Evening Star Newspaper, July 12, 1898, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1898-14 PAGES. T HE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. TUESDAY... wee eeeee Daly 12, 1898. iF ie order to avolaaaeere, -ount of personal absence, letter: Tne STAR should Bot be addres: to any individual eommected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Edliorinl or Business Depart- Commodore Schley. The Sta® last week expressed the opinion that Commodore Schley was in no sym- pathy with the outcry being made in his name over the honors of the sea fight at Santiago. The commodore has now for- _ mally a ed the Navy Department of this “fact. It must have mortified him intensely f represented as the sparrow the nu rhyme shrilly insisting that killed Cock Robin with his bow and ar- He the official report of his rior officer with entire composure. He t weari ut any shoe-leather on his ck worrying over the matter of al fam His fame as it relates e. pcur ation in his name, offensive to him, will go on. His disavowal ympathy with it will not affect it At bottom, in some quarters, it is ed less tg benefit him than to injure Admiral Sampson. Its violence and intend a4 rity show that. And it will fail. Such uvers always do fail. The honors in way of promotions will be award: ut any regard whatever to tho: be in th Commodore § the embarrassment © which he has been plunged by fool fri of his acting in co-operation with dmiral iy is to get the next The enemies of General it in for him.” They have been at his heels ever since the war He has been described as a Sybar- a handsome paper.” Back- small insinuations gathered and put s now at the front, and It is of small conse- and detractors in the or leave undone. He yt to take the right course. If ed of an effort to as.assin- r straps; as neral on and Fortunately, efforts to give substance to nd enmities such as these usu- y almost invariably over- 1 object in view is exposed, and th: lways shows the littleness of both the performance and the performers. —_—__ 2+ += The Busy Critics. The critics of military and naval affairs— from the confident Individual who instructs off-hand from the curbstone, to the learned gentleman who writes In good form for the magazin2s—are diligently at work on the problems of the war. Did Cervera err in running in at Santiago? And did he after- ward err in running out? Did Shafter after nding move too swiftly? Or should he, after starting, have gone on and carried Santiago by storm at any cost? Is Samp- son much of a sailor? Would not a truly ailor have pushed on in at Santiago of ever: p in the line? Has Jemonstrated that had England it over the Venezuelan a! of our unpreparedness of the United States? ulousies ason okey and Napoleon's the close of the end only a few S$ was still to if duct of the battles vil war. Did Lee blunder at Get- Did Meade fail to fol ages gained from day to ury, pretty live r the ec day? Was ans a sacrifice to clamor? Or was egist? Was Grant more than a bulldog fighter? And so forth. ders in the fi of war, as leaders in is, their chances. They make their moves according to the best ts at hand. What those lights are can- not be as plain to the public as to them- If ey are accredited with powers and prescience of which they never dreamed. If they lose, there are a hundred things mustered and presented go- ing to show that there was a woeful lack of wisdom and decision. Intelligent pre- jon is made to bear the aspect of timid- and men are condemned for what they e in nowise responsible. Controversy, it has been well said, keeps the pool of thought from becoming stag- Some very absuré questions are sometimes raised, and sometimes most in- opp: but maybe they also serve. ——__+ ee -__—_ William G. Moore. Major William G. Moore, the chief of the shington police force, who died this morn as thoroughly identified with the capital clty. Like his father, he was born in Washington and made this city his e throughout his long life. His various mpations brought him into close contact with many thousands and his friends were His participation in the defense of the capital in the early days of the civil e him his first acquaintance with matters and in Ister Mfe he was lentified with the oldest of the olunteer military organizations. high regard in which men held him demonstrated by the successive pos!- tions of honor and trust In which he was placed, and it remains to his high credit to id that in all he met worthily the re- ibilities confronting him. His latest public work, as chief of the police force, coversd a period of twelve years, and in this capaci Major Moore showed his em!