Evening Star Newspaper, June 2, 1898, Page 4

<4 THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1898-14 PAGES. THE EVENING STAR. WASHIN THURSDAY. ............-.- CROSBY S. NOYES..... and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- culation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advert Medium it has no eempetitor. In order to avold delays, on nc- sount of personal rs to THE STAR should not be addressed any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. Act at Once. Speaker Reed's alleged promise to permit the Hawaiian annexation resolution to be brought before the House as soon as the Senate has vassed the war-revenue bill is not a concession to the cause of annexation, but a distinct reiteration of his well-known Policy which seeks to defeat annexation through obstruction and delay. The plea of the sugar trust and its allies has been that the House should do nothing with the annexation proposal until the Sen- ate had returned to it the war-revenue bill, which would then serve as a continuing ex- cuse for non-action the case of Hawaii. By thus ng revenue necessities anti. ne tionists t finally ad- wa Xation the that Congress mi ving Hawaii in the air. ationists should not promise and should not cease to press for Immediate action. The trap is too obvious to be effective. The House is just now in excellent shape for a speedy disposal of the Newlands resolution. No large matters are before it. Yesterday it pa d the most momentous proposition with which it was confronted, save the Hawalian item, namely the bill removing political disabilities grow. ing out of the civil war. The calendars are, of course, choked with miscellany, but noth- ing or them approac the annexation measure in importance and urgency. In- stead of lapsing into a state of torpor while the Senate 1s deliberating over the revenue bill, the House should push ahead at once with the annexation resolution, thus utiliz- ing to the best advantage the time during which it waits upon the Senate. Such action by the House would have no tendency te postpone the finai vote on the revenue measure in the Senate. On the other hand no more ingeaic and effective method of delaying that vote could be vised than an agreement by the House not to consider Hawaiian annexation until the Senate had passed the revenue bill. The invitation to the Senate anti-annexationists to obstruct the revenue bill would be per- fectly clear and would be accepted. Al- ready the statement has come from their rarks that it is a matter of indifference to them whether they defeat annexation in- directly by delaying the revenue measui or directly by blocking the ept this Newlands reso- lution, and that they pose to work the pelicy of ruction in both cases to the fullest extent. If the House annexattc ward steadily, unswervingly, uncompromis- ingly, in their demand for immediate action by that body, regardless both of dictation by the Speaker and the crafty devices of the sugar trust and the anti-annexation ccnspiracy, the will of the people in re- spect to Hawaii will be speedily fulfilled. ———_+ e+ —___ The Spirit of the Arm The departure of American troops for the Philippine Islaads is altogether a notewor- thy affair. Hitherto our land battles have all bzen fought here at home. The war with Mexico was scarcely an exception to the rule, for when on Mexican soil the American soldiers were still very near to the home base. But the Philippinss are on the other side of the world, and seven thou- sand miles of sea wash between those shores and the shores of th> United States. When they land, therefore, General Merritt and his men will be ing the flag a long way from home. That they will carr: as it has ever been bedy can well question. rit of the men is st in the willingness with which they start upon the journey. They go not enly without protest, but with en- ts will push for- car ani thusiasm. They accept the assignment without th> slighte estion. The dis- tance, the new mate, the difficulties of | action where Spanish rule so embit- tered the population, and so ministered to hatreds, distrusts and almost implacabl factionalisms, are all forgotten or mized-in the light of duty to cau country. A minority in Congress may de- lay the war revenue bill, and seck even to deny the help that th> possession of Ha- wail would afford, but the men in arms and those who command them go forward at the order of the government promptly and obediently. This spirit is worthy of all praise. We are striking at Spain, and