Evening Star Newspaper, March 15, 1898, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. inrch 15, 1898. eulation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it hns no eempetitor. ©Im order to avoid delays. on ac- count of personal absence, Ietters to THE STAR sh mot be addressed to any individual connectsd with the fice, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editortal or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or parpose. A Prefitable District Day. District day in the Horse wes more of ess yesterday than it has been previou: time at this session, both the amount of bus nes; transacted ard in view of the probab‘e value of the legislation. The calendar was cleared of hills awaiting action, and Cha’rman Eab- cock was enabled to make a material in- read upon the items of local n-ed awaiting enactment into law. Thirteen measures were presented and all were approved, in ne case requiring a roll call. Three of the bills were strictly of a private nature. Two others were of insignificant bearing upon public matters. One relates to the laws governing business transactions, affecting the status of negotiable instra- ments. Its intention is to place the Dis- trict upon the same footing in this regard 2s some of the states, in accordance with a@ tendency observable of late to barmonize- the laws affecting such matters wherever pessible. Two of the bills passed concern the criminal laws in force in the District. Ore of them is of a most worthy nature, seeking to decre the opportunities of people to secure possession of deadly weap- ons, and making it a punishable offense for ary persen to put such a weapon into the pcssession of a miner. This law, if rigidly enforced, should b> productive of excellent results. The other affects the ‘status of persons arrested under the laws of the United States relating to the District and is urecd by the local authorities. The bulk of the session was devoted to the passage of bills relating to the street railway interests. Two, that legalizing the extension of the Glen Echo road into the District and that authorizing the Capi- tal Railway to use the trolley on the Navy Yard bi are of minor consequence. The biils that seek to ad, the status of the Belt and Eckington roads and to pt ihem cn a rapid transit basis have gone through a tedious process of perfection and may be considered to conserve ery material interest affected. The pud- lic’s chief concera in these measures is the guarantees they convey that within a few nonths, under their operation, these two important street rai’road systems wil be adequately equipped for service in har- mcny with the rest of the city’s trans- portation facilities. The situation with re- gard to these measures is well known, and it is to be hoped that the Senate will not require much time for their contemplation, ince it is highly desirable that the work of the now e equipment of these properties en a repid transit basis should be authorized in sceson for its completion before another Winter has set in. © bill relating to the taxation of street ‘ays in the District seems to seek to adjust the burdens upon these corpora- tiens on a more even basis than heretofore. irable that this should be done, but rai experiment can determine certainly Whether the best results are obtained by the method outlined in the bill just passed. The th dividen? paying properties are regated from the other fran- chises that produce no net revenues and the per ! property tax seems to be merged into another form of taxation, an preperl of the citizens against the corporation's greed. There are <everal modern methods of avoiding the-use of the telephone, how- ever convenient and even almost necessary that instrument may be. The bicycle, the rapid transit car and the special delivery of letters all tend to put people into dloser ecmmunication wit each other than ever before and in such a city as Washirgton, With its smooth streets and its rapidly im- preving street railway system, it is the height of folly for any holder of a tele- Phcnic monopoly to seek to force the people to pay an exorbitant rate for telephonic conversations. For the same sum that the company charges for a single use of the wire to a person not a subscriber--and in some cases even to a subscriber—a letter can be sent to a correspondent within a sbert time, with practical assurance of en- tire secrecy. With less than the same an.cunt, 81-3 cents, a round trip can be precured on ary one of the city