Evening Star Newspaper, May 3, 1898, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. ‘TUESDAY..... seeeeee May 3, 1898, CROSBY 5. NOYES. Editor. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Fumily Circulation much more than the combined cir- m of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertisii Medium it has no eemyetitor. connected with the office, but nimply to THE STAR, or to Depart- the Editorial or Business ments, according to tenor or Europe and the Phi Only two weeks ago the anti-American press in Europe was intimating that if the United States showed weakness on the sea in this war with Spain the foreign powers would be likely to intervene and bring matters to an early close. Now, after the first engagement, when the United States has shown signal pluck and skill and drawn first blood in fine style, the intima- tion is promptly thrown out that Europe may Intervene because of our strength. Alarm ts felt at the appearance of so capa- ble a figure in the international ring. Would it not be best for Europe to serve warning upon him at once? Has he any rights there that ought to be respected? ‘This attack upon the Philippines has put & new aspect on things. Europe has been considering only Cuba; and even that sim- ple problem had not been properly digested. But upon the instant the stars and stripes are carried triumphantly into the waters of the far east and Europe becomes curi- ous as to what it means. What could it mean but the carrying for- ward of the original American plan? The Philippines were as legitimate an object of attack as is Cuba. The war is for the purpose of, bringing Spain to her senses primarily as regards her possessions in the West Indies. Her maladministration in the Philippines, although as flagrant and disgraceful as that in Cuba, would not of itself have brought on war between her- self and the United States. We have never essayed the role of going to the rescue of the downtrodden in any and all parts of the world. But, with respect to Cuba, striking at Spain wherever she may be vulnerable is altogether in order, and it so happens that she is very vulnerable in the Philippines. The future course with respect to the Philippines will necessarily depend upon the developments of the war. The United States will consider its own interests above those of everybody else. Its course in the case of Cuba is unselfish. It only desires good and independent government there. But its bills are growing heavy, and the Philippines, if they can be held, will in some way help to foot them. Spain has elected to dance, and, according to the rule, must pay the fiddler. Europe knows how that is. —_s+>—___ ‘The Reconcentrados. Mr. Pepper reports the State of Texas still at Key West, loaded with food sup- plies intended for the reconcentrados. It ts useless to forward the supplies until they can be landed in Cuba under the protec- tion of American guns; and even then their distribution must follow in the wake of the army's advance. The Spaniards, with an opportunity, would seize and appropriate them to their own use. They are on short commons themselves, and would not hest- tate, of course, to help themselves at the expense of people whom they have already reduced to beggary. This has been one of the saddest features of the crisis. The humane work under- taken by the United States had to be sus- pended when war became inevitable. It could not be prosecuted through Spanish agencies. To have made the Spaniards the custodians of supplies for the benefit of the reconcentrados would be about as wise as would be setting wolves as guardians over lambs. So that when the American consuls returned home the members of the Red Cross Society accompanied them, and presumably, since that time, the helpless People in the island have had to shift for themselves. But deserving as those people are of as- sistance, and anxious as the American People are to render it, that object alone will not decide the time or place for the landing of the American troops in Cuba. The charity supplies will accompany the troops, and the needy who are in reach will all be fed. but once the union with General Gemez is effected and the march on Ha- Vana begins, the supreme aim then will be to put an end to Spanish rule as speedily as possible. When Spanish rule ceases, then starvation ceases, and all the people in the island whose condition demands it will be assisted until they are able to again stsiain themselves. The declaration of war has necessarily been fatal to many of the reconcentrados, who, had the American bounty not been interrupted. would have been saved. But the responsibility lies wholly with Spain. it was her cruel hand which in the first place brought thera to the brink of the grave. and then by forcing the United States