Evening Star Newspaper, April 9, 1898, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1898-21 PAGES, ” MOSES 28 Mattresa Factory, Ist and D. F st., cor. 11th. Furviture Factory, 12th & B. We've Raised The Curtain “ More Bargains have the Storage, 224 & M. Rugs and Wall Papers floor. They're making strong un- answerable arguments for your trade —giving you reasons from both standpoints of price and quality that carry conviction. THE RUGS. Pickings from the finest rug stock in the United States You'll appreciate this collection. Smyrna Rugs. $1 «¥ 18 in by 1.00 1 2 SO * » Reversible Jute Smyrna Rugs. by 16 ft $ Now by - by 12 ft Goat S Ww kin Rugs. t Skin Rugs Carpet Sweepers. Bi as g mattings and WALL PAPERS. lous cuts. Most marvel- We've reorganized ou> Wall Paper Department under a new management and system, and have determined to close out surplus stock without any consideration of value. 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It has given me pleasure to recommend St to many, some of whom I have known to purchase the Pillow and who \ spcke highly in its favor. Yours truly. N. CARROLL DOW Thousands of stubborn cases have been cured by it after all other means had failed. Get free pamphlet at your Druggist, or PILLOW-INHALER CO., ig. 31 Core ear are not cheap soups but “all that’s good in soups” is there; grocers sell them. Cutice Brothers Co., Rochester, N. Y. CO teil adidasadiciiedeainaael rsa nace Benson’s Porous Plaster gives prompt relief. Price, 25s. ocl6-s,tu,th-19w You hardly realize that it is medicine, when taking Carter's Little Liver Pills; they are very smell; no bad effects; all troubles from torpid liver ‘are relieved by their use. 3 SOUND MIND GOES VERY SELDOM WITH- out a sound digesticn, and nothing contributes toward it more than ‘the use of ANGOSTURA BITTERS, the world-renowned appetizer and in- vigorator, manufactured only by Dr. J. G. B. Siegert & Sen: Building Lines on Minor Streets. Replying to an inquiry from Senator Mc- Millan as to whether or not any recent de- cision in the courts of the District makes unnecessary the legislation proposed by the Senate bill to establish building Hnes on minor streets in the District, the District Commissioners have submitted the opinion of the attorney for the District. The attor- ney states that he knows of no such decis- ion. His opinion was as follows: “The decision of the court referred to was perhaps in the case of Wilkinson against Barr & Sanner, which involved compensation for the use of a party wall, wherein Mr. Justice Cole of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia held {about two weeks ago) that our building regulations, in regard to party walls, ap- plied to the suburban subdivision known as Columbia Heights. Heretofore the un- derstanding of the building inspector's office has been that the party wall regula- tion applied only to the city of Washington eastoft Rock creek. I.know of no decision of the courts that makes the legislation contemplated unnecessary.” pester ars Ay ss To Visit the Italian Warship. The Itallan warship, the Amerigo Ves pucel, is anchored in the river below Alex- andria, and in order to give those who wish to see her an opportunity to do so, Capt. E. S. Randall has arranged to have the new Sisk tous trios oat snchocnes make four to her i /and sailing around the ship, so as to all on board an excellent view of her. steamer leave River View wharf, of 7th street, at 11 a.m., 1, WILL FAVOR SPAIN Reported South American Alliance Against the United States. THE REPORT COMES FROM AUSTRIA That “Eminent Spaniard” Discusses the Situation Again. SURPRISE AT MADRID LONDON, April 9.—The Vienna corre- spondent of the Standard says: “An additional reason for the United States to delay the issue is the attitude of Scuth America. According to reliable news Spanish diplomacy has succeeded, with the assistance, it must be assumed, of th> Ro- man Catholic clergy, in creating a feeling of solidarity with Spain in Mexico, while a formal alliance with Guatemala, Honduras and other republics is rot an impossibility. This news appears to have made President McKinl2y doubly cautious,” That minent Spaniard” Again. ‘The Paris correspondent of the Times re- ports another conversation with the “emi- nent Spaniard” whose opinions the record- ed earlier in the w2ek. The “eminent Span- jard” said he thought General Blanco and not the ques. regent ought to proclaim the armistice. “The queen regent, as our palla- dium, ought not thus to >xpose herself to compromise or rebuff,” he said, “unless perfectly cectain that the rebels will re- spond to her generous impulse. I believe Austria, German and France have support- ed the papal mediation, but that Russia and England are silent, and