roads, thus | in most cases sufficing to enable one person to reach and hold unlimited conversation with another, with every assurance of im- munity frem espionage. Save in the most urgent cases-the various facilities readily at the disposal of the average citizen are practically as useful as the telephone, and with that ever present advantage that they insure freedom from eavesdropping. There has been*present for some weeks or munths @ positive incentive, too, for the adoption of make-shift measures of communication. The issue between the people and tne com- pany has been fairly well defined and it has been made sufficiently plain :o the former that the best way to fight the latter on its own ground was to refuse to yieid to the demand that the telephone privileges be paid for at a rate savoring of extortion. No more effective showing of the teruper of the people could well be given than that centained in the confession of the president of the company that the slot machines have not paid. The sub-committee can now see clearly that a material reduction of the raies along with a maintenance of govd service will invite the subscriptions of those persons who are now unsuccessfully urged to patronize the slot-machines. The com- pany will find profits in the use of the ‘phones under contract by several thous- and people who are obliged to abstain on* principle from encouraging a srab-game that is now acknowledged to be a failure. ——_-- + «= The Yarn From Paris. The United States is being warned again from Paris to keep hands off Cuba. Aus- tria and Germany are reported to be strongly in sympathy with Spain, 2nd very likely to be heard from on Spain's side in case of war. This note was sounded a year or more ago in the same quarter, at the time the deliv- erances in Congress gave promise of inter- vention on the part of this government. The bluff was worked industriously and for all that it was worth. But it did not in- iuence matters here in the slightest. The same was easily fathomed. The amount of French capital invested in Spanish securi- ties, and especially those relating to a, was well known. The French investors are again alarmed, and are again working through their Paris news agencies on what they conceive to be the credulity of the American people. The duty of the United States toward Cuba is at last entirely clear. “It is the uni- versal feeling that the war in the island must be brought to an early close, and that outside influence alone can produce that re- sult. This brings the United States directly to the case. Cuba lies within the sphere of American influence, with Spanish sov- ereignty powerless or surrendered. Europe is warned off under a fair reading of the Monroe Doctrine. Spain would not be per- mitted to cede Cuba to either Austria or Germany. The lowering of the Spanish flag there means either independence for the island or annexation to the United States. This government, when it intervenes, will be moving in the interests of peace. It will have its own approval, and it would prefer assessment on the gross receipts of the corporation, 1-5 of 1 per cent as a fran- chise tax and 4 and 2 per cent as a general tax. ‘The House negatived an amendment scek- ing to grant to all railroad companies the privilege of acquirirg the property, rights and privileges of ali intersecting and con- necting lines. It is proper that this subject be left for future consideration as a sep- @rate proposition, unconnected with any other legislaticn. There is no present need x demand for general censolidation. ‘The Native Petition. The disclosures concerning the character of the so-called native petition against Ha- waiian annexation serve to eliminate that document entirely from all consideration. ‘The statement relative to this matter print- ed in yesterday's Star suffices to show that the most wholesale deceit was practiced Ly those instrumental in the production of t remarkable list of names, supposed to rep- resent native Hawaiians pleading for the integrity of their nation. There has been more mis-representation to the detriment of the cause of annexation than appears in this single instance, but the petition itself may be taken as a sample of the whole. ‘The list seems to have been grossly padded out regard for anything save the main se of accumulating a lot of signatures. only is there evidence that fictitious mes were deliberately written into the s, but the ages of those whose names y be real have been altered until no re- «nee whatever