Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1898, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1898-14 PAGES EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. THURSDAY..........January 20, 1898. THE CROSBY S. NOYES. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation Medium it has no ecempetitor. ol der to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE ST. ph: be to any office, but nimply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. Mr. Hitt’s Significant Words. Chairman Hitt was of course speaking for the administration yesterday when he addressed the House on the subject of Cuba. His plea for further time for the maturing of the situation was in the high- est degree significant. He showed first that President McKinley has done much for Cuba by forcing Spain to recognize the right of this country to speak in the case and by securing the release of American prisoners, the removal of Weyler and the abandonment of the concentration policy. He contrasted the record of Mr. Mc- Kinley in this respect with that of his predecessor and he urged that thus far the President has done enough to entitle him to the confidence of the House. He went on to speak of the proposition of the Segasta ministry to establish autonomy in Cuba and bespoke for that effort a degree of confidence in its sincerity that has not been whelly ext thus far. But Mr. Hitt recognized the fact that there is in opposition to autonomy a strong party of conservatives im Cuba and he acknowl- edged that these people are a dangerous element today just as they were in 1869, when they mobbed the palace of the gov- ernor general and literally drove him from the island. Mr. Hitt then dwelt upon the question of the best method of extending that aid to Cuba which this nation sincerely wishes to offer. He deprecated the notion that the recognition of belligerency would serve the Purpose, showing that this action would give Spain an advantage over the insur- gents that wculd not be offset by any equal advantage to the Cubans. He said that the Cubans in Washington frankly declare that it is their hope that belligerency will be recognized so that hostilities may result between the United States and Spain through the impetuous act of some steamer captain or commander of a Spanish cruiser. This would be tantamount to a deciaration of war, said Mr. Hitt, but it would not be dignified or in keeping with the attitude ard greatness of the United States to go at the matter in this indirect manner. There is much meaning in these remarks by the chairman of the committee on for- eign affairs. A conservative, well balanced man, who enjoys the confidence of the ad- ministration and the House, he is not an alarmist, yet the inevitable meaning of his speech yesterday is that the crisis in Ha- vana is grave, and that intervention by di- rect methods by this government is an im- pending act. His plea for further faith in the good intentions of the President must be taken to mean that the latter is con- templating a step in accord with his mes- The logic of the situation cries aloud Mr. Hitt seemed to realize that terday. His description of the perii Amerjcan interests in Havana are today pleced was in nowise overdrawn and coming as it does from one who is un- questionably in close communication with the President and the officials of the State Department it indicates that the case of the Americans at the Cuban capital ts fully understood by those officials. Under these circumstances it is readily believed that the President awaiting with anxious vigil- ance the inevitable occasion to arrive when the specific act of intervention, in whatever ferm, must be taken as, in the words of Mr. Hitt, “a step necessary for the vindica- tion of the honor and protection of the in- terests of our country, a step made neces- y duty in view of the troubles, the ms, the destructions and the hope- ss condition of things in the island so adjacent to our shores. —_—__ + +e—__ - Local Civil Service Sentim. nt. There should be a large attendance upon the meeting to be held tomorrow night by the local Civil Service Reform Association for the purpose of protesting against the proposed modifications of the civil service Jaw, and particularly against its repeal. ‘The citizens of Washington are deeply con- cerned in this matter. It affects them di- rectly. The men who are row protected by the operation of the law during their good behavior and their maintenance of a degree of merit requisite for the perform- ence of their public duties, are