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El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-06-05

del suministro, las necesidades
que Sc conceptnan mas urgentes
de una cosecha abundante Ell pie
ma actividad, pero debiendose,
realmente, a la insuficiencia de
elementos con que las Empresas
cuentan, agravada por las con-
cesiones acordadas por el Poder
Executive a determinadas Com
pafias que absorben a casi totali
dad dc los elementos de transpor
tie reservados para ell elevado con
sumo propio.
Chile.
Varias son las soluciones que
estan en- estudio para resolver la
diffcil situacion creada los pro
ductores de nitrate por ell armis-
ticio. Lo que parece mas proba-
bic que sc lleve a efecto es la pro
puesta por el Gobierno chileno,
que consiste en- comprar durante
cincO ailos todO ell nitrate al pre-
clio flo tie 10 ch. por quintal pa
ra lucgo venderlo por su cuenta
y riesgo los consumidores. De
momcnto cl precio sehalado deja-
ri bencfcios estimables a la ma
yor parte de los productores
pero la duraci0n del convenio ofre
ce sus inconvenientes por la diff
cultad de precisar los gastos futu
ros de production, particularmen
te la mano de obra.
-Parece ser que ell ministro de
Hacienda chileno tiene ell estudio
un proyecto de ley reformando
la base de tributacion del nitrate
sustituyendo ell POGO equitativo
imp plesto a la exportaci6n del mis-
mo con un impuesto sobre las uti
lidades que la exploitation pro
duzoa, de modo que la cuantia del
pago estara ell relacion con los
beneficios que Sc obtengan.
Entire Otros asuntos fuerOn
1ltimamente estudiados por el
Consejo de Estado, prestando su
acuerdo a fin de que sean someti
dos al actual periodic delCongreso
Nacional los siguientcs proyectos
de ley:
Ell que aprueba el contrato
"ad-referendum" celahrado con D.
Santiago Morrison, ppr el cual Sc
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-06-05

argentina.
Fla sido reclamado al Gobierno
le la provincial de Buenos Aires,
por el Banco London County and
Westminster Paris el total inn
porte de la cantidad de titulos
emitidos del emprestito dc Con-
solidaci6n autorizado por la ley
de % de diciembre de 1914, que
asciende a 1.222O.OOO libras ester
linas.
Ell citado Gobierno ha remiti-
do a Londres 10000 libras ester
linas para el pago del cup6n de
enero. Pero ell servicio de amor
tizacion permanece supendido
hasta la reception y comproba-
cion de las cuentas y arreglos a
terminar de acuerdo con la situa
ci0n real lie emprestito. Al efec-
10, ell Gobierno de Buenos Aires
enviara Londres un delegado
fnanciero con amplios poderes.
-Segiin noticias de Buenos
Aires, parece ser que los diferen-
tes grupos parlamentarios llega-
ron un acuerdo para descartar
definitivamente el proyectO de
impuesto sobre la renta. Sc pro-
yectaba niyelar con este impuesto
ell "defcit' de 80 millones IN II
previsto Ell el presupuesto para
1919, el cual intentara saldar
ahora aumentando los derechos
de importation.
La production de los incon-
yenientes del tratico ferroyiario
que en- ell invierno tltimo produ-
ieron ell alza excesiva ell los pre-
clos del combustible, viene acen-
tuando su Influenza perniciosa
en- las cotizaciones actuales con
la consiguiente alarma de las nu-
merosas pequeiias industrias ur-
banas que de el Sc alimentan y
de la poblaci6n que 10 consume
diariamente en- sus hogares.
Sc repite ell mismo fen6meno
del aiio anterior, y su aparicion
obedece, como siempre, a la limi-
taci6u con que las Empresas fe-
rrQearrileras rroceden a la dis
| tribuci6n de los vagones que Sc
destinan a ese servicio, invocan-
do para justifcar la parquedad
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-06-05

tizaron S95.11T69 pesos,pues
paso de 1902 .535'50 a 3.39741S'-
81.
"A II millas de Tegucigalpa
ha sido rcanudada la exploitation
de la nina San Antonio, que Sc
cree contiene aun gran cantidad
de mineral lie ORC 81 Sc emplean
para su extraction los metodos
cientlficos modernos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
POINTERS