can be placed upon their Tight to petition in the premises. Minors, even babes, have been made to appear as asking the Senate of the United States to y its hand in the consummation of this ef union, for which the most weighty reasons affecting the ultimate destinies of millions of people have been ad- With cheerful disregard of the to have the approval of all civilized na- tions. It is certain to have the approval of Great Britain. The English people, through the enterprise of the London newspapers, have been kept as well informed about the Cuban war as have the people of this coun- try. Spanish misrule and Spanish barbar- ity in Cuba have been described to them fully and veraciously, as also the patience of the United States in the face of such ex- treme provocation. But, whatever senti- ment in Europe may be, the United States cannot turn back, and will not if every Spanish bond held in France should find a pen to create Spanish alliances for war purposes. ————_++<o— An International Mis-Cue. The London Mail is usually a well in- formed and sagacious journal. Its com- ments on matters American are not apt to be tinged with the insularity and igno- rance that are so often characteristic of the average British newspaper. The Mail seems to have a fairly accurate perspec- uve on the methods, manners and tradi- tions of the people of these shores, and hence such a comment as the following is more to be deplored than though it came from a journal of less liberal inclinations toward the United States: “As we anticipated, the war scare over the loss of tne Maine has died a natural death. The fact is that our cousins, so many sea miles removed, are a mercurial lot, and delight in talk of war—like the aborigines who held America before them. But they are also business men, and very level headed, and so they know that war with Spain would mean an enormous loss ef trade, and under no circumstances any gaia whatever. War between the United States and Spain is, of course, not impos- ibie—but it is exceedingly unlikely.” This‘ was printed about ten days ago, when the “war scare” wag more acute than it had been for some time and less acuie than it is today. The Mail first uc- chances of detection the manipulators of the petition have shuffled names, ages and cther items about until the whole mass be- comes as waste paper, valueless save as euses us of being mercurial and of pre- serving certain aboriginal traits. Then it siurs us as being actuated by wholly com- mercial considerations. The issues now be- throwing light upon the methoas of the op- | fore the American people are not such as position. Ex-Minister Thurston gives some amusing instances of the native Hawaiian’s failure to recognize the true nature of a petition. These frauds may have been com- mitted to a certain extent in an innocent spirit, so far as a realization of the enorm- will permit eliher indictment to stand “for a moment. They are, first, whether Spain is to be held responsible for the destruc- tron of the Maine, and if so, in what man- ner; second, whether the time has not arrived when, in the name of humanity ity of the fraud itself was concerned, but | this country ought not to step in between that assumption, based solely upon a feel-| the starving Cubens and their pitiless mas- irg of charity, can not destroy the fact that | ters and end the devastating war now in the petition from the moment of these dis- closures ceased to possess the slightest Value as an exhibit in the case of annexa- tion ———~++e—____ Senator Hill claims that no honest public progress in the island. In neither case is there a suggestion of excuse for a com- mercial inspiration, either for or against the adoption of a decisive line of action by this government. Trade does not enter into the wne issue or the other, save, per- man has reason to fear the criticisms or | taps, to urge Cuban intervention on the witt icisms of the press. An inference to be | score that American commerce has been Sathered from this remark gives the people | sadly injured by the maintenance of the who have to switch off and prefer a few libel cha: against the senator himself. ———~+ = ___ Why Slot Machines Do Not Pay. Notwithsterding the elaborate precau- tions of the telephone company to force the People to use the pay stations and slot machines recently provided “for their con- objected to these things a chance | strife in the island. The Mail needs to TseS | watch and interpret American events more closely if it desires to maintain its repu- tation for fair treatment of affairs on this side of the Atlantic. 