into war, deprived them of their only friend and helper. But thousands will be saved from death by the ending of Span- ish rule in Cuba, and will owe their lives to the energy and liberality of the Amori- can people. ———>+e—___ If the Spanish officers are determined to sink vessels rather than allow them to be captured, it would be humane to permit the men to disembark and commence oper- ations with the ships in the Atlantic ocean. ———_++o— The American navy can for temporary Purposes be depended upon to make up in quality for what it may lack in quantity. wee failed to do anything with Cuba, al Weyler is clamoring to be sent out rid and Washington. Madrid and Washington just now afford Another of those striking contrasts which have marked the pending struggle between Spain and the United States. The former capita e Mar- tial law has been proclaimed and it is now threatened that if the present disturbances aces continue a state of siege will ed. All this is in consequence of the fact that the Spanish peuple have at last realized the bitter truth of defeat. They have been persistently fooled for a long time. They have been told that the Yankees were mere commercials, unfit for the honorable and exacting business of fighting. money-loving cowards. They have been led to expect an easy victory over the United States, whose vessels were old and weak, whose crews were undisciplined, “whose powder was scant and whose guns were impotent. The battle of Manila, with its destruction of the Spanish fleet, has shown up the lars, both in and out of the government, and the people feel that they have been deceived and abused. With characteristic readiness for revolution they Mhreaten the overthrow not only of the ministry, but als> of the monarchy. Wey- Jer is the hero of the hour. Representing the aggressive, cruel Spanish policy of war to the death, he is the idol of the unthink- ing people. He may become a storm center in a few hours or days. Meanwhile the Spanish capital is excited, filled with mut- tering crowds and chafing under the milf- tary restraints that have been invoked by the apprehensive authorities. Consider Washington in contrast. This city is placid. The streets are crowded|'It is hoped that action only a little more than usual. The bulletin boards attract increased attention. There are otcasionally.a few shouts of joy a8 some announcement is made showing the completeness of the victory at Manfla or indicating the progress of the campaign in Cuban waters. No armed men appear on the streets. The first great pulsation of en- thusiasm over the American success has passed, leaving the’ people calmly gratified and ready for more revelations. If it were otherwise, if the battle of Manila had proved disastrous to the American forces, the news would have been received with silent regrets. There would have been no rioting. no cursing, no public condemnation of anybody. The people would have a cepted the situation philosophically and heped for better things later. Nothing would be heard about cabinet changes, or revolutions, or even of angry demonstra- tions. Thus the two capitals today afford an instructive object lesson in national tem- peraments. . ——_+ +e —____ The Isolation of Manila. The difficulty of communication between the rest of the world and Manila is to be appreciated when it is understood that there is but one cable between the islands and the Asiatic shore. This cable runs from Hong Kong to Bolinao, a point about 100 miles from Manila and 550 from Hong Kong. Th> water distance from the capital to the landing piace of the cable is con- siderably greater than 100 miles. A city of about 25,000 people 1s located at or near this landing place. So it is possible, even probable, that the derangement of the cable has taken plece at the landing place rather than at Manila itself, or perhaps cn the land stretch between Manila and Bolinao. This cable is under Spanish con- trol, though its outlet in Asia is in English possession. The sudden interruption of the cable communication may mean that the cable itself has been cut or that the shore connections have been displaced. The lat- ter is the more likely, for cutting a cable at sea is a difficult operation and requires specia! facilities that are not likely to be in the possession of the Spaniards. Nor is it at all probable that Commodore Dewey hes succeeded in picking up the cab‘e and controlling it. This wculd require a ves- sel, which he could ill spare from the more serious work of reducing Manila. It seems mere probable that the connections have merely been misadjusted, and that after he has accomplished his main task the American commander will attend to the relat-vely small detail of establishing com- munication between himself and his home government. Naval commanders