Evening Star Newspaper, April 30, 1898, Page 6

F st, cor. 11th. Mattress Factory, Ist and D. Furniture Factory. 12th & B. Storage, 22d & M. Moving, P-cking and Furnitore Repairing. The Result of a Big Extension Table Purchase. this purchase. A list of unusual Extension Table bar- gains is the outcome of The purchase niade one of the bigg hipments that ever entered Washington. ‘The prices are sensation stirrers. The Tables are of the better class of Extension Tables, too. They're not flimsy—but heavy. They're of a grade far better than their prices would indicate. Even the leaves are polished and finished like the tops} (something unusual in tables at their present prices). Theyre all of solid oak—well made and substantial. Here’s the indicator: E <tension Table of solid oak with & Fine Oak Extension Table heavy fluted legs ! Table. S-foot MB we ee eee ee eeee --$7.40 Round-top Quartered Oak Exten- sion Tables, beautifully finished. hea «$10.90 2$12.90 it W. B. 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PORCELAIN, GLASS, ETC., 1215 F St. & 1214G St. srebondoatnetestensosteete sfoatoeteste te eal eestete te sfonteete toate se adoateetertestestontedestonteriedtortortonte este stestentoete rteetnete soezontmi gor cerseeten ences toriorsnesostoatesougpusnesersersegorgnegeesoscmeseigersmge orca cee Zen gence conden am coZongn sce ceecoeseec senso dossoe sou lon Sen eiSoetoefeotoasiesoiteeteotedfeateeteegeatnedengonteeseeteiteet Old Ex-Chancellor Says Germany Should Not Proclaim Neutrality. INTERVENE WHEN If SUITS HER Austria is Also Disposed to Avoid a Special Declaration. WOODFORD TO GULLON Se LONDON, April 30.—The Berlin corre- spondent of the Standard says that the Austrian government is not disposed to sign a special declaration of neutrality in the war between Spain and the United States. He adds: “Prince Bismarck thinks that Germany must abstain from interference in the con- flict of the United States with Spain as long as possible, but that she must inter- fere instantly and most energetically the moment her interests demand interference. Therefore, he thinks Germany ought not to bind her hands by neutrality declarations.” Confidence at Madrid. The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Mail says: “In consequence of the recent payments for the purchase of vessels, a greater num- ber of which have been acquired than the people supposed, great confidence is felt with reference to the coming naval opera- tions. Admiral Bermejo is in receipt of constant dispatches with respect to the movement of the Spanish vessels.” The Gibraltar correspondent of the Times says: “I am assured by a high naval authority that Spain bought 17,000 tons of coal be- fore the outbreak of the war,and that it was delivered. As neither this nor any im- portant quantity reached Cadiz it would be interesting to know where it has gone, if it has arrived.” Woodford’s Correspondence. ‘The Times publishes a letter from Madrid, which traces up to December 20 last, from cfficfal documents, the course of the nego- Uations which took place between United States Minister Woodford and Senor Gullon, the Spanish minister of foreign affairs. The correspondent, commenting on the corre- spondence, says there was little danger that peace would be disturbed under Presi- dent Cleveland, “because the Cleveland cabinet gave distinct assurances that Span- ish sovereignty would be respected, and President Cleveland was regarded as a man of his word.” “With the advent of President McKinley,” continues the correspondent, “it was re- marked that all such assurances were scrupulously avoided, and indications were given that only a short time would be ac- corded for the suppression of the rebellion. Spain Saw Danger Ahead. “The Spanish government perceived there was danger ahead. When General Wood- ford arrived he soon let it be known that he had an important mission to execute, but he made a distinctly favorable per- sonal impression by his amiable, cencilia- tory and scrupulously courteous manner, giving all the Spanish ministers the im- pression that he would avoid all unneces- sary diplomatic friction. “Gradually, in the course of private con- tions touching the matter of Ameri- interests in Cuba, imperiled by the re- bellion, he gave indications of America’s desires in the matter, and the idea that the humane indignation felt in the United States at General Weyler’s operations might eventually force the hand of the Washingten government. “All this was conveyed in the most guard- ed and conciliatory language, but there conld be little doubt of what was meant. On September 18, at San Sebastian, General Woodford had his first interview with the Duke of Tetuan. Interview With Tetuan. “After the customary greetings had been exchanged General Woodford declared in the most positive terms that the President desired most earnestly peace and: friend- ship between Spain and