0 —___ When a Spanish editor challenges an American citizen the latter should not hesi- tate. He should promptly name submarine Yerience” at various points, it now appears | mines as the weapons. that the enterprise has been far from a firancial success. According to testimony given yesterday before the House investi- ee ene The promptness with which the appro- priation bill wes paseed will scarcely find Gating committee the company has found | unreserved acceptance by the senate as a the returns to be very unsatisfactory. The | precedent. natural question is as to why this should be. Inasmuch as the revolt of the tele- phene users that culminated in the reduc- tor of the rates was based largely upon the annoyances connected with this slot- —_ ++ ____ War and the Congress Campnigas. If war breaks ont between the United States and Spain, and proves to be a mat- ter of more than a few mopths, what effect machine system it may be imagined that will be wrought on this year’s campaigns? perhaps the people have deliberately re-| As matters now stand the lines are drawn fused to patronize the device, feeling that for control of the next House on the silver by refrainirg from using the measured | issue. Aain the sliver men are demanding service they would be aiding the good cause free coinage at 16 to 1 as an’ THE EVENING STAR, -TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1898-22 PAGES. Millinery, Suits, Fabrics “OPENING.” THE PALAIS ROYAL. act of this government, and again the sound money men are insisting that such a policy would bankrupt the country and destroy the credit of the government. Nominations for Congress will be made ac- cordingly, and present promises are for a very spirited contest. Each side has or- ganized a strong campaign committee, and preparations for the coming struggle are well advanced. But suppose that war is in progress at the time the campaigns begin. Suppose that Spain is stubbornly resisting the United States. Suppose the President is carrying himself—as he is certain to do in such cir- cumstances—so as to command then, as he now does, the hearty approval of all the people. Suppose the spirit aroused is such as to demand a prosecution of the war be- yond the mere question of putting an end to Spanish oppression and misrule in Cuba. How will it be possible in such a state of case for speakers on either side to secure attention for domestic issues of any kind? How possible to gather an audience any- where whose sole interest for the time is not centered in the one overshadowing question of the national safety, and ulti- mate triumph oyer the foreign foe? On that question there are no divisions now. Silverites and sound money men—the men who voted for Mr. Bryan, and the men who helped put Mr. McKinley in the White House—are standing shoulder to shoulder in support of properly equipping the coun- try if war should come. Then if war does come, and the resources of the country are to be drawn upon heavily to conduct it, wili there be anything else of pressing im- portance before the people but holding up the hands of the administration? One party, it is true, could be depended upon to do that as loyally as the other, but the re- publicans might have the call by reason of being already in power. It is thought that the Emperor of Austria regards the possible intervention of the United States in Cuban affairs as a menace to all Europe. The emperor's experience with the reichsrath has made him over- timid. —_—_—_+ + ______ Bread riots have occurred in a Spanish village. It will not be as safe for the Mad- rid politicians to make starvation a feature of their domestic as well as of their foreign policy. ——__ + ee —__ The early arrival of spring weather is ac- companied in its delights by a fear that it may give rise to the announcement later that the peach crop Is a failure. —_—_+ 0. ____ The next best thing to an honorable avoidance of any war at all is to make the preliminary preparations so thorough that it cannot possibly last long. ———_~2+2—___ Perhaps the suppressed belligerency in the country’s base ball clubs would prove highly serviceable in the event of inter- national conflict. ——____-+2 eo _____ General Weyler has resolved himself into a perpetual indignation meeting. ————_+ +2 —____ SHOOTING STARS. His Theory. “I was just reading,” said Miss Dolly Cumrox, “of a great musician who enjoyed music even after he became