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SATURDAY EVEiniTOrAPRTC" 2 1913T DEATH- RECORD rourr i i aim I Jirati A. Black. Arii James A. IF SA MONDAY NOTABLE: Rediiced Prevail Throughout the Entire Store New Spring and Summer Merchandise, for Wear and for Household Use, at cost and Even Less Than Cost, Monday Only. Black, aged 1, died Thursday at hu home in Greensboro.

He. was one of the best known men in Greene county ana along tbe Monongahela river. He was son of Benjamin F. Black, late of Greensburg. and the grandson of Jacott Black, a native of Virginia.

C. A. iiiacK. un uncle, served In the state senate six years, -was secretary of the common-Wealth under Oeorge Bigler. the Blate superintendent of public schools ot Pennsylvania," and a member of the constitutional convention at Philadelphia in 1872.

James A. Black was a graduate of Greene academy and read law in Waynesburg, but later gave up that profession to following farmings and stock raising. He held the office of justice of, peace for 30 years, and his decisions were seldom reversed. In 1843 he mar-1 ried Sarah M. Steel.

He is survived by I the following children: C. K. Black, Par-, shall. Mrs. Emma K.

McGrew, Georgia; James B. Black Frank Black, Fort Dodge, Iowa; Samuel Black of Greensboro and Sirs. Asia. B. Dinner of TJniontown.

Miss Mary Pattersan of Canonsburg and Mrs. "William Cullen Bryant of Pacific Pittsburg, are tvn oTanHchiMrfT) and Miss Es FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT Ribbons 95c Colored Velvet (44 inches wide), per yard. Ribbon 75c Handkerchief 50c -Women's Imported Pure Linen Handkerchiefs embroidered in beautiful floral OP patterns OOC Toilet Goods Toilet Goods Department has done itself proud in special prices set on two features for this Monday sale. Men's Haberdashery This sale is for the Men as well as for the Women, and One-Day prices that are worth any man's while have been made on Underwear, Half Hose, Handkerchiefs and Scarf Pins. ther Marion and William Cullen Bryant or Pacific, ave.

are among the areat-grandchidren. 45c Black Moire Antique Silk Ribbon (54 inehes wide), per yard, 33C S1.75 to $2.75 Celluloid 50c Bottle Extract of "Witch 25c 35c Half Hose of mercerized black lisle. Brushes (ivory finish) with Ur 10 $2.2 Short Sleeve Shirts and Knee-Length Drawers of pure linen mesh, per 1 QJ garment 3 Notions 35c Garment Shields, per pair or 11 rows of pure bristle 29c Hazel" (full pint size) 25 William Tucker. William Tucker, aged TO, president of the Bessemer Printing and former editor of the Ohio Valley Manufacturer and the Steel Age, is dead at his residence, 1311 Sherman ave. During the Civil war Mr.

Tucker was a member of Company First West Virginia Volunteers. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Sons of the American Revolution, Union Veteran -Legion, Printers association, Pittsburg Typothetae, Chamber of Commerce and Xot-thside Unitarian church. He v.as a man of literary attainments and wrote tO.th. in verse and prose lor the local and national papers.

He is survived by hi3 widow, Mrs. Sarah Harker Tucker. $1.00 Scarf Pins gold filled and sterling silver; a large va Neckwear 50c and 75c Venise Lace Collar and Cuff Sets with round or shawl shaped Cf collar 30C 1214c Dress Shields of double S5c Imported Handkerchiefs of pure linen in white with va-j ridus widths of hem- ty stitched hems Stationery riety of various stones and settings 65c nainsook, one dozen pairs 85c, or, per pair 8c Cards 25c Tally Cards double cards with score back and- -j silk tassel per dozen 15c Firefly Playing assorted colored backs, 6 packs for 45c Trimmings 20c Directoire Silk Beltin? $2.25 Cotton Bulgarian Girdles with fringe or 7 piece yard. $1.50 tassel ends Veils and $2.50 Chiffon and to 3 50c Trimmings match, per yard. 35c Lace Veils in various '7C? light and dark DC T.

II. H. Thomas H. B. ICckels.

aged 72, a retired hotel keeper, of Homestead, died at his residence, 135 East Tenth Homestead, last night, from infirmities of age. For nearly 20 years he con-t noted hotel in Homestead and re-Iji-c-n about eight years ago. He was horn in Carlisle, and came to Homestead 27 years ago. He was a irwsmber of the Order of Heptasophs, Catholic Mutual Benefit association and of St. Mary Magdalene's church of Homestead.

