Evening Star Newspaper, March 29, 1898, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. ‘TUESDAY................Mareh 29, 1898. CROSKY 5S. NOYES. «+++ -. Editor, THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation mach more than the combined cir- eulation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no eempetitor. (7Im order to avoid dein: count of person: a THE STAR should not be to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments. according to tenor or purpose. ‘The Question of the Hour. The question of the hour is, How shall this gcvernment intervene in the matter of Cuba so as to bring peace to the island? We cannot afford to indorse any Spanish promises to the insurgents. We know quite as well as the Cubans do the history, of the promises which brought the ten years’ war to a close. Those promises were violated in both letter and spirit. Promises of like tenor made today in straits almost similar would meet with the same fate. The Cubans are not to be caught; end why should we? Besides, it would be useless to indorse such promises. The insurgents would not accept them even with the name of the United States written across their back. We cannot afford to indorse bonds for the purchase of the island, whether issued under insurgent, or other, auspices. A transaction like that would not commend welf to the American people. And, be- sices, Spain expressly declares that Cuba does rot pessess that kind of. value m ber eyes. The island, she asserts with some asperity, is not in the market. If then we can neither afford to press a Spanish proposition upon the Cubans, nor a Cuban proposition upon the Spaniards, is there anything else in order but to face the situation as it stands teday and govern our actions accordingly? A condition of things exists in Cuba which shocks the feelings of humanity. Spain stands con- vieted of the blackest crime of the age. Ard, moreover, she is helpless in the island except to add to the enormity of her al- ready great sin against civilization. She cannot conquer the rebellion. She can only continue a policy which will make it all the more difficult for this government to carry out its humane intentions toward her starving subjects. So long, therefore, as Spain remains in Cuba she must be an agency for evil, and for evil only. Permanent peace for the island is not to be associated with her presence in authority there. She has not enly forfeited all claims to the respect of the people, but has merited their undying hatred. Spain in Cuba means continued turmoil and continued brutality. Spain cut of Cuba means peace for the island, and peace for Spain. Could any American intervention rot based on these indisputa- ble facis meet the real emergency? The time to intervene is not to be post- pened for eight months or six months, but is close at hand. —————»>+e—___. An Armistice. We are not yet engaged in hostilities with Spain. There is consequently no groun¢ for the negotiation of an armistice between Spain and the United States. An armistice between Spain and the Cuban in- surgents must be arranged between the combatauts, and receive the assent of both parties. Only the Cubans themselves have the privilege and the power of suspending Cuban hostilities. The United States will never interfere to force “autonomy,” an armistice, or the Spanish flag upon the in- surgents. The armistice which should be speedily and peremptorily arranged is that between Spain and the starving reconcentradoes. The Spanish are not hurting the armed insurgents at all, and the latter, if “granted an armistice,” might not be able to detect any difference between that condition and the present state of war. But Spain should be compelled to suspend hostilities against the starving and defenseless non-combat- ants. ———>+e—____ General Blanco’s Joke. Captain General Blanco has pronounced tendencies toward humorous views of life. He seems to persist in seeing th2 comical side of even the most serious situations. Witness his latest suggestion, that has reached the State Department through the diplomatic channels, to the effect that while there is no danger that riots may be precipitated in Havana by the ultra Span- ish element, there is grave danger that the American residents there will bring about an outbreak in order to hasten the crisis in the relations of Spain and the United States. He likewise intimates broadly that the American newspaper correspondents in the Cuban capital are elements of peril. It is edifying to be told that those men are Tesponsible for the critical conditions in Havana who would inevitably