Evening Star Newspaper, May 5, 1898, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. THURSDAY..............-.-May 5, 1898. CROSBY S. NOYES. -Edltor. dd permanent Family Cireula’ s. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. In order t id delays, ace count of personnal absence, jetters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to Editoria’ the Depart- parpose. or Busines: ing to tenor Europe Begins to See. The latest London cable says: “Continental politicians now recognize that America is certain to become a first- z naval power, and will have to be med with in the world’s affairs.” This shows that light on America is pene- trating a quarter hitherto very much ob- fuscated. “America is certain to become @ first-class naval power, and will have to be reckoned with in the world's affairs.” But the fact ought not to be news any- where. If the “continental politicians” had been a little more alert they would have made the discovery some years ago. Amer- i intention with respect to her navy has not suddenly be:a taken, but dates frcm the time she began to extend her trade over the earth. It was a step made imperative by a study of the condition of her competitors for trade, and of what the laws of trade and of human nature seem ~~ demand. The United States has interests now in all quarters of the globe. It is a rapidly growing commercial power. It is offering finished products in all markets, and with success. American goods in many lines are the best on sale. But the competition is sharp, and our competitors are all armed to the teeth. Altruism does not regulate trade. Advantages gained must have force behind them—force not to be expended after the fashion cf a bully, but strong enough to meet the spirit of a bully if manifested by a rival. In other words, the United States must be prepared to sustain itself in the field of international business by forc> if necessary. It has not set the fashion; it cannot single-handed change it; it simply subscribes to it. As its interests may demand its strength will henceforth be. But what the “continental politicians” have in mind, and dread, is a new naval power of great strength, full of the spirit of fight for fight’s sake, and anxious to meddle with European affairs. They are, ef course, mistaken. The United States with a first-class navy will be better pre- pared than ever and better disposed than ever to attend to its own affairs. It will continue to fight its own battles, with due @ppreciation of any sympathy that may be extended to it from without, but with no thought of becoming a menace to fear by reason of its new importance. A powerful United States navy will be an agency—and should be a welcome one—for the preserva- tion of the peace. Al x Hawail. The military value of Hawaii to the United States was never more Plainly ap- parent than today, when events in the Pa- cific have shown how necessary it is for this country to possess a resting point in that great ocean. Commodore Dewey's vic- tory at Manila has demonstrated the force of all that has been theoretically advanced in favor of Hawaiian annexation for many years. It is now proposed to press the annexa- tien project in the House of Representa- lives, where it stands in the form of a jeint resolution. On such a measure -a ma- jority vote suffices to secure action. The House can logically and probably speedily pass this resolution as a war measure, such as it virtually is today under all existing circumstances. With this start in the jower house the resolution is expected to receive prompt indorsement by the Senate. it is known that very neariy two-thirds of the Senate favor annexation. The President of Hawaii has, it is said, officially made tendar to the Pres den. of the United States of what amounts to the mi.i- tary possession of the islands. Whether this carries with it the sovereignty over th: present republic or is intended sulely as a temporary ~-xpediens in aid of the United States in its campaign against Spain is not at present clear. The proposition seems most definitely to be that of an alliance between Hawaii and this country, giving to the latter access to