Evening Star Newspaper, February 19, 1898, Page 6

6 THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTO™ SATURDAY..........February 19, 1898. CROSBY S. NOYES...... THE EVENING STAR has a regular a ‘Washington dallies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has mo competitor. (7m order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the at nimply to THE STAR, or to ess Depart- or purpose. office, American Rights in Havana Harbor. Two important developments in the pro- gress of the inquiry as to the cause of the Maine disaster, are. today noted. It has been determined that this government still possesses {ts full extra-territorial rights over the wreck and the highest authorities here have decided not to permit the Spanish gcvertiment to ‘conduct a sub-marine ex- arrination into the condition of the vessel ai the same time that the American official investigation Is under way. ‘These two determinations mean that the administration is seeking to ascertain all the facts in such mayner as will mos theroughly convince the people at large that the truth will be laid bare, at what- ever cost. There is no question in inter- national law as to the rights of a nation over the decks of its war-ships, wherever they may charee to be. A logical interpre- tation of this doctrine leads inevitably to the assumption that if such a vessel is by any happening sunk beneath the surface oz the water the rights that pertain to her are not diminished, save as the owning government may formally waive them by deliberately 2bandoning the wreck. In this case the Maine was wrecked by a cause now unknown. A serious question exists as to whether that cause was accidental or the result of foul play. It is the first duty of the cwning government to deter- mine that point as far as possible. Until it has satisfied itself and has done all in its power to rescue its property from total loss its extra-territorial rights should be maintained, especially in view of the sus- picion entertained by the people that other than accidental agencies caused the dis- aster. It is enly proper, too, that the govern- ment should conduct the inquiry and ex- amination upon its own responsibility, with- out accepting aid or suggestion from with- out. The Spanish government has acted in this matter with extreme courtesy, but that faet does not now justify any relinquish- ment of rights on our part or any neglect of a stern duty. ——_+ += ___ No Compromise. A conference has been arranged for next Menday veen the representatives of the oleomargarine dealers accused of violating the internal revenue laws and the Attorney Gereral, for the purpose of discussing ‘the latest proposition to compromise the prose- cutions by the payment of 38,u00 to the government. There should be no necessity for such a conference, save to give the new Attorney General an opportunity to declare is unwillingness to connive at the viola- tion of the statutes by thus accepting for the government a money consideration. The receipt of ten times that sum by the gov- ernment would not insure the stoppage of the tricks that are being practiced upon the people by the tmitation butter makers and dealers. It is a profitable business, this imposing of oleomargarine and other forms of artificial butter upon the coasumer as butter at butter rates. It is productive of such envrmous gaiis that those engaged in it can easily afford to pay heavily for the privilege of keeping out of prison while they are engaged in the fraudulent traffic. But aside from such considerations, it is in the highest degree unseemly for the government to encourage law-breaking by compromising with those who scoff at its statutes. Tie mere suggestion that. the geverpment’s prosecutors can be ordered off when smart money is accepted is an en- couragement to other classes of tricksters. The demoralizing effect of such methods of compromise are wide-spread and serious. Attoraey General Griggs can give the people cf the country no stronger assurance of his high purpose in assuming charge of this important branch of the government then by declining peremptorily to order the stoppage of the prosecutions, even though the money corzideration proffered is doubled or quadrupied. The government needs no financial help from such sources, at the expense of defrauded citizens of the United States. ———_2+o—____ The Suffragists and