Ha is survived by one Thomas, of Isleton. four uauKhu-rs, Maude McCJettian, Mrs. Catherine Mahoney, Mrs. Bertha Kline 15c Cotton Belting (2y2 inches wide), per piece, 90c, or per yard; A $2J25 Neck Ruffs of superior quality maline in very fine plaits, in black, black and white, navy or RT brown. mijJ Traveling Bags $6.50 to $7.50 Men '3 and Women's Traveling Bags of black long grain cowhide with brass lock and sliding catches, hand sewn edge and leather lining with pockets.

(Sizes 16, 17 and Laces $2.50 and $3.75 Imported Ven-ise Bands, Edg-cs and Points vn exclusive designs, per yard, $1.25 $1.75 45c to $1.50 Venise and Princess Laces and Galleons OP in black, per yard DC Embroidery 55c White Voile Flouncing (45 inches wide) elaborately embroidered in floral designs, OP? per yard. Shoes $5.00 Women's New Semi English Oxfords of brown yici kid and black or tan OC Russia calf pOi-riO Gloves $1.00 16-button Length Silk Glove3 for omen with double Veiling 25c Colored Crystal and Rhinestone Buttons, 1 per dozen Parasols $4.00 Parasols in solid colors and black and white f-v stripes and plaids. ocO Leather Goods $2.50 Leather Hand Bags of black seal grain with leather lin- $1.25 Accordecn Plaited Chiffon (42 inches wide) in whit light blue, pink, cerise, browa and lavender, "7C per yard OC tips. White, navy blue, grey, ing and 8-inch metal frame' in gilt. $1.25 18 inches.) Each 80c tan And pongee $4.75 SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH FLOORS $35.00 to $45.00 Women's Tailored, Suits in plain or fancy models of serges, twills and checks Women's Waists $8.50 to $12.50 Waists of bu-tiste, crepe or marquisette trimmed with hand embroidery, cluny, venise or valencienne lace.

High and low neck models with long or, short QC sleeves. tpO73 Women's and Misses' Coats and Suits New prices on Women's Suits and Goats. By "new" we mean still lower. 275 Tailored Suits, each $27.00. 135 Misses' Suits, each $15.

5 73 Misses' Dresses, each $16.00. 600 Fine Wash Dresses for Girls, each $1.00. 185 Smart Dresses for Women, suitable for afternoon, reception and evening wear, each $29.00. 115 Women's Coats and Wraps, each $19.00. 75 Women's Silk Suits, $39.00.

These include some of the most attractive Parisian models and copies that we have had this season, and the prices speak for themselves. Shirtings Shirtings at 38c per yard make one of the most timely reductions shown this, season oh the Second Floor. We bought the entire surplus stock of a New York importer, getting the highly desired merchandise at a figure that "enables us.to sef this price. Not in many years has the demand for shirtings been so great as this season. -We have the best English Fancy Stripe Madras in the prettiest styles shown this year; also Blain and Fancy Grounds in white, with a great variety of black and colored stripes.

Of course, the best choice will be offered early in the morning, but there is a large stock. $40.00 and $50.00 Women's Smart Afternoon Evening Dresses copies of this season's best models. Distinctive styles, only one or two of a kind. Shown in the rich new materials with Robert Wallace Kenaedy. i -Robert Wallace Kennedy, aged 64, of -39 Carriek died yesterday.

He was a member of the Concord Presbvte-rian church, lodge 287, F. A. Elite lodge No. 842, I. O.

O. Hill Top council No. SS, Jr. O. TJ.

A. and H1U Top circle No. 122, P. H. C.

He was superintendent of the chair factory for Jones Laughlin Steel Co. for 32 years. Mr. Kennedy Is survived by his widow, two sons, William B. of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and Aloneo M.

Kennedy, and a daughter, Mrs. William Caldwell, of Pittsburg. Mrs. Marie Maass. Mrs.

Marie Maass. aged 82, of 503 Paulson ave. died at her heme yesterday. She was born In Strelitz, Germany. In 1873 she carne to America and went to Buffalo, N.

where she made her residence. Seven vears ago k8' Iaa8S removed to Pittsburg, where she has since resided continuously. She was an active member of the German Lutheran church, Collins ave. and Station st. She Is survived bv three sons.

