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The Washington times., 1917-04-25

.HESE three newspapers came
VI after The Sun had pioneered the
way. "The Story Of The Sun"
graphically pictures the simple be-
ginning Of Ben Days tiny newspaper
of only four pages, scarcely bigger in
dimensions than the page Of
standard magazine newspaper
which was destined to become in
prestige and power one of the three
or four greatest in the world"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
9 LaCeS and EmbrOideries

Vense a-over lace-18 inches wide-whte and cream
~
Cluny lace and inches wide. B. B. B. Sale yard . 1Oc
Cambrc embroidery founcing, 1S inches wide B. B. B.
oae yard .'''.............. ................. 100
Cambrc corset cover embroidery = al-over designs
- ale' ydiu ................. 17c
BowN1AN's-Nfain Floor : - 10y
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10

Curtain 50 inches wide = in white ivory and ecru
lace plain band borders. B. B. B. Sale yard 1Oc
Curtain blue and brown floral borders - 50
inches wide B. B. B. Sale, yard ................ sc
Striped sunfast in blue and brown 50 inches
wide B. B. B. Sale yard S9c
Remnants of creonne voie and marquisette in lengths
from to yards, at Il price.
Odd lot OF Nottingham, scrm and marqusette curtains
one pair OF kind, at u price
White and scrim curtains - 2H yards long-some
with medallion centers. B. B. B. Sale pair ST 100
Flet net curtains in white ivory and ecru2 yards long
B B. B. Sale pair ST 40
BOwMANs-Second
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
Undern1uSllnS

Lingerie petcoas in plain elaboately trimmed styles
(ce embroidery and tucks, we'll scaloped edge.
+ B. B. Sale ..'........... '9c
Nomens drawers in circular and straight styles
bed with tucks and embroidery. B. B. B. Sale 39e
Envelope chemse in 20 different styles trimmings of
ices Insertions embroidery and ribbon also tailored
Gowns OF fine lingerie cloth, trimmed with sheye lace
(sertion ribbon B. B. B. Sale ST 90
Womens gowns in several styles - low neck with lace
fd embroidery trimming. B. B. B. Sale ........ zoe
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
You should learn the modern way of
" Canning, Preserving and
DryingFruits and Vegetables

Visit our houseurnishing basement where expert
in domestic science is conducting daily demonstrations
of the best way fruits and vegetables for
future use.
estng service to housewives special instruction is
given relative to the various kinds OF appliances
used to dry all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
Come and this practical show and able to be
here-call Miss Kathryn Brooke the expert in charge,
by telephone. She will answer any question pertaining
to the successful methods of this necessary work
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
Table Danask

Mercerized table damask - "a inches wide splendid
quality. B. B. B. Sale, yard d.................. SOC
All linen table damask - 20 inches wide B. B. B. Sale
ydIu ................. S1.39
Damask table cloths hemmed and ready for use size
o+Xo4 b. b. b. Sale ST 25
BOT'MANS-Sccond Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10

Ten-pece Dining Suite - Jacobean oak in William and
Mary period we'll constructed genuine Spanish leather
chairs. August Sale Price ............ $4,000
Adam Bedroom Suite finished antique brown old ivory
suite consists of dresser chone triple mirror dressing
table and bed. August Sale Price .......... SS2 so
Mahogany Davenport Wall Table = 19 inches wide and
90 inches long finished in antique brown with under
shelf August Sale Price e.................... S1675
Bowman Roll Edge Felt Mattress we'll finished layer
felt throughout ticking two parts anv size
Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
e Women's Silk Cloves

Women's 2-clasp Mianese and tricot silk gloves with
double finger tips white with self and contrasting stitch
ing small quantity in black also = sizes 5A to l.
B. B. B. Sale, pair 41c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
Washable Skirts

Skirts of gabardine and rep collection priced for
final clearaway. B. B. B. Sale ............... 46c
High grade skirts of gabardine and pique at half price
and less variety of models B. B. B. Sale 81 90
BowNANs-Third Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-10
N Bungalow Aprons

Made OF striped percale in several patterns button back
models trimmed at neck and waist with fancy band square
neck - sizes SO to 40 B. B. B. Sale ............. 75c
oor
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
FRED FULTON EASILY
CEsEATS TOM COWlER