it is probable that the United States will be more struck by their abst2ntion than by the others’ action. Therefore I consider the papal movement a mistake. ~ “If a plebiscite. were held now Cuba would certainly pronounce for autonomy, because indep2ndence means annexation to America. -Som2 people say, sell Cuba. It is like saying sell me your leg. I am aware of all that threatens us, but the Spanish- American republics are s2nsible of their danger, nor are we alone menaced. “Thirty years ago Europe allowed one Sadowa aud she repents it. She will equat- ly repent if she allows another. Territorial conquest is like intoxication. There exist men who have never been drunk, but there is none who has been drunk only once; and there are other West Indian Islands as tempting as Cuba.” Queen Regent in Conference. A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Biar- ritz says: “According to news trom Madrid the queen regent and Senor Sagasia have had conferences with leading men, including Senor Castelar, Gen. Acarraga and Gen. Polavieja, «s to the strongest government for Spain if war should be declared. “It was the almost unanimous opinion that Senor Sagasta should remain in pow- er, but there was little doubt expressed that it would not be long before a military government would be constituted, proba- bly under Gen. Martinez Campos. Tile only voice raised against an otherwise unanimous resolution to support Senor Sa- gasta was the voice of Gen. Weyler, who said: ‘I don’t believe in the probability of war, for the simple reason that I am sure Senor Sagasta will yield to American im- positions.’ “It is announced that 20,000 troops are going to Porto Rico. A second torpedo fio- tilla is expected to leave Cadiz en Sunday for St. Vincent and Porto Rico. Another naval squadron is being formed with the newly bought warships and some fast lin- ers of the Spanish ‘Transatlantic Company.” Surprise at Madrid. The Madrid correspondent of the Stand- ard, telegraphing Friday night, says: “Surprise and perplexity have been caus- ed in Madrid by the news of the steps of the European powers in Washington, which tends to confirm the prevalent idea that the same influences are acting in concert with the mediation of the pope to induce the government to prepare solutions of the crisis. “As yet the powers have communicated nothing in an official manner to Spain, and the ministers do not know whet course will be taken. They imagine the powers will help the pope's action. In diplomatic cir- cles it is said that the present political truce will be profited by in order to pre- pare a peaceful solution which will crown the movement of sympathy shown by all Europe toward Spain. “I have good cause to know that the res- olution of the government is to wait until the powers make their proposals. When they do, my impression Is that Spain will accept them. After a conversation with the queen regent this afternoon the ministers went into the private residence of Senor Sagasta in order to report to him what had occurred.” War Minister's Fiery Talk. General Correa, the Spanish minister for war, in an interview says: “Spain must not be alarmed, if war is declared, at the sinking of a Spanish war- ship. What we must at all costs avoid is a Spanish warship striking her colors to the American flag. She should rather ex- plode her magazine. “I wish to God Spain had not a warship from Cuba to the peninsula. We could then say to America, ‘We are here. Meet us when you please.’ Spa ih Trick Suspected. The Vienna correspondent of the Times says he learns that the only armistice pro- posal emanated from the autonomous gov- ernment of Cuba to the insurgents; that the Washington government did not regard the affair as bona fide, but evidently suspected a trick, and that there is excellent reason for stating that it has refused to take the idea into consideration. se APPEAL TO PATRIOTS, National Fencibles of National Guard Issue Call for Recraits. Company C, 2d Battalion, District of Co- lumbia National Guard—the National Fen- elbles—has formulated a scheme for in- creasing the membership to a battalion. It is the intention to maintain in the battalion crganization the same standard and per- sonnel that has characterized the company in years past and which has ranked it as a representative military organization of the national capital. The State Fencibles of Philadelphia are to be patterned after in the formation of the greater Fencibles, the latter organization to be, however, national in character. The membership of the Fen- cibles embraces men who have had years of experience in the infantry branch of the service, and who are thoroughly schooled in all the duties of a soldier. With such a nu- cleus to build upon, it is