the United States. He then proceeded to read extracts from his instructions. As these were lengthy, delicate and important the Duke of Tetuan suggested a formal written communication which he could submit to the cabinet coun- cil. “Then followed a desultory conversation, General Woodfogd indicating America’s de- sires to tender her good offices to secure peace the Duke of Tetuan delicately hint- ing that the United States were not doing their best to stop filibustering. The con- prsation, however, was maintained in a al and friendly tone. Russian Experts Coming. The Vienna correspondent of the Stan- will send naval experts to the Spanish and American warships to be eye witnesses of the battles, if per sion is obtainable, whica is regarded as doubtful. ‘The interest of Russia in the war is e denced by ber leading statesmen in start- ing the idea, which was soon taken up by their colleagues at Berlin, Paris and Vien- , that the first real naval battle must be for ending the war, which practically on Spain to give up Cul ar lasts too long it ed States might create a ia should allow the United © retain the Philippines withou: empensaticn to Russia and her al- as deubtful as that the islands lowed to fall into the hands of arrangement with the United sich differences arising as ly lead to war among the great “That States rst Important War Step. The departure of the Spanish fleet from the Cape Verdes is regarded as the first ally important news of the war. No fur- ther information has been received here as to its destination, but it is considered not that it will go to the Canary Isl- await reinforcement from Cadiz, which it is considered a hopeless attempt to attack Rear Admiral It is also supposed that without task to Sampson's fleet. it may attempt to intercept the American ba.tle ship Oregon. The idea that it will attempt to bembard the United States coast cities is not se- riously regarded here. No further actual s has reached London, where the im- te fact of interest is the expected al battle in the Philippines. The story that only a mule was killed at Matanzas during the bombardment of the forts there furnishes a text for many humorous remarks in the papers this morn- ing. The Russian official dispatches dur- ing the war of the Crimea are recalled, when it was always admitted that one Cos- sack had been kHed. Spain's dispatches for home ccnsumption are naturally ex- pected to be of the same character. The Daily Chrenicle says it has reason to believe that Cecil Rhodes strongly fa- vers an Anglo-American entente. > Demands a Jury Trinl. Dulin & Martin, Managers. The appointment of Stephen B. Perry as laborer at the reform school for girls at _ $300 a year, vice Fisher, resigned, has been @fproved by the Districy Commissioners, Josephine M. Simpson, colored, who was arrested last evening by Officer Austin on the charge of stealing $15.40 from Mrs, Anna M. Baden, was today arraigned be- fore Judge Kimball. She demanded a jury trial and was committed to await further proceedings. Most of the money was re- covered in the possession of the accused. THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1898-24 PAGES. Consul Bowen Tells of His Experiences at Barcelona. POLICE SAVED HIM FROM HARM He Pays High Compliment to the Chief's Efficiency. CHICAGO MAN’S BRAVE ACT —— LIVERPOOL, April 30.—Mr. Herbert W. Bowen, the United States consul general at Barcelona, is a passenger on board the Cu- nard Line steamer Etruria, sailing from this port for New York today. In conversa- tion with a representative of the Associated Press Mr. Bowen said: “I received a t2legraphic message notify- ing me to leave Barcelona from Gen. Stew- art L. Woodford, our minister at Madrid, at 4:30 p.m. on April 21, though the tele- gram was sent from Madrid at 9:30 a.m. I immediately notified the British consul, who cume to the consulat> at 6 o'clock, took the keys and assumed charge of our interests. When it was dark we took down the shield.” Continuing, Mr. Bowen said: “The shield was stowed in a safe place, and I notified the authorities of what had been done. I also informed them that I was going to leave Barcelena at 5:30 o'clock on Aprii 22, for Paris. ‘Threatened by Mobs. “Between April 13 and the night of April 21 eight mobs of over 1,000 persons each made demonstrations tefore our consulate. Of course, there were threatening groups all the time; in fact, hourly. But the po- lice, who were most active, together with the civil guard,usually managed to dispers them. Other and larger mobs were dis- persed in other parts of the town. But eight of them managed to reach the con- sulate. They gathered with surprising rapidity, at any hour. “During the morning of April 20 a mob of 3,000 or 4,000 people suddenly filled the square in front of the consulate, cheering for Spain and uttering other cries. I was breakfasting at the hotel on the opposite side of the square. This