Evening Star Newspaper, February 10, 1898, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. w ASHING TON. THURSDAY... .. February 10, 1859S, Editor. SNING STAR has a regular rmanuent Family Circulation the combined cir- Medium it has no eempetitor. t7Im order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, connected with the to any individ office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Buxiness Depart- ments. necording to tenor or purpose. Spain's False Guides. ing of Senor de Lome is full He has been representing nment at this capital during the rost trying and important period of the Cuban war. His government, it is well un- derstood, has been guiding by him as to its dealings with this government. It has de- pended upon him for irfermation and opin- fon about American character and pur- poses. It must have received frequent com- munications from him on the subject. He man with his pen, and has been t his post. have the letter to Senor Canalejas. May not the nature of all of Senor de Lome’s letters, both personal and official, addressed to his countrymen be inferred from this? It shows his opinion of the American people and their attitude toward the Cuban cau: Need it any longer be a matter of wonder how Spain could so mis- judge and misrepresent the United States? She has had the warrant of her own repre- sentative to this country for her course. She has heard from him of the “rabble”’ and its influence, and has had his assur- ance that the head of the government him- self is entitled to no respect. But it is Spain's duty now immediately to inform herself. Weyler, the butcher, and pilferer, and Har, is no longer in Havana, and the days of de Lome, the sly traducer and slanderer, are ended in Washington. The way is open to her to get the truth at both points. From the one point she may learn how powerless she is in Cuba, and from the other how patient and without blame the whole course of this government has been. But does anybody believe that Spain will perform that duty? She is too deep in the mire to extricate herself. She has followed her false guides so far that practically she is helpless. She has neither the power to go forward nor the courage to turn back. It is for the government of the United States to act. Intervention would be as much in Spain's interests as in the inter- ests of all others concerned. It would set- tle the whole case. Slaughter and starva- tion would cease in Cuba, heavy drafts on a bankrupt t sury would cease in Spain, and the righteous voice of an outraged peo- ple would be heeded in the United States. The opportunity and the necessity were plain befo nor de Lome was exposed. ‘They have simply been emphasized by that episode. — —- +e = ___ Organizing in Indiana. ‘The news that the republicans of Indiana are to have the active a: tance of General Harrison in this year’s campaign is of very eat interest. and the effect wiil be felt in sound m reles far and near. General ~ much service to the sound in the McKinley campaign. = tour tnrough Indiana was at- , and summa- of his speeches circulated in all the sur- rounding st He spoke with all of his famous force and aptness of illustration. The question at issue seemed to arouse him thoroughly, and the state responded to his efforts by giving an unprecendented repub- lican majority. Tne same tssue will be presented this year, and doubtless General Harrison will handle it with inspiring effect again. The sound money men are represented to be in 00d spirits in the Hoosier state. The gold Mocrats there have not weakened in the ightest. They have refused overtures from the silver camp, and apparently are resol 1 to make good their performance in 1895 by continuing their opposition to free coinage at 16 to 1 until the question has finally been disposed of. The repubii- cans of course adhere to their position, and thus the old combination will be in working order once more, with prospects favorable for sound mone s again. General Harrison sets a good example, and it ought to be widely followed by party leaders of the first rank éverywhere. This is not an off year by any manner of means. It is a year of the highest importance po- Hitically. Everybody ougnt to bear a hand. The control of the next House will be cer- tain to have a pronounced effect on the next presidential election. In fact, it is not too much to say that if the sound money men carry a majority of the Congress elec- tions