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Results satisfactory. Interior and Exterior Work = = FERGUSON, INC. Paisting Department, Ph. N. 231332 1114 ” out of gear,” he said. I l\ pers which were read at the after- $9.80 Si CHAS. E. MILLER, Inc. 812 14th St., 4 Doors North of H St. AVE the Surface —with good paint well applied. Pre-war oth St INSANITY GROWING, < DOCTORS ARETOLD 2 Insanity:is 6m the increase. due to, the worid war and its after¥ath, Dr. J. M. Lee of Rochester..N. Y. today told prominent physicians from all parts of the country gathered for the seventy-seventh annual con- vention of the American Institute of Homeopathy at the Willard Hotel. Among the 500,000 or more per- sons locked up in the insane asylums of the United -States. the farmers outnumber by far any other class of_people, Dr. J. M. Lee declared. ‘Work, worry and lack of recreation cause the greater number of cases of insanity, Dr. Lee said. Farmers work hard, worry much and have little recreation, he said. They are therefors more susceptible to insan- ity. Clergymen in Healthy Class. Clergymen on the other hand'em- ploy their minds in many directi and while they are active constantly, the diversity of their interests serves to keep their minds in a healthy state, Dr. Lee pointed out.- Physi- cians, lawyers and the other pro fessions are practicaliy in the mgme category. he said. “Qur methods of living, our methods of eating and the general hustle and tendency to worry and brood make for throwing the mental machinery The convention's first session this morning was formally opened with & welcoming address by the president of the institute, Dr. T. A. McCann of Dayton, Ohio, who told of the neces- sity for continuing the affairs of the organization on a_businesslike basis. The initial session was turned over principally to the reading of reports of committees and announcements. Immediately following the business session various technical bureaus of the institute held successive meetings in the large assembly room on the tenth floor. Many Bureau Sessions. Affiliated bureaus and organizations which are meeting this afternoon in- lclude the Obstetrical Society, Dr. Stella. Q. Root, Stamford, Conn., chair- man; National Society of Physical Therapeutics, T. Howard Plank, Chicago, 1IL, bureau of electrotherapy. T. Franklin Baker, Philadelphia, Pa. chairman: bureau of phototherapy, Dr. Earnest Mills, Ogden, Utah, chairman; bu- of radiotherapy, Dr. J. D. Gib- . Denver, Col, chairman; bureau Dr. John Fischer, chairman; bureau Cornelia C. Dr. chairman; of hydrotherap: Brant, Brooklyn. N. chairman, and the bureau of materia medica. Dr. Anna Johnston, Pittsburgh, P: man. One of the more interesting pa- noon session of the bureau of radio therapy was one on “A New Y-Ray Technic in the Treatment of Mali nances.” . i bach of New York city. Dr. Dieffel bach told the bureau of his discov- ery of a new method of using the X-ray for treating uloers and cancer With favorablo results. The process consists in impregnating the tissues of the sore with a_silver salt and then applying the X-ray. He cited cases where recovery had been facili- tated in this way. Cheerful Surroundings Vit Importance of cheerful surround- ings. . good food, dynamotherapy in curing tuberculosis, instead of drugs, was emphasized before the bureau of phototherapy by Dr. Hyman Lischner, director of the Alpine Sanatarium, San Dicgo, Calif, where world war vet- erans are being cared for. . District Commissioner Oyster will officially welcome the delegates at a reception_tonight at § o'clock at the Willard Hotel. Dr. Gertrude Mack: of New York city, second vice presi dent of the institute, will respond. Dr. McCann will make the principal ad- dress, following whiclr the officers wil receive the delegates and guests. Dr. Roy Upham will preside. There wil be music and dancing. Dr. Upham, in speaking at the pre. liminary session yesterday, called at- tention to a shortage of 25000 phy- sicians in this country and urged that every