Evening Star Newspaper, May 21, 1898, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. SATURDAY.............-.- May 21, 1808. CROSBY S. NOYES. ++-+-Edltor. THE EVENING STAR bas a regular and permanent Family Circula much more than the combined cir- eulstion of the other Washington dailies. As 2 News wnd Advertising Medium it has no eempetitor. {7 Im order to avold dciays, on ac- count of letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connect: with the mply to THE STAR, or to orial or Busin Depart- ording to tenor or purpose. God Speed! fore the dawn of another day the Dis- regiment of volunteers will be well on its way to its secoad camping ground at Chickamauga, where it wili be given its final in tions for the campaign which, “ it is soon to enter. The regi- pen recruited from exceptionally Drawa mainly from the organized National Guard of the it inctudes a very large per- centage of men well drilied In the arts of war as far as they can be learned in time* of peace, accustomed suifictently to the hardships of camp life io prevent much physical comfort resulting from the initial stages through which the volunteers are now passing, and physically so souné that the chances of sickaess and uccidentat In- it is confidently feit that this regi- which has gone ‘nto camp with an ly complete and efficient equipment, 's in the front rank of the entire vol- er army as regards fitness ior service. S well officered, under the command of @ man who has won the high esteem and the sincere regard of the entire community in the various capgcities in which he has been placed. Col. Harries, as commanding general of the Guard, has earned the confi- ence and respect of the men under him. District disability are reduced to a minimum. deed, ment, be regiment is to be congratulated, not iy upon the spirit that animates the members in their relations toward their colonel, but also upon the faith the com- munity has in him and !n the eptire organi- zation. Speculation as to the future career and opportunity of the regiment has made note of the possibility that it may be among those chosen for duty in the Philippine Islands. The determination of ihe govern- Ment to increase the force to be sent thither seems to mean that some of the troops now assembled in he east will be selected for this duty, and if this policy should extend to the voluateers there is no regiment more likely to attract atten- tion by its high state of drill and discipline and its availability than the First District of Columbia Volunteers. But wherever the Tegiment may be placed, on whatever sert- ous or trivial duty it may be sent, it is as- sured that it wiH reflect credit upon the capital city and upon the men who have labored so hard and well to perfect its or- ganization. Today's demonstrations will indicate to these departing soldiers that they leave behind them thousands of hearts everflow- ing with hope and faith and good wishes. The President and his official associates Will no doubt join with the citizens in in- dicating the hope that the bes: of fortune may attend these gallant volunieers from the nation’s own city, who have offered their services to the republic in response to its call. God-speed! ———-+o+—___. Spanish Deceptions. The Spanish authorities in both Manila and Havana, in anticipation of an Ameri- ean invasion, are preparing for a stubborn resistance. They are asking us to believe that they will stand out to the end. They are adopting characteristic methods of rousing the rank and file of the soldiery. At Manila, for an instance, the Roman Catholic archbishop, in a pastoral letter, made the following appeal: “Christians, defend your faith against heretics, who raise an insuperable barrier to immortal souls, enslave the people, abolish crosses from cemeteries, forbid pas— tors to perform baptism, matrimony or funeral rites, or to administer consolation or grant absolution.” At the very time that this letter was be- ing read at Manila, the members of the Roman Catholic communion throughout the United States were listening to a pastoral letter in which th: American cause was Strongly indorsed and prayers advised for {ts success. And only last Sunday the