Evening Star Newspaper, March 26, 1898, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. SATURDAY..............March 26, 1898. CROSBY S$. NOYES...............Editor. a sya STAR has a rcguiar ¢ Family Circulation dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has mo competitor. G7 Ia order to eid delays, om ac- ibsence, letters to te THE STAR, or to Editorial or Business Depart- ments, aceording to tenor or purpose. Our Represent The official submission of the Maine re- port, which was authcritatively summar- ized in yesterday's Star, brings the eas2 of the destruction of the battle-ship to the point where developments must occur. It iraposes upon Spain the necessity of an ex- planation and on the t2rms of that ex- planation much depends. The character of the report is such, the court finding positively that the Maine was léstroyed by an explosion from without, this government had no other course m to it than immediatzly to make proper esentations to Spain setting forth the ngs, and clearly tnough in diplomatic language indicating that this government awaits an answering. representation that will place Spain in the proper attitud2 to- ward the United States. Inasmuch as the Maine, according to our trustworthy inves- tigators, was destroyed while in the harbor of Havana on a peaceful mission by an agency other than that supplied by the ship itself, it becomes Spain’s duty immediately to demonstrate, if possibl>, that this dis- «ster Was not due in any way to her negli- gence, carelessness or indi‘ference. In the lack of any positive proof of 1n offictal complicity in the explosion Spain can not be requir2d to exonerate herself as if ac- cused of such criminal participation. But she must clear herself of the suspicion that she did not exercise the diligence in the proteciion of the vessel which is required by the law of nations and specifically by the existing treaty between the two na- tions, and she is under obligations to pun- ish the actual wrongdoer and to make due 1eparatioa for the injury. The Maine was destroyed by what ap- pears according to the circumstantial evi- dence to have been a floating mine, of a kind that is not ordinarily found sav2 in the possession of a government ur a gov- ernmental agency. It is a fair surmise, therefore, that the explosive device that de- stroyed the ship and killed h2r crew was in Havana by reason of official action and with official knowledge and it becomes Spain's duty to demonstrate that the pro- curement of that device by the person or pirsons directly responsibl2 for the tragedy was not made possible by any govern- mental laxity. This showing should be as positive as that which enabled the court of inquiry to report that the Maine was blowa up by an cutside explosion. The burden of proof on Spain, inde2d, is not lightly to be fted. It has been placed there by the um able logic of events. The representation to Spain on this sub- leet which was sent today will doubtless iieit from Madrid a definite declaration h will demonstrate precisely how threatening the Maine issue is to become. ihe chences of avoiding a clash with Spain are diminished by the fact that there are other representations which must be made by this country, all involving equally with the Maine matter the possibility of precipitating a resort to arms. The Presi- dent is to follow up his previous intima- tion that peace must be secured in Cuba. He Is also to insist that starvation must be abandoned as a characteristic feature of the Spanish policy in Cuba, that official relief of the starving by the United States in all parts of the island must not be pre- vented, and finally that the cause of the wholesale starvation must be removed. If @ Satisfactory treatment of the Maine dis- aster and Spanish assent to the other rep- resentations above indicated can be se- ured by diplomacy, the credit to be be- stowed upon the administration will be vast. But, in view of the difficulties, if liplomacy should fail, and war by the act of Spain result, no discredit could attach to this government, and the nation as one man would sustain it. —__- + + ____ American Citizens All. The remarks of Mr. Bartholdt of Mis- souri in the House yesterday were very forcible, and it is altogether true, as he stated, that the loyalty of the foreign-born citizens of the United States to the stars and stripes is open to no question from any ntelligent quarter. Many of them have great stakes in the country, have