are not particular about placing themselves within the range of departmental orders while they are carrying out general commands. They know their business and, as Com- modore Dewey’s exp!oit amply shows, they usvally accomplish it. After everything 1s over, Manila occupied, the Spaniards routed, the Island of Luzon pacified, Com- modore Dewey wi!l probably either send a dispatch boat over to Hong Kong, 650 miles by the nearest sea route, requiring at least three days’ run, or else proceed to restore the cable connection that has been so sud- denly interrupted. Then, and in all likeli- hood not until then, unless a merchantman should bring news, will we know the full particulars of the battle and the bombard- ment, with specifications as to the Ameri- can losses. —____- ¢-«____ No Orientalism in This War. A London correspondent who accompani- ed the victorious Turkish army during the recent war with Greece declares that it Is one of the basic principles of Ottoman war- fare never to follow up one victory with gnother. No matter how crushing a blow was delivered to the enemy, the Turkish soldiers were invariably withdrawn to their base of operatiors on the day following the essault, there to rest according to the ac- cepted Turkish doctrine. The consequence was that it required a month for the con- querirg army to progress a few score of miles, a distance that could easily have been covered within a week if the Turkish generals had shown the least degree of enterprise. Indeed, according to this corre- spondent, the main wonder connected with the campaign was that it lasted as long as {t did. The perallel betwen the Turko- Grecian and the Hispano-American wars is by no means striking. It should not be permitted to approach close enough to suggest the least resemblance, particularly in this matter of following up a victory. From all present appearances it seems as- sured that it is the full purpose of the gov- ernment to continue to strike crushing blows to Spain before the moral effect of Sunday’s victory at Manila has been lessen- ed by the lapse of time or by some un- toward incident tn the course of the hos- tilities. This seems to be the time for a general movement forward, while the Spaniards are quarreling over the respon- sibilities and threatening ministerial changes. —~++e—_____ The Spanish press censors may be re- duced to the subterfuge of announcing the truth in the hope that the public will be- lieve the reverse. ———~-+2s—___ The Madrid reports from Matanzas th: the Americans are not skilled In seaman- ship are not corroborated by reports from Manila. ——~>+e—____ Spain should reflect that in the fearful game of wer as in milder contentions next to victory the best thing is knowing when to quit. ———+ee—____ Dirty Street Cars. While the Commissioners are looking into the matter of providing the public with clean hacks, cabs and other such vehicles they might profitably turn their attention to another branch of the subject that de- mands careful consideration and immediate remedy. Some of the street cars in use in this city are disgracefully unclean, {ll- smelling, ramshackle, indeed in worse con- dition than are the public cabs and coaches that are to be regulated under the old act of the legislative assembly that has just been revived. The principal lines maintain their rolling stock in excellent condition. The cushions are dusted, the windows are transparent and the floors are as clean as constant use will permit. But the lines that are still on a horse-power basis are noto- riously unfit for use. The cars of the Eck- ington, Belt and Anacostia lines especially require the services of the cleaner and fu- migator. The windows are never washed save by the gracious rain. The floors are bespattered with mud, umbrella drippings and human exgectoration—despite the warn- ings so conspicuously posted in each car— until the interior of most of these vehicles offends the eye and the nose of every pas- senger of the least refinement. Clothing soils on contatt with the framework or the glass. The vision is interrupted by the ac- cumulations on the windows. There is no semblance of care for the rolling stock, even with water so free and soap so cheap and labor so plentiful. The Eckington and Belt lines are in the hands of a receiver, to be sure, and are being run on an eco- nomical basis that would be ridicujous if it were not a serious handicap on the com- fort and convenience of so many thousands of people. But even under such circum- stances it surely seems as though it were within the power of the managers of the lines to keep their cars from becoming an offense to humanity. The regulation un- earthed the other day by the Commission- ers hardly covers such a case, but it does not seem as though it should be difficult to