Evening Star Newspaper, March 8, 1898, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. TUESDAY........ ssss0:.:Mareh 8, 1898. CROSBY S$. NOYES. --Editor. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permaneat Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- a Medium it has no competitor. Im order to avoid delays, om ac- baence, letters to office, but simply to THE STAR, or to Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. Congress Supports the President. The credit which Congress will place to the account of the national defense shows the proper appreciation of the situation. It is the proper indorsement of the stand the President has taken in the existing emergency. It will operate as a credit in more than the mere money sense, import- ant as that is. It will convey to the world the fact that there is but one feeling in the United States respecting the duty of the hour. The country is united, and if war comes the country will engage in It with all of tne resources of whatever description it can command. We are stronger than Spain in every way. We have more men, more money and a better standing among the nations. And, as we believe, we have the right on our side. But in any preparation for war It is never wise to be niggardly, never wise to despise the enemy. Senator Chandler's sug- gestion that a war with Spain would last anywhere from fifteen minutes to three months is jaunty but injudicious. When the civil war broke out a belief ob- tained in high official quarters that the struggle could not be protracted. The ad- vantages seemed to be wholly on the side of the north. But there were northern lead- ers who took the other view, and among them was General Sherman. He foresaw a long and bitter contest, and advised that preparations be made accordingly. The re- sult fully confirmed his opinion. What at the outset seemed to be the work of ninety days for, at most, a hundred thousand Union troops was drawn out through four years of the bloodiest fighting of modern times, with immense armies engaged on either side. Let there be no mistake made in this case. Hostilities, if they open, will involve enly Spain and the United States, but no man will be able to say that other powers may not be drawn in as the war progresses. We should go into it resolved and prepared to meet whatever the future may have in store, and to strike with all possible might from the beginning of the engagement. If it should prove to be a matter of a few months well and good, but if a matter of years the fight must go on. For, once the flag becomes the target for foreign shot, the spirit of the country will demand that it be supported until victory is assured. +4. —__ The Senate and the Free Library. The Senate acted corsistent!y as well as wisely yesterday when it adopted without @ Givision the amendment to the District appropriacion bill presented by the commit- tee providi.g for the maintenance of the lic library established by act of The debate on the proposition d that this library shall be main- tained under proper auspices as the joint creation of the District and the general gov- and, in the words of the legisla- tion which created it, as a supplement of the educational system of the Districi. The remarks arovsed by the suggestions of Mr. Chilton, the solitary objector, indicated that the Senate is strongly and unalterably of the opinion that the great reference col- lection of the Congressional Library is no substitute for this popular circulating library, and that as a part of the local ed- ucational system the latter should unques- ticnably be maintained on the half and half basis, just as other parts of that sya- tem are maintained. Mr. Hoar expresse] his anxiety for the creation here of condi- tions similar to those in other cities, where the people have enjoyed the freest possible access to the best bcoks. Mr. Teller spoke for the needs of the many classes of res- idents of Washington who cannot avail themselves of the privileges of the national collection, the workingmen, the clerks, the school children and others whose tasks re- quire that a library, to be serviceable to them, shall circu'ate treely drom home to home. Mr. Aliisun, Mr, Stewart, and Mr. acon als» spoke forcibly in support of the contention that there is grave need here not only for the fullest opening of the Congressional Library to the uses of ali Classes of readers for reference pur- poses but also for the