Evening Star Newspaper, March 30, 1898, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1898-14 PAGES. . THE EVE WASHINGTON sees. Matreh 30, 1898. WEDNE + -Egito CROSEY S. NOYES THE MING STAR has a regular ad permanent Famiiy Circulation ch more than the combined cir- ation of the other Washington jailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it hus no eempetitor. (71m order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letter: THE STAR should not be nddre: to any indévidual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editortal or Nusiness Depart- recording to tenor or purpose. Beware of Roorbacks. A bit of advice worthy to be taken at this time may be stated thus: If roorbacks en- tice thee, consent thou not. It is the day of roorbacks. They appear at every turn. Some of them are fairiy persuasive: others are grotesque upon the slightest examination. All have a common erigin and a common purpose. They are ihe offsprings of recklessness and seifish- ness, and are designed to affect the stock market one way or the other. ‘That the situation with respect to Spain is critical in the extreme is plain enough. It requires the most skillful handling. It ving full and fair and earnest con- sideration. The time is most unpropitious for anger. The patience and coolheaded- ness heretofore manifested by Congress and the President, and which have commanded and universal admiration, are cessary. Indeed, they have a state of affairs in the highest to the advantage of the United but which might be completely de- stroyed by a single false or ill-considered step at this time. ‘The-e are some things which may safely be assumed by everybody. Tiere will be no backing down on the part of the United States. The position of this government has been deliberately taken, and must aml Will be maintained. Differences of opinio: «s to this course or that are to be allowed for, but the general movement is practicai- ly toward the same end. The one purpose animating the President, the Congress and the people alike is peace for Cuba. And by ¢ for Cuba is meant not merely the ng of the existing hostilities to a . but bringing them to a close upon conditions which will insure against their reopening at any time for the same cause which explains their present existence. We could not turn back if we would. have already clearly intervened in the case of Cuba, We have—but without show of ill-nature—rebuked Spain's efforts to starve her own people to death. Over two hun- dred thousand of the hapless creatures med by her to death we are now feed- right under her flag. We have revoked her own orders on her own territory. is the next step entirely logical? Nobody in authority is proposing a re- Nobody in authority could execute at. The country is committed, and the forward course is the only course open. ———_+ ee —_+ Am Excellent Example. One of the national banks of New York has announced that in the event of such cisturbances as will require the service of the national guard on duty the salaries of n employes who are members of the a will not be stopped, but will be paid sual during their absence for such a on. This policy, if generz opted, is calculated to strengthen the ferces of government materially. In case of > or riot the ban similar institu- 1 be among t ‘St to need pro end it is fitting that se good an i spirit should be shown The ‘lia force is the eserves. It is the behind the merely n of a standing army. ed thousand men or so compos- government-aided militia _com- s in the various states would, in time © immensely valuable by ¥ training in the use of arms. siness interests have in most case ted themselves to the proper theor: d to this force. Tne men have been encouraged to enter the ranks of the y, their membership has not to involve them in losses or We ide from those directly result- ing from actual participation in active There should be a minimum of » involved in the enlistment of a man in the guard. it may be that men who would form admirable ardsmen are deterred from joining be- ef the fear that their families may from a failure of income when they bliged to attend enckmpments or to ferward for the stern duties of war. reliance of the business community nn this force is unmistakable. Jt can- not be forgotten that in very many cases Th the prompt presence of guardsmen in time of threatened trouble between the authori- ties and rioters has resulted in a pacific outcome. Millions of dollars in property Valucs have doubtless been saved in t commercial heavy to “be . and the proposition of nk is in the line of paying t on this indebtedness. 