discover or secure authority sufficient to require these cars and all others to be maintained with due regard for the health and personal comfort of the passengers. may be had E week on the pending bills granting the requisite authority for beginning the rapid transit equipment of the Belt and Ecking- ton roads. Even if this anticipation be realized it will be many months before the long-awaited relief is afforded by the act- ual opening of the lines on the new basis, and meanwhile there is no guarantee that the health-threatening conditions now 80 offensive to the people will not continue and even grow worse. Under the most favor- able circumstances the rapid transit goal can not be reached for many months, and it behooves the Commissioners to follow up their good lead toward clean vehicle service to seek some method of compelling the op- erating agents to keep each car run over a local street railroad line up to a certain high standard of cleanliness, whatever may be its speed. ~ ———___ oe Commodore Dewey is sixty-one years of age. Despite Mr. Leiter's Napoleonte vic- teries in the wheat pit, it is unfair to as- sert that this is altogether an era of young men. ——__+ +2 —____ Commodore Dewey is fortunate in not being so situated as to be obliged to per- sonally observe & number of well-intended tributes, poetic and pictorial. —_—_+ +. _____ If the Hawatian Islands belonged to Spain the annexation question would be settled without further discussion. + «2 ‘The Madrid cartoonists are probably very much at a loss for ideas today. So ___—_ SHOOTING STARS. Encouraging. “How has General Blankspace been get- ting along?” inquired one member of the Spanish cabinet. “I don’t think he has been losing as many men as usual,” replied the other. “He hasn't reported ary victories for some time.” “Some men,” said Uncle Eben, “will hab a heap ter say ‘bout bein’ ‘sturbed by a baby. But dey’s ruffickly silent when it’s a Welsh rabbit dat keeps 'em awake.” And a Palpable One. *Twas said that all the world’s a stage. ‘Things haven't changed a bit. Our menster cannon now come forth And straightway score a hit! Mach Employed. “I suppese you communicate a great deal in ciphers,” said the young woman. “Yes,” replied the Spanish officer. “They are used a great deal in answering when I ask hew much money they can let us have.” A Voice. “Haven't you any volce in the affairs of your country?” inquired the American. “That question,” said the Spaniard, draw- ing his mantle haughtily around him, “is an insult! Of course we have a voice in the affairs of our country. Whenever the government makes an announcement of any kind we are expected to say ‘hoora: Childish Amusements. “Put away the rusty thumb-screw,” Said the little king, one day. “Toys like this have grown familiar. They no longer cheer my play. “Each one of my dollies suffers From a dislocated back. It no longer gives me pleasure To behold them on the rack. “I've outgrown these nursery trifies; Each has served me in its turn, Yet the days are 'ong and weary, And for something new I yearn, “So, my ministers indulgent, Give, that I may smile again, Playthings to my years more sulted; Battle ships and living men.” ————+2e—___ HAWAII NEEDED. Necessary as a Coaling Base, ‘Weshington Correspondence New York Herald. Commodore Dewey's victory off Manila Was the subject of serious consideration at the White House and Navy Department to- day, particularly in reference to the supply of coal Commodore Dewey's fleet has on hand. When the fleet left Hong Kong for Manila the coal bunkers of every vessel were filled to their utmost capacity with fuel. In ad- dition a collier with a cargo of 3,500 tons of coal accompanied the fleet. The ques- tion under consideration today was how much of that coal supply has been ex- hausted and how long the remaining quan- tity will last the admiral in the event of a protracted blockade at Manila. It was during the consideration of this subject that the question of annexing Ha- wali forced itself to the front. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, Senator Frye of Maine and Senator Gray of Delaware, three of the ablest and best-informed members of the committee on foreign relations, were at the Navy Department and discussed the Proposition with Secretary Long. Senator Lodge said he regretted very much the failure of the United States to annex Ha- wail several years ago. “We never needed it as much as we need it today,” added the Massachusetts senator, with great earnestness. “It would be an invaluable piece of property at this mo- ment, and in my opinion the United States should not hesitate a moment longer about accepting a generous and thoroughly busi- nesslike proposition of the Hawaiian gov- ernment.” “Some of the wise men of this genera- tion,” continued