A. of Pittsburg; of Chicago, and J. W. Maass. of Buffalo.

Johnson Miller. Blairsville. April 26. Johnston J. Miller, aged 72, a retired business man.

dead. He was born In Mt. Pleasant and had resided here 40 years. He served In the Civil War In Co. Sixty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.

He is survived by his widow and the following children: Kev. C. H. Miller of the Free Methodist church, Mrs. Lillian Mowry of Vandergrift.

and Miss Sara and Paul Miller of Blalravllle. Jne M'Casrne Fnlton. Mrs. Jane McCague Fulton, widow of the late Robert Sloan Fulton, and for many years a resident of Pittsburg is dead at her late residence. 1030 Murrav- hili Eastend.

Mrs. Fulton was born near Belfast, Ireland, and came to this country, as a child. She was long a member of the First United Presbyterian church of Oakland. She is survived by four children, two sons, William A. and Ivotowt pan, and two daughters.

Mccracken and Miss Garnett E. Fulton. the newest touches i $29.00 Knit Underwear 75c Women's Lisle Thread Sleeveless Union Suits with low neck and umbrella knee, finished with the new shell stitch $1.10 and $1.35 Women's Tailored Union Suits of lisle and in trimmings. $25.00 and $29.50 Misses $25.00 and $29.50 Women's I $55.00 to $65.00 Women's Silk Dresses of chiffon in pastel shades cotton with fitted or umbrella or charmeuse in $16.00 afternoon knee, finished with lace in a neat pattern 85c 50c to 75c Superior Quality English Fancy Striped Madras, per yard. White Goods 58o White Crepon Bedford Coats and Wraps of eponges, checks, serges and moire silks, black, dark colors or brighter shades.

Lined throughout 5ff $19.00 $25.00 Blisses' Suits fancy tailored models of ff serges and checks i UUU Suits including brocades, char- meuse, moire and faille silks in all- this season's best shades. Many models exclusive to this house, $39.00 to $50 Bed Spreads $3.00 Colored Bed Spreads of printed cretonne with dainty design in washable colors in rose," green and combination red and green. Single or twin bed sizes. Specially priced' for 0 1 Monday only, $1.50 and $2.00 Girls' Wash Dresses of percale or gingham 65c to $1.00 (according to size) Boys' Knee Length Gauze Cotton Union Suits with high neck and long or short "CO sleeves OUC Cord in a limited quantity. Spe cially priced for Monday only, per $1.00 28c Csizes 6 to 14 years).

FIFTH, SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH FLOORS Srlreater Holmei Klai, Sylvester Holmes King, aged 81. a prominent business man of Providence, the father of Eugene H. King pecretary-trea surer of the J. Russell hof1 1, dead at hi" 1 was DOri Jn Ohio, but had lived the greater part of his lif In Providence. Seven sons, Asa, A.

and Kueene of Boys' Haber dashery and Jacob. Clyde and Ralph Kin of Upholstery May First, whether you belong to the army of movers or not is a sort of a House Refurnishing mile-stone. The Upholstery Department has put prices on curtains and other furnishings that should be $1.25 atd New Spring ana rour aaughters, Mrs. Samufl Gehan of Brooklyn and the Misses Ella and Mabel King of Providence, survive. Imported Aluminum Cooking Utensils Aluminum kitchen utensils are superior to all others.

Aluminum wear is in great demand, and the manufacture and -raw materials are limited. Aluminum prices, therefore, are seldom broken by such reductions as we are offering Monday only. Blouses $1.00 at of particular interest at this time. Frank I. Wilson.

Washington. inrii 9r.i, $1.00 Blouses with "attached $1.50 to $3.00 Sofa Pillows covered with cretonnes Cf Wilson, aged 42. died yesterday at tha Tiome of his brother here, after an Illness of nearly eieht years. Ha nn. $1.50 Tapestry for furniture covering and porch pillows, per yard OC collar in light and dark 75c and tapestries.

of the late Robert S. Wilson, a former Art Embroidery $1.25 Children's Linen Dresses, with long waist and plaited skirt. Made up and stamped for embroidering. In pink, blue and green. "Stamped for scalloped neck and sleeves.

an 5-year, size OOC 75c Stamped Waists of superior quality voile. Stamped for open back or front 60c Children's Pique Dresses stamped in cross stitch design; kimona model 2 to 4- year sizes Ou with i'wt miecior oi me county, and his death is the first in a family of 12 children. Besides his mother he is survived White Scrim Curtains $1.00 Sauce Pans $1.50 Preserving $1.50 Saute 50e Cake Pans 35c $3.25 Steamers $2.75 $1.75 Small Double Roaster. Furniture $125 Craftsman Becker or Chair with sheep- skin 95c lace insertion and edge, specially cy a wmow ana rour cniidren. William W.

