Evening Star Newspaper, April 7, 1898, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR. SHINGTON. veeeee April 7, 1508, WA THURSDAY CROSBY Ss. NOYES. THE EVENING STAR has a regular ad permanent Family ch more than the combine: ation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no eomyetitor. Im order to avoid deiays, on ne- t of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depurt- ments, according to tenor or parpose. Delay No Cause for Doubt. No man has warrant for questioning the sincerity of President McKinley, nor has any man warrant for questioning the courage or sound judgment of Consul Gen- eral Lee. They have been working to- gether harmoniously for peace for Cuba, and at this time are in perfect accord with respect to what is best to be done now that the crisis is at hand. When, therefore, Gen- eral Lee, with full knowledge of what the President's message would convey to Spain and of what effect would likely be produced by it in Havana, requested that the mes- sage be not delivered to Congress until full security for American lives exposed to dan- ger could be provided, the President, in the very nature of things, was obliged to com- ply. ‘The disappointment felt at the change in the program need not be understated. It was unquestionably very great. The coun- try, as The Star said yesterday, is anxious for a settlement with Spain and prepared, if need be, to take all cf its many griev- ances out of the Spanish hide. The limit of patience has been reached. The shuffting character of Spain’s maneuvers is well un- derstood. But consideration must be paid to those unprotected people in Cuba who look to their home government for safety. ‘To increase their danger is not demanded, while to offer them up as a sacrifice to the prey of a Spanish mob would be an unfor- sivable crime. The case of the United States against Spain is made up. It will not be changed. It cannot be changed. It would be impossi- ble for this government to be more thor- oughly committed to the policy of peace for Cuba on the basis of Spain's complete sur- render of her sovereignty there than it now is. If Spain decides during the next few days to comply with what is virtuaily the American demand, the United States will not of course object. The people of the United Stat not clamoring for war for war's sake. They would prefer »mplish their purpose without war. But if Spain stands out; if only force will avail to loosen her hold on Cuba and she invites the exercise of that force, the army and tke navy are ready. This delay, there- fore, while increasing popular impatience, weakens in not the slightest degree the American program as drafted by the Amer- ican government, and as enthusiastically indorsed by the American people. Peace for Cuba, based upon absolute free- dom from Spanish control, is an assured fact. are ——_~- + ____ Those Spanish Concessions. Friends of Spain point to the Many con- ssions she has made in the matter of Cuba as entitling her to great considera- tion at this time. At the insiance of the United States she has released the Ameri- ean citizens who were confined in her pris- ons, has recalled General Weyler and has cancelled his order herding the non-com- batants in pers throughout the island. As a concession to Cuba she has granted an autonomous form of government calculated to correct all the abuses of which the Cu- ban people have been complaining. After all this, it ts asked, ought noi the Spanish flag to be left undisturbed on the island? The trouble with this argument is that it proves too much. If it shows Spain in a peace-loving mood, it likewise shows what Spain was when was in her savage mood. Before she was threatened with American intervention she clapped Amer- iean citizens into prison without hesita- tion. She murdered one of those so in- earcerated, Dr. Ruiz, in a most foul man- ner. If she recalled General Weyler it was because she dare not longer sustain him in his policy of extermination. Her cancella- a tion of his order respecting the reconcen- |, trados is an empty offering. It comes too late to be of any service. She is powerless to give it any real effect. happy people who may be saved will owe their lives, not to the Spanish order releas- ing them, but to the bounty of the Ameri- can people. So far as autonomy is concerned, that, as we very