the ports of the former for military purposes. That sort of annexation will not accom- lish the many purposes of the union con- templeted by the treaty or the joint resolu- tion. Full and permanent amalgamation is necessary to solve the many problems of the present and the future. The United States must assume the four millions of debt. It must take over all obligations and responsibilities now borne by Hawaii. The compact must be forever, not for the un- certain period of this war. Other military necessities than those now at hand may arise in the future, and Hawaii must be ours to cope with them as well as with those that now prompt the president of the island republic -o advance his generous offer. Therefore annexation becomes a war measure of graver import than though it re- lated solely to the fight with Spain. It must be considered as one of the broad phas2s of this nation’s development and treated accord-ngly. The matter has been de- bated fully end is thoroughly understood by all. Further argument is unnecessary. The House can pcss the joint resolution within a few days, or even a few hours. The Senate should then be sufficiently Patriotic to lay aside its traditions, as it aid cn the historic occasion wien it passed the fifty-million dollar war fund bill unani- mously and in silence, and quickly pass this joint resolution. ——————re2e—___ Lord Salisbury in speaking of the living and the dying countries cf the world must have remembered, even though he made no comment upon the fact, that during the Armenian riots a number of govern- ments »eemed to have relapsed into a com- atose state. ——_-+2—___ Neutrality. It is announced that China has declared her neutrality in the war between Spain and the United States and this arouses a renewed interest in the facilities that may be enjoyed by Coi ‘e = Dewey in <Asiatic ports in the course of his future operations. Mirs Bay, whence he salied to attack Manila, iies outside of the Hong Kong jurisdiction, a few miles to the north, and is in Chinese territory. Hong Kong, & is to be recalled, is a British possession. The laws of nations are somewhat vague on the exact rights of belligerents in neu- tral ports. It is agreed among the an- thorities that a war ship of one party to ® war may rot use a neutral port as a base of opereticns against the enemy, drawing therefrom its supplies of coal, food and ammunition. It is established that when coal ts decreed to be contraband of war, as it has in tnis case been so decreed by Great Britain, a wer ship may obtain from such @ port only enough coal to enable it to reach the nearest home port, or in some eases the nearest port of another nation, Mkewise @ neutral. It is part of the British declaration, followed in practice by most neutrals, that a war ship which has once obtained coal from a neutral port may not again secure coal from that same port or any other port within the same jurisdiction within three months. The modern practice is for neutrals to permit war ships in dis- tress to seek an asylum within their har- bors, the terdercy being to regard as harsh and unnecessary the compulsion, of such ships to go forth to meet the enemy, provided the ship seeking a refuge does not use the neutral port as a base from which to re-arm and equip for an aggressive ac- tion later, which would be equivalent to the original equipment of a man-of-war. Particular interest attaches just at pres- ent to tne use of the cable at Hong Kong by the American officers for the purpose of communicating with this government. Little has been set down in the writings on international law to govern the use of the cables by belligerents. The cable in this instance is in private hands, though to a certain extent under government super- vision. It is incredible that any precedent should be found to prevent the free use of this means of communication by our of- ficers for the purpose of informing Wash- ington of the results of the fighting at Manila. Official dispatches from a bel- ligerent are, to & certain extent, contra- band of war. It is unlawful for a neutral to convey such dispatches when they relate to the conduct of hostilities. But