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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1004. 7 PRAGERS PRAGERS PRAGERS PRAGERS PR.\GEKS i»K.\r:i:ns PKAGERS - ......... •¦¦.¦'¦"¦'. : j- • f" "^ • — m ~"y S^ mmm \ \\ ruJf ! *'j'!f <v ?tilLjr?tiF WviiMWoSfl I" • /^ """! • ¦< f j cxpcinsion oaie reaturc . 'd^^^^m^^^^^^**^^^. expansion opgcidi reaiurc ifflHffil^MfinWS^OlfflSr™ nP HE leadin S P art of this saIe is some knit underwear that has just been THERE is everything of the most up-to-date style in women's fancy wear, iy^| j||^[jJHJ|J3[j p|^y|yiij|[P^|i^i||^^ j received and opened. You will find just the things you have been wait- trimmings, laces and embroideries. Specially low prices have been lySfelSS^^S mXTIm ufcj' iSz^S^i^^a^^S*t in » for - marked 7or the sale beginning Tuesday. MJuI] JSlinirl' 1^™^6 I^^^^^^^^^TOPuSliBp OSc—WOMEN'S two thread Peeler cotton summer weight union suits; buttons ci a* . .-, m' a VEILS. 1^^^^^^iyiii!JlB HH iffllHlBlSi^^^^l^^^ 'Bedford rib^summer weight vests with neck and arm .$1.40— Automobile veils) ready to drape on the hat. They are 4 yards long and f K|t^?^^Sg^^^^BHro holes finished with silk wash ribbon; pink and blue only. A regular 65c value. • are in black navy, light blue pink and brown VVorth $175- . iH «M® IS .|i|H| «Sc— WOMEN'S' fine mercerized Egvptian cotton summer vests; sleeveless with hand 2Oe ca ch-Hat drapes of fine quality f Of chiffon with . hemstitched borders and four $£a|iilEnJK crochet yokes. White only. A regular $1.00 value. rows of fine tucks. 1 hey are iu yards long, and come in blue and white only. Recular ilf^P^MIll!™ \4& WM VBM WS^^^^^W 75c_W0MEN'S Vego silk vests, fine Oxford rib; hand crochet yokes and shoulder 75C values. M _. vw _._ OfllUHSiSII^^^S™^# straps. Thev come in pink, blue and white. Worth $1.00. ot ,tr u u, v • * * NECKWEAR. i J^r^MjSS^^®^^K^^^^^^^^^Sf|fP 25c— WOMEN'S summer weight vests; Richelieu rib with neck and arm hole, run 21c_Washabe shirt waist stocks of good quality lawn; embroidered and have C^CTSFW MrTS^^H^^^SSSwiH SSSSSttsif* tt with washable ribbon. A regular 3=;c value! fancy tabs Worth 50c. . v-j^^ a v N.I- fiiM^^^^rt^Bil^l^Mf^IjNP 7if 2««— CHILDREN'S Egyptian cotton Bedford rib umbrella drawers with crochet 25c— Black silk Peau de Soie four-m-hand tics, with embroidered ends. A big as- >^- fksJl A lace bottom^ Worth 15c sortment of designs. Worth 30c. T?TnpoM< , N. 4l0C M. J X^fl^fir'? L<^ 20c— CHILDREN'S soft Peeler cotton shirts and drawers: two thread summer o t j t- ¦-. -v K J BBO Y 1^- ., , _ . X • >S Raf(l'r s C !^ ¦W&$$Fvw^0iSm*- %. V^P weight Derby rib, ankle or knee length, pearl buttons and in white only. Sizes 18, 20 21c a yard— Fancy ribbon? with soft corded effects alternating with glossy taffeta; X \{S \\\\W^m*m*^}ffiHWvJ>£^*i\ \*r ind ->->• 2."»c— S.Vps "i anH "9- :50c Si/^^ -jn •»¦• anH n 5- inches wide. It comes in red, blue, green, pink and lavender, in shaded and dainty >v xclS&tygWL, • p^Zacii?^ \T/ ~> ¦ CHILDRFN'S RQMPFRS ¦ effects. This is rrotty ribbon for a summer hat. Worth 35c a yard. , N,,."ft d^^SfcA JLJlJ- 5& 73c_Colored rompers, the kind that covers the youngsters from head to foot; made LACES. _ _ C/j4Jl tm- f$ )^Ag^J5>. T*^ 1 lixff r^-s.