Evening Star Newspaper, April 30, 1897, Page 6

6 = = THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. -April 30, 1897. CROSBY S. NOYES. .Editor. tion of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Mediam it has no competitor. t7In order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed Japan, Hawali and the United States. ‘The latest advices from Honolulu and apan sweep away all doubts as to the ty for prompt action by this gov- ernment in the matter of the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands. Ever since the rejection of the Japanese immigrants by Hawaii ft has been the fashion of those who oppose political union between the re- publics to declare that the whole affair was but a bugaboo, designed by the annexa- ticnists to frighten the United States into action. The Japanese legation in this city has naturally discredited the reports and their plain interpretation, but the evidence is accumulating to show that the danger is real. It now appears that Japan is in a ferment over the action ef the Hawaiians and the presence at Honolulu of the cruiser Philadelphia. A war feeling has been de- veloped, the rejection of the immigranis being taken as a pretext. Japan is today imbued with a spirit of aggressiveness that naturally arose out of her victory over China and her “Jingoes” are eager for action that will express the resentment of the nation at Hawali and even at the United States, which is regarded as Ha- vaii's sponsor. The Japanese newspapers are clamorous for action. One of the native journals insists that Japan should demand compensation from Hawaii for the rejection of the immigrants. Ha- Wali would naturally refuse such an un- just demind, which would then, perhaps, be enforced by a warlike demonstration, if the United States did not interfere. The most aggressive note of all is that uttered by a netive newspaper, which declares that the refusal of Hawail to permit the immi- grants to land is but the first step toward the affiliation of the islands with the United States: and it further says with em- phasis that Japan is opposed to such a union and will send its warships to Hon- olulu to prevent annexation if possible. Of course it is impossible at this distance to know jist how far such an expression represents putlic opinion or official pol- icies. But the sum of all the comments that have been briefed in the dispatches must be taken as indicating that the peo- ple are excited and that the government will sooner or later, if it does not now, feel the pressure for action. rp ———_~e>_*— Mr. Calhoun for Cuba. The news of the appointment of a new special commissioner to visit Cuba is alto- gether welcome. It was, to be sure. ex- pected. There was no reason why the change of program as to Judge Day should extend to the mission itself. American in- terest in Cuba remained, and the adminis- tration’s obligation under the St. Louis platform vas unredeemed. A new selection, therefore, was very reasonably on the cards. ‘The President's second choice for this im- portant work Is as highly complimented as was his first. He has again gone to the cirele of his personal friends, and named a man in whom he has every confidence. Mr. Calhcun, Wke Judge Day, is a lawyer of ability, whose iaterest in politics has never taken him away from the diligent practice of his profession. His standing at home is of the highest, and his fairness and conservatism are well vouched for. As described by his friends, he ought to execute the business Intrusted to him very satisfactorily. Mr. Calhoun will, of course, conduct his investigations in an impartial manner, but it is a source of satisfaction to note that his environment appears to guarantee a sound Americanism. He is an intimate friend of Senator Cullom, who indorses the appointment, and the Illinois senator is among the stanchest friends of liberty for Cuba. He Is HMkewise an advocate of a sound fereign policy for the United States. Clevelandism, except in the single instance of assertion in the Venezuelan matter. never met with the slightest favor fm his eyes. And so the assumption seems entirely safe that the man he indorses for @ foreign mission of this kind will do to tle to. It is to be observed that simultaneously with this announcement of the appointment of Mr. Calhoun the