flag was hoisted and blessed at one of the larg- est churches in this city, in the presence of an overflowing congregation, which joined in singing the “Star Spangled Banner.” In Cuba the play is equally upon the credulity and ignorance of the Spanish sol- diers. They are fed on the most fantastic lies about their own superior prowess over the Yankee pigs, and are kept utterly in the dark respecting events abroad. Ma- nila is celebrated as a Spanish victory. Every bit of firing along their own coast’ is described to them as a Yankee defeat. The whole Yankee fleet has been whipped by sections, and several of the largest ships have been disabied and laid off for repairs. And so on. But, of course, it Is agreed at both points that a test of strength is to come. The heretics will effect a landing at Manila, and the pigs in Cuba, afd the Spanish sol- diers must be ready for them. They must fight to the death, and show the superior stuff of which they are made. When the Spanish soldiers in Manila dis- cover that among the invading “heretics” are members of their own faith, and those in Cuba discover that the Yankee pig is not @ squealer, some disarrangements of Spanish plans are certain to take place. Spain not only deceives her own, but tries to deceive the outside world. ———~ee—____ A Harmonious Creation, The so-called clock on the tower of the so-called new post office building sems to be in harmonious keeping with the archi- tectural and constructive bungling of that fo-called edifice. It doesn’t go; and if it kept time no one could possibly tell the hour of the day by looking at its face. 0 The promptness with which London serio- comics have taken the cue and begun to sing refrains about blood being thicker than water would, with any monarchy save Eng- land, arouse suspicions of a music-hall cen- sorship. —_——_+s—____ More Bad Gunnery. The detailed accounts of the San Juan en- gagement furnish another demonstration of poor gunnery on the part of the Spaniards. Take the experience of the torpedo boat Porter, for instance. This little craft van- tured far in toward shore, and, no batteries being visible, a daring maneuver was exe- cuted. Suddenly from a number of points masked guns belched forth a storm of shells, of sufficiently large caliber to dis- able @ heavy ship, and far more than enough to sink the Porter instantly if one shovid strike her. Of course she cut and ran, spitting back defilarce from her little one-pounder, in pitiful contrast with the great rifl=s booming at her from the shore and churning the water around her into a foam with their shells. She was a fair mark. The least degree of accuracy would doubtiess have sent her to the bottom with all hands in the first minute of tha firing. But with all the chances clearly against her she escaped without a scratch. The Spanish gunners had merely blazed away indiseriminately, in the chance of hitting = fee something, without regard for 2levations or depressions or distances, simply loading and firing frantically. This waste of ammuni- tion is rzassuringly indicative that the poor marksmanship of the Spaniards at Manila was not sfecifically due to their weapons or their ammunition, but was generally char- acteristic of the race. The excitable tem- Pperam-nt of the Spaniard does not adjust itself well to the trying conditions of an ar- tilery duel. The modern gun seems too delicate and exact a machine to be clearly urderstcod and effectively handled by these men. High eutkorities have declared that one of the most positive reasons for ex- pecting the certain defeat of Spain in this war or any other with a nation compos2d of other than Latin peoples is that the dis- pesition of the groups dwelling on the bor- ders of the Mediterranean does not meet the requirem2nts of modern warfare, with its exacting demand for mechanical skill and fins work in handling guns and ships of war. Thus far in the campaign these theories have been carried out to the per- fect satisfaction of the American people. It is to be hoped that the demonstration will not be checked. ——_~++e—____ Spain and Spain’s. The following from St. Petersburg re- peats a mistake which prevailed for a time with respect to