the Daughters. The woman suffragists close their con- vention tomorrow and give place to the Daughters of the American Revolution. Washington welcomes these great assein- blages, dealing with momentous questions, end ts glad that the advantages of the city Rave been so thoroughly recognized that the capital is now considered without ques- ton as the n.ost appropriate meeting place. The sessions of the Daughters next week Promise to be more exciting than were these of the suffragists during the week jest closing. A weighty problem confronts these patriotic women. ‘They must choose a president-general. The choice is embar- rassing because of a wealth of good mate- ral. Perhaps some of the suffragists might stop over a few days and give the Daughters a few points about electioneer- ing ana campaigning. They have studied the problem fn all its phases, and are doubtless qualified to speak and teach with euthority. —__+ ee —___.- The American people have been criticis-d because they tolerate a great deal of demonstration, trivial or sensational, for which there is no reasonable basis. perhaps it is this very habit which co analysis, that enables the public to remain calm amid clamor which might mislead a less sophisticated populace. ———»++e—___. A Pennsylvania society, professing pur- poses of reform, announces that politicians will not be admitted to membership. It is difficult to understand how the organiza- tion expevis to accomplish much if this restriction is rigidly enforced. Every man who casts a vote is to an important degree & politician. ——— + += ___ Two American Officials. During this most deplorabie business at Havana the government has had the ser- vice of two men at that port who have shown themselves to be altogether worthy of their commission. They have carried themselves in a trying situation with the best of judgment, while their communic: tions, written at great disadvantage, have been entirely clear and satisfactory. As the conditions there continue grave, and tay even increase in gravity, it will be of moment to remember that these two off- cials are stfll on the ground, and in posi- tion to continue to render important aid to all American interests. Consul General Lee from the day of his arrival in Havana has shown himself to be the right man in the right place. He has discharged all of his duties well. He has met every emergency.. promptly and Successfully. He has inspired confidence both there and at home in the bosom ot everybody who desired to see some spiri manifested in the American consulate in Havana. Al! American visitors to that city have returned home with praises on their Ups for General Lee, mentioning, as al have done, not only his courtesy, but hi: attending all of his €fforts. In Captain Sigsbee, as events have made plain, the qualities of a fine man and an equally fine sailor are well united. There is not the faintest suggestion that the loss of his ship is in the slightest dégree to be laid at his door _ All reports agree in prais- ing his bearing and vigilance before the catestrophe, while in the hour of that event his poise and coolness are described as having~been of the best. He should be rated by his appearance in that hour of trial, and that appearance entitles him to the admiration of all men, and especially his countrymen. As we have said, General Lee and Cap- tain Sigsbee are in Havana, and their pres- ence there should contribute to the public confidence in the fairness and thorough- ness of the important investigation about to begin. They have united in asking for @ suspension of the public judgment pend- ing the inquiry into the destruction of the Maine. They volunteer no opinion them- selves, and their conservatism should act as an example here at home until the country Is better advised about what the country today 1s so justly and intensely concerned. ——__+-+—___ The Viseaya. — It is not unlikely that the precautions taken in New York harbor for the protec- tion of the Spanish warship Vizcaya may for the moment recelv2 a too extreme in- terpretation abrcad as to the real situa- tion in this country. Strangers may not sufficiently allow for a condition of affairs for which the United States is in no meas- ure responsible. Except upon full informa- tion and reflection a comparison is not probable between the way in which the officials, state and national, are recetv- ing