helped to build it up, and are in every way interest- ed in its preservation and prosperity. They are not here for a day or a year, nor only for the purpose of making money and then clearing out. This is their home, and they are proud of it and will help defend it against all comers. How thoroughly a foreign-born citizen may become identified with his home over and how loyally he will stand by his neighbors in time of trouble, were plainly shown during our civil war. German-born and Irish-born men took sides according ‘o their environment at the beginning of hostilities between the sections in 1861. They fought against each other as bravely as the native Americans did. Those who ived im the south espoused the south’s side with enthusiasm, and those who lived n the north responded as gallantly to the use of the Union. The south contained omparatively few citizens of foreign birth at that time, but the Union army contained whole brigades of men of Irish and of Ger- man birth, and the record they made was very bright. The men who fought with Sigel and with Willich fought lke heroes, and the behavior of the famous Irish bri- gade from New York at Fredericksburg was the inspiring feature of that day. If sectional strife could bring out spirit so high and love of home so strong, a war in which the pride and safety of the whole country were involved could safely be ex- pected to develop the best qualities of the of every nationality who make the United States their permanent abiding place. Taey came here to better their con- dition, a very large majority of them have prospered, and that flag does not fly which cculd alienate them from their attachment to the flag of their adoption. The power which relies for success against the United fates on a fancied lukewarmness of its feign-born citizens will find itself thor- ughly mistaken. —-—-—-+e- Spain's absolute denial of responsibility for the Maine disaster was to be expected, whetever the facts may be. That country 3 had enough experience to know that it very rarely pays to plead guilty. —--- +e - -___ The Court's Report. This government will sustain the findings of its own court of inquiry in the case of the Maine. Every consideration of self- respect and common sense requires that. The court in its personnel represents the highest character and ability of the Amer- ican navy, its werk has been performed with every facility the government could afford for ascertaining the truth, and hence we shall take our stand upon the decision it has reached. The Maine was the victim of an expicsion from the outside, in waters absolitely under the control of Spain. The court's decision, it will be found. rests upon evidence bearing distinctly ani r fin here, directly upon the case in hand. But the American people in considering it will be justified in weighing everything, of what- ever description established, that bears upon the likelihood of the destruction of the Maine by Spanish hands. Has Spain’s policy in Cuba since General Campos was called home partaken in the slightest degree of either honor or human- ity? Did she not, indeed, invite the sus- picion of the world by the very act of superseding General Campos with General Weyler? The one had practically refused to execute a policy involving fiendishness, while the other, knowing that fact and the conditions of his own appointment, entered upon the scene willingly and pledged to do arything and everything, which in his judg- ment would cripple the insurgent cause. Then began the policy of starvation and destruction; the employment of agents to betray insurgent leaders to their assassina- ticn, as In the cases of Generals Maceo ond Aranguren; the torturing of prisoners to death, as in the case of Dr. Ruiz, an American citizen, and countless other acts similarly forbidding to every sense of hu- r.anity. These things are not assumed. They are kuown to be true. If, therefore, Spain refused to honor the calls and requirements of humanity in dealing with the insurgents, what is there im- probable in this charge against some individual Spaniard in the case of the Maine? Has it not beem and is it not still, the Spanish contention that the United States is the active ally of the insurgents? Was not the presence of the Maine in Havana harbor resented by Spanish sentiment in that cityand through- out the island? Was her coming not char- acterized as “Yankee interference’ with Spain's private affairs? Was not ‘the de- struction of