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The Washington times., 1918-03-12
Kate Hinton Shops With Grandmother

If you have q CHEEKY, chubby little
Grandmother like mine-a real Grand
mother with soft white hair and little
black bonnet that ties under her chin
beg her to let you go shopping with
her! Grandmother and went shopping
together yesterday, and had the best
time ever.
OF course, had never thought about
stores having to buy stock to suit all
people; just so they had what | wanted,
! never concerned myself with the needs
of other people; but Grandmother says
that she has ne CT seen a store where
so much attention seems to have been
paid to the wants of old ladies-where
so many really pretty things have been
bought for them.
For instance, Grandmother found Just
the loveliest soft grey tailor suit, and
another in mingled black and white, cut
on lines that were stylish, yet quite dig
nifed enough for her years, and she
found waists in Georgette and voile,
soft-tinted lavenders and grays for
dressy wear and crisp, fresh white ones
for ordinary uses.
The Millinery Department had num-
Der of new hats and bonnets. so that
Grandmother had no trouble in finding
most becoming spring one.
But you would have enjoyed seeing
her pleasure over the siks-and really
there was such a tempting array that
Rrandmothers and granddaughter both
had cause for ecstatic exclamations!
For her very best" Grandmother found
a new Broche Taffeta of lustrOus black.
for you know every well-regulated
Grandmother who ties her bonnet under
her chin loves n best black silk"
Frankly, must tell you that, although
she bought the black silk, she fingered
long and lovingly over the counter on
which the plaid silk ginghams were dis
played, and she recognized plaids that
Mary, and Jennie, and Sallie had dresses
made from years ago. believe she
was really happy to know that these
old-fashioned gingham plaids are now
the most fashionable silks for Spring.
When we went into the Cotton Dress
Goods Department, it was quite hard to
persuade her that she did not need a
dress off every one Of the Spring voiles
but there were so many soft-toned,
lovely greys and blues that it really was
hard to select the one she wanted most.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
ENEMY ALIEN HERE
MUST FACE CHARGE
OF ROBBING STORE

Arrested in Baltimore while at
tempting to dispose Of some OF the
loot stolen last Friday night from
the store OF Louis Sonneborn' 40
Pennsylvania avenue northwest Au-
gust Meier, thirty-seven years old'
enemy alien, was brought here this
morning and is locked up at the frls'
precinct on the charge Of roboing tne
shop.
Not only does Meier admit that he
rsnsacked the store, breaking open
The office safe and rihing a cash
register, but he told Detectives CORN
well and Berman, who arrested him.
that he had failed TO register, oeing
an enemy alien, in accordance win
the Presidents proclamation.
Went Through Transom.
According TO the detectives. Meier
confessed that he gained entrance
into the shop by climbing TO the top
Of a projecting show window and
crawling into the store through a
transom. Once in the store he made
a complete change of clothing, which
was lOunu On MN NhNll O. NeNSNs
That he was caught almost "red
handed" by a policeman while he was
making his way into the shop. was
the statement Meier made to the de-
tectives. While he lay on the top
of the show case, Meier stated
policeman strolled along and tried
the shop door. But he said he was
crouched on top OF the case and the
policeman failed to see him.
Faces Internment.
Meier further told Detectives Corn
well and Berman that he has been
arrested in Buffalo several years ago
for "smugglinE." He refused to go
into details other than to admit that
he served a six months term In
prison on that charge.
1t is likely that the charge OF rob
hing the Sonneborn store will not
be pressed against Meier and that
the Federal authorities will intern
him during the period OF the war and
then bring him to trial on the theft
charge.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12