the Vizcaya under circumstances forced upon them, and the way in which they would have received her had affairs not taken s> strained a turn. When the Vizcaya left Spain the Spanish minister to this country stood without the slightest reflection on his official char- acter and sincerity, and the Maine, though unwelcome there, was riding safely at an- chor in the port of Havana. As inter- preted over here, there was a bit of bra- vado in the Vizcaya’s mission, but not sufficient to offend. Had nothing unusual occurred between the time of her depart- ure from home and her arrival here her reception in New York would have called for but few of the precautions for her safety that are now being taken. Some obtrusive, but by no means menacing, curiosity would have marked the extreme of the manifestaticns in the port. But during the Vizeaya's voyage across, the Spanish minister has been revealed as a trickster and a traducer of the Pres- ident of the United States and of the American people, and the Maine has gone to the bottom in Havana harbor, with five-sixths of her crew, under the most appalling and mysterious circumstances. The trickster has sailed for home in dis- grace and an investigation has been or- dered into the Maine's loss. Naturally, therefore, the occasion is not propitious for the arrival in American waters of this Spanish warship, whose mission never was necessary except upon fanciful Spanish lines. Nevertheless, the ship having arrived, her safety while she remains in American waters is a most sacred charge on this government. Every step should be taken to insure that. It is something that the governr ent owes to Itself as well as to the visitor. And the provisions for the discharge of the duty are, it is a pleasure to observe, of the most thorough and care- fui description. ——++e—____ Gossip About Governorships. Gossip respecting gubernatorial nomina- tions is more than ordinarily interesting just now in several quarters. Men of na- tional reputation, who have recently lost office, or whose hold on office is thought to need strengthening, are being proposed for state honors. First on the list is David B. Hill. The suggestion in his case seems far fetched. Mr. Hill is not at present In favor with Tammany Hall, and that would appear te bar him from the race for governor of New York this year. Still the suggestion is made, and is receiving some attention. In Pennsylvania the fortunes of Mr. Quay are thought to be a little shaky. The divi- sions in the republican party are serious, and a great deal of severe criticism is be- ing leveled at the senior senator. He has exercised large power in the state for some years, and has been in the habit of nomi- nating, and afterward controlling, the state tickets. It is considered important in his scheme of control that the governor be a man of his choice. Governor Hastings af- ter election broke with the senator, and out of that has in some measure grown Mr. Quay’s present embarrassments. Hence it is suggested that if Mr. Quay wants té make sure of his next election he would do well to run for governor himself. Mr. McMillin retires defeated from the senatorial contest In Tennessee and at once announces his candidacy for governor. His chances for the nomination are thought to be good. A governor is to be elected in Kentucky next year, and democratic candidates for the nomination are numerous. They may multiply to such a number as to make the situation dangerous for the party. In that event former Senator Blackburn, the strongest of the Kentucky silver leaders, may be chosen to make the race. Mr. Blackturn’s real desire is to come back to the Senate, but that would be forwarded rather than retarded by a successful race for governor. Now and then it is hinted that Mr. Gor- man may try to find his way back to Wash- ington by the way of Annapolis. Sugges- tions that he try for a seat in the House seem not to have impressed him. Whether this other suggestion will do so remains to be seen. Few men believe that Mr. Gorman wher he quits the Senate will quit politics, and it may turn out that the next race for governor of Maryland will tempt him. —— +++ ___ Senor de Lome can afford to express his esteem of the United States with the elo- quence of one who realizes that his. pro- testations will not lead to his being asked for any favors whatever. —___--+ + There is a