the Maine a mere matter of opportunity, to be embraced by any faction recklessly endeavoring to serve Spain's erds? Had not the Spanish spirit become so eager for outrage that the sinking of what was considered a hostile ship with her crew to the bottom presented itself as an entirely appropriate thing to be done? ——>+e>___. The Y¥. M. C. A. Building Fund. The efforts of the Young Men’s Christian Association to’ compiete the fund necessary for the commencement of the work on the Proposed new building are worthy of the mcst hearty support by the citizens of the District. Already more than half of the money regarded as requisite for a safe start is in hand, and the most vigorous campaign is under way for the procure- ment of the remainder. The amount now Piedged is about $43,000, of which $10,000 came from Mr. S. W. Woodward and $5,000 from Mr. A. M. Lothrop, leaving about $23,000 to come from smaller contributors. There were about 450 individual sub- scribers, making an average of about $62.25 given by each person outside of the two large donors. The plan now Is to appeal to those able to give more liberally, and it ig hoped by the managers of the enter- prise that the average gift in these next few weeks will be nearer the thousand mark than the hundred mark. The need is for about $30,000, and with that amount secured the actual work of building is to begin. The site is secured and when the building as planned is finished it will be a material addition to the city’s architec- tural features, located as it is to be in a prominent and central position. But the greatest value from this endeavor is from the moral results of such a consummation. For many months the Y. M. C. A. has been Fractically without a home. For several years, indeed before the first of the two fires, the association was handicapped for the lack of sufficient room for the accom- plishment of its beneficent purposes. It did not rise to its full stature. The fires took from it even the remnant of its pos- sibilities and made the need for new quar- ters acute and immediate. Yet the times have not been propitious until this winter for an active campaign for the collection of the large fund required and hence the city has been deprived of the full benefit of this wholesome influence for the eleva- tion of its young men and their mental and moral strengthening. It seems now that the time has come for the final effort, which must succeed, for the community is sufficiently impressed with the value of tris organization to recognize its own op- portunity to help itself by this means. ——_+ +e —____ Gladstone und Salisbury. By a peculiar coincidence the people of England are at present alarmed by the re- perts of the ill-health of two of the great- est men in modern British history, Glad- stone and Salisbury. These men, so long political antagonists, are visibly failing in health. Mr. Gladstone, at the age of over eighty-eight years, is seriously afflicted and no marked effort is made by his family to conceal the dangerous nature of the ail- ments now pressing upon his system. Lord Salisbury, though twenty years Mr. Glad- stene’s junior, is about to retire perma- nently from active leadership of his party owing to his increasing infirmities. He will pot be lost to his party, even though he may be succezded in office by the Duke of Devonshire, but he will no longer be a possibility, according to present inten- ticns, for the premiership. Mr. Gladstone retained his position as the creator of min- istries until a much later age than Lord Salisbury. He did not retire from active participation in governmental affairs until he was eighty-four years old. His retire- ment then was not due to ill-health as much as to the enfeeblement due to ad- vanced years. bord Salisbury may be demonstratirg his wisdom in thus yielding the burden of leadership for other and will- ‘ng shoulders to carry before his health has been so shattered that he can hope for nothing in the future but a struggle for life. Surrendering as he does at the age of sixty-cight he may yet be of mate- rial service to the nation by his counsels, which have always been truly conserva- tive. He has not sympathized with this country as heartily as have some of his colleagues in active public life, and in some dealings he has not always shown that he has correctly gauged the spirit of the American people. His personal upright- ress, his unquestioned ability and his mas- terful qualities, however, have