Evening Star Newspaper, April 29, 1898, Page 6

‘THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1898-16 PAGES. a—— THE EVENING STAR. GTON. WASH IN FRIDAY............ S. NOYES CROSBY THE EVENING STAR bh d@ permanent Family much more than the combined cir- culation of the other Washington dailics. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no eempetitor. (Im order to avoid deiays, on ne- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to or Business Depart- Keep ‘There seems to be good reason to approve of th2 dispositions so far made of the American fleet in Cuban waters. The bust- ness in hand is of the highest importance, and embraces far more than merely block- ading the principal ports of the island. The fleet is easily able to attend to that. Nor Is any doubt entertained of its ability also to silence the Havana batteries, and cover a landing for troops at some desirable point. But, good as the fieet is, it is most essen- tial that it remain good until after Spain has shown her hand somewhat with respect to her ships. What is Spain’s game? Her flect that sailed from the Cape V2rde Islands this miorning is composed of some strong mate- rial, Will she draw it back home? That is hardly likely tf she means to make a fight at all. Will she push it on over here, either to the relief of her troops now penned up in Cuba, or for the purpose ef a dash at our seaboard? Then we must be prepared to meet it, and should take no chances meanwhile of losing or disabling any of our ships. As matter stand, we are strong, but none too strong, on the sea, and our task is heavy. Our own coast line is very long, and in addition to that we are now guard- ing Cuba. The real test of strength b tween the two powers will be on the sea, and until we have measured ourselves with Spain in at least one engagement in the At- lantie we shculd take no chances of crip- pling in any side enccunters any of the naval force we have. We shail soon know what to expect, and probably where to ex- Our ships are better than Spain's, , Much better manned; but sea fighting is difficult and uncertain, and we must go irto action for all that we are ‘worth. Cuba will not get away. Even if we should have to raise the blockade to turn attention to a Spanish fleet, it would be at no risk of losing any advantage so far as Cuba is concerned. After successfully meeting the enemy at sea, we could turn again to the enemy on the island, and, feel- ing secure then from aitacks afloat, move on his works with more energy. But first the Spanish fleet. If that is sent over we must hunt it and crush it at all hazards. ‘When that is done, Cuba will be our meat whenever We choose to salt it down. ——__~ ++ —__. The Fakir to the Fore. The era for tall war yarns, constructed for one purpose or another, Is opening on both sides of the sea. The fakirs are lim- bering up and going into action in fine Style. The call seems to haye been for reg- ulars only, and the response is all that even the devil himself could wish for. So far the favorite yarn on this side re- lates to Spanish warships. They-are mak- ing the most sudden-appearances in the most unexpected places—rising, full equip- ped, irom the foam, as it were. Now-they are here, now there. But whether hovering “hovering” is the word—arvund-the North or the South Atlantic coast, or cruising in the English channel, on the watch for American merchantmen, or making the Mediterranean unsafe for American pleas- ure yachts, they are everywhere “formida- ble looking,” and bespeak ability “to give a good account of themselves.” If Spain could only mass this force, not even Bri- tannia would be able any longer to rule a single wave. In Spain they are diversifying the crop. The national ignorance lends itself easily the origination and dissemination of guff. The people are regaled with the most scothing stories of American cowardice, 0 that the Ogden Goelet estate, from which the government bought the yacht May- flower, now declines to accept the purchase meney, $500,000, and thus gives the yacht free to the nation. This latter action is the more gratifying in view of the assertion that was made that this same vessel had previously beer: offered to a Duropean mon- arch for $300,000. These actions are in line with many that marked the attitude of the men and women of wealth toward the gov- ernment during the civil war. One of the