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New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Largest American Flag
AT the Hippodron,e

Literally the croN-rinS glory Of
Charles pilingham's "Everythincr at
the Hippodrome, stretching its folds
over the vast auditorium like canopy
Of war time, is the largest American
flag in the world. 1t gives a perpetual
elr OF martial holiday to the big play.
house, and thousands Of electric lights
shining through its glowing colors
speak eloquently Of war and victory.
The flag was made during the past
summer in Chicago by 500 men and
girls in the employ Of the royal tailors
there, who dedicated it to the memory
of their many fellow workers who had
marched away with the colors.
For many weeks they devoted their
spare time to the construction of the
flag which measures so feet by 100 and
covers nearly one third of an acre when
it is unfurled. The girls cut and bound
the enormous stars which measure 5ia
, feet from tip to tip, while the men put
the stripes together.
The flag was unfuried with impress
1-'S >NtCihOHICo az LHt OpcHiIiR OF Ine
United States War Exposition at Grant
Park, Chicago, on Labor Day. At the
close of the exposition the flag was
passed on to the committee in charge
of the Fourth Liberty Loan drive in
New York. and was hung BY them in
the main concourse Of the Grand Cen
trail Station during the two weeks Of
the campaign.
And then, because the Hippodrome Is
the largest playhouse in the world and
the amusement centre Of America,
drawing its patrons from all corners
of the country, the owners decided that
it should hang there for the next three
months as a stirring appeal to pa
triotism.
For a time it looked as though the
great playhouse had more than met its
match, for the flag was too big to be
used as curtain, and draped about the
proscenium arch it lost much Of its
dignity and beauty. So it was finally
decided to use it as canopy, and while
the orchestra played "The Star-Span-
gled Banner" the huge emblem was re-
Gently raised to its place, where it will
remain until spring.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Play by Premier
Georges Clen1enceau
At French Theatre

The announcement that the French
THEATRE du vieux Colombier is to pre-
sent play by Premier Georges Glenn
enceau during the week Of November
IL will come as a distinct surprise to
many, for it is not generally known in
this country that in France he is re-
garded as a distinguished Journalist,
man Of letters and novelist.
When still a very young man, and
before opportunity was afforded him to
actively enter into politics, he had
written for parish paper, lie Fran
cais," for "La Depeche de Toulouse,
and was editor Of weekly paper, "Le
Bloc" which he wrote entirely him
self, and in which he gave expression
to those utterances which ne was later
given the opportunity to make through
public speech.
At the age OF rventy-four, disguised
with political conditions in France, he
came to the United States, remaining
here four years, and maintaining him
self during that period as teacher Of
literary history at girls school.
Returning to France, he pursued the
practice Of medicine. He was given his
first public Office during the revolu-
ton, in 1870, at the age Of twenty
nine, and one Of the duties which de-
volved upon him was that of distribut-
ing rations of'bread, meat, water and
fuel to $4,000 men. When France be-
came a republic he was elected Mayor
OF Montmartre. and to the National
Assembly. He came to the French SEN
ate first in 1902.
From 1873 onward NJ. Clemenceau
had under his direction the vel! known
newspaper "La Justice" which figured
in the Panama scandal of 1892. as
result OF which he voluntarily exhib-
tied his private accounts to convince
the French public that he was not
wealthy man, nor one against whom a
charge of graft could justly be sus-
tanned.
His father was stern Republican
and brought up his son in the Repub-
i'can creed. He was not baptized, and
received free, non-religious cduca-
tion. 1t is from his father shat he has
inherited The strength, determination
and flrnlnes5 which arc his marked
characteristics.
lie Voilc du Bonhcur' deals with
Chinese life. 1t tells the story Of q
noble mandarin who is stricken blind
but made happy through the tender
love ct his wife, the Difference Of his
son and the devotion of his friends.
When suddenly sight is restored TO
him the veil is lifted from his eyes,
and he realizes that all have been TAX
ing advantage of his blindness TO de.
ceive him. So Tchang-I inflicts blind
ness on himself again so that he MAJ
once more be happy.
NJ. Clemenceau has for manv year
been subscriber and supporter of the
Vleux Colombier in Paris, and it was
during his recent visit there that NJ
Gallimard Of that organization, OBJ
tanned permission from the Premier to
present the play here and make an
English translation.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Great Monday Bargains in Brief