We just roamed all through the store,
and Grandmother talked to everybody
she met, whether she knew them or
not, and even the salespeople seemed to
enter into the spirit of her joy, for they
showed her pretty things and told her
interesting facts about them that l be-
lieve they never would have thought of
telling me. But then Grandmother's
good humor is contagious anywhere.
We found Just the gloves and hand
kerchiefs that she wanted, and when We
went to the collar counter / found that
my love for pretty collars is an inher-
itance-for Grandmother wanted every
one she saw-just like ! do, and she
bought quite number for herself-and
| shan't tell you how many she bought
me. One thing that she particularly
liked was the little boxes of ruffling
and corded ruchings that just seem to
belong to Grandmothers-they look so
sweet and fresh.
She bought Spring shoes and slippers,
and indulged in her greatest eXtrava-
gance when she ordered stockings, for
be it known that my Grandmother land
doubtless your own is a little vain
about her tiny feet, and they are always
silk-shod.
The new fur and Georgctte capes
were just being opened when VIC passed
by the fur counter, and the little ones
that are to be SO stunning for Spring
and Summer were irresistible. Grand
mother bought an exquisite one Of mole
skin and gray Georgette for herself, and
for my birthday gift she gave me the
one | have been longing fora lovely
seal and brown Georgette coatee with
long ends that tie in front.
It just happened that Mothers we'd
ding anniversary comes next week, and
know she will be happy when she gets
Grandmother's gift-a great big, roomy
cedar chest! Mother has always wanted
one, and somehow it seems to me that a
cedar chest is just the loveliest gift to
have from your own Mother, so that it
can be really, truly an heirloom in the
years tO come.
And / hope that sometime-long years
from now-that chest will come to me,
and when it does it will be filled with
happy memories. Tucked right down in
one corner will be the memory of the
day when Grandmother and ! went
shopping. KATE HINTON.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12

A new sanitary Syrup Pitcher, made
Of clear glass with dainty floral cut
pattern; has removable nickel top,
which can be easily taken off and
wdshed. The pitcher, without the top,
can be used for any pitcher purpose.
1t comes in tWo patterns and costs
$1.25 and Sl.50.
A ddiHtily cut saucer to use under
the pitcher costs 35c.
Fifth floor. r street
A box of Chocolate Candy, made in
blocks, each block having a letter of
the alphabet, is cunning new idea in
contectioHS. 25c box.
Fourth floor, center.
A Soldier-pidin pripdte-Wds seen
buying bath towels. Perhaps the
WOmen folk Of his family forgot that
he needed them in camp. Did you9
second floor, Eleventh street.
The Handi-Kuick Potato Baker is a
Convenient kitchen help. Just sim
pie strip Of fin NTH points that hold
the potato firmly in place and lets
them bake quickly and epeHIy. They
need no turning and hare no thick
crust burnt on the bottom. Handles
at each end make it easy to remove
from the OVen. l0c.
Fifth floor. Eleventh street.
First Call" the new book by Ar
thur Guy Empey, is being called for in
the Book Department. The fact that
Empey has recently enlisted in the
American forces, with the rank Of
lieutenant, adds timely interest to his
book. Sl.50.
Second floor, J. street
The Washington times., 1918-03-12

Coaster Sets can be had in CARED
wood in attractive designs, conpeH-
ieHtly packed in sets of twelve in a
carved mood box. Just the things for
the Summer porch, and not too early
to buy them noW-Whilc You can,
$1.OO.
Fifth floor. Z street.
WomdHdtLS are splendid garments
for the WOmdn WhO does her OWH
hOuSeRork, and better still for the
POrdH gardener. They are Just What
their name implieS-OperdllS for nom
en-, made of good quality Hdpy blue
denim. $500.
Third floor. + street.
The HeW COlOred OrgaHdie Collar
and Cuff sets are hdping a tremen-
doHs vogue, and You will not WOnder
when you see hon exqUiSitely dainty
they are. No matter hon prejudiced
you may be in fdpOr of dH-White neck
wear, these lovely HeW bits of color
will tempt You
street floor. center.
The Tourist Electric Iron is great
convenience. Ii can be taken apart
and slipped into small bag and
tucked into any corner of the trunk.
II takes up almost no room, but what
a convenience il is TO hare your OWH
iron when touring. $500.
Fifth floor, center.
A Hew shipment of Chinese TiffiH
Tables is in. Three SiZeS-S5.0O.
$3.50 and Sl1.O0. Judging from past
experience, ne will not have them on
the floor pery long.
Fifth floor. Eleventh street.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
A Pretty, Warm Sweater
All are pocketed in devious Ways

For the Little Roy and Girl
@ months TO ) years-S1.5O to e6.0S
VIII Fill the Demand for q LtEht-
weight Wrap for Spring
From the tiny baby in short
clothes to the child of 3 years, we
have sweaters of various styles
and Shetland and Brush
ed Wool and Silk FibeT-slip-over.
straight, sack, regulation Norfolk,
and double-breasted styles.
There are serviceable colors OF
brown, navy, green and red and all
the pretty delicate and vivid colors
imaginable. Solid Colors are trim
med In white or darker or lighter
shades: white with striped or plain
borders in fresh shades Some
have collar. cuffs, back and front
facing OF contrasting color.
There is pretty one OF Shetland
wool in coral. made slip-over style.
with collar OF grey brushed wool.
Another is or gold-colored wool.
with collar. cuffs. vest and front
facing in coral. S5.:5.
a tiny baby one is made sack,
Slip on style, OF delicate blue Shet-
land wool, drawn up at the neck
with cord and tassel. SI.55.
Fourth floor. Eleventh street.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
Period Chests to Match the Period Furniture

