Evening Star Newspaper, February 25, 1898, Page 13

on THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY. 25, 1898—16 PAGES. By Order of the Executors. : Among the Many Specials For Saturday== Ab PERRY’S That this is a Closing-out Sale is reason enough for these : sweeping reductions. We want to turn every bit of the stock into cash as quickly as possible—not a question of how much, but how soon. And because the sale reaches to every depart- ment—everybody’s needs are met—everybody’s interest is kin- dled sgongentesgesgerteagengengengoegengons % his store’s reputation for bestness gives these lowered prices a significance—and makes them magnets that draw you to the enjoyment of matchless bargains. With all the rush the stocks are still fairly complete—the choice still good. We can charge no goods—exchange no purchases—fit ro Gloves—please do not ask it. 50c. French Challis for 37!4c. a yd. e patterns—end t 's designs—that tells We imported them this season, choice for Sie. 5 in alts a high-class novelty-—-K, j are the best. Some are light—seme dark d have been selling them at 5c. Big cnt to Every yard of White and Cotored Em- broidered Flannel Skirting “In the house, and the patterns are rare and exclusive egeedetetetngezeedetadidettegeitetetiteguteteteteggige to cost—42c., 50e., -ie., G8e., 4 . S9e. and 98e. buys them now= our sele the best = {and many b e + sia ERAS sls ose ok z ¢ . ; = :Koechlin French Printed Muslins--Now 20c. yd.g é test Importations, furnished to vs on advance order—and to us exclusively here; s she = _ = and simply unmatechable, 2ve. a yard is nothing short of a & 2 e have reduced seme oe — ee We offer the choice of a let of new and $ » Pong a other de- J % ° pee Bray stylish Scotch Oxford Shirtings—stripes, $ = 37IAC. Sant checks and plaids, designs of our con. $ -* 25c. fan. s 4 $ This is How We Have Stationery. $ the Velvets. A Raney aes of Stetionery—RE! = s2inch Black Velvet that bas been $3 50c. $ « yard=NoOW 4 apes 2 Irish Linen Paper—REDUCED from t2e. $2.25 Sara to 8c. Initial Seals—REDUCED from 15¢. to ile. Snow Flake Paper, a superior writing paper—REDUCED from 15e. to 9c. Have You Noticed These war du Now been sellin; $2.75 fart. Bh at $4-NOW ck Velvet, reliable DUCED from $2.50 to $1.90 fara Jewelry Specials. Rest Gold-plated Cellar Puttons—RE- a DUCED feow 250. to Te nr. | oillk Reductions? Wks, in street colors jd Rings Children’s S lid REDUCED frem Sve z Best Goblplated Bracelets-REDUCED 69c. aoe We. from & i 6 yards of Satin Parisians, in change- id a sand street combfnations— dd Stick Pins-REDUCED frum . Ge. and Fie. Ue - r Dee D from $1 to Specials in Merino 69e. Sar, Underwear. A Call to the Bibbed ay Merino Swiss Glove Counter. ck und 1 sleeves— e A-button Jos: stead Gupte 45c. REDUCED fro: Lites cod Vests. In White and Neiural-KEDUCED from to <tatton Tre ¢ Glace Gloves—RE- lfc. DUCED from $1.75 fo ‘i z a Rarer” S125 tone. 2easp Chamois Gloves — RE! frum $1 to 4 BaCe ae = Woot 5 : 3 se | Trimmings. z } Jet Belero-REDUGED from $2. 4 Attractive Hosiery 32. Offerings ents. 11 Inches long RE- eed Hose. with double Bs : tes_REDUCED “trees Zic. 3 loved Bead $4.50 to Yoke - $3. Black Silk Yoke-REDUCED from $4.25 te REDUCED from Richellew Ribbed Russet Ss st ta ta te te patr. $3. fetta Were tore auDLcED we | These Specials in See. tw Mufflers & Handkerchief Colored Plaid Sk Mufilers—REDUCED from $1.25 to 75¢. Black Brocaded Silk Mufflers—REDUC- ED from $1.25 to 75¢. : Feney Silk Mutllers-REDUCED from 2 to $1.25. Ladies’ Silk Mnfllers, in Mais and Nile REDUCED from 50c. to 25c. Ladies’ Pure Linen Hand- Initial Handkerehiefs—werth 10c. 2 Ladies’ Pure Linen “Initial Handkes BSC. Sate. dies’ Ribbed Slik Thread Hese, evening shades—REDUCED from $1 to 75C. Fara. The Men Should Rush For These. 50 dozen Men's Light-colored Silk Tecks our-in-Hand — Searfs—REDUCED "196. 3 dozen Men's Club Ties, and handsome patterns Bee. te in seolendondonzoeoongengongengeageaguageogeoteaseeteateaseate oeagoeteesodto ete stoatonte contd oe Soesoatecfoatoatoatontesfectctestoerenteafontenge sogeeteeteetoarenteengentooteaferfeaoneseoteeseeseetoeseesonteseoteotessenteeseetantonenenengeateesensongretancerseegesengonsoasenie % < new shades REDUCED from 37c. - dezen Men's Fan special patterns REDL i5c. Senseegendongontenfon oe Hund-embroidered jefs—worth 25e., for 20c. .5 songeegor % Men's French Flannel Night Shirts--RE- P 4 ; : $1. 