of this year the cause of Bryanism will have received almost, if not quite, a death blow. Certain it is that it will then go into the race of 1900 heavily handi- capped, and with the chances all against it. It was at Indianapolis, by the way, that the business men held their national mone- tary convention, and passed formally upon the question of currency reform. In some quarters that action has been pronounced unwise. But right where the action was taken the effect, instead of being injurious to the sound money cause, seems to have been stimulating. ——++2—______ Let Liberty Shine Forth. The Senate has decided that Liberty is to be gilded. The House ought to agree. Liberty has too long been a mere blot in the sky. The rising and the setting of the sun have brought forth no responsive gleams from the amorphous mass topping the graceful dome. The bronze has yielded its original color until it is to the eye as iron or any other base metal. The ornamenta- ton of the structure that was in the mind of the architect who devised the statue is not obtained by the maintenance of this gloomy, uncertain shape at the summit of the curving lines of the building's crown. The debate yesterday in the Senate on this Proposition indicated how varied are the views of individuals as to the significance of the statue. The jocularity of the occa- sion demonstrated how far the solemn sig- cance of the figure has dwindled as it has lost its brightness. Liberty gilded will shine forth afar as a beacon light. She Will accomplish her architectural purpose and will remain forever a thing of beauty rather than a splotch against the sky. ———_+ + + The Spanish natniater’ ‘S$ name may not ex- @ctly be “mud,” but geologists will be strongly tempted to write it de Loam. —~++o—____ Finish the Work. The Commissioners yesterday sent to the House District committee a strong recom- mendation that the Anacostia flats be re- claimed without delay. This matter is well understood by practically every legislator who has to do with local affairs, and pre- sumably by many others who have served long enough to-know some of the local drawbacks to health. The flats of the East- ern Branch or Anacostia are quite as dan- g<rous to the public health as were the Po- tomac flats. There is a vast area of low marshy land, at times covered by the rising tide and at other times left to reek in the sun, or to be blown over by the germ-waft- ing wind. The emanations from this mo- rass are known beyond doubt to be highly unwholesome. The records of sickness and death in the areas immediately adjoining the flats are startling. The government in- st.utions located in the range of the pes- his gove THE EVENING STAR, tilential influence are filled with sickness, caused unquestionably by the malarial ef- fluvia of the ‘sh. The Government Hos- pital for the Insane is seriously affected, the patients suffering sadly from all forms ef malarial troubles. The Naval Gun Foundry, on the other side of the branch and nearer to the evil igfluences, shows un- mistakable signs of the dangerous sur- roundings. The records are filled with notes of workmen and officers invalided for causes unmistakably to be ascribed to the sluggish stream and the exposed flats. The Wastington Barracks, at the confluence of the Potomac and the Anacostia, suffers less now than formerly, though yet far more than is necessary. The reclamation of the Potomac flats removed one source of dan- ger from this post, but it is yet exposed to equally foul emanations from the Ana- costia, while the James Creek canal con- tributes its important share to the total of disease-breeding germs. The District jail, almshouse and workhouse are likewise within the sphere of the malarial influence, while the Naval Hospital is not far re- moved. In addition to these institutions there are many thousands of citizens who are exposed to the foul airs from the branch. Property values have been injured by the reputation for unwholesomeness of a large area of the inhabited portion of the city. One of the most beautiful sections of the capital is injured by the neglect of the government to provide for the neces- sary engineering works. The damages caused by the delay cannot be estimated. The lives that have been sacrificed and the eonstitutions that have been wrecked can only be surmised from the totals of the health reports. The reformatory work was only begun when the Potomac flats were reclaimed. It will