Particularly elegant Chests suitable for any home.
Colonial Chest in Veneered Mahogany Cedar lined with
sliding tray 4S inches long, 20 inches wide 20 inches high
$4,000.
An especially elegant Chest in Queen Anne design Ven
eered Walnut with artistic paneng, high Gabrielle legs full
cedar lined with sliding tray: 4S inches long, p inches wde
20 inches high $4,000.
Louis XVI Chest in Mahogany Veneer, full Cedar lined
with especially deep sliding tray Made in most artistic de-
sign with graceful omamenaton Same size Queen
Chest. 5000.
hoor
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
Beautiful fabrics
Appealing style
The spirit Of youth
Springlike cOlOrs
Superb tailoring

have full sway-her individuality can be expressed-for
jackets vary from ngep lengths to the short Eton styles
Some have pped pepum that have youth and auntness
in every ripple Some plain straight upand-down tailored
styles. Others Shorbeted Jackets to say nothing of the
nnumerabe quirk and turns such pleatng braid bind
ing fancy buttons and buckles and vestees and collars of
light colored silks, linen or broadcloh.
Of fine SERGE tricone coverts checks and fancy mixed
materials they fashioned in every wanted suit COLOR in
cludng Rookie Brown.
Everything about them is youthful jaunty and chic.
But can't tell you how pretty they are-we want that
to be sort of surprise until you down tomorrow and
them for yourself.
floor
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
Spring Underwear for the
Children

IL won't be long before
they must shed the heavy
Winter garments for light. COM
Portable undertakings. The Under
wear Department is ready to sup
ply their needs, and here Is just
reminder OF what ycu will want:
Separate pants and vests. made
either of merIno or soft cotton;
we'll cut and shaped TO give the
maximum freedom and comfort.
SIZE to $50 each.
Combinations, in either cotton or
merinc. soc to 1910
A complete line OF Abdominal
Banda in all sizes. that are so much
in demand FER little folks To pre-
vent colds when the change OF un-
dergsrments Is made; all AiZes.
60o.
Street floor-G street. 4--a----
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
Lighter Weight Gloves
for Today's Wear

You will be glad TO put aside
your heavy Winter gloves for these
Spring weights that give comfort
and wear and style-a good cOmbi-
nation.
Women's one-clasp j X Mocha
Gloves in pearl and medium gray.
beaver. and maple, with self or
contrasting stitching. $40.
Washable Doeskin. one and two
clasp, in white and natural. $500.
Light weight p X Washable
Capeskin, one clasp, in white.
pearl and Newport. with self or
black embroidery. 500.
Six-buttOn or pull-On Washable
Doeskin gloves. with or without
elastic at wrist, in white Cniy.
S2.25.
Street floor, center.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
Play Clothes
For Little People

Spring weather calls for out-Of-
doors: out OF doors calls for
games; games call for comfortable
play clothes. made OF serviceable
materials. such as we are Offering
in these little play clothes for tots
from two to six years.
Rompers in gingham, chambray.
and cotton crepes, in every comhi-
nation OF stripe, check and solid
color with contrasting trimming,
56c to &I.75.
OverallF-the real business gar
ment fer play folk. In ChambrBys
and crepes Of all shades and COM
binations. Toe.
Fourth floor, Eleventh street.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
4 Group of the Most
Popular New Novels
THE PASSPORT INVISIBLE

by Ferley PoOre sheehan.
a story OF suspense and mys-
terry. replete with appeal for
this time. which recognizes In
tn" White House today a spirit
c"mpR rable In lonely greatness
To- that Of tho President of
1868 KI.25.
THE BAG OF SAFFRON,
by BettlRR Won Hutton.
Tho story Of Il socially am
bilious woman who is con-
WINGED from early childhood
that happiness can be secured
by purchase. SI.5O.
THE U. T.. TRAIL,
by Zane Grey.
A romance OF the early days
when the railroad first linked
the West with the East. also.
THE FALSE FACES.
by Louis Joseph Vance.
The story OF how the Lone
Wolf, once master thief, saves
Anne rica from the PrusAlan
spy peril. SI.IO.
LOVE AND HATRED,
ny Mrs. BeIIoc-IOWndes.
Story Of mystery and ro-
nance OF oddly assorted peo-
pie OF present day London
Second floor, F street.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
Lingerie Waists
For the Woman