Senator Lodge, “were shrewd enough to appreciate the necessity of the acquisition of Hawaii by the United States. If our people who are opposed to annexation would throw aside political and Personal considerations and look at the sit- uation from an international standpoint, and as a plain, practical, business proposi- tion, they would insist on the immediate ratification of the treaty now pending be- fore the Senate. “Take the existing conditions into con- sideration, and any reasonable man will be struck at once with the importance of the United States having a base of supplies in the Pacific.ocean. Here is our gallant Asiatic squadron fighting sucessfully to uphold the national standard in that far- away eastern country. We have no means of knowing at the present moment what injuries our ships and crew may have sus- tained in yesterday's conflict. We are also in the dark as to the supply of coal the fleet hag»at its disposition. With all the foreign ports closed against us our only re- course is to ship a coal supply from San Francisco. “How different would be the condition if Hawaii had been annexed to the United States before this war with Spain came on. With a cable communication between Ha- wali and San Francisco we could relieve Commodore Dewey's fleet from any embar- Tassment it may be subjected to for the want of coal. Consider the difference in the number of days it takes to go from San Francisco to Manila, and that Hawaii is more than half way between those two points, and ft will be at once apparent that Hawaii would be of inestimable value as a piece of the United States territory.” The question of annexing Hawaii is likely to be revived in the Senate, and the rea- sons set forth by Senator Lodge will be one of the strongest arguments in its favor. oe A Paix or Spanish Bonds? From the Pittsburg Dispatch. The esteemed St. James Gazette must have either a pain in its inwards or some nish bonds in the safe of its proprietor. One {s about as valuable as the other, and both produce the same effect. s+ e—___ Why Europe .Winces. Prom the Indianapolis News. Europe cannot be expected to be too friendty toward us this year. She has had to buy more than the usual amount of grain and provisions over here at high prices, and it hurts. ~ ——_+ ++ ____ Iusulted “Royalty,” Frem the San Francisco Bulletin. : One of ex-Queen Liliuokalani’s royal Ha- became iiously angry not long since some one mistook bim for a hotel bell boy. If the incident bad happened in this city the chances are 4t would have been the real botel boys who would have been insulted. “If they're Rich’s Shoes they*ry proper.” Ten-two F. A soldier can’t be too care- ful of his feqt— bad shoes on he is illy equipped for heavy marching ip defense of his country’s flag. Jf the depart- ing soldiery will Jet us supply their footwear needs there'll be no footsore fighters among the District representatives at least. } We'll make better fighters of them by making their feet comfortable—with shoes that ~ were made to march in—live in if need be. Ours are com- fort bringers to begin with— and moderately-priced to end with. r 5 Tomorrow we will put on sale a lot ‘of the new arrivals in ladies’ summer Oxfords at a special price to start the season. We offer the choice of ladies’ tan and black vici kid Oxfords—in every newest style and shape—and the very smartest effects—full of styl- ish exclusiveness—which were intended to sell at $3 and $3.50—for $1.98. If other shoe stores took the trouble to maintain such a stock of correct footwear for weddings as is the case here we couldn’t boast of a compiete monopoly in this matter. We can Carry into effect any idea brides may suggest—make to order slippers of every sort from any material. Our show- ing of the “novelties’—in kid, suede, bronze and satin—-is per- fect in its entire completeness —nothing is missing. Every shade in satin slippers almost —is here in stoek—out of the ordinary ones. we make to order. If you have put off getting the footwear to wear to the Horse Show come and attend to it at once. We have every- thing 1 the footwear line that is correct and fashionable for this important social event. Again we-tell_you of the offering of ladies’ $3.50 “So- rosis” Shoes for $2.48 to close them out. Her fter we can sell a betted! quality for the same money—which explains the reduction. ©7Foerderer's_ ‘Viel 7Dreasing,”” fn all colors, for wh tent senthg ute cents ie B. Rich’s Sons, “High-art Jeotgere for the glite,’* =two F:St.., vhere, el is hes stead. Ten Inn “Ceres’’- the peer. the purest of all flour. ° Victory! Just as the American flect was victorious over that of the Span- ish:so will you be vic- torious in * producing the best and - lightest bread, rolls, pastry,etc., if you use “CERES” Flour. For years this flour has