Evening Star Newspaper, June 18, 1898, Page 6

eas THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. Jane 18, 1898. ... Editor. In order to count of person THE STAR sho te any individual connected with the oMice, but 5 STAR, or to Depart- Ing to tenor or purpose. “1 Work in Conference. For several days six men, three senators and as many representatives, have been considering the final adjustment ef the Dis- trict appropriation bill, shaping that meas- ure in conference. They have thus been acting as 1 beard of ultimate legislation upon the most vital interests of the national capital, and they have earned the thanks of this community for the manner in which they have thus far adjudicated the various differences between the Senate and the House. These conferees are Senators Alli- son, Cullom and Coekrell, and Represenia- tives Grout, Pitney and Dockery, all fa- miliar with local conditions and traditions, the needs of the District and the limitations of the public purse. Of course, as is the case every year, the decisions of this court of final resort in re- spect to appropriations cause many indi- vidual disappointments, and the aggregate of appropriations falls far short of the esti- mates. But it was not to be expected that the House would accept all the Senate's amendments increasing the allotments, nor was it to be hoped that every item of bet- terment, whether proposed by the Commis- sioners or by either house, would be granted in the final shaping of the bill. Yet even in its incom e state the District budget for the next fiscal year is exceptionally satis- factory, Most of the large items of improvement and need have been taken care of with wise liberality. In the item of pubiic schools the conferees hive, as new projects, established the proposed kindergarten instruction, and, most important of all, have adopted the Senate's amendment appropriating $0,000 for the initial work upem a manual train- ing school, ultimately to cost $125,000. This is a long step ahead for the District. Not only does the House ac amendments looking to an increase in the water supply, and providing for an inquiry as to the need of filtration, but the confer- ence grants even a slightly larger sum for the former purpose than that specified by the Senate. Thus the water needs of the District are amply cared for, as they are now known and measured. These two projects, providing a substantial Increase in the quantity and a guard to preserve the quality of the water, are distinctly oene- ficial to the health and the general wei- fare of the capital. This disposition to conserve the pubtic health manifests itself likewise in the man- ner in which the conferees disposed of the amendments concerning the sewers. A fair spirit of compremise here prevailed, and the ultimate effect upon the prospect for a satisfactory sewerage establishment is but slightly diminished from the standard of the Senate's original propositions. Some- what reduced sums are granted for certain purposes, but p:cvision is made in generous amount for the great Tiber Creek inter- cepting sewer, while the Commissioners are authorized to buy land and prepare plans for a sewage pumping station, thus effectually ensuring the adoption of the wise plans for sewage disposal so long in contemplation. Aside from these chief agrzeinents the District receives thoughtful consideration from the conferees in many other respects, and there is excellent prospect that this tendency will continue throughout the later stages of the work. The House yesterday formally accepted the prine:pie tpon which the amendment for maintaining the free public library is based, and the promise of that action is that the bill in its final si will surely contain an appropriacioa for this project. The issue on this item is now reduced to a mere question of 2e-ail, and the outlook fer its adoption was never brighter. Then, too, there is an excellent prospect in the matter of the treatment of the cver- head wire question by two Each house now stands commi action to some form of iexisiati ment controlling a proposed system of cen- duits, and at the same iime ensuring a lessening in the number of wires in ihe air. Tke Senate does not go a: far as does the House in the direction of nwunicipal controk and the pubdiic interest, put from the two amendments some satisfactory form of en- actment will doubtless be evolved, granting @ long-needed relief from the evils of the overhead wires and ensuring a harmonious and medern conduit system in the near future. Thus, in the light of what is already ac- complished and that which is clearly fore- shadowed by the attitud» of the House on two of the items yet in dispute, it is plain that the time is at hand r local con- gratulation. When the experiences of the past are convidered, there is every reason to feel tha: these six legislators who su closely hold the destinies of the capital in thelr grasp have done their work this year with wise discrimination. ————~++e—____ The Spanish army in Cuba and the Philip- pines has been reduced to a point of d:gra- dation where desertion is not only the safest but tne d2centest course its mem- bers can pursue. ——+ +> ___ The S-nate will doubtless realize that it has been suffictently embarrassed by sugar trust suspicions ———_+ ++ ___ Spain is at Sea Once More. The Cadiz fleet has left Cadiz. That fact seems established. Beyond that point there ig only uncertainty. There is no reason to doubt that certain Spanish ships of war, commanded by Admiral Camara, whom Lieut. Carranza derided for inefficiency and laziness in his famous letter that was never posted, have put to sea from the port that they have been frequenting for so many mrenths. The reports vary as to their num- ber, conditicn and destination. The most authentic statement is that there were ten of them, and that they were headed east, past Gibraltar, moving into the Mediter- ranean. One report states positively that the fleet has merely gone around the corner to Cartagena, where {it will maneuver This would be eminently characteristic of Spanish methods. The ostentatious cere- Monies upon the eve of deparzure, the biess- ing of a flag and the bombastic messages to the crown officials from the officers of the fleet prove nothing. If Spain were not Spain these mummertes might mean that the ships were destined on a serious errand of war, @ long cruise, or a shrewd expedi- tion of mystification, carrying them into foreign seas. But Spain is still the same tricky, unreliable, uncertain Spain that she has always been. There are three possible destinations for such a war fleet on an errand of direct campaigning—Cuba and Cuban waters, the Philippines and the North Atlantic coast of the United States. The American warships in Cuban waters are vastly superior in humbers and fighting ability to all the ships Spain now possesses in reserve. An ag- gressive action, either for the relief of the beleaguered commanders in this vicinity or to destroy the American naval forces, would be based upon the longest of hazards. It je inconceivable that Spain would commit such an error. If the Philippines be the ob- jective there is no possibility that Camara’ ships can reach Marila before Dewey’ militaiy and naval reinforcements arrive. In such circumstances it would be almost as forlorn a hope to undertake: such an ex- Pedition as to send a fleet to Cuba. This leaves within the range of likelihood some such enterprise as the bombardment of American cities. Carranza in his letter already mentioned expressed the frank opinion that the time for such a move had passed. The naval situation in Cuban waters is such that the greater proportion of the bleckading ships could readily be detached to intercept and fight an invading force from Spain. While some initial damage might be wrought, the almost certain end would be the total de- struction of the enemy. Operating far from a base, with limited supplies of coal, ammu- nition and focd, the period and range of activity of these ships would be small and they would operate at a serious disadvan- tage. If the ships went into the Mediterranean they cannot emerge from that sea without detection, at either end. If the Philippines be their destination we are sure to know the fact within a few hours after the ves- sels have entered the Suez canal. If they double and return to the Atlantie we are almost equally sure to be apprised of the circumstance, for Gibraltar is a yneutral point of vantage from which reliable re- ports are being received. If the ships have merely changed their loafing place, for the delectation and eacouragement of the peo- ple of Spain, the fact will soon become pat- ent through their prolonged inactivity as factors in this war. Meanwhile there is little reason for the slightest apprehension in this country concerning them. + +e Hold the Fort. The plans of the friends of annexation in the Senate, as outlined, are wise and ought to win. The Newlands resolution n2eds no additional advocacy or explanation. It speaks for itself and advocates itself. A majority of the Senate desire to vote, and at once. Monday would suit them best. Let the minority have th2 floor. Let them go on the record as willing to hamper the country in this war with Spain, either through pride of personal opinion, or sub- serviency to the Sugar Trust, or in the hope of making partisan capital for use in next fall's campaigns. The country will watch this fight with greater interest than any that has taken piace in Congress in very many years. There is presented for the first time the re- markable spectacle of a congressional hold- up in defiance of th> highest professional war