Evening Star Newspaper, May 9, 1898, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR,: MONDAY, MAY 9, 1898—14 PAGES. THE EVEN! May 9, 1898. CROSBY S. NOYES.... THE - -Edttor. ENING STAR has # regalar and permenent Family Cireutation much more than the combined cir- eulation of the other Washington dailies. As a News und Advertising Medium it has no competitor. {7Im order to avotd deiays, on ac- count of personal absen THE STAR should not be addressed to any ind/vidunl connect-d wit’ th office, but simply to THE the Editortal or Business ments. neeording to tenor or purne Veterans. ‘The German emperer seems to have heen surprised at the skill as well as the valor Ameri at Manila. He “they fo ke veterans.” They are vetergns. Commodere Dewey saw more and fi fighting during the civil war than any German or Spanish sailor has ever seen. He has worn the uniform of his country ever since he was a boy, and been constantly in the per formance of one duty or another connected er sea he | low in| il fayette is now borne aloft by the one coun- | try as weil as by the other. Its rays pene- | trate to the remotest corners of the world. What is this Cuban question, indeed, but an effort on the part of Cuba to follow in the footsteps of France and the United States, and which the United States is Succoring because of its close proximity to the scene of the conflict? The one country owes it as much sympathy as does the other. It appeals in its very nature to the warmest sympathies of both. The French people, moreover, are a pro- gressive people. They are not on a plane with the Spanish people. They rank them in every particular—in the arts, in the sciences, in literature, in the drama, as well as in ability to keep abreast of the commercial progress of the day. Why should republican and progressive France mpathize with monarchical and decadent Spain simply because of being physically ber neighbor? The United States, until there is better authority than corrupt Parisian news- papers for thinking otherwise, will con- tinue to believe in the friendship of Its old ally. ‘ —~+e—___. ‘The Record as to Diplomacy. While the controversy between the United States and Spain was within the province of diplomacy a good deal was heard from with his prefession. If he is net a veteran, where may one be found? The officers un- der him are likewise all trained men. They know their duties thoroughly. and, as they have just shown, are capable of executing them admirably. Those who opposed the Spaniards at Manila, therefore, and crushed them, are veter: of the best quality. They became incible through no acci- dent, but as the result of a skillful han- dling of good ships, manned by fighting crews. There were trained men to give erders and brave men to execute them. Shall we hear the same sentiment ex- pressed when the land forces of the United States cress cver and tackle the Spaniards in Cuba? Doubtless General Blanco con- siders himself a veteran, and, of course, he is a trained soldier But what fighting has he ever scen which is comparable to that which Generals Miles, Lee, Wilson, Wheel- er, Shafter, Brooke, and other American commanders have seen? No Spanish sol- dier in a hundred years has participated in such a war as that which raged in this country during the four years of our civii strife. The struggle was an educator of the first importance, und the lessons learned at that time could not be forgot- ten. They have not been forgotten, and the men who are planning the land movemen of the American troops in Cuba, as well a those who will ex2cute them, are in point of training and exrerience the peers of any soldiers in the world. But plain as the truth is, such a jolt as that at Manila se vince foreigners t not a leaderiess rabble of money and shop-keepers; that they poss as well as spirit; that their reliance fs not rs any more than upon their “ight like for many of They ought to, are veteran fighters. ee Mereiful Warfare. Many features of the fight at Manila, de- Is of which are steadily being pieced to- gether, tend to create a glow in the Amer- ican heart in pride of the men who rep: this nation on that oc t satisfying episode titude the vi rd their enemies. It is relat a larding party took possession of Were met by a num- ber of pr sters of charity who begged them: not to kill the wounded Span- jards. Evidently w first thought in the Spanish mix slaughter, not only