suffer first and most seriously in a riot. It is no se- cret that the pro-Spanish mob in Havana would, on the slightest pretext, assail the Americans there, and especially the news- paper correspondents, whom they hate for the disclosures of the truth that have been made to the world through them. It is cal- culated to relax the strain to find General Blanco indulging in such broad pleasantries @t this interesting juncture. ———>ee—___ Alfred Austin’s latest poem commands more approval than any previous effort since he undertook to make his Pegasus tot in official harness. If he continues to maintain this standard he will command Fecognition not only as a peet-laureate, but a poet. —--+s___ Meeting the Emergency. An incident is said to have occurred Sat- urday at Key West that may be taken as a type on a very small scale of the achieve- ments by this country in the way of pre- paring itself for possible trouble during the past few weeks. At 9:30 o'clock in the morning the order to paint the ship another color was received on board the cruiser Nashville. At 10 o'clock, thirty minutes Jater, the ship had been completely painted. Fer many years the people have at umes been disturbed on cccasions of possible trouble with other countries by outbursts of apprehension lest the country were not in trim for meeting 2 foreign foe. Unfor- tunately, there Aas been scarcely a time since the closing of the late civil war when the United States kas been in a state of real preparedness. A vague sense of re- Mas in the untold capacities of the nation for sudden preperation has prevalled in both private and official quarters. In a measure this has served to excuse the lack of energy and liverality on the part of the agencies of appropriation. A policy of so- called economy has been founded on this belief, that the giant, though normally slumbering, could be awakened in season, whatever the emergercy. Well, the giant did wake up suddenly, a few weeks ago, to the fact that a grave need confronted it, a serious duty, coupled with a far more seriouz possibility that it Was not equipped for the performance of that duty. The result of this awakening has been 4 revelation to the world, but not less to the people of this country as well. ‘To the other countries this unexampled rush of military preparation has shown @ reserve of power, energy and resource such as few nations possess today. The epprepriation and wise expenditure of $,00u,000 out of hand, without causing a flutter in the domestic or foreign, financial market, was an object lesson the like of which has seldom been observed. The effect upon the public mind abroad could not have been other than wholesome. It has shown Europe what a resourceful country this is. It has shown the people of this republic, however, that much work has been neglected in the past, and with all the success of the eleventh-hour en- deavor, the results are not as satisfactory as though the moncy had been spent delib- erately, with more carefully matured plans and under conditions conducive to the em- ployment of the best available resources. Indeed, notwithstanding the fact that the nation is well pleased with its display of wealth and enterprise, it is yet possibly and even probably true that the present crisis might have been utterly prevented had the United States been known by the world to be strongly entrenched behind impregnable forts, equipped with a powerful navy, and im every sense ready for any emergency. It is to be hoped that this incident, what- ever may be its ultimate result, will at least teach the United States that it pays to be strong. We do not need a large standing army, but our defenses and naval equipment should be of the best. Even a country with the elasticity of this, with the boundless wealth at its command, with the spirit of patriotism so pronouncedly devel- oped, cannot afford to rely exclusively upon its ability to rise to the emergency. ——__+ ++ ____. Spanish Responsibility. The more closely it is examined the more damaging to Spain the report of the court of inquiry in the case of the Maine ap- Pears. We find set forth in it, clearly. and distinctly, the following: (1) The protest of the Spanish author- ities in Havana against the proposed visit ef the ship. Consul General Lee, in com- municating with the State Department, caid: “Authorities profess io think the United States has ulterior purpose in sending the ship. Say it will obstruct autonumy and Produce excitement, and most probably a demonstration. Ask that it not be done till they can get instructions from Madrid.