deaf!" Well,” replied her father, “perhaps he was like a great many of us, and had got- ten tired of everything except the ballet.” The Age of Emphasis. “Speak gently,” says the proverb: old. Its potency has flown, If nowedays your own you'd hold You need a megaphone. “Ha, ha!" exclaimed the European duel- ist. “Then you refuse to fight me! Ha, ha! Then you are afraid!” “Well,” replied the practical citizen. “I'm not afraid to die, but I dislike to be made ridiculous.” His Reason. “What do you mean,” inquired the Spanish official's friend, “by trying to make mere assertions take the place of fact?” “I am, sir,” was the reply, “a firm be- Hever in the superiority of mind over mat- ter.” A Possible Change. “It’s too bad,” remarked the man who is fond of outdoor life, ‘that there are no fish worth mentioning in Havana harbor.” “I don’t see what difference it makes.” “Perhaps if some of the Spanish officers cculd go fishing once in a while they’d be willing to vary the monotony of their tall stories of success.” Haste. Risin’ in de mawnin’, Wintry air is brisk. Ef you draps yoh ovuh-coat You runs a heap o’ risk. But it’s fair an’ sunny Jes’ like spring so fine When you goes a-walkin’ Befo’ de clock strikes nine, Den Ge sun gits hotter, Jes’ like summer’s ray. Nex’ it’s coolin’, an’ you thinks It’s an October day. Life is mighty rapid In dis pergressive clime. We gits de whole fo’ seasons Befo’ it’s dinner time. ——— + +e —__—_ A Russian View of Zola's Trial. From the St. Petersburg Novoye Vremya. It is henceforth an historical fact that generals in active service have come to the avsize court and thrown their sabers into the scales of justice in order to terrorize a French jury. Their object was to get the verdict against Dreyfus confirmed, and to take Esterhazy appear innocent. We are far from thinking that international dlffi- culties might have arisen if the “seeret documents” of the military staff had been divulged. The French government has ro cause to complain of its staff genera!s. They have played the part imposed en them well. It would, however, have been more konerable for the government and for them if recourse had been had to more henest means of getting out of this :m- passe. 2 -_____ Humanity Demands It. From the Kansas City Star. The law of humanity, which is higher than the law of nations, demands that the United States government shail bring about a speedy cessation of the starvation and butchery which the Spaniards have caused in the Island of Cuba. The duty of the gcvernment at Washington is to relieve the distress now existing in Cuba ard to see to it that there shall be no more of the seme sort. The Plain People. From the Galveston News. AJl honor to the masses of the American republic. They are faithful and true to their ernment in times of threatened re the government be the same to them in peace as well as in war. Let there be no policy in ties of war that wil not hold as a pI _in time of peace. The isin people, if weit learn the lesson now Pras taught, are the mainstay of the reyu Ss ‘Goo 1.15. loaves to the barrel. sad lavtaenste sires Crean Blend Will Do All * * * That you would ope of an _ absolutely URE V. HEAT FLOUR, that is = ground-of the finest spring * and~winter wheat, grown * in this country. “Cream * Blend”: will DO MORE * than any other brand you * ever used, because Cream Blend Flour is Best. * It not only makes the * best bread—the lightest, * most nutritious, most deli- * cious bread—but it also * yields 4 MORE bread to, the barrel. {> “Cream Blend” pleases skilled cooks and econom! housewives. See that your grocer sends***Cream Blend.” B.B.Earnshaw & Bro., -1107-1109 11TH ST. 8.1 Wholesalers, rete M ST. SE a, Qe QAO4O HHH HHH HH HH EHH * F. 8, WILLIAMS & CO. The quickest and easiest way of getting rid of a cough is to take —— WILLIAMS’ PRUSSIAN —— COUGH SYRUP. The first —— teaspoonful you take does —— good. And following the di- —— rections “to the letter” means speedy disappearance (of —— every trace of your cough. It’s —— pleasant to take. Only 15c. bottle. WILLIAMS’ Temple Drug Store, Corner 9th and F Sts. it nes 5 Engagement & g ; Wedding Rings. We make a specialty of En- Q gagement and Wedding Rings, which are of the finest quality ) and of the latest and most ap- proved fashioa. Galt & Bro., (JEWELLERS, SILVERSMITHS&STATIONERS, Q Q Q Q Q Q Q ‘ 5 If You’re Going to Store Your Furs Put them away where th perfectly safe from Jass or injury—HE We keep Furs in clean, di oth-proef_ compartments. Take the same of Furs belonging to our Patrons that we de of our own. EF FURS REPAIRED, ALTERED AND REMOD FUR CO., osc” | Give Us Entire Charge Of | The Refreshments For Your Card Party. ‘Shad, id Roe, Oysters and ther Lenten Dututies served in our - Ladies’ Cafe. 426 oth st., Jarvis, ’Phone 1000. E'CONFECTIONER & CATERER. mh15-t,th,s,! = Sans eR RN aa 2 Gill’s Special CREAM MINTS. CHOCOLATE M CREAD fERKGREEN. CHOCOLATE W ‘ERGREEN, CREAM MAPLES (new CHOCOLATE .LAS (new). ASSORTED WAFERS (new). Wednesday. A rare treat. See windows. 