0 —___ The fact that there were no fish killed by the mine in Havana harbor has more bear- ing on natural history than on diplomacy. It should lead to conjecture as to whether @ Ssh is net a more observing and saga- cious ereature than he has hitherto been ———-_ + «-___1_ Baving waited so long for the Maine re- pert, congressmen naturally feel impelled to refrain from minimizing its importance. eo Reorganizing the Army. The Hull bill “for the better org: of the army of the United State anization * should receive prompt consideration by Congress. For many years there has been unanimous se Americans interested in army condt- tions adverse to the inflexible and ancient organization of our infantry. During the War of the rebellion the fighting lines were of the “shoulder to shoulder” variety be- cause the character of the weapons em- ed permitted such formation. Today # commanding officer would be guilty of teurder if he gent his men into battle after the fashion which was well enough. thirty- five years ago, when the muzzle-loading, Smooth-bore musket was about the most <aungerous thing a soldier was called upon to face. To kill a man at five hundred yards with one of those ol4 smooth-bores Was practically impossible, and not even the most expert rifleman could fire more than three shots in two minutes. The mili- tary rifle of today has an effective range of more than two thousand yards, and it may be fired as often as fifteen times in a minute. in a Senate report made during the first session of the Fifty-second Congress, the aigument for the three-battalion organiza- tion ig most comprehensive, and should have been completely convincing. In one of its paragraphs it say: “In the same tactical formation probably fifteen men would be kilied where one was killed with the former firearm. Add to this the powerful machine guns now used, such as the Gatling and Hotchkiss, and the rate of death to the closed files of double rank would be terribly increased. This it is that makes the present gingle-battalion 4 ble-rank formation a suicidal one, and the’ has caused its abandonment In other civ. ized nations. For a line to live der tie-e changed conditions means that it Shui be a single Mine, with intervals or NING STAR.| N tween the men who are to receive atiack cr make assault. The length of luxe of the present 1,000 men of a regiment, in double rank, witout intervals, is about 300 yards, and in singie rank 600 yards. Every regimental commander of our late war Will appreciate the difficulty of com- mending even tnis length of line. In the ain of battle neither voice nor bugle note can easily be heard. The noise of conflict has been greatly intensified by the intro- @uction of the breech-loading repeating firearm. * * * To sum up the tactical matter, the old line-of-battle formation used during our civil war ‘now belongs to the past as completely as the Macedoniaa phatanx, and the general who would use it would simply invite the murder of his army and sacrifice the cause of his country on the altar of imbecile conservatism.’ The present organization is objectionable in that it has no expansive power, and must be totally changed in time of war, thus violating a familiar military maxim that ‘the plan of an army should be the same in time of peace as in time of wa The best authorities, all the world over, are a unit as to the desirability of such re- organization as is now being sought by those in whose keeping we have placed cur military affairs. Should there be an out- break of hostilities over this Cuban diffi- culty such changes as are provided for in the Hull bill will be absolutely necessary. Why ts not this the better time to make such changes? —_—_ ++ = ___ Elections in Cuba. Mr. Pepper in his special to The Star printed yesterday states