~ (2) The unfrizndly reception of the ship. Captain Sigsbee testifies to the jeering by Spanish passengers on board a passing ferry boat soon after the arrival of the Maine. The report states: “That very tew people visited the ship, Lieut. Commander Wainwright being rather severe on desultery visitors. There were only two visits of Spanish military officers. Orce a party of five or six Spanish officers came on board, but, according te the cap- tain, they were constrained and not de- sirous of accepting much courtesy. This visit was during the absence of the cap- tain. He said he made every effort to have the Spanish officers visit the ship to show will, according to the spirit of the Ma‘ne's visit to Havana, but with the ex- ceptions stated no military officer of Spain visited the ship socially.” (3) The anchorage of the ship. She was conducted by order of the hartor-master to a buoy to which visiting men-of-war were never ageigned. Those familiar with the harbor do‘not remember ever to have seen a man-of-war anchored there before. Captain Sigsbee, ir the nature of things, accepted his assignment without protest and without suspicion. He carried himself without offense in what he must accept as a friendly port. (4) The condition of the wreck. Experi- enced divers, after careful inspection cf everything within reach; experienced naval constructors and navigators, after a care- ful weighing of all information brought up from the bottom, and comparisons made with the charts of the Maine's pian; Cap- tain Sigsbee and all those en board who survived the disaster, are of opinion that the skip was the victim of a submarine mine exploded from the outside. It was not to be expected that the names of those who prepared the mine or the cir- cumstances attending its preparation «nd e>plosion would be broight to light. But in what has been clearly established—the urfriendliness of the city and harbor, the threats made, the unusual anchorage and the evidences of an explosion from without —Spanish responsibility for the destruction of the Maine is fixed now in the minds of the American people. —_++2—_____ Adequate Bridge Plans. The submission of the report of the sur- vey made in connection with the M:morial bridge project presumably brings that plan, the consummation of which is so eminently desirable, one stage nearer conclusion. It is gratifying to note that the chief of en- gineers desires that more money shall be granted to encourage the submission of artistic plans by eminent bridge architects. ‘This policy, if pursued with regard to all government structures, would undoubtedly result in the betterment of the designs that are given permanent form. The time has come when the nation must plan its build- ings, bridges and other substantial crea- tions, intended to stand for all time, with mere regard for their artistic relations. The Potomac, from its position, its histor- ical traditions and its close association with the nation’s chief city, should be spanned by none other than the most beau- tful and impressive of bridges. The pres- ence of the Long bridge across it in its present condition is a disgrace and a re- proach. The weak Aqueduct bridge is no less. Each should be replaced by a hand- some, substantial affair, symbolizing the true proportions of the republic and its capital. Between them should be a third bridge, on some such lines as those gen- erally laid down for the Memorial bridge, commemorating the services of the coun- try’s soldiers and sailors whose heroism coniributed materially to the creation and perpetuation of the Union. —___+ + _____. A New York state senator introduced a ‘bill to prevent Spanish mackerel from en- tering the waters in the State of New York. ‘The suggestion represents a step forward for the New York legislature, in that it is funny without being Mable to become a nuisance to anybody. —>+s—_—___.. The President would be justified in the opinion that the rhetorical aspect of the situation has been ably and sufficiently represented at the Capitol. ——>eo—____ Uncle Sam’s forbearance should not tempt Spain to the conclusion that he will, in « crisis, consent to hold still and be whipped. ———_+ + e _ “No Dead Fish, No Wave, No Hole.” ‘The Spanish nayal ccmmission that “in- veutigated” the Maine disaster finds, of course, that the ship was destroyad by vir- tue of an explosion within her own sides. Certain so-called proof is adduced to sup- Fort this dogmatic declaration. It may be summed up briefly thus: No dead fish, no wave, no hole. That is the extent of th> Spanish findings. A few collateral sugges- tions accompany this tremendous