mob, having heard of the attack at Malaga, had come Getermined to get the consulate eagle and shield. I managed to push my way through the people until I got my back to the door and faced the mob. There I awaited the result. “I had hardly taken up my position, when I noticed a man as big as myself (Mr. Bowen is about six feet high) push- ing through the crowd. He came and stood beside me, did not speak, but faced the crowd, which continued to threaten us. Fertunately the mob had no leader; so for a quarter of an hour we two and the mob faced each other. Then the police and sol- diers arrived, and the mob melted away. I asked the stranger who he was, and he re- plied: He Was a Chicago Man. “I am Norman Harrington of Chicago. This is my first day in Barcelona. It seem- ed to me as if there’ would be some trouble for the eagle up there, and I thought I'd take a bit of it,’ “The biggest and angriest mob gathercd during the night of April 21. There were fully 6,000 or 7,000 people about the con- sulate, including every class, among them being Barcelona society men. Hundreds of them had just come from the theaters, in evening dress, and the best-dressed men were the most active deménstrators. They came for the shield, and when they found it gone they broke out in the most angry cries. Eventually the police attacked the mob and many people were Injured. This was the most threatening moment, as I had been warned that the police could not be trusted. But they did not fail to do their duty. “The chief of police was always very | kind, frequently sending warnings to me not to go out for an hour or so. He came every hour during the last two nights and escorted me to the railroad station with a large body of officers and detectives. The crowd there was overawed, so there was no demonstration cther than cheering for Spain. “I am ordered to report to the autaori- ties at Washington.” ——— S$ OF A BLOCKADE, EFFECTIV The Case of the Montserrat Was of No Significance. The authorities of the State and Navy Departments are not concerned over the report from Madrid that the Spanish ad- miralty will make representations to the pewers that the blockade of Cuba is inef- fective because the Spanish ship Montser- rat succeeded in running the blockade. It is pointed out that the universal current of authority, accepted by all nations, is that the occasional ingress or egress of a ship in no way affects the validity of a block- ade. As explained by Earl Russel, during the blockade of confederate ports in 1863, the declaration of Paris as to the effective- ness of a blockade is not intended to re- quire that ingress and egress shall Se made impessible, but it is aimed at paper or in- sufficient blockades, not enforced by ships. In Earl Russel’s instructions to Lord Ly- ens, the British minister at Washington during the civii war, the rule of interna- tional law as laid down was as follows: “Assuming that a number of ships are staticned at the entrance of a port, suffi- rient really to prevent access to it, or to n evident danger on entrance or ving it, and that those ships do not voi- tarily permit ingress er egress, the fact at various ships have succeeded in escap- ing through it will not of itself prevent the blockade being an effective one, by in- ternational | The French, rman and other admiralty aken similur grounds as to the effectiveness of a blockade. All they require is that ships shall be at the ports kaded, making ingress and egress dan- They realize that vessels may slip through during the darkness of night, or owing to stress of weather, but these ex- ceptions in no way affect the blockade it- self. If It is carried on in reality by the presence of ships, rot by the mere paper arnouncement, a blockade {s entirely valid, notwithstanding occasional escapes through the blockading lines. With the law so clearly established, and all the commercial naiions accepting it, it is said by officials here that Spain's point against the effec- tiveness of the Cuban blockade can amount to nothing. Officer Charged With Larceny, Policeman Richard A. Corbey of the sixth Precinct was arrest2d last evening on a warrant charging him with the larceny of a watch and chain valued at $16 from Miss Florence A. Callahan during a fire at the Owen House in June, 1895. Today before Judge Kimball Corbey pleaded not guilty and was releas2d on $300 bail for trial by a jury Wednesday next. Corbey has been suspended from duty pending the disposition of hts case. The full particulars of the recovery of the watch were published in The Star of Wed- resday. The accused officer was notified to appear fer trial today on a charge growi:g oui of this transaction before Judge Pugh, but this hearing was subsequently post poned until after the trial befor: Judge Kimball next week. ——— The fact is stated that in a single one of the standard locomotives employed by a leading railroad of America