opinion, of the wishes of a national administration charged with the duty of carrying on a war and earnestly and ably discharging that duty, and of well ascer- tained and pronounced public sentiment. It is the boldest thing in our history, and were it to succeed it would also b2 the most shameful. Minority rule in a crisis would be established, and the obstructionist would be incited and encouraged to whet his knife for anything and everything failing to meet his approval. But the minority cannot win if the ma- jority do th2ir duty. The majority have the game in their hands. They have but to stick to their task. The country expects them to stick. There is no reason why they should not stick. State conventions and district conventions can well be left to take car of themselves. Far and away the most important business now on hand fs the war with Spain, and all measures calculated to bring the prosecution of the war to an early and a successful close should be adopted. The address of every senator and represan- tative in Congress while there is urgent work for Congress to do should, therefore, be Washington, D. C. The prosp2cts are favorable for action at this session. The talk of postponement until January is a device of the enemy. Senor Sagasta himself might well have originated it. Tomorrow for duty is Span- ish. Today for duty is American. ——__+- + ____ it is an era when people must be specially educated for every branch of industry. It may not be long before newsboys will b2 expected to take vocal lessons in order to hit the exact lawful key in calling their wares. ——_+ e = ____ Th2 report that Spain has been provided with a new and deadly long range explosive would indicate that Sagasta’s government still has enough money left to make it a mark for the “sure thing” gentry. ——————_+ += —___ Governor Black is evidently of the opinion that th2 sooner a politician goes in to busi- hess on his own account and ceases to be an infant prodigy, the more he is likely to prosper. ———+>+ee—___ There is no telling what the sentiments of the Kansas farmers will be when they get through counting money and have a little time for politics. ——+ +e —____ General Weyler calls the story that he supervised the mining of Havana harbor “a ciumsy lie.” He must be given the credit of being a connoisseur in the article. > ¢ ___ Spain's requests to the natives of th> Philippines to come back and be loyal are, to say the least, very unbusinesslike. —_—< += —___ David B. Hill hasn’t even any opinion on how the war ought to be conducted. ——++e—___ Camara will find it difficult to rival Cer- vera as a disappearing admiral. 22 Republicans for Annexation. Washingtoa Corr. Baltimore Sun. The probable acquisition of the Philip- pines has already weakened whatever op- pesition might otherwise have been found among the republicans. With the possible exception of Senator Morrill, whose posi- tion is not definitely knewn, all the repub- licans are inclined to vote for the annex- ation. Senator Wellington, who has here- tofore opposed annexation, has changed his attitude. To a representative of The Sun he said today: “I have always been opposed to Hawuilan annexation, but I feel that conditions have changed matertally, and that stronger arguments are presented now in favor of the proposition then ever before. If the war in the Philippines is to be prosecuted, and the United States is to have twenty thousand men in the islands, it is obvious that we must have a base of supplies some- vhere In this iespect the Hawaiian lands present many advantages, and as the situation now is, I do not think I can offer any opposition. As a distinct prop- osition I am still opposed to annexation, but as a possible war necessity I am will- ing to acquiesce in the judgment of the majority of the Senate.” —_—— + ee ____ ator White Says the Outlook is Discouraging. Washington Disyatch to the Philadel Senator White says: “There is no disposi- tion to surrender this fight. We ar3 in it to stay. The outlook is discouraging at present, but there is a strong contingent of senators who will resort to every honorable tactic to prevent the outrage being consum- mated.” —__ +e ____ Congress W! Not Adjourn. Washington Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune. “Congress will not adjourn until the Ha- waifan question has been voted on by the Senate,” said Representative Dolliver of Iowa. ‘We are d2termined to retain her, ard the opponents of annexation in the Senate might as well know it. I do not an- ticipate a lengthy debate, as the large ma- jority for this measure in the House will hav> Its effect on the Senate. They inot hold out long against the wishes of 75,000,- 000 people and their representatives.” ‘We Want Pence. From the Milwaukee Wisconsin. The Spanish report that the United States wants peice is well