not alone in this. Their interest is shared by the merchants and the business men generally of the capital, who have observed in prac- tical manner the beneficent influence of civil service reform upon the material con- cerns of the community. The condition of things under the old spoils system was in- tolerable compared with the state of local affairs today under a well-devised, wisely extended and carefully administered re- form law based upon the merit principle. ——- ++2____ Ambassador White does not propose to risk being told that there is no hat-hook marked with his name when the kaiser gives a diplomatic party. —————+ +2 —____ Columbus is realizing the old truth that holding an investigation and finding any- thing out are two very different matters. ——_~ro Too Big for Its Barrel. Senators who oppose the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands are divided into two classes: (1) Those against the territorial aspect of the matter, and (2) those who fear for the sugar-growing industry al- ready established and enlarging in this country. The great majority are to be found in the first-named class. But how stand these objections? If the islands are of no importance to us, what explains our interest in them? Even Sen- ators who oppose annexation concede that the islands are within the sphere of Amer- dean influence. All the world concedes that. And that, in the opinion of those who favor annexation, carries with it the urgent necessity for American control. Are senators in opposition willing that the islands shall pass out of the sphere of American influence? To remain within that sphere means annexation. To pass without means control inimical to Ameri- can interests. There is no middle ground. Permanent independence for the islands is out of the question. An American protect- orate for the islands ould not be carried and ought not to be carried. The minor, the sugar, objection has no basis if the highest authorities are to be | accepted. Secretary of Agriculture Wil- son, with every facility for investigating the subject, gives it as his opinion that the sugar beet industry in this country is in not the slightest degree menaced by the Proposition of annexation. Other high au- thorities support him in this statement. The only dissenting voice comes from the sugar trust. Is such a corporation enti- tled to be heard in a matter of this kind? Is the policy of the United States to be shaped by figures cooked up by the sugar trust? Is American development to be- come an entry on the ledger of a private corporation? When was American policy ever inimi- cal to the sugar-growing interests? Those gaterests, on the contrary, have always been fostered. Te democratic party when in power has always levied a revenue tax on imported sugars, which carried a com- fortable measure of individual protection. to the American sugar growers, while the republican party when in power has laid @ tax on imported sugars designed directly to protect and build up the home industry, and that result has been obtained. So that both parties have shown friendship for the sugar-growing interests in the United States. How ridiculous, therefore, is the charge that’a policy is now devised which if carried out will ruin the sugar growers of the west and south? = The only injury that annexation will in- flict will be on the sugar trust. And that even will not be on the trust within the sphere of its legitimate operations, but as it assumes to bring the whole sugar consuming interests of the country under its own domination. To that extent the sugar trust deserves to be injured. It be- comes a public duty to injure it; to keep it within bounds, and remind it that it is only a creature and not the master of the government. The sugar trust, indeed, in its present attitude, is a public enemy, and invites complete destruction. It has grown to be too big for its barrel. — + = ____ Mutual Surprise. Senator Gallinger yesterday expressed his surprise upon being told that there is in existence such a menace to the health of the citizens of the District and the members of Congress as the James Creek canal. His surprise is not greater than that of the residents of the capital to find that the senator who has served eleven years in the two branches of Congress and for a large portion of that time as an active and wide-awake member of the Dis- trict committee should not have heard of the James Creek canal. Thus the revela- tions of yesterday in the Senate were mu- tually astonishing. The James Creek canal has been the subject