37i4c. ¢ : é PERRY’S, “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” Pett nln 0p £ FRESH, DELICIOUS per cent Bock Sausage. off all —-—— Prepared in o os wit style. & CK y SS give, a eee ee atl Crockery, Cr A kinds cf Samage ‘at onc _standa Glassware, our own Hams and Eacon—dress our n Pork. Everything the best Furniture, &c. C. RAMMLING, term 9 Center market Take this opportnnity to replenish your isc. Ses ena ne! 123-16 stock of Housefurnishings at 25 per cent lowest prices ever quoted hereabouts. Ve're making this sale the most tempti Dargain feast ever spread before the public. W. H. Kaiser, 20th & A Successer to 8. Je27-3m,20 And POULTRY—FISH of all kinds—a ALT WATER OYSTERS—are some of our Lent “specials.” We guarantee everything be fresh and satisfactory. It not—we'll jadiy return the mone; CF Mail ast telephone orders are filled s carefully and promptly as though delivered Jb person fine © need to grin and bear the pengs of ® pet coru. We remove hard and soft corns and permanently and in- stantly relieve the most painful bum M. G. Jerman & Son. Home [Marke Telephone 2196. fons. Consultation costs nothing. S.E. cor. 1th and I sts. uw. £623 Prof. J. J. GEORGES & SON, Chiropodists, 1115 Px. avs. Hours, 8 to 6; Sundays, fe23-10d ee Tliss E. Ottiel Toepper, . —< —— coma of Tio Lith street, 1114 G Street om I where she will be pleased to see her © former patrons, feldim-8 Flewers and essendertonongeedentaacanconzorerendeedeegenderseeting afoatestontontretentontesfoateatestossoesonsreterte apeateontonseeteate eeotenseeseaterreecescercoetestostoeseatoaroetesto FOR MEDICINAL USE NO FUSEL OIL For Coughs, Colds, Chills, Pneu- monia, Grip, Dyspepsia and all cases where a healthful stimu- lant is required. Be sure to get the genuine from your druggist or grocer. find for pamphlet. DUFFY MALT WHISKEY Rochester, N. Y. CO., A SUBMARINE WONDER. Torpedo Boat Holland Given a Par- tial Trial Trip. From the New York Herald, Today. John G. Holland’s submarine torpedo boat proved a success on the surface in the Stdien Island sound yesterday, and for a short time was submerged. A trip- of 200 miles has been arranged—100 on the surface and 100 beneath. As the Holland was suspected of being under the control of the Cubans, Chief McCullagh has had police patrol boat No. 6 at Elizabeth watching the queer craft. The patrol’s engine gave out on Wednes- day, and as it was generally understood that the Holland would not move until Saturday, a force of mechanics was put to work to repair the damage. Mr. Holiand, Elihu Frost, treasurer of d Company, ard ‘C. M. Morris, - ing engineer, reached Nixon's ship yard soon after daylight yesterday, and when the palice saw that they were to be given the slip a telegram was sent to the New York navy yard. The tug Nar- keeta was sent out immediately to watch the Holland. Mr. Holland at the Helm. Capt. W. T. Cox, with the tug Erie, at 11 o'clock ran alongside of the submarine boat and a few minutes later started down the sound with ft in tow. The Herald's special tug followed. The Holland tt loose from the Erie soon after passing the ltimore and Ohic railroad bridge. The entor was in the turret and took the helm. a a n-knot rate ined it for several miles. It an- 1 iis heim remarkably well, and the gradually increased. Passing uted the submarine wonder, and the tugboat whistled a reply on its behalf. Down the sound the water was decidedly choppy and the 's heay While the Erie and the Herald tug led the little steel craft cut through the -wayes with although several times it was lost At 1 o'clock the Holland tied up rie, while Mr. Holland and. Mr. Morris went aboard to dine. Another start an hour later, and at o'clock surface trials ended. The’ Hofland's telescope conaing tower then disappédred beneath the waters and reappeared soon afterward @ considerable distance further on. Boat is Tied Up. ‘Then preparations were made to tie her up ina cluded spot on the Jersey shore, be- tween Seawaren and Perth Amboy. The demmy torpedoes, gunpowder and ballast were placed in a shed and the crew went to dging; house near by. Both Mr. Holland Morris were highly pleased at the work of the boat. the next few days the Holland will rt Gives and submarine trips. The ism will be adjusted finally and then amite guns will be given a thorough test. Meanwhile the Narkeeta had "been cruis- ing about im Raritan bay, and failing to find the Holland, started up the sound toward abeth. “The Erie had by that time $tart- ed for Ni s yard. On ihe way up it stop ed te transfer a crew frem the steame w Brunswick to choonér A, M. Ca: bound to olk. The men deck when on the government j@ resumed its trip Capt. tug. Cox was surprised to see the navy yard boat approaching him at full speed. It steamed alongside and a squad of officers clamored aboard. Searched Her in Silence. They made a systematic search before speaking, and then cne asked James Clark, the engineer, what the cargo was. After thinking a moment the big engineer said: “A little water, some coal, ropes and a few human beirgs.’’ Capt. Cox was at supper, and a squad surrounded the cabin while one officer queried him as to his business. Capt. Cox enlightened them, but they did not seem satisfied and the officers reported to Lieut. Melville, who was in charge of the Narkeeta. The Herald tug was close at hand, and when I had assured the govern- ment officials that the Erie was not a fil- buster and that Capt. Cox was a well- known pilot, Lieut. Melville withdrew his men, and the Narkeeta went to look for the Holland. The Herald tug followed the government boat and saw searchers pass the hiding place of the Holland. The search was due to the ramor that the Holland was to be turned over to the Cubans, and also to the report of the police patrol in Elizabeth that the Erie was carrying torpedoes and dyna- mite for fil:bustering. The Holland next week will go to Wash- ington to give an exhibition to the govern- ment officials. All of the Holiand company dircctors laugh at the idea of the boat being turued over to the Cubans to sink the Viz- caya. ee. -—_ PRIEST UTTERS TREASON. Father Weber Advises His Parishion- ers to Fight for Spain. A dispatch from Kingston, N. Y., says: Roman Catholics in this city generally and the members of the Knights of St. John in particular are in a state of great indigna- tion over the declaration reputed to have been made by Father Weber at the fune- ral of a member of the Knights of St. John, a semi-military Catholic society, composed largely of Germans. Father Weber, it is alleged, said that it was the duty of every loyal Catholic to take up arms for Spain against the United States in case war was declared against that country, and that every patriotic German Catholic shou!d do all in his power to aid Spain, a Catholic nation. Continuing his remarks, it is said, the priest declared that President McKinley and the members of his cabinet ought to be blown up and that the American flag was not the one for loyal Catholics to fight for under any circumstances. Father Weber is alleged to have said that he had been twice imprisoned because of his religion and his sentiments regarding this country, and he intimated also that if necessary he was ready and willing to be again imprisoned for the same causé. To a reporter who called on him today Father Weber said: “I preached a Catho- lic sermon to members of a Catholic so- clety, and it Is robody’s business what I said. I simply instructed Catholics what it Was their duty to do.” He refuses to affirm or deny the reports of his utterances, z A Lessee. sox J Infant Found in Park. Since the arrest of the colored woman for throwing ray and causing the death of her infant, several live babies have been found. The last one picked.up was a col- ored child, found last night on the park- ing near 4th and C streéts northeast. When discovered the baby-was very -much’ alive. Policeman Williams of the 9th precinct had It removed to the Bruen Home. Should the police: happen- te find-the-inkuman mother ofthe child she will be prosecuted, | Sagasta. SENTIMENT IN SPAIN Take WKINLEY CHARGED WITH DUPLICITY Spanish Admiral Says There; Were No Mines at Havana. PRINCE -BISMARCK’S VIEWS ‘A dispatch from Madrid yesterday says: United States Minister Woodford gave a banquet today in honor of the new Spanish minister to Washington, Senor Polo y Ber- nabe, In addition to the latter, the guests included the Austrian, Russian, French, Ger-. man, Italian, Turkish, Dutch and British_ ministers or Charge d'affaires, and their wives, and the Duke of Veragua, a lineal descendant of Columbus, who was the guest of the-United States at the time of the Chicago fair, and the premier, Senor There were also ‘present Senor Morot y Prendergast, the minister for the colonies; and his wife; Senor Gullon, the minister for. foreign affairs, and Senora Gullon; the Marquis Zareo, the introducer of ambassa- dors; the Countess Sastago, first lady in waiting to ine queen regent; the Duchess of San Carlos, the Marquis Valdo Iglesias, and the staff of the United States legation. 