most of the accepted precedents-relate solely to written matter physically conveyed asin a ship and do not affect the use of the elec- tric cable, which is beyond ordinary means of supervision. If &pain should feel herself aggrieved and injured by her enemy’s use of the Houg Kong cable her obvious remedy would be to cut it. According to the inter- national convention signed at Paris in 1874 for the protection of submarine telegraph cables the right of belligerents under cer- tain conditions to cut such cables was af- firmed. But at present there is no fear that any ebstacle will prevent the free use of the Hong Kong wire for the transmission of a report of the battle of Manila. All the world is anxiously awaiting information, Spain more eagerly even than the United States, and-under such circumstances it is not to be conceived that there will be any disposition to regard the Hong Kong cable as other than a valuable accessory for the benefit of both sides. ————_ + +e _____ Keep the Facts in View. Mr. Clark of Missourl was anything but felicitous in his effort in the House on Tuesday to give the war with Spain a par- tisan twist. There is nothing in the record bearing out his statement that the demo- cratic party created the public sentiment which forced the action taken by Congress with respect to Cuba. Public sentiment with respect to freedom tor Cuba was created by no party. Like Topsy, it just “growed.” It controlled all parties and all sections. It was found everywhere. There were times when it was more demonstrative than at vthers, but at no time did it ever lose in earnest- ness er vigor. The people had but to turn their attention to the subject to feel an impatieace to have the matter taken up and disposed of. 4nd now that the war is on, no pardsan ptodding will be necessary to have it fought vigorously. There is no campaign material in the situation either as respects this year’s elections, or those of 100. As all parties and all sections voted for the war when Spain made war necessary, just as loyally to the common cause will all parties and all sections now support the war until success has crowned the American arms. This is demonstrated on every hand. The enlistments shew it. All sections have re- sponded to the President's call for volun- teers with enthusiasm. The national spirit is the only spirit now observable. The people intend that the war, which they have decreed, shall be put above every other consideration. The control of the next House of Representatives is, for the present, of minor consequence. They do not want the issues mixed, or matters of purely domestic concern to become entan- gled with matters of the greatest moment as respects the country’s attitule toward the outside world. It will be best to keep the facts in view. This is not a war of, for, or by the poll- ticlans. It is not a war to boost or to turn down any political party. It is not a war of conquest, or for plunder of any kind. It has come about by the deliberate action of all the people, and it represents only their purpose to rid themselves of an objectionable neighbor and help establish in Cuba a government worthy of the civili- zation of the nineteenth century. ——~ += ____ “Bread Riots” in Spain. Spain ts hungry as well as angry. The people are indulging in “bread riots.” In some cities the bakeries have been raided until the government, as a “precautionary measure,” has taken the baki:g of bread into its own hands. ‘Italy is “bread riot- ing’ also. This is a frequent occurrence in the latter country. Under the pretext of “bread riots,” the people express their in- dignation on every score. Professional agi- tators use the hunger of the populace to stir up demonstrations against urpopular officials. Spain may be suffering now from the machinations of these same agents. The ministry is having a hard row to hoe between the many inflammatory elements that are making the entire kingdom bot with protests and riots. The cortes will probably soon be dissolved, and :ome stroke of state may be attempted. Meanwhile the People will be driven to bay by the soldiers, and the outcome will be awaitef with in- terest by