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FUNSTOI ON THE
m CRUZ SICK
The General Reports on Con
ditions Existing—7B Are 111;
12 Injured.
Washington. Brigadier General
Knnston reported today there were 7#
■irk among the soldiers at Vera Cruz
with 12 suffering from injuries The
percentage of army sick is 2.23.
Among the marines there are 101
giek and injured, the percentage be
ing .3.;:.
A w eek ago the sick percentages
wrie j.ii;j in the army anil 1.5 in the
mat Ine corps
Rear Admiral Howard reported that
lighting about Magadan continues
and that the federal fortifications
have been badly damaged by the eon
i.tltuUoualistH artillery.
Reports of forced loans continue.
Many Spanish and other foreigners
taa\e been made to contribute to the
revolution.
Increased Cost of Living.
Vera Cruxe—Brigadier General Fun
ston announced today that he contem
plated appointing a commission of
Mexican residents and American
army officers to Investigate the in
creased cost of living in Vera Cruz
since the occupation. Complaints have
been made, that wholesale dealers and
Importers have bean squeezing retail
dealers and hotel keepers.
It is said if Investigations discloses
existence of such conditions, General
Kunslon may seek permission to sell
arm ysubsistenco to Individuals In
order to restore prices to a normal
level.
END NEARING IN
INE TOLLS DEBATE
Senate Atmosphere Surcharged
With Subject. Realization
That It’s Moat Over.
Washington. The Senate atmos
phere was surcharged with tolls talk
today as senators began to realize the
••ml of the long debate on repealing
the exemption of American coastwise
vessels from Panama Canal tolls was
near at hand.
Senator Simmons, prominent as an
administration leader for the repeal,
immediately after (he chaplain’s pray
or, had read a telegram announcing the
North Carolina Democratic atote con
vention had gone on record for the re
peal hill tieimlor Ashurst of Arizona,
exited there be printed alongside the
North Carolina telegram one from a
citizen of Arizona, who telegraphed all
Arizona was against repeal except
those who stood with the railroads.
••is Edward E. Britton, the sender of
the North Carolina telegram, the man
who held the Baltimore convention
spellbound when ha apoke In favor of
the tolls exemption plank 7" Inquired
Senator Clapp.
“No, 1 think Mr. Britton was not a
delegate to tha convention," replied
Senator Simmons.
Silliman Confers With
Bryan; Has No Statement
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Washington. John R Hillunan.
American vice consul at Saltillo, con
ferred today with Secretary Bryan and
John Lind, but no statement was made.
Mr. Bllltman declined to talk exten
sively of his experiences when lie was
arrested and threatened with death by
Huerta troops at Saltillo, but confirm
ed previous reports that the federate
compelled him to open the consular
nafn and took the State Department
codes an<l valuables. He was in jail
twenty-one days but never was taken
before a firing squad ns was reported.
He will see Mr. Bryan again tomorrow
and later will see President Wilson.
SPECIAL SUNDAY NIGHT
SERMONS AT ST. JOHN S
Rev. S. P. Wiggins Will Preach
During June on “Some
Dangerous Doctrines and
Practical Problems.”
Rev. S. P. Wiggins, the pastor of
St. John's Methodist Church. amymne
cs a special series of sermons for Sun
day evenings during the month of
June Mr. Wiggins believes that there
are many false doctrines, and erron
roue teachings which are gaining eur
renejr among (he people, and it is the
duty of the mlntslry to Instruct and
fore-ward the people; for false doc
trines arc as subversive of spiritual
life as contagious diseases ate dan
gerous to bodily life.
Ths Themes.
The following sre spme of the themes
to hr used ''Sm Science- Salva
tion”; "The Seiond Coming of i%iist
■'Purgatory”; “The Canteen." In the
disillusion of each subject Mr. Wtgglna
will speak frankly concerning rrrtatn
practical problems which are created,
or emphasized by these false teachings
The first of this series will be given
Sunday night, and u cordial Invitation
is extended to the public to attend.
The service lasts just one hour.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MEETS THIS EVENING
Matter of Choosing Successor
to Late Lieut. Hatcher May
Come Before the Board.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Civil Service Commlesion will he held
this evening. President Oeo, W Wright
In the chair.