2 Much political importance was attached here to the incident, and the ' banquet, “coupled with the peaceful utterances of: President MeKinléy,” according to a semi- official report, has been “optimistically utilized by the ministerial press.” Government Taken to Task. But the Imparcial today takes the Span- ish government -to task for its “apathy, contrasted with the patriotic feeling of the country,” and warns the nation against the ‘ “hypocritical Yankee policy, which really aims at the independence of Cuba.” Continuing; th Tropaf@dl says: .*‘Prest- dent McKinley may make ,and. reiterate ‘protestations of*friendship ‘and pacific in- tentions, but “his ‘actions, contradict his vi While the Presidestt of the United is cajoling us with words he sharp- is dagger to stab us behind. While talking concord he utilizes his Sundays in unusual United States war preparation at the docks: and cancels the furloughs of the marines. Can we trust those-who are pre- ‘venting the pacification of Cuba and fo- «menting rebellion and filibustering expedi- tions, sending. war ships upder.the pretext of friendship ahd preaching peace? “We must prepare for war. There is no time to acquire new war ships. but we should fit out immediately, what we have,’ sending the Pelayo, Colon, arlos V and Maria Teresa to follow the Almirente,: Oquendo and Vizcaya to Cuban waters and. the rest of the fleet to guard the peninsula. Other policy than preparedness is only to. play the American's game, which is to ex- haust our resources and gain the independ= euce of Cuba without risking anything. How long does the government mean’ to ads the American plans? How long will the, agonizing nation tolggage, the apathy cf the government?” - * ped This language from a-semi-official organ is much.commented poy. The Pais frank- ly deeliires that Cuban jf0¢ppndence is fm minent. | a ? The queen regent presided foday at a’cab- inet council which discjissed’ the relations between Spain and the, Valted States. * Spain Wovkt Fight. A special to the Newv¥6rk* World from the Spanish capital say§! Spain will go to war rather than sel Cujja,of,part with the island on any other»tewmautt - > Twenty years’ oxpétiende'in Spanish polis tics, Yoxether with. Privé’ heard iter? ly from statesmen’ ait parites, ‘Sheludttiz men now In office, enables,me to make that declaration. ae The very thought of selling Cuba is rtdi- guled and scouted by “all classes. In fact, Spaniards dismissed sich a Sigwestion With! .the quer “What party or government’ would dare to discuss:the salecor the independence of Cuba without, ineurring risk of certain, nid be a popular uprising” in which all parties and the army and navy as well would Join to’a man. Financiers: and all men. of business ob- ject to the sale of Cuba, because they. en if $400, ay ”,000 were offered that r the Cuban debt, which already exceeds $500,000,000, and is’ grow- ing at the rate of from §8/000,000. to $10,- 000,000 a month. This gebt is almost wholly in the hands ef Spanish bondhold- ers. Moreover, the price suggested for the sale of Cuba would not be compensation for the enormous amount of Spdnish capital en- gaged in Cuban enterprises, Denies Mine Story. Today I submitted the query to the min- ister of marine if there was a submarine mine in the harbor of Havana in the neighborhood of where the Maine was an- chorea. Captain Novo y Colson, editor of the Mundo Naval, the best professional naval illustrated weekly in Spain, himself a dis- tinguished naval officer, went with me io the minister of marine to introduce me to Admiral Terry, secretary and chief of staff of the minister of marine. Admiral Terry received me with. the tra- ditional courtesy of all Spanish naval offi- cers, and authorized me: to state to the World: “The harber of Havana contained no sub- marine mine in the vicinity of the: place where the battleship Maine and the Span- ish cruiser Alfonso KII were anchored.” Prince Bismarck’s Views. In an interview with Hoffman, the Ger- man-American author, last week at Fried- richsruhe Bismarck spoke with great frank- ness on the subject of the Cuban war. He declared that he did not believe the United States were inclined to annex Cuba, hav- ing enough Catholic population already. Should any attempt be made to arbitrate the present situation between Spain and the United States the only sovereign who would be acceptable to Spain as an arbi- trator would be the pope. The American government would probably prefer the King of Sweden, but Spain would undoubt- edly refuse to accept him: Bismarck said that he could not make out the nature of the Maine disaster, but he supposed that it must-have been due to carelessness. He was -impressed by the fact that seventy of thé, ilors who lost their lives were of Gert fait extraction. The prince emphasized the suptriority of Ger- man