New York. January 10, l917.-(Spe-
ciall-lt took Fulton just two minutes
and twelve seconds to teach Cowler
the sleep seat dive. As they squared
away at the first bell Cowler started
20 rush the Minnesotan and a lively
exchange of heavy rights and lefts
followed. The big fellows were appar.
emily willing to mix it and the crowd
settled back 10 see a regular battle
Almost before any one at the rilgside
realized what had happened Fultons
straight left had split Cowler's lip.
Then slashing right uppercut set the
Engiishman on his launches and he
got up slowly. At the count of eight
he was on his feet but Fulton was
there to meet him and two straight
lefts to the jaw sent him down and
out. When Fulton went to Cowler's
corner to shake his hand after the
referee had counted him out. he want
cd to spar He did not know the
fight was over.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
Stronger in Artillery, in Men and
in Morale Than Ever
Before.
PREPARED TO Fight IT OUT
Were Able in Four Hours al Verdun
to Regain Nearly All That 1t Cost
the Germans Five Months
and Appalling Loss Of
Life to Win.
BY ARNo poscH.rLEuRor.
Correspondent OF the New York World

Correspondent OF the New York World.l
Paris.-ln four hours portion OF
the French mobile army under General
Nivellc has regained nearly all The
ground won by the crown prince before
Nerdun during five months of cOntlnu-
Gus attack. IL is Il great French VIC
tory-Such victory rs the Germans
ut this stage of the war would make
the occasion of Il celebration, but here
in France il has been received almost
without demonstration.
More remarkable even than the vic.
tory is the way il has been accepted
by the people of France. 1t has given
feeling Of satisfaction and reassur.
ance, to be sure, and it is very timely,
as France has been having an hour of
nervousness over the fate of her new
ally, Roumania but, far from being
any shouting about II, there has been
simply the ordinary interest in how it
was accomplished.
Nothing could express more plainly
how the French feel about themselves
and about the war. 1, reveals an
unconscious attitude of success that
characterizes all French thought ut
this stage OF the war. 1t is new
phase in the absorbing question OF
French morale. There has certainly
been no other time during the war
when 50 signal n victory would have
been accepted So calmly. To me, llv-
ing here in France and watching the
state Of feeling more closely than any.
thing else, il is entirely unexpected.
Went Off Like Clock Work.
The whole story Of this attack is,
in fact. extraordinary. The time of
1t was known to Il day two weeks in
advance The preparations We're made
with hardly any attempt ut secrecy.
Visiting correspondents were told by
the commanding generals just what
was going to happen. Here in Paris
1t has been the talk Of the boulevards.
The Germans were so well informed
Of details that they were able to bring
up re-enforcenents against the point
whenever attacks took place. and il Is
to be presumed they did their best to
check it. Dut the advance went off
like clockwork as scheduled.
1t will be recalled that the Germans
few months ago were able to do that
kind of thing pretty much where they
pleased. Now they are able to do ii
only against green troops such us Ilou-
mania brought into the war. TO go
no further back IN the history of the
war, the Verdun advances We're them
selves heralded from time to time, and
except for the half-dozen announce
ments made from Berlin that Verdun
itself was about to fall, they usually
made good on their prophecies. They
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
PETE HERMAN is new
DAHiAMWtiGii GhAMf

New Orleans. La, Jan. Ic.-Meet
Pete Herman, new bantamweight
champion of the world, he won the
title here last night Jy decisively de-
teating Kid Williams. Of Baltimore.
the crown wearer. - 20-round bou,
in which Williams was tioored twice
II was close bout. Herman had
nine rounds 10 lis credit, Williams
eight, and the other three were even.
Herman drol ped the champion with
right 10 the jaw. but Williams was up
again almost Immediately In the
twelfth Williams. going away. was
caught with another right on the jaw
ana went down again.
Both boys received lacing. vii.
liams hammered Herman on the body
in several rounds and had him in dis
trsss on more than one occasion. Then
Herman hooked and swung and VIII
liams hung on Williams bore several
marks OF the combat His left eye
WAS cut, bis right cheek laid open and
his lips bruised and swollen. Her
mans body showed large red spots
where Williams body blows had land
ed and his hips were battered.
II was Herman S left hook. followed
by right swing TO the jaw which won
the battle for him. He used ii effec-
lively and whenever it landed VIII
liams was staggered
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
Bandits Canished From Sardinia.