well know, is a humbug. Under its fullest operations Cuba would still be at the mercy of Spain. The balance of power would remain at Madrid, and would, of course, be exerted in Spain’s behalf. But if autonomy were all that Spain claims for . the fact would still exist that the con- cessica was made at the point of a pistol. Would Spain forget this? Would she not, on the contrary, be certain to remember it the very moment she was in position io give effect to her resentment? All of these concessions from Spain s ply point to the blackness of her past tory, and signify nothing but that she is now helpless and tryiflg to recover by Guplicity what is beyond her reach by the exercise of all the positive power that r matns to her. The game has gone agai her, and she ts trying to beg back what All of thoge un- she has lost. She ought not to succeed, and will not succeed. Her flag in Cuba must go. -—___ + ee -—___ There is a pent-up flood of oratory in the Capitol which may yet burst forth and cause the Ohio river's achievements to be- come insignificant in comparison. ————~.es___. Getting Americans Out of Cuba. Some surprise continues to be expressed here and there that there should be any delay in getting all the Americans out of Cuba before the crisis between this country and Spain has been precipitated. Those who thus criticise fail to take into full account all the embarrassing circumstances of the case. There are several thousand Americans in various parts of Cuba at present. General Lee estimates that two thousand still remain unprovided with means of transportation. Naturatly these people have delayed their departure as long as possible, for substantial reasons. They have property interests in the island. ‘Their belongings are there, their families are established there. It is no small un- dertaking to remove bodily to these shores, and !t is natural that they have delayed as long as possible, in the hope that peace rather than war might follow the present disturbance. But as rapidly as possi- ble the consuls have been persuading these people to make every arrangement for their exodus and hundreds have been leav- ing, quietly and without signs of panic, yet steadily. The transportation facilities are atrociously inadequate. The railroads are slow at best and are operated in these days with extreme difficulty, practically plied. In order to appreciate the difficul- ties in the way of safely managing this exodus from the island it may be well to note some of the largest seacoast cities of Cuba, named in the order of their dis- tance from Havana, progressing around the island to the east along the north coast and to the west along the southern shore. These cities are as follows, with their popu- lations noted as given by a reliable author- ity a year ago: Matanzas, 50,000; Cardenas, 000; Nuevitas, the seaport and outlet for Pverto Principe, which has 55,000 people; Baracoa, 18,000; Santiago de Cuba, Manzanillo, 25,600; Jucaro, 12,500; Cienfue- &cs, 41,000; Batabano, 8,500; Pinar del Rio, 5,00; Bahia Honda, 8,500. There are many other cities off tae coast, several of which have large American colonies. It is to be presumed, however, that these people will have assembled in the nearest seaporis. The population statistics may not be ac- curate now, in view of the tremendous inroads of starvation and disease upon the people. But inasmuch as the policy of the Spanish authorities has been to concen- trate the people in the cities this influx frcm the rural districts may have some- wkat offset the decimation of war. The figures given indicate the relative proba- bilities of the presence in these centers of American citizens who must be supplied with means of exit. The importance of this proceeding is shown by the leasing of two swift fruit steamers at Kingston, Jamaica, for the relief of the helpless Americans in Cienfugos and Santiago. If the Americans were all centered in Havana the problem would be comparatively easy, theugh even then there would be grave danger of massacres by the mobs at the first suggestion of hostilities. Thus the scattering of the American groups oper- ates both to aid and embarrass the authori- ties in their effort to prevent a tragedy in advance of the unavoidable necessities of war. It is highly important, too, that in the withdrawal of these people there be no