Evening Star Newspaper, July 13, 1898, Page 6

= THE EVENING STAR, WEDN NESDAY, JULY 13, 1898-12 PAGES. THE EVENING STAR. ~ WASHINGTON. WEDYVESDA eeeee-Suly 13, 1898. Sassi THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- ington ertising Mediam it has no eemypetitor. (le order tw avoid delays, on ne~ count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be address to avy individual connected with the oflice, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business ments, according to tenor or Depart- Better Reports of the Cubans. There ts a change of tone in the news from the front about the Cubans. The charges of cowardice and inhumanity have ceased. They n to be acquitting them- selves very weil. General Garcia, who only the other day was accused of timidity and incompetency, holds an important point in the front line before Santiago and evident- ly enjoys the fuil confidence of General Shafter. This shows conclusively that the first reports were incorrect. Men do not redeem themselves so compivtely in the eyes of their commanding omicer between If General Garcia had xctually shown white feather and his men the evi- suns the dences of barbarity described they would not today be holding a post of honor. Mr. Pepper's letter printe in yesterday's Star likewise throws some lght on the subject. Mr. Pepner is good authority. He is familiar with Cuban coaditions, both as they relate to the Cubaus and to the Span- lards. He describes the Cubans thes first appeared in the American camp, un- kempt, unequipped and unattractive, but evidently “willing to tight and eagerly cepting the guns and ammunition allotted m. Their training having been in bush fighting, they are the best prepared for t and are v able company for the Americans. The Spaniards up to this time have done only bush fighting. The Star repeats its opinion of last week, that the Cubans are entitled to fair play. It was Senor De Lome who first wied to impress upon this ceuntry the idea that the Cubans are wholly a worthless set. He put this forward in every form and through a variety of chaanels. His peseta-pointed descriptions included every phase of cal- umny caleuvlated to pr2jx e the Ameri- ¢an people against the men fighting tor liberty in Cuba. But his efforts led, and his ends ought not now to plished when the war is on in behalf of the Cuban people. Nothing would so com- fort Senor De Lome and the few pro-Spun- ish Americans as a sue ful proj ot their charge that the government is wanting ple, and that they lowed a trial. ———_++2—____ A Spanish Characteriatic In Star's news columns appeared this statement: “Admiral Sampson also telegraphed to the department today that ¢ “apt. Concas of the Spanish navy, who was reported to have been killed in the destruction of the Spanisa squadron, is alive, wounded and on the hospital ship Solace. This officer is well known in the United States, having brought the Columbian caravels across the Atlantic to Chicago for exhibition at the world’s fair. He was very popular at the time, but lost the regard of a good many of his American admirers when, just before the cutbreak of the war with Spain, he deliver- ed before the Geographical Society in Mad- rid a bitter diatribe directed ugainst the personal qualities of the American people.” How very much alike in their character- istics the Spanish officials seem to be! All Suavity and punctilio and pretended friend- ship to one’s face, but all venom and scur- rility and treachery behind one’s back. The United States has had quite an experience with some of these gentlemen of late. om- ‘ation apacity for good in the Cuban 7 pught not even to be al- sterday One can easily imagine Captain Concas the recipient of many pleasant attentions at Chicago and elsewhere during his visit to the country in 1s Doubtless, too, his entertainers were led to belleve that he Was duly appreciative of everything that was being done for him. But ax it turns out he was making little notes all the time, which he was 3 bsequentiy to use in a carefully prepared denunciation of his hosts SS De Lome during his official ri ved every atten- 1 in Washington rec tion due to his station If the to his personal accomplishme Americans have a good side he saw it. But he. too, proved to be a sneak. While giving the President his hand in public he was writing him down blackguard in his private corres- ed out to be a detractor ney. His stay was short at a fime of great embarrassment. enly courtesie at the bands of