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6 a THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. FRIDAY.............-August 5, 1898. Editor. CROSBY S. NOYES THE EVENI STAR has a regular and permanent mily Cireulation much more than the combined cir- enlation of the other Washington dailies. Asx a News and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. gvin orcer to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpove. Our Cuban Allies. The country will come to appreciate now the blunder made at Santiago in the tr2at- ment of the Cubans. Instead of being slighted and offended, they should have been welcomed and the more firmly grap- pled to the side of their American allies. They would answer a very valuable purpose at this time. As part of a garrison for San- tiago and the outlying territory now under American control their presence would en- able the United States to reduce its own force to a small figure. The insurgents are all Immun So that General Garcia's fore ited to a force of American im- munes, and all under th: command of an American officer, could have been relied to preserve whatever the United States bas secured in East2rn Cuba, Although offended, and operating on his own hook, there is nothing showing that General Garcia 1s, or could easily be made, an enemy of the United States. He is still fighting for fr2e Cuba, and doubtless will wish for continued American success. He would be more useful to the cause, how- ever, if operating directly in conjunction with the American forces, and it is matter for regret that a division exists. Still, it does not appear that the blame for the ex- isting situation is all on his side. If the seurrility that has been cabled to the Unite s been uttered in any measure in the presence of the Cubans at home It is small wonder that they hav puiled up stakes and struck out on a path of their own. The people of the United States are not prepared or disposed to believe that elther General Garcia or General Gomez is the r of a gang of cowards and savages. history of the Cuban conflict before the United States appeared on the scene refutes any such charge or assumption. That the insurg2nts feel bitterly toward the Spanish soldiers is true, and altogether natural. gery as the Spaniards have mani- 1 practiced toward them could not to produce such a But weird yarns about butcheries, beheadings and all that, laid at th> doors of the insurgents are not entitled to credit. The cuban crusade 1s founded upon mm that the United States was in accrediting the insurgents with rit whatever, and can only hope to tself by turning knave and belying and purposes toward ates is not going into feeling. the proposi a fool m +22 - Justice for the Militia Officers. The judge advocate gen>ral of the army is perbaps ec terpretation of the local militia of- gone to the front in their > have forfeited their com- nm the District National Guard. At . his decision is to be accepted as ‘ar as the law side of the case is But it has another side, bear! he equities of th2 situation, that sto be considered as of first consequence. as over-weighing, in fact, all the technical views of the matter that may be devised. It is incone retary of War or the ms of this deci nus declared t will proceed under ion to fill the vacan- theoretically to exist. 2 y to warrant the gross injustice of depriving these offi- of thew rank and duties and honors in anization. rtling possi- of active service for the militia is hin the range of reasonabl: speculation. rd is today serving its highest func- that of contributing to the national ary strength. Its secondary function, that of affording a second line of local de- of invasion, riot or similar is by no means so pr2ssingly ant just now as to warrant a viola- the equitable rights of those who, in ponsible for the effi- Should this remote ould be proper, per- a temporary or maybe a anization of the guard by © lines of the judge advocate decision. Until taen, howev2r, are should be exercised to protect rests of the brave volunte:rs from their general's every the i the District, many of whom laid asi rank in the militia te accept the high hon- ors of private soldiers in the volunteer army. It would be as just to depriv> them of their standing by proceeding at once with a reorganization on the basis of this decision as it would be for the community ore the claims of their fami i assistance if the absence of th brea 3 at the front should cause domestic di: ‘ational Guardsmen who made the olved in going to the front are punished in the int2rest of the the government under to now commanding the bat- ip Texas, is about to be relieved in promoted to the rank of com- ie department is said to be searching for a suitable command for him. considerations suggest that it pnious, at least, to give him something to do in connection with the PI nes. ———_ +02 Lieutenant Hobson experiences no stage fright. Having retained his self-confide: ynder such trying circumstances on the deck of the Merrimac, there is no reason Why it should forsake him when he stands up before a friendly audience. ee General Miles’ personally conducted ex- cursion to Porto Rico is one of the great- est successes in its line ever undertaken. ————_ + ee —___ No Interest in Politics. Mr. Reed and Mr. Cannon, veteran ob- Servers both, note a dearth of interest in $s throughout the country. Mr. C representative of The Star, in his picture way, that “it would take a of policemen to pull out an au- to hear a talk on free stiver.” One dily believe this. The people are in- the war and its probable results, What care they about the silver question @t this time? Only those things which have @ bearing on the war and on the future policy of the United States may hope for a hearing. Now that peace ears on the horizon and a commission is proposed to prepare terms between the United States and Spain it may be that an issue can be introduced into the Congress campaigns warranting the expectation of Some interest and a full vote. A light vote in the election of a national House of Representatives ts undesirable. The country suffers by it. Every House has business of high importance to trans- act. Every House therefore should be well pelected. At this time in particular the country should wake up. It has responded nobly to the necessities produced by the v 4, and it should be as particular to see that whatever changes in national policy Tnational the war shall have made necessary are carefully drafted and inaugurated, The next Congress, it is true, will not meet until December, 1899. Peace will have been established with Spain and the terms ratified. But, nevertheless, that body will have business presented to it of much diffi- culty and moment growing out of the changes which the war will have pro- duced. It should, on that account, be a be ly of well-picked and exceptionally able and experienced men, capable of taking a broad view of the new national necessities. Still another point is that in some meas- ure, possibly in a large measure, the Fifty- sixth Congress at fts first session will shape the issues upon which the next presiden- tial election will be contested. It is im- portant to both parties therefore that that bo y should represent the most progressive spicit as well as the best intelligence’ of the country. If the people are showing no interest In the old issues, try them with the new. ——___ + +e —___ The Preliminary Telephone Decision. Judge Hagner's decision in the telephone suit brings the case one step nearer final settlement without definitely ending the controversy as to the new rates. It clears away the rubbish and gets down to the real issue in the case. As The Star said when the suits were filed and the company’s an- swer was submitted, the test as to the law's efficiency hinges upon the relation of the rates to the cost of the service. The contention of the corporation that the rates do not apply to other than the municipal service, that it is not compelled to supply all comers with the service, and that the case is not properly before the courts is waved aside as unfounded, leaving the set- tlement to be based solely upon the con- stitutionality of the law as {t affects the proprietory rights of the company. Judge Hagner decides that this is not a matter for ex parte testimony. The law is upon its face constitutional, being in proper torm, presenting the evidences of regular enactment, and containing nothing in this particular matter that is not justified by ample legislative precedents. Congress has in this case attempted to fix a rate to be charged by a common carrier, which has been done many times before in this Dis- trict with entire propriety. The test of constitutionality is to be applied not to the troad scope vf the provision, but to the sp cific nature of the rates. Are they con- fiscatory, unreasonable, unconscionable and unjust, as claimed by the corporation? If enforced, will they