accumu- lation of evidence. Rerts and breaks were found, so it Is asserted, by the Spanish divers that pointed outward. It is not denied that there are rents point- ing outward. The American court held that there was an interior explosion, caused, however, by the first one from outside the ship. This s2cond explosion would per- haps drive some pieces ofthe ship's side outward. It is not dentea that no dead fish were found in the harbor after the disaster. It is believed that the harbor is not fre- THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, ‘MARCH 29, 1898-12 PAGES. enfly, upon the bottom and side.of the ship. ‘There was no chance for a burst of water upward. s It is denied that a hole was not found in the bottem. Testimony before the court shows that one of the divers found a ma- terial depression in the bottom immedi- ‘ately under where the mine seems to hav> But apart from the Spanish proof, which is not proof, but merely negative sugges- tion, the positive showing of the American court is unquestionable. Each possible cause of an interior explosion has been in- vestigated and shown to be untenable. Un- mistakable indications that the ship was struck from beneath appear in the pres- enc? above water of the bent keel plates of the Maine. The Spanish report is merely @ general denial, without the slightest con- vincing force even of its sincerity. ———_+-+2—___—__ It will be difficult to convince the insur- gents that the Spanish flag is an essential fermality in connection with the practical freedom which is suggested for them. + 0 ___- In connection with the Maine horror, |’ Spain proposes to work for all it is worth the proposition that innocence must © b2 assumed until guilt is proved. ———re2e—_—__. Senator Mason's hurry for war may be due to tae valorous hope that somewhere in the selec” he will moot’ that -fyenieh editor. ——>e+e—___ SHOOTING STARS. One View. : “Whut does yer reckon dis country’ll do,” said Miss Miami Brown, “ef Spain keeps on with dishere troublesomeness?” “Well,” replied Mr. Erastus Pinkley, “I reckons it'll be jes’ like it is wif. us folks in Foggy Bottom. Ev’y once in er while we has ter git tergether an* lick dat Turkey Level gang so we kin be lef’ alone ter fight among ouah selves in peace.” Feminine Sympathy. She had refused him and he sighed, - “My heart is breaking. This I feel.” And she, sweet comforter, replied, “How fortunate ’tis not your wheel!” Business Affairs. “Why,” exclaimed one Spanish statesman, “will you insist on borrowing trouble?” “Well,” replied the other, “that seems to be the only thing we can negotiate for just new.” Human Nature, “What's the reason we don’t go ahead of Spain?’asked one school boy. Haven’t we any pride?” “That's just it,” replied the other. “After we got through with it, Spain would be just as likely as not to turn around and ask us if we couldn’t take somebody ot our size.” Lineage. “Are there many people in this country who are proud of their lineage?” “Weil,” replied Mr. Cumrox, “I don’t like to beast. But 1 may say that our own family owns as many railroad lines as any in our part of the continent.” Joy on the Bleachers. Now let the birds carol and nature be glad, ‘The world may resume its hilarity. For where's the excuse for continuing sad ‘When fate has withdrawn its asperity? No longer we grope quite abandoned by hope, Believing that it is “all day with us.” There's no more occasion to mourn or to mope. Jack Doyle has consented to play with us. So fling out the banners and play the bass drum, While trumpets re-echo our happiness. ‘We're prepared for whatever occasion may* come, From diplomacy down to sheer scrappi- ness, Defying the foe, with “ha! ha!” or “ho! ho!” We warn them against getting gay with us, We're humble no longer, we'd have them ta know. Jack Doyle has consented to play with us. ———+2+—____ War and Trade. - From the Boston Globe. It is reported that orders for goods have been cut in certain New England woolen and worsted mills because a few managers are afilicted with a foolish war scare. In Rhode Island, according to rumor, orders for goods used for the clothing of men, wo- men and children, have been canceled in several instances. Certain selling agents in New York, Philadelphia and other dis- tributing ciifes are also said to be war searad. They state that it is not a question of trade depression or falling off in the de- mand fer any particular kinds of goods, but that they want to keep stock down to the lowest level. If these reports ure true, it indicates not only a want of courage, but a lack of sound r2asoning. Even if war were