Wllke. $4.50 Quartered Oak Dining Johnstown, April 28. William Chairs early English finish' Wike, aged 85, said to be the last sur viving engineer, of the old Portaee rail with genuine leathei i Silver Ware slip seat (80 only) road, a pensioner of the Pennsylvania railroad and of Andrew Carnegie, died at his home in Conemaugh at a late hour last night. For a great many years Oriental Rugs About four bales of New Oriental Rugs, each perfect in weave and design and many Antiques, including sizes ranging from 3 ft. by 4 ft.

6 in. to 4x8 reduced as follows $13.50 Ruga reduced to. I $25.00 Rugs reduced to. $17 50 $2.25 Silver Plated A ne was empioyea as engineer between $3.95 Silver Plated Crumb $1.65 rinsDurg ana jonnstown. He is sur vived by a widow-and three children.

Bread Trays $3.50 Arm Chairs A to match (9 only) pO A3 $19.50 Rugs reduced to. $15.50 I $29.50 Rugs reduced to. $2150 McCREEBY COMPAXY GUARANTEE TO THIS PAPER AND TO THE PUBLIC ALLi STATEMENTS COXTATXED IS THIS ADVTEHTISEMEXT Home Made. AAA A i A. A 'fTi AJk A d- A A A A A aiu ir.

womoat. you look as fresh as a budding tree in your new sprlnsr dress." Mrs. Wombat. "Like a tree, I had to niaxe it r.iyseii. Schwab Buys Plant.

New Tork, April 26. The Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Charles M. Schwab's concern, purchased the Fore River Shipbuilding Co. of Qulncy.

a ORDERS PROWLER AWAY; GETS SHOT IN THE LEG. Fred Enelert. acred 33. of Xt2 Ohio COP DUTY NOW IS ONE LONG TURKISH BATH. Almost every person tells his troubles to a policeman, but just now every COpper" in Pittabnnr its having tmnhlog place from the home of parent.

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Tener. of the apartments, in Brilliant As-pinwall, and requiem mans was robtnn-ized at 9 o'clock at St. Bchoiaatlra's Roman Catholic church of AspinwaU.

large numbers of relatives and friends or the family being present. The boy fell into the water while playing near the reservoir. Ofoarns' loctric 000 corporation, builders of battleships Glass port, employed as a watchman at the plant of the West In)? house Klectrlc A Manufacturing Kast Pittsburg, and other war craft. This was confirmed yesterday at the offices of the Bethlehem Co. of his own.

Unless "Hank" Pennywitt the local weather expert can profTer some solution to the problem, members of the laf ioach Pasta The National Rat Killer fflnj inMu mm YOUTH AND GIRL LEAP TO DEATH FROM TOWER. Antwerp, Belgium. April 26. Elie Wal-kow. aged 18.

and a 19-year-old girl, arm in arm climbed to th ciock gallery in the tower, of the Notre Dame cathedral yesterday and, from a neight of ISO feet, leaped into space, falling at the feet of passersby. Every bone in the bodies of the boy and his companion was broken. As they hurtled through the air several men and women who witnessed the sight fainted. According to the police, the leap from the church tower was in accordance with a premeditated double suicide pact. "Bunty" Comes Back.

Local playgoers who did not have an opportunity to see the quaint Scotch comedy, "Bunty Pulls the Strings. when it appeared hero last January, will be pleased to hear that tt is to pay us another visit next week, this second Pittsburg engagement being the last before tbe members of the company return to Scotland. Miss Molly will again be seen in the role of "Bunty," and Mr. Sanderson Moffat in the character of "Weelum. IT'S YOUR- IX)SS if you fail to get a WONDERFUL GIRL RIDER.