^^^|W of fast colored Galatea cloth, piped with red. Ages 2 to 6 years. T3c a yard — All-over laces, 18 inches wide. Some have insertion effects alternating ¦ TLJ* "*"""*"" ""' U? *• -^iitftJ <^-^^^|M[ltS * HOSIERY with bcadins that can be run with ribbon. Comes in cream and white. Regular $1.00 fl«0 j ; U- BfMp> r SiilP^ 1 -'/'" a Pair-ROYS 1 and GIRLS' hosiery of Rood heavy cotton, with double valet. Smtab.c for waists. ¦ fj!K . knees anJ toes pjst M>A Wpr|h ' A Splendid Collection of Necessary IT v4 *•<&/%»* «lin a «*^7 O4 >< io8*ivt£r r*v\ Some Good Bargain News From Oar I Odds and Ends BrXiraOrqinary Vngrmg. OK Domestic Department, HERE arc drug sundries and notions at cut prices. Every *W\« VffV Q« «<• a a* «. «• tl HF HE RE is not an item here that does not mean a saving of participant in this sale event will be rewarded by saving | fr|£fc£^ %/|/ g&| | M l|r#lfl|O* %# S %/il^ifi I from ten to twenty-five per cent on the regular figures. a considerable amount on regular purchases. 21 afi^WV V V & S^^SiiM^Lft VJT & y IOI1 DRUG SUNDRIES. , NOTIONS. ' 7 V DRESS LAWN. , TOWELS. 4v each— Face chamois. We arc agents for Standard fash- - 3c a _ yard— Very pretty dress 7 C each— Heavy hemmed huck of a cake — Williams' shaving ions. A^ & V S V lawn, with neat floral and figured towels half linen- these are good oc a box— 200 assorted hairpins. S »^!^TOlOF^f S W<^^ &&%& designs. They come in lengths of serviceable towels that sell else- 1 7o— Rosaline. 6 for 5c— Fine steel hat pins, 7, flll^Mm^.3 H^sJ'R W W ll^t!r H E« from 2H to 10 yards. • where at 10c. I7e_Diamond nail enamel. 8 or 9 inches long, black and white -****»» «»m^r»»WW ~ W 4* w ? V"* v " f BED SPREADS. , 25c each-Large double threaded a for S5c— Mcanea's talcum oc ca ch- 4 and s hook corset j ?1.25_Good bed spreads for real Turkish bath towels. Worth P °2f?cllava rice powder; worth ' 3 for 5c_Coats' darning cotton. O UR lar^ fnd complete stock offers practically an unlimited assortment of all the new b !f Is^ d^ $4.00 a dozen. 35c 10c a dozen-Solid pearl stick \J garments that are being worn. Every size can be found here. c c t^%J^ c other grades lrora . BURLAP. , 17 °— M««ion olive cream. Reg- pins; all colors. SHIRTWAISTS. other shipment of shirt waist suits; all are very pretty '* CURTAINS. 12i/,c a yard— 36-inch burlap; ular 25c value 2 d ozen ior ioc_^e\\ wnite SOc—Thousands of very stylish white lawn shirt and are made of Siciliene cloths and silks. A big as- j^S.oO a pair— Real Irish Point heavy and a full yard wide. It 1«o a pint— Witch hazel. pearl buttons for underu ear. etc., waists in a pretty as?ortmcnt o f itylesJ They are sortment of styles and color^-*r>" curtains; four different designs of comes in tan, olive, huntef. sage. J EWE f,? Y - S1Z SPONGES neatly embroidered, inserted and tucked. Regular. TAILORED SUITS th ? choicest patterns. They arc scarlet, cardinal, garnet, navy, etc. flne^'asso^cmoTthirfwa^tsets 10c each-Urge bath sponges; ?I ' 5 ° ?1.35L S everal hundred handsome sheer lawn \ *™* and^12.45-0ver 200 suits iust received dining-room, library, The best grade | made. Social for in pearl, metal and agate ware. worth 35c. Special. waists, elaborately trimmed and finished in up-to- 'rom New York.,. The materials are the best and thev v ' ' ¦ .. tu ,* ; ' y 3 ' — — —^ ¦«-¦——— — — — — — —^— d atc f as hion. They are good values at $2.00 and $2.2=;. ar e worth double the price. ..Also others at $14.03 and . Most, Attractive Sale of Children's b <J!