sign of panic or fearful apprehension. Nothing so surely invites attack as a symp- tom of fear. The exodus must be con- ducted in an orderly manner unless the very purpose of the whole proceeding is to be frustrated. Meanwhile the American pecple at home will feel relieved to know that their trusted consul general is in charge of the delicate task and that he wili not leave the island until the last of his charges has been put sdfely aboard a steamship. —_— e = ___ Songs of Liberty. In times of outburst of patriotic feeling people's thoughts naturally turn to the sc1gs and poems that inspire enthusiasm for the flag and country. As far as records run men have always marched to war sing- ing words of courage and bravery and zeal for great causes. Poets have aroused en- tire nations to fervor by their ringing verses. The minstrels of old inflamed the hearts of crusaders. Whether in the age of chivalry or in the age of reason, in an- cient times or modern, the rhythm and rhyme and tune of martia! composition have swung men into the quickstep and quickened their heart beats and nerved their arms and steadied their eyes as they have gone forth to fight for the cause they have believed to be righteous and just. Probably the war song will forever remain ene of the mest potent influences known to nations. Usually the burden of such songs is the cause of liberty, voicing th2 natural hope and wish of all men to be free from enslaving shackles. Specimens of this style of national or patriotic eom- position are beyond enumeration. The Star merely desires today to call attention to two striking examples of this tendency on the part of mankind to plead in their national hymns for freedom. That they should coincide in this characteristic is per- fectly natural. That there should be any reason to question one of them ts highly significant. One of these is th2 last stanza of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” con- sidered by some to be the most nearly equal to the test as the national air of this ecuntry. The lines run thus: “In th> beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His bosom that transfig- ures you and m2. As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, While God is marching on.” Nothing could be more appropriate to the impending struggle for the freedom of Cuba than these words. The men marchiag in the American ranks, with their hearts en- d with these inspiring words, may, , encounter Spanish soldiers. It is rtain. If so, the Spaniards may be singing th-ir own national air, the “Hym= de Riego.” How strangely, then, would these two songs sound, blending amid the notes of battle, in the thick of a fight waged by Americans for the cause of fre> Cuba, by the Spaniards for the caus> of enthralled Cuba! Indeed, the American soldiers might with perfect propriety adopt the words of the Spanish hymn, especially those of the second v-rse, which, in its piea for freedom, runs thus “The sleeping sword awaken! By words and deeds we're plighted To save the slave affrighted, And mak> our brother free. Though in the gory combat A comrade brave should perish, One thought we'll always cherish, He died for liberty.” —_—__--o— The Joint Note. The powers have presented to-this gov- ernment their joint note, the preparation and general character of which were de- scribed In the news columns of yesterday's Star. It remains now for the powers to take the next logical step in the matter, in order to accomplish their desire to prevent hostilities between this country and Spain, by bringing whatever pressure may be pos- sible to bear upon the government at Madrid. The reply of President McKinley to the joint note shows clearly that there is nothing further to be done at this capti- tal. This government politely responds in effect that it will pursue its course in be- half of Cuba and humanity, grateful for the sympathy and kindliness of the powers. Spain alone is now open to this kind of mediation. The note is by no means an ifatervention, in any sease of the word. It is merely th formal expression of inter- nationa! hope for the preservation of peace. ———_+ ++ ____ The insurgents insist upon independence. They have long had the advantage over the average Spanish soldier of knowing exactly what they were fighting for. ee ___ Senor Polo’s remark that war is a hor- rible