Evening Star Newspaper, April 21, 1898, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. ‘WEDVESDAY............April 20, 1898. CROSBY 5S. NOYES. ther Washington News and Advertising Medium it has no eemypetitor. absence, letters to Id mot be addressed dividgal connected with the fice, but nimply to THE STAR, or to Editortal Business Depart- ta, accerding to tenor or purpese. Today—Saturday. tend steadily the inevitable end—war. Indeed, theoretically, war is already upon us. Three important stages of the progression toward free Cuba have been reached and passed. ‘The President has signed the joint resolu- ton declaring the people of Cuba to be free and independent and demanding that Spain evacuate the island; he has sent to the Spanish government this demand, return- before next Saturday morning; the nish minister at this capital has form- ally severed his relations with the United and has withdrawn, a certain fore- cest of Spain's reply to the ultimatum, and the sure forerunner of hostilities. ‘The time that has been given to the gov- To teward ass developments ment at Madrid for answering the Ameri- an demand is ample, in conformity with very requirement of international cour- It is, to be sure, already answered y the act of Polo and the words of ‘The speech of Spain's premier before members of the cortes ntained practically the entire substance ot whatever raply that nation may make. Meanwhile military preparations are pro- gressing rapidly and with businesslike reg- ularity. Congress 1s even now discussing Ways and means of enabling the President @o recruit the military forces from the ranks of the citizens, and the call for vol- unteers will soon be heard. —_—___+ ¢ =—____ Spain's Summing Up. Spain sums up as was to be expected. She great stress on what she calls her con- ions, and claims that they testify to r love of justice and desire for peace. « has done this one thing for the Cu- bans; this other thing for the United States. And so on. And yet, in the face of it all, she is being forced into war to fent her “honor.” a matter of fact these concessions Spain has made testify simply and to her shame. They show how ab- solutely indefensible her original position was, and how seriously she has blundered all along the line of her activity since the If she opened the doors of her for the release of American citizens therein confined it was because they should have been closed on such men. If ailed General Weyler from Cuba it was because she could not defend the ex- treme brutality of his conduct. If she sub- mitted to the feeding of her starving sub- jects by a foreign power it was because she Gare net refuse in the light of the hideous fevelations to which the attention of the Worl had been brought. So much for her ions to the United States. for the concessions to the Cubans, hat is the meaning of her eleventh-hour affering of autonomy but a confession of @uba's rights and of her past injustice to As ©uba? Spain admits by the offer that her ule in the island has been wrong and un- tig us. She justifies the rebellion against her authority. By offering home rule to the Cubans, and dwelling upon the lber- ality of the offer, she emphasizes by the comparison invited the hard and unbear- able conditions under which, until ihey re- belled, she had been forcing the Cubans to live. Spain receives no sympathy because she serves none. She has been cudgeled into it of her concessions. She has not at any time, of her own motion, shown the sem- biance of fair or humane dealing. If it had been possible to keep General Weyler in Cuba she would have done so. I2 she could have,locked up every American in the island she would have done so. If the Cubans had not fought her to her knees, not even the pretense of granting auton- omy would have been made. At the eleventh hour, standing on the scaffold, with the rope round her neck, she reas- serts her innocence like a hardened crimi- nal. and will have to be swung off with a lie on her lips. ————++ee—___ Holst the Flag. Every business man, every householder, every erican citizen should from this time ward, until the end of the war Which ts so close at hand, make it a dally Practice to display the American flag over er in front of the building within which he dwelis or transacts his commercial or pro- fessional affairs. Ther2 cannot be too many american flags in the alr in these days. ling in They should float from every pbui 2very city of the Union. Ajready there ts @ notable increase in the number to b3 ob- Zerved In this city since the beginning of the conditions that have led so steadily to- ward hostilities