wherev:r her flag Mies and it is to our advantage to haul it down we should strive to do so. She is America’s enemy everywhere, and until she is humbled it should be the Am=rtcan pur- bose to hunt her and cripple her ry way possible. Academic di: ns about @ “colonial policy heap sneers by the lukewarm and the secretly unfri-ndly about shifting ground from good governmen Cuba to a land base in the far east, alike for the present of small moment. army, at any rate, ts not affected by th: but is willing to travei sta fight anywhere to uphold honor mini- and re the prestige of the country now that war in earnest and the world is witness of Amer- ican sand and purpose. ———_~-+e Admiral Montijo courteou Admiral” Dewey congratulato: delivered to messages which had fallen into Sp His government has obvious! ffered more than enough emb already through corresponden a ——_~+e Tt cannot escape observation that Fran. friendship did not materialize until that country had paused to look over the ledger. ——_~+ +s ___ Ne European Guaranty. ‘The cable from Madrid brings the follow- ing: “Tt is believed that should now intervene Spain wiil, under prot cersent to Cuban independence, provided the powers guarantee that island’s inde- pendence from the United States. This is refreshing, and shows how impos- le it is for Spain to comprehend that the Pewers cannot be brought inte her quarrel with the United States at all on any con- fiition that would influence the action of this government one way or another. If the powers chocse to address Spain with Teepect to her policy toward Cuba they are of course at liberty to do so. If Spain chcoses to hear end to heed them she is at literty to do so. But matters could go no + further on that line. The United States is expecting no suggestions es to Cuba from the powers, and moreover would not re- ceive any. Its position with respect to in- dependence for the island has been taken aad openly declared, and will be main- tained, without thought of the powers. It is not in order for the powers to undertake to guarantee snything respecting Cuba The island is far beyond the sphere of their ipfluence or authority. Suppose, it is sometimes asked, that In- Gependence fatls to bring good government to Cuba. Or, suppose that, after a trial of independence, the people of the island de- cide that annexation to the United States weuld insure them greater security and prosperity, and they ask that the island be the powers made American territory. Would not the formal declaration that this is not a war for conquest rise up to plague the United States? ‘The declaration of the United States thet this is not a war for territory is distinctly true. Cuba is not coveted by the nation as American territory. The desire ts that the people of the island may have opportunity to govern themselves, and the bellef is that they will prove equal to the task. At any rate, they are to have that opportunity. For the rest, the future must decide. Good government for Cuba {s an absolute neces- sity. The interest of the United States in that matter wi! continue. Nor will it be satisfied until that object has been accom- plished. But in no possible contingency will it be competent for the European’ powers to have a voice in the final fate of Cuba. The people of the island and the people of the United States are fully equal to the settle- ment of the question. It is distinctly nct a European, but an American question. —__ + «= —____ The Killed and Wounded at Manila. The exact statistics as to the sufferings of the Spaniards at Manila are at hand from a presumably authentic source. It appears from this statement that there were seventy-eight men killed on the ships and twenty-three in the arsenal, a total mortality of 101, while there were 235 wounded on the ships and forty-five at the arsenal, a total of 280. These figures are much smallér than those which were first reported, some of the early estimates plac- ing the dead at 300 and the wounded at 600. Some of these exaggerated statements came from Spanish sources and it is plain in the light of ail that has since been dis- closed that the Spanish authorities at Ma- nila have sought to magnify their suffer- ings, in pursuance of the policy of self- defense that they have been obliged to adopt under the rather severe fire of criti- cism from Madrid. Indeed the issue be- tween Manila and Madrid might have be- come aéute had not the state of affairs in ch city given the authorities plenty of trouble with the enemy without fighting