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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
SUNDAY MAY co
BEFORE COUNTY
BOARD TO TALK
If Body Is in Session Tomorrow
Morning, Evangelist VIII Be
Invited to Address.

Rev. William Ashley Sunday will
be asked to address the Rock Is
land county board of supervisors
tomorrow morning if the body is
still in session.
1t is possible that the board may
complete its work this afternoon
and in such event the invitation
will not be extended to the evan
gelist. The invitation was author
lied on motion of Supervisor o. Z.
Child of Moline.
The committee on public expend-
itures received from C. J. Larkin a
general estimate of $4,000 as the
cost of charging the Office of the
county treasurer and moving the
large lavatory from the second
floor to the third.
The board this morning voted to
increase the compensation of the
three Jail guards from 500 a month
to $125 a month, the increase be
ing asked by Sheriff John G. Mil
Ter. In a prior session the board
reduced the working hours of these
guards to eight. They are on duty
every day of the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
SUNDAY
GIVES ROTARY
CLUB MESSAGE
Ma Sunday Also Speaks and HO-
mer ROdeheaVer Sings and
Plays the Trombone.

Rev. Billy Sunday gave the Rock
Island Rotarians one of his high
voltage short talks after their noon
luncheon today. DO some good in
the world" was his advice and he
invited his hearers to come to the
tabernacle and hear more OF the
things he has TO say. He was Civ
en- an enthusiastic reception.
Ma" Sunday also had something
to say. She paid a high compli-
ment to Rotary and related in hui
morous vein some of her expert
ences in her tours about the coun-
try with her distinguished husband.
Once on a time" she said. "a
letter carrier advised me not to
marry Billy Sunday because l new
er would be able to keep up with
him, Well, that was 81 years ago
and here l am. The postal employee
got his impression of Hr. Sunday
through having to find him to de-
liver 16-page letter TO him every
day or two"
Homer. Rodeheaver gave a solo
with his trombone, the only instru-
ment of the kind ever played in
airpIane, he said. and he also sang.
East Moline Has Song.
The East Moline delegation pre-
scented an original song set to the
tune of On the Rotary Line" and
led with vim in singing it. East
Moline will entertain tri-city Ro-
tarians Oct. , Other visitors in
cluded Modern Woodmen head Off
GERS here for their semi-monthly
session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
Boy Scout News

The Boy Scouts of the city will
get down to real work now that
the fall weather is coming on. This
is the real season of the year for
hikes and trips to the woods, and
it is an assured fact that Satur-
days will see the Scouts hitting ii
for the old trails that lead from
paved streets to the old camping
places.
A number of the troops are plan
ming on having teams. and if
large enough number OF the troops
organize there will be a schedule
worked out and games played on
regular dates. A basketball league
will be formed later on and the
troops will have the opportunity
of discovering their athletes. Scout
masters are entering in on the fall
plans with a lot of enthusiasm, and
the Scouts of the city may look
for a busy and interesting season.
A Scoutmasters' school, with one
meeting each month, will be start
ed in October. Various men in the
city who have had experience with
boys will help with the instruction
The school will be under the SUI
pervision of the Scout executive,
David Bergquist. A number of
new Scoutmasters are needed for
new troops which will be formed
and it is expected that many of the
old troops will need assistant
Scoutmasters. These are to be OBJ
tanned as soon as possible, so that
all troops will be kept up at high
standard.
A schedule of nights when the
different troops may use the ~"
within the next few days. Some OF
the troops have already made use
OF the invitation TO swim there
Last evening Troop No. 10. under
the direction of Louis Wilson, the
assistant Scoutmaster, proved it.
self composed of a group of expert
swimmers. A swimming meet for
the Scouts will be arranged some
time during the winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
In the Days News

Sir Esme W. Howard, whose ap-
pointment to be British ambassa-
dor to Spain is announced, is well
remembered in Washington, where
he served as acting ambassador
during the interim pending the ap
pointment of a successor to the
late Sir Mortimer Durand. Sir
Esme has had a varied career in
the diplomatic service, which he
entered in 1885, when he became
assistant private secretary to the
Earl of Carnovon, then lord lieu
tenant of Ireland. Later he was
successfully attached to the en-
bassy at Rome, third secretary of
the embassy in Berlin, assistant
private secretary to Lord Kimber-
ley when the latter was foreign
secretary and consul general in
Crete. In 1898 he married the
daughter of the earl of NeWburgh,
who is a direct descendant of King
Edward l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16