thing, may, after considering the course of events in Cuba, be ranked as ex- pert testimony. —_++2s____. Fatal Bicycling. A Brooklyn lad died Tuesday as a direct result of @ “century” run last Monday on bis bicycle. He rode 120 miles over bad roads, with nigh winds impeding his progress. Immediately after he reached his home he began to sink, and his death was found to be due to over-exertion. This is not the first fatality caused by foolish indulgence in wheeling beyond the limits of safety, and under adverse conditions. A few weeks ago a young man was to be seen in this vicinity riding a hundred miles THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1898-14 PAGES. form of outdoor sport, th misguided young man sought te do something that” had been done by him under better conditions. His accomplishment of his purpose killed him. His death should serve as a warn- ing to others who may be tempted to test their powers of endurance. “Century” rides are no longer so rare as to attract the average enthusiast on the wheel. Even multi-centuries are common enough to leave the seekers after bicycle “honors” with no apparent goal save to battle with the elements and accomplish some hitherto unheard-of feat of strength. This could as well and more safely and profitably be done at a pump or a wood pile. Ee The Maine Now Spanish Property. It is reported that the Spanish authogities st Havana have already taken charge of the Maine wreck in a savagely eager man- ner. Yesterday, so it is said, insign Pow- elson of the Fern, whose testimony before the court of inquiry practically led to the definite conclusion that the disaster was due to an exterior explosion, was ordered off the wreck, which he had visited for some trifling purpose. He was told to be off muth as a suspicious character lurking in a dark corner at night is ordered away by a policeman. He was given plainly to understand that he was a trespasser upon what had become Spanish territory since the withdrawal of American authority from the wreck. This affair is of no particular consequence in itself, but it casts some light en the nature of the Spanish officlais in Havana and particularly upon the atti- tude of those officiais jsward Americans. ———+ e=______ It is a somewhat reassuring fact that the annual announcement that the peach crop has been destroyed has never been followed by a total failure of th3 peach preserve crop later on. ——+e—_____ What the popular song writers are doubt- less preparing with the best intentions to do with Consul Gsaneral Lee represents a fate which that gallant gentleman is far frem deserving. ———__ + » —____ Possibly King Alphonso will decide to take affairs into his own hands and see whether he can derive any benefit from what is technicajly known as “the baby act.” —_—o e- —____ The silence of de Lome arous»s the sus- picion that the press censors have been keeping a discr2et and vigilant eye on him. ———_ + ee ——__ Spain has unquestionably leaned too hard On the old saying that the p2n is mightier than the sword, oe SHOOTING STARS. Kindly Intended. “I saw a fine specimen of Whistler's art yesterday,” said the girl who likes pic- Little drops of water, So the peets state, Reach results astounding In the aggregate. But little drops of gossip Started but to thrill Never make a total fact And likewise never will. Absent-Minded. “I guess,’ said the véry studious maw's wife, “that I will buy a new pair of bi- cycle stockings.” : “Really!” he exclaimed, as ne raised his nead for a moment from his work; “I didn’t know that bicycles wore stockings! An Indirect Impression. “Has yer hyud ‘bout dis here Spanish Folicy?” inquired Miss Miami Brown. “Yes,” replied Mr. Erastus Pinkle: “Fum all I kin unduhstan’, it’s all righ but de numbers is pow’ful siow in comin’ out.” A Summary. “If the worst should come,” haughty Don, “And confusion takes our land, We can boast that we've realized well upon ‘The means at our command. For all that we iad to see us through Was a pride that never dies, And an cldéthumb screw And a racx or two And i lot of typewritcr supplics. said the “We have heid our tribes ‘neath the terror vain Of traditions that endure; Of our fortunes we honestly caa’t complain In fictional literaiure. So with satisfaciion we point anew To our pride that never dies, To an vid thum)-screw And a rack or two