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TELLS OF
NUMEROUS
FORGERIES
Messenger Dillard Narrates
How He Carried Out Wei
burn's Instructions.
TRIAL OF TIIE EX- COLLECTOR.
Light Shed on Inner Workings
of the Internal Revenue
Department,
IMITATED HIS CHIEFS SIGXATCRE.
.- 'Attorney McNab rinds a Witness That
Is Too Shrewd to Be Confused
in Gross-Examination.
Attorney Gavin McNab went against
William H. Dillard, the colored messen
ger of the Internal Revenue Department,
during the trial of ex-Collector O. M. Wel
burn on the charge of misappropriating
Government funds, yesterday, and any
fair-minded referee would have given the
decision to the messenger.
Without exciting unusual interest it was
one of the strangest proceedings ever wit
nessed in a courtroom. Smilingly, and at
all times complete self-possessed, Dil-
iard sat on the witness-stand and related
his numerous acts of forgery at the in
stance of his superior; told how he had
signed the name of a man he knew was
not in the employ of the department to
checks on the sub-treasury for salary
warrants month after month always at
the behest of Welburn— and how during
the latter's absence from his office witness
hid signed his chiefs name to letters and
other documents, not once, but many
times. Why he strove to imitate Wel
burn's signature, instead of signing in the
usual manner the name, followed by his
own name or initial, witness did not ex
plain. He testified that he had been au
thorized by Welburn to sign his name
during the latter absence, and the sub
ject was not probed into any further.
The prosecution was conducted by As
sistant United States District Attorney
Bort Schlesinger, although District At
torney Foote occupied a seat at the attor
ney's table. Once or twice Foote threw
out a question, but as a rule he refrained
from jeopardizing the case for the people
by participating in the proceeding*.
At the opening of the session °of court
Schlesinger made the opening statement
for the Government. He reviewed Wel
burn's alleged shortcomings, recitine
thirty distinct charge-: against the ex-
Collector, the first of which recited that
for months Welburn had drawn his offi
cial checks on the sub-treasury for the
salary of E. C. Akins and appropriated
the money to his private use. It was fur
ther charged that Welburn had drawn
checks on the sub-treasury in the name of
C. E. Whithurst and deposited some of
the checks to his own credit in the Bank
of California for several months after
April 6, 1894, when Whitburn resigned
his position owing to ill health.
Daring the day's proceedings ex-Col
lector Welburn sat beside his lawyers,
Gavin McNab and Frank H. Gould]
nervous and ill at ease. Since his trouble
Mr. Welburn has clipped his long mus
tache and grown a short beard, which has
materially changed his appearance. Just
behind him were his wife, son and daugh
ter, all of whom displayed th;-* deepest in
terest in the trial. Ranged around the
sides ana rear of the courtroom were
many attorneys and friends of the de
fendant.
At the conclusion of Attorney Schles
inger's statement F. A. Fletcher, a dep
uty in the Internal Revenue Department
under WelLurn, was called to the stand.
He testified to his familiarity with the
handwriting of the defendant, and that to
the best of his aoiliiy a certain booK sub
mitt' to his inspection had been kept oy
Welburn. ' ' V.
E. C. Akins. who, according to the testi
mony adduced by the prosecution, held a
de*t»myship in the department for many
months, but contributed all but $25 a
month of his salary to his superior, was
the next witness. His salary was $1000 a
year, he tes.ified, but each month lie, was
handed $25 by Chief Deputy Louis Loupe.
He never signed any payroll or voucher,
and never came in contact with Welburn ]
until alter the latter's dismissal. Witne-s
did not know that his salary was $1000 a
year until after Welourn's dismissal. Dur
ing all the time he was in the employ of
the department he bad never authorized
anybody to **ign any voucher for him and
did not know that such vouchers were
signed by anybody. ,
Witness was appointed to the deputy
ship in October, 1895, but was unable to
assume the duties until August, 1896, dur
ing which time Ins place was filled by his
uncle, Cap am Young berg. He di-> not
know what salary Youngberg drew. After
he went into the oflice he frequently com
plained to Chief Deputy Loupe about ihe
meager sum he was receiving, but Loupe
always told him that $25 was all he was
entitled to. The checks fir salary were
submitted to witness, who declared he had
never signed them, although they bore
his name.