of participants but of survivors. The of Cuba’s struggle for freed i this phase of the dered sick and wounded men and impris oned nurses used to form frequent items in dispatche =| The §; s at Manila judged the Americans by themselves. What was the answer the ecnqterors gave to the plea for mercy? It related that the first attention received by the wounded men in Cavite was from the American surgeons. Commodore Dewey reported that he was caring for a large number of the hurt. His first thought His erness. Warfare 4d of some of its horrors by thi: action at Manila. It is demon- 1 that while this country has seen fit to proceed to the most extreme meas- ures known to man to enforce a righteous demar proposes to act mercifully re issue of the war rystallized in the-plea at Cavite for mercy and in the answering action of the Americans. ——w-o Washington as a “iitary Center. Th after victory was charity for the foe. first act was one of te Pent national capital is grateful for the favors granted today by the military au- thorities in choc #* in this vicinity a site e of th> concentration camps and for gnating che lox regi- a mere battal- These two favors Washington will t first propoged. reciated. unquestionably be found an ideal camping place for the twenty-five th nd or more Volunteers torming the while the local regime recognized of the troops in ‘he entire volunteer decision is in accordance w and hopes of the people of th oe Now that Cavite fs likely to be fean town for a while, or at le: spoken of a good deal, it may know that by the high one The army. h the wishes ‘apital an Amer- Rear Admiral Sampson w the ordinary weap. The jawbone which is name seems to be vocif. the cortes at present. ———_+ oo France and the United States. roceed with warfar2. sociated with his asiy occupied in Certain Parisian newspapers are mani- festing the liv sympathy for Sp: znd opening their columns to the most seurrilous attacks on the United States. They are likewise endeavoring to convey the impression abroad that they represent the sentiment of the French people on the subject of the war. We Jo not believe this. We prefer to believe that they represent only themselves, and that they are in the Pay of those Freneh capitalists who, loaded vp heavily with Sp anxious to have Europe int Spain from wreck and ruin. We prefer this view for two reasons. In the first place, the Parisian press has an unenviable reputation. It has suffered se- verely in the scandals of recent years. The rascals who plarned and executed the Pan- ama schemes manipulated it to their liking and used some of the leading newspapers of the city to some of the worst ends the achieved. A corrupt tool is at hand, there- fore, and Spain and those involved with her have shown their willingness to em- ploy such agencies in the prosecution of their purposes. In the second place the French people for & hundred years and more have been tl friends of the American people. The bon berween them is of the strongest descrip- tion. and there has never been a time since it wes first formed when its existence was * justified than it fs today. France ‘he United States are the two great re- es of the world. The torch which ington lighted with the aid of La- fest er Europe and from Europe’s dude echoes in this country to the disparagement of the methods of the former. The gist of it was that in Washington here a lot of novices, in their shirt sleeves, were at work while at Madrid a coterie of skilled and traine@ fine gentlemen, truly great in their line, were engaged. The judgment expressed—very frankly in Europe, and scarcely less so here—was that Spain had made a monkey of the United States throughout the whole business. Does it appear so now? The record is complete. On Spain's side may be found only a series of tricks and evasions, clothed in the elaboration of practiced insincerity, but all ineffectual. Nothing was accom- plished by any of Spain's maneuvers. Her whole course is more roundly denounced in Madrid today than it need be now in Wash- ington. On the American side, on the con- trary, is disclosed a clear purpose running all through the negotiations, and leading straight up to the final action taken. From the time a halt was called on the persecu- tion of American citizens in Cuba under General Weyler, up to the departure of General Lee from Havana, only a Spaniard blinded by conceit as to his martial powers and