After the theatre, the party, which
included eight guests. dined at the
New Harper cafe.
This evening Mrs. Walter Foster
Of this city is entertaining a party
at dinner at the New Harper, hon
oring Mrs. Yerbury's guest.
Parties for Miss Scheller.
Miss Irene SchelIer, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. George Scheller of
2118 Dixwell street, Davenport,
whose marriage to Chester G.
Haneman of that city takes place
this month is to be the honOree at a
number of pre-nuptial affairs dur
ing the week.
Thursday Mrs. Axel Maeckel, an
aunt of Miss Scheller, gives a party
for her at the Maeckel family resi-
dence, 507 West Seventeenth street,
and Friday evening Miss Marie
Baldwin of Kirkwood boulevard
and Mrs. Leroy Horton of Rock
Island give a party at the Horton
home Other diners and teas have
been arranged. One affair for next
week, Monday, Sept. p, is to be an
informal gathering at the home of
Mrs. John Schricker for the bridal
cOuDie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
STRIKING NEWS
WRITERS STAND
FIRM ON DEMAND

New Haven, Conn. Sept. Is
News writer's on the three afternoon
newspapers here were standing
firm today in their disagreement
with the publishers over a wage
scale and as yesterday, busted
themselves with their own news
paper.
In the newspaper offices the
managing editors, editorial writ
ers and advertising stats were COW
ering assignments and handling
copy" with the same energy that
they showed yesterday. The pub
fishers have made no reference to
their position in their editions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
CLEAVELAND FIRM
is INCORPORATED

Springfield. Ill, Sept. 16.-The
II. II. Cleaveland agency incorpo-
rated Of Rock Island and licensed
to incorporated today TO do a gen
eral insurance brokerage and COM
mission business at room 102 Rob
insOn building, Rock Island. The
capital stock consists OF $25 000Nof
preferred stock and 900 shares ~
common stock without any par
value The incorporators are
Harry II. Cleaveland, Harry W. Co
zad and Olive c. Cleaveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
TO AID STERLING
IN ORGANIZING A
MERCHANTS CLUB

Fifteen Rock Island and Moline
merchants viii assist in the organ
ization Of a business mems asso-
citation at Sterling Thursday and
will urge its utilization with the
state body.
The local men will leave here az
sis in the morning, making the
trip by automobile. Sterling has
felt the need of such an organiza-
ton and expect to get started in
Whirlwind manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
First Classes OF Term.

The first classes in the fall term
of the Y. w. c. A. swimming
classes were held last evening at
the AugUstana college pool, with a
splendid attendance There is
however, room for more girls. who
can enter the class next week.
Miss Alice McNulty. physical di-
reotress of the association. asks
that those buying new pool suits
get those of cotton instead of wool
as they are much better, and they
are also asked to get grey suits if
possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
CLOSE ARMY HOSPTTALS.

Washington. Sept. l6.-Army
general hospital No. 1, at williams
bridge. y. Y, and No. %, at Des
Moines, Iowa, will be closed Oct.
10, it was announced today. Hos
pital No 4 at Fort Porter, n Y,
and No. 8. Ousville, y, Y. will be
abandoned about oct. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
Barbara Frietehie Tent Sews.

Members OF BarDara FTIetCnIe
tent, No. 81, Daughters of Veter-
ans, enjoyed an all day sewing
meeting yesterday at Memorial
hall A picnic dinner was served
at noon. and work was resumed in
the afternoon. A large amount of
work was accomplished. The reg
ular meeting of the tent will be
held Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
Flu STRIKES CHICAGO.

Chicago, Sept. l6.-Thirty-seven
cases of Spanish influenza today
had been reported to the health
department in three days. II was
during the corresponding week of
last year that the epidemic first
crept into Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
DISMISS FIRST
PHONE PETITION
Illinois Public Utilities Commits
sion Issues Order DispOsing
of Old Proceedings.
Especial to The Argus).

Springfield. Ill, Sept. 16.-The
Illinois public utilities commission
issued an order today dismissing
the old petition OF the Central
Union Telephone company to con-
tinue in effect the rates granted it
by Postmaster General Burle son in
Rock Island, Moline and East Mo
line, it having filed a new petition
with the commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
MeadIey-Fritz Engagement.

Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Miss Charlotte Muriel
Fritz, daughter of Ifr and Mrs. W.
F. Fritz of SOB East Ninth street,
Davenport, to Walter E Meadley,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. (. +. Meadley,
of 723 West Seventeenth street,
Davenport. The wedding is to be an
event of Tuesday afternoon, Oct. IA,
at the home of the brides parents,
Rev. Frank Cole, pastor of the St.
Johns Methodist church will per
form the ceremony.
Mrs John Hargreaves, sister of
the groom will attend the bride as
matron of honor, and Mr.. Har-
greaves will serve the best man. A
wedding dinner will be served fol-
lowing the ceremony at the brides
home, which will be followed by a
wedding reception at Pythian Cas-
tie hall of West Second street. The
young people will leave during the
evening on a wedding trip. For the
past two years the bride-to-be has
held a position in the offices at the
Rock Island arsenal, and the groom
since leaving the service has been
connected with the Weyerhaeuser
and Denkmann company of this
city as an accountant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
Mems Society Meets.

Last evening 40 members of the
mems society Of the Evangelical
Church of Peace met at the church.
The regular business was trans
acted, and afterwards a smoker
was enjoyed. The next meeting
will be held the third Monday in
October.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
Plan Social Events.

Members of the sunshine and i'm
provement society of the Second
Christian church met last night at
the church for the regular business
and social session. The girls dis
cussed plans for several social
events which are to be held in the
near future. A social hour and
refreshments were enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
Plan Meals for Delegates.

Plans were made for serving
dinner and supper at the Imman-
ueI Lutheran church hall next Sun
day to the delegates in attendance
at the annual mission festival, at
a meeting of the ladies held last
night. There will be between 200
and 300 at the two session meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
10. o. F, GETS To WORK.

Baltimore. Md, Sept 1.-THE
sovereign grand lodge, Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows. settled
down to work today at their an
nual meeting. which is being held
here in conjunction with the Cen
tennial celebration of the founding
of the order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
GIVES COST OF STRIKES

New York, Sept. 16.-Ten million
dollars a day has been the cost to
the United States of strikes and
threatened strikes in the last eight
months, according to Stephen c.
Mason, president of the National
Association of Manufacturers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
IaimOre-Sager,

Miss Gladys Sager Of Beeche-
City and Harry Laimore of Rock
Rapids. Iowa, were married at
o'clock Sunday morning by Rev. Q.
Y. Williamson, pastor of the Sec
ond Christian church, in his study
at 2413 Sixth avenue. They we're
attended by Mrs Henry McKinsey.
The groom is the manager of a
large farm near Rock Rapids, and
he and his bride viii reside there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
Dinner for Mrs. Martin.

Mrs. A. A. Rounds of $50 Twelfth
street entertained last evening at
a box party at the Columbia thea
ire, Davenport. as courtesy for
Mrs. John Martin of Sheffield. who
is visiting, Mrs. Walter Yerbury-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
Re1. Rengston Heads Association.

Rev. C. ]. Bengston of this city
was chosen president of the Tri-
City Sunday School Teachers as
sociation at the annual meeting of
the organization held at the Trim
itv Lutheran church, Moline, last
evening. Other officers chosen for
the year are as follows:
Vice PRESIDENT. A. Nelson of
Rock Island.
Secretary-Oscar Boman Of Mo
line.
Treasurer Miss Mauritzson of
Rock Island.
Organist--Mrs. Tillberg Of Mo
line.
Routine business was transacted
and a social hour followed, when
refreshments were served by the
committee. The next meeting will
be held the third Monday in Octo-
Der at the Emanuel Lutheran
church, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
I.nraI Sons, Class Meeting.

The Loyal Sons class of the Sec
ond Christian church met last
night at the church. Routine bust
ness was transacted and games
and refreshments enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
Party for Mrs. Sears.

Mrs. F. L. Meidke delightfully."-
entertained Saturday afternoon
honoring Mrs. 1. U. Sears, formerly
of Davenport and now of Madison,
Wis. The game of 500 was played
during the afternoon, prizes being
awarded the winners in the games.
Mrs. L. Winters took the first
prize, Mrs. l. L. Sears second and
Mrs. 9. Cries of Davenport the con-
ISOLATION prize.
A delicious luncheon was served
following the games and an hours
sociability in which Mrs. Sears re-
newed her acquaintance with her
old friends here. Yesterday after
noon she was the honoree at a
party given by her sister, Mrs. Ed
Dunavin, and this afternoon Mrs.
Fries is entertaining as a courtesy
for her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
Plan for Young Peoples Night.