After Thomas P. Burns, cashier of the
department, bad identified the checks
drawn in favor of Akins, William H. Dil
lard, the colored messenger of th** depart
ment, and apparently he confidential ad
viser of ex-Collector Welburn, was sum
moned. Attorney Scblesinger showed
him a check on the sub-treasury, dated
July 31, 1896, for $77 25, drawn in favor of
Akins and D aring the latter's signature,
which Dillard promptly admitted lie had
signed Akin*-' name to at the request of
Welburn. The latter then instructed him
to take the check to the sub-treasury and
draw the money. Witness did so, giving
the lull amount to Welburn. Checks for
the six succeeding months were likewise
identified by Dillara, who said he had
signed Akins* name each time at the in
stance of Welburn, except the check dated
September 30, whic'i he signed at Loupe's
request and to whom be gave the money.
Witness was then shown a voucher,
dated September J, 1896, for Akins' salary
for August, amounting to $54 20. Witness
filled out the body of the voucher and
signed Akins' name, at Wei burn's request,
and Welburn signed it on the reverse side.
Vouchers for the succeeding nine
months were shown witness, who gave the
same testimony regarding each that he
did in the tirst instance. -
Then McNab took the witness in hand
and tried to tangle him up on the material
points, but Dillard could not be confused.
The colore; man was always ready with
bis answer when the lawyer's questions
were clear, but if they were the least "bit
baffling he was made to put them in a
more intelligible form before the witness
would venture an answer.
It was during the cross-examination
that Dillard testified that he was in the \
habit of signing Welburn's name to let- j
ters and other documents during the lat- i
ter's absence, and his statement caused I
something of a sensation. In such cases,
witness said, be did not indicate that the |
signature was written by another, but he i
imitated the ex-Collector's handwriting as* j
close; as possible. Welburn i.ad told !
him to sign his name whenever he was ,
absent.
Once when Welburn instructed witness j
to sign Akins' name to a check witness
cautioned his superior that it was wrong
and might lead to trouble. He told Wel
burn he believed Akins was a myth, but
Welburn said he was in the country and
that it was all r ght. There was nodanger
of trouble, for Welburn said he always
came out all right.
At the conclusion of Dillard's testimony
the case went over until to-day.
THE FEAST OF KING DU.
Chinese Aristocrats Preparing
for a Very Swell
Blowout,
Some Hot Times Promised by the Ning
Yung Society During the
Doming Week.
There is a hot time pending in China
town. All the Oriental aristocrats are
primping themselves in anticipation of
the coming festival of King Dv, which
opens on Saturday evening next and is to
continue without cessation until Wednes
day.
The celebration is to be under the
auspices of the Ning Yung. Benevolent
Association, the oldest and wealthiest of
the Six Companies. It is a triennial fes
tival, and outside of the New Year cere
monies is by far the most important event
that will disturb Chinatown for some time
to come. Invitations have been extended
to all the prominent Chine c in New York
and Chicago and a lurid old joy is looked
for.
The Ning Yung is a charitable associa
tion to help the poor and needy of its
kind, but at this celebration of King Dn
no paupers need apply. It is strictly a
swell function, and glad is the heart of the
Mongolian who is favored with an invita
tion. They have a big god up in the joss
house in Waverly place, who is being fur
bished up for the occasion. Mayor Phelan
has granted a permit to erect a structure
on the street for the accommodation of
the devil, who will grace the event with
his presence, to be worshiped on one
day and fed to the swine the next.
The King Dv is a national festival in the
Chinese empire and all the notables ol
the country from the Emperor down assist
in making it a success. The ceremonies
will reach a climax on Monday night,
when all Chinatown will be gorgeously
decorated with lanterns and the great
dragon will be hauled out of its hiding
place and carried aloft in triumphal pro
cession. After thisorgie tbe remainder of
the affair will be rather tame and will
consist of the devouring of the devil and
several other delicacies in the way of roast
suckling pig and candy.
The seat of the disturbance will be in
the company's own josshouse, which is
being overhauled for the event. Alto
gether. Chinatown is awaiting the affair
with mucb anxiety. •*-•
To Caro » Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund the money U it talis to cure. *£}<■. >
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1897.