Mae Wirth Is With Barnum Bailey Germany claims the distinction of producing the greatest and the most daring ever 8at ln a saddle, bhe Is Mae irth, youngest member of a. celebrated family of equestrians this season with Barnum Bailey's circus, which will be ln Pittsburg May 7 and Miss Wirth is a slender, sylphrlke grirl of "JO with nerves of steel and a seeming Indlfl ference to danger that makes the moot courageous beholder shudder. Miss Wirth rides like a man as well as like a woman. She does somersault leaps from the ground to the saddle. She is a bareback, vaulting and jockey rider eucb.

as this country has never before seen. No reckless Bio Grande cow-puncher ever tackled a more dangerous beast than the horse she conquers and rides. No drunken Indian ever rode more recklessly. There Is an art to her daring that is bewitching. To see this slight and rosy slip of a girl successfully resist the murderous intent of a horse that strong men fear Is A sight to revive the spark of gallantry in a confirmed old bachelor.

All of the farfions women and men riders of Europe, Asia and America "Will be seen witii this circus. imesv- win continue to suffer until the order to don the summer uniforms is issued. With the sudden arrival of summer weather, the policemen with their heavy blanket-like coats heavy winter helmets, and belts, have certainly been sweltering and uncomfortable. One policeman asserts that he has lost 13 pounds since the arrival of the warm weather. Unless cooler weather prevails or the order for the lighter uniforms is issued earlier than usual, the "cops' will continue to suffer.

eariy toaay was shot In the left leg. below the knee, by a negrro who had been ordered off the premises by the watchman. Englert was taken to the McKeesport hospital, where tt was reported that he had not been seriously, injured. The assailant of the watchman escaped. Englert said he observed the negro prowling- about the premises and when he ordered him away the negro shot him.

Englert is a brother of John Englert. former county detective and now tipstaff in the county courts. When employed as a county detective. John Englert was shot several times when arresting criminals. BENTLEYVILLE MAN GETS FORTUNE; WILL STANDS.

Washington, April 26. By a decision handed down by Judge J. A. Mcll-vaine yesterday, the biggest part of the $300,000. estate of the late Sirs, Elizabeth J.

Phillips, a resident of West Pike Run township, goea to Charles Miller, a youne business man of Bentley ville. not related to Mrs. Phillips in any way. By this decision a fortune which has remained with the members of an old Washington county family for three generations goes into other hands. Mrs.

Phillips was the last member of this family and litigation started three years ago by distant cousins has been before the court. These cousins sought to break the will on the ground that Miller used undue influence over the aged woman In her declining years. The will makes several charitable bequests. Cars for Sewickley Leave Fifth street and laberty avenue every hou on the hour from 5 a. m.

to midnight. THE ONLY HAN who can not own and wear a valuable genuine diamond is he who fails to open a charge account at MUs Bros, 2Q t. Has tfontta fcealteg ffaiet wposi th threat and bronchial tab. That I IAY 8TH SPRIHG EXCURSION IVASIIinQTOn, D. S9.00 Tickets sood Cures bronchitis I 1 party.

.1 All Kills off rats, mice, cockroaches, waterbugs and other vermin. it la ready for use. economical, reliabla 'sold under absolute guarantee oi back if It fails, by Drugitt, 2Sc and fnt direct, charge prepaid. oa receipt ol price. IT CURES WHILE YOU WALK Use- Allen's Koot-Ete.

the antiseptic powj-rr to be shaken into the shoes. It instantly ta 'tea the sting out of corn, iteming- tet, inrr.in nails, and bunion- If the e'-TMtftt ecrafor. discovery of the use. Allen's Foot-ELse tnaki light or new shoes feel eaiv. La ilea t--n -err eboes one size smaller after using.

It Is a T.in relief for swttr.g, cclious and svi jl -Vender, achinx feet; Try -it -ol. Out of ihe Question. "Whydoa't you take a-wife; old chap? "Oh. I don't know." i "You must have a reason." "Well, the fact is I couldn't afford a 1913 -wife or my 1912 '-'-Exchange. Tree Flower Show At Scheme Parts, ppen -every- flay.

Funeral for Drowned Lad. "With large numbers of his young playmates and schoolmates in attendant--, funeral services were held today over the remains of aJamei Coleman Tener. aged 9. who was drowned Wednesday evening at 5:30 o'clock In a small reservoir at Afpiawall. Tha funeral look CKXa'nCyr Pm--- 403 fifth A.

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A fine diamond at reduced prices, on credi 7 -re, 25c Trial packare FRER. A4- -i'Nfi. CKmaud, ls Boy. 2, terms, ijottia iiroa. 22U Sixth stl i.

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