not be completed until the Anacostia flats have been similarly treated, until the James Creek canal has been filled, until Rock Creek's mouth has been covered, and until a proper system of sewage disposal has been provided. These achievements, supplemented by the increase and the filtration of the water supply, will make Washington probably the healthiest city in the world. ——_+++_____. Hawaii as a Barrier. Details of the letter written by Captain Mahan of the navy to Senator Kyle in reference to the strategic importance of Hawaii have appeared. The case of an- nexation becemes stronger with each sur- vey of the reasons that, from a military point of view, go te show the vast im- portance of these islands to the United States. Senator Kyle nad submitted four specific questions. Captain Mahan indi- cated that categorical answers were diffi- cult to frame, but in response along the separate lines of inquiry he advanced the following clear opinion: “From a military point of view the pos- se: nm of Hawaii will strengthen the United States. Of course, as is constantly argued, every addition of territory is an ad- ditional exposed point; but Hawaii is now exposed to pass under foreign domination— notably Japan—by a peaceful process of overrunning and assimilation. This will inevitably involve its possession by a for- eign power—a grave military danger to us— against which preoccupation by the United States is, in my judgment, the only se- curity. “A greater navy would not be needed for the defense of the Pacific coast than would be required with the islands unannexed. If we have the islands, and in the Pacific a fleet of proper force, the presence of the latter, or of an adequate detachment from it, at the Hawaiian Islands, will materially weaken if not wholly cripple any attempted invasion of the Pacific coast (except from British Columbia), and consequently will proportionately strengthen us. With a fleet of the same size, and Hawaii unoccupied by either party, the enemy would at least be in a better position to attack us; while if he succeeded in establishing himself in any of our coast anchorages he would be far better off. For, in the latter case, the islands would not menace his communica- tons with home; which they would do if in our pos: ion, because Hawaii flanks the communications. “It is obvious, also, that if we do not hold the islands ourselves we cannot expect the neutrals in the war to prevent the other belligerent frcm occupying them; nor can the inhabitants themselves prevent such occupation. In short, in war we should = a larger navy to defend the Pacitic because we should have not only to defend our own coast, but to-prevent, by naval force, an enemy from occupying the island: whereas, if we had preoccupied them, fortifications could preserve them to us. t is not practicable for any trans-Pacitic country to invade our Pacific coast with- out occupying Hawali as a base. “Coal can be transported in colliers, but as yet it cannot be transshiped at sea with- either rapidity or certainty. Even if it be occasionally practicable to coal at sea, the process is slow and uncertain. Reliance upon such means only is, in my judgment, impossible. A base must be had, and, except the forts of our own coast, there is none to be named alongside of Hawaii.” In short, in the judgment of this excellent authority, Hawaii is a point of danger as long as it stands apart from this Union. Its annexation would be one of the most economical methods of guarding against invasion from the west. Annexation would not only interpose a stubborn barrier to an enemy, but it would not add in the least to the burden upon the people. ——__+ e+ —____ An Intelligent Chicago Jury. The verdict of the Chicago jury in the second trial of the Luetgert case adds one more anomaly to the record of American criminal jurisprudence. Luetgert was ad- judged guilty of ki'ling his wife. If guilty he is entitled to every item of the law's punishment. The crime was diabolical. As far as known the facts entitle the mur- derer to no commiseration or mercy what- ever. If Mrs. Luetgert was killed in the manner alleged by the prosecution and for the suspected reasons her slayer was a vicious brute, worthy of death at the hands of the state. But the jury now finds the Seusage-maker guilty of killing his wife and sentences him to imprisonment for life. No course of reasoning can justify such a combination. The fact that the state