resources could have failed to see the ultimate consequences of a refusal on Spain's part to leave the island. «8 for the personal bearing of the repre- sentatives ef the two countries while at their respective posts of duty, and later, the United States has also materially the advantage. General Woodford at Madrid carried himself with prudence and marked courtesy, and upon quitting the country proceeued home with reasonable dispatch to make his finai report. His path has not been sown with slurs directed at the Span- ish people, or with easily exposed lie: 3 10 persoual experiences in Spain. Senor Polo aud nis staff, on the other hand, quitted their posts here to become blackguards and conspirators in Canada, and have lingered there long enough to show their dirty banus in several ways. Senor Pole in con yersaiion, and Senor Du Bose in a publi iccture, have beth applied low language to the American people, and secret service agents are now engaged on investigations promising to trace something even worse to their doors. Spanish diplomacy and Spanish diplomats are queer subjects for praise except in quarters where low cunning is held in rey- erence. ———_-++e Good Luck and Good Work. Dewey's ships were in great luck at Ma- nila. They bad many narrow escapes, and it is a marvel that the victory not mor: dearly boughi. But there was some- thing more than good luck in the affair. Good management, good discipline, good training told heavily to minimize “the chances of injury and to increase the chances of success. The American ships were kept moving throughout th: battle. sconcerted the Spanish gunners and dcubtless contributed to the immunity of tke victors. The plan of batile was care- fully thought out in advance. Every move was forecasted. Ev2ry device was consid- ered. The chann and currents of the bay were apparently known better to the Amer- ican olficers than to the Spaniards, who momentarily exp2cted to see the enemy run aground. Nothing was taken on chance. It Was warfare on strictly modern lines. The Spaniards were taken unawares. Accus- tomed to the policy of postponing until to- morrow or the day after tomorrow that which Americans would do today, they de- 2d their formation in battle array in Subig bay, where they would have been dangerously stroig, thinking that Dewey would not strike as quickly as he did. ——__+ «= The Battle-Cry at Manila. The battle-cry at Manila was “Remem- ber the Maine.” That shout, from hun- dre of men, rose above the din of the conflict and inspired the gunners to deadly accuracy. It is said that the seamen were ger for hand-to-hand conflicts with the enemy, and the thought of the affair of February 15 wrought them to a frenzy. But with all this the work on the ships proceeded with methodical precis'on. The discipline was perfect. There was no con- fusion anywhere. Perfect sympathy be- tween officers and men made for perfect resu’ts. + —___ “Adtilral” Dewey. The Star the other day, in commenting on the first news of the victory at Manila, referred to the American commaasder as an Imiral This announcement was pre- mature, but the President has set matters right by doing that which the entire na- tion applauds heartily. His promotion of the man who won the victory at Manila to the rank of admiral is merely a formal expression of the deep sentiment cf grail- tude which he, as the head of the people, feels teward this officer. —_—_+ + +___—_ The Spaniard who hoisted a treacherous flag of. truce at Manila harbot has not even condescended to offer the plea that he is color blind. ———>++s—___ Gentlemen not desiring to join the army may be comforted by the fact that it is excecdingly casy to find people to take their places. ——__++e—_____ After the “rough riders” are fairly in the field perhaps Congress will get together and organize a regiment of smooth talkers. —-— e+ _____ All that Secretary Gage hopes for is to keep the next loan from being as unpopu'!ar as certain predecessors. ee ‘The Tramps in War Time. It has been recently suggested that ad- vantage should be taken of this interna- tional brush to attempt a practical solu- tion of the tramp question. The proposi- tion is that these wandering ne'er-do-wells be drafted into the service of the United States, uniformed, drilled, armed, and sent to Cuba to form part, at least, of the first army of invasion. it Is urged that those tramps who scek to shirk tius unpleasant