that the elections held in Havana last Sunday for the pur- pose of choosing deputies to the Spanish Cortes were farcical. A pre-arranged plan was easily carried out by which the party in sympathy with the Sagasta policy se- cured two-thirds of the representatives. But was any otaer result possible or to be expectea? Havana is under martial law. The city swarms with Spanish sol- diers. All orders come from General Blan- co, who, in turn, receives his orders from Senor Sagasta. When the polis were open- ed therefore the Sagasta program was promptly put tarough. Here, as Mr. Pepper points out, we have a sample of what may be expected if the elections advertised for next month for the choosing of a local congress under the so- called autonomist government take place. They too will be a farce. Spain's armed force in the island will dictate the returns. No fair or representative expression of opinion by the people will be possible. The sole question will relate to what is desired at Madrid, and whatever that may be will be erdered and secured at the polls. if Spain really meditated the establish- ment of a genuinely autonomous govern- ment in Cuba she could not make a suc- cess of it in the circumstances that exist in the isiand. Autonomy is repugnant to militarism. While Cuba remaifis an armed camp free expression of opinion on any subject will be impossible. The people will not be permitted to choose their own rep- resentatives, but if they vote at all will merely go through with an empty form and put a lot of dummies into office to be manipulated frem Madrid. - And yet Spain would have the world be- leve that it is the presence of the Ameri- can fleet off the Florida coast which mili- tates against the success of autonomy. The people of Cuba, as she contends, are pieased with her proffer of home rule, and weuld be happy to accept it and put it at crce into effective operation if the Amer- ican fleet did not suggest the idea of armed intervention on the part of the United States. But we know and the Cubans know that Spanish guns in Cuba and the record ef Spanish perfidy, and the humbug nature of the present proposals, exptain the whole fiasco of the Sagasta policy. ——__sr+o——_—— Captain Sigshee Among Friends. Captain Sigsbee eays it is gratifying to be able to Ieok about him once more and see the light of kindly feelir.g in the eyes of the persons he meets. Doubtless this sentiment inspires every American citizen who returns to bis cwn shores after a so- journ in the city of Havana. Captain Sigsbee’s exnerierce there was such as to riake him the object of especial attention street crowds. This brave officer inks cf the nation for his calm, brave ¢ t in the face of a great emergency. His mcssage of warning to his government and his people, asking for a pension of judgment, is already writt in histcry as one of the mos: commendable items of personal conduct ever recorded. His diligent labors since the Maine was de- ved, for the relief of the wounded, the ‘overy of the bodies of the dead, and the of the public property, demon- placed and should have the light of met, save Geserves the t re salvage strated that he was indeed w it is not remarkable that he looked in vain in Cuba for sympathy tn the eyes of those he in the strictly American official and pri- vate circles of the Cuban capital. typefies the stress of feeling against this ration more strikirgly than these few words of gratitude from this brave olficér. They reveal volumes concerning the state of bittcr hatred that prevails in Hav: inst everything American. Indeed, the looks of dislike and menace that have met his eyes during these past few weeks are but the natural precedent for and sequel of the dastardly act by which the Maine and her men were destroyed. Captain Sigsbee will never fail to find in the eyes of his own countrymen a steady light of gratitude and Kindliness. a ee Columbus, 1492—Colon, 1598. Four hundred and six years ago Chris- topher Columbus, a Genoese sailor of for- tune, sailed from the port of Palos, Spain, on his voyage of discovery that resulted in the opening of the new world to settle- ment and civilization. Today there sailed from the Spanish port of Cartagena a fect of three formidable warships, one of which, curiously enough, bears the Spanish name of the discoverer, Christobal Colon. The mission of that ship and her convoys is rot one of peace or enlightenment. ‘The parallel is strikingly illustrative of the changes of a few centuries. Even a few years serve to turn the international whir!