The evening world. Newspaper, August 9, 1917, Page 5

a WEAN OWEN IN FRANCE DOING WONDERFUL WORK -_s Mrs. Van Slyke Going St for Per xm Dut hind Firing Lin The meenificent “ Fomerot x. 2 @0 be cloned anere, te, and Mra. Wer Hiyke, but not Ger the reason that the season ie wanins Mrs. Van Biyke, who hae an inde. | Pendent fortune of more than $1,000, 000, eatle next Beturdey for France where she will pick up the thread of her war relief work where she left) | it @ year ago on returning to Amer foe. The howpital unit of which she i & member left this country four weeke ago and will be stationed tr one of three possible locations, it ha» not yet been determined which, close Behind the lines of battle, Bhe wi Join the unit immediately on her ar rival there, The day following the deciarat Of the United States of a st war Mr, Van Slyke, @ prominent torney of this city, enlisted with the Naval Reserve, though past the ag for military service. He, too, hope to be ordered abroad in the near future. Both Mr. and Mrs. Van Siyko have of nm well known for the 1} activities, as well as for interest in philanthropic chart table work, and Mra, Van Slyke has @ome interesting things to say of (he immense reilef organization which 1s | doing such heroic work in France. “After witnessing the unselfish ser. vice which is met on every hand tu France,” she says, “one feels dist clined ‘to taik of personal ach ments, which at best must be so sm in comparison. It is sufficient that I am deeply grateful f opportunity to do my part in ating the terrible suffering Tam thankful now as never before for the training which will enable me to be of practical use in b Mra, Van Slyke is a having no years a ested in that work. ¢ 80 acquainted with the conditions in France, having spent some time tucre in the early stages of the war, and probably knows the situation as few American women do. “I believe it is not fully realized here,” west on Mrs. Van Slyke, “just what a magnificent part Ar women are taking in the relief In France. Hundreds have sacr all personal interests, great or st to join in this meretful work, expe ing and desiring no other return than the Joy it will give them to help their suffering fellow-beings. Closely as I have been connected with relief work ever since the beginning of tho war, I was astonished on actually golus, over the ground to see the results, I wish I might make all American women ze and appreciate what re doing over there men seem imbued witn e—no sacrifice is too for them to make for their great country and noné too humble have no fear that American women will fall short of their splendid exam- ple when the test comes.” Mrs. Van Slyke is justly proud of| a@ young nephew, Donald C. C 38th Street Men’s $7.00 White Buckskin Oxfords $5.50 rubber and heels White soles Regular $1.2 assortment cor for Snort wear -and 1} | ba herd ¢ Ti, soi FIFTH AVENUE Clearance Sale of Men’s Low Shoes Including all our regular lines, in a variety of leathers and styles, $6.85 Formerly $8.00, $9.00 and $10.00 ee A A A Great Sale Men’s Shirts 5 and $1.50 Garments 31,00 | and ‘Met Shirts in « ing patterns, including th Also White Oxford Shirt | | aha en ee “GAG FATAL TO GUARD WHO CURSED PRESIDENT Private Meyers Fought ers Fought Hard Against} Punishment and Death Ensued. | BALTIMORE, Aug. 9.