permit the company to reap a reasonable profit from its invest- ment? These questions are now to be decided in the proper manner, with testimony pre- sented by both sides, with the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses, and the right, on the part of the citizens, through their representatives in court, to scrutinize the beok-keeping methods of the company. Otherwise the same difficulties in the way of a righteous decision would present them- selves that proved such a serious stumbling block for several years while the people were seeking more reasonable gas rates. While no definite arrangements ‘have yet been made to carry out the court's inten- tions in this regard it is that the subsequent proce: ail the rights of the su be subscribers in the 7 ribers and would- mises and that in broadest equity the court will seek the true solution of the problem with which it is now confronted. 0] Bismarck’s Last Instractions. In spirit be was the iron chancellor to the last. And he made his last decree as binding as the rest. Knowirg the disposi- tion of the kaiser, ard how he would want to seize the occasion of his death for pur- poses ef display, with himself in the role of chief mourner, Prince Bismarck left specific instructions as to his final resting piace and epitaph. He chose a spot at home, and in the inscription he ordered for his monument he associates himself as a public servant only with William L. The German people will applaud this. Their hearts have always been with the great min who made the empire. They are proud of his name ind fame, and they will agree that he deserves in d2ath, as in life he had carved for himself, a place apart. And his grave is likely to aitract more patriotic pilgrims than that of the master whom he loved and served so devotedly. For, now that the curtain has descended on the dratma in which both played such ecnspicuous parts, it is everywhere .con- ceded that, except in the matter of form and designation, Bismarck was the master and William I but the amiable and grateful recipient of the fruits of his ‘Titanic vements. prince’s children father’s jast wishes shall be This shows that the wound he from the kaiser had not healed. stery insist that their respected. received The true of the great man’s enforced retire- ment from office may never appear. But that he felt himself aggrieved, and that ris closing years were very much embit- tered by the circumstance, cannot be ques- tiened. His positive and aggressive nature made it impossible for him to entirely put je an injury, so that when the kaiser de overtures for peace and came as a guest to the prince's house, the ceremony of bis reception and entertainment was correct to the point of coldness. Neither Germany nor the outside world was con- virced that a genuine reconciliation hat taken place, or was possible. Even these who have spoken on the kaiser’s side in the controversy have partly admitted haste and impatience on his part. They have allowed that while the prince overreached himself under his new master his great personality should have been more carefully weighed before the decree which operated as his dismissal was signed. 202 Just at present, and at this distance, the proposition that the United States must “retain Manila” is strangely suggestive of the reed of recalling the famous condi- tion precedent to the construction of hare soup. oo a we Capt. Robley D. Evans’ over-enthusias.ic interviewers should not create the impres- sion that his middle initial habitually wears a dash after it. ———— + ee ___ After studying the situation, Aguinaldo has concluded that It would be better to sacrifice a little splendor and have a steady situation. ———- +0 eo — Richard Croker may yet feel the surprise commen to tourists at the changes which have cecurred at home curing his absence. —___ + «2 The Sea-Gold Swindle. The Jernegan swindle, now assuming in- ternational phases through the flight of the gold-from-sea-water boomer to France, is but a type of many similar confidence ames constantly perpetrated upon a trust- ing public. In this case the rascals took advantage of the general understanding of the chemical fact that there is gold in the water of the sea, but heretofore com- mercially unavailable. Jernegan had the advantage in deceiving the public of being a clergyman, but he was nevertheless a corsummate rascal, swindling his friends as freely as strangers, and finally skipping when the thme for a reckoning