Evening Star Newspaper, April 11, 1898, Page 10

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. MONDAY ..........++-++.-ADFil 11, 1898. CROSBY S. NOYES......,.......-Editor. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation mm cir- Medium it has no competitor. Glu order to avoid deinys, om ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but nimply to THE STAR, or to Edftortal or Business Depart- ments, to tenor or purpose. = The Message. _ President McKinley’s message to Con- &ress on the Cuban matter is a sweeping indictment of Spanish incapacity and cruel- ty. It is dignified in its tone throughout, in _no place impassioned, nowhere unreasona- ble, nowhere weak. The message is not couched in terms that will please Spain. Nor is it sufficiently radical in its presentation of the case to please all Americans. It is a revelation of facts that warrant no other course than that which is now proposed, the interven- tion by this gov2rnment in the Cuban situ- ation to put an end to an intolerable condi- tion near at hand. . The President reviews the record in phrases which indicate that the horrors of the case, as set forth in detail in the con- sular correspondence likewise submitted to- day, have appealed strongly to his feelings as a man and his sense of duty as a public official. After a careful survey of the whole matter, including a reference to his annual message, he sets forth the grounds ‘for intervention in plain terms, showing that many considerations appeal for action. He notes the affair of the Maine with words of p‘triotic horror for the de- struction of the vessel and the slaugh- ter of her crew. He expresses the full confidencs of the government in the naval court of inquiry which decided that the ship was wrecked by a submarine mine. He notes the proposition of the Spanish government to submit the affair to international arbitration, but adds that to this proposal he has made no reply. This leaves the case of the Maine where it was, under further investigation by Congress with the view of determining, if possible, the responsible agent for the explosion. Inferentially this government is committed to the presumption that the Maine was de- stroyed either through Spanish negligence or by Spanish treachery. The President urges that it would be un- wise to recognize the independence of Cu- ba before moving to intervene forcibly to end the war. His reasons for this opinion are strongly stated. The most important portion of the entire document is that contained in the last few paragraphs, in which the President calls attention to the fact that the only hope of relief from the many evils of the present situation {5 the “enforced pacification of Cuba.” He declares that in the name of humanity, civilization and endangered Amer- ican interests the war must stop. There- fore, having no confidence in the ability of Spain to pacify the island by any means, he asks Congress for power io intervene and “secure a full and final termination of hostilities” and “the establishment of a stable government capabie of maintaining ordef and observing its international obli- gations, insuring peace and security to its citizens as well as our own.” For these objects the President. seeks the authority to use the military and naval forces of the country, jie sets forth that he has exhausted every effort to relieve the intoleratie condition at our doors and sub- mits the whole case to Congress for its action. Mins The President notes the latest diplomatic change in the case, the proposal for ar armistice, which he likewise submits to the attention of the houses. He intjmates that if the armistice is not accepted by the Cubans the contemplated action of this country will be the more fully justified. Thus the message brings the case to the latest phase, and shows that in Congress and the Cuban insurgents now rests the ultimate responsibility for further steps toward the reduction of the grave eviis prevailing in the island. The President makes no mention of forms ef government for the island after peace has been re- stored. He shows the incapacity of Spain to govern the island. He shows likewise that the autonomy proposal has failed. This elimination leaves only