Every one interested in the
finest photography is by that
same token interested in
Camera Work." The Kodak
Store is selling back num-
bers of this magazine at the
very low price of $1.5O
apiece.
(Mnin Floor, ChestnuD
The new color, eveque, a
particularly vivid tone of
bishops purple, may be seen
in one of the Chestnut street
windows.
People with their heads
full of gardens are buying
rosebushes in the Housefur-
nishings Store. Follow the
pleasant earthly smell on the
(Fourth Floor, MarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
Boys Spring Suits That Garry
the Certainty of Fineness

We have been saying good deal about the fine quality
of our boys Spring suits and to say good
deal because surely have boys suits of fine quality
to show for what say
We don't know that we have been certain
of anything than of the reliability and fneness of
these suits In fashioning and tailoring and finish and
mings-n all the ncetes of style and in all the points of
detail they show effort produce suits of superior
any other suits sold for the prices-and the
effort has been successful.
The variety very ample and interesting, taking
in splendid choice of fabrics coors and designs prices
going from $40 $780, sizes for boys 18 years.
secondF FoOr.Ce
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
SHEER
ORGANDIE
COLLARS GIVE A
LOOK OF
GOODNESS

And it goes without say
ing that they are the dain-
tiest to be found for Spring
frocks or blouses.
New long shawl shapes,
round collars and short
square collars for the back.
Some are plain, others
tucked, and the prettiest of
all are plaid organdie. Tiny
ruffles, tucks and lace form
the trimming.
Collars, 75c to SO. Sets,
81 to So.
(Main Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
TWONEW SILK
HANDBAGS OF
THE BETTER
SORT

These bags are made of
beautiful French silks in
moire and fancy effects and
in black and navy. And both
have fine tortoise-shell fin
ish frames, one oval, the
other square.
The oval frame is on the
smaller bag, which is a
dainty dress shape and is
SIS.
The other bag, which is
quite roomy, is $16.50.
(Main Floor, ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
100 WOmen'S Afternoon
Dresses at $3.50 to $50

Tafa and chine chiefly lighter
black
the
tiers or little fes bright
Also there a few straight chemise styles in the
C
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
A Linen Luncheon Set to Make
Cottage ''HOmey"

Luncheon sets such these carry the home
with them everywhere They of excellent fulbeaced
damask in a spot pattern, all neatly scaoped.
Thirteen pieces to the Set ranging from 6nch doilies
to 22-inch centerpieces. Price 1925 set.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27

Full Fresh Stocks of the Goods Most in Demand Right N0lu
Many a Soldier Boy Carries
\ in His Breast Pocket

picture of his mother and every day he looks at it
long and lovingly, taking fresh courage to meet
homesickness and hardships by the sight of her dear
face.
Wherefore, he is more efficient and worthy
soldier, carrying his mother along with him.
He is more likely to remember how his mother
hated profanity, gambling and intemperance, and he
will think twice before falling away from his
mothers ways and wishes.
A man may fight under "Old Glory" and keep
his health and place in the ranks, but sink into
hopeless life by living under the black flag of bad
habits contracted while conscience slept.
This is all equally true of careless business
life Storekeepers should not require decets of any
kind to make sales
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March 27, ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
IN WOMEN'S
GLOVE FASHIONS
ALL HANDS
TURN TO MOCHA

because they are, undoubt-
edly, the most popular.
Tan or gray mochas, with
one clasp, are So a pair.
Light or deeper gray
mochas, with one-button
fastening and two styles of
embroidery, $3.50 a pair.
Gray gloves with strap
wrist, $4.25 and $3.50 a pair.
Still finer mochas, in
beaver, a light tan, or a
lovely light gray with strap
wrist, $5.25 a pair.
Mocha suede gloves, in
gray or tan, 1926 and $3.50
a pair.
(Main Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
Three VOile BlouSeS

80 much liked that have reordered them these
tucked style with square neck and long shawl collar
edged with lace, 1915
Another with more lace and opening to its collar.
And a third with little hand embroidery in front and
a laceedged shawl collar.
These two $685. each.
Floor,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
Hand-EmbrOidered
Ni9htgOWnS

The handwork is the fine solid Philippine the sleeves
are sen and kimono styles and the cotton good Prices
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
Fine Tables and Mirrors
In the Little House