for righteousness and hu- manity. This flag stands for everything that is involved in the war with Spain. It Was born when liberty succeeded tyranny im this land. It: has surviwal many dark Gays and bas triumphed in every crisis." It ge atting emblem for this campaign, waged 2 the right, for civilization, for honor. Put out the flag and keep ft out until vic- tory has marked this struggle for fre:dom and humanity. —>r+e—____ War is undeniably and inexcusably horrt- bie. But a speedy conflict with shot and Sabre is not so bad as is a cowardly cam- Paign of starvation and hospital massacres. ——_~+ee—___ Europe will probably be again surprisedat this country’s diplomatic methods when it finds it using the word “ultimatum” in its etrict dictionary sense. ——+eo—___ ‘The Lesson of Martin Cro: Death. This community deeply regrets the sad end of Martin Cronin, formerly the chief of the tire service of Washington. The man- her of his death and the circumstances leading to it contain a solemn warning that has been partially but not yet fully heeded. Martin Cronin was an intrepid fire fighter, leading his men at every conflagration and directing their energies with rare skill and judgment. He was thus engaged when he suffered from the aecident that disabled him ‘steally and mentally and led utti- Tmately to his suicide. A heavily charged electric light wire came in contact with the head of the fire chief as he was at work &nd shocked him to such an extent that he Was thrown fromthe building and suffered ere injuries. Washington has since had Several dangerous fires in fighting which the men have been seriously handicapped by the presence in the near neighborhood of wires, both charged and uncharged. Just such accidents as that which disabled their former chief and which have killed or wounded other firemen in other cities have had a tendency to make the men more cau- tious in their work than the pressing exi- wencies of the cases have demanded, while the handling of the apparatus has been at times impeded. The danger does not come aclely from the wires close at hand, carry- JA Ma tl OH, Via Rot ENS Abs RDS E EEE AAMAS te NL SL hE Sas ec a a ie IAS ea eh RAR AL IAG EGE SLEEP 80 a a eA et a AE NE A PR Pe ES a UD a AUD Sal PU AA DEE rt ad AI OU A ee ing heavy charges of electricity, but from all wires so charged suspended in the air within a long radius from the scene. The breaking of normally innocuous wires forms dangerous contacts and thus every wire in the entire fire fighting area be- comes a possible danger point. Many times the peril arises from the use of the roofs for the carrying of wires to various points from the main line of poles. Where such wires enter buildings by the most direct route available every precaution is to be taken for their absolute insulation at those points where they may at any time become dangerous to life when the building is be- sleged by firemen or other workers. The use of roofs as mere cunveniences, how- ever, to save the laying of conduits tn al- LU and other devices for affording direct access from the main current to the point of consumption, is to be discouraged in every large city and Washington's experi- ences have amply demonstrated the posi- tive need of prohibitory legislation along this line. The injury to Martin Cronin was such as might occur to any fireman at al- most any fire in the closely built part of the capital today. Time enough has elapsed since it happened to permit the complete burial of every form of urban electric con- ductor, but the lesson, unfortunately, has not been sufficiently impressed upon Con- gress to ensure this result. The revival of memories that yesterday's tragedy causes ought to operate to bring still nearer the day of final emancipation from the dead!y overhead wire. ——>+e—__. Action Worthy of Praise. The action of many business establish- ments throughout the country in granting to suca of their employes as may enlist for the war a continuation of salary during absence and re-employment upon return is eminently patriotic and praiseworthy. It will make for a large enlistment and for valiant service in the field. It is just such action as fits the situation in the United States, where the citizen of today is the soldier of tomorrow, and, the war bei! over, he returns at once again to peaceful avocation. The soldier is but poorly paid at best. It is but seldom that he fights for money. But money nevertheless must be part of his calculation. Those dependent upon him for support must continue to be provided for. He sacrifices a great deal when he leaves them, taking all of a