A glimpse of n group Of Sandman
shepherds, clad in their shaggy sheep
skin nantes. which are supposed to
ward off feyers. Is enough to send
shndder down the spine Of q stranger
who has Toasted upon the out-of-date
tales Of bnndit-ridden Sardinia, but the
natives are harmless, and in spite Of
their bitter fight against heavy taxes
and the relatively high cost of living,
they never annoy the tourists by beg
ging, rs do so many Of the people Of
southern Italy.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
MORRIS CHANCES FOR
STATE HCNORS DOOMED

Predictions are being made that
Morris will cop the state champion
ship In 1917. The possibilities of Their
winning is exploited IN long article
by the Joliet sport writer. Hansen,
the star of last years eleven, has left
the quintet, leaving only the two
Fletchers to worry about. A young
ster named Martin. is being groomed
and looks like a conner Concerning
Morris chances for the tournament in
March Coach Wear had the following
to say;
Sure, we have a good team Bat
we're not making any championship
claims until the title Is securely
hooked. | have q squad OF loyal, hard
working fellows, and if they all pull
together We'll carry home the bacon, ="
said Mr.. Wear yesterday We're go.
ing up to Joliet in March determined
to win that tournament and Morris
will fight to the last ditch for victory,'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
L-ife's Span.

Perhaps the best cure for the fear Of
death is to reflect that life has be-.
ginning as well az an end. There was
time when we were not This gives
Us no concern. Why should il trouble
US that time will come when we
shall cease to be? have no wish to
have been alive 100 years ego or in
the reign OF Queen Anne. Why should
I regret and lay II so much to heart
that | shall not be alive 100 years
hence, in the reign OF ! cannot tell
whom? TO die Is to be only
as we were before we were bern.
---Hazlitt.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10

Waycross. Ga.--According to a re-.
port received here from Folkston, Mrs.
Grady II. Gibson owes her~life to her
pet dog, which found and attacked a
rattlesnake only few feet from the
path in which Mrs. Gibson was walk
ing to her garden. The RATHER bit the
dog, causing his death shortly there
after. But the dogs attack warned
Mrs. Gibson, and she firmly believes
the rattler would have bitten her had
not her pet discovered the snake and
given battle to II,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
TRAP SHOOTERS ACTIVE.

While the old year was going out
and the white mantle of snow covered
the trap houses to considerable
depth in many parts of the midwest.
there was no lack of activity in trap
shooting, But under the conditions, it
must be confined in great measure
to talk, planning, and indoor action.
looking to the early start n spring
and a record year in 1917.
Of course, at some periods, even the
cold weather ard snow have proved
no bar to the trap shooter, but out
in the country sections, where the
drifts pile high, 1t has rather hampered
matters. One place where the germ
OF plcnning has struck home is in
Illinois. Down In Kankakoe recently
the Eastern Illinois Trap Shooters
league held its annual meeting and
made It's plans for the coming season.
Officers were elected for the ensu.
ing year as follows
Prcsldcnt---C. j, Shade, Chatswor;h.
Vice-presldent- Fred Kepplinger,
Dwight
Secretary-treasurer--A. II. Amman.
Peotone.
The dates selected for the different
league shoots during 1917 were as fol-
lows. Chenoa, April 10; Kankakoe,
May II and Is Cullen, June IA;
Dwight. July 10; Chatsworth, August
~; Gilman, September 90; Peotonc,
October 4. These shoots viii be reg.
istcred with the Interstate associa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
ton. A banquet was held which was
greatly enjoyed.