Who Requires Extra Sizes
Crisp, fresh wRistsRof wolfe and
batiste in great variety OF styles
and with lace, embroidery, Ltucks
and hemstitchinE for trimming.
Some have low collars, others con
vCTtible collars. but all have the
exquisite charm Of freshness and
good style. The sizes go up to "a.
$2.O5 to S3.B5.
Third floor. Eleventh street.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
Stencled Crash
For Spring and Summer Hangiugs

Never before has the Senced Crash been tempt
ing The designs artistic than before and ke
color combinations show the prevailing Chinese influence All
done in oil stencing, which that they fast and
washable.
Table Covers Scars Pillow Covers for any shaped pillows
Couch Covers Curtains in many designs here and already
they have given COOL refreshing tone the department
Used with wicker furniture nothing fitting than
these stencied crash goods.
Pillow Covers square, oblong round and bolster shapes,
soc to $1.0O.
Table Covers. $125 to $500 Couch Covers $375 $500
Table Scarfs. .s5c to $1.50 Curtains SITS & $3.50
floor,
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
Genuine Tennessee Red
Cedar Chests

Just the thing to store your wooen fus and blankets
during the months
The woman who has always wanted cedar chest will
find her opportunity here and now for have very large
assortment of Cedar Chests in all sizes.
The manufacturer says "he more knots the more fra.
grant !he odor and these chests quite full of knots and
in many of them you will find bags of cedar chips Some
have sliding trays and all beautifully finished and pol.
shed that they will be ornamental we'll as most use
ul piece of furniture. They dusproof and agh and
keep out moths, mice and insects =.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
Youth and Spring
Chamingly Expressed in the Showing of
Spring Suits For Misses

There charm about the suits that is hard to de-
ne but you feel instantly when you these SUITS which
combine
The Washington times., 1918-03-12

Most of the Chests fitted NTH strong locks castors and
Wooden handles
The Washington times., 1918-03-12

The Emergency Hospital Needs
$4,000 For Maintenance
Proof positive that Washington still needs
the Emergency HospitSi.
The great work performed by this institution can
not be measured in dollars-G-I-V-E.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12
Raincoats for Misses and Children
Spring Showers Are Here, Making RaHcodts Necessary

Some people seem to think that
raincoat should only be serviceable
and need not be pretty, but the
changeable blue and green, or laven-
der and green, silk-fnished rubber
lied coats combine style with serv-
ice. They are cut with raglan
sleeves, gathered skirt and broad belt,
with large pockets and narrow buc
kled wrist bands, and are nobby-look-
ing garments. S16.95.
The Washington times., 1918-03-12

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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
CHALLENGE TO THE SUNDAY
SCHOOLS OF KENTUCKY

Almost every Sunday School in
Kentucky has lost some of its men,
bers who have gone into the service
of the Nation Some are in the Army,
some in the Navy, and some have gone
as Red Cross nurses. Most of the
schools have placed Honor Rolls upon
the walls, or have service flags, some
have both. In the services each week
those who are absent are remember
ed. Now comes the challange of the
Kentucky Sunday School Association,
that on May 5th-which will be Ken
tucky's Go-to-SundaySchool Day
every Sunday School enroll two new
members for each one who has gone
into service. 1t can be done. 1t ought
to be done. 1t must be done. Every
Sunday School superintendent in the
state should write the General Sec
retary, Rev. George A. Joplin, that
this will be done. Address, 712 Lou
isville Trust Building, Louisville, Ky.
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Americans In Thick of Fight on
SOmme, Statement Indicates