there are, counting individual rivets and bolts, though not nails in {cab and tender, over 20,000 preces. " MOSES 2% [BISMARCK'S ADVICE|ASSAILED BY MOBS|GIVEN ONE REGIMENT Understanding the District Will Supply Three-Battalions. GEN, HARRIES %0 BE IN COMARD Guardsmen Will Respond Promptly When Called Upon. COMMENTS OF OFFICERS Up to a late hour this afternoon no orders had been issued at the headquarters of the District National Guard in regard to the District's quota of the volunteer army of 125,000 men. General Harries is anxiously awaiting of- ficial notification. In response to a ques- tion from a reporter for The Star this af- ternoon, General Harries gave the same answer as yesterday: “There is nothing new today. I am sim- ply awaiting orders. When they come I shall be able to tell you more about the situation.” Since early this morning the headquarters of the National Guard have been the scene of great activity. Officers of all ranks have been going in and coming out all day. They are impatient, it is true, but all leave the brigadier general commanding with an air of confidence that is unmistakable. It was stated at the department by the Secretary of War today that the quota of the District of Columbia will be raised to ene regiment. This regiment, as unofi- clally learned, will be commanded by Gen. Harries, who will be appointed a colonel of volunteers. Variance of Opinion. While it was learned otherwise ‘hat a regiment of twelve companies of seventy- seven men each would be taken from the District, Adjt. Gen. Corbin stated today that the original quota of about 450 men would be all that could be accepted under the first call. It is understood, however, that the President and Secretary Alger will accede to the request of prominent residerts and call out one regiment of the minimum number of men allowed by the army regulations. The regiment will comprise twelve companies, divided. into three battalions 07 four companies each. This formation conforms to the new army bill. Just what companies will comprise this regiment has not been determined upon. The formation of the regiment will not be given out until General Harries has re- ceived official rotification that a regiment will be needed. When the order comes for the District’s quota it is believed it will also contain a notification to the command- ing officer to put. thé’ troops needed into camp at once, so they may get the proper training and become seasoned for the work they may be called upon to perform. Confidence in Gen, Harries. There is a unity among the men of the brigade, and they appreciate the fact that General Harries ‘will look to the best in- terests of the orginization in selecting the ccmpanies and officers that will be ten- dered to the government for service. It is understood’ the regiment which will be selected to répresent the District will not be cither of the regularly organized regiments of the Guard, but that it will be a picked command, so far as the com- panies are concerned. As far as possible the company officers will remain in com- mand, but where it is thought benefit can be derived from a ehange there will be cre made. The regimental officers will be selected by the commanding officer with especial regard to their fitness in perform- ing the duties that may be assigned to them. As stated, however, as far as pos- sible regimental as well as compagy offi- cers will be retained. What the Officers Say.- Among all of the officers seen by a re- porter for The Star today, as they were leaving headquarters, there was not one who did not express the utmost confidence in General Harries. “If General Harries is willing to be re- duced in rank from a brigadier general to a regimental colonel,’ said one prominent officer, ‘why should not the rest of the officers show the same patriotic spirit. I, for one, am willing to go back to the ranks if it becomes ne ry.” Gen. Harries «ras highly complimented by his officers on all sides for the very ex- cellent manner in which he has handled the guard since he has been in command. They all say, without hesitation, that it is owing to his untiring energy that the guard has reached its present high state of efficiency. It is known that the guard is ready to respond to a call for duty at any moment. ‘The boys are on the qui vive, awaiting the order, and they will respond with the same promptness that they did Monday last. There is one thing that appears to be quite certain—whether the District is called up- on for a brigade, a regiment or a battalion, @ company or a corporal’s guard, the men will respond with alacrity. > ERS AT HAVANA, Arranging for Their Departure When Peril Threatens. The foreign representatives here are making arrangements through their con- suls and agents at Hayana for the de- parture of foreign officials and colonies lo- cated at Havana as soon as there is any indication of bombardment or other