A. ( s. Pure Cod Liver OIL ssc. from
csc. Street Floor. East Building.
Sale OF ygonen's Coats. s2eeS
Second Floor. Central Building.
sale Of Won1en's Dresses. sleea. s1s.os.
wonen's C.an1oisctte Cloves. esc rair.
Street Floor. Central Pui!dius.
Woinen's skirts, $3.50; formerly 1915 to
1915. Second Floor. Central Bldg.
Imported Quilted Six Slippers. ssc pair.
Negligee Balcony, Central Building.
Hemstitcied Muslin Sheets, 25l %.
yards. 32.se. from s3.f7.
Subway Floor. West Building.
Long Fianpelette P<ttiooatz. zee
Second Floor, East Building
200 Specially Purchased Georgstre Crepe
B!ouses, $3.50.
Second Floor. East Building.
wonaen's Beaver Brown Kidskin Sboes.
1926 pair. from si1.5o.
Second Floor. West Building.
oG-inch Wool veiours. s5s8 yard. from
s4ss. Street Floor, West Building
Sweet Grsss Baskets. 1sc. from 2so.
Subway Floor. East Building.
36-inoh Wash Satin. si.as yard. from
s19s. Street Floor. West Building
Marrrot Sport Coats, $3.50
Second Floor. Central Building.
Childrens EYarneiette Petticosts. CSC
Second Floor, East Building.
Underhodices Of Colorsrl c-eorgette Crepe.
s3es. Second Floor. Yast building.
Women's snA Fibre Sweater Coats
si2.os. Second Floor, Central Bldg
Excellent corsets. siss. formerly $3.50
Second Floor. East Building
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Mems Socks

lfkEH DOCKS
BLACK COTTON; some have
slight mill burns. At. .l9c. pair
COTTON; in black and colors
33c. pair
CASHMERE; natural gray yarn;
seamless feet; slightly imper-
feet. Made to sell at soc. a
palr; at............. .3Sc. pair
Mems Underwear
COTTON SHIRTS AND DRAW
Frs. derby ribbed; soft fleece
tlnish ....-..... .......... CSC
MERINO SHIRTS AND DRAW
ERS, medium weight; also firm
gray balgriggan. Broken lots.
Regular price, $1.l9. ........ .9Sc
MERINO SHIRTS AND DRAW
ERS. in natural gray; medium
weight .S1.48
UNION SUITS fine cotton, ecru
or SILVER .......-......... S2.l9
UNION SUITS, fine cotton; ecru
or white: medium weight; reg
uiar or stout sizes. .s2.4S
Street floor, East Building
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Golden Crook Company
At Columbia This Week

The popular Golden Crook organize-
ton, with Bill Arlington at It's head,
sill come to the Columbia Theatre this
week and present new two-act bur
issaue called Then, Now and Here
1t was written By Abe Leavitt, with
music by Jack Strauss and Ruby
Coven.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Women's Underwear
Children's Underwear

RIBBED COTTON VESTS: white;
long sleeves and ankle-length
Pantalets to match: sizes 20 to
80 ............ 49c
RIBBED MER1NO VESTS; long
sleeves. ankle-length Pantalets
to match CSC
COMBINAT1ON SUITS: ribbed
cotton; long sleeves, ankle
length -....- .Sl.ls
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
S4.98 Rich Cut Glass
Orange Bowls, $2.98
Another Brilliant Loeser Value

n PIECE of cut glass incomparably finer than
a $298 will ordinarily buy today-a value, in
deed that will not be obtainablc when the
number have gone.
The Bowl is large one of oval shape, cut oil
over in brilliantly sparkling design of combined
floral and deep mter cutting. The blank is of
clear, heavy crystal the workmanship beautifully
precise the cutting deep and the entire piece
thing clearly beyond dupcation with conditions
they today.
II you want maryclously fine gift to put away,
splendid piece OF Cut Glass for very little money,
be here early tomorrow to get one OF these!
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Silk Petticoats, S3.95
Values S. to S5.95

