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= Riverside Kiddie Klub Charges Get a Free Bobbed Hair Cut DS FOR FUND TOKEEP UPINQUIRY INHERRIN MURDERS Minois Commerce Chanrber Asks $25,000 to Aid Attor- ney General Brundage. a CHICAGO, Aug. 16.—The Minois Chamber of Commerce has sent an appeal to 102 city organizations in the State for funds to enable Attor- ney General Brundage to continue an4 extend his investigations into the Herrin coal mine massacre The chamber set $25,000 as the minimum to be raised, but its offl- cers hope that as much ns $100,000 ‘will be msde available if needed ~wttorney Gencral Brundage has Ween conducting his investigation quietly for several weeks, but has been hampered by lack of funds for the employment of detectives and at- torneys, Gov. Small’s veto of # large part of his appropriation left him barely enough for the routine duties of his office, which do not in- dude criminal investigations and prosecutions. ‘The letter sent out by John H. Cam- Mm of Rockford, President of the Chamber of Commerce, reads in part as follows: “On June 22, 1922, in Williamson County, Il!., a score of men, unarmed MISS MARTHA FRLANIDSON MRS AIME GOARTY FANNY J NILES: and with their hands high above their] Bobbed hair is now the regular thing | however, on the island the ehil- heads, were slain in cold blood, their}among the children at Riverside Is-] (/en he & way of getting pretty only offense being that they dared |jiand, where The Evening World Kid- | "UC" PREY Want ties sucs make an honest living by working In] ai. Gry hina aes ORE S| for the the strip coal mines situated between| Ve Club is taking: care of little vie-] so Miss Fanny Niles went out with the towns of Marion and Herrin. Ac-|tims of whooping cough fifteen of her best looking pupils. cording to the best evidence obtain- While there were plenty of bobbed | She has a hair d school at No able, they were set upon by a welll heads in evidence until a few duys aha Gon ioe neat sane ated armed mob of more than 1,000 per-| 00, there were also a fow whos chance for the pupils et some ex- gons, to whom they unconditionally ago, there were also a few whose hair] cejjont practice bobbed and surrendered, and were tied together,| W98 !n braids and pigtails down the| trimmed 108 littl ads of hair in the fnsulted and subjected to physicaljPack. ‘They all wanted It bobbed,]most approved Broadway fashion torture before being shot. “Notwithstanding the heinousness| has been made and, so far as the rest] The letter then states that as it ts of the offense in itself and the disre-| of the world has been able to find,| customary for chambers of commerce pute into which it has brought the|no effort of any character has been|to take the lead in situations involv- Btate of Illinois, there is the addi-|made by the authorities of Wiliam tonal circumstance that, althoug]|son County to bring any recognized {hundreds of persons were witnesses | formula of justice to bear on the situ to the slaughter, not one single arrest! ation.”’ nd good name of tates, it Is desired for a real inquiry I LS oh a A aes aera eae SA = * ST tS SS aa On the Pleasures of Being Thirsty HEN the hot sun has beaten down on the courts all morning, and the white flannels have flashed from base-line to net for volley and smash and “get,” and a halt takes place in the hostilities, then the striped umbrella is a cave of 1a FS cacies of taste improve the pleasures of thirst, so, too, does the method of pre- senting the summer nectar matter in the most. A tray with a pitcher and its sextette abi ? of long crackled glasses adds to the good Copinans end ‘a cold/drink 38 ambrosie: flavor of a brew. A delicately shaped Hunger is the best sauce—and thirst glass, a gayly decorated band, the grace the mostcunning flavorforadrink. Plain ofa long and slender pitcher, these things water out of an old tincupisasdelicious all have their effect in helping the eye as Chateau Yquem, and anything more to anticipate the pleasures of the palate. is a gift from the Gods. But delicious as cold water may be for assuaging the pleasures of thirst, there are other potions to be brewed. Bea And a clever host or hostess is not insensible to this for it is evident, easily, that a cool drink in an impeccable service casts good credit on the wel- come of the host. SI 1S 1 = sf} Sparkling water may be tinctured with MS the juice of the lemon or lime, sugar, mint Cd ” ” ) and berries may be added to the bowl. In this year and generation a refreshment 2 And in some far-sighted set is anecessity. Noshopin town perhaps shows somany | homesa pint of claret may new ideas inthese as Oving- come dusty from the bins ton’s do, and charming sets to lend its clement tang of unique and exclusive de- to the punch. sign may be had from $12.50 up to hundreds of dollars for And as Ithe little deli- the set. of s jug, alx glasses and Straws, Complete with At set at right— six glass spoon ng tray — $25.00. covered Jug, six straws, with wie’ i FSW. A= I a why crackled gia complete with tr trated at left—$18.00. OVINGTON’S “The Gift Shop of Fifth Avenue” Fifth Ave. at 39th Street THE EVENING WORLD, ae as ae WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1922. ord & laylor FIFTH AVENUE Jacobean Dining Room Set, $385 The Midsummer Furniture Sale Offers Numerous Excellent Values THIS handsome dining room suite, in the Jacobean motif, illustrated, at $385, is typical of the many opportunities to be found here to purchase the very best furniture at most reasonable prices. And the range is comprehensive, taking in the smallest of pieces and the most pretentious suites. Do come in soon and inspect our assortments. 