Evening Star Newspaper, February 17, 1898, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1898-14 PAGES. THE INGTON. -February 17, 1s90s. Editor. NOYES. and perman mac! culation of the other Washington dailics. As a News and Advertising Mecdinm it has no eempetitor. 7 Im order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the Fix the Responsibility. is to be an immediate and a thor- ough investigation of the destruction of the There Maine. it is demanded by all the consid- erations attaching to the catastrophe and its connections. Public judgment is sus- Pp i on that condition. There are com- petent men for the work, and they will be assigned to it. They will be charged with 4 tremendous responsibility, for there is no disguising the fact that a very great deal will depend on their report. The people are of but one mind today on this subject. They want the truth about the loss of the ship. If Spain is not re- sponsible they want to know it. If she is responsible; if the blow which sent the ship to the bottom came from without, then Spain will have to answer. There is no ex- citement, but there is feeling throughout the country such as has not been aroused before in years. The case is not to be prejudged, but there are features of it beyond all dispute and which may be stated with all propriety. 1) The Maine was a splendid ship of her class. Her appointments were thorough. Provisions against destruction by accident from within were as perfect as could be devised—were as perfect as those. that are now in operation anywhere. ‘The officer who was in command has a high reptation for vigilance and capaci- ty. His presence in the harbor of Havana Wes a deserved compliment to him. The mission of the Maine was both delicate and important, and he was relied upon to exe- cute it. He had a thoroughly capable staff. «) There is every reason to accredit Cap- tain Sigsbee with unusual care in the dis- charge of all his duties. The smooth lan- guage of diplomacy had not been intended for him. He knew his errand, with all of was not to be poe ag- gin. He had been ashore often to gauge the feeling in Hava to become advised by it of the ty to be watchful of al! his resources. cipline aboard the Maine therefore met sination. 4) The harbor was hostile. The Span- iards had resented in their newspapers and otherwise the presence of the shtp. Crowds ng ferry-boats had jeered at her on shore at the bull ring had ut- threats against her officers and all And so all the signs from with- owed a disposition on the part of the ards in Havana to at least make the as uncomfortable as possible. t to the exploding of a torped: Maine on the part of some des- Dis- must the fuliest requirements of the have on pa Crow tered ans. the faction need not be reckoned a long sible ste ‘The population and the cy admit of a large suspicion. the country will wait for the result investigation. The credit of the re- is safe in the President's hands of Congress. ——_-_ + «= —___ Bicycles and Telephones. telephone company does not s correctly estimated the progr world has made in certain lines of devel- ent while the telephone has been per- 1 the grip of the monopoly con- been tightened. For in- But of the public those hy in the matter of building and using les the business community has shown a disposition to provide itself with the méans of rapid communication jhat was not readily available when the telephone first came into use. Today the use of the Wheel enables persons well separated in the same city to send messages back and forth at a much lower expenditure of time th: was formerly possible. The sugges- tion is advanced by some of the local bu: ‘Ss men that until the telephone compan withdraws from its present lofty and ar bitrary position all messages between them b y messengers on bicycles. This is t plan, involving a minimum 0 ¢ and delay, and serving every » of quick communication. Th »y on the wheel may even a exceed in speed the telephone wire, i some of the complaints against the com- * methods are well founded. The fre y with which the cry “Line's busy in response to a request for con s one of the most exasperatin; tors in the daily life of the