LADIES WHO
WANT TO VOTE
The Annual Convention j of
Woman Suffragists
in Session.
State Association Holding In
teresting Meetings at
Golden Gate Hall.
Entertaining Papers and Talks by
People Who Are Working for
the Movement.
The State Woman's Suffrage Associa
tion began its annual convention in
Golden Gate Hall yesterday morning.
There were a large number of delegates
in attendance, and the great interest
taken in the movement is evidenced by
the large number of ladies who were pres
ent at the two sessions held yesterday.
The morning was devoted entirely to
business. Reports were read by the vari
ous delegates of the work dona through
out the State by the local suffrage clubs,
and the officers of the association reported
to the convention what they had done
toward advancing th- interests of the
movement by performing the duties as
signed to them.
Mrs. John F. Swift, the president, in her
report reviewed briefly the great stride:-.
the suffrage movement has made in the
State during the past year. She called
attention to the fact that while the asso
ciation had not been successful at the last
election, it could congratulate itself that
through its efforts California had cast the
largest number of votes for suffrage of
any State in the Union, and thai the suf
frage bill in the Legislature had lacked
but few votes of being passed.
For the afternoon meeting the stage was
decorated with cut flowers, and a picture
of Susan B. Anthony, the iron saint of
the suffragists, occupied a prominent
position.
Mrs. Swift presided and Dr. E. 8. Chap
man of Oakland was introduced as the
first speaker. The minister was formerly
a resident of Wyoming and cave the
ladies some of his personal observations ol
the workings of equal suffrage in that, the
first State to adopt it.
Albert Elliot of this city followed and
recounted the many arguments in
favor of the movement. He admonished
the convention that to get the right of
suffrage they must demand it and never
weary of their work in agitating the sub
ject.
A piano solo by Miss McComas was fol
lowed liy a paper dealing witb woman's
social advancement, by Rev. Dr. Bushnell
of Oakland. The doctor concluded with
the statement that in civii as well as do
mestic affairs it was not goo for man to
be alone.
Mrs. Sarah C. Sanford of Oakland, a
prominent worker of the association,
spoke of the different lines of study the
ladies might take up to better prepare
them for the tight they are making for
suffrage. She told them that while they
have not tbe ballot tbis year and could
not have it next they could inform them
selves on the topics ot the day so tbat they
would have opinions and know how to ex*
press them.
The vocal solos, "My Laddie" and "My
Little Love," sung by Miss Isella Van
Pelt, were heartily encored, ami she re
sponded with "When Love Is D-ne."
This preceded a bright paper by Mrs. E.
«J. Smith of San Jose, who related in a
witty manner the history of the defeat of
the suffrage movement last year, and
pointed out the mistakes made at that
time. . •
Miss E. M. Marks sang "Forbidden
Music" and as an encore gave "The
Ring/w hich was followed by Dr. A. M.
Beecher. who concluded the programme
with a strong, earnest talk on the suf
frage movement, and made an urgent ap
peal for the Indies to continue in their
good work of fighting for their rights.
A business meeting of the association
will be held at 10 o'clock this morning, at
which time the officers for the coming
year will ,?e elected. The afternoon ses
sion will be similar to tbat held yester
day, and all the ladies of the city are cor
dially invited to attend.
WORKINGMEN'S WAGES.
The Charter Convention Fixes a Mini
mum Kate of 92 on Public
Contracts.
The Charter Convention has recognized
the claims of workingmen by fixing an
eight-hour law with a minimum wage rate
of $2 a day npon all public works and hold
ing all contractors upon municipal works
to the provision of the law. At the meet
ing of the convention last night J. 6. Corn
well resigned, owing to his removal from
the city, and Fred P. Stone was elected to
the vacancy. It was decider, to hold meet
ings on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
evenings hereafter, in order to expedite
the framing of the new charter.
The Law Committee reported adversely
to a section giving the Supervisors the
rfgbt to incur an indebtedness greater
than the revenues for any year in cases of
public calamity, on the ground tbat it
would be unconstitutional.
Alfred Cridge submitted a plan for the
election of the Board of Freeholders, and
it was decided to hold an informal trial
election next Monday night to test the
system. zyz'v-VyV . •>
The report of the Legislative Committee
was taken up, and section 1 of chapter 3
was adopted with slight amendment.
