Evening Star Newspaper, April 2, 1896, Page 4

= 4 THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. ‘THURSDAY................April 2, 1896. CROSBY 5S. NOYES = - = THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- culation of the other Washington dailies. As a News Medium it ha _— €7Im order to wount of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. ee Give Us Cheaper Telephone Service. By this time Congress should be suffi- wlently well informed as to local telephone conditions to be ready for action. Hearings end rumors of hearings have been common ever since the commencement of the ses- Bion, but none of those formal or informal conversations seems to bring us nearer the desirable condition of fair recompense for ‘the service rendered. The telephone ought Pot now to be ranked with the luxuries, for to every store and office and in many homes it is a necessity, but the rates charged by the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company are prohibitory to a large number $f people who really want telephone service ut who cannot afford to pay the tariff now exacted. Telephone rental in many other ‘American cities is much lower than it is hhere, while in Europe the figures are very much smaller. The Bell Company has un- questioned control of the corporation which operates Washington's telephone system. In cities where competition has become a reality or where it could be threatened with any show of making the threat good, the Bell Company has reduced its prices one- half and sometimes more; proof that reduc- tion is possible, without destroying profi In this city Congress has power over the telephone rates; it may do what seemeth unto it best, whether that be reduction of the tariff or the chartering of one or more new companies. The Star is of the opini: that the establishment of new companies woull not be the surest and more satisfac- tory method of securing the relief for which there is insistent demand. With three com- panics operating in the District of Columbia there would be inevitable confusion and dissatisfaction because all telephone lessees would not be subscribers to all the com- panies, to say nothing of the friction which ‘would surely be over conduits and poles an wires. To be entirely satisfactory to the public the telephone business must be monopolistic—no merchant wants to have a row of telephones on his wall—but there is ho reason why it should be oppressive in luct of its affairs. Congress should mable maximum rate and see to it that the corporation which feels able and willing to serve the public at that raie, the existing company by preference, lives up to the congressional requirements. No Work, No Pay. are always doing something to surprise of the human race. Sometimes the surprises are not to be com- mended but vcuysionally there ts virtue in them. The most startling of recent oceur- Louis is the action of the Tax- * League, which has brought suit to Missouri: lary for periods of time when nt from his post and engaged in political work in other and remote parts of the state. Party conventions have been quite common in Missouri during the past mouth, and as Mayor Walbridge was un- doubtedly more deeply interested in them than he was in mayoralty affairs he neglected municipal matters as frequently as he cared to in order that he might not be missed from any convention. In that Way, so says the Taxpayers’ League, his honor has misspent a great deal of time which properly belonged to the city, and now the League petitions the courts to dock the mayor s to draw, ithough he had not e money. It is probable, we imagine, that the League will lose its suit; not because it deserves to—for it really ought to win—but because contracts between the people and their so-called servants are often Icosely Grawn so far as the public interest is con- cerned. From the equitable standpoint the League has the long end of the argument but law is not always equity. The prece- dent which the League would establish mi if it were established, cause Con- gressmen no end of trouble. “++ __ A Proper