statement comes from Spanish agencies that the “reforms” are how ready for Cuba. The queen regent, it is alleged, has signed the decree, and a qwift steamer, which had been detained twenty-four hours beyond her starting time, left at once with the precious docu- ment on board. This ts a neat play—ar- Panged, in all probability by Sener de Lome on this side. The document ts timed fo reach Havana in advance of Mr. Cal- houn, and its arriv:1 will be made the sig- wal for a great flourish of trumpets. The sifted Weyler will likely be in the midst of a nolsy promulgation of these “reforms” about the time Mr. Calhoun lands. One may easily fancy him greeting Mr. Cal- oun with something like this: “It is all over, sir. The island is pacified. I cannot tell a lie. I did ft with my little sword.” But it is all a play. The island is not pacified, nur f# ft om the eve of being paci- fied. The insurgents are still in the field, still full of beart and purpose, and still resolved to free thelr country or perish in the attempt. ——++s—___ The Athentahs are evidently chafing un- der the suspicion that the political party in power was too much inclined to regard the war as a local issue. ——__+ e+ __ Japan will do much toward preserving its peace of mind by confining the adyance- ment of its interests to its own side of the Pacific. —_~+ee—____ “The Spollt Child of Diplomacy.” The London correspondent of the New York Tribune fn some observations on Mr. Bayard’s official career in England, speaks of that volublé gentleman as “the spoilt child of diplomacy.” The phrase fits like a klove. Mr. Bayard’s whole term as Am- bessador was on a sugar-plum basis. The English were unusually sweet to him. But why? There was no need for any unusual attentions to the American Ambassador. ‘The relations between the two countries Were not at all strained. Mr. Bayard’s functions were neither’ new nor difficult. Any man of culture and experience in af- fairs covld satisfactorily have discharged them. As the successor of Lowell, and Phelps, and Lincoln, Mr. Bayard was cer- tainly no revelation to the English. They Jnust have been expecting a man of educa- tion and good presence, worthy to stand with their best. Why, therefore, did their “gitentions to the Delawarean so far exceed in cordiality and variety the attentions they had paid to his predecessors? The people of the United States were spreading no such feast before the British Ambassador. They were not without full appreciation of the high character and abil-~ ity of Sir Julian Pauncefote. They were showing this whenever occasion offered. ut they were not calling him out of his ephere as a diplomat in order to show it. Nor would Sir Julian have been likely to respond if they had attempted to do so. It was at once a compliment to him and to his people that at his important post of duty here he was recognized as carrying himself with such correct appraisement of his duties that he was not rated or sought for as an orator or platform card. Having presented himself as an Ambassador, he was cordially accepted and treated as‘one. Is it not perfectly plain therefore that Mr. Bayard’s personal vanity was played upon in Engiand? He talked so wiilingly, so fluently, and so sweetly, the invitations rapidiy multiplied. A good figure of a man, and always something of a poseur, his pres- ence at the laying of corner-stones, or at the dedication of completed buildings, was a card for educational or charity committees to play, and they played it. Mr. Bayard de- lighted in it, his country for a time did not complain of it, and all went smoothly as one of the speaker's own compliments. Then the storm broke, and when the American people, through the House of Representa- uves, rebuked Mr. Bayard, his English friends of course stood by him. They prob- ably felt that they were, at bottom, the cause of his undoing, and they comforted him as well as they could with increased and emphasized ctvilities. It is all over, and Mr. Bayard is coming home. But nobody but Mr. Bayard is de- luded by the notion that his official career in England, however gratifying to himself, has contributed anything to the bond of friendship that existed when he went abroad, that exists now, and that will ¢on- tinue to exist, between the English people and the people of the United States. —_—__+ ++ _____ A Basiness Man in Office. United States Fish Commissioner Brice has been at the head of his important bu- reau for a limited period, but he has Proven to be a man well qualified for his position. During the first eight months of his term the fish commiseion accomplished 400 per cent more work than it ever did before in a similar period at a cost of 40 per cent less of expenditure of money during the same time. In this neighbor- hood he is commending himself to the pub- lic by his substantial support of the project to make the Potomac a great preserve for game fish and his readiness to extend such assistance is not confined to any section. —————_++e—___ Not many years ago it would have seem- ed preposterous to suggest that Japan would exercise an influence in the affairs of this country. But there fis a strong pos- sibility of her doing so by hastcning the annexation of Hawaii. ———_>+e—_____ The difference in complexion which is al- leged to exercise an influence in appoint- ments in connection with the schools for colored children indicate that there is not only a “color line,”’ but a “tint” line. 2 ____ Representative Bailey and his tailor con- tinue to stand out resolutely on the prop- osition that they have nothing to ask at the hands of the voters of Tuxedo or New- port. ——_>+e—____ Senator Mason has at all events suc- ceeded in drawing popular attention to himself and in these days of publicity and Promotion that is a promising start. —_——__~e-____ Much satisfaction is being manifested over Mr. Rusie’s apparent ambition to behave less like a prima donna and more like a ball player. — +e ______ Only two hundred and twelve men work- ed on the city post office today. ——+>+e—___. SHOOTING STARS. Non-Committal. “Is he an actor?’ inquired the young woman. “Well,” replied Miss Cayenne, thought- fully, “that’s what he calls himself in the city directory.” A Senatorial Diseourtesy. “My mind I will speak!” cried the senator, bold. And when he kad done what they dreaded, A colleague declared, “Now I knew why I'm told So often that you are long-headed.”* A Startled “Fan.” “This is interesting!” exclaimed Mr. Blykins’ wife as she glanced over the so- ciety news. “Read it aloud.” “I was just reading the heading of @he item. It says ‘= scnator becomes a bride- cade “Great Scott! Read that again and let's have the particulars quick!” “Why, I don’t see anything for you to get so excited over when a member of the United States Senate chooses to get mar- “Are you sure that's all it means?” “Certainly. “Well, I'm glad to hear it. I don’t know when I’ve had such a shock. I thought for a@ minute that the Brooklyn club had secured DeMontreville.” She Was Surprised. “This is strange!” exclaimed young Mr: Torkins. a? “To what do you refer?” asked her hus- band. “The Turkish army captured a Greek magazine and found nothing in it. I don’t see what they got it out for if they didn’t have a few wer articles and some adver- tisements in A Prospective Famine. “What I want,” said the manager, “is a joyous burlesque. “Well,” replied the scribe, “I'll do what I can. But I give you fair warning, you're killing the goose that lays the golden egg. If everybody keeps on writing buriesques, iu a short time there won't be anything serious for people to make fun of.” There are great men in profusion in this wondrous age of ours; They are blossoming so thickly that they beat the blooming flowers; But Ike the fruit which smiles upon the hungry passer-by The largest {s, of course, the first to catch the public eye; We are turning from the forum and we've quite forgot the stage And we scarcely name the generals where the battles fiercely rage; It is useless to deny it, though the pride of some it shocks; The base ball pitcher is the biggest berry in the box. For the sunshine’s on the diamond and the dust begins to fly; The soaring leather-covered sphere once more delights the eye. And men of every calling and of every social grade Their adulation offer to the ketces there displayed. : Once more the raucous rooter every tym- panum benumbs, And the congregation rises when the sev- enth inning comes. And we eagerly acknowledge as we hastea there in flocks, That the base ball pitcher is the biggest berry in the box. ——_s+o— California and Hawalian Reciprocity. From the San Francisco