duty will naturally “take to the woods,”: thus completely ridding the communities that they have infested of @ serious nuis- ance. The miliiary demands of the gov- ernment, however, are too serious to per- mit the assembling of a corps of untraincd, unmilitary, unambitious and possibly wn- patriotic men to be relied upon fur danger- ous duties. The best. fighters | those taken by their covntry from the ranks of the producers, the men with a conscien- tious desire to serve the nation, who are energetic both in times of peace and war. The greatest econcmy in warfare lies in producing a maximum of results with a minimum of men. The mere aggregation of people into ranks is not generalship. The tramp problem lies deeper than this. It is not to be solved by a general cop- scription, unless it be intended to enfer upon a virtual scheme of extermination, which is so utterly foreign to the American doctrine and so antagonistic to the prin- ciples upon which the war of intefvention is being waged against Spain. If the solu- tion lies in the line of employment let the tramps be drafted te work on the roads. Good roads are needed. Labor must be had to build them. While the war is in pregress the stay-at-home tourists of the highways might profitably be set at work putting their favorite lines of travel in fire medern condition. —r+o—____ A Good Capture. The capture of a Spanish spy in Wash- ington by the agents of the government shows that the machinery of detection is in good working order, and that the au- thorities are wide-awake to the necessities of the time. This man seems to be destined to meet the fate cf a traitor and a spy. Frem all that is disclosed thus far he has been engaged In such work as Spain would like very well to have accomplished here. Information about defenses and persons, Statistics of resources and supplies and similar matters were in his possession, and possibly had been communicated to his principals, the former Spanish diplomatic representatives here, who have been so- journing in Canada since war was de- clared. The prompt trial and execution of this agent of Spain, if found guilty, will doubtless have a deterrent effect upon his colleagues in Senor Polo's gang of spies. It is to be hoped that more of them may be captured. The secret service agents have stown that they are ready for sharp work, and may be relied upon to make the bust- ness of spying for Spain in this country exceedingly hazardous. ——_>+2—____ ‘The United States und the Canal. Americans are disposed just now to re- gret that Spain has‘no possessions in the vicinity of Nicaragua. Things are coming our way at present so handily that this might be an excellent opportunity to settle the canal business for good and all. One of the first duties of this government after the war should be the completion of that canal in short order. There should never again be another s¢a-trip like that of the battle-ship Oregon. —>+o—____ Captain “Bob” Evans, who has been credited with a very forceful style of epi- gram, probably feels far less doubt con- cerning the ultimate destiny of the Span- ish ships on the Atlantic than he feels con- cerning their present whereabouts. > ee ____ The United States stands in the relation- ship of a disinterested third party in Bu- rope's territorial jealousies. As a result all the civilizsd powers would probably prefer seeing this country acquire land to having It go into the possession of a nearer neighbor. ——> e+2—___ It may take a great deal of geographic study to overcome the popular pictorial im- pression that the Philippine and Haweiian Islands when viewed from a distance re- semble a scattering collection of ill-formed griddie cakes. ——— e-____ After contemplating the probable fate of Si sta, Li Hung Chang will reflect that he is excezdingiy lucky to get off with the cecasional loss of a yellow jacket. —_+ 2 ____ Gen. Blanco’s call for Cubans to aid Spain bas not resulted in any embarrassments due to an over anxiety to enlist. Beveridge’s, 1215 F St. Just reteived a Choice Lot of the Famous ‘Dedham’ Pottery —comprising Vasesand ites of various sizes, which-are certain to be much admired. by art- loving people. Special ‘attention is called to a “Dragon Blood” Red Vase, and to the Crackle Plates, widely known as the “Rabbit Plates”—which are very popular. The inspection of the public is invited. “The Eddy” | Refrigerator Has No Equal. More thar 500,000 families use it with highest satisfaction. Call for catalogue and | book of testimonials of Prominent Washing- tonians. No charge. Er Chests, $5.80 up. Uprights, $12 ‘up. w. Beveridge, 1215 F St. & 1214 G St. - Dulin & Martin, Managers. Mowers aS Strong, keen blades —ersy to push-- never get out of order. John B. Espey, —— a Hardware,1010 Pa.ave. {80 DPQ OOOTS OOVSOd |] 0 Invest In A Camera you will find it profitable in the amount of pleasure it will afford. , We, sell THE BEST as, low. as $5. 