Appropriation. The Houce of Representatives simply did its duty wher it prcevided, in the sundry civil bill, for the custemery governmental ecntributicn toward the support of Howard University. The House committee on ap- propriations had, for scme reason neither fpparent nor to be understood, stricken out the item wich has been in the bill for many years, but the House, with the tacit consent of the committee, insisted that the good work which is being done at Howard should net be crippled. It is the Congres- sional c.stom to appropriate annually a sum exceeding five hundred militons of dol- Most of the ney thus disbursed Is cially distributed, but It is not likely that eny portion of the necessarily-enor- mous aggregate accomplishes more for civ- ilization a:d hemanity than dces the com- paratively small amount donated to aid in the support of Howard University. It is pleasing to know that the House would not be a party to any effort to embarrass the university whick Is doing such excellent work, especially for colored Americans. —+ «+ ___ Only one hundred and ten men were em- pioyed upon the city post-office building today: some of them on the inflammable roof with which it is the supervising archi- teet’s Intention to crown what is under- stood to be a “fireproof” structure. — Poet Laureate Austin thinks of resign- ing. He should banish the thought. Such @ course would demonstrate that he is not even a good politi ——— The ‘residential Nominations. If William McKinley is nominated at St. Louis what effect will be produced on the democracy at Chicago? There are democrats who, while not un- @errating Mr. McKinley in the slightest, would yet be very glad to see him win at St. Louis. They concede his strength and personal popularity, and also that he would be likely to lead his party to success at the polls. But his romination would, they think, simplify matters very much for both sides, but especially for the democracy. It would, they contend, bring the tariff issue again to the front and keep it there, end on that issue there would be no danger of a democratic split. The perty is united on that issue, however much it may be divided on other issues. With the income tax elim- mated, the Wilson bill is acceptable to east- €ra as well as to southern democrats, and on the strength of having passed a tariff Dill reducing the revenue the party couid again declare for a tariff for revenue only. Not in the terms of the Chicago platform of 1892, but rather in these of the platform of 1876, upon which Mr. Tilden stood. ‘This view of tne matter would indicate that there are democrats with but small hopes of success this year. There are such, and they are men of eminence in the party. ‘They are much more concerned about hold- ing the party together than about anything else. They fear a split, and are exerting themselves to prevent a split. The money issue, taken singly, would be dangerous. ‘That, indeed, Is the great rock they are trying to avoid. affairs would be dangerous. Hawali and the backwardness about Cuba would be quoted every time against Venezuela. But the tariff wonld af- ford the basis for agreement. That is an|- old ery, and one with which the whole party has repeatedly been rallied, and the demo- cratic leaders referred to believe that it ‘still possesses great potency. ‘Whose fortunes ameng the democratic leaders would be best promoted by a re- vival of the tariff issue? ‘The first name suggested is that of Will- fam R. Morrison. He is regarded as the father of the tariff reform issue. He has stood for it in all circumstances and at all times. Among old-line democrats he stands as conspicuously for a low tariff as Mr. McKinley does among old-line republicans for a high tariff. His friends, indeed, in- sist that if Mr. McKinley is to lead the re- publicans, Col. Morrison is pre-eminently the logical man to lead the democrats. His pame is going Lefore the Chicago conven- tion, and with very considerable support. New York is said to be for him, and as Senator Hill will be at the head of that delegation, support from that quarter will be