and Scandinavian)sailors, pointing out the impossibility of congplefgly manning the British navy with Britigh qallors. that Fast R: , Members of the. poliag bieycle squad did a land office business yastenilay. Five-per- sons arrested for spédding their-” wheels were Thomas Tongue, J¢ Becaid, John Seamark, John W...de,@rogt and Maurice Appleby. They left >coliaterals ranging from $2 to % and their*conaterats were for- feited in the Police ‘Colitt today. - William N., Ward, for. failure tg, BaVve.a bell on bis wheel, forfeited $2 col Frank Larn- ed, a Treasury Departmpgt clerk, who was accused ef fast riding, appeared for trial, and the complaint was {hat he rode at the rate of about seventeen miles an . Mr. Larned thougit he was. giding at the rate of #mile in about nine tes. “He is not a member,of the band of scorchers,” pleaded his* counsel, “and I hope your honor will take his personal bonds.” « sige 2 “the few. said the “court. * ¥ A ae eal Enforeing Tragnt Law. Mr. W. B. Powell, the superintendent of the public schools, has referred to the Dis- trict Commissioners a letter received by him from Mrs: Mary 8:"Gest, corresponding secretary of the Fedération.of*“Women’s Clubs, -relative'to the enforcement of;.the truant law.. Mrs. ,.Gist. contends. it the law is operative, but Mr, Powell im the abe band of A fine of sence of truant office: p the = officers, cannot renee | Jaw can Bt A shy ga ee +] Eugenio Rascon. DIAZ INSPECTING HIS ARTILLERY. A Brilliant Military Pageant on. the Pasco. From the Mexican Herald.~ The review yesterday morning by the president of the republic of the artillery baitalions on the Paseo de ia Reforma was “| @ brilliant and successful affair. As early as 7 in the morning the battal- ions began to leave their barracks and march toward the Paseo, and by 8 they were drawn up in imposing array along the gf€at drive stretching from the Cuauhte- Toc Glorieta 2s far as the neighborhood of Tacubaya. The first battalion, which was earest to the Cuauhten:oc statue, was com- manded by Col. Alberto Yarza. Next came the second battalion, commanded by Gen. The third and fourth bat- tetions came next, commanded, respective- ly, by Gens. Ignacio Salamanca and Luis G. Valle. The wagons, siege trains and gen- eral apparatus and appliances for the use of the battalions while in service extended along the new road leading from the Paseo in the direction of Tacubaya. The commander of the entire column was Gen: Jesus S. Jimenez, and his staff con- sisted of Lieut. Col. Gilberto Luna, Maj. Salvador M. Zurita, Capt. David de la Fu- ente, Capt. Luis G. -Barragan and Lieuts. Mariano. Alcerreca, Luis Hernandez and Emilio Aleman. The temporary headquar- ters of the commander-in-chief were on the scuth side of the Cuauhtemoc Giorteta. The review. was to be made by the presi- dent of the republic. At.9 Gen.- Diaz, im riding trousers, topboots, tunic and kepi (in which uniform he looked extremely well), drove from his house in an open landau, ac- companied by the minister of war and the chief of the presidential staff, Commodore Angel Ortiz Monasterio. In a carriage pre- ceding that of the president were the sub- secretary of war, Gen. Pezo; the military commandant, Gen. Velez, and the chief of his staff, Col. Pedro Romano. Behind the president's carriage were the members cf his staff in their smart uni- forms and riding superb English chargers. They were Col. Frarcisco H. Garcia, Capt. Porfirio Diaz and Tieuts. Armando Santa Cruz and Agustin del Rio. ‘The well-known bugle call and the strains of the national antkem, played by the ar- tiliery band, ennounced the arrival of Pres- ident Diaz on the Paseo. When he reached the Cuauhtemoc Glorieta, Gen. Jimerez ad- vanced to salute him with the proper cere- monies. The president ‘alighted from his carriage and began to inspect the battalions and their equipment. He pald special at- tention to a new.pattern of mitrailleuse re- cently ordered by the war department. As the president advanced along the line, the officers and men saluted with due honors. When the inspection was over and Gen. Diaz had reached the end of the line, he again entered his carriage, which had fol- lewed him. Finance Minister Limantour was given a seat in the carriage at Chapul- tep The president then drove back to the entrance of the Paseo and again alight- ed with those who were with him and re- mained on foot le the battalions defiled before him. The excellent appearance of the men and. the good condition of the equipment excited favorable comment from all present. The rear of the column passed