Cuba: “The public and the press here are evinc- ing great interest in the future of the Philippine Islands. Much hostility is mani- fested toward any scheme by which the United States, Great Britain, or Germany, individuaily or jointly, are to have posses- sion of the islands, and some of the news- papers urge the Russian government to en- deavor to obtain from Spain a lease of some of the Philippine Islands in order that they may serve as a Russian food base in the Pacific.” Spain, it will be remembered, was advised at the beginning of hostilities to surrender Cuba. Some of her European friends thought that it might be done so as to save her pride and honor. They doubted if she could hold it in a contest with the United States, and they thought it feasible there- fore for her to transfer the island to a friendly power in Europe. They suggested this course. The present suggestion is that Russia take a lease of some of the Philippine Is- lands In order to strengthen her pesition in that quarter of the globe. The argument of course is that Spain would be only too glad to treat with Russia on such terms, and that Russia, trading upon Spain’s hard fortune, might secure something of a very great value. The trouble with the one suggestion as with the other is that Spain now has noth- ing in either quarter to offer anybody. Everything she represents in the world is, in effect, to use a colloquialism, “in soak’’ to fate. She may not transfer anything that stands in her name. Manila, the chief port in the Philippines, is at our mercy, and our troops are just embarking to take pos- session of it. Thence will spread our do- minion over that whole group of islands. Whether this dominion is to be temporary or permanent is not for Spain but for the United States to decide. Cuba, as we all very well know, Is to have @ government of its own. The American people have formally so declared, and the main purpose of the war is to accomplish that end. The Spanish flag is flying at but a few places in the island, and we are on the eve of invasion to haul it down. diow would it be possible therefore for any power to begin negotiations with Spain about securing Cuba or a footho!d in the Philippines without clashing immediately with the United States? As we have al- ready said, Spain's possessions are in pawn to fate. She is only carrying the “checks.” Everything Indicates that the United States will redeem the stuff, and dominate the final disposition of tt. ——_~ e+____ Slow Cars om Rapid Transit Tracks. Good resuits ought to come from the leg- islation proposed yesterday by the House District committee relative to the use of rapid transit tracks by slower cars. This pian, in the form of an ansendment to a Jong-needed bill governing the treatment of abandoned car tracks, is intended to prevent such misadjustments as that in- volved by the joint use of a long stretch of the Metropolitan line’s tracks by the Ana- ccstia toad, which thus has access to the center of the business section of the city with its slow moving, disreputable appear- ing horse cars. This condition is a travesty on rapid transit, and is an injustice to the corporation that has spent farge sums in equipping its road with the latest and best method of electrical propulsion. For about three-fourths of a mile the motor cars of the Metropolitan are exposed to this form of hindrance, on either the north or the scuth run, thus blocking in all a mile and a half of the road’s course on the 9th street branch. Aside from the impropriety of such a mixture of slow and rapid transit it is dangerous, for despite all care accidents continually occur as a result of collisions between the swiftly moving motors and the sluggish horse cars. Then, too, it 1s altogether unnecessary, as the terms of the pending amendment would serve to show. 1c is proposed that in order to prevent the less of access to territory on the part of the slower system transfer arrangements shall oe entered into between the two lines, thus making the slow line terminate at the point of junction instead of traversing the rapid transit tracks to tne heart of ihe city. This device will give to the patrons of the Anacostia road a wider range