development of a municipal, gevernmeft-aided, circulating library, to grow into close touch with the requirements of the people. In view of the practically unanimous sentiment of the Senate in this regard it is to be expected that the amendinent will be retained in the bill as it comes from the conference. The debate showed that this is no insignificant item, lightly accepted, to be thrown aside at the first show of opposition. —e The True Americanism. One of the nv reassuring and at the same time significant signs of the times is of Congress, of all d factions. The true American- lies into a compact body for the of country and national honor ard ves the administrative agencles of gov- ‘rriment moral and substantial support can always be depended upon when there is a sign of real trouble. The display of this spirit by the House can have only a good effect. It will show Spain that on interna- tienal questions party lines are forgotten and all Americans stand by the President. It shows that the ration realizes the bless- ings of preparedness and will be fit to meet ary emergency that may arise in the near future. If Spain can read a plain iale with a plain moral the record of the events of these few days will prevent any outbreak of hostilities. ——~+e+o—____ A “nobody-to-blame” verdict seems out of the question in the ease of the destruc- tion of the Maine. If so much private property were destroyed under similar con- ditions there would be small delay in dis- covering a defendant. —--ee____ A Tale of Two Leaders. The New York democracy is still uncom- fortable because of the threatened open clash between David B. Hill and Richard Croker. h man aspires to control the siate organization. Both are good fighters, and each has a devoted following. Mr. Hill, on intellectual lines, is far the abler man; but Mr. Croker’s talents are such as irsure him full control of Tammany Hall end with that body of obedient henchman at his back the Tammany chief is not to be despised. ’ The latest difference between the two men is manifested over the Ellsworth bill, ®cw pending before the legislature. This measure, provoked by the cartoons printed by several New York city newspapers, is & radical drive at the freedom of the press, &nd has aroused strong opposition outside ©f newspaper circles. At the same time the machine strength of both parties in the legislature being In favor of it, the passage of the bill is by no means-unlikely. Mr. Croker declares for the bill, and in terms which show that his position is dic- tated by considerations entirely personal fo himself. He feels that he has suffered nnn rns rrr ee ere ee re the hards-of the cartoonists, and he wants some stiff measure enacted which will increase tis power to get at his critics. The state Jaws of libel, which are ample for all reasonable purpoces, are yet not am- ple for his purposes, and he therefore urges the passage of something more sweeping. ‘The freedom of the press is of no conse- quence. The personal comfcrt of Richard Croker is everything. Mr. Hill oppoges the bill, and in a long letter examines ft both as a lawyer and a politician. He condemns ft without meas- ure. He shows its dangers, and declares that its ea1actment into law will be noth- ing short of a crime. His sole plea is for the freedom of the press. His personal comfort he considers not at all. He has suffered at the hands of the cartgonists quite as much as Mr. Croker, but declines to ask or to favor any special protection at the hands of the state. The general law is good enough for him ‘Their positions with regard to this meas- ure fairly illustrate the two men. The one bas all the narrowness and sensitiveness of a ward boss, unable to take other than a personal view of anythirg. The other telongs in the intellectual class, and pos- sesses the vision and the generosity of a reader and a reasoner. ————»22>_—_— “District Day.” Yesterday was ‘District day” in the House. The results were disproportionate to the time consumed. Two bills were passed, with a minimum of debate but a maximum of roli calls. Nine times did the tally clerks repeat the names of the mem- bers ef the House. Nine times did the members vote yea or nay upon trifling propositions, utterly unconnected with the business in hand. Nine times did the House refuse to accede to the suggestions of Mr. Bailey of Texas that he be considered as of More consequence than the business of the national capital, and