^fZ E*'"S'™S it **¦ - 50 ' petticoats. . A Fine Lot> of Straw Hats for Men ¦ — — — Oxfords, varying in price up to $1.45. "^ f>5c — Pretty black sateen petticoats; well made ¦ ' % w% ' w 9% • Colored DreSSeS ¦ SILK WAISTS. and prettily finished around the bottom. Worth $1.50. /H>C1 BOVS fitf LOW PHCeS V/UAUI CU I/I C5SC5 9 2.45, ?2.05 and up to *20.00_A splendid as- WASH SKIRTS. UUU W^ OU l^UW riltW WHAT is neater for children's wear during the vacation sortment to select from. All arc beautifully inserted 48c and up to $4.50— We carry a complete line 1"^ VERY stvle hat worn this season is included in our CTeat months than washable dresses? We have a big .ot-to -" f'",!^ XT™ "'*""" ""'^ '"' """ "" '"" W&^^S&^SSS3t^S& £ H< ,™ S° P L%°, 1 the fam ° US mak ' S a " d "" be choose from and every one is moderate in price. SHIRT WAIST SUITS. white ducks and piques. All are well made, with full had at a third and a half less. , and fe^hyrT^n 1 st7^ d rnd"he m cks C *Ti^r?te%&* &&$$£. " P * * 2r "°°- Wc d » swec ° and of thc latcst OOe and ?1.45-M C n; S straw hats, in Yacht. Optirno Telescope belt and cuffs of white oxford. Sizes 4 to 12 years. Worth $2.00. • S!i ¦?-? C J tf,™ d; m r ° Ugh and Sm °° th Straw " They are rCR " . JULCS-Made of sheer colored or.andie with > wjite dots They have . ¦*" ffisViH rfsfo^Ment fine Milan straw, in Optimo and Fedora box pleated yokes and rufnes of the same material edged with narrow lace shaoes 2a^^P^i^iiplil Unparalleled Bargains in the Newest Summer gg^ "detachable collar and belt. Worth $3.50. " 1. 00 and $1.2^ .«2.4S_White pique dresses with three box pleats in back and front; CV!1 J 1\ /< J khaki hats; just the thing for outing wear. §K Ag ff e s s c e e h $^: vith jlfe o£ samc on Silks and Dress Goods s tr a wr R at^ c ld inn^ bnm sailors> m rough and smooth ¥ •> • «• m ¦ #»% • «v • Ti it ORE than ordinary interest is concentrated on silks and dress roods. There is not Lv g» j l" f ir^? fkt^^- __t tj. .. •__ |^f-..__ g a . *.• LOW PriCe HatS anCl TrimmmgS 111 lyl a similar department in the city that is offering such phenomenal bargains as ours. OOme INOVel WeaS 111 INeW lmpOrtatlOl\ i tfVin MillinAt«xf P A Ame T^ * These special lines have been selected for Tuesday. A r>*~A~ ujr mininery Rooms silks Black Dres? CoodtB ol Art, ooods WE made these hats particularly for rough wear. They are 55c a vard— Novelty silks which represent $1.00 31c to $1.25 a yard— Black Alpacas. Siciliene 1WTOTHING is more attractive to the home than dainty little cheap and serviceable and will save your higher priced and $1.25 values. Very few lengths contain enough and brilliantine. 38 to 54 inches wide. I VI pieces of fancy work We are showing unusually fine hats. Inspect our stock. ' 50c a yard-45-inch black storm serge: a firm l * things. & • s^ Va £ at T S; r°?* h^f d , rCady Str u aWS; ™*^-S0. browr u green! gray Jnd I red whhwhuf overshot weave and good black; sheds the dust. This is an CUSHION TOPS. IV42~2 and " madC ? Ol S nial a " d C T ° thCr , sha p PCS; , WOr c. th $2 £°- thread in relief. Worth 75c a yard. ; exceptional value. SSc-Mercerized cushion tops of Turkish designs. Worth *>c. OSo—t"- a " HT lurl ? ans V m " l5r tnmmed -- Regular $5.00 hats. 48c to 85c a yard— Pongee silks from 20 to 27 85c a yard— 52-inch black granite for suits. It is 12/ 2 e- Cushion tops, with designs of Gbson sketches; pine cones **» irimmea luscans ior cmidren. inches wide; included in this assortment are the Tus- an open weave which, combined with its wiry charac- and Oriental patterns. Regular 25c and 35c values. .,.