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IMPORTANT SALE of SUITS and DRESSES A choice collection of regular stock garments; sizes 34 to 42. A spedal purchase, to which we have added similar goods from our own stock, makes it possible to offer these very interesting suits and dresses, at the following low prices; Tailor-made Suits Fur-Trimmed Suits 65.00 Wool Jersey Dresses 28.50 Tailored Tricolette 38.50 R. H. STEARNS CO. PHONE CHAIN TO AID FUND Women Have Unique Scheme for War Drive A telephone chain system through which every woman in every city, town and hamlet of New England will per- i Eonally be told of the United War Work Campaign hsus been formed by the wo- division of New England, with Mrs.

William Crozler, wife of Major- General Crozier, U. S. as Its head. The Telephone as the effort will be termed, is something like the old-fashioned chaln-letter scheme. Those used to contain a prayer.

This will present a modern gospel service, with an appeal to spread the news of this new opportunity to win the war and raise the Hag of a world-wide democracy full and free to every woman and child under the sun. let a woman Is the I motto of the division, of which Mrs. Crozier is chairman and Miss Mary E. Dunbar is executive. The division is of representative omen of the seven co-operating organl- including the Y.

M. C. the Y. W. C.

the National Catholic War Council and K. of the Jewish Wei fare Board, the Community Service, the American Dlbrary Association and the Salvation Army. Each woman is to call seven friends and tell them of the campaign. She will stress President request that Instead of seven separate campaigns a united drive Is to be held for the purpose of raising 1170,500,000, the greatest gift ever made by any nation for humanitarian work. LAST WORD TO VOTERS BY WEEKS TAGUE TARGET BAR 1 TYPES OF BUILDINGS Says He Puts Loyalty Lomasney Charges He ex-Mayor Pltsgeraid, and a hearing, filled with perjury bought by money, to be conducted by the Ballot Law Commission, after Fitzgerald had fairly won the nomination: that he has used and is using all kinds of tricks to be returned to the office which he solemnly promised to quit after two terms.

Churches, Schools and Light Plants on List WASHINGTON, Nov. War industries Board today made public a list of 17 types of non-war construction projects which it holds can most easily be postponed for the period of tiie war. They are: Churches, schools, hotel.s, office buildings, bank buildings, public buildings, moving picture houses, theatres and other amusement places; apartment buildings, non-war factories, mills, commercial enterprises and store buildings, gas and electric light plants, grain elevators, water works improvements, sewerage systems, garages and gasolene stations, sidewalks and p.ark improvements. to Country Above All Else Promised to Quit After 2 Terms GONE HOME TO VOTE WASHINGTON, Nov. will hold only perfunctory sessions this week, for practically all members have gone home for elections, which are to detennlne the political complexion of both House and Senate.

HAYS CLAIMS G. 0. P. WINS BOTH HOUSEf NEW YORK, Nov. Hays, chairman of the Republicat national committee, tonight the following statement elections; latest reports from all over the country make it certain that the Republicans will carry both the Senate and the vSenator Weeks last night issued i Vitriolic epithets of what he termed last word to the hurled at Congress voters ot Massachusett.s.” man K.

Tagtie, candi- It is a communication addressed date from the 10th congressional dis- iVJr. and starting as follows: trict, and an urgent appeal for loyal support to every Democratic nominee PUT NATION ABOVE MAN at the polls next Tuesday, marked ask me. you wfth the! prior-election rally at the Hendricks Chib, the powerful Ward 5- Democratic political organization. Political Advertisement Political Advertisement Political Advertisement Political Advertisement CALVIN COOLIDGE FOR GOVERNOR JOHN W. WEEKS FOR SENATOR REPUBLICAN BUGLE CALL TO THE COLORS Every loyal republican should go to the polls tomorrow and vole the ticket from top to bottom.

Every republican with red blood, who wants to see this war finished in the good old American, republican UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER as the only basis for peace should say so at the polls tomorrow by standing with the parly ofi.incoln. Grant, Garfield, McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft and Lodge. The republican party in Congress stood by ilsoii when his own party deserted him on War with Germany and on the selective draft. This has been a War of the American people. Wilson wants to change it into a DEMOCRATIC war.