it was only after per- sistent struggling that Chairman Babcock, to whose patience and endurance the result actually achieved was due, managed to per- suade the House to grant final approval to two measures, one of material consequence and the other of secondary importance. Mr. Bailey had been disappointed early in the session. He had npt been allowed to speak on the artillery bill and he sought to wreak his revenge upon the innocent citi- zens of the District. It may have been in- judicious to shut Mr. Bailey off in the first Place, but there was no excuse for his sub- sequent efforts to block all legislation by his filibustering taetics. The District, in the passing phrase, has troubles of its own without sharing those of Mr. Bailey. It can not guarantee him a hearing whenever he desires. It was perhaps natural that he should want to explain his position on the Proposition to increase the artillery arm of the military service, and to make clear the motives leading to his acquiescence. But Mr. Bailey should have seen the improprie- ty of interjecting his displeasure into the period set apart for the consideration of strictly local affairs. The whoie session is before him to set himself right before the country at large and his constituents in particular. The case yesterday was the more distressing because of the fact that the District day had been postponed from the Monday previous to make way for the sundry civil bill. The passage of two bills, however, is a gratifying result in view of the difficulties and Mr. Babcock is to be congratulated upon running the gauntlet of Mr. Bailey's displeasure with even a small measure of success. —__ +++ Convincing Proof. The letter of President William L. Holmes of the Detroit Telephone Company, pub- lished in yesterday's Star, will prove a con- vincing argument in favor of cheaper tele- Phone rates. Few corporations are so pros- perous as to enable them to pay 8 per cent interest on thelr stock after meeting the interest on their bonds, the cost of main- tenance and the other expenses of opera- tion, and if a new telephone company in Detroit can do this and furnish the city seventy-five telephones free of charge and Pay a tax of 3 per cent, as required by the law of Michigan, it is ridiculous to suppose that the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele- phone Company cannot afford to give its patrons cheaper rates when it has no fran- chise tax to pay and is under no obligation to furnish the city free telephones. It may be stated in this connection that the rates charged by the Detroit Telephone Company are provided for in its franchise and in- clude a business rate of three-year con- tracts of $40 per year and a residence rate on three-year contracts of $25 per year, no increase of price being allowed for distance from exchange. An additional charge of $15 is allowed upon one-year contracts. —-2___ It is suggested that America’s difficuliy would be England’s cpportunity. But a question arises as to whose opportunity Ergland’s difficulty would be should that ccuntry consent to embroil itself. ———_+e-_____ Mr. Beiley of Texas cannot be expected to entertain any prejudices in favor of royalty. But he will surely be moved to assist in welcoming ‘Prince Albert,” for the sake of the name. —>+e—__ Mr. Wanamaker is still engaged in the difficult task which confronts a man when he is compelied to consider candidly whether he is strong enough to justify him in being his own backer. —\~or+e—___. If the pension money paid to the unde- serving could be paid to those whose real claim upon the country is all too scantily recognized, it would right two kinds of wrong. ——++2—____ Minister Woodford has been very success- ful in demonstrating that a diplomat who attends strictly to business is not in dan- ger of giving serious offense. ——__ ++ _______ The Chicago Board of Trade will watch with interest Spain’s ambition to handle a” very limited capital so as to get a corner on warships. ——__—> + —__. Electrolysis. The anti-electrolysis provision as amend- ed by the Senate yesterday will doubtless protect all the public and private property now menaced by this insidious agency, without burdening the suburban traction lines with. unnecessarily heavy expenses. ‘The case now stands in such shape that the Commissioners will have it in their power, if the paragraph is enacted into a law, to put a stop to any process of generating electricity that