arrived. ‘The game was shrewdly played. At a semi-secluded spot a rude wharf was built out into the ocean, carrying at the end a small shed. Through the floor passed a large bucket, hoisted and lowered by a windlass. The would-be investors, deter- mined to see for themselves that gold could really be extracted in paying quanti- ties from the sea, established themselves in this Bhed, placed a certain quantity of mercury in the bottom of the Bucket, and THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1898-12 PAGES. saw it lowered into the water beneath. Electric wires were attached to the mer- cury and to a strong battery. The theory was that by electric action the gold was attracted to the poles of the current and thus absorbed by the mercury, which free- ly takes up this precious metal. The ex- traction of the gold from the mercury was then a simple procedure. After a certain number of hours, extending, for the pur- poses of the swindle, through the night, often accompanied by severe personal suf- ferings {f the weather was cold, the vic- tims saw the bucket hoisted and the mer- cury removed. It was placed in a recepta- cle and taken to a chemist, who always found such a proportion of gold in it that the scheme was apparently a commercial bonanza. Stock was thereupon purchased. The trick was turned by the employment of a diver, who, carrying a supply of com- pressed air in a chamber on his back, walked out beneath the surface of the wa- ter and replaced the original mercury with @ gold-saturated substitute, previously pre- pared. Jernegan was master spirit, but he had to employ helpers, and the man hired to aid the diver demanded more money than Jernegan was willing or able to pay. This started the rift that finally widened to expose the entire game. Fortunately this exposure came about before very many had been swindled. ———__ + +2. ____ The German emperor is approaching a point where whatever he says is regarded by a number of people as necessarily the wrong thing. ———_+ «+ ____ Governor Black is realizing that the vig- erous reformer is not the only man who takes great risks in New York politics. ——__ +e —___ War is a terrible thing, but possibly it is to be thanked for a Jong stretch of silence in Carl Browne's neighborhood. ——__-_ + + = —___ France affably invites the United States to forget the past and remember the ex- position of the future. a ee SHOOTING STARS, Force of Habit. “What's the occasion for delay?’ inquired the Spanish official who 1s in a hurry for peace. “We don’t know yet. We've got to take some little time looking the situation over to see if there isn’t something we can post- pone.”” Looking Ahead to Good Times. “I don’t know what I'd have done,” said the Santiago Spaniard, “if it hadn't been for that optimistic friend of mine.” “He encouraged you to hold out to the bitter end?" “No. When we were tired and hungry he was always saying ‘cheer up, we'll be con- ‘quered in a few days.’"” The Salaryless Don, Hie loved that word “Manana,” But he found it fraught with pain ‘When he went to sign the pay roll And was told to call again. Only One Objection. The two girls were looking over the wares in the book store. “Do you admire Dickens?” asked one of them. “Yes,” replied the other, ponderingly, “but I think he would be handsomer if he didn't wear whiskers.” Punetillous. “So you don’t want breakfast badly enough to take off your coat and pull a few weeds out of the garde: she remarked, scornfully. Madam,” sald Meandering Mike, depre- catingly, “luck has been agin me. But I’m still too much of a gent to take off me coat in the presence of a lady.” In Ponce. Go! bring out the keys of the city— It's better to have them in reach; And see that the mayor is ready With a neat complimentary speech. And give the brass band its instruction “The Star Spangled Banner’ to play. The ruthless invader's upon us; We've got to surrender today. Have the ladies get out invitations For teas and receptions galore. We'll arrange for some theater parties, And no one shall pay at the coor. At every American warrior Who comes we will throw a bouquet. We'll have “Welcome” writ high on each post, got to surrender today. —————_ + ee —___ Speaker Reed and the Fathers. From thé New Haven Register. We have moved forward like a mighty engine, and in spite of ourselves and be- cause the spirit of “the Fathers” resides in us. If we avoid the obligations of that new condition we shall fall back, for neither nations nor men stand