among themselves, The naval commander at Manila has complained bitterly of the quality of the munitions served out to him, while showing that the ships assigned to him for the defense of the port were old, unreliable and in every way unworthy of a fight against modern vessels. Thus to overstate the number of killed and wounded is to reflect upon the materials with which he had to fight, excusing himself in a measure for the results as they stood. The American statement of the sufferings on shipboard during the fight has not been amended. Eight men slightly wounded constitute the record of our hurts. Mutual Regrets. From Spanish sources comes a wail the effect that avoidebly absent from Santiago the other day when Schicy’s ships engaged the land to Admiral Cervera was un= batteries and one of the cruisers. Had Cer- vera been present, say his countrymen, he would doubtless have engaged the enemy with nis fleet and sailed off trtumphantly to some other port. Americans are inclined » same view that it was unfortunate rvera was not present, if it be true that he would hav ordered a naval battle. ‘That is just what the American people and their representatives at sea have been desiring for several weeks. They were only partly satisfied to find that Cervera had been bottied up In Santiago harbor. ‘They accepted only under protest his im- munity from immediate attack. But, in- cidentally, how did it happen that Cervera not with his ships at Santiago the other day? Other explanations are due. Commodore Schiey may be accused by Spain of a lack of courtesy in attacking the batteries without giving notice and es- pecially at a time when the admiral was absent. Had he known that Cervera was not there he would certainly have waited, if he had been assured that Cervera, being present, would do him the favor of taking his ships out in the open for a knock-down fight. So it is to be seen that the situation involves an international reciprocity in re- gretfulnes: ————++e—____ Governmental Reciprocity Secretary Alger’s offictal tement to the House cf Representatives concerning the need of certain emergency military ap- propriations, confirms all that has been as- s d during the past few days regarding the purpose of the government to under- take the invasion of Cuba and Porto Rico tt once. Indeed, the dispatches from the cinity of Santiago, just now the center of activity and interest, indicate that Ad- niral Sampson is awaiting the arrival of the first detachment of troops, who must be by this time well on their way to the peint chosen for their landing. The Secre- tary’s er is the first official disclosure in this connection that has yet been given. It shows a disposition on the part of the administration to keep closely in touch with Congress. It takes the House into its confidence at this time and doubtless will ccntinus to do so as far as may be com- patible with the successful conduct of the campaign. The House should now return the compliment and take cognizance of the administration's earnest desire that Hawali annexed without delay. Such reci- procity between the branches of the goy- ernment will ensure a speedy termination to the war and a triumphant overcoming of all present obstacles. ——_ + eo Progress of Patriotism, The House acted wisely yesterday when, without a dissenting vote, it passed the bill that removes the barrier to the full privileges of American citizenship that was created by the civil war. The act which received this unanimous approval embodies in a practical form the sentiment of union and reunion that is just now so strongly in evidence. The war with Spain may bring many substantial advantages to this country, but none better than the pres- ent disposition to reunite completely the once divided sections of the country and to obliterate all useless and irritating memo- rials of domestic strife. —— e - If the Augilo-Saxons should conclude to actively dominate the Latin race, no time should be lost in compelling Senor Puig- cerver to go before the proper authorities and have his name changed. Sanaa If Mr. Hay of Virginia insists that the names of all the civilians appointed to office in the army be read in Congress, he will be suspected of filibustering. — e In addition to other humiliations, Cervera. is confronted by the fact that he is being sacrificed to the avarice and egotism of Sagasta and the queen regent. By sending W. J. Bryan to the Philippines the administration takes some risk of those islands eventually coming into the Union with a