Exauriner. Much of the prosperity of California is built upon Hawatian reciprocity. The trade of the island employs thousands of men in this state at good wages, and distributes millions of dollars a year among our local industries. It would be suicidal for us to consent to its abandonment. el Ne General Worry. From the Philadelphia Ledger. Nobody is worrying about the slowness of the appointments except the applicants. Buy at Stands Displaying Flag. “Specialties as Advertised.” :Lowest Prices Ye ‘At Center ‘Market. CHOICE ROSES, 250, TO $1 DOZ. FRESH CARNATIONS, 15 to 2c. DOR SPRING LAMB, 20 TO 25c. LB. CALVES’ LIVER, 20 AND 2c. LB. CALVES’ BRAINS, 10c. SET. FINEST CREAMBRY BUTTER, 20, 25 AND FRESH EGGS, 11 AND 12c. DOZ. NEW POTATOES, 13 TO 25c. % PECK. CHOICE STRAWBERRIES, 15, 18 AND 20¢. BOX. BEST HAMS, 12%. TO lie. 1B. BONELESS COOKED HAMS, 20c. LB. FINEST SAUSAGE, 10, 12% & 15c. LB. BEST LARD, 8 AND 10c. LB. PURD BUTTERINE, 15 AND 20c. LB. FISH, POULTRY, TEA, COFFEE AND 3) BREAD. ROLLS, CAKE AND PASTRY AT LOWEST PRICES AT STANDS DISPLAYING FLAG. MARKET, “On the Avenue” bet. 7th and 9th sts, It } | Poary No danger of linen be- ing torn—because we have a newly invented machine that prevents it. Hadn’t you better let us call for your bundle? The Yale Laundry, 518 roth—’phone 1092. It ewe ww ww we wwe wd cow ww we we ww we ww wwe CLASS GROUPS OF GRADUATING CLASSES. =e We don’t believe there'll be a single mem- * be: of any graduating class—who will be * dissatisfied with the pboto—if we take the * class croup. We haven't a superior in pos- * tng and grouping. We've done xo much col- lege work that we know fust what kind of photos please the graduates. W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St. Successor to M. B. BRADY. np30-16d * Green Peas, Fresh Cucumbers <end TOMATOES, New POTATOES, STRING BEANS ‘and. ASPARAGUS, BI 'S, RHUBARB and BURP ARTI- CHOKES. SPRING LAMB with FRESH MINT for sance reteived every day. Many substantials and delicacies are H P that you're not likely to fiod else- where. EF Lowest Prices, always, quality considered. Cottage Market, 818 14th st. ap30-f,m,w-20 Venn ry Few Weeks BURN THOMPSON'S INSECT POW- DER in the closets or room where you've sto-ed carpets, blankets, furs, winter clothing, etc. The ODOR ts Instant death to MOTHS aod VER- MIN—but won't injure even fragile fabrics. ‘Sprinkle Thompson's Insect Powder about the house—and you'll see more Roaches, Ants, “Water Bugs, 10, 15, 25 and 50c. can. Ww. Thompson, 793 ¢ New Prices On high-grade Children’s Clothing —placed the best before you for what you've been paying for the or- dinary. Our styles are graceful. and -ex- clusive—and the few stores that han- dle our grade of juvenile attire charge a third more. Our second floor is crowded with all that’s newest for the little ones— from the dainty little brownie suits to the tough and lasting “schoolers.” $1.48$1.98—and $2.48 for some special styles of School Suits that are neat and serviceable—and worth a dollar more. . $1.06 for a natty Blue Sailor Blonse Suit—neatly trimmed—and easily worth $3. $3.48 for a line of handsome Brownie Suits that you'll find marked $5 elsewhere. $4.98 for the most elaborate creations in Junlor Suits, Uke you're asked $7 for at other stores. Hiseman Bros., Cor. 7th and E Sts. N. W. it_NO BRANCH STORE IN WASHINGTON. Seeeeses 3 3 | [7Call or send for our book. 3 FUSSELL’S, : 3 ss sew vorK avenuR pevirv rs Toe wen oreo erererroeorcees OPEN UNTIL 11 P.M. Orders For SUNDAY Cream —should reach us before closing time Saterday night. We are open on Sus- day until 2 p.m. TO DELIVER creams and ices. We will take orders then— but we cannot promise every favor nor &s prompt delivery. 65 flavers of lee Cream to choose from HERE. ° ‘ All dress. shirts are 3 ironed by hand at the *. Yale. Drop a postal or 3 telephone 1092. . Office, 518. roth st. 1t ie STITT eeereccccocccoococe Boston Variety S q . Store, ae, Emmons |S. Smith, 705-707-709-711 oF? Hh Ave. ierer | eens | Custor Makers for To- 3 Morrow. Glass Table Tumblers, 2 Ic. each. Only one-dozen to each customer. 6-qt. Granite - Iro Saucepan, with Cover.- = -= « = 27c. 2-qt. Blue aad. White Sauce-" PONS. os oss a. sca ede nies k aes 4-pt. Blue and White Drinking 11-itt, Granite. Wash Basins... 10c. 8-qt. Granite Water Carriers 49¢: Papier Mache Wash Basins... 