Evening Star Newspaper, June 29, 1898, Page 6

6 THE EVENING ST AR. | way, while the third, with General Merritt, a regular aud permanent Family Cireulation much more than the combined cir- ef the other Washington dailies. A: News and Advertising Medium it has uo eemyctitor. Im order to avetd dcinys, on ac- count of persomal absence, letters to THE STAR should net be addressed to any individual connected with the ome a but simply to THE STAR, or to leged Extravagance. In the Howse debate last Monday two sensible and well informed legislators, He presentatives Pitney and Dockery, united in the criticism that the District Commis- sioners and the peopie and press of Wash- ington are disposed to large and extravg- gant public expenditure, and that there is no public sentiment here in the direction of economy. The wild ranting concerning the peuple of the capital based on igaor- ce and sometimes on petty, personai in which individual Congressmen oc- casionally indulge, may be safely disre- garded, but the deliberate criticism of such men as Pitney and Dockery deserves seri- ous consideration. fhe extravagance imputed is not that of disbursement, but of requests to Congress for appropriative legislation. As Mr. Dock- ery worded it, his statement, being indorsed by Mr. Pitney: “The District. Commissioners and the people of this District in my judgment are fairly subject to good-natured criticism for asking more in their estimates than the District is entitled to receive. But after we have made our appropriations I think every District Commissioner within the ten years has honestly and economically disbursed the public money.” It is conceded that the Commissioners perform the executive function of disburs- ing the public money honestly and econom- ically, but it is charged that in their rec- ommendations to Congress concerning the manner in which that body should perform the legislative function exclusively reserved to it by the Constitution they are guilty of extravagance, in which they are aided and abetted by the press and people of the Dis- trict. The law under which the Commissioners, so honest and economical in the perform- ance of their own characteristic duties, are supposed to tempt Congress to extrava- «ance in the performance of its own ex- clusive functions is the orgarfic act of 187%. ‘This law provides that the Commissioners shall submit annually their estimates of municipal expenditures for the succeeding year. These estimates are, of course, mere ns, of no force unless approved by The law further says: ‘To the extent to which Congress shall approve of said estimates Congress shall appropriate the amount of fifty per centum thereof, and the remaining fifty per centum of scch approved estimates shail be levied and assessed upon the taxable property and privileges in said District other than the property of the United States and of the District of Columbia.” ‘The law evidently contemplates that the submission of »stimates and their approval wholly or in part by Congress shall precede the levy of local taxes, and that this levy shall be limited to an amount equal to one- half of these approved estimates. But in practice Congress puts th> cart before the forse. It fixes the rate and assessment which determine the tax levy of a given year in advance of and withcut r2ference to the estimates of expenditures for that year. Since the levy is not besed upon the «stimates, tha estimates are naturally based upon the tax levy. Since the annual reve- nue from local taxes is under the law to be just one-half of the approved estimates for that year, Congr2ss approves in advance estimates to the amount of double the sum which it thus ;rematurely levies upon the District taxpayers. In practice, therefore, the Commissioners estimat> not only the expenditures but the legal revenues of the District, and they base the former upon the latter, up to the point suggested by the District's municipal needs. Thers can be no extravagance in estimates of expenditure which apply to legitimate needs and in economical amounts only the aggregate current revenue under the terms of »xisting law. It is not believed that the Commission- ers’ estimates of expenditure have ever exceeded the estimates of revenue. It is impossible in view of the District's obvious ‘ipal needs in respect to sewers, water supply, schools and other items involving large expenditure that the current revenue should be too large to be wisely expended in making improvements absolutely essen- tial to the local welfare. If the estimates are extravagant the ex- travagance must consist in an unwise se- lection of objects of expenditure, or an unwise apportionment of amounts among deserving objects. If any such extrava- garce is suggested to Congress by the Cemmissioners, it is the duty of our leg- islature to disapprove the objectionable items of the estimates and appropriate the money so that it will go the farthest in meeting the obvious and urgent muni- cipal needs of the capital. Responsibility for econcmical appropria- tion of the District revenue is upon Con- gress exclusively, and the people of the District far from encouraging any waste of their tax money cal! upon their consti- tutional legislators to expend every cent of it wisely and effectively in promotion of the local public welfare, and also to en- force conseientious:y and fully the organic act of 1878, which doubles the value of their tax dollars in Geveloping the national capital. ——_+ee_____ wi There's a Hen On! Senator Pettigrew, in opposing Hawaiian annexation, has evolved the great thought that Unalaska Bay, up near the North Pole, is a better coaling and naval station between this country and the Philippines than Honolulu. Senator Roach has called forth the tu- multuous applause of Dr. Mary Walker by his immortal discovery that Hawaif is a hollow volcanic bubble likely to burst on our hands at any moment after annexa- tion. It is the elaboration of great thoughts like these in speeches of unlimited length that compels Congress, the government and the people of the United States to stand still while the “hens are on.” ——_~++__ ‘Spain's refusal to seek peace until after a decisive defeat is another instance of that country’s devotion to exp2nsive and useless formality. ———~+ e.___ The Situation at Manila. ‘The ccntinued gossip about probable Ger- man Interference at Manila causes no alarm here, nor should it cause any. The Ameri- can case there is strong of itself, and, more- over, is in the best of hands. Admiral who is to assume full command om shore, set out from San Francisco this morning. The United States, therefore, is fully able to-cope with the situation. All interests in Manila will be protected, Germany's among the rest. The United States takes charge at Manila now by right of conquest. We are at war with Spain, and are stripping her of her colonial possessions as part of the program of conquering her. It is legitimate work, and it will go or until the order to halt Is given here. Nobody else ean give that or- der and have it obeyed. Later, what shall be done with these ex-Spanish colonies will come up, and that, too, wil be settled by the United States without foreign dicta- tion. The real friends of the United States will not attempt dictation, and other powers, however strong their desires may be, will think twice before deciding to in- terfere. a Gossip centers upon Germany in this mat- ter because of her capers in China. Her commercial capitalization of a few drops of missionary blood in that country was an astounding transaction. Doubtless she de- sires a foothold, too, in the Philippines. But the Philippines under cover of Ameri- can guns are not China, as Germany and everybody else may as well understand. —_———_s+2>—___ General “Joe” Wheeler. The first communications received by General Shafter from in front of Santiago were signed “Wheeler.” They came from General “Joe” Wheeler, in command of the advance guard of the American troops. As stories of heroes are the order of the day, that of this hero is appropriate. -General Wheeler was one of the ardent advocates in Congress of freedom for Cuba. He spoke with earnestness tn the debates, and whenever oprortunity offered he voted in accordance with his sentiments. Seeing that war was inevitable, he offered his serv- ices to the government