still inthis world, They moye uv or go down. The United States of America are moving up, and Thomas Brackett Reed should not attempt to block the way. ‘The Fathers” wouldn't. —_~ + + —_____ Alger Chides Roosevelt. Washington Dispatch to Philadelphia Press. A great ceal of surprise was expressed here today, particularly by the friends of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, over an extract given out at the War Department from a letter, said to be a private one, received by the Secretary of War from Col. Roosevelt, and the reply sent by the Secretary, censur- ing the colonel. The letter from Col. Roosevelt was writ- ten on the 23d of July and was a request for the Secretary to send the Rough Riders, Col. Roosevelt’s regiment, and three regi- ments of regular cavalry under Gen. Wheeler, from Santiago to Porto Rico? In the letter Mr Roosevelt said that the four regiments, including the three of regu- lar cavalry and his own, would be equal to 10,000 volunteers, armed as the latter are with black powder, Springfield rifles and “other archaic weapons. All of Col. Roosevelt's letter was not given to the public, and a friend of his says that his comparison was based wholly on the fact that his own and the regular regiments are armed with the best modern weapons, and that in addition to rifles they have a dynamite gun and other things of that kind. The comparison, this friend says, was not made on any other ground, and he said further that Col. Roosevelt has been very free in his expressions of regret over the circumstances that compelled volunteers to be sent to the front with “archaic,” or antiquated guns. Secretary Alger seems to have interpreted the letter as a reflection on the volunteers, and gave out a reply which is in the nature of a reprimand to Col. Roosevelt. Some of the colonel’s friends were quite indignant tonight, and they think that the act of the Secretary in @aking public this private correspondence will not benefit the service, and that even if the colonel had been careless in his expression, in view of the good work that he and his regiment have done and the fact that he was slightly wounded in the hand and a horse was shot from under him, ought to have saved him from such a reprimand when his offense had not been a public one, but appeared in a private letter. —+ + ___ Names Made by the War. From the London (Ont.) Advertiser. The three names made by the war most emphatically thus far, we take to be DEWEY, HOBSON, McKINLEY. Dewey has proved himself a man of resource, cool judgment and that simplicity of character never absent from greatness. Hobson had the sublime nerve to enter coolly—not in hot blood—in the discharge of duty, into a very vortex of shot and shell. The deed was dramatic, and will rank with those acts of personal heroism which history never forgets. President McKinley has grown in favor by his evident moderation, strong judg- ment, breadth of view and evident desire to be animated by high principle. AES the 9 Se Sa Camara’s Literary Opportenity. From the St. Paul Globe. After the war Camara might amuse him- self eho book called “Half Around’ the World in Sixty Days.” _ we'llseil youa Wis= consin Peerless Re= frigerator--the best. Every onein the house is re- duced. FURNITURE, CARPETS, DRAPERY, Pa. ave. and 8th street. at Lansburgh & Bro. Special Values In Gents’ Furnishings. soc. and 65c. Neglige Shirts, at- tached collars and cuffs or separate GUMS s een mee oo coe OO Re 75c. and 85c. Cheviot and Percale Shirts, separate cuffs......-.-65¢. $1.00 and $1.25 Madras and Chev- iot Shirts, separate cuffs..... 85c. $1.00 and $1.25 Percale Shirts, separate collar and cuffs..... 85c. $1.00 Silk Bosom Shirts, in plain white and ‘fancy... Oc. $1.25 and $1.50 best Madras Shirts, sizes 15 to 20, attached col- lar and cuffs, cut full.......$1.00 $1.25 and $1.50 Madras Shirts, sizes 165 to 20, separate collars and cuffs, cut full...........--- $1.00 Underwear. 50c. Otis White Gauze Shirts and Drawers, all sizes...........33C. 25c. and 35c. Balbriggan and Gray Underwear, Shirts and Draw- ers, all size: ene PECs soc. Gray Underwear, all sizes, Shirts and Drawers. seas BOC. Gents’ Madras . and Cheviot Ties.................6 for 25c. Sold elsewhere 3 for 25¢. These goods first floor, main en~ trance. Lansburgh & Bro., 420, 422, 424, 426 7th St. Store closed at 5 o'clock. The Passing Years Add to the Fame of “The Eddy” Refrigerator. It’s in use in mcre than 500,000 best homes in America. Its slate stone shelves and cold, dry air circu- lation make dampness an impossi- bility. It pays for itself in ice and food saved in a single season. CHESTS, $5.50 up—UPRIGHTS, $12 up. M. o w. Beveridge POTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLASS, ETC., 1215 F St. and 1214 G St. Dulin & Martin, Managers. at Summer Specials in Dainty Photos $2-$2.50-$3.50. W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St. ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER. au5-16d Just Think! Only 25¢. for full half-pint bottles of Florida Water. Refreshing, fra- grant. G7 Only a limited quantity at this low price. W. S. THOMPSON, PHARMACIST, 703 15TH ST. an5-200. Don’t experiment with chéap gas ranges If you can afford to waste money in experimenting you can- afford to buy almost any gas range—but if you want sure satisfaction—a gus range that you will never regret buying as long as you Live—see this sptendid‘ 8-burner range we sell for $20. Drilléd burners, large oven—brotler and hot water pipes at- tachment same af coal range. Gas Appliance Co., 1424 New York Avenue. 28a ud: Apple Parers, 50c. * If you need an apple parer, corer * * and slicer, come to “HEADQUAR- * * TERS.” ‘We bave the latest im- * * proved machines and we give a * . . . . guarantee with every one we sell. weeeee . . . . . ‘Splen3id improved apple parers, 50c, John B. Espey, 21°". 51.008 $1.25. Underwear bisen taacrwear or EXTRA! HE “Extra Star” may tell you about the latest war news, maybe to harrow your feelings, but here is news for the Saturday half-day holiday at the | ees oyal . alaiss.\Loyal that will tell you of sacri- fices that will profit you, creating for us a whole day’s business in five hours (From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) The Correct “Sailor.” 49c season, White Shirt Waists. (7$1.25 for the best and scarcest fashionable White Pique Shirt Waists, and the reliable fast- color English Gingham and Madras garments, in colors. The price marks tell you they are $1.48 and $1.98, Quote “The Star" and pay $1.25. $3.98 for $5 Skirts. £7 Companion bargain to the high-grade waists above quoted. The types can’t say more of them than of the cheap waists—but you know the dif- ference between the latter and these aristrocratic tailor-made English pique skirts. The Spanish flovnce is 50 attractive that we don’t haye to make the excuse of the gentleman who asked the waiter for some of those ‘d—d Spanish olives.”” 35c for 50c Hose. CF “Gosromer”....“Sik - Liste”....“Feather- weight.” Such are the names applied to these stockings that may be pulled through-the smallest finger ring, so Mght in weight that they may be mailed like a sheet of writing paper for 2 cents. “Light as sir,” they are durable because strength- ened with double soles, high spliced beels and sel- yage seams. One pair given away—3 pairs for $1. 84c for $1.25 Wrappers. OS'Tis in the home that wife binds husband to her—with elastic-iron bands of love. And what for those 75e “Knox” summer girls’ favorite ‘straw Sailor Hats—the of the is love? Inexplicabie—but a dainty white Jawn wrapper, with embroidery epaulets, fs a link ie the chain that could tell a story. ‘Third soor for these magnetic links, 49c for $1 Gowns. [They are not night gowns—strictly speaking— and they are not a garment patlor “Neglij is an apt Frenck word for them. Made of pretty lawns, with L and embroidery trim- mings, they are worth $1 and more. But they are the last fourteen of more than fourteen hun- dred — Saturday bargains for Star read- ers. 49c for $1 Garments. OOTAn ean for wear, our ggeration—because sume are not worth mere than But Mterally true—for here are SUK and, Lisle Vests, Tights and Combination Suits that were pever before retailed at Jess than $1. mer goods at quick-to-go_ pr § Summer weight—and we are closing out sum- Your Sunday Neckpiece Cr First the man uotes your neckplece if be the balance of your costume. The clearing sale of summer goods brings you $2.50 to $3.98 Pompadour Ruches for only $1.19, and the last of the S0c to $1 Stocks, Bows and Jabots shall go at 29¢ for choice. A loss not so big as it looks—we sucrifice the last forty-one of at least forty-one bundred. impressions are best”? — every is blind to Magnetic Handkerchiefs. C7 What man doesn’t associate a lovely woman with a bandkerchief thet seems too frail for mor- tal use. Such are those sheerest of linen pieces with fairy-like embroidery. 