10 piece Jacobean Dining Room Set, in walhtt 405 « ee es ee = «68375 10 piece Sheraton Set, in walnut or ma- hogany . . eee eas 1400 to piece Jacobean Set, in walnut. . 525 7 piece Bedroom Set, Colonial, in ma- hogany, Twin-Beds . . 2 - » 455 6 piece Bedroom Set, Louis XVI, in walnut, mahogany or grey enamelled finish ee 8 ee 8 ww o, $425 6 piece Bedroom Set, Louis XVI, wal- nut or mahogany . . » 500 6 piece Bedroom Set, Louis XVI, ma- hogany . 1 6 0 2 + so 6 6550 SIXTH FLOOR New Values Constantly cArrive in Our Oriental Rug Sale AUGUST—an important month for buyers of Oriental Rugs, as those who have visited this Sale will testify. Values you probably won’t find equalled again in many months— the result of most careful and early buying. You must visit the Sale to find just the thing you want. We mention a few values. Persian Rugs $55 —Aversse size.434 x 714 ft. Durable quality for halls and other hard wear. $1454 size 7 x 10 feet. Excellent for average room use. Chinese Rugs, $275 Beautiful choice quality. Average size about 9 x 12 feet. FIFTH: FLOOR Specials in: the.cAugust Linen Sale FINE Irish .Damask Table Cloths and Napkins to Match. Cloth, 2x2 yards . $4.95 each Cloths, 2x 21% yards 6.25 each Cloths, 2x3 yards 7.50 each Napkins,.22 x 22. inches 6.75 doz. Heavyweight,. pute - linen» Damask Napkins, Made in Belgium, doz., $7.50 Pure Irish Linen Hemstitched Sheets, 12.75 Pure Irish Linen Pillow Cases, pair, 2.50 Pure Linen Hemstitched Huck Towls . . « . + doz, 6,00 SECOND FLOOR Wrought Tron Bridge Lamps, $6.50 cA Striking Value parchment shade, this is-a “> value which. will be -appre- ciated by those who are familiar with bridge lamps. It has a black shaft with gold leaf. or polychrome finish and adjustable arm with swivel socket. You may have your choice of several tasteful designs in the parchment shade. FIFTH FLOOR cA Special Purchase of Beautiful Cretonnes, 50c Yard WE have been selling cretonnes of the same designs and colors in our regular stock. And they have sold steadily at a much higher price. We were fortunate enough to make a special purchase, which enables us to quote this low price. There are 2,500 yards in the collection. of them artistically adaptable and most tasteful. We are sharing our saving with you. There are six patterns, all The range of colors is delightful. The fabric is a strong Alpine cloth, exceptionally durable— one that takes the print with a charming clearness and vividness of coloring, FIFTH FLOOR Se Rs + Light Homespuns $1.45 Yard CHARMING materials for the first wool frock or suit—and lovely colors too—those* soft brown woodsy tones Paris has lost her heart to, and blues and gray greens—and black—q2 inches wide, New white woolens—tweeds, basket weaves, serges, flannels and Poiret twills are most allur- ing. soand 54 inches wide. $2.95 to $5 yd. SECOND FLOOR Checks and Stripes in New Taffetas, $1.50 Yd. YOU'LL find many new colors and combina- tions in these taffetas, so crisply cool and refreshing for hot weather. Imported and domestic qualities, both at the same price. Colored sports silks, 36 and 4o inches wide, are most reasonable at $1.95 yd. GROUND FLOOR English Voiles in Dark Colors To Clear, 25c Yd. NAVY and white and black and white are the practical durable color combinations, These English voiles are really beautiful. They cost more than this at wholesale. 38 inches wide. White Outing Flannel, Specially Priced . 124 Cents Yard Fluffy and fleecy with high wearing quality, this flannel is especially good for infants’ wear. 27 inches wide. . SECOND FLOOR August Sale—Speciat Wool Blankets $6.95—87.95 Paic BLANKETS with one hundred per cent all wool filling and cotton warp represent an ex ceptional opportunity at these low prices. They come in all white with pink and blue borders. $6.95 pair $7.95 pair Single bed size . . . Double bed size. . . SECOND-FLOOR Victrola, $75 THIS Victrola in period model cabinet will bring new life to the home. Terms as low as $6 down and $6'per month may be made. Wallace Reducing Records . , $15 Walter Camp “Keeping Fit” Records, $15 Victor Health Records . . . $3 Bubble Books, new editions 13 and 14. SEVENTH FLOOR * Sale of Steamer Wardrobe Trunks, $18.50 Special purchase, Dupont Fabrikoid Suitcases, 24, 260r 28inch . . $10 SEVENTH FLOOR Special Selling of Vacuum Bottles and Picnic Boxes AN opportunity to get one of these useful arti- cles at a considerable saving in price. “Vacuum Bottles,” $1 and. $1.75 Green enamel case, “Hotakold” Bottle. Has aluminum cup and ‘best grade silvered’ filler, Pint size, $1. Quart size, $1.75 Lunch Kits or Picnic Cases Green fabrikoid case with black leather handle, Lined with red fabrikoid. Complete with va- cuum bottle and tin lunch box. 1 pint, $3.50; 1 quart, $4.50, Black leatherette carrying cases, with leather handle strap and metal corners. Size to con- tain 1 quart bottle, 50c; 2 quarts, $1, HOUSEFURNISHING DEPARTMENT= SEVENTH FLOOR Joa SA a RR ome 4