even before war was declared. His, indeed, was the first application placed on file. A graduate of West Point, distirguished for valor shown in the army of the confederacy, he had knowledge and experience for field service which he knew would profit his govern- ment, and although he had reached an age ertitling him to rest he esked for an as- signment whfch would send him at-once to the front. The President gladly complied with the veteran’s wishes, and clapped the deserved two stars on his shoulders. General Wheeler was off at once. He was in camp at Chickamauga the following week get- ting his commard into shape, was among the first to proceed to the Florida coasi, and was chosen then to go with the first expedition to Cuba. He was among the first ashore in Cuba, and was ‘placed by General Shafter in command of the ad- vance guard. So that the splendid dasa of the American troops which, to the ad- miration of their countrymen and to the amazement of their enemies, has carried them almost at a bornd to within plain sight of Santiage has been directed in part by this plucky representative of the tr American spirit. General Wheeler is sixty-two years old: Two months ago he was serving in the House from the eighth Alabama district, and had not drawn a sword in batile for thirty-three years. In a day he passed from the council to the camp, and is now in the front rank ir. the thick of war agai: It is stuff like this to which the world pays tribute everywhere. Alabama is reaping a liberal share of glory, but not nere than she is deserving. Mr. Morgan in the Senate urging the an- nexation of Hawaii, Lieut. Hobson in prison at Santiago for an act of the highest heroism, and General Wheeler at hand there almost ready to release him, make a most attractive trio. ——_+ e+ —___ Provide fer the Commission. It will be a subject for profound regret if Congress shall fail to provide for a joint commission to settle the question in dispute between this government and Canada. The House has voted the necessary amount, but the Senate appropriations committee has struck the item out. The reason for its ac- tion is not as yet known. An effort will be made to restore the item, and every con- sideration of national and neighborly inter- est leads to the hope that it may succeed. In the first place it is a desirable thing in itself to have no outstanding differences with so near a neighbor as Canada about matters easy of adjustment; and in the second place now is an excellent time to settle all accounts. Canada is not only our neighbor but our friend, and we are taking note of our friends today. Besides, we have proposed the appointment of a joint commission, and it would leave the admin- istration in a most embarrassing position if Congress should negative the matter by withdrawing money for its support. The sum asked is only fifty thousand dollars, and the men who woutd represent the in- terests of the United States on the commis- sion are among the abiest diplomats we have and are familiar with ali the ques- tions that would come up for action. * 2 It is within the possibilities that Santiago may be captured by the invaders under such circumstances as to permit them to take possession of the four large Spanish ervisers there battled. If this should be done and the eruisers should be in good shape, it would perhaps be possibie to add them to the flying squadron that is about to be sent to Spanish waters under Commo- dore Watson, This would indeed be the irony of fate. To harrass Spain with her own ships would be too much for the Cas- tian nature to endure. It ought to prove the last stroke. ———+ +e —___ Lieut. Victor Blue, of the Suwanee, has again dirtinguished himself by his cour- ageous work in inspecting the Spanish lines. His first expedition into the enemy’s territory at Santiago resolved into cer- tainty all questions concerning the where- abouts of Cervera’s fleet. He has now returned from another trip into this in- teresting but dangerous region and reports many facts of undoudted value to tae bicckaders and invaders. 