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THE; WASHINGTON TIMES. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, .1914. T 0 WINTER Funerals GROGAN'S 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street N. W., Between H and Eye Streets GROGAN'S CIS TO BE GIVEN Monthly Rallies for Season to Begin Early in November. arc beint considered by the McLean avenue southwest. Thursday, if nnninltto TVia Initial rvo4ttfT ! 111 1 t. I 3 -.. "-,. 4a.Aw Iia iwvnt Preparations for' the monthly Girl Pcout rallies for the .fall and winter reasons Girl Scout captains. The initial sathor inc will take place on ICovember 7, under the supervision of Miss Cora 2'eal, national superintendent. Every captain and scout under the jurisdiction of Miss Neal are expected to be present at this gathering, .vhen the distribution of merit badges will be among the interesting events to tak place. Should the weather prove favor Able. Miss Kcal will conduct the lally In the open-air at Rock Creek Park. In the event of bad weather, the rally will be conducted In some church I ulld inff. Mrs. T. X. McLaughlin, of ths Red Cross Society, was "present at j. meeting of the Girl Scout captains on Wednes day afternoon, to assign the- troops to their sections on "Flajj Day." Among the captains who attended were Mrs. M. B Fester, Irs. Susan Eggleston. Mr. R S. Dutton, Mrs. Virginia McKenale. Mrs. M. F. Mooers, and Mrs. C. S. Rafter. Dr. Louis P. Farrelly. Funeral services for Dr. Louis P. Farrelly, who died at Emergency Hos pital Thursday, were held Friday at Lee's chapel. The interment was in Meadville, Pa. Mary Elizabeth Hawkins. The funeral of Mary Elizabeth Haw kins, who died Frida at her residence In Chevy Chase, will be held from Mt. Zion M. E. Church .at Linden, Md., this afternoon at 2 p. m. M Michael J. Hennessy. Michael J. Hennessy, who died at 327 will be buried tomorrow' from the resi dence at S a. m. Requiem mass will be said at St. Vincent de Paul's Church. Mrs. Georgia Leontine Mackay Pryor. The funeral of Mrs. Georgia Leon tine Mackay Pryor, wife of Surg James Pryor. U, S. X.. and daughter of George Mackay, C. B.. U. S. N., who died on Wednesday, will be held from the home of her parents, 1779 Massa chusetts avenue, tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock. The Interment will be at Ar llngton. Scoutmaster Goff to Lead Mem bers of Troop 52 on Cross country Tramps. I 0 BY TROOP NO Troop 5, of Takoma Park, has elected "Elizabeth Tobias to membership, bring ing the enrollment- -in twenty-four scouts. While on a hike near Wild wood recently the girls promptly extin guished a fire In the woods. Every girl of this troop is instructed !n the laws governing forest fires, as well as tl ose related to households, and the "fireman's lift" is also practiced. Mrs. R S. Dutton, captain, expressed her self as being proud of the "florts of hor troop in putting put the spreading flames with the alertness of "real firemen." Troop 14 has been organized, with Miss Grace Kendall as captain, and Miss Ree slde as lieutenant. This troop is com posed exclusively of Georgetown girls, and has a membership enrollment of sixteen. The official troop meetings are to be cbnducted in Peck Memorial Chapel. The patrols have been formed br the Rev. H. B. Angus, of the Church of the Covenant. Mrs. M. R. Foster, of Troop No. 10, .reports that at the meeting last Tues day, Louise P. Smith and five other sgirls joined after having heard the ad dresses at Cooks School last week by .MIss Neal, Mrs. Foster, and Mis Ga-lcski. .IS Boy Scouts Arranging an Active Program for Fall and Winter Season. With Scoutmaster Eugene Goff in charge, the members of Boy Scout Troop No. 52 will take part in many cross-country hikes during the cold weather. Next Saturday the troop will begin a series of hikes to different points of Interest throughout the Dis trict and vicinity, and weekly hikes will be taken constantly thereafter. It is the belief of Scoutmaster Goff that thes tramps will prove 'beneficial to the participants' health, and will add mucli to their knowledge of out-door ac tivities. T On Friday evening of last week the troop conducted a special meeting to welcome their present scoutmaster, who recently allied himself with them. Fol lowing a number of welcoming address es and creetings, an election of patrol