At a special meeting of the Twin
City Christian Endeavor congress
held last evening at the Moline 7.
n. c. A, plans were made for
Young Peoples night which is to
be observed at Billy Sunday tab
ernacle Friday evening. The
young people will meet at Broad
way Presbyterian church at :
o'clock and go in a body to the
tabernacle, where seats will be
reserved for them. Plans were
also completed for the quarterly
prayer service which will be held
at the South Park Presbyterian
church at 5:45 Sunday evening,
Sept IS, when one of the Sunday
campaign workers will be the
speaker. The association is ar
ranging for two entertainments to
be given following the present cam
paign The first will be given i'll
Moline by the Moline young people
some time in November and the
next will be held in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
GreCg.MilIer.

The marriage of Miss Lenore
Miller and Arnold Gregg, son of
Fred Gregg, both of Rock Island,
were married at 1870 yesterday
morning at the parsonage of the
First Christian church, Davenport,
the pastor, Rev. c. r. Neel, per-
forming the ceremony. Mrs. NJ. E.
Newton, an aunt of the bride, was
the only attendant. The bride wore
a gown of blue silk, trimmed in
gold braid. and she wore a dark
blue hat. The groom is a mechanic
and the home will be in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-16
EnCdahI-HiIIer.

Miss Gerda Marie Hitler, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Olive Hitler of 4121
Seventh avenue, will become the
bride of Rev. George Engdahl of
Bay City, Mich, Wednesday even
ing, at a ceremony to be performed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-16
Wash Goods

36-inch linen finish
suiting, in two shades
only, pink and tan; a
most surprising bargain
at this time; Friday
Bargains; yd.
Csc
32-inch finest I'M
ported and Domestic
gingham zephyrs, in
plaids, stripes, checks
and plain; Fri. Bargain,
yd.
SOC
BOwMAN'S-Main Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-16
How Mrs. Wolayer
Was Saved
From Indigestion
Suffered Twenty Years. Now Eats
Anything. Second Dose OF BIZ
nesia "Acted Like MaEics
dfered from indigestion o,

+. Suffered from Indigestion over
&4wenty years which developed into
Estonach ulcer. ana told by family
physician that she could not possibly
live; relieved in fifteen minutes by
Bf-nesia and now able to eat any
tmng5 Is the story of Mrs. L NJ. VOL
aver. of Hummelstown, Pa. as sworn
|to before Justice Richard B. Earnest
|of Hummelstown, Pa
Thousands of others right here in
Harrisburg can testify to the really
wonderful relief to be obtained by
taking three or four little Bi-nesia
tablets No matter how bad your
case may be, how long you may have
suffered, or how severe the pains
|may be. you owe 1t to yourself to try
Bi-nesia- 1t can't possibly hurt you
and the chances are 10 to l that it
will help you, and that, like Mrs.
Wolayer. you will soon be able to
keat anything and will be telling your
Friends about it. If you want good
6gestion--to be able to eat almost
any thing without fear of pain or dis
Rcomfort to follow-go to Geo. A
Gorgas or any other druggist and get
package of Bi-nesia tablets and
use as directed. If you aren't pleased
and delighted you can have your so
icents back for the asking-but not
Eone person in five hundred ever does
That's why you should always ask
yfor "Bi-nesia, the stomach remedy
shGe stops the pain in five minutes
ior money back"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-16
GENERAL JACOUES,WHO WAS
LAT FRONT WHEN THE WAR
BEGAN,WITH LGIAN PARTY

