Evening Star Newspaper, April 18, 1898, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. MONDAY... CROSBY 8S. NOYES THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- eulation of the other Washington dailics. As a News Advertising THE STAR should any individual connected with the fice, but nimply to THE STAR, or to the Editortal or Business Depart- ments. according to tenor or purpose. The Cuban Resolutions. Practically all Americans, including th> President and Congress, agree that Spain must -elinqu‘eh Cuba, peaceably or not as she wills, and that after Spain's with- drawal the people of the island are to es- ih and maintain a stable, independent goverament. Since the Cuban insurgents will accept nothing short of independence, since the united American demand is now for Cuban independence of Spain, and since Spain has clearly indicated that she will fight before granting that independence, war is inevitable. The American probiem is to enter upon this unavoidable war at the time and in the manner which wil: be least disadvan- . tageous to us. Until very recently the re- public has not been in condition to fight even a defensive war. The delays of di- plomacy have not operated to our disad- vantage. But now, as compared with Spain, the United States is ready, by a curious coincidence the resources of di- Pplomacy are exhausted, and the war-de- ciaring body is about to make the declara- tion which, however worded, will mean wa Whatever shape this declaration may take the actual procedure will be the same. Spain efter notice will be required to with- draw from Cuba, and she will not with- draw without war. In shaping this declaration three factors are properly to be considered, the American Feople, the Cuban insurgents and Europe. The resolutions must first be such as to win as nearly as possible the unanimous support of the American people, irrespee- tive of sectional and political affiliations. They will consequently declare explicitly upon certain points, which the President in his message indorsed only by inference. American intervention is to be immediate; the stable government to be maintained in Cuba is to be independent; in no case are the arms of the United States to be turned against the Cubans struggling for free- dom. While the Maine explosion is not to be recited as the cause of war significant retererce is to be made to it, voicing the real American sentiment in taking a step which means war. The Cuban insurgents are to be our allies and are to reap the fruits of our interven- ticn. Proper consideration of their suscep- tibilities is to be expected, but they, on their part, will be wise not to be exacting, but to place full confidence in the good faith of their only friend among the nations. If the United States, declaring that the people of Cuba are free, intervenes with force to make that freedom good by expelling from the island the only power which denies that freedom, and disclaims, both through its executive and legislative branches, any arnexation purpose, all that Cuba can rightfully request will have been performed. The thankless ingratitude In Cuba which would treat as of no consequence these services and assurances, if unaccompanied by a legislative usurpation of the executive function of recognizing the existing in- surgent government as an independent na- tion, is inconceivable. America Intends to push forward upon its deliberately chosen path, unmindful of the views of foreign powers. It considers and will treat the Cuban question as dis- tinctively American, to be settled between Spain and itself without outside interfer- ence. At the same time we should be fool- ish, having the choice between two equally effective methods of accomplishing what we desire, to select one which would vio- late international law and furnish possible Pretexts for foreign intervention at any Stage of the struggle. Wisdom suggests that we carry out our determination to hav2 our own way in the matter with such diplomatic verbiage in our declarations as will conform as far as possible to the pre- cedents of fnternational law, and will re- duce to a minimum pretexts for European interference. This consideration {s, however, subordin- ated to the others. When the pinch comes, if Europe refrains from interfering it wil! be from prudent considerations of self-in- terest, and not from an abs2nce of brusque- ness in our diplomacy. The disclaimer of an intention to annex Cuba will serve a good and proper purpose in its effect upon Europe as well aa upon the Cuban insur- gents. If Congress refrains from usurping an executive function and decides not to rec- ognize at this time the Cuban republic as an independent nation, a cause of friction both at home and abroad will be happily eliminated. We shall be spared an