- igig into strangely new relations. In 1sv3, five years ago, this country did honor to the country that aided Columbus and paid striking attentions to his descendant. To- day the relations of these two nations with each other are so delicate that war is an imminent possibility. ——>+o—_.__—_ The German emperor has taken-up the game of lawn tennis. The winner of the German championship in that game need no longer be a matter of the slightest doubt. Nothing —_——_-+2___ It is safe to say that the Senate commit- tee on foreign relations has a larger col- lection of exciting literature on its hands than it has seen in a long time. If poef-laureate Auatin has any hopes of making a show of competition in his line of goods he will have to hire a press agent. r+ >—__ Increasing Reasons for Action. The force of workmen at the naval gun factory has been trebled for the purposes of precautionary preparations for war. Thus the governmental reasons for re- ciaiming the Eastern branch flats are trebled likewise. Three times as many ser- vants of the nation are now exposed to the baleful influences of the marshes-and the semi-submerged banks. Three times as much malaria finds its way into the hu- man system. The ratio of results from the flats is governed solely by the amount of human material upon which the disease germs have an opportunity to work. Per- haps in season the military force at the “arsenal” will be increased as Congress in its wisdom puts the army on a more effi- eient footing as regards numbers. Jt will then be im order to indicate that much rcre must be done by the lezisiative branch of the government in order that the real efficiency of the naval and mill- tary forces may be increased. To this end the joint resolution recently passed by the Serate providing for a survey of the branch and an estimate of the cost of re- claiming the flats ought to be passed promptly by the House, in order that the engineering officers not actively engaged in ! military operations may soon prepare & scheme of improvetnent. It will not re- quire many minutes to give this measure all the consideration it needs. It is the first necessary formality before the actual werk of reclamation is undertaken. Insig- nificant streams in all paris of the country are given the same attention without any hesitation, often in cases where the need of dredging and reclaiming is at least ques- ticnable. Here is a case where the health o£ the national capital and the efficiency of the nation’s workmen are daily, hourly jeopardized by the failure of the govern- ment to appropriate the means necessary for the removal of a palpably dangerous condition. There was never a more worthy project or one calling more insistently for Prompt action. —_—_++e_____ General Blanco’s fear that the United States citizens in Havana may precipitate an outbreak is not the first error his inter- views have shown in locating the aggres- sive party in Cuban combats. ——__~eo—_—._.. The splendid exhibitions of oratory at the Capitol cannot fail to win approval and re- spect. But it is worthy of note that Cuva has not at any time been suffering from a Jack of oratory. —++2____ The gentlemen who have for years been nursing schemes to drop explosives on an enemy from balloons have not neglected the present opportunity to hurry to the front. —__+ ++ ___. Dr. Nansen’s remark that his auaiences would have been better pleased had he got- ten up to sing a comic song comes pretty near being more truthful than satirical. ———++e—_____ SHOOTING STARS, Application. . “I am very much afraid that our friend Mr, Fritters lacks application,” remarked the business man. “Not at all,” replied the friend. ‘He ap- plies to me for a loan once a week regu- larly.” “Dah is some folks,” said Uncle Eben, “dat ‘ud a heap rather hab a reputation foh bein’ unlucky dan er record foh