Then the new section relating to hours
of work and rates of wages was affirmed
and adopted after a lone debate. _-. .„. J _,.
EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGED.
Manager Carey of the American Tract
Society Has an Kx-Salesman
Arrested.
Luther H. Carey, manager of the Amer
ican Tract Society, isjalter George Walker,
an ex-salesman for the society, with a
sharp stick.
Friday last alker was arrested on two
warrants, one charging him with misde
meanor embezzlement and the other witb
petty larceny. He was released on bis own
recognizance by Judge Low. ''''■>■ y
The cases came up in Judge Low's court
yesterday and were continued until next
Monday. Immediately afterward Carey
swore to three complaints charging
Walker with felony embezzlement.
Walker was arrested last night at his
residence, 447 McAllister street, on I the
three charges, his bonds being fixed at
$2000 on each charge. He refused to make
a statement, but hinted thai it was a case
of spite-work on the part of Carey and
that the whole matter wouid be straight
ened out.
I. Hid to Keiit. by Pioneers.
The funeral of the late George N. Mscondray
of the firm of Macoi.d.ay Brothers & Lockard
of this city was held y.-sterday afternoon at
2 o'clock from Pioneer Hell under the aus
pices of the Society of California Pioneers, of
which society the deceased as a life mem
her. The interment was at Laurel Hill Ceme
tery. Eugene Lent, M. Mall McAllister, D.
O'Callagba 4 , Charles H. G >ewi-y, F. Reis Jr.
snd Mr. Goldman acted as pallbearers.
THE EMPORIUM.
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I IT PAYS TO TRADE HERE. ; r ffi
MORE MATCHLESS BARGAINS
For Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only. Don't ask for these goods at these prices |
I after Friday. |
I Every article is now up-to-date merchandise— goods that you want not old shop-worn goods to be got rid of at a price. We are 1
® going to keep this great store crowded daily, as it has been for weeks past, by just such methods as this, giving our patrons more new /?
If first-class goods for their money than they can get elsewhere. , i|
I Dress Goods.
fl Two More Great Specials for the nex
M three days only.
W We want you to become fa-
K miliar with the largest Dress
5 Goods stock ever exhibited on
If the coast, so here are two prices
« calculated to draw you here.
if Remember, they are for Wed-
j-l nesday, Thursday and Friday
& only.
1 25 pieces 54-inch Meltonette— the
Sl new fabric for tailor suits, embracing
ffl all the latest correct shadings—
(S 51.25 goods— value for the 3 *y- r
YI days, per yard i 3k,
M 50-inch Genuine English Black Bro-
days, per yard / 3C
50-inch Genuine English Black Bro-
•ti caded Mohair— 3 neat designs to choose
U from — a handsome, well-wearing fab-
_r ric — worth $1.00 per yard— spe-^|c_
(S cial for the 3 days only at . H*3C
Scial for the days Specials.
Notion Specials.
||1 For Wednesdav,
Sf /Fv*\ Thursday and Friday
S fowl onl -V.
la *'A f; 50 dozen Stocking
! nW__Jf Darners Stocking
x w!_f» Darners like pic-
W V-Tf ture ' enameled sur-
JU H-/ face — regular ioc
g) 4 article. Special for
!j\ the 3 days, if they
IA last, each...... -}_
f 3C
25 dozen Corset^^^^^
Steels, ready for use
K — stout steels, cloth i^^S.
W covered — ioc value. j ■[.' vHß^
13 Special for the 3 jl '^v^j^X*.
ffi days, per pair.. a^ V\\B«v.\
" \wwt-\M
w i }, Stockinet Arm
m '1 fi) Shield— cloth
a w '*i/x ' — large size regu-
m .^w. ■+<*„/ lar value ioc a pair.
» Special for the 3 days only at [-
! Leather Purse He.
Ladies' Grain
Leather Coin Purse J^sz£Z&9i\
like picture — leather (fi^^^^Mt
lined— nickel trim- \\l^MfmWM\
jo mings — patent \lwwoMmoM
|S spring clasp. Worth
U three times the vMz~hߣ'
In money that we ask *-*■■ ■*--*'"
*L for 3 days only ■■
I Kid Gloves 65c.