Every hit of speed that America has big effort in moving men, munitions and supplies to the Western been due to the efforts of the republican minority in Congress who have put patriotism above party but who refuse to put Wilson above Lincoln. ReaclwhatCoolidgeand Weeks have to say and then vote! Your duty is at the polls Massachusetts, tomorrow. BY CALVIN COOLIDGE My conception of public duly is to face eacli problem as though my entire record in life were to be judged by the way in which I bandied keep always in touch with the folks back be firm for niy owti honesty of opinion, but to recognize every other right to an honest difference of opinion. The duties of Governor of the Commonwealth are not intricate or burdensome if a man looks upon their discharge as a public function and not as a personal prerogative. If chosen to be Governor, I shall try to conduct the duties of the office so as to merit the sincere endorsement of men of fair minds in all parties.

I can promise nothing more. I would not deem myself worthy of your support if I promised anything less. CALVIN COOLIDGE. BY JOHN W. WEEKS My record in the Senate is know to the voters of this state.

It is a record of which I am proud. I have dodged no votes. I have evaded no issues. 1 have given the besit service that was in me and I have accepted the unanimous vote of niy parly to be its candidate for re-election. will not change my views on public questions in order to gel voles.

I will change my views only when I am convinced that conditions warrant changing them. I am not a political opportunist. I try not to be a political weathervane. While I regret that I do not always agree with all the I cannot complain that they do not always agree with me. That is their privilege.

I believe in the most vigorous war program that America her unlimited develop. 1 have never allowed that belief to be side-tracked by Congress or by the Executive department. I BELIEVE IN THE UNGON- piTIONAL SURRENDER OF THE KAISER. If I shall continue to do my work as an American, a republican and a citizen of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts JOHN W. WEEKS.

ou owe it to your Country, your state, your party, and the boys under the colors, to go to the polls tomorrow and vote the straight republican ticket, Coolidge, Cox, Weeks and every candidate right down the list. Let make the world safe for patriotic Republicanism as well as for partisan Democracy. be a slacker on election day! Be a 100 per cent republican, tomorrow and go to the polls before you go to business! Yours for an overwhelming majority, GEORGE A. BACON, FRANK B. HALL, Secretary.

Ghairnian. Republican Bugle Call to the out irom Republican Stato Headquarters, Boston, Nov. 4, 1918 President or against In all his activities as commander-in-chief of our military establishment I stand today, as I alwava have, as 1 did when I volunteered in this war. and as I shall stand hereafter, behind the President and all legislation for an efficient and speedy conclusion of this war. 1 isupport our army and its commander- in-chief.

My loyalty, however, is to my country first before any ono man in it. My and the men who are fighting foT us on the battlefield have my first thought and sympathy. I am and always shall be witli them first, no matter with whom may bo called upon to disagree. They are the men who are fighting and winning this war, not the men, like yourself, who only talk at election political office through The Senator then repeats his charges against Mr. Walsh as expressed In campaign speeches and reviews the fence of his course In the Senate.

4)emocrats Insincere The conclusion of the statement is addressed the Democratic and Is ill part as follows: "I charge you with insincerity. Since the outbreak of the war the great industrial North without complaint has made greater sacrlflces than any other portion of our country. Tt has given billions In money to finance the war, hundreds of millions for war actfVltles and the lives of Its sons to fight. In the face of these great sacrifices with peace almott at hand you seek through hypocritical appeals to patriotism to perpetuate your hold on public office. Democratic National Committee attempts to justify the President appeal for the election of a Democratic Congress by quoting appeals which were made In 1S64 and 1898 for the election ot loyal men to the Senate and the House appeals were made by Republican leaders during the Civil war and and the war with Not by Lincoln or McKinley "They were not made hy Dlncoln or by McKinley.