average busi ness man. The messenger boy, too, woulc not divulge the secrets intrusted to him under seal. This cannot be said of th telephone service. ; —_———_seo—____—_— A Costly Case of Sickness. The Commissioners have ordered a tele- ph » to be put into the smallpox hospital While the man who is now suffering from that disease is there under treatment. It is to be hoped that there will not be many such sporadic outbreaks of smallpox if a telephone connection has to be made each time » present rates. Smallpox is a 1 affliction to be endured by any community, but it becomes doubly appalling if it is to cost in money according to the extortionate scale of the local telephone company. ——_ + ee —__ if preparations for war should become ne y it is earnestly to be hoped that they will not be carried out on Lydecker tunnel plans. ——__ + «= —___ eutgert is inclined to the opinion that » is a fate even worse than being com- led to listen to continuous expert testi- —__- wee Hold the Skirmish Lin silver forces, formal announce- ment are united for this year’s Congress campaigns. Democrats, populists and re- publicans who believe that this govern- ment 2s an fadependent act should open its mints to the free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 will work together in an effort to elect a majority of the next House. hese men call themselves bimetalists. They ure going into the campaign with that cry, and in the hope of conquering in that sign. But, nevertheless, they are silver monometzlists. The policy they ad- Vocate will if adopted sink the finances of the country at ence to a silver basis, and there they will remain until that policy shall be changed. Gold will necessarily Le driven into hiding or out of the country. What is proposed therefore 1s not bimet- lism, but the sirgle silver standard, to take the place of the present policy, which maintains both the silver and the paper money of the courtry—each in very large volume—on an equality with gold. A union of these forces in 1804 polled an exceedingly large vote. Not large enough, it is true, to capture either the presidency or the House that then was chosen, but so large as to make it certain that had the friends of sound money not united also silver would have won. What therefore should be the response of the sound money men this year? Should not they, too, unite | again? Why is not union this year almost as essential to the safety of the public EVENING STAR] credit as was the union two years ago? The republicans have organized for the fight and have placed at the head of their committee the same man who directed the Congress campaigns of 1896. The gold democrats therefore will find an old ac- auaintance cn deck if they are disposed to co-operate again with the republicans. It would seem to be the part of wisdom for the scund mcney men to put forth their utmost strength again this year. The issue is very clearly defined. The Teller reso- lution does not becioud it at all. A silver majority in the next House will mean a free coinage bill. A sound money majority in the next House will mean the defeat of that proposition, ro far as the House is concerned. The actions of the next House will enter as factors into the next presi- dential campaign. This year's battle, in- deed, is the skirmish line of the general engagement to follow in 1900. Sound money, if possible, ought to hold the skir- mish line. ——__+ e+ —_____ A Doabiful Commendation. Among the matters mentioned in connec- tion with the appointment of Polo de Ber- nabe as the Spanish minister here, purport- ing to show his entire fitness for this duty, is the fact that his recent work in the dip- lomatic offices in Madrid has brought him into close connection with the arrangements for a commercial treaty between Spain and the United States. It is suggested by those whose inclinations lead to the formation of favorable impressions of the Spanish dip- lomats that this will cause Senor de Ber- nabe to be favorably received by this gov- ernment, that is said to be so eagerly seek- ing new commercial relations with Spain and is depicted as anxious to obtain reci- Procity with Cuba. It is te be doubted whether