move that will imperil the lives of foreigners re- siding there. A British warship is now on the way to Havana for the purpose of giy- ing refuge to the British officials and citi- zens there. The French cruiser Fulton has already arrived at Havana, and is under instructions to take eff the French officials and citizens whenever such a move is con- sidered expedient. Germany, Italy and Austria also havé-shtps in West Indian wa- ters within easy reagh of Havana. It is understood that the ‘ign consul generals and consuls have b given wide latitude in determining fe #me when foreigners shall leave. Up tQ the present time no posi- tive instructions gts ¢9 leaving have passed through any of fhe ‘embassies or legations here. At the same fijme, the consular offi- cers have been directed to use their discre- tion, based on the full Information they have by being on the grounds. It is the ex- pectation here that ‘Admiral Sampson will serve ample notice on the authorities at Havana, both §; and foreign, before opening fire, and*omthe receipt of this the foreign consuls and ‘colonies will go on board the various foréign warships, FOREIG Volunt. From the Omaha | erald. a to the fighting abil- ity of regulars andeVolunteers is again de- manding public attention. The regulars have very little confidence in the fighting ability of the volunteers, and the volun- teers are not warm admirers of the stay- ing qualities of the regulars. It is re- j ported that Gen. Miles recently made a slighting remark about the volunteers, but the rumor is probably unfounded. The ru- mor recalls an old story. A retired army officer who served all through the late unpleasantness was asked which were the.best fighters, regulars or volunteers. rh “Well, both were brave enough, but the volunteers would fight longer than the regulars.” “How do you account for that?” “That’s easy. The fool volunteers knew so little about warfare that they didn’t know when they were whipped.” pani is alta ae If you want anything, try an a@ in The Star. If jbody has what you Wish, you will get an wer. - tn nt rere ale a epi ildacea INTERESTING EXPERIENCB Of an Iewa Lady Who Was Cured of Dyspepsin After Suffering for Twenty-Five Years. Mrs. Sarah A. Skeels, an estimable lady residing at Lynnville, Jasper Co., Iowa, was for twenty-five years @ sufferer from Dyspepsia, acd her complete Mstoration to health is so remarkable that we pre- sent tLe facts in the case for the benefit of our readers, many of whom hare doubtless suffered in the same manner and will, therefore, be interested in learning bow all stomach troubles may be avoid- ed and cured. Mrs. Skeels eays: “I used only one peckage of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, and I re ceived such great and unexpected benefit that I wish to express my sincere gratitude. In fact, it has been six months since I took the medicine, and T have not had one particle of distress or difficulty since. And sll this in the face of the fact that the best doctors I consulted told me my case was in- carable, as I had suffered for twenty-five years. I vant half a dozen packages to distribute among my friends here, who are very anxious to try this remedy. ‘Truly yours, MRS. SARAH A. SKEELS. ‘The reason why Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are so successful in curing indigestion and stomach trouble ond the reason why it never disappoints those who need it and use it is because nothing is claimed for it except what It will actually perform. It is not a cure-all, and no such claims are made for it. It is prepared for the sole purpose of curing Dyspepsia end the various forms of indigestion. There is scarcely a patent medicine made but what is claimed to cure dyspepsia as well as a hundred other troubles. When, as a matter of fact, a remedy to cure Dyspepsia must be prepared especially for that and nothing else; and among all the remedies, patent nostrums, bitters, ete., so ex- tensively advertised you will find that Stuart's Dys- pepsia Tablets is the only one advertised as a cure for Dyspepsia and nothing else. ‘The remedy is pre- pared by the Stuart Co. of Marshall, Mich., and for sale by all druggists at 50 cents per package, and if you suffer from any form of stomach derangement or indigestion a trial will not disappoint you. A little book on stomach troubles mailed free. Address Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich. ap28,30-2t SITIVELY CURE SICK HEADACHE t its return—Carter’s Little Liver Pills. k, but trutb. One pill a dose. 3S mall pill. Small dose. The “Exposition Uniyersclle de 1 ded the highest honors to ANGOS’ TERS as the most efficacious stimulant to excite the appetite and to keep the digestive organs in geod order. Ask for the genuine article, manu- fectared by Dr. 3. B. Siegert & Sons, and . f imitations. NO PROTEST BY POWERS American Fleet in the Pacific to Be Left Undisturked. German Warships Wi