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THE BEE: OMAHA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY ,8, 1919. NATION MOURNS FOR PATRIOT WHIMS DEAD Men Prominent in Public Life to Attend Funeral of Roosevelt Today at Oyster Bay. (Continued from Page One.) lonight. Mrs. Roosevelt was said to be undecided whether the coffin should be finally sealed before being carried into the sanctuary. An nouncement may be made tomorrow morning, but it appeared more prob able that Mrs. Roosevelt would not make known her desire in this re spect until after the service of nrayer at Sagamore Hill tomorrow. Prayer Service Private. Only the immediate family of Col i.nel Roosevelt will be present at the prayer service, which will be ronducted by Rev. George E. Tal mage, who is to officiate at the church of which he is the rector. Lt. ' Col. Theodore Roosevelt jr. and Lt. Kermit Roosevelt, who are with the American expeditionary force in France, will be together while their fathter is being buried. Notwithstanding the request of Mrs. Roosevelt that no flowers be sent, floral tributes arrived at Saga more Hill throughout the day and the evening. The names of most of 'the donors were withheld. One of the bouquets, made up of pink and white carnations, served to awaken many memories within the Roosevelt family circle. It came from the children of the Cove school, where the sons and daughters of Colonel Roosevelt first studied read ing and writing back in the days bel :ore their father became noted internationally. School Sends Floral Piece. It was Colonel Roosevelt's cus tom for many years to pay a visit on each Christmas day to the Cove school. Each year he sent a Christ mas treee and gifts for the pupils. , But on the last Christmas of his life he was leaving Roosevelt hos pital and the presents were dis tributed by Capt. Archibald Roose velt in his stead. It was these boys and girls who, contributing their pennies, dimes and quarters, went to an Oyster Bay florist and sent to Sagamore Hill the tribute not the least welcome among the floral pieces which so overfilled the Roose velP homestead that there was no room. for them all. Those not kept in the house were sent to Christ church. All the students in Oyster Bay schools will have a half holiday to , morrow, A. B. Whitteaker, the . principal, in addressing them today, told them their lessons would be suspended, not so they could play in the streets, but that they might pause in reverence in memory of their friend and neighbor, whose figure had once been so familiar to , them. Two Sons in France. Capt, Archibald Roosevelt re ceived a cablegram today from Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt jr., saying that he and his brother, . Lt. Kermit Roosevelt, both with the American expeditionary force in Europe, were together. Captain Archibald sent a cablegram in reply. Theodore said also in his message tha Dr. Richard Derby, husband of Ethel Roosevelt, was sailing at once for America. Lieutenant Colonel Derby is in the medical corps, hav ing sailed for France early in the war. Mrs. Derby is at Sagamore Hill. Many persons of prominence called at Sagamore Hill today, and there will be many more tomorrow. Representing Cuba, came Carlos Manuel Cespedes, minister to the United ' States; Alfonso Forcade, secretary of the Cuban house of representatives, and Cayetano De Quesada, vice consul. After telling Captain Roosevelt how high was the esteem in "Which the Cuban peo ple held his father, they informed him that at the request of the peo ple of Cuba the government pro posed, to erect in Havana a monu ment to the colonel. Another Sagamore Hill caller was ' Col. Alexander Saubert, medical con-S, U. S. A., who had at various times attended the colonel. After , talking with Mrs. Roosevelt, he said she was bearing up remarkably well. She possessed traits of character which were Droving her " support now, he said, adding that the Ameri- ' . a 1-.., fr I 1.; can people naa nine reauzcu uuw mnch the former oresident de- . pended on Mrs. Roosevelt through out his career. Message From Wilson. In a cablegram to Mrs. Roosevelt, dated Modne, on the rrencn Italian frontier. President Wilson said: "Pray accept my heartfelt sym pathy on tht death of your distin- Flags at Half Mast 30 Days In Honor of Roosevelt "United States Has Lost One of Its Most Patriotic Citi zens," Says President Wilson in Proclamation. Washington, Jan. 7. The follow ing proclamation on the death of Theodore Roosevelt was cabled from Paris today by President Wil son and issued tonight at the State department: It becomes my sad duty to an nounce officially the death of Theodore Rottsevelt, president of the United States from