- . . r>- 1 A ¦ u L sah and Shanting cloths. Nothing better wearing than tcr, makes it dust proof. 154c — Fancy muslin pillow slips, with printed bowknots and floral de- i-£ VSrSfi, hT' * this material. • 43c d " 6 inch black corded hatistr v-rv signs. They are ready to slip over the cushion. Worth 50c. . • Z£ZII\ 1 *%V£ bUdS ' Ti^^^ BUREAU SCARFS. . ! UNTRIMMED SHAPES. J?" ever offered any other we , 5Qc & twi , led moha ; r . another 29c each-Lawn bureau scarfs with hemstitched border with lace 50c— About 20 dozen untrimmed rough and ready straw shapes, this G3c a yard— 24-inch black Peau de Soie. It beats summer cloth which is appreciated for its high finish beading inserted to be run w-ith ribbon VVorth 50c. season's latest; worth $1.50. all values ever offered in this city. Many persons are and durability. • PILLOW SHAMS. , v'Vv' CHILDREN'S HATS. buyinc it for future use. / - 85c a yard— 52-inch blackVoile boutonne; a nat- i 58c— Spachtel and Tambour pillow shams; scalloped borders, finished 91.98 and $2.5O — Trimmed hats; worth $2.50, $3.00, $4.50 and $5.00. 20c a yard— 23-inch white Tapanese silk which tv material which classes favorably as an outing spe- with narrow braids and fancy scrolling «in center, with blind and open- $l»00 — Prettily trimmed Tuscans. sc jl s always at 35c and 40c a yard. cialty which will wear well. work effects. Worth $1.00 a pair. Exceptional Values in This Snt^ n? Men's I Great Specials in Hammocks I Mid-Week Offering Men's and Boys' Furnishliiis E_ , _ _ J {**% f\ * r li HP HIS offer will stand for to-day only. Every article is an exceptional value. Tl«AUCPl«c 9inr1 Auifn/C r^nmAnfr flI\0 VgO~V^(lTt|S !" 1 The styles are those now being worn in the fashion centers of the East:. irUV^CrS anQ UUlinS UarmeillS —. IG reduct i 0ns have been made on eVerf one' of these ft1 _ UNDERWEAR. ; NECKWEAR. i JTT^ = : k< U-tne Tli^v arf. trrrzt barn-airi* for cummer out 91-25 a garment— .Cooper s Derby ribbed lie— All-silk shield bow ties; plain white, HERE is a special collection of garments that may be worn during the sum- JD • y > S Bargains tor summer out- underwear; all wool, in plain blue color. The black and co i ors . This is a tie that is hooked .. ... - ,, , _, . & *ngS. . "';. drawers have adjustable waist band, rem- on *o the button and remains there. A rezu- mer months. They are stylish and well made. The prices are unequaled. 5 HAMMOCKS. forced scat and covered seams. These gar- S 25 c va™ • $2.50— Full colored cotton hammocks, with deep-fringed val- ments fit the form perfectly, and as for dura- " nnv -, - UTPT « * TROUSERS. ance; extra foot bar that gives it a fine appearance when hung. bility are unexcelled. They are always sold xjwxa drurcio. snitlble^Sr weir ISS^S^ffi ?hf ttfnnJ^r i? B^'fi! ° f &*% good hammock, with two spreaders, valance and pil- " ' !" S °" SOX. . bosomind^Sffs arched. They' op^all S the are ocrfect AH are regular $ 2 mvllie, < poSSlbIe manncr ' the fi * a «d finish low ; n rcd> blu^ and grecn . Worth $2.25 regularly.. 