indus- triousness.”” “Remember,” said the Don, kingdom is centuries old!” “Well,” replied the intensely practical citizen, “‘mebbe it’s with you as it is with chickens. When they get older about the only difference you notice is that they’re tougher.” “that our Glory. Oh, gentle base-ball player, You'll live in future days With pictured laurels on your brow And songs to tell your praise, If, when a hostile club you meet, You will employ the same Dexterity which you display In eyery practice game. Regret. “How are things in Turkey?” inquired the Chinese emperor. ; “The sultan seems as secure as ever.” “And are they still killing people in Cuba by starvation?” “Yes, your majesty.” “I guess our policy has been all wrong. Maybe if we had gone in for massacres in- stead of becoming peaceable and rich, we wouldn't be getting so much the worst of it in this civilizing process.” Easy. Hall to you, good Mr. Austin; You're a benefactor, sure! Any man a reputation AS a critic may secure. You have done some things so badly As to tightly seal your fate— So the fashion, just at present, Is to whack the laureate. Though our rhetoric be rusty, Though we find it hard to guess If a spondee or iambus + _Tinkled through our consciousness, We can dodge these paths pedantic. Now the way is plain and straight— Every time he speaks in rhythm, Lei us whack the laureate. ———~e-e_____ Never Underrate an Adversary. From the St. Louis Globe-De lmocrat. It is never prudent to treat any adver- ry lightly. No enemy can b2 safely un- derrated. The best plan in considering the menaces of Spain is to credit that country witn all its possible resources and add a margin for some unexpected revers2 or un- observed weakness in our defenses, Our scale of preparation should be broad enough und prompt enough to meet ull contingsn- cies, and then at least our harbors will be secure. With an overwhelming strength We should make the chances in our favor overwhelming. ————— »+ee___ Don’t Bother Him. From the Kansas City Star. With Congress in session, with the legis- lature of the country awaiting his counsel and suggestions, and with the issues of peace and war to be determined, President McKinley is of the opinion that the ques- tion of the postmastership at Podunk must wait. He is entirely right, and, by the way, it is an outrage that the Chief Execu- tive of the United States, with the respon- sibilities imposed upon him by the Con- stitution, should be bothered with the ques- tion whether the postoffice shall be located ehthcs north or south end of Jewsharp- ville. — ~22_____ The President's Power. From the Philadelphia Telegraph. ¢ The enormous power of the President of the United States is potently illustrated at this juncture. It is a greater power than that wielded by many a monarch, and exceeds by far that of the English pre- Ynier. Much of it is associated with Con- gress, but a great deal is wholly indi- vidual, and can be exercised quite without control. Itiis most significant to note how, in time of pressure, evefy one turns to the President to learn the policy of the gov- ernment. Well, indeed, is it if we then have a strong and wise man at the head. And we are apt to have, because this lead- er is the untrammeled choice of a ma- jority of Americans. ——_—__++«_ A Fusion That All Can Applaud. From the Chicago Journal. The last few weeks have seen the most extraordinary fusion of parties and fac- tions ever known in the history of this or any other country. The swiftness with which public men, with rare exceptions, hav: put aside theories of government, po- litical platforms and selfish ambitions dem- onstrates to the wondering eyez of the world that the stern virtues of the early republic remain in a nation in whose veins courses the bi of nearly 2very race o! mankind. ‘Face front, erect and proud, stands the American, ready at the word to do his duty, sthough it call him to the brink of the grave. But one command goes ‘Washington: ‘Lead on! We will follow.” —_rr1e—___—__ Good Roads Sentiment Growing. From the Philadelphia Public Ledger, The campaign of education is progress- ing rapidly, and it will not be many years before public sentiment “in most of the states wiil make the