- nent qualities as an executive officer. The death of this upright man and sterling citi- zen will be deeply mourned by a host of Washingtonians who knew him es a genial acquaintance and a true friend. ——_+ + = ___ The Spanish at Santiago are probably in- @ulging a false hope that their city will five this country occasion for an indefinite number of augmented Fourth of July cele- brations. ——_~+e—____. The Effect of Sagasta’s Resignation. The cabinet crisis in Spain may make either for peace or for more vigorous war. Two elements are apparently striving for control in the event of a reorganization such as now seems inevitable in view of Sagas‘a’s resignation. These are headed respectively by Silvela, who inclines toward peace, and Robledo, who stands for the military sentiment typefied by Weyler. The crown is more likely, it is thought, to favor the Sitvela faction, for it represents the Sentiment of fidelity to the present dynasty that has animated all-recent ministries in Spain, while Weyler is strongly suspected of Carlist proclivities, and Robledo may in this juncture be a mere mask for a seri-revolutionary transaction. The domi- ance of one party or the cther is to ne determined by the adoptien by the crown of a pacific or a hostile policy. Weyler’s recent outbursts of temper, his public criti- cizms of public officials and his well-known bitter hostility toward the peace party, ca ity, of his hatred for the United tend to render him persona non with the queen regent and those to her in governmental circles. Yet influences are strong and may result his success. The real figure in the back- ground is Don Carlos, and the monarchy is thus harrassed by the possibility that out of this crisis may come a stroke of state that will turn over the government to the pretender and cause the eviction of the present ruling family. Therefore the peace question, as it affects the United States alone, is of secondary consequence at Mad- rid. The hopelessness of the struggle 1s doubtless as well appreciated there by the higher circles as ft is elsewhere. The war becomes, however, a domestic political fac- tor of great consequence, and may be pro- lenged or may be suddenly ended for pur- poses best known to those who are ma- neuvering respectively to obtain and to re- main in power in Spain. Meanwhile the talk about “Spanish honor” will doubtless continue to cloak the real purposes of those who are thus intriguing for advan- tage. This state of affairs greatly com- plicates the situation and makes it the more necessary for the United States to continue to deal crushing blows in Cuba and elsewhere to bring about a peace pros- pect that is based upon something more substantial than the maneuvering of the politicians in Madrid. 8 ee Barbarie Spanish Traits. It appears from interviews with the higher Spanish naval officers captured at Santiago that they look forward to noth- ing frcm the goverment which they have recently been servirg save reprimands and disgrace. Admiral Cervera is quoted as saying that life hoids nothing further for him, while of Capt. Eulate, late of the Vizeaya, it is sald that, having no inde- pendent income, he is deeply despondent in contemplating his future, inasmuch as he can expect no further employment from his government in the naval service. These sentiments and fears reflect most seriously upon Spain. No more severe indictment cculd well be drawn against that nation than that {t will refuse to honor the men whose only offense is that they were placed in command of ships which in battle proved inferior to those of the enemy. Admiral Cervera was ordered to leave Maderia un- prepared for a loug cruise. His supplies of all kinds, it now appears, were short and his ships were out of condition. After he had been bottled up in Santiago harbor, apparently largely through the fault of the condition of the squadron, he was harassed with orders to leave which finally drove him out in a desperate dash for lib- erty. That he failed ts to be attributed jointly to the superiority of the blockaders and to the inferiority of his own force, But this inferiority reflects solely upon the nation and not upon him personally, nor upon his captains. Cervera is a hero and deserves to be treated as such by his own people. Yet he and his officers, imprisoned by a kindly foe, can see nothing ahead but disgrace and misfortune. They look in