un- corrtititional reversal of all the prece- dents ef our foreign policy in the recogni- tion of the independence of new nations, and we shall not unnecessarily stir up an uneasiness which may mean mischief in the future among the European powers. From what has been said of the essentials of the Cuban resolutions it will be seen that either the Senate resolutions minus the recognition of the Cuban republic or the House resolutions plus the Teller amendment disclaiming any annexation designs would in The Star’s opinion voice effectively the American sentiment. ——~reo—_. Something of that peculiar quality of “pa- triotism” which was so freely developed during the war period of thirty-five years ago seems to be coming to the front in the present probable emergency. It is stated that the Ogden Goelet yacht “Mayflower,” which was recently sold to the government for $300,000, after all the costly furnishings had been removed, was offered intact to the King of Belgium, a few months ago, for $300,000. Can this be true? ——_++e____ The powers should remember that the “desire to have a finger in the pie,” is re- sponafble for a large number of blistered digits. ————++e—___ American Diplomacy. They are still very well satisfied with themselves in Havana, as the cable shows: “The Diario de la Marina, commenting upon the prospect of war, says that the superiority of the Spaniards over the Americans is beyond dispute. Foreign na- uons, says the Diario, respect Spain, while the United States is despised. Spain has granted an armistice and autonomy. The United States now has no ground upon which to interfere, because Sagasta out- witted McKinley.” This is*distinctly the Spanish view and frankly stated. A diplomatic duel has been i progress and Spain has scored all the points. The world has been looking on merely to note the agility of the contest- ants. Believing that she has been the more agile and elusive, the “smoother,” and has “outwitted” the United States, Spain turns to the world and fancies that she is ac- claimed as the champion. - In this, as in other matters, Spain puts « low appraisement on the intelligence and character of the world. She forgets, or does not know, that trickery scores no points permanently in great affairs of state. In the high court of civilization no case is tried or decided on technicalities. Truth and common sense enter into internation- al lay as they de into local law when hon- estly administered. Not all of Spain's fine work will avail her now that the crises is at hand. It may even cause her to pay a heavier penalty. Trickery and trifling are expensive in the presence of an aroused sense of justice. The United States has lost no points in this Cuban business. It demanded the re- lease of its citizens who were in Cuban jails and the doors were opened. It sug- gested the recall of General Weyler and that was complied with. It made the case of the reconcentrados its own and proceed- ed to feed them. Autonomy it did not ask. That was a trick of Senor de Lome, and was exposed by him. This so-called armts- tice is a trick to deceive the European pow- ers and the pope, and that, too, stands ex- pesed. It has not recelved a day’s serious consideration in this country. At what disadvantage, therefore, does the Untted ‘States stand? Our proposition at the outset was that if Spain demonstrated inability to restore peace to Cuba we would take the matter in hand ourselves. Our proposition now is that the task, by Spain's failure, devolves upon us, and that we must execute it. Spain has shuffiled and squirm- ed a good deal, but whom has she “outwit- ted?” ————_++>—___ Striking the First Blow. When the time comes, if Spain is still unyielding and defiant, there will be no hesitation on the part of this government about striking the first blow. Why should there be? The blow will be due, and Spain will have had full notice. The case of as- sault and battery which she will bring in foreign courts against us will insure her no countenance or support. She will sim- ply add to her own humiliation and abase- ment. The verdict will be that, having given provocation and having received suf- ficient warning, she deserved punishment. A notorious brawler and bruiser points in vain for sympathy to a black eye. The whole case centers in Cuba, and it will be there that the United States will make its demonstration. Conditions in Spain are of no concern over here. Run- ning amuck on the high seas ts no feature of the American calculation. Our concern is about Cuba, where Spanish rule has long been a curse both to the island and to American interests there. When the Span- ish flag is lowered in Cuba and good gov- ernment succeeds, the object of the United States in the premises will have been ac- complished. But while the United