all the world, and with deep con- cern by Don Carlos and his followers. Be- set from within and without, Spain is in a bad plight. ——++2—____ A fishing boat is said to have made its way through at a time when New York harbor was sealed to all craft. Possibly this report is only an assurance that fish- ermen will endeavor to provide a few ncw embellishments to their narratives this summer. ————s22—__ While the country has not a very large standing army it has an immense force which shows marvellous alacrity in getting on its feet. ———_++e—_____ Don Carlos’ patriotism is such that he will considerately refrain from complicat- ing affairs by fighting anybody whatever. —>+o—___ In the midst of all this deserved culogy Commodore Dewey will, of course, be will- ing to admit that he had some help. ———»>ree—___. After a series of bread riots in provincial communities Madrid proposes to develop @ pride riot for a change. ———++2s—____ A Naval Mystery. A new element was introduced into the uncertainty concerning the whereabouts of the Cape Verde Spanish fleet by yester- day's dispatch from Lisbon that the vessels were on he way to Cadiz, there to join the ships fitting out for an attack on Amer- ican cities. Suspicion naturally attaches to any information concerning Spanish naval movements coming from Portugal, which is notoriously friendly to Spain despite the proclamation of neutrality. Hence it may be that this dispatch is intended as a bluff to conceal the real location and intention of the Cape Verde fieet, which sailed in a westerly direction last Friday. Until au- THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1898-12 PAGES, turned to the south or north, in the former case probably to intercept the Oregon, Ma- rietta and Buffalo at Cape San Roque, in the latter case to sail to the Canaries or Cadiz. Either of these courses would bring the fleet, according to an estimate based upon a careful consideration of speed, coal supplies and other such elements, to the supposed destination today or tomorrow, according to the state of the winds and sea. In view of the fact that Cadiz is a home port economy of coal would not be regarded and the fleet would probably make better time and thus arrive at Cadiz @ day earlier than at Cape San Roque. If Porto Rico were the objective point the fleet would now be, according to this same estimate, a little more than half way across, and the same progression would enable it to arrive about Sunday. If New York or some other northern seaport should be the destination the fleet would require nearly a week longer from now to make land. Everything is uncertain about this fleet's course and the intentions of the govern- ment at Madrid. If the authorities in this city know anything definite they are wisely keeping their own secrets. Meanwhile American agents abroad are watching for straws to show which way the wind blows and swift patrol steamers are scouring the seas for many miles beyond ‘the coast to obtain the first sign of a hostile approach. ‘The government has evidently taken every Precaution to guard against a sudden on- slaught. The chief anxiety seems to be to prevent the on-coming fleet or fleets from securing a junction with a base of supplies at one of the West Indian islands, from which it might be possible for Spain to put up a much stiffer fight than the majority of Americans anticipate. Admiral Samp- son’s ships are in fine trim, well stored with all lines of supplies, and ready, it would seem, for the assault upon Porto Rico or for a dash upon the Spanish ves- sels at the word of command. It may be safely assumed that effective measures have been taken to prevent the Spanish fleet from intercepting and destroying the Oregon, Marietta and Buffalo. ——~>r+e—___ ‘The Spanish officers aticat naturally hope that the troubles in Madrid will not be- come sufficiently absorbing to make the ministry forget that there is a war going on abroad. It would be wise for the Spanish govern- ment to end the war before some of her frresponsible ships get the country into uncomfortable complications with European powers. —++e____. Uncle Sam's investment of $700,000 at St. Louis pats him in shape to make a very respectable showing at an interna- tional mule show. —~o+e—___ It appears that a blockade is not neces- Sary to cause a scarcity of bread in cities in Spain's own territory. ————~--.