soldier's risks end reducing them as well as himself to the meager earnings of the camp. To set his mind at rest on thts point, therefore; to provide for his family in his absence by continulpg his salary to them, will be to increase his usefulness an hundredfold. He will likewise greatly benefit by the re- flection that he is not iosing -ground at home during his absenée. If he survives the wer he will not have to begin at the bottom again or be forced to scurry around in search’ of employment. His old place will remain open to him. His chair will be kept at the table both in his own hou and in that of his employer. Things will not have moved on leaving him behind. These are wise provisions, and if the struggle should prove to be at all fierce cr protracted they are Hkely to be follow- ed by others, showing the proper apprecia- |. tion of the services of those who take t field in support of the country. The vol- vnteer soldier encounters many hardship: He risks his life off as well as on the fieid of battle. The sudden change from the pursuits of peace to the trials of the camp i the march fs of itself very severe. He is entitled to all consideration, both as re- gards his services in the field and oppor- tunity for him after the war is over. What- ever is calculated, therefore, to give him additional heart for the struggle and coni- fort while he is engaged in it adds to the fighting resources of the country. ——~++2—____ A Disappointed Diplomat. Senor Polo y Bernabe, who today severed his diplomatic relations with this govern- ment by demanding his passports, is said to be a deeply chagrined man. It appears that he came to this country with high hopes of effecting a settlement between Spain and the United States by means of his diplomatic talents, aided by his ac- quaintance with the people of America and the English language. He has served prac- tically no purpose whatever.,The negotia- Uons that have just reached a climax in the ultimatum sent to Spain today have been conducted almost wholly through Min- ister Woodford at Madrfd, as is customary. it is the rule for the government advanc- ing propositions of any sort to transmit them through its own representative at the capital of the other nation, who becomes in turn the medium of communication for such replies as are forthcoming. ‘Thus since the beginning of the latest discussion between the countries General Woodford has been the leading diplomatic interme- diary and Senor Polo has played a compar- atively minor role, denying rumors and statements and promulgating such alleged facts as it served the purposes of Spain to seek to insinuate into the American mind. All of Senor Polo's undeniable diplomatic talents have gone for naught. His ac- auaintance with the language has enabled him to converse somewhat fluently with newspaper reporters, in exploitation of Spain's grievous wrongs, and he has been likewise able to write illuminative though not over-discreet letters to correspondents assailing the sanity of the American peo- ple. But as a diplomatic factor in the dis- pute now coming to-an acute point he has been almost a nonentity, thus contrasting conspicuously with his predecessor. — + —____ er in Jersey recently de- stroyed his whole flock of Black Spanish chickens because he did not approve of the name, a local restaurant advertises “Cuban Mackerel” and a number of other such cases have recently been reported. No one has yet heard, however, of a proud Spanish hidalgo rising to such a height of patriot- ism as to destroy his American sewing-ma- chine, his American clock, his American reaper and thresher, his American type- writer, his American Licycle or any of the countless other ingenious articles that go to make life pleasant under the boy king, and that emanate from American shops. —++e—____ General Weyler’s desire to come back to this part of the world can now be gratified. But he may as well leave his corps of amanuenses behind. ———_+ e+ __ The next Spanish minister is likely to find a gentleman named Quesada already estab- lished as a member of the diplomatic corps in Washington. ————»>+ee—__ A number of emotional citizens can now turn their, attention from the mere bura- ing of people in effigy to the ignition of gunpowder. —>ro—____. The Speed Regulation, This matter of the speed of rapid transit street cars, especially at street intersec- tions, is worthy ef serious consideration. The presence upon the local statute books of 2 rule without force because of a failure to observe and enforce its provisions is Worse than the absence of any regulation wkatever, This rule that calls