Simply Look After the Interes: of German Residents on the Islands. It is semi-officially stated in the highest diplomatic quarters, representing France and Germany, that no protest or represen- tation of any character respecting the op- erations of the American fleet at the Philtp- pine Islands has been made, or is likely to be made. It can be stated also that neither the German nor the French am- bassedor at Washington hes received any instructions touching this subject, and the idea is scouted that such representations have been entertained in official quarters. The report that German warships have left Kiao-Cnou bay for the Philippines, in or- der to interpose armed resistance to a bombardment, is cenied. If a € stip has left Nagasaki for Manila, as re- ported by cable, it is said her purpose is to protect German residents there, and not to protest. Those best acquainted with the attitude of Germany and France dismiss the reports of protests as groundless. These reports, it is pointed out, emanate from Madrid, and are shrewdly designed to pro- voke irritation in this country against France and Germany. So far as France is concerned, she is said to have no important interests in the Phil- 3erman war- ippines. Her nearest interests are those at Tonquin. A leading dipicmatic official, in discus: the report, said that if the United States designed territorial extension in the Philippines, then possibly the European pcwers might feel warranted in seeking an explanation. He said, however, that it was obvious that the United States hac no such territorial purposes, and that, lacking these, its effective conduct of the war was a subject solely for this couniry to ceter- mine Germany's Interests, Germany’s interests in the Philippines are more exiensive than these of France, but the German authorities have every confidence that these interests will be safe- gvcarded, and that no territorial qucstions will arise. Germany has not yet issued a proclama- lion of neutrality, and it is now accepted as settled in diplomatic circles that no formal proclamation will be issued. This, it is explained, is not unusual,so far as Ger- many is concerned, but is part of her gen- eral policy of refraining from decrees of neutrality, while at the same time main- taining strict neutrality. The last instance of this course, prior to the present, was when Germany withheld a neutrality de- cree during the Turco-Gre war. It is said that the orders already issued against the shipment of contraband goods are equivalent to a declaration of neutrality. Moreover, neutrality is explained to be a rule of guidance for the subjects of a neu- tral nation, and not the defining of an atti- tude toward a belligerent power. For this latter reason the British decree of neu- trality has not been officially communicat- ed to the United States government, as the decree ib held to be applicable to British subjects, the effect toward the United States being merely an incident of this in- ternal neutrality. Germany and Cuba. The German government fs at present paying greater attention to the situation in Cuba than the Philippines. The German cruiser Geier is now at Havana, ready to take off German subjects if the necessity arises. France has a war ship at Havana, one at St. Thomas and a third at San Juan, Porto Rico, The French ships are small, and it is expected that three or four large ships will soon be added to the French fleet in West Indian waters. This may ac- count for the activity in French ship yards, as reported by cable. —_—__+ oe -___. Nominatio: Confirmed. The Senate yesterday confirmed these nominations: Michael Kerwin of New York, to be pen- sion agent at New York; Henry L. Hershey of Pennsylvania, to be collector of internal revenue for the ninth district of Pennsyl- vania; James King, to be register of the land office at Boise, Idaho. Postmasters: Wisconsin—Eleanora An- drews, at Evansville. Wyoming—Elmer T. Beltz, at Laramie. —2—_______ Lack of Business Acumen, From the Cincinnati Enquirer. “Aren’t you sorry that you mixed corn fiour with your wheat flour, now that you have been found out?” asked the Job's comforter. “I should say I am,” the miller admitted. “In the first place, I ought to have called it a ‘health blend,” and put it on the mark- et at a higher price than the pure stuff.” <7 THE WAR MAP. Copies of Thursday’s Star, includ- ing the handsome colored war map, by which the position of the Ameri- can and Spanish vessels can be read- ily located from day to day, may be obtained at The Star office. 924, 926, 928 7th, running through to 704-706 K st. silks. ing silks can best appreciat tive in its results. cheap at 39c. a yard— for 29 cents a yard i ead. 55c. Japanese silks, 39c. New printed Jap. silks, in the most su- perior grade, are 24 inckes wide, in beau- tifa! shadings of navy, new blue, green, brown, bello, eige, olive and black grounds with white, also some tn color printings. They're werth 55c.