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% a See EI ES “- ’ : The GIMBEL August Sale of “Furniture of Integrity” Tomorrow begins the actual distribution of the vast half-million-dollar stock of Furniture gathered for this Semi-annual Event. ; ; ; ; Thousands have already seen and admired the Furniture during the days of inspection. many more will find, on the occasion of their first visit tomorrow, The Most Complete and Satisfactory Collection of Excellent Furniture That We Have Ever Presented in These Half- Yearly Sales All of it is sound and true—of as high standing in the Furniture World and honor in his social and business community. Because all of it is GIMBEL FURNITURE—bought to fill a proud place in our lar stock. BOUGHT, TOO, ON THE MOST FAVORABLE TERMS—for two reaso i" ) | Office Hunters Besiege Wilson, ' Tariff and Currency—Heat of Capital Makes Florida Man ‘= Long for Home—Comic Section and Optimism. ‘WGpectal from a Gta® Correspentent of fhe Bvening World.) WASHINGTON, July 31-—The cry for the President to pass out the of- flees has become a mighty chorus ‘among the hungry Democrats, For momhs Genators and Congressmen etaved off enger constituents with excuses until the list is exhaust- e4 and atill the black Republicans are in the post-offices evegywhere. Now delegations are arriving in Washington with blood in their eyes, and the language they use to Repre- eentattves is something unprintable. Dignified Senators are haunting the White House and Executive depart- mente, fairly begging that something be done to aave them from the anger of their constituents. A determined dele- gation of would-be postmasters from Miinots fairly forced their Congres- alonal delegation to lead them to the White House to-day and present insist- ‘ent demands for offices. But the Prest- dent very shrewly puts the responsibil. ity back to Congress. They must pass “Tariff and Currency bills firet and ‘@hereby redeem party pledges to the @ountry before offices can be consid- ered. Of course the President does no. | 5, ‘way it, but Jt has become a well under- @tood condition that legislation comes @efore offices, and ‘both tariff and cur feney otill drag. Perapiring heat and terrific thunder- eterms keep Wastington men busy ohanging their limp and soaked clothes, “T want to get out of this and back where it is cool,” said Congressman Wilson of Pensacola, Fla. “Where are you going?” asked a Northern col- league. “Down to my place on the Guilt of ENDS LIFE IN CELL WITH A SHEET ROPE ——— Nanet Hangs Himself to Gas Pipe Between Keeper’s Half Hour Visits. Behammet Nanet, a Turk, forty-nine years old, a cigar maker living at No. @@ East One Hundred and Thirty- seventh street, committed suicide early to-@ay in his cell on the fourth tler of the Harlem Prison, One Hundred ané ‘Twenty-first street and Sylvan place, by making @ rope of a sheet and hang- ing‘himself from @ gae pipe. Jeremiah Butler, the keeper, makes half hour tours of the prison. It is be- Meved\ the prisoner hanged himself ém- mediately after Butler's 4 o'clock tour. Dr. MaGlade said he had been dead for \@ n sted Aug. % by Detec- tive Wishman, on a charge of attacking Annie Ceristiansen, nino years oki, of No. 618 Fast One Hundred and Thirty- case had been con- Mexico, of course,” repll tinued several times, the last time yes- terday. by' Magistrate Fresol in Morris- ania Court. Ae eee PROF. JOHN MILNE OBAD. Eminent Setemologiet Had Werld- ‘Wite Repstation. NEWPORT, Ile of Wight, Fngland, July 31.—Prof. John Milne, the eminent Selpmologiet, died here to-day, aged eixty-three, He well known all hild ever the world, as had made exten- ive ¢raveis in ghe/ nited States, Aus- China, an, the Southern eas rope For twenty years 1) was employed by the Japanese Ge vernment, for which he etabiiahed a chutn of nearly one thou- sand earthquake recording stations, He else completed a esiamic survey of the world for the British Association. and Eu 4 | a but, Alas! He Thinks Only of, sic Wilson. “We have decent climate down there; #o cool nights that you have to cover up with a blanket. Florida for mine in the summer time. It's a heap better than Washington.” Oscar Braniff, one of the richest men In Mexico, who has been in Washing ton using every means to bring about Deace and prosperity for his country, is an optimist. No matter how gloomy the outlook, he smiles and cheerfully works ahead. “How do you do it?” asked an Ameri- can friend. “T'll_ tell you my secret,” replied Mr. Branif, “I try to maintain a sense of humor under all conditions, I keep in stock the comic sections of New York| Sunday newspapers and the magazine Deges of the evening newspapers, with Paris comics on the