for a speed of not more than six miles an hour at street crossings is intended to prevent dis- asters. It cannot possibly operate, in its enforcement, to the disadvantage of any considerable proportion of the community. The demand for rapid rates of urban travel 1s comparatively insignificant here. The sole reason why the cars are sped at such high rates is that there is a direct com- petition between the two large systems of the city. Each corporation seeks, natural- ly enough, to obtain an advantage over the ether by running its cars at a speed cal- culated to create a favorable sentiment in the mind of the public. The problem of se ER eg SOs Pen 8? Ve oe THE “EVENING cerrection is comparatively simple. The Commissioners have but to write their ruie according to their best judgment es to what the public interests demand and then ccmpel each road to live up to these re- quirements strictly. The roads will lose rothing in prestige or advantage if they will agree to operate according to the law, mutually observant of the proprieties and regulations. There is nothing substantial ir. the objection that the rule as to cross- ings cannot be observed. No car should be operated at such a speed between cross- ings that it cannot safely and conveniently be brought to a halt at the proper point at intersections without unduly jarring the passengers. The car ought at all times to be under such control that it can be made to serve the desires of the people {t con- tains. It should be possible at any time to bring the car te a standstill upon signal. Ii this be true it should not be difficult to reduce the speed by half at these same points. If, therefore, the argument of the railroad authorities be correct it is evident that the permissible speed at other than intersections is too high and should be re- dveed. The fact is that neither limitation is observed in the slightest. + ¢2____ The Pretense About the Maine. Spain is keeping up tc the last moment the pratense of belief in her board that “investigated” the Maine disaster. She still calls the American proposition that the ship was destroyed by an outside ex- pieston an “infamous calumny.” She pro- mulgates the report of the board thag based its feeble conclusions upon the “no waye, no hole, no dead fish” theory. She ignores’ the presence above the surface of Havana harbor of steel plates that would have been blown far down into the mud if the expiosive force that wrecked the vessel had struck them from within the hull. She finds no logic in the array of facts and deductions contained in the Sen- ate committee's able report. Her case is just about ‘as weak as it could be, .while the American presentation is as strong 23 is possible when the evidence is circum- stantial. Yet the government at Madrid continues the farce of pretending to be- lieve that the Maine was destroyed by an explosion within the ship. Perhaps the people of Spain are fooled. In view of the grip the government has upon the news agencies and the cables it is fair to believe that the citizens of that country are sin- cerely of the opinion that the battle ship was lost to the United States solely be- cause of the carelessness and negligence of her officers and crew. But the government knows better. so It would be humiliating to discover that the journey during which Li Hung Chang received so much attention was made merely for the sake of finding some spot where he could make reliable arrangements against extradition. ——_ +s ____ Henri Rochefort declares that the sym- pathies of the French people ure with America. France appears to have some difficulty of late in getting the popular sen- timent formally interpreted. —_~ ++ Unfortunately for the Queen Regent the inspirations for her utterances seem to be about equally divided between patriotic af- fection for Spain and solicitude for a some- what shaky family estate. ——_~+o_____ Spain can be assured that the actual transaction of business will not require as much time as the preliminary preparations. Sh. Sa SHOOTING STARS, More Dipiomacy. "Of cours*.” said one Spanish official, can't bi -K out of this w No,” replied the other. “Our people won't have it. We might lose our situa- tiens jf we did.” “And yet we're absolutely certain to be defeated. “That's true. I'll tell you what we.might do. Let's be magnanimous and offer ihe United States an armistice.” “Hit stan’s ter reason,” said Uncle Eben, “dat a peaceable man orter be a bad fighter when he gits stahted. He doesn’ like a fuss well enough ter nuss it along stid er gittin’ froo’ wif it.” Battle and Business. “It must not be forgotten,” said