strong free sliver vote. ——_ +e —____ It is pleasant to note that there is no acrimony connected with this old rivalry between the St. Louis, Louisville and Wash- ington base ball clubs. — --—____ The broad prediction that a gentleman named “Stone” would be governor of Penn- sylvania has finally narrowed down to par- uculars. _——_—__s+o__——_—_—_ The “important if true” department of journalism has not experienced any per- ceptible results from the press censorship. —_———seo——_"—“—_ Mr. Reed is unquestionably a “big gun,” but not sufficient for the purpose of con- ducting a complete legislative blockade. ——~+ +s —____ Don Carlos has evidently decided not to overthrow the present dynasty, but to wait and let it drop SHOOTING STARS. Utterly Repudiated. “What's the matteh with this money we are issuing?” said the Spanish minister of finance angrily. “I don't want it,” replied the haughty gentieman. ‘You weren't satisfied with using inferior paper. You had to go and print all over it, so that it isn’t even fit to write challenges on.” Agsravation. 2 The townsman might endure tHe heat, Nor as a terror rank it, If ‘twere not for the folk who dwell In rural haunts and blandly tell Of sleeping ‘neath a blanket. A Senre of Security. “Aren’t you afraid some of these Amerl- cans will be irritated by your insults?” in- quired a Madrid statesman. “Suppose they are.”” “They may retaliate in such a way as to compel you to do something in defense of your honor.” “Oh, that’s all right. They can’t pro- nounce my name well enough to make me sure I'm the man they’re“talking about.” Sufficient for Him. “Can you show me any good, debatable reason, sentimental or economic, why we shouldn't annex Hawaii?” inquired the argumentative citizen. “Of course I can,” replied Senator Sor- ghum promptly. “The sugar trust doesn’t want us to.”” A Refutation. “Don't tell me man is the creature of his environmen: exclaim2d General Blanco. “Don’t you think there is anything in the theory?” “Nothing whatever. If there were I'd be a full-blooded American. Look at the way I'm surrounded! A Future Gala Day. The winds will ripple the banners gay, When Johnny comes marching home. Thé crowds will sing ard the bands will play, “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.” And the cheers will rise Till they touch the skies And shiver the sparkling dome, While each dancing star. Marks the time afar, When Johnny comes marching home. ‘The east and south and the north and west, When Johnny comes marching home, Will look their proudest and bring their best, When Johnny comes marching home. And the far-off breeze Of the tropic seas O’erleaping the fragrant foam, Will claim a share In the chorus rare, When Johnny comes marching home. > oe —___ Reed’s Arrogant Attitude. From the Chicago Tribune (rep.). Speaker Reed is credited with the state- ment that “an annexation resolution can- not pass Congress,"" because “it will result in a debate that will be academic and dila- tory:” also that it “will prolong Congress indefinitely and keep the members in Wash- ington when they should be at home look- ing after their campaigns.” If this is so it is because Speaker Reed desires to have it so, and will encourage his partisans to hold up the annexation resolution by dilatory debate, as he has done by his arbitrary rulings against its consideration. His pre- tended regard for the inierest of congress- men, who, he thinks, “‘shovld be at home looking after their campaigns,"’ might seem considerate were it not for the purpose of defeating a measure which he has arbi- trarily opposed in face of the fact that a majority of the people, as well as a ina- jority of each branch of Congress, is in favor of it. If the members are willing to take the consequen of their own act in supporting the resolution it is none of Mr. Reed’s business. The republican majcrity in the House could not perform a inore meritorious act, or one entitling them to the respect of themselves and their con- stituents, than by passing this measure over the head cf the Speaker and in defi- ance of his arrogant opposition. — Let the Majority Rule. From the Philadelphia Press (rep.). Let the majority rule. Stop obstruction. Gi the issue a vote. Opposition is one thing, a refusal to permit a vote is an- other and very different thing. The Senate skould see to it that a vote is reached and reached early in both chambers. If this cannot be secured in the House, except by acding Hawaiian annexation to the reve- nue bill, added it should be. War does not wait. A