declared between Spain and this country its exigencies would not materially lessen the list of consumers. As for timorous manufacturers of woolen and worsted goods, they should bear in mind that a war, instead of l2ssening consumption, naturally increases it. 222. Dr. Nansen’s Ill-Natured Comments. From the Boston Herald. Dr. Nansen continues to express his dis- satisfaction with the United States. “In many_cases,"”” he says, “the p2ople only wanted to stare, and they would have been equally pleased if I had got up and sung a comic song.” This is most ungracious, and is something like a reflection on the doctor himself. He camz here as a celebrity. It is no reproach to our people that they went to see a celebrity, and you can’t see a ce- lebrity without looking at him—staring at him, as it seems Dr. Nansen de2med it. It depended largely upon the doctor whether they listened as well as looked. The price asked for admission to his lectures (of which, by the way, he home a very substantial remembrance) was such as to make it a fair presumption that those who paid it came for something more than sight- seeing. We fear that an attack of biltous- n2ss is responsible for much of the unhappy impresston he carried away with him. An explorer should cultivate better health. —_++e—____ ‘The Next Century. From the Philistine. If the next century added not a dollar to the world’s material wealth, nor a singie discovery to scienc>, nor a new mechanical appliance, it might be just as well or bet- ter for the sons of earth. It would give the spiritual an opportunity to catch up. you have the hist of nations dead and gone you know that their decline b:gan when their prosperity was at its heigat; and when they felt most secure then it was that their foundations crumbled. —_—_—+--____ - Armenia Outdone. From the Pittsburg Dispatch. ‘The highest estimats of the Armenian horrors, which shocked the civilized world, is three times exceeded In Cuba. This un- exampled and almost incomprehensible suf- is inflicted under a government claiming to be Christian, without the ex- insurrectionary to sul starving its wom3n and children to death. ———_—_+---e An Unreasonable Demand. From the Topeka Capital. That Seseet of a Naw eee encietr re: man that the surfece trains of the motro- polis be equlpped | with cars for women is Dress Fak Fabrics Summer Weights. We have quite a for thin sewe ion sper ot G. BLACK ALL-WOOLT BATISTE, good a emooth wesve, 38 in. wide. Worth Ge. € Price, 40c. BLACK ALL-WOOL BATISTE. 38 in., gives ex- cellent wear. Worth €2%c. Price, 50c. BLACK ALL- WOOL -RATIETE rnd NUN’S_VEIL- ING, both very desirable fabries, 45 in. r Price, 6234c. BLACK Pater: a ne ee fine nee Price, 75c. BLACK ALL-WOOL TA’ fine silk finish, ‘nothing better for WEAK, 42 in. Price, 75c. BLACK ie ALBATROSS, still in use. irs nicely, 42 in. Worth 90c. Price, 75c. BLACK ALL-WOOL [TAMINE, a great bargain, shakes th> dust and wears splendidly, 54 in. wide. Worth $1.00. Price, 75c. BLACK ALL-WOOL and SILK WARP TAMISE, fine quolity, excellent value, 45 in. Price, $1.90. BLACK SILK-WARP CRYSTALETTE, beautifol in both quality ond finish, equal to any silk, and wears much better, 45 In. Price, $1.25 and $1.50. BLACK SILK and WOOL PLAIN and FIGURED CAREONE, anne. COU aS Higitt . 7 designs, neat Ogures, very de- sirable, 44 in. = $1.50 and $2.00. Lansburgh & Bro., 420, 422,424,426 7thSt. € BAABAABAAAABRRABA A “Bock” Beer Will Make You Well. It’s the best of spring tonics—and the only thing you need to “set you on your feet” again. Mildly stimulating. | Wonderfully nutritous and wholesome. A most delicious beer to drink. T7 We'll send %& bottles—to any ad- dress—in one wagons—for only 3 $1. Write ér ‘phone. 4 Washingtes BreweryCo.,; € 4th & F Sts. N.E. "Phone 2154 % ig mwh29-tu, tl = Geen & BartlettPears, 10¢. =: i. “ee NEE ROR Oe, cee Ne Most delicious froit—in extra heavy syrap. In full 3-1b. cans (not 2- pound, remember), Beg- ular price 1s 2c. can. While’ the present ship- ment lasts they'll only 0c. can—$1.10 doz. SIFTED PBAS—10c. can—$1 dozen. .