stood for all that’s best in flourdom. It’s a truism that. “Ceres” Flour makes “more,” “lighter,” “whiter,” “sweeter” and “better” bread than any other flour! Secure it from your grocer. All grocers sell “Ceres” Flour. Accent no substitute, Wm. M. Galt & Co., Wholesale Flour Merchants, Ist and Indiana Ave. it DS330000- 20000 GF ONLY $1.25 FOR 24 BOTTLES. ‘Export’ Beer Is A Winner : With the “boys.” They —— drink as much of it as —— they like—without fear of —— having a “large” head Washiu 4th & F Sts. N.E. "Phone 2154: nextday. “Export” leaves no umipleasant after- effects. It’s-the most de- —— lightful of aH fine beers, irst-class bars serve it. We'll send ggidrese in unlettered 2 Brewery Co. Fi 24 bottles to your ‘wagons for only my3-t,th,s-38 ~ aaa eam > DOD OD SODA WATER With Crushed Fruits. Peaches , mind—Dbat ad Housekeepers’ Day _ at The Palais Royal. ousefurnishings from the Auction Sale of E. Bissell & Co., Murray street, New York, and so, for tomorrow, we have a “Housekeepers’ Day’’ that will be looked forward to by every one requiring summer furnishings. On Basement Floor. ARBAGE Cans with air tight cover at 29c instead of 50c The “Star” Gas Stoves, with two double burners, at 97c instead of $1.48. . stead of 69c. The “Star” Oil Stove, with two large wicks, at 49¢ in- Gem or Lightning Ice Cream Freezers, family size, at 98c instead of $1.48. .. . Toilet Sets of nine pieces decorated china at $1.29 instead of $2.25....China Tea Cups and Saucers at 2c instead of 5c... . Pearline, Babbitt’s Soap and Stove Polish at 3c. Let these few price hints tell you of $15,000 worth of Housefurnishings bought at auction and of- fered at auction prices. OF This hasrm-nt floor fr Refrigcratcrs, Water Coolers, Trunks. Bags. Gas and Oil Ranges and Stoves, Enameled Iron Ware, Tin Ware, China Ware, Glass Ware, Willow Ware—all at auction prices, On the Fourth Floor. OINTLESS China Matting at 15c, instead of 25¢ yard....Window Screens, with hardwood frames, at 15¢, instead of 20c....Screen Doors, in all sizes, with hardwood frames, at 65c, instead of 98c. Enamel and Brass Beds, at $2.69, instead of .$3.50....Reversible Mat- tresses, at $2.98, instead of $3.98, and wire-woven Springs, at $1.30, in- stead of $2. Skilled workmen to make smmer clothes for your home—$8 98 instead of $11 for measuring. making and fitting Slip Covers of Gest linen to S-plece Suite Furniture. making and fitting hand-made Opaque Cloth Shades to your winder in reply to postal or telephone and furnish estima’ 8c instea Me for ws. One of our men will call for any kind of work needed. On the Second Floor. LL linen-hemmed Huck Towels, 17x34 inches, at 8c, instead of 124¢ ...- Ready-to-use hemmed Sheets, 54x90, at 33c, instead of 40c. .. - Pillow Cases, 45x36, at gc, instead of 12}c. Pure Linen Table Damask, 60 inches wide, at 59c, instead of 75¢ yard. O7Table and Bed Li will save you from 15 to 25 per cent. n—everything known as Housekeeping Goods—are on this second fioor. While prices of regular stock are less than prevailing for equal qualities, the newly acquired The Shirt Waist Sale. LEASE do not let these bargain prices for the “Derby” and “Ideal” establish a standard. Believe us when we tell you that these prices are but temporary. Remember, ‘tis but the beginning of the sea- son, and that full prices will be asked of us when new supplies are re- ceived. Those that profit by this statement now will remember our warning with gratitude. ” The ‘Derby. 98c tor $1.48 to $1.98 lots of this season's very latest effects in Bayadere Stripes and Shepherd's Plaids of Fast Cclor Chambray. $1 48 for “Derby’’ Waists that have been = and will be in regular stock at $2.50 each. Those who know and appreciate these waists will recognize the bargain opportunity. The ‘‘Ideal.”” BOC 108 the 59c to Te “Ideal.” with none of the objectionable features generally asso- lated with cheap waists. 59c for the famous “Ideal, terials and fest im superior ms- colors. Only 79 for the * the only rivals of the The Sale of Ribbons. (The maker's entire stock ef S:with best Shirt Waists so with best Ribbons—They are imitated “fancies.”” to. retail at low prices. Such goods bring good profits to the re- tailer and enable them—if of elastic conscience—to advertise “rare bargains.” Those deluded into buying and wearing such goods can be pointed out cn the streets as surely -s could the convict should he escat in prison garments. The Palais Royal war against trashy goods is rais ing an army of followers, who will heartily inderse the sentiments of this paragraph. Best Ribbons. 3 yard for guaranteed 50c to 68e qualities, 4 to 5 inches wide, in every latest effect for millinery and dress trimming. [Oc 22"! for guarantecd 38¢ quality Mibbons, 4 end 4% Inches wide. More than a thon- and pleces, in every fash!onable effect and color. 