Is and the public. his, however, did not prevent him from abusing the people of the United States after he reached Canada, ination for fered to him. and drawing on his ima insults which were never of- The capers of Carranza, Sobral and Du Bose were of less moment, but all in the same line. Like master, like man. They the examples that had been set them as faithfully as possible, and led about the American people without stint. Sun, Captain Concas as our prisoner is entitled to as considerate treatment as was ‘2 to him while he was here as our And he will receive it, and will have bited to him the kindness and consideration of the American people in another form. And when the war is over end he returns home he will probably re- Dey those attentions in the same way that he did the others. ——__+ +e —____ The article in another column of today’s Star descriptive of the present conditions existing in the neighborhood known as : Division” discloses a state of affairs which demands prompt and vigorous cor- Fective action. The government owes it to the families of its soldiers to protect them even from themselves. Sana It was not to be expected that the situa- tion at Santiago would be closed before the District boys arrived on the scene to share im the dangers and the honors. ———_~+= Clear Away the Mines. No reasonabl= objection can be raised against the decision of the cabinet to per- weit the chicf of >ngiheers of the army, in its discretion, to remove the harbor mines that have proved such an impediment to commerce since the war with Spain began. The planting of these mines was an act of wise precaution. At the time they were laid there was a possibility verging upon @ probability that Spain might becom: suf- ficiently aggressive In the campaign to send @ squadron to these shores to strike a heavy blow at one or more of the American coast citfes. At that time ther? was little known concerning the true condition of the Spanish navy. It required time and events to prove that the service was poor, the supplies short and th? ships out of con- dition for such sharp work as a descent upon the American coast in the face of the formidabie naval array on this side. When Cervera was sent westward from Cape Verd> there was particular reason for the protection of all the harbors and rivers and it was not until Sunday a week ago that all reason to fear damage from his ships was removed. As iong as there re- matned a possibility that he might escap3 from his predicament and sail elsewhere it would have been unwike to remove the mines. for there could be uo assurance as to the place where he would strike a vindic- tive blow before seeking final refuge. Now that Cervera has been destroyed as a naval factor and Canara is to be engaged at heme by the Watson squadron there is nothing more to fear from Spain's ships. Those remaining in the West Indies are small and weak and are doubtless in grave jeopardy at present without seeking fur- ther dangers by approaching the American coast. The American navy has, in fact, given the seaboard cities of this country the surest guarantee of immunity that could be demanded. Therefore, so far as the war with Spain is ecncerned, there Is no further need for karbor mines. It would be improper and unnecessary to contemplate in this con- nection the likelihocd of trouble with other nations. While always a possibility this contingency is by no means sufficienily in view to make it a factor in the situation. The handicap placed upon the coastwise and even foreign commerce by these mines has been serious. The harbors and rivers have been practically closed between dark- ne§s and dawn and much loss has been oc- casioned to the shipping interests. Locally the effect has ben felt by the thousands of people who ordinarily find relief from the summer heat by resorting to the river in the evenings. The mines and th regu- lations governing them have caused all the river navigation to cease after $ o'clock, which has prevented the p2ople from enjoy- ing the coolness of the Potomac breezes after dark. Now that the mines are to be withdrawn or exploded navigation will re- sum> Its normal proportions and this coun- try will be relieved from an embarrassing restriction that is no longer to be regarded as in the least necessary. —_~+ +s —___. The “No Seat, No Fare” Rule. This matter of overcrowding city street cars is attracting attention elsewhere than in Washington, and with good reason. Con- diticns surrounding the city and suburbaa