had been heavily mulcted by the costs of two trials does not warrant such ea palpable compromise. Luetgert is either guilty cr irnocert. He should be hanged or liber- ated. Such verdicts bring discredit upon the jury system. ——_++e—____ If misery k ves company, Captain Dreyfus is likely to derive a share of solace from the fact that he ts not the only Frenchman who Is involving himself in disgrace. ———q637©0e—__—__ Senor de Lome probably places more faith now than before in the Russian pro- verb which advises all men to “walk forty miles before writing a letter.” —————————— ‘The next time Dupuy de Lome finds that bis mind is becoming surcharged he will probably employ the non-committal type- writer. s ———_o + —____ Governor Pingree is one of the excep- tional politicians who in addition to desir- ing an office are disposed to be particular about how they get it. ——_+ + e—__ American politicians are inclined to think that a French investigation makes use of @ very inferior brend of whitewash, ———+ + 2—____ One Way to Prevent Espionage. A law should be added without delay to the District statute books extending to the telephone operators in service in this city ly necessary to protect the users of the telegraph, “all of whose messages must through the hands of a third party. of the telephone is it not such a third party should flict the extreme penalty, but thought it the prisoner from going back into the sau- sage business. interest the pudlic without belonging to in the Record it might be necessary for the Senate to confine itself exclusively to ex- eee . | SSTEVENS’ ——>ee—____ Secretary Porter is having some difficulty in regulating th2 400,000 that represent or are willing to represent official society. Qi THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1898-14 PAGES, SS RT END IS NIGH! others connected -with the telephone ser- vice have listened to the words of sub- | scribers and other telephone users in or- | |2 der to detect them in an “improper” use | [> of the exchange. Aside from the question of the right of the company to use such means for this purpose it is manifest that the exercise of this power, which is merely incidental to the nature of the telephone service, may lead to serious abuses, leav- | |:) iii A crenata ing the door open to frauds and tricks that | |< I eel 9 Ss Stock might interfere seriously with the business | |; : interests of those engaged in the oe 3 i Sricuy “proper” oes of the atoms = |) Cp Fast! Such a law as that which applies else- Hl oin as | where to the telegraph operators would | [5 Il goods reduced except the Earle & i! protect aot only the telephone user, but H whiot and ak, Margetson & Co. H also the telephone company, in all its legit- onare and = ibe Se ane imate and commendable purposes. It ||# auctions Bew te ios the greater H would give to the company the same pro- | |=) tection from the misdeeds of individual | (— operators that the telegraph companies | 3 enjoy wherever there is such a law. The rule of the responsibility of the principal for the acts of the agent applies equally to all forms of corporations, including such as those now under consideration. In the case of the telegraph the superiors of the operating agents have access to the files of messages submitted by the patrons, whereas it is necessary for the telephone operator or another, in order to ascertain the matter of a ccnversation, to listen, as would an ordinary eavesdropper. The di- vulgence of the secrets thus learned to the superior officers of the company would constitute a violation of a law such as that suggested. The giving of testimony in court by an operator who had listened to a conversation, alleged to be improper ac- cording to contract, would be a distinct violatien of such a law. Testimony based upon infcrmation of that description could not be entertained by a court. Aside, however, from these reasons, the private interests of the telephone users should be protected. They are now in hourly jeopardy because of the mechanical possibilities of the telephone system. If the telephone company encourages or re- quires its employes to play spy to guard what it conceives to be its own rights there is no guarantee that it will not utilize the information secured by such means to the embarrassment if not to the loss of the individual "phone user. Any objection that may be raised to the enactment of such a law must be based upon an im- proper desire