independence. —-e-+___ oa Duty to Ourselves. The respect of the great powers of the World is something thet any nation may well strive for and consider itself fortunate in possessing. But seif-respect is higher in value than that. A nation, like an indi- vidual, must preserve self-respect or use- fulness or strength or happiness is not Possible. In the matter of Cuba the European pow- ers have spoken with sincerity and pro- priety. Their desire for peace ‘is natural and praiseworthy. But it is not greater than our own. We desire peace for Cuba. It is of infinitely more importance to us than to them that Cuba should have a stable government, under waich all the people of the island may prosper. And so the President in his admirabie reply to the powers took the firm stand that the war in Cuba must cease. We stand therefore where the President has placed us. We have a definite object in view, and the declaration has been made that we vhall use our ful! strength if nec- essary to accomplish that object. Terri- torial expansion is no part of it. The an- nexation of Cuba is not in contemplation. We are selfish in the premises only to the extent of our indisputable rights. Our trade with Cuba is legitimate, and it is large of volume. War has ruined it, and it is a just demand on our part, leaving out the question of sentiment altogetger, that peace shall once more prevail and: oer trade with the island be permitted to re- vi We could not be more thoroughly com- mitted than we are. Our self-respect is at stake. We must maintain that at all haz- ards. We know the purposes that animate We also know Spain—know her “smoothness,” her insincerity, her total lack of every quality which makes for re- liability. We have seen her trick and de- ceive her own people in Cuba when brought to bay. We have seen her oppress them more severely after promising them re- forms than before. We know Spain better than any European power of this day does. She has been cutting her most vil- lainous capers on our side of the water. We have promised ourselves that this must stop, and that promise will be kept. ——-- 02 It is charged that Li Hung Chang used his official position to make money. t is to be hoped he will refrain from intimating that his moral downfall was brought about by his tour to inspect the manners and cus- toms of foreigners. . General Lee is a fortunate man. He reaped to the full and to the last the fruits of his admirable services to his country at Havana. The Spaniards to a man grew to bate him. They abused him in their news- Papers, they sneer2d at him in conversa- tion, they threatened him by means of anonymous communications, and finaily, when he called at the palace to say good- bye, General Blanco gave him a Spanish snub. All of which was so much testimony to tha vigilance, thé energy, the skill and effectivenesa with which General Lee had conducted the affairs of his office. In ordinary circumstances the measure of | a minister’s or a consul general’s success is d2termined by the personal popularity and acceptability he establishes among the peo- ple to whom he fs accredited. It is an im- portant part of his mission to make himself agreeable to those with whom h; is offi- cially thrown. But the circumstances in Havana with which General Lee had to deal were in every way extraordinary. He found his country despised and accus2d, his countrymen suspected and persecuted, and everything American out of favor and un- der the ban. And yet Spain and the United States were, in diplomatic phras2, at peace with each other. General Lee saw very soon that he must either be a sort of Spaniard, shutting his eyes, or consenting, to numberless abus2s, or else a thorough-paced American, taking firm cognizance of every blow aimed at his own people and their interests. A man of his quality nev2r hesitates in such circum- stances, and hé did not. If an American got into trouble or was forced into trouble General Lee went at once to his assistance. When starvation became part of the Span- igh policy and Americans as w2ll as Cubans lacked for food, he reported the situation to the President, and under the President's direction he ministered to the suffering. Wh2n autonomy was proclaimed, and