1223 Pa. ave. mhb15-8t*: Only 10 cents a box, CAne 921 Fst. and Gill’s 9 20 é * * This “out -of- season” 3 ¢ * * weather is beginning to tell * on lots of folks. Appetites He HHH * are fickle. Spirits droop. * Entire systems seem out of * order. “Crown”? Porter * * Corrects these troubles. * * It's a matchless spring * * tonic to give tone and vigor * * to both mind and body. € 5 € G7 Only 75e. for 12 bottles—sent in un- . lettered wagons. Write or telephone, Washington BreweryCo., € ath & F Sts. N.E. ’Ph 3 £ Tasethese : 2 Bee x ee See eeeete See errr ec Corns Won’t Bother You If you'll use ““S.-& 8." CORN CURE on tl It’s a sure cure for both hard and Takes them out without the Only Ie. th’s Hyomet Inbalers, complete, 85c. ——- Extra bottles of Hyomel, 465c. my Stevens’ Pharmacy, COR. 9TH AND PA. AVE. mb15-14d kes Children Plump’ Ite fe Et Set ate : Yo-nd in the wheat ker- ms Just the food that & id € a Grateful Patients G. P's, the doctors call them, are found in brad idboechs ape Bee ate ‘thelr. praise ESTERDAY’S thousands of visitors and the complimentary press notices are advertising the [lillinery “Opening” more effectually than could any paid for announcements. We need to write that however great the throngs here we have every facility for attentively waiting on our patrons. The private parlors guarantee privacy, and the services of expert milliners will prove helpful. A word to the floor managers will assure you this ac- commiodation. We think this fact has already been demonstrated: — that The Palais Royal Millinery is the product of “born” milliners. And need we remind you of the difference between the snblime and the ridiculous?— between the sublime Hats that are he creations of genius, and those that are only mechanical imitations, generally ridiculous? Paris Hats. The name and address in each is Price Materials. “Price” them, after critical exam- cloquent—partly telling you why the | ination of the styles and qualities. prices range from $20 to $40 each. GBut you need not pay these fancy prices; $8, $9 and $10 will suffice here for as good or better hats. We offer you the scrvices of a ‘‘born™ and educated Parisian milliner, with materials coming direct from the makers, enabling $8, $9 and $10 for hats that are the acme of style, made of very best materials, practically $20 to $40 French Hats. You'll find Palais Royal quotations startlingly least. TF 2Be bunch for lange and perfect specimens 9c Black nd Faacy Brald Hate in every latest French shape... $3 for Satin and Lace Braid Hats ex- clusively bere......Every requisite, and as little as only Se asked for trimming. .....$3 to 85 will thus secure made-to-order Hats that are superior in every respect. The Tailor-made Costumes. LITS, Separate Skirts and Wai fashions of London and Paris. The “Opening” of the completed stocks will prove the force ofa claim we mecd to repeat:—we have neitlfer the absurdities masquerading under the name of “novelty,” a s, Tepresenting the correct spring nor the vulgar imitations called “cheap.” The “Opening” will thus give you the assurance that “* Special “P. R.°”? Suits At $16.98. Made of imported Venetian Cloth, it’s at The Palais Royal it’s right.” Some ‘‘Exclusive’’ Styles At $9.98. English Serge and Scotch Cheviot Black, grays, navy and Yaie blues. | Suits, with the latest modified blouse Fly-front jacket, fan-back skirt; lined | and fiy-front jackets. The new cut from neck band to skirt hem with | Skirt with plaited back. The braid black or colored taffeta silk. Man-| trimming on ea h being different— tailored, guaranteed the equal of $4o | 4" “exclusive styfe is assured you. to-order gowns. Silk Lined Cloth Suits - At $11.98. Fine All-wool Cheviot Serge Cos- tumes, lined throughout with silk. | plenation: | Special sizes to order free of extra charge. The “Surprise” Suits At $6.98. Suspiciously low price. Purchased The ex- the Covert Plack lined with black silk; those in| Cloths at much less than their actual Yale blue being