—A court of inquiry has been ordered to tnvesti- | gate the responsibility of an officer of the Fourth Maryland Regiment for the death of Private M. J. Meyers, who died from being god while undergoing punishment. ‘The incident occurred at Harper's Ferry, W. Va. where the Fourth 4s guarding rail- road property. Meyers had been sent to headquar- ters and an order for his punishment was given. Violent remarks against the United States Government and President Wilson are said to have led to the use of thu gag, which is de- clared to be strictly in accord with the army regulations. So hard did Meyers fight against | the gagging by tho officer's orders that dilation of the heart followed, is declared, and death en. ur h New Jersey Woman Goes Back to French Battle Piel Ids ( @. Y Mes. ROTH ALICE VAM SLYKE . Prem 39th Street oe eee eels SO SO Oe 0 Sern Men’s White Canvas Oxfords $3.95 Rubber soles, for Dress or Sport wear, 0a 09" Oe ee eae ee ee ae ae NCCC {Ln | i] —— Mad iras, Per riety of pl ¢ popular candy stripes. attached, th collars owe = | | regularly 1.25, | CIMBULLINGLANBS”= a my ENTHUSIASTICOVER : = SENDOFF DINNER = {eae ie “i | on - : 3 © juRoRa BOREALIS ain words The 1 « Wort Then, there's August #ilz, Chalr- f the General Committes, Mr. | I Silt has innumerable calls by wire every day. Yesterday ninety-five per f his outgoing and incoming had to do with the Farewell | 1 He is too busy to talk, and) t 's no talker Dinner even if he weren't, “nm a busy ma t's commo: . Mr. Bile! | the reporter. verybody knows siness man ts always busy.” jut Tim out of business now for at C MAReceav nw ‘hore Open for two short hours « the blood to be appointed, # Comuittes on Jecoration of the Armories and & ° Any volume men walt. Denver « HAVOC WITH THE WIRES \ to-de | Farewe \ Dinner to the troopers of New York Mate and oity A the beads of vee J i t Fro mittens are bury Mra Nelson ge ¢ Atlantic Make Henry, bpad of the Women's Auatl- | * for Hours the Friendly tary, te organteing @ Geners! Commit. | | cutear Aut OfBhe Aurore too of One Hundred—a hundred women | ’ that he'll | Borealis » LAght Interrupt. f New ¥ to direct the efforts of | quit the eee toner if | wire n over the northerr more thea bee pot draft arewell | hair ° 04 @tates and all of sinstic N a. Loa ve Rocky Mountains | Moon, Ob an, and even was te say ih all © a os last night and ¢ are working t for our soldier boye |eeveral hours early to-day and that there mbol| ‘The phen became visible and * | of The b Now, | began to afte eeraph and telephone ss hospitality of the General Com- | let me eee wot the |. b + ¢| ladies. T in the wires © midpight last nignt *, but they are going to be sent | iadien, th Heerally je 4 for severs © before daylignt y cheerlly and with the hope n this . unk line cireuste t they will feel the greatest city r ot the Bupply f the time. the Union tried to make “Bend Off tater: f the Aurora in Colore io Day" @ memorable one for them. ph nm: of as particularly briliian rev ted Prof Hower of the De- || it Evening |partment of Astronomy of Denver Uni for these committees | versity as saying such @ display lad nen Who Ww w forward and offer ed before in Colorado heir service n't all rush in ubts about NM Dinner | % jot anny on the job there's the Mayor's the Parade for “Send t committee ia work= — Closes 5 P. M. my vt s 9 A. M. anion heve | a Closed all day Saturday _ ~% | MER BARGAIN | These Wash Suits for Little Boys Are to be Closed Out at .98 ‘ the astoniah price of th? | | 95 In broken lots } E hi Here's a Big Sale | Blazer Coats for Youths and Boys i They're of Frer flannel, these blazers, with their broad, gay red stripes, many of them representing lor of the leading leges. On a motor boat, at the {ii golf ir the tennis courts—they always stand for |} correct sport attire \i Sizes range from 10 to 20 years. Regularly 7.50 to 8.50, — |! they'll travel fast at bth Floor, H i} 5.00 = A WORLD “WANT” AD. WILL GO AND GET IT dames McCreery & Co. 5th Avenue Considerably Reduced SPORTING GOODS (Fifth Floor) regularly 3.00, 2.50 . regularly 2.60, 