States has no fur- ther object in view at this time its further course after Cuba is free will necessarily depend upon the developments of that day. If Spain after being driven out of Cuba continues to make a nuisance of herself toward this country her case will be further attended to. It will be within the power and the inclination of this government to watch and protect American interests everywhere; and that policy will be pur- sued at all hazards and against all pro- tests. The United States Is not seeking war, but if war comes it will enter the field prepared and resolved to carry things through to their legitimate conclusion. It will be useless therefore for Spain to cry out that she has been attacked by the United States. The blow if it falls will simply be of her inviting, and a punishment of which she will have had ample notice. The United States has waited and waited until patience has ceased to be a virtue. If it strikes it will be well justified, and the blow ought to be delivered with all the power at command. Base Ball Reform. ‘The cause of decent base ball playing should not be seriously injured by the dis- graceful outbreak of temper at the game in New York Saturday. There is surely no call four an abandonment of the new rules or for any disbelief in their efficacy merely because one of the twelve clubs composing the major league has opened the season with a vioient outbreak of ex- actly the character that these rules seek to suppress. The whole trouble arose over a disputed decision. The umpire was the sole judge of the play. The new rules make him master of the grounds, and his commands are law. He was assailed by ‘oth the players and the spectators. The former abused him, the latter pelted him. The efficials of the club, pledged to sup- port the umpire in bis work, failed utterly to previde the preper means of restorin:; order, and so indirectly contributed to the confusion and the disturbance. The spec- tators, of course, were, in this case, as in many others in the past, largely to blame, but there is a way to teach the patrons good nanners and that method should be invoked at the very beginning of the sea- son if the league is to live up to the spirit of its protestations in favor of clean sport. A few arrests among the spectators, as well as a few expulsions from the game, will have a wonderfully moralizing effect upcn the two sides to the base ball contro- versy. —___+ +2 ______ Large Votes on the Cuban Question. The votes cast in the Senate Saturday evening on the Cuban resolutions were re- markable for their size. Seldom in the his- tory of the nation has the upper house of the Congress voted on any question with Practically perfect attendance.- Of late years the election to legislative office of men of affairs, whose large business inter- ests have demanded their attention even during times of public excitement, has tended to detract somewhat from the strictness with which members of the houses have attended the sessions. The improvement of travel facilities, too, has aided in this process, until latterly it has commonly been found that the Senate and often the House have voted upon the grav- est items with many members absent. Last Wednesday when the House of Repre- sentatives adopted the resolutions there were only thirteen silent members out of the 35. Saturday in the Senate there was but one absentee out of 88. Senator Wal- thall, who fs lying 1ll, was unable to attend the session but courteously released his pair, Senator Spooner, in order that the latter might record his sentiments upon this grave matter. The fulness of the vote denotes the intense interest each member of the government's legislative body takes in this affair, affecting as it does a multi- tude of interests and appealing directly to the strongest sentiments. This world of ours gets some pretty severe jolts occasionally, as it goes whirl- ing along through space. A few years ago it was plunged in grief over news of the death of the Ahkoondof Swat; and now—as though .the threatened war between the United States and Spain shouldn’t promise gloom enough—the telegraph brings the startling Intelligence from somewhere that an attempt has been made, by some of his. expectant relatives, on the Nawab of Dir. This sort of thing is very wearing. —____+ e+ _____ General Gomez has pretty thoroughly es- tablished the impression that any proposi- tion to suspend hostilities is likely to re- sult in suspension by the neck of the peo- ple who bring it. ———+>++e—____ While not an actual participant In the proceedings, Don Carlos manages to at- tract a great deal of attention by his per- formance on the coach line. ————+ ++ —___ Harmonious Military Organisation. The proposition negatived Saturday by the military authorities that certain