this qualification will endear Senor de Bernabe to the thinking American citi- zen, who cannot disassociate the entire suggestion of a commercial treaty between Spain and the United States from the thought of the so-called Cuban reciprocity scheme. The latter is now thoroughly dis- credited. It was considered with grave su picion on general principles at first because of the fact that Cuba has no commercial advantages to offer this country either present or in prospect. It was known be- yond doubt to be a Spanish trick as soon as Senor de Lome acknowledged the authen- ticity of the letter to Canalejas. The re- collection of the exposure of the hollowness of the pretense of Cuban reciprocity ef- fected by that letter is too fresh to need more than bare mention to indicate the ab- surdity of any solemn proclamation now of he virtues of Senor Polo de Bernabe as 2 fit and proper legate from Spain to the United States on the ground of his familiarity with the negotiations already had for the draft of a treaty of commerce between the two countries. Indeed, so dubious is the commendation that it savors of the quality of a left-handed compliment. It may even be the invention of his enemies. —_——— Love for 4 erlen. s before he De Lome’ Senor de Lome’s parting wor left th sho: fer his own land were affectingly suggestive of a great change of heart. He declared that this appalling ster in ‘ana harbor forced him to express the sentiment that of all the countries ir the world he lov best. The southern temperament toriously fickle. Senor de L men are known to be si den changes, but they accused of turning thus suddenly from a feeling ef contempt for a particular ob- ject to an equaily extreme feeling of af- fection for that same object. Senor de Lome’s sudden burst of fondness for the country he has reviled so recently is in truth merely characteristic of the man and of the system of government he repre- sented. What derth can there be to his love he considers no What respect can he entertain for a method of government that he has slandered by. charging that it is headed by a “low politician?” It is to be gravely feared that Senor de Lome was having a bit of quiet fun at the ex- pense of the person to whom he told his tale of overweering grief and love. If he teally intended and expected to be believed, the episode confirms the good judgment ef the government in taking immediate eps for his removal from the scene of action on this scil. A man who can so despicably contort the truth is unworthy of any consideration whatever. There would be more respect here for de Lome if he had frankly acknowledged his zeal for Spain and his corresponding disregard for all things American. It would at least have been honest, and honesty appeals to the American spirit. ——ee The Telephone Controversy Centering The telephone war is beginning to take Cefinite shape. Last nights meeting ot Lusiness men indicated that the feeling ef protest against the company is strong and determined and the decision to hold a fur- ther mass meeting showed that the men who are most earnestly at work are pro- eeding upon logical lines of deveiopment. I. is no longer necessary for the patrons cf the company to gather together to di Ss the details of their grievances. ‘The facts as te the telephone extortion and restric- ticn are now well known. The issue is not one of fact but one of results. What is to be done to relieve the community of the burden that is now upon it? Congress is the ultimate source of remedial action, but meanwhile the telephone company can he shown the folly of a further pursuit of the suicidal policy of over-charge und tyranny. Nothing less than a general demonstration of dissatisfaction will surely accomplish this result. Object lessons of a convincing kind are demanded and if the present temper of the business men cen- tinues to prevail that object-lesson will be forthcoming. ———++2—___. Recent events have brought to notice an- other peculiarity of a repubiican form of government. In this country it is a great deal easier to acquire and hold the title of “Queen” than it is to get a cixteen-hun- ared-dollar clerkship. ——__++e The sentiment which