2Qve instead of 50c and 75c, because mussed by window display. But aote what you are allowed for the washing and ironing ef them. Best Ribbons, 5c Yd. CFStrangely true—but casily explained. A very busy week in this department has left us with a thousand and one remnants, just the lengths need- ed for necktie, waist belt or hair ribbon. Be a yard will buy 39¢ to 50c qualities. 10c for 25c Veils. TFClose tomorrow at 1 o'clock. How shall we do a day's business in five hours? These popular 2%e Chenille Dotted Veils at 10c is one answer. $1.89 for $2.48 Umbrellas. E7 They ure selling better than parasols—these Sik Umbrellas in reds, blues, greens, browns and black. They are equally good for sun or rain— and wrapping tightly on steel rods, with extra silk cover and “swell’’ handles, they are the acme of style. $1.89 instead of $2.48—for a half day. 42c for 50c Gloves. TFSUE Gloves are not uncomfortably warm and they keep the hands from becoming discolored. Fashionable, teo—in white, black, tans, grays, browns, modes. Correct four buttons. Jewelry and Fans. 7 “Shelline” is the only imitation of tortoise shell that will not warp or split. 3% instead of G0c for choice cf fifty-four styles Hair Combs and Pins—is encugh said. And see these Japanese Fens at 10c instead of 25c, and 3c instead of Se— and you'll be glad you read The Star. Here is Luxury. CF Imported Sash Ribbons, so costly that we hayen’t been able to sell them. Some are ten feet long ard wide in proportion. All are of best silk, in plain and fancy effects, Finished with elaborately hand-made fringe they are necessarily expensive. Too expensive—we must lose money. Were +++ -$5.00 $3.50 $2982.50 To bo.....:+--$3.50 $2.00 $2.00 $LAS This for Mothers. (Two months for the youngsters to wear Wash Dresses—69c for $1 to $1.50 garments, made of white and colored lawns. Sizes. 2 to 10 years. ‘Third floor. senecereccerenee @ and Eleventh ste. until you have the money to spare. We are anxious and €etermined to make a clean clearance of our Clothing De- partment. It isn’t a matter, of dollars and cents, and we are willing to lose money to attain oar object. No goods west remain over their al. lotted time in our store, an all summer wear has nptory You'll cprortunity than Stock up your wardrobe. Ladies’ Shirt Waists. w Stylish Shirt in fe jonatle shades; made of pacerg = percale-— wert i = waned 29C.. ‘Cash or Credit.” Ladies’ 2. K. Waists. Beautiful shades of pink end blue pique. Exceliently wade, ahd very stylish. They a worth $2, 89c. “Cash or Credit. Ten’s Stylish Suits. Well-made suits in lght eummer cloths. stylish and perfect fitting 5 Worth $7.50...... ° “Cath or Credit."” %, Men’s Cheviot Suits. Summer weights in black gnd bine cheviots; very care- fully taitored. — Regular $10 fo $12.50 quality. $5.50 tarh or Credit."” Men’s Fine Suits. Very fine quality of fenth- er-weight cheviots and ci simeres. Kegular $15_good Cut and trimmings $7.50 perfect .. “Cash or Credit.” $lMen’s Crash Suits: % Finely-made suits, that will ccst_ you $4 or $5 eleewhere — during § 9] |7Q this’ sale . “Cash or Credit.”” Men’s Fine Pants: Stylish fancy striped worsted and new effects in cassimeres. — Res- Sf] OS ular $4 velues. Now Boys’ Good Suits. 5. ‘h “Cash or Oredit.”” th suits for seaLonteaoateateatoatontealeeseegenseesenenteesoeteateetoete Segeotetee Se Seagendoatonteetoeteeseeteatensoeseeseot ate made and = worth $4.50. ° “Cash or Credit.”* Seatbaseete Mayer & Pettit, 415-417 7th. Solent If It’s Candy ve it. Our splendid Chocolates 40 and 60 cents are sbsolute- We I a a ae You want, and Bon Bons at 25 ly fresh and pure. which you should see. day's trade. Gill’s, ‘Factory prices’ for traveling bags! ve've evers size of evel we e about 20. specialties Full assortment for Satar- 921 F St. and 1223 Pa. Ave. vel sacle a Th qu you tir'iowest factory prices for one bag site as if y uying wholesale. Im. Alligator Club Bags. ..85¢. Grain Leather Club Bags. $1.25 Real Alligator Club Bags.$1.50 Swell Dress Suit Cases... $3.00 Canvas Telescope Cases... .30¢. KNEESSI x: 7th. au “a ~ Soldiers, Attention! You can buy of us a pair of Eye- glasses or Spectacles fitted with fin- est lenses for only $1. TFSome with Gold Frames. $5 up. for examining your eyes, scientifically. [ister Opticians. and-28d ‘Carpets «Cost! c one wan ss ZOYAC, Extra Heavy Axminster Carpets. The Houg hton,.5 aus-20d No charge Wilton Velvet Car- pets. Worth $1.65 Worth $1.35—for.. 08c. G7 Stored free till fall. St If it’s labeled “To. A Warm Weather Wine. ,,, tresing | arink than TO-KALON "Hock —a splendid White Wine. Cooling and not heating. 