____ SHOOTING STARS.: His Report. “I've just written a fine report,” said the &eneral in Havana. I wish I could send it.” “But you haven't the face to claim any more victories?” “Not exactly. But I hav2 described how we are harassing the American ships. We've got some of ’em all tied up. They don’t dare leave for fear we'll get away.” Sylvan Uncertainty. Sweet spring again has built her bowers; Yet men must ask advice: Shall they fare forth to pluck the flowers, Or go to cutting ice? Evidence, “There,” said one Madrid citizen, “I told you the report that the government has no mor? money was utterly unfounded.” “How do you know it Is?" inquired the other. “Sagasta and the queen regent are unwill- ing to resign.” Easy. “I am told,” said the young woman, “that it is difficult to draw a circle off- hand.” “It is for some people,” replied the art- ist. “But it comes to be almost second rature after you've been keeping score on the runs made by our home team for a year or two.” Under Different Circumstances, “I don't know when I have enjoyed any- thing more than getting that bull into the arena and dispatching him at my leisure,” remarked the matador as he took the medals off his chest. “You surely didn’t bear him any personal grudge.” “Yes, I did. He chased me clear across a three-acre lot day before yesterday.” Reports. The peaches may fall, as they commonly do. The news brings no sorrow profound. Each year you'll observe when the season is through ‘There are more than enough to go ‘round. But even if frost all our hopes should de- stroy Of fruit with its juicy delight, It could not disturb our sensations of joy; Our laurel wreath crop is ail right. Then let us be gay, though monopolists meet, Strange pranks with earth’s products to play; Though jocosely they corner the corn and the wheat, ‘These things won't be noticed some day. Although on the farm there is much to alarm, Consider the way that we fight! And a country can’t suffer perceptible harm When its laurel wreath crop is all right. —————~2+e—____. Bourbon Blindness. From the 8t. Louls Globe-Democrat. In Pando’s boast that he could take Florida the comic side is the side which strikes the average person first, but it has @ pathetic aspect also. It shows that the Bourbonish blindness and ignorance of the typical Spaniard is as dense today as it was three centuries ago. Since Philip II's days Spain has at one time and another fought pare every nation of Europe and Amer- ica, great and small, and has been beaten bea all of them. The average Spaniard, ap- parently, thinks all those wars were vic- tories for his country. The loss Res her do- main in Europe and her empire in American by successful revolts against her authority teaches nothing to the Spaniard of today about the chronic feebleness and incapacity of his country. This particular Spaniard, Pundo, has been beaten by Maceo, Garcia, Gomez and every other Cuban general who has ever reached him. ———++e—____ Spain’s Delight in Cruelty. From the London Mail. . ‘The position of the Spanish queen and her son myst not obscure our view of the hideous cruelties perpetrated in Cuba with sanction. Did the queen ever against Gen. Weyler's ead omstirretd can find no record of a1 she raised her voice for’ the womanhood and the children of Cuba. It did not, ap- Crueity ts ish character. aud Never have the ‘manufacturers of “Ceres” Flour lag- ged behind. Every new invention which aided the millers in produc- ing the finest and most nutritious flour 4 has been supplied. Made from hard Minnesota and Da- kota wheat, and ground by pains- taking millers in a mill equipped with the latest and best machinery, is it any wonder that “CERES” Flour —is used by all the best and most ex- rienced cooks? t makes the most -delicious bread, cake and pastry ,éver your good fortune to taste! Secure Flour from your grocer. At all grocers. Accept no substitute. Wa. M. Galt & Co., Wholesale Flour Merchants, st St. and Indiana Avenue. quick clearance. on regular prices. front, pearl buttons. 