leaders was held. The following scouts were chosen to act as the leaders: Ross Anderson, King Rldgw&y, ahd Raymond Henderson. The selections of assistant patrol leaders were Eugene English, Silas Hays, and Donald Brooks. The destination of the troop's last hike was High Island. Here the boys enjoyed the day fishing, canoeing und swimming, even tnougn tne waters were a bit chilled on account of autumn winds. Troop 6 announces that Olin Thomas, Gladys Rahn, and Denee Koier. are eli gible for second class badges, after hav jng taken their tests under thi direc tion of Mrs. M. F. Mooers. captain. The following girls, who have been scouts ior six months, renewed their pledges 'and. took the scout membership oath: Marv Mikesell, Kathlen Culverwcll, Jes ,sle Collins. Gertrude Coon, Dorothy Leach, Melba Jones. Elizabeth Keating, and Anna Cushman. Alice Craig has qualified for the swimming badge, and has applied to headquarters for an ex amination. The test is to swim fifty jards in one's clothing, pnd illustrate the manner in which a drowning person should be rescued. Boy Scouts of Troop No. IS are arrang ing an active program for the fall and winter activities. It is thought by offi cials of the troop that long hikes will be taken continuously during the year. On the morning of October 10 the boys gathered at Ingram Memorial Church, the, troop's headquarters, and under the supervision oi AiDerc wenzei ana Richard Saunders, both of whom are Second Class Scouts, proceeded to Lin coln Banks afoot. Scoutmaster Henry C. Malinka joined the troop at about t 2 p. m. In accordance with the rules of the troop pertaining to hikes, the boys were fully equipped with first-aid facilities and medicines in the event of an accident. While on this hike, a number of th scouts wera given their second-class examinations in cooking, fire-making, running, and tracking. Scoutmaster Malinka acted as the judge. After sup per had been eaten, the boys began the homeward march. They arrived In the city bhortly after dark. Retail Merchants Will Meet Tuesday Evening The Washington Retail Merchants' Association will hold its quarterly meet ing in the oak room of the Raleigh Tuesday evening. The board of gov ernors of the association will meet Mon day afternoon to formulate some of the data that is being prepared for the con sideration of the business men at Tues day's meeting. R. P. Andrews, president of the as sociation, says the fall season of the association should be the most import ant of the year. At Tuesday's meetins matters of grave importance to the re tail trade of the city will be discussed. Reports of the activity of the last three months also will be given. mmmmfi Troop 13 is practicing marching in preparation for lessons on "folk danc ing." Next Friday evening the mem bers of this troop are to begin a course of study on "basket weaving." Miss Bergman, of the Neighborhood House, will teach the class. .Masons Complete Platfc. For a New SociarCTub , Plans for the organization of the new "Masonic club were perfected at a meet ing at the'Hotel Hudson last night Of Jlfers were elected and committees on orgarizatiqn appointed, with instructions to draft a constitution and b'y-laws .and determine " on centrally located club quarters. The officers elected were William F. Gude. president; Van H. Manning, vice president: John Wilson, treasurer, and Thomas Grant, secretary. The follow ing were appointed to recommend club quarters C. E. Baldwin, George W. Evans, Dr. Frank Gibson. E. St. Clair Thompson, and A. B. Coolldge. A motion to postpone closing the list of charter members until November 16 was approved. One hundred and ten darter names were enrolled last night. An address complimenting the members on having brought to a reality a club that will be a social meeting place for local members as well as a home to vis aing Master Masons from out of town, was made by Charles T Llndsey, grand commander Knights Templar. Protest Not Made on Seizing of the Metapan Official protest on th stoppage and search of the American steamer Mrta pan bj the French cruiser Cond which was made the .subject of criticism by Senators Thomas and' Stone in the Sen ate yesterday, has not yet reached the State Department, and in the absence of protest the department will not pass upon the rights of such searching. Unofficially, however, it