720 per cent’ off all Pocd@Cameras. Printing ang. Developing for amateurs at lowest ptfces PlcAllisters Feast Q Opticiats,*1311" F St. D_ wyd-m,w.f.28 i DVOCOSHSDIHO3EO SDS Coal, $3.99! Tet us Have your order now for Coal before the’ price takes a jump. We booking ote and lots of orders for Ch QOD” Q Q Q ; Q Q Q Q ) zoe The press censorship of Spain might jus- tify this country in regarding blue pencils as contraband cf war. —__ +e = —___ SHOOTING STARS, “De weakes'’ mus’ go ter de wall,” said Uncle Eben, “but quickness an’ courage hab he’ped many a feller ter climb de wall an’ staht ovuh agin.” A Steady Decline, “Of course,” said one Spanish official, “we were unprepared for war.” “Yes,” replied the other. “But there is some satisfaction in retiecting that we are not as unprepared now as we would have been had they waited a few years more.” Fame. “Oh, prythee tell me, what is ‘fame?’ ” The hopeful toiler paused and cried. “How shall I know when | may clai The mark to common folk denied?” One morn he woke to hear his name ‘Twisted again to make it fit The quips which punsters iove to frame. Fate smiled and answered, “this is it.” Jumping at 2 Conclusion, “You see,” said the mzcn with a theory, “alcohol is harmful because it decomposes the water in the human system—" “Which, interrupted Colonel Stilwell gravely, “proves the correctness of my ahgument that a gentleman ought not to put watah into his system in the first place.” Significant Nambers. “Did yon notice "em?" inquired Mr. Eras- tus Pinkley. “Did I notice whut?” Miami Brown. “Dem lucky numbers. Dar afn’ no use er tryin’ ter go back on luck. It wus de seventh of May, an’ de Spanishers done los’ "leven ships. It goes ter show dat yoh wases yoh time tryin’ ter beat de combi- tation.” inquired Miss The Spectator. At the age of ten or ‘leven; That's when folxs bas fup. Ain't so much expected of ‘em. All their work gets done Early ‘rough to give ‘em leisure. ‘They kin seck the shade An’ put in the precious moments Waitin’ fur the p’rade. Glitterin’ gold an’ shinin’ silver! How they ketch the eye! Wouldn't think them men was workin’ That goes prancin’ by. Wonder ef in life’s procession ‘There ain't some who'd trade Places weth the careless fellers Waitin’ fur the p’rade. —— see —___ ‘The Spanish Financial Method. From the Springfield Republican, The Spanish colony at Porto Rico will pay taxes of $4,374,874 this year, of which only about $650,000 will be used for the benefit of the native dopulation. The rest of the money, including also large sums ad- ditional taken from the people surreptiti- ously by the crown officials, will go into Spanish pockets. If Canada were in the same position to Great Britain as Porto Rico is to Spain, remarks the Canadian Journal of Commerce, $32,000,000 of the $38,000,000 of revenue raised in the domin- jon annually would go to Great Britain, ard only $6,000,000, instead of the whole amount, would remain for dominion pur- poses. 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We have just received and shall place on sale tomorrow an excep- tional value in Bicycle Costumes as follows: Costumes of strictly All-wool Cheviot, in brown, green and tan mix- tures; made in the most approved style for immediate use. Jacket is a 3-button cutaway and can be worn open or closed; skirt of jacket is silk lined; seams are double stitched and bound with fancy taffetas silk. Skirts are made in the regulation style, with silk-lined flaps on hip pockets and wide band of self cloth heavily stitched on the outside of bottom of skirt. All sizes are represented. Special Price, $7.50 the Suit. The best intrinsic value we have “Third floor. yet shown in a Bicycle Suit. Tomorrow--Special Sale of Women’s Colored Silk Umbrellas. We have purchased below the regular prices a lot of Women’s 24- inch Changeable Colored Silk Umbrellas and offer them at the following proportionately low price: $2.75 Each. Regularly, $3.25 to $4.00. Colors represented are green and blue, green and cerise, brown and green, brown and blue, red and blue. A variety of choice selected nat- ural wood handles, including the handsome long straight or “Princess” handle; also Dresden handles with knob to match colorings in silks. First Floor. Boys’ Department. The “Mothers’ Friend” brand of Shirt Waist is becoming more and more popular every year. The “Mother’s Friend” have the patent waist band and no buttons can be torn off. Every mother knows what that means. A special is being shown in this brand fn un- laundered Percale at 39c. each. A little better quality, laundered, in good styles and fast colors, at ‘The “Thistle” brand of Fancy Blouse Waists is the acme of perfection—we have a splendid assort- ment of them for boys 3 to 9 years of age, at prices ranging from 5oc. to $4.50 each. One of the best values ever shown In this brand is the quality that brought $2.75 last season—this s-ring’s price Is $1.89 each, ‘Third flocr. Decorative Screens. We have just received a large lot of 3-fold Screens, highly polished solid oak frames, with dainty silka- lire Flings, which we offer at the special price $1.50 each. Value $2.00. Better grades up to $25.00. Fireplace Screens. E A very large assortment of Fire- place Screens in the newest effects. These are indispensable at this sea- son of the year. Special—50 Fireplace Screens, oak or mahogany frames, silkoline or crepe fillings. 69¢c. each. Fireplace Screens, with fine oak frames, filled with French tapestry panels—very handsome. $3.50, $5.00 and $6.25 each. ‘Fhird oor. Neely’s New Reversible Historical Chart Political Map and United States Map combined. The. political dia- gram used on this chart is the inven- tion and work of Professor W. R. Houghton. This map shows the complete political parties in the United States from George Wash- ington down to President McKinley. The other side shows the United States, Canada, British Columbia and North America with all the rail- roads, counties and principal towns up to date. Constructed-from the latest gov- ernment and railroad surveys; also gives the chronological discoveries, explorations and important events from 1492 down to 1890; shows the population of each country and the standing armies. This will be found of special interest during the present war. 75¢. each. Book Department—Basement. ee tn an Spring Wedding Gifts. We are now showing many dainty pieces of China and Cut Glass at es- pecially low prices. Our stock of Modern Lamps is now complete. We call especial attention to the following items selected from a large up-to-date stock: Cut Glass Handled Olive Dishes... 95¢. $1.00 Green and Gold Vases............0.0042 New Low-shaped Central-draught Lamps. $5-00 New Decorated 536-piece China Tea Sets, 95-00 New Cut Glass Tumblers, dozen... --. $175 $1.00 Many small lots offered now at clearing prices. Fifth floor. Qur China and Glassware Exposition. We invite the Washington house- keepers to examine our assortment of China, Crockery, Glassware, Lamps and Housefurnishings. Never before have we shown such a large and varied stock of the best Foreign and Domestic Wares as now, and never were the prices so low. We quote a few items and invite comparison of styles and qualities: New Decorated Ice Water Pitchers. New Cut Giass Tumblers, dozen. New Cut Glass Water Pitchers.......... $1.00 | 3 it 9 Unhandled Slop Jars. ‘Thin Bavarian China €ups and Saucers... LOC. pasigar Preseed Glass Table Tumblers, with 90. Glass Jelly Molds, with tops, 2 for....... 5c. New Green and Gold Glass Vases......... Toc. New Imitation Cut Glass Berry Bowls... 15¢- New Plain Glass Berry Bowls........ ccn SC New Glass Berry Saucers, dozen........... 50C+ New Thin-blown Table Tumblers.......... 3C- New Thin-blown Colored Table Tumblers... 