inspires suggestions for more holidays in honor of the country's great men commands respect. But what interests the masses more is a prospect for a material increase in the number of work- ing days. d America is ne- a China could offer some advice well worth considering in connection with being over- confident when a country of legs prestige shows symptoms of belligerency. ——_ --~+ e+. Possibly the Chinese emperor would con- template with relief the possibility of any war whose results could not involve him in indemnity obligations. ——- + ees ____ No doubt the destruction of the Maine will be solemnly alluded to in Madrid as a Providential judgment on the unrighteous, ———— 2+ ee —___ There appears to be no darger of Spain's losing its facility for explaining unfortunate occurrences, because of a lack of practice. ———{ +¢ =e —___ Investigate, but First Send Another Sh: From the Philadelphia Press. In the fact of this disaster, the one im- mediate pressing duty is to provide at the earliest moment for the fullest and most compiete investigation. No American will wish to harvor a thought of the possibility of treachery urless it is forced upon him by investigation. Suggested it will be and has been; but it should be resolutely put aside as grossly improbable and only to be ac- cepted on overwhelming evidence. But in- stanuy, and without delay, first filling the place of the Maine in the harbor of Ha- ama, the Secretary of the Navy shouid er the broadest, most comprehensive and most serenre court of inquiry which can be hel SHOOTING STARS. The Only Fault. “I urderstand,” said Willie Wishington, “that Mr. Haylow has no bad habits.” “Only one,” replied Miss Cayenne. “What is that?” “Boasting that he hasn’t any.” An Exception. No song is sweet as “Home, sweet home”— ‘That is, provided that The person who is singing it Is not a diplomat. . “De man dat’s risin’ in life,” said Uncle Eben, “doesn’ hab no chance foh takin’ firgs easy. Yoh kain’t coast yoh bicycle up hill.” A Plaint. “It’s all the fault of the opposition par- ty,” sald Senator Sorghum, who had been reproached by a friend for his lack of achievements. “As is the case with every- thing that goes wrong, its all their fault.” “But you were elected,” was the re- spons-.” “Of course: But they keep me so busy Worrying for fear I won't get back for arother term that I have hardly any time ‘eft for saving my country.” Unpoetic. “What a beauttful, impressive line that is,” exclaimed the man who quotes poetry; “ ‘if the waters could speak as they flow!’ ” “It doesn't impress me,” answered the practical friend. “I believe in letting well enough alone. If you had sat down in the cellar keeping track of the story that the gas tells as it flows, you'd be satisfied to go ahead pay- ing so much a year for your water and not bother with a meter. An Imaginary Conversation. When February comes around The people all turn out And cause the wetkin to resound With ecng and joyous shout. And even children answer when You ask the reason why And name a farmer citizen Who never told a le. So, to a certain statesman I Made bold one time to say, “Why shouldn't you this method try?” He blandly answered, “nay; For me, truth cannot fill the cup Of a diplomatist. I have endeavored to make up For chances that George missed.” ——_o +2 —___ Smaller Warships. From the Baltimore Sun. The destruction of the Maine—a vessel costing over $2,500,000—by a single explo- sion, whether of the magazine in her hoid, or of a torpedo outside, raises the question of the wisdem of putting two and a half millions in one ship. If we are not to take the offensive at sea, why should we build vessels of great size and cost? Smaller vessels costing not over $500,000 would be ample for harbor defense. The torpedo boat is cheap and efficient for local defense. The torpedo boat destroyer, which is some- what larger, is vastly more efficient, and Admiral Coulomb of the British navy de- clares that it Is the naval vessel of the future and will drive the huge battle ships and cruisers from the seas. He makes the point that over twenty such boats may be built for the money that one battle ship cests and economy and good sense call for