the president at 11. Gen. Diaz tlien drove to his Cadena residence, still accompanied by Minister Limantour. The president changed his uniform for ciyilian’s dress with great promptitude, for at 11:30 he was at his business quarters in the National Pal- ace. ,Capt. Diaz also changed bis clothes without loss of time and at 11:50'was at the central station to meet Sir Weetman P. Pears The Guatemalan refugees drove along the line of the Paseo in an open carriage. and, a; they may scon be in the field, the scene was naturally one of great interest to them. One accident occurred.. A mule hauling one of the guns kieked an artilleryman, in- flicting severe injuries. - Co Se eS POOR MONEY FOR POOR COUNTRIES. It All Depends on the Volume of Ex- ports. From, the Yale Review. Every country has the money that it de- serves and its economic circumstances will allow. Poor money is the manifestation of the poor ecoromic conditions of a country. When Italy, after the orlsis.of 1587, had to \pay. several millions of debts te foreign trutries, she ‘could only pay “them with (commodities or with gold, which is accept jed as a commodity for ffs intrinsic value. Accordingly, if the United States have a gcod wheat crop, they yearly pay with its exportation fer the greater part of the Eu- rcpean imports. But, if such a crop fails, g0]d has ‘to flow out of the country. It is “this account, as we Know, that the United Sates vometimes resort to a spe- cial kind of public ‘toan in order to call }Lack the gold“from ‘abroad. Resorting ‘to such means, the United States have been able to ‘Keep their good money. On the other hand, othér countries have adopted a Pri entirely’ different, which ruined . When gold money had left ad of getting it back by means of a loan abroad, they preferred to issue paper money, which was a Ican extorted from all the citizens of the state. This }appened in Italy. To restore the balance of trade, and to pay the debts contracted with foreign countries, Italy was left with- out gold money. Then, since the bulk of her imports and the interest on foreign debts exceeded her exports, she met with a yearly det . In order to make up this deficit, the subsidiary silver cains, the one and two-franc pieces, were sent abroad. Such a thing happened both in 1898 and 18M. Had Italy been able to make up this deficit by means of commodities, had she been able to increase ‘her exports, her silver pieces would have remained in the country with the gold money. The scrrowful com- plaint of the Spanish cortes was indeed childish, when-they addressed a petition te the King at Valladol-d in 1442, because the foreign merchants drew tke money out of the country. Those innocent Spanish representatives failed to see that it was the fault of the people, who only bough: commodities of foreigners without export- ing any at all, The foreign merchants, there- fore, had to get money in return for their commodities. History furnishes us many svch instances. The same thirg happened in Italy after 1887; gold and silver flowed out of the country, and we were compelled to resort temporarily to inconvertible paper money. The rate of exchange in Italy rose to a great height, in spite of its fluctuation. But money itself has nothing to do with this case; the real source of the evil is the great difference between impcrts and ex- ports. If Italy could succeed in exporting more than she imports, the premium of exchange which she now pays would dis- appear, and gold money would automati- cally flow into the country. Even when Italy had her own gold currency, the tem- perary fluctuations in her impcrts and ex- ports brought about some variation in the premium on exchange. The great exporta- tion to France of Italian silks during the months of June and July diminished the premiuin on exchange. ———<e0- —____ Electric Balloon Signal From the Boston Evening Transcript. Electric balloon signaling is showing muvch progress in the facility and certainty of its methods. Signaling from the car of an ordinary captive balloon requirss the use of a balloon of considerable size, and also presupposes calm weather, but when the signals are made by electric flashes the operatcr can r2main on the ground with the apparatus, and the balloon is port- able and can be quickly inflated. Eric 8S. Bruce has invented a system which is in- dependent of the configuration of the coun- try. Instead of the Morse key contacts, which would not withstand the heavy cur- rents necessary for lighting, he uses a specially improved key worked by carbon contacts. For military purposes he advises