While tt is not officially known. It Is
understood that ths matter of elect
ing a successor to the late Lieutenant
Hateher will hr brought up The new
lieutenant may t«e named h\ the hoarl
or he may he chosen by competitive ex
gmlnatlon. II le likely that ope of the
sergeants will he promoted In this
event the matter of supplying another
sergeant to Ml the vacancy may alao
lomo before tbc board tonight
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Opening Sale of the Dress ‘Department’
Largest Collection of Summer Dresses in Any One Spot in AugusLa
The June Rose Sale was the timp selected to inaugurate this big new departure, nothing but dresses
—and when you look nt the values it, will be hard to believe it’s June and not August. But, then, it’s our
June Rose Sale—and exceptions are the rule
House and Porch Dresses 59c
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Lowest Prices Our Chief Attractions
SCHNEIDER’S
The People’s Store-A Store for Everybody
Princess Slips, 79c
Made of extra fine quality longcloth, prettily
trimmed with lace or enibruidery. Neatly embroid
ered ruffle. Value, sl.2#.
Brassieres, 22c
Cool and comfortable; of fine cambric or batiste,
with lace or embroidery trimmings, reinforced un
der the arms. Sizes, 36 to 44.
Crepe Gowns, 88c
Kxcellently made gowns of fine serpentine, crinkled,
and plain crepeg> effectively trimmed In linen, Irish
lace, and pretly shades of ribbon. A host of styles
to select from. Value, $1.29 to $1.49. Regular or ex
tra sizes.
Long Petticoats, 79c
A well-msde underskirt, made of fine quality cam
bric, finished with deep flounce of lace or embroid
ery; ribbon heading, with underlay. Sizes, 36 to 44.
Dressing Kimonos, 48c
Cut full and large, of extra uualitv Persian lawn,
figured organdlee, or arcales. Collar and cuff of crepe
or embroidery. All aliee, S 6 to 44.
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Summei Dresses for 00 Qc
Women and Misses vu.uu
It’s hard to beltevethey arc so modest in
price when looking at them. Materials include
crepe voile, ull white vollo. rice cloth, bor
dered voiles. Many have Russian tunics.
Elegant Silk Dresses $5.45
Designed with soft, broad roll collars,
edged with dainty lace frill,/ also lace frill
down front; finished with wido crushed gir
dles and smartly draped skirts. An unusually
attractive dress at an exceptional price.
Embroidered Voile Dresses 07 7E
foa Women and Misses.. .0 • •• J
A wonderful collection of styles of new
Bombay crepe, flowered voile with long tu
nicß; also all white crepe dresses, all-over
embroidery style with single pannier.
The Best Lingerie Dresses Q C
Go in the Sale at V■■VU
Magnificent models of all-white crepe, elegantly embroidered and designed in the bolero style;
have long Russian tunics, finished at bottom with rich embroidery anil shadow laces. Every
dress In the lot is highly distl.ctive.
is the month of roses—roses everywhere
—and it is the month for summer apparel, too, so we
conceived the idea months ago to hold a June Rose
sale just at this time, when the needs for summer ap
parel were most urgent.
Men’s Union
Suits
45c
Athletic style, of
plain and check
ed madras; sleeve
less and knee
length.
June Rose Sale of
BEDWEAR
Pillow Cases. IOC
Of good quality
bleached muslin; size
36 by 42 inches; fin
ished with deep hems
and nicely laundered.
THE JUNE ROSE SALE OF
WAISTS AND BLOUSES
White Voile Blouses, 74c
Lovely styles in a host of exquisite embroidered effects; also sheer
lawn blouses, trimmed with laces and fine tucks. ““
Jap Silk Blouses $1.48
Clever styles with Oledstope collars, new V-neck effects, quilling,
etc. Colors are peach, flesh, maixe, lavender, light blue, ntle, black
and white.
Men’s $4.00 Oxfords $2.95
Goodyear welt exfords, tn Russia calf, dull velour, and patent colt,
button, btucher, and lace styi#s. All aizes. ,
Men’s and Boys’ White Oxfords
With Live Rubber Soles $1.25
In white, with Essex rubber soles. Made to sell at $2.50 the pair.