Septem ber 14, 1901, to March 4, 1909. which occurred at his home at Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N. Y., at 4:15 o'clock in the morning of January 6, 1919. In his death the United States has lost one of its most distinguished and patriotic citizens, who had endeared him self to the people by his strenuous devotion to their interests and to the public interests of his country. As president of the police board of his native city, as member of the legislature and governor of his state, as civil service commis sioner, as assistant secretary of the navy, as vice president and as president of the United States, he displayed administrative powers of a eitrnal rrtfr and conducted the affairs of these various offices with a concentration of effort and a watchful care which permitted no divergence from the line of duty he had definitely set for him self. In the war with Spain he dis played singular initiative and en ergy and distinguished himself among the commanders of the army in the field. As president he awoke the nation to the dan gers of private cpntrol which lurked in our financial and indus trial systems. It was by thus ar resting the attention and stimu lating the purpose of the country that he opened the way for sub sequent necessary and beneficent reforms. His private life was character ized by a simplicity, a virtue and an affection worthy of all admi ration and emulation by the peo ple of America. In testimony of the respect in which his memory is held by the government and people of the United States, I do hereby direct l'iat the flags of the White House and the several departmental buildings be displayed at half-staff for a period of 30 days, and that suitable military and naval honors under orders of the secretaries o( war and of the navy be rendered on the day of the funeral. guished husband, the news of which has shocked me very much." Captain Roosevelt replied to the1 president's cablegram as follows: "Permit me to thank you, on be half of Mrs. Roosevelt, for your courteous message of sympathy. "Archibald D. Roosevelt, "Captain 26th Infantry." More than 500 telegrams and cable messages poured into Oyster Bay for Mrs. Roosevelt during the night. They came from private citizens, Rough Riders, ambassadors, minis ters, congressmen men of all ranks and distinction, and women, too. Alexandria, queen mother of Eng land, cabled the following: "I am indeed grieved to hear of the death of your great and dis tinguished husband, for whom I had the greatest regard. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the irrep arable loss you have suffered." King George of England cabled: "The queen and I have heard with feelings, of deep regret of the death of your distinguished husband and we offer you our most sincere sym pathy in your irreparable los. We had a personal regard for him and we always enjoyed meeting him. He will be missed by many friends in this country to whom he en deared himself by his attractive character and many talents." Long distance telephone messages came from Vice President Marshall in Washington and Governor Alfred E. Smith in Albany. Each talked with Captain Roosevelt, extending personal sympathy and said he would attend the funeral tomorrow. Bells of New York to Toll. New York, Jan. 7. Elaborate plany for paying the last tribute of respect toniprrow to the memory of New York's famous son at the hour set for the funeral in Oyster Bay were in process of formulation here today by the city authorities, ' the police department, over which Col onel Roosevelt presided as a com missioner in the 90'si the public schools and churches. Although there were no arrange ments for concerted action it was regarded as certain that at 2 p. m., the time approximately set for the committal of the former president's body to Its last resting place, for a period of at least one minute, not a wheel would tunt anywhere in greater New York. The bells on the historic city hall tower, Trinity church, St. Paul's chapel, where Washington attended, and thousands of other pJaces of worship over all the city, including the little Dutch Reformed church where Colonel Roosevelt used to go in his boyhood, will be tolled! Explaining that it was Colonel Roosevelt's wish that his funeral services be conducted "entirely by those friends among whom he had lived so long and happily," Capt. Archibald Roosevelt today declined on behalf of the family the offer of Secretary of War Baker to furnish an escort of United States troop at the funeral services at Oyster Bay tomorrow. Chicago to Pay Silent Tribute. Chicago. Jan. 7. All Chicago will join tomorrow in paying tribute to Colonel Roosevelt's memory. Busi ness will be suspended for five min utes and at the hour when the fu neral services start a memorial meet ing will be opened by the Hamilton club. At 1:45 p. m. all street cars will be halted for five minutes. At the same hour, too, all Chicago school children will observe a mo ment of silence, and then for 30 minutes will participate in patriotic songs and eulogistic readings. Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk Embodies more good features for your comfort than any other trunk made. $35.00 $42.50 $48.00 $55.00 Freling & Steinle "Omaha's Best Baggage Builders" ' 1803 FARN AM STREET Coroner's Jury Finds Williams Guilty of Murder of Max White Murder in the first degree was the verdict returned yesterday by a coroner's jury against John J. Wil liams, the 21-year-old negro who shot and killed Max White, the young high school student, Sunday night at North Nineteenth and Charles streets. The inquest was held at the un dertaking establishment of Willis C. Crosby, 2509 North Twenty fourth street, and conducted by Loub Piatti, assistant county attor ney. The prisoner will be held without bond for his preliminary hearing, declared Mr. Piatti. Munitions for Villa Army Bought by Enemy Alien Now in Internment Washington, Jan. 7. Document ary evidence, intended to show that $380,000 worth of munitions ship ped in 1915 toagents of Francisco Villa, the Mexican bandit leader, were paid by F. A. Sommerfeld, now interned as an enemy alien, was pre sented today to the senate commit tee investigating German propa ganda by Maj. E. Lovvry Humes, who is conducting the; inqury. Briggs Causes Arrest of Man on Forgery Charge Chief of Detectives John Briggs arrested John Poulos, proprietor of a shoe shining parlor at 101 North Sixteenth street, yesterday morning and kept him in jail four hours with out a chance to appeal for bonds when Poulos appeared at the sta tion as complaining witness against two lads, alleging they had forged his name on checks. Officials of a local bank, where Poulos has a large account, brought about Poulos' release without bonds, declaring Poulos had forged no checks. When asked over the telephone about the case, Chief Briggs said: "Well, I will hold that charge of forgery against the man." The case will come up in police court this morning. Held on Desertion Charge. Detectives arrested George F. McCurley, street car conductor, liv ing at 2910 South Twenty-fourth street, Tuesday afternoon. He is charged with wife and child aban donment. Detectives say he de serted his wife and two children two years ago in Wichita, Kan. Ralston Industries Demand Housing Facilities The undersigned industries lo cated at Halston appeal to lot own ers and others interested to build for rent or sale. They are willing to guarantee ten ants for at least fifty new homes. Lot owners, why not make your lot an asset in place of a liability ? You can always sell an asset. Those seeking investments will never find a better opportunity. There are some people in Ralston whose receipts from rentals are making 15 on their investments. BUILD AND PROGRESS HOWARD STOVE COMPANY RALSTON FURNITURE FACTORY RALSTON TUB WORKS CROWN TIRE A RUBBER CO. RALSTON SERUM COMPANY LIBERTY LABORATORIES FURNITURE DETERIORATES like many other articles when placed in storage un less it be given the proper care and attention. Goods Placed in our fire-proof warehouse are given every attention and it is the best insurance one can carry the cost is nominal. OMAHA VAN 8 STORAGE CO. Phone Doug. 4163 806 S. 16th St. AUTO INDUSTRY PERFORMED BIG FEAT IN THE WAR (Continued from rage One.) of the industry he said: "In the early days of the industry bankers were afraid to loan money to the automobile dealers, but J now have seen the time when the bank ers of this great country will agree with you that there is no business more stable than the automobile business. I believe it is the duty of every banker in this territorv to finance a man in the automobile business, just as much as it is to finance a man in the farm imple ment business, of equal financial and moral responsibility." In referring to the outlook, he denied that the war would have a depressing effect on business. He compared the price of farm pro ducts and the price of labor, saying he did not see how either would be reduced, especially so long as the price of the king of products, wheat was fixed by the government at $2.20 per bushel, and the price of wheat regulates the price of hogs, cattle and corn. "I see no way," he said, "where the laboring man's wages are going to be reduced. I want my men to have what they are getting at least until the price of foodstuff and clothing goes down proportionately." He said he looked forward to the coming