all marked him as one of the most eminent men of the century. —____ + e+ __—_ The stage-pleasantry concerning Uncle Sem’s navy has become oteolete during the past few weeks. But the one about the city post office still lingers. — +++ —____ Mr. Bailey has taken-pains to leave no doubt in the minds of his constitutents that his agreement with the majority was ouly t2mporary. —__ + + + —__ Military and Naval Harmo: One of the most satisfactory steps so far taken in the wise preparations of this gov- ernment for a possible war is the organiza- tion of a commission composed of an officer from the army and one from the navy for the purpose of adjusting the various mat- ters constantly arising that involve both arms of the service. Certain disclosures of late, caused by the enterprise of the two departments in preparing for an outbreak, indicate that there has not been enough co-operation in the past between these two great governmental bureaus. Gun calibers have not been scaled alike and ammunition intended for the navy must in, many cases remain naval ammunition despite the fact that it may be more seriously needed for the land forces at a juncture than for those on the sea. Other details seem to have been overlooked in these years of peace, while the two arms were on thefr own bases and without the least de- gree of co-operation. Now it ts proposed that there shall be established sort of military clearing house, to prevent misun- derstandings and delays and to utilize the forces and resources of the the fullest advantage in any may be conducted. This is as it should be, aud as it should have been during the period of development and growth. It is not too late, however, to prevent, by this means, embarrassing conditions that might seriously cripple one or the other or per- haps both arms in time of war. When war 1s declared the President becomes, by vir- tue of his high office, commander of the land and naval forces of the United States, and thus these forces become as one, under @ single control. Indeed this condition theoretically exists at all times. The lire of division between the military and naval fcrces should be merely ona of organiza- tion rather than of administration, save to the extent that the peculiar organization of each arm requires equally peculiar meth- ods of administration. In all matters of equipment the most perfect harmony should prevail, and it is evident now that henceforth, in this crisis at least, there will be no friction between the two branches of any material character. —————_++s—___ The report of the Maine court of inquiry wes carefully and deliberately prepared with the expectation of abiding by its con- sequences. It was no accidental explosion. — 2-2 ‘Cream Blend. Wouldn’t you rather —— trust an old. friend than a stranver? Wouldn’t you rather use “Cream —— Biend” that you know will et splendid bread — —th me- untried, —= doub rand? * ream Blend Flour Js Best. It’s been a good friend to cooks and housewives for years. © Remember this when you are asked to buy some:brand that's “just as good”—and IN- SIST on having “Cream = Blend.” oueeeee Ex-Queen Liliuokalani is another celebrity who has been crowded off the legitimate stage of internaticnal affairs into political vaudeville. —++e—____. Ambassador Hay is one of the few diplo- mats who realize that the world can keep meving even though they decide to take a holiday. ————»ree—____ The usual 2arly spring restoration of con- fidence has manifested itself in base bell circles. SHOOTING STARS. Prudent. “So you refused him?” said Maud. “Yes,” replied Mamie. “I told him I shall send back any letters unopened.” “I wouldn't be so rude. There might be matinee tickets in some of them.” A Castilian Carol. We're Froud, as we have said before, In spite of all our debt; In fact, if we could borrow more We would be prouder yet. Definition. “What do you mean when you allude to our friend as a hypercritical person?” “A hypercritical person,” answered Sena- tor Sorgtum, “is one who subjects things to unreasonable tests. He is the sort of man who will take a speech that has made a hit and sit calmly down and try to parse it.” Not So Prosperous. “How dare you refer to our government as the funniest farce comedy on record!” exclaimed the Chinese emperor, wrathfully. “Can you prove your assertion?” “No, your majesty,” replied the humbled courtier. “Of course you can’t. Anybody could as- certain the utter falsity of your remarks by going to