Eew York, Oct. 16. - Lieutenant
eneral Baron Jacques. who. ac-
erdfng to his own assertion, occu-
ed the front seat in the front row"
EAen the Germans opened the great
nternational show in 1914, is the
post striking member of the suite
Aich is accompanying King Albert
q Belgium on his visit in the United
tates- Tall, straight as an arrow,
1eneral Jacques looks IKE the fight
~ man he is and has been from
toyhood, for he is one of the pro-
Fessiona soldiers upon whom Bel
sum relied when it made the great
ecasion which held up the Ger,
|nan Army until French and British
p0dters could get into action.
General jacques was in command
q the Twelfth Regiment, one of
Ehe crack military organizations of
<efg1um and was stationed at Liege
>Ehere General Leman was in COM
snand-
Il had never been impressed by
mo hombast of the German soldiery
md had full confidence in my own
men, said the General as he sat in
|lts plainly furnished cabin on board
the George Washington on the voy-
ege to New York and talked of the
eariy days of the war.
People Were Aroused
We first came in contact with the
Germans on the bridge at Wise, and
|xfter sharp fight drove them back.
|apturing the flag of the 9th Bran
|denburg regiment
s-That fight aroused the people,
md Immediately we had more than
, thousand civilian volunteers, dig
Bfng trenches and helping in every
way possible. General Leman issued
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-16

q proclamation in which he said:
Big Germany has invaded our coun-
try imposing an ultimatum which
constitutes an outrage. Little Bel
gium proudly accepts the challenge.
The Belgium Army will do its duty.
The people of Liege only ask to be
allowed to do theirs"
During the discouraging days
which followed, when the Belgian
Army was compelled to retire from
place to place until it at last had
to give up Antwerp and begin Its
slow retreat along the coast, General
Jacques never doubted the final out
come. and encouraged his men by
pointing out that when they reached
the User river the backward move
ment would end. And so 1t did
My regiment had orders to hold
Dixmude till death and we did Not
until high command decided to evac-
uate the town did we leave our
places" said the General.
Still Fears Germans
'The war is over, but the Germans
still have arms and men. It is up
to the Allies to see they do not use
them again. look upon tho Ger
man as a barbarian who still has
in his heart the desire to conquer,
because he is trained to 1t from the
cradle. This war was not a war en-
tirely of the Kaiser's making. 1t
was war of the whole people, a
war for loot They believed they
would be able to get to Paris In six
weeks, and the booty they took
would amply compensate for the ex-
pense of military operations"
General Jacques has had an ad-
venturous career. AS a young Of
f1cer he went out to the Congo, and
in the early nineties began his MEM
orable fight against the Arab slave
traders On one occasion, wheu he
and his natives were hard pressed
by a large body of Arab slave
traders, he killed eighteen OF them
with his own rifle. His admins
trative work in the Congo also was
of high order. He has been
decorated IT times, and wears the
highest honors his . country can
give, while other countries have
been only little less generous in
recognizing his abilities and valor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-16
STOMACH UPSET?
Get at the Real Cause Take
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That's what thousands of stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead of
taking tonics, or trying to patch up
poor digestion, they are attacking the
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Ever and disordered bowels.
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The liver In a soothing, healing way.
When the liver and bowels are per
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goes indigestion and stomach troubles.
Have you bad taste, coated
tongue, poor appetite, a lazy, don't
care feeling, no ambition OF energy,
trouble with undigested foods? Take
Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets are
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil. You will know them by their
olive color. They do the work without
gnping, cramps or pain.
Take one or two at bedtime for quick
veEefs Eat what you like. 10c and 25c.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-16
INDIGESTION
Pape's Dapepsin" makes
Disordered Stomachs
feel fine at oncei

bumps of undigested food cause
pain When your stomach is acid
|and is gassy, sour, or you have
|heartburn, flatulence headache or
dyspepsia, here is speedy relief-no
waiting.
Eat a tablet or two of Pape's
|Diapepsin and instantly your stom-
|ach feels fine. All the indigestion
pain, gases, acidity and misery in
|the stomach caused by acidity ends.
Pape's D.apepsin tablets cost lit
tie atany drug store, but there is no
|surer or quicker stomach antacid
known.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-16

w hite -scrim, with
floral colored borders,
SO inches wide; Friday
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Csc
36-inch figured sateen
for comforts; Friday
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39c
r e m n a n t S of Gre
tonnes and curtain ma
terials in good lengths;
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II Price
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-16

sovsaGArs-rhisd v1eoa
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-16
FRIDAY BARGAINS
Silks

Remnants of silks, in
many of the best weaves
such as satins. taffetas,
crepes, foulards, and
fancy silks, in lengths
suitable for waists or
dress; plenty of blues
and black; Friday Bar
gains, I'd.
: $l.@
40-inch Crepe de
c h n e, in a big line of
colors; plenty of the
most desirable colors;
black, pink, navy or
white A quality in a
class by itself, meteor
finish; Friday Bargains,
yd-
$l.05
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