year as the banner year in the auto mobile industry. Head to the Bankers. Walter W. Head of the Omaha Xational bank spoke for the bank ers, dealing largely with the ex tension of credit to the automobile manufacturer and dealer. The most interesting feature of Mr. Head's speech was the information he ex tended the automobile men, based on his inquiry from other banks. Mr. Head said sometime ago he sent a letter in 30 hantra in flio Kcentral west, asking several ques tions ana requesting an affirmative or negative vote. The first question was: "Do you regard the extension of credit to automobile dealers and manufac turers in the same light that you do other customers of your bank with a like financial and moral responsi bility?" He received 20 affirmative replies and nine unfavorable. Second. "Do you regard the fu ture prospects for the automobile business for the year 1919 and sub sequent five years equal to the past three years?" Twenty-four answered yes. and six no. i Ihird. "bhould the bank, both city and country, give the same con sideration to the automobile indus try as was given it prior to our entry into the war?" There were 25 affirmative replies, and five negative. He added: "There must be some means of financing the jobber and provide for our automobile cus tomers in the same manner v we would for any other customer hav ing the same financial and moral responsibility." Mr. Head closed his speech with a boost for the Omaha automobile show to be held here February 10 15. 1919. ' Judge J. H. Bancroft of Richland Center, Wis., who accompanied Mr: rash to Omaha, closed the meeting, : tting forth the fact that in this American Casualty List The following 'Nebraska men arc named in the casualty list sent out by the government for Wednesday morning, January 8: WOUNDED SEVERELY. Guy Kerns, Firth. Neb. Homer Blitzkie, Spencer. Neb. Nicholas S. Karalis, Grand Island, Neb. The following lows, South Dakota and Wyoming mrn are named in the casualty lint sent out by the government (or Wed nesday morning, January 8: DIED OF DISEASE. Elvln H. Reed, Mapleton, la. woi;ni)Ed severely. Everett I.. Brobst, Winterset. Iowa. Ivan V. Eluharty, Nioux City, la. Delhert A. (.ales, Rutliven, la. John O. Hollingaworth, llayenville, la. I.uther O. Johnnon, Patrick, S. D. Andrew Peteriuin, Est hen Hie, la. Frank P. Hawk, St. FrnnclH, S. D. F.mil G. Vetter, Muscatine, la. The following Nebraska men are named in the casualty list sent out by the government for Tuesday afternoon. January 7: DIED OF WOUNDS. Clarence I. Warner, Fairfield, Neb. WOUNDED; PREVIOUSLY RE PORTED MISSING IN ACTION. Lonnie Ellis, Allen, Neb. RETURNED TO DUTY; PRE VIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING. John Cuthbert Collis, Polk, Neb. The following Iowa, South Dakota and Wyoming men are named in the cammlty list sent out by the government for Tues day afternoon, January 7: MISSING IN ACTION. John Vendra, Zlegler, S. D. KILLED IN ACTION ; PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING. Joseph M. Krubes, Britt, la. Ramie Richard, Grand Chenler, la. WOODED SEVERELY; PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING. Edwin G. Severaon, Humboldt, la. TROOPS 0F127TH NOW AT PORT VIRGINIA country, the "soap box" orator, the office-seeking politician and bolshe vism were the only menace in the way of complete prosperity. Marsh and Swanson Decide Not to Name Relatives for Office From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln. Jan. 7. (Special.) State Auditor G. W. Marsh announced today that his son-in-law, C. F. Greenburg, whom he had named as a county trasurer examiner for the auditor's office, will not serve and that someone else will be appointed in his place. It was also learned that Land Commissioner-elect Dan Swanson has decided not to have his son em ployed in the land commissioner's office. The two state officials, co-operating with Governor-elect McKelvie, ,decided upon the steps taken to eliminate any criticism for nepotism. (Continued from Tnge One.) service in replacements but the 127th as a regiment did not get into the lighting As a matter of fact all of the 59th brigade was camped at Camp De Souge, near Bordeaux, when the armistice was signed and were putting on the finishing touches of their training at that time. Among the Omaha officers with the regiment are Lieut. C. A. Cook, battery F; Capt. Hugh Kelly, supply company; Capt. Geo. Crosby, battalion commander; Capt. Leon Davis, regimental adjutant, and Capt. Thomas Kerschner, battery C. Many Are Seasick. The Powhatan was delayed twoi days by storm. There were 350 wounded men on board and most of these were sent to the govern ment hospitals at Newport Xews and Hampton. The