of persistent assaults from the citizens for many years. The Star has recognized the force of the ar- guments that were advanced in favor of some cure for its ills and has given voice to the pleadings for an abatement of this deadly nuisance without stint or cessa- tion. During the past ten years column after column has been printed noting the dangers in the most pointed and conclusive manner, and if now, after all this agita- tion, which has assumed every known form of campaigning for congressional ac- tion, it is to become apparent that these pleas have not been heard there is surely cause for wonderment. The District Com- missioners have not neglected the matter, and their records and reports are punctu- ated with references to the malaria- breeding, death-inviting open sewer that has cast such a baleful influence upon the section thrpugh which it sluggishly flows. The canal has been considered as a factor in the comprehensive scheme of sewage disposal, and plans for its transformation from a foul agency for disease into a means of preserving life and health have been drawn and are now on file. This project is a good thing and Congress should push it along. In all this agitation, which has been re- vived whenever the time seemed ripe for resumption, attention has been called to the fact that the canal is a direct menace to the health of those who occupy the Capitol building. Senator Kyle expressed the situation yesterday when he painted a word picture of the microbes bred in the festering shallows of the canal invading the halls of Congress. There are other grave local needs that affect the comfort and health of the mein- bers of Congress quite as materially and directly as does the James Creek canal. The Star and other agencies have been at work upon them for a long and wearying period, cailing their condition to the notice of Congress in every possible form. It is to be hoped that this canal surprise of yesterday will serve to give point to future protestations about such evils as the East- ern branch flats, the Rock creek open sewer, the need of contagious diseases hos- pitals and the lack of sufficient sewage dis- posal facilities. The White-Winged Messenger. This nation might perhaps take a lesson from Japan in the matter of “christening” war-ships. It is announced that at the launching of the Japanese cruiser Kasagi at Philadelphia today a white pigeon was released from a silken bag at the moment the name of the ship: was pronounced. This is much more significant and seemly @ performance than the custom that pre- vails here and in other countries of break- ing on the prow of the new craft a bottle of wine in the hands of a young girl. The pigeon is typical of peace. The wine is typical of nothing In particular and its use arouses the antagonism of a large class of people. It is peculiarly appropriate that an emblem of peace should mark the occasion. A war ship is an agency of peace. Its ex- istence may be a threat but a strong navy is one of the surest guarantees of peace that a nation can possess. Until the day of universal arbitration and international fidelity and honor shall arrive navies and armies must remain the sole reliance of even the strongest and most resourceful countries. The dove, or pigeon, is asso- clated in the minds of all Christian people with the idea of peace and of good tidings. ‘The white pigeon that was sent to freedom today in Philadelphia as the cruiser Kasagi slipped into the water should be accepted as a token that the influence of the war- ship will be for peace rather than for de- struction. This is one custom of the far east that might well be transplanted to the United States. —_—- + —___ George Gould told Russell Sage tnat he was an expensive inheritance from his father. This to a gentleman who prided himself on economy as Mr. Sage did must indeed have been galling. ———+ e = —____ The anniversary of Washington's birth will be here in a few weeks. It will be a mournful reminder of the attempt to ar- range a funeral for liberty in Cuba. —~++2+___ If Spanish officials will keep as cool as General Lee does, the chances of serious trouble with this country will be greatly minimized. ——~++e—____ Mr. Mason of Illinois is more concerned about a statesman’s belligerent rights than he is about senatorial courtesy. —- + 2 Clabs Are Trumps. A recent play of Richard Croker in New York was to join a political club and make its fortune. It was called “Tne Democratic Club,” and for several years its lines nad be2n cast in stormy places. The member- ship had run