vain for the plaudits of their own peo- ple, who should have been aroused to heights of enthusiasm and admiration by this gallant, desperate, heroic enterprise. If these officers were Americans and were in a similar position they would receive the praises and the thanks of their compatriots regardless of their defeat, and their ulti- mate homecoming would be marked by the warmest of welcomes. —_—__++=___ Glory Enough for All. ‘Tiere is glory enough in the naval vic- tory at Santiago to go around. Every man should have the credit which is due, with- out depreciating any one else. ‘Ths acting admiral In command of the fleet, under whcse general directions the ships were staticned and instructed for the purpose of preventing Cervera’s escape, cannot possibly b3 deprived of his share of the credit for the brilliant achievements of his ships, no matter how small his personal participation in these exploits. The commodore who was the ranking offi- cer on the scene of actual battle, who was in command in the thick of tho fight, whose flagship was the target of the enemy's con- centrated fire, and who received the surren- der of the last of the enemy’s ships cannot be denied a very large slice of Santiago glory. The men in command of the warships of the republic who responded promptly and effectively to the enemy’s challenge, and who in the hurry of the unexpected encoun- ter and chase maneuvered and fought al- most entirely on their own individual judg- ment, irrespective of admiral and commo- Gore, are entitled to full credit for their in- dividual victories. The brave mea upon our ships are also to be remembered, and especially the gunners, who have clothed themselves in imperish- able glory. This ia no time for spiteful backbitings and jealous wranglings among those whom the republic and the world honor for the wonderful victory of Santiago. It ts said that Licutenant Hobson has sub- scribed to a press-clipping bureau. This precaution would insure him against idle- ness for the rest of his life. —_—sSo It doesn’t seem to strike Spain as absurd to undertake to give this country advice concerning the management of its newly acquired territory. — + 0 Richard Croker has not even been near enough to the war to be addressed as “ecione?’ in an off-hand way when it is over. —__+ + —_—___. Cervera will not be allowed to travel enough o get even a faint idea of the size of the c untry which he was trying to whip. ——__> += —____ Spain would do well to remember that peace is likely to get more expensive while she wastes time in bargaining. The average Spanish soldier’s spinal col- umn is not nearly as stiff as his editorial column. ——~+2—____ The gentlemen engaged in running Spain's ship of state have rocked the boat once too often. —____+e+___ The Runaway Car. ‘The officials and employes of the Capital Railway Company, in testifying before the ccroner about the accident Sunday night, uniformly and naturally take the position that the affair was the result of unprevent- able causes, and that no one could be held responsible. But this view will not be gen- erally approved by the citizens at large. The car that ran away the other night would seat, according to the best belief of witnesses and according as well to com- mon observation, about forty people. Ney- ertheless the estimates of its load run as high as 16) passengers. This obviously ex- aggerated notion of the load gives an idea of the condition of the car when it left the terminus. Not only were all the seats filled, but the running board was so com- pletely occupied that the conductur had to “fight bis way” to the rear platform in order to apply the brake thers. The delay thus occasioned may have beea one of the direct causes of the disas:er. It is only reasonable for the riding public to demand that the street cars, whether operated in the urban or suburban sections, should be at all times under perfect control, and this cannot be if they are swarming with ob- structing passengers and the operators cin- not manage the appliances. Any defense of the brake and brake chain that is of- fered by the company gees to prove that the car was loaded beyond the safety te The matter is self demonstrative. if brake was good and strong was ecly strained by the exceptional load yond the point of endurance that : frig never be approached in ordinary service conditions. Otherwise, it would have done its work. The conclusion is inevitaole that if the brake equipment was adequate, the load was the primary cause of the disaster, and