traffic in the large communities have grown steadily worse as the lines have heen extended and as our modern advantages have been utilized to increase speeds, and the cry for seats is stronger than ever. In N York the case is acute and remedies are being applied. A resolution has been introduced in the city council in the fol- lowing terms: “That all corporations operating elevated or surface railroad or stage lines within the limits of the city of New York be re- quired to furnis s for’all passengers, and that when each vehicle is filled with seated passengers a sign shall be conspic- y exhibited to that effect, jen of the valuable franchises Beret fore granted to such cor- porations they shall in nowise limit the facilities for travel, but shall provide such extra cars to be run at closer intervals as May be necessary to accommodate ail de- of availing themselves of such ve- In additioa to this requirement inspectors are previdel to enforce the ordinance un- Ger a penalty to be ccllected from the of- fending company and tor the protection of the passenger it is stipulated that when a passenger boerds a car without being no- tifled that it is filled end is competled io siand up he need not pay the fare ontil a seat is furnished him. These requirements put the company on its guard to prevent free riding as well as to ayoid paying the pevalty for violating the city’s law and o.sht to operate to the general good if rigidly enforced. The law authorizing the Commissioners to frame police regulations is designed io “protect lives and property” and as suca js amply sufficient to cover this matter of restricting street car loads tc the safety point. No additional legisla- jon is necessary to permit the authorities to bring about a new ard better condition of affairs than that which now exists and promises to continue urtil the companics are prodded with the sharp stick of a legal requirement. The highest public interests demand that the lives ard limbs of passen- gers be protected to the limit of modern mechanical appliances and it should not be difficult to attain this desirable end. The moment the transportation company finds itself Hable to punishment for rapacity or complacent negligence a new condition will ari: more in keeping with the needs of medern urban rapid transit. ———_ +02 Fever Among the Troops. It is sincerely to be hoped that the fears of an outbreak of yellow fever among the Ameri an troops before Santiago are ill- founde 1. Today's dispatches from the m to contain words of grave sig- er, and the administration is apparently apprehensive of a verification of the belief entertained by some at the outbreak of the war that a summer cam- paign would pro serious under- taking for sanitary reasons. The later re- ports indicate that the cases of fever at Siboney are not yet demonstrated to be of the dread nature that strikes terror to the hearts of those exposed to its influ- e a very ences. There are many forms of fever somewhat resembling “yellow jack" that are likely to break out among the soldiers, yet it cannot be denied that there is a grave possibility of an epidemic of this seourge. Cuba is never wholly free from it and the public authorities apparently make no effort to check the progress of the disease, relying upon the immunized con- stitutions of the inhabitants and the lapse of time to stop the ravages. Santiago is thought to be somewhat better off in this respect than Havana, being situated in a more mountainous country, yet it fs true that even at Santiago the yellow fever is periodically prevalent. All the conditions suggest the wisdom of an immediate as- sault upon Santiago, and after the surren- der of that city the withdrawal of the main body of the troops to a more healthful cli- mate, possibly Porto Rico, where the condi- tions are far superior to those that prevail in Cuba. + e+ No college has yet arisen to confer de- grees upon Mr. Joe Leiter. Any titles de- scriptive of his achievements will doubt- less be bestowed parentally and privately. —___ + «= The manner in which bull fighters in Spain have been crowded out of popular interest should be a warning to this coun- try’s prize fighters. ——_-_ = It would be curious to find Germany and France forgetting about Alsace-Lorraine and sympathizing concerning the Philip- pine Islands. —_—_~es—___ If Cervewe is shrewd he will take ad- vantage of his visit to put any savings ne may have accumulated into war bonds. ———_++e-—___ If Camara’s fleet had as many