2 Richard Croker’s latest purchase is said to be a macamoth New York music hall. Perhaps he too regards the theater as a possible political power. —————+e____ It is to be hoped that Chile’s refusal to sel! warships to Spain is due to a proper determination to stand by its. own hemis- phere. —————__ + +e ___— ‘The christening of the Spanish torpedo beat “Terror” fas proved prophetic in a menne? not originally ecntemplated. —____ +=. Cervera would probably seriously con- sijer any proposal to trade off his shipa for a lot of horses and spring wagons. ———>r+2e—___ It will not be long before even the type- writer supplies are shut off in Cuba. ———++e—_____ Bernactes, It has been found on close examfnaation that the mines taken from the bay of Guantanamo by the American forces had ‘THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 1898—12 PAGES, their hulls being loaded with barnacles. | C2O¢0S¢¢9-)9G0G00C00S0SOs00o ee aa It begins to look as though Spain's trouble Proceeds in all directions from barnacies. They have grown fast to her body politic, her corps of legislators, her military and naval authorities, her rulers. She is, ime deed, a varnacle herself upon the civiliza- tion of the dawn of a new century, and it ts fortunate that the United States now has an opportunity to scrape away some of these excrescences and foul growths. I doing so the American republic confers an inestimable blessing upon all humanity. ——_++e—____ China has suffered som2 financial reverses lately, but the demand for fireworks this year promises to go far toward putting the government on its feet. ——— Every now and then Tom Watson reaches up to write his name on the history of the times. But he uses a very weak brand of ink. : a Spain will not be behind this country in remembering the Main:, although it will be done with very different sentiments. ——EE——E——EEE ‘The King of Spaifi is an example of how hopelessly a young man’s care2r may be wrecked by bad company. ———— EEE Lieutenant Blue's personally conducted tours are very popular with this country. SHOOTING STARS. “Did you say that the Vesuvius ts op- erated by pneumatic pressure?’ inquired one Spanish official. “¥es,” replied the other. “It's mighty discouraging to see its success, after the failure of our efforts to run a government on the same principle.” - A Warm Weather Summary. Again these rules for health we strike, There is no chance to doubt ‘em. Just think up all the things you like And strictly go without ‘em. * Unavatiable. “What I want you to do,” said Senator Sorghum, “ts to fix me up some good, strong arguments for bein’ against annexa- tion.”* “Well,” replied his friend, “you might urge that it is nonsense for us to want a lot of bits of land, whose existence is due to mere volcanic accidents.” “No, that won’t do. There’s.no use of trying to belittle "em that way. When you get Tight down to it, this earth ain't any- thing much but dirt and water. But that fact doesn't prevent the sugar trust from wanting it.” Promise. “Talk about bright babies!" exclaimed the preud father. “Talk about children who are going to be big men some day!” “But isn’t it rather early to prophesy? He can’t talk yet.” “Can't talk! Just listen to him! Of course he doesn’t say anything, but that’s the beauty of it. He's a natural-born filibuster!" Annoying. “Human nature is mighty queer,” re- marked one of the sailors in Camara’s fleet. “The only thing to do is to mind your own business,” replied the other. “Even that doesn't make much differ- ence. We can't go peaceably away ahd try to keep out of trcuble without arousing the impertinent curiosity of the whole world.” Transformation. Wher Uncle Jim first went away A congressman to be, He was as plain a citizen AS one would wish to see. He seemed right. pleased to have”a chance With common folks to mix; His shoes was number seven and His hat was number six. puc everything is different now: His clothes all fit him tight. They say Lis bump of self-esteem Has got to be a sight. It’s queer to see him actin’ proud, And follerin’ fashion’s tricks. His hat is number seven now, His shoes are number six. ——_-e2—____ Germa: at Manila. From the (bilad Iphia Press. It must be clear to every one that it is not a theory of neutrality but the facts of