10c. Decorated China Wash Pitch- GEY checddueeshecodosacsan 26s | Decorated China Wash Basins.. 49c. Decorated China Soap Dishes, Mugs or Brush Holders... 9¢. China Ware. Never as cheap as today. Buy now as the tariff will raise the price from 20-25 per cent. Fifty-five. Carlsbad. China Tea Sets, very thin china §p. and gold __ edges. 3 a) Special price. /..... One hundred High-grade Toilet Sets, usually . sold for $3.98. “Special 2 A for tomorrow. ..... Same with slop 5A AS eae Bostescegon aces ° 100 pieces, including all the prac- tical pieces for dinner,tea and break- fast service.. Every 56 Os ° piece has gold lines and filled in. colors... One hundred Fine Carlsbad China Dinner Services arrived in time to escape the raise § of duty. Special OD price ‘ ouinmer Housefurnishings. Every artidle Gf standard make re- tailed by $s atthe lowest possible cash prices: The Leonard Te grade hatd wood - frigerators are the best. They need no introduction, they are made, df thé Best. material, with all the latest: devices for keeping the ice and preserving the food. ; Prices” From. $5.98 to $25.00. Water Coolers. Galvanized lined nickel faucets. Prices, 79c., $1.25, $1.39, $1.69 and $1.98. Porcelain Lined Coolers, $1.98, $2.48, $2.98 and Ice Cream Freezers. The Gem, $1.39, $1.98, $2.25, $2.75, $3.98. The Blizzard, $1.39, $1.89. The White Mountain, $1.98, $2.48, $3.48, $3.98. . Oil and Gas Stoves. Single burner, iron fount.. Double burner, iron fount. . Star Oil Stove....... ° Blue Flame Oit Range... Anchor. Gas Stove, 2 holes.’ Anchor Gas Stove, 3 holes. Gas Range, low. Gas Range, higty. Gas or Oil Ovens. -79¢., $1.49, Lawn Mowers. The Western, $2.98, $3.75, $4.25, - $4.48, Garden Hose. Price, 5¢., 9c. and 2c. per fo&® Nozzles and Couplings at lowest price. 10% Discount on Traveling Trunks. This means you can buy a Trunk tomorrow from us 25 per cent cheaper than the prevailing prices. or tis Special Por Saturday. Violet Toileé Soap, c, Box of Thee Coen, 1 2 This’ soap is'fhanufactured by the Oakley Soap.Campany, whose name is a guarafitee?Of excellence. It is a large cake ftpure soap, delicately perfumed.” 9; | Keep-Clea® Hair Brushes. The latest production of Ameri- can genius. Solid Palm Backs, Alamii Face, Clear Bris- tles; a brush=that-will be a joy and delight to handle. Six styles. 49c., 75c. and 98c. Cups and. Saucers... Over one hundred new styles. of. China “Cups and Saucers have just been placed on sale. ‘Thin, translucent porcelain. Delicate shapes and dccorations. To be wig ‘at 2OC. a04 4D. cacn. cas price = $0 Perfect condition. ‘Have sever heen used. One ladies’, two men's. There is a9 such bargain to be found any- where. = Boston Variety Store. x Wood | THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 380, 1897-16 PAGES. Ticknew’s Daily Letter. GLOVE “Specialists.” ‘The biggest and best assorted stock of fine glove wear in our 35 years’ experlence ts displayed this Spring. Everywhere the discriminating taste of “‘specialist’’ or “expert” is apparent—in the selection of qualities—as well as styles and colors— everything you would want—nothing that you don’t want. Ought to be casy to sélect from a stock like this, Here's@m special hint for you bicycle girls: FULLY WARRANTED White and Natural Shamols Cycling Gloves, 75e.; Se. and $1— “fully warranted,”” we sai Puro Sik Gloves—donble fingers, black—~ colars—50e. and $1. Special Belt Sale. Beautiful Black and Tan Belts, covered buckles......2..... 25c. leather- The ne Belts’... New Col ness and Duck! Belts with’ bar- leather - covered 2Ee . Special Sale Druggists’ Sundries. ‘Turkish Bath, Palm and Brown Windsor Bie ae ager Se. Reduced to Se. “GUARANTEED” Tooth Brushes, 10c. .. Be., Be. and 45. " Fiorida Water, 19¢. bottle. 