claimed, no doubt can exist as to the ultimate efficiency of the augmented organization. A circular letter has been addressed to the ex-members of the company to the number of about 200, impressing upon them the advisability of immediate enlistment. Success in this direction, say the promot- ers of the scheme, will mean the formation of a battalion of old and experienced men, which, in connection with the raw mate- rial susceptible of carl development, would make a battalion second to none. The quarters of the Fencibles, 913 E street northwest, will be open from 6 to 10 o'clock each evening, when an officer will be in charge to receive enlistments or give any information desired. Enlistments will not be limited to men who have served in the guard, but to any one of good | pearance hows: aptitude for the work bee bi in other respects no restrictions will be placed on the number of enlistments until the organ- ization has attained the full quota. BUR AYRE ent FIFTY YEARS IN PRACTICE Golden Axnivenary of Dr. Busey's Gradua- ae Contributions of Flowers Comme: orative of thd Event — Wel- comes His Friends. ao Dr. Samuel C. Busey welcomed a large number of his friends at his residence, 901 16th street ‘last evening, th> occasion being the fiftieth anniversary of his grad- vation as doctor of medicine. The con- gratulations which were extended to the host came from many of those who nave been associated with him in his career in this city during some portions at least of the past fifty years. In several respects Dr. Busey has had a remarkable experience. It is given to but few men to continue for so many years in a position of. such rromi- rence as has been the case with him, not alone in his profession, but as a citizen. Those who joined with him last evening in the observance of this notable annivar- sary were not only his professional breth- are but also representative men of the city. The large and spacious home was fra- grant with flowers which had been sent to rim from friends as a greeting of affec- tion and esteem. Born tn Maryland. Dr. Busey was born in Montgomery coun- ty, Md., near Cabin John bridge, and re- ceived his education at a school in Rock- ville. He studied medicine with a doctor in Georgetown, and then went to Philadel- phia, where he continued his studies under the direction of an instructor, and attend- ed lectures in the University of Pennsylva- nia, receiving a diploma from that insti- tution as doctor of medicine April 8, 1848. He then came to this city and entered upon the practice of his profession. Resolutions From Medical Society. One of the pleasant incidents of the an- niversary was the receipt by the doctor of resolutions adopted by the Medical Society of the District, of which he is president, in which reference was made to the fact that the doctor had passed through fifty years in the practice of medicine in this city, “during which time,” the resolutions re- cited, “he has faithfully served the society as president, censor, member of important committees and in many other ways, and is now the only practitioner among us who has been in practice for so long a period. He has always been prompt in maintaining the honor, dignity, rights and interests of the medical profession before C the community.” . pee Continuing, the members of the society pay this tribute to their associate: , His services In securing needed legisla- tion for the protection of the public from ignorant and unlicensed practitioners; for the protecticn of physicians before’ the ceurts of law; for the prevention of con- tagious diseases, and in advocating other measures which he has furthered by his peauatey and influence, will ever be remem- red. Letters and Telegrams. In addition to the personal greetings, the dcctor received letters and telegrams from all parts of the country, and among them were congratulatory notes from several of his classmates. Among the out-of-town guests were Dr. Jacobi of New York, Dr. William Pepper of Philadelphia, Dr. Black- lader of Montreal and Drs. Kelly and Hurd of Baltimore. The medical. profession of the city was largely represented and comprised well- known physicians, as well as some who are just beginning their professional careers. The Guests. Among the laymen present were the fol- lowing: James; G. Berret, Senator Morrill, Alexander Graham Bell, W. F. Mattingly, Jchn W. Ross, Jois{ B. Wight, Beriah Wil- kins, Rev. Dnp J.j8. Hamlin, Geo. W. Mc- Lanahan, Fre@etick L. Moore, General John M. Wilson, Rey Dr. Byron Sunderland, B. H. Warner, Rev: ‘Dr, Pitzer, Major Craig, W. A. Gordon, :Ciarles Moore, n Gen?ral Sternberg, Anthony Pollok, Sen: tor Gorman, Jeremiah M. Wilson, W. B. Bryan, Calderon Carlisle, Judge Morris, D. R. McKee, General