most notable instances of this patriotic gererosity was the gift of a valuable steamer to the nation by “Commodore” Vanderbilt, which proved of great service. These display: of substantial liberality do more good than may ke represented by the mere money values. Unfortunately, there exists among sorre classes of the people a deep and unreasc ning prejudice against the pcssessors of wealth. Often these fortunes are the foundations of the most beneficial ccmmercial enterprises, giving employment to many thousands and sustaining the ma- terial prosperity of the land in a substan- tial manner. If the wealthy possessed all the attributes of extreme selfishness at- tributed to them by their unthinking crit- sordidness, divisions and general incapac- ity. Our soldiers and sailors are a hodge- podge of poorly paid and discontented mer- cinaries, led by amateurs and shopkeepe The President is a weakling, turned bully at the behest of the mob. Congress is an assemblage of howling and corrupt igno- ramuses. There is really no such thing as American spirit or patriotism. The whole American scheme of government, indeed, is a mere reckless sham, which it is to be Spain's proud fortune and high duty to expose. Her first performance on this side was to clean up the savages. Her present activity is for the purpose of cleaning up their suceessors—savages simply of an- other color. The fakir has his rights, and when not taken too seriously be is no bad fellow. He is sometimes an instrument for good. He will do us no harm in this war if his discoveries of Spanish ships help to keep us alert; nor shall we suffer by reason of his depreciation of us to Spain. But he owes something to society, and he must not forget the fact. He must not harp too much on one string. He must not permit his invention to grow jaded. Variety is not only the spice of life, but the fakir's true crown of glory. ical union a Hawaii there 1: a steadily grow- reial reason that will élearly ap- latest letter to The Star a correspondent, printed © steady growth in the trans- ade is shown in a statement of ver of vessi crossing the ocean pear irom the from its Hono! that have touch-d at Honolulu during the first of three of the last is surprising, ily in the number of British ships. ave exceeded the American ly in number but also in th: each stimulated by reward or example to any high sense of honor such as to pre- vent him from wondering whether this is not a good time to desert. ———__~+ee Patriotic Milifouatres. One of the most gratifying signs of the times is the readiness of American men and women of great wealth to come forward with patriotic and generous offers of sub- stantial aid to the government. Mr. John Jacob Astor, early in the campaign, offered to raise a regiment and equip it solely at his own expense, in addition to leading it into action. There was also some mention at the time of a willingness on his part to grant free transportation of all govern- ment troops over such lines as are under his control. This statement, however, does not seem to hve been substantiated. The Astor railroad holdings are not conspicuous for their ability to control. They are mainly investments. But there is no ques- tion of the sincerity and value of Mr. Astor’s military offer. Mr. John Wana- maker made a similar proposition. Mr. John Schermerhorn, one of New York's Wealthiest citizens, gave his steam yacht, the Free Lance, to the government free of all charge. Miss Helen Gould, having no yacht and unable to apply herself to such military enterprises as Mr. Astor prefers, has offered the sum of $100,000 as a gift ics, they would be loath indeed, at such a crisis as the present, to give away their ncney and property and to hazard their lives, out of mere patriotism. Yet these cases that bave been mentioned are but ex- amples of the many cases where the capi- talists have come forward to help the coun- try in its performance of a stern but nec- essary duty. Indeed, but one instance of reluctance to join hands generously with the government in this emergency has been reported. A young Chicago millionaire, re- cently conspicuous through his daring oper- ations, is said to have declared that he had trcuble encugh fighting the bulls and bears of the stock market without getting in- volved in any of Uncle Sam’s worries. It is to be hoped that he was misquoted or misunderstood, but if not, he