na- tional guard organizations be permitted to follow their own leaders irrespective of the plans of general organization could not have been entertained for @ moment in any contemplation of the grave necessities for the creation of a strong force, well directed. There must be no “independent commands” in this war. Absolute concen- tration of authority ig essential te that THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1898-14 PAGES. speedy success hoped for by the great body oé citizens. This country has learned some lessons in its century and a quarter of ex- istence. It has lIcarned, among other things, that a divided responsibility leads to friction and thence to danger. It has learned that concentration of responsibility provides a guarantee of harmonious action. In the coming campaign against Spain there cannot safely. be any disagreemert between the accountable heads of those or- ganizations subject to the supreme com- mand of the President. All questions of rank and prestige are to be dropped for the time, forgotten in the rush of action toward a well defined result, the liberation of Cuba and the expulsion of Spain from that island. Hence the wisdom of the de- cision to proceed in an orderly manner to organize the troops upon the most effective basis without regard for the personal de- sires of a commander here and there wh? may wish for prominence at the expense of the general effectiveness of the forces. As each state organization comes within the range of the central authority in this city it will be used according to the best Judgment of the men who constitute the Tesponsible agency for every action on the field. The ultimate disposition of troops will be suca as will most certainly assure victory at the least cost in men ani treasure. There is no reason now in view why the war that seems so certain to o2- cur within a short time should not be con- ducted upon the dinine ies of business administration and scientific Preparation and action, Spain’s displeasure concerning the actions of this government may do a little some- thing toward enabling it to realize the feel- ings cf this country over the destruction of th: Maine. ——— r+ e___ Theodore Roosevelt receiving the plaudits of the multitude, while he marched in a military parade in New York city, would be a striking illustration of life’s vicissi- tudes. >_——ooo_____ Senor Polo doubtless realizes that a Span- ish minister runs far more risks in connec- tion with his personal correspondence than he does at the hands of this city’s p2ople. ———_~>+-____ A prohibition of privateering will shut off about the only hop2 Spain had of avoiding the monotony of promissory notes in rais- ing revenue. e ——_++-e___ Stories of the exact procedure in blowing up the Maine are becoming almost as com- mon as messages from Andree were a little time since. SHOOTING STARS. Unquestioned Bravery. “Do you think our congressman would take an active rart in warfare?” asked one voter. “Would he? He's a regular fighter, he is. He ain't missin’ a meetin’ of the House of Representatives now.” “Sometimes,” said Uncle Bben, “yoh'd rather have er dcwnright villain aroun’ dan a man dat means well, but doesn’ know. Yoh'd feel sorter justified in lickin’ de villain.” A Resolve. “Well,” zaid Plodding Pete, gloomily, “de blow has fell. Dey're goin’ to put a tax of fifty cents a barrel on beer.” “Well,” replied Meandering Mike, “taxes lke dem is a shame. But while I pertests agin ‘em I'm goin'ty be too patriotic to try to dodge ’em.” Emancipation Day. Cheer up, Miss Cuba; it’s ’Mancipation day. Cheer up, Miss Cuba; fings gwinter come yoh way. Ef folks like us gits freedom as dah right ind lawful due, I doesn’ see how it kin be kep’ back no mo’ fum you. A Calculation. “I'm glad,” said the man who is ever pessimistic, hat base ball playing is not permitted on Sunday.*’ “Of course,” was the answer. “Such an arrangement is needed, in the interests of morality.” . “Yes; and aside from that, it’s one char.ce less every week to lose a game.” A Weird Visitant. Oh, th> flow’rets have bloomed and the birds caroled free; But we were not secure in our joy. Fer the frost that brings blight to the peach on the tree The r2st of our hopes may destroy. And it’s sorrow instead of the minstrelsy gay ‘That at last must dispel any doubt. We couldn't be gure it was springtime to stay Till the frolicsome “Hoo-hoo” came out. Ask not what it is. No mysterious spook Ever caused the good farmer more pain. But who shall attempt to d2ny or rebuke? It confronts them again and again. It’s the sea-serpent’s herald. And when it brings wee All Jersey resounds with the shout, “It isn’t our fault. Things were bound to be wo. The dastardly Hoo-hoo is out.” Across the whole country h3’s likely to range ‘With sundry surprises