this brings responsinility for the trag- edy equally to the doors cf thos: who are in charge of the servfee. Their contribu- tion to the causes of the affair may arise either from their neglect to provide a suffi- cient service to accommodate the traffic, or from their culpable negligence in permit- ting the passengers to crowd upon the car until it was incapable of safe management. While the coroner and the courts are ad- justing this matter of the direct account- ability for the accident, the Commissioners should take steps to prevent its repetition. —____+ «-____ Commodore Schley’s friends have nothing to say against Admiral Sampson as a fighter, but are inclined to think he has a shockingly bad memory for names. —————»+22—___. The explanations demanded by constitu- ents will keep a number of congressmen very much busier than they were while in ‘Washington. ——+>+2>—____ The next in order will be a McKinley doc- trme to cover the case of the Philippine Islands. SHOOTING STARS. Shifting the Responsibility. “What do you mean when you say Quizby is a patriot more or less by proxy “He's one of the men who hurried all their checks out on June 30, so as to avoid buying a revenue stamp.” Impossible. It was a Cuban drama And the actor’s face was sad. Quoth he, “To play the villian Is really too bad; But injury with insult Is mingled and I'll quit. If I play ‘the Spanish gunner,’ How can I make a hit?” A Subterfuge. “How did Bluffson manage to impress his wife with such an idea of his superior in- telligence?” asily enough. He read all the whist news and pretended to understand it per- fectly.” A Mistaken Impression. “That,” said Maud, as the distinguished stranger entered the room, “is the Victoria Cress.” “Is it?’ inquired Mamie in a tone of great interest. “How many century runs must you make to get one?” A Share of the Glory. “Yes, sir,’ said Serator Sorghum, “I think I can claim a gcod deal of credit for that grand «chievement, the annexation of Hawaii.” “But you were filibustering against it.” “Of course, I was. And rather than listen to any more talk from me they put the thing through and stopped proceedings then and there.” A War Echo, Wake up early, chillun! Days is long and bright; Sun is workin’ overtime ‘To give us lots o’ light. So’jers is a fightin’ An’ we mustn’t stop to play. Ev'y minute's precious, *Ca’se we got dat tax to pay. Bees is makin’ honey An’ de hoss he pull de plow. De.corn’s a-raisin’ tassels Jes’ as fast as it knows how, De pigs is eatin’ faster An’ de hens is cacklin’ gay, Ain’ no time foh loafin’, ‘Ca’se we got dat tax to pay. ——_++-+—____. “Boom” for Hawaii. From the Boston Globe (Ind. Dem.). About September next expect a “boom” for Hawaii, which already has a larger commerce per capita than any country in the world, and is eager to be ‘‘developed.” ——+ +e—___ A Cable to Hawaii. From the Brooklyn Times (Rep.). The Nicaraguan canal is necessary but it can wait. he laying of a cable between San Fran- cisco and Honolulu is more urgent and less costly. As @ military measure, it is within the power of the commander-in- chief to order its immediate construction, but if this is deemed inexpedient, no time should be lost when Congress reassembles to give all the necessary authority for the work. ————~++s—___ - Prosperity Crowding Out Populists. From the Philadelphia Press, Kansas will raise from 30,000,000 to 40,- 000,000 more bushels of wheat this year than last. There will be mighty litue pop- ulism left in the state after the extra $25,- 000,0000 that wheat will bring is divided among Kansas farmers. —_~e+e—______. Annexing Postal Banks, From the Chicago Record. There Is now a postal savings bank system within the jurisdiction of the United States, When President McKinley signed the reso- lutions for the annexation of the Hawalian Islands that territory became a part of the United States, and with it came the postal savings bank ‘system that has been in suc- cessful operation in those islands more than a dozen years. Jf Congress would extend to the whole country the benefits of the system that is in operation within annexed territory tha annexation of the Hawaiian republic might prove of immediate benefit to the people of this country. —_———-s +o Voltaire Justified by Events, From the Providence Journal, The brutality of the French sailors on the Bourgogne recalis the shameful con- duct of a higher class of Frenchhmen at the Charity bazaar fire, and the two to- gether remind us of what Voltaire said of his countrymen: ‘When