of service without extra charge and will be @ material benefit to them. The desire of the citizens and the author‘t:es is to se- cure an entirely harmonious sysiem of rapid transit equipments. Such harmony new prevails between the two main lines, and is to be carried further by future op- erations. It would be indeed unfortunate if the fruits of all the hard work and heavy expenditures should be marred now ty continuing to permit the intrus‘on of the horse cars jnto the business section over the tracks of the modernized roads. ——___+ + « —__- The suggestion is now made that what is popularly called “sunstroke” is caused by bacilli. It seems that any medical man in search of fame can have it by discov- ering an ailment not hitherto ascribed to germs and giving them credit for it. —_+ +2 —____ The decision by the customs authorities that the Chinese tom-tom is a musical in- strument does not offer any argument against shutting out the accordeon. It may be assumed that the German Em- Peror proposes to be friendly; but he has not quite made up his mird as to how friendly. ——__ + +e —____ Admiral Cervera has not yet realized the full possibilities of the West Indian climate in the way of warmth. —_+ +2 —_____. Vandalism by the Volunteers. ‘That the great bronze doors at the Cap- itol butiding should be defaced by visiting volunteer soldiers is unfortunate, and it is well that the offense was quickly detected, and that the perpetrators were punished. ‘This city has suffered severely from this habit of careless and inconsiderate tourists. The beautiful and historie tablets in the interior of the Washington monument have is sufficient to inspire such an apprehen- sion. Yet it will be seén upon examination that there is less possibility of such danger henceforth. In the first place, Prompt punishment of the first offenders will doubtless serve as a wholesome exam- ple, particularly in view of the fact that the men who were yesterday in court have in all likelihood before now been subjected to severe military discipline for their trick. The camp at Woodburn Manor, though large, is now under discipline that will steadily increase in efficiency, and though the men of the forces there gathered are apt to chafe under the first restraints of camp life and the drilling process, there is Httle need for fear that they will not at all times be under control. That these men will come into the city from time to time on leave from camp and will play pranks somewhat to the dislike of the citizens is inevitable; but if proper reports are at once made it is assured that a speedy ac- counting will confront the offenders tf they can be Identified. The words of the major who paid the fines of the soldiers in court yesterday show that the officers in charge of the recruits appreciate the responsibility of keeping their men well under control. —__~ += ___ Every American youth, in contemplating the King of Spain, will find it in his heart to sympathize with any one who ts compelled to pass Fourth-of-July-less childhood. ———_+ e+ ___ The.ease with which Spain finds pre- texts for congratulating itself Is almost as great as the difficulty encountered in any Practical project. ——~+e—___ The Washington Base Ball Club should benefit by experience and begin to make its final burst of speed earlier in the season. —_++2—_____ SHOOTING STARS. A Summer Sadness. “What kind of rations do they give you at your new place?” inquired one workman. The other looked at him reproachfully and answered: ‘Perspirations; that’s all.’” A Pertinent Question. “Kissing is dangerous,” quoth he, She archly asked: “How soon, ‘With due precaution, might one be «~~ Regarded as immune?” Local Pride. “It's too bad!” said the man with heavy boots and chin whiskers. ‘There's a big ship called the ‘Indiana,’ and one called the ‘Massachusetts,’ an’ so on. But where's the ‘New Jersey “Never mind,” replied his companion. “We ain't slighted. I understand they’s a huil bunch o’ boats known as ‘the Mos- quito Fleet.’ A Spanish Soliloquy. “The hated Yankee and his ship Would surely meet their match If we were but as hard to whip As we have been to catch.” . Pessimism. “There is a great deal of difference,” she said with sarcasm, “between the way a man pafts with his money before he is married and afterward.” “Yes,” replied Mr. Pennywise. ‘Before rarriage, when he gives her a three-dolar bunch of flowers, she says ‘Thank you, George! You are so good and kind and generous!’ But after, when he gives her three-fourths of his salary, she merely looks hurt and says ‘Is that ali?’ Explosions. Alas, how swift the seasons change! The air was chill a week ago. The springtimne atmosphere, so strange, . With skies of gray showed signs of snow! But when the mercury took wing With upward flight so wierdiy fleet, "Twas ne’er excelled by anything i Except, perchance, the price uf wheat. So sing, ye bards, of “bursting bud” And none will question what you say. When warmth comes with a sickening thud, | The flowers have to bloom that way. —~+2___ A Yarn for Credulous Spaniards. From the Philadelphia Press. ‘The ostentatious embarkation of troops at Barcelona “‘for the Philippines” will de- ceive nobody for the present but the ignor- ant class of misguided Spaniards. When the transports and their convoy of armed vescels are reported passing through the Suez canal it will be time enough to take cognizance of the movement. Even the Spaniards are not so foolish as to believe that three or four poorly equipped vessels, third and fourth rate at best, are sufficient to dislodge Dewey from Manila Bay and enable 8,000 or 10,000 troops to land. That sort of a story would not be accepted by the most ultra marines of the American naval reserve. ———~++e—___. Madrid is Mendacious as Havana. From the Chicago News. Cutting off cable communication between Cuba and Madrid will not hinder the Span- ish from enjoying their daily “glorious vic- tory,” which may as well originate at Madrid as at Havana. _————_seo—__— A Word of Reassurance. From the North German Gazette. The Americans cannot doubt the charac- ter of our strict and perfectly loyal neu- trality after the repeated official declara- tions. The imperial policy has a right to feel confident that its more than a century of friendship to a state in which millions of Germans have found a second home will not be disturbed without urgent reasons. >—____ > In Training for the Millennium. From the San Francisco Bulletin, After having their fortifications at San Juan de Porto Rico knocked all to pieces, the Spaniards officially report that the damage done was “unimportant.” If a Castilian captain general could survive to comment on the destruction of the world at the last judgment he would probably refer to it as “a slight disturbance.” —~++e_____. The Spirit of Columbus’ Still Lives, From the Mewpbis Commercial Appeal. Just as soon as a fellow is satisfied that he has learned all his geography lessons, the Spanish fleet opens up new territory of which he had never dreamed. —>e+o—____ A Naval Necessity. From the St. Joseph (Mo.) News. If we are to annex Hawaii or hold the Philippines, or even maintain a secure coast defense, our warships must have a shorter cut from the Atlantic to the Pa- cific. Aside from the commercial advan- tage, which would be immense, tho canal is naval necessity and must be constructed without any further delay. A High Valuation. From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. By the exchange of two Spanish officers for two accredited American newspaper correspondents the United States govern- ment pays the officers a very high compli- ment —_—_--+s____ Possibly One of Polo’s Bluffs, From the Buffalo Express. The Miquelon coaling-base story prob: is a little bluff thrown out by Poio with the From the Louisville Courier-Journal. . Here is a straight tip for E 3 easiest way to insure the rio ae tae tion of the retent Philippines by the United States is for Eu- shall not If Bu- rope to that the be retained by the United Bree. Tope does not know us any quire by ati war. A Vigilant Blockade against inferior quality is at all times maintained at the gmilfy ~where .Cream Blend lour_ is prepared. Men “of ‘ripe experience— familjar jwith every detail of flour making--are in command. . What passes their careful scrutiny may * be counted on to sail un- * der the. flag of sterling * * quality. Cream Blend | Flour, Is Best. * eK Hee eH HR HHH eH KH HK Only the choicest spring and winter wheat flours are | * * * * * * * * * used: in’ preparing it. It’s absolutely free of all im- purities and adulterations. It’s the one flour—above all others—that can be re- lied upon to make faultless Bread, Rolls, Cake and Pastry. ‘Grocers who handle the best i= “Cream Blend."