the abandonment of large battle ships and eruisers. It is unwise, he argues, to put ail one’s egz3 in one basket. The largest ship may be sunk by one torpedo, such as a small torpedo boat or may eject from her “tubes.” ary type of torpedo is a long eylinder, cigar-shaped, having at its front end a percussion cap and load cf gun cotton and in its rear end a reservoir of compressed air, which acts on its screw propellers to prorel the whole through the water at high speed toward the enemy's vessel It is commonly ejected by means of compressed air—sometimes by explo- sives—from a tube in the bow, side or stern of a ship, above or below water. The ship or torpedo boat is so turned that one of its “tubes” will bear on the enemy’s vessel and at that moment the torpedo is ejected. The tcrpedo strikes the enemy's hull under water and a single hit is suf- ficient to sink a $5,000,000 battle ship. The enemy’s means of defense is to de- stroy the torpedo boat by rapid-fire guns before it can get within torpedo range, which is not very great. —_+ +e ___ ‘The Negro Industrially and Politically Booker T. Washington in the Independent. The negro can work in wood and iron and no one objects so long as he confines his work to the felling of trees and the sawing of boards, to the digging of iron ore and making of pig iron; but when the negro attempts to follow his tree into the factory where it is made into chairs and desks and railway coaches; or when he attempts to follow the pig iron into the factory where it is made into knife blades and watch springs, the negro’s trouble begins. And what is the objection? Simply that the negro lacks skill coupled with brains to the extent that he can compete with the white man, or that when white men refuse to work with colored men, enough skilled and educated colored men cannot be found able to superintend and man every part of any one large industry, and hence for these rea- sons we are constantly being barred out. The negro must become in a larger meas- ure an intelligent producer as well as a consumer. There should be a more vital and practical connection between the ne- gro’s educated brain and his opportunity of. earning his daily living. Without more at- tention being given to industrial develop- ment we are likely to have an overproduc- tion of educated politicians—men who are bent on living by their wits. As we get further away from the war period the ne- gro will not find himself held to the repub- lican party by feelings of gratitude. He will feel himself free to vote for any party; and we are in danger of having the vote or “influence” of a large proportion of the ed- ucated black men in the market for the highest bidder unless attention is given to the education of the hand, or to industrial development. —__~+e—____ Buy More Ships. From the New York Times. We could ill spare the battle ship Maine. Considering the necessarily slow construc- tion of naval vessels we should suppose the administration and Congress would deem it wise to buy immediately two or more ships of her class if any shipbuilder or nation can be found willing to sell. We see no force in the cbjection that such a move might be looked upon as a preparation for war. Ona the contrary, it would have a reassuring effect if our government in that unmistakable manner evidenced its deter- mination to maintain the full strength of our navy. ——— »>++e—___ A Mistaken Opinion. From the New York Herald. In commenting upon the awful fate of the Maine the London St. James’ Gazette finds occasion to remark: “As bearing on this, however, it must be borne in mind that the discipline on American wer ships is usually, to English ideas, rather lax.” English idees, if they really are so in- clined, are entirely wrong. It is a matter of fact and record, to which English naval authorities have testified more than once, chat the discipline maintatned on American men-of-war is the standard of the world and is not usually attained on board any ship in her majesty’s service. — +e Commended by His Good Sense. From_the Union. President Dole of Hawaii conducted ae self with dignity and ——— during his visit to Washington. He demanded no es- pecial attention because of his official posi- tion, but earned much respect by his mod- esty and good sense. His visit aided rather than injured the cause. of Hawaiian an- nexation. ——~>+e—_—____ Watt. From the New York Tribune. It is a time for curbing the tongue and for withholding the hand, and for suspend- had Roel teg tie a ther, or fin: —— comes,: the voice of the nation will be heard in no un- certain souad. —_~+o—___ “Al Men Are Liars.” From the Richmond Dispatch. Ex-President Perier of France: is alone fm being positively unable to tell the truth... 