they are not mon- keys they are tigers.” Spat ces Foe The Trustworthy Evening Paper, From the St. Paul Dispatch. Again we hear the old fake about the first news of war events appearing in the morning papers. The annihilation of Cer- Yera’s squadron is cited as an example. What story did the third edition have of that? This: That Sampson had broken in- to Santiago bay, sunk three of the enemy's ships there and allowed one to escape in wome incomprehensible manner. Also that Cervera had committed suicide. And on she same day the evening papers told what weally happened. —~+e—____ An American Roll of Honor, Brom the Philadelphia Press. A glance over the list of killed, wound- ed and missing in recent battles and skirmishes does away with the unstable assertion that the majority of men in the regular army and in the navy are of alien birth. The names are, for the most part, American names, such as one would en- counter on the poll list of any in Philadelphia. This is America and it is Americans who are fighting for her honor. ——_++e—____ Variety in Heroiam, From the Buffalo Express. Fighting is not the only thing that brings promotions in the United States navy. One sailor on the Iowa will be promoted for climbing up the side of the burning Viz- caya to save three Spaniards from death. —_~+-+___ Greater America, From the Loutsville Post (dem.). It is well to note that the House resolu- tions annexing Hawall passed the Senate by a two-thirds vote—42 to 21. Yet there are men controlling the democratic party who think they can unite it in opposition to Greater SRR EAR EERE ic ‘ F. 8. WILLIAMS & CO., ‘ rAd MacmcenmemslasdbracS 4 PURE BAY RUM. Pint hotles, ase Half-pint bottles, 20c. FLORIDA WATER. F Large bottles, 35C. VIOLET WATER, For the toilet, Two sizes, 40c. and 70c. WILLIAMS’ Temple Drug Store, ; Cor. 9th and F Sts. 1 Our Trunks Are Used by the United States Army. Officers’ Army Trunks. We are making in our own shops one of the most “tak- ing” Trunks ever cffered in Washington. It Is a handsome, well-made, strong Trunk, especially adapted for officers in the United _ $10. Separate compartments for sword, uniform, cap, shoes, gloves, ticnery, clothes, &e. Those Leather sre immensely populsr, selling more than ever. One of the greatest novelties of utility ever invented. Only 25¢. pair. Fine grade, extra finish, 50c, TOPHAM’S, Trunk and Fine Leather Goods Manufactory, 1231-1233 Pa. Avenue. Factory, 1218 and 1220 E St. eee es HIRES Suspenders EEVEMEVEVEMEMEEVENNEAMNENNENEMNEN A NENNESNENNESNEANENNENNEMNENMEMAEM MEINE AENEAN AEN A A Sy MARMAAARAAAARAA RA AERA AA CURR CUA AAA AONUMA MEI RIG Best kind at a lowering of the lowest price. Hoeke, SPE LEMEISIHOSTES FOES 99008 FURNITURE, CARPETS, DRAPERIES, Pa. ave, and Sth street. ; “Hoeke’s 3 | Flyers.” 3 3 2 $- SOLOSOHLEDOOEODS OO S9E4000 We repair Trunks and anything made of leather,” Choice of any Wisconsin Peer- Those -.. 22-Clamp dress trunks MOUS FOR STRENGTH, They have’ sheet. iron bottoms—best Excelsior locks—4 large hinges—and. 22 extra heavy steel clamps—ali Hundreds of other Trunks to select from at $3 to $35. 425 Odds and Ends In Carpets. Soca tart ca dese seen We oe BEST TAP! YY BRUSSELS..... 65c. AXMINSTER RPETS AT.. -$1.00 the Houghton,,.6% 5; less Refrigerator —of ours are famous for elegance of finish— Hagney bolte—2 large lock bolts—5 bai strips reiuforced —two Getting ready to receive our new Car- ford to take little. (_gy12-20a in stock now ata cheapness of price—but, above all, Fa- of treu—3 heavy double trays—and only....... $7.5 0 dy12-284 pet stock. Making room at a double- GOOD TAPESTRY BRUSSELS.... 50c. sf 1x: ‘Sizes for smallest child and FOCCLOOSHEHO DHS | stoutest scepter se peereesesrooroes weeieatc 25¢/ | ansburgh & Bro., Cream 320 Lot 3 at 49c. 420, 422, 424, 426 7th St. brands is tts rec- GSome of the Gauze Lisle Vests, with elab- = of creny Benne eae fl gana ag te mits set ’, Blend Deve ee “Be at $100. White. pink. diact and bine, AOC Gill’s for ourself that Sugared Ginger ¢laims for “Cream Is the best in Washington; nothing town, Flour ‘St. -s $| Dress Goods, etc, |et—ne"tmmaranins B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., 7 1105-1107-1109, Becca 1000-1002. M'at. ae. HION'S latest fancies in NEG- FAS# SHIRTS are shown ‘here. this a > iow tne of the Smartert Nog ae in and stripes— Goce at 6 pam.