ships as it has had destinations it would be in excel- leni share. —_——— 0 ‘There was a great deal of expensive ora- torical ammunition wasted in fighting an- nexation. —____+ ++ —_____ Politics in New York. There Is an old-time political fight on in New York. With Tammany in office again the honesty of elections is threatened in the city, and as the city poll often deter- mines the result in the state the republi- cans will naturally take every possible pre- caution against fraud. The question now agitating republican circles relates to what should be done. ‘The republicans control the iegislature, and that body is now in extra session; but there is @ disagreement about a remedy for cerrecting Mayor Van Wyck’s recent manip- ulation of the police board by which demo- cratic advantage at the election is sought to be gained. Governor Black and Mr. Platt are divided on the subject, and this adds to the republican discomfiture. _ An occastonel hint is thrown out that Mr. Platt does net desire the renomination of Governor Black, who has been to a large extent & man of his own mind in office. It is doubtful, however, if the senator | interfere in the matter. Governor Bad has made an acceptable official, except to the bosses, is éntitled to an indorsement and his defeat in convention at the instance of the bosses might prove disastrous to the party at the polls. The republican view is apt.to be that it will be better to have an- other term of a man who, though not as complying with boss will as desired, is yet a republican, than the election of a demo- crat who jn the governor's office in the presidential year would be able to render the democracy important service in the na- tional contest. y But the democrats are not without their troubles. Mayor Van Wyck may scheme for a renewal of Tammany's election meth- ods in the city, but the Hill-Croker fight goes on, and upon Mr. Croker’s returm home the mercury in the party's thermometer will begin to register the hundred mark. Mr. Croker is booked for return next month. As matters now stand Mr. Hill is thought to have the advantage, and if that is true he will be very likely to control the state convention and dictate both the state ticket and the platform. Mr. Hill's choice for the party's candidate for governor has not been indicated. The rames of several of his personal friends are being canvassed, but lie is showing his customary discretion by making no sig prematurely. ——_+-+__+_ The District Boys at Santingo. According to some of the reports re- ceived from the field of Santiago the Dis- trict volunteers have been placed, with other regiments, on the ‘extreme right of the American line, thus completing the cordon of troops drawn around the city. Heretofore Genergl Shafter has not had a sufficient number of men to guard the western avenue of escape remaining open to Linares, and this fact has given rise to the fear that the Spaniards had quietly decamped, leaving behind only a handful of men and a lot of dummy guns on the breastworks to cover the real retreat to the west. If this has not happened and the main body of the Spanish force is still in Santiago the completion of the land lines to the west is a most important strategic Move and places a heavy burden of re- sponsibility upon the troops stationed on the right. Thus great interest attaches in Washington to this report of the local reg- iment's position in the fight, for events may bring to them a greater share of the glory and perhaps of the suffering than seemed Hkely at first in view of the long delay in sending them to the front. Fer- vent prayers go out for the brave young men who have thus carried the standard of the nation’s capital to Santiago. —_—_~+eo_____ Tt is a pity that such severe complica- tions should arise in the weather bureau just at a time when the general public is beginning to be comfortah —_—s1o The defeat of J. Pierpont Morgan’s $3,000 bull dog by a wandering cat is hardly to be accepted in good faith as another blow at the power of monopoly. ——_++e____. Blanco's reproaches to Cervera for sur- rendering, in spite of overwhelming odds, may serve to establish a very uncomfort- abie precedent. —_- +e ___ The Spaniards who forbid surrenier are no more merciful to their own men at San- tiago th. they were to the reconcentrados, — Poo SHOOTING STARS, Biding His Time. “Have you any hope of capturing that femous criminal “Of course we have,” answered the emi- nent detective. “‘Mayhe he'll become go re- duced firancially