to continue the present sys- tem that gives such complete access to the affairs of every Individual telephone user in the District. ——>+e—____ The Luetgert jury was not prepared to in- Collars, dC. Small lot Men's Linen Collars—13%, 14, 14%, 16, 16%, 17, 7 17% and 18. Scarfs, “15c. Lot Se. and few $1 Scarfs, on be “Solnvlies Bows and String ‘Ties, now Sox, | Oc. Men’s 25c., 35¢. and 50c. Half Hose, in balbriggan, merino and wool. Now 9c. Neglige Shirts, 50c¢. Men's $1 and $1.25 Fancy Neglige Shirts, | with collars and cuffs attached. Teel’s, 935 Pa.Av. fe10-100d imam aT TART TET a Are A a LSLSLS DOOD DD ICE CREAM SODA ull the year round. ;CORNS. “8. & S."" CORN CURE Is exactly Q: * what its name implles—a positive well to do what was possible to prevent ——_++e____ Mr. Zola has pretty thoroughly convinced the world that a Parisian may manage to cure for corns. It removes hard and soft corns without We. BOTTLE. If you want something particu- * larly fine use Roger & Gallet’s famous PERFUMES and SOAPS, We have a complete stock of these choice gpeds. the French Academy. —_>+e—___ If side remarks were commonly reported the least pain. eee ><> DSSSSSOS 0 easeniacy: for. oth & Pa. Ave. fe10-28d i DOO T3900 Nanticoke & Tomatoes, deren cans. "ve dropped prices a canned goods. These als for Friday and Saturd ported Peay and Mushroom: Asparagus Yextrd cholve—35¢. joes ———_- +> __. SHOOTING STARS. Absorbing. “I hope you found that book I gave you of absorbing interest,” said Willie Wish- ington. “I did,” replied Miss Cayenne. “It was very fortunate that you had it printed on |. White Peaches that very expensive, soft paper. I keep it ery Leper els Ss ans for 50c. on my writing table all the time. When-| — Aylfllciow® relish—Brotlea fckerel, in tomato ever I need a blotter, I tear out a leat.” | C7Only Tent for “PRIVATE STOOK” WHISKY. Valentines, “Alas!” the cynic cried; “again These ccntrasts strange pursue me, The sentimental make me laugh, The comic make mé gloomy.” Jas. D, Donnelly,.14th & I. ‘Phone 934. ‘Ordera, fitted promptly. | fe10-th,s,t-20 The Danger. “Truth crushed to earth will rise again,” remarked the off-hand philosopher. “That is very true,” replied his cold- blooded friend. “But when it does there’s always the chance of its going out of sight Hike a ballocn.” per PIANOS STORED in clean, dry rooms that are kept at an even temperature, for §1 month. Rooms that hold a large double load of Household Effects—only $3 a month. That's JUST ABOUT what such rooms cost in first-class storage apart- PARCEL : : MERCHANT’S DELIVERY CO., 929-931 D St——’Phone 659. fe10-28d “It’s hahd,” said Uncle Eben, “foh er man ter excuse a boy foh bein’ as foolish at eighteen years ob age as he wah hisse’f at twenty-five.” Not Maxim for Him. “My friend,” seid the Kindly old gentle- tan who likes to make acquaintances while traveling, “you should follow my example. I strive to learn something new every day.” Ta NARA RunAMTAT —with our de- lictous Sauterne SHAD 22 “No,” was the answer of the quiet young a combination “fit man. “That ray do in your line of busi- oak eave ee ae! ness. But if you were doing a vaudeville CR Lae beers turn with me, you'd realize that audiences ottibe aten Ma te seem disappointed if they don’t get what case of 12 qts. Mail or *phone 908 your order, they have been taught to expect.” TO-KALON WINE CO., 614 14TH ST. Homage to Royalty. Let all that’s good be recognized, wherever "Phone it is found; 998. We'll toast the Uttle monarch who is| _fe10-20d waiting For a heritage of trouble on the day that he is crowned; Likewise officials, fighting and debating. He has shown a shrewd discretion—through the folk who represent The throne, while he plays on with boyish babble— He may be somewhat pampered and a prey to discontent; But he never, never caters to the rabble. (COUCHES “CUT”! Box Couch isa necessary luxury and one that can be obtained here now for Very Uttle outlay. We're closing out certain patterns in Tapestry, Cretonue and Velvet—hence the reduced prices. Just 10 of these—so an early call is urged. 8.50 Box Couches 12 Box Couches. 