—Saturdaye excepted. jyi2ted_ N. E. A. Souvenirs. ‘Thousands of beautiful arti- _ cles of merit, inexpensive in discount of 15 per 50c for $1.98 Belts. gi De poiabeyenie o metal, rolled gold and silver: 25c, in cotton and lisle finish. the form Hke a glove, and are often used @s corset covers, ‘Tights, Vests and Punts, in every style Edges, used Best ‘ot be quality at only:sses» QO00E00QO 00600 Epos -Gll==x PA*AVE* 5 69c. Wrapper Sale. We have several stocks of the most de- sirable summer merchandise which we wish to reduce at once, as we do not care to carry beyond this season. Here Is a lot of Ladies’ Very Pretty Summer Chintz ieee really worth @Qo) Colored Shirt Waist Sale. Need little urging to get you to take our oyal. oyal. it o—__-_.-__-__o Close at 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. HERE is one store where you'll find the style, size and color desired. New goods are added to stock daily. Bargains, too. The Palais Royal “buyers” seem to be the only visitors to the wholesale markets and are dictating their own terms. 19c for 25c Ribbons. HEY would not be cheap at 10 cents {f the shades you wanted were not here. gees alais ©OO0000 . But they Colored Shirt Waists at these reduced + are—all the much-needed pinks, blues, yel- prices. But we'd rather you'd have the lows, greens, white, cream rnd black. Best of good of them now than te carry them over Taffeta and Moire Silks, 4% inches wide. to another season: Best of 25¢ Ribbons for. 50c. Waists now 75¢c. Waists now $1.00 Waists now $1.50 Waists now Cambric Drawers, 25¢. Used to be that good quality Cambric Drawers like these could not be purchased for less than 50c. Now we offer them in umbrella style, trimmed with ruffie 25¢. and tucks, at the special price of.. e Tulip Duck Skirts, $2.69. ‘The very latest effect—Tulip White Army arviny . real wo! 50, — $2.69 Tulip Linen Skirts, $1.98. Fine Crash Linen Skirts, tull, Laferiere founce, at $1.98 instea An Umbrella Bargain. Lot of Ladies’ Fine 26-inch Satin Gloria Umbrellas—look like silk--and wear better— close rolling, steel rod, really worth $2, special, $1.50. 19c The Scarce Belting. - UP The delting that is satin 4 =~ — and gros grain silk on the other. inches wide, in white, black, cream, navy and red. 40¢ and 45c¢ yard. ied 55c for $1 Garments. VERY size in Cambric and light weight Muslin Gowns, ers and Chemises. Skirts, Corset Covers, Draw- The maker has sold to us at a loss, to close his sum- mer season. pattern, of $2.50. CF Lovely Wrappers, too. Made of figured lawns tn dainty blues, pinks, ete. Sizes 32 todd ee in all styles. $1 garments for only....... c Parasols Reduced. The reduced Parasols are going fast —and no wender; who can resist buy- ing the finest creations of the season at $2.00 Parasols for $1.69. $3.00 Parasols for $1.98. $3.50 Parasols for $2.50. $5.50 Parasols for $3.50. 25¢c. to 50c. Belts, 19¢. Odds and ends in Ladies’ Stylish New Leather Belts, were 2c. to Svc. 9c Choi = ° 39c for 50c Skirts. G7 Gingham Skirt with umbrella fiounce, se- oo = eo ae = ig! 68c. Those wi hn ruffle, tended ti 0c, are only. 2 39¢ Waists, etc. EPARATE Waists and Skirts are secured so that we can profitably ask you less than late wholesale prices. 79c for $1.35 Waists. {7 Wash Shirt Waists, in white and colors. all With laundered collar and cuffs. YSe to 79 $1.25 yalues, for only...--. x ic ice Other Special Offerings. Narrow Val. Laces, Kf the piece, 25c., Bie., 40c., 50c. up to $1.50, Ladies’ Black Silk Mitts and Gloves, ir. Qe. pair. White&Redding,811 Pa.Av : = OUR HUGE ELECTRIC SIG You Won’t. : Find a Fault —— in our mode of cleaning —— carpets. Our dry-air pro- cess is the only modern —— one. It removes every -—— particle of dust and grit —— —destroys moths—makes -— soiled carpets look like -—— new—without any injury | ~— to fabrics. Wagons call. ——— _© Mattresses remade. Furniture upholstered and recovered. Furni- ——— ture, ete., stored in absolutely fire- - $2.69 for $5.50 Skirts. E> Dress Siirts of White Linen and Duck, Ne. Black and White Pique. Some plain, with deep Spanish flounce; others with embroidery insertions. The maker's les of $3.98 to $5.59 Skirts. Choice for only 20 per cent Discount. TF One-fifth cff the price marked on the Cloth Sit, you selozt, Those who have been here “‘to ik’? can now buy at 20 cent less than when they were here. ase as Belts, etc. AMPLE Belts, new style “Shel- lene” Combs, importers’ en- tire stock Jap. Fans, creating rare bargains for tomorrow. plain, chased end to $1.98 belts, ‘They a 7th and K streets, Empire Carpet Cleaning Works. [at & Lansburgh & Bro. 50c =) 19¢ for 50c “‘Shellene.’