effort be made to have' the con- dition remedied. He said that the ‘Woman’s National Homeopathic League had been organized to assist medical students through college. Other Speakers Today. Others who spoke follow: Dr. W. E. | Jacobs, Brooklyn, Dr. H M. Stevenson, Baltimore: Dr. C. E. Fisher, San Francisco; Dr. Gilbert FitzPatrick. Chicago, and William A. Person, Phil adelphia. Dr. H. E. Beebe, necrologist of the |l institute for the past thirty years, an-{ nounced the death of sixty-eight mem- bers of the institute during the past | @ year, at memorial exercises held last night. The sessions of the convention will | continue daily through Friday. .. TRIBUTE TO HAENEMANN. |® Members of the American Institute | B of Homeopathy attending the annunll. convention of the organization here this week gathered about the Hahne- [] mann monument, at Scott circle, early this afternoon to lay flowers and g wreaths at the foot of the statue of Dr.! Samuel Hahnemann, founder of the|H homeopathic school of medicine. Dr. T. J. McCann, who presided, paid |l tribute to the famous homeopath and placed a wreath. He then introduced i Brig. Gen. Sawyer, personal physician to the President, and last year's head | of the institute, who delivered an ad- dress and placed a wreath. _ Another | W wreath was brought by Dr. Eldridge C. Open Evenings Till 9 0'Clock Unusual Value! hickering Upright Piano (Used) A Real Bargain $165 Terms to Suit Arthur Jordan Piano Co. G Street at Thirteenth Homer L. Kitt, Sec.-Treas, i FoOT REMEDY Frice of Baltimore, member of the |standing _committee on the Hahne- ||l mann monument, in the names of two I members of the committee, who died {ll within the month, Dr. Robert W. Mc Clelland of Pittsburgh and Dr. Alden [l E. Smith of Freeport, Iil. Dr. Charles E. Walton of Cincinnati, |l Ohio, secretary of the senate of se- niors of the institute, spoke as rep. |M resentative of the doctors who were present at the unveiling of the monu. | M ment twenty-one years ago tomor- . | row. Captivating New i : Summer Frocks * At a price that offers a pleasant surprise.fo -* all women and misses who desire a new- smartly fashioned sume mer dress. - $17.50 All these dresses were personally se- fected by an authority on style. Every oneis new, scores of DIF- FERENT styles that look dainty and airy. ' Fashioned of material of popular favor, such We parti as: ' Dotted Swiss is the famou _I;'_ine Vtgl‘es 5 s " issue Gingham splendid iet: Organdie Coml ions ;{’;I:“c‘;lo::”e M\any styles are embellished in the most striking manner; others, their beau- ty is “brought out” in the most subtle manner. Scores express indescribable beauty with only organdy trimmings. Palais Royal—Third Floor. in white wi patterns. a variety of Spiral The]PAL; v The Shopping le'er—iltll and G Sts. % That sell regularly at $5.49, $5.98, $6.45 and $6.98 Haas Bros.’ Kitten's-ear Crepe, in a Then there is the Sports Silk de Luxe, Washable Fan-ta-si, in a vari- ety of styles in all white; also shown The Moon-glo novelties “are ex= tremely rich—these are Crepe, 1 : fashionable sports silks, shown in the most wanted colors. 3,000 Yards of LUXURIOUS SILKS $4.98+ hasize the importance of this offering, because it represents the most wanted styles in CXClflSlVE.dCSIgHS and weaves. For a limited time only we present the opportunity of your selecting from the following materials at this lowered price. First of all there cularly emp! S y of the most fashion- choice ful lot: th black in choice shown in stunning effects. one of the most yard. = Better Grade Corsets Disposal Sale of scores of our regular $10, $11, $12.50, $13.50 and $15 Corsets A Generous Variety Exquisite Summer Brocaded Silks of exquisite beauty in self colors and rich contrasts. Eyelet Embroidered Taffeta, in designs, in shades: Gray, brown, navy and black. We also include in this wonder- Eyelet Embroidered All-wool Cos- tume Serge in handsome borders; in confined styles. The material is 54 inches wide, being of sufficient width for the length of