ton. A banquet was held which was
greatly enjoyed.
Then down in Peru, Ind. the oppo.
site condition exists. The club house
or the Peru Gun club was burned to
the ground recently by a mysterious
blaze and now the club members and
officials are hustl.ng to get things re-.
built for the opening of the shoot ne
in the spring. The club has been enc
OF the most active in Indiana in re.
cent years, and has been a Big factor
in the development of trap shooting
lnasmuch as the club carried little in
surance the mishaD is to be depored
But like enterprising and hustlng trap
shooters they are shedding no tears
OF remorse. but repairing damage.
St Joseph, Mo-, which Is new city
to hold the western handicap, is al.
ready laying plans for the bic event
The st. Joe sportsmen wanted the
Grand American handicap very badly
but were enthusiastic enough to take
the Western when the big event was
awarded to Chicago. They are going
to Just as much trouble and planning
Just as deliberately for the Western
event as they would have done for the
Grand American
The middle west Is ono more re.
joicing in the fact that the high pro.
fessional OF The year in the race at
1000 registered targets IL, Accord ny
to Sporting Lies" averages, from
that section of the country. He IL
Homer Clark, the pluck little shot
from Alton, ILL.,, who has an average of
$500 Oh 2lOO targets.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
THE NEWS.

Few clothes are the cause Of the
grippe, says an Aurora physician. "
that ls true. Ziegfeld's Foliies must
carry a doctor and large squad CT
subs.
Marriage ends illusion Of girl' says
a headline. But the first rolling pin
ends the Illusion of any husband.
"Plum Seekers at Capital"-The
weather man was all wrong when he
said the fruit crop had been de.
stroyed. What about the consoita.
ton Of the departments?
Nois.less soup and some excessive.
Iy deceased cheese is the advertise
ment of j local restaurant.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10

In the first marriage of royalty
since the outbreak of the European
war, Countess Nadeida Torby, twenty
years old daughter Of Grand Duke
Michael Michaelovitch of Russia, be-
came the wife of Prince George Of
Battenberg, cousin of King George
Of England.
Two ceremonies were performed, the
first according to the brides faith in
the Russian embassy chapel and the
other in the chapel royal, st. James
palace.
King George, Queen Mary and Dow.
ager Queen Alexandra witnessed the
wedding; also the duke and duchess
Of C0nnaught, Princess Patricia Of Con.
naught and ex-King Manuel of por.
tugal.
The bridegroom Is a lieutenant in
the British navy, serving on the battle
cruiser New Zealand. He is twenty.
four years old and nephew Of Prin.
cess Henry Of Battenberg. King
Georges youngest aunt. The bride Is
the daughter of Grand Duke Michuelo-
witch, a cousin Of the car Of Russia.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
BIG PURSES OFFERED FOR
INTER STATE BOWLIkG MEET

Bowling tourney, to be held at the
Sylvandell alleys, January g to feb-
ruary -, is assuming bigger proper
tons every day. Present indications
point to at least 15J entries by the
time tie lists close at midnight Janu.
AIRY -. These figures represent five
men teams and the individual entries
should run close to SG0, with 400
pairs in tho doubles. The estimated
prize list for the tourney was $4,000,
based on a showing of 12j teams, and
will go up with every entry received
above that number.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
SPORTS SECTION
EXPECT BUSY SEASON
FOR BOXERS IN 1917

New York, Jan lO.-The year 1917
has all the earmarks of a successful
twelyemonth of boxing. Here's hop.
ing.
Last year was not a banner year
for the game of jabs and uppercuts,
for there were but two matches OF
recognized championship caEDre. They
were the bouts between Welsh and
White, at Colorado Springs, and Kill
bane and CLANCY. at Cedar Point
No championships changed hands
and no new champions were actually
made, altho there were claimants in
the weller and middleweight divisions.
But 1917 ought to bring about some
real fstic dishes Il is practically GER
tain that Jess Willard will be called
upon TO defend his crown before an
other year rolls around He will prob
ably be limbering up for action along
about May or June. The promoters
will dig up somebody for him and
there is a chance that his next battle
will be a winner at the box office for
the public IS ready to take another
look at him.
Freddie Welsh, generally a busy
boxer. viii no doubt continue his coin
collection campaign. He is practical
ly sure 10 meet johnny kilbane be-
tween now and the first OF June. and
a meeting between these two boys will
be card worth while
Tho promoters in New York and
elsewhere are looking forward 10
more action among the mddleweig hts
since Lester Darcy is IN this country,
and if the Australian proves to be as
good as he is claimed to be, long
list of opponents will be trotted out
for him.
The fight fans Of the country are
eager to get line on Darcy. They
W; ut to see what sort of stuff he is
made of, and now that Georges Car
pentiers' coming to America has been
indefinitely delayed, the time is ripe
for Darcy TO get busy.
In the batamweight division. with
the title in dispute between Johrny
Ertle and Kid Williams. and new
crop Of bantams being grcomed Tor
championship efforts, there may be
revival.
Before the new year is many months
old strong efforts to legalize boxing in
several states will be in order. Hi
nois, Pennsylvania. Nebraska and In
diana followers OF the iistic game are
living in hopes that bills can be put
thru their state legislatures which will
make boxing permissible. and If new
fields are opened up the game will en-
JOY its best year since the long-route
scraps were driven from California
Cuba promises to become the haven
for all battles over the marathon
route. Havana promoters are now
building a monster arena and race
course in the island capital and any
championship bouts staged there will
be over the Foreground distance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
DOIG AND spike" KELLY
WILL Be REMATChED