that he'll have to go into business as a pusk-cart vender. And then, sooner or later our police will nab him sure.” At the Philippines. With Spanish words and Papuan, too, Some trouble we must fear We may as well hang out the sign, “German not spoken here.” Swiftnesn. “I don’t believe those Spaniards are good for anything in the world,” remarked a soldier who was watching the enemy -e- treat. “Weill, replied an flectively ome of pace-makers in crairit athletic comrade re- them would be fine a sprinter.” “T wonder w1 so many names zen. “I suppose,” replied the suspicious per- son, “it's merely to give people to whom they owe money more trouble in making out the bills.” Spanish aristocrats have said the inquistiv2 citi- One Definition. “What Is your idea of a political econo- 1," replied Senator “there's lots o° Sorghum, retlec- different kinds. But is the man tively, my idea of the genuine article who manages to put by encugh while ne has an office to pay the expense of getin’ it for another term.” Getting On. It's wonderful what changes A month or so will make. This country is developin’ A lot, an’ no mistake! Those old familiar nicknames Henceforth will go amiss. "Tain't “Jack,” or “Joe,” or “Charley.” It’s “Colonel” after this. Do you call to mind the youngster Who went out free-silvering, An’ surprised this mighty nation By the language he could sling? Folksrsmiled an’ said his teachin’ Wouldn't bear analysis. They used to call him ‘Billy, But it’s “Colonel” after this, Another man was greeted With a most” persistent sneer, "Cause he hindered a metrop'lis In enjoyint Sunday beer. Fur comic picture makers He afforded endless bliss. ‘They used to call him “Teddy,” But he’s “Colonel” after this, ———_—_e2.e—__ Verdict of the Vivinage. From the Philadelphia Press. The unanimity with which the leading newspapers on the Pacific coast—republican and democratic—express satisfaction over the annexation of Hawaii is a strong evi- dence that Congress made no mistake when it passed the Newlands resolution. The people on the western coast of the United States are 3,000 miles nearer the Sandwich Islands than the people on the Atlantic coast; they have had more frequent com- mvnication and know better what the islands are worth, and consequently when’ they indorse annexation their word should be taken as having weight on the subject. it is simply a verdict of the vicinage, ———++o—_____ Bordering on Treason. From the Philadelphia Press. The dastardly attempt to rouse illfeeling and destroy eect ce action between Admiral Sampson and Commodore Peblay by raising the question as to their tive rewards furnishes as direct an exam- pe of indirect aid to the enemy as could be devised. ——>+-__. Spain Not Worth Taking. From the San Francisco Bulletin. The suggestion already made that we arnex Spain should not be pressed. A toi- onlal government for the acquisition would poder feign ae are not suffi- ef Justify admitting their territory as a state. —_———_+0.___. An Offset for the Peach Crop. From the Cleveland Leader {Rep.). ‘The Delaware peach crop 1s a failure year, but even the oldest iabaetent oe remember when we bad ssich & season. for Hecht’ s building sale. We’ vecut the clothing iscandalously. We've imade deeper reduc- ticns than any other store dare. But we'vé a fegitimate reason for doing it. We've got to dis- pose of it. The men’s clothing department is to be entirely re- fitted—hundreds of dollars will be expended in making this— already the handsomest cloth- ing store.in town—the hand- somest clothing store in the countr) Stock has to be moved before the operations begin, though, and that’s why it is that we are sacrificing prices as we are. We are extending the privi- lege of having your purchases charged just the same as though yeu were paying regu- lar prices, and we are arranging the terms to suit your conveni- ence, Golf pants, 79c. A lot of mon's summer covert golf pants, with covert golf cuffs, which sold originally for $1.50, will be put on sale at 79. pair, Plen’s suits, $4.983 Men's suits of ell-wool Scotch cheviot, cassimers, light and durk effeets—made With wide Caciugs and satin piped inner sSeams—these are the garments whtch sold up to $9-and go tomorrow for $4.98, Plen’s suits, 96.98% Men's fiue custom-made ee worsted and blue and black cheviots—and nobby light plaid cassimeres and club checks - exelusive materials as the tailors give you at $20, and which have been here at $15—go for $6.98. Bike suits, $2. 