founded. The Anier- for tl and for intend to secure it with shot, the bayonet. Sei THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1898-24 PAGES. SHOOTING STARS. Annoyed. “What's your objection to annexing Ha- 0 objection to annexation, on general principles,” replied the representative of the sugar trust. ‘The point is that we wanted to annex it ourselves, and we re- sent the government's tmpertinence in :r- regating any such functions.” A Loaf of Bread. “What various qualities are stored In you,” he murmured, much dismayed. “You're all right on the banquet board, But dangerous on a board of trade.” A Theory. _ “What do you suppose they are going to do with that Cadiz fleet?” inquired one of the sailors in Santiago bay. “That's easy,” replied another. “They're going to take it to some remote part of the ocean and hide it so that the Americans can’t bottle it.” e A Matter of Fancy. “That politician is a ‘has be2n,’ isn’t he?” remarked the observer. “No,” replied the captious friend, isn’t even that. think-he-was. “he He's merely a ‘used-to- A Proverb Proved. The Parisian editor was gr2atly exasper- ated. He gave expression to nuinerous fer- vid and more or less lurid ejaculations. “What's the matter?” inquired his assist- B.B.Earnshaw & Bro. Wholesalers 3105-11 It 7, Cr Blend Flour Is Best. It does just what you would expect of the best flour — makes _ better bread yields MORE bréad to the barrel— than other brands. A fair trial will prove this to the satisfaction of any good cook. G7 Be sure you get ‘Cream Blend” and NOT something ‘Just as good."’ Grocers wh> handle the best sell ‘Cream Blend.” 1((0-1002 M st. s.e. 109 11th st. 8.c. “Trade Sales” at The Palais Royal. HIS series of sales occur here annualiy, with the ending of the manufacturers’ and import- ers’ summer season. Arrangements have al- ready been made for the distribution of various stocks at prices much less than previously quoted at wholesale. The list below is of lots that arrived today. Ready for you Monday morning. 9,500 Yards Dress Goods. : ; ant. “I‘was just getting ready to write about the three duels I fought today when I ran the pvint of my pen into my thumb. There is no use in trying to deny it. The pen is mightier than the sword.” Started. My Uncle Jim’s a patriot. “out o' sight.”” He ain’t done much fur weeks excep’ to talk about the fight. We know when he gits under way the das- tard foe will quit. People say he’s We've cut prices to the hub In order to ef- fect a quick cl BICYCLE IWHEEL WEARABLES Reduced! ‘arance of our spl SUITS, SWEATERS: prove more interesting. “Bike” Helmets and Caps, 50c. and $1. i Stinemetz;«,, 1237 PA. AVR. did stock of and SHOES. Never mind our reasons—the bargains will 418-204 Sc Ac for 12!4c quality. For 10c Quality. HOICE of Figured Lawns and RINCIPALLY Figured Dimi- Organdies, in all the season’s ties, some in lace effects being most lovely effects and colors. very pretty. Less than 50 cents Think of less than $1 for a 12-yard | for a dress that usually costs more dress pattern! than a dollar. And such variety! : (Take elevator to Second floor.) He’s the hero of the township—though he hasn't started yit. We're filled with admiration at the way he’s gotm’ to look. He ain't done any marchin’. his picture took. But he’s had He knows exactly what it is the gover’ment should do. An’ what's more, he ain’t backward "bout a-tellin’ of it, too. , An’ when it comes to promptness, there ain’t any one kin say ‘Can't We Serve . Krafft’s Bakery, beke. terials. Deliver convenient hours. work. Besides, than baking at home. EF Write, or ‘phone 235. You? We bake everything a bakery should Use only the purest, best ma- orders—fresh—at Having us send the Bread, Rolls, Cake and Pastry— ves you all the trouble of doing the it’s much cheaper COR. 18TH ST. AND PA. AVE. 25c¢ to 37c Imported Goods, REAT tables filled with many pieces, aggregating thousands of yards. Only 15c a yard and choice of a stock not yet picked over. A suggestion for the foundation:—The 40-inch Lawns here in a half hundred art colors. 19c quality at only 12}c yard. Striped Grenadines, Imported Mulls. He’s showed the slightest symptoms of a | 2 Jel84.t,th-20 $ (Take elevator to Second floor.) likin’ fur delay. = He didn't wait fur battles to be won by | ime to ( oall hook or crook, ° But as soon as he was mentioned went an’ |s« + The economically inclined are w ing S Ik fo S D ‘S Pele gates ok Srey pe cee om luks Tor Summer Uresses. * * * big orders daily for our celebrated “‘W = °° * Ing’? White Ash Coal—the best hard Tfree- Congress and the Clty of Washington. |¢* + bitning fuel mined. “Gur summer prices per- C c Soo From the Philadelphia Inquirer. ee oe ee Congress cannot be too generous in mak- ingsappropriations for the building up and the beautifying of the’national capital. The third Napoleon