* Take no other. B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., Wholesalers 1105-1307-1109 11th st. s.0. . 1000-; —— HHH HEH HE HK sell INSIST on having it. 1002 M st. s.e, It = Irresistible Prices’ for Telescope Cases If you're in need of a telescope case, these prices certainly ought to make-you buy now, They. are lower than the lowest prites quoted by the depart- met stores: 14-in.,{ 16-in., | 18-in., | 20-in., 35¢. | 50c.| 65c.|80¢. 22-in., | 24-in., | 26-in., |°28-in., O5c. | $]-10) $1 -25;$]-40 aes repaired by ‘‘factory’’ work- KNEESSI,# = Se Sr ONDY $1, 25 FOR 24 BOTTLES. “Export” ort”. Unquestjonably the Best. Without doubt, “Ex- — port” is the finest beer brewéd in this country. —— Its rank among malt bev- erages is acknowledged —— by all who know and ap- preciate pure, delicious —— beer.} an Hees = {7 Have you never enjoyed “Ex- port i-send 24 bottles zin unlettered wagons — for only $1.25. Write or ‘phcne, , Washington'Brewery Co. ‘ 4th & F Sts,_N.E, ‘Phone 2154 mny21-s,t,th,38 = ee DOS SOOS Our 25-Cent Candies Cannot be equaled tn Washington. They have a quality not found in candies at this price. Al- ways fresh. Neatly packed. Absolute cleanliness und a largo assortment. Gill’s, g2t F St. and 1223 Pa. Ave. my21-4t* Leave Wai Atrive Bi my21,24,25 SSSPSSSOS Baby Won’t Be Cross and fretful during hot weather if mothers have EVANS’ TALCUM POWDER ‘handy. It cures red, itching okin—chafing—and prickly heat. Keeps the #kin clear and cool. Plain or perfumed—only 10¢. box. Insist on having “Bvans’.”” At your druggist's or here. Evans’ Drug Store rattan ys. Corn. ave. and S st. avd 1428 Md. ave. my2l-16d POPSEOLE HIT FINEST, Lightest.and ‘Strongest Umbrellas Big ate oie iat at aa Umbrellas, ov ‘brought CONSTIPATION, DYSPEPSIA, LIVER COMPLAINTS, & HEMORRHOIDS, .coin spots and figures. Reduced from 18c. to waa THE EVENING STAR, SATILRDAY, MAY 21, 1898-24. PAGES. ae The Busy Corner, 8th and Market Space. sralbena sete ng Bee? paris | S.Kann,Sons&Co. Perilously Nearing Cost With These Prices. JUST ON THE EDGE OF PROFIT—WE ARE BOUND TO MAKE THIS COMING MONDAY WORTHY OF ITS PREDE- CESSORS. : This sudden change in the weather has made us more determined than ever to force trade. Our many departments demand unloading. Stacks of new goods for immediate use forced to the front. We icel con- fident that even the enemy will not stay shy of these bargains—but will be on hand with the many friends of the BUSY CORNER - To assist in making an early attack. Silks. costotnt &S geass or een a ae eae rae oes oes ea ee gee ‘The prices we've made on our silks for “Monday's Ming will no doubt add many new customers to the list of old, true and tried ones. 2 ‘ e Our entire line of Wash Silks, including many new ones, just receiy- ed, select styles, fast colors. The regular price, 45c. and soc. Monday, , 29c. per yd. 24-inch Navy and White Foulards, in neat and effective designs. Regular price, 79c. Monday.......... 50c. per yd. I lot Fancy Silks, in checks and stripes, beautiful colorings for spring and summer wear. Regular price, 79c. and 8gc. Monday, . 59c. per yd. 1 lot of Fancy Taffetas, choice selection of this season’s patterns, for waists and entire gowns, spring and summer colorings. 98c. and $1.25 Waltiéss- Monday ccs. ..casscissecoen bee Soeessecek OOCS per yd. Two Specials in Black Taffetas. 20-inch Black Taffetas, will not crack or break, strongest article manufactured at the price. Regular value, 79c. Monday69c, per yd. 27-inch Taffetas, bright and lustrous, either for dress or lining pur- poses. Regular value $1.19. Monday.. Sc. per yd. Wash Goods ‘That fairly whisper thovghts of warm days of summer—delicately tinted fabrics greet the eye on every side—a line of wash stuffs one hundred feet on a stretch and five shelves deep, groaning for relief. These prices must do the work—and we feel confident that they will. 200 pieces Good Quality Dimities and Domestic Organdies, large assortment of styles, including stylish navy blues with white 6] figures, which are so scarce. 