suspicion thut the people in control of Washington's telephone service are ambitious to make their charges as altitudinous as their wires. -—__ — + +e —__. General Weyler tugs at his tether and seems deeply annoyed at a possibility of any trouble with this country for which he has no Girect responsibility. ——_+ ¢-+-___ Another Indiscreet Spanish Diplomat. Lieut. Sobral, naval attache of the Span- ish legation in this city, is evidently anxious to breathe again the air of Spain. He must find the climate of America unwholesome. No other motive than a desire to follow his late chief, Senor de Lome, can be tm- agined for the remarks he has just been re- ported as uttering concerning the disaster to the Maine. His words are worthy of recording at this time te show how eager this enterprising young Spaniard must be to return to the continent of Europe in short order: “I know the cause of the explosion,’ he said, ‘but I cannot divulge it.’ pressed for further information, and finally replied: ‘It was the result of an explosion inside of the ship, which took place in one of the forward magazines. The fact is that the discipline and the watch observed the ship were very lax. ‘This, as one Eng- lish newspaper the other day declared, is the case on warships generally.’ ” Lieut. Sobral then went on to promise himself the command of a Spanish wer ship in case of trouble between that cour- HE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1898-24 PAGES. close attention to business and the success | try and this, as the result of the informa- tion thet hes come to his knowledge as naval attache at this capital. All this ts very interesting. It may be viewed in two ways, elther as the bombastic utterance of an understrapper who assumes to know more than other people ahout a matter of great concern, and who seeks to inflate the Public appreciation of his consequence. Or it may be based upon fact and may sugges: that the suspicions as to the cause of the disaster are only too well founded. _ The Words Lieut. Sobral uses are significant, if true. A logical extension of his suggestions end intimations is that the lax discipline cn board the Maine was known in advance by the Spanish, and that it was utilized to enable some emissary to penetrate to the forward magazines and place there an in- fernal machine or fuse, permitting him to make good his escape. How else could Ldeut. Sobrel or any other living person know in the present stage of the inquiry exactly where the explosion took place? —>+e—___ The New York man who went to Phila- delphia and was victimized by a bunco game will be pointed to by Tammany as a terrible example of what life under an ultra reform administration will do. + = Senor de Lome left the country just in time to avoid the celebration of George Washington's birthday. He will miss an interesting amecdote concerning that great man’s character. ——_++s—___ Perhaps Mr. Joseph Choate could give a valuable opinion on certain liberties which young Mr. Leiter is disposed to take with the law of supply and demand. —___<+-—__. The Spanish news-distributors are at least willing to admit that a catastrophe has occurred which was not “another Spanish victory.” ——_+++____ Nobody has yet heard of Herr Most pre- paring to hasten where the dynamite is thickest. —___+ e+ _____ SHOOTING STARS. Unelens. “What do you think of that bill I have prepared to introduce?" inquired one mem- ber of the legislature. “It is a sheer waste of time,” replied the other. “It isn't.practical enough to become @ law, nor foolish enough to get your name into the newspapers.” Very Caloric. The emotional Htterateur had just writ- ten a piece of which he was very proud. The editor looked it over and then said: “Do you candidly think such opinions ought -to go into cold type?” “I don't know much about the practical work of printing.” was the reply, “but I don’t believe it makes any difference. Even if the type {s cold, I guess that article will take the chill off it A Reminder. Oh, ye who vaunt your pride so bold, ‘Twere meet that you recall That maxim old In which we're told What goes before a fall. An Optnion. “I have been making quite’ a study of raval warfare,” said the deliberate citizen, “and I tind the subject very interesting. Now. what do you think is the best way to equip batiie ships?” And without hesitation the laconic friend answered: “In a