importent. Col. Morrison has a good record as a soldier, and as a member of Congress an excellent record on the pen- sion question. He {s conservative as to silver. The name of Secretary Carlisle is also mentioned. He, too, is a tariff reformer of high standing. He defeated Mr. Randall for Speaker of the House on the tariff is- sue, and was twice re-eiected. He was se- lected for his present office largely because of his thcrough knowledge of the whole tariff questicn. The party had just been returned to power on that issue, and Mr. Cleveland felt the necessity of calling to the Treasury Department the man most fa- millar with the stbject. Mr. Carlisle's name will go before the Chicago conven- tion. His friends assert that Kentucky will be certain to instruct for him, and that he will have the support of a large-number of the sound money democrats of the east. The admivistration will be for him, but for pruderttal seasons he will rot appear dis- tinctly as the admini#tration candidate. — + ¢—_____ That the Senate will follow the example of the House by agreeing to the appropria- tion for the purchase and repair of the house in which Abraham Lincoln died is an easy probability. It is quite remarkable tHat such a nation of hero worshippers as we are should have neglected for so long a time to secure the building in question, as well as other structures in which, as time rolls on, our interest will naturally increase. The Memorial Society of the District of Colum- bia Is to be congratulated on the success which has so far attended its initial effort to preserve and hold for the public one of the most notable historic buildings at the national capital. ————~2s___ When the woman's suffragists come to handle the question of liquor licenses they will surely decide that if a man makes his club his home he has no business to do so. —__+-++____ Ex-President Harrison evidently looks for- ward with a good deal of satisfaction to sitting in the grand stand and looking on while some of the other men do the running for bases. ——_~- e+ ___ The population of Italy is increasing with great rapidity. This seems to be in line with the philosopher's observation that the poorest people somehow have the largest families. 2 ___ Major McKinley is evidently determined to establish precedent to the effect that in order to be the favorite son of a state a man need not necessarily be born in it. ———_ + «+ As a musician Mr. Platt is finding much interesting occupation in explaining to Mr. Morton how so many of those delegates came to sing off the key. —__<e.___ Mr. Roosevelt would probably like to be informed as to just which it is that thirstier New York objects to, the Raines bill or its enforcement. —__—_~+-+____ General Weyler is a Micawber in his ex- pectations and an Oliver Twist in his appe- tite for troops. Senator Chandler believes in publishing his “Recollections” while they are red hot. -—___-++___. SHOOTING STARS, “De only sign er humility some folks shows,” said Uncle Eben, “am ter lif’ dah voices In loud condemnation er dah own faults in somebody else.” Recipe. Most paths unto greatness Are deviously turned, But here is a highway That's easily learned. Remember, while seeking Position or power, To think by the iinute And talk by the hour. And then, when you've gotten Astride of fame’s peak, Keep still when the public Expects you to speak. The Explanation. “It seems that the idea of an aristocracy is not popular in this country,” said the Count de Faique. “Not at all Cayenne. “And yet the American young women marry a great many European noblemen.” “Yes, that’s true. The prevatling craze for antique bric-a-brac 1s getting to be posi- tively alarming.” Popular,” replied Miss Rejuvenation. When Mary’s little lamb grew up, As presently befe! It had to stay a sheep until "Twas cooked at a Lotel. A Reliable Source. There was a gloomy look on the city editor’s face as he approached the manag- ing editor's desk. “What's the matter?’ was the anxious inquiry. “Has anything gone wrong?” “Not exactly. But I’m worried about to- day's paper. Everything seems to be in a commonplace vein. There’s nothing that has any real snap and vim to it.” “Oh, I see. You want something that has some ginger—some get-up-and-get, so. to speak; something that will stir things up and make people feel that something is going on.” ‘ou've hit it precisely.” “Well, that’s easy. You just send a man up and have him interview Senator Chand- ler about "mest anything at all.” April. When April smiles to see the end Of winter's cruel sway, When Nature’s harmonies all blend To melodies of May, We bid farewell to moments sad; Life dally grows more dear. re satisfied to be so glad— Just glad that we are here. v When from the sward the flowers creep To feel the tepid dew, When languid cloud-banks curl and creep Far in the limpid blue, , The strange ambitious dreams we had Like phantoms disappear, And April leaves us gently glad— Just glad that we are here. — +22 ____ But the “Old” Women Won't Talk. From the Honolulu Commercial Advertiser. A Washington Star correspondent refers to the Cuban girls “In arms” as if this were new attribute of the new woman. Pos- bly the old women might throw some light on this subject. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1896-EIGHTEEN PAGES. “SP CROCKER’S Tan SHOES & OXFORDS! Poorly shod i@ half dressed! Get a new pair of Shoes for Easter Sunday! Get them where you can save money! . . . . . . . . . We do not ask as mui for any Shoe we sell as the eal of it would cost rou elsewhere! We are underselling ther all! Here is corrovors tive evidence! . . . . . . * . . . . . . . . oe oe oe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . button and lace. Sixes 5 to 8 Regular $ aS 1.25 ress" cloth tops,button and lace. Sizes 8% to 10%. § ue. Our price 1.90 Shoes, variety of styles, button and lace, cloth and kid top— regular $3 Shoes. Our price. Ladies’ $2.50 Oxfords for $1.60. are in Black Kid, * Children’s Tan Hand-made Shoes, $1.50 value. Our Children's Tan ran Shoes, new “Emp- Regular $2.50 val- Children’s Fine Hand-made Tan elegant Shoes — =a. 40: E Ladies’ $3.50 Oxfords for $2.40. tter in Blavk and CROCKER’S (“All Shoes Shined Free"), Shoes, 939 Pa. Ave. Raff’s Enterprise, 1239=1241 11th St. S. E. On and after this day we will in- augurate every Friday for our Spe- cial Remnant Sale. This will eclipse all past efforts. Prices less than all competition. 12tge. Light Satinos. 6e. White Plaid Muslin. 8c. Best Blue Prints, Ge. Best Apron G Mourning Prints. B0c. Red T: 5 yards All- 0c. Dress Zephyrs. Dress Zephyrs Percale . Canvas Cloth. t ched Cotton, elonnes: Woot Black Sati Dres¢ Goods. Dress Goods. Wool Dress Goods. Figured Raff's Enterprise, 1239-12341 uth St. S. E. riaacanmaacut om pana a a signee Your Order Tonight or HOT CROSS BUNS—t5c. dz. We'll deliver them tomorrow” (Good Friday) morning—hot from the o all parts of the city. “Ring us up’ —telephone 235. Krafft’s Bakery, takes and Confectiens. con. 18TH ST. & PA. AVE. h,s&tu-20 None but the genuine TODD'S SMITH- FIELD HAMS here. They're sent to us D RIS avd SPRINGFTE $ among the finest. Noted for sind delicious flavor. Ferris” on is as gocd as Ferris" 's the HAMS Mighest praise we Bryan’s, NYA relay GROCERIES, WE NN = ,) . ETC SE Have been busy in the District lately. Mads quite a few hauls of plunder. S. KANN, SONS & C0., STH ST. & MARKET SPACE. R SALE Of Silk Renijants. Tomorrow we =a) regular sale of Silk Remnants. »< Silk Remnants-for sep- arate skirts. Silk Remnants fo waists. Silk Remnants fortrim- mings. Silk Remnants for lining. ENTS A AND NOT ANY OF THEM Hf fcHER THAN HALE OF THEIR ACTUAL WORTH. PLAIN COLORS AND FANCY. PLAIN BLACKS AND yards of assorted Wash Goods, GH Cc. a -~ SUCH AS SIMPSON'S GRA’ WHITE AND FANCY i 1S. SOLID BLAC BLACKS, ING PH ACIETC PRE and Yanp.wWwiD THIS IS ONE OF THe Tbe SOF ERIS Which We MAES IN oun NANT DE- PARTMENT THIS ENTIRE SEASON, 20,000 ER eas iasonat WASH SUCH as 00D: ovale pu SO} v SEA ISI AIN COLORED WOL ‘CH COLORS AS eng NILE, CARDINAL, )si Cc. a yd. 3d floor—Remnant Department. White Goods Remnants. Check Nainsook Remnants, 2Ke. Check Nainsook Remnants, CheckNainosok, Remnants, 