8 Violet, Valley and Cashm? sizes—35c. and Tle. P-a-r-a-s-o-l-s-. Your new Spring Costume ought to be top- pee off with a New Parasol Gunday-not a it too early—we're selling dozens of them every day, and have had to reorder on many Mines. Loveliest and daintiest creations in the history of parasoldom—and littler pri than ever before. swear Pecfect dreams of Parasols in Grass Linen ee—I lellotrope, Lily of the Bouquet Perfumes—two. $1 up to $12. Wm. H. McKnew, Ladies’ Men's and Children’s Furnishings, - Suits and Coats, ° 933 Pa. Ave. it ene RRR RA aE ae Artesian well water is easier: on the clothes— quickly loosens the dirt— makes the clothes clean and white. We use it al- together. The Yale Laundry, 518 Ioth—'phone 1092. It Hause anamesnvamnattan eb Droop’s Music Store. THE AUTOHARP. No musical instrument fur- nishes more genuine pleasure— is easier to play—is more tune- ful or less liable to get out of order than the “Autoharp.” We can teach you to play it in ten minutes, and will be pleased to do it, even though you don’t care to purchase. Autoharps at $3.15 and upward. Each inatrement sae in pasteboard box, with Music Rack, Pick, Key and Book of Mvsic snd Instructions, See us for Pianos. See us for Music ( it Catalogues Matled ou Application 1© OS 90 Se 40 Se 00-4 se tell you that the price named fs correct. triomings, three in- side pockets, covered Big Dress Trunk? $8.00, 1231-1233 Penna. ave. FACTORY AND REPAIR SHOPS, of scientific preparations and applici- ions to stop > INIONS: CURED without use of fe; corns re- ° When Cooking —the summer meals—use a Gas stock of Gas Cooking Stoves— all sizes—$8 up. See us for EVERYTHING musical. DROOP’S 9 STEINWAY AND OTHER PIANOS, f coo Figures Talk And you are not look- ing for a long argu- | 4.75 gees ures for a geouire { Alligator Satchel. { frame and pat. stay. ¢ Topham’s 1218-1220 B ST. O-9 0-00 49 00-00 Se knife moved, 25 cts. PROF. J. J. GEORGES & SON, Foot Specialists, 1115 Pa. pve. aos, 2 hm to 6 pm Sundays, 9 to 12, Ne POLIS Cooking Stove. You'll find the gas consumed will cost a great deal less than it would be neces- Gas Appliance Exchange, 1423 New York Avenue. apso-2sa ROR arr 925 Penn. Ave. ment when your eyes 4, 7 5 Teather lned, gilt 2 Have you seem our TRUNK MANUFACTORY, OME to headquarters—manufacturess sary to expend for fuel. Grand AOE LER A RE NBN Ni A postal with your the matter’s settled for- ever. A Yale wagon calls i 4 i; name and address—and i! 3 Woodward latest shades and shapes. 2d floor. "s, Lothrop, Toth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. A Saturday is Children’s Day, when special attention is given to Ready-to-Wear Dress Requisites for Boys, Girls and Little Children. Children’s Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats Constitute a special feature with us Saturday, and for tomorrow we shall have ready Hats in all the new shapes, every proper shade and every price, too, that is popular and reasonable. Also a new and beautiful assortment of Untrimmed Hats in all the Boys’ New Spring Clothing. Never have we shown such an all ‘round worthful and attractive line of Boys’ and Children’s Outfittings for similar prices as at present. Suits of all the best styles and kinds. Hundreds of Shirt Waists of the most popular sorts. Furnishings of every description. Another Lot of All-Wool Combination Suits (Coat and 2 pairs trousers); a host of pretty patterns in dark and light colors; well made; well fitting. Sizes 4 to 15 years. Special Price, $2.50 Each. Many Worth $4.00. All-wool Navy Blue Serge Suits, in a great va- rlety Lae spring effects. These were bought under price, and will be sold accordingly. Sizes 4 to 16 years. $3.75. Values $5.00 and $6.00. Spring Reefers and Top Coats ; beautiful fabrics; newest styles; sailor collars; small round collars. Sizes 3 to 15 years, $3.00, $3.50 and $5.00. Brownie Suits—the ideal suit for little fellows. | They have a@ vest, wide sailor collar, aod comprise various pretty and novel effects. Sizes 3 to 8 years. $5.00 each. 3d fioor, | coe “Reciprocity” Suits (ours for Washington) are conceded to be the best. Best fabrics; best wo inanship: double eat and knees; silk sewed. ix called to of navy bine serges e, in sizes 7 to 16, a! 5 $5.00 each. Value $6.00. Sailor Suits, all-wool serges and cheviote: plain Wine and mixed effects; perfect Htilng. Sines | to $2.95, $: and $5.00. 