lined with red silk. The French style jacket and skirt are | 4 Radvlike Gor value; had them made up before our makers were “rushed.” The result: ert Suit, in all color: captivatingly attractive. The man-| with half silk-lined jacket and fully tailor is evident in every detail. lined skirt. O7The Separate Skirt and Waist is a factor in a woman's wardrobe that has immense possibill- ties. For instani have the Separ: ‘Two Wrists and two Skirts practically make four different costumes. ‘e Waists from 3%e to $25 each; the Skirts from $2.79 to $35 ex: We here - The largest, most varied collection ever gathered in Washington. Four “speciais” mentioned this evening: $3.48 Cloth Skirts. Made of fancy cloths, producing the fashionable Bayadere stripe ef- fect. Black, blue and brown. Lined and bound. $6.98 Silk Skirts. Black Silk and Satin Skirts, in art- istic brocaded effects, correctly new cut, rustleine lining and velvet bind- ing. 84c. Wash Waists. They are the new $1 “Derby” and “Eagle” Waists, at a special intro- ductory price—84c for choice. $4.98 Silk Waists. Black Silks, Glace Silks, Check Silks and Stripe Silks the materials. Blouse and tucked fronts. All latest styles. Fabrics for Costumes. RENADINES are to be much in evidence this spring and summer. Tomorrow’s program includes special! “Opening” prices for Grenadines and the Taffeta Silks for lining. These, with the first showing of the new French Silks, in monster checks, are toid of in Getail. The Grenadines. for a Dress Pattern of the 75e Black $4.14 Brocaded Silk Grenadines. Being 45 inches wide, six yards suffice for a dress. 1 qs and $2 yard for the usual $2.50 Black Si. Grenadines in new Bayadere, lace seroll, polka dots and various stripes, 45 inches wide. yard for $1.25 Check and Plaid Black Grenadine. ‘The quality is best, but $1 AQC, Tereta kilks for lining. ‘The weight tells they are extra value at the prices. F The New Silks. $1.25 2272 for the new French sitks, checks so large that they might be Latest shades of cerise, turquoise, blues, greens and tans. These make superb shirt waists. yard for Louisine Silks in the big block pat- 5D Bic riigconp aged myedaensy be feel the weight of these Silks: GSe and Te yard for American-made ‘3 im all the new checks and endless variety—you'll think so when decide. ————“~— and $1.60 yard for the best Black Taffeta al ee es Wool Suitings. The various cloths, used in tailor- made Suits are page $1.25 a yard. = 75c eee ee SZ Pehebernerormmnmnonrne: « Strength- giving Food —is what every one requires—the “tod- dier” as well as the old folks. It is ac- knowledged that bread is “the staff of life.” It cannot occupy this im- portant position unless it is made from pure wheat flour— ERES’ Flour —for instance. Some unscrupulous deal- ers are adulterating their brands with cornmeal and other cereals! Look out for such brands. Never allow any but “Ceres” Flour to enter your home— only then can you be sure of securing the purest and best flour. All grocers sell “Ceres” Flour. Accept no substi- tute. We are whole- salers. A PARRA ARTE OMAR ENO CARMEN: NEMEVENEV EV EVENS NENEN EY EYE EAE LEONE OMEN UE NE NE NEN E NE SM NESEY NRE NEVE ENNELY NE a 5 4 s 43 Wm. [1. Galt & Co., & ,,. > 2% Wholesale Flour Merchants, 3 ist & Indiana Ave. # it “J BR AAR BRR RRA AR MA TARA Ey LAST WEEK of the Ov ~“O Discount On Children’s, Women’s and Misses’ , Spring Heel SHOES. HE disccunt of per cent on Dugan & Hudson's famous line of “Ironclad” Spring-heel Shoes, including children 8, women’s and misses, ends Saturday Pight, Your last opportunliy t the finest Shoes yct made fourth thei: regular pricos them the grendcet values ever of- fered. The sizes somewhat broxen, but an euily respcnse may secure yours $1.50 Shoes now $1.13. (Sizes 6 to 8) $2.00 Shoes now $1.50. Sizes Sly to 10%.) $2.50 Shoes now $1.87. (Sees 11 to 2) $3.00 Shoes now $2.25. (Misses’, 11 to 2—Women's, 2% to €.) CROCKER’S, 939 Pa. Ave. Shoes Shined Free. at «mt making are ee eee eee 'C-U-R-E-S | \ —headache, nervousness and in- { ) digestion quickly and perma- ) nently— Wier’s LEMON-SELTZER) \ mni5-204 Your skepticism will vaulsb imme- diately after giving this grand cure Ask your druggist Cor it AT ALL DRUGGISTS. Price, 1e., 25c. and 50e. Bed Room, Dining Room, Parlor and Other Furniture At a Third Off. bargains we've created during this clearing rale of High-grade Furniture can- not_be Jed anywhere cise in the city. ‘We've determined to clear out this stock— prices bave suffered accordingly. u oe