75c. Each. Second foo-, Special Bargain Second ficor. $1.00 a Dozen. Second fivor. Men’s Department. Odd Bicycle Coats at greatly re- duced prices. Mises good ‘The closer you come to our trunks the better you will lke them. If we could show this splen- did $6 dress trunk with two trays to every one who reads this ad. we wouldn't have one of them left by tomorrew night. Every feature commands admiration, Sheet-iron botiom—steel braces—Excelstor lock and heavy No. 4 dolts—and 5 bands of iron riveted on—making them practi cally indestructible.’ $10 is the ° value—our price. . O'Tronk repairing by factory experts. Drop postal. KNEESSI my5-28d SLD ODO DOOO OD DD ? Take A ;Camera —with you when you go into: the country. A whole summer of amusement for $5. * Best makes of Cameras and Kodaks, $5 up. 425 9 7th DOO OOOO] TRUNK? 1 % te women's Jackets nilk Heed, Sa PS 2 Bicycle Coats, plaid effects. Size 44. Left from $5.00 suits. Reduced to $1.50 each. 5 Wool Crash Bicycle Coats. Sizes 40, 42 and 44. Left from $8.00 suits. Reduced to $2.00 eaci. 1 Bleycle Coat, light brown effect. Size 44. Left from $8.00 suit. Reduced to $2.00. 1 Bieyele Coat, dark brown check. Size 44. Left from $9.00 sult. Reduced to $3.00. 2 Bicycle Coats, light mixtures. Sizes 39 and 44. Left from $10.00 suits. Reduced to $3.60 each. 1* Bicycle Coat, fancy brown mixture. Size 44. Left from $11.50 suit. Reduced to §3.50. First floor. Suit Department. 1 Handsome iimminated Covert Cloth Suit, — heliotrope, handsomely braided in black. Size 36. Reduced from $25.00 to $15.00. 3 fine All-wool Cheviot Suits, ee braided, plom, navy aud ao eyes Reduced Oy t en ye it vie Broadcloth Suit, richly braided Size 34. Reduced from $30.00 to $15.00. ool oe Skirts. Reduced from $5.00 nd $7.50 to $1.50 eaci 81 Soablettated Cloth Golf Capes. Reduced trom lace, ribbon and braid trim- uced from $25.00 to $10.00. ‘ancy Brocaded. Silk Cape, trimmed with chit- Reduced from $45.00 to $15.00. Sizes 34 and 36. | Reduced from § rocaded China Silk Waists. 38 end 40. Reduced from $6.75 to 4 Black Mobair Waists, tucked fronts. and 34. Reduced from $2.45 to $1.50 each. 15 All-wool Scotch Plaid Waists, all duced from %3.50 to 95e. each. ‘Third floor. Misses’ Department. EZ BO, Pet cent off all. Poco Cameras. OW EST Tt aries mma 10 Girls’ All-wool Reefers, spring weight. cA Thi Pure F } 4. 6 and 8. Reduced from $5.00, $6.00 and 10. $1.00 ort A t & ts 11 Girls’ Lawn and Percale Dresses, lace and Q ister eas ribbon tima ed. Sizes 6 10, apd 12, Hedueed each, ) Opticians, 1301°F st. ny5-28d e QOOOS DODO OD D Crushed Fruit Served With Our Soda. —enjoy our soda with crushed fruits, Stevens’ Pharmacy, from $4.50 and $5.50 to 7 Women's Pereale Wrappers. Reduced fro:n $1.25 to 0c. each. 15 Women's Fine Organdie Waists. Sizes 34, 36 and 38. Reduced from $2.50 and $2.95 to $1.00’ ea. ‘Third Sizes 38 and 40. Boys’ Department. e | 15 Wool Suits, medium shades. Siaes 7, 9. 11, 12, 3 _ Five delicions trutts—that we serve, crosh- | 18, 14 and 15. ‘Reduced from $3.00 to $1.95 each. ed, in place of the “fruit flavors.” We] 5 All-wool Golf Bicyele Suits. Sizes 10, 11, 12, have Cherrics,, Peaches, Apricots, Straw- and 18. Reduced from $6.00 to $2.50 each. berries and Raspberries. All-wool Brownie Suits 8, 4 and 5. Git you want something especially fine | Reduced trom $5.00 to $2.95 each. wy Blue Sailor Suits, neatly braided. Sizes 3, dane 5. Reduced from $4.75 to $2.00 ea, 15 Boys’ Outing Cloth Blouses. "Sizes &, 6, 7, 8 Reduced f1 9TH ‘25e. each. — ee rasa teal Sip ove ‘Outing alot iy Se Wa Walsts. Sizes 7, 9 Reduced f: 2e. each. —_ DO 900 S| Se “tame 4 and Caps, “toc boys sient 4 girle, Reduced art 4 1724 bottles for $1.25. pepe 9 ‘Third Boor. “IE ” Bee xport I’ Q|Hosiery Department. Reaches Expectations. You won't be disappoint- ed in “Export”—no matter how often you’ve heard it praised—nor how high your opinion of it may be. Men who know anything about delicious beers pronounce “Export” the king of fine beers. 