in store. The fashions all change ‘neath his influence strange, More hideous than ever before. “Resignations” are rifs, and for personal strife . Grave senors go stalking about. There is no telling what may not happen in life When the frolicsome Hoo-hoo gets out. — Balance and Patience, From the St. Louis Globe-Demoerat. We have been told by political philoso- phers that democracies are apt to be stam- peded in a crisis and to rush into war or cther sort of excesses on small provoca- tion. The course of the United States in the Cuban affair, however, shows that this judgment wil] have to be qualified. The philosophers have had France and some of the Central and South American. republics in mind, but the conduct of those nations is not a fair index of the workings of democratic government. In the Cuban question this country has had provocation which would have incited even England, the most conservative and stable of the European nations, to declare war on Spain by this time. In this whole affair the United States has displayed a balance and a pa- tience which have belied the teachings of the Old World publicists. Give Us a Truce. From the New York Mail and Express. Senator Gray of Delaware calls for “a truce between the political parties of this country until we can settle our account with Spain,” and that sentiment should receive an approving response from every patriotic citizen. This is no time for par- tisan contention. Other and weightier mat- ters are before the nation. The honor of the flag, the welfare of humanity and the integrity of American institutions are at stake, and the man who delays their vin- dication by forcing the discussion of selfish party issues is a public enemy. Giye us a truce between parties and an aggressive union of patriots. ——_~>+e—___.. The Unruly Philippines. the Philippine insurgen' _ armed and Spanish ‘authority Laon recognized and Ne _——— 1 _Beveridge's, 1215 F St. “The Eddy” Refrigerator Has No Equal. Chests, $5.59Uprights, $12 up. @More “than 500,000 homes in America use “The Eddy” with highest satisfaction. Its slate stone shelves and cold and dry-air circulation make dampness an im- possibility. Even matches left on the shelves indefi- nitely will readily ignite. Moreover, “The Eddy” consumes the smallest quantity of ice. C7 Catalogue and book of testi- ——— monials free for the asking. ‘WhiteMountain’ Ice Cream Freezers, 1.50 up, will Freeze i Ps Cream in 4 minutes. et) They are superior to any on the market. We have them in all sizes up to the largest, for steam and electric power, for confectioners and hotels. “The Arctic” Freezer is second only to the “White Mountain.” Will frecze Cream in 7 minutes. 2- qt., $1.25; 3-qt., $1.50; 4-4t., $1.75; 6-qt., $2.25. G7 Ask for book of 50 choice Recipes: for making frozen desserts FREE! (CREO ESE w. Beveridge, 1215 F St. & 1214 G St. Dulin & Martin, Managers. =I See STALEE About The Photos. You'll be very gind you came to us after you ree what splerdid photos we've mace * of you. We'll see to it that you'll be well * pleased with every feature of your photos— * frem the posg\to the dainty style in which . they are is Ty Calt-or write for engagements. W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St. (Anothér Garload of *“Bryan’s Pride” FLOUR Just received. If wer come#—which is highly probable ) —flour prices will irke a big jump. Be good advance in prices of oeeeeve wise—be econom! i—and lay ip a “Bryan's Pride’ Ficur while the present ©F “Diabetic,” “Frank: Cc. : 1413 c Bryan, nv Ave. supply NOW. N lot fas: “Gluten” and Un Mills Wholp Wheat’ Flours are also ere. t FINE GROUERIES, LIQUORS, CORDIAL. api8-m,w,f, Sen Have you Tried I's Chocclates, ‘a Buttercups, * Bon Boas 's Murshmallows, Gill's Preserved Ginger . 01 GUI's Chocolate Mints? If not, a trial will eurely please you, as they are so fresh and nice, prices so reasou- able and assortment so large. enna 2 921 F St. and Gill S, 1223 Pa. a 20% Off All: € € ’Poco cameras; We are headquarters for Cameras and Kodaks of all kinds and sizes— the best in America. 7 PRINTING and DEVELOP- IN} for amateurs at LOWEST PRICES. TicAllister« Feast: Opticians, 1311" F St. 2 RRARAAA AAAAAAAAS “Neglige” *I ° Shirts, OT only. the Auoet furnishings fc : NESSEEEE: for... ‘ee RAR AAA. Fd x FY H F eeee men, but at ir 3 Mlustration is Enis window full of Men's Faney Madras Shirts colorings, . . . attractive ‘$1 Madras Wash Ties in new effects—2 for Pienty Summer Underwear. S. Teel, 1329 F St W. apl8-28d —should ‘never be without a supply of WIER'S LEMON SELTZER. It re- freshes dpa the overtaxed brain and tly’ cures HEADACHES and INDIGESTION. 0e., 25¢. and 50e. apls-20d AT ALL DRUGGIBTS. Just:$1.40 ILL ever left Always fresh from cream- ery. erie ba only $1.40 for a 5-pound box of such. toothsome butter. D. Wm. OYSTER, 840 CENFER MARKET—%5 WESTERN MARKET. aplé-m,w,f-20 x A Coal “Snap.” snap"? th» richest, most delicious table batter that.