endangers the gas and water mains and other subterranean equip- ments. They may shift the lines of pro- hibition as the urban conditions develop and the danger line is approached. It all depends upon the discretion of the authori- tes. It is perhaps true, as was pointed out in the Senate yesterday, that the enactment of a sweeping prohibition against ground currents would work injury to the inter- ests of suburban railroads that are strug- gling to pay expenses and give a-more or less adequate service to the dwellers in the outer residence region. Yet it is not to be forgotten that these roads must in time submit to the regulations demanded by the urban conditions that will inevitably be created around them, indeed that they are themselves creating. And the difficulty is that there Is no certainty when and where the danger will be encountered. The so- cailed “return” currents from motors to dynamos travel along the most unexpected lines. There seems to be little yet known of a positive nature about these currents, save that they are capable of destroying property at a rapid rate without giving warning. The list of offenses charged against electrolysis {s long and alarming. It includes the destruction of water and gas pipes, the corrosion of cables in con- . THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY; MARCH 8, 1898-12 PAGES’ duits, the death of shade trees, the inju in places, of the public health from one-or another of the foregoing causes and effects and in some cases even the wholesale de- struction of houses has been traced to this prime cause, working through the agencies of broken water pipes, caved foundations and collapsed walls. The Commissioners should and doubtless will note carefully the approach of the limits of safety -in the matter of adjusting the law to the subur- ban roads. —_\++s____- The contribution of $300 from President Dele for the relief of sufferers from the Maine disaster shows that Hawali cannot be prevented from being American in spirit, annexation or no annexation. —_>+e—____ France’s sympathies may be with Spain, but that fect affords no opportunity of hav- ing investigations held on principles re- cently applied in Paris. ——_~++e____ Spain's suggestions concerning General Lee have merely served to emphasize the impression that he is the right man in the right place. ————++e—____ The King of Spain is warranted in sub- scribing to the general opinion that it is hard luck to be an infant prodigy. SHOOTING STARS. Research Necessary. “Now,” said the man who had been lec- turing, “there are many theories as to tax- ation. You doubtless have your own ideas on that subject.” “Yes,” replied the candid acquaintance. “What kind of property in your opinion ought to bear the greatest burden of ex- pense?” “I can’t answer that until I have taken an inventory to see what I own the least of.” Optimism. They say this world’s a hard one. libelous remark. Each day is full of pleasures from its dawning clear till dark; And the only criticism to be made when all is done Is that people must be working when they might be having fun. ais a “Ef de average young man,” said Uncle Eben, “ud be willin’ ter go froo as much hahdship ter git useful knowledge as he did learnin’ ter smoke his fust cigar, dar wouldn’ be nigh ez many regrets in dishere life.” Modesty. “It seems harder for men to be really great nowadays than it was years ago,” said the student of history. “That's ery true,” replied Senator Sorghum; “very true indeed. But I am in- clined to think we get better paid for it nowadays.”” Why He Liked Them. “Yes,” he said, in those hard tones which betoken a cold-blooded nature, “I am very fond of the old pcets.” “Why,” she exclaimed, “I didn’t know you ever read them.” “That's why I like them. You can put the oll poets up on a shelf in the library where they can’t force themselves your attention, and le: them stay there.” In the Swim. We've got to keep a-movin’ Or else the dust’ll pile. Might as well be dead, they say, As to be out o’ style. Got to have a lot o’ things Fur no cause, you'll allow, Excep’ that everybody says They're all ‘he fashion now, Ships an’ new defenses, Dynamite an’ arms, Ain't conclusive promise Of war an’ its alarms. But they'd come in handy If there was a row. Everybody has ’em; They're all the fashion now. - ——_ e+ __ How It Looks “Over There.” From the Londoa Spectator. It seems to be quite certain that the gov- ernment of Washington, whether