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Re- duced from $12.50 to $6.00. 1 Children’s Biue Silk Ccat, ruffles of silk, richly embroidered on shoulders, ribbon trimmed. Re- duced from $15.00 to $5.00. 6 Children’s Pink and Blue Lawn and Dimity ishop style und jacket effect, trimmed with lace and embroidery. Heduced from $1.50 and $1.75 to $1.00 each. Second floor. Muslin Underwear. 5 Cambric Corset Covers, ve neck, felled seams, buttons and button holes, trimmed with em- broidery. Reduced from 25c. to_15e. 10 Datk Gray Melton Cloth Skirts, mt-roidered with bias fold above, ta and waist. Reduced from $1.25 TF xustin Skirts, umbrella style, gmbroiders, French oak tape at waist. from $1.00 to 69. Reduced 1 French Flannel ‘Gown, tight back, loose front, high collar, elaborately trimmed with cream lace and black ‘Velvet ribbon. Beduced from $20.00 to ide ruffle, ‘French back, to SOc. each. wide ruffle cf! $10.00. . ‘Second oor. Corset Department. 4 pairs I. C. Corsets, made of black Italian cloth, gut, bias, heavily boned with real whalebone. top Blanket Department. 12-4 All-wool Blankets, slightly sofled. Reduced from $10.00 to $8.75. 1 pair 10-4 All-wool California Blankets, soiled. Reduced from $6.00 to $5.00. 1 Horse Blanket, slightly imperfect. Reduced trom $2.00 to $1.00. 4 Marseilles Speoate, | ‘lightly imperfect. Reduced from $3.00 to $2.25 each) PS 4 Roman Blankets, solied, Meduced from $2.00 to $1.00 each. Second fluor. Glove Department. 9 pairs Women’s Kid Gloves, tan, red and black. Sizes 5% and 6. Reduced from $1.00 to 50c. pair. 5 pairs Misses’ Kid Gloves, various sizes, Re- duced from $1.00 and $1.25 to 50c. pair. First floor. Shoe Department. 3 pairs One-strap Black Satin Slippers. Sizes 2% and 5% AA—2y A. Reduced from $3.00 to $1.00 pair. 25 pairs One-strap Pink and Light Bine Satin Shppers, slightly soiled. Sizes 214 to 5% AA—2 to by A—2iy B-2 to 3 C. Reduced from $2.75 to $1.00" pair. 210, Pairs Onesstrap White Satin Slippers, Sizes la und 4 AA—2A—2B-2, 6, 6% aud 7 C. ced from $2.75 to $1.00 pair. Pairs Suede Oxfords and One-stra: white, pink. gr Bia AW1, 1 Slippers, tan und black. Sew 2, Band %, 3, 3% and 4% B—I, 1'y, 2,2%, Tig. 2, 2g and Sig D. Keduced pair. erry 44 0-1, frem $2.00 to Soe. 3 pairs Boys’ Calf Button Shoes. Sizes 5 and 5%. "Reduced from $1.50 and $2.00 to $1.00 pair. Fourth flor. Cotton Department. 14 Hemstitched Sheets, 214x244 yards, Reduced from 85c. to 68¢e. each, 11 Hemstitched Sheet: from 7c. te tc. each, Second floor. Rug Department. 4 Reversible Rangpur Rugs. Size 30x60 inches, slightly soiled. Reduced from $1.45 to $1.00 each. 4 Reversible Rangpur Rugs, terra cotta, wood brow: and light effects, slightly soiled, 2, 6x9 feet, reduced from $8.00 to $6.00 each; 2, Tigx10y 24x2% yards, Reduced feet, reduced from $12.00 to $9.00 each. 4 All-wool Smyrpa Rugs, slightly soiled, 120200 inches, reduced from $3.00 to $1.85 eacl 6x feet, reduced from $16.50 to $12.00; 1, Tato feet, reduced from $26.00 to $20.00. ‘Third floor. Picture Department. 2 Delft Pastels. Reduced from $4.50 to $1.00 1 Colored Photograph, in fancy gilt frame. Re- duced from $5.C0 to $1.50, 2 Oak Easels. Reduced from $2.50 to $1.00 each. 3 oak Easel, white and gold. Keduced from buc. to 106. ywalte and gold. Reduced from 12 Oak Frames, large size. Reduced from $2.00, $2.00 and $4.00 to Bde. em 5 Cherry Frames, ‘arge size. Reduced from 25¢. to le. ea 2 Oval Gilt Frames, with bow knot ornament. Reduced from $1.95 to 25e. 36 Unframed Pictures, Reduced to 2c, each. 1 Picture, of Peg Woffington, in solid oak frame. Reduced from $16.50 to $5.00. 