Sl f i^M^if s^tT^\ This great special
# \l'/?ni 3E7 for Wednesday ,T burs-
M W-i/m oILI jv an^ Friday only.
R \\AMjLnn Ladies' and Chil-
» vCtfill A dren's Kid Gloves
K '«^!^_¥ I 'ft " ,<e picture— plain or
g) ''''^ 'i w ' tn one row of s -" <
*•> ''|wv"*-^^^l embroidery on backs
[ii WM \3^S^ "4 large pearl but-
m Will' Black T * ns White
in ini^'^ Browns Modes Pearl
g| l 'lA' ( Butter.
gt Also a few dozen of the 2-Patent-
ii Clasp Gloves with heavy silk-embroi-
-10 dered backs — in black and 'white only
K — all at the very special price tZgs
Jj for the 3 days only, per pair O^C
S Union Suits 85c.
_**•-$■ Wednesday, Thurs-
sy^Q—t day and Friday only.
''■ ' & Ladies' Heavy
\L ? . Ribbed Mixed Wool
n -""-■* 4^>v an( Cotton Union
it '.<''& ■ , '<li&?^ Suits— colors white
W OT%iwA and natural gray
© fUi)mmMmA- Oneita style— but-
M W>/v^\fe#^\ toned across shoul-
# fo&J WV«Vft^ der— the seams
|| \ \j covered— regulajr
S_ 7 v ' 'i' P rice Ji-25 a suit.
| Linen Leaders.
! Linen Leaders. Wed-
Two special bargains for Wed-
K nesday, Thursday and Friday only.
j| Housekeepers, attention! You
a won't want to miss these.
!250 dozen %x%
/gs*to Bleached Damask
Mfcjr Napkins— 12 differ-
/^r^fifc» Rv ent Patterns to se-
*42_i__3sv**\ leet trom — actual
C? ■ <•" 'lyj^-Jy&y worth Si. 50 per dc-
(■ "vSwVkMll* zen - Special for
ffi j4fflfS^)| the 3 days SI' 00
m -^-^m\\> f i on 'y P er doz , —
I l&)i)^' \Y V 3 cases ' " inch
■ w/4_»a_Pw\ A **' Linen Bleached
w Crash— twilled or
~~!pJlW\ »■* plain— blue or red
« :■■; '•■ borders- worth i2j^c
|r per yard. Will be placed on special
cl sale for the -j) days only per 10-.
■Jw//!| '*• plain— blue or red
borders-worth i2" 2 c
per yard. Will be placed on special
sale for the 3 days only per |/*|~
m yard lUC
tf New Linen Section —
II Second Department left of main entrance.
B Whiting's Paper.
S Special for Wednesday, Thursday and
Kl Whiting's Paper.
Special for Wednesziay, Thursday and
Friday only.
|l Whiting's No. 1 Extra Wove Paper
w. and Envelopes— 125 sheets of paper —
m 125 envelopes — worth more than dou-
H ble. Special price for the 3 __©_
K days 0n1y....... "OC
I Dessert Plates.
8/ Special Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
18 onlyvy^y^o--y<
[1 Real Bohemian
K a**«*-' China Gold Edge
W y/&*ffi?s&\ Trianon shap_ Des-
II /f&* i , "'Y 1 sert Plates— 6 dif-
q • fci^ 4 '"* 4 *^^" ! '^ erent * charm ing
Jf ffzr?'~£&i views in' colors.
1 *k>- w Jy- : L''<* For the 3 days only,
Sfc*- ****'/** if large lot that we
j^-'^^/ £ ! views in colors.
Ijj > *Vv' _•*' -"/ For the 3 days on ly,
v_S&- -'* a-J£ if large iot tliat we
-SI V^^'«i^i^ have lasts that lor.g,
I ,'•;•.' 3 19c :
1 Toilet Articles.
E Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only at
2/ these spec prices.
B Balsam Tulu Soap box of 3 ag\ ' .
a cakes and good sponge 0n1y..:... IUC
3 Fine Quality English Chamois—
M large 50c. Special for 3 uays *-_e_.
f 0n1y..-**— ..*•.»".•;........:....... -fcOC
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I THE EMPORIUM. '■--■--'
A Clothing Chance.