Moore, J. K. McCam- mon, A. R. Spofferd, F. P. B. Sands, Chas. F. Clagett, Senator Gallinger and William H. Clagett. ——— CONDITION OF WATER SUPPLY. Report by Capt. Gaillard for the Month of March. According to Captain Gaillard, the en- gineer officer in charge of the Washington aqueduct, the condition of the water sup- plied to the people of the District during th? month of March was as follows: At Great Falls—Very turbid 14 days and clear 17 days. At the Dalecarlia receiving reser- voir, effluent gatehouse—Very turbid 11 days, turbid 5 days and clear 15 days. At the distributing reservoir, effluent gate- hceuse—Very turbid 13 days, turbid 1 day, slightly turbid 2 days and clear 15 days. During the month 1,039 cubic yards of fifnt stone were crushed and spread on the Conduit road, it is expected to com- plete the repairs to the road this month. SSS Farewell to Rev, J. S. Gale. There was a large gathering at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church last evening, of children and wockers, to bid farewell to Rev. J. S. Gale, who goes as a missionary to Corea, under the auspices and support of the Sabbath schools of Wash- ington city preseytery. Elder W. H. H. Smith, chairman of the Superintendents’ Union, presided, and the opening exercises were conducted by Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, D.D., pastor of the church. He also read letters from the local council of the Broth- erhood of St. Andrew and from the, Work- ingmen’s Club of St. John’s Parish, thank- ing Mr. Gale for services rendered by him in their meetings, and joining his friends ir wishing him God-speed on his journey and success in his work. - A touching good-bye message was given by Mrs. Weston Flint, president of the Primary Teachers’ Union, on behalf of the primary schools; and Dr. Luccock, pastor of the Metropolitan Church, spoke feeting- ly on behalf of the pastors. Mr. Smith made a stirring address on behalf of the Sabbath schools, vividly contrasting the great preparations being made by the na- tions for war and the mission upon whith Mr. Gale is now sent, and pledging the more than seven thousand children of the Sabath schools of Washingzon city presby- tery to pay and pray for his support and success in the field; the audience arose and Jeined in the pledge. Mr. Gale responded to the words of part- ing and followed bya very interesting and graphic account of Gorean life, social class- es, education, customs, religions, architec- ture and scenéry, ‘illustrated with many beautifully colored stereopticon views. After singing “God Be With You Till We Mect Again,” the thaeting was dismissed with the benedictioh by Mr. Gale. ee Veterans’ Offef Acknowledgea. Former Justice of; the Peace A. E. L. Keese, who recéntly: addressed a letter to the President tendering the services of the- veterans of the, Sth, Battalion, District of Columbia Volunteers, in event of war with. Spain, today received a reply from Sec: tary Porter, as follows: . “I beg leave ‘6 acknowledge the receipt of your favor, emb a copy of a reso- lution recently adopted ‘by the old veterans of the 8th Battalion, District of Columbia Volunteers, tendering their military serv- ices, if they should be needed, and to in- form you that your letter has had the President's attention. By the President's direction, your letter has been forwarded for the consideration of the Secretary of War.” j —_. Colored Coagressional Candidates. ‘The proposition to place a full ticket of EASTER IN LONDON The Traditional Egg Said to Be of * Projectile Shape. WAR PROSPECT AROUSES FEARS British Commerce May Suffer on Account of Hostilities. FOREIGN NEWS AND GOSSIP (Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.) LONDON, April 9.—The world’s Easter egg, as in 1897, has a war shape, giving the holiday makers of Great Britain an un- usually interesting subject to talk about. Although the regular exodus of cabinet ministers has occurred, in view of the pre- carious nature of the Hispano-American relations and the threatening clouds in the far east it has been decided not to take too great an advantage of Easter. There- fore, the ministers will not go far away from the telegraph offices, and their bu- reaus will be open day and night. The annual turn-out of the volunieers has also taken pl about 16,000 of them having gone to the Easter maneuvers, and a big pleasure tour has been undertaken by the Automobile Club and by hundreds of thousands of bicycle ride’ who are en- joying the most balmy weather. There ts quite a scare here in regard to the dangers British commerce will be ex- posed to in the event of war, but at the admiralty and at the war office it is claimed that the fears expressed are practically groundless. It is pointed out that though the