5c. Sateen Plaid Remnants,8c. Sateen Plaid Remnants, 11c. White India Linen Rem-= nants, 7c. SECOND FLOOR, o a u ) Millinery For all ages. Our styles and shapes will suit every face, whether trim- med or untrimmed, and our mod- erate prices will surely suit any purse. Your orders will receive prompt attention, as our work rooms have been increased to the extent of eight experienced trimmers. A We Deel FINE AND CLOSE, » FOR CHILDREN: "oe. You will receive your Easter Bon- net or Hat if you place your order with us if it takes until 120’clock Sat- urday night to de- ‘\\liver it, OUR Lining Remnants 2%c. a yard for Imt. Hair= We'd like to be present when Bat Ske cloth. Alarms." “stout sear int wetter | 2%C. a yard for Kid-finish- re ieee file Ta ed Cambric, without nail or screw—Is readily detach | 5, @ yard for French Per= able—can be carried in the pocket. (A hint for travelers.) Costs but $1.75. caline. %c. a_yard for English J. E & 14% ¥: F4 H. CH SL Y Co., Grass Cloth. X =) Double Store, 5%c. a yard for 24-inch 1004 F St.=====522 10th St. it (Matting Hints. ~ spring should remind you ot hourecountog: “Roth housecleaning ctaneay of erings. Mattings, ia all the new and pretty patterns, are here St pes like these: Cotton Warp Matting, fancy figures, B 25¢. Extra Heavy « Chi 20c. Matting at... Other gredes of” Matting” for trom 9% cents a yard THE Houghton co., 1214 FST. N. W. wide Haircloth. a yard for all colors in Plaid Leno. 6c. a yard for Linen Grass : Cloth. 6%c. a yard for all shades in Silesia. 934¢. a yard for Linon Can- vas. S. KANN, SONS & CO., STH ST. & MARKET SPACE, 534C. ‘Wanted—Ten ed cloak and on experienc A Buckboard Free. ‘What does a mere toy amount to! We know the boys would rather have & fine solid Buckboard, such as we sive, wite cach sult. —our prices were high. She wns told f, 80 by some “friendly” dealer. She came expecting to pay for the ac- commodation of credit. How sur- prised she was to find that wé were really lower in price and that we kept finer gowis than any other house which she had ever visited. Are there more of you who are under the same impression—who have been eluded by unprincipied dealers? If 80, we would like to have you give us @ visit—fust a visit of tmspection— that we may explain to you our easy eredit system, by which you buy all you wish and pay as sults your in- come. Next Sunday’s Easter. The boys cught to look well. What an oppor- tunity our credit plan is to you. $2.98 will put a Reefer Suit on the +little fellow—not $2.98 cash, but on credit. Ail-wool cassimere or cheviot. A fine Reefer Suit, with large em- broldered satlor collar, for which the cash stores get $3.50 and $4. And a Skirt for yourself. Beautifal sergea and brilliantines and figured mobairs, at $2.49—vers wide and lined and bound with velveteen. You'll be asked nearly $4 cash for anything near as good as them else- where. We've more of those 39¢. Percale and Dimity Shirt Waists for ladies, They are worth 65c. You can have them on credit, too. And we've more of the 39c, Percale Wrappers. They are elegant Wrap- pers, with extra wide skirt, and there are lots of them from which to choose, sosgensondoagongongongoneegongongentengete We'd like to tell you about our Men's $10 and $12 Suits and $12 Top Coats. Of course we have them for anore and for less, but at these prices we offer extra good value. Hecht: Co., It 515 Seventh Street. Seetestenteteeectententetecteotene $100.00 PRIZES TO SCHOLARS. Hygienic Ice: THE PUREST, HARDEST AND BEST. eagonfonteegeege aesgoafosgentoager i i F | i TO ATTRACT ATTENTION to our IYGIENIC ICE: which rst prize of Second prize of Third prize of FI Convo! Prizes of FIV ‘These prizes to be aw 1S next, ut oa ber of words rent use by intelligent Eu that can be produced from the letters co in the following sentiment of trath: HYGIENIC ICE, THE PUREST. HARDEST AND BEST. The awards to be given upon the d DOLLARS. S DOLLARS, Also three DOL red on in cur- speaking Atnert | Frcay Barzan 1,800 pairs of Superfine Real Kid Gloves come to us and ou instead of being distributed in and the price is to