And a lot of typewriter supplies. “Full ia: lnugh With a mirth sincere and strong, That men, deceived by our idie chaff, Should show us respect so long. Yes, we've :aade the most of our assets few Of a pride that never dies, Gf an o1a thumb-screw And a rack or two And a lot o. typewriter suppiies.”” ———-+2>____ Hawall in War ime, From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. In time of war Hawaii coulu not be ne- in y a time our sieeves we'd glected. It lies half way, or thereabouts, between the coast of the United States and the Philippine Islands. In the event of disturbance between the United States and any foreign power, European or Asiatic, it would be a coigne of vantage that might determine the result of-a dispute. In time of peace Hawaii is the half-way station of American and Asiatic commerce, To own it and to control the Nicaragua anal—and the two propositions ought to be insep- arable—is to unite both our Atlantic and Pacific ports with all the desirable trade of the globe. Hawaii, like Cuba, is in the sphere of United States influence. Hawaii can be ours without purchase and without conquest. A large majority of all its inhabitants, native and adopted, desire annexation. The intelligent, mercantile and progressive people of Hawaii, almost with- out exception, are anxious for annexation. But for the sudden intrusion of the Cuban question, that of Hawaii would have been uppermost in the present session of Con- gress. Now that Cuba has come to the front, Hawali attains really more impor- tance than ever, though In some sense it becomes a corollary; for if w2 are to fight Spain we ought to have a rendezvous in the Pacific whence we can move against the fleets of Spain, and where our flying squadrons can rally for attack upon Span- ish vessels or for defense of our coasts, as occasion may demand. It is a circumstance worthy of note that the possibility or probability of war does not cool the ardor of Hawaii for annexa- tion. Its people are anxious to be united to us in pence or in aust ieee desire expressed ‘3 ea a pledge of their fitness for adoption into the family of the greatest of all republics. A Spanish audiente in Havana laughed merrily the other evening at a farce en- titled “The Voyage of the Flotilla,” in which the United States was represented as terrified at the approach of the not find anything particularly hilarious with the flotilla still on the other side and Uncle Sam’s fleet just a store's 7. BR ee a White & Redding, Philadelphia Store, 811 Pa. Ave. Friday--Reduction Day. Célored Dress Goods Reduced. It is"not: often that you gre offered spring dress gocds, in such choice light elects a3 - thelr season. We offer them tomorrow at from @ third to half less than original Hairdressing The Easier bat may require in the style of halr dressing. Consult "a Roya! expert in p:ivate parlor. Sample Free. ‘The store to be per- fumed "tomorrow. with =e triple » = vi THE PALAIS ROYAL "Is Millinery Headquarters. RESH EVIDENCE DAILY. Tomcerrow--Fri- | 6S | He ah Wiel Smid. <eick day--wiil occur the sensation of the season. Res ee ee The “buyer” is just from New York with 2 ercsctee 3 the surplus stock of the leading importer ee § of the United States. Bargains can be told of mae $ .that read like the wildest fiction. Such prices viite Pink "Serget eS = for best and most expensive goods need an ex- Seen $ planation. choice Black and Colored Dress cial reduced prices tha them out in the one day. $1 Corsets, 59¢. These are of geod, standard make, made of fine white French couttl and sutin stripped, all sizes. Ke- eed from $1 tos... ees. ODE, Nobby Shirt Waists Cut. A lot of Fine Colored Shirt Waists of best makes, wh it $l, $1.25 and $1.50, are sh y on the first los Goods at spe- should close HIE program of the importer is to create’a quick sale of his goods, the millinery season being brici, but brilliant. The result is that he early disposes of the major portion of iis stock, through “drummers” principally. Very many establishments are supplied, in small quantities, but at big profit. Then, just before Easter, the “drum- mers” are called in and their sampl@s and all surplus stock are sold in a “lump.” The Palais Royal “buyer” has secured this year’s surplus, and thus the sale for tomorrow with prices that read “like the wildest fic- tion.” : 1,855 best straw hats SO afc Ladies’ Sateen Skirt, 50c. Just think of being able to bn: Goed Black Sateen ‘Petticoat. aa with deep corded Tuite, for.