the operation of balloons of varnished cambric, such, in fact, as now ar> used by Great Britain, Italy and Belgium. Gold- beaters’ skin also is a material much in It is so light that an eighteen-inch balloon constructed of it and filled with ccal gas will lift itself. On the other hand, it would require a cambric balloon feet in diameter to lift itself. Mr. Bruce believes that electric balloon signaling soon will be extensively applied to scientific ex- ploration in arctic and antarctic expedi- tions. For that purpose he ee seven feet in diameter, which would Uft 50 feet of cable, with a cubic capacity of 300 feet. The filling of this. would neces. te the taking out of a stzel tube of cempressed hydrogen about eight feet long. He finds it good. practice to put the inside the balloon. causes a loss of illuminating signaling , but makes th BF Le § ‘| “¢ i H : } Hr i: i Unequaled forth to close out the— Clocks, &c. \ : i x “opportu at the great Everett AUCTION SALE! No like event has attracted so much attention for years back as this remarkable sale of the unsurpassed stock of the Evereit Art Store at public auction. The recognized worth of every articie contained in the store—which has been the shop- ping place of the elite of the nation’s capital—makes the sale a unique event—and one which no sensible person cam afford to ignore. From now until the end every effort will be put nities ; Magnificent Bronzes, Rich Marble : Statuary, Art Bric-a-Brac, Fine You've never had a chance to buy such high qualities as Everett's at auction prices before—and you never will again. The wise ones will be quick to take advantage of such an Opportunity to secure something from this peerless stock for home decoration—for gifts, &c. Every day brings fresh bargains to the front. You really 2 ignore your best interests just as long as you delay in coming. Remember—that anything will be put up for bidding just as soon as you pick it out. visit doesn’t necessarily mean that you are compelled to buy— but the chances are that when you come —you’ll want to share in the bargains as well as the rest. u may desire from the stock A 2 can’t help yourself = Daily sales at 1¢ a. m. & 2:30 p. m.§ THEY CANT WALK OR TALK Children Who From Want of Axso- elation Have Learned Nothing. Sioux Falls (S. D.) St. Paul Pioneer Press. Students of anthropology from a number of scientific institutions of the country are interesting themselves in the case of two children recently admitted to the Chil- dren’s Home in this city. Last August the home authorities were called upon to in- terfere in behalf of these ehildren, who, up to that time, had been confined since thetr birth in a small room, with no asso- ciation but their mother, and who, altaough the elder child is eight years old, had ne worn any clothes, From the day of birth they had been without clothing ‘ot any kind. The limits of the room prevented them ‘from getting any exercise, and up to the present time they have not Jearneu to | talk. They are unmoved by paln or emo- tion, and in action and habits resex a oyster more than they do human be Professor Mason of the Smiths: stitution ssur Giddings of lumbia University have become interesie: in the accounts given of these children, an@ will soon make a personal investigation into their cases. It is believed that their present condition maybe attributed to jack of association and education, and if this theory proves correct they will have to be treated as new-born babes. It is’ a ques- tion for scientists to answer, and calls up the query, “To what extent is association and education respensible for the develop- ment of the human being?" It may be hard to believe that the chil- dren of native Pennsylvanians could be re- duced to such a condition of unconscious- ness. Emotion, joy, sorrow and pain are unknown to them. They cannot walk, the nearest approach to motion being an effort to raise and lower their feet, without being ‘able to make any advancement. The simple habits of childhood are unknown to them, “and yet they are not feeble-minded. Super- intendent Sherrard declares that no feeble- minded institution in the country can pro- | i heir lis a ‘development can be watched by duce an dbject so inert and so dormant as these children, yet they have bright, pleas- ant faces, always serious, and never chang- ed by even the slightest facial expressign. They will remain in cne position for hours without a movement, ard when asleep they are as white as marble statues. [ft is thought they never received a moment's care from their mother, who has kept her- selt