his views about It after it had had a trial were requested by his superiors, he frankly ex- posed the failure of the Spanish humbug. In a word, lie did his full duty to his coun- try and to himself, and the measure of his succass is to be determined by the hatred ke has aroused in the bosoms” of the Span- ish people. The action of General Blanco was not in consonance with the dignity of his position or with whut was to be expected of the man, guiding by accounts of American vis- itors to the palace. H> is doubtless a poor loser, and is souring im the shadow of de- feat. —>e+o—____. The Duty of the Hour. Congress, by the President's message, has now been called into the Cuban busi- ness—not suddenly or passionately, but formallyfand for the purposes of definite and final action. It is the body for action. It represent tha sovereignty of the people. It carries out their wishes through legisla- tion, and it is directly answerable to the People. In a certain sense therefore it may be said that the case of Cuba has passed from the domain of diplomacy ard negotia- tion to that of action. The President has acquitted himself well of his task. He has heard Spain with patience and replied to ker with ability, calmness and candor. He has likewise met the European powers with a dignity and conservatism not easily to be overpraised. What is the duty there- fore which Congress, now that it enters into the case, owes to the President, with whom it is to co-operate; to the country, to whom it is responsible, and to itself? Clearly, to make good, promptly and in some thorougily effective form, the propo- sition to which the government is commit- ted, that to secure peace for Cuba Spain must resign her sovereignty absolutely in the igland. This latest move of Spain in the direction of an armistice will hardly receive serious consideration either in Cuba or in the United States. It is too transparent a humbug. What nonsense it is for Spain to talk about a “cessation of hostilities” on her part in Cuba! Why, there have been no hostilities in Cuba on her part against any armed force in months! General Blanco has done nothing in the field since his arrival in the island. His troops have bees cooped up in the cities and towns, and in little forts along the trochas, afraid to venture Out. The insurgents ride at leisure and’ pleasure over whole provinces, Spain has no terrcrs in Cuba except for the people whom.she has starved inta a state of helplessaess and abject misery.. And yet, as if she were performing an act of mercy, suspending “thunderbolts, and halting a conquering army on its march, she comes forward at the last moment and proclaims —though not daring to use the word—an armistice, explaining to her people that she of her condescension grants td the rebels in Cuba a breathing space in which to make their submission. What is this but a repetition of the trick Spain played on the Cubans in 1878. She kad been fought then to her knees. She was heipless. She was playing for time and second wind. She promised the Cu- bans good government. They believed her, and let her rise to her feet again. She de- ceived her own pecple. She not only did pot give the Cubans good government, but actually made her rule on the island se- verer and bitterer than ever. She has been fought to her knees-again, and for the same cruse. She is helpless. She has resorted again to lying and decep- tion. Does she hope to take the American People in now, as she did her own people twenty years ago? . The Cuban insurgents have repeatedly re- fused to cease fighting in order to listen to any proposals that were not based upon the independence of the island from Span- ish rule. Is thers ary one who believes that the United States will either itself ap- ply pressure to them or permit Europe to apply pressure to them to compel them to stbmit again to Spanish oppression? Spain in Cuba is an affront to humanity, and a’menace to peace there and in the United States. She must go. ° The consent of the insurgents to a cessa- tion of hostilities in Cuba is a formality that Spain o.ight not to omit. —— + + ____ Spain’s promises increase in humian3 gen- erosity as the possibilities for fulfilling them grow less. ——_++2e—____ A long debate in Congress just now would be calculated to fill Madrid with contemptu- ous glee. —__--«-—____ Soldiers Needed as Well as Ships. There seems to be reasonably firm foun- dation for a suspicion that the labor of shaping an effective army for the prompt cccupation of Cuba has not been pushed with the same energy and forethought that have characterized our other preparations for war. In response to the presidential re- quest, Congress appropriated the sum of fifty million of dollars for the national de- fense. Before the money was available— before the Chief Executive made his ap- peal to the legislative branch of the gov- ernment—both the War and Navy Depart- ments moved boldly in the right direction, trusting to Congress to approve the plans and ratify the contracts. Since that time ships have been purchased by wholesale; arms and other munitions of war have been ordered and bought in vast quantities; coast fortifications have been marvelously hurried to completion, and ample provision of mines and torpedoes may now be found in all our harbors. For the first time since the close of the war of the rebellion we have great wealth of aggressive and de- fensive material. Yet the plan is defective because there has been apparent negiect of the men upon whom the weight of conflict will bear most heavily. It is undoubtedly evident to our military leaders that whatever land forces are to be employed In the subjugation of Spain ™must come, in considerable part, from the National Guard of th> various states. These troops are, as a ,whole, fairly well trained, and in some states and in the District of Columbia have achieved notable excellence. But there are many and seri- ous differences between any of the duties heretofore performed by any -portion of the National Guard and the duties thet THE drilled with and fired the .45-caliber single- loading Springfield. Such a revolution ih military armament at such a critical pe- riod, thorgh increasing the efficiency of the soldier, comes dangerously near to the foolishness of swapping horses while cross- ing a stream. - It.may be that the army authoritieg were of the opinion that the Hull reorganization bill would become law in its originat shape and thus render unlikely any demand for national guardsmen, but it would have been wisdom to make such preparation as has been suggested. The Amfrican people. will applaud everything that is done ‘in their behalf and will not say one word against the evidently sensible proposition to train the forces with the arms they must use and under conditions approxi- mating those with which they must con- tend if we have to fight. Moreover if there is to be war the Amer- ican people wish it to be short, sharp and decisive, and the early occupation of Cuba by land forces is an essential feature of such a campaign. If the National Guard all over the republic were in camp today, anticipating the summer camp of a few months hence, and learning the new wea- pons and hardening themselves to the con- ditions of actual war, not only would an effective demonstration of the national military strength be given, but the devel- opment of our soldiers would keep pace with that of our fortifications and warships. ———rsr0e—_. Smashing Records. True to its record, The Star today gave the people of Washington access to the President's Cuban message without the loss of a moment in any stage of the work of publication. Its extra edition, contain- ing the full text of about six thousand words, was on the streets exactly thirty- six minutes after the copy of the docu- ment had been delivered to its representa- tive at the White House. In five minutes the copy was in the first stages of compo- sition. In twenty-one minutes the types had been set, and in ten more minutes they had been stereotyped and the presses had Started on their’ work. Thus in record- breaking time the important news was given to the thousands of people who were awaiting it. The Star’s extra was the first Publication of the message by one hour and two minutes, that period elapsing before any other form of announcement had made its appearance. Thus The Star maintains its reputation for serving its readers with the latest news at the