-.: SOC. A Wrapper Bargain! art RB We offer wrapper bargains—they bargains. Tomorrow — we m sale a lot of Ladies’ Handsome le Wrappers, in light spring ef- that are worth all ot 89 Seisoer DAC aaS % Cc. Latest styles, a fects, $1.25—at.. Linens Reduced. 7 dozen 5-8 All en Ni - aus — a nen Napkins. Reg- Some worth $1.50. Choice for 65c. Best styles, a ea aeaceee 7 Yae- HE newest of the new are to be here, of straws in combination Damaek, 60 ines wide: Re: 68c colors. Of course, Black, White and solid colors are included, in aie Beas Seen scarce turquoise, violets and all the wanted shades. Among the es, : shapes are the ultra fashionable Shepherdess, Figaro, Mercedes and ced fT OIL G, I the ultra fashion Short-back Sailors, with plain and tyre brims. Choice for only 65¢. org lezen Double-bed size Henisiiteh- ed Sheets, slightly soiled. Heeuced ftom @3. ton... 52i4c. 2he Jot of L1-4 Summer Blangets, slightly soled. Reduce - O24 c. from $1.25 to.... Standard Apron Ginghams. Reduced from’ Ge. to zs AlZc. 1,680 Bunches Best Flowers Best French Flowers / GC Some worth $2.25. NLY some worth $2.25, but there’s not one worth less than $1. Large bunches and beautiful Wreaths of Roses, Poppies, Bluettes, Daisies and almost every known flower. Those in combination will be wanted for children’s hats. In small quantities are fancy wings, aigrettes, birds and pompons. 48c for choice ef the entire lot. 13,281 Ornaments for Hats. 15° 20° HE values range from 38c to $1 a piece, and there’s not one trashy, piece in the collection. All are imported ornaments, in cut steel, jet and rhinestones, in sizes from smallest to largest. The buckles in round, square and oblong; the fancy effects in wings, arrows, etc.; “ White & Redding, 81 1 Pa. Ave. ( a 5 a 1,680 bunches. ? € = x 66 99 «€ Choice for 48c. :*“Bock” Beer § 4 Is a “Royal” Drink. Ps Among malt beverages it £ knows no peer. We brew it € in the garly fall of the finest € hops afd malt, which gives it £ mature‘age—-double strength ¢ —and fts delightful flavor. G7Can’t we send you a case? 24 bottles delivered in unlettered wagons only $1. Write or telephone. 3 Washingtum Brewery Co. ® qth & F Sts. N.E. "Phone a1sq ! ap7-th,s,f € Bartlett Pea Some worth $1. Some worth 38c. 1 Oc way were ait | the piquets are as seen in the most expensive Paris hats. The smaller pie eee in rafttciotn be ie pieces to be in the 15¢ lot, the larger at 25¢ for choice. Actual values heavy syrup—in full 3-peund me tn : 12 cans for $1.10. Sifted P can, 5 1b Hoover, 1417 N. Y. Ave. apT-th,s.t,14 Breakizae | 1,432 Pieces Best Ribbons. ‘For Breakfast D 2 C Paris effects. The latest Tomorrow Order ? Seis Tapes ee ee | Some worth 75. for millinery. | Friday until morning or they'll ) i at : {| Bun all be gone, ONLY Ie, SCRIPTIONS are almost impossible here. To write of these (--——— lee wea ee bewitching Ribbons as Bayaderes, Romans, Checks and Fancy Tau.” combinations is to tell you nothing of their fascination. Three (Krafft’s Bakery, ree EAE § hints of hundreds: Novelties having New Blue, Cerise and Turquoise 2upi-th.s,t-2) 2 wa~| center, with Plaid Borders. Charming Gauze Ribbons, with cluster you'll run no risks] stripes, in brilliant color combinations, Big Plaids, overlaid with when we launder your colored shirt} woven stripes, in Yellows, Reds, Greeas, Black and White effects. 38c waists or fancy shirts. We guarantee] to 75c¢ values at 23c yard. to wash them without fading under ‘Reduced to 17c. the penalty of paying for all we fade. Let us know when to call for your : HE new comers cause a re- duced price for regular stock. bundle. “Phone 592. All the 19c and many of the Reduced to 13c. LL pieces of five yards and less are to be thrown on great Frazee’s Laundry, Plant a 1214 and 1216 D St. 3 coi “bargain tables.” The Rib- Main 0: 23c Ribbons are to be 17c a yard.