25 cents. $2.75 dozen” quarts, Quarts, TO-KALON WINE CO., 614 14TH ST. "Ebene Go to Siccardi’s FOR BARGAINS IN HUMAN Ham, Hair Switches at Great B. $5.00 Switches reduced to $1750. 00 Switches reduced to Ee. reduced to $5.00. Gray and White Hair reduced in sume proportion. Mme. Siccardi, TLL 11th st., next to Paiais Royal. ayeing. rooms for hairdressing, sanereny, at Army and Navy Uniforms made in best manner, of best material, at short notice. Prices consistent. Keen, Tailor, 1310 F St. N.W. ‘alon”” it’s pure. You won't find a more refreshing Woodward Loth rop, toth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Store closes at 5 o'clock; Saturdays at 1. Saturday Is Children’s Day Boys’ Girls’ and Little Chil- dren’s Outfittings at Mid- Summer Prices. Boys’ Clothing. There is no need of buying slouchy clothing for the boys. You can get good clothing cheap enough — at least you can here; and particularly now. Midsummer prices are marked on all lines of Boys’ Outfittings, and especial attention is asked to the fol- lowing lots, which are priced for quick selling: At 48c. From 6gc. and 89c. Boys’ Washable Blouse Suits of and cotton cheviots; fast colors; prettily trimmed. Sizes 3 to 7 years. ‘The same qualities are selli for $1.50 elsewhere. = At 25¢. A splendid assortment of Washable Pants, In blue and white and brown and white stripes—excelieng quality. At 39. Worth soc. Percule Shihe Waists, “Mothers” Friend” pretty tterns, The most At 50c. White Duck, Pants, all sizes. Brown Holland and Linen Crash At 15c. From asec. Boys’ " Fancy Blue and Brown Checked with or without the “reed.” At 25c. From 48c Boys’ St sizes. 75¢. and $1.00. aw Hats—all this season's goods. All At 50c. From $1.50. Boys’ All-wool Blue Flannel Bathing Suits, neatly braided, Third floor. s 9 © Girls’ Clothing. Many marked reductions prevail on various lines of Girls’ Summer Clothing, and tomorrow we shall of- fer at specially reduced prices the fol- lowing lots of Girls’ Fashionable Wash Dresses: At $3.50. From $5.75 and $6.75. Girls’ 2-piece Galatea and Fat Crash Sailor Suits, gored skirt, deep hem, finished with novelty braid. At $1.95 each. Girls’ White India Linon Dresses, trimmed with lace and embroidery, broad ruffie, full skirt. Sizes 6 to 12, At 95c. From $1. Girls’ Plaid Gingham Dresses, med, deep rufiie broidery trim 4 to 12. m shoulders. At $3.25. From $5.00 and $7.25. Girls’ Lawn, Percale and Gingham Dresses. very dainty patterns and well wade. Sizes 6 to 14. Third floor. a See ee Infants’ Clothing. A full assortment of Summer Dress and Toilet Requisites in stock, and special attention is called to the following practical articles at mod- erate prices: At 25c. each. Children’s Cambric Dresses, yoke of tucks ang insertion, deep hem. At 5oc. each. Children’s Cambric Dresses, yoke of tucks an insertion, embroidery on neck and sleeves. At 75c. each. Children’s Nainsook Dresses, yoke of bemstitcbed tucks and insertion, ruffie of embroidery on peck and sleeves, deep hem, At $1.00 each. Children’s Nainsoox Dresses, round yoke of tucks and insertion finished with ‘ruffle of embroidery, embroidery on neck and sleeves. cond oor, Children’s Summer Shoes At Special Prices. In order to acquaint you with the new location of Shoe Department (third floor, adjoining Women’s Ready-to-wear Outer Garments), we offer the following lines of Chil- dren’s Shoes at reduced prices: Macey Ung meet 2 and Infants’ Tan Shoes, but. Dest quality sole leather and uppers. "| PCE toe 6 to 8, $1.00. Were $1.35. 83 to 103, $1.15. Were $1.50. 11 to 2, $1.55. Were $2.00. Misses’ and Children's Tan Goat Shoes, button and lace, Goodyear welt. spring heel—bright, new , made on comfortable lasts. 6 to 10}, $1.00. Were $1.35. th to 2, $1.25. Were $1.75. Summer Undergarments. Three lots of Women’s Summer Undergarments at less than usual prices. Sightly, well made and properly proportioned. The cloth alone would cost as much. At 35c. each. Lacey gd Muslin Gowns. Hubbard style, double e in back, tucked yoke in front, ve or high neck, Zambete vale co wok ane Sleeves. At 50c. per pair. Women's Muslin Drawers, with tucks above yoke bend. At 75c. each. ruffle of embroidery Summer Corsets. All the desirable makes and styles in Corsets for warm weather wear. At $1.00 a pair. ESS ot ee oe At $1.50 a pair. G. B. Gorsets, sateen, extra long waist. At $2.25 a pair. ee OE et, be bee, eee Sa ae ent