12$c. value.............0:2025 Wc. Mesewse, DEe z 400 pieces Lace and Satin Stripe Lawns, including mourn- ing and fancy designs. roc. and 12$¢. .......... 150 pieces Finest Domestic Lawns and Lappets, stylish designs, in- cluding plain Black, Blue, Pink, Canary, Red, etc. 19c. to 121 25c. value............ VA 50 pieces French Organdies. This season’s designs, includ- ing satin plaids. 25c. and 39c. value... . 55353553555 19¢. 80 pieces 32-inch Zephyr Dress Ginghams, including 1 21 a large assortment of checks. 5c. t0 19c. value Roe Wc. 25 pieces Imported Organdies, plain shades, Pink, Light 19 Blue, Canary, Red, Navy Blue, Black, etc. 25c. value. Ce. 40 pieces Lawns, all plain shades, including blac’ valtie: 5-5-2. SESS SaaS soos c. Covert Cloth or Bicycle Suiting, 20 desirable shades. 1 1 Cc. Yard-wide Crash, for skirts and suits. 16c ae 12 aCe Extra quality Black, Navy Blue and White Duck. 1214 (aCe TSC oe Cascade Yard-wide Bleached Muslin, better than Andros- A Cc ° 12}c. cogpin:: 74c: quality... << <<.<cesceesscee White Goods. It will take a dozen sales people to sell white goods at these prices Monday. If it shonid fell short of this it may be on account of bad weather, or ow. confidence will be awfully misplaced, 2 special bargains in very fine Sheer India Linons, 40 inches wide. Regular value, 15c. and 18c. For Monday... - -g$c. and ric. * One lot of Fancy Stripe aid Figured White Piques, 4oc. value. Special for Monday.......... 402.2 25c. yd. At 12}c. yard—Elegant fine Sheer White Organdie. Sold regular- ly for 18c. 25 pieces of Corded Pique. Regular 19c. value. For Monday insook. Special.............44c. Laces and Embroideries. The greatest demand is just about now for Laces and Embroideries—there isn’t a single wash garment made this searon which doesn't show elaborate use of either lace or embroidery for trim- mint HAVE PREPARED A SCHEDULE OF ONLY THE BEST THINGS WHICH THE TRADE 18 CALLING FOR DAY IN AND DAY OUT. 5¢. value in Fine Narrow Cambric Edging..............2%c. yard. 8c. and roc. value in wide showy Cambric and Swiss Edging.5c. yard. 65. to $1.00 value—Small lot of finest quality Nainsook Edging, 6 to 10 inches wide, very special... ..... 2.2.00. 0000ceceee 2 -45C. yard. Special lot of Valenciennes Edging, assorted patterns. .12c. per doz. 2 special bargains in Point d’Paris and Normandy Valenciennes Edging. Regular toc. and 18c. value. For Monday. .5c. and he. yard. 15 patterns of French Valenciennes Edging, ? and 1 inch wide. 35¢. to 5oc. value. Per dozen........0+.......0. Sparkling ¥ P ‘Trimmii . We've done well in this department this season — better than SOE ee 5 ‘and triple in the amount of sales. We have less stock to contend with. And yet we are making big reductions un the most desirable goods, because the season hasn't bu: four Weeks more to run, and in that time we wish to accomplish wonders. Elegant wide Mohair Trimming Braids, worth 79¢ , 98c. and $1.25 yard, FOF... oe eee e cect eee ce sce tect e eee e cece cee ences SSC yd. Fine Mohair Trimming Braids,worth 68c. and 59c. yd., for 374c. yd. Narrow and Medium Mohair Silk Trimming Braid, worth 25c. and 39c. yard, for........... ste tee eee eee e eee eee eee e os slg. yd. 1 lot of Colored Braid Sets, worth 25c. and 39c. a set, for....... 5c. 1 lot of Jet Band Trimming and Edgings, worth 2g9c., 39c. and 48c. a yard, for.......-...5+5+; See cng I lot of fine Silk Mohair—Jet and Cord Garnitures—worth 7sc., ss A Sarat of Wash Braids and Lace Buttons. 