|, 2 1822 lath a "Puone 08 Plain and fancy Taffeta Mies in pcp coed ied from 19c = 2314 = eeu dette. Honsaeeal yard are to be only 13¢ a yar Anot her ir O q merce Bia sees eae ‘led for choice. Note that the most asked eae ee ee er 25¢ ards for are first to become “remnants.” Better buy Coal now. The price is down to rock bottom, but there Is no tell- ing when it will take a jump, 9 DOS Think of getting # ten of Clean WHITE ASH Coal, of good size, Gloves Reduced Tomorrow. ap7-14d a toy LO PIPLIODIGO RSE SEEED “Palais Royal” q 25 Tried 50 Gloves. Warranted. ‘Hams & Bacon. > The following well-known brands can be had. here at reasonable prices: MABYLAND HAMS AND BACON. “DOVE BRAND” HAMS “SPRINGFIELD” HAM! “BEACH NUT’? HAMS AND BACON. “ARMOUR'S STAR” HAMS AND SLICED IN. FERFOOT FARM" SLICED BACON. ERWIS’ "HAMS AND BACON. “TODS” OLD SMITHFIELD HAMS. Bome-made Cakes, in great = "i OMORROW only—to save being overwhelmed Saturday—we will ask only $1.25 for the $1.50 “Palais Royal” Suede Kid Gloves, and fit them with the the usual care and skill, at our risk. The gloves such as usually retailed at. $1.25 are to be only 96c pair, $1 gloves are to be. only 66c pair—for tomorrow only. Fitted at Our Risk. varlety—none fincr—reascnable i c Bryan 9 NY. snd His Liquors, Cordials, ec, np7-2t,: FOR LADIES’ DRESSES, Especially Riding Habits, there is nothing every description. Every style. Ev- ry shade, in every size. Fitted at our risk, and only 96c pair. a Dress Patterns Reduced. tomorrow for yard waist pattern of and up for Rabbits, finerygn eapfp than Carriage Cloth. Wears S175 soo"Goece Sa’ A ATR Be Sieh, Sige eae _Mke iron. Not expensive, when quality is form of aay et SUK. | $68 for Syanl Skirt | Rictters, etc. i 5 =. pattern of any 88c Silk. $7.12 for Syerd considered. }Various colors; all quiet. We | putiern of any $1 Black Silk. ~ 19¢ {morrow for - : s Shite and silver Lite, keep it and will be glad to show and quote z Parasols reduced. : Carlet, With Cheol An ecg triat: Taks at any time. $2.98 tomerow, tor, our, $8.50 Presale, that tines RS. ee te cheee ther J. B.' Peale ee Te ith band Sordsre, in checks, Gciatily, hand-painted caliag ort €18 PENNA, AVE., G19 B STREET N.W. | with siik tassel. Hig Bienes of Chettaatls,” Serace “Fin apT-th,a,t-28 : Reduced. - eee: : Jewelry te Suesting Sliver ait $4.75 Instead of $5. Sf oihe eee See ee every kind anne, ‘Teeth ad Nel Breshen, Haby's Comb and omens fee thos SFFKLLKKLALRALLRALAARM 3, “Credit here is an accommoda- : 3 tion—not a burden.” ; 3% I 4% he Of credit buyers come to us because they have found that here a promise to pay will com- mand the same consideration and the same prices as cash. We give you credit just the same as we'd give you a drink of water. It costs us nothing and we charge you nothing. We don't even ask you to sign a note or pay interest. We have a carload of BABY CARRIAGES waiting for you There are styles at any price you want to pay. Our new MATTINGS are the same re- liable qualities we always carry—lots of new and pretty patterns. ? Grogan’s FASIASAASSAABASIBASSIABABIAS SKK KKK LK ELL ELEN OK KL ON EE % Mammoth Credit House,* 817-819-821-823 TTI ST. N.W., bd apT-T5d Bet. H and I sta, * FES KSEE ee i bination that'll tickle any palate. Te-Kalon i surpassed by lar S20 cane 12 quarts, this only, for $2.50. TOKALON apT-20d = Black Goods. Some of the most desirable and durable Black Dress Fab- rics which are taking the lead this season, and Black is far in the advance of any color. Granites, Canvas Etamine, Cheviot, Mohair Crepons, Whipcords, Prunelle —Whip- cord, All-wool Poplin, Pophn Velour, Cheviot Etamine Mohair Brilliantines and hans. These are great iead- ers, and are very durable fabrics. BLACK All-wool Granite, a neat, pretty design, 40 inches. 50c. BLACK All-wool Canvas Eta- mine, very durable and desirable, 42 inches. 50c. BLACK All-wool Canvas Jac- quard, basket design, extra value, 45 inches. 50c. BLACK Mohair Sicilian, good quality, 50 inches. Worth 75¢. Price, 60c. BLACK All-wool Storm Serge, fine quality of wool, 50 inches, medium weight. Price, 60c. BLACK All-wool French Im- ported Serge, medium, for spring and summer wear, 50 inches. Price, 65c. BLACK All-wool Granite, smooth weave, very stylish, 48 inches. Price, 75c. BLACK Mohair Sicilian, one of the best materials known for wear, 46 inches. Worth goc. Price; 75c. BLACK All-wool Cheviot, ex- tra good value, 52 inches. 75¢. BLACK — All-wool Granite, fine quality, 50 inches. 85c. BLACK All-wool and Mohair Suiting, handsome de- signs, in figures, for ma or suit. It will make up very stylish. 3% yards for skirt—s yards for a suit. 50 inches wide. Worth $1.25. Price, 89c. See the elegant assortment of EASTER CANDIES at Gill's =. Saturday