600 pairs Trouser ; geod, service able colors: sewed with Belfast linea; perfect ‘ate ting. All sizes. Special vaiue, 50c. pair, | 10 years. Girls’ New Spring Clothing. All the new and pretty effects—styles especially adaptable for the various stages of girlhood; for dress-up wear and every-day purposes, Another 50 Dozen Girls’ Blouse Waists, OF beautiful Grass Linens, fine Percales and Cambric; deep sailor col- lar; turn-back cuffs—many tastefully trimmed with braid. Sizes 8 to 14 years. A favorable purchase enables the extraordinarily low price, 39c. Each. Values 75c. and up to $1.50. Girls’ Top Coats, of all-wool mixed cheviot, cut and fashioned in the best ble manner; stylish weaves of entirely new cloths. Sizes 12 to 18. $5.00 each. _ Girls’ Fine Printed Swiss Lawn Dresses, tucked ind back; ruffle over shoulders; wide skirt. ry $1.88 each. 34 floor. Girls’ Wash Ps Drasses of fine percales and cambcies; fait, wide skirt; made in a very careful manner— variety of pretty patterns. Sizes 4 to 14. Special value, 89c. each. Girls’ Navy Blue Cloth Short Reefers, stylishly Special value, $1.50 each, Little Tots’ Clothing. Scarcely a day that doesn’t bring new and exclusive designs in dainty spring clothing for the little ones. The styles are distinctive—many of them designed exclusively for us. Tomorrow (Saturday): Short Coats of Cream Honey-comb Cloth, Hubbard broad salior collar, . trimmed with bratd. $2.50 White Mull Caps, poke effect, full ruffle of em- ‘broidery..argupd»face, broad ties. Fach........50e. White Corded’ Hats, sailor effect; wide ties. White Mull Wash Hats, Tam O'Shanter crown, brim edged with embroidery. Each. Se. Hand-crocheted Worsted Sacques, white with pink and blue trimmings. Each. Hand-crocheted Worsted Bootees, all white and with pink or blue trimming. Pair. + -15e. 2d floor. Children’s Shoes In all the new shapes for spring— “egg” toe, etc.—russets and black. Also an unusually attractive line of Girls’ Opera and Square Toe Goat Bals. at very reasonable prices. Youths’ Tan Bals., egg toe, extension sole. Sizes Per pair. -$2.00 Tan Bals., egg toe, extension sole. Sines BY Per pair... ...ceeceeeeeeee eee eee $2.00 Girls’ Tan Goat Bals., opera and square toe, ex- tension sole. Sizes 11 to 2. Per palr........ $1.35 Children's Tan Goat Bals., square toe. Stes 8% 2 floor. Glove Department Offers for tomorrow (Saturday) the following excellent value in thor- oughly reliable Gloves: ‘Women's 2-clasp White Caster Beaver Gloves, heavy white and black embroidery. Regu lar value, $1.25. Per pair. vs $1.00 1st oor. Muslin Underwear. Tomorrow some specially good values in the medium and lower- priced garments. All well propor- tioned, carefully put together and made of good materials. Muslin Corset Covers, hij se: worked button holes. bric Gowns, sie. Beck, double yoke back, insertion and tacks in fi embroidery on neck and sleeves. ch. Cambric Gowns (extra size for stout women). trimmed with embroidery. Each....... $1.00 Special. Another lot of Black Satteen Pet- ticoats, with 1, 2 or 3 ruffles. 50c. each. 24 floor. Corset Department. No doubtful makes, but the re- liable sorts that have stood the test of years. “R. & G,” “C. B.” “W. B.,” “P. D.,” Thompson's Glove Fit- ting; also the “Parame,” the “Ma- naco,” and other exquisite Paris Corsets, including the new low bust, Straight front, short hip, military style. Cycle Corsets, made of light-weight conti, other styles made of imported met, with el over hips. Per pair. “RB. & G.,” Thompson's Giove Fitting and naw ous others, ‘made of imported net with wateen st ping—every pair guaranteed. Ver pair. Several Hues of Corsets are in stock whic be had only bere, ‘The “Parame” shape, made and Sporting Goods for Season of ’97. Our new line of Sporting, Outing and Athletic Goods is now ready. The assortments are wonderfully complete and will be kept so through- out the season. Base Ball Goods. Fishing Tackle. Boys’ Laced Mitts, each. Infielders’ Gloves, pair. Tennis Goods. Children’s Rackets. 25 yds, Braided Linen Line. 2% yds. Braided Sk Line... 25 yds. Water-proof Bass Line. 2-plece Calcutta Rods, each. 4-picce Split Bamboo Rods, cork handles, ea. .5c. Utility Bait Buckets, each........ Bcoecsscea $1.00 Spring Toys. Seaside Patls, each. Pots, each Sets, , each. Roller Skates, pai Extension Roller Skates, palit. Bows and Arrows, set Atr each.... Girls’ Tricycles, each. Boys’ Velocipedes, ea: Tomorrow---W. & L. Special Refrigerators, Made of hard wood; zinc lined; galvanized shelves; metal ice rack; an excellent refrigerator and a very special value. $5.85 Each. Saturday’s Pure Food List. The purest and best brands at quick-selling prices. Our stock purchased often and quickly distributed—thereby kept fresh and clean. Plymouth Rock or Chalmer's Gelatine, box.10c. 5 fia bax. = Eater Stoney aetieate Savor: OT GS