earliest moment pos- sible within the range of modern mechani- cal facilities. —~+e—____. T..is country’s greetings will be more than sufficient to prevent Consul General Lee from worrying seriously over any small failures to bid him good-by in Havana. —\_~e+o__ There may be some explosions at s2a be- fore long, but there will be no necessity for calling boards of inquiry to determine whether or not they were accidsnts, 72. __ Perhaps, after all, the best way for this country to avoid foreign entanglements ts to cease to encourage foreign sover2ignty in this hemisphere. —>eo—___ The queen regent evidently realized’ that even Cuba's independence would not pre- vent the Spanish crown from being a-valu- able family asset. —> +e It is unnecessary to predict that the Pres- ident’s message will be denounc3d in “Ma- drid as a very unstatesmanlike document, ———— ee ¢ Senor Sagasta has not had the previous experience needed to make his debut aa humanitarian a success. Z — 2 = ____ The only person in Spain who has ever attracted attention by exceptional industry is the press censor. ————++e—___. SHOOTING S'TARS, The Dogs of War. Some cry, ‘‘Unchain the dogs of war!” But has not history told ’em That when these dogs with threatening bay Declare it’s time they have their day No chain on earth could hold em? Her Answer. “It’s all nonsense!” exclaimed the man who is usually out of the house at night and out of temper in the morning. “What do you mean?” inquired his wife, who can smile while she speaks firmly. “This idea of rolling eggs.” “Of course, dear; but let the children have their little pleasures. In the course of time they will grow up and realize the superior intellectual development to be at- tained by rolling wooden balls down a bowling alley.” Another Embarrassment. “What,” inquired the-Subordinate Span- ish officers, “is meant by ‘a cessation of hostilities?’ ” “That means that we are to cease fight- ing,” replied another. 3 “But ‘how can we? We aren’t the ones who have been doing the fighting!” “I isn’ gittin’ up an’ hollerin’ ‘bout wantin’ ter go ter war,” said Uncle Eben. “All I is settin’ out ter do is ter behave wif credit when de war comes ter me.” Felt Her Responsibility. “Dear me!” exclaimed the girl with pen- sive, brown eyes and ink on her fingers, “ wish I had entered school a year sooner.” “What is the matter, dear?” “Things are in such an unsettled state that I scarcely know what advice to give my country in my graduation essay.” An Imminent Explosion. When it comes to patriotism Ye kin count cn Uncle Jim. The days we've jes’ gone through with Was a mighty test fur him. The way his eyes was flashin’ Made his innard feelings plain, ~ He'd often jump up to his feet— An’ then siddown again. But he hasn’t made a gesture, Though now an’ then he'd sigh, Ner tried no demonstration, Fur to ketch the Speaker’s eye. He won't raise no disturbance Jes’ to gratify his whim; An’ keepin’ still is scmethin’ That goes hard weth Uncle Jim, There’s often great injustice In a hasty word or frown; He sot there on the safety valve An’ held his feelin’s Gown. But of somethin’ doesn’t happen There'll be a shcck most grim, An’ scattered fragments will be all That’s left of Uncle Jim. ——__++-____. Pugilistic Paronamasia, From the Albany Argus. ‘ The name of the cruiser Diogenes has been changed to the Topeka. Relieved of all further obligation to hunt for an honest man, she Kansas the Spaniards. Perhaps. Frm the Memphis Commercial Appeal. e trust that the base ball season will ve Sutin off without the necessity for armed intervention. —_> 02. Am Easy Task.