will serve ad- mirably as the conspicuous exception which proves the rule that there are today no mcre loyal, Mberal or steadfast patriots than the posSessors of the great fortunes. Wealth is undoubtedly a handicap upon en- trance into the highest state of patriotism, just as it is an obstacle to entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven; but it is a whole- some sign of the times that all Americans, whether rich or poor, are today good Amer- icans. ————_+++—___. Opening Letters. For many months before the outbreak of hostilities betwen this country and Spain the latter government conducted a strict censorship not only over the telegraphic connections in and out of Cuba but also over all incoming mail. matter. Nothing Was permitted to pass through the post offices without examination that looked in the least as though it might contain in- formation of value or inierest to the gov- ernment. Letters were usually received by thcse to whom they were addressed with mutiliated envelopes, palpably opened by clerks or officials and with the disarrange- ment brazenly explained with the official annotation “damaged in transmission.” There was no secrecy about this practice, which yas officially regarded as a legiti- mate act of warfate, even though Spain did rot acknowledge the existence of a state of war and was at peace with other powers. In sharp contrast with this spec- tacle of doubie dealing and insistent cir- cumspection over -the: mails is. the p2rplex- ity of this ‘government when two let- ters hav2 been held up on the suspi- cion that perhaps they may contain con- traband information from spies in this country to Spanish agencies. The question of opening such letters is debated with all the gravity ef tne initial preposition to de- ciare war. The sanctity of the mail ser- vice is considered as far teo important to be lightly disregarded, even for the pres- eryation ,of the national safety. The let- ters will in ail probability be opened by the proper authorities, and under the right auspic and the information will be held as confidential. The matter merely affords an additional instance of the radical differ- ence betwen American and Spanish meth- ods of conducting public affairs. — + ee —___ Portugal Acts at Last. It is somewhat reassuring to find that Portugal has finally issued her decree of neutrality, thus avoiding the unpleasant necessity of some sort of action on the part of this country. It is significant, however, that the news of the actual issue of the decree did not reach this country until after the government had learned, from its own sources of information, that the Spanish fleet had sailed from St. Vincent, where it has been sheltered by the friendly flag of Spain’s next-door neighbor. There has been more than a suspicion all along that Portugal would not act until Spain was ready for her to do so, and now it seems fairly well established that there was a perfect understanding between the two governments. The decree, however, binds Portugal for the entire period of the war and thus Spain is deprived of the shel- ter of a friendly port in fine strategic posi- tion. 2 6 Captain Mahan. The orders to Captain Mahan to proceed to this city and assume duty as a member of the naval strategic board will greatly please most Americans, who have learned to regard this scholarly officer as one of the most advanced men of his profession. As a naval theorist he has probably no present superior. As a student of the naval history of the world he stands preeminent, acknowledged by all the authorities of the great maritime nations. His various writ- ings have given him a high place in the esteem of those who administer the affairs of great fleets and thus his prestige en- titles him to exceptional consideration by nis own government, from whose active service he has retired. His suggestions will doubtless be of great value and his knowledge of foreign conditions ought to aid in eazbling the beard of which he is to form a member and the higher authori-’ ties to act with confidence and good judg- ment in disposing of the naval forces to meet the emergencies as they arise. —_~+2—___. Spain will, of course, take into considers tion the strong probability that any priva- teers it sends out will be caught and added to the collection. ——_+++____—_ Spain continues to lean upon the hope that other European countries will