CELECTED SILKS, well chosen colors, carefully dis
y crmfnated styles, ample dimensionsin these spec
heatons hes the story of unusual values.
VI fine quality taeta silks, in the straight line effect
ana some with fare founccs Others IN tailored styles
n bright and dark chsngesbe fleets; also two pretty
psacd models solid colors others in changeablc
effects
AL jersey Petticoats With plain hounce edged with
peated hounce
in black, white, pearl, purple and navy
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10

Limoges China 1oo-piece Dinner Set,
$4,000; regularly s5e.75.
Subway Floor. Central Building.
Priscilla Fancy T-npolishcd Rice, 5-lb.
bags. 6Sc. United States Food Admin
istrstion License Number G-o507sA
Third Eloor Tes. Eui4inS.
l3-piccs Dining Room Suites.
Fourth Foo. East Salie.n-.
Administer Bug ~ s4 IN $50
Third Floor. East Buildiug.
Stamped Tu-i<,sll Towels. 9oc from Soc.
Third Floor Central Building.
Flea Domet FLANNEL. 19c yard.
Subvay Floor, West Building.
caaai:els 1-asss, * 50 inches vide &c
Street Floor, Central Building.
Venetian Cloth, 81 inches wide, 7ac and
s9c yard
Lining store, Street Floor, Central Bldg.
Artificial SILK Shirtings, 80 inches wide.
75c to s2.25 yard
Subway Floor, West Building.
Boys Corduroy Suits $3.50 we're s5.s5.
ana ss-e5. Second Floor, West Bldg.
"a inch Ribbons. oac yard; regularly t5c
Street Floor. Centre. East Building.
Floor. Lamps with shaces, sl2.ss; regu-
Third Floor Central Building.
Bed Sets OF Spread and Bolster, sla
$3.50 Subway Floor. Yves, Building.
MEMS Yarn Sweater Coats. s5.24
Street Floor, East Building.
Chesterfield Cigarettes, box OF 24o, $3.50
regularly $3.50.
Stree, Floor. Mems Shop East Buildins
Irish Linen Table Cloths. , yards.
37as. Street Floor. East Building.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Other New Styles at $685. and IS

.a.SS. Tailored effects, with convertible V neck
snd.s oi corded gngham in gray, green, blue Law
Co.. Many are trimmed with pjpngs OF white
En Ev.sn bands OF elsrnbray. Others are the "Billic
plsits below. w. WIN So"' ''0''' "''' 00N
ne i've new styles Of effective simplicity in pretty
Of the staple colors, in shreecoor stripes
.,. fronts, new tailored collars All have sep
M ss,ss and pearl buttons and are exceptionally
ssssna Floor, Livingston Street
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
SITS Housedresses
of Ginghan1, $l.95

'oR WINTER house wear gingham easily leads in
fabrics Closest o cottons, it not only wears
a. eScsiicntly WELL but offers most protection against
= coio This fine purchase is therefore especially in
".on' an economy specially acceptable now
as styts in pink, blue ayenderstriped gingham is
with vcstee of plain chambray and collar and cuffs
.1neo with bands Of the same.
n"oshsr Is of the style which sold quickest in last
b,:s :95, made with pretty white collar, hand-cn~
ireo i In coors and front Of sidc-button effect. In
-, plnk, tan and lavender; sizes a6 to a.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Mems Fall and Winter Suits, $50
OF Quality Strikingly Above That Price
A Misunderstanding Purchase of
So to $40 BlOuSeS to Sell at $3.95

A 70 to
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O o in whh, and suit
o newt splidys sutab for gifts
the
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was mac effect
c. fomaHor
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New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Womcn's Hosiery