- Hoover, 1417 N. Y. Ave. mhg0-t, th, 14 - FPP Food for Thin Children. A wholesome, mutri- tious, flesh-forming food. Just what thin children need. Chikiren enjoy it—and eat Jots of it. That's another reason’ why it does them so much good. ‘Only Se. loaf. 1 Boston Brown Bread, 5, 10 and 15e. loaf. Sent at any time. can. Krafft’s Bakery, So% 387 sz pees oat 2 our system Fortify ae eS of spring weather. Our famous “Old Stock” Port, taken regularly, will effectual: Jy repulse that “tired feeling.” Te. quart. TO-KALON WINE E CO., 61414TH ST. "Sug? Pree eerer eee Try coos : Their Majesties” =-The Babies. —We've been buying for them with fleular eare—and can say there ian't @ jer BABY a ARHLAGES and nt "BABY CARiuAcrs—s uP. GO-C. ihe Houghton oe . . . . . * . . . ° . . . Co., - 1214 F St? Peccccvccccoe We guarantee to wash men’s col- ored shirts, ladies’ fancy shirt waists and other colored articles without fading. We'll pay for all we fade. We do the best laundry work in Washington. “Phone sg2. Frazee’s Laundry, mh29-204, seeesee Fiant aud 1214 and 1216 D St. 005 18th st. 8109 M st. 1822 14th st. "Phone 592. mh29-20d TOCeTOOCOOOOCCOO COCO OOD OO Oe ‘The famous Saw eee :LogSalmonz,,, 25c: Soft _Epegely sxe outer wos, umany 3 ° more acquainted with the ¢ oo¢¢s wit sell 2 rae es 3: Cramer &Co., Sm sh ; t'Reyworth & Cramer.) eeeee Docc dotocovcccccecs seers seve: cen cine toe | Woodward ** Lothrop, . Yoth, 11th and F Sts. N.W. : We Are Exhibiting This Week Additional Direct Importations from Paris and Original Designs from our own work rooms in Trimmed Hats and Bonnets. The Paris models include those that were shipped per steamer La Champagne for our opening, but arrived too late. They are very ele- gant and exclusive specimens. We Are Also Exhibiting New Shapes in Cycle and Golf Hats, Turbans, Alpines and Sailors—Chips, Tuscan, Milan or Mixed Coarse Straws, trimmed with owl or tetrus quills, ribbon and fancy straw braiding. Our Hats, Bonnets, Trimmings and Millinery Novelties conist principally of our own direct importations and personal selections, thus affording the very latest creations in exclusive effects. characterize the entire collection. Millinery Parlor—Second floor: . New Tailor-Made Separate Skirts. Some special values in Women’s Separate Skirts—all perfect hanging and full man-tailored goods. At $4.00— Fine Tailor-made Skirts of black mohair, stitched seams, perzaline lined, velvet bound. At $5.00— Best All-wool Cheviot, in navy and black, four- times stitched seams, percaline lined, velvet bound. «-< $5.00— Black Mohair Brilliantine Skirts. four-times stitched seams, fine percaline lined, velvet bound. At $5.00— Fancy Black Figured Mohair Skirts, fine percaline lined, velvet bound. At $6.50— All-wool Black Cheviot, with five rows of tuck- ing, straight around and in apron front style. At $7.50— All-wool _ Heavy-twill Black Cheviot Skirts, fancy braid and satin trimmings, stitched seams, best percaline lining, velvet bound. At $10.00— Black Cheviot Skirts, Mined throughout with black taffeta silk, velvet bound. At $12.50— Black Mohair Skirts, with ten rows of horizontal tucking all around and all-over tucked style, per- caline Hned, velvet bound. A very large assortment of Black Taffeta Skirts, trimmed with ruffles and silk velvet ribbons at prices ranging from $15.00 to $38.00. ‘Third foor. Hosiery Special. We Lave just received and will have r-rdy for tomorrow 200 dozen Women’s and Children’s Fast Black Cotton Hose. Women’s are extra quality and very elastic. Children’s have double knees, toes and heels and include all sizes from 6 to 10. A very special value. 12}c. a pair. First floor. White Goods Department Offers a special purchase of 1,000 yards 68-inch White Organdie at 30c. a Yard. Which is a little over half the usual price. akegularly 50c. a yard. 8 oor. Parasol Special. 22-inch Club Coaching Parasols, of rich changeable taffeia silk in all the latest combinations, with hand- some Dresden handles—suitable for Train as well as sun. $3.00 each. First floor. Muslin Underwear Department Offers for tomorrow some unusually good values, among which are the following special items at twenty-five cents: aon ‘Muslin aa, a Drawers, felled hem, of open fi ‘Women's Cambric Corset Covers, square Jn front of open work and tueks, embroidery age. on neck. Each Waitresses’ White Lawn ‘Aprons, ‘deep bem, — three tacks above, long ae 25c. We are showing a new line of Baskets for Easter, in a variety of odd and pretty shapes, and call es- pecial attention to the new Baskets for children’s Easter eggs, which come ina variety of colorings and ae oc. and 15§c. each. Fifth floor. - Harper’s Magazine ’ For April Contains Pho’ ing a Wounded Buffalo Dela: Scene at rag «8 mattox Court House—Roden’s ner, by H. Seton Merriman—Poem, 8 EGGtes FateIeES SE Pee | BReR | 8 OTB Faster Cards, Booklets and Novelties — First Floor. ’ by Gertrude Supe as by Frederick Remington, etc, etc. ! Our “Capitol” Suits sa 49,50) Our motto is always to go forward—always to give our customers better goods for the money than we gave them last year. Woolens and trimmings are higher this year than they were last