its application that determine things at Manila. Hence, whatever Washington and Berlin may understand as to the presence of five German men-of-war in Manila bay is all very well, but fo Manila itself the effect may be entirely the opposite of that diplo- macy declares is intended. It is but natural that with a people so ignorant, so credulous and so mercurial as the Spaniards, the os- tentatious effort of German naval officers to pose as the friend of Spain at Manila has had a galvanizing effect on Spanish hopes. Madrid may have no illusions, Washington and Berlin may understand one another, but to Augusti five warships to look after forty Germans and the “hochs” of happy officers who have just finished another hamper of champagne can only mean one thing—interference. Henee, it is entirely credible that, as the cables report, he would have surrendered to Dewey long ago, knowing further resist- ance was useless, were it not that the moral support of the German vessels gave him rerewed courage, and also that he believed their presence and possible international intrigues might save him from final humil- jation. It is perhaps most unfortunate for Avgusti, not Dewey, that Spanish hopes have thus been raised but to be dashed to the ground. The idle musings of German officers are not official, and hide the facts. We fear, however much the German good wishes may be father to the thought, that it will end in good wishing, and that from the happy dream of a Hispano-German alli- ance Augustt is to suffer a rude awakening. When Admiral Dewey refused to allow the Germans to act as mediators in the matter of wounded Spanish soldiers he showed con- clusively that he was missing none of the intrigue and was equal to it, as well as fully able to crush Spanish incompetency. It is idle, perhaps, at this juncture to compare the American vessels with the German boats at Manila, but it is untrue, a3 reported, that Dewey’s fieet is outclassed. With the Charleston it distinctly outclasaes the German vessels, Under Admiral Died- rich are the Kaiser, Kaiserin Augusta, Prinzess William, Irene and Cormoran. All except the Kaiser, which is a transformed battle ship, are protected cruisers of various grades, none of them having guns of higher caliber than our six-inch guns. The Katser has eight ten-inch guns, and the aggregate of the fleet ts eight ten-inch guns, twenty- on? six-inch guns and eight four-inch guns, aside arms of various descri; “If they’re Rich’s shoes*they’re | re proper.” Ten-two F.: pleased to an- arrival: yesterday white linen Ox- linen Oxfords, a * eaiking Oxfords and black walking Oxfords in the - exclusive styles such as are always shown here. - The shapes are by far handsomer than they’ve ever been be- fore, and Have that distinc- We ar nounce- the of ae tiveness which is always characteristic of the footwear shown by ts. To start ‘them going with more than the usual rush we shall sell for a few days a lot of Oxfords which were bought to sell for $4 and $3.50 for $2.98. This gives you an opportunity to get the most fashionable Oxfords for about what t they co cost us. Army officers will be glad _to hear that they can now buy the new tan riding boots for wear with the new Khiki suits and the black boots for wear with the regulation uni- S. No matter whether you're at Camp Alger, Chickamauga Park, Tampa or Key West, we can fit you perfectly by mail, for Uncle Sam makes us all neighbors. Same way with naval officers and cadets. All the footwear they need for wear. aboard and on land is here, and it is the only stock south of New York of any consequence. Send us your measure and an idea of what you want and we will forward it at once. And if we cannot suit you from our stock we shall have any- thing you want made to order. We will make a special of- fering of men’s shoes tomor- row—both. high and low— that will make many new friends of this store’s great army of patron Lot of men’s $4 and $3.50 tan high and low shoes will be offered for r $2.98. Rich’s- bring you in touch with all that’s newest and “swellest” it/New York and Philadelphia.