48.3 Men's all-wool eae and cheviot Dieyelo suits, iw” Wie greatest variety patterns—paats have kersey cuffs and the whole suit is made in best manner. Sold for $6. Rebuilding sole price, $2.48. Men’ a 85c Men's striped cassinere and cheyiet ¢ pants —made with paterted riveted but- 4 eedesouonesse wees Saseaseeteaseaseesreseateeseose spate edadpajnpadatetetetadedesetetet nt et Pe ae a ee a a a Ce ad | ¢ Seeetncetedet ss $ tons—all Sm good patterns — ‘9 Duck ae 470. Men's white dugk pents“the good, heavy quality, whteh keeps {ts shape— made with deep hgms—diferent widths of legs—which sold es $1.50—g0 to- morrow at sie 2 iar 4 $10 serge e suits, $7.50. —suits for which every clothier in this etetetnndrnnveonetetetneetetetel country is getting ter dollars. Blue & Serges or black sergvs double-breasted or single-breasted! Lined cS them—x ade by Ss and made to sell for $10—not $7. ae : = z Stee Polecerossoees oes Seafoasretentoeds azeoteos } Boys’ suits, 29c. Boys’ fine wash suits of tea cloth, finished with plain colored ccl'ars—and neatly trimmed wih anchor fgures— will go tomorrow for 29e, ¢ Youths’ suit suits, $2.49, long pants suits, Doe ea Ce ae eee Boys’ in sizes large made of hich are rd to fit sults yeu ean buy—will Ww for 82.98—sold up enough to fit siall-sized men- strictly all-woul materials ly tailored and: guarant well as a © offered tor to $7. Hecht « Company¢ 515 7th St. See eee ett lolololonottelnd Skin Blemishes Pimples, Blackheads, Redness, ili a removéd by BRIGHTWELL’ ION CREAM. S It’s a perfect skin Keeps the skin soft and white. you on your summer holi- * © beautifier, ¢ © Take a jar wii das. Orly 25. Evans’ Drug Store, pga et and § st. and 1428 Md. ave. jy13-16a Conn, ave. “Aristo Mantellos” doz. reduced to $ 2 ..{RURZZO, CARDB') reduced to” D doz, “MEZZO MANTELL reduced to $3.70 dozen. Our three “specials” that ought to * * keep us busy all summer. Our best work ¢ © with every photo. W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St. Jy13-16a aad Add ad ad OR eat oaD “Quick Peal”? Gas and Stoves. Gasoline xe + ithe pexge of Gas and Gasoline ‘Stoves, iy bew lines. ‘ith im- provemet q increase their effieien and luce the cost of fuel. ‘They #re-absolutely safe and odor! ‘te clean—eeonomical— sud a cok 3g line = ae toves—$5.00. Gas sthamer Gs Gasoline Stoves—-¥0.50: a. Barker, 7th & a DS.W. + seer Rebegedeoceerovoooes’ McMenn’ s ixir of Opium Is a preparation of the Drug by which its injurious effects are removed, while the valuable medicinal properties are retained. It possesses all the seda- ee eeeee eeneenes eeeercee ing, no costiveness, no headache, In acute nervous prepreptiah cleo greet acme and is recom- merded by the best physiciaun E. FERRETT, Agent, 372 Peart St., ‘New York. mylt-wis-ty ier ME TEST YOON PLOMEING wir fay ee rates tse] t | some stylish wider stripes. fHearseounine se | Wood ward |Lansburgh & Bro. A Lothrop, toth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. During Joly and August store closes at 5 p.m. Saturday at 1. The Present Opportunities For the exercise of economy at our counters have probably never been equaled. Exceptionally low prices prevail and the assortments are grandly complete, amply large and in every way most attractive. We are confident that we can meet every want and need most satisfactorily. Sailors and Walking Hats are much in evidence. They are convenient, stylish and suitable for so many occasions. Tomorrow, Thursday, White Rongh Straw Sailors, with narrow brims and blue or black bands. 50c. each. English Walking Hats (imported direct) in every popular color and shape, fine and coarse braids. These are the newest f seashore wear, and very popular because the salt air doesn’t injure them, $2.00 to $5.00 each. Seccnd flo r. Men’s New Negiige Shirts. We have just received a particu- larly attractive line of Men’s Neglige Shirts. Made of excellent quality Madras, with collar and cuffs at- tached; also with neck band and one pair separate cuffs. All the popular neat stripes and checks and An ex- ceptionally good value, at $1.co each. Also another shipment of Sanitary Abdominal Bands, which we offer, in all sizes, at 624c. each. Surgeons of the army and navy are recommending these _ light- weight Sanitary Abdominal Bands tor the use of soldiers during the present campaign as a protection against disorders of the stomach. Mail orders for these will receive prompt attention. Feit Mattresses Are conceded by all who have used them to be the best and most satis- factory mattresses yet known. We have just received a fresh lot of these popular Felt Mattresses (the best quality made), in all siz They are cevered with best Fancy Satine Tickings. We offer this lot consid- erably below the prevailing prices, as follows: 3 x6 ft., 4-inch (25 Ibs), $6.50. 