side. When things are worst I go te my room and have a Uttle session with the carteonista and the funny picture men. It is # wonder: ful rellef and helps @ man to see sun- shine through the darkest storm.” ‘The dignified Senator Warren of Wyoming is most particular about his attire. His epotiess white clothes are & feature of the Senate stage setting. ut Mr. Warren got caught ina terrific rain storm Tuesday and before he could run to shelter the beautiful starched linen sult was soaked through and hung to his long body like @ dancer's tights. When he reached the fashionbale hotel where he lives an astonished bellboy exclaimed: “For de Lord's ake, Sena- tor Warren am wearing a bathing suit!" —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_——_ HAPPY, LAUGHING CHILO SHORTLY, If Cross, Feverish, Bilious and Sick, Let “Syrup of Figs” Clean Its Little Waste-Clogged Bowels. No matter what ails your child, a gen- tle, thorough laxative physic should al- ways be the first treatment given. _ if your child isn’t feeling well, resting nicely, eating regularly and acting natu- rally it is a sure sign that its little stom- ach, liver and $0 feet of bowels are filled with foul, constipated waste matter and need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once, When cross, irritable, feverish, stom- ach sour, breath bad or your little one has stomach ache, diarrhoes, sore throat, full of cold, tongue coa ve @ tea- spoonful of Syrup of Figs, and in a few hours all the clogged up waste, undi- gested food and sour bile will gently move on and out of its little bowels with- out nausea, griping or weakness, and you will surely have a well, happy and smil- ay again shortly. vith Syrup of Figs you are not drug- ging your chikireny betag comtpased Gn: tirely of luscious figs, senna and aro- matica, it cannot be harmful—besides, they deatly love ite delicious fig taste, Mothers should always keep ‘Syrup of Figshandy.. It is the only stomach, iver and bowel cleanser and regulator needed “a little given to-day wil save 8 sick el to-morrow, Full directions for children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly printed on the ackage. ‘Ask your druggist for the full name, “Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna,” prepared by the Californie Fig Syrup So. This is the delicious tasting, genu- ine old reliable, olfered, Refuse anything else thoroughly © Demand secre wee Bead ter Pree Boakiat. . 4 : THE COCA-COLA COMPANY,’ Si artawta, on Willie: ~ am. A — @ The great American beverage. ‘ae Called for everywhere by everybody for its bright, sparkling deliciousness—for its sterling purity and wholesomeness—because it is so Thirst-Quenching Refuse Substitutes. the Genuine— as is the man of integrity (2) Buying OUTRIGH' Sheraton Dining-Room Suite $277.50 from $375.50 . Mahogany; broad inlaid lines; a fine and very beautiful period design at remarkably low August prices. "This Suite includes ee Arm Abe ped site Chairs. The various pieces can be bought separately. Bedroom Furniture 315 Styles of Bedroom Suites In mahogany, Circassian walnut Tuna mahogany . white or gray enamel, maple and oak— $70, regularly $105 To an Eleven-piece Suite at $1100, regularly $1700 From a Three-piece Suite at 465 Styles of Bureaus From a Bureau at $8.75, regularly $12 $110, regularly $135 To a Bureau at 326 Styles of Chiffoniers From a Chiffonier at $7.75, regularl; To a Princess Dresser at 75 Styles of Toilet Tables From a Toilet Table at $10, regularly $12 To a Toilet Table at — $60, regularly $60 Seventh Floor Brass Bedsteads 115 styles, from two of the best makers, in all sizes and finishes, and vrith lacquer guaranteed for five years from $10, regularly $15.00, to $126, regularly $165. Seventh Floor August Offerings of ° Healthful ing $16 White Cotton Mattrosses,¢12 Felted, in layers, full size, 50 Ibs., ex- ceptional value. $31.60 Hair Mattresses, $26 Of long black curled hair; mattress 45 Jbs., full size, made in one or two parts, cholce of tickings. $12.75 Box Springs, $9.50 With patented edge, full size. Smaller Sizes of These Mattresses Al Proportionate Savings Feather Pillows 600, from 75c; $1, from Seventh Floor 22x28 in., $1.60. LIBRARY TABLE At $27.60; Regularly $45 Solid mahogany; top 30 x 60 inches; two massive pillars on platform base, in soli design. Seventh Floor D hi th "g le, uring the month of August, a’ orders for Picture Framing At 40 Per Cent. Less Than Our Regular Prices Including mouldings, mats, glass and all labor. Over 2,500 samples of Moulding to select from. Also 25 Per Cont. Reduction on All Stock Frames, Including Glass Pictures fitted free. Sisth loor ns— . (1) The tremendous boring power of our three , and thereby gettin Furniture of the HIGHEST character. We do not allow Furniture to come into Your Average Economy in the Sale Reaches More Than $25 in Every $100 Salesmen, service, deliveries—every detail has been made the subject of careful study, to make this the most successful Furniture Sale, from your point of view, that you ever attended. Here is part of what you may expect to find. = $9.25 To an Chiffonier at $112.60, regularly $225 25 Styles of Princess Dressers From a Princess Dresser at $16, regularly $21 $25, regularly $40 a _As our stock ‘on memorandum.” It is Furniture which will come into your home prepared to give you COMFORT, and to endear itself to you—as much as inanimate objects can— by long and faithful ministry. Our whole lar stock is included in the Sale, at savings of 15 to 650 per cent., with enough more of the same fine quality, specially bought from our cae regular makers, to assure an range of styles and prices. here are no “job lots” of ill-assorted Furniture to mar the uniform excellence of the collection. great stores. the LOWEST prices on Parlor Suites 4 45 Styles of Parlor Suites Upholstered in velour— From a 3-piece Suite at $22,from $30 Toa3-piece Suite at $167.60, from $185 Seventh Flocr Mission Furniture Splendidly built; mostly in rich brown oak, with leather upholstering to match; and sug- gesting comfort and homelikeness at first glance. The large display of prices include settees, chairs, rockers, tables, desks and many others, running in price. From a Small Rocker at $7.75, from $9 ‘Toan InlaidSideboard, $62.60‘ from $75 Eighth Floor ‘ Pome | Prac || — cree Dea Ea comes ght a! oe Mahogany Bedroom Suite, $140, from $195 Twin Bedsteads, Bureau,Chiffonier and. Toilet Tables; Colonial post design and notable for its fine construction and finish. Li Furniture Fancy Pieces | A large collection. of charming pieces, chiefly in mahogany, suit- lbrar; Loa able for Fs ts, including Tea Wagons and ‘Fables, Kent Tables, Writing U £0 Styles ~ ire Ul Suites “a= . Desks, Tea ‘Trays, Book Racks, Muffin Stands and Music Racks. Three-plece Buite at 965, requigriy $70 regularly $0 a To a Three-piece Suite at » 290 Styles of Easy Chairs and Rockers Upholstered in leather and fabric, at 916, reg. $25 At $92.60, regularly $110 in mal in; oak ai . ome G88, regularty $235 th | ced Dining-Room Furniture 116 les of pomne-roe Suites lonial and Period Prices range from a Tea Tray at $3.60, lar! » to a Curio Cab- inet at 8176, from $275. 5 vce Eighth Floor \ In matoeany and oak, in Col Mahogany Library Suite, $85, from $125 Toa orpieee Balen nt Gentes rome wSeTE Settee, Arm Chair and Arm Rocker. Various colors of panne velour; spring seats; inside and outside covered with same material. Half-Price—AllImported Furniture Over $60,000 worth of this wonderful furniture; all of our direct importation, to sell for $30,000, Many of the pieces are rare and unique, and fit to embellish the most elaborate home. Not the leagt interest- ing feature of the special display is the artistic basic Mes Oriental Rugs which has been given it. Sixth Floor. 189 Styles of Sideboards In onl, ics ¢ Mottoksd oh. Sh, veers aan el A To a Sideboard at “9186, regularly $580 135 Styles of China Closets From a China Cloret at $1, rerularly $18 ‘90 Styles of Dining T bles teen 8 From 99, eaten Ar to con eealany S118 jeor August Sale Features Tn the Subteuy Ghove Continuous-Post Brass Bed At $10.75, Regularly $18.75 Two-inch posts with five hea filling rods—a strong and Bed, fined ‘with the best iy HUA a pts = ——— C= 44 S ; \9) A Remarkable Group of Main Aisle Specials er Beds greatly below usual prices; from $18.76 Beds at $11.75, up to 960 Beds at 935. DESK at $12, Regularly $17 In mahogany, maple, white enamel or golden oak. Drop lid, single drawer; pigeon holes inside. WING CHAIR at $10.50, Regularly $15 All-over upholstered spriny seat; loose cushion, Denim or cretonne, in various colors, CHIFFONIER at $17.50, Regularly $23 Mahogany; 30 inches long; bevelled plate mirror, LEATHER ARM CHAIR at $47.50, Regularly $75 Spring seat and back; covered with Spanish leather; loose cushion seat. MISSION ROCKER at $8, Regularly $11.50 Broad arms; slat back; automobile spring seat. Arm Chair to match at same price. PRINCESS DRESSER at $25, Regularly $40 Mahogany; 42 inches long; beveled plate mirror. BUREAU at $25, Regularly $33 Circassian walnut or mahoyvany; 42 inches long; plain mirror, Main Aisle, Main Floor y Rn pasta, fi lene § 6.50, Oninc! , five a design, finish. Sizes 8 ft. sedi fein. Subway, Lewer Flow.”” FELT MATTRESSES At $13.60, Regularly 919 Fifteen-layer construction, non-absorbent: —tanitary; a portect mattress covered with icking,