Is stated at the department tjaj Duch an(l Swedish essol8 havo ?een boarded by British warships a German, subjects taken oft and lmproncd, and thus "far no tuc oesKful protests against uch actions have been rpported.;ta.the department. Protest, if filed, officials declare, .should come from the owners of the seized thip. in thru case the United Fruit Com pany. The fact that no protest has been made is taken by officials to indicate that th company, when it recently placed Its flwt of bhips under American registry, expected some -annoyance, and is not disposed to raise an international ispue over the searching of the metapan. Former President Taft To Attend Law Session Former President Taft is expected to attend tomorrow the conference of the commission on uniform State laws, which has been in session at the New Wiliard for the last week. As the re sult of spending two days more than was intended in the discussion of the draft of a' model law for the regula tion of business corporations for use in all the States, the conference will have but tomorrow to devote to the working man's compensation act The corporation law has been under discussion by the commission for four days and late yesterday afternoon was reterred back to its committee to be revised in accordance with the action of the present conference, for reconsid eration of the commission at next year's conference. "Please Deny I Am Dead," Thus Barnes Kills Rumor NEW YORK. Oct IS. William Barnes, former chairman of the State Republican committee, was reported last evening to have dropped dead. The rumor spread through Republican ' and Democratic headquarters and along Broadway. Many persons made in quiries of the newspapers. Mr. Barnes is stopping at the Hotel Blltmore. There his secretary was found "I was with Mr. Barnes at B:40 o'clock," Mr. Marshall said, "and then he was in fine health." Mr. Marshall went to the telephone and in a short time found the former chairman- "Nothing to it." Mr Barnes told him. "I'm not dead by a long jump. Please deny the rumor." For Grip,' Influenza, Coughs, Sore Throat COLDS "Have used Humphreys' Cold Remedy 'Seventy-seven' and derived great benefit. Recommended by one of your patrons, who always keeps it in the house. ' Send me your free Medical Book." C. R. A., Balti more. To break up a Cold take "Seventy teven" at the first sneeze or shiver. If you wait till the Cold becomes settled and hangs on, it may take longer. Two sizes, 25c and $1.10, at all druggists, or 'mailed. Humpkrtyi' Ho'mcb. Medicine Co., 156 William street. New York. Adv. .'iinininminmuinmiiiiiiiinmuitt LOCAL MENTION. T. F. V. Lunch, 1008 Pa. Are, Is Jjivinj patrons tickets Virginia Thaa. That'i alL Have Your Skirt Made To Order $1.00 We charge 50c extra for AadlMg :: Trlth each sklrV Suits Made To Order $19.50 We f nntlh material aad flad- j j inr. ReimJar f33.00 raise. H. blENER 804-806 E ST. N. W. The BEST The MOST MILLER'S Silf-ralsln luokwhut Tou get the best buck wheat and the molt buck wheat Tor jour money when you buy MILLER'S ?elf Rainlng Buckuheat. Order and Insist on having it. KsjTAt your srocer'n. No consumers miDplled. B. B. EARNSHAW & BRO., Wholesaler. 11th and M Sta. 3. B. ? Great Bear Spring Water ;to $3 AND RETURN NEW YORK OCTOBER 25th Leavi Unfift Station 12:20 A, M. BALTIMORE & OHIO Ar. New Tork (Liberty St.) down town. 6:33 a. m.; ar. New York (23rd. St ) uptown, 7i00 a m Returning same day special train "HI ley. .New York 23rd St. Terminal. 5 M p. m.; lev. New York. Liberty St. Terminal, 6:00 p. m. There is only one way to see and appreciate New York's Billion Dollar Sky Line, and that is to enter it by Kerry. Children half fare. For tickets and full information call at Ticket Offices. J5th SL and New York Ave., 619 Pa. Ave., -and Union Station. Is delivered only in glass stoppered bo. lies, as these are considered much the most sanitary container. Glass stoppered bottles have larger necks, which permit the entrance of efficient cleansing appar atus. This is not possible in the porcelain stopper type of bottle. From the springs to vour door Great Bear is cared for under rigid sanitary pre cautions, so that you are assured that it reaches you in its original purity. A case of six bottles will be delivered for 50c. Just phone North 4372 before 3 p. m. and you will receive