rush in and prevent it from committing suicide. —___ o = ——__—_ Washington's base ball club seems to la- bor under the impression that an armistics has been declared. ——__- 2-0 Cleaner and Better Pablie Vehicles. As noted yesterday in The Star, a way has been found under existing law to pre- vent the use of dirty, ramshackle vehicles for public hire at the various stands throughout the city where these convey- ances ate accommodated. This is good news, for it has been plain for some time past that the city was in sore need of such a reform as this. The cabs and carriages driven by public hackmen are. in many cases disgraceful. They would cast reflec- tion upon a small town. They are especiai- ly out of place in such a city as this, with its generally clean appearance, its now fine equipment of rapid trarsit cars and its other appointments steadily approaching the proper standard of a National Capital. The enforcement of the regulations to be promulgated may work some hardship on a few individuals, but it will be for the betterment of the service. Some of the shacks now in use ought to be condemned and put gut of service entirely and for- ever. Many may be made available by rad- cutright to the United States. It is said jical treatment, with new Sittings and a thorough fumigation of all old parts. Ot ers may be retained without further atten- tion, but it is clear that from tie time the new order is enforced it will be neces- sary to keep the inspector of hacks con- stantly on the alert to see that there is no back-sliding toward the old conditions. The standard must not only be raised, but must be mairtained. —____+ + _____ Mullin, Mallia or O'Malley? The Chicago Inter Ocean enters a strong plea in behalf of the man who fired the | first shot of the war, the gunner on the cruiser Nashville who sent a projectile across the bowg of the freighter Buena Ventura. H» is variously reported under the names of Patrick Mullin, Michael Mal- Ma and Terrance O'Malley and the Inter Oceaa reasonably protests against this dis- tressing uncertainty. An inquiry should immedia-ely be set on foot by the proper governmental authorities to ascertain the exact identity of this historic personage, whose right name, rightly spelled, ought to be handed down to an admiring posterity. The Star sympathizes with the Inter Ocean in its concern, More Insurgents. And now the physicians have rebelled against the tyranny of the telephone com- pany. It fs not surprising. It 1s gratify- ing, for each of these insurrections wili add to the chances of ultimate’ victory. The physicians need the telephone. prob- ably as badly as any other class of citi- zens. The means of a speedy summons of a doc‘or to a sick-bed or to the sufferer frem an accident must be within the reach of every citizen. Frecautionary reasons operate against any system that will re- strict this privilege. The health and safety of the city demand that the restrictions and embarressments thrown around this use of the ‘phone be prevented. —__ += —____ A popular loan will deprive the dema- gogue of another standby. It will be use- less Tor him to seek to arouse any wide- spread resentment against people who hold bonds. ———_+ + + _____ The task of fixing up the news from Matanzas is only an inkling to the press censor at Madrid of how hard he is going to be obliged to work. ———_+ ++ ___ General Blanco will have a chance to show the world whether it is true that great literary work is likeliest to be done on an empty stomach. ———_++2___ Why doesn’t General Weyler come to the war? Has he been put in command of the Madrid 7th Regiment? —~+o—_____. SHOOTING STARS. A Protest From the Seventh. When America’s foe We were called on to drub I was willing to go— With the rest of my club. But rude men have shaken My sentiment strong. I couldn’t have taken My’ valet along! A Theory. “Why doesn’t our general go ahead and fight?” said one Madrid citizen. “He's jealous of his reputation. If he were to be disabled there would be nobody* to tell the public what an jntrepid soldier | he is.” A Red Letter Day. “That was a great achievement!” ex-, claimed the foreman on an emotional news- paper; “a great achievement. I ought to have my salary raised for that!’ a “What did you do?’ F “I not only got all the headlines into. th: paper, but some cf the news that cal with them!” Handicapped. id “The home team got- beat pretty badly? the other day,” remarked one citizen. “Yes, Did you hear how many runs the other side made?” Z “No. I asked a little boy who had tears in his eyes, but he was unable to tell. He said he hadn't learned to count higher than 10.” A Social Event. “Do you intend to go to the war?” in- quired one member of a swell metropoli-~ tan regiment. “Will our set be there?’ responded the other. “To tell you the truth, I just got into town and didn’t know that invitations were out. When is it to be?” Unele Sam's Experience. He spoke to the Spaniards in gentle reproot In years that have long passed away. “Manana,” they answered. He then stood aloof And a lexicon borrowed straightway. Uncle Sam spoke again, and again the reply “Manana,, fell soft on his ear. And he ardently longed as the weeks drift- ed by A different answer to hear. But everything comes to the man who will wait— That is, if he labors the while; And now to relieve the monotcnous state Sounds a word of a different style. To Uncle Sam's cannon, with speech loud and plain, .The answer was welcome and strange. “Manana” no more was the weary retrain. “Diablos!” they yelled for a change. ——————>+e—__ Canadian Feeling. From the London (Ont.) Advertiser. ‘The feeling of Cz@adians with respect to the war will vary someWhat, according to individual standpoint, but the average opinion we take to be somewhat as fol- lows: (1) That it had become necessary, from the standpoint of humanity, that the state of savagery in Cuba should be brought to a termination. As an English paper puts it, it was a necessary piece of scavenging. (2) That the Spaniards had been at work for three years endeayoring to “pacity” the unhappy island by fire and sword, and had utterly failed, as might have been ex- pected. (3) That the suppression of such a neigh- borhood danger and nuisance naturally fell to the great country within 100 miles of Cuba. (4) That interference at some time by the United States was inevitable, as well as necessary, and, if inevitable, that it might as well come now as at any other time. (5) That doubtless it is sentimentally rather hard on poor old Spain to lose Cuba, but only sentimentally, as Spain will be better off every way without Cuba than with it. (6) That nothing is to be gained from canting against the United States because of her possibly mixed motives in entering into and prosecuting the determination that Cuba must be freed from Spanish domination. No nation, no individual, not Great Britain, not Canada, is exempt from mixture of motives, (7) That the providential outcome of the present friendliness between Gr id the United States seems likely to be an eventual Anglo-American alliance,which would dominate the world in the interests of civilization and ordered liberty. (8) For these reasons—though not with- out a passing tear for Spain as a pictur- esque survival of an irretrievable past— Canadians, as part of the great English- speaking world, heartily desire the success of the United States in the present con- test. ——_e+oe____. Unshaken Confidence, From the St. Louis Globe-Democrst. A million dollars worth of new steel freight cars has been ordered by one of the large ratiway lines. Confidence in coming prosperity is not shaken by the prospect of | Ladies’ Spring he Bryan, n, ‘The People’s Store.” Bargains in Finé Shoes That Qught to Bring’ An Arh of Buyers. With such tempting valugs as these to attract sho; “our shoe de- partment ought ‘to do the biggest’ Business of its career ¢omorrow. : ‘Specials’ for Ladies. nobbiest styl aa AS: handsome. ‘A’rare bargafa ut, LADIES’ OXFORD TIES. Stylish Oatord- Ties with § f) -SO Tiegular * P Th Yesting or. kid. tops. a LADIES". BEI Lace and button. Plain or Patent’ leather -tips. Coin, bulldog and commen sense toes. Compare them with any $3 shoe. you'll see else- 1 -98 where Ladies’ Extra High: - eyelo | Shoes—that sell we 5] 75 $2.50 all over town. Bargains for Men. MEN'S RUSSET SHOES Ss es a a td with or without vesting tops. ° + Tain toa wane reese woe SD) 37 places ask $2.98 for them. 5 HAND-WELT SHOES, In russet _and= black. - ig SD-50 oases can't mateh them. anywhere ¢ in the city for our price..... + MEN'S. RUSSET BICYCLE, bY SHOES—scft, easy and aar- 9 ff 25 , able. Wonderful eajres for... - + Men's and “Boys Rubber. ¢ x sole—tennis and bicycle—in 50 “$s russet and black, ‘ $ BOYS’ SHOES, £ Boys’ Satin Calf Shocs— + With bulldog. togs. The kina 9 1:25 : that look well aad ‘wear well [Surat V,E. ADLER,; > 923-929 7th St. = Lansburgh & Bro. edeageatoareeseotentoete efeegense and Summer Underwear. Ladies’ Rabberl: Vests: in. pink or blue stripe, taped around neck and armholes. '74°*!