down to a low figure, and several heavy debts hung over the estab- Hshment. Upon returning to his kingdom in November Mr. Croker looked about him for a snug loafing plece and picked out this eld club. His example was follow2d by many other prominent democratic politi- cians, until “The Democratic Club” now is most decidedly in the swim. New quarters have been secured, extensiv and expensive improvements are to be made, and the aim is even announced of giving to the organ- ization a national character. But the first dzsign is to strengthen the democratic party in New York city by gathering under one roof for sociability and conference aJl of those active leaders upon whom the party so much relies. ee This was a shrewd move, and the New York republicans are copying it. A club called “The Republican Club” has for some years existed in town, and while it has served % good purpose has never come to any great note. At a meeting tha other night Chauncey M. Depew was elected president and accepted the honor. He an- nounced the purpose of giving attantion to the club, and expressed a hope for its sub- stantial growth and prosperity. The chances are all in favor of a realization of this hope. Mr. Depew is an able and at- tractive man, and ther2 is every reason why his presence at the head of the organ- ization should draw to it a large number of thers, and make the organization a most valuable factor in the politics of the town. It is a good sign when a man like Mr. Dep:w decides to go in for something like regular activity in politics. Heretofore his influence has been rather intermittent. He has always been a sound party man, and a brilliant one, but his private business has required nearly all of his time. The result has been to put him on the reserve list, to be drawn upon only when an apt and a forceful speech was to be made, or the oc- casion called in some other way for a showy man. His influenc3 will be steadily given now, and his party, there can be no doubt, will gain materially by it. Good government is largely a question of organization for the purpose of obtaining 00d government. The best conditions are frequently lost simply for th2 lack of the Proper organization to secure them or maintain them. Tammany Hall is in power today simply because the majority of the people of New York who wanted good gov- ernment possess?d no organization for se- curing it. —_ ++ Mr. Hitt need have no fear that the peo- ple will not stand by the administration. And doubtless the administration will like- wise stand by the people and give their sentiments judicious but sympathetic con- sideration. + +-e—_____ Mr. Pingree complains that capital is try- ing to fill too many offices at once, and Mr. Pingree is in a position to declare that this is not a practical program. —____+ + =___ Japan’s new American war ship will doubtless help the Chinese Emperor to keep one eye on the calendar so as not to miss indemnity days. —+++____ SHOOTING STARS. The Circumstances. “I love the ground you walk on;” This was the tale he told. They lived up by the Klondike And the ground was full of gold. An Imputation Resented. “Do you,” said the friend who had in- vited Piute Pete into a restaurant, ‘‘Do you—er—make a practice of eating pie with your knife?” “*Course,” was the reply. “Ye didn’t think I didn’t know no better than to grab it in my fingers, did you?” From a Personal Standpoint. “I'm free to admit,” remarked Farmer Corntossel, “that I won't never git through demandin’ mere prosperity.” “But you are in comfortable circum- stances. What do you mean by prosper- ity?” “There's jes’ the difficulty. It means somethin’ different fur everybody. Ef you've got a mortgage, ‘prosperity’s’ get- tin’ it paid off. Ef ye've got it paid off, ‘prosperity’s’ ownin’ a cabinet organ. Ef ye've got a cabinet organ, ‘prosperity’s’ havin’ enough to be able to trade it in fur a grand ple-anno—an’ so on, without no limit whatsomever.” Unstintedly Used. “Rememter,” said the business man, “that time is money “That explains something that I never quite understood before,” rejoined the young man. “I see now why some irrey- erent people call the U. S. Senate the mil- lionaires’ club.” Peace at Any Price. Sit down here, Uncle Sam, an’ lemme give ye some advice. Philanthropy {s suthin’, good an’ nice. But is it practical? That there's the ques- tion now-a-days. Before ye show yer sympathy, be certain that it pay You're still a youthful nation, notwith- standin’ your great size. Like men’s, a country’s moods may be more generous than wise. Don’t quail at hints that honor may be trailin’ in the dirt. - Don’t even think of fightin’, ‘cause ye might git hurt. which is allus Remember that warm sentiment is, likely, somethin’ that May give you cause fur worry an’ prevent your gittin’ fat. Declare that this is still the greatest coun- try ‘neath the sun; Pint to the pilgrim fathers an’ likewise to Washington; An’ other old-time heroes that despised all threats of strife. Their courage was enough to last a country all its life. We ain't afraid of no one—but all danger let's avert. 