locked up with them for years, during which lime she is supposed never to have spoken to them or lavished the least affec- tion upon them. When discovered it was ecessary for the authorities to break Gown - ne to th toor to gain an ey found t tirely destitute or and of rags in of clothing usion, with only a corner of thé room, h wes used for a bed attendant on the least sign of understanding was appar- ent to any of them. Since the neighbors have n the mother out on the streets for and this ant energy uire conce » children, a boy n given a home by a who are interest mir “xpected to jon and edu laborer, who seems these things as a matter of course. children remaining in the home will be taken to a medical institute, where their scientists, exercise, has a » to the child The father to have —~+oo— Hard to Understand. From Puck. “The language of you Americans is very difficult for me to understand,” remarked the visiting Englishman. asked his American “Well, Mr. Tenspot said that golf made him tired, and I replied that I did not know that he played golf, and he admit- ted that he did not. Now, how could golf weary a man who does not play the SS= PMO! played as never before. ornamental household goods. accessible. Men’s Furnishings. New and Up-to-date Spring Neckwear, in every new design and pattern. Puffs, Tecks, Four-in-hands, Club Ti 50c. . tl Bows at 2 E Men's Fall Regular Half Hose, in tan and Halt Hose. Co Men's Plain Japonette Handkerchiefs. Wort! 19. For Saturday a 12'4c. White and Fancy ordered ¥ Another 25-dozen lot of Men's Fast Black Half Hose, with full’ maco, feet. 1 Qe Regular price, 25c. For Saturday... ° Soc. buss three pairs. All the remaining sizes of our special job of All-linen Collers will be closed out en ¢ Saturday at 4c. each or 45c. doz. f Umbrellas, 69c. A special Umbrella inducement is offered € for Saturda; 2 9 One hundred English Gloria Unsbrellns, 26- Z Inch, in 20 styles of Dresden, natural stick £ and ‘trimmed handles. will be 6Oc ea, KJ 3 New Jewelry. Jeweled Hat Pins, with handsomely cit’stones and rolled plate mountings, 5c., 10c., 15c. and 25c. cA sold at the special price of.. nique and striking... Velie Belts, with handsome ent New Jeweled it, and enat buckles, Cat Steel, Oxidized uncled 25c. to $2.98. BAD ARGA BAB A.OAB SS. cated and established in their new quarter entirely to Furniture, Refrigerators and | remarkably handsome appearance with the new spring lines dis- Toys and Trunks occupy the fourth floor in complete and cap- tivating array. Our popular and unique Housefurnishing Depart- ments are being made more and more indispensable to the house- keepers by the wonderful and daily increasing supply of useful and The rapid and perfect elevator service renders all floors equally Saturday Specials From the First Floor. § Men's Shirts, colored bosom and all-over rg colors, with link — + secs Every one aranteed to fit. Real worth, 7 Saturday's price -43c. ITH. SM Moving Goods and Moving Prices. Night and day the work of rearrangement is goi day will find the departments occupying the thre upper floors lo- on. Satur- Phe fifth floor, devoted saby Carriages, presents a aie ‘ Ladies’ Hosiery. Our spring line of Fr uey Hosiery ix now complete in all the new and beautiful ef- fects of Lace, Lisles, Stripes, Polka Dots end Plaids, at 25c., 35c., 50c., 75c. & $1. Ladies’ Best French Lisle Thread. drop stitch, double soles and high-spliced 25: heels.” Special for Saturday at.... Cc. et — Maco, fest Wl: split’ sole a igh-spliced — heels. Regular wilee, For Saturday... DOC. Ladies’ Swiss Ribbed Veets, low neck and no sleeves, with ribbon at neck and armholes. Seturdey’s price. . oes - Children’s Two-and-two Ribbed Hose, with full regular feet. Worth i2%c. For 8c. Glove Specials. 73¢. $1.00 Kid Gloves at.. We have decided to offer on Saturday 50 dozen of our 2-clasp Kid Gloves, bought to sell in the most ate shades of tan and rict ack and self fect fitting, elastic and di Gentiemen ray, mo hey have 3 are per- porular Tried on and warranted. Ladics’ 2-clasp Mocha Gloves, in_ brown and gray. ‘Tried on and warranted co A ees peareernass Oc. Ribbons. 1,000 yards of All-silk ‘ancy Kibbons, new and 19¢, yd. Stylish. effeets........ Dondle-faced Black Satin Rie etm of 390, yd, Double-saced Satin Ribbon. evening Satin-back Velvet Ribbon, in all widths, the Iutest for skirt trimmings, from 10c. to 45c. yd. Mot mitt geaden tee FEC. yg clal for Saturday... Veilings Neckwear & New Px Roching. = Sa New Dotted Chiffon Vell- ings, 4 ? BROAD AEA.GAOACADAOAEREABOAOAEAOAOADABDABADAEA.OAOAER ER OAEGRGOA