BLACK COTTON, slightly I'M
Feet ................. tec. pair
BLACK OR WHITE COTTON;
high spliced heels =. 29c. pair
BLACK COTTON, medium weight,
regular and extra sizes CSC. pair
BLACK COTTON; full fashioned,
finely made. 59c. pair
BLACK OR WHITE SILK; scanned
backs Sl.1S pair
Women's Underwear
COTTCh VESTS: medium weight,
lo-, ,eck. sleeveless, ankle
le-~'h. drawers to match. JSc
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Women's Tuxedo Sweaters
$5.95, Value S8.95

n MANUFACTURERS CLEANUP, bringing
a an exceptionally good chance for gift buvine.
of fine grade of wool in the poo oular
Tuxedo style. The bodies of these Sweaters are
in rose, white, coral, reseda and lavender with
cuffs and front Of white. All fasten at the waist
line with worsted grdle finished with colored pom
poms
Sizes 81 to 40
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Timely Economies in Good
Hosiery and Underwear

ALL these lots Hosiery Underwear the weights
styles that people need Then they offered at
in view Of market
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
An Extraordinary Capture of
Imported Lacet Arabian Curtains
1915 Pair :: To-days Value $3.50 or More

al ptonalyh
IetAat din hesday
these have beenmo
ao-ol olavs vsvaueM M them s to a pair
Htve lace Two opttrnsw
lace edges One ayar yardlu We onsderh
a pair
EachT cdays Vaueso
Panel Curtain
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Zephyr Coat Sweaters, $40

OF particularly soft wool in the link stitch in
blue, turquoise, purple and white.
Floor
The Washington herald., 1918-06-24
Notes Of Game.

Sammy Rice will play his last game
with the Nationals today as his fur
Tough Is now up and he must report
to his company for oversee duty with
In q short while. Rice will be made a
presentation before todays' game by
his many friends here.
Todays game will get under way
at 900 p. m. with Harper working for
the locals and Myer for the Mackmen.
Bobby Berman the little catcher who
Grin took South for spring training
did not return to this city with the
Grtnmen yesterday. Bobby was left
at New York and will no doubt be
placed with the witchie Club of the
Western League. when the Old Fox
withdraws Al Waldbauer. the young
Richmond hurler Of no-hit fame
Joe Casey reported to the Nationals
yesterday from Atlanta The South
ern League club has disbanded giving
Grin a chance to recall Casey earlier
than his agreement.
Uncle Nick Altrock and Sammy Rice
were given big hands by the fans
Nick may be serious when he steps
upon the hill but during the fielding
practice yesterday he was the same
old Nick in the comedy role.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-24
Big BATTLE IS
Benny Leonard, the Light
weight Champ, Meets
Jack Britton.

Philadelphia, June 23.-Billy Glib
son. manager for Benny Leonard,
insists that the clever little New
Yorker is still a lightweight and
can make. the limit for that class
without any trouble. Whether he
can or not will have no bearing on
the outcome of Tuesday nights
bout here with Jack Britton. sched-
uled to take place at Shibe Park.
the scene Of the elimination Of
Johnny Kilbane by the same Benny
Leonard last summer.
In this encounter Leonard will
not be risking his title and will not
forfeit the lightweight champion
ship should he lose or should he be
knocked out The coming bout is to
be welter-weight contest, as il will
be fought at 141 pounds ringside.
Therefore all consideration of the
match must beNon the basis OF that
weight and what bearing it will
have on the result
Leonard and BrittOn are admit
weight now in the ring in this
country. They resemble the old
school of fighters. and remind stu
dents of boxing OF the day Of Griffo.
Cans and McAuliffe. when the fol-
lowers of the sport demanded clev-
erness. aggressiveness and game
ness from their rugiIistic heroes.
Leonard is the harder hitter of
the two. and his blows hurt more
when they land, but Britton is a
master of the defensive side OF box
ing and he never let's an opponent
land a blow on any part of his an
atomy IL he can avoid II.
Therefore many OF Benny's blows.
which IL landed on a less experience
ed boxer would be damaging. will
not be as effective when aimed at
Britton. and in that respect Leon
ards strength will be Offset by Brit
toms superior defense.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-24
Boys! Here's a Rival
For Dick ,Merriwell