2 Don't even think of fightin’, ‘cause ye might git hurt. Possess yerself in patience until every en- vious land Gits kind of curious fur to see jes’ how much you will stand. No matter though the insignificant may rise an’ try To make you seem more humble in the in- ternash’nal eye, Content yourself with sayin’ that he isn’t doin’ right An’ you think his conduct suthin’ that is very impolite. But never call no bluffs. Fur “sure things” allus be alert. Don’t even think of fightin’,'cause you might git hurt. —_~+ + ____ Autonomy Can’t Stand Criticism. From the Norfolk Landmark. It_is ominous that the newspapers, both in Spain and in Cuba, are being subjected to a censorship more rigorous than ever before. Autonomy's condition is such that the effect of adverse criticism is abjectly feared by the government. Unless General Blanco can maintain order in Havana, unless the rioting can be sup- pressed and the property of Americans be protected, it is clear that the United States will have to act with promptness and de- cision. If autonomy fails, the indications are that this country will be obliged to intervene. Concern for Andrew Jackson. From the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Sometimes we hope, for worthy Andrew Jackson's sake, that he is beyond hearing of the voices of this world. Unless he is he must be mightily puzzled to decide what he really did stand for, anyhow. —_—____+ + ____ Spain Must Make Progress. From the Savannah News. It is quite clear that Spain will have to make great progress toward the pacifica- tion of Cuba in the very near future or she will have foreign interference in the Cuban trouble to deal with. Commercial interests and humane consideraticns are pressing for an early ending of the war. One way for the country to offset the disadvaatages of a debate in the Senate on this subject with ciceed doors, and of a secret vote, is to hold as many public cn, lee ca Ng cy gd possib! ——_—__-+«—____- A Criminal Matter. From the Pittsburg News. And the thin-limbed sister who suspects of being a singer still ambles to front of the stage and lets it be known ee ce astine Gee ean en municipality-this evening. And still wonder at crime. cs aT & Bro. Bargain-Day ‘On Our Third Floor. Our easy going ele- vator takes you direct to the floor which on Fridays receives and dig plays,. all the ac- cumulations of rem- nants and odds and ends of a busy week’s business. These are goods on which you save considerable money. Extraordinary Reduc- tions in Our Boys’ Clothing Dept. Tweed Suits. -92c. each. Reading Cassimere Suits, $1.18 each. Basket Plaid Suits.$1.43 each. Navy Blue Cheviot Suits, $1.48 each. Different styles, All-wool Suits ...........$2.75 each. 25 doz. Derby Cord, Misses’ and Children’s Black Hose, patent seams, fast colors. - 3 pair for= = = = = =25c. 800 yards Amoskeag C. A. and Conestogo Best Feather- proof Tickings. 20 and 25¢c. qualities. During this sale, 12}c. yard. 1,200 yards -yard wide Bleached Cotton Remnants and Cambric, such as Pride of the West, Lonsdale, Anchor, Utica and other foremost brands.............6}c. yard. 2 cases of } and 1-yard wide- White and Colored Bordered and Scalloped Domet Skirt- ing Remnants. 15c. and 18c. qualitiess. 1. eee-Oc- yard: 6c. y The last lot of ladies’ fine cloth coats, not this season’s style, but easily altered. . $10.00 values. . $15.00 values. . $20.00 values... $25.00 values... 3 30 doz. Turkish Towels, 18x36......... for 25c. 5 pieces Oil Boiled Red and White Table Linen. 