* : Special Price = = 10c.-each. Ladies’ Jersey Fitting Covers, silk crocheted stitch, armholes, finished down front with silk edge and pearl buttons: - Price = = = = = 25c. each. Ladies’ Mediym-weight . Ribbed Vests and Pautss Vests with high neck, long G@e-short“leeves: «Pant in ankle onenee length. The knee pants have a fasy .grocheted-=trint- |: ming on bottom a Price = 4 = 25c. each. Ladies Medium-weight Lisle Thread Vests and Pants, in white or ecru. Pants.are made with French band in ankle or knee length. Price = = = = = 49c. each Special. One lot of odds and ends in Chil- dren’s Spring and Summer “Under- wear, in white and bluish gray, with high neck. and long sleeves. These goods were left over from last season and sold for 25¢., 35c. and 2gc. If there is anything here that will please you take your choice for... 12¥4c. Lansburgh & Bro., 420, 422, 424, 426 4th St. Flour Has “Gone Up.” 3 gp iiintis, not the worst of it.: | Flour wi jnue highet just loug’ ay" War’ laste. Hee econduleals and save money by ordering a supply of Flour now. “BRYAN'S PRIDE” FLOUR HAS NO SUPERIOR and is used exclusively in many of the best homes in the elty. Let us send you_a barrel or two. CF "“Diabetic” and “Gluten” Flour, Also. Franklin, “Mills” Whole Wheat Flour. 1 4 13 Y. Ave. E GROCERIES, LIQUORS; CORDIALS. eo : 3 penny wise, pound foolish to attempt - ; to economize on food eS “-. and Grink. Above nil, Ong. beware of the cheap diluted = fepartment store liquors. Good ine wotes good health — ecesdingls “injurious, or To. re absolutely pure. And To- c the most -delicious Wine doz. ats. ap20-20d Aa da” PEEL EME LOOREES REGO COEOD Dress Suit. seh around yeck, and} - WOODWARD “> LOTHROP, 10th, 11th and F Streets N. W. ‘Boys’ Clothing Department. Spring Clothing for spring wear—new goods, new styles, all the latest and most desirable suits for large and small boys. splendid assortment. Boys’ Top Coats and Reefers in Shirt Waists and Blouses in every good style and kind produced. Hats, Golf Caps, Bicycle Suits and Outfittings of all kinds in greater quantities and more comprehensive variety than ever before. Items of special interest, and at special prices, se- _lectéd:for-Saturday’s selling follow: A special lot of about 50 very fine Covert Cloth Top Coats for present Wear; all wool, fiy-front, nicely Mned. perfect ftting—pretty shades. Sizes # to 11. $4.50. Value $5.75. fal lot of Little Boys’ Reef- ht covert cloth, ‘Brownie’ style, well made end perfect fitting; light, pretty shades. Sizes 3 to 3. $4.00. Value $5.75. A special lot of Blue Serge Sailor Suits, all wool, prettily trimmed wit white and biack braid; nicely “made; lanyard ard whistic with eack suit. Sizes 3 to 10. $4.25. Value $5.00. A special lot of Boys’ “Browne” Suits, fancy mixed colors and navy blues, trimmed with plain ladies’ cloth; vest of same material to match; neatly braided. Sizes 3 to S. $3.75. Value $4.75. Yor larger -boys we are showing complete lines of Suits at all prices from $2.50. to $8.50. Among them Are several special values, as fol- low: 190 All-wool Suits, fancy mixed cheviots, light and dark, also navy blues. and blacks; absolutely fast colors; well lined’ and well made. Sizes 7 to 16. $3.75. Value $5.00. Also about 50 Cassimere Suits, A ers; medium shades, au wool and very . nicely lined and carefull de. Sizes 7 to 16. SHSta mate $3.38. Value $4.75. ‘Third floor one pair Bicycle Pants and the other pair regulation style; very fine,” all-wool cheyjots, in pretty shades. Sizes 7 to 16. $6.00. Value $7.50. Boys’ Combination Suits—that is, a suit with 2 pairs of pants—two splendid values at the price, aml worth half as much again as we ask: Lot No. 1100, Suite, sll wool. good fitting, seat and knees fh’ pants. “Sizes 7 to 16. .$5.00 each. Lot No. 2-50 Suits. good, {ceable cloths, well ‘made; in seat and knees. Sizes 7 $2.50 each. Boys’ Shirt Waists, with or with- out collars—lunndered. 75¢. and $1.00 each. 25c., 39c. and 50c. Unlaundered Percale Shirt Waists, Pretty patterns. Unlaundered White Shirt Waists, “Mother's Friend” brand. 