5°- Fifth tor, Genuine Dover Egg Beaters. We shall offer tomorrow one lot of Genuine Improved Dover Egg Beaters, which are the best Dover Egg Beaters made, and have the new cog attachment, at the special price, 7c. each. | Fifth floor. Tayior’s Improved Royal Waist and Skirt Supporter Is far superior to any supporter on the market. It can be adjusted in two minutes, requires no sewing, arid has no points to stick the fingers. Holds the waist and skirt together firm, and is a perfect support to the back. For sale in Notion Depart- ment. 25c. each. Firat floor. The “Odorless” Refrigerator, The scientific food preserver—for sale by us exclusively in Washington. The air circulation in the “Odorless” is so perfect that you can put onions, bananas, berries, melons, meats, cheese—anything that has an odor—together with milk and butter, leaving the latter two in Open ves- sels without contamination. This Refrigerator is not only hygienic, but economical in ice, and needs no weekly scalding or scrubbing, therefore it labor saving. You assume no risk, as we guarantee it to do all we claim if direc- tions are followed. Read the following testimonial from Mrs. Rorer: Mrs. Sarah Tyson Rorer, principal Philadelphia Cooking School and editor household department, Ladies’ Home Journal, says: “Fifty pounds of ice in a refrigerator will do the work of seventy-five or one hundred pounds in a chest. In the latter you get the cold from contact with the fee. Necessarily there is mois. tore. Food spoils quickly in moist air. In the refrigerats: you use cold, dry alr, and if your refrigerator is constructed on aclentific principles, with proper ventilation, food will keep twice as long as in the box. I am pleased to call your attention to The Odorless Refrigerator, manufac- tured by The Keyser Manufacturing Co., Chattanooga, Teon, I am using a refrigerator of this make in my school room, keeping it, or, rather, crowding it, with all kinds of materials. I find the ventilation is so perfect that even the milk and butter are not contaminated by foods with odors. Of course, I have been using this refrigerator a y-ar without scrubbing or scalding it. ‘The average housewife feels it her duty to remore the contents and the fee, and scrub the refrigeratcr every week. Under such circumstances @ refrigerator soon wears out, and, in fact, ts pot then a refrigerator. With such methods en ordinary box would answer the same purpose. Keep the drain pipe clean and let your refrigerator alone. If materials are spilled, Prices of the ‘‘Odorless” are $13.50 to $35.00. £ We have all sizes in stock. We also have “Belding’s Perfection” Refrigerators, The best made at the prices, all sizes of | ei Hoover & Snyder, 1211 F Street. SHOES For Spring and Summer Wear. Our new spring and summer styles are ready —comprising all the swell” productions of the best makers, in all kinds of leathers and “latest toes”—to which We invite the attention of ALL who wish THE Y footwear. ’ Oxfords, 2, $2.50, $3 and $3.50. Ladies’ Boots, $2.85, $3.50, $4 and $5. Men’s Russets, $3 and $3.50. These will compare favorably ith those elsewhere at $4 and 5- Our $5 grades equal those made to order by “swellest shoemakers. In Patent Leath- = er, $5 and $6. CHILDREN’S SHOES, in black and tan, both high and low cut, $1 and $2. Shoes Polished Free. HOOVER & SNYDER, 1211 FSt. Best Boots & Shoes. otg = r= Raa se “ = wn sebbbi be bd PPP EEE EEE EEE EE PEE EEE EEE lk ee ee ce ae + + + FELL I NA EI EEE EEE EEE EE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEAEEEEE EEE EEA EE EEE EAE ER EEE EEE EEE EEL EE EEE EEE ES Endolph, West & Co., 104 F and 522 loth st. ““Warranted’t Lawn Mower, : =-that’s an illustration of the prices we quote > on first quality garden + tools--toolsit isa pleas- ure to work with and not toys. » Cultivate your lawns & gardens this season. LAWN MOWERS—the most com- plete stock imaginable. Best grades —havPg bronze pest steel Knives and coustructed to c p nur & dy for mse St.go Hose. from 5 Hosé i wood LAW N seriptic like rain... & Steel Blade PRUNIN SHEARS..... % Good STEEL HOF SPADES, stecl...... Garden BARRO) = movuble sides...... 5 Garden Trowels............. 5€- Iron Bicycle Racks. .$2.50 West & Co., 1004 F St. and 522 10th. : Rudolph, § We Make Them. > Leather ? Belts 3 Are always in style and made of best and modern materials if bought of us. We make the Belts we offer you, and this season more stylish and handsomer than ever. « Note These Prices: 25 Black Serl Grain Belts. lined § C draped with Harness . 3 ce) Velvet Belts. sssorted colors, 4 Cc leather lined and stitehed, § Harness Buckies, $48c Genuine Seal: Belts, covered s b les or gold and silver- § finished harness buckles. :08c € Pxtent Leather Belts. with $75¢ Ss 4 stitched. £O8c *08c § Army “= Navy Style, Grain Leather Belts, assorted colors, with jeweled buckles. Pinid Leather Belts, new de- sigs, silk finteh, New Patent Leather Billet Pelts—something handsome. leather, Genuine | morocco tea popelar.