the dress. Shown in navy blue, embroidered in self color, also in contrasts. At $4.98 Palais Royal—Second Floor. S POVAL h‘:l. 1877—A. Lisner Prop. fit. the following Showing a color variety that deserves commend- able recommendation. $7.50 and $8.75 A Jantzen Swimming Suit adds pleasure to the sport, because the wearer always knows and feels that she is fashionably “groomed.” The Jantzen will be worn on all fashionable beaches. The Jantzen different stitch and tailoring spell perfect Guaranteed to be wool all through, holds its shape, gives perfect comfort and wear. Many champion swimmers en- dorse the Jantzen. $7.50 and $875. Attractive Bathing Suits Jantzen Suits, knitted, $2.50 to $8.75. Surf Satin Suits, $3.95 to $7.50. Satin Suits, $8.95 to $12.50. Taffeta Suits, $18.50 to $29.50. Palais Royal—Third Floor. You Should Choose the Jantzen all- ‘Art Needlework At $7.50 Take your choice from such well known makes as Mme. Lyra Stylish Stout, Binner and Bon Ton. In back and tront lace models. ° These models are designed to fit every type of figure. Materials of imported coutil, batiste and silk bro- cade. In white and pink. Sizes 23 to 4. At $7.50. Palais Royal—Third Floor. under all weather conditions and gives Felt Hats, $3.98 to $7.95 For Mountain, Seashore or Country there is no hat that is as charming and serviceable as the Felt Hat, also for utility wear. . The Felt Hat holds its style and color unlimited service. All hats Many pleasant hours are spent while on vacation embroidering or knitting. Make it your business to take some dainty piece of work with you. A partial list of the many suggestions found in our Art Needlework Section— 85¢ Stamped 13-piece Luncheon Set, 55¢ Consisting of 6 tumbler doilies, 6 plate doilies, 1 center. Complete at S5c. $1.59 Large Tea Cloth at $1.00 45 inches wide. On Indian Head material; onc pretty design, cup and saucer, for the outline the wearer bon bands a . and rolled Zephyr Dress Ginghams, .20c Many women and misses desire small check designs. For this reason we have collected a generous assortment of popular colors. Beautiful quality. 27 inches wide. 20c ya rd. i Dress Percales 25¢ Yard 36 inches wide. Fine checks in a good range of colorings, copen, blue, Fine Percales 19¢ Yard 3% inches wide. White grounds in dainty printed de- signs. for dresses and fine closely woven | children’s wear, At quality. At 25c yard. | 19¢ yard. L2 Palals Royal—Second Fleor. that means full selection is ge Flowers, Lily Pond Lilies. S flower or cluste the most wante Tuesday—Bargain Basement Day Now comes the time when the makers look toward autumn-winter production summer garments on hand. Thus the following: Tub Dresses for summrer shopping, picnics, sports wear a short. By L] Juveniles’ The dresses ginghams, as elabol for women, are pockets, are only 7 to 14 years. The Bargain Basement makes an em'm_n':o'ux purchase of Women’s Ribbed Union Suits Bought and to be sold at much less than regular prices. Offered in two gigantic lots, at 49c and 59. Flesh Color Suits, worth 79c, with tubular necks, sleev;6less :nd knee 1 th. izes an et g Glove-fitting but Elastic Ribbed Suits, with lace-trimmed yokes and knees. Low neck and sgc sleeveless; sizes 36 and 38, Jumbo Vests, 2 for 59¢ Extra sizes—46 to 50—made fuily large, yet shapely. Ribbed, elastic, mf}y adjusted. lg for 59c. 25¢ Vests; 3 for 55¢ Ribbea—sizes '38 to 40—low meck and sleeveless. Buy three—pay b55¢ instead of “75c. Fiber Hose, 2 pairs, 69¢ ‘Women's—with long silk boots and reinforced feet. Black and gray. Eizes 8% to 10. Usually 3%¢ pair. 25¢ Hose, 3 pairs, 50c Women's Ribbed Hose, with seam at back and feet reinforced. White, black and cordovan. 