hurry.” . Varying Conditions. “It’s wonderful,” remarked the contem- plative citizen, “to note how much depends on the manner in which a thing is said.” “Yes,” replied the business man. “Take the word ‘hello,’ for instance. One doesn’t realize how it may affect his pe- cunlary standing until he comes to say it to a telephone.” Out of Senson. *Tain’t the thing to holier, Raisin’ a distress When a situation Calis fur thoughtfulnese. It's a waste o’ power, An’ it doesn’t seem jes’ right Usin’ up yer valor When there isn't any fight. People as 1s patient— Them’s the ones as acts When they've sifted matters To the bottom facts. Dogs that does much barkin’ Ain't counted on to bite— Usin’ up their valor When there isn’t any fight. He Kept His Head. From the New York Post. To Capt. Sigsbee’s calm dispatch are we indebted more than to any other one thing for the general disposition to wait and hear before striking. His situation was excru- clatingly painful. but he kept his head. He was telegraphing rot only under the first keen sense of disaster, not only con- scious that he stood responsible for the loss of his ship and his crew until inquiry should relHeve him of all suspicion of negli- gerce, but fully aware that, one word, one hint, from him would set’ this country aflame. The self-possession and the good judgment of his dispatch were, under these circumstances, simply admirabie. With the voice of reason heard so audibly from him, it was easier for it to make itself heard in Washington and throughout the land. We owe this cool-headed officer mvc —_____ +» ______ Captain Sigsbee’s Gallantry. From the Army and Navy Journal. It is a gallant action to blow up the enemy's warship in time of war, as did William T. Cushing. It is an equally gal- lant action to stay by your own ship after she has been blown up, amid deadly peril ef more explosions, until your men are off; and it argues even a higher and no- bler gallantry to stand between this aw- ful experience and an imminent outbreak of popular frenzy and by cool, brave coun- sel avert the greater calamity. This did Charles D. Sigsbee. No man ever better earned the thanks of Congress. His coun- try already thanks him and is proud of him. ——————__ +» —___ A Brave Man. From the Springfield ‘Republican. All honor to the gallant captain out of whose grief and bitterness at the sight of his ruined ship and his annihilated crew could have come the calm, the collected, yet extraordinary message to his country, “Public opinion should be suspended.” If Capt. Sigsbee had been another Nelson in the number and brilliancy of his naval vic- torles he could never have pointed to a greater personal triumph than those words. He gave to the nation its cue, and from the President down the nation quietly has followed him. —_>+e—____ An Example for the Hour. From the Chicago Times-Herald. Capt. "3 exampl? should be emu- lated by every patriotic citizen, and by all who desire to know the truth and nothing but the truth concerning ihis dire event. If the origin of the disaster 1s discoverabla it will only be by calm and patient investi- gation. Let there be no excitement. When the truth fs known there will be tim> enough to act. ———_+ +e —___ Time to Compel Peace. From the Chicago Record. ‘The affair cannot but serve to bring the American p3ople to a keener realization of the peril that comes from having a state of war at their doors. American patience very nearly come to the point of exhaus- tion. It ts time for the devastating war in Cul destructive alik2 to industry in the i and to the commerce of the United States, to end. It is time for the govern- ment at Washington to compel peace. Making History. From the Indianapolis News. 5 _Zola is not writing fiction now; he is mak- ing history. : ‘PW. tonves to the” tare. i See tifat your ; grocepsends you : “Cream Blend.” Don’t be persuaded into % buying any of the numer- 3 ous “private brands” of flours that most grocers sell. They may be all right 2 —they--may not. You know nothing about them. You do, know—beyond a shadow..of a doubt—that Cream Blend Flour !s Best It is a flour that experts as well as goods cooks and” economical housewives have found to be faultless. It never fails—never dis- appoints—and it’s always the same whether you buy a pound or a barrel: €7Make it a point to specify “Cream Blend” every time you order. 