Paris, April 24-The battle on the
whole front south of the Somme and
in the Avre lasted all day and still
continues, according to the war office
announcement tonight. The Germans
gained footing in the woods to the
northward of Hangard-E -Santerre
and also in the eastern outskirts of
the village, which the French are des-
perately defending.
Several enemy assaults were shat
tered near Hailles, and attacks at
Senecat Wood and Hill 62 also failed.
The statement says:
"An intense bombardment of the
Franco-American positions south of
the Somme and on the Avre was fol-
lowed by a German attack carried out
all along the front by considerable
forces at 5 o'clock in the morning.
The efforts of the enemy were di-
rected against Hangard- -Santerre,
the region of Hailles and Sencast
Wood.
South of the Avre, the battle,
which lasted all day, continues at the
present hour. 1t was particularly
stubborn in the. region of Hangard
After a series of furious assaults, the
enemy succeeded in gaining footing
in the wood north of Hangard as we'll
as in the eastern outskirts of the vii
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up an S. o. S. for artillery protection
abo ut four o'clock this morning, and
what appeared to promise a serious
attack began to show. 1t turned out
to be nothing more pretentious than
an attempted raid, however, and the
British artillery smashed the enemy
infantry as they were leaving their
trenches.
Between Robecq and Givenchy-Lez-
La-Basse there was also considerable
enehy shelling this morning and the
Germans made an attack in an at
tempt to take a post near Givenchy.
But this movement was quickly stop
ped by the British fire. The British
carried out minor operations at Civ
enchy which resulted in the recap
ture of strong post which the enc
my held.
South of the Clarence river, four
German companies which essayed
local attack were repulsed.
A German bombardment of the Brit
ish positions on both sides of the Riw-
er Lave on the northern battle front
was begun at four o'clock this morn
ing. A large section of this battle
front is seething, although the definite
1lmentions of the infantry action are
not yet known.
Trouble has been brewing in the
Somme sector for days, the enemy
maintaining bombardment of more
Or less intensity over a wide area
Throughout yesterday, Villers-Bre-
onneux and surrounding places were
heavily shelled and this morning, the
bombardment was greatly increased
On the northern battle front the
German artillery pounded the Entente
Allied positions yesterday, especially
| in the RobecQ and Ferville sector, and
this morning an intense bombardment
was put down in the British positions
on both sides of the River Lave. Thus
4 large section of the northern bat
tie front was seething today.
An attack above Albert came after
a half hour bombardment by the enc
my. AS the German infantry left
their trenches the British deluged
them with rifle and machine gun fire
and forced hasty retirement.
A British operation yesterday over
1000 yard front in the Ries-Du-
Vinange sector was a complete sue
cess and greatly improved the de-
Tending lines. A nasty salient of
about 1900 yards wide and about the
same depth had bulged into the Brit
ish territory just north of Weis-Du-
vinange. By their attack, the Brit
ish drove the enemy from this salient
and Strengthened their line.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-25
ABERDEEN BOY INJURED IN
FRANCE

Mrs. Anna Small, of Aberdeen, re-
celved word from the War Department
yesterday that her son, Harry Small,
had been injured in France Small
Is In the Marine Corps and enlisted
some time ago. This is the first Aber-
deem boy who has been injured in the
big war. Small was well known here,
having worked In this city at various
times. 1t is. hoped by his many
friends that he will soon recover.
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lage which our troops are desperate
ly defending.
"The fighting was less violent in tho
neighborhood of Ilailles. Several enc
my assaults directed against the ridge
east of the village were broken down
by our fire and our counter attacks.
Further to the south the Germans
were similarly checked in their at
tempts against Senecat Wood and Hill
50, which remained entirely in our
possession.
"On the right bank of the Meuse
the artillery was quite active"
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HUNS RENEW DRIVE
HAIG'S MEN GIVE GROUND AS
HUNS START GIGANTIC DRIVE
ALONG SOMME BATTLE
FRONT.
Slight Progress Made by Teutons Oh
French FrOnt-Filed Marshal Haig
Admits Loss Of Villers-Bre.
tOnneuX After Desperate
Battle Which Rages
Throughout the
Day.

London, April 24-Field Marshal
Haig reports that the Germans have
taken Villers-Bretonneux The text
of the statement reads: about $3.50
this morning, after a violent lombard
ment, the enemy attacked our whole
front south of the Somme and the
French on our right and was re-
pulsed. Later in the morning, an at
tack on our positions in this sector
was renewed in strength and although
repulsed with loss on the southern
and northern positions of the front,
made progress at Villers-B -BretonneuX,
where the fighting has been severe
throughout the day, BY evening, the
enemy had gained possession of the
village, and the fighting was continu-
ing. Other attacks by the enemy this
morning on the north bank of the
Somme and north Of Albert, were re-
pulsed. We secured a few prison
ers.
"By a successfully land operation
carried out this morning northwest
of Festubert, post was regained. The
hostile garrison offered strong resist
ance and lost heavily. We captured
few prisoners and four machine
guns.
early in the morning, the enemy
delivered a strong local attack with
out success against our new positions
east of Robecq. Our line was main
tanned intact and eighty-four prison.
ers were left in our hands. Addition
al prisoners were secured in success
full minor enterprises in the forest of
Nieppe and in the neighborhood Of
Meteren."