one real estate man, “that the Spanish nation must be credited with some deeds of heroism.” “Perhaps,” replied the other; “but they aren't to be compared to their deeds of trust.” A Silence Explained, Where the war-talk is the thickest His voice is, somehow, missed. You see he’s very busy Getting ready to enlist. The Flight of Time. “Who was-that young man who stood out at the front gate so long last night,” asked Mabel’s father. “That was Herbert,” she replied as she wiped the corner of her eye. “He came to say good-by forever.” “Humph! I thought he must have some such ambition, and its a good thing 1 slammed the shutters. He said good-by for two hours and a quarter as it was.” Danger Awheel. No matter how stout a man’s courage may be, Theré are times when he’s certain to quail. 54 Though the blazing of battle he calmly may see, In peace all his firmness may fail. Tough bullets which sought in his being to lodge, Serenely he often defied, He'll tremble and pant as he struggles to dodge. ‘The girl wko is learning to ride. A marksman afar will perchance miss his aim When dynamite deadly is fired. For e’en mathematical skill cannot claim ‘To guarantee all that’s desired. But when her front wheel seems to waver a bit And she thinks that it’s time to collide, Yeu know you're a target that’s bound to be hit By the girl who is learning to ride. —_++e—__—_ A Foreign Forecast. From the London Spectator. If: war does ultimately take place, it must, of course, to begin with, be a purely maritime war, and a maritime war which possibly will open with a great fleet action which will decide matters if the Spanish are beaten, but not if the Americans are defeated, for defeat is the one thing which will make them absolutely resolute. Fruit- less victories might make them tire of war, rot defeat. But though a great fleet action is fairly likely, it is also possible that the Spanish strategists may try to produce a guerilla warfare on the sea. If they do, the Americans may be terribly harassed. In that case America will, we presume, first try to keep the Spanish ships from coaling by attacking and destroying their coal depots, and if that fails, by attack- ing Spain_ herself. We shall then see whether the Spaniards at home can and will imitate the tactics of the Cuban in- surgents. If they do America may for a time have her hands very full. —_+ +e —___ A Chance for the Hoboes, From the Topeka State Journal. ‘The next thing we shall hear is that the tramps will refuse to bathe with the Cas- tile soap at the police station because of their patriotic antipathy to Spain. ——____2 2 —-____ Am Unparalleled Spectacle, From the St. Louls Republic. ; When Uncle Samuel invades Cuba, with bread in one hand and the sword in the other, the gaping world will be afforded a spectacle never before presented, STAR, xs SiS 3S hs ae es DAY, APRIL re Redo stounding Values in Fine Shoes. We've put the shoe «stores tb rout with these remarkable- bargains in meritorious footwear. Don't iniss them. Come —and -bring your hus- band and ‘the children. Bargains for them all in our Shoe Department. Shoes for Ladies. 87c LEE for Ladies’ Genuine Don, Kid Button Shoes. at Sizes 2 0-8. spring $1.50. for regula® $1.98 Shoes. Buy our price— Only the newest styles. Look me palr and know you'll Regular ps come again and again. $1.50 $1.98 for beautiful Shoes. Soft Vicl French Kid—Lace and Button ain toe and all the new og they ought to be mark- ed $3. That's what other dealers ask for them. $2.48 Hand-sewed “w balldog toes, they're = worth. Our price, $2.48. 87. for, Mise” Dongola Button © and Lace Shoes. t, xtylish and. durabl jerful bar- gains—at for a line of Men's Shoes that are better than #2. Shoe Fou men ever bov ‘They're regular “winners. for real Calf Shoes—lace and congress—in all shaped toes. ghey are worth every penny Of $2.50. for Men's Russet Bicycle Shees. | $1.48 for High or Low Black Bicycle Shoes, Hand-sewed in “Krench,”* and “Wall Street” Calf for Men's Welt Si Bulldog”” toes. for Boys’ School Shoes. 7c. for Small Boys’ Shocs—black = for Men and Boys. 98c. and russet. Sizes 9 to 13. iV. E. ADLER, ¢, 923 to 929 7th St. 3 SEP OMS H Roe E ee ae Everything For The Table in Season. All the Meats Sea Food, Poultry, ——— Vegetables and : verything fresh and choice. TF We call tar avd deliver orders. Lowest prices. M. G. Jerman & Son. ‘Telephone 2196. ap20-w,f,m,16 Home Parket S.E. cor. 1th and 1 sts. a -4°\ 1898-12 PAGES. Remnant Day «-Thursday’s the Day Here-- The Palais Royal. OMORROW’S bargains have only to be learned of. First, the remnants:in the Suit and Wrap Department. Various lots are to be bunched, so that all sizes will be here, in one style or another. 