The tables all in Italian style beautiful
imported pieces One long with pedestal
would be admirable for living library The price is
$500 Another with carved very
priced at $500 third interesting octagona shape with
pedestal and priced at $780,
charming little mirror of Adam design in black and gilt,
price $65 while XVI mirror is Sl15 and an Italian
mirror in antique gilt and color is SAT-
Other little mirrors of Adam design are $76 each
Floor, snut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
WANAMAKER'S
WANAMAKER'S
Store Opens 9 A. NJ.
Store Closes 5 p. M.
The China Sale Nearing the
End and Going Sp1nndidly


Monday
three the selections still abundant
whole
merchandise included
would a
than they This
French and japanese china dinner and Of English American sem
cean dinner
You also choose hundeds pieces and inexpensive
glassware savings reaching halfpice things
this
offered at close o haf-price
But bear advantage
these opportunities
Fh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
Women Desiring Suits
Made to Order

place their orders in the Tailored Suit Shop tomorrow
and be of having their suits ready to Easter
Day.
Materials suitable for sports and dress are here
to select FROM
Prices are $780, $50, $75, $85.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
That NeU Silk BrOddcLOth
at S1.65 q Yard

is extraordinarily good
feel this city should know of its possibilities for
Spring and Summer
1t is really Japanese white habutai but with shappe
warp and silk weft to give greater weight and durability
Therefore, the silk for womens
skirts dresses and waists.
The width is SO inches and the finish soft and
the of the fine habutais this silk washes
(First
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
Womep's Black kidskin Shoes
in SDlendid Assortment

So many women wear these shoes nowadays that
complete assortment must show smart well as con-
servative styles. Kdskn makes the most comfortable of
all Shoes and few people who go back to
any other leather. ...
High kidskin shoes in variety of toe shapes and
heisIats of heel, 81 to $12. ,.....-
Low kidskn shoes in many styles particularly oxfords
and with both weted and flexible turn soes sc to &c.
- FsstF Floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
Such Good jacquard Comforts
1915 and IS Each

They in coors that fast, washable and pretty
Those at $35 broken block designs and reversible coor
pink the oher light blue side, dark blue
on the other, and Size 66X80.
The $5 heavier These have plain centers
Greek fancy BORDERS They wide choice
are 70x84 inches in size.
All of fine cotton and for couche, hammoks
beds they pretty and comforting.
We believe selection has equal.
(sxth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
A Little Group of Early Spring
: Dresses for Young Women
Reduced-S15 and $3.50

sizes and styles broken we've marked them at
two and lower prices-$15 and $3.50 each.
All have been considerably higher and you from
seven dollars each
the good fashionable styles of Spring
dresses blue black SERGE jersey
blue shades.
Girls and Young will find the styles youthful and
beomnwith plenty of the alwaysed straight line effect the
new braiding and necks and sleeves.
They dresses for coats and
such styles may be without little later
Anybody who IA to 20 year size will be repaid
coming to see them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27

These are marked at a
very nice saving over what
they have been selling for.
Longcloth, 10-yard pieces,
$2.25 a piece.
Nainsook, 10-yard pieces,
1925 a piece.
(First Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
200 White Linene Skirts
Special at So Each

This the last shipment at this price and rightly these
skirts should be 81 more
Many who like white for the house will appre-
ciae these SKIRTS especially because they made full
enough for all practical and in sizes from "a to
35 inch waistband.
patch pocket and pearl buttons fastening part way
down the front give pretty finish
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27

A KODAK story of the
L. a children is one of
the most interesting
things imaginable for
their families to possess,
and the Spring is about
the best season of the
year to begin it. 1t is a
good idea to start with
one of the S m a aller
cameras, but we have all
sorts from 81 to $1OO.
tMain Floor. CkestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
Mems Half Hose at 15c-GOOd
Black Cotton "SecOnds'

24OO pair of black half hose that sell
this low price because they second grade goods Their
do not affect and will
them by the dozen for spring and summer.
West
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
And NOlU Mems
Springtime Fancy
Turns to Thoughts of
NeW Clothes