There was a time when a good many
boys thought Dick Merriwell was
what might be called the real goods
In baseball. OF course. Dick was a
college player, but he was conceded
by his author-creator to be better than
any OF the big league boys. He could
pitch left and right handed. and 1t
was a common occurrence for him to
come to the bat in the ninth. with
three men on. two down, and the
score 3 to In favor of the opposition.
and knock a home run. That was
Dicks everyday work.
But now Dick has a rival in real
life, writes Harvey J. Boyle in THE
Pittsburgh Chronicle-TeIegraph. His
rival Is Babe Ruth. The Red Sox
star is not ambidextrous, az was the
mythical Merriwell. but he can play
first, the outfield and pitch, aside from
leading the American League batters
with a percentage Of over 40. Babe
Ruth should have the honor of being
called a Dick Merrfwell.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-24
DEMPSEY-FULTON BATTLE
BOOKED FOR ORIOLE PARK
Triple A Club Is Ready to
Yield Grounds to
Promoters.

Baltimore, ma. June z-After n
long conference here tonight between
Messrs. Jung and Gus SchoenIefn.
local promoters Of the Dempsey-Fu,-
ton bout here on July {. and the man.
ayers OF the American Athletic A.
soclation. which holds the PRIVILEGES
for all bouts at the 0riole BAH Park,
an agreement was practically reacheo
whereby the night will most likely b,
held at the park.
The whole bone Of content,ou v.<
that the American Athletic Assocaa-
tiop managers believed that the stag
ing OF the Dempsey-Fuiton nght
would cripple the fight which expects
10 stage here on July between
George CLANCY and Johnny Dundee.
After much discussion these MANAGERS
were made to see that big fight sched-
uled for Baltimore was somethfns
that would probably never again BE-
seen here. and that the people OF this
city would want to see it above ali
ether fights.
The American Association managers
then practically agreed that n Jung
would consent 10 make up 20 them
what they would likely lose in stag
ing their fight 30 soon after ID,
Dempsey-Fulton match, the park was
theirs for the go.
This was agreed 70 and tomorrow
the managers Of BON matches win
meet again to try and reach some
agreement as to the sum 20 be paid.
So now IL looks as II oriole Park win
be cinched for the big fight.
Messrs. Jung and SchoenIein realize
the importance Of the contest ana
rightfully believe Baltimoreans are
ready to witness this fancy pugilistic
dish. Likewise, they are Of the opinion
That the Monumental Sporting Club, o
which they are the promoters, might
be able to realize a nifty sum from
the staging OF the encounter. They
have gone about arranging the mill IN
a square and above-board manner. In
fact, they have shown a franlCness, an
intelligence and a sincerity uncommon
with those who have taken q unto
themselves TO monopoliSe boxing in
this city.
In speaking OF the affair toniEht
Jung said: We have done everything
reasonable in an effort 70 secure
Oriole Park. We have the contracts
for the fighters. which call aor q
purse Of 5000 IT has been said that
we should make them work on q per
centage basis. To do this I might say
that We offered them as high as sev-
enty per cent, and they refused.
We even demanded that 500 be cut
from the original purse Of $50 In
asmuch as the mill was 10 be cut from
twenty rounds Cthe distance set when
IL was thought the affair would take
place in Danbury. Conn-) TO fifteen. To
this a deaf ear was also turned. The
negotiations were conducted a. busi-
ness-like as possible"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-24
NO FALL CANADIAN RACING.
Tracks Will Probably Remain
Closed Till After War.