- Frem the Atlanta Journal. It is-easier odious than ants SE"Ohig proved thin yeetsrday. the “swell” —— ers, in all kinds of —— leathers” and “latest ——— toes”—to. which we in- vite the attention of —. ALL-who wish THE ——.B. Footwear. + Ladies’ Oxfords, $2, $2.50,$3 and $3.50. Ladies’ Boots, $2.85, $3.50, $4 and $5. Men’s Boots, $3.50, $4, $5 and $6 —in calf, vici kid, russet and patent leather—in-very “swell- est” shapes. CHILDREN’S SHOES, in black and tan;~both high and low cut, $1 and $2. S7-ALL SHOES POLISHED FRER. HOOVER & SNYDER, z121 1 FSt. Best Boots & Shoes. it + EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EE EE EEE EEE LEED ELEAF EPEEE LEELA EE EEE EE EEE: LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELE EEE EEE EEE EE EEEE EIT PEEP EP! Lansburgh & Bro. Now that Easter Is About Over Your thoughts revert to cool and summery dresses, and now is’the time to se- lect, as you get the benefit of all the’neWest effects. Two Specials In our Wash Goods Dept. Sa Ee eee td 40-inch Batiste Lawn, in light, medium and ayy blue, black, pink and’ green, Yh “ali conceivable pat- terns, stiitalle ‘for waists or. morn- ing gowns.” Regular’ rage: "quality. Special price, 8c. yard. Your dioiféof over 50 patterns in Organdies, tight sheer. effects,, ‘in beautifil’ ‘figured’ designs,. ‘stripes, black and white and blue and white dots and figured goods, to be made over’ coloréd linings. “ Every yard worth* double the amount'twe ask. Special price, 10c. Yard. Lansburgh & Bro., 420, 422, 424, 426 7th St. 3 Oniy the Best Hams and Bacon jut Teaponable prices, including the follow- ing well-known brands: MARYLAND HAMS AND BACON. “DOVE BRAND” HAMS, “SPRINGFIELD” HAMS. “BEACH NUT" H. “ARMOUR'S STAR” H. FIELD HAMS. (Fresh Home-made Cukes, in great varlety—none fincr—reasonable prices, ¢ Bryan ny. ¥ hye. PINE GROCERIES, LIQUORS, CORDIALS. apli-m,w,f, PEPIGSE OF EETOCPERIEGO OEE: SAILORS! OT, the filmsy, _trifting notion. store kind, but stylish, durable, . well- made Straw Sallors from the leading makers of the world, topped oif by “Knox's” unequaled line. Beautiful band colors: of clubs, colleges, &c. H. Stinemetz & Son, B. 1327 PA. AVE. apll-20d. RRA, BARA F you-must take Cod Liver 4 Oil,-by’all means take the 3 pure oil, You'll find it 3 does you far more good than ¥ any emulsion could. We have » the finest Norwegian Cod * Liver Oil. Only Soc. pint. - W. S. THOMPSON, PHARMACIST, gos 18TH ST. apll-23d Y 5 feceevteeeerevce J The Robinson Oils, “they lubricate more and outlast other ofls.”” Wm. C. -Robinson Son, apll-stf. :! BALTIMORE, Md. PRN AAA AAA AAAS ANA 1898-16 PAGES. An | Woodward 40th, 11th and F Sts. N. W. *«4 Lothrop, The Store’s at Its Best With the new, bright wanted things. Fresh news would fill our columns if half the daily bits of interest got into the papers, and the gathering and distributing power of the store was never more clearly shown. A moderate scale of prices is the rule on everything needed for spring and summer— and the endless incoming and outgoing keep the store a constant picture of newness, New Pictures. New Pictures and Picture Frames arriving almost every day. We have just received another lot of those dainty Photo and Picture Frames in white enamel and gilt, which we offer at the same special prices as follows: 500 11x14 White Enameled Frames, fitted with a large assortment of pictures in the latest subjects. 25c. each. 300 8x10 Photograph Irames, deinty white enamel, with brass corner ornaments, beavy torchon mats—cabinet openings: 2gc. each. 300 uf the same style, in best silver gilt frame. 39c. each. - 290 10x12 and 11x14 Oak, Green and Flemish Frames, fitted with neat pictures, ~35c. each. 50 8x10 Gray Frames, fitted with detro prints, mounted on gray matboard—the latest idea. 50c. each. Our Battle Ships, in neat gilt frames with brass corner ornaments and easel back. 6oc. each. We carry in stock a complete line of regular size frames, comprising the latest style moldings, at moderate prices. ere We make Picture Frames to or- der. 500 styles of molding to se- lect from, including all the Tatést novelties” Crayon Portraits, Copied from photograph of any size or style—perfect likeness guaranteed. $1.95 Each. Fourth floor, Trunks and Traveling-Gdods,.. . . ; This department contains every- thing that is new and desirable in Traveling Goods, everything that is necessary for a long journey or a short trip. The goods have been se- lected with unusual care and are made in the best possible manner, with all the new and latest devices and equipments—thus in keeping with the needs of the traveling public. Genuine Cowhide Suit Cases, Irish linen lining, inside and outside straps, best brass locks, etc. Choice of all sizes, including 26-inch. $3.95. Value $5.00. Heavy Canvas Telescope ‘Oanee, or Carryalls, with double corners, good straps, strongly made. 