2 Pictures, 16x20, in Florentine frames. Reduced from $3.25 to $) . 1 Photograph, .”? Reduced from $1.95 to $1.00. 1 Oil” Painting, in gilt frame. Reduced from $10.00 to $2.00. gf tncy gilt frame, Reduced 1 Enea frcm $5.00 to S Fea Paintings, 20x24, in white and gilt frames. Reduced from $5.00'to $2.00 each. 1- Engraving, 20x24, In green frame. Reducod from $2.25 to Tbe. Fourth floor. Art Department. 1 Work Busket, satin Mined. Reduced from $4.00 to $1.00. 5 Bnameled Stools. Reduced from 50c. to 25c. 1. Commenced terpiece, with silk to finish. Reduced irom $2.75 to $1.65. 1 Commenced Centerpiece, with silk to finish. Recuced from $5.0) to $2.50. First oor. Souvenir Department. 15 Fancy Ash Trays. Reduced from 35c. to 10c. each. 20 Fancy Candlesticks. Reduced from 50c. to 10c. eacl 2 Glass Flower Vases. Reduced from 10c. to 2 for Be. 10 Ornaments. Reduced from 5c. to 25, each. First floor. Umbreila Department. 2 Men's Umbrellas, 26 and 28 inches, natural wood handles. Reduced from $2.00 and $2.50 to $1.25 cach. 4 Men's Union Taffeta Umbrellas, 26 and 28 inches, natural wood handles. Ieduced from $3.00 and $3.50 to $2.00 each. 2 Umbrellas, 26 inches, red and plum changeable silk, Dresden handles.’ Reduced from $3.00 to a each. Women’s Umbrellas, ivory and pearl handles, wits silver trimmings. Reduced from $5.09 10 50 each. First floor. China Department. 1 English Porcelain Dinner Set, 115 pieces, neat floral decoration. Raduced from $15.00 to $12.50. 1 Delft ‘Teliet Bet, 10 pleces, pitcher 2 odd $1.25 to 75c. a a? Geta agi Porcelain Seace Bots | 3 Reduced from to 15e. each. in Reduced from $2.25 3 to 2 Blue Porcelain Soup Tureens. from $2.50 to $1.25 each. 3 Decorat ‘Sugar Bowls. Re- Grced from C0c. to 25c. each. Housefurnishing Dept. eee juare Clothes Hamper, soiled. Reduced from, 00 ti 00. Hampers, soiled. Reduced from py 1 perm eeedirpenensed Sa Reduced trom Soc. to iaineigh: & Bro. Now Is ir | Your Chance. } Big Bargains Friday On our 3d Floor. | Boys’ Clothing Dept. et fo aeecerwr San att | Scotch Cheviot Suits, | $1.19 each. | || Wool Plaids and Checked Suits. . es $1 .50 each. Navy Blue Cheviot Suits, : $1.49 each. | All-wool oy different |, ‘ lot of new oan in Light and Medium _— Skirtings, | - yd. A large TOF of Fast | Color Bordered Children’. s Handkerchiefs. . . Ic each. 3 cases 4-4 Bleached Cotton Remnants, including cambric, such as Lonsdale, Utica, Pride of the West and other foremost brands. . ---634c. yd. One case of Bates’ Best Seersucker Remnants, good styles, 12}c. a eZ Under. skirts, also suitable for a sum- mer dress skirt, reduced from H $1.25 to........60¢, each, | 25 pieces of Bleached and | Unbleached Twilled Crash, k 334c. yard. A lot of Stevens’ All-linen i Crash. ...-.+-.- .634¢, yd. i Tomorrow only, your choice of any Dress Skirt on the floor......-. $1.00 each. A lot of } and 1-yard wide Domet Skirting, in remnants, | bordered and scalloped, 534c. yd. 5 pieces Wool Scotch Tweed Bicycle Suiting....25¢, yd. \ A line of Scotch Plaid Dress { Ginghams...... -3¥Kc. yd. | A lot of Apron Checks, 3%c. yd. 1,500 yards of one-yard wide Percale Remnants, fast colors, 6l4c. yd A lot of Feather-proof Tick- ing Remnants, 25c. quality A. C. A., differ- | ent styles. 214c. yd. 25c. quality Conestoga, Ac. yd. Children’s Black Hose, derby ribbed, all sizes, fast col- ors, 3 pair for..........25¢, 5c. quality French Flannel, imitation, light outings, 5c. yd Don’t lose sight of this fact. These are all new goods and advantages not obtained else- where. 12 Crystal mia roman NOMA MAL aA i 2 = Marshmallows our Special Friday, 18c.)4ib. box Packed in handsome hinge lid metal boxes, Gill's Marshmallows are in a claus by themselves. You shall be the Judge as to which class. 921 F St. and Gill's, 1223 pa. Ave. 21 years’ experience. > ee feted Beh cet? 3 + Williams’ : : Prussian : ,Cough Syrup + _is a very necessary medicine to have in the house now. These cold, blustering days will leave many coughs and colds in their wake. Williams’ Cough Syrup © is all that’s needed to relieve ° and CURE coughs and colds. It’s pleasant co take — and therefore the best for children. ONLY Pe ORES. FARRAR rd & Store, ‘Pont Sistas haphalhe impeded Nike ea