QUAKER CITY
Calculations of Man From National
Capital Caused Shock to Native
PhiIadelphian.

After stewing for Is minutes in a
telephone booth the man from Wash
ington emerged. He is a member of
congress.
"There is service for you'll" he fall
tered weakly. 81 came to Philadelphia
on business and l wanted to get a bit
of information from your automobile
club about roads and to find out from
the Reading if q certain train stops at
West ConshOhocken. Those two calls
neither line was reported busy-just
ate up Is minutes of my all too short
life, reduced my weight at least a
pound through perspiration and set
back my temper a mile"
Then this mathematical man from
the national capital assailed the SLOW
ness of our telephone service.
''ThOse two calls were worth just five
minutes. At home they would have
taken no longer. So l was robbed Of
ten minutes.
Il figure out that if only one-half the
people in Philadelphia call on the
phone but once every month your pop
ulatiOn wastes in a year 225 years of
time"
The conclusion was so appalling that
now hesitate to pick up a telephone.
-Girard, in Philadelphia Public Led
ger.
Middletown transcript., 1916-12-02
NOVELTIES SHOWN IN SHOES
Footwear Fashions Continue as At.
tractiVe as They Have Been for
Many Seasons Past.

A number Of new boots for wear
with the simple tailored suit are fash
loned of tan, brown or black leather
and these have soft buckskin uppers in
the same or contrasting color. For
country wear the boots have heels that
are low, certainly lower than those that
are worn by the majority of women.
These country shoes follow the lead of
the English walking shoe in line and
cut. To accompany them are soft put
tees made SO especially to recommend
themselves to the favor of women. The
usual high shoe also comes with either
high, medium or low heels and especial
attention is paid to the cut and fit of
these shoes.
Patent leather shoes for wear with
the afternoon costume have attractive
tongues and beautiful buckles. High
shoes are also formed of the patent
leather.
For evening, slippers of satin are
recommended, but the very latest show