65c. qual- Wife sade censor sess aye sein, A lot of Seotch Plaid and Apron Gingham... .34c. yard. 5 doz. Red and White 8-4 Damask Table Covers.41c.each. A lot of Silkaline Crepe, Pineapple Tissues and Com- fort Cloth,Remnants..4c. yard. Special offering in Lining Remnants and Dressmakers’ Cambric.,.:..,.....2$c. yard. Silesia, roe. quality. ..4c. yard. Silesia, 12}c. quality.6c, yard. Rustle Percaline.....6¢. yard. LANSBURGH & BRO. 420, 422, 424; 426 7th St. Deore OOK Ice Cream Soda all the year round. That “pet” corn won’t bother you If you'll use “‘S. & 8." CORN CURE. It takes out both hard and soft corus, without the least twinge of pain. A sure cure. Only 15¢ (7 “ROSEMARY BALM” fs delightful to use to keep the hands and lips from becom- ing chapped. It’s soothing and heallng—25e. Barnard’s Complexion Cream, 15¢. STEVENS’ Pharmacy, Cor. 9th and Pa. Ave. $a20-284 (Couch Comfort! } We've inaugurated a special sale of Couches. Some bargains extraordinary are being offered. A splendid, comforta- ble couch can now be secured as low $6 as. Box Couches cut to $7.50 and up. Special.—All-hair Mattress, full size, $5. tre Houghton co. 4a20-204 1214 F St. Strong! ess the stuff sold sdout town under that bame, and is abso- lutely ‘pure! Red or white, 50c. gal.; 15¢. (988) your ‘order! N WINE COQ., 614 14th St. TO-KAL aT ATRIA RAT NTR MTT S]| 6, 6. & ”M A ” COM land Creams. You may know they are made of the purest, choicest, materials by their smoothness, richness and delightfal fia- vor, Jarvis’ Creams and Ices have long been famous ‘the finest made in this clty. a os ‘We take entire cha: of the echmenty. for. Eutertsimments-ar- range and-farnish everything. 9th st., Jarvis, hone 1000. CONFECTIONER & CATERER. ja20-th,s,t-28 Haviland “ina i (‘Open stock” ) Admirers of the beautiful in chinaware should not fail to see these new patterns of i” “‘open-stock”” ‘ware—represent- & Kaiser, 1114F, 9020-144 : Bw Ca Thank the Rain. Most of the remnants ad- vertised in yesterday’s Star for today will await you here tomorrow. ae era Sea Graved plate printing 50 Mornirg Hours. Mrs. Secher, our mani- cure expert, is less fatigued and has fewer appointments during the morning hours. C7 Those desiring facial massage are also advised to make a morning call. Private Parlor......-+.-Palais Royal. PALAIS - ROYAL. Tomorrow’s Program: FRIDAY’S BARGAIN LIST: Friday is our ‘Special-price Day;”” when certain most desirable lots of regular stock are quoted at spe- cial prices. Thursday is our Remnant Day. The rain today will practically make double attractions here for to- morrow. First—The remnants that you didn’t come for today. Second —The full stocks at the following special prices: Best $1 Underwear. DOG sa Positively Tomorrow Only. E7The Palais Royal's $1 Cotton and Cambric Undergarments are known to thousands of Wash- ington ladies......We need only write that none are reserved; that all the new $1 Paris style Gowns, French Corset Covers, Umbrella Skirts, Chemises and Drawers are included, at 59¢ for choice. +Only restrictions—for tomorrow only, and not more than two pieces of a kind to each purchaser. All Styles. All Sizes. $4.96 for Ladies’ $7.50. Costumes. C7The, Waist and Skirt may be bought separately—-$2.98 for the well-known $5 Silk Waists, in black and fancy plaids and stripes. $1.98 for those $2.50 Navy and Black Storm Serge Skirts, rustleine Uning, velvet binding. 79c for the $1 Satine Petticoats. €7The well-known Umbrella Skirts with corded ruffle......Lined throughout with fiannelette. $2.39 for those $3.48 Mackintoshes. FThose Ladies’ Double-texture Garments with military cape. collar, etc, 7 Note the plaid lining, velvet 990c for those $1.49 Umbrellas. O7The Palais Royal's famous $1.49 Silk Gloria Umbrellas for ladies and men.... steel rods and superiority of handles. Note the 18c for 25c¢ Initial Handkerchiefs. O7Ladies' and Men's best of Pure Linen Lanndered Handkerchiefs, with artistic and refined initials......Three for 50c—one for nothing. 3c yard for 5c Embroideries. (Not the yolgar patterns and trashy materials usual at the price—but dainty edges in artistic patterns, that will wash well. 33c yard for 50c Dress Goods. O7Ten styles in Black Wool Jacquard Suitings and many more in colors, from the demure to the gayest effects, 49c yard for 68c Black Silks. ({7Those popular Brocades, in black satin, gros grain silk and grevadine silk. 44c yard for 75c Silvia Plaiting. G7 It’s that Crinkled and Plaited Liberty Silk, 22 inches wide, so much used for evening waists, fronts and ruffling. Black and every desirable color. 38c yard for Newest 50c Ribbons. The very latest plaids, blocks, stripes, im new combinations and colors, in street and evening effects. 17c for 25c Leather Photo Frames. O7Those Folding Leatherette Frames to hold two photographs....... Ornamental—in all colors, with miniature and Florentine corners. 