24 Cloth Suits. Choice for only 30. Were $18 to $24. Choice for $6.66. 66 In the lot are Cheviot, Covert and other Cloth Suits, with blouse, fly front and tight-fitting jackets; plain cloths, mixtures and plaids, in greens, tans, browns, blues and black. Ali sizes. Choice for $6.66. $12.98 to $15 Suits, $4.98. Fourteen Walking Suits, mostly with fly-front jackets. Various cloths, in greens, browns, grays, etc. Five “Luey” Biking Suits, that were $12.98 each. Choice for $4.98. $4.50 to $6 Skirts, — - $2.98. Last of quickest selling kinds of Dress Skirts. Various cloths of mix- tures, bayadere stripes, plaids, checks; browns, grays, blues, plum and black. 36 of them. $2.98 for choice. (Continued above.) $5 to $8.98 Waists, $2.98. Only eleven of them. Some of black satin, others of brilliant color plaids, all this season’s styles. Please don’t expect them to be here after midday. $10 Silk Skirts, $7.77. Three plain Glace and one Stripe Silk Petticoats at $7.77 for choice. Also five Moreen Skirts, with five taffeta silk ruffles. Reduced to $5.69 | from $8. XTRA f 3 « If Your Carpets 3 £ Are Still'Down % ** ¢_if winter drapecies haven't been % € ae * taken down fet—look out for moths, PI GL UA ONO RSE ‘ : TF be, tee., 250. and 50c. can. 5 « W. S. THOMPSON, 3 © pHaRMactst, 703 15TH ST. ap20-28d eee e 6 Rapi d” Freezer —you can quickly make the most delicious ice cream—and with more satisfactory re- sults than if you had to send out after it. An ice cream freezer In the house saves ite cost many times—saves expense, trou- te and disappointment. We can recon mend “Rapld’ Freezers to every one—because we have sold them for the past 14 ycars without the slightest complaint. ‘They will hold five per cent more ice cream than any other freezer of same size. A “Rapid” Freezer makes the finest kind of cream—as quickly as good cream can be made. We make a specialty of supplying fectioners, cafes and hotels with large-size freezers—with fly wheels. Sizes up to 40 quarts. 2-quart size. $1.50 Bquart size. $1.90 4-quart size. ++ $2.30 Charles R. Edmonston, 1205 Penna. Ave. it OLS LIDS OSH LG 5-95-5009900 Jeweled Belts 75c. Up. We are showing a lino of Ladies’ Leather Belts, jewelcd, in a variety of colors, very stylieh, as low as The, BICYCLE BELTS, with pocket, re- duced from 9c. to 60c. riety of other styles—all re: this season's productions, at various low prices. BECKER’S, Fine ‘eather Goods 1328 F St. 35 gue p20-w, f,m,28 PEGTSESE LOOTED FT IEVOCSCEED A Trunk Bargain. You might smash this trunk with a “sledge hammer’’—but po legitimate wu: hase it. It sheet fon bottom— of from riveted on—has bound with 5 ban Excelsior lock—heaty No. 4 lock bolts—and \eée—is covered with socket bolts—steel 1 canvas and lined with musiin—aud has sole leather handles — Dame marked ft ai ink Strap’ free. A value oO! at 87.50. price. ‘ © Travks repatrea. Drop post: KNEESSIL# 2p20-28d t sad MMR RENE ARM MT “MORE SAILOR ° * We've Wied a new lot of the famous Jet am Straw SATLORS—the Most fashionable and most stibstantial hats for Ladies’ wear. All the latest ndid ‘tment of sew Roman ‘other Scarts for Ladies" hats. “Knox” Hats for Gentlemen. . H. Stinemetz & Son, ILLINERY buyer arrives Mus morning from New York and says he must be quoted in tonight’s Star. In reply to the mild remonstrance of the writer that tomorrow is remnant day he says: “I don’t care what day it bought immense quantities of best goods to sell at less prices than asked for undesirable remnants.” 2,911 Bunches Best Flowers, Travelers’ Samples Imported Flowers, 20C. 50c to $1 values, 25c¢ for choice. Buyer says: “They are as fine bunches and wreaths at those lately offered at 38c for choice.” The writer reminds the reader that this was also a sample lot and that 38c for choice attracted crowds of eager pur- chasers. Call early tomorrow for first choice. Values are s50c to $1. Choice for 25c. Trimmed Hats. Sixty-nine Imported Pattern Hats are among the “buyer’s” spoils. They are to arrive tomorrow morning per Adams. Express. $5, $7.50 and $10 for $10 to $30 values. More Ribbons. “Tell them,” says the buyer, “that these Ribbons represent all the best fancies of the season. Worth up to 60c a yard, at 17¢ yard for choice.” EVENONS a nos moutons—to our remnants, to which these col- Rtn: should be entirely devoted each Wednesday evening. Rare values tomorrow in the Dress Goods Department, the outcome of very busy days, Wool Dress ‘Goods. 25¢ the Te to $1 Suitings. A few dress pat- terns and very many skirt lengths, Black and col- ors, in the styles that well quickest. The New Silks. 