belligerents are not bound by the treaty of Paris, their action in regard to neutrals would be determined by quite other con- siderations. If Spain searched British ves- sels for American goods, it is believed she would bring on herself something stronger than a protest. Sir Richard Webster Criticised. There has been considerable criticism in shipping centers on the subject of the declaration made by the attorney general, Sir Richard Webster, in the house of com- mons on Tuesday, shipping people holding that his legal doubts regarding the right to search or capture neutral vessels would render seizures certain, thus placing Brit- ish shippers in a precarious position. Political club circles are busy forecasting the successors of the Earl of Elgin and the Earl of Aberdeen, as viceroy of India and governor general of Canada, respec- tively. For the viceroyship Lord Balfour of Burleigh, the chief secretary for Scot- land, and Mr. George N. Curzon, the par- liamentary secretary of the foreign office, the two most prominently mentioned, nd for the governor generaiship the Earl of Selborne, the under secretary of state for the colonies, and the Earl of Hopetoun, the paymaster general, are considered the most likely candidates among the many apparently in the field. It is said that the Earl of Selborne can have the governor generalship of Canada if he wants it. Queen Victoria is pronounced to be stronger than she has been for a year past, and it is added that she is increasing her popularity at the Riviera, where the old story is again circulating from mouth to mouth among the peasants that the queen goes to the Riviera in order to “make her Easter,” being denied religious liberty at home. Therefore, the peasants add, her majesty goes abro: so that a Roman Catholic bishop may “shrive” her, unknown to her subjects at home. A permanent sep:uration is being arranged between the Grand Duke and Grand Duch- ess of Hesse. Queen Victoria sides with the grandduchess, who is her granchild, being a daughter of the Duke of Saxe-Co- burg and Gotha, otherwise the Duke of Edinburgh. London Preparing for Gaiety. In spite of the war rumors London is fill- ing up for the season with those who are in the fashion, and. the indications. point to its being very successful. In the favored West End districts the real estate agents, it is said, have not an eligible house left. while a steady run on flats is reported. ‘The Henley stewards met on Wednesday to consider the foreign entries, other than the continental. No American eight was entered. The principal discussion was upon the entry of Ten Eyck, the American scul- ler. There is considerable fecling against him owing to his attending a banquet at Putney, upon which occasion all the Thames professionals were present, and also because of statements made in Amer- ican newspapers that the Ten Eycks re- ceived, on their return to the United States last Year, the sum of $2,000, which is con- sidered, among the oarsmen here, as if they had been given pay for their time. Howev- er, if Ten Eyck is disqualified, It will be on the statement that the Worcester Boat Club, at a meeting, agreed to provide the funds for Ten Eyck's trip, which is forbid- den under the Henk regatta rules. Dr. W. 8. McDowell, the Chicago oarsman, has entered, and so has H. T. Blackstaffe, tie English oarsman who defeated Dr. Me- Dowell last year. The latter, though he thinks Ten Eyck is not qualified, will com- pete against the Americans; but he say3 he fs afraid that all the 1897 scullers who proposed to enter will not compete, in or- der to mark their sense of the stewards’ decisjon in admitting Ten Eyck. There- fore the stewards have decided to refer tie matter to a subcommittee, which wili re- port in two weeks’ time. They are anxious, while preserving the most strict interpreta- tion of the regatta rules, not to do any- thing which might give rise in the United States to a charge of unfairness, which, naturally, would tend to cause other Ame! ican scullers to refrain from participating in the historical rowing contests. Gladstone Abandons Work. Mr. Gladstone has finally become resiga- ed to the abandonment of his literary work, and though it has deeply grieved him. he wil give up writing his biography aad will end his six months’ devoted toil on “The Early Fathers.” In a letter to his pub- lisher, couched in a spirit of heroic re: nation, Mr. Gladstone says he is no longer able to read or write. The cid statesman continues his affectionate leave-taking of old friends. To one of the latter Mr. Glad- stone said: “No doubt I have suffercd a good deal during the last six months; but, then, I had 176 months almost without pain.’ ‘The Shah of Persia, Muzaffer-ed-din, has finally determined he can safely leave Persia without any fear of being dopoxe4 durjng his absence. He will shortly make a tour of Egypt. In the presence of about 5,000 carious people, Arthur Orton, the ‘lchborne claim- ant, who died April i, was buried in Pad- dington cemetery. His claim to the raak he fought so long for in the courts was maintained until"the end. The coffin con- taining his remains was inscribed, “Sir Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne, born January 5, 1829; died April 1, 1898." a The National Vo! teers. There will be a meeting of the National Volunteers this evening at the Congression- al Hotel. The meeting will be for the pur- pose of electing new members, of which there is a large number. The recruiting committee will meet at 7 p.m. and will act upon any applications received up to the time of the meeting. _ tS For the benefit of those wishing to enlist it is announced that an officer, or a member of the recruiting committee, will be at headquarters each day and evening to re- ceive applications and to give any desired information. A squad drill will take place after the meeting. a Lyman is president, Rev. Frederick B. Power secretary apd Dr. Crafts superin- tendent, will hold a meeting tomorrow — Se ae Sa 924, 926, 928 924, 926, 928 7th, running i 7th, running through to CL YD yj through to i 704-706 K st. GHRASLE 704-706 K st. i Prepare yourself for waists—made of good percale their worth. that the: morning if you can for first choice such an offer as this. stock at regular prices twill good black quality which sells about town ic Fine quality white brocaded habutais, in new designs; they are reversible, strictly all silk and warranted to 2¢ wash; 21 Inches wide, worth 50c.. 39C- Black rustle taffeta silks, the genuine Swiss Imported taffetas, splendid grade of a superior texture. Most every store asks 69¢. for them.... ..... 5OC 46-inch full double width silk grena- ground, dines, iron frame damask designs; Actual value, with satin y. Special purchases direct from price. dinary prices. French imperial surah serzes, the dust and water-proof kind, a superior quality in navy, tan, gray, bupter’s green, wood brown and all the new ard fashionable shades. Strictly all pure wool. To go as 2 very special bargain Mon- 25¢. New imported plain colored mohairs in new blue, tan, gray. navy blue, brown and royal blue—a Drilliant, — lustrous quality, taffeta-fintshed, 40-inch i] Sile-e | magnificent grade—bow- coe. estly worth T5c.... 2,200 yds. new 12'4c. mozambique in light and dark co! a thing is possible. It is enough and going for 5c. yard. Sale of domestics. Almost the entire K street annex de- voted to the selling of domestics—more space than is given to this department by any store in town. And this biggest aS in domestics hasn't come by chance. = Barker mills muslin, 4c. Six cases of “Barker Mills” muslin— better than Androscoggin and full yard wide—will be sold Monday at 4%c. yard. & 2%c. 2 cases of unMeached muslil Monday, per yard, at. New decorative crepe—for fancy cos- tumes and drapery—in yellow, heliotrope, jue, red, cerise and bright green- 5¢_ Monday, per yard. S-quarter “Mohawk” bleached sheeting will_go Monday per sd. at 12hec. Yard-wide “Berkeley” cambric— the regular 10c. quality—to go Mon- 63c. day at wecces a Pillow cases, 5c. 1,200 ready-made pillow cases—made with deep hems—will be put on sale Mon- day at 5c. each—a most extfaordinary of- fering, considering the fact that the ma- terial costs twice as much by the yard. 45-by-36-inch ““Fruit-of-the-Loom” yo hemmed pillow cases—Monday..... . 90-by-90-inch “Lockwood” hemmed ic. sheets to go for one day at. . 44 ‘72-by-90-inch “Mohawk” hemmed sheets—to go for a day at. 34¢. 1,500 shirt waists’ 19° ‘ ¢ surprises! Picture in your mind the great- est shirt waist bargain which has ever been offered you, and Mon- day morning come here to find it terns—stripes and figured effects, in both light and medium col- ||| ors—have just come to us at a most ridiculous price considering || One of the best makers of shirt waists made them, | and how little he thought. when he was finishing them so nicely hey'd ever sell for such a price. There are all sizes in the lot |} —ladies measuring 32 to 44 can find size at once, for there're plenty _ | | of each. They've laundered collar ‘ |] cents for the choice of them, and you'd better be here early Monday - Only such a store as “The Dependable Store” would make The others would have put them in regular ||| | 40° black surah silks, 25 We didn’t expect to do it, but that we have is a big thing for you, indeed! We have secured 10 pieces of extra heavy double | ore silks—absolutely pure silk—the yard, and we're pleased to be able to do it. The 10 pieces at 25¢. yard won't hold out as long as the last lot did. \ Rustling Changeable Taffetas, worth 69c.