| Woodward *:. Lothrop, Toth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Special Sale Odd Pieces of Furniture. A piece of furniture can never be considered a luxury. Furniture is useful at all times and is always appreciated for its usefulness. We shall have ready for tomorrrow’s selling a couple hundred pieces of Furniture, in odd and one-or-two-of-a-kind styles, consisting of Parlor Tables, Rockers, Hall Chairs, Ladies’ Writing Desks and Writing Desk Chairs, China Closets, Book Cases, Tabourettes, Jardiniere Stands, 5 O'clock Tea Tables, etc. These are goods of a high character, made by the best manufacturers of Grand Rapids, Michigan, highly polished, and finished in a very thorough manner The purchase of a carload enables us to quote lower prices than otherwise possible, and the lowest prob- ably ever quoted for goods of like character. This sale presents a rare opportunity for the selection of Spring Wedding Gifts. The following is but a partial list: Solid Oak and Imitation Mahogany Jardiniere y Rockers, 1] ‘Stands, with lower shelf. 65c. Regular price, $1.00. Solid Oak Round Top Jardiniere Stands, with lower shelf. gsc. Regular price, $1.35. Parlor Tables, 20x20, solid oak and imitation mahog=uy, 2 lower shelves. $1.50. Regular price, $2.25. Solid Oak Tables, 24x24, clover leaf pattern, with lower shelf. $2.00. Regular price, $3.00. Solid Oak and Imitation Mahogany Tables, 24x24, highly polished, twisted legs and lower shelf. $2.95. Regular price, $7.00. Solid Oak Book Cases, with 5 adjustable shelves. $6.00. Regular price, $7.50. Ladies’ Desk Chairs, imitation mahogany and malachite green, upholstered seats, high lack. $1.95. Regular price, $4.50. | pholstered seat and back, finished in malachite green and imitation mabogany, strongly ma “$2.65. Regular price, $4.50. Malachite Green Rockers, colontal shape, up- holstered and solid wood seats. $2.95. Regular price, $5.00. $3.50. Regular price, $7.00. Imitation Mahogany China Closets, maple back, swell side, French plate gia: $10.00. Regular price, $18.00. Ladies’ Writing Desks, in imitation mabogany and solid oak; very handsome. $3.95. Regular price, $5.50. Combination Book 1 Writ 5 beveled plate mirror top.) mt Writing Desks $7.50. Regular price, $12.50. Also another lot of those useful and comfortable little Sewing or Nursing Rockers, with split bot- fom and nine-rung back, in white, red and green. They are strongly made ‘and very iow priced. 69c. each. bird's-eye 88. Fourth floor. “Stuttgarter’? Underwear For Men, Women And Children. We desire to bring to your notice cur new spring and summer lines of “Stuttgarter” Sanitary Natura! Wool Undergarments, for which we have the Washington agency. This famous make of Underwear, manu- factured by the renowned firm of Loeb Brothers, Stuttgart, Germany, supplies a long-felt want for Genuine Sanitary Woolen Underwear at popular prices. Colored Shirts To Order. Orders for Colored Shirts, made to measure, can be promptly filled now before the usual rush that comes with the warmer weather be- gins. The swell Colored Shirts made to measure are proper to wear at the coming Horse Show. Orders left now insure prompt de- livery. First floor. White Enameled Iron Beds. Another lot of our Heavy White Enameled Beds with brass trim- mings at the special price of $2.50 each. Usually $3.50. Springs to fit these beds, $1.50 to $6.00. Mattresses, $2.50 to $30.00 each. Feit Mattresses. We have added to our weil assort- ed stock of mattresses the popular Felt Mattress in the best quality known, which we are enabled to sell at less than usual prices. Double bed sizes. 40 Ibs., $10.00 each. 50 Ibs., $12.50 each. ‘Third floor. Underwear Special. Tomorrow 100 dozen pairs Wo- men’s Gauze Drawers, in ankle and knee length, at the specially low price of 25c. Regularly soc. First floor. Special Sale of Flowers. On center table in corridor lead- ing to Millinery Department tomor- row 1,000 bunches of beautiful Flow- ers—Roses, Daisies, Violets, «Pop- pies, Lilies of the Valley, Foliage and a score of other varieties. Spe- cial price, 25c. a bunch. Second floor. Notions or Smail Wares. Not:a day passes but something in this line is needed. All the bright, fresh things are in stock—the staple £ and the new devices. Best graues only. Quality is the first con- sideration in our buying of these lit- tle things, as well as the greater things. Be. 0c. Be. « Be. 50, Joe. Be. 4c. 1c. ‘BBe. We. Be. 1c. Ie. te. ‘spool. 35. a) rf a i i si es a denne ieteeeneissbinnisisu Taylor’s Improved Royal Waist and Skirt Supporter. It can be adjusted in two minutes. Requires no sewing and has no point to stick the fingers. Holds the waist and skirt together firm, and is a perfect support to the back. It is far superior to any waist and skirt supporter on the market. 