year. It has been hard work to keep up the pace we have set for ourselves, but we have done it. Our increased business shows that our customers appreciate our efforts. It will pay YOU to see our stock. Morton C. Stout & Co., Tailors, 2th and F Sts. N.W. Popular prices 4 1 Our New Line of Baby Carriages Is more extensive than in any sea- son past, and offers over 100 distinct styles to select from. All the new shapes and conceits in trimmings and many noticeable improvements on last year’s stock are shown. Also an excellent line of Gocarts, which includes several novelties. Especial- ly good values in carriages are: Genuine Rattan Roll Body Carriages, upholstered in corduroy, plush or velour, stationary or re- movaiile cushions, best running gear, furnished with all the now and Intest devices—a very hand- some carriage. WHITE & REDDING, Philadelphia Store, 811 Pa. Ave. @uccessors to Clark & Co) An Unprecedented Growth. $10.00 each. cut = Haven't noticed what tremendous Fine Rattan Carriages, roll backs, fancy fronts, strides this business has been making In the upholstered in figured armures and damasks, in all Fock Ze, Lee st the volume of trado— the new shades, satin parasol to match—all the | guite—silke—dry goods. ete they nae Kewest" and best attachments. Regular price is} than double the size they were last ‘speue, $16.50. Special price, Lack at the qualities and ey ices they are responsible for this splendid $10. _$10.95 each. A Jacket Special. Ladies’ Spring-weight All-wocl Tan Cov- ert Jacket—lined furoughout with taf- $5 feta silk—our leader at.......... Sample Values in Suits. Just think of ae ee: abe to buy a smart Tailor-made All-weol Serge Sult—in fiy-front reefer Fy is Mned through- out—both jacket and skirt "— $13.50 with gocd quality silk—for Very elaborately made Black Serge Cos- tume—in_ blouse effect ned with Fine Fall Roll Body Carriages, also Fancy Body Rattan Carriages, upholstery of corduroy and various other fabrics; removable cushions, silk or pongee para:.l, best running gear, etc.—a very handsome carriage in every respect and a very special value. $15.00 each. Gocarts. We are showing a large assort- ment, including all the newest shapes and styles. $2.45 to $30.0m Smart Shapely Skirts. This handsome Mohalr Skist ts very seach Fourth floor. admired. Has zigzag dere satin-finish stripes—and is made with princess Best Toilet back—a full, generous value at A very stylish circular silk skirt—new Set Value. besadere satin stripes— color at-. end $9.75 Another Shipment Waists —Including madras—cheviots—percales ant piques—in the very lstest and choicest ef- fects of the . A select stock—no old vies. Ever eo $2.98 Tomorrow we shall offer a choice- ly Decorated English Porcelain Toilet Set in full 12-piece combina- tion, including large, double-handled Price, from 4ic. i i Here i yell pique shirt waist— and covered slop jar in antique effect, tere adage penned ee x ist made by one of England’s leading nen collar—very fetching—at.... Don't fall to see these handsome potteries and guaranteed to wear per- Diack sateen waists, with 3 rows. of fectly. Any one contemplating buy- tucks across the front, at $1 and $1.50. ing a new toilet set should have one A Wrapper Special. of these reserved for them. Four yg te ay si —t over shoulder— og wht a = embroide: rate body Lining.” choice colorings. Sik $6.50 complete. well Silk Capes. = neatse silk cape— Other sets from $1.50 to $15.00. ‘A very dainty faille pry pnerea eter Ty jf 1898 Se a ST Decorated Lamps. black—lined throughout with #iik—at We shall offer tomorrow a lot of choicely Decorated Porcelain Lamps in the new low shape and with removable founts and best cen- tral draft- burners,. complete with chimney, globe, etc., and ready for use. White & Redding,811PaAv. it CREPE AERO CORE “ the peer— the finest of all Flour. Wise ; Economy! Benet narnia is strik- ingly where the use of inferior four is $5.00 each. 100 other styles from 25c. to $25.00. s Black Wrought Iron Candlesticks. We shall offer tomorrow Black Wrought Iron Candlesticks in persistently indulged in. dragon shape, extra heavy and nicely ead iret leven d finished, complete with fancy —and bad bread works a wrought iron tops to hold candles. world of harm to health. 25c. each. Former lots have been higher priced. House-Cleaning Requisites. Spring house cleaning is now made easier by up-to-date helps. Our new stock is complete and very rea- sonably priced. 3 é $ $ 3 ; $ 3 Set ch) Capital Cream,” foc ‘polishing gold and Scrabbing Brushes, each... Fs Sows Soe. on one. Silver Polish. We call especial attention to our