? €7Three beautiful “Victoria Loop’ Combs for only 19¢. Or 19¢ for three, consisting of back and pempadour combs. Or ive for right and left side Hecht’s rebuilding sale. Boys’ washable sailor suits --sold up to $2-- 69 cents. The bargain is unpre- cedented. Thousands of wash suits being offered for 69 cents about town, but no such suits as these. In the lot we have put all the novel- ties we have been show- ing--the cutest effects ; you ever saw in linen, crash, Galatea cloth and duck=-the most elab- orately braid-trimmed garments, with collars of plain colors and anchorembellishments. The offering is not a profitable one. No clothier in town can make it and not lose money, but none have the cause which we have ==none need to slaugh- er as we are slaughter- ing during this rebuild- ing sale. There are all sizes now, but there won’t be long. Men’s $5 crash suits go at $1.98. Another of the most extraordinary offerings ever made by any clo- t s e Spodeedpetoageetentensentenondeadentoetonseage a eodeatoateagenseotenteatete Seat eegeeteegeegeeseeteesonroondontoateatoeseeteosontenteateegeeeageapons Seseete oe soaeteaeededeteededetbeedededteheteled sats hier. The identical uits are being shown in the windows of two large clothiers at $5.00 =-and one is now ad- vertising the same suit at $5 in the news-= papers. You not only y have the choice of linen crashes, but you get biuecheck coverts,fancy crashes, etc. You may be sure such an offering as this won’t hold out long. Coats of same, usual- ly $1.75, for 89c., and pants, usually $1.75, for er and $1.50 vests for 9c. Perera ndbneeteaeeietaadeaba teat petedntedetegetn aed combs. O: 19¢ for one dozen Double Halr- Pins. 50 cents’ Worth furesssssssesseene, LOC, Special Reductions in White Goods. I case 124c. White Duck Suiting linen finish..........8I4c. yd. I case 15c. Dotted and Figured White Swiss..........10c. yd. I5 pieces 18c. Quality Fancy White Duck....... 1214. yd. 50 pieces 25c. Egyptian Dimity, in single and cluster stripes; also small checks.....15¢. yd. 1 lot of Fine Sheer Persian Lawn, 15c. yd. 50c. Imported India Linen 23¢, yd. 20 pieces 69-inch White French Organdie, extra fine quality, moire finish.......... 25¢. yd. 10c for 25c Stick Pins. TF Rest ot Rolled Gold end Silver Pins, in rep- Fesentation of rifles, comets, golf sticks, erfect little m« is of many such things. Choice for... ane: 10 10c for 25c Fans. TPFIapanese Fans, with wondrons figures and landscapes. Sticks ¢mbossed in curiously 9 ¢) beautiful effects, Cholce for. ic Underwear. NIT Vests, Pants, Tights and Union Suits. The summer samples of Messrs. Lord & Taylor of New York, each of whose many “drummers” and agents car- ried a complete line. Nearly 200 dozen pieces in all. Nominal prices Lot 1 at .13c. Ladies’ and Children’s Vests, retailed up to are in this lot. White, ecru, pink and blue, Being’ lubed, ‘they fit Special in English Long Cloth. (12 yards to piece.) $1.25 grade... ..$1.00, $1.50 grade. Choice for. Lot 2 at 25c. (7 Tomorrow visitors will find 75c Union Suits, produced lavender, black, cotton, lisle and Lord & ‘lor—white, ink the. colores Of course you know Gill's Candies and prices, Gill's, taf st et Gill's Fruit Crystals, 13c. box. dy12-+t* TAKING PICTURES - of people and “scenes” while away in the summer is an infinite delight. All our “Poco” Cameras GREAT- LY REDUCED--rare chance to buy one. we Opticians, 1311 F St. All It Costs You EST of Foulard Silks at s9c B instead of $1 a yard, and best of French Organdies at 15¢ instead of 37$c yard bring crowds to this second floor. ss 6c for 10c Embroideries. Nainsook, Swiss and Cam’ 5c for 10c Laces. el te tel ae ee ae rs iiencana 5c For the home. . A basement floor with imecee! Ay Blot ekki Som: 1,000 men’s madras shirts =-75c. values-= 39 cents. Here is another ex- ; traordinary offering -- extraordinary even for Hecht’s to make. To- ; morrow morning we put on sale one thousand French percale and madras shirts, which have never before been sold for less than 75c., for 39 cents. Some have attached collars and cuffs, and some have a pair of detached cuffs and have white neck- bands, to be worn with white collars, and have stiff bosoms. The as- 3 sortment of patterns is 3 immense. 2 lots — ladies’ hats at one-fourth Two lots of ladies’ hats con- sisting of ladies’ bonnets and Neapolitan shapes of fine satin braid and in all the most stylish effects. The offering is unusual because the prices are just about a fowth of what you would have had to pay a few weeks ago, 29c. | 49c. 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