understood how to build a city when he made Paris what it is today. He tore down rookeries and he pushed out boulevards and splendid avenues. Was the meney that he spent wasted? Ask of the crowds who yearly go to Paris because it is the show city of the world. The money expended in public improvements was fust so much capital invested upon which great returns are annually made, and thus it should be with the city of Washington. The District of Columbia is absolutely un- der the control of the federal government. No government can exist there except by the act of Congress. The residents of the District have no voice whatever in national affairs, for they have no vote. This politi- cal question is an interesting one, but we do not propose to discuss it now. The point that we wish to make is that if this terri- tory belongs to the government the govern- ment should make of the national capital sa city in which the country can take the utmost pride. It should be made a Mecca for all foreign visitors. Representatives from interior states may not take a deep personal interest in the general improve- ment of Washington, but they should re- member that in these days of cheap rall- road travel Washington is visited by many thousands of excursionists from all over the country every year, and that the Amer- ican people would like to thimk of their national capital as a city that would com- pare favorably with any capital in the world. Americans do not begrudge the ex- penditure of money. All that they ask is that results shall follow the expenditure. Washington has made a splendid start: we admit that. It has fine avenues, and Wm. J. Ze Je18-14d hh, 708 1 Ith st. SRR ARES Tox F. Sy WILLIAMS & GO. ¢¢ A Only 50c. 4 ( "Blood. Pint @bdttle for Williams’ Celery Com- pound. , A. «certain ~ and speedy cbreifht 4 Nervous Debility, MentalyDepression, General Tired Feeling, Failing Appetite, Tmpuré! Biddd. A perfect regulator for the . Kidheysf." Liver and Builds * up and strengthens, the entire sys- tem. Onl¥ soc. WILLIAMS’ Temple Drug Store, ( Cor. 9th and F Streets, an it = Sa —T, yee LAI for $1 quality. Best 27-inch Twilled Foulards, artistic figures and grounds of new greens, blues, white and black. Also Black Figured India Silks. Choice for only 68c yard. A.saving of nearly *|four dollars on cost of 12-yard )) | dress pattern. for 68c quality. Superior Japanese Silks, of figures, dots and stripes, in black and white and navy and white effects. Others with green, old blue and brown grounds. Also beautiful White Fig- ured Silks. $2.28 saved in cost of 12-yard dress pattern. Count. (Take elevator to Second fivor.) 10,000 Yards Fine Laces. eee 10c Some worth 15c Some worth 25c HE superior Torchon Laces made in Great Britain. Edg- XQUISITE Point Lierre and Point de Paris Laces, 4 to 5 ings and Insertions to match, in wear-resisting patterns, 1} to 3) inches wide. Dainty designs, Choice for only 4c| but warranted to wear well. And inéhes wide. yard. plenty of them. Choice for roc yard. (And see the Val. Laces at 25c. per dozen yards.) PREPS EES the shade trees are beginning to arch over the roadways, and picturesqueness is one of the city’s admirable features. As a matter of fact, Washington was practically laid out by the once-maligned “Boss” Shep- herd. He was denounced as extravagant, but he pushed ahead and built it for the fu- ture, and today his name is remembered fer what he accomplished. But the work is only just begun, after all. There is very much remaining to be done. We say to Congress that any appro- priation, no matter how large, for any pub- lc improvement in Washington, if honestly applied, will be commended by the think- ing people. The entire nation has an inter- wo satisfaction, popular prices, 25, quite a combination, gait not? Gill’s, Mail Jels- Our facilities for 921 F St. and 1223: Pa. Ave. and expross orders our specialty. 20 40 and 6U vts.; >: = -inch $2.50 value Supplying Your Candy = ee Wants Are Perfect. Skirtings, for 68¢ yd. ied workmen, pure materials, dainty manship, modern appliances, — absolute WISS Skirt Flouncings, embroidered in bewitching patterns. So fine that $2.50 a-vard is not a high price; 68 cents is much less than cost of production. Other bargains in Narrow Edges for ruffling, etc. 6c, 8c and 10c for best of Cambric, Nainsook and Swiss Embroid- eries imported to retail at double the prices. (See the wide Embrolderies at only 12c. yard.) est in Washington, for it is the nation’s own city. It is not a local city by any means. It will never be a manufacturing center, and it is not desirable that it should be. It will never do any more business than is necessary to supply local necessi- ties. It should be, and will be, a city of smooth and wide avenues, of a forest of trees, of magnificent parks, of statues and of architecture. As the national