'B.B. Earnshaw & Bro. te 1105-1107-1109 11TH ST. 8.E.3 Wholesalers, 1ipo.h002 MST, SE It 3 ME $s e Best California Fruits, 19c. can. All kinds, including White Cherries, Lemon Cling Peaches and Bartlett Pe: in extra beavy syrups. Only J9e. 3 cans for Bic. C7 Imported PEAS and MUSHROOMS— gholceat qualtty—very toothevme “2 caus for Imported ASPARAGUS—extra_ fine— . tin, “Nanticoke"’ TOMATOES—only ‘98c. dozen cans. C7 “Private Stock" Whisky. 75e. qt. Jas. D. Donnelly, 14th & I. "Phcpe 984. Orders filled promptly. fel9-s,tu,th-20 DAP HH HH He HHH HHH Hee HH HH a ee a * most easily digested-= most efficient form in a B.S. WILLEAMS: & oo. 5 The most palatable which to take Cod 7 Liver Oil is our PHOSPHATIC EMULSION. : It has no taste or odor of the pure oil--and is easily retained by weak stomachs. We prepare { it of pure medicines-- ) and the finest Nor- wegian Cod Liver Oil. y Only 0c. a pint. WILLIAMS’ : Temple Drug Store, : Cor. 9th and F Streets. ) ¢ REEL REE OS old thing. NNR ES NR EAE RE REE REY ‘Tis The Genuine.” ‘There’ po danger of getting a substitute it you sore to us.for “PRIVATE STOCK” WHISKY. We have the same pure old rye that has been sold here for the past 20 years Quart bottles—holding a full quart of this fine Whisky—odly Bh Scotch Whisky—$1.50 and $1.75 bottle. B. Hoover, 1417 N. Y. Ave. -s.t.th-14 fe $2.85 Peres: rare and rich bargain! Beautiful spring styles of the usual $4 qnalit Derby Portieres, 2 to 6 pairs of ea! ! pattern. 11 exquisite colorings. Tnose 8. who come now can take their pick for $2.85. the Houghton ©. 1214 F St. fel?-204 we Soft, White Skin —— 1s within reach of every woman. All that is needed to make the complexion faultle is BRIGHTWELL’S COMPLEXION CREAM. It removes every facial blemish— kes away redness and olliness—preserves ind beautifies the skin. 25¢. jar. G7 LANASOL OINTMENT cures the most obstinate cases of PIL! Only 25c. jar. Evans’ Drug Storefbe tesn¢ Conn. ave. and § st. and 1428 Md. fe19-16d x MTT AT TT TTT If You Will Entertain Before Lent Give us entire charge of the Re- freshments. We'll relieve you of all the trouble of netting every- thing ready for the table. “We give our personal attention to arrang- ¢ and furnishing all the Refresh ments. We see to It that our part of every entertainment is a suec- ce & 426 oth st., JAPVIS, Poe So, ‘ONFECTIONER & CATERER. fe19- t.th-28, Eee ETT Snap’em up Three big floors full of bargains in Crock- ery, Gtasewyare, furniture and the like here rea to a up the thrifty housekeeper. We've lopped % per cent ol the lowest.abeut-town prices in order to make a quick and clean sweep of this stock. Better be apong-the early comers. 15 if SL DU eeeee Ww. H. Kaiser, 20th & Ave. Successcr to 8. ‘K- Brown & Son, 820 20th st. o2T-3m1,20 DSS S25 9 SS Sa [=4 LATE, 5c. A Corn Curé = —that does titre—that inoves both hard and sott corae grit out the” test pain—that's “S. & a” ‘And it costs only ak. are invited to attend at our store of the iters."” and learn pie = —— to care for thelr hair. = STEVENS’ - Pharmacy, Cor. 9th & Pa. Ave. end your soiled shirts, collars ‘and cuffs here on a “trial” trip! Our Oe one, is sure to lease you. Just drop a postal or Fhone 592: and-we'll-send for your bundle—and return it the day prom- ittot' see. pais ks O05 13th Bt 1823 14th St. ~ z 019-208 The Busy. eat edema S. Kann,Sons&Cc. | A Great — Between-Season’s Sale Winter's dying—Spring’s just waking up. There's hardly enough vitality in either season to push the selling of winter goods, nor yet of spring styles. We're going to have a novel sale here for the next two weeks. Every bolt of Dress Goods, every yard of Silk, every Skirt and Suit—in short, EVERYTHING THAT’S LEFT CF WINTER STOCK is now reduced as low as quality and excellence were ever ticketed. And all the new, fresh, beautiful Spring stcck, which has been barely dis- played, is already remarked from the silk shelves to the upholstery par- lors. Here’s a proceeding which affords no precedent—no firm yet ever had the daring to lower prices already the lowest before it had felt the Silks ! pulse of public approval. It don't take mnch boom to enliven Silk selling here—Quality better than the best—prices lower than the lowest—assortment bigger than the bisgest—that's the record our Silk Department gained for itself a» soon as it got well way—But we're going to use lots of “boom” notwithstanding. ‘The “‘boom"’ of prices crashing against cost—the sweetest sound to a woman. 