--55c. 20 pleces of fine rustling changeable taffeta silks, in newest and ings, in new blue, green, garnet, rage, turquofse, geranium and navy effects; are strictly all silk, extra heavy and worth G¥c., for 55e. yard. New dress stuffs away under price. newest, freshest, cleanest and most fashionable fabrics for spring and summer ‘98 wear. "Tis easy enough to buy the old styles under It is left for this store to bring you the new—less than or- surpassed. Fifteen hundred | in the most desirable of pat- |i and cuffs and yoke back. 19 || identical or 40c. yard—to sell for 25 cents a | oh color Mend- |] Black satin duchesse, silk, extra fine grad inches wide, brilliant luster, $1.00 .. sirfedly all pure |} 4 i Black gros grain dress silks, real cash- mere finish and Lyons’ dye; a magnificent grade, 24 inches wide, able; our regular $1 Monday . n the importers and makers of the Real German drap Fine Muminated covert suitings, one yard and a half wide, and strictiy all Wool in new Mue, new olive, hunt- er’s and brown effects, Un Woven coverts that wear Worth $1.00. $i wash stuffs for 5¢- yd. No matter what others offer—no matter what splendid values you've bought in the past, without the slightest doubt this offering of very newest and most fashionable wash fabrics—the daintiest and sheerest of plain, figured and lace-striped effects in tissue lors which you'll find on sale all over town at 12}c. yard. 5c. a yard is the greatest offering of summer dress goods yet. It doesn’t interest you to know how such for you'to know that they’re here —that they’re the newest of fabrics and that they’re 12}c. values— New percales, 5c. yd. qinother shipment of full yard-wide new- Pereales, in those very popular stripes and plaids—abeolutely fast’ im color—and the usual 1c. sort—go d for, wens OC Ya. Japonette Hdkfs, 9c., or 3 for 25c. One hundred dozen men's Jey te deep hemstitched handkerchiefs, with band-worked silk initial, will be it on sale Monday at ¥c. each, or 3 for 5c. Notion sale. High-polish French whalebones — the usual 12c. sort, for a day, 7c. dozen. | Silk-stitched whalebone tn whit and black—9 yards to the piece ‘will “J for a day at Be. piece. Kleinert’s 15c. dress shiclds— a ! kgireceg ss ids—for a lay, 58-inch French Jet trimming—usually |! 120—for a day, te yas Gilt trimming brald—for a Pag ing for day, 3c. Hook and eye tape—piece large cnough fora dress, for le EY Warren's featherbone, for waists—all colors—10e. sort, for a day, Te. yard. Object to Action of the Powers. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I have read in The Star of this date what purports to be an appeal of the great pow- ers of Europe “To the feelings of humanity and moderation of the President and of the American people in their existing dif- ferences with Spain,” and the expression of their hopes for the future, etc. Now, the first thoughts of the average American are, has this government been guilty of inhumanity, that this appeal should be made to the “feelings of human ity?’ Has the sending of ship loads « food, clothing and medicine to the suffer- ers in Cuba been ryan in. oct of great powers of Europe to condemn us orihumenity?, Have the President ant the American people been immoderate in their expressions of disapproval of condi- tions existing at their threshhold for the last three years? But it is remarkable that during all of these three years of cruelty, oppression and devastation in Cuba by the Spanish authorities, not one of the great powers of submitted the mildest protest. ‘The United States has never meddled with European affairs, not even when the Armenians were the tortures of the Turkish inquisition, when either of the powers above referred to might have put 2 “Remember the Maine!” Wedicated to Captain Sigsbee.) Remember the Maine, strike first in the fight: Glear decks for action and shoot for the right; ‘The treacherous Spaniards we'll sink in the sea, By heroes who battled with Grant and with Lee. Remember the Maine and the flag of the free— ‘That never was conquored on land or on sea; Its colors so brilliant, so glorious and true— ‘The hope of the world—the Red, White and Blue. Remember the Maine in the midst of the battle: Strike down to the death where black cannons raide— On ocean or mountain, on valley or plain— Remember forever, remember the Maine! Stk: JOHN A. JOYCE. a ——>—__ Beautifal Banner, Flag of the Free. Alonzo Bell in the New York World. utiful bas h childlike dev Beautiful colors, Symbol of justice, Beautiful banver, emblem divine! Mid the blessings of peace may thy stars ove May freemen, . rise up in their might To hail thee with jor, oh t Beautiful banner, gride of the treet oe