“ B. Ric Ten-te THE ONLY GENUINE HUNYADI WATER, Hunyadi Janos, BEST NATURAL APERIENT WATER, ’s Sons, ear for _the elite,’ o F St. oe ie a eee ek Ok Oh ek Wh Wh De he he hh hh hh te en hth hh te hh Ab te se fh hhh kk bh Oh hb dtd be Te CONSTIPATION, £4 DYSPEPSIA, LIVER COMPLAINTS, & HEMORRHOIDS, ‘The prototype of all Bitter Waters."*—Lancet. “Bpeedy, sure, gentle.""—British Medieal Journal. e CAUTION: See that the label bears the signature “ual-wéeto$yi25 ANDREAS SAXLEENER, DLL Cooling eset as Drinks, 228% Tv LEMONADE. * | Pleaty of delicious cooling drinks s here. ‘Something especially good to please every taste. Just a few prices fo show how reasonable everything een cls mer ea oa oe Nie onl efreshing CLARET LEMONADE, 30c. bottle. 1413 . ¥. Ave. Se . . . . * about the house this hot weather? Better get a good supply of THOMPSON'S INSECT POWDER apd give the rooms a thorough sprinkling. That's the thing to keep homes * © frec from bags. It kills all kinds. 10, 15. 25 and Sée. ran. ; W. S. THOMPSON, FHARMACIST, 708 1531 ST. je2-208 aa oa re FUST thine of buying ap clegant, strong: = | H Sate built Q Q into one day. Q Q Q Silks. c yard for best toe Wash Silks, tn plain colors. Only 10c yard for the 39¢ Fancy Stripe Silks. Second floor. eee Te Domestic. Toffees for 8e to 12%e Organdies, Lawns, Di — Mulls, ete. Hun- Hats. Ic oF MWe to Te Untrisa C med Hats. Black and colers, for ladies, misses and children. Second floor. Trimmed. T5c Wr $148 to $3.98 Trimmed Hat Forty-eight of them. Call early tomorrow for first choice. Second floor. 0 0 25, := Q Q Q1 Q . Q Q Q Q Q 0 Q Q Q Ribbons. Be r27 for the We and 2c Taffeta Ribbons. Vain colors and fancy ef- fects. Q Q Q § Q Q Q Q 0 ; Q Q 2 $5 0 0 09 oe Q Q Q First floor. Flowers. Sc fr Me. We and 2 benches. Enough of them to fill a big table. Second floor. Nets. Oc BF8_, for the Hoe , Dotted Nets and rite used for hat trim ming. All latest effects. © Swiss and Cambric Em- broidery Edges. Only 12 for 18: to 20 fine Nainsook and Swiss Edges up to 6 inches wide. (First floor.) 09 Q Q Q Q Parasols. 1.98, $2.89 and 98c ee for the San ‘Umbrellas and Parasols soit until now at $1.48 to $9.99. ‘The entire stuck in the four Q Q Veils. for 50c to Tic Made Veils of applique = ae Only We for the Be to Ie Dotted Veils. rst floor.) Neckwear. 39c for S0c to $1 En glish Ascot Puffs Q Q Q Q Q Q e EF i 4 5 Only t0¢ ; Q 0 0 Q Q Q Q Q Qt Q Q Q Qe Q Q secs. é ; Q ; 0 Q Q Q 0 0 Q Q 2 jee Q Second floor. Laces. 5c ee for Te to 12c. ‘ore! Lace Edge and Grint Superior quality, imported from Great Britain. First floor. - Edges. ic yard for i2e to 16e REMNANT DAY Q - sxe THURSDAY--= At The Palais Royal. OMORROW’S list should contain the best bargains of the season. Semi-Annual Gloves. pair for best of 25e Sik ‘loves and Mitts, in black, walte and colors. @irst floor. Notions. We Ic pieces fine Nainsook FPeathe stitch Braid..ée for Feder'’s e Pompadour Skirt Hraid.. Doe Se for 9yard pieces Whalebone Casing, black Long Hooks and Eyes. (Firat floor.) Toilet. 3c fF We cakes Shaving Soap. Chotce of *Will- Cclgate’s and Wood- bary’s, the three best. Only Se for Men's Pocket Combs, made of unbreakable com- position. First floor. Men’s. 13c¢ 2% Pts 2 Light-weight Under- garments. 69: fr $1 White Lisle Shirts Hose. Og Prix for Ladies" ‘uhildren’ 12Me Hose. 0: for 25: Fancy Hose. for 2c Lisl> Vests, First ficor. and Fast Black pair Ife Shirt Waists. Q5c for Se to He Laun- dered Shirt Watsta. $1 to $1.50 lots combined into one at choice. Third floor. B4 cents for All Silk. $3.7 for $4.98 Taf- feta and China SHk Waists in stripes and plaids. ‘Third floor. Skirts. for $1 Grass Linen and Duek Dress Sklits. $1.79 for $2.25 Linen Crash Skirts with six Baya- dere cords. $1.89 for $2.50 nglish Duck Skirts. $2.69 fo: bes. $4 Linen Skirts with Spanish flource and mohair braid trimming. ‘Third floor. 79¢ Suits. 20 Der cent discount— one-fifth off the price marked om tke Cloth Suit you select. Only $15 for $50 ‘SJk Costumes, Paris made. ‘Third floor. Wraps. ZO wer cont discount on * Cloth Jackets, silk and cloth capes. Choice of entire stock. Third floor. Bicycling. Good reason: The Inventory occurs Satur- day, and the Stock-Taking Sale, usually ex- tended to a week and more, is to be crowded . Tomorrow is the day. The list below will serve as a shopping guide. Wrappers. 