Xebraskans were given a warm reception when they came down the gang plank. A number of the boys' relatives were on hand to meet them, but all of them were in a happy mood and were eager to put their feet on terra tirma. John Ray, a husky lad hailing from the suburbs Qf Omaha, said he would much rather face the Ger mans than go through another voy age like the one just completed. He said he was sick all the way over. They encountered several storms and a large number of the soldiers were seasick. Fire In Embarkation Camp. Despite the fact that the camp to which the men were assigned tem porarily was covered with snow the returning troops showed real delight in reaching American soil, They marched through a portion of Newport News and were received with cheers by crowds of citizens who had gathered to see them. From the windows of residences they were cheered by men, women and children who waved handker chiefs and flags'as they passed. The Powhatan left France Christmas day and encountered rough weather during the entire voyage The men will be sent to camps near their homes as soon as possi ble. Most of them will leave to morrow. Fire is now raging in the em barkation camp and it is possible that some of the men will be started west late tonight. When the old Fourth Nebraska troops, now a part of the One Hun dred and Twenty-seventh field ar tillery, reach Omaha they will be afforded a rousing welcome. Brass bands and flying banners will not be sufficient glory for the boys but they will be showered with home coming greetings, and feasted on the fat of the land, under the direction of the Chamber of Commerce. The One H indred and Twenty seventh field artillery landed at New port News, Va., yesterday and is at Camp Stuart awaiting orders to de part, presumably for Camp Dodge, to be mustered out. Many Omaha boys are with the One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regiment and have glowing experi ences to relate when they see the bright lights of Omaha soon. Among the Omaha officers with the regiment are Lieut. C. A. Cook, Battery F; Capt. Hugh Kelly sup ply company, whose home is in Florence; Capt. George Crosby, bat talion commander, 502 Capitol avenue; Capt. Leon Davis, regi mental adjutant; Capt. Thomas Kerschner, Battery C, 2937 Leaven worth street; Capt. Edward L. Wil bur, 2341 South Thirty-fourth street The families of the Omaha boys who arrived at Newport News yes terday have received tflegrams an nouncing their safe arrival and espe cially their early anticipation of com ing home. John Daily, former Omaha boy, is among the happy Nebraska lads who disembarked from the Pow hatan. The Chamber of Commerce of ficials have wired to Washington, requesting the exact date when the Nebraska boys will arrive in Omaha fr"'owing their demobilization at Camp Dodge. As soon as they are adised of the date, formal plans for a huge celebration to welcome the boys home will be made. In case the Nebraska lads are discharged a few at a time, the Chamber of Com merce will plan a home-gathering fete for the thousands of Omaha boys who have donned the uniform. Many parents and families of the Omaha boys of the One Hundred and Twenty-seventh regiment have planned to meet the lads at Camp Dodge, where they will arrive the last of this week. WORK ON PEACE j PLANS TO BEGIN NOW IN EARNEST (Continued from Page One.) cral, also embraces a number ol specific details, including comput sory arbitration, restriction of ex cessive armament, an International tribunal and a scries of sanctions or penalties for enforcing observance of the league's decisions. These sanctions include various diplomatic, judicial and economic measures, whereby the united nations may enforce their decrees. America's Formulating Plans. The American view point, as it is now being formulated by the spe cialists as the groundwork for the president, seeks to reach an 'accord on fundamentals on which all agree and present them in simple working form. One of the chief of these fundamentals is the formation of a league which will embrace all the nations of the world, but not one which will establish any balance ol power among a group of nations. Also care is being taken that the influence of the various nations in the league would be in accordance with their size and importance, so that the great powers and the small powers would have voices accord ing to their standing Another feature especially con cerning small undeveloped nations is to be established, according to the American plan a system of international trusteeship whereby the various larger nations having a developed and stable civilization will act as trustees for the society of nations in fostering the progress and