25c¢ for best $1 Copyright Books. O7Handsomely bound in cloth and gold, the $1 and $1.50 large brary 12mo. editions from the famous publishers, Dodd, Mead & Co....Famous books—A House in Bloomsbury, by Mrs. Oli- phant......! Clara Hapgood, by Mark Rutherford......Love and Quiet Life, by Walter Raymond. Capt. Christie's Granddaughter, by Mrs. Lamb. -The Way of @ Maid, by Katherine. Tynan Hink- son..:@.-Mrs. Grace of All Souls', by L F. Moore......Little Brown Girl, by Esme Stuart...... Fettered, Yet Bree, by Annie S, Swan......And many others. 29¢ yard for 35c Table Linen. G7The best of wearing All-linen Unbleached Table Demask....And oni 18¢ for those 19¢ Huck Towels, 20x40 inches....88¢ pair for the $1.25 Brussels Effect Lace Curtains, 3% yards long, G0 inches wide.:..69¢ for the 80c Chenille Table Covers, 1% yards square. 63c for $1 China Toilet Sets. G7Those White Stone China Sets, comprising large pitcher, basin, mug, soap dish and cham- ber... .$2.35 for the $3.25 Tea Pieces decorated English china....2c for Se rolls Perforated -24e for the 34c Garbage Cans....48¢ for the 68¢ Oval Wash Boilers, with heavy 9c for Box of Butter Scotch. 7 Each box containing 70 tablete—70 mouthfuls of.delicions Butter Scotch, being made for today, you basement ficor. Palais Royal,~us=.G & 11th fe -acencenenenenene 2% Emmons S. Smith. Boston ‘6 , EOEAE HEHEHE EEE ° Variety Store. « Stock Cleaning Sale $ of Picturesand $ Frames. $ Tomorrow we commence a § stock-cleaning sale in the Pic- 3 ture Department. All small lots, all damaged pieces and 6 everything that is not moving ¥ fast enough to suit us has been 3 cut down in price. In most ¢ cases they are marked out at & sOne-half former values $3 Fac Simile Pastels in 20x24 Onk and Gold Florentine Frames. Kee ft) ry z duced for this sale to 5 ° $ Signed Etchings in marrow rosewood 2 en ye $1 value—size 1ux12—now. 5 $ % e—sine 12x14 § “ : je Water ps ndac > ry in narrow gold frames, with coos _ —<* eeemrnery | Oe | sie. Fre thographe 6 in white enameled fremes—now ¥ $1.25 Floral Pictures, fac simile water ¢ me Pictures, a rd of pansies, chrysau frames—how es *" O8c. subjects, in dark Sak frames Saw 91.75 8c. Fruit Pictures, for dining reoma, in rk oak freuen, with ‘ 756. 4%. French Lithogr , ixds, in om tiqae oak frames, with gold mats Twelve b ings, in dark oak The corners slightly rubbed. ‘ a ‘ 2 § frau 31.49 value—size 14x: now " SLYS value—size 14a: how Sle 4 35.99 velue—size 1Sx22—now sim © ‘Twenty-ave ‘other ares of various 3 styles, of which we only ope each, ry marked at exactly half pri 3 F $ rames. $ 20 Gilt Pic size 8x10, with ry heavy torchon mats. Keduced from 15 ¥ Green and Gold Frames, with floral deco © rati a 6 ¥ molding tinted in od Sxl0—with Reduced from 25c. to... LOC. 100 Frames of white blue ai mats. 50 Wall white and gold, with J front. "Reduced froim abe. to.” BSCe We can frame any picture 2 from our ready-made stock at ; less than half of the frame- § @ maker's prices. We also make § to order any style of frame de- : sired. Two Items in UMBRELLAS At Interesting Prices. So) 50 Sample Umbrellas, in Phoenix, Purl- fan, liske and taffeta, ‘English twits, te Regularly sold at $3, $4 and $5. Any one of the lot now... 91398 20 sty handles. in an excellent quality uch English gloria, natural yo sticks, gold and silver trimmed. in hard rubber--priced al Emmons S. Smith, ¢ 705-7-9 & 11 Pa. Ave. FFLALALLALLLLLALAAM FEMME HEHEHE HEBDE s a 8 : A few “cold ? facts” worth % @ =| @ Ss s @ = 3 oa There is always # certain risk in bny- ing the “private brands” of FLOUR which many of the leading retail gro- cers sell. Such flours are put up for the grocers by millers or jobbers. Retail grocers seldom know enough about flour to judge between poor lity and fine quality—they rely solely on the millers, If the millers be right—the flour will be right. But—there are lots of brands ‘that have no excuse for being sold as 5... Cream Blend Flour is milled by experts—who have spent years in handling flour. Their business reputation is behind every pound. Their busine’s prosperity depends on the ir" x Cream Blend. And it is only natural that they should strive to 7 Cream Blend Flour the best. Cooks and housewives say “Cream Blend” is always the same—whether they buy a small sack or a barrel. It’s an honest flour—a reliable flour—a flour that proves itself indispensable in homes that want the best bread. crinist -» Cream Blend having you order. All Flour %°"" first-class grocers sell It. ? B.B. Earnshaw & Bro., % Wholesalers, tue suet mata Sit . FEE EEE OE Keres S CP re eee ee TE REL NLL PELLET NEEL LOL LTPP PP EEE - Remnant sizes, Reduced in price, at Burt’s. odds and ends of Ladies’ Reduced from 2.50 and Sizes—. Pitts Button Boots Burt’s Arthur Burt. |