moved by information from iurope, or only de- sirous of peace, is anxious to avoid a war with Spain on account of Cuba. ‘There is, however, a certain uneasiness on the sub- Ject still perceptible im official circles, arising, we are informed, trom two causes. One is a lingering doubt whether the Maine was not blown up by a torpedo in the har- bor of Havana, the explosive being fired elther accidentally or by some isolated fa- natic. In this case compersation would be demanded from Spain, which she might be unwilling to pay. Some con- sular reports, moreover, are about to be published, revealing a state of things in Cuba so “harrowing” that the Ameri- cans may take fire and insist upon their government putting an end to such miseries “within American waters.” The Navy Department is, therefore, gathering its ships from the ends of the earth, and preparing coast defenses and harbor de- fenses with an energy which jingoes think auspicious. The governors of the states have been asked also whether they could’ provide soldiers, if required, and have an- swered, as might have been expected, that ary number of men are at the service of their country. Commercial men in New York do not like the symptoms, and on Thursday there was a heavy fall in stocks, but grave persons all over the Union are Waiting for evidence and disinclined for war, unless the honor or the policy of the country really requires it. —_—__seoa___— Out of Place. From the Savannah News. A preacher named Glover, residing in Minnesota, has written a letter in which he expresses the desire to lead a regiment of “Indiana boys” against Spain. In his letter the preacher says: “I would do all in my power to make the Spanish lan- guage the prevailing language of hell.” This jingoistic preacher is not even origi- nal in his expression. He plagiarizes “Fighting Bob’ Evans of the navy, who during the Itata excitement of several years ago, said if he were ordered to turn the guns of the cruiser Charleston loose upon the Chilians, ‘hell would smell cf gar- lic for six months,” and later, upon an- otker occasion, said if the American navy were to bombard Havana “there would be no language but Spanish spoken in hell for six months.” Such language sounds badly at best, but better coming from a rough man-o’-war’s-man than from a preacher of the gospel of peace and fellowship. —__ 0 ___ Age of Our Noted Soldiers. From the Chicago Chronicle. = General Rosecrans hes reached a far greater age than almost any of the heroes of the war. With a few marked excep- tions, the period of 60 years—a little more or a little less—has been the limit of the great generals of the war. Grant died at the aze of 63, Sheridan at 57, McClellan at 53), George H. Themas at 54, Hancock at @2, Logan at 60, Frank P. Blair at 54. General Sherman lingered until he was 73; Admiral Farragut until he was 69. Some veterans of the war still survive at a greater age. Thcre is reason to believe that the officers of less rank and the pri- vate soldiers show sbout the same aver- age measure of their lives. May the sur- vivors long remain with us as examples of Patriotism. —_—__+ ++ ____ Protection for Colored Postmasters, From the Philadelphia Press. The attempt to murder the postmaster at Hegansville, Ga, the murder of the isa master just appointed at Ada, Ga., and the mere recent diabolical murder of the Lake City postmaster show that there is an or- ganized plot on oot to murder colored of- ficials appointed in the south by the gov- emment. To appoint a man to an office and then leave him unprotected would be cowardly. The goverrment cannot adopt any such course in this matter, Real Fat From the Chicago News, Depend u; it that’ while Mr. McKinley may have oe the udvance agent of pros- Was only when he began putting wheat to was @ doller that we really got rich. ft Prosperity. Far Away | Minnesota * #* —and the Dakotas send us * the choicest wheat grown in * * those three Several * eastern states--gupply us * with the “jGck® of their * wheat crop.~Aad nothing * but wheat is used in pre- * paring . Cream Blend Flour. eH HHH No cornmeal, no “cheap” flour—nothing but flour that’s ground of the finest spring and winter wheat, grown in this country. The absolute purity of “Cream Blend” cannot be esteemed too highly in these days of adulterations. {INSIST on having “Cream Blend."’ Xeu'll be well pleased with it. Your gro- cers will supply you. B.B.Earnshaw & Bro.,: RS oe RR ee * * * * * * * * * ¥ You'll en- FASTING 2 ten ae a made feasting) .f2iMing” or sens terne” cn the side with the fish or oysters! 40c. qt. De- radivered. Mail’ or "phone 998 your erder! TO-KALON WINE CO., 614 14TH ST. "Phone 998. mb8-20d Ce il Can’t We Send the | Refreshments for Your ard Party? Our reputation as caterers has been won by faithful service. We give our personal attention to every entertainment intrusted to our care. We see to it that nothing is neg- lected that falls to us to do. ‘Our STRAWBERRY CREAM is in demand. Made of fresh, ripe berries. Let us send some when you entertain. 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They're not expensive, beat! Roll-top Desks, $13.50 up. Plat-top Desks, $13.00 up. Headquarters for de; Office Furni- ture of every description! ~ ne Houghton, °°: if. 1214 F St' FRAMES thing for framfi Woodward “14 Lothrop, roth, 11th and F Sts. N. W., Announce for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, March Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Spring Opening of Paris Pattern Hats and Bonnets and [lillinery Novelties, At which time they will display exclusive models from the leading Paris modistes, selected personally by their millinery manager, who has recent- ly returned from Paris, where she spent several weeks studying the styles and making selections for the present season. London is represented by its best exclusive novelties in Walking Hats, Sailors, Turbans and styles especially designed for Driving, Bi- cycling, Coaching, Horseback Riding and General Outdoor Wear. You are invited to inspect these and other novelties of their own di- rect importation. Millinery Parlors—Second floor. Special Exhibition and Sale of Stamped Goods For the Lenten Season. Art Needlework is the great Lenten diversion. sion to while away many an hour pleasurably and_ profitably. It offers the occa- Endless opportunities are here in bits of elegance, daintiness and oddity—for the parlor, the dining room, the bed room; tasteful and inexpensive, ready for the needle. We name in part the following: Stamped Canvas Pillow Cov- ers, tops and backs. Each... 25C. and 50c. Stamped Linen Momie Pillow vers, Cc. tope ‘and bucks. “Each: 75¢- Stamj Linen Ap} tops. and backs. Each. $1.00 e New Dragon ruffle, tops and backs. Hach $1.50 Tinted Table Covers, 40 1 i Bach 225. s80ses shoe as c Stamped Momte Scarfs. Each, 25. and 42c. Stam; Damask Centers, fringed and 2) nemstifched: Bach eeseeee sea oc Stamped Slashers. Each 25¢c. and Soc. Stamped Denim Shoe 15c. to 50c. . Bags combined. Each 50c. to 6oc. Stamped Newspaper Racks. Each 5oc. Stamped Linen Applique ‘Table Covers, gy 36 inches square. Each. ome % 75 Stamped Colored Linen Table Covers, 42 tnclbe square. Each =: $3.00 SR 5c. to 15c. 1oc. to 25c. 25c. to 75¢. ‘Stamped or Tlain Hemstitch ureau or Buffet Scarf: Ean Soc. to $1.50 Tray Cloths, 20x30 inehe 75c. to $1.50 20x80 Tuches: Ewch es See SOC etten, nce EAC on 25¢. Stamped or lain Hemstitched 7 inches.” Eech....--.0-.0- I5¢. anped or Plain Hemstitched Doslies, 6x6 inches, Each..... loc. and 15¢. First floor. We Are Also Showing a Superb Assortment of Unstamped Art Goods, Silks, Drapery and Decorative Materials and the hundred and one things required in the construction of Fancy Work. Our designs are original and exclusive. We have a designer of eighteen years’ experience in work of the highest character, and we can fill all orders for Church Designs, Society Emblems, Monograms, Bicycle Badges and Patterns to fit special work. Stamping done at short notice. First floor. The “Empress” Skirt, the Latest Novelty, Holds the Dress in Shape. ‘The only garment taking the place of extra skirts, which were heretofore necessary to hold the dress skirt out in correct lines. Does away with all stiffening, interlining, bustle or reed extenders, and the stiffness of skirts, ete. arched ‘The Empress is cut in the exact shape of the newest dress skirts, and Is corded with a highly tempered spiral wire, which is self-adjustable to every position of the wearer. Supple—yielding— durable—springs quickly into place after compression, successfully answering the requirements of all weights or materials, giving the much desired (but neve~ before attained) graceful contour. Light in weight (in silk less than 1% pounds). May be elaborately trimmed for evening wear with- out belng heavy, since their flare and style is due to the arrangement of the spiral wire, and not to a succession of heavy frills and flounces. O'Donovan, Ccase, Jennings & Co., Chi Underwear Dept.