34x06 ft., 4-inch (30 Ibs.), $8.00. 4 x6 it., 4-inch (40 Ibs.), $10.00. 44x6 ZS) 4-inch (40 Ibs.), $10.00. We ane The Naconel Bed Spring, Which is all metal and the spting for comfort and service. sizes. best All $6.00 each. Also a lot of RS pound Feather Pillows, live goose feathers and covered with the “Whittaker” ticking, size 22x28 inches, at Special Price, $1.35 each. Third floor. A Book Uppertunity. A series of Books for Boys and Girls, written by G. A. Henty. Each one illustrated. z Mr. Henty is a giant among boys writers, and his books are sufficient- ly popular to be sure of a welcome anywhere. Bonnie Prince Charlie: Culloden. A Tale of In Thines of Peril: With Clive in India; or, the Reglanings of an Empire. a dne Dragon and the Raven; or, the Days of King Aitne ‘Young Capthaginian: of Hannibal. Jornet of Horse: A Tale of Fontenoy and A Story of the Times A Tale of Marlborongh’s With Lee in Virginia: A Story of the American it Boplaod's Ata or, the Freeing of the Nether- e Ware C3) lands (15865. ‘The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Cru By Pike aud Dyke? “A Tale of tbe iise-of the Dateb Republic. Captain Bayles's Helr: A Tale of the Gold Fields of Californi Under Drake's lag: A ‘Tale of the Spanish Main. In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and ‘I the Boge ce Mere The Adventures of a Westinivster ‘Tyuerto the Old Flag: A Tale of the Ameriean War of Ind With Wolfe In Canada; or, the Winning of 2 Con- tinent. ‘The Young Buglers: A Tale of the Peninsuler Wai Right of Ce ‘st; or, With Cortez in Mexico. St. George for England: A Tale of Creasy and Poltiers. ‘The Bravest cf the Brave: Zor Name snd Fn Young Colon! in'Be South Africa. ‘The Lion of St. Mark: With Peterborough in °% Bare a ws A Story of Veufce In the A ren oe the — Riots. the Boyne and Limerick. All substantially bound in cloth; good paper; good type, etc. Publisher's Price, 75c. each. Our Price, 25¢c. ~ Basement. Special in Gas Stove Outfits. We offer one lot of best two- burner Hot-Plate Gas Cooking Stoves, with double flame burner and nickel finished, complete with. five feet of best patent end covered gas tubing, at gS: ao for complete outfit. Fitth Soor, “Woodward & Lothrop. i ad Green: If Interested Read the Following Specials in Satteen! Io pieces Light Gray Ground French Satteens, in black and gray, neat figures, stripe and vine effect. Were 374c. yard. Special, to close, 15c. yd. 7 pieces Black Ground French Satteens, large figure designs, white and gray, shaded effects. Were 374$¢. yard. Special, to close, 19c. yd. One lot of Fine Satteens, Persian and oriental effects, for comforts. The best values ever offered for 25c. For the balance of this week the price will be 12%4c. yd. Special prices in Plain Black Satteen: 5c. quality, 12}c. vard. 20c. quality, 15c. yard. 25¢. quality 20c. yard. 3oc. quality, 25¢. yard. Lansburgh@Bro. 420-22-24-26 7th St. Blackberry ,, . Wine Make as your wine werchan' + shipped anywhere. TO-KALON wi VE CO., 614 14TH ST. A tonfe end a rem fay for summer Com- - pint, Bee. "To-Kalon Wines tate "Ebone Ws. Give the Rooms ing of THOMPSON'S IN- —- SECT POWDER before leaving for your - summer outing. Then there be no bugs to greet yon on your return. Thompson's In- sect Powder kills bugs of all kinds. Put ap in airtight cars. 4 sizes. lWe., Iie., 25¢. andeSie. w. S. THOMPSON, TIARMACIST, 703 15TH ST. Sy13-204 JAMES B. HENDERSON, 933 F St. N.W., Between £th ard 10th. Stock Clearance Sale. WALL PAPERS Almost Given Away. We are clearing up our stock in order to make room for our fall goods, and are offering broken combinations in lots from 2 to 50 pieces. Papers which sold for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 50c. Will sell for 4, 6, 8, 124% and 15c. Another sprint Some Lots, 2 to 5 pieces. . Quantities of Odd Friezes, some as low as 25c. Those desiring best selections should CALL EARLY. Be sore and bring your measurements. JAMES B. HENDERSON, 933 F St. N. W., Bet. gth and roth. dy8.11,13,16,18, n ae VEEN = | 4 Qtrte etre Ge # nice ite CROVEOVOO Sieerveneeneeen PHHR YEE ONGIDE DO witness 2 atau! PDD DLE PDA DOE MENDNOLODELPOONPPPONEDONOE ELE PPerorresessossesesosenssos 3 “If they’re Rich’s ; Shoes they’re proper.” 