capital it should be a national city in fact as well as in name, attracting visitors not only trom the United States, but from all foreign countri2s. ——+ ++ __ Last Ditch of the Sugar Trast. From the New York Journal. The last hope of the Sugar Trust is in fiibustering against Hawalian annexation. It desires that its attorneys in the Senate and the few reputable members who lag bebind the public in perception of the needs of the country’s future shall endeavor to talk the Newlards resolution to death. But there 1s now every prospect that the Trust’s hired men and the intellectual have- beens will fail utterly. They are to be per- mitted to do all the talking, and if they persist in obstruction night sessions will be 3 Je18. SExport.” The Acme of Excellence —the perfection of the brewmaster’s . art. Be- yond question, the pur- est, most’ delicious beer brewed in this country. A beer that ladies, as well as men, say is without an EF Only $1.25 for 24 vottles, de- livered “in “unleftered wagons. — Write or ‘phone. Washiugtun Brewery Co. 4th & F Sts. N.E. ‘Phone 2154 th-38 i: A TT TT TTR RRMA ne 1,224 Linen Handkerchiefs. 18c 29c - Some worth 35c. Some worth 75c. VERY thread pure linen and ILMY Pure Linen, daintily E genuine hand ‘embroidered. embroidered. Those who have Beautiful designs on very fine handkerchiefs are judges sheer linen. The autumn styles at 25¢ to 35c cannot be prettier or finer. of value. We invite such connois- seurs to call and promise a rare feast Note the saving: 18c each, or 50c for three. secure first choice. (Beat bargains of many years.) called in order that they may exhaust their elequence and themselves. ——— rss —__ Waning Power of the Sugar Trust. From the Chicago ‘fribune. The passage of the Hawaiian annexation resolution in the House shows that the Sugar Trust ts not the power in legisiation it has presumed {itself to be. It remains now to be seen what its influence is in the Serate. The votes of Senator Thurston of Nebraska and White of California will be looked to with especial interest. —»+2—___ Facing the Tail of the Wagon. From the Milwaukee Wisconsin, To decline the present opportunity of se- curing the Hawaiian Islands would show a want of statesmanship that would sooner o¢ later bring discredit upon those respon- sible for the blunder. It is noteworthy that a majority of last night’s democratic con- gressional caucus voted against Hawaiian annexation. ‘The rule still holds good that the democratic party rides with its face toward the tail of the wagon of American progress. ————_+ +e ____ Sugar Trust's Opposition. From the St. Paul Dispatch. Bs ‘The success or long postponement of an- nexaticn will show just how much power i) Lobbyist Oxnard Skulks From the Threatened Kicking. cently. Mr. referenc3 to Oxnard in his speech use with which ved the Ten- 15c. Corns Removed, All you need to remove a corn is ‘RN CURE. It takes out beth hard and soft corns without the least pein. Never fails. Only 15¢. Stevens’ Pharmacy, COR. 9TH AND PA--AVE- “S$. & 8.” Je18-144 600 Bewitching Paris Veils. ASC . 25c¢ Some worth $1.50. Some worth 75c. HESE are made Veils of Brus- ODIFIED editions of those sels Net, with border of hand- offered at 48 cents. Those McMunn’s ixir oF Opium E. metéed by the best plysiciaps.. FERRETT, Agent, 372 Pearl St., New York. O made applique lace. White, who prefer to be demurely black and black and white effects,| rather than demonstratively attrac- both startlingly and persuasively at-/} tive will likely prefer these, at only tractive. cae = as ous for choice. 90,000 One-Price Articles. Wholesaler’s All one price, le NE cent for choice of the articles generally found in a notion stock. For instance: Bers Spool Sewing Machine Cotton for one cent; a dezen Sait ins for one cent; Notion Stock. 1c for choice. Irons for only a cent; two cards Darning Cotton for one cent, or three cards of Hooks and Eyes;-a 4-yard English Tape Measure for a cent; three Cut Jet Hat Pins for a cent; a lifetime supply of Shoe Buttons— 144 for one cent. : - {Continged tm Sunday’ 's Post ané Times.) o Fi THE PALAIS ROYAL, | 9,000 Yards of Embroideries, |) of bargains. Call early Monday and | j OUR HUGE ELECTRIC SIGN. We'll Take Good | Careof Your {| Furniture, etc., | While you're away this summer. Our building is absolutely fireproof— | protected by thermostatic = fire alarms on every floor, Household Effects stored here are safe from loss of injury. Large, clean rooms at low rates. iE Our dry-air process of | carpet cleaning removes dust and grit without _in- juring —_fabrics—makes soiled carpets fresh and bright as new. Wagons call. EF We upbolster and recover Furniture —temuke Mattresses. The public ts cor- dials invited to cel and inspect our nt Stumph Bedding Co., | 7th and K Streets. 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