4Qe 324 for choice of many remnants, includ- ing the new fancy Taffetas, Surahs, Moire Velours. Plenty of favorite $1 Silks in the lot. Choice for 49¢ yard. Wash Dress Goods. 19¢ 7274 for genulne French Ongandies—and © don't forget that the pretttest styles and colors first reach the remnant table. Sc 32% for 0c to 19¢ Lappet Mulls, India C Linens, Barego Raye, 40-inch Lawns and 38- inch Percales, Big table filled with them. Lining Remnants. 8c yard for 12%c Percalines; 13c. yard for choice of 20c fancy back Selesia and Linen Canvas, * Notion Dept. for Chinese Ironing Wax....3¢ for 10c Curl- Hooks and Eyes. A big table filled with such bar- gains. Underwear. 15 for various lots of Corset Covers sold at IC 25 to b0c....88¢ for odd lots Se to ‘8c Drawers. Cambric and muslin, lace and em- broidery_ trimmed. Corset Dept. SOc te #1 Comets. Some show signs of win- dow display; some have no fault other than being last of their kind. Hosiery Dept. for chvice of ladies’ and men’s SOc Lisle and Cotton Hose—the odd lots that come of great buying and selling. 50 $3. 89% oor maker's sample Parasols. ° "to 96.98 values at only $3.89 for choice. All’ the newest effects of the season, very few handling, showing any marks of the “drummer's” (Wontlnted yard for the 50c fabrics; S0c yard for 10c Sizes for little children only. Handkerchiefs. for warranted all Pure Linen Handker- chiefs, with hand-embroidered initial. And all initials are bere. One. washing will make ‘em worth 25e apiece. Kid Gloves. pair for Ladies’ $1 and $1.25 Kid G1 59c mostly small and large sizes, in as, tans, browns, grays, ete. Lace Dept. SOc 324 for remnants of the $1 Lace Ni 27 imches wide. Plenty of length sut cient for waists and dress fronts. Gc 724 for broken rets of 10c to 15¢ Torchon Laces, Edges and Insertions, up to 5 wide. Embroideries. 2Oc Piece for last of those manufactarer's sample strips, each containing 5 yards; worth 10¢ to 19¢ yard. For Children. for Children’s White Cambric, Lawn and Nainsook Skirt 49c $1.98 *¢ $ to $8.50 Pique Coats, showing marks of window dresser’s handling. For the Home. A. LISNER, Hoover & Snyder, 1211 F Street. Stylish Shoes For Men and ‘Women. Come to us if want THE BEST) BOOTS AND SHOES --those that combine best materials — best work- manship—best looks. i We won't handle the | “indifferent” —_variety— we value your satisfac- | tion and our reputation |! too highly. | Pat. Leather Oxfords. Ladies’ Pst. Leather Oxford Ties, with | > for dress “and welt sole for || el | | Rot eerantleeeel tigre’ $2.95 } nara i Other styles in black and rus- i patent |) you | || ! i} " RHEE HH RH * * * * * * * * * * * t, the former with leather tips and plain, newest styles, at $2, $2.50, $3 and $3.50. Ladies’ Walking Boots. | Spectal attention is celled to a line of Ladi-s’ Pai Leather Walking | TS? $3.65 | Our new spring styles in || these popular $2.85 Boots and Shoes for ladies are more at- | tractive than ever. i iMen’s Boots & Shoes, | $3, $3.50, $4, $5 & $6) —in calf, vici kid and russet— | the very “smartest” shapes in | patent leather—$5 and $6. Shoes Polished Free. HOOVER | |& SNYDER, | 121 1 FSt. Best Boots & Shoes. || Children’s Clothing. You can find as nice a stock as you care to see-= here. And priced properly, too you know this isthestore that sells ‘*high-grade clothing at fair prices.” Our big second floor is devoted to Children’s Goods =--as much stock as any store in Washington car- ries. We have Knee Pants Suits as large as 18-=-stout suits in all sizes--and Bicycle Suits and Pants for boys from 8 years up. You won’t find ’em in many stores --that’s why we’ve got ’em. for two styles of brownie $1.4 suits--nicely made—and easily worth $2.00. $i 9, for several styles of = strictly all-wool suits for boys of all ages from 4 to 16. Not ‘one sort in this grade ought to be less than $2.50. $3 48 We know of some 2 stores that get $5 for these self-same styles. As many as 25 kinds at this price—some suitable for rough-and-tumble wear—others for dress. Eiseman Bros. Cor. 7th & E Sts. N. W. No Branch Store in Washington. ++ Beveridge’s, 1215 F St. Wedding Presents:- —— Nowhere else will ——-— you find such a great variety of desirable ar- —— ticles suitable for Wed- ding Gifts as at this store—at prices as ex- pensive or as inexpen- sive as you wish. Com- prising: ‘TED CHINA, RICH CUT GLASS and sterling silver mounted), GOLD GLASS WARE, STERLING SILVER WARE, NER-PLATED WARE, PEEEEEEEE EEE EEE ES POTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLA88, ETC., 1215 F St. & 1214 G St. Dulin & Martin, Managers.