35c. to $1.35 each. Steamer Trunks, covered with heavy duck. three 12-inch strap hinges, hard-wood slats, sior lock—very strong, but extra light weight. Special price, - $4.00 each. ‘W. & L. Special Steamer Trunk—adaptable for all kinds of travel—made of selected material, covered with heavy duck, bound with malleable jron,- riveted with washers throughout, hard-wood slats, best 12-inch strap hinges, Excelsior lock. $5.50 each. Dress Trunks, covered with heavy duck, sheet- fron bottom, hard-wood slats, Excelsior lock, 12- inch strap hinges, cloth lined, two trays, bound with malleable iron, corner clamps, riveted with washers throughout—an excellent trunk for rough and hard usage. $5.50 to $7.50 each. W. & L. Special No. 1 Dress Trunk, covered with heavy army cunvas, 15 solid ash slats, sheet-iron bottom, lined with cloth throughout, 2 trays, bat box, riveted with washers, Excelsior lock, 3 12-inch strap hinges, best lock bolts, iron valance, double Haguey bolts on each end—one of the best Trunks ever offered at the prices. $7.00 to $8.00 each. W. & L. Special No. 2 Dress Trunk--made to our special order—covered with heavy duck, cloth lined, riveted throughout with washers, single bolt lock, No. 1 lock bolts, roiling tray, four best 12-inch strap hinges, bound with malleable iron, heavy malleable iron corner clamps. The best ‘Trunk on the market todny for ‘the price—28 to 40 inches. $7.00 to $11.50 each, Trunks marked free. Strap with each trunk. Fourth China Closets. We have 8 fine Antique Oak and Imitation Mahogany China Closets —left from the carload we purchased at a special price for our February sale. To close these out we offer them at the following reduced prices: 2at $12.00. Were $15.00. 2 at $13.50. Were $1850. 2 at $15.00. Were $22.50. 2 at $18.00. Were $25.00. These goods are made of selected stock, thoroughly Riln dried and well maple backs; “adjustable shelves; New.and Rare Styles Of Chairs and Rockers. There is always room in your par- lor or an unfilled corner where a chair would look well if it were a handsome one. We have several beautiful Colonial Chairs and Rockers, goods that have been bought at two-thirds their real value, which we offer at the following special prices: $2.95 to $10.00 each. Owing to a special purchase, we are also enabled to offer three of the best intrinsic values obtainable in Rockers. They are goods of a high character and will be quickly appre- ciated. mahogany, "quartered ak ad “iclsehi act ck and seat upholstered in plush and printed aa of various odd and pretty designs, including h effects; made of selected stock, highly polished and made for comfort as well as ‘appear- ance. Special price, $2.95. Regular price, $5.00. Lot 2—Consists of 50 Green Rockers, back and seat upholstered in plush of various beautiful and eck st/il, abd arc artunnty teed eek senate finished.” fi a Special price, $3.95. Regular price, $7.50. tered cat Biglish’ cok “mitation taahogsay, with cobbler seats—made in a number of odd and artistie 3 Ainished in a very superior manner. Special price, $3.95. aaa Regular price, $6.00. Our New Line of _ Baby, Carriages. Is more extensive than in any sea- son past, and offers over 100 distinct styles to select from. All the new shapes and conceits in trimmings and many noticeable improvements on last year’s stock are shown. Also an excellent line of Gocarts, which includes several novelties.. Especial- ly good values in carriages are: ible. cashions,~ best running gear, furnished with all the new and latest devices—a’ very hand- some crarioge. $10.00 each. Fine Rattan TON backs, fancy” fronts, upholstered in figured armures and damaske, in ali the new shades, satin parasol #9, mat Hewest and best attachments. $16.50. Specia. price, $10.95 each. Fine Full Roll Body Carriages, also Fancy Body Rattan Carriages, upholstery "of cordursy. aad various other fabrics; removable cnshions, sik or Pongee parasol, best running gear, ete.