—39e. 62kc. habutai silks, soc. extra heavy quality white Mabutal ‘BLIkS; a beautiful quality, 27 inches wide. ac- tually worth 62%c.—50e. profits. numbers—fresh e Heavy double twill silesia, brown and gray—and the very ity for which you yard—will be offered in Diack, > same qual- ae undey for 434c. Percasilk, i> all the newest shades and Diack, which sells at 20c. a yard every- a be offered Moo- 234c. Black back figured waist lining, and the regular 12%Gc, grade, will be sold Monday, per yard, for Yc. 2 cases of English long cloth will be put on sale Monday, for which you must pay $1.25 a piece usually—and which we offer Monday — 12 the piece, for only. French of fine, filmy quality—sheer like and dainty in texture—which always sells for 45c. a yard, will be offered Monday rs 35c. organdies, 2 yards wide, 12}c. wash goods, 73c. vd. 260 yards of new organdy lawns, in light and dark ground effects—the variety is large enough to please eve taste— 32 inches wide, which sells regularly at 12sec. a yd. For Monday at Ttge. 124c. madras, o}c. yd. A lot of the new summer the latest variety of duinty checks, stripes, ete., fai al sold at 12'%e. a yard, goes Monday at Mige. a yard. Dexter's tidy cotton, in all num- bers, will be 3c. ball for . 3c. Klicnert’s dress shiclds, double covered regular Ie. Qe offered’ Monday per and stockivette—the * grade— Monday for . Warner's featherbone for waists, for which you pay le. everswhere, 6c Monday goes for .... Sldonberae. “The Dependable Store.” An unusual occasion in Those who best know “The Dependable Store e the bargain list we have prepared for Monday. To those who don’t the prices may seem too low for satisfaction. But every item represents the most worthful quality— and the best service and satisfaction your money can buy. Our trade in silks would do credit to the largest store in the city—con- fidence in our qualities widens it : Habutai silks go for 29c yd. Monday we will offer fine Habutai wash silks, in every new and desirable shade, including rose, electric, sage, brown, garnet, ete——for 29 cents a yard. This is the real Habutai silk—and not the flimsy kai-ki grade sold about town. yet as a special value for Monday you get it i A Mond: " 8i4c. 49-inch sh er English Meinsooks. in 12- yard pleces, which are worth $1.7 a be offered Mond: for . 16 pleces of striped swies, for dresses: and waists, which sells regularly at 12sec. a yard, will be offered Monday for. nae ee ce Ihe wash goods. The most complete and the best line of wash goods we have ever shown awaits your inspection Monday—and the low prices we have named will make buying a pleasure. 18c. ginghams and zephyrs, 12}c. Choice of the new ginghams and vepbyrs, in the scarcest checks, in Might blue, pink, navy, black, 30 Inches wide—and also in the inty plaids and a ee 924, 926, 928 7th, running through to 704-706 Ik st. * way of sell- ‘onstantly—the selling is culma- It is considered very 8gc. brocaded satins, 6oc. Biack Wrocad-d wating, in the newest desizns, a very heavy grade, strictly all pure stik, the non-crushatle wort, that is Worth 89c.—69e. $1 brocaded grenadines, 75. Black brocaded grenadines, all pure silk. 23 inches wide, in elther fron frame or Hernan! groumds. The regular grade tha: we sell at €1-—for The. $1.25 black duchesse, 98e. an extra bargain we will offer for nday orly our 22 and 24fnch Mack duchesse © tra heavy, high-tluster, ly ull pure silk, that's Worsh $1.25—9se A growing lining business. Every day sees new converts to the lining department—our patrons are quick to discover where smallest prices for reliable lin- ings are asked—here. We apply the principle of “small profits and quick sales”—depending on the increased trade for our legitimate Dressmakers—the shrewdest shoppers—buy here in large vidence of our underselling. We ask you to glance over the items below—confident you'll agree they are better values than you can get elsewhere: Drcsmmakers) camiatc wil be offered as another special value Monday. FC. 16-inch French herringbone baircloth of the very best and most durable qual- ity will’ be offered Moda; 1714. Extra heavy all-linen canva: perlor quaiity—whieh offered su. ard Cc. a very ou pay I8e. a for—w1 onday for. be Ready with the white goods. The warm days will shortly be here—when every one will don the dainty white dresses for coolness and comfort. You cannot do better than to select the materials here from our stock. It must ap- peal to you from its infinite variety and resourcefulness—its splen- did qualities—and price reasonableness. may help you—offer some suggestions. Perhaps the items here 40-inch India Hon, of fine, sheer ity—which sells regularly at yard, will go on sel at 3 stripes—will go for 12%e. a yard Monday, 5c. lawns, 11}c. yd. 40-inch plain colored lawys, tn every desirable shade of the season—which Is a good value at The. a 53 Monday rd—will be offered instead, Mee. a Most nothing for notions. It’s easy to understand why we do such a tremendous business in notions if you study these prices. where the smallest prices are asked—where they can save the most. People are bound to buy J4nch best mohair which is sold for 10c. a y go tomorrow for ........ coat binding, rd, will a0 All sizes of best quality wht ress buttons, sold for We. # usually, instead Monday at.. pearl 4c. Wack and day, in Clark's darning _ entt« colors. will be offere per ball, for only Me = Ihc. detente ‘A WOULD-BE SLEUTH. He Fooled a Rival Detective Agency and Taught It a Lesson. From the Chicago Chronicle. Initiations are not confined to college fra- ternities; goats are sometimes ridden out- side of Masonic halls, generally by people who are already firmly seated upon a hob- by horse. A case of this kind occurred re- cently in Chicago, the facts being given by the general superintendent of a well- known private detective agency. “No class of people are so bothered with applicants for positions,” said he, “as de- tective agents. Men who have made a fail- ure in every walk of life, from practicing law to hoeing corn, are satisfied that they possess all the qualifications to = oe k Holmeses or Vidocgs. About Hable Monts ago a tail, lank countryman, evidently well read in dime-novel literature, entered my office and asked ‘to be put on the force, declaring at the same time that a chance to rise in his chosen profession was more important in his eyes than an immediate salary. Business was a trifle slack at the time, so, with the idea of pro- viding a little amusement, I turned him over to one of my men with general in- structions to learn what he could do. “The young man, who was quite equal to e occasion, took the novice out and gave him a ‘spot’ on a desperate character, who must on no account be lost sight of. The desperate character, who was one of our operatives, led Mr. Yahoo a chase that would have tired Pradley Headstone, in the novel. After leading him at a neck speed up and down streets and alleys and through a large number of buildings, the enterprising ‘baiter’ entered a 5 closely followed by Vidocg, whose instruc- tions were to ‘ply his man with liquor, that being the technical expression sup- posed to be used by detectives in the bool, “The operative was willing enough tobe ‘plied,’ and two hours of time and $# in mhoney were consumed in placing him un- der the influence. But the countryman had his reward and succeeded in dragging from the conscience-stricken wretch a confes- sion of diabolical crimes whose details made the choicest fiction assume a rose- tinted hue. Returning to the office, he spent the remainder of the day in reducing his report to writing. “This completed, he was told that he had done nobly, had mastered the wonderful arts in 2 but must show some proof of his prowess before being dec- ! orated with a star and provided with a re- volver. Two pairs of light were produced, and he ess With one of my men who thing of life from the vants the prize ring. The countryman quite a good front. faltered ally beneath bh , but was c on by } boxing glover a Set-ta spent sev To my surp did not return the lowing day, nor did 1 when I caught sight 1 doi Ss in entertaining them, fol- him fer a month, office of our leading rival in business. What do you suppose he had been doiry “Trying to sell the awful confession he had extolled from your man?” “Not a bit of it. He had been playing with us like so many children. He was one of our rival’s best detectives, and was working on a case in opposition to us. He Wanted to become acquainted with every one of our men, and he succeeded at the trifling expense of $8 and a swollen nose. I greed — md it was that we fell down so heavily on the most importa: we've had this year.” oe soo —_____ A Bullet Its Own Doctor. From the Philadelphia Record. In spite of the terrible increase in the de structivensss of modern warfare, the tend- ency of the times is to make a conflict as humane as practicable. For this Teason the use of copper-covered bullets nas been frowned upon, and a Philadelphia physician has a plan that te claims wiil wonderfully mitigate the suffering of a man whose body has been perforated by the modern smali- caliber bullet. Ht is well established that the velocity and penstrating force of these bullets are so great that unless they chance to strike a bone they will pass entirely tLrough a man’s body without his knowing i. The physician's idea is to attach a small wad of antiseptic cotton to the rear of tha bullet. This would the passes: through a person the wad will antis»pti- cize the wound and prevent consequent suppuration. It may be possible to so nicely adjust the adhesion of the wad to the bullet that as the missile system the necessity of a large medical corps, each bullet would carry medical treatment for the unfortunate it wounded.