6oc. each. Good Laundered _ Percale Shirt Waists, “Mother's Friend” braud., Soc. each. Girls’ Clothing Dept. is splendidly equipped with Ready-to-wear Outergar- ments for girls and- young ladies. All the brightest and newest effects are represented. In Wash Dresses of thin and heavy materials we are now showing a most complete and beautiful assortinenit ii styles .adapt- able for the various ages for which they are intended. _ In White Dresses we have a very elegant collection in sizes, from 4 to 18 years—elaborate and plain ef- fects. » © Among the heavy-effects that we think particularly well of are WHITE LINEN, made in blouse style and trimmed with white and blue braid, large sailor collar, The same effects are 1" braided shield, gored and trimmed skirt. shown in NEW BLUE LINEN, trimmed with white! These are very stylish and durable. Sizes6to 14. ~ 56.75, to $9.75. According to size. “White Piqhe Drewes of imported materials, sailor: with white brald; also. with. bine linens “ge ods me ga: hems... Sizea to 14. Very ha style, trl red ‘skirts, udaded ‘ith wide jents. b "$6.75 to $9.75. According to size. Girls’ Reefers. Some very special val- ues ih’ thé best styles pro- duced this season, as fol- lows** ‘ At $2.90 each. All-wool Cloth Reefers, navy blue and red, slashed sailor colar, elab- orately trimmed with braids. Sizes 4 to 14. A very stylish garment at a low price. At $5.00 each. All-wcol Cheviot Reefers, double- breasted, large saflor collar braided in whi and gold and black and gold. 34 to 14. A very excep- tional value. Third flor. Tlisses’ Jackets. . Plain and fancy effects, lined and unlined—each garment a full value at price quoted. At $5.00 each. All-wool Tan Covert Jackets, double-stitched seams, fiy-front and double-breasted styles. Slzes 12, 14, 16 and 18. An elegant jacket at a popular price. At $12.50 each. Fine All-wool Navy Blne Kersey Jackets, braid trimmed and lined through with rich red satin. Sis 14, 16 and 18. A beautiful garment. Children’s Trimmed Hats Are now here in splendid assortment, adapted for vari- ous needs. Saturday, as usual, we shall make a special sale of Children’s Trimmed Hats, and offer, among other good values, Trimmed Hats in all the new shapes and colors, trimmed in various pretty effects with flow- ers, ribbons, chiffon, etc., at the special price, $3.00 each. Others up to $5.00 each. We have just purchased and offer for Saturday a lot of Women’s Fine Untrimmed Hats At one-third the regular price. They are made of fine straw braids-and straw braids and chiffons combined. All the best shapes are repre- sented, including the “Shepherdess,” Short-back Sail- ors, Turbans, flare front, etc., in.natural straw color, yellow, black, navy, brown and green, Special price, 50c. Regular price, $1.50 Also Roses, buds and foliage—in the wanted colors, at the special price, 15c. a bunch. cial price, 15¢. a bunch. Special exhibition of Hats and Bonnets for the com- ing Horse Show will occur Monday next, Second floor.” Infants’ Outfitting Dept. We never permit any but the newest, the daintiest, the best in Little Folks’ Wear to come into this de. partment. Paris and Berlin elegancies are shown in generous quantities and in the latest effects. American productions from the leading designers and makers, from the practical little garment for every-day wear to Quality is the first consideration. Prices are in perfect harmony. ; Attention is called to the following for Saturday: the most Inxurious. ndnfents, God sleeves: Hach, 25C- cea "baw 55¢- and 65¢ stg hae ates ace. ‘ith pink ad Blo“ 3ec_ id I F ai I i Spring Special Sale of China, Crockery, Glassware, Lamps and necessary articles for every day use in thé kitchen. Saturday we shall off&r various lots of goods for use all over the house at exceptionally low prices—prices only made possible by great quantity buying. No poor cheap wares are offered, but only good wearing, re- liable makes of first particular. quality and up-to-date in every Many of the lots are of limited quantity and cannot be duplicated when sold, hence we advise early selec- tions. Toilet Sets. One lot of 12-piece Toilet Sets, in- sluding slop jar, neatly decorated in three cclorings, at the special price $2.95 for Complete Jar Set. Dinner Sets. Two casks of Austrian China Din- ner Sets in full 100-plece combina- tion, including soup tureen, soup plates, etc., in two edlorings, green and blue, and peat and dainty de- sign. $12.65 per set. Formerly $15.00. We also offer our “Oriel” Open Stock Pat- tern Sets in complete 115- piece combination at $11.00 per set. Kitchen Utensils. Several cases of abso- lutely first quality (no sec- onds) Blue and White and Gray Enameled Ware Kitchen Utensils in the best shapes and sizes at lower prices than ever be- fore. Blue and White Dresden Kettles, complete with covers, in full 2-quart size. 29c. each. Blue and White Tea Kettles in fall 4-quart size. 59c. each. Bine and White Rice or Oatmeal Boilers, complete with tin-covered blue and white inside cooker, 3-pint size, 59c. each. Gray Enameled Ware Straight; Saucepans, complete with covers, in 4-quart size. 29c. each. Gray Enameled Tea and Coffee Pots, in 3-pint size. 9c. each. Gray Enameled Dresden Dinner or Preserving Kettles in 2-gallon size. 9c. each. Blue and White Milk and Padding Pans tn 8-quart size. 7c. each. Bive and White Lipped Saucepans in 4-quart_size. 29c. each. Blue and White Dishpans fr 14 quart size. 49c. each. ‘\ Bifth floor. Feather Dusters. Another lot of those Ceiling and- Picture Dusters with 6-ft. handles; also a lot of choice Short-handled Ostrich Dusters, at 10c. each. Bissell’s Carpet Sweepers. Tomorrow another lot of Bissell’s “Popular” Carpet Sweepers at the exceptionally low price, only made ble by great quantity buying, 1.00 each, Sold on a 3 days’ trial. Mrs. Potts’ Sad Irons. Sixty sets of Mrs. Potts’ Sad Irons, consisting of three choicely shaj Sad Irons in d fferent weights, com- lete with adjustable handle and Garbage Can Special. lot G-gallon Galvanized tron 50c. each. Formerly 75c. 4-gallon size, 35c. each. 1898 Glassware. Modern Glassware at lit- tle prices is now offered in our complete Glassware Department in great va- Tiety of shapes and pat- terns. We quote a few item Clear Pressed ded Tale "ramiters reombecs a. G compe with Tope at Complete > for 5c. Six xtsles ts 7 aneorted tse. o*. cm" N*® 1OC, toc, 25¢. shinin Glues Fruit or Berry 35C. Glace Berry Bowls......... Large Plain Glass Bowls... Targe Plain Glass Pitchers. 5¢. Ta omade | Bowie ene Lemounde $y Oc reas wae ESC ext” “Thin die Table - Tumblers, aczen s+ 35¢ Wooden Ware. We handle only the best makes of Wooden Ware, and call especial attention to the following items: 4-ft. Step Ladders, Septet cree — ~O-ft. mee * Tandy rest 79. Painted Scrub Patis........ QC. Er Winthod alg ee Kitchen fabies ‘stained | “ae B-ft. Valley Clothes Bars... 39 G 4ft. Valley Clothes Bors,.. §5¢- B-tt. Valley Clothes Bars,., 69¢. @tt. Valley Clothes Bars... 79C Saturday’s Pure Food List. Prices below the usual are quoted for the best brands only. 25c. Cream of Wheat....coeeas 15Cx Vassar Rolled Oats, 2 Ibs... 8c. Large bottles Olives........ 25C. Olives Stuffed with: peppers. Bine Label Ca‘su * 25% Empire Brand Pickies, Chow 21C. Chow. Gerkins, Onions and Lor-rweremes DEC, Strained Honey, Jar-eeme 25¢, Mixed Mustard, jer.-sawee O50. Martin Tomatocs, 8 cant... 5, Suriver's Silver Label Peas. Star Soap, 10 cakes....c0ce Hoe Cake Soap...ecerseose Babbitt’s, Bee, Borax and Circus Soap. .eces---+ecnacess 4C Phila, Sand Soap, cake..seg 2. japanned iron stand, at the extraor- Gold Dust, 4-Ib. package... TOC. dinerily low price, Armour Packing C Pure 8c. per set. TE SSS SE Le “Stuttgarter” We have just received Sanitary Wool a line of Underclothing. Young Men’s The surgeon general of the U. S. army is advising the use of light weight woolen underwear for the soldiers during the present campaign. “Stuttgarter” Underclothing in light gauze weights, is especially adaptable for army and navy use. It is delightfully cool and soft and will not irritate the most delicate skin. Rec- ommended by physicians all over the world as a health protector. Sold by us exclusively in Washington. We have just received and will offer tomorrow a lot of Black Satten Shirts for use of army men. 50c. and $1.25 each. Second floor. Muslin Underwear. A bunch of items from partment, being the best intrinsic values obtainable i Patent Leather Shoes. goods are of « high quality; finished in @ or manner; have regulation bulldoz toe, extension "soles: just, ‘the soe for § young med. An ex- Second floor. Shoes for Young Folks. All the new shapes, all the best leathers, black and all the correct shades of tan and russet. Special attention is called to our elegant assortment of Bal- let Slippers for May balls, parties, commencements, exhibitions, etc.