8c a pair-Searnless sox, in black, tan, red way down the front. Two collars -to match, arepcrtect. aii are regular $2.00 values. : .J^ •. ' : r . ; Fine hammocks, in red, green or blue. Also some and red with white dots; double he,cls and They are of neat figures and stripes. Ages $l.J_— This lot comprises cheviots, cassimeres and worsteds in 20 different styles. Some a t 75c which have been reduced from Si 06 toes. Strictly fast colors and all sizes. 6 to 12 years. Regular price, 50c. are the same as shown in $4.00 patterns. All arc sewed with silk and linen thread and will • nr . /-.aotc ' not rip. ;». __ " UU-tAK16. , \; : —^-. .« «. - - 1^1 C* *? Fill ? A .^80 Trousers for dress, business jnd w «r of the n«v«t Scotch«: n«t feSfclSSSKiSLll'J^SS Wh " 1S ' BOVS W aSnaDlC 3UllS 1 tial Are j.»» —n. a- * s\n. j »r- exn « <• ¦ —¦* -^ . . . ¦ thing lor the baby. An excellent value. li T< « ¦>%¦ m . ImT/iar ?4.OO and 95.OO— All the newest stvles in worsteds, Scotches and cheviots: uo- . Rubber-tire go-cart, with reed back and foot rest; . * WWill 111 PlICCS to-date and perfect fitting trousers. Our prices are at least one-third lower than elsewhere. reclining and folding. It can be folded and carried on street . 3$S£ . *^ — — — otittmo n nTwrrc • czrSt c^^' i^ ;,,. A S summer and vacation approach mothers are on the lookout for bargain % , t _ f . .; "U"«G CLOTHES. back and folding go-cart. An exceptional value. i\ " snaps » for the young fellows. We want to lay particular stress upon the ' ' J ,'™~r I g ° q I . k • trouse J rs: tur " UP b °"° mS and , bcIt J stra ; s - \ -^ . . ¦¦ T = - = ! II rrV high quality of materials in our boys' clothing and the very low prices. These teraT 1 -°°- Crash troU£Crs turn up bottoms and belt straps. Extra good grade of ma- . • ¦ suits are most serviceable. - . - $'l.5O-Linen trousers; very serviceable and well made. - ' . 111 ; '.- : •" -, ¦'..'. '-'-'•K *) , , 30 , e - A11 our boys' washable suits that were formerly 75c now reduced. These are exccl- «*.* <- f c r- . n 1 trx. 1 • . ' Mm jflkiL' .A, ,rfk AAi JkJ lent values and should not be overlooked. Ages .Mo 10 vears. $1.4.»— b. b. Government Royal Khaki trousers to fit any man. pffl LB H^Xffl li^ H^^T 75c— Washable suits in very pretty and stylish patterns; ages 3 to 10 years. These are SJ.45—U. S. Government Royal Khaki coats: single and double breasted stvlcs. 131 \Wt EH ¥i Hi fs3^ IS reduced from $1.00. $2.45— U. S. Government Royal Khaki coats in Norfolk style llski fcr5 H fl. M II || ML Wl sWl *1.00_AJI suits that were sold for $1.2;. All arc the latest styles and materials. $2.5O— Blue Flannel coats; all wool and fast color, warranted. /"B^P 5 * ? J^%' l&» A&F^ »8c— Khaki suits in gray and made up m military style; have long trousers. Ages * to Serge coats, pure worsted;* all pockets reinforced. Extra strongly made. ' t , $1.19— K hakl suits made of the regular armv khaki raaterialwith long trousers. They $1.50— Black Alpaca coats, the kmgthat will not tear. fflT ' ALWiffS RELIART F are perfect fitting and just the tiling for bovs to wear during summer. AH the Shopping Inducements That Have Made This Store JSl i^^ft- iQ^n 1VT AT>J^Tr r r <zt at Will Be the Largest. Deportment* Store Popplar Are Stfll Here. I X^9P ,^WjyiAKKL 1 STjokesI .:; x-:., ¦;¦ ;., ;,WestV.ChiaSo.; < _3