nation in active hestilities cannot permit its military and naval resources to be reduced and weak- ered by the refusal to permit a vote to se- cure a military advantage for whose ac- quisition a majority is known to exist. When such action is delayed on a military issue upon which all naval and military au- thcrities are agreed a heavy responsibility is assumed, too heavy for any man to face. ———_ + ____ Reed and the Rest of Us. From the Chicago Inter-Ocean. Speaker Reed is still setting himself up as dictator, not only in opposition to the House cf Representatives and the Senate, but also against the President, the cabi- net and the country at large. His antago- nism to Hawaiian annexation, in the face of the republican national declaration in its favor, was in line with the policy of John Tyler and Andrew Johnson, but his persistence in it when our government must have the Islands as a base of mili- tary operations has put him in a position that no other loyal American has ever oc- cupied. —__ + ++ -____ What the Friends of Hawaii Should Do. From the New York Journal (dem). ‘The delay in taking up the resolution for the annexation of Hawall Is not creditable either to the sense or to the patriotism of the Senate. That there is a majority, and a large one, in favor of the measure is well known. Certain senators, however, threaten to “talk it to death” ff the measvre shall be offered. It ts discreditable and abomin- able that the Senate rules should permit a minority thus to dictate to a majority, but they do. In this situation there is only one proper course for the friends of Hawaii to take, and that is to accept the rules of the Senate and fight them. for annexation under If annexation should be beaten e by the threats of its enemies it would demonstrate that the friends of the measure were lacking in parliamentary skill or determination. —___++ + —____ Senator White’s Threat. From the New York Mall and Express (ind.). Senator White of California declares that so long as he remains in the Senate there shall never be a vote on Hawaiian annexa- tion, meaning, no doubt, that he intends to prevent it by insisting upon the rule which permits unlimited debate. This threat is worth mentioning because it shows that both Mr. White and the Senate rules are badly in need of reform. ——— ee —____ No Time for Dallying. From the San Francisco Examiner (dem.). The plan for the annexation should be pushed, and any person or influence that stands in the way of this necessary step should be thrust aside. This is no time for dallying with the matter. Hawaii should be annexed at once. ——__~+ e+ —_____. Undesirable Commendation. From the Chicago Tribune (rep.). Speaker Reed must be strongly tempted to inquire what wrong he has been guilty of when he sees his autocratic methods em- ployed in holding up the Hawaiian annexa- tion measure enthusiastically commended by the bourbonized New York World. ———_~+ +e —____ No Domestic Reasons for War Prices. From the Denver Republican, War prices prevail at Havana and other places in Cuba. That is, however, no rea- son why anything like war prices should prevail in this country, where there is an abundance of everything, brilliant crop prospects and no signs of a blockade. —_ - + «= ___ Yearning Hawaii. Frcem the Kansas City Star. It is scarcely in order to speak of the tos ead Hawaii in Blog ee States, when island republic is yearning to fly to the arms of Uncle Sam. Once a Week--and - Friday is the Day== we clear out all the small lots aid broken sizes—all over the house. And we put prices on them that make sure of complete clearance in the one day set apart for their sale. They are not undesirable merctiandise—on the contrary they are the most de- sirable—the styles and qualities that have been in the greatest de- mand. No wonder these bulletins are eagerly watched for—and the bargains they announce quickly sought. Tomorrow's are spe- cially attractive. Ladies’ $12.50 Bicycle Suits for $5. There are but nine of them, and that's why they are but $5. Mixed Homespun and Navy Blue Cheviot: We sold nearly a hundred Suits at the Made of Faney Scotch 1 wool; ‘circular skirt and latest style coat. gular price. Ladies’ $6.50 Bicycle Skirts A_nember of patterns in all-wool Bt ; you ride a whcel you can find use for one of the . z 2 eM with bloomers. If Ladies’ Bicycle Suits worth up to $12.50 for $3.25. Several small lots bunched for clearance—some Brown Homespun, some Blue Habit Cloth, others Gray Worsted, with plaited, strap and plain