The war policies of Lincoln and McKinley were hampered by the violent opposition of Democratic leaders, but throughout this entire war the Republican party has given loyal and unqualified support to every military policy of the administration. Democratic party now asks the citizens of this country when this war has been successfully ended by our soldiers in France to send only Democrats to Congress to register the will of one man without questioning. Are not the men who have fought and won the great battle of democracy and we who have supported them entitled to consideration? Are all the functions of the government to be centred in one public servant with authority to sub-let to Colonel House, tvho Is without official respon.sihilIty? Our money has been poured out lavishly, our sons haVe fought and died In the service of their country to destroy autocracy. When we see the first light of a dawning peace are we to be called upon to substitute for the autocracv of the Kaiser an autocracy at STANDING ROOM ONLY Ijong before the meeting opened, the clubroom was crowded and standing room was at a premium. Political leaders of all nationalities were present to lienr Martin attack on the slippery and smiling Peter There were frequent intimations of continued allegations of inefficiency at Washington, and excepting for the time ex-Governor David Walsh and E.

A. Fllene were urging the members to support Mr. Walsh in his senatorial campaign. CongresKman Tague Was being bitterly attacked. VT cheers and applause greeted Martin T.omasney when he appeared on the platform.

Fully five minutes elapsed bqfqre order was restored. it to said someone In the audience surmising what was forthcoming. After a brief appeal that every member support each Democratic nominee at the polls, Mr. began his of Congressman The breaking of a agreement that Tague would not run for office more than two terms If the Hendricks Club support him In his congressional campaign was first accusation. now this man.

standing for purity and against illegal politics comes along and defies us, refusing to keep his almost shouted Lomasney, And then he followed with charges that had betrayed his supporters; that he had knowingly preferred false charges against the club's candidate, Oriental Rug Sale only criticism we heard, in connection with the recent sale of Persian Mahal Carpets, was that it was not graded high enough. A number of our callers wanted Oriental Rugs from other looms and more they insisted upon price reductions. This leads us to do a thing absolutely revolutionary in these-days of silent looms and closed us to offer SOME OF THE FINEST ORIENTAL CARPETS IN STOCK AT PRICE LESSENINGS. We enumerate a few values; there are many others. Kashgar, WERE NOW $85 Mahal, 8.4x12.8...

350 250 Chinese, 7.11x9.8. 265190 Mahal, 9.3x12.1. 425 325 Kashgar. 9.1x12. 365 275 Ourfa, 10.4x13.3.

400300 Mahal, 425 325 Turkey, 13.1x14.10.. 300 225 Mahal, 9.2x11.2... 400 295 Austrian, 355 250 Mahal, 7.2x10.6... 275 200 1 WERE NOW Mahal, 8.7x12.9. $300 Tabriz, 7.4x10.4.

500 350 Chinese, 8.9x11.8. 350 275 Mahal, 8.11x10.7. 315 225 Turkey, 11.9x17. 350 250 Turkey, 13.1x20. 400 300 Austrian.

375 275 Mahal, 8.2x11.8. 315 225 Austrian, 250 150 Keshan, 9.6x12.9... 225 150 Keshan, 9x12.1.. 225 150 Mahal, 6.7x11 275 200 John H. Pray Sons Go.

646 Washington Street, Opposite Boyiston BORAH APPROVES OUR REFERENDUM The following letter, written by Senator Borah, one of the leading Republicans of the United States, to the Hon. Joseph Walker of Maes-achusetts, explains itself: My Dear Mr. have your letter of the 24th. I have gone over the provisions relative to the Initiative and referendum in your proposed con- Htitutlon with as much care as these busy hours would permit. am not a believer In the Initiative and referendum in the loose and unguarded form in which it so often appears.

But this provision has been with great care and It is thoroughly safeguarded so as, in my Judgmenl, to make it a safe and valuable provision for the fundamental law of your State. It seems to me that you have a provision which can never be used to the detriment of the public interest and may In many instances be used to the great advantage of the rublic. 1 am heartily in approval of this provision in your constitutiois and if I were citizen of your State I would unhesitatingly support it. "Very respectfully. E.