be $1 instead of $1.50 pair. These Gloves have a secret bistory uot reveal, but we can tell you that very latest importation of choicest gloves, in all the correct shades. Reliable gloves. Warranted. Fitted at Our Risk. Men's and Boys’. The correct and best Dogskin Gloves, in English tans, with. im- proved automatic fastening. Sizes for littlest boy or biggest man. Only $1 pair. The Ladies’ Gloves. The very newest French Kid Gloves, with two clasps or 4 buttons. Thirty-six shades, exclusive of the new yellows, white and black. Only $1 pair. G7 The Misses’ Gloves include 4-button French Kids, in sinallest to largest sizes. Experts to iit them-—at oun, risk. Easter Millinery. Extra bargains for tomorrow in order to lessen the enevitable rush of Saturday. we must thee are the -to-order Paris spring styles and At 47¢ Each. 47 cents for the 75¢ Fancy Braid °| Hats and Hair Braid Hats, in new- est of new Turbans, Shortback Sail- O'Shanter effects. or and Tam Black and colors. (Sill not promise to Al At gc Bunch. 9 cents for choice of 13¢ bunches of Roses, Forget-me-nots and Cow- slips—the kind that are 19 cents else- where. E719 for the 25e bunches of Flowers, And nord ‘of thelr superiority Easter Ribbons. The best Printed Warp Persian cision of three |and Dresden Ribbons, in bewildering iiwpartial judge who will be xele = cmt Gily suneaneet y will be nade to these | variety. Reduced to 36c from 48c having “the largest number of ae ed words, es these "to be arranged alphabetic is | yard of paper. in ua shown. th 1 of these Ser 10 later than with rules envelope name will fier being properly. seal- erat at our offer celpta forth order of the competition all. nm these numbers. successful contestants will be muagnations amd aware will Subsequently the un- ug water taken The Hygiente Ice Gon, ap2-4t 1423 F St. N.W. Qrsererssereeseecensesones “Don’t Let Imagination play thee false.” It will not rain al- ways, the hot days are sure to come, and you want to be ready for them. Better 3 2 3 ; POISE VES take advantage of these quick prices: ee China Matting, 1246, - Jolntless M: ting, 19¢. ', 300. 40c. Heavy China Joir tess, 27K. Carpet Rugs,1% yds. long, frluged, 5c. 30-In. Sinyrna Rugs, $2.00. . $4.50 Jap. Regs, 4x7, $2.20, $7.50 Jap. Rugs, 6x9, $4.20, $15 Jap. Rugs, 9x12, $8.40. Just the things to use over Matting. W.H. Hoeke, Vike FURNITURE AND Ses or Pa. Ave. and 8th St.: PERS EEEGE641-9545-3459 2 i ; a tl Absolutely Free Credit. Free Credit! Get our cash prices on House- furnishings and you'll have our credit prices. Time hasn’t a value here. Select the goods you need and tell us how you'll pay for them. We'll be satisfied. B> a Uttle forehanded this senson and At DOE vara. Surface Print Dresden and Per- sian Ribbons, warranted all silk. The effects as in the 48c Warp Printed Ribbons. Easter Hose. 25c tomorrow for 35¢ French Lisle Hose, drop stitch and plain. Co Choice of Pt: pstiteh Effects in nd D English tans, russets, fast black and boot pat- toms In fancy effects. Easter Suits. Not only special prices for Friday, but any alterations free of charge and the garments promised you on Sat- urday. At $13.50 Suit. $13.50 for the $15 Suits, among which are novelties in shepherd’s checks, black mohair and tailor suit- ings. CF Choice of correct spring styles; waists ned, boned and with dress shields; skirts Ined and with velvet binding. at $1O Exc. $10 for the $12.50 Black Sicilian Skirts. New cut and six yards at at $4.98 Fan. $4.98 for the $5.50 Black Serge and Black Brocade Mohair Skirts. Lined throughout, velveteen bind- ing, five yards at base. At $6.98 Each. Choice of the $7.98 Silk Waists for $6.98. None reserved. G7 These wal ere made of choice silks, Dresden, Persian, figured aud striped effects. Vel- Yet collar and cuffs, lace trimming. Lined, boned and with shields. Brass Beds. * $2.98 instead of $4.50 for White Enamel Beds with brass trimmings —arrived just in time for a Friday supply that Matting or Baby Carriage | bargain. need while the choice is good. Gsh {Bed Room Suite, $14.50. caat. {Fine Sideboard, $9.50. Cash 1896 Baby