Men's Suits that are actually _f~^ _^> m m
worth from SI2 to $15 (not $20 ftJJ Sjk _J-^ \^L
Suits, but Suits worth up to * TT^*_r aM W _ B
SIS), on sale this week for >+* <* 9 !Mv v -^
To Introduce Our
New Clothing Dept.
§ Every Man's and Boy's
a r. f'*! Suit in our Clothing Depart-
ment is entirely new-r-the
\*^S^ old stocks and old manage-
mr^i M vhJs/\ 'nß' ment are one
ty *=r ij ■•;;/^_3jt_ks| We offer you the largest
w\* »-»/l JmWm assortments of popular and
y \\[ -4 [ JiWmmWc desirable ready wear
\f ////^P clothing in the city to-day.
s rf\ -/ li I f^ We shall manufacture near-
\\ ff W I ly all of our clothing in our
A^" I llLfl own factory, 6 and 8 Great
\**" \4^^ Jones street, New York—
selling direct to you at
wholesale prices, thereby saving you the middleman's
profit.
We have selected 48 styles Men's All-Wool
Suits — values $12, $13.50 and $15 — and will
sell them during the week only at
$9.65.
Cheviots, Tweeds, Cassimeres ; stout Italian
cloth . lining; 3 or 4 button round-cornered
sacks; double-breasted square-cornered sacks;
3 or 4 button cutaway frocks. Perfectly tail-
ored and up-to-date goods.
Money back you want it.
BLACK SILKS.
Two great specials for , Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only.
tAfter Friday regular prices, so buy all that you will need at ihe
time of making your purchase.
.£s& Black Brocaded Satins and Bro-
* *---_^**-I : caded Gros-Grain Silks all new,
C?*'-JJ£^Y stylish — small and large pat-
if^-fo ty terns. Our regular $1.00 quality for
/w 3*a ftf2— t^ ie ree a y s on 'y> P er yard,
I/^^y^Tl^^jly^i *■ l / Black Brocaded Satin and Brocaded
yff/*fuy~\Z?l }\w Gros-Grain Silk— full 22 inches wide —
W*^J^_ Jft *£^*cx?^J?' SlYy/J extra heavy weight— all the newest
/I '<^ *\\£? / \\ftf designs— and the present value $1.25
I^7 W^TV^' yn w Per yard. Will be sold for 3 days only
\W~f^n\ > $1.00.
A Good Sewing-Machine for $19.15.
Th is great offer for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
The Golden Rule Sewing-Machine wSffl_M^\\\
is made by one of the best-known «lffllv\\^\\\
sewing-machine companies in America, j WMftm\'A\\
but being made for us to sell at a spe- :,: * ,v T«^v\M\r\\_ '
cial price they cannot use their own rJa^f^Jr^JlaWA^yJU
name. It is, equal to any -$35. Sewing- -fylfr \!^^^mJijJ^
Machine — superior to most 535 y-j^^.-^_^v-Jl =^^_____^_l*^
machines and to confirm this we give •j^^ -^--^ . S^^r^z^==f^=i=A
an absolute guarantee for 5 years. fr^^|-»--pf ■- JH=z----^Jr -^ '
High grade— high, arm— finely fin- HJjjij i==|^ Jfi^^^^f^W,
ished construction very, strong and lf_nn| ' ■• ® J fw^^s. 9^ov^~^==^
simpie — impossible to get out •t-^Ft? )^n^^if_7Mi\\
of Order-— has extension-table with 5 /w^Lli i^=<^x^_w\\
drawers. Special for the 3 days only ffnM^* 4^ t
Wrappers and Skirts. 1 Children's Underwear.
Wonderful RedUCtiOn S. Wednesday, Thursdav and Friday only.
For Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 25 dozen Children's Canton Flan-
only, or as long as they last on those nel Drawers plain hem buttonholes.
days. Sy /' 1 Sizes..- 2 4 6 8' 10 12
We have a fairly large quantity of c,,----! — . — ______ —
each, but there will be a rush for them nrS ,0c '•<- ,2c 13c 14c. 15c
at the price, and we may' run out be- p 'l "J" — •*■*'— — — — — -
fore Friday. : litiJWi&xtfgi Ks_* *5<- I7^c 20c 22^c 25c 25c
POSITIVELY NO EXCHANGES. V r- ! '" , -, k-. . --.__
Ladies' Checked Skirts, lined JE2fIJHS Drab I Corset } tS ~
throughout and velvet-bound.* Regu- SJflS^^S SSSfi X ° 'V/ 10
hr price $2-special price. C A„ °" e se }if so B°.° 7 a corset waist for
F F . F SUC 25c# ° ur special price for the 31 m
: L^V«^SiiaißWra^S lined days only """■" ". I3C
waists, all sizes— light grounds only. — :
R rife i ar .. p^. 7 . 5 ::.. T . he .. l 39c for the Children.
Fine Calico Wrappers— well mad; and a „„..„ __,_j r-t !ii_t t- r%* '_
finished-lined waists-light and me- , A . pretty set of Child s , Tin Dishes-
dium grounds only (no dark ones)-all , ha d Jecorated-baked finish, , that {
sizes. Regular price $1.25. o Q _ i v '""° l rub off- 7 pieces in the set-
Special at- ;.........!....... o"C special for , Wednesday, Thursday and
— ■ : Fridav only. Set c0mp1ete........ 10 n
For Your Table. ,oc
This unusual bargain for Wednesday, —
Thursday and Friday only.
f Quadruple Plated These Books.
I^^^t^r^-U- I Fruit Dish— design tJ , . , T . . * * _■____
l^f^^ s^^? like picture— with Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only.
M^**^^l^fc^ very handsome col- -* 000 Handy Volume Classics—
ored glass bowl j standard books — cloth-bound—
*V'_Er worth at least half jat 25c. Very special indeed for am-
M&*% more than the spe- the 3 days at "•JC
'Jf %smT- W\ v^ cial price for the 3 Captain King's latest book, "An
•ft-^r^K-^* 4 *- da /: : .: ;: , Army Wife," cloth-bound— published
S jj[3£\ Cl A*; jat 51.25. Special for the 3 davs -70.
Vi__3__fc^ -51.U3. I only at :..............„. /OC
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W^- Band; ' Ui GRANDEST;'
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golden ItufießaxasiB 1
ALL MARKET STREET CARS v - ,^"'^-« 4 »~* w -
STOP AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE. v - ' ' .. ! . *
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I " THE ' EMPORIUM. .
J THE EMPORIUM.
Groceries, Wines J
and Liquors. 8
This special for Wednesday, Thursday IS
and Friday only. W
Lay in your month's supply prices |)
now the lowest on record. They are g)
the introductory prices of our new fit
Grocery Department — below all JJ
competition. Not low prices on cheap, xl
inferior articles, but low prices on well- *wl
known brands of pure food products. "^ m
Direct Grocery Telephone, South 59 U.
White or Yellow Cornmeal — 10-lb. Uf
sack 1 20c , (1
Whole Nutmegs— 10 for .....5c Xl
French Sardines, with key »^5........7c «l
Trophy Baking Powder- i-lb cans. 33c »
Roast Coffee, whole good qualitv, - S
Ib I2^c »
Best Mocha or Java Coffee none %
better, lb .33c S
Heintz Catsup— pints 19c m
Sal Soda — 10 lbs ...10c Sf
Extra Table Claret 3 years in (p
wood — 1 year in glass — regular ra
price, per dozen '..S3. a
Special— per dozen quarts $2.50 rJ
Special— per dozen pints $1.25 ffll
Chablis White Burgundy — 5 years •Sj
in wood and 1 year in glass de- (jr
licious lunch and dinner wine — m
regular per dozen $4.50 gl
Special per dozen, quarts $3.75" SI
Special— per dozen pints.. $1.87 |l
Ramsay's Scotch Whisky — and y''' 1 -/*
mellow— regular at $1.10 per bot- w
tie special price 95c ffl
ff\ Boys'" "i
J^A Underwear 1
. tiff l \. Wednesday, Thurs- *
tiki I ' 1 \ ay ant * Frj-av only. (8
fm J I \ Boys' Fine Scotch (a
'Jjyi -A \ Mixture Underwear fl
wf-sTV* I —shirts with collar- Sl
ia * Til ette neck, silk tape II
n \ yjj. binding and pearl %
to 1 *•$ buttons — drawers m
\ 1' YA full cut and self fin- 1
\ 1 '-I ished— all -sizes— ea
\i vl oc value. Special &
\ \\ m ' for the 3 days only, (g
\il J per garment, i 9
Ui 25c. I
s^ee^r\ V Men's Furnishing De- -pi
W partment —Main If
' Floor. ¥.