SLATTERY CO. EST. 1067 'TREMONT STREET OPPOSITE BOSTON COMMON BOSTON 1 The November Sale of DRESSES and CO A TS An annual event of the greatest importance, this year far more 50 than ever, as it offers comprehensive assortments of Dresses and Gowns for Women, Misses and Girls, in the most distinctive interpretations of smart war-time fashions at prices substantially below present- day values. $45 and $55 Dresses $25 Satin gowns, overdrape skirts; satin afternoon gowns, taffeta and Georgette gowns, satin gown with Oriental corsage, black lace and taffeta theatre gown, blue Georgette and silver lace evening gown. Georgette and satin afternoon gowns, tan wool jersey, button trimmed, serge and serge and satin gowns.

Germans Entrenching on Austrian Frontier COrENHAGEN, Nov. garian troops are being withdrawn from the western front, and the Germans, fearing the allies will Liirough Austria, are digging trenches and erect- i ing fortifications along the Bavarian frontier, according to a Vienna despatcli to the Politiken. TRAINING CORPS AT ----------MASSACHUSETTS tNSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY In view of tiie unusual rtemand for teoh- nically tmined men tlie Massachusetts Institute of Technology, following the sng- gestlon of the War Depnrtnient, is opening doore to a limited number of men who are competent to pursue the special courses provided for the 8. A. T.

although unable to meet the regular M. 1. T. entrance requirements. These special courses prepare men for trainlDg camps and designed lo meet the needs not only of the Engineer Corps, the Signal Corps, the Clieralcal Warfare Service and the Navy, but also of the Infautry.

Artillery, Air Service, Ordnance, Quartermaster, Motor Transport and Truck Service. the war creflit will be given for courses satisfactorily pursued by Diombers of the S. A. T. C.

Members of the corps get subsistence, quHrteis and tuition at the expense of the government and receive the orfllnary fmy of a pilvufe In the army. The naval iiult la governed by somewhat siinHar regulations ReglstmntM of September 12, 1018 are eligible. Apply immediately to SECRETARY OF FACULTY, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Mass. Serge and Satin Dresses $15, $18.50, $19.75, $25 Distinctive and practical styles in navv, black and brown serge and combined with satin. Trimmed and tailored models, long straight line and plaited effects.

$19.75 and $25 Dresses 13.75 A splendid assortment of dresses suitable for morning or afternoon wear. Only one, two or three of each model. In navy blue crepe de chine, corded taffetas, surplice style taffetas. This lot also includes several dance frocks in pastel shades. Tailored Serge Gowns, $45 Very smart and trim gowns of high grade serge.

The models are distinctive Siattery styles in a fitted one-piece effect, soutache braid outlining the fitted hip yoke. In navy and black only. New Dresses, in a variety of the most charming CA youthful styles OUsOU Extraordinary Values in COATS Attractive Day Coats featuring Wool Velour, Pom Cloth and Heather Mixtures. Smart belted models and pockets, convertible collars. All lined and warmly interlined.

Some with Seal Collars Exceptional Value In Wool Velour Coats, the smart fitted belted front model. Attractive collars which fasten close to the neck. Also full belted model. All $OCT November White Sale PHILIPPINE UNDERWEAR materials are superior quality there designs of unusual and the exquisite hand work in both trimming and sewing shows exceptional skill in needlework. Envelope Chemises, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.95 Straight Chemises, $2, $2.50, $3.95 Night Gowns, $3, $3.95, $5, $7.95 Corset Covers and Drawers, $1 to $5.95 Mail Orders Receive Immediate Attention i NAINSOOK AND SILK UNDERWEAR $2 CREPE DE CHINE ENVELOPE CHEMISE, satin camisoles, nainsook envelope chemise and tombinations.

Hand-made and hand-embroidered envelope and straight chemise. NEW NOVELTY ENVELOPE CHEMISE, made of striped marquisette, with ribbon top, very dainty, in pink and white. Nainsook models in this lot, trimmed with soft lace and hand loom cinbroiderjL MilljlljlJijlJiflli E- T. SLATTERY CO..

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