coats. The bargain is as plain as day here. ° Ladies’ Bicycle Skirts, worth $7, for $2.75. Less than a do; made up in all-wool Mixed Homespun and Fanes Cheviots; ent on the circular patt cool and comfortable. We cannot duplicate this number, 60 we must close them out. "$2.75 to do it quickly. $ Ladies’ $12.50 Gymnasium Suits for $5.25. & ‘They are three-piece Suits, consisting of jacket, skirt and bloomer legglus. Just five + of them left. % Ladies’ Bicycle Leggins, worth 75c., for 10c. a pair. ie 85 pairs of Plain and Check Cloth Leggins, in light shades; all wool, but light and > comfortable for summer wear, Ladies’ Bicycle Sweaters, worth $2, for 45c. Not over 23, but in most all colors; all worsted, and the latest shape; some small enough for misses, ¢ Ladies’ $2.25 Organdy Waists for 75c. < And of ccurse in the lot are some Lawns and Batistes; but they are exceptionally - choice patternz, and coming out of our regular stock they must fit perfectly, as all + Waists do. 3 5 a $ Ladies’ Lawn Waists, worth 75c., for 35c. 3 Only a kendful, or they would never get on a connter for 35c. Some light and some 4 dark grounds: made up In the latest sty We cannot say all sizes, but they scatter from smallest to largest. Ladies’ Underwaists, worth 50c., for 25c. You know what they are—made of Lawn to wear under summer waists; cut right. dozen and a half wind up the lot Ladies’ 15c. Linen Collars for 5c. each. ‘Turned down and rolling styles; scattering sizes, but worth and fashion are in them. Ladies’ Club Ties--Choice for 5c. Of loth Silk and Madras, many styles. You can pick them over and help yourself to any In the lot for 5c. each. Ladies’ 20c. Satin Bows for 10c. . ‘They are shade up in fancy silks, and tled in the right knots to be fashionable, Boys’ Star Waists, worth up to $1.50, for 39c. Mw Every ihother will be anxious to get a supply of thes ists, for they are known the over as the best fitting of all Waists. But there are none larger than 7 years, are plain White, others are in the Star's exclusive patterns of finest French Percale. for 39e. Boys’ 75c. Balbriggan U::derwear for 31c. Shikts and Drawers, in summer weight; and if you can fird the size you will ality to be satisfactory. ca z 3 * Seng eens SSessonenontondenongondondondondencondenton on songengen, find the q ‘They are fast color; we warrant them at the reduced price as positively as at the rega- lar price. (They are good stout stockings—but thre are not all sizes, Boys’ Sailor Suits, worth $1.50, for 99c. 35 Bing and Green Short Pants Sallor Suits, with soutache braid trimmings on collar and shields We Gere doing special retailing in offering them at $1.50. Some as small as 3 ae years— acme as larg He + Boys’ Wash, Sailor Suits, worth 50c., for 39c. z 16 Blue and White Striped Sailor Suits, ¢ Neatly trimmed. Broken s between % Boys’ Ali=Wool Suits, worth ¥e 58 Suits, the troken sizes in about ten different lots, fers, Browntes and Double- FE breasted styles; Plaim Blue and Black and ta) patterns. izes run from 3 to 15 years. Z You cannot make a poor choice in any of these Suits. % Ladies’ Trimmed Leghorn Hats, worth $10, for $5° $ ac” left of the week's work In the work rooms; trimmed in the latest styles; no two $ Children’s Leghorn Hats, worth $3.50, for $1.99. 12 of these dainties for Children’ ear; becomingly trimmed. We really spread our- Ss selves in getting them up to sell at $3 and $3.50. Choice for $1.99. + Untrimmed Leghorns, worth up to $1.99, for 99c. 3 Leghorns are the p now and these ure beauties. We wish we bad another hundred oe of them—they'd be $1.49 and $1.99—never {0c.—not for the same qualities, % Ladies’ Straw Sailors, worth up to $1.49, for 89c. & ’ & They ure the Knox block and rough braids. About 30 of them—some have been $1.25, 3 others $1.49. Ladies’ and [lisses’ Untrimmed Hats for 69c. White, Black, Brown and Navy Blue; in plain and faney braids; prices have been e., $1.49 and $1.99. We offer you the choice for 69c. : 39c. and 69c. Artificial Flowers for 12!4c. a bunch. Cholce Is of Violets, American Beants Roses, Lilacs, Daisies and Forget-me-nots; also Rose and Violet foliage. Full bunches and popular colorings. ae 49c. and 99c. Ribbons for 25c. a yard. These are D-Inch Ribbons, tn gay novelty and bayadere stripes, all colors that are fash- fonable for millinery and sashes. Only x very few yards of any shade. Fancy Straw Braids, worth up to 49c., for 12!4c. All colors, and in the lot are some 2-inch Lace Straws. paid before for the foundation of a good bat. Ladies’ Oxfords, worth up to $2.50, for $1.47. 