0724 bottles, delivered in unlettered wagons, only $1.25. Write or ‘phone. Washington Brewery Co. 4th & F Sts. N.E. "Phone me th,e,t my5-th,s,t,38 oS Q: If Your Country — is Within 50 Miles sOne ‘of the “nest 3 Of this city—we'll send end all the GROCERIES, WINES, ete. a eee any extra . Women's Black Rembrandt Bibbed Lisle rrrgtd Howe ‘Sizes 9 and O14" ioduced from S3e. 10 25e. pair. 10 pairs Women's Fine Gauge Lisle Thread Hose, we ind brown. Sizes 8 and 8%. Reduced from $1.00 to Svc. rair. First floor. Knit Underwear Dept. 4 Pare, Black Sik Vests, high, nec tong siceves, sine. Heduced. frum 2.10% ch. 2.) pairs’ Children’s Ganse Pants. Sizes 18 and 18 20, Reduced from 80e. to 3 for Be. First fh Corset Department. : 7 pairs R. & G. Corsets, French sateen. phys Reduced eee eee 3 Corsets, we aad a 2b heduced from | French insertion, of - Supe Reduced from $1.50 and $1.75 to $1.00 ea trimmed with tecks and oe aaeerts with a ruffle of Be- insertion and $0.50 and ae ‘to $5.00 each. eee Cullaresrs Tatia a Lawn Dresses, smbeetdory ° ‘Be- : ‘Tablesita Town :}® : aoe os to less Bose Wed so -< 3 $200 zie oe ‘and iter nigh So Ps gent us a square-top table. Reduced from 25c. to 12%4c. each. - > Table es eae tt. 6 In. by 18 ¢ in tne, Cambrie Gore, Corer, tow ‘sruare neck, . paving ot ee tT ee sy col ah” Remaned trues $100 te Soe, 3 $125. $225 instars) of $200, rather 5 | "6 Cambric Corset Covers, round neck, fall waist, cht Co., +] Be Ezascen Trout Soe. to 25e- each, he oug: on F St2| 6 French. Fereale Gowns, double yoke in hack, I214 F St. tucked down front;-turn-down collar, trimmed with sageetotensssteseceesee band-embroldered raffle on neck, sleeves and down ‘who suffer ‘torturing Cashmere Gowns, amas See ORNS. t should Pome high trim- ( —t aes to glee Ucar ca velvet” Wednced front $1430 to odte 118 Ps sent Ti, CORES a cdists, 1145 Pa. ave., next to Raleigh. it Our Fon Bice sf Woodward". Lothrop, roth, 11th and F Sts. N.W. Friday’s Our Remnant Day, Our Special Bargain Day. Our great distribution of merchandise brings about these remnant days, our systematic planning makes them interesting and worth attend- ing, and public appreciation takes hold of them and makes them a suc- cess. Therefore, first and above all else, Friday is Remnant Day. Other things, of course, whatever you wish, but remnants here, everywhere, on center tables, marked with the original and reduced prices, which, in many instances, are less than half. Counters on the main floor will be filled with scores of useful rem- nants of both Woolen and Cotton Dress Goods—this season’s best styles, in lengths suitable for skirts, waists, full suits and children’s frocks. These, with all other remnants, have been marked at very low prices for there and soy ‘’ H Tomorrow’s sale will be given additional interest by the following bargain lots of seasonable goods, which are marked at a decided saving Friday’s Special Bargain in Colored Gowns. A lot of Women’s Lawn Gowns in a variety of colors, with round lay down collar trimmed with embroidery to match; tight back, loose Marked at half regular price. Regular Price, $1.50. Friday’s Special Bargain in Boys’ Wash Frocks. A lot of Little Boys’ Gingham and Percale Frocks made with plaited waist, large collar; belt and cuffs finished with white novelty braid. Price, 75c. Each. Friday’s Special Bargain in Towels. 32 dozen Fringed Huck Towels, a manufacturer’s “seconds,” sub- ject to slight imperfections. Sold by the dozen only. Regular Price, $1.50. Glove Department. 8 pairs Women's 6-button Suede Gloves, tan and gray. Size 5%. Reduced from $1.25 to Tic. pair. 11 pairs Women's 2-clasp Pique Gloves. Sizes 64%, 6% and 7. Reduced from $1.00 to 50c. pair. 7 pairs Women's Black Kid Gloves, various sizes, Reduced frc-n $1.00 to 50c. pair. First floor. White Goods Dept. 20 pleces Embroidered Swiss, eed dainty colored figures, for women's waists and children’s frocks, 44-yard lengths. luced from $5.00 to $2.00 pce. remnants Colored Linen, pink, green and tan, 4 to 12 yards. Reduced from 45c. to 25e. yard. 5 remnants Black Swiss Muslin, 3 to 8 yards. ced from 25e. to 12%. yard. ‘Second tcor. Cotton Department. 