3 pabem 2 Ten-two F. > — 3 Hundreds of our patrons who are going to the moun- tains, seashore or abroad dur- ing the summer months will want to, no doubt, reorder foot- wear to replenish their supply while th y’re away. We want to say right here to those peo- ple, and to the thousands who reside in the country and in the small towns quite remote from Washington, Philadelphia or New York, that we can furnish just what you need, and assure you a perfect fit through the mail -almost as if you came here in person. Our mail order department now boasts of many thousand patrons. Hundreds of these have never been in the store and hundreds have perhaps been here and later moved away. The exclusive distinctiveness of our styles pleased them, and hence they are forever patrons of the store. The greatest im- portance is attached to mail or- ders—a separate department is made for them and the prompt- est attention is given them. Officers in the army avy, at any of the camps throughout the country, can now get just what they want in footwear for all sorts of wear The heavy tan and black riding boots are kept in stock, so also are the white canvas shoes for wear aboard ship and the heavy shoes for marching. The tan riding boots are just the proper thing for wear with the new KHAKI uniforms. The showing we're making of Ladies’ Oxfords is unusual. More styles and more exclusive effects are to be had this sea- son than ever before. A dozen styles or more are to be seen in Ladi White Linen Ox- jords, Natural Linen Oxfords and Black Walking Oxfords. Special attention is called to the offering we're making of La- dies’ Oxfords and Men’s Tan Low Shoes at $2.98. B. Rich’s Sons, “High-art footwear for the elite,” Ten-Two F St. Lssbrsrererooseesooes and PRCOSOOSET ODT OU HE HU $00 erereceorsereeecccoeese: PAOHEEABEL AS DDE EP DIVES FOOD PO DOPOD OPPOVTH9 4060 000064040064 2O44 ss sRoEL DOD at ee A Our Trunks Are Used by the j United States Army. ' Officers’ Army _ Trunks. We are making in our ows shops one of the most “tak- ing ‘Tranks + «fered in Washington. It is 4 bandsoue, well-made, strong Trunk, spe tally adapted for officers in the United compartments Fs) es Engi PR TOR: for s,m Separate sword. tenets. uniform. clothes. cap, shoes, &e Go to Siccardi’s ror RGAINS IN HUMAN HAR Hair Switckes at Great Bargains, $3.00 Switches reduced to $1.50. $5.00 Ss bes reduced to $2.50. $8.00 Switches reduced to $5.00. Gray and White Hair reduced in same proportion. Mme. Siccardi, TU Lith st., next to Palais Royal. Private rooms for hairdressing, shampooing and dyeing. 8el3-16,tf toe eee erecerececccovccece :Don’t swelter oooee’ In a hot cffice or store this summer when you may have an Electric Fan at * ° . . 3 4 little cost. Drop a postal or “phone | 4877 and our representative will call . you. ; U.S.Electric Lighting Co.: $213 14th st. “Phone 1877. Sy8-20d * Peer eerccrcccccccccccore “oeoee TMen’s $3.00 Shoes. Tan snd Black Vie! Kid, Willow Calf and Patent Calf. Bulldog, opera and plain toes. Hand-sewed, und just such shoes as are sold all over the city for $3.50. Robert Cohen & Son, 630 Pa. Ave. N. W. Established 1838. my10-3m-28 Great Reduction in Hair. Switches, $2.50, formerly 00. ort eit, I Tore Tormey 00. First\class attendants la Halrdreadiag se poy Bee for reatoring gray hatr. KS HELLER’S, Those Leather ere hmmensely ever. One of utility ever invented. Fine grade, extra finish, 50c. TOPHAM’S, Trunk and Fine Leather Goods Manufactory, 1231 1233 Pa. Avenue. ‘, 1218 and 1220 E St. Suspenders selling w populs e than es of MEUM Ness ngeace ey BS / H | | Bownesyyuy DOLLAR is the price for these Plain and Fancy Silk- front Sbirts. They're just and thes"re beauties Cool. comfortable and styl TEEL’S, , 1329 F St. _Close at 6 p.m SWEDISH MASSEURS 6 | All Water Is filtered before being used. Latest ~ * improved douches and shower baths. © White marble. Silver fittings. White experts from Swedish College. Ladies” hours until 4 mn. For Geatieme * from 4 p.m. to i am. “-2e" j Turkish Bath, ois. esecaassieedeackenal | Boos -200f Leatheroid TRUNKS Are famous for Lightness snd Dursbility. Made only by James S. Topham, 1231 PA. AVE. N.W. it Gill’s 220 7th Street N. W. | Sugared Ginger “BLANKETS CLEANED. 31.00 a Is the best in Washington; nothing like it in town; @ summer Hecossity. Half-pound metal boxes, Ze. Of course. you know Gill's Candies and prices 25, 40 and 0 cents. | Gills, 1223 pa: Ave. GM's Frait Crystals, 33c. box. Syl2-ere DUCRO" Ss BASES oa a SEE SS