16 Box Couches The - Houghton Co, 1214 F St. 5-50 11 His tones may, on occasion, haughty and refined; And his throne may wobble slightly on its be more|\ re10.200 Oriental Rugs. casters. He may indulge a rather overbearing frame Just opened the finest collection of Ori- of mind zs ental Rugs and Carpets in Washi ington. Gems that our representative in the onst has just ae us. Less than New. York i a Pisepert repairing by a native of the orient, Taminosian, 1229 G St. fe10-14,tf In spite of various imminent disasters. His coffers may be running low while offi- cers grow rich As in carnage or securities they dabble; But he still preserves one glittering, tran- scendant glory which Is this: he never caters to the rabble. —_-+e—___. Inner Light on Cuba. From the New York Times, If the minister believes what he has writ- ten, he must now be ready to admit, in confidence, of course, that “everything” 1s in @ pretty bad way. “I agree entirely with you, without a military success nothing ‘will be accomplished there.” That concerns the military repute of Blanco. It also con- cedes the failure of autonomy unsupported by triumphs in the field. And, assuming that this is a sincere and truthful portrayal of the situation and the outlook, coming to us with the high authority of one officially and intimately acquainted with the facts, it might influence our decision as to the propriety and the time of intervention. It would rot surprise us to learn that Minister de Lome’s indiscretion had cre- ‘ted rather more surprise and irritation in Madrid than in Washingtcn, —_~-e>___. For All That. —big dentists’ tills ty keeping your teeth clean and healthy. Our yrrh & & Orris Toothwash: teeth, hardens the fone aod pert fame breath, 2e. ttle ee | OG RAMS, gn fe10-20d Special Friday. etre Se de 10c. box. ‘Wintergreens, | Gill’s, 2 921 F St. and Gigce_Nuts, very’ fine. 75 CENTS But od the possiblity of = setferven, ot 3 proved quite a success, tor all —~oo2—_____ ‘Tramps on the Read. Woodward *:. Lothrop, 1oth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Friday’s Our Remnant Day, Our Special Bargain Day. And tomorrow there'll be an interesting collection of handy odds and ends, broken sizes and assortments, short lengths, one-of-a-kind articles, etc., comprising seasonable and desirable requisites in wearing apparel, housekeeping helps and various other things for present use. All such things have been marked for the quickest possible clearance. With these remnants we offer various lots of goods, purchased espe- cially for the occasion, at prices which make them excellent bargains. Friday’s Special Bargain in Muslin Underwear. A lot of Women’s excellent quality Muslin Gowns and Skirts, trim- med with embroidery, tucks and insertion. A very special value. 69c. Each. Regular Price, $1.00. Second floor. Friday’s Special Bargain in Women’s Wrappers. A small lot of Fine Sexcny Flannelette Wrappers, soft and warm colorings, neatly braided yoke, full skirt; sizes 36 to 44. $1.50 Each. Reduced from $2.68. Third floor. Friday’s Special Bargain in Upholstery Department. 2,000 yards Figured Japanese Crepe, in a variety of pretty and effective colorings, for scarfs, draperies, pillows, etc. 8c.a Yard. Regular Price, 12i4c. Second floor. Friday’s Special Bargain in Table Linens. A lot of Richardson’s Fine Irish Damask Table Cloths (Napkins to match having been sold) at a decided reduction from former prices. Sizes, 2U:x2%4 to 2lx4 yards. $3.20, $3.50, $4.00, $4.20 up to $6.50. At Least a Third Less Than Usual Prices. Also about 15 dozen Hemmed Huck Towels, good size and good quality, subject’ to manufactur- er’s slight defects. $1.20 a Dozen. Regular Price, $1.60. Second floor. Friday’s Special Bargain in Shoes. One lot of Women’s Fine Vict and French Kid Boots, welt and turn soles. and 4% AA—2%3—-3i4-4 and 7 A—2 and 2% B—2-3 and 7 C-5 E. -$1.00 a Pair. Reduced from $3.00 and $6.00. One lot of Misses’ Hand-made Button Boots, cloth top, spring heel, extension soles. 11114-12124) -13-13%—114 and 2 A—11—12 and 12% B, $1.00 a Pair. Reduced from $3.00. One lot of Women’s Patent Vamp Oxford Ties. Sizes 3-3% and 4 AA—2%-3% and 4 A-2% 8-3-4 and 4% B—2%-3 and 4 C—1 and 2% D. 50c. a Pair. Reduced from $2.50 and $3.00. Second floor. Sizes 214-3-3% Sizes Men’s Department. 48 White Dress Shirts, open back and open front and back, slightly shopworn, All sizes. Reduced from $1. 28, Colored Dress 14 to 17 inclusty Knit Underwear Dept. 6 pairs Wom American Hosiery Half-wool Drawers. Size 26. Reduced from 85c. to 50e. pr. pairs Women's Plain Gray Half-wool Drawers. 30. Reduced from T5e. to Svc. pitir. Sihirst floor Corset Department. 