—a very indsome carriage in every respect and @ very spe- ue cial val $15.00 each. Gocarts. We are showing a large assort- ment, including all the newest shapes and styles. oes 12-45 to $30.00 each. Refrigerators. Belding’s “New Perfection” and Reed’s “Odorless” we believe to be two of the best refrigerators on the market today. They are both scientific food preservers, hygienic, economical in ice and labor saving. They were made to do the best work and stand the wear and tear of time —and not cheaply constructed to sell at a low price. Belding’s Refrigerators, $8.95 to $25.00 each. Belding’s Ice Chests, $4.50 to $10.75 each. “QOdorless” Refrigerators, $13.50 to $35.00 each. With these we are showing Gro- cery Ice Boxes and Chests in the best styles and sizes—every one of which is guaranteed. Fourth floor. Bicycle Sundries. We are carrying a line of Bicycle Sundries of the staple sorts and the best makes only and at the lowest possible prices. Best Enamel Trouser Guards............, 2 Best Star Ollers.............-eeseseesces 7S Best Bicycle Locks and Chains.........., ¥5C- Best Sterling Electric-stroke Bells....... 25C- "Best Corbin's Electric-stroke Bells....... 35C- “Vici Leather Dressing.” A ing made by the maker the famous Vici Kid. It polishes leather and softens it. Gives it the luster it had when it left the makers’ any kind’of leather, kind of shoes. e in and have It's bargain time in our Shoe Department. We're doing what no shoe house in the city ever dared to do— sell new, reliable, well-made Shoes for just about half of their real worth. Here are the proofs: for Ladies’ 87C. Brain est, nobbiest styles. Shoes. Other dealers our selling price—87e. $1.25 for Ladien Dongola Lace and bee Button Shoes that would be bar- gains at $2. At $1.50 we nave a tine of shoes that no other store in the city sells for less then $1.98. To sell you the first pair means winning your future trade. Only $1.50. for regular $3 Shoes. Soft Viel J $1.98 ge roe © 8 and button— % coin toe, and all the new fads. $2.48 1 atmost ridiculous to ask for Z oS such handsome, durable Shoes as ¥ feene, , Hand-sewed welts—equare and boll: J poe. Kid stylish Shoes as you'll ask ¥ $2.98 for = rt for. Paris Vici Kid nd-we ed welts. This Shoe Department containe ho greater bargains than these $2.05 Shoes. 87. fer Misses” Dongola Button and ‘* Lace Shoes—in all the newest ¥ styles—coin toe. $1.50 tor 2 Sboe that wit make you ou’ men's eyes open wide. Better ¥ then any $2 Shor you've ever bought. $1.98 tor Genuine Cai Shoes—tace and ¥ Congress: —all wbape toes. They ¥ SURE te be £2.50, but we've marked them for MEN'S HAND - SEWED $2.98 fo, WELT SHOE —in ¥ French. (plain toe the bulldog toe and the ¢ new Wall ‘ street toe. 98c. well. for Boys’ and Youths’ School Shoes 4 —the Kind that look well and wear 4 ular $1 50c. ankles. See. for Small Boys’ Shoes—rnasct and black—sizes 9 to 13. They're reg- values. for Infants’ Shoes—with tips or lain toes—also styles made for fat 4 izes © to 6 Regular T5c. values $ ! ADLER Ets Ticnks, ete., 923-929 7th St. at Butter Could Not Be Finer than our delicious “MATCHLESS CRFAM- PRY." Beery pound of it churned from Always fresh from It's pure—sweet—tosthsome And only $1.40 for 5-ponnd ‘D. W™. OYSTER, 340 CENTER MARKET-—75 WESTERN MARKET. apli-m,w,f-20 = rich Jersey cream. the cren —inviting. = Beveridge’s, 1215 F St i Wedding | Gifts. Before making your pur- chases of Wedding Gifts a | Visit to this store will prove |jj both satisfactory and profit- able. We are showing innum erable tasteful articles in Rich Cut Glass, plain and sterling silver mounted, Richly Decorated China, | Sterling Silver, Bric-a- Brac, etc—designed espe- cially for wedding gifts, at very low prices. 12-inch Rich Cut Glass Vases, as low as $2.50. Acceptable Gifts in Sterling Silver, i $1, $1.50, $2 up. i w. Beveridge, POTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLASS, ETC., 1215 F St. & 1214 G St. Dulin & Martin, Managers. HHH RH HHH HH HH HHH HHH HH HHH # 4 Stalee’s Photos are just the kind you would expect us— with” cur papetaticn to pastane. rite dainty poses—the huppy effects—ihe fault- ess styles in which photos are fuished— H. Stalee, 1107 F St. ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER. apli-16d 5 CREME BERET TTI: =e Be Done. —Just how will be of little interest to you, if you are sat- isfied you can get one at the price named. Looks ri- diculous, = a TOPHAM’S, Trunk’ and Leather Goods Over 400 Et EMME ERE RCC RINE CAE TIE TINE TIS TERE s