1 lot of Colored, Black Silk and Mohair Braids, in remnants of 4 to 12 yards in piece, worth 4c. to 8c. yard, for -+--7¢. a remnant. Hosiery. EACH SUCCESSIVE WEEK FINDS THIS DEPARTMENT WITH GREATER BARGAINS THAN THE PRECEDING ONE. LADIES’ FAST DLACK COTTON HOSE, FULL REGULAR MADE, WITH WASHABIE POUR A BPORS, MRT. P60 ep bono enn so Sinn sannowpices soeacascrtcaninessps ceeeee 1Te. LADIES’ FAST LACK AND TAN COTTON HOSE, BULL REGULAR MADE, DOUBLE SOLES AND HIGH SPLICE) HEELS. WORTH 20c... dt Stiteursaeh — LADIES’ FAST BLACK RICHELIEU AND i. RIBBED LISLE THREAD HOSE, DOUBLE SOLES AND HIGH-SPLICED HEELS, INGRAIN DYE. | WORTH Soc... ‘28e. OHILD'S FAST BLACK RIBBED-COTTON HOSE, DOUBLE KNEES, HEELS AND LIGHT AND HEAVY WEIGHTS. WORTH 25c. 59 - CHILD'S: FINE RIBBED LISLE. FINISHED ST BLACK aor ae x, EAD HEELS AND TOES. “WORTH ide. N"s OK COTTON SOX, 4-THR! Ladies’ and Children’s Ribbed Underwear. A FEW OF THE MANY GREAT BARGAINS WITH WHICH OUR UNDERWEAR STOCK IS TEEMING. only NEFS, PAIR PAIR PAIR LADIES’ SWISS RIBBED SILK VESTS, LOW NECK AND SLEEVELESS, WITH CROCHET AND NECK AND SHOULDERS. Sc. VALUES. . ...48¢. EACH LADIES" ‘EWiss RIBBED SILK VESTS, LOW Wi CE TRIMMED 5 (ECK ANI PINK, SKY, BLACK, PLAIN AND WHITE. $1.00 VALU! 9c, EACH BED WHITE COTTON VESTS, LOW NECK AND SUBEVELESS, WITH LACE EDGE, SILK TAPES AT NECK AND SLEEVES. WORTH 20c. COTTON COMBINATION SUITS, “ONEITA” MAKE, tow — ES, WORTH NECK AND SHOULDERS, IN LADIES’ SWISS RIB) FANCY CROCHET AND LADIES’ SWISS RIBBED SLEE’ KNEE LENGTH; ALL 812! Soc.... Se. EACH ANC ALDEEN'S BALBIGGAN SHUTS, HIGH NI LONG AND SiiORT SLEEVE. WoRTH ates a eee . EAC! 7 |, KN! LENGTH. 2c, PAIR Summer Curtains and Draperies. White Swiss Mustin Curtains, ruffled, 3 yards long. Reduced from ‘ Colored Figured Lappet Lace Curtains, 3} yards long, ruffled. = = 200 soi Imported White Scotch Muslin Drapery. Patterns of 100 pieces Nottingham Lace Fish Net, 50 inches wide. Reduced gp eT hey oy ey Areertpmemahdelospenenuat tieres, Reduced from $1.00 to.............050 E: Window Shades. - : Yale jue Shades, spring roller, 1 yard wide, 2 yards long, for 25c. “We take your order to fit any size window and hang them up 25 per cent cheaper than any house in the city. $800 Bradbury Upright In Even Exchange for an old i square but pianos in want ¢ Wash) Square Piano. wee rom ooo | ose paper and sealed it 29% 7 unknown to us) and * * * put it in a safe deposit vault. °° * We will make an even ex °* * ange of a new S800 L “square 5 whose nner eemes °° * nearest the number selected oo° Mr Rell. FM ont. th °° * and bring it or mall it t 22% once. Pull particulars °° wtore. 7= Mr. FREEBORN G. SMITH: Dear Sir—I owa a square piano of a —__——__—_ aie, Bumbered + Which T will give in even exchange for the $800 Bradbury Up right if my mumber should be nearest Name, Address, Bradbury ,, 1225 PA. AVE. Freeborn G. Smith. Manufacturer. : ‘Phane 747 E it W. P. Van Wickie, Mgr. aaa NR RMN Ne omar Piano arerooms, “Ceres” the peer —the purest of all four, Don’t be A Traitor! HEN you are convinced that certain articles of food are best, why let some one persuade you to the contrary? Be steadfast—firm in your convictions. Let no one persuade you to buy any but “CERES” Flour. VERY one knows it to be purest and best. Only those who have interests in an- other brand think it can be equaled. Wot a grain of adulterated substance can be found in a whole barrel or sack of “Ceres” Flour. It’s a pure wheat flour all through. Send to your grocer for a sack, and be sure you secure “Ceres” Flour, and not a substitute he considers “just as good.” All gro- cers sell “Ceres” Flour, We are wholesalers. Wm. M. Galt & Co., Wholesale Flour Merchants. ist & Ind. Ave. N, Absolutely Fire-Proof STORAGE. Our entire building is ab- solutely fire proof. Ther- mostatic fire alarms are on every floor. The utmost vigilance is exercised to in- — sure everything stored here = safe from loss or injury. Large rooms. Small rates. Carpet Cleaning. If you want your carpets im am mw sean it . cleaned properly—all the dust removed without in- | jury to fabrics—let US do i the work. call. The public is cordially i cali and inspect our plant at eny time. Stumph Bedding Co. | (EMPIRE CARPET CLEANING WORKS), 7th and K Sts, i e Pay The Freight on Groceries, Table Delicacies, Wines, ete., — to any point — pry ot ef extra cherge. Before leaving town for your %* © the Groceries, cte., you'll Ww. B. Hoover, 1417 N. Y. Ave. my21-s,t,th-14 Closing Out All 18-5° $20 & $22-50 7 Drop postal or "phone aan A a country home, leave an order with us for all Ladies’ Suits, *12” the above consisting of the finest of our stock, many of them all sflk lined and braided. Pag Gagner apie ‘with you), only $1.90. and on.