4 pairs I. Corsets, made of Mack Italian cloth ent bias: eavily boned with real wwhaletone, fap daintily trimmed with lace and ribbon, 18, 19, 22 and Reduced from $1 6 pairs I. C. Corsets, made of French cout, heavily boned with real whalebone, two side st top finished with silk flossing and embro = Sizes 21 and 22. Reduced from $4.50 to $2.00 pr. 12 pairs Corsets, made of good quality coutil; well boned, gray and white. Si 3, 24, 25 and rts, cuffs to match. Sizes tly solled. Reduced from Re- scotch Wool Gloves. par. for’ $1.00. First floor. Umbrella Department. 2 Men's Umbrellas, nataral wood handles. 26 and S-inch. | Reduced from $2.00 26, Reduced frow 75c. to 39e. pale 4 Men's Umbrellas, made nd floor. ral wood handles. 26 and $3.00 and $3.50 to $2.50 each. 2 Men’s Unnbrellas,- natural silver trimmed. 26 and 28-inch. Reduced from $4.50 to $3.00 each. 1 Umbrelia, 24-inch, ali silk, solid ebony handle. Reduced from $3.50 to $2.50. 2 Women's Umbrellas, ivor with silver trimmings’ Re $3.00 each. First floor. Suit Department. 2 Cadet Blue Cheviot Suits, tight-fitting braided Furniture Department. 4 Mabogany Jardinjere Stands, slightly scratched. iced from $1.25 to 65c. each. 2 Oak Jurdiniere Stands, slightly scratebed. Re- duced from $1.25 to 65c. each. 1 small Book Rack, little knob missing. Reduced from $1.75 to $1. 1 Imitation Mahogany Table, 18x18 inches. Re- duced from $1.25 to $1.00. 1 fine Inlaid) Mahogany-fnlehed Table, 24x24. Reduced from $3.00 to $2.00. Reduced from $7.00 to and pearl handles, luced from $5.00 to 3 fine Rattan Rockers. jacket and plain skirt, lined throughout with | ¢5 09 each. UGhveaile tiWeta silk.” Sizes 32 and 38, Be- | youth tioor. duced from $24.00 to $18.50 each. 2 Scotch Mixed Cheviot Blouse Suits, silk-lined waist and. plain skirt, Sizes 34 and 30, Reduced from $18.50 to $12.50 euch. 6 Black Taffeta Silk Shirt Waists. . Reduced from $5.00 to $3.50. 2 Light Tan Mixed Cloth Suits, fiy-front jacket Leather Goods Dep’ 6 Leather Pin Boxes, leather iined. Reduced cI | $1.50 to 50c. each. Reduced from $1.50 to Sve. Sizes 34 and 3 White Gauze Fans. te pap cached See Ee eee an | 25 Traveling Powder Boxes. Reduced from 50c. ‘Third floor. to Be. each. 8 Cigarette Cases. Reduced from 35c. to Se. ea. First floor. Souvenir Department. 10 Flower Candlesticks. Reduced from 25c. and Cloak Department. fine All-wool Chinchilla Jackets, all-silk lined, eae collar. Sizes 32 to 88. Reduced from $12.50 to $3.95 eacl ck Kersey and Tan Whipeord Walking | 50c. to Joe. each Jackets, Saglish fig Front styles, all of the bl 6 Head Pi cushions. Reduced from 50c. to 10c. ones silk lined throughout. Sizes 32 to 42. te- 20 Violet Vai Reduced from 10c. to 2,for 5c. duced from $10.00 and $12.50 to $6.00 each. First floor. 1 fine Braided Velvet Blouse Jacket, throughout. Soe Slightly imperfect. from $08.00 t Tgkn Cloth ‘Cape, with fur collar, from $10.00 to $2.50. ‘Third floor. Fur Department. slik lined Reduced Reduced Stationery Department. 15 rolls See Paper, tinted border. Reduced from 35c. to 20c. roll. 3 boxes Yrriting Paper. Reduced from 25c. to 5c. box. 15 sonic? Lamp Shades. Reduced from $1.25 eS each. 1 18-inch Electric Seal Cape, edged with marten floor. fur, full swe Heduced from $23.00 to $16.50. NEE Ta “'ge'inch Black Monkey Fur Cape, storm collar Art Department. 1. Reduced from $24.00 to $15.00. ogi Chiffon and Fur Neckpieces, Reduced from $5.00 to $2.50 each. ith Brown Opossum Russian Storm Collars, wi Gnater of tails. Reduced from §7.50 to $5.00 each, Third 8 Work Baskets, satin Mned, Reduced from $4.00 to $1.00 each. 12 Commenced Centerpieces, with silk to finish. Reduced to half the original prices. First floor. China Department. 2 English Porcelain Dinner Sets, Reduced trom $9.00 to $7.50 eact i White and Gold Carlsbad China Tea Set. Re- oe Japanese’ Chocolate Pitch slightly damaged. japanese te itcher, it] Reduced from $2.50 to $1.75. ad German Bow! small size, damaged. Reduced from $L00 to Boe, each. 1 French China Ice Cream Set, plate chipped. ? Reduced fi .00 to Boy: ‘s Department. Soda Decorated Cariabed’ China Turkey Platters. Reduced from $2.00 to $1.25 each. odd Decorated Carlsbad China Unco > etable Dishes.” Reduced from 65c. to 85c. each. 20 Boys’ All-wool Astrakhan Reefers, Sizes 3 to 8. Reauced. from $4.50 to $2.48 each. a oan odd Decorated Carlsbad China Soup Plates. Reduced frou Be to 5c. each. 9 very fine Chinchilla Heefers. Sizes 3, 4 7,'8"'13, 14, 15 and 16,- Reduced from $6. $6.75 to’ $4.25 euch. nd Black Long Pants Suits, | "2 dozen Decorated English Porcelain, Coffee Caps ted. Sizes 14, 15, 16 and 19. | and Saucers. Iteduced from $2.75 to $2.00 dozen. . - 6 dozen Plain White Individual Vegetable Dishes. floor. [Misses’ Department. Misses’ Walking. Jackets, fore navy and brown mixed cloths. Size 6 und 18 years. Reduced from $7.50 and $10.60 a Fs 00 each. 8 Children’s Navy Cheviot Reefer Jackets, with braided sailor collars, Sizes 4 to 12 years, Re- duced trom $4.25 to $1.95 els ‘Dhird tloer. Salweol Blue Reduced from 60c. to 30c. Picture Department. 