30 yards 10-4 Ragiich Crewdson Twilled Sheeting. Reduced from i5e. to S0c. yard. ‘Second oor. Leather Goods Dept. 1 Imported Pink Fan. Reduced from $12.00 to aK ‘Whie Gauze Fans. Reduced from $1.50 to Bie, ‘Opera Bags. “Reduced from 4 ‘Silk Hand oe Reduced from $2. 6 Leathe: Reduced from 35c. First door, iad Dress Trimming Dept. 1% rds Gilt Gimp. Reduced from 88e. to SOc. ae yards Green Silk Edge. Reduced from 24c. to 4 yards Black and {It Braid. Reduced from $1.25 to G0c. Reduced from 83c. 2% yards Black Silk Gimp. 2% inches wide. Reduced from 25 to $1. to Ie. ea. to 3 yard Jet, $4.00 to $1.50. First floor. Art Department. 10 Pickens Erames, with stamped linen. Reduced from 50e. red Handkercbief Bag. Teduced 10 2: 1 Hand-embre from $2.00 to $1.00. Sut-work Colored Centerpieces. Reduced from to 35e. each. 3_Hand-embroidered Serviettes. Reduced from 5 to $1.25 each. First floor. Stationery Department. 5 boxes St. George Writing Paper. 48 16 sheets, 48 envelopes. Reduced from 30c. boxes Note Paper, 48 shee Ps 3 "envelopes. from 50ec. to 4c. box. 2 Address Books. Reduced from Site, to 35e. en. 12 boxes Colored Crayons. Reduced from Se. t 8 for 5e. First door. Picture Department. 2 Photograph Engravings, in neat oak frames. Reduced from $6.45 to $2.50 each. 2 Pictures, in silver and gilt frames. Meduced from $1.95 to $1.25 each. 4 Medallions. “Reduced from $3.95 to $1.00 each. ‘rames, reduced ft $1 a! ont F from $1.65 to 75. ach: 4. reduced trom $1.30 to We. each 5, § Rou Giit Frames, reduced from Dee. to 40, each. Fourth floor. Toy Department. 1 Phonoharp, reduced from $3.00 to 75c.: @aced from 00 to Gue.; 1, reduced from §1.35 “T stable, Rotaces rem 91:20 to T3e. 3 i Doll's Beth Tub, on sinnd. reduced from 2.50 ee EL paces ced from $3.50 to §2.50. Baby Carriage Dept. 1 Whitney Baby Carriage, ate fo figured Yelour, Datent axles. best ‘springs, patent brake, ete. Reduced from $11.50 to $9.00. 1 Fancy Rattan Carriage, tered in figu satin damask, Reduced frim $25.00 to $15.00. fered in coachman’s Carriage, upholst« cunt Yancy front, Foil buck. “Reduced from $10.90 Traveling Goods Dept. 3 Canvas-covered Pee iia, leather beved, heavy brass clamps, ach, strap hinges, Excelsior tock. berd-weed ‘30-inch, duced fronf $12.00 to $7. eae seinen. redaced from a o ‘$8.00; 36-inch, seduced from Furniture Department. a oan Sa to a Bed Room Chair. Reduced Imitation China Closet. —— aslo es swell a a Plate glass. eT Hard-woad ook Cher, shelves. Re- duced from 2 Solid Oak Tables, tinfshed in malachite green. from $3.00 to a > A.00 to 8 damaged, large size. Re- 2 Decorated Wash Basins. Reduced from Extra Maptles— 18e. ‘YOUR STORE. FRIDAY IN MAY Preparation for the coming warm weath- er—is to be made a time when the need- ables for dresemaking and dress garal- ture were never so easily obtainable. “FINDINGS” AND “NO- TIONS” MARKED DOWN. 2c. Velveteen Skirt Binding—4 yada., inches aw jutina Skirt ™ Re. “plece Binding finest gual: “ae. yard T. Spool Cotton (100 yde.). 2c. ck Spool Silk. .16c. doz.—8 for Se. ‘esterly Spool Cotton—I7e. dan. ombs Shee Brushes, with di Toe. Halr and Clothes Brashes.. b Brushes. ............ vat Pallet Soup—3 cakes for. Se. Ter Soap... He White Toller Soap. - ‘8 10c. Soap for......... $ of. Petroleum Jett 10c. Taleum Powder—tin Jee. Tan Shoe Dressing ond Glass Toweling. . Latch Napkins Joc. Emery Knife and Se. large roll Toilet Paper. $ < = E : 3 Assorted Tape for ioe. G 54-inch Wire B tension Curtain Rods, brass. id Toasters and Broilers... .. lated Stove P 4 “ Papers of Tacks. 6 for Boxes of Assorted Wire Nails a Steel Corkscrews Ive. Shears—steel bolt 3 pleces Court Plaster for Tec. Babe Skin Soap..,... 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Satin and Gros Grain Ribbous—8 and 3% inches wide—12 and lic. wae. For Pri- day Se. yd. = Cream Dates ai and © Coeee out Ie all » bait Forweneds . Db. ina. only to @ customer. 0c, Fast — and | Colored Percaline. Fri- day Be. yd. 28. Gemuine French Hatrdloth— 18 inches wide +--19e. yard ‘Te. ye White Washable = Bn ox. Su. Pade. heme —~a 2th and oaks Bh en, bat - thors. Friday. state. $1.00 and $1.25 Cloth-bound Novels—90 fa- G8 Irish Linen” — ai Speen fom. Worth Sse. for. 50 doz. Ladies’ 25c. Cotton Hose—in the Rew russet shades, double soles.léc. pair