Sizes. 4 to 10.
JUNE ROSE SALE OF
Men’s Furnishings
Men’s Mesh
Underwear
17c
Athletic shirts
and knee-length
drawers. Perfect
fitting. The cool
est underwear
made. I.eam why
tomorrow.
Silk Dresses for Women 7g
and Misses 00.1 J
You'll be simply elated with these. Ma
terials are silk taffeta, silk inessaline, pop
lins, etc., in a bewildering assortment of ruf
fled, tier, and pannier styles, with trimming
of lace, nets.
New Dresses for Women PO no
and Misses ml.oo
Really dainty effects in original candy
stripe designs, in shades of pink, blue, lav
ender, and black; also dreses in the new shot
stripe effects. Made with a long cutaway
tunic; lace trimmed.
All-Linen Dresses lor 00 RH
Women and Misses mu.JU
Tailored of fine quality French Linen,
with long revers and quaint bolero jacket ef
fect, white handkerchief embroidered collar
and cuffs; also piped in white. Colors are lav
ender, pink, blue, tan, Copenhagen, and navy.
Bed Sheets, 470
Heavy round thread
muslin; size 72 by
90 inches; finished
with deep hems and
ironed ready for use.
Msn’s Night
Robes
34c
Full cut, roomy
garments of splen
did wearing, neat
ly finished; sec
onds of 50c and
75c values.
Bed Sheets, fiflC
Kxtra fine quality
muslin; size 81 by
90 inches; double bed
size; laundered, ready
for use.
So, with this end in view, we approached
largest manufacturers, told them of our idea, and
listed their cooperation. How heartily they hav(
tered into the spirit of this occasion is evidenced
the array of remarkable bargains.
Sample
Union Suits
98c
Us fine madras;
Atli 1 c tic style;
made without
sleeves; . knee
length.
June Rose Sale of
Millinery and Flowers
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Women’s and Misses’ dj CT
Serge Suits
Of all wool blue, tan, and black serge and gray homespuns. Ma
with the short cutaway jacket, silk peau de cygne linings and peg-t
skirts. A jaunty, smartly styled suit for present wear or to take aloi
with you on your vacation.
New Crepe Weave Suits £0 7J
For Women and Misses so.l*
Also fine lightweight serges, in shade of Copenhagen, tango, m
hogany, tan, navy, and wistaria. All especially attractive models, trir
med with silk taffeta and moire; in one and two tier akirt styles,'
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offered. Hand-turned note*; any styla buckle and heel. I-ieathera Ij|
elude patent kid, patent cult, Rueaia calf, dull velour, and patent leat
er with »ruy and black brocaded backs.
WOMEN’S, MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’Sd;*
LOW SHOES AND PUMPS
A, desirable lot of footwear In patent colt, Russia calf, and whl
canvas. All slues for misses and children Uses for women, Bto 4
CHILDREN’S BAREFOOT QC r
SANDALS
Of best quality leather, Goodyear welt, with heavy extepsj
atitehad KBlea and atrups. Hlaes from * for children up to l*a 'I
misses.
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Sample
Night Robes<
69c
Of soft-finish
cambric and lin
en; nicely finish
- ed; SI.OO values.
WOMEN’S GENUINI
PANAMAS
$1.95 and $2.4:
You’ll surely want to get one >
these hats. So cool And eomfortabl
besides being the latest in dietin'
tive millinei'y. The popular sailoi.
are here, also several mannish shape;
so much in demand, and are shows
in twelve new styles; large, medlun
or small shapes. These are genulij
Panamas, and worth a great deal mol!
money.
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CLUSTERS OF TT
JUNE ROSES
There are 24 roses in this bunc
and a quantity of bright green fol
age. The reai value is double wh
we are asking.
Clusters of Flowers—
Special at ..
Pansies and daisies?. The eorre
trimming for the light summer ha
Large bunches —made of silk velv
and sateen.
JUNE ROSE SALE OF
Wnmen's & Children
Footwear
Women's $3.50h0 qi
to $5 Colonials wt.o<
Every style, every leather eij
eloth combination ahown In 11
exclusive footwear ehops is he‘