Arrangements are lOw under way
by u Streator athletic club to match
Goats dig, of Spring Valley, and
Spike Kelly. of Chicago. who fought
a ten round draw, New Years after
noon at La Sale. Doc. Krones is con-
tident that his fighter can best Doig
and has sentout an offer to meet the
pride of the Spring Valley fight fans.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
Peculiar Tribal Customs.

In the Eastern Archipelago male
doctors in certain tribes wen female
Dress and the woman doctors In other
tribcs array themselves rs men. There
arc villages. again. where both male
and \ female doctor, Hay be found, and
in other places woihii1 doctors are for
hidden TO marry, aud form something
IN tIc nature of a slsterhood.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
I'VE Can CONQUER the World"

We can conquer this world and the
next by Indifference to all who are in
different to MS; by taking ioyfully the
benefit that comes spontaneously; by
wishing no more intensely Tor what Is
II hairs breadth beyond our reach than
for drought Of water from the Can
gcs, and by fearing nothing In another
lifc.- Landor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
Time for Silence.

The mother of little jack remarked
that She must write to grandma. Jack
offered to do this for her. SO mother
said she would lie down and take a
nap. Noticing how quiet Jack was, she
asked him II he had finished his let
ter, His reply was, Ssh, sh, mother,
you will wake yourself up"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
Combination Seldom Found,

Some men possess means that are
1reat, but fritter them AWAY In the
execution Of conceptions that are lit
tie, others, who can form great con.
ccplions, attempt to carry them into
execution with little means. These
two descriptions Of men might sue
coed If united, but kept usunder, both
lnil. II Is Il rare thing to find II con-.
blnation of great means and Of gren,
conceptions In one mind. Cotton.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
SOCIETY.

The toddie was introduced here last
evening. Il is not yet known whether
or net the dance will be popular.
Ladies' night will Re one OF the
features for the indoor baseball game.
As the games are played on Monday
and Thursday nights the boys viii
have nearly Il full week 10 spend with
trt danes.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
Happy Time to Come.

Willls-"Do you think that moving
pictures are the ultimate development
of dramatic art?" Glllis--"N0. There
will be one more. On the legitimate
stage you can get along with brains
and no beauty; in the movies you can
get along with beauty and no brains;
and the next stage Of development will
be one where you CON get by without
either" Life.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
CONOulT ORDINANCE.

Since the conduit ordinance has
been accepted by the people, re-
quest will be made that lamp posts
lie used for lighting purposes and not
for supports on the way home. Of
tawa's great white way may be put to
many uses If the officials are not care
ful.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-10
BOXING BILL WILL
Be GIVEN To SOLONS
CLEAN SPORT SHOULD THRIVE
WITH LOCALIZED BOXING eX.
HlBlTloN IN THIS STATUTE.

Unless the plans of those interested
in pugilism miscarry. the game OF
glove welding will receive big BOOM
ing in the dear old United States of
America the year just started, With
q bill already framed to be presented
to the lawmakers at Springfield this
month, which if passed would mean
iegalized sport in Illinois. another al
ready has been drawn up in Nebraska
TO be presented at the next session of
the legislature in the Confusing
state.
What legalized boxing would mean
to The central west in the event the
measures to be offered in Illinois and
Nebraska are passed, is easily to be
eonieetured, for The sport undoubtedly
would be more popular than ever.