development of undeveloped communities. It is recognized that the league of nations will have to have some established and permanent seat for its extensive international work and the gradual conviction is taking form that this seat will be Ver sailles. The decision as to this, how-, ever, must be the natural outgrowth of the peace conference. Bee Want Ads are the Best Busi ness Boosters. Former Creighton Star Back from Camp Dodge Dr. James A. O'Neil, former Creighton foot ball star and quarter back on th'c Camp Dodga, foot ball team, returned to his home at 2607 Bristol street Monday He- was stationed at Camp " Dodge during the past five months. Rebuilt Cadillacs Going Fast! The first Lot of Renewed Cadillacs have been sold A NEW ASSORTMENT OF ROADSTERS AND SEVEN-PASSENGERS REBUILT, THOROUGHLY RENEWED CADILLACS HAVE JUST BEEN MOVED FROM THE PAINT SHOP TO THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR. THESE CADILLACS ARE GUAR ANTEED. INSPECT THEM NOW. OTHER RE MARKABLE VALUES WHICH WE DO NOT BE LIEVE YOU WILL EVER DUPLICATE: - NASH 4-passenger Chummy Good tires, in good mechanical condition. This is a 1918 car and is a snap for somebody at $800. Com pare its condition and price with any other car of its class. PAIGE Coupe 1918 Model A beautiful little car with an abundance of power and remarkably good tires. A wonderful value for $1200. FRANKLIN 5-passenger Sedan A mighty fine enclosed job now being finished ia the paint shop. Look at this car and you can still have your own selection of color combination. PAIGE Touring Car Look at it! If it isn't worth $700 we will keep it! Several others! NOTHING IS TO BE GAINED BY DELAY! YOU MIGHT FIND JUST WHAT YOU WANT IF YOU COME UP NOW! YOU CAN SECURE TIME PAY MENT IF NECESSARY. Jones-Hansen-Cadillac Co. Cadillac BIdg. Farnam at 26th Thompsoii-BeldLeix &Qx J Established 78 8 6 A Different Sort f a Jaemipy Sale One That is Reeogmtod as Always ffiraiiiinie It Will Pay You to Purchase :Sj Silks arid Woolens At These Low Prices Qualities are up to our highest standard. Values are surprisingly good. Crepe de Chine of good weight and quality (40 inch.) In pink, white, sal mon, gray, navy, taupe, erreen. Formerly $2.25, Wednesday, $1.69 a yard. Haskell's Black Silks are repriced. If you have in mind a Mack dress or coat don't fail to see the inter esting values now offered. Coatings, dress weights in Jerseys, Serges, Poplins all reduced. Visit the Fabric Section for Bargains Hosiery Specials Infants' cashmere hose with silk heels and toes, 59c quality, for 39c a pair. Women's cashmere hose, garter tons and double .soles, $1.25 quality, (98c a pair, In the Basement flA selection of splendid house dresses, well made of good materials. Styles you'll like.xl 10 Wednesday PMV I Wonderful Apron bar gains are in a group that has Qp been marked "t It's No Exaggeration When We Say.... "This is Qur Best Linen Sale" The scarcity of good linens, together with ; their very high prices, is well known. We ; are enabled to have this sale only because we were foresighted enough to purchase ' . .three jears ago a supply which has up to this month been stored in the Omaha Bonded Warehouse. ', Bought at prices prevailing f!hree years ago The benefit of these savings are yours in this Annual January Sale- John S. Brown s Fine Linens Table Cloths and Napkins to Match $20 Cloths, 2x2 yards, for $16. $25 Cloths, 2x2 V2 yards, for $20. $25 Cloths, 214x214 yards, for $20. $20 Napkins (22i2 inches), $16 a dozen. $25 Napkins (26 inches), $20 a dozen. $25 Cloths, 2x2 yards, for $20. $30 Cloths, 2x212 yards, for $25. $30 Cloths, 214x214 yards, for $25. $25 Napkins (22i2 inches), $20 a dozen. $30 Napkins (26 inches), $25 a dozen. A if - odd cloths from John S. Brown of Belfast, Ire land. A convenient size, 2i by 2 yards. These are $17.50 quality, Wednesday, for $13.50 Pillow Cases John S. Brown's hem stitched and hand em broidered pillow cases, regularly $3.50, Wed nesday, $2.50 a pah Tea Napkins Pure linen, embroidered with lockstitched scal lop. $5 regularly, Wed nesday, $3.98 a dozen Lunch Cloths Plain hemstitched lunch cloths, made of a splen did grade of round' thread Irish linen. (Size 54x54 inches.) $3.75 Cloths, $2.89 H. S. Napkins Damask tea napkins, hemstitched, $5 quality, Wednesday $3.89 a dozen January Special Sales Bring Real Savings Hand Tailored Coats, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Blouses and Fine Furs. Decidedlyl Reduced in Price Well dressed women recog nize, in this sale, an unusual opportunity to acquire Thompson-Belden garments. For Much Less Than Usual Prices So Wednesday we offer a number of groups hardly suf ficiently large to advertise in detail, At Very Desirable Savings. f