25 Fi eae tad St eee ae, Reduced from $1.00 and $3.50 to ae it frames, ORS to Soe. each, way Pastel in git frame with fancy gilt mat. Reduced from 60. ne Eyeraving in white and gilt ‘Reduced fro 00 to $1.00. an Re- Db, to. a 27) white and gilt frame. 95 to ‘ Spohr ee Wiite and gilt frame. ving, “Ophelia, 27385, solid oak frame. 15.00 to $5.00. Pictures. Sizes 11x14, 16x20 and aoa. ‘Reduced to le. each. Pretec git frame,” Be: 1 A in gilt Re- S*Photogrepie, in (Sik frames with git mate Reduced from fom #248 to T5e. Fourth floor. Housefurrtishing Dept. Reduced from $3.50 to Sizes 4 from 75e. and Sizes 6% to $1.95 each. 3 All-wool Reefer Sulta, light, weight, and 5. Reduced from $3.75 to $1.48 each. 10 pairs All-wool Pants. Reduced 89c. to 48e. pair. 10 Boys’ Derbys, black and brown. 7. Reduced from $1.50 to 5c. each. ‘Third floor. Muslin Underwear Dept. 6 Cambric Corset Covers, ye neck, trimmed with embroldery, Sizes 40 and'42. Hetiuced from Be. 1c. 2. Gufidren's Lawn 4y rons, round: neck, | cp edged with embroidery. Reduced from < to Be each. 8 Figured Lawn Skirts, umbrella étyle, rufMfe on te put on ith French hack, tape at educed from 5vc. to 25 Be. aucea from “Pore & Sure."* FLOUR THAT IS FLOUR! statement, but it's a fact—all that looks like four ts not flour! This is an age of adulteration, and some brands of flour have been adulterated with cornmeal and other cereals Beware of such brands. Buy the reliable ge sad “GIEIRIES” Flour —and thus insure your- self “pure” flour! We can trace every step which brings “Ceres” Flour from the fields to you. It is made of hard Minnesota and Daketa wheat —4s ground in modern mills by clean, painstaking millers, and ts without excep- tion the flaest flour obtainable in this city. Be sure you ask for C-e-r-e-s Flour. All grocess sell it. We only wholesale it. Wm. Il. Gait & Co., Wholesale Flour Merchants, 416 7th St. S Remnants Odd Lots. REMNANTS and odd lots find no resting place here. FRI- DAY is clearing day through- out the store and all small quan- tities must go, and the goods are offered at prices that gener- ally bring more buyers than the quantity calls for. DRY GOODS. value Fibre Ramie. equal to Fibre FRIDAY, 4c. yard. 18¢. FRIDAY, 5e. value Remnants of Fancy Cotton Drapery Goods. FRID yard MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. $1.48 value Gowns, Skirts, Drawers and Corset Covers, slightly soiled. FRIDAY, Sie. $1.00 value Black Cotton Moreen Petti coat FRIDAY, 68. $1.25 value French Flannelette Dressing + Sacques. FRIDAY, 48. 59. value Children’s Canton Flannel Night Drawers; sizes 1 to 4 years. RIDAY, 250. Soe. nd 2. an 12%. vglue Misses’ Corsets; sizes 18, FRIDAY, CLOAK DEPT. $7.50 value Ladies’ Brown Cloth Bicycle Suits, only 2 Suits in this lot FRIDAY, $1.98. 89c. value Percale Wrappers FRIDAY, 89¢ 23, 180. $3.98 value Children’s Light and’ Dark Mixed Cloth Reefers, with large sailor col lars. FRIDAY, $1.89. HOSIERY. 25e. value Children’s Fancy Striped Hose. FRIDAY, 124%. 25e. and B5c. value Children’s Fast Black Hose, double heel and toe. FRIDAY, 19c. $1.25 value Ladies’ American . Pants and Vests, long and short sleeves, small sizes _, RIDAY, 49¢. EMBROIDERIES. 3ée. value Swiss end Cambric Rubesté- eries. IDAY, 10c. yard. 39c. value Fine Nainscok. Rwiss and Cal brie Embrofderies. FRIDAY, 83c. ya Handkerchiefs and Neckwear. 5c. value Colored Bordered Handkerchiefs, for ladies and children. ee AY, 3c. 15e. value Boys’ Linen round. ye FRIDAY, Se. gach. 25e. value Ladies’ Chemisettes : "PIADAY, Ge. each. MEN’S WEAR. ibber. T5e. value Shirts, open front reinforced Hnen bosom, made of good it lin, linen wristband, perfect ft ficger FRIDAY, RT Soe, tng = Cuff Buttons. grease FRIDAY, 10c. pair. BOOK DEPT. ‘The works of Marlitt, Helmburgeand other CHOICE F FOR 3c. Se. We Se. Wooden Kit Be. 10c. Ie. 10c. Screwdrivers. oe. Any for ae . ‘Tin Splee Boxes, . Revolving Tape Measures, . Scissors, ‘Basting . Covered Rubber Dress erat | | a AUM’ 416 7th St.