1.75 Drivers and Brassies. + Hand Forged Golf Irons.. Caddy Bags | 560 Canvas Bags in Black and White, Brown or Tan; square ballepocket attached; lock, buckle, strong stays, brass trimmings and brass bottom protector. | regularly 8.50 to 12.00, 7.50 Tennis Racquets | Davis Cup . regularly 8.00, 4.50 | Sears...... regularly 5.00, 4.45 Challenge. . . regularly 6.00, 5.35 Longwood regularly 3.50, 3.00 Tennis Balls, etc. Wright & Ditson Championship Tennis Balls regularly 4. Waterproof Racquet Covers with large ball pocket. regularly 72 Tennis Presees.s.scsccecsentensesces +. reg larly Croquet Sets Eight Maple Mallets and balls; decorated; smooth finish 1.00 —polished Maple balls; fancy painted 3.00 Fight Ball S stakes heavy galvanized wickets. regularly 4,00, REPAIRING & REMODELING of Fur Coats, Muffs and Scarfs At Special Summer Rates August Sale > 4 At Remarkable Reductions | Now In Progress | Inn tely after the successful August Sal year, these Linens were purchased in anticipation of year’s sale Notwithstanding the general advance in all grades of Linen goods from 20°, to 40°o our prices are actually about the same as quoted during cur last great August Sale, Purchases made months ago enable us to offer Blankets, Conifortables and Bed Spreads at uou savings. if desired, LINENS & BED COVERINGS | ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 10TH Absolute Clearance MISSES’ & GIRLS’ APPAREL Extraordinary Reductions 165 Misses’ Lingerie Frocks—size 14 to 18 years. 6.50, 8.50, 12.75 formerly 12.75 to 35.00 125 Misses’ Silk Dresses—size 14 to 18 years..... 12.75 and 18.50 i formerly 22.50 to 35.00 165 Misses’ Washable Skirts—size 14 to 18 years. 2.95 formerly 4.50 to 8.95 65 Misses’ Khaki Kool Skirts.......ccssesssees ° 9.75 formerly 16.75 to 26.50 85 Misses’ Suits—size 14 to 18 years.........085 12.75 and 16.75 formerly 29.50 to 45.00 125 Misses’ Coats-size 14 to 18 years........... 9.75 and 14.75 , formerly 18.50 to 35.00 18 Juniors’ Suits-~sizes 13 to 17 years... 4.95 formerly 18. 50 to 26.50 125 Girls’ Coats—size 6 to 14 years.........00055 4.95 aw 8.75 to 18.50 "2.95 tiniaaal 4.50 to 8.95 Greatly Reduced SUMMER CAPES & COATS 7.50 formerly 12.50 to 19.50 Summer Capes of Figured @otton Eponge and Wool Jersey Coats in very attractive models This sale affords an excellent opportunity to purchase Coats and Sets of high grade pelts at the lowest prices of the year. Prices quoted will prevail only for the month of August. Furs purchased in this sale will be stored’ free of charge, until November Ist. August Fur Sale COATS, MUFFS & NECKPIECES Advance Fall 34th Street Reduced Prices WOMEN’S BATHING SUITS Women’s Silk Bathing Suits in a variety of models; attractive trimmings; only one or two of a style. formerly 6.95 and 7.95 4.95 Special Clearance Mohair Bathing Suits,—a good assortment of very pretty models with contrasting trimmings; incom)! izes. formerly 4.95 2.95 To Close Out SMART SILK FROCKS 16.00 formerly 18.00 to 24.75 Women's distinctively smart Afternoon and Street Dresses; mid-summer styles; attractively made of Crepe de Chine in Hesean plaited model or ‘Taffeta Silk with peg or draped skirt; bel or Georgette Crepe sleeves; Navy Blue and the most desirable colors; sizes complete. Substantial Reductions WOMEN’S TUB SKIRTS 1.95 and 3.50 formerly 8.75 and 6.50 Every woman needs cool, attractive Tub Skirts during the warm weather, This assortment of Skirts is superior in quality, designing, tailoring and workmanship; made of popular mat 8 includ- ing Needle Cord, Gabardi ovelty Poplin, Pique, Corduroy, Khaki and Honeycomb; the the best selling styles of this season; represent al in a good range of sizes, Models Now In Progress