A Neckwear Offer. * ff
Wednesday, Thurs- c is3ZLVH-Fir r «S
day and Friday only. i*
Men's Fine Neck- S te§' (?
wear —in tecks ///./., M^ ... d
only— large as- ?////f&no!^\ Xl
sortment of pat- /////____^_m\l fcl
terns and color ef- "lExß&Mfjl ■
fects— all of them Mi4^Pl «
good and desirable H*-|^^ m
—25c value. Spe- CttEwi *• fi
cial for the 3 ef\„ iHrrfc!^* 9
days at IUC , ---d-^r gp
Art Embroidery Dept. f
Has moved from the east side of the fl
building to permanent quarters on the |l
west side, opposite Butterick's Pat- 11
terns, where a perfect light will enable X
purchasers to match .silks, wools, etc., ffi
to their entire satisfaction. The Fall m
stock in this department is arriving xl
daily— new linens, cushion, tops, M
shams, scarfs, etc. Just to lead you Jl
to the new quarters, we tempt you %
with two specials. • w
Burlap Cushion Tops, or Sofa Roll, is
stamped in colored Oriental designs, KB
. to be worked with rope linen regular ™
price 75c Special forWednes- ojn (8
day, Thursday and Friday only *JOC a
Stamped Linen Doylies— to button- 'A
hole edge with silk whipped -Honiton §1
lace center — 12x12 — regular price ll
38c. Special for. Wednesday, •**)'*>_ g
Thursday and Friday only -£_£C us
House-Furnishings. 1
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only. «1
y~£==--***s. 8-cup Muffin Pan W
'-% 5 =* 44^^^*"\ like picture— made a
S^tt?&2i&>JM best block tin. W
X^*&>yZe^^ Special for the ||\ Vtt
\^&*fytv^* 3 days 0n1y... '"C. |1
2 - quart Heavy /_r a
Block Tin Sauce- \^-Mf «
pan— like picture, ••/// _1
Special for the 7 \^m§' 1]
3 days 0n1y.... *^._^^C;^*l> .'---. .Jir
%p S = 3s^ ITh1 Th complete 1
*js*r-^- ~^z Iron Frame Wring- Si
*a{3l: — —fc' er— "The Palace 5 ' - h
one of the best is
jßj~"^_==^y made— worth dou- 0
<g*l r tf&Qi ble. The special 3
price at which we offer them ai.o9 ;xi
for the 3 days 0n1y.......... M>" — |1
Handkerchief Special. |
For Wednesday, Thursday and Friday [(§»
100 dozen Swiss fM ■% -' y^^v, {?
Embroidered Seal- W.\ (i 4- a
lop Handkerchiefs, ess- 4 **; . W^Mx-a
in large variety ot _&*••-,-:• . .-S^wß ?1
choice patterns; the mF^^\C''^WsMt' II
regular value 25c. W£~SO2^W'W It
For the 3 days only^^^^^*.^ §
yourchoiceatic I
The New Hats. f
Our regular prices on Men's and Chil- «|
dren's Hats are so much lower than the &
exclusive batters that the offerings in tbe fS
Hat Department are real good specials for _»
every day in the year. ■^'■'K
Men's Fall and Winter Hats— W
black and the new shades of coloring — a)
correct copies of the Dunlap, Youmans ■ «»
and Knox Blocks— worth $3. •fl_**>.oo* M
Regular here ar.............. m)-»" — K
Children's Yachts and Sailors— in w
new and nobby designs— worth -"TiE^ m
50c. Regular here at-.....'...... _»3C g)
"The Delineator." I
The popular fashion magazine. It lx
has the largest circulation of any pub- m
lication ... of its kind.' Subscriptidn Jj
price $1.00. Single copies 15c. BIT- 2*
TERICK PATTERNS give the best satis- §
•faction, which accounts for the enor- U&
mous demand for them. Catalogues Xl
and Fashion Sheets mailed free. Em- Kj
porium Pattern Department. M
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