3 pairs, 50c— instead of 75c. CORSETS AT $1.95 “Royal Worcester”—summer mod-_ els, of light-weight coutil, em- broidery trimmed, at $1.95. - Sizes 21 to 30. . Bargain Basement. . ‘CORSETS AT $1.19 At-only $1.19 are Rubber. P Corsets, for misses’ and slender women, in sizes 19 to 26. Bargain Basement. are neatly trimmed with grosgrain rib- brims and chic off-the-face models in navy, Imported Flowers and Wreaths, 49¢ to $1.98 Now is the time for garden hats, and 150 Imported Gingham Dresses in a Sale at elaborate, but with tie sash and nd bow. Styles are straight brimmed sailors, drooping white, orchid, etc. flower trimmings. Our nerous, offering Field of the Valley, Lilacs, weet Reas, and every r now in demand in all d colors. and bow. brimmed Fluffy Ostrich Bands, Tips and Plumes, Wanted Colors—$1.98, $2.98 to $5.98 Chic White Milan Sailors $3.98 to $12.50 The ever popular White Milan Sailor, the ideal tailored hat for street and utility wear for the woman that pre- fers a staple white hat for all occasions. trimmed with grosgrain Styles are straight rolled sailors with penciled rolled brims, dented crowns to suit the young or con- servative woman's taste. and French knot work. At $1.00 each. Napkins to match at 10c each. Stamped Collars and Cuffs at 19¢ In several pretty patterns for the nmew colored lazy daisy and French knot work. 4 assorted designs. At 19c. and conservative style All neatly ribbon band cashioned and with square or Palais Royal—Second Floor. Stamped Spreads offered at $1.48 Odds and ends of good quality white sheeting. One designs for colored French knot work. At $1.48. Bolster Throw to match at 79¢. 35¢ Stamped Center now 25¢ 18-inch, on good quality crash. One design for colored lazy daisy work. At 23c. $1.25 Bolster Throw at 69¢ Of good heavy quality unbleached material; one design, a basket, for colored French knot work. 85 in the lot. At 69c. Palais Royal—Main Floor. $7 .454 Scotch Ginghams, in-typical Scotch plaids—some in checks—have been made up into straightline and overblouse effects, made chic with vestee, pockets and patent leather belts. Of course, with the sleeves a la mode— Linen-like “Linene” has been converted into Sports Dresses with all the chic of the French models. Their bright colors are given greater brilliancy with white collars and cuffs and white embroidery work, both elaborate and artistic. The price, $7.45, will be a delightful surprise. Dresses of impcrted rate as those $1.98. Less $1.98 and $1.25 | sleeve. $1.25. Sizes $1.99. Regulation Middy Blouses Regulation Middy Blouses, of white Jean, with white or blue collar and emblem on Sizes for girls of 8 and up to 20 years. Mate to sell at $1.95—special at s—and are willing to accep Also About 200 Linene Dresses All at $7.45 $1.59 These and many others at $7.45 —Palais Royal Bargain Basement —Featuring Dresses t a cash payment for their nd daintiness in the home.* 5,000 Yards “Hencoop” Unbleached Muslins Fully 58 Inches Wide Table Damask at Cut from the piece— choice of patterns as in expensive table linen. 7 Longcloth, 10 Yards 36 inches wide— 51'59 chamois finish. Reg- ular $1.98 bolts at $1.59. Napkins, 12 for 50c¢ 2-inch Hemmed $2. 10 Napkins,- clover . leaf and dotted designs, $2.10 dozen. Table Padding at 54-inch-wide Felt Pad- ding; heavy, best for table pads. 69c Only 69¢ yard.—Bar= gain Basement. at 8¢ Yd. Experienced housekeepers know the “Hencoop” brand—and that 8c yard is much less than the regular price. The right reserved -to limit the quantity sold each purchaser. Not only does this muslin make best wearing sheets and pillowcases, but proves economical 3s a mattress cover. One of our regular patrons dyes this muslin and makes sports dresses and smtfis. which she sells at a handsome profit. 2,000 Yards Unbleached Crash Lengths of lzl/zc:z:f::.;d 2to5 Yds. For art needlework as well as more ordinary domestic use—Palais Royal— Bargain Basement. Just 1,150 of These Huck Towels 8c The war-time price for such towels was unpardon- ably more than &c. 72x90 Sheets at ;I'hc “Orient” make— with welded seam—at this 7OC very special prise, 78c each. 1,200 Pillowcases at Such_ quality of 42x36- inch cases proves that 230 cotton prices have reached the bottom. 200 Bedspreads at When attractive- looking 74x80-inch 51035 Spreads are sold at this price, it's buying time—] Basement. -5-1--‘------'