appropriation for good roads as much a regular feature of every legislative session as that for public schools is now. ——_ + +-+—___ The Upward Scale of Destruction, From the Chicago Tribune. According to the naval experts Spain is better provided with torpedo boat destroy- ers than the United States is. What we seem to need In the American navy is a few | { Heeb eee bebe hhh hhh hhh hr hhh ehh hh hhh hhh hhh hbh bbb bbhhhbet bbe PEEPS eee Hoover & Snyder, 1214 F Street. vif s ForSgiring Wear Distinctively New and Very Stylish. a We control in Washington the oes of several wo at of the leading makers in the United States. The styles this spring Have changed very de- cidedly. If you are looking for the “smartest,” up-to-date _foot- wear of best qual- ity you will find us prepared to fit zou. Oxfords. Ladies’ Oxford Ties, in’ pat. leather, turn sole for dress and welt sole for walking, new- er est toes, very SD OS stylish. LADIES’ OXFORD TIES, Black Kid and Tan, turn ie, Walking Boots. Ladies’ Pat. Leather Welking Boots, button newest lace, EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEE Children’s Tan Shoes, ee and button, $1 and £7 Our Spring Styles in these popular $2.85 Boots and Shoes for la- dies are as attractive as ever. HOOVER & SNYDER, £1211 F St. Fine Boots & Shoes. it FE ELEEEEEEEEETEPEEEEEEEEEE Pe eeereccccscccceces PEE bp errrrrrrr rr eoeocecos OMORROW- “Remnant Day” lots- bargains. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELEREEELEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELE ETT - + * eg Wool Dress Goods, 75C _For $1 to $1.25 Fabrics. The styles and colors most desira- ble, because first to reach this rem- nant table. Choice of favorite 54- inch Tailor Suitings, 45-inch Scotch Cheviots, 45-inch English Checks, 45-inch Vigoreaux Suitings. Per yard .................000-. J5e 39¢ For 50c to 75c Fabrics. Of course the fashionable Poplins, Tailor Sult- ings and BKayadere Novelties are first to be sol Tomorrow's viattors will find a multitude of pleces, comprising a single dress length or less. Choice per yard , 39¢ > a * > + Burbank 5 Potatoes, 20 bu. 2° Very cholcest SPRING LAMB-$1.75° fc * ** hindquarters—$1 for forequarters. Three sj pe- ***cials that ought to bring us plenty of orders * 2+ for the prices are remarkably low. see + cluding fine, fresh Strawberries. Home [larketragiorste. © S.E. cor. 11th and 1 sts. n.w. — mh30-w,f,m-16 (>All the early Fruits and Vegetables, in- (or Creams in Novel Shapes. We have a_ great aa |-- varlety | of pleasing molds in which we $1 dozen. $8 hundred. Sir ares for ete. creams In eome fancy shape dinner parties, |FUSSELL'S,\7.., form Creams and Ices. Let us send the wherever you of 19¢ to 38c yard. 25c for Garnitures. U7 Laxt of those Braid and Jet Frog Sets, Boleros, ete. 25¢ for choice of the 49¢ lot, and 50¢ for choice of the 98c. lot. 9c for 12c Linings. O7'ln the lot are the wanted Roman Stripe Skirt Linings, und Percalines in fast black snd nearly a half hundred colors. Best of 12c Linings at only 9e yard. aaa ** Better have your bin filled while we're * * * offering Clean WHITH ASH € - i able for stove or furnace, at the unheard- of price of $3.69 a 1 * * to all orders. Delivered in chute free. Wm. J. Zeh, 708 lith. mb30-14d Prompt att tion ly §3.99 ie. 5c and 10c lots. G"Torchon Laces, worth up to 10c, are in the Se lot. Point de Paris and Val. Laces in the 10c lot, worth up to 20e. * A broken famfly— broken sets. BB. RAARAAAAARABAAARA —If you want to derive all the possible good out of the medicine you take, by alls LIVER OIL in preference to any emulsion.. We have the best. soc. pint. W. S. THOMPSON, PHARMACIST, 703 15TH ST. _—mh30-28d € € £ © € . sd Cee eee means use the PURE COD , & 44c for 75c ‘‘Sylvia.”’ {7The fashionable Plaited Liberty Silk, used for waists and fronts. Remnants enough for cither are here in black, turquoise, burnt orange and all the quick-seliing colors. (Continued above.) Ed PY 2 Fi » EY ¥ Nee 3 x N) Ne TORS who suffer from foot di thelr sojourn in) Wasblagt avail themselves of our #xp and sclentifie treatment. 