55c for T5e to $1 Gar- rents. ma- terials, style, fuish and ut. Rare bargains. First floor. Books.- Oc sec ot 2 cents for four 25¢ Novels. Five hundred different titles to choose from. First floor. Stationery. 1 for @0 sheets Fash- fonable Writing Pa- per and 60 Envelopes, con- venfently packed in box. Only 6c for Dennison's 25e rolls of Crepe Paper. First floor. Mothers. 39c fF chotce of Chil dren's 5uc to $1.98 Hats and Bonnets, in white and colors. 5¥e for T5e to $1 Dresses, white and col- ors, in sizes 1 to 12 years. Third foer, Carriages. $2.29 for $3.98 Baby Carriage, uphol. stered in cre ne. = Com- plete with parasol, $7.98 for $10 Carriage—with silk plush upholstery, ete. Fourth floor. For Home. 8Oc fr $1 to $1.50 gaaa- tuple Silver - plated Ware. Choice of Cracker Jars, Claret Jugs, Butter Dishes Berry Bowls, Fern Disbes, Pickle Dishes, ete. First tor. Rugs. 39c for Reversible Brusselings Rugs. Size 27x54. Large ones at proportionately reduced prices. Fourth floor. Furniture. 69c¢ 1 $1.98 Japanese 0? Fire Screens that SO QOD OOOO D> are works of art. 98e for () qeaintly Peaytiful Bamboo Portieres. Fourth floor. ¢ >>> Linens. Q 25 mer cent discount on Tatle Damasks and Napkins. Remnants, but a table full to cheose from, Second floor. Chinaware. See Decorated —atugs and Tooth Brush Vases. ¢ for Soap Dishes and Toilet Pitchers. 25¢ for large Pitchers, Basins and Covered Chambers. All half price. Basement. SOOO Dinner Set. $4. 35 for a $7 English China Diuner SYD OOOOH ON SOOO SOOO OOOO Hecht’s rebuilding sale. comes the W-A-L-L-S The work of putting up the false walls start- ed this morning. That takes away four feet of selling space the whole length of the building oneveryfioor. Here are several lots of wear- ables which we’ll close out tomorrow at about cost. Getting even these out of the way will help us wonderfully out of the question ‘‘where to put the stocks while the rebuilding is going on.” 300 men’s suits, $3.98. wool Reotch cheviots, casi: tn Mght and dark effects— French facings and garments which “ $3.98 200 pairs pants, 85c. Made of striped camimere and finished with patent buttons and good patterns garments up to $2. 100 boys’ suits, 96c. ‘This lot consists of some all-wool and Part wool double-breasted sui price igh $2. fectly finished, and at O6c. they sre un. tedly cheap. They are excellent vacaticn sults for the knockabout bw; Lot of boys’ plain and check washable linen pani Sa coment Ses o- mer Knockabout wear to go al Blouse suits, 59°- An immense lot ot boys’ tse flannel Mouse sailor suits, trimmed with either white or red ; Li to 7 yeare—aulis ‘which we selves for $1.25 and $1.50, and for which other stores get more are now reduced to 50°. « from 3 our 250 boys’ waists, 12"4c. Lot of boys’ percale waiste—a «; quality—such as usually sells for to go for 12be. Corset covers, 5¢- va never supper mach corset covers ade to well This very sam cornet cover is sold for 12! Flowers, 7i4<- 7% cents a bunch for your unlimited choice of this ene lot of flowers. consist- ing of handsome geraniums, forget -me- note, roses and foliage, flowers which up to 0c. a bunch when the season start Duck skirts 39° heavy quality—full will go at Rebuildii wide—wi ale Price of Be, : pants, 914°: Linen skirts, 51-98 Lot of ladies’ pure Binen skirts—trim. med with wide genuine Irish linen e1 thoidery—fall 3% yards wide—de —will be offered vt Debullsting of $1.98, though they're worth §3 ? Duck and pique : skirts, 98c. Lot of satin-striped and fancy striped pique | ekirte—w have been more-go at the Rebuilding Snic Price of Ben Crash suits, $1.98 Lot of ladies’ Linen crash suits—m: in, but well finisbed and with a fit cannot be excelled by Purchases “charged” and easy terms made. Lansburgh & Bro. Headquarters for Flags and Bunting Cotton Flags, Silk Flags, Wool Flags. Tissue Decorations and Japanese Lanterns—24-inch Cotton Bunting, Red, White and Blue Stripe, Stars and Bars— 34#c. yard. - 24-inch Fast Color Cotton Bum ing, Red, White and Blue Stripe, Stars and Bars and Shield pattern— 6c. yard. Fast color Cotton Bunting Flags, poles, with