it the same day. Great Bear Spring Co. 326 R Street N. E. in -J) Give particular attention to Carpets Our prices our qualities our service Aside from our great lines of general homefurnishings we have for years been known as one of the principal carpet houses of Washington. Nationally we have attracted attention with our offer of free service which is not duplicated by any other establishment in -the country. We make, line, and lay all carpets free. Some others may do this much for you, but in addition we make no charge , for the two to three yards that are usually wasted in cutting to match figures. In all this there is a saving of 15c to 25c per yard, which cuts $4 to $6 from the cost of covering a room of average size. ' We feature the promptness of our service. There are never any waits after your order is taken. Your room is meas ured and a diagram made of the floor; and you are charged for only what is necessary to cover it. If you are ordering for a room that we have-carpeted in the last fifteen years its diagram will be in our files and we can tell you instantly what will be ' required.' Our carpet-layers are experts of long experience and we wish to impress you with the fact that their care in correct laying will greatly prolong the life of your carpets. Just a word about the general lines. Throughout our entire stock are hundreds of pieces on which" the plainly marked regular prices have been reduced from 15 to as high as 50. They are "Grogan" qualities reliable and attractive but , we must clear our floors of these odd pieces and dropped patterns to make room for new stock. You may have all purchases at the reduced prices charged on an open account and we'll -arrange for easy weekly or monthly payments, without notes, without interest, and without any unpleasant inquiries regarding your personal affairs. Iron Beds Long rows of heavily enameled White Iron Beds, both plain and with brass trimmings. $5.00 style now $3.75 6.50 style now 5.00 5.50 style now 4.15 4.50 style now 3.50 5.75 style now 4.25 7.00 style now 5.25 20.00 style now 15.00 25.00 style now 17.50 ' Morris Chairs Both oak and mahogany frames, cushions of service able Chase leather. $35.00 style now $30.75 30.00 style now- 26.50 27.50 style now 23.00 20.00 style now'" 17,00 25.00 style now 2125 18.00 style now 15.00 General Reductions in Carpet Prices To interest you particularly in our department of Floor Coverings we are making good sized reductions for a time in practically all prices. Only a few of the many grades are specified below; but these are sufficient to show the opportunity to save money. Pedestals price cuts to clear Big these three quickly. $8.00 style now $6.00 . - 12.00 style now 9.00 6.00 style -now 4.50.. $1.65 grades of Axminster reduced to . $1.65 grades of Velvet reduced to . . $1.25 grades of Tap. Brussels reduced to $1.10 grades of Tap. Brussels reduced to 90c grades of Ingrain reduced to . . $1.50 $1.50 $1.10 95c 80c Washstands Odd pieces in Golden Oak from which the balance of the set has been sold. $7.00 value now $5.25 16.00 value now 12.00 20.00 value now 15.00 11.50 value now 8.50 14.00 value now 10.50 7.50 value now 5.75 12.50 value now 9.50 15.00 value now 11.25 22.50 value now 17.00 China Closets The majority of these Closets are of highly pol ished Golden Oak, with single exceptions in Early English, Fumed Oak, and Mahogany finish. $40.00 Closet now $36.00 35.00 Closet now 31.50 37.50 Closet now 33.75 42.50 Closet now 38.25 45.00 Closet now 40.50 32.50 Closet now 29.50 55.00 Closet now 49.50 57.50 Closet now 51.75 62.50 Closet now 56.25 50.00 Closet now 45.00 45.00 Closet now 40.50 37.50 Closet now 33.75 T' K Rugs eS.OOWiltons- reduced to ..... $50.00 37.50 Velvets reduced to 32.50 32.50 Velvets reduced to. . .-. 27.50 25.00 Tapestries reduced to. . . ., 22.50 22.50 Tapestries reduced to... 20.00' 20.00 Tapestries reduced to.... 17.50 Warm Blankets and Comforts are here in. any grade you wish. We are giving these goods considerable space this season and show many varieties at prices ranging from $1.50 up. Come to us for any kind of Heating or Cooking Stove, the smallest oil heater to the elaborate range. We mention in particu lar a good looking, reliable Coal Heater for $4. Linoleums $1.75 "grades, inlaid, reduced to $1.50 1 .25 grades, inlaid, reduced to ' 1.10 1 .00 grades, inlaid, reduced to 90c 75c grades, printed, reduced, to 65c 6oc grades, printed, reduced to 50c Wood Beds We have 9 Wood Bed steads which are worth up to $10 each. Because slightly shopworn we offer a Choice For $5 Oilcloth Both the linoleums and oilcloth are laid without extra charge. 