'N where els> in the world can you cl tain such infinite and inst: Corns removed painlessly, 2: PROF. J. J. GEORGES & SON, 1115 Pa. ave. mb30-10d. will long and gratefully re- it relief. Chiropodists, Hours, 8 to 6. Next Raleigh Hotel. a e| or another. t 0" t $6.98 for $20 Suits. G7 Cnly a few of these annoying “remnants.” Brown and green the colors. front jacket the styles. SOTHO PO SOTO SPT EG ETE STEREO Rebuilding means bargains, here. Builders needed more room than we expected. Stocks were in the way. Reduced prices became a necessity. It's bargain time all over the store. 20% Off Everything In stock—and if you need China, POPPI POED PO POVGD DOGO DID J. 7th & w.Barker,jsiw. mh30-w,f,m-28 Is Matchless Butter. eo “Matchless Creamery” $3.39 for $5 Skirts. EF Iast of quick-selling Spring Styles. In the lot are the new gut cloth Skirts in bayadere effect. Black acd colors. 44c for 75c Skirts. E77 Lest of those Roman Stripe Petticoats, with those $5 Moreen Skirts end $4.79 for the $5 Silk Moire Velour beauties. 54c for $1.25 Corsets. (Some few are $1.25 Corsets, but none were ctoice. ‘ 2c for 35c Hose. It's tha churnis choleest product, Onl Falnes.range from 25c. to 35e. The La. 5lb. ch Jersey cream aed fo making it, | €7The values. Lisle Thread. Hose, ribbed. and ways, fresh—alw tous—alwa; y Bilieetisialsed " boxes, ghe'thest or table Bactse ‘Only 280. ~~ df 5-Ib. box | : $1.40. P59 if you ‘buy a box for $1.40, Calf, wifte or te D. Wm. OYSTER, 340 CENTER Mani EE-75 WESTERN MARKET. mb30-w,f,m- ‘ALMOND & | GLYCERINE CREAM, 25c. ‘A complexion clarifier and besutifier of rare all fe Boy le ods ll 's, Pa. Ave. and 1 s mh30-204 ” 3 in sfkes 7 to, 10, are well-known 25c. stockings. $1.48 for $2.50 Hats. S7Trimmed Hats that have all the style of the Imported. Look for them tomorrow on second-floor table. Try and call early. Busy days here now. 75c for $1 Hats. ‘Children’s Bargains, ‘EP Trese on third-floor tables—98e for choice of b Bonnets and other garments, worth eoees Choice “Remnants” AT THE PALAIS ROYAL.| AGAABREE 5 sone eam eaS's cis os s¥2heitcccnsssses.,2-JGand 1ath Sts, THURSDAY--is to be the last ||) and counters are to be cleared of all broken |/ and you'll find. such lots include the spring styles and colors mostly in demand. The late overwhelmingly busy days in the Dress Goods Department | ||! leave very many favorite pieces with but one dress length or less. These, gathered together on special tables, will form a large collection of choice Expensive trimmings and other accessories of your Easter | jj costume may also be picked up tomorrow at nominal prices. H 13c yd. for the 19 to 38¢ Ribbons When fifteen bright young girls are daily required to wait on pa- trons of this department it means tremendous selling and corresponding great collection of remnants. Tomorrow all pieces of three yards and less are to go on tables at 13¢ a yard for choice. most wanted styles and colors for hat and dress trimming, at 13¢ instead $4.79 for $15 Cloth Suits. NOYING remnant—a suit in one size or color. certain to be wanted by some one it will not fit, and thus we lose a sale. About twenty-five of such suits are here today—but not one will trouble us tomorrow evening. Sizes 34 to 4o are here in one style Blouse and fy | buttercups and daisics—a first floor table fall of corded flounce. 44¢ for choice. Only $2.39 for y 4, SA clearing out of odds and ends before the cea than $1. All styles, all colors and all sizes. Remnants. Some slightly soiled—but only 54c. for | Easter rash comes. 39¢ a pair for choice, mostly ‘are worth 35c. The Boys’ “Ironclad” Hose, | Brcoches, Cu Buttons, Pin Sets, Shirt Waist Sets, oe oe se ececccccoce ‘About th new skirts H OA = stranger who didn’t know the store might believe we sacrifice quality—because our prices for the new spring skirts are so much lower than | anybody else is naming. But |) || a glance at the garments themselves will quickly set || || all doubts at rest—the splen- |} did workmanship and perfect finishing touches are in piain evidence wherever you loo! No matter how low the price —satisfaction and service are there — inimitable values every one. Tomorrow we shall offer | you some very special buy- ing opportunities — values | that we can't expect to dupli- || cate again in a long time. Every garment is well made, well lined, well bound—with just the proper hang. $2.50 skirts, $1.29. Tomorrow we offer you handsome fig. ured brilliantine skirte—that sort with pretty satin damask figures and also black and blue serge skirts and stylish novelty check skirts lined and bound. 