The buying of Spring suit overcoat is a
matter of common-sense and doar-sense and fashion,
sense, and nothing that any may write say
make it anything else.
We have assembled stock of mems Spring suits
and overcoats which believe will satisfy the
sense, the doarsense and the fashionsense of men,
and especially of young men, as no other suits can.
We can say of them that it is impossible for any
man, but especially for any young man. not to like
them, except young who is not par
tcuar as to quality or style or tailorwork money
value For of this latter class there is no help
but experience.
But for with the insight for what is finest
in fashion, in workmanship, in fabrics and colors and
finish this is the Store-not because of what say
but because the Spring suits and overcoats that have
to show.
The suits at $2S $65 and the overcoats at $35 to
$50. Suits in the waist-seam models for young men
will be found here at their BEST Prices $2S to $55.
FIoor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
Mems Linen Handkerchief
IS and SO O. Dozen

wholesale price today way above these figures
that to be what opportunity this is for
who like fine handkerchiefs.
The $5a-dozen kind are linen u inch
hens.
The s9-a-dozen kind fine, SOFT Irish linen with
hem really beautiful quality and most unusual value
Both shipments new, but not large
Floor, Centr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-27
Mems Fine Shirts With SOf
Collars Attached

Splendid shirts for golf or other outing u
will wear them for everyday. Some of the c,
and others do not, the former being a new 81
Madras and percale in clean stripes are US
shirts and the soft cuffs are both double and 81
Price So.
(Main Floor. Marke)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02

the way. Christy. Carrie Coleman
'phoned over here yesterday and said
she'd had a letter from her cousin,
Rush Mcknight"
Christy turned pale clear to the edges
OF her brown hair. where a gray
thread or two was beginning to run
like silver. But she kept the usual
grip upon her emotions that she al
ways did when that name was mem
toned.
Hes Just cleared up s2S.o00 IN
wheat. It doesn't seem possible, does
it7 He expects to do as well next
year II prices hold up. Then he says
he's coming back to civilization. Car
rie thinks there's somebody in Mime
apolis he's interested in. Probably
he'll settle down there"
"Mary"-Christy's voice was sharp
as she interrupted--'do you want your
dresses made loose or tight around the
waist?"
She walked back home In the soft
dusk. She smelled lilacs all the way.
and she walked on her heart-her
poor, starved heart that Rush Nc
Knight had left behind him desolate
when he went to the wheat country.
That's all over" she Thoughtful
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
BY Phil Moore

ed. why. what's the matter?" Fof
Cbristy was turning a haggard white.
"It's gone"
Mrs. Peel laid hand on her shoui-
der. you go home" she said to the
maid, 'and tell Delina 1t wasn't quite
ready. Thatll give us time to inves.
tisate this" When the girl had gone
she turned to Christy. "Now, brace
up and let's talk this over. Amt you
got an idea. Christy."
But christy had none. After they
looked the house over without avail
they went to bed TO sleep n they
could, Upon the mystery.
II was near dawn before Christy fell
asleep. She was awakened by Mrs.
Peel standing over her.
''ffan Atwell's been here. She says
Doris ran away last night with Harry
Crane. They were married by the JUS
tice before they went. Doris said SO
in a note she left her aunt. She left
one for you. too. Han just gave 1t to
me. Read It quick. I've suspicion
we're going TO find out something
about that dress"
Christy sat up In bed and opened
the note. Don't tell Aunt Ham," she
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
BY Abner Anthony

MASKS off" cried the vatican
shepherdess sitting beside him In the
curtained alcove. and turned her face
to the moonlight "fiappy New Year.
Mr. Hutton"
"Sybll!" Hutton caught her hands fn
uncontrolled fervor. Then he drew
back. "But Jim told me you were his
wife"
Louise and | changed costumes.
ssbil's tones were demufe but encour-
aging. Il wished to avoid certain
party
"oh. you did Well, 80 ala l." Then
Hutton laughed happily. well.
you've heard my confession, but not
all, S5bil. Good Lord, girl, how I'VE
missed youi"
A moment later Hutton opened the
window and tossed a pair of masks
into the dusky garden. Masks Off
forever with US. And now shall we go
down and say Happy New Year to our
friends?" Then, as they descended the
stairway together, be spoke as IL to
himself, BLESS dear biunderlng Jiml"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02

over forever, As she neared her own
door she met a girl hurrying toward
her from the opposite direction. shs
was q housemaid Of the Rays whom
Christy already knew slightly because
of several errands which had brought
her to the house.
"oh, good evening. Miss Thain." she
said, i've come after Miss Deliha's
Dress"
"Aii right" Christy answered. ats
ready. Come In" She led the way
into the sewing room and switched On
the electric light. AS she cast q quick
glance around she saw that the box
was gone. why. somebody's been
here before you and got It." she err
claimed.
"oh. no." replied the girl quickly.
Miss Delina sent me herself and I've
come straight from there here"
"I'l ask Mrs. Peel" christy said
Her heart wps going fast She ran to
the back OF the house and foundsMrs.
Peel calmly beating up bread sponge
IN the kitchen. who did you give De-
lina's dress tor" she demanded.
IL didn't give Il to anybody. No
body's been here" Mrs. Peel answer
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
Is 1t Not a Mistake?