50c grade, heavy weight, reduced to 40c 40c grade, heavy weight, reduced to 35c We have a large number of remnants which will be closed out at exactly one-half the regular prices. Sideboards All of highly polished Golden Oak, wjth heavy French plate mirrors. We can show you many more bargains in a very extensive line of these goods. - $27.50 style nowP $23.25 Look at our large assortment of Lace Curtains and Draperies. You'll- find the pat terns attractive and the prices low. A pretty pair of curtains as low as $1.50. Dressing Tables Some of the specials from a large line of handsome patterns. $15.00 mahogany ..$12.00 12.50 mahogany .. 10.00 25.00 mahogany . . 20.00 22.50 mahogany .. 18.00 17.50 mahogany .. 14.00 30.00 golden oak.- 24.00' 20.00 mahogany . . 16.00 20.00 circ. walnut. 16.00 35.00 circ. walnut. 28.00 40.00 golden oak.. 32.00 47.50 mahogany . . 37.00 47.50 circ. walnut. 37.00 45.00 mahogany .. 36.00 Take Particular Notice of These Parlor Suite Prices This department offers some of the most attractive bargains of our sale. Nearly all the suites mentioned below are of three pieces, with highly polished mahogany frames and loose cushions of green velou r. We have a great many styles at low er prices. For $18.50 we can give you a very good looking suite with substantial frames in mahogany finish, the seats upholstered in a good quality of velour. $47.5o Suite, velour, reduced to 40.00 Suite, velour, reduced to 37.50 Suite, velour, reduced to 57.50 Suite, velour, reduced to $80.00 Suite, velour, reduced to $72.00 70.00 Suite, vejour, reduced to 63.00 65.00 Suite, velour, reduced to 58.50 60.00 Suite, velour, reduced to 54.00 55.00 Suite, velour, reduced to 49.50 50.00 Suite, velour, reduced to 45.00 62.50 Suite, velour, reduced to. .$42.75 . 36.00 . 33.75 . 51.75 . 56:25 .125.00 Suite, tapestry, reduced to... 112.50 Brass Beds We wish you to see -the many handsome patterns in one of the largest lines in Washington. They are guar anteed in every respect, par ticularly as to finish, and we feature them at such low regular prices that the fol lowing special- reductions mark extraordinary bar gains: $13.50 pattern now $11.50 15.00 pattern now 12:75 23.00 pattern now 19.75 16.50 pattern now 14.00 27.50 pattern now 23.50 25.00 pattern now 21.25 35.00 pattern now 29.75 40.00 pattern now 34.00 50.00 pattern now 42.50 45.00 pattern now 38.25 42.50 pattern now 36.25 We are Washington Headquarters For bed combining convenience and comfort "Unifold,,-"Kodav,,-"Duofold,, (Davenport) (Sofa Bed) These are the simplest and have the least number of metal parts of any beds made. One slight pull on rear of seat automatically unfolds the metal bed frame with a steady movement. There are no crashes, thuds, or jerks. There is plenty of room for bedding within the frame. These styles are mechanically perfect and appear well when open. When closed they make Davenports of handsome and well proportioned lines. The upholstering is luxuriously comfortable, backs having springs and soft filling. The "Kodav" has large additional storage space in a wardrobe back which is -finished in white enamel. Perfect springs and soft mattresses m ake these the ideal beds for comfort. We ' have just received shipments of these different styles and can show you the largest and best assortment in Washington. Wardrobe These are reductions from prices already exceedingly low. 547.50 mahogany ..$40.50 50.00 circ. walnut. . 42.50 37.50 mahogany .. 32.00 '35.00 mahogany .. 29.65 37.50 onyx 32.00 35.00 golden oak.. 30.75 30.00 golden oak.. 25.50 50.00 golden oak.. 42.50 42.50 golden oak.. 36.20 45.00 golden oak.. 38.00 35.00 golden oak.. 30.75 Parlor Cabinets Handsome and convenient pieces for the living room. $27.50 mah. cabinet.$22.50 12.50 mah. cabinet. 10.00 25.00 mah. cabinet. 21.25 12.00 mah. cabinet. 10.00 Peter Grogan and Sons Co. 817 to 823 Seventh St. .,25.00 style .now 21.25 30.00 style now 25.50, 32.50 style now 27.75 40.00 style now 34.00 42.50 style how 36.25 65.00 style now 55.25' 1 m f V ( V r J (