1 Silk Dress Goods, 59c For 75c to 89¢ Silks. ||) treatwit tue cman por wine at | vertised by other stores at $1.49 and The fashionable and already scarce m8 ] Bayadere effects are here; superior Oe Taffeta Silks, in greens, blues and $7 silk skirts, $4.98. a ole tomorrow of stylish skirts other shades most asked for. Plenty fine silk, tn rich brocaded pattern Pe eeerorecovcees eoeee prior to Easter.. Shelves cantly, oir equal cannot be r of lengths sufficient for waists. Re- seeagsdigeo peor gpd’ : Ww fan effectsfinishe and with- duced price, per yard....... 50¢ sat) Mapa SAAS es Tear BY * values —will be se at $4.98, 49c $4 skirts, $2.98. We offer you tomorrow the stylial For 68c Foulard Silks. | ‘Raek nd eabored — = steal | Skirts; these are the newest of the Sea- | Son's effects, and at $4 they are vers, very cheap, The offer of $2.98 Is for one Reautiful Figured Silks for the entire costume. While not many dress lengths, there are plenty of day, and we trust that you will not shorter pleces that match. Artistic white figures | {Il Oot. for them efter the dnavs Dhue wt | ‘on grounds of black, green, blue, etc. Per 40c || morrow might, for they will revit to thelr regclar marked price. | $11 satin skirts, $7.98. jee tomorrow of very stylish satin le and broraded satin sfirts, the |) very richestlooking garments m, faxhioned as finely as it is possible to the regular |] price—will be sold at § Remember—you're always welcome to the privilege of “charging” your purchase— without any ‘extra charge whatever. 25c for 50c to $1 Laces. sae: | Hecht & Company, 515 Seventh Street. Fresh Fish And you'll find the Black Sik Laves, from 4 to 12 inches wide. Valnes are from 50c to $1 yard, according to width. The wide Laces for capes. $1 for $3 Mousselaines. O}The 27 inches wide Silk Mousselaine, With tucks and lace insertions. Over a silk foundation the effect is bewitching. Less than a yard will] * * * Every variety from fresh and sit water suilice for a dress front. : 2: oe ei . 5c for Embroideries. 23 bd wherrle ways on GF Not the coarse and vulgar patterns, but the |. . Atiece ed rere * sonable prices, Cottage Market,81% 14th St. mh30-w, PPR et I dainty edges that gc to make up the refined Women’s or sweetly attractive babies’ garments. Remnants—but only Se yard for choice. 5c instead of 25c. 0>’Fancy Silk Bone Casing, in tan shade only— but it’s to be Se instead of 25e piece. A table full of such bargains in Notion Department. Crocker, 939 Pa. ave. Sweet,Stylish $2 “Novelty” ‘Vesting-top’: Oxfords, $4 AX Till Saturday Night. S a trade attrac- tion the next three days we offer La- dies’ Stylish “Vesting top” Oxfords, in blac and “russet;” also Plain Kip-top Oxfords — both in all the sd feed spring styles of toe for...... LL the other spring styles of Shoes for men and ‘women are ready! CROCKE Shoes’ shined free, i 939 Pa. Ave. That suit is EAEEEEE EEE EEE EEE EES llc for 19c Flowers. E7Bluets, poppies, roses, rose foliage, violers, big bunches of superior flowers. No trash. 10c for Handkerchiefs. 7Some of pure linen are 2c values. None were less than 12%c. But all are more or less mussed by careless visitors or window dressers. $1.59 for $1.98 Umbrellas. The spring styles, for sun or rain. Those for dies with dainty handles of pearl, ivory; some with sterling silver deposit were more than $1.95. Cholce for $1.59. eke tke eked eect deceit edhe dette 39c for $1.50 Gloves. small and Jarge sizes. EEE EEEEE EEE EEE EEE EE EEEE EEE EE EEE ELE EEE PEEY -42c fer 68c Jewelry. EF Last of articles sold here at 50c to Te, the average value belng about 6S cents. Choice of R Leather and Silk Belts, Hat Pins, Belt Buckles, Bag Tops, Dinner Bells with sterling silver han- es, and Stlver-plated Teaspoons in scts of six. ‘ ~ 10c for 25c Scarfs. C7 Last of these Plaid, Stripe and Polka Dot Windsors at only 10c for choice. Choice of re- maining 50c Four-in-Hapd Scarfs for only 25c. 17c for 50c Garments.