Carriages, $5.00. creat, |Newest Matting Patterns. RUDDEN’S Credit House, 513 7th St. Cheaper price than ANY art store for same grade picture frame work. Simply send postal. Ss J.Venable, 304 Mass, Ave. N, E. ap2 Ez And think cf 96e pair for six-pound Feather Pillow you know worth $1.98 pair. Underwear. The manufacturer's sale of surplus stock brings you garments at prices as follows: §7-79¢ tor Gowna, esha Corset Covers, Chemises and Drawers worth up to $2. woe for ‘Cotton aoa Cambric Garments of all Kinds worth op to $1 25 e-trimmed Skirts and Trilvy Ruf- fe Contr och teas thas cost of materials, Palais Royal, |= The best at the lowest price at Beveridge’ Easter Without F-I-0-w-e-r-s —would be like celebrat- ing the Declaration of Independence without the “stars and stripes.” But as a staff or “pole” is necessary to hold the flag, so a VASE is required to properly display the flowers. We have an unusually handsome showing of Vases—in Cut Glass— Venetian—Austrian and English Ware—plain, in colors and with gold —— decoration. Gold Decorated Vases, 75c. Up. ©70ar two bargain tables on Ist and 24 floors will be found attrac- tive to economical buyers Friday and Saturday. w. Beveridge, an F& i G St. eee HERE Purity is their passport. To clean thorough- ly with the least labor and without doing the least harm use Weaver,Kengla&Co.’s <baw Soaps. & Borax fe their passport Purity hem the favor of go al housewives where. Any grocer will ply you Plant, Visitors always welcome. ap2-$2d oaEeeeOoeer Ss ee <Baby’s Easter Wardrob is ma: and reads— / PERRY’S. sfostee Don't forget the little tots in your preparations for Eas- ter. Fashion blooms for them here as well as your- selves. Until we took the matter in hand the family needles had to fly for day and days to get them ready. But now the task rests on our shoulders. Your labor is the pleasanter one of selec- tion from a complete and per- fectly appointed assortment. For once the old adage—“if you want a thing done right do it yourself"—gacs astray. Our painstaking has wrought a change. No daintier—no richer—no later novelty—no more thorough making was ever shown in baby wears than comprise our stock this spring. And, would you be- lieve it, the cost isn’t much more than the materials would foot up. Slips. Infants’ Long Slips, made of nain- sook, with extra large sleeves, square yoke of fine ¢ oy, and neck 1 with embrol- NEST L ET TTT TTT C TITIES TT TTL TT TN TTT TS TEST TTT LTT EN Long Nainsook Si made in Gretchen style, with turnover col- rand enfts of nain-ouk « ders — Dresses. Children's Short White Nainsook Dresses. with round yoke of tucks and Insertion, and wide raffle all around. Large sleeves Children’s Figured Lawn Dresses — handsome effects in Pink, Bine, Green and Lavender, made in latest style, with divided collar falling over shoulders and ruffled all around. Wide skirt aad big sleeves—a0e. Children’s Dresses of Striped and as i “s and Lawns, embroidered ttes edged with Valenciennes Ia wide skirt and Bish x68 Grass Linen Dresses, with square yoke of lace insertion, and wide rufile all pround edged with lace; fall slee es with lace edge; rae of lave around neck and full skirt $2.68, Pink and White 3 rs, with wide col- deep ruffle of embrolde es with deep cuffs of em- 8. lars with lar tinished with Ys fall sleeves and deep cuffs $2.25. K. Coats. Children’s Pink, Rive agi White P. K. Coats, with deep pointed capes and coliars t-lmmed with strips of insertion and deep embrok ratte — $ $4.50 to $10. Caps. Children's White Mull Caps, with several rows of tucks and inseriion; wide ruffle and cape edged with lace— Be. Mariborough Caps of Allover Em- broldery, with edged with Children’s M several! rows of Hamburg lace and wide ruffle all around; riching to White Mull Caps, with Normandy crown, deep curtain of embroiders, with wide “insertion and deep ruffle of embroidery over face—98e. PERRY'S, “Ninth and the Avenue. Eatabitabed 1840. ‘Telephone As Soon As Your Gowns, Sa ainda Na ae cones solled: drop us w postel aad our. waged TON FISCHER, 900 GS G AND 1TH STREETS..............4. LISNER ass