21 pairs of Ladies’ Black and Tan Oxfords, with kid or patent leather tips; hand- turned Shoes, and some of our special values at $2.25 and $2.5. Look them over and see if you can find your size. 35 Pairs of Boys’ Lace Shoes, worth $1.75, for $1. Made of solfd Veal Calf; in sightly and comfortable shapes fo stand the roughest wear. Never a compllut of a single patr have sold. Children’s Boots and Oxfords, worth $1.75, for 98c. ‘They are Button and Lace Vici Kid, High and Low Cut snces, and Kid tips. 98¢. 1s a very low price—und the quantity is likewise quality isn't. + Men’s Hanan’s Russet Shoes, worth $5, for $2.89. Not over 22 paits—but they bave the Hanan goodness — the Hanan style — and the ™ Hanan comfort. Boys’ White and Fancy Straw Sailors, 25c. ‘They canno: be bought in any other store today for less than 48. and brown and White; also combinations; silk trimmed. — Boys’ Yacht Straws for 38c. A small lot of Boy aw Hats, in White trimmed with Blue or White; al: Boys’ Rough 2nd Ready Straw Hats, in the same combinations. They are pexcetiee values for 65¢.—some would say 7c. TMen’s 50c. Night Shirts for 25c. We'll ee ‘em wt Lermeamt eae are 25 dozen of them—same as those we of- red week ago. hese are positively last we cau get of this iit Gooa muslin, fancy trimming—full length and width. Sea 22 ee F ; Men’s Balbriggan Underwear, worth up to 35c., 15c. Both Shirts and Drawers; but broken lots. Some 25c., some 35c. qualities, Summer - weight and perfect fitting. Men’s Linen Drawers, worth $1.50, for 75c. Broken sizes—but extra well made and all pure linen. Men’s 50c. Silk Neckwear for 25c. In this case of broken lots are Tecks, Four-in-Hands and Imperials; correct shapes, what there are are good patterns and attractive colorings—exclusive effects, as all Scarfs are. Men’s Neglige Shirts, worth up to 75c.,-for 25c: ‘They are Madras Shirts, in some of our best special patterns—made to with white collars and cuffs—eorrect In fit. = ss Men’s $1 Neglige Shirts for 25c. There aw onl¥ 13% and 14 sizes of these; and they have collar and cuffs attached. This season's patterns; and the usual perfect fit our shirts always bave. Senet we latest shapes; regular of what few’ are left That's lees than you ever They've the strength of the hundreds “we with patent leather very small—but the and our eLoedonsoazoetensondondoecensontoecercercongoncondenseesenentensensonsenteaseesengonanisnrsensondontonsensenrencenseesessenronseasensonronseasensonsoeseasensoasensenroasoatensoerenreaseateesonteaceagegentiasenrenteny 500 Suits, they are broken lots, with only ly come wnder the remnant head. They are ide and Narrow Wale, Blue and Black Wors! of the most popular patterns; some silk lined; others with Ttallan cloth. Our guarantee of au ity, ft and Anish. Among them all you will sure a no matter which Suit it is, you'll get a ‘one and a bargain— for they are worth from $12.50 to $18—and you take your choles for $870. Small Lots of Bicycle Sundries. Much below our regular “always lowest”* ices—Electric-strok Lamp Brackets, 2¢~Darsler Lamps, $125—The Owl, roid bakes 25e.—Steel Toe Clips, 5e.—2-on, bottles Lubricating Ol, 3c.—Ollers, 4c de.Buttera, Te.—2 rolls Tire ‘Tape, 3e.Valve umd Seem Couple, 18e.—Rubbers Fancy Cassimers and Cheviot al = set of 4), 2lc.—Cleaning ' Brushes, 7c.—Embossed End Grips, ers, Se. Saks and Company, > ‘Saks’ Corner.” Boys’ Black Stockings, worth 18c., for 12!4c. a pair. Fa eS Se i Ss se eee Se ee te ee ee ed Seofoe! eseegeegeegeegeogeogeoge 5 ea a Se Se Ss Se SS SS SS SD SS SM to tM cS SSS Se Shs Ses LOOP OO POO OOO OMANI ONAN LNA rtnet net eseseaseaten ete sosentoatoatpeteateateat Crocker, 939 Pa. ave. TO GET BUSIER! S busy as we are, we propose to be busier. Our regular prices are lower than others’ prices, and our “special” or reduced prices are simply an additional saving. To make a busy day to- morrow we offer: 53 oxfords, *1 Ladies’ stylish and ele- gant “Russet” Oxfords, equal to any $3 Oxfords sold elsewhere. Tomor- $41.98. For Ladies who want a comfortable, easy Oxford we recommend them the ‘“Jenness Miller” Oxfords, $3. They are constructed on scientific principles and fit the feet snugly at all points —just as nature in- tended. Dressy 3 CROCKER. Chocolate shade... Shoes Shined Free, 939 Pa. Ave. age os S94 saiorigo0e (0) ° Oll==PA-AVE* (0) (Successors to Clark & Co.) OOO00O “Friday is Reduction Da Big, Honest Bargains... You can rely upon the quality and dependability of these goods just the same as if you