—Second floor. Indorsed by Felix & Paquin of Paris, Hai P. Jones, Aitken, Son & Co., and others of New York. Bros., Colored Shirts To Order. : Orders for Colored Shirts, made to measure, can be promptly filled now before the usual rush of orders begins. : The spring patterns are now in. In Plen’s Department We are showing a large and attrac- tive line of Turkish Terry Bath Robes of superior quality, and in colors guaranteed to wash. The prices are unusually low for the qualities, ranging from $2.50 Upward. First floor. Boys’ New Shirt Waists. We carry a complete line of Boys’ Shirt Waists in all styles. Our spe- cialty is the “Mothers’ Friend” brand, of which we are the agents for this city. These waists have the patent detachable waist band, which can be removed while the waist is being washed, and when in use can- not be broken nor the buttons pulled off. 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Our Foreign and Domestic Cloths for Spring are ready for inspection. All the latest effects are represented. Trousers to order, $4.00 up. Suits to order, $13.50 up. A special line of Covert Overcoat- ings, in pleasing shades. $12.00 and upward. Men's Dept.—First floor. New Books. Heirlooms in miniatures, by Anne H. Wharton, with frontispiece in color, and over ninety finely execut- ed reproductions; second edition; buckram binding; gilt tops; deckle See hs Wis ty ed gin SS? Reserves: dastrated, wit fclding tap’ of “the route and forty-cne views taken author; 12me., cloth... . A Comic Hist; of Gretce—fi the earliest time to the death of ‘Alexander the ‘Great—by Chas. M. Snyder; illustrated; crown, =: $1.60 of. Ki full-page illnstrations; 12mo., cloth 55 Simon Dale. Anthony Hope; 12mo., cloth; BET pages; fitistrated ‘A thost Interesting =i $1.20 ote—We have fitted up in our Book Department for the conven- ience of customers, two cozy cor- ners, where they can examine at leisure all the latest publications. Basement. SEEM MOBBOROOEOBO SOOO More percale wrappers for 59c! Again tomorrow you have a chance to get these wrappers for 59 cents. Another big lot goes on sale to add to the assortment so sadly depleted by yesterday’s wonderful selling. We want to give every woman in Washington a share in our remarkable offering—and we'll continue the selling just as long as the purchase holds out. It seemed yesterday as if haif of Washington wanted wrappers, so great was the throng—and again today the buyers have crowded in on us. You have the choice of hundreds of fine percale wrappers—in the pret- tiest patterns imaginable—with separate waist lining—and full wide hem skirts—braid wim- med and ruffle trimmed—made with unusual care and finished in the best manner. They formerly sold for $1 and $1.50—and no store ever offered better garments at these prices. Just as long as they last you may have them for 59 cents. What a convenience it is for you to come here and have whatever you buy “charged”— and settle the bill in small amounts every week, every two weeks or month. That’s your privilege—costs nothing extra, either. Hecht & Company, 515 Seventh Street. Last lk Four Jewelry, in Gold and Silver. Art Pieces of genuine worth, Days of the Auction uu Mt Sale at C. H. Luengene, » Auctioneer, 4 Everett's E| . Two Sales -£ Art held every day, 10:30 am. Ss A URC A ——You are not giving your shirts, collars and cuffs the attention they deserve unless you send them here zach week to be washed and ironed! We're pioneers in the laundry busi- ness! Drop postal or phone 592 and we'll call for your bundle. Frazee’s Laundry, Flont and 1214 and 1216 D St. 605 13th st. 3109 M st. 1322 14th st. "Phone 593. mhs.208 = = F. 8. WILLIAMS & 0. You might do yourself a great deal of harm by ne- glecting that cough. It may get well. But chances are— that it will grow worse: you afford to run such a risk? Williams’ Prussian Cough Syrup--15c. is a specific for coughs and colds. It never fails when it is taken promptly. Its low price—as well as its effici- ency—inakes it popular. Pleasant to take. Only 15¢. bottle. WILLIAMS’ Temple Drug Store, Cor. 9th and F Streets. it 25° Inkstands, 10° 25e. Heat a ee ‘deal Ink bolder. “Ink can't upset or s—can't evaporate—the pen is inked just right. Toe but they bring dollars of comfor® ts but Savoy, Ladies’ Tailors, 1212 H St.. N.W. Suits made to order, eilk-lined, $25. mib5-3t*