25c. each, Notion Dept.—First floor. Battleship Maine Souvenir Stamp Plates. We have just placed on sale an invoice of the new Stamp Plates with illustration of the late battleship Maine in center (thoroughly burned in), and open work edge. Special price, toc. each. Decorated with tri-colored (red, white and blue) ribbon run through the open work edge, makes an at- tractive souvenir. Fifth floor. Moth Preventives, Our stock of Manahan's Famous Tarine Moth Paper, Moth Proof Bags, Odorless Moth Bags, Moth Sheets, etc., is now complete. Hun- dreds of our customers know that they are the best and do keep the moths from injuring the winter clothing. Thoroughly cleanse and air woolens before putting them away in Manahan’s paper and no moths will injure them. Manahan’s 5x7 Sheets, per 100............ 25C- Manahan’s 40x48 Sheets, per dozen Goc. Manahan’s Moth-proof Bags, medium, ea.. 5OC- Manahan's Moth-proot Bags, large, each... O5C. Detroft Odorless Moth Bags, each........ Other moth preventives at little prices. Fifth floor. 1898 Ice Cream Freezers. We have just received our second shipment of 1898 Ice Cream Freez- ers. The new fly-wheel attachment on the Ohio Freezer is a much ap- preciated improvement. The White Mountain “Triple Motion” Freezer is our best freezer. The “Gem” Freezer needs no words of commen- dation to the Washington public. All sizes in stock up to 14 quarts, and larger sizes furnished at short notice. Gem Ice Cream Freezers, $1.35 and upward. Every bome should make its own pare Ice Cream. Fifth Goor. Lyon Egg Beater Demonstration. IEAM IEA IAI AMAIA EAMCASAR),. —«sdSEA:SEEBATEW@MUP GS2GE,@ GSFESHe. Gwe Soee7Ear. SQTi=. =a 2 “The famous store." 4 Specials in Ladies’ Hats. Here are four undoubted bargains tn Ladies Hats, Just four out of hundreds of other rare val nes. Our millinery department ts at its best and in {ts brightest attire for Indies’ inspection, 700 Fancy Hats, worth from $1.50 to $2.50. Our bayer has just returned from 3 ‘ork, and has succesded in aa ome x of the largest mr 3,500 Hats, worth from 87c. to $1.25, at 45c. childres's plain Sad tenet cinta tat fancy . with straw Javas, lace braids, te =o bination effects—in all the latest shapes, icluding sbortbacks, turbens and flate. This is surely a remarkable careful buying . $l and$ 1.25 Leghorn Flats. Excellent quality genuine imported Leg- horn Flats, for ladies, misses and chil- dren—small, medium and large brims. We jer these to be the equal of any Ueshorn Hats in this city at $1 and $1.25. Ie Special Trimmed Hat Offer. $5 to $7 Trimmed Hats. In all the latest colors and black, made and trimmed in the latest style and ef- fects. These are not the ordinary straw trimmed, but made on frainea, chiffon Imported Mate: We offer‘ bess for sale during thie Week Rte sree GS.98 King’s Palace, 812-814 7th St. 715 Market Space. it FRYE ALOR IEA IEA LEA SEA SOA IERIE. %. Some stores keep Belts; we Sell Belts —and the renson we sell them, instead of keeping them, like some stores, is that we make them. The leather belts we sell are known to be made of real leather — this ‘Mcans you'll keep them a long while. Notethese qualitiesand prices: ZSC. neat Grain Leather Belts 3Oc, Velvet Belts, variety of colors and buckles. AU ADEAICA. ME MERE MH MEHMET HR ABC. ceouine seal Leather Belts. OBc, Brows Leather Belts, doubled and ‘* stitched, different buckles. T5C. parent Leather Baits. Q8&c, Patent Leather Beits, extra qual- "* ity, stitched and pretty Duckies. $1 Beautiful Plaid Leather Belts, : silk finish, new buckles, and , Fine Jeweled Belts, 2-00 guar usw bocaiee and exten: sion arrangement. All those special. 48c., 68¢c. and 98c. Belts reduced to 20c. TOPHAM’S, Trunk and Leather Goods Manufactory, 1231 and 1233 Penna. Ave. FACTORY, 1218 AND 1220 E ST. Over 400 Trunks to select from if your meeds are in this line. 5 at BAUM’ Temptin g Linen Bargains. We are closing out our stock of Linens at extraordinarily low prices. This sale includes Bed 500 Pillow Cases, oC. 800 Huck Checked Spreads, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Table Damask and Towels. made of good cotton— size 41x36, at....... Towels. with fringe 3c > at. cecee = AEA SEALE ALEA EASON IEA IEA IAS Be he pS Pee oe tee fee bee De ee Sete he ee ee oe SAA EAE AYE A, JE ACA YE ALES, 200 Hemmed Sheets, 81x90 — Regu- value size x. DC. 75 Turkey Red Table Cloths, 3 yards long, worth size ZC, at. borders, at....... 1 Oc. 25 pieces German unbleached Table Damask, 60 inches wide. me 43c.yd. 5 yard, at... * “85 Hemmed Huck Towels, colored borders, | 5C, size 42x22, at..... 15 pieces German Table Damask, 54 inches wide, lar at. st = 20c.yd.