paid reg- ular prices: 500 yards of pretty Navy Blue and White Figured Lawns, in’ some of the choicest patterns of the seuscn, Going Friday at price, viz.. = 6l4c. 59c. Shirt Waist Sale. Going to close ont in one dry @ large lot of Ladies” Fine Lawn, Percale and Ging- ham Shirt Waists, Derby and other best makes. Were $1.25, $1.50 and 5 @, $1.75. Reduced to. 5 ce. Silk Parasols Reduced. Bleck and White Plaid Silk _ Parasol Reduced $4 25 from $1.75 Beautiful Changeable Silk Parasols. Re- duced from $2.50 to £1 SAG a ac 3 papa swell an ressy. Reduced from “ar Seecned $1.98 Were 12%c. yard. exactly Ladies’ Vests, 8c. A few dozen left of those Ladies’ Extra Fine Ribbed Cotton Vests, with low neck and no sleeves, neck and armholes beau- tifully finished. Reduced from 10c. to. 8c. Muslin Underwear Snaps. Lot of Ladies’ Fine Muslin Drawers, trimmed with embroidery and 3 rows of fucking, slightly rumpled.” Re- "3 duced from 45e. to. = Ce Little lot of Ladies’ Pine Muslin Gowns, slightly soiled, neck, front and sleeves trimmed with embroidery and 69: tucks. Reduced from 85c. to...... Cc. $1.25 Wrappers, 98c. Here's an outright gift to vou of 25c. We're going to sell a lot of Fine Percale Wrappers, that have always heretofore sold for $1.25, tomorrow at 98c. They are in choice coloring and handsome patterns —are only slightly mussed from White & Redding, 811 PaAy 1t Fg ROR ACAATAA, BORA AAC, BD, cC ream € ‘ Blend Pi : ‘Flour | S225 £B.B.Earnshaw& Bro., £ Wholesalers ieee aay Maran 8 at SESE Vee eS our painless and efiicient treatment. Instant Prof. J. J. GEORGES & SON, 1115 Pa. ave. Hours, 8 to @. Sundays. D 7 25 Sad Nas SD 00 3E De teetcteete th te th hh a! Bolas rimless mytim*6 A. Faw. -2 |} Feel’s, 132 . ' ; ELECTRIC OUR H a | | Trust Us With | Your Carpets. hey'll be cleaned prop- erly if we do the work. Up-to-date process. Modern machinery. New methods. That's why carpets we clean are so bright and fresh. We re- make Mattresses—uphol- ster and re-cover Fur- niture. Wagons call. | STORAGE. Matchless facilities here for storing all kinds of Household Effects. Ab- solutely fire-proof build- ing. Low rates. C7 We cordially tw i] i i LT [TT the public te call at any time and ivspect our plant | Stumph Bedding Co., * 7th and K streets. F (Empire Carpet Cleaning Works. t ‘We repeir trunks and anything made of leat): ress Quit " Cresteong 55 ress “uit ““ases, ° ~ddindtind Here's a dress sult case that you'll S228 proud to travel wiih. Not a cheap thee ature about it except the price. Made °° 2 of genuine sole ather—with ¢ 2% steel frame sew in- brass sees ck and lock belts—full Mnen 4 4 : re d. bargain at) $8—Our $5 If the skin ‘is disfigured * * by pimples, black heads or blotches, you ought to put yourself on WILLIAMS’ SARSAPARILLA imme- diately. It is impure, im- poverished blood that is spoiling your complexion. WILLIAMS’ SARSAPA- RILLA removes all facial blemishes—makes the skin soft and clear—because it makes the blood pure and rich — aids digestion — brings back the appetite— and is a veneral tonic for the entire sVstem. Large bottles, 5oc. Williams’ Temple Drug Store, Cor. 9th and F Streets. Srertoooteeserseoeooeecooes Groceries Sent to Your Country Home Without any extra charge. We pack and de- liver all orders at the stations free—and PAY the FREIGHT to any point within 50 miles of this city. You'll find this plan a very great convenience. See us before leaving town for the summer. W. B. Hoover, 1417 N. Y. Ave. Je2-th s,t-14 Popular Soda. * No wonder that our Soda is so popular, * Folks appreciate pure fruit flavors—rich, * toothseme Ice Cream—and everything ico * cold. Folks know whea they come here for © Soda that it will be just right. Ladies es- - lly say they get the most delicious = in the city here. Stop in and enjoy HRRHAHRH RE HK HHH HEH HHRRHRHEHR HEHEHE HH HH Rio oreticn erences If you'll ‘ study Refrigerator science you'll find that the W consin Peerless Refriger- ators are constructed upon the most sound and common sense plan. hygienically perfect — handsome pieces of fur- niture—and withal cheapest to buy. We have been handling thent for years—and have yet to hear of the first com- plaint. Spend a little for Screens and Furniture Coverings and you can defy the worries of sum- mer. We know how to make both economically. Give us the word to go ahead. Don't forget our lead- ers in Straw Mattings— beginning with the 4o- yard rolls for $3.98. Unmatchable. Hoeke, Furniture, Carpets, Draperies, PA. AVE. AND 8TH ST. Stevens’ Pharmacy, COR. 9TH AND PA AVE.