the box office and getting a statement of our financial condition.” A Puzzling Letter. “I don’t know whether this new man is a very astute dipicmat,” said the railway attache, “‘or a very bad speller.” “Have you heard from your letter asking what he has done with reference to those hostile members of the legisiature?” “Yes. He says he is doing his best to Dassify them.” An Idle Threat. ‘I'll rule you with an fron hand,” They heard the haughty Don proclaim, “And none in Cuba's fertile land Shall even whisper Freedom’s name. If we allow you light and air, Be thankful to enjoy so much. And should your soul rebel, beware, The fearful and relentless clutch!” But straight the answer came: “Of old Your tyranny might reign supreme And work its horrors all untold, More hideous than a felon’s dream. But time breeds confidence too bland, Which merrily it disappoints. ‘Tis plain to see your iron hand Is very rusty in the joints.” —>+e—____ Rainy Season Cuts No Figure. from the Chicago Tribune, The rainy season in Cuba will begin next month. The yellow fever season will fol- low close on the heels of the rain. There- fore there should be no more delay. Mil- itary operations should begin speedily. But inability to commence at once should not be made an excuse for postponement until fall. Rains will not hinder the American fleet from blockading Havana and thus cutting off the supply of provisions for the Spanish army and of coal for the Spanish naval vessels. The rains will not interfere with the opening by the American navy of other Cuban ports, so that abundant sup- plies of arms, ammunition and other mili- lary stores, ‘as well as medicines, may reach the insurgents. The sooner the war is begun the sooner will it be ended. There is no reason why active operations should not commence now. The rains and the yellow fever will not interfere with carry- ing them on. -___seoo___—_ They Should Be Stopped. From the Army and Navy Journal. Spain has an equal right to do all the things we have enumerated without pro- test from us. But to send across the Al lantic vessels that can serve no purpose except to war upcn us is quite a different matter. They should be stopped at all hazards. If they cross the ocean the re- sponsibility for the consequences will rest upon those who show themselves too timid for emergencies and their responsibility will not be forgotten. It may be logically within the right of Spain to send these ves- sels here, but war doce not deal with logic. It knows only facts. The law of defense demands that we should resent an act which the common sense of the world will justify us in treating as a menace to us. —__o +e ______ Spain's Responsibility. From the Indianapolis News. People in this country are contributing Wberally to send food and clothing to the starving and naked Cubans. We have heard of no efforts in Spain to relieve the distress that the Spanish methods of war have created. Ships are going laden with supplies from our ports; nurses and physi- ciaus are going to the rescue. We have heard of no ships or agents of mercy from Spain. The Spanish government sven thinks it is doing us a kindness in allowing us to relieve the woe its inhuman policy has gendered. —_—__+ ++ —___ A Difference of Time. From the San Francisco Bulletin. France, in sending an ultimatum to China, allows the latter nation but eight days to accede to the de presented. In the light of the history of our dealings with Spain during the last century, it seems a great pity that the beauties of the eight-day rule were not early appreciated by our own statesmen. One of them did, indeed, both learn and practice the lesson— Andrew Jackson—and to particularly good purpose. ——_~s eo —_____. Our Right and Duty. From the New York Times. For our own peace and domestic tranquil- lity, to protect the commercial interests of our citizens, and to put end hideous barbarities of which Senator Proc- tor has given us a picture that wrings aos hearts, we have # right and a duty to demand that Spain withdraw from Cuba, 2 EFYour grocer will supply, you if you specify “Cream Blend.” $B.B. B.Earnshaw & Bost Wholesalers—}205 1207 100 14th st. se. °o one famous brand of “Golden Gate” Claret if you'd enjoy the finest the land affords. Extra heavy potly—rieh, de- licious flavor. An appe- Te and ere wipes cents a quart; oe a cancle WINE CO.,614 14TH ST. ‘Sage mh26-20d DB. RAABRABRAD AAABABABA, * £ Get Strong and Well On « “Bock” Beer. It’s better than medi- —— cine