Alberta now instead OF making beauti-
full dresses for happy brides to wear.
And it wouldn't have made any differ
ence to mother--not for long anyway.
Well. try to think everything's for
the best" She sighed as che boxed
the dress tenderly and closed the win
dow and went out to supper.
Christy had her dressmaking shop in
the two front rooms Of Mrs. Peel's
house and she boarded with Mrs. Peel.
After supper Christy told Mrs. Peel
that she would find the dress ready to
hand to Delina's messenger when she
sent after it; then she made ready and
went to Mary Lakes.
"Did you know that Doris is carry
ing on perfectly awful over Harry
Craner' Mary asked. Being an in
valid, she cherished every bit of gossip
she heard seriously. "Hef Aunt Han
was up here today complaining about
her. She says she don't know what
she will do with the girl"
"Td let her marry him." said Chris
ty promptly.
well, guess 1t would be the best
thing. But Han Atweil's awful set In
her way. didn't say much to her, for
1 knew It wouldn't do any good. By
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
What She Rea lily Wanted

in. Instead, he turned and left the Of
fee before the girls noticed his pres
ence. He crossed the yard and sat
down on pile of lumber behind shed
to think over this disturbing question
of diamond engagement rings which
had been so suddenly forced on his at
tentlon. For some time he had seen
plainly. IN his minds eye, the pretty
little bungalow which he was going TO
build for Donna. His employer. who
wanted to help the young foreman. had
promised to give him the lumber to
build 1t, II Tom would secure the
building lot.
At his employers suggestion. Tom
had already paid down half the price
Of the lot. and by careful saving was
now ready TO make the final payment
and secure the land; and 1t seemed TO
him that his cherished dream of a
home was about to be realized at last.
But now came this dismaying fact OF
Donna's desire for diamond ring. or
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02

arms and laughed shyiy. Fl might.
You can never tell. Seems to me il
Delina Ray can get man 1 ought to
be able to. You going to take it home.
Christyf'
mo. Delina's going to send after it
some time this evening. I'm going to
put Il In box and leave 1t here for
whoever comes. Mrs. Peel said she'd
see to It i've got to go out"
Doris turned away. "weil, I've got
to 90 home or Aunt Han will be jay
ing me. I'm getting just about sick of
Aunt Han. She won't let me have a
single beau. Just because she's an
old maid she seems to think that's the
proper lot for ali OF us. And 1t isn't
I'm going to be married. II / have to
run away. You'll see.'
The girl was gone. Christy saw her
running across the open yards toward
home. q flying. 1uttering little shape
full OF youths buoyancy and folly.
Il suppose she referred to Harry
Crane" Christy thought II don't
think she'd do SO bad If she were to
marry him. but she ought not to dis
obey her aunt. Yet. II had disobeyed
my mother that one time about Rush
Mcknight I'D have been with him In
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02

read aloud slowly. "but ! had to have
that dress to be married In. SO got
In through the window after you went
away aUd took It. only had it on
an hour, but looked dandy in II. You
ought to have seen old Justice Par
sons bug his eyesl l put II back in
<hc box Just as careful. ana tomorrow
morning Davy Coates is going TO take
II to Delina. Maybe you think I'm aw-
ful, but did 30 want real wedding
dress. Maybe It's the last chance I'll
ever have to wear one"
An hour later Delina Ray 'phoned
her thanks 10 Christy. "f'm sending
you cheek in the mornings mall"
she ended.
The mail brought something else be-
sides the check to Chfisfy--a letter
from Rush Mcknight. "Could you
stand it here in the wheat country.
with me for couple OF years?" he
asked. you see I'm stalking all on the
chance that maybe now your mother
Is gone you'll have me. after all. II
you will. I'll come and get you In
side of month"
The next dress Christy made was an
other wedding gown. And she wore
II herself.