23-inch Fine Clear Finish India Silk, a beautiful, lustrous black, that will neither slip nor pull. 50 full pieces. To go Monday at 29c. item 1s remarkable—it’s an eclipse which darkens all other values. Other checks may please the purse, but checks more pleasing to the eye never graced a silk counter. There are all kinds, big, bold, dashing checks, as well as quiet modest little blockings. Of course every color known to dyeing is included. 23-Inch Checks = 21=Inch Glace Checks 21-inch Novelty Hair Line Stripe Checks 22-Inch Quarter Square Checks - = = = = = = = 69¢, ols ia, = «t= = 25. = 79c. es cs = = 85c. A Bengal tiger couldn’t devastate Bengaline prices more furiously than we have. These are goods which are worth $1.50. They come in Old Rose, Tan, Red, Light Gray, Brown and the new shade turquoise Nile, Pink, Helio, Navy, O8c ° Barres and Pompadours lead the Novelty Silks. We lead the selling of Barres and Pompadours by selling. $1.75 values forsccce ss In two gt turquoise, heliotrope, Nile, two tans, light blue and every other desirah Pompadour and Barre Brocades—a combination of the s best styles—a quality which is really superfine. Styl richest description, 23 in. wide. Worth $1.75. Special....... $1.25 le color. son’s two $1.25 Styles of the Dress Goods. We're firing from the citadel when we speak of Dress Goods. Forty more feet of space added within the last fortnight makes the shelf room of this department simply enormous. And {t's all spring stock, too, and it will take many, many weeks of brisk, active, continuous selling to put us where we'd like to be when the season's over. ‘This little bed spell of weather may somewhat dampen your ardor, but it’s only increased oury— We mean to SELL, even if cut prices before the seaso. starts have to be made. 206 pieces of Fancy Spring Mixtures. They're early season weight—a Mttle heavier than real spring wool-ns. Every color, every blending, every pettern and derign among ‘em that ean represent styles and taste. For This Week. Those which are 39c....... 29¢. Those which are 49c 39c. Those which are 59c¢ 49c. ‘The most recent color and pattern schemes AU wool Belges and Mluminated Vigeroux Suitings. They're standard qualities, 50 inches wide. Worth 75c. = 59c. New Etamine and Granite Suitings, 48 Inches wide. Of course, they're wool from selvage to selvage. Of course, they’re the pick of the best styles and colors. Of courre, they're 69 Co nurvels of cheapness, since thetr price 1s changed from 89. to.... Hiuminated Suitings for will be al- the right colors. Worth 58. 49c. Two good Serge values these 40-In. Storm or Diagonal Serges. Unequaled 19¢ wn sesenses “< ni biggest mill runving couldn't make it 19¢. under this price. Used to be 20¢...... =i A new lot of Challies—wcol, of course—in rich, dep cardinal effects, sure to make up stunningly. Qvalities Uke ‘em were 10¢ maiked 35c. last year -- mo biking” most exclusively worn, We've an all- al quality, full 38 in. wide, in just Crerm Albatross. The Black Goods. 4o-inch Storm and Diagonal Serges. Worth 29c. 40-inch Fine Twill and Storm Serges. Worth 45c.. Worth 39¢.......-.-2seeeee00++-2OC, 40-inch All-wool Batiste. -- 19¢. -- 29c. 38-inch Fine Mohair Brilliantine. 65c. value...............49¢. 38-inch Fine Mohair Brilliantine, 75c. value................59¢, 45-inch All-wool Henrietta. 59¢c. value... 45-inch All-wool Spring-weight Cheviots, Diagonals and Mo- hair Fancies. 75c. value...............-.......-+2--2------ 59, Three Trumping Upholstery Leaders. Ace, king and queen of the deck—there’s only one of them from our regular stock—the other two leaders are specimens. Good buying on the part of our buyer. Both are manufacturer's sample lines. Thut means the factories’ best us—of price. We expected to get in 1,000 Body Brussels Rugs, which we were going te sell for 29c. They hadn’t come in at this writing, so we've taken a reg- ular stock item instead. In place of a Body Brussels Rug worth 59c. for 39c., we offer for Monday a thousand 36x72 Indian Jute Rugs, in a hun- dred quaint oriental colorings and — marke ic. — ee ee The second item is one of Carpet Lengths—a new thing for us to han- dle, but we couldn’t introduce a more advantageous attraction. The lot comprises the best Velvets, Axmin- sters and Moquets that ever saw da light. Color schemes are simply per- fect—all sorts of designs. Lots of stair carpets included. Some are 2 yards long, others run up to ten yards—qualities in the lot worth $2.25 a yard. ‘CHOICE OF ANY STRIP, 69c. a Yard. 3,000 yards (a lot to buy at this time of the year) of the finest French Embroidered Sash Muslin. Some have borders on one side, some are double bordered. You can use the goods in a hundred ways. A com- plete importing agents’ sample line. Some goods among the lot ate worth 35c., others 39c. Choice, 15c. Yard. inch All-wool Spring-weight Canvas and Etamine. Worth --- 69c. in new designs. 