15 32td for guaranteed 19¢ and 25c qualities, 3 and 3% inches wide. All pure silk and in bewildering variety, rot a yard passe in ma- terial, style or color. Best Hats. Knox Yacht-shape Straw Hats, with latest high and tow crowns. Nearly half the prices generally asked for Knox shapes. ADE for Knox Senette Braids; $1 for Best Milan; $1.50 for Best Split Straws, And the Knox Walking Hat, of white, black, navy and combina- tion color straws, is kere at $1.50 instead of $4. Best Parasols. Picked up by our “buyer” last week in New York of overstocked maker. $2.OM 11 evsranteed $3 to $9.50 quality Para- bd sols aud Sun-Kain Umbrellas. Forty styles in the Parasols, and Red, Blue, Green avd Black Silk Umbrellas, with 22, 24 and 26-Inch Para- gon frames, Tight-rolling, on steel rods, Extra silk cover, silk tassels, ete. Cloth Costumes. Final reductions in prices of Cloth Suits come with the arrival of the Wash Dresses. $6.79 fF, the $10 Covert and other Cloth ‘6 Costumes, in black, tans, greens, blues and grays. Mostly with fly-front jackets; all with latest cut skirt. All sizes, — * for the $12.50 Sults of Coverts, Chev- $8.98 {its ‘ana’ Broedcloths: blouse and Ay- front jackets; correct skirts. New blues, browns, grays and black. In all sizes. 15 Suits of Venetian Cloths, $11.79 ne Se ocean other ultra-tashionable colors. for the $6.50 to $8.98 Separate Skirts, $4.79 oF Gectots, Modairs, Serges, Broad- eloths, plain and bralded—black and colors. Every pair warranted by maker to us and by us to you. than ever before price. Best Jewelry. 48c for Shirt Wulst Sets of Sterling Stiver and fac siniles of sol:d gold, set with tmita- ticn precivus stones. Some of French Enamel are the genuine Imported sets, worth $1. 3De for Jeweled Breastpins and Hot Pins. - Coples of the bejeweled turtles, horseshoes, wreaths, now so fashionable in expensive Jewelry. Best Underwear. Siegel Bros’ “drummers” sam- ples of Bridal Gowns, Skirts, etc. Some worth $10. In four lots, at 82c, $1.19, $1.98 and $2.98 for choice. for Ladies’ ard Misses’ Combination Ribbed Suits and Separate Vests and Pants. Some cf silk, are worth 75 cents. 14c for 25 Black end Fancy Hose; 2%e for 35¢ and S0e qualities. Our importers’ odd doz- ens and half dozens. Best Dimities. 1,000 pieces of genuine imported Dimities, in all the season’s effects, at 15c instead of 25c¢ yard. Ic yard for American-made Wash Dreas Goods, intended to retail at 12}%c. Bewitching styles cud colors. See them. Best Silks. The new Summer Silks were bought and are to be sold at less than to be prices, to force the season. 75¢ & i i i if ag J 4 i i i A Bargain, you know, is not how much you pay, but how much you get. The test of a flour is not what it costs, but the quantity and the quality of the bread it makes. Cream Blend Flour !s Best. Test it any way you will. You'll find it yields 4 MORE bread to the barrel than other brands. You'll find that it NEVER FAILS to make ideal Bread, Rolls, Cake and Pastry. C7 Grocers who sell ibe best have “Cream Blend’ INSIST on having tt. 8. B. Earnshaw & Bro. Wholesalers 1209 1207-1100 11¢b at > > $ > > 2 2 3 1000-1002 M. it PISS SSe TOSS eeeeec rede, “Cute” Effects in Leather Belts. iii You can't find the many “ente,” ontof- (11 the-ordinary effects in Ladios’ 1 11 i. Belts at the = pe stores that “~ seea here if ye : want something “‘ex- clusive ou ell styles, in al os of leather, et an = pe ngs Sager 25¢c., 50c., 65c., 75c., $1 up to $3 1 -and a brillisnt collection of the handsom- shown in this city. Reston sores eH HHH a ee HH HH HHH HH HHH tit na KNEESSI, Price Now Is --We refer to those ( FOOT FORM OX- FORDS we reduced. $2.50 is our regular price == $3.50 can’t buy better any- where else. They’re All, Chocolate Foot oa Oxfords. No Blacks. 3 of our most popular styles. Every size--1 to 9-- AA to D. Need a low shoe? F St., Cor. 13th. Seopopopo pots S Let Us Send You The Groceries when you leave town for We prepay the freight ceries, ‘Table Luxuries, point Within 50 miles of the city. deliver goods at the freight office free of charge. W. B. Hoover, 1417 N. Y. Ave. my3-t,th.s-14 fe aT —— — © ji We extend a cor- dial invitation to the 0 call and in- A Big Business. | We need such a huge sign so that every one who passes by will remember that we upholster and re- |) cover Furniture—remake |) Mattresses—and clean Car- pets in matchless style. | Storage. We have every facility for safe convenient stor- age. » Fireproof building. | * Lowest rates. Stumph Bedding Co., Empire Carpet Cleaning Works), 7th and K Streets. it SSS = i a a a ed ee eR Hy ne HE ough satisfaction as Mowers, wo our price, $1.90. 1 = John B. Espey, inn we 2B ROAR IR ROR AAAS, For the 3 Horse Show. 3 Prize — Horse Shoe § Brooches, : Pins and 5 Soe ‘Pins of sasorted sizes. 4 5 i