Toronto, June 22.-For the first time
In the memory Of living men the horse
racing season is on and Canada has
no racing. The 24th of May, a gala
spring holiday since the day when
victoria became Queen, has always
has always been. until this year, the
Derby Day Of Canada, on which many
notable events in the horse world
were held.
This year the racing parks were
turned over to Red Cross bazaars,
One race. the Ontario Kings Plate,
was run at Toronto, but was only a
sideshow to another entertainment.
The Kings guineas were available,
and 1t was believed some Canadian n
morse breeder might as well have
them.
The lid was put on racing on August
4! last year. 1t will stay on for the
duration Of the war, and perhaps some
time afterward. Great profits have
oeen made in horse racing in Canada,
chiefly by American promoters, as ali
the tracks except four were controlled
by Americans.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-24
Baseball and Football .
Adopted by Italian Army

New York. June 22-One of the
curious effects of the war is the in
ternatfonal interest which has been
aroused In American sports. Italy
apparently Is the most recent victim
Of the baseball germ, according to
DR.. Felice Ferrero, director of the
Italian Bureau Of Information in this
city. Football, as played in America,
as well as the national game of this
country, also has taken hold Of the
popular interest in Italy.
The "Gazetta dello Sport" one of
the most influential sport journals of
that country. Is raising a fund for
the purchase Of baseballs, bats and
footballs and the distribution of prizes
among the soldiers to stimulate COM
petition.
General Pennella, commander Of the
second italian Army. in a letter to
the "Gazetta dello Sport" says that
football and baseball games are of
inestimable value in the training for
war.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-24
OPERATIONS
BREAK EVEN
Interurban Leaguers Lose
!. First Game 3 to 2; Win
|. Mghtcap 6 to 2.

Annapolis, June s.-The Operation
team, Of the Navy Interurban League
Of washington played the U. 8. 8.
Relna Mercedes. OF the Naval Acad-
emy, a double header here today.
The locals captured the long end
Of s-to-2 count in ten innings in the
first game. while the Operation team
landed the long end of a s-to-o count
In the night cap.
The first game was hotiy contested
and much argument existed among
players Of both clubs against the vari-
Gus decisions Of the umpire. Finney
Kelly, working for the visitors, al
lowed the sailors but three hits, while
Owens, In the second game, set the
locals down with one blow. The
scores:
The Washington herald., 1918-06-24
LONG AWAITED
Ring CONTEST
Oriole Boxing Fans Anxious
to Witness Chaney-Dun-
dee Battle.

Baltimore, Nd, June 1-when the
American Athletic Association match
ed George CLANCY. the Knockout King
of this city. and Johnny Dundee. the
Scotch wop Of New York. for q IL
round decision bout next Saturday
afternoon at Oriole Park. II succeed
ed in closing a bout for which local
followers OF the ring game have been
hoping several years. Desire to see
these boys over a distance route has
been increased several times by the
fact that just when II looked as IL the
set-to might be arranged something
bobbed up that resulted in he affair
going by the board.
No match staged here within the
last half dozen years has attracted
as much attention from the jump as
this one. This Is not only the case
here, but out or town as well. All
hands realize that these great bat
tiers will put up a fight worth going
far TO see, and that a decisive win
ner between the two will mean great
additional fame for the victor.
For a number Of years now CLANCY
has shown himself to be the hardest
puncher in his class, and he has won
80 per cent Of his bouts by knockouts.
As a matter OF fact. George has lost
only four matches in his entire career,
and they were all by knockouts. The
fact that any boy who went the limit
was unable to get a decision over him
attests to the fact that the Kayo
Boss has considerably more science
than he is scredlted with in many
places. Chaney's four defeats are all
well remembered here. Young Britt
stopped George when he was a mere
youngster. and George came right
back and sent Britt to dreamland on
two occasions. putting an end to
Britt's ring career Tommy Houck
stopped George after the Baltimore
boy had won all the way in 10 rounds,
chance blow turning the trick.
Clancy got revenge q short while
after and put Houck out In less than
FIVE rounds. Mike Clancy stopped
George with a fuke punch and no
amount Of effort was large enough TO
ever induce Clancy to again get into
the ring with Clancy. Kilbane scored
the other victory over the Baltimore
boy.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Toronto. I; Newark, /.
Toronto, 2; Newark, &