98c. value. 69c. We Acknowledge No Lining Competition Since our prices are almort the same as those which other—but smaller—tirms have to pay when they buy theirs. We have almcst twice an m: salespeuple, surely dcuble the stock and am extensive clientele of shoppers than any southe: business house can boast of. We're proud that we've gained such a foothold, and, far from being satisfied, we have hopes of making still greater inrvads into the local market. Genuine 16-inch Imported Gray Herringbone Haircloth. Sold here regularly at 25c...........16I4c. Fine Quality 36-inch Soft Finish Moire Percaline, in guaranteed fast black, staple and high colors. Worth Our 18c. quality All-linen Stiff Canvas, in Black, Gray, Tan, Our 12$c. Black Back Fancy Waist Lining.............. 934c. 36-inch Fancy Striped Lining, in Roman and Opalescent effects. Worth 15c. yard... --- 9iKe. 8c. Good 3 Twilled Silesia, in Black and all colors........534c. 200 pieces of Gray Leno, in plaid and plain effects. Worth regularly 8c. to Loc. yard............4lAe, . 25c. quality Polonaise Silk Lining, in plain and changeable colors. 7c. 45c. Extra Quality All-wool Black A Million Yards of Domestics : of ours can't be hardly cover the quantity which we dispose of every year—Prices the equals wae itiset tapering abet Naa Direct contracts with the fountain head—the mills—place us in the position of middlemen and you fn the attitude of retailers. Fruit of the Loom and Androscoggin Bleached. Myslin. Adc. 534c. 9-4 Bleached Sheeting, better than Mohawk Valley... jl 134c. 10-4 New York Mills Bleached Sheeting......22+++++-++++ 17c. 200 piecés Best American Indigoes—all choice styles. ... ° Look Out For ‘‘Shylocks” Some flour manu- =-- facturers claim that on account of the higher price for wheat they cannot afford to seil pure unadu iterated flour for the same price as formerly; and rather than charge a little higher price have re- sorted to adulterating flour with cornmeal and other cereals. Such “‘shylocks’’ deserve de- tection in the face of all this deceit and fraud “CIEIRIES” Flour . has maintained its standard of purity and goodness. We have steadily refused to al- low any adulterated substance to enter into the “make-up” of === “Ceres” Flour--and a a result every house- keeper today who val- ues the worth of good flour is using this brand. Get a sack of “Ceres”? Flour from yourgrocer. He’llsup- ply you. Weare whole- salers. Wm. [1. Galt & Bro., Wholesale Flour Merchants, Ist and Indiana ave. Poe ces Throw the responsibilty; on us== That's what our patrons can do. Just understand that every purchase made here is with the distinct understanding that it must give satisfaction. We want to know if it doesn’t. A lady told us the other day she got the idea ours was so exclusive a stock that the prices would be so high she couldn't trade here. That's wrong. We have exclusive styles—yes! But in point of fact our prices are LOWER than many—and as low as any store that carries reliable goods. It’s the very cheap that is the very expensive. This is a QUALITY store—in that we don't admit a dollar's worth of stock that isn’t sound quality. But you never saw a little money go as far in buying Furniture, Car- pets, Draperies and such like, as it will here. Come in and see—there'll be no obligation to buy. HOEKE, Furniture, Carpets, Draperies, Pa. Ave. and 8th St. n a e real facts out electricity * —either as a light or a power * are best learned by dropping * a postal to this office or by * telephoning 1877 and having * our representative call to see * you. We supply current for * power. or light. .S. Electric Lighting 213 14th st. nw. "Phone 1877. fe h b * * * - * * * Cee ee eee oy Co., — Se ftentimes the only || medicine that | is needed to make folks al who are ailing strong and well is a good tonic. 3 i iS