to bring back health —— and strength. Wonder- — fully nourishing and wholesome. Brewed of choice hops and malt. Of —— mature age and double ; strength. E7Case of 2 bottles, delivered in — unlettered wagons, only $1. Write or — telephone. Washington BreweryCo.,; 4th & E Sts. N.E. ’Phone 2154 mb26-1 poe rer er A ee 4 beaten RENN Ce —wWe correctly’ engrave Per- sonal Cards, Dinner, Recep- tion, Menu and Guest Cards, Wedding Invitations and An- nouncements; at very reasonable prices. ‘ GALT & BRO., JEWELLERS, SILVERSMITHS AND STATIONEES, 1107(PENR. AVE. mb2¢-5,t,th2s 9 (oT eee ; The Bread of Health. Bread is good for the children if it's SS Sie aes always easy to get children to eat bread. Our bread is not only wholesome, but it’s always fresb—and delicious. Children—as well as grown folks—enjoy it. 7 Whole Wheat Bread, 5c. loaf. Bos- —— ton Brown Bread, 5, 10 and 18c. loaf. Krafft’s Bakery, So 387. st. mb16-s,tu&th-20 Sifted Peas, 10c. =. OCTOBER STRING BEANS— 12 cuns for only 7c... 2 LEMON CLING PRACHTE— in heavy syru r) cl 12 cans for .. 8c. can 15c. can W. B. 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We make public today the true state of affairs as they exist at the Busy Corner. : Regarding our immense dispiay of spring goods and the special low prices adapted by our entire corps of competent buyers. UKS, ‘AND PARAMOUNT HERE—THEY OCCUPY THE SAME Bx Soren" ee. A (ONG. TPABRICS THAT GOLD DOES AMONG PRECIOUS METALS. naw ‘Goops AND NEW PRICES FOR MONDAY SELLING. y A new line of Washable Habutais and Tokios—dainty and desir- able colorings. The price everywhere is 49c. a yard. Our Price Monday, 32c. A new line 23-inch Printed Foulards and Indias. Choice designs and patterns made to retail for 59c. a yard. Our Price Monday, 39c. A new assortment of All-silk Black Satin and Gros Grain Brocades —this season’s designs in a large variety of patterns. Sold regularly = Our Price Monday, 49c. A new assortment of Cannelle Striped Taffetas, with Bayadere lines, the newest conceits for swell waists. We closed the entire line so low that we shall be able to sell them Monday at 79c. New Spring Dress Goods. Black and_-Colors. ALTHOUGH THE SEASON IS JUST BEGINNING FOR THE SALE OF DRESS GOODS, YOu HAVE BUT A LIMITED TIME IN WHICH TO COMPLETE YOUR EASTER OUTFIT. WE WOULD ADVISE YOU TO MAKE YOUR SELECTION AT ONCE FROM THIS CHART OF GRAND VALUES: 36-inch All-wool Novelty Checks, Black and White and Blue and White Pointelle Checks, Scotch Mixtures and Fancy Weaves—all new this season. 40c. and 5o0c. value 29¢. 45-inch Silk and Wool Mixtures, satin-finished Coverts, silk-finished Henriettas, in all the new spring shades. Positive 69c. value. Special.4gc. 45-inch All-wool Suitings, such as Granites, Vigerouex and Whip- cords. These are very popular weaves this season. We have them in all the new and staple shades. Regular 8c. value. Special.........69¢. 45-inch All-wool Bengalines and Illuminated Poplins, new blues, green, tan and brown, steel and mode. $1.25 value...............-89¢. SH INCH BLACK MOHAIR—45e. VALU 33c, ) 38INCH BLACK ALL - WOOL MOHAIR st ae STRIPE CREPON—TSc. VALUE “| 45-INCH BLACK ALL - WOOL WHIPCORD—89c. VALUE.........-. BLACK IMPORTED — CREI Fine Dress foaming BOLDLY FORTE EXPERTS IN| SELY PERFECTION ST: IN THIS mee ERE “OF DES WE'VE of E e ‘TING THE BEST Evatt Show tN to Ww YOMEN. OUR PRIC ADD QUITE A MAGNET a : 5 : Imported Jet and Colored Novelties in Band. Trimming. Worth $2.00 and $3.00. Special.........4...... SA et SE A +» $1.35 Elegant Wide Bouquet Applique, just in from the other side.$1.98 yd Narrow to match. Black Silk Braid Skirt Trimming. Worth 48c. and 39c. a yard. Special .. 55521 Black and Colored Silk Mohair and Jet Edgings. “Worth 15c. and 1gc.a yard........... - 9 New designs and patterns in-Colored Sequin Edgings. Worth | 25c. Special) <2 scic<< ide. All widths and styles i the new Circle Braids for making scroll de- signs on skirts and waists of tailor-made suits.........5c. to 19c. a vard. Buckles in new and neat combinations of turquoise and steel, rhine- stone and steel, coral and steel, pearl and steel, also black and steel, 17¢., 25c. and 2gc. each. Silk Mohair and Jet Edgings. Worth 8c. to toc. a yard........4¢. NGS, THE BEST LININGS USED IN DI QUOTED ARE USED ELPS TO SWELL "rit SALES. 16-inch Best Quality Imported Genuine Herringbone Haircloth, in Black or Gray. Worth 30c. yard. Reduced to................-19¢. DRESSES ARE IN OUR STOCK—THE LOWEST PRICES EVER \G LEVER, XD ‘THE LARGEST ASSOKTMENT EVER SHOWN 36-inch Fine Moire Soft Finish English Percaline, in guaranteed Fast Black and all colors. Worth 12}c. yard. Reduced to........ 8hc. an honest trial. Sold by All Grocers. “Ceres” makes the Ughtest, whitest and most wholesome Rolls and Pastry. oF Wm. M. Galt & Co. Wholesale Flour Merchants, Ist St. and Ind. Ave. SOOSOOS OOCES OO® ee S500 ©6000 FUR Entrust us with any Sacer of this kine—it you want it well done Only skilled hands are in cur repairing department. ‘according to our direction, and ws mnee our personal supervision. Charges are very_low. a4 Stored in moth-proof compart- ‘: SAKS FUR CO., a {Our Emulsion Is {Just the Thing » > Ee *= Convalescents, It tones up the system and ) supplies an abundance of ¢ wholesome nourishment. It < presents the food properties of the pure oil in a form that is readily digested by the en- feebled systems of those = q F.8. WILLIAMS & CO. =} % A A At ww covering from illness. The un- pleasant odor and taste of the pure oil are completely elimi- nated. It’s a medicine that children—as well as grown folks—don’t mind taking. Only 60c. pint. WILLIAMS’ Temple Drug Store, . OF 9th and F Sts. SOQ ARERAEPARANAYSREKY PEER EL ERR REDO eae For Evans’ Talcum Powder. Mothers will find It the best for babies’ use. It's a good fri bles who muffer Best Quality Dressmakers’ Kid Finish Cambric, in Blaek and all colors, at..... Ruisiets SS SS 555 PISS Sea aes fe Our 18c. quality extra heavy stiff All-linen Canvas, in Black, Gray, Tan and White. Reduced to.................. Syst es Our 18c. Quality 36-inch Silk Finish Striped Skirt Lining, in Opal- escent effects > REGUCEd 120 ois <.0 nies sae woe oe cee Se eee sas Our 39c. quality Genuine Imported Full 22-inch French Haircloth. Reduced to. ......2.-----2-2-2-200e cence ee eee eee oe 33Ce Our 20c. Quality Sateen Finish Black Back Fig. Waist Lining. Reduced t0 xo-ce since sine wien eee aise eee eae rene oes pee a Best Quality Heavy Fine Twilled Silesias, in Black and any color. Worth 12}c. yard. Reduced to.........................0222--8$e. 18-inch Changeable and Plain colors in Silk Polonaise Lining. Worth 25c. yard. Reduced to............. ccc pe ee eee c cece cee e OC. Our 50c. Extra Quality Good Black Moreen. NOTIONS. The busiest Notion Department in the city is ours, and what makes it so are the prices. 1 doz. spools of good Basting Cot- Electric Corset Laces, in black or ton for..... .. -8c. | white. sees ees 3C. pair. 1 doz. Full Nickeled’ Reversible Extra quality Stockinet Dress Safety Pins..... +127 +3¢-| Shields, all tae: Our asc. Pure Silk Frilled Elastic, 25c. fees St Scissors a assorted colors, about 12 different nickeled, assorted sizae ieee styles. A strip of ? yard for. ...13c. 5" ek Double Bust Corset} 12-yard rolls of the best English Tapes, } inch to 1-inch wide.. 10c. pe. 3 ede Embroidery Silk on spools, Full 9-yard Casing, pretty assort- colors -9C. pe. all the bright colors........7¢. doz. Extra | wide Heavy Silk Seam Reduced to.....42c. Silver-top Velvet Emories and Pin Cushions to match, all high col- Binding, the best grade OFS. cen n ag be on ens oes Qe: CO Lg sees 4 ohms Pure White Four-holed Shirt 2 Pearl Buttons.........-....5¢. doz. Curling Iron Lamps, an extra Calve Wave Irons, full nickeled, Io inches long. ............--.13¢- Full 9-yard pieces Extra Quality Prussia Binding...............15¢. A great leader for dressmakers, the best grade of French Horn Bone, 8 in. and 9 in., black and blonde. . .8c. Our Crockery and Housewares Department will make its bow in tomorrow’s Post and Times. 8. KANO, SONS & 60.,, - from red, itching n—chafing or prickly ——— beat. It es all these troubles. Plain or perfumed. Only 16 can. (See that you get “EVANS’.” > wi nt Evans’ Drug Stores? ‘e eo 5 st. and 1428 Md. ave. i The logic of facts. Wouldeverybody who buys Furni- ture, Carpets and Draperies of us say that they always get the most satis- faction here if it was not so? You have never heard any other re- port